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Ziisbaakdoke Giizis: “Sugar Making Moon” Win Awenen Nisitotung “One Who Understands” March 15, 2005 ¥ Vol. 26 No. 4 New promotions The tribe in Baghdad for tribal elders New elder’s day and free concert tickets now available BY MICHELLE BOUSCHOR “For each show, a limited num- Sault Tribe elders can now ber of tickets are earmarked for receive two new services at tribal elders,” Payment contin- Kewadin Casinos including a ued. The number of tickets avail- special promotional day and able is based on each of the trib- complimentary entertainment al units. tickets. The promotions began In order to reserve a ticket, a earlier this year with the goal of Sault Tribe elder must be 55 showing appreciation to the years of age, show proof of trib- tribe’s elders. “It is something al membership when picking up new that we are now offering to tickets and must sign for their our elders,” tribal Chairperson tickets when receiving them. Aaron Payment said. Elders may receive an additional The first service is the “Sault ticket for an escort driver for a Tribe elder’s day promotion” handicap or disabled elder or a which is offered at all Kewadin non-tribal spouse (depending on Casino locations every Monday. each unit’s elder committee poli- To participate, elders simply pre- cy regarding this matter). Elder sent a valid tribal ID card and a tickets are non transferable. Northern Rewards Club card at a Payment continued saying Northern Rewards booth at any that this is considered a special Kewadin casino location to service to our elders. “We would receive $5 in Kewadin Casino like to think of these promotions gold tokens. Tribal elders must as another service we are able to be at least 50 years old. Valid offer our elders and hope that tribal identification must be they enjoy these benefits.” Baghdad, Iraq — 1st Lt. Robert LaPoint, on the left, wanted to let everyone know of his member- shown in order to participate in For more detailed information ship in the Sault Tribe, so his father, Unit II Representative and Vice Chairman Robert LaPoint, the promotion. on the promotions, please see the worked with Kewadin Casino General Manager Steve Specker and had some Sault Tribe decals In addition, elders can enjoy a policy and procedures listed on sent over to the Lt. who is serving in Iraq with the 1st Battalion of the 182nd MLRS 119th Field top notch entertainment show in page 2 or contact your unit Artillary. Lapoint immediately attached them to his Humvee and patroled the streets of Baghdad the DreamMaker’s Theater com- elderly advisory committee. with the decals. Shown with Lt. Lapoint are Spc. John Goodfellow from Bay City and StaffSgt. pliments of Kewadin Casinos. James Cook from Indian River, Mich., who is a member of the Little Traverse Band. Tribe to take part in Soo Locks 150-year celebration BY BRENDA AUSTIN locks were built. It is almost like at 523 Ashmun St. in the Sault, or The Soo Locks sesquicentenni- we have come full circle." by calling Jeff Holt at 635-6050 al event planning committees are An opening ceremony and or toll free 1-800-793-0660, or preparing to bring you a summer grand entry are planned for e-mail [email protected]. of exciting themed weekend Friday, June 24 at 9:00 a.m. Other activities throughout the events beginning June 25. This inside the Soo Locks park which summer include a Voyageur Days historic and entertaining commu- will include an opening speech by celebration July 22 to 24; nity celebration being planned by Sault Tribe Chairperson Aaron Recollections from 1855, 1905 the twin Sault's is in honor of the Payment and veterans bringing in and 1955 will be held Aug. 5 to 150-year anniversary of the Soo the color guard and eagle staff. 7; Maritime Days which includes Locks. "We need volunteers and wel- the Gathering of Ships and on- The celebration kicks off with come crowd participation. board deck tours are scheduled two events, Anishinaabe Days Dancers are welcome to wear for Aug. 12 to 14. The sesquicen- and the International Bridge walk their regalia and dance except tennial celebration grand finale from Sault, Mich., to Sault, Ont. during scheduled dance demon- and closing ceremonies will be Anishinaabe Days will be a strations which the emcee will held Sept. 2 with an open house sharing of Anishinaabe culture, announce," Bud Biron said. at the Soo Locks and an anniver- crafts and traditions organized by Food vendors will be available sary ball whose invited guests Art Leighton, Sault Tribe Culture and tribal artisans will also have include Great Lakes governors Department, and Jeff Holt, Sault traditions. Tribal youth will be Art Leighton said, "The Army displays. Artisans with traditional and the president. Tribe administration. The participating in the event with a Corps of Engineers have really and hand crafted wares wishing to For more information call the Anishinaabe Days display will be history survey to find out how opened up their arms for this participate must fill out an appli- celebration hotline at (906) 632- located inside the Soo Locks park knowledgeable people are of event. It is truly unique for them cation and submit it to the com- 6361 or for information about and will include traditional dance Native American culture and trib- to open the locks up for our dis- mittee. A limited number of arti- Anishinaabe Days contact Jeff demonstrations, Native lodges as al elders will entertain and edu- play. This will be the first time in sans and vendors will be chosen Holt. they were built 150 years ago, cate with traditional storytelling. over 150 years that an Anishi- due to space limitations. birch bark canoe building by Ron Pleased to be part of the cele- naabe lodge will sit on the spot Applications will be available Paquin and talks about local bration on its opening weekend, our villages used to be before the in April and can be picked up at Native history including powwow the tribe's administration building In This Issue Education 10-11 People 12-13 Police reports 2 Photo feature 14-15 News 3 Health 16-17

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Special feature 8 ACFS 22 Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT Page 2 POLICE REPORTS March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS January and February police reports Little Bear lodged Mackinac County jail. Child abuse, third Feb. 16, female, failure to January Jan. 10, male, theft, posted appear, posted $100 bond. East Fitness degree Disorderly persons $350 bond. Feb. 20, male, lodged Chipp- Jan. 10, male, lodged Chipp- Feb. 3, male, lodged Chippewa ewa County jail. Center Jan.1, male, posted $100 bond. ewa County jail. County jail, bond $15,000. Feb. 25, female, posted $275 Jan. 9, female, lodged Mac- Jan. 11, male, DWLS, lodged bond. kinac County jail. Chippewa County jail, bond $300. Feb. 26, female, lodged Chipp- hours of Jan. 28, male, lodged Chipp- Jan. 15, male, lodged School- Driving while license ewa County jail. ewa County jail. craft County jail. suspended Feb. 26, male, conservation, operation Jan. 15, male, lodged School- Feb. 26, female, lodged Chipp- failure to comply, posted $55 Probation violations craft County jail. ewa County jail. bond. Jan. 24, male, lodged Mac- Feb. 26, male, domestic abuse, Open hours Jan. 6, male, lodged Chipp- kinac County jail. Minor in possession arraigned state court. ewa County jail. Jan. 29, female. Feb. 28, male, 27, conservation Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 31, male, lodged Chipp- Feb. 19, male, lodged Chippewa Jan. 30, male, posted bond. failure to comply, posted bond. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ewa County jail. Jan. 30, female, posted $430 County jail. Feb. 28, male, lodged School- Jan. 31, male, taken to 92nd bond. craft County jail. 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. District Court. Jan. 30, male, conservation Resisting arrest failure to comply, posted $130 Feb. 16, male, lodged Chipp- Tuesdays and Thursdays Driving on bond. ewa County jail. The deadline for the 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. revoked/restricted Jan. 30, male, posted $135 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. bond. next edition of The license Jan. 31, male, traffic, posted Warrants Sault Tribe News is Jan. 16, male, lodged Mackinac $77 bond. Fridays Feb. 2, male, posted bond. Monday, March 28, at County jail. Jan. 31, male, traffic, posted Feb. 3, male conservation, con- 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $175 bond. tempt of court, posted bond. 5:00 p.m. Possession of Jan. 31, female, lodged Chipp- Feb. 7, male, lodged Chippewa Saturdays ewa County jail, bond $1,209. marijuana County jail, bond $5,000. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Feb. 12, male, conservation, Jan. 6, male, posted $550 bond. failure to comply, posted $45 Jan. 15, male, posted bond. Look for the next bond. Sundays Jan. 20, female, lodged Chipp- edition of The Sault Feb. 8, female, lodged Chipp- Closed ewa County jail. February ewa County jail. Tribe News in your Jan. 29, male, 19. Disorderly person Feb. 9, male, lodged School- mailbox about craft County jail. Tribe members receive a Warrants Feb. 16, male lodged Chipp- Feb. 10, female, child abuse, Thursday, April 7, if Jan. 1, male, lodged Chippewa ewa County jail. lodged Chippewa County jail. you receive it in the 50 percent discount on daily County jail. Feb. 12, male, conservation, Sault, later for others. and membership rates! Jan. 5, male, felony, lodged Breaking and entering, failure to comply, posted $115 Please contact the Little Chippewa County jail. obstruction of justice bond. Bear East at 643-8676 for Jan. 6, male, failure to appear, Feb. 13, female, obstruction of Questions? lodged Mackinac County jail. more information. Feb. 13, male, lodged Chipp- justice, lodged Chippewa County (906) 632-6398 Jan. 6, male, contempt of court, ewa County jail. jail. March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS NEWS Page 3 Elder care services now a tribal division

BY BRENDA AUSTIN homebound. elders services have locations at organizations. Good news for Sault Tribe In home services offered the new tribal center in Manis- “We have come a long way in elders. On Dec. 3, 2004, elder include personal care, respite tique, at the McCann School providing services to elders over services were consolidated into care and homemaker aides. Building in St. Ignace and the the years. One of the things I their own tribal division located New to the elders’ services Hessel Tribal Center. enjoy the most about serving the at the Nokomis Mishomis Place division, formerly under the man- “Elders programming is elders is this opportunity to bring on Shunk Road in the Sault. agement of contract health, is the grouped around meal sites so the the services all together. The Reducing duplication of ser- elders’ health self-sufficiency elder is the focal point with all elders are the focal point of vices offered to tribal elders, all fund through which elders can services and programs right everything we do in this division. elder’s programming is now over- receive dentures, eye glasses and there,” Kibble said. Now they can have one-stop seen by acting division Director durable medical equipment and In the future, elders services shopping for services, which is Holly Kibble. supplies. Ilene Moses and Carrie hopes to offer such programming convenient for them, and brings a Three types of programming Gordon help elders receive ser- as a hospitality house for afford- great sense of cohesiveness to the are offered to tribal elders in the vices through the fund. Moses has able accommodations for out-of- programs,” Kibble said. seven county service area: access, recently moved from the Lambert town patients, an elders volunteer Holly Kibble can be reached community and in-home services. Center in St. Ignace to the elders’ bureau and an elders hotline. Also at (906) 635-4971 or toll free at Access programming consists meal site at the McCann School under consideration is an adult 1-888-711-7356. The elders ser- of a non-emergency medical Holly Kibble building. day program. vices division’s main office is transportation program to help get elder care staff for a year in May. Elders’ service providers are The Sault Tribe Elder Care located at 2076 Shunk elders to doctor appointments, an Community based program- based throughout the service area Program is a model program for Road in Sault Ste. Marie. elder’s newsletter called The ming is directed at elders’ congre- with a staff of about 30 employ- the Indian Health Service and has Elder Times and an AmeriCorps gate meal programs and home ees. been recognized on a national VISTA worker who will join the delivered meals for those who are In addition to the Sault, level by other professional and U.S. Supreme Court declines anti-casino appeal BY RICK SMITH Indians in New Buffalo, Little spokesman for the bands, told the Creek, while the Pokagon Band Frank Ettawageshik, chairman The U.S. Supreme Court Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Detroit Free Press. "And it cer- intends to open a casino in New of the Little Traverse Bay Band, declined to hear an appeal last Indians in Harbor Springs, Huron tainly clears the way for casino Buffalo in the southwestern cor- told the Traverse City Record- Feb. 22 from Taxpayers of Band of Potawatomi Indians in development, it really puts the ner of Michigan. Currently, Eagle plans for a casino in Michigan Against Casinos Battle Creek and the Little River whole issue of whether or not the Michigan has 17 tribal casinos. Mackinaw City are in abeyance (TOMAC) challenging some Band of Ottawa Indians in compacts were approved legally TOMAC continues to fight on until a final decision is rendered. Michigan tribal compacts with Manistee. to rest." another issue, whether a governor He also noted the economy and four Michigan Indian bands. The decision allows two of the Robert Jonker, an attorney for can amend a compact without leg- local support have to be consid- The anti-casino group was bands, Little Traverse Bay and TOMAC, said, "We're obviously islative approval. Governor ered. "It will not happen unless it appealing a 2004 Michigan Little River, to continue operating disappointed, but we're realistic Jennifer Granholm amended a is determined by the City of Supreme Court decision that the casinos in Petoskey and Manistee, enough to know that the Supreme compact with the Little Traverse Mackinaw City that they would compacts, signed by former opened in 1999, and makes it eas- Court has an awful lot of Bay Band to allow them to open a welcome it," he said. Governor John Engler, did not ier for the Pokagon and Huron demands on its time and a limited second casino in Mackinaw City. violate Michigan's Constitution. Bands to develop casinos. "It's ability to consider every issue." The determination will be made The compacts were made with one less issue that they have to The Huron Band plans to by the Michigan Court of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi worry about," Tom Shields, a develop a casino near Battle Appeals. Native veterans returning from Iraq ask: Anti-trash law urged Who will help us rebuild Indian Country LANSING — Citing a state Department of Environmental As a U.S. serviceman, Julius money being spent to rebuild economic opportunities are large- "I ask you: Is it fair to the Quality report on trash, State Tulley risked his life to clear Iraq," Tulley said at a news con- ly non-existent on remote Indian families they have left behind? Rep. Gary McDowell (D-Rud- mine fields and build infrastruc- ference in the Senate Indian lands. On Dupris's Cheyenne That the President has proposed yard) and other House ture in Iraq. Now that's he's back Affairs Committee hearing room River Reservation, for example, to cut from Indian housing pro- Democrats renewed their call to home in his Navajo reservation recently. "The U.S. has been unemployment is running at 78 grams that will directly affect toughen Michigan's laws against community, he finds his days less restoring electricity to Baghdad percent. those families," Carl testified to the growing surge of out-of-state tense but the housing crisis every and other Iraqi towns, yet in Blue Yet funding for Indian hous- the Senate Indian Affairs and Canadian garbage. bit as loud, crying out in the quiet Gap, where my mother and aun- ing has been taking a hit in recent Committee. "This funding helps In particular, McDowell, of the vast southwest. ties live now, only 15 percent of years, along with domestic pro- provide basic infrastructure and whose Upper Peninsula district In his realm, there are only the people have utilities-I mean grams in general, losing out to housing to some of the most lies on the Sault Ste. Marie 2,000 miles of roads in 25,000 water and electricity." foreign campaigns such as Iraq. remote and isolated areas of our route for trucks entering square miles of space. Housing is His story is far from unique. The Native American Housing nation. We are deeply concerned Michigan from Canada, pointed in short supply; in some cases, 10 Family members have been fight- Block Grant, the main source of for our warriors returning home to the numbers for the Dafter people live in a one-bedroom ing the nation's wars since World housing funding for Indian tribes, from Iraq to housing conditions landfill in his district. Last year, home. Some live in buses. Some War II. And Native Americans was flatlined starting in FY 2002 that are as bad as or worse than approximately 285 trash trucks 85 percent lack utilities. About have the highest per-capita mili- at around $650 million (figuring what they left in Iraq." dumped nearly 10,000 tons of the same percentage still cook on tary service of any ethnic group for a net loss when factoring in Congress should make sure Canadian garbage into the wood fire stoves with cedar, lead- in the U.S., yet most come home inflation), was cut to $622 for FY Native American veterans have Dafter landfill, which began ing to a high rate of asthma and to similarly squalid conditions. 2005, and the President's recent decent housing and employment accepting Canadian trash in other respiratory problems. They It's not the kind of payback budget request for FY 2006 has it opportunities to come home to, 2004. could use ventilators but that is Gerald Dupris had in mind when at $583 million, which will be Carl said. He requested that Michigan took in more than problematic because there is no he signed up for active duty in the considered by Congress in the Congress authorize and fund an six million tons of trash from electricity. Army and served in Iraq. coming months. initiative for that purpose in the other states and Canada in 2004, To go grocery shopping, they "I wanted to get a better life," The National American Indian FY 2006 budget. He proposed a an increase of more than have to travel 40 miles. They haul said Dupris, a member of the Housing Council maintains that $150 million set-aside to be dis- 870,000 tons from 2003 to 2004, water in 50-gallon drums that end Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in the NAHBG should be increased tributed by an allocation formula. the DEQ report said. In 2004, up costing them $55 per drum, South Dakota. "My grandfather to at least $1.1 billion per year in "NAIHC sees this as a small price imported trash increased 17 per- when you figure in transportation told me: The better we do, the order to adequately attack hous- to pay to honor the sacrifice of cent and made up 28 percent of and gas, according to the Navajo more the government will help- ing ills in Indian Country and these brave men and women," all waste entering Michigan Director of Communications. but Native Americans have not provide seed money for leverag- said Carl. landfills. Tulley helped the people of gotten such help." Dupris also ing economic growth. An It would be a welcome devel- "We need to hit the waste Iraq rise above such squalor. Now spoke at the Capitol Hill news increase to $723 million would at opment for veterans such as industry in their wallets by mak- he's telling his story on Capitol conference about the unfairness least keep pace with inflation, Tulley. Now working as a Navajo ing it cost prohibitive to dump Hill, asking why the United of living conditions for his peo- NAIHC says. Culture Specialist, Tulley won- their foreign trash in Michigan," States can't give at least the same ple. Chester Carl, NAIHC's ders how he'll manage the costs McDowell said. "Residents on attention and support to people Poverty in Indian Country Chairman, is making the Indians' of education for his five children: both sides of the bridge under- who've been historically mistreat- continues to hover around 26 per- case to Congress, thinking about one of them in law school, anoth- stand the need to stand up to the ed within its own borders as it cent, more than double that of the all tribal members but particular- er in a trade school, and the waste industry and protect our does to people on the other side general U.S. population. Nearly ly, in these warring times, those remaining three approaching sec- way of life from those who prof- of the world. 15 percent live in overcrowded who've served in the military, like ondary or post-secondary levels. it from the trashing of "We no longer want to accept housing conditions on Tulley and Dupris, and those who Most of all, he's wondering about Michigan." these conditions in silence, espe- reservations as opposed to less are still putting themselves in har- the country he fought for. cially since we see a great deal of than 6 percent nationwide. And m's way. Page 4 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS The truth on enrollment, services and legal activities entire process. When we hold damper on these savings is the Tribe members. decision (ultimately the board these meetings, the board of cost of the $2,660,134 paid out to Additionally, I will donate a based on information supplied by directors is invited to attend. As I just seven people which reduced total of $60,000 at $10,000 for the tribal legal department) the have reported before, they have our 2004 savings in tribal support each of the five existing tribal Internet was aflutter with accusa- full access to all financial infor- to $1,290,161.83 or about 33% of units, plus $10,000 to the devel- tions that the board made a cor- mation including the ability to go the total savings. oping Unit VI to buy computers rupt decision based on faulty “live-on-line” to see for them- So, yes, we made budget for community access. This information and that there was selves any and all expenditures reductions but we did not cut ser- amounts to about eight to 10 com- some conspiracy involved. This including those made by the vices as Director Abramson sug- puters per site. Finally, I will information was cited in a new office of the chairperson. gests. Upon inheriting a budget donate the balance of $50,000 to Web site that attacks the tribe. No conspiracies here. Though mess with the payouts of the the Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac The domain name of the website some continue to argue we are seven individuals who resigned County Community Action Board is registered under the name of a “keeping secrets in secret meet- their jobs on election night, I to create an additional one year B. Bouschor, imagine that. ings” the board knows this is not tightened up our operations. fund to help Sault Tribe members The board was fully apprised true because they have full access Through the budget constrictions, with weatherization and energy of all factors including the decli- to all information. Nonetheless, my executive team, division assistance. nation of a federal judge to hear some board members continue to directors, program managers and I Marta Diaz vs. Sault Tribe the case at the federal level given Aaron A. Payment, MPA spread rumors to the contrary and proved that we could operate One of the innocent bystanders the contracts are enforceable at Chairperson, some propose unnecessary legis- more efficiently, provide the same of the original threat of retribution the state level in circuit court. No Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of lation aimed at facilitating the level of services and save nearly (against Lumsden and me for not conspiracy here. A legal summary Chippewa Indians view that something improper is $4 million in the process. Not bad voting to grant the former chair- is available on the tribe’s Web Enrollment update occurring. for our first seven months. person a $850,000 salary) was page, www.saulttribe.org. As you may know by now, last Additionally, as the board Payment vs. Bouschor Marta Diaz. Marta Diaz came to These continued attacks by fall, the tribal board of directors meets weekly, I routinely bring to I wanted to inform tribe mem- the tribe in 1992 as an intern who members of the board against voted to open enrollment for spe- their attention any proposed bers of the reason I have filed a was attending the University of other board members on how they cial cases. Though the board has expenditures. Though I have com- lawsuit against the former Chair- Michigan in a master’s in busi- voted on this and other issues, has not set a deadline by which the plete authority over these expen- person Bernard Bouschor. My ness administration program. She no value other than to embarrass rolls will close again, it is possi- ditures, I have made great strides lawsuit deals with Bouschor ter- already possessed a bachelor’s members of the board. In short, it ble that with the large volume of to work cooperatively with the minating me from my previous degree in mathematics from MIT. seems that some board members new applicants, open enrollment board by gaining their consent employment as deputy executive She then returned a year later seem to be saying that, if you in special cases, may only be tem- through a show of hands before director for the tribe. with her MBA to become the vote differently from me, I will porary. we spend the tribe’s funds. For some time, I wrestled with tribe’s first woman team member do whatever I can to embarrass For now, members who have It is, therefore, surprising that the prospect of suing to have my to hold a graduate degree. Her you on how you voted. The goal special circumstances may be eli- some board members feel the previous employment contract contributions in the area of appears to be to force other board gible for enrollment. Though not need to micromanage this process honored. The value of the con- finance were great. members to vote in a voting block a guarantee, those who have by requiring an additional level of tract, after all, is $432,000. Her work was characterized as or fear being exposed though immediate family who are regis- bureaucracy through requiring a Ultimately, I did not file suit meticulous, and no-nonsense. At political attacks orchestrated by tered members of the Sault Tribe, report to be drafted to show this. against the tribe, because I just many junctures, as various busi- members of the board. are eligible to apply. The tribal This information is already com- couldn’t bring myself to sue my ness proposals were entertained Majority vote to sue to regain registrar and her staff will screen pletely available during monthly own tribe. Instead, I filed a per- by the former chair, she did not $2,660,135 taken on election applications and make a determi- financial reviews and on the sonal lawsuit against Bernard mince words and advised against night nation of whether or not all of the accounting database for which the Bouschor for his extortionist-like nearly all of our former business In the last edition of The Sault necessary documents are submit- board has full access. Demanding threat that if I did not vote for his investments that ultimately cost Tribe News, Director Abramson ted. If they are, and if an immedi- a new and extra reporting line, $850,000 annual compensation, the tribe an annual loss of about suggested that the members do ate family member is enrolled, the demonstrates a lack of under- he’d, “Make your lives hell for $4 million a year for up to five not want to hear anymore about individual is likely to be recom- standing of the information the next two years!” If I win my years. the litigation to recover the mended for enrollment first by a already supplied to the board, as lawsuit, Bouschor will be respon- Immediately after firing money taken by those who vote of the special needs and well as an overly simplistic and sible for this liability — likely Michael Lumsden in August resigned their positions on elec- enrollment committee then with a naive view of the volume of times $432,000 ($332,640 after legal 2002, he informed the board that tion night. The masses of tribe final vote of the board of direc- per week signature authority is fees). he had also fired Marta Diaz. members I speak to disagree. In tors. exercised by the executive admin- To clearly demonstrate to the Marta was uninvolved in any of fact, they want more information Just since Jan. 3, we have istration. members that I am not at all inter- the conflict between Lumsden and including who got paid and how received over 3,144 applications. Reporting on cuts in services is ested in benefiting financially Bouschor or Bouschor and me. much. This information follows: Of this number, 465 reside within dishonest and irresponsible from filing suit, but that my goal Her only fault seemed to be that Daniel Green $608,479 the service area and 361 of the Director Abramson suggests in is to be vindicated and to hold she was Michael Lumsden’s Daniel Weaver $519,426 applicants are elders, aged 60 her report last month that, “Exp- Bouschor responsible for his fiance. Jim Jannetta $452,643 years of age or older. For plan- anding services and facilities actions, I am pledging any award So why is this news today? Jolene Nertoli $419,325 ning purposes, if all the elder when budgets and services are (less legal fees) to the 7 + 1 litiga- Really, it shouldn’t be an issue David Scott $398,460 applicants are eligible, we will being reduced in other areas is tion fund to help fund the lawsuit but recently, a member of the Paul Shagen $202,707 need to budget an additional fiscally irresponsible.” against the seven “key employ- board questioned whether or not Joe Paczkowski $ 59,091 $577,600 (361 x $1,600) for the To the contrary, what is irre- ees” who resigned on election all of the applicable information Director Abramson voted annual elder dividend program. sponsible is to decry that services night and took $2.66 million with was supplied to the board in mak- against the litigation to recover Though there has been some are being cut when this is just not them along with their computers. ing the decision to honor her con- the $2.66 million taken from the protest votes by a select few tribal true. When we prevail and the legal tract. In the end, the board accept- tribe on election night. Could her board members, it is highly prob- A more elaborate presentation costs are borne out by those we ed a circuit court panel recom- opposition to discussing the issue able that we will have unanimous of the savings my administrative are suing, I will donate my entire mendation to honor Marta Diaz’s be attributed to this? In the spirit consent to authorize an additional staff and I have achieved in the anticipated award (after legal contract by paying her what she of full disclosure, a full copy of appropriation for this purpose. second half of 2004 will be pre- fees) of $332,640 to the follow- was due. The panel, convened by the lawsuit (alleging conspiracy, To those newly registered sented in the next edition of The ing. $222,640 or about $44,528 a circuit court judge, acknowl- fraud, and legal malpractice will members, let me be the first to Sault Tribe News. For now, I am will go to each of the following: edged that Marta Diaz was indeed be posted on the tribal web page, say, welcome back to the tribe. happy to report that though we Joseph K. Lumsden Scholarship, fired, and that she was entitled to www.saulttribe.org Fiscal accountability? appropriated a 2004 fiscal year George K. Nolan Judicial the severance payout contemplat- If you have any questions, con- As chairperson, I have institut- tribal support budget of Scholarship, Fred Hatch Legal ed in the contract. No one on the cerns or comments please contact ed a monthly budget review $34,627,686, we constrained Scholarship, Pamela Gershon board or within the tribal adminis- me by e-mail through my e-mail process to identify areas of sav- spending without adversely Cable Scholarship, and the tration had any effect on who the address, [email protected], ings, to make sure those responsi- effecting services. This resulted in Rosemary Gaskin Scholarship. panel judges were and to this day or call (906) 635-6050 or toll free ble for the budgets, in their divi- a total tribal support actual expen- All of these scholarships are -— I do not know their names. (888) 94-AARON. sion are managing their budgets diture of $30,677,389 or a savings awarded annually to Sault Tribe In the afternoon after a single Chi MeGwitch. Baama Pii, according to their projected costs, of $3,950,287 which amounts to members so the benefit of this board member questioned the Negee! and to ensure accountability in the about 11.4%. Unfortunately, the donation will be 100% to Sault integrity of those who made the

THE SAULT The Sault Tribe News welcomes the activities of the tribal government, submissions of news articles, feature member programs and services and TRIBE NEWS stories, photographs, columns and cultural, social and spiritual activities The Sault Tribe News’ mailing announcements of Native American of tribal members. address is: The newspaper of the or non-profit events. All submissions Subscriptions: regular rate $15 per The Sault Tribe News Sault Ste. Marie Tribe are printed at the discretion of the year; $10.50 for senior citizens; $22 to Communications Dept. of Chippewa Indians editor, subject to editing and are not Canada: $32 to other foreign coun- MArch 15, 2005, Vol. 26, No.4 531 Ashmun St. to exceed 400 words. Unsigned sub- tries. Subscribe by sending your name Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 missions are not accepted. and mailing address to the address Circulation 14,800 The Sault Tribe News is not an below with your check or money Telephone: (906) 632-6398 independent newspaper, it is funded order made out to The Sault Tribe Fax: (906) 632-6556 Alan Kamuda...... Deputy Director e-mail address: Brenda Austin...... Staff Writer by the Sault Tribe and published 17 News. Rick Smith...... Staff Writer times a year by the Communications [email protected] Sherrie Lucas...... Secretary Department. Its mission is to inform Darryl Brown...... Advertising Sales Associate tribe members and non-members on March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS NEWS Page 5 Senator steamed Family business burns over proposed BIA budget BY RICK SMITH Indian country.'' Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) is Tribal college funding remains outraged over President George at the same level as last year, but W. Bush's proposed budget for Johnson said it's time to increase the U.S. Bureau of Indian opportunities for students to enter Affairs.(BIA) and the Indian higher education and become pro- Health Service (IHS) saying they fessionals. are outrageously under funding The BIA proposed budget was programs for those who need $110 million from last year's them the most. appropriation. Most BIA programs were cut In addition, Johnson said fund- while others remained steady and ing for the Indian Health Service a couple were increased, but (IHS) should be significantly remained under-funded. increased. The IHS budget was ''Despite the federal treaty and increased by $64 million over last trust responsibilities, the presi- year, but is still inadequate. He dent proposes that Indian people noted that though the overall bud- make enormous sacrifices to help get was increased, the $3 million Billowing smoke prompted calls for emergency services during noon hour on Mar 10 in Sault provide funding for the tax breaks budget for construction of new Ste. Marie. An electrical problem in a stairwell at the back of The Bird, a nightclub owned by the president is so passionately facilities practically eliminates the family of Sault Tribe member Nicole Golanka, started a fire that consumed the roofing committed to for the wealthiest any new building projects. The and doorway structure over the stairwell. Fortunately, concrete block walls separated the Americans,'' said Johnson. ''I am construction budget was $85 mil- stairwell from adjacent buildings and firefighters contained and extinguished the fire in the profoundly disappointed in the lion last year. stairwell. The Bird sustained minor smoke and water damage as well as a battered door, but president's priority . . . We need Johnson pointed out the annual was able to safely open for business on the following day after an inspection of the incident to recognize the treaty and trust per capita expense for American by a fire marshal was completed. Photo by Rick Smith responsibility. We need to under- Indian health care is $1,000 while stand that the government-to-gov- it is $5,500 for the general public ernment relationship ought to be and $3,800 for prisoners. ''Federal in good faith.'' prisoners have better health care He added, ''This is inadequate than the Indian population,'' he Notice to tribal fishermen to meet the need for schools that said. are literally falling apart in South ''It is long overdue that we turn The Chippewa Ottawa 2) The Bureau of Indian near a meeting deadline and try- Dakota and around the country. the corner and begin to put Resource Authority (CORA) is Affairs (BIA) office is open ing to get packets out or away at I've been to many of these money in an adequate level that the authorized entity by the Sault 8:00-4:30, Mon-Fri. This is the meetings. We may not be able to schools in South Dakota and we will truly reflect our treaty and Tribe Board of Directors, to second step in the license fit in an appointment. We try our can't afford to put these projects trust responsibilities," said administer Sault Tribe commer- process as the BIA has the final best and apologize for any off any longer without further Johnson. "This is not just a matter cial captains and helpers licens- signature authority before a inconvenience, you rely on the endangering our youth and under- of legal responsibility, this is a es. This is a service CORA does license is approved. Their office weather to get on the lake and mining education throughout moral issue.'' for the Sault Tribe under its sub- is usually closed for holidays get your licenses, but sometimes contract for administrative ser- only, but if Jolynda Brown is not it just doesn’t work. vices with Sault Tribe. in the office, your license most It is important to call our CORA does not make any likely will not be approved as office and schedule and appoint- Members’ Q & A decisions on the licenses issued she is responsible for licenses at ment. Walk-ins are not accepted. Q: I haven't heard any word on higher education program? other than the procedure for issu- that office. She is the one who Appointments can be made by my application for the special A: Contact Janice Lewton at ing the licenses. takes your picture, if needed, and calling CORA at (906) 632- open enrollment. When will I the education department at (906) CORA is comprised of five obtains the signature from the 0043. Appointment are sched- know something? 635-6050, extension 26138, or member tribes: Bay Mills Indian superintendent of the BIA. uled for Monday through Friday, A: There have been close to toll free at 1-888-942-2766. Community, Grand Traverse 3) The Sault Tribe enrollment 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. and 1:15 3,200 applications for special The members’ Q & A section Band of Ottawa and Chippewa office is open 8:00-5:00, Mon- p.m. to 4:00 p.m. enrollment. It will be very time is a new feature of The Sault Indians, Little River Band of Fri. This is for first time helpers First time helpers should also consuming to get a response out Tribe News. Ottawa Indians, Little Traverse or, perhaps captains, as they contact the Sault Tribe enroll- to all applicants but enrollment This question and answer Bay Bands of Odawa Indians need to copy documents from ment office to make an appoint- department staff are working very forum was developed to answer and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of your enrollment file to give to ment to get copies of their files hard and they should be able to frequently asked questions sub- Chippewa Indians, and it per- the BIA for eligibility review. for the BIA portion of the appli- start getting responses out in late mitted by Sault Tribe members. forms many other duties other They also close for funerals or cation process. This is a one- March. The applications must The questions and answers are than issuing Sault Tribe licenses. extreme weather conditions. First time process, you don’t need to then be processed with the board provided by membership liaisons' CORA asks that the fishermen time helpers needing this infor- have your file copied every year. of directors. The whole process D.J. Malloy and Clarence Hudak. (captains, co-captains and mation should call the enroll- Call the enrollment office at could take up to six to eight The membership liaison's goal helpers) call the office to sched- ment office to confirm it is open (906) 632-5220. months, so we ask that you please is to find answers to questions ule an appointment to ensure before traveling to the Sault. It’s also important to remem- be patient during this time con- submitted by members, provide that: 1) The CORA offices are The busiest times of the year ber license fees must be paid suming process. an information resource for mem- open (8:00-5:00, Mon-Fri) and for renewal of licenses are the before licenses are issued. Q: Whom do I notify in our bers, monitor customer service the staff who issue applications ends of December, January, Checks or money orders made tribe about my change of and provide public relations to and cards are in their offices the March and April. Some captains payable to Sault Tribe must be address? ensure adequate communication day you wish to get your license. come in with their full crews, given at the CORA office when A: Write our enrollment with our members. Our office is usually closed only five to eight at once, and every you come in for your license. department at 2864 Ashmun in To submit questions, you can for holidays, but also closes for hour is blocked with fishers. Please contact our office for fee Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., zip code call Malloy or Hudak at (906) extreme weather conditions, As previously stated, our charges. 49783, or you can call them at 635-6050 or 1-888-942-2766, meetings away from the office or function is not only to license 1-800-251-6597. e-mail [email protected] or funerals. Sault Tribe fishers, we could be Q: How do I apply for the [email protected]. Missing out on state-tribe tax agreement? Two percent recreational agreements The state-tribe tax agree- A tribe member must be 523 Ashmun Street in Sault Open swim at the LSSU Norris Center pool Jan. 21 to April 15. ment became effective on April registered with the tribal tax Ste. Marie, Mich., zip code Free for tribal members, Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Sundays 1, 2003. office prior to receiving the 49783, or dial 632-6281 for from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Since then, over 4,200 tribe many benefits of the tax agree- local calls and 1-866-632-6281 members have received multi- ment. If you have not regis- for toll free calls. You can also Elders water exercise at the Norris Center pool, now until April 14, ple tax exemption benefits. tered, the state will not recog- contact the office by fax at $1 fee, Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 to 6:50 p.m., Tuesdays and Unfortunately, there are still nize you as a resident of the (906) 632-6857. Thursdays 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. over 2,000 members who tax agreement area. Candace Blocher will be reside within the designated If you are not sure if you glad to answer any questions For More information regarding the different recreation agreements area, but have not taken the reside within a designated area, you may have regarding the throughout the Upper Peninsula, please contact Jessica Dumback, advantage of this great please call the tribal tax office state-tribe tax agreement bene- e-mail: [email protected] or phone (906) 635-7770. achievement for our tribe and for verification. fits and how it works. its members. The tribal tax office is at Page 6 BOARD REPORTS March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Tribal employee drug Details of new testing coming June 1 testing policy

BY RICK SMITH employee drug testing policy The board agreed to join the BY RICK SMITH obtained without a valid script or The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of effective June 1 with pre-employ- Sovereign Tribes of Michigan to According to information pro- misuse of prescription drugs. Chippewa Indians Board of ment testing for all job applicants. aid in the advocacy and identifi- vided by Cheryl Tadgerson, our The information listed five Directors met for a general meet- Reasonable suspicion testing is cation of Michigan Indian legisla- tribe’s director of human drug testing categories: pre- ing at the Kewadin Casino and currently effective for all hands tive, executive and judicial issues. resources, The new employee employment, reasonable suspi- Convention Center in Sault Ste. and, commencing Sept. 1, testing A first year appropriation of drug testing policy was imple- cion, follow-up, return to duty Marie on March 1, 2005. Board of all employees due for follow- $50,000 was made to a joint mented to enforce current work and random. Pre-employment member Robert Lambert, Sr., was up starts along with random test- checking account managed by the force drug prohibition policies. testing includes all new hires and absent. ing for those in positions with organization with one vote dele- All employees are prohibited goes into effect June 1. Presentation: Representatives heightened safety concerns. gated to our tribe. The funds shall from unlawfully manufacturing, Reasonable suspicion testing is from the J.K.L. Bawating Public Testing will also be required on not be used directly to compen- distributing, dispensing, possess- already in place and includes all School Academy donated two employees returning to duty in sate lobbyists. ing or being under the influence employees. A drug test under this new computers to Unit II for use those safety sensitive positions The board meets for general of any prohibited drug while process occurs when a supervisor by our tribe’s youth in Hessel. after a three month absence. meetings on the first and third functioning in their jobs at any of an employee has reason to Resolutions: Voting is not Board member Denise Chase Tuesdays of each month and tribal work site believe, by direct observation, a noted on actions taken unani- opposed the measure. (See related members of our tribe are invited The policy also prohibits team staff member has violated the mously. story on this page for more to attend, call 635-6050 for loca- members from reporting to work drug-free workplace policy or the The board implemented an details). tions. with detectable levels of prohibit- substance abuse policy. ed drugs or prohibited concentra- Follow-up testing goes into tions of alcohol. effect Sept. 1 and anyone who Policy and oversight are The goal is to maintain a safe engages in prohibited conduct is and efficient workplace and strike subject to unannounced tests for a a balance between the privacy of period of two years. employees and our tribe’s need to People who operate, dispatch board responsibilities protect assets by ensuring the or maintain any vehicle or equip- integrity of tribal operations. By ment capable of causing injury, Although I agree wholeheartedly our tribe to get a qualified, expe- increasing the credibility of the carry any weapon for security with this method of operating, rienced CEO to oversee the work force and creating a safe purposes or performs any other one of the down sides of this is it Casino who will look out for the environment for customers, this function which impacts the safety requires the board to spend more best interests of the tribe on a will provide more dollars for trib- of others are subject to return to time in a learning mode (work- full time daily basis. I was out of al services, according to the duty and random testing after shops) and this can sometimes state and did not take part in this human resources information. Sept. 1. lead to some board members meeting or any of it’s actions. Prohibited drugs include, but Return to duty testing occurs feeling that they are 8:00 a.m. to A drug testing policy was are not limited to marijuana, before people in those positions 4:00 p.m. employees of the tribe passed by the board at the cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, listed return to work after being along with a program manager 3/01/05 meeting and will be par- phencyclidine, synthetic drugs, absent for a period of three mentally. tially implemented on 7/01/05 designer drugs, prescription drugs months. Policy and oversight are the (covered employees), with the board responsibilities along with remainder of the policy (all other providing a conduit for the unit employees) being fully imple- Kewadin donates members with which they can mented on 9/01/05. The tribe has have their concerns addressed had a drug free work place poli- Tom Miller and also as an avenue to express cy in place for about eight years, Unit IV Representative their opinions. but this is the first time the test- over $16,000 to Sault Tribe Board of Directors The district representatives in ing portion is in effect. The poli- The winter is half over and we Unit IV, have five hours of dri- cy in a snapshot; covered can see warmer weather in the ving time to the Sault every time employees (truck drivers, heavy future. The board of directors has a meeting is called, which equipment operators, law scholarship funds been meeting and working dili- detracts from the amount of time enforcement, etc.) will be ran- gently on policy development we have to interact with the Unit domly tested, all other employ- BY MICHELLE BOUSCHOR ship program that helps casinos and oversight of the overall tribal IV community. Committee ees will be tested only upon rea- Scholarship programs spon- and tribes throughout the nation.” operations. Legal items are tak- responsibilities have increased sonable suspicion. It is hoped sored by the Sault Ste. Marie The check presentation will take ing a fairly large share of our and all board members are doing that this policy will lead to less Tribe of Chippewa Indians will place at an annual fundraising time as we meet in our work- their best to address this. I will use of prohibited drugs by the receive a shot in the arm this golf event this summer. shops. This is usually the reason continue to work as effectively, work force and thereby, month as Kewadin Casinos Michigan Magic is the latest a session is required to be closed efficiently and as positively as I increased productivity. donates $16,721.92 to the educa- of the successful tribal MAGIC so as not to compromise the legal can, while doing the best job I At the recent United Tribes tional fund. The donation is part WAP links by Atronic, featuring process. Not quite as exciting as can for tribe members. I will list summit, held in Petoskey, a of the Michigan Magic wide area a unique multi-level progressive, the reasons given by some in the some of the major items that movement has begun to bring the progressive (WAP) slot machine must-have games, and jackpots rumor mill. After reading a few have occurred within the last 45 12 federally recognized tribes program which donates 0.5 per- designed to hit frequently. of the board articles in the last days. together in a more unified voice. cent of the total coins played on Atronic's MAGIC WAPs are dis- few newspaper issues, I felt I Greektown — Aaron Payment I believe if there has been one the slot machine back to the casi- tinguished by their multilevel should respond. Please remember and Marvin Beatty were replaced down side to the gaming explo- no and the tribe. awards, comprised of the nation- that articles are opinions only in their co-chief executive officer sion, it is that it has separated the “The program we are al Magic Jackpot, starting at and each board member is enti- (CEO) roles with Craig Gelhfi tribes in the quest for money. involved with through Michigan $100,000 and the statewide tled to their own view. My view now as acting CEO. This was not Hopefully, we have gotten past Magic and Atronic Americas, Jackpot, starting at $50,000. The of the use of our time is that the done due to any wrong doing or this point and are back in a uni- LLC is a great way for us and nickel link additionally features new chairman has made the lack of performance and does not fied tribes mode. If there are any for Atronic to donate back to the exciting, Towerline games such board more involved and more a change the daily operations of questions, please contact myself Sault Tribe. It enables us to boost as Sphinx Magic and Cool Catch. part of the operational process. Greektown or lessen the need for (644-3334) or Denise Chase. funding for various programs, Players can find the Magic at such as this one, showing our Soaring Eagle, Little River and Applications available for Bollin Scholarship support for the education of trib- the Kewadin Casinos in al members,” General Manager Michigan and in casinos through- Lake Superior State University to memorialize their daughter in at the LSSU financial aid office, Steve Sprecker said. Since the out Arizona, California, New is taking applications for a schol- 2002 by starting the Leah Marie foundation office or counseling program began, a total of Mexico and Wisconsin. arship earmarked for students Bollin Memorial Award, an center. Each applicant should $35,532.96 has been given to Kewadin Casinos, with five overcoming the challenges of endowment to benefit an LSSU complete a questionnaire and pro- tribal scholarship funds. casino locations throughout epilepsy. student who has epilepsy or a vide the university with three let- “The Sault Tribe scholarship Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Incoming freshmen who have similar disorder. ters of recommendation from fund supports many students offers a variety of gaming and been accepted by April 1, as well Bollin dealt with epilepsy, a teachers, clergy, counselors or each year,” tribal Chairperson non-gaming entertainment as currently enrolled LSSU stu- neurological condition resulting leaders of the community. dents, have until May 2 to apply in seizures, but her parents said Financial need is a considera- Aaron Payment said. “Finding including slots, blackjack, craps, for the Leah Marie Bollin she never let it hold her back. By tion, yet all interested students are ways that will increase the roulette, live poker, live keno Memorial Award. means of the award, the Bollin encouraged to apply. Candidates amount of funds available for our and bingo. The casinos recently Bollin, a former LSSU student family hopes to enable up to four must carry a minimum GPA of students will ultimately increase paid out two multi-million dollar and member of Alpha Kappa Chi students to continue their educa- 2.0. Students with other seizure the amount and number of schol- jackpots in February 2005 of sorority, was killed in an automo- tions and move on with their lives disorders will be considered. arships we can award. The tribe $1.1 million and $3.9 million to bile accident in August 2001. Her in spite of a debilitating physical For more information call the and casino are very appreciative casino guests playing on WAP parents, William and Sharon condition. LSSU Foundation Office at 906- of the initiative Atronic has slot machines. Bollin of Farmington Hills, chose Applications may be obtained 635-2665. shown with this type of partner- March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS UNIT REPORTS Page 7 We must operate within a balanced budget Michigan gaming for the past two accounting department for you. straight. There are many propos- emphasis on more cost effective decades is beginning to disappear. In simple numbers, our northern als for reform that will make our advertising and public relations is There needs to be a willingness tribal operations cost economic structure more efficient, becoming a high priority. upon the members and the admin- $23,982,575, our northern casinos more equitable and less complex. There is steady progress being istration to begin learning how to cost $20 million and other north- Important to our discussions is made in this direction, transitional operate within a balanced budget. ern operations cost $6,646,802. how to increase our business, one problems are still a bit of a stum- We need to begin to pay down Our total operating cost is is to move forward on the con- bling block and it is going to take our debt, that is the only safe and $50,646,657 dollars. Another debt struction of the St. Ignace casino. more creative effort to improve reliable way to achieve a healthy that we are wrestling with is the This could be our "real" jewel of our bottom line profit. The days tribal economy and secure our $216,683,605 buy out of the the north. Delays in construction of "us versus them" should be put sovereign society. There is a Greek partners. The interest on all is costing us more then the cost behind us. The future is for all of conviction within our board and this debt is like a real heavy tax of building, it is costing us lost us. this administration that we can burden. revenue. Director Paquin and One final note, our son Robert increase our market share in busi- There are pros and cons about myself are trying to move things J. LaPoint, who is a 1st Lt. in the ness but by having to pay for past belt tightening by managing and along as swiftly as we can. The Michigan National Guard was mistakes this is going to be very cost containment and selective success of the St. Ignace casino recently injured in Iraq. He is Bob LaPoint difficult. I am optimistic so far. investment for future economic grows in importance more every going to be O.K. and I want to Unit II Representative This current administration is growth. The current notes from day. Two other items that should thank the members for all your Sault Tribe Board of Directors for more sensitive to the members the Greektown Casino is be mentioned about our long term prayers. My wife, Pat, and I send There are two unifying issues needs and for more talented then $181,456,346 to the City of debt is the Greektown settlement our prayers out to all the parents that strongly influence our tribe's the past chairman. The second Detroit is another $49,927,978. with the Lac Vieux Desert case with children serving in the mili- competitive strength and vitality. unifying issue, which is closely This gives us a total debt of for $39,500,000 due over 20 years tary. We are very proud of our The first is to be able to com- related to the first, that is, the $497,714,586. Getting these fig- once the case is settled. And son and all the people in the mili- pete successfully in the economic entire process of governance is in ures from the past chairman was Greektown is also still committed tary who are defending this great market of gaming and to invest in need of repair and modernization. nearly impossible and led to a to building a permanent casino at country. our future to assure adequate ser- On many key issues, it currently great deal of misleading informa- a cost of $200 to $300 million. If you have any questions or vices at large for our diverse does not seem possible to form tion and rumor. Coming to terms with our long need further information, please membership. Right now I would coalitions to develop the consen- These numbers here are cor- term debt must be brought to the write or call. Bob LaPoint, vice have to say, the fish are no longer sus necessary to produce positive rect. Throughout my two terms in fore front of our tribal discus- chairman and Unit II representa- jumping into the boat, the com- political decisions. We are facing office I have championed the call sions. tive. (906) 493-5311. petitive edge that we held in up to the long term debt and here for financial accountability, these There is broad agreement that are some numbers from our numbers should set the record we can do better. Increasing I can not turn another cheek toward attacks attacked. It just makes me wonder and then to board functions. I did- then you don't need me. If we be more vital checks and balances why this chairman is attacking me n't miss any meetings, I may have have a yes board or even a pup- for the board of directors. I don't the same way the old chairman been late for a couple workshops pet/bobble head board, then we think the board can ban or bar a used to attack me. but I made it to all of them to do don't need a board. We could tribe member without due process 1. Am I attacked because I the work for the members. Being have just one person run the tribe or an appeal or judicial review of honestly tell the people like it is? ill did not make my principles and save the tribe close to a mil- the situation. 2. I wouldn't take a job with weak. When it comes to doing the lion dollars in board pay. Having There are many challenges the tribe, I wouldn't take a job no right thing, I am getting stronger. a yes board would be like not ahead for the tribe. Many issues matter how much money was Board members are elected to having a board at all. If this is need our attention. There are offered to me. have their own minds and opin- what the members want, then we many problems that need to be 3. Is it because I follow up ions. If the chairman or other can vote on it and move forward. fixed and I see them as challenges with tribe members when they board members disagree with, Speaking of moving forward, it that we can overcome. We can fix call me on all the issues? that is their right. You can dis- is time for us to move forward on things and work things out, but 4. Is it because I won't allow agree but is doesn't give anyone one of the most important issues not by attacking each other. And, anyone to control me? the right to downgrade a person, affecting all of us, the Constitu- we can't fix things if we don't 5. Is it because I vote against to try and cut them down or even tion. Let me say, we do not need know what all the problems are. Dennis McKelvie the chairman or other board mem- insult them. These types of to wait for a Constitutional con- With many issues, we don't get all Unit I Representative bers on certain issues? actions will not cause me to vention to make changes. Many the information we need to weigh Sault Tribe Board of Directors 6. Is it because of an appear- change my mind and I will not be things can be changed now. The all the options. If we are going to ance of weakness due to my ill- intimidated. My job is to serve board has to stop differentiating make decisions in the best interest This unit report is somewhat ness? the membership of the tribe. I will on the interpretations of the Con- of the tribe, we need to know all difficult to write mainly because I I believe that a board member not be pushed into anything that I stitution. Opinions on the Cons- the information before we vote or want to respond to the chairman's must be honest and have an open don't agree with and I think the titution should be handled by the we could vote in a way without attacks against me in his meetings mind. I vote independently and membership understands this. judicial branch, our chief judge full knowledge of the conse- and e-mails. But, I am not going for what is best for the tribe and I know the biggest problem the and appellate court, not our legal quences. This is the way the old to respond to his attacks, or use not just my unit. The last question chairman has with me is because branch. chairman operated and I don't names to get my point across. has to do with when I was ill and he can not control me. He is not The real danger right now with want to see this board go down Leaders must understand that they recovering. First, I lost over 45 the first to try, nor will he be the the board interpreting the consti- that road. Thank you for your are going to be attacked, whether pounds because of my loss of last. I have a free mind and will tution is that at anytime we can time. justified or not. The old adage appetite caused from my treat- always express my views in the violate the constitution and then If you have questions, please says to "turn the other cheek," ments. Somedays I drove nearly best interest of the tribe. If I could determine that we didn't do it by call. Dennis McKelvie, Unit I well, I have no more cheeks to 400 miles in a day for treatments be told when to speak and how, self interpretation. There needs to director (906) 632-7267. turn when it comes to being Newberry Library presents the “Untold Story” of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

CHICAGO, Ill. — Known for ritory, and a presidential mandate us an opportunity to understand as well as artifacts on loan from for the exhibit has been provided its world-renowned collections from Thomas Jefferson to find a an Indian perspective on our peer institutions, cultural organi- by the University of Illinois at and ground-breaking scholarship northwest trade passage. It then shared American past." zations along the expedition Urbana-Champaign and the in American Indian history and broadens the traditional narrative Drawing on the Newberry's route, and private collections. National Park Service. the American West, the Newberry to tell the other half of the story rich collections, together with the Highlights of the exhibit include: The Newberry Library is an Library will present the only — the American Indian story. voices of contemporary Native a hand-written expedition diary independent humanities library Chicago-area exhibition com- "What often gets lost in the Americans, Lewis and Clark and by Private Joseph Whitehouse, that is free and open to the public. memorating the bicentennial of story is that Lewis and Clark did the Indian Country examines ini- six sketches by George Catlin, The Newberry offers exhibits, Lewis and Clark's epic journey not explore a wilderness; they tial encounters between the rare editions of tribal folklore, lectures, classes and concerts across Indian Country. traveled through an inhabited explorers and the Indians and and interactive media kiosks. related to its collections. From Sept. 28, 2005, through homeland," said Frederick E. reveals the legacy of the expedi- The Sara Lee Foundation is the Jan. 14, 2006, the Newberry will Hoxie, exhibit curator and tion for modern Americans and lead corporate sponsor for Lewis present Lewis and Clark and the Swanlund professor of history at Native American communities. and Clark and the Indian Country. Indian Country exhibit. The the University of Illinois at The exhibit features approxi- The exhibit has been made possi- exhibit builds on what many visi- Urbana-Champaign. "This expe- mately 120 items, including ble in part by a major grant from tors already know about the expe- dition is also part of the history of books, manuscripts, maps, art- the National Endowment for the dition —- three years, 33 explor- the native peoples the explorers work, and photography from the Humanities, promoting excellence ers, 4,000 miles of uncharted ter- met, and the bicentennial offers Newberry Library's collections, in the humanities. Major support Page 8 UNIT REPORTS March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Constitutional convention meetings will be scheduled and posted ject will require the detailed process to proceed much quicker. to our Constitutional convention. member has their own ideas on scheduling of community meet- My response to this is that it With elected delegates, we could how to make our tribe a better ings, workshops and all of the should never be an easy thing to then organize a grand assembly of tribe. The key for me is to find logistics that comes with organiz- change a Constitution. Changes to elected delegates that convenes at common ground with the other ing something this big and signif- a Constitution must be carefully one central location to immediate- elected representatives that we icant. The board will then considered. It is no secret that the ly start the process of drafting and can all agree upon to solve our approve the schedule and, hope- state and federal Constitutions are voting on proposed changes. problems and to move our tribe fully, will take an active part in very difficult to amend, as they Under this system, the member- forward. We should all try harder attending these events as we should be, and our constitution is ship would elect unit delegates to to focus on our common interests debate each proposed change to no different. We must remember represent each unit and elect at- rather than trying to tear each our Constitution. As we approach that if we want a member-driven large delegates who would repre- other apart. One common ground spring, I find it a really exciting Constitutional convention, we sent those who currently do not I have found is that we all agree time as we plan community must make a genuine and real reside in our election units. This that a Constitutional convention meetings within our tribe's ser- effort to allow as many tribe reasonable proposal is one of the is needed to seriously discuss vice area as well as other counties members input on these proposed many ideas that are currently what I have described as the fun- in the state that currently have changes. This requires us to being considered to begin the damental flaws in our current Todd K. Gravelle significant numbers of tribe mem- schedule and post meetings in all process. Whatever process we governmental structure. Unit I Representative bers to get their input as well. My of our units to ensure we can choose our goal is to make sure If anything, these meetings Sault Tribe Board of Directors hope is to have a preliminary truly state that all members were as many members participate as will allow all of us to come The board of directors will schedule of events posted and given an opportunity to be heard possible. together as a community to dis- soon be mailed a copy of my detailed in our next tribal newspa- and participate. But as with any- I look forward to beginning cuss ways of making our govern- rough draft of a tribal freedom of per. In addition, I also want to do thing worthwhile, we must make this process and working with my ment better and to heal old information ordinance to review, an article in the paper that intro- sure we do it right and make sure fellow board members in schedul- wounds. It is time we seriously offer suggestions, and to make duces the membership to the all members who have an interest ing community meetings. Chan- discuss one positive thing that we changes. This ordinance will also experienced consultants that we in the changes are given every ges to our structure of govern- can all do together as a people be posted on the tribe's Web site have retained to assist us in this opportunity to propose and draft ment will make our tribe a more rather than focusing on what tears for comment by interested and process. changes to our Constitution. democratic and accountable gov- us apart. This convention will concerned tribe members. The When you think about what we This is a member-driven ernment. This is a worthy goal force all of us to sit together as a board will then schedule commu- are about to do, it really makes Constitutional convention and and my hope is that we can set community to solve what I nity workshops on the ordinance you feel humble. It is a huge and members must take an active aside our differences for the believe is our biggest problem: A to allow membership comment momentous task. For instance, interest for it to be successful. In greater good of our tribe by work- governmental structure that has before it will be considered for each proposed change to our the end, we need membership ing together to make these no checks and balances or separa- adoption. Constitution will require individ- involvement to draft the changes changes for the best interest of tion of powers. This is the root More importantly, however, I ual community meetings in each because, as it should be, the our membership. The ultimate cause of a lot of our internal am happy to report that we are of our units to get member input. membership must approve the goal is a better governmental sys- problems. I sincerely look for- also in the process of scheduling This will automatically require changes before they can be adopt- tem that will help restore confi- ward to working with my fellow community meetings to begin the our board to at least double our ed and ultimately approved by the dence in our government and its tribal members to make real and process of proposing amendments currently scheduled meetings to federal government. Our Consti- elected leaders and to heal some meaningful changes to our consti- and other changes to our tribal ensure all members in our units tution requires that a certain per- of the acrimony that has prevent- tution to improve our govern- Constitution. and beyond are given their say on centage of tribe members must ed positive changes in our com- ment. Our legal department is now in the changes. Any changes to our participate in the vote before the munity. For more information I can be the process of selecting and Constitution must also be changes are approved. The On a personal note, I have contacted at Todd K. Gravelle, engaging consultants to assist our approved by the Bureau of Indian bureau's regulations are strict and learned a lot in my short time as a 713 Maple, Sault Ste. Marie, MI tribe in completing a schedule of Affairs. It can be a long and frus- we must follow them to the letter member of our tribe' s board of 49783 or call (906) 635-5740. events leading to a vote on trating process. My estimate is it to make sure they are approved directors. What I have learned is E-mail [email protected]. changes to our Constitution. This will at least take two years before by the bureau. One suggestion I that both I and my fellow board is a huge project and it requires we can consider voting on any have heard is that we first set-up members generally want the same experience and expertise to make proposed changes. special elections to elect commu- thing; and that is, for our Tribe to sure that it is done right the first Some members may want the nity leaders to serve as delegates succeed and prosper. Each board time. For instance, this huge pro- Charter Cable televises Sault Human Resources Tribe board meetings: Team Member of Marquette and Alger Counties, the Year Channel 8, 6:30 to 11:00 p.m., Fridays

Sault Ste. Marie, Channel 2, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays The team of the human resources department selected Bawating St. Ignace, Channel 12, 9:00 a.m., Mondays Anishinaabekwe Rita Vassar as the 2004 Sault Tribe Human Resources Escanaba and Manistique, Channel 8, Team Member of the Year. She was 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Wednesdays presented with a plaque at at cere- mony on March 8. Vassar was cited for having a pos- itive attitude, major accomplish- ments, customer service skills, dedi- The next cation and longevity. She is a per- sonal assistant for the department and has been working for our tribe deadline for for 23 years. Her great sense of humor, kind- ness, family values, dedication and submissions of willingness are among other attribut- es that were mentioned. Vassar's son, Gene Vassar, articles to The attended the presentation ceremony along with her aunt Anne Causley Sault Tribe and granddaughter, Maeci Vassar, shown here giving Rita a congratula- tory hug. News is March 28. March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS SPECIAL FEATURE Page 9 J.K.L. Bahweting Public School Academy approaches 10th year as a charter school BY CORY J. WILSON dren in attendance. We have a The Joseph K. Lumsden large number of parents who want Bahweting Public School Aca- to be involved in their children's demy administration gave an education and provide numerous informative presentation to par- hours of volunteer time to ensure ents, teachers, and the Sault Tribe that all monthly council meetings Board of Directors in early and family fun nights are success- February. ful. I would also like to recognize The presentation was given by the school administration and Curriculum and Special Programs school board members who take Director Carolyn Dale and great pride in providing the best focused on the school's curricu- education possible for our chil- lum, teaching requirements, spe- dren! Our school administration, cialty programs and classes, stu- which includes Nancie Hatch, dent achievements, community Nick Oshelski and Carolyn Dale, involvement, school awards and are great leaders and role models integrating culture in the class- to students, staff and parents." room. Last year, the school docu- The academy is a kindergarten mented 1,450 parent-student to eighth grade school chartered activities through the school's "I through Northern Michigan Care" program which promotes University. The school was parent and student activities in an named after the first chairman of effort to enhance school achieve- the Sault Tribe who wanted to ment. It should also be noted that establish a quality educational the parent-teacher conference par- environment that promoted the ticipation rate continues to be positive aspects of Native above 90 percent. American history and culture. The Above, Kaitlyn Goodman, 5, watches as her father, Dean, gets her started on a pumpkin during a "I think it would be hard to school is approaching the tenth family fun night pumpkin carving at J.K.L. Bahweting PSA. Last year, the school documented find a parent organization as year of its charter. 1,450 parent-student activities through the school's "I Care" program which encourages par- involved as ours. They have done During the 2003-04 school ent and student activities in an effort to enhance school achievement. Below, second grader an outstanding job," said Hatch. year, the school continued to Natalie Dale, 8, works with her dad, Steve, on a necklace at the family fun day at JKL. Rolstone added, "We would grow in facilities expansion and like to acknowledge the commit- experienced a 25 percent increase Association in 2004. ment of the teachers and parents in enrollment bringing the student The school has also been and the time they put into this, body up to 270. Last year, con- assigned a composite grade of B+ they work tirelessly volunteering struction was completed on an (89.2%) in the State's "Education for the council." eight-classroom modular building YES!" accreditation system. This The council has also been very to house the Middle School and system combines student achieve- helpful in collecting valuable two specialty area classrooms. ment results with eleven measures information regarding the opin- This expansion also allowed for of school performance, which is ions of both students and parents additional sections for elementary then used to rank schools from in regard to the school. grades to accommodate increased grades A through D. When parents were asked what enrollment. Academically, the school’s stu- they like about the school, they The school's high standards dents have excelled beyond the responded: and teaching requirements were state average in testing by the ¥ High standards of teachers outlined in the curriculum Michigan Educational Assess- and staff overview which pointed out that ment Program in most areas of ¥ Smaller class sizes all the teachers at the academy are study. In 2003-04, the school ¥ Two teachers per class required to follow the state regu- exceeded state averages in the fol- ¥ Extra assistance given to chil- lated benchmarks and grade level lowing areas: fourth grade math, dren with difficulties content expectations. All teachers fourth grade reading, fourth grade ¥ Teachers and staff genuinely have to teach 80 benchmarks per language arts, fifth grade science, care for students subject on average, which equates fifth grade social studies, eighth ¥ High academic standards for to approximately 320 benchmarks grade science, eighth grade social students studies, seventh grade reading, per year. In an effort to monitor tools and embraced tribal culture regarding school policies, special ¥ Truly take the No Child Left seventh grade writing, seventh student achievements, the school through arts and crafts. events, routine procedures and Behind Act credo very seriously grade language arts, and eighth then enter these benchmarks into The school has always been holds social, cultural and recre- ¥ Organized classrooms grade math. a student tracking system which very involved in the community ational activities throughout the • Diverse curriculum — music, The school's administration has school year. assists teachers with curriculum and has given financial support to art, culture, orchestra taken a team approach to improv- One of the main goals of the goals and serves as a remedial the Bahweting Singers, provided ¥ Teachers are active in helping ing the quality of education by council is to create an environ- indicator for student performance. daily transportation services for students succeed organizing a steering committee ment where parental views are The school also provides a the Chi Mukwa after school pro- Students also responded by and school improvement team, in expected, invited, and incorporat- variety of specialized academic gram, provided rent-free space for stating: addition to serving on Eastern ed, while also recognizing and services to assist all students try- the tribal adult education pro- "I like the school because we Upper Peninsula Intermediate encouraging parental involve- ing to meet challenging standards gram, sponsored the youth media have culture. I like that we have School District committees in the ment. The council also provides and benchmarks. Last year, the program coordinated by the Sault we have drum dance socials. I area of social studies, science, parental skill building and offers school provided services through Tribe Youth Education and like the after school programs. language, arts, and mathematics. educational sessions. One of the remedial education teachers, a Activities Program and provide We have a nice library," said one The school is always looking for most popular events the council is reading specialist, resource room, internet access in addition to first grade student. input from teachers and has pro- involved with is organizing fami- special education, speech therapy, donating computers to the tribal "What I like most about my vided curriculum binders to help ly fun nights, which have includ- occupational therapy, gifted and centers in the Upper Peninsula for school is that the teachers give us identify at risk students, excep- ed activities such as pumpkin talented instruction and school education and elderly programs. lots of examples and confidence tional students, possible grant carving, cultural teachings, snow social work services. The presentation concluded in doing what we can to have opportunities and scheduling or tubing and school carnivals. The school received several with a synopsis from Parent good grades and stay on track,” curriculum concerns. In addition to the various spe- accolades in the past few years, Advisory Council President responded a fifth grader. “And The school also prides itself in cial committee volunteers and which include the Golden Apple Regina Rolstone, who gave a letting us have a chance to make a providing a safe learning environ- parents, the council also consists Award from the Michigan Depart- speech explaining the goals and great difference about ourselves ment for children through a zero of five officers including Vice ment of Education in 2000, Title I purpose of the school’s Parent and what we do. I think that they tolerance discipline policy and a President Amy Goetz, Treasurer Distinguished Schools Award in Advisory Council. do a great job of teaching us stu- no-bullying program, which is Cheyenne Dowd, Secretary Kim 2002-03 and the No Child Left The council was developed to dents." driven by the Seven Grandfather Swailes and Lori Jodoin, who is Behind National Blue Ribbon recognize and promote the impor- For more information regard- teachings of Anishinaabe culture the school representative and Award in 2003. The school was tance of parental involvement in ing the J.K.L. Bahweting Public that promotes respect, truth, love, serves as the parent involvement one out of just 213 schools in the all aspects of the school's opera- School Academy, contact Carolyn humility, bravery, honesty and coordinator. nation to receive Blue Ribbon tions and ensure all children Dale at 635-5055 or via e-mail at wisdom. "Our council meetings have Award from the United States receive the highest advantage and [email protected]. The charter school is unique anywhere from 60 to 120 parents, Department of Education. The potential for growth in physical, The presentation can seen on because it also integrates culture students and teachers who attend school's most recent honor was mental, social and cultural educa- Channel 2, Charter Communica- in the classroom. They have used the meetings,” said Jodoin. “Our the 4 C’s Award, which was pre- tion. The council holds meetings tions in Sault Ste. Marie, Monday, the Anishinaabek language and family fun nights have anywhere sented to the school by the on the first Monday of each from 100 to 350 parents and chil- March 21, and Thursday, March National Indian School Board the medicine wheel as teaching month to obtain parental views 24, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Page 10 EDUCATION March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Native American Center at Lake Superior State University is a great asset for students

BY LINDSAY STOKES a "home away from home." She groups and I think it has helped She never discourages students Leona Christine Spencer, uses the center before and after me to become a better learner." even when they feel discouraged," called Chris by her friends, is a business hours. The LSSU securi- She added, “The center is a very she said. "Stephanie has a wealth student at Lake Superior State ty office opens the center for stu- relaxed place to study and the of knowledge and background University and a member of the dents who arrange to use it location is very convenient.” and provides a sense of belonging Sault Tribe. Chris came to Sault beyond the normal hours of oper- She noted there are many are for students. She makes people Ste. Marie and LSSU from ation, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon- many resources and support avail- feel like they belong here and that Phoenix, Ariz., to study the day through Friday. able such as the kitchen, study you are not on your own. Her atti- Ojibwe language. She is working For Chris, the center is a great areas, computer lab with broad- tude is contagious and it shows toward a bachelor's degree in lib- resource for students, describing band Internet connections, the use throughout the people who use eral arts. Chris says she is also it as part of the campus communi- of the fax and copy machines and the center." contemplating enrolling in the ty where students don’t feel like a the student telephone. When asked about her advice master’s of education program at number. Chris said she considers these to students, Chris said, "Because LSSU. Leona Christine Spencer The students who use the cen- resources vital to non-traditional of my positive experience, I Chris first learned of the ter are another reason Chris feels and traditional students alike in would suggest to anyone to come tour of the center and to speak Native American Center and its a sense of belonging. This is a helping them to achieve their edu- here and be part of the communi- with her about the services and support services to students by great place to meet people and cational goals while enhancing ty. It is a great place to meet peo- resources offered to students. attending Lakerpalooza, an infor- share stories, experiences and their experience on campus. ple and the resources are always Resources are not limited to the mational fair held on the LSSU advice. She can walk into a class- Chris also expressed her appre- helpful. This is a place where I’m campus. Chris reports that campus, at the beginning of this room and be almost certain that ciation for Stephanie Sabatine, really honored for my value as a Stephanie helped her locate hous- academic year (2004-2005). She there will be another student in who functions as the center’s human being. I wouldn't keep ing. She said, "Without that help, stopped by the Native American the class she met at the center. director. "Stephanie is very help- coming back if it didn't. Some my experience would have been Center table to speak with "Many of my fellow students ful. She gives us direction and places make you feel small, that very, very difficult." Stephanie Sabatine about the cen- are very supportive and encourag- good advice for our studies. She you have no self-worth. Here, I Chris describes her experiences ter. Stephanie invited her to take a ing. We have formed study is more than just a director Ð she feel like I make a difference and I at the Native American Center as is more of a friend or colleague. have a value." Higher education programs Bay de Noc gardening BY JANICE M. LEWTON, If you have not yet submitted already have an application on PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR your Fall 2004 grades, you can file for the 2004-05 school year, conference date set 2005-06 School year applica- still do so, send them to Sault please do not send us another A conference for gardeners classes. Registration deadline is tions were mailed out to 1,391 Tribe Higher Education, 531 one, it's one application per will be offered on Saturday, April April 6, 2005. Only pre-paid reg- current students. If you have not Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI school year. 16. The all day event will be held istrations will be accepted. received an application, please 49783. Please keep in mind that it is in the J.L. Heirman University For a registration brochure and contact our office and we'll mail We realize a lot of schools are the student's responsibility to Center on the campus of Bay de more information contact MSU one to you. no longer sending grades to the report their award(s) to the appro- Noc Community College in Extension in Delta County at 906- It’s only necessary to complete student's mailing address and the priate agencies which may Escanaba. Sixteen classes will be 786-3032 or in Alger County at one application per school year student has to retrieve them from include the financial aid office, offered. Participants will be able 906-387-2530. The program is and it's good for both of our pro- the Internet. Before sending in the IRS, and etc. to choose to attend four of these open to anyone with an interest in grams. Internet grades, please make sure The Sault Tribe Accounting classes. gardening. The program also Higher Education Self-suffi- that the identifying information Department will be issuing 1099 The cost of the program is $30 qualifies for master gardener edu- ciency Fund, also called the includes, your name, school, and forms after each calendar year for per person. This includes morning cational credit. incentive award program: As of the session. If anything is hand- income tax purposes. refreshments, lunch and four Feb. 28, we received 1,391 appli- written on it, we cannot accept it. As always, if you have any cations and awarded 904 students Please make sure that you have questions or concerns, please con- with $390,583.30 for the 2004 a 2004-05 Higher Education tact us at any time. Call us at Michigan Indian Elders fall session. Assistance Application on file (906) 632-6098 or 1-800-793- This program is on a first- before turning in your grades or 0660 (ask for higher education) or come, first-served basis, which you wont be eligible for the email at [email protected]. Assn. scholarship notice means as grades come in, we incentive award. If you do not, The Michigan Indian Elders cate, or must have graduated from send awards until funds run out. you can file one online at If you Association (MIEA) will make an accredited high school with a available two $500 scholarships 3.00 grade point average, or if and one $1000 scholarship. The currently enrolled at a college, U.S. DOE opportunities for American scholarships will be awarded to university or trade school, must three qualified students with the have and accumulated grade point Indian college students at Sandia Labs $1000 scholarship being awarded average of 3.00. to the most qualified student, as ¥ Must, except for special and BY RICK SMITH nary team to perform specific be reached by phone at (505) determined by committee review extenuating circumstances, attend The U.S. Department of tasks working with staff of the 844-5418, fax at (505) 844-6541 and lottery, if necessary. college, university or trade school Energy (DOE) is offering paid Sandia National Laboratories, or e-mail [email protected]. Each student must be currently on a full-time basis. summer intern positions through tribes interested in renewable Tribes nationwide are explor- enroll in a course of study at, or ¥ Must complete the applica- their tribal energy program. The systems and Sandia's American ing forms of ecologically safe, have a letter of acceptance from, tion form and submit it with program promotes tribal energy Indian outreach committee. renewable energy as an added a public college or university or required supporting documenta- self-sufficiency, economic Applications for this summer step towards self-sufficiency. technical school and must meet tion and be received by the coor- development and employment must be postmarked by April 1. Newspaper accounts suggest the following qualifications. dinator not later than June 13, on tribal lands through the use An application must include a emerging wind power generat- The student: 2005. Incomplete or late applica- of renewable energy and energy personal resume including GPA, ing stations may be the next big ¥ Must be an enrolled member tion will not be considered. efficiency technologies. all relevant work experience, boon for America's power needs or be a direct descendant of an An application form can be The interns will receive a outside activities, official copies in the face of rising costs, pollu- enrolled member of one of the obtained from the tribal education salary commensurate with num- of all college transcripts, phone tion and dwindling resources. MIEA constituent tribes/bands, department of each of the con- ber of hours completed by the number and e-mail address. The At this time, Sault Tribe is this must be verified by the con- stituent tribes or bands. end of the fall semester of the application must also include a conducting a feasibility study on stituent tribal enrollment depart- Applications can be picked up previous school year in an completed, short questionnaire harnessing wind power as a ment. at the Sault Tribe administration appropriate technical major, included on the Web announce- renewable energy source. ¥ Must have successfully com- building at 523 Ashmun Street, relocation expenses and assis- ment which can be seen at According to Jeff Holt, a pleted and passed all five General Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 or tance in finding housing. eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/oth member of the team conducting Education Development equiva- call the Sault Tribe Education According to the DOE, eligi- er, scroll down to student the study, results of the two- lency tests with a minimum score Department at 906-632-6098 or ble students are U.S. citizens internships and click on the year project will be reported in of 40 and an average score of 45 1-800-793-0660. who are current college upper- PDF. late spring or early summer. and must possess a GED certifi- classmen and graduate students Applications or questions The study sites are in Sault Jody Reno, a Sault Tribe member, specifically interested in renew- should be directed to Sandra K. Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, New- recently graduated from Michigan State able energy and familiar with Begay-Campbell, Sandia berry, Christmas and Manis- University with a bachelor’s degree in American Indian culture and National Laboratories, P.O. Box tique. environmental studies, applications, and tribal issues. Student interns are 5800, M/S 0708, Albuquerque, resource development. She is the daughter needed to assist a cross-discipli- N.M. 87185-0708. She can also of Jerry and Edie Reno of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Congratulations Jody! Deadline for submissions to The Sault Tribe News is March 28 at 5:00 p.m. March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS EDUCATION Page 11 Negaunee fourth graders create their own Native American “why tales” projects

SUBMITTED BY PEG DERWIN, He grabbed his magical wand Earth. Wolf said, "Step aside!" TITLE VII TUTOR, NEGAUNEE and Fish wondered what he was "Why do we have to?" said PUBLIC SCHOOLS going to do next. Snake. Mrs. Beacco's fourth grade Wham kabam, the Great "Ah....ah...because I'm looking class created stories based on Creator swung his wand round, for the bubbling brook," said American Indian "why tales." round and round until it could Wolf. "No," said Horse. "You The following are stories writ- move no more. Then, "WHAM" have to have strong feet like ten by tribe members C.J. Hersha, went the wand and Fish received mine," said Horse. "And brains," Kelly St. Germain and Chelsey gills. "KABAM" went the wand said Mare. "Everybody come," Laitinen. that gave Fish powers to breath in said Wolf. So they all went. Why Native Americans water. Then the wand was silent. When they got there it was so Came to Earth Fish looked at Creator and asked scary because the bubbling brook "Did it work?" was bigger than a lake. Dead fish BY CHESTER (C.J.) HERSHA One night the Native Moments later Fish jumped were floating because it was so Americans were trying to sleep. into the air and yelled, "I need hot. They lived on the moon. It was water!" And fish needed water "Who can get us out from Left to Right, C.J. Hersha, Kelly St. Germain and Chelsey badly. So he opened the door, ran across this brook?" asked Wolf. stinky, covered by wolves, there Laitinen are shown with their stories. wasn't enough food, no water, and jumped into the lake. And "How about Mare and Horse?" very cold - minus 600 degrees in Michigan," said Jargo. Why Fish Live Under that is why fish live in water. asked Snake. "You guys are the fahrenheit daily. There were no "We have got to land on each Water Why Horse Has Hooves strongest," said Mouse. "Well, I other. But we've done it before don't know," said Horse. "Come supplies, no Spring, Summer or BY KELLY ST. GERMAIN BY CHELSEY LAITINEN on, we have to go please," said Fall and it was always night. two years ago when the wolves Fish was sitting in the grassy Horse was standing in the Fox. "OK," they said. Native Americans could hear the came and beat us up. Four hours meadow on what is now Lake wind. Wind was blowing at him. Every animal got on Mare and wolves from 50 miles away. But from now is the time when the Michigan surrounded by all his He felt how cold the wind was. It Horse's back. When they got in they still tried to sleep. moon goes to Earth." friends: Beaver, Raccoon, Deer was peaceful until his friends the water horses paw was melting But, the wolves woke up. "We Four hours later it was time to and the three Bear Cubs. Some of came. His friends are Mouse, and so was Mare's. Mare was in need to get out of here," said go to Earth. The moon moved his friends were out in the Grand Mare, Fox, Bear, Deer and Snake. pain, and Horse was the strongest. Narro to his tribe. "But how?" then everyone jumped down and Canyon because they went to see They were noisy. "You ruined my So Mare got on Horse's back and asked Bogy. "I don't know what landed without a scratch. Then their relatives in the dry area with peace," he said. "We had to come the animals got on hers. Fox was planet to go to, but I know not Jargo said, "We need to get sup- no water. Bear, Bug, Squirrel, here because Wolf was chasing on Mare's head and Fox fell off here. It's dirty, not enough food, plies." Chippy and Mouse were in the us," said Mare. "Really, yeah," into the water! Bear and Deer lift- cold, those wolves always bug us Everyone grabbed supplies, Grand Canyon and Fish was said Mouse. "Is wolf really chas- ed him out. They reached land. and there are no supplies!" yelled built homes, got water from a alone. ing you? asked Horse. "No, it was "Are you OK?" asked Mouse. Jargo. "How are we going to get stream, made bows and arrows. For days it rained. Soon the just a joke," Bear said. "Yes," said Fox. His feet and out of here?" asked Deago. "I Jargo shot seven animals; six rain was over Fish's head. But it Horse looked with pride. He arms were black! Deer said, don't know, Deago, I don't know," beavers and one wolf. "That'll still rained. Soon Fish had to said, "What a beautiful day." "Horse, your paw is melted and Jargo said. teach those wolves not to mess stand on top of a tree in the mead- "What's that," said Fox? "I'll go Mare's too." Horse said, "That's Jargo thought and thought and with us," said Narro. "We finally ow. Then Fish swam to the and look," said Bear. "Don't go OK, as long as we are alive and finally thought of something. made a home on Earth," said Creator and said, "Great Creator, over there, don't go over there," we are OK. "Come on everybody, I have a Deago. "Now let's go to bed," the rain has flooded my home. said Mare. So that's how Horse got plan. When it turns night on Earth said Jargo. What shall I do?" and the Creator Lurking in the shadows was hooves. we're going to jump from the And that is how Native said, "Fear not, I’ll fix that." Wolf, the meanest animal on Moon to Earth in North America Americans came to Earth. 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"e-byte" updates to provide useful 3) Student video scholarships 17) WiredScholar free scholar- iesabroad.org/info/hbcu Launched in October as part information to teachers. christophers.org ship search wiredscholar.com/- 28) Actuarial scholarships for of its continuing effort to support In addition to accepting the e- 4) Coca-Cola two-year college paying/scholarship minority students beanactuary.org classroom teachers, the depart- learning courses for credit, scholarships coca- 18) Hope scholarships and life- 29) International students ment's e-learning program offers Michigan school districts may colascholars.org/programs time credits ed.gov/inits/hope scholarships and aid help iefa.org teachers on-demand professional now also give teachers credit for 5) Holocaust remembrance 19) William Randolph Hearst 30) College board scholarship development training to meet a participating in the initiative's scholarships holocaust.hklaw endowed scholarship for minority searchcbweb10p.collegeboard.org variety of educational needs and workshops. 6) Ayn Rand essay scholar- students apsanet.org 31) Burger King scholarship improve student achievement. The 2001 No Child Left ships aynrand.org/contests 20) List of minority scholar- program bkscholars.csfa.org "Michigan teachers can now Behind Act is the bipartisan land- take advantage of the departmen- mark education reform law 7) Brand essay competition ships gehon.ir.miami.edu/ 32) Siemens Westinghouse t's high-quality e-learning courses designed to change the culture of instituteforbrandleadership.org/IB financialassistance/Scholarship siemens-foundation.org. to earn professional development America's schools by closing the LEssayContest-2002Rules 21) Guaranteed scholarships credit to maintain their teaching achievement gap among groups 8) Gates millennium scholar- credentials," said Secretary of students, offering more flexi- ships (major) gmsp.org/nomina- Feds offer meth training Spellings. "Approval of the cours- bility to states, giving parents tionmaterials es — offered free and online — is more options and teaching stu- 9) Xerox scholarships at With methamphetamine use on the rise on reservations across the U.S., the National American Indian Housing Council is offering free especially important for teachers dents based on what works. 2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/ who may find it difficult to par- More information about the about_xerox_detail.jsp training to Regional Indian Housing Association members at quarterly and annual meetings. ticipate in traditional classroom teacher-to-teacher initiative, 10) Sports scholarships and instruction because of the com- workshops, and No Child Left internships ncaa.org/about “We are beginning to see meth use and production as growing problems in Indian country,” said NAIHC Executive Director Gary peting demands of work and fam- Behind is available at 11) National Assoc. of Black ily. School children have the most www.ed.gov. Journalists scholarships Gordon. “The dangers of meth use are more well-known, but the haz- ards associated with meth production are also significant and pose the to gain by having the best trained nabj.org/html/studentsvcs teachers possible." 12) Saul T. Wilson potential for extreme danger.” Page 12 PEOPLE March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sandy Reining retires from Sault Tribe Community Health Service after 21 years BY BRENDA AUSTIN After 21 years of service as a community health nurse with the Sault Tribe, Sandy Reining, RN, retired March 2. In 1983 when Reining began her employment with the tribe, the community health program employed two people, herself and her supervisor, Tony Abramson. “The program at that time was getting a good start. We did a lot of case finding, mainly helping tribal members enroll in services and informing them what services were available to them,” Reining said. “Community health has always been focused on disease prevention and health promotion. As a community health nurse, our L to R, Marilyn Hillman, CHN supervisor, presents Sandy Sandy Reining caring for children at the beginning of her career home visits included physical Reining with a plaque for her years of service with the tribe. with the Sault Tribe. assessments, medication manage- added. moment, I have always had good "I have a lot of projects at staff who sponsored the event and ment, education, disease monitor- The community health pro- supervisors and coworkers and home that I want to work on now, provided the good food and won- ing and home safety. When I first gram has grown to include nutri- the opportunity to attend trainings things that I started but never fin- derful atmosphere,” Reining said. began working in community tion, cardiovascular disease pre- and conferences if I needed to," ished. That will keep me busy for Sandy is the daughter of the health, we did group projects that vention, diabetes education, phys- Reining said. "I enjoyed visiting a while," she said. late Mary (nee Hatch) and embraced a variety of situations ical assessments, H.I.V. education tribal families in their homes, it “I would like to thank all who William Murray. and we all worked together and testing as well as many other has been an honor and privilege attended my retirement party for Sandy and Edward Reining towards the same goals. Today, programs. to serve our members." their good wishes and gifts. Also, recently celebrated their 39th this team spirit is still evident in "It has been a wonderful job, Reining has seen community the drummers, the community anniversary and have two chil- the staff we have now, which has the tribe has been a wonderful health grow from a staff of two to health program and health center dren and eight grandchildren. increased many times over,” she employer. There was never a dull about 23 today. Dolls celebrate 60 years The stork report Charlie and Andrea Weakly of Melaina Rose Martin was Linden, Va. are proud to born Feb. 11, at 5:11 p.m. She announce the birth of their daugh- weighed seven ter, Madison Jo-Ann on Jan. 27 pounds, 11 2005, Prince ounces, and William was 20 inches Hospital, long. She was Manassas, Va. born at Madison Williamsburg weighed nine Community pounds and Hospital, in was twenty Williamsburg, one inches Va. Dad is Jeff long. Maternal Martin. He is currently serving grandparents are Kenny and Joan with the U.S. Coast Guard in Lewis of Manassas. Paternal Yorktown. Mom is the former grandparents are Steve and Linda Carrie Hall. Melaina is at home Weakley of Madison, Va. with mom, dad and big brother, Maternal great- grandparents Joshua, age 11. They live in are the late Lawrence and Peggy Gloucester, Va. Grandparents are Lewis of Sault Ste Marie, Mich., Bob and Debbie Martin of Mattie and Clyde Burkhart, Sr., Newport News, Va, and Fran Hall Front Royal, Va. Paternal great of Kincheloe and Junior Hall of grandparents are the late Thomas Mobile Ala. and Hazel Helbert and Wilson Bernard Thomas Doll (tribal elder) and Elizabeth Donna Ploegstra were married Feb. 10, and Lucy Weakley of Madison. Ken and Susan Jewell of 1945, at St. Mary's ProCathedral Catholic Church in Sault Ste. Marie in a 9:00 a.m. high mass McMillan are proud to announce celebrated by Father Guertin. Best man was Bernard Toland and maid of honor was Kathleen Lily Raine McGovern is the the birth of their first child, a Dozel. Their union is celebrated by seven children: Nancy Elizabeth Carter, (Phyllis) Kathryn new daughter of Joshua daughter, Russell, (Bernard) Edward Doll, Teresa Ann Bodine, Patricia Doll Harris, Connie Doll Harris and McGovern and Lynda St. Amour Anna Rae Mary Kay Doll. They have 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. of Wolverine, Jewell. She Mich. She was delivered shot into this at Marquette Reno and Bond announce engagement world at General Lansing, Mich. — Jody L. Reno of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Brandon J. Bond of St. Joseph, Otsego Hospital on Mich., announce their engagement. Jody is a recent graduate from Michigan State University with a bach- Memorial Feb. 3, 2005, elor’s degree in environmental studies, applications and resource management. She currently resides and Hospital in at 10:26 p.m. works in Lansing. Brandon is currently finishing his undergraduate degree in history at Michigan State Gaylord on She weighed, University. He, too, resides in Lansing, Mich. Jody is the daughter of Jerry and Edythe Reno of Sault Ste. Jan. 20, 2005, eight pounds three ounces and Marie. Brandon is the son of Jeff and Jill Bond of St. Joseph. An August wedding is planned. weighing six measured 20.5 inches long. pounds, 10 Paternal grandparents are Gary ounces and was 19.5 inches long. and Marilyn Jewell of McMillan. First birthday celebrated Lily joins her two sisters, Paternal great grandparents are Devon Rose McGovern, 6, and the late Donald Jewell and Kathy Sydney Shea McGovern, 4. Her and Lyle Barber of Bay City, Happy first birthday grandparents are Duane and Jerri Mich., and Hazel and the late St. Amour of Wolverine, Kathy Stanley Inman of Midland. Yvonne Rose! (MiMi) McGovern of Indian Maternal grandparents are Jim River, Duane and Elka (Opa and and Mary Archambeau of Love, Dad and Mom Omi) McGovern of Cheboygan. Newberry. Maternal great-grand- Her great-randmother is Norma parents are Raymond and Julia (Doug and Dana Pine) Chalker of Indian River. Lily also Archambeau of Engadine, and the has a PaPa Doug and NaNa late Lawrence and Arbutus March 2, 2005 Sherry Northrop of Afton. Downing, formerly of Newberry. March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS PEOPLE Page 13 Welcome, baby Austen Duncan second in hoop shoot state finals Jessica Duncan, daughter of Sonja and David Duncan of Cedarville, finished second in the 33rd annual Michigan Elks Association’s state hoop shoot finals Saturday, Jan. 29, at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester. The junior-high student fin- ished first in the pre-districts at Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 13, and placed first in the district finals at Ispheming Dec. 8 in a double Above, Austen Blaisdell, seven pounds, 11 shootout, sinking four for five ounces at birth. Righ, L to R, Aunt Susan and five for five. In the state Roote, Tammie Blaisdell holding baby Austen finals, she made 20 of 25 free and Angel Coffman. throws in regulation and placed Tammie and Keven Blaisdell of Kalkaska, Mich., proudly announce the birth of their son Austen. second after connecting five for Grandparents are Linda Bennett-Payment, John Bennett, Sharon Blaisdell and Leo Blaisdell of Kalkaska. five in the shootout. Jessica is a Sault Tribe member and an Cheneaux Middle School in First Moby reunion summer 2006 eighth grade student at Les Cedarville, Mich. Seeking descendants and rela- by her first husband, name Hinman, Alex and Lucy Hinman Cathy Nertoli-Devoy wins tives of Joseph and Susan (Ka- unknown. Parow and Wallace and Alice zan) or (Shif-aw-zaw) Sands, 3. Joseph Jr. and Mary Lahay Hinman James. local promotion Moby and their children. (Lake) Moby and their children: Please send your names, 1. James and Lucy Aish- Al and Rosie Moby Ray, John addresses, e-mail addresses, ideas The Downtown Business will receive $600 dollars in tawawsung (Ostie) Moby and and Lizzie Moby Bonner, David and phone numbers if possible to Association and Downtown downtown gift certificates from their children: Mitchell Moby, and Eliza Webb Moby, Frank and Cathy Philo, 8865 U.S. 31 Road Development Authority would over 20 downtown businesses. Mary Ann Carrier, Nancy Moby, Mary Moby Husted and Mose South, Grawn, Mich., 49637, or like to congratulate Cathy Cathy also received a hotel stay at Emma Moby Koon and Samuel and Catherine Diverney. call 231-276-0048, e-mail cphi- Nertoli-Devoy, the winner of the the Ojibway hotel, two massages Koon (Coon), Frank Moby, 4. Eddie and Mary Moby Hall [email protected] or mobyre- Downtown Sault Ste. Marie from Day Maker's Day Spa, a Andrew Moby, Eunice Moby and (first wife) and their son Joe Hall. [email protected]; or to Valentines Promotion "A Night bouquet of roses from Co-Ed Henry Moby. 5. Foster and Angeline Moby Susan Thull, 7170 Cattail Drive, Out in Downtown Soo." Cathy Flowers, and breakfast and dinner 2. Andrew and Polly Sands Crampton and their children: Bryon Center, Mich., 49315 or won this prize by registering at a for two at any downtown restau- and their children: Lizzie Sands, Lydia Crampton, James call 616-583-0276. participating business in rant. Walter Sands, Silas Sands, Peter Crampton, Louis Crampton, Any stepchildren, half broth- Downtown Soo Valentine's The Downtown Business and Lydia Sands Riley and their Lizzie Crampton, Tom Crampton ers and sisters, adopted, second or Giveaway. Cathy's name was Association would like to thank children Nora and Lila Riley, and Martha Crampton. third families are all welcomed. drawn from Penny's Kitchen. everyone who came out to enjoy Daisy Greenbird and Walker 6. Smith and Elizabeth Moby Let's make this a fun family The Valentines promotion the open house! Sands. Hinman and their children: event. took place Feb. 7 to 14. Cathy Not much is known about this Martha Hinman, Elizabeth family as they were Susan Moby's Hinman, Gus and Mary Antoine Someone waits for me BY MARION KOMENDERA The powerful pull Working late can boost Social Oh mysterious moon Of my desire Eternal beacon of light Like an animal Lures me out In the forest Security retirement income Into the night No fear To find my mate Perception of BY ED DWYER that the same is true with Social But, if Jake retired at 62 he Gentle breezes caress Overpowering SOCIAL SECURITY MANAGER IN Security. Waiting to retire for a would only get 75 percent of the My face and hair Joy ESCANABA year or two can increase your full retirement benefit that he Why do I search Somewhere Are you nearing retirement Social Security benefit in two would be due at age 66. If he How do I dare Someone is and wishing that you had saved a ways. worked until age 68, he would get Walk alone Waiting for me. little more or that your Social First, your extra income usual- 116 percent of his full benefit In the dark Security check could be just a lit- ly will increase your average payment. In dollars and cents, this tle bit larger? earnings, and the higher your means that if Jake were due a I often talk with folks who average earnings, the higher your $1,000 a month retirement check Some Social Security have spent that last couple of Social Security benefit will be. if he worked until age 66, he decades focused on making mort- Second, people who delay would get $750 at age 62, but benefits are taxable gage and car payments, paying retirement receive a special $1,160 at age 68. off orthodontist bills, putting the "delayed retirement credit." This It's something to think about, BY ED DWYER interest, plus one-half of Social kids through college and trying to is a percentage increase that is especially with folks living longer SOCIAL SECURITY MANAGER IN Security benefits. squeeze in an occasional vacation. added to your Social Security lives. But here's an important ESCANABA Up to 85 percent of Social I also know other folks who have benefit. The percentage varies point to remember: If you decide With tax season upon us, it is Security benefits may be subject had to deal with unexpected job depending on your date of birth. to delay your retirement, be sure important to remember that some to income tax for individuals with setbacks or medical bills. For example, if you were born to sign up for Medicare at age 65. people who receive Social a combined income above For whatever reason, many after 1943, you would earn an 8 In some circumstances, medical Security benefits will have to pay $34,000, or for couples with a people can find themselves just a percent credit for each year that insurance costs more if you delay income taxes on them. combined income above $44,000. few years from retirement age you delay retiring beyond your applying for it. At the end of each year, Social Only about 25 percent of cur- without having done a lot of normal retirement age. You can find out more about Security mails each beneficiary a rent Social Security beneficiaries retirement planning or saving. What does this mean? Well, delayed retirement credits by vis- Social Security Benefit Statement have incomes that exceed the One option folks in this situation let's look at an example of an iting Social Security's website at (Form SSA-1099) showing the thresholds, requiring them to pay can consider is delaying retire- imaginary worker whom I'll call www.socialsecurity.gov. amount of benefits received. This taxes on a portion of their Social ment for a couple of years. Jake. He was born in 1944 and is statement can be used when com- Security benefits. For more infor- Financial advisors would point 61 years old this year. pleting the federal income tax mation on taxation of Social out that the effect of delaying Jake's full retirement age is 66, return. Security benefits, call the IRS's retirement on your finances could but he could retire anytime after 50 percent of Social Security toll-free telephone number, be substantial. And I would add reaching age 62. benefits may be subject to income 1-800-829-3676, to ask for publi- tax for individuals with a com- cation 554, Tax Information for bined income between $25,000 Older Americans. The publication McDowell begins weekly e-newsletter and $34,000, or for couples with is also available from the IRS LANSING - State Koehler townships in Cheboygan for the e-newsletter by sending a combined income between Web site, www.irs.ustreas.gov. Representative Gary McDowell County. their e-mail address to Rep. $32,000 and $44,000. Note, (D-Rudyard) will begin a weekly The e-newsletter will provide McDowell at garymcdowell "combined income" means adjust- newsletter to keep district resi- information on bills passed in the @house.mi.gov. For residents ed gross income, plus nontaxable dents informed about House of House of Representatives, Rep. without Internet access, the Representatives activities. McDowell's legislative work, as newsletter can also be faxed. The Escanaba Elders will hold potluck dinners at the Escanaba McDowell represents the 107th well as useful contacts, websites Contact Rep. McDowell toll-free Civic Center, which is on 225 North 23rd St. They meet on the sec- District, which includes and information related to state at 1-888-REP-GARY (1-888-737- ond Saturday of each month. They will meet here until further Chippewa, Mackinac and Emmet government and programs. 4279) for more information. notice. Thank you, counties and Tuscarora and Computer users can sign up Secretary Betty Majestic Page 14 ¥ March 15, 2005 ¥ The Sault Tribe News PHOTO FEATURE The Sault Tribe News ¥ March 15, 2005 ¥ Page 15

This is the first display of the permanent exhibit in the Ziibiwing Center of Part of a large diorama depicts Anishinaabekwe doing chores such as making Depicted here is a returning Anishinaabe hunter. Note the deer on the ground Anishinaabe Culture and Lifeways. It depicts work on and translation of a petro- syrup, smoking fish and picking berries. Note the wigwam on the far right. Many behind him. At left is a portion of the wigwam shown in the upper, middle photo- glyph found in Cass City, Mich. Cass City is on the thumb area of the lower of the artifacts exhibited at the Ziibiwing Center were made by Bawating Anishi- graph. Some of the weapons and tools hunters used are displayed in the case peninsula. naabe traditional craftsman Ron Paquin. partially seen in the lower, right corner. Ziibiwing Center opens new exhibit

A new temporary exhibit called “Wow! I what they will learn,” said Bonnie Ekdahl, tion of all. The experience is almost like walk- Didn’t Know That: Anishinaabek Gifts to the director of the Ziibiwing Center. ing from the days of antiquity to present with World’” opened Jan. 22 and will run through One display is of a modern day medicine the Anishinaabek. Sept. 24 at the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinaabe cabinet full of well known over-the-counter The Ziibiwing Center exhibits are free to all Culture and Lifeways, a museum and cultural medicines used to treat common ills such as tribe members with a valid tribal identification center in Mount Pleasant, Mich., which oper- indigestion, colds, cuts, scrapes and many oth- card, certified teachers and children under four ates under the auspices of the Saginaw ers. The display links the modern drugs with years of age. General admission for all others Chippewa Indian Tribe. the names and properties of their sources, ranges from $6.50 for adults to $3.75 for those The exhibit features many historical and which are plants used by Indians in treating the between five and 17 years of age. The center modern objects that represent contributions same illnesses for thousands of years. also offers special group rates ranging from American Indians have made in such fields as The main feature housed in the Ziibiwing $5.25 per adult to $2.00 per person in groups of transportation, medicine, astronomy, agricul- Center is the Diba Jimooyung (Telling our 10 or more. ture, governmental structure, shelter, tools and story) permanent exhibit. Using an interactive, Shops in the Ziibiwing Center offer memen- games. multi-media format along a convoluted trail, tos and snacks for sale. Operating hours of the “The exhibit has a lot of interesting and sur- some of the history and lore of the center are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. prising facts. I think visitors will be amazed by Anishinaabek is brought to life for the edifica- Monday through Saturday.

A nearly life-sized photographic display of Anishinaabe students of the infamous In the temporary exhibit, a northwest coast dug-out canoe is on the bottom, a Mt. Pleasant Indian School. The school was closed down and used for other birch bark canoe is in the middle and a modern fiberglass canoe is on top. A purposes. The buildings still stand and can be seen as Mt. Pleasant is entered Photos and text by Rick Smith section of a toboggan is seen in the upper right corner. Anishinaabek contribu- from the north on highway 127. Note that no one in the photograph is smiling. tions to modern transportation also displays snowshoes and cradleboards.

The Anishinaabe contributions to modern astronomy are shown in a display of Another display in the temporary exhibit shows some of the modern foods the temporary exhibit. Nearby, another display illustrates how most modern The temporary exhibit featured what is probably the best known Anishinaabe derived from the staple victuals of the ancient Anishinaabe. highways in the Americas follow old Indian trails. contribution to the modern world, medicinal ingredients. This display shows the natural ingredients in some common, well-known medicines that can be found in many medicine cabinets. Page 16 HEALTH March 15, 2003 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Sault Tribe clinics offer advanced program for to help smokers and chewers to quit

SUBMITTED BY KIM SAKIS, BS nicotine is the substance that is to stress or difficult emotions for being around other smokers or drawal from nicotine very man- HEALTH EDUCATION SUPERVISOR addicting in tobacco. Although the user. In fact, it becomes auto- chewers. When quitting, you will ageable and will help you while Quitting smoking or chewing is nicotine does not cause lung can- matic. This is because nicotine need to identify your personal changing other behaviors associ- very difficult. In fact, it may take cer, heart disease, or other dis- interacts with a part of the brain triggers and come up with "other ated with triggers and emotions. as many as 4-7 times trying to eases associated with smoking, called the dopamine system. This things to do" rather than smoke or We also provide three or more quit to be successful. In fact, there are over 60 cancer causing will give the user a calming or chew. telephone or face-to-face consul- some say it is more difficult to agents and about 4,000 chemicals relaxing effect. Unfortunately, At Sault Tribe clinics, we tations to help further problem quit tobacco than illicit drugs in cigarette smoke that do cause getting this kind of relaxation is offer medications, problem solv- solve and then top it off with such as cocaine and heroin. these chronic illnesses. A smaller, deadly. If you add the difficulty ing for triggers and stress, and added support in helping you quit Sault Tribe has a 47 percent but still deadly amount is con- of physical withdrawal to having support — a winning combination for good. adult smoking rate within our ser- tained in chewing and other intense emotions or stress without for quitting tobacco dependence. The tobacco cessation pro- vice area. Knowing that many smokeless tobacco products. If a smoking, it can seem impossible Medications are important to help gram, including medications, is people would like to quit, the you are addicted to nicotine, your to quit. If you are trying to quit with the physical withdrawal from free for tribe members and depen- Sault Tribe health services has body will tell you when the nico- smoking or chewing, you may the nicotine itself. Sault Tribe dents who use services of Sault developed a complete program to tine in your blood stream is low need to re-learn how to manage health centers offer Zyban, the Tribal health clinics. If you, or help smokers and chewers quit. by having physical withdrawal your emotions and stress without nicotine patch, nicotine gum, and someone you know, would like to The reason tobacco depen- symptoms. The most common smoking. the nicotine lozenge to help per- quit smoking or chewing tobacco, dence is so difficult to quit is withdrawal symptoms include The habits around smoking are sonalize the best combination of or if you would like to simply talk because the smoker actually has high anxiety, severe cravings and certain everyday things in your medications for each person. We to someone regarding our tobacco three things to deal with when depression. Some of these symp- daily routine acting as "triggers" take this one step further and cessation program, please contact trying to quit, physical withdraw- toms may seem unbearable and where you to want to use tobacco match the amount of nicotine you health education services in Sault al from nicotine, dealing with make it almost impossible to quit. and make it seem like a habit. get from smoking or chewing, Ste. Marie, 906-632-5210, or con- stress or emotions and the Stress and emotions is noted These triggers may include drink- with the amount of nicotine tact your tribal doctor or your "habits" around smoking. because having a cigarette or ing coffee, talking on the phone, replacement you will need to be local tribal health center. With physical withdrawal, chew is the number one reaction driving a car, ending a meal or comfortable. This makes with- Waabanangikwe's Journey BY MARY ANN STOTT, BSN their language, their culture and can change that. The foods we eat in order to live "that good life". Waabanangikwe was invited the science of how to live a and inactivity are the major caus- This is the gift she will be giving to the winter women's gathering healthy life on mother earth. es of these two diseases. Getting our people. Our children are our at the culture camp on Sugar Jennifer is a Sault Tribe mem- back to a more active lifestyles future and Waabanangiwe Island. This gathering is a time ber who has moved from the and growing and processing thanked Jennifer for her life's for women to work on the four Detroit area back to her commu- healthy foods will change the work to educate them. parts of being human, the spiritu- nity. She has been a cultural health of our future generations. The women's gathering ended al, the mental, the emotional and behavior intervention specialist at Jennifer wants our children to after three event filled days and the physical. It's a time to visit the Hannahville Indian School. know that diabetes and heart dis- Waabanangikwe had to say good- other women and relax. During The children at the school wanted ease do not have to be part of bye to her new friend. her time at the gathering, her to further her education. their futures. Waabanangikwe promised Waabanangikwe met a strong, Jennifer realized that this was an She told Waabanangikwe how Jennifer to bring her message to beautiful woman named Jennifer opportunity to go back to school she plans to teach the children the people and hoped to meet her Anziano. and become a teacher and role how to hunt and gather their food, again at the next gathering. Jennifer is a special being with model for tribal children. She is the process of growing and can- Contact for the Sault Tribe such positive energy that people, attending school in Bay Mills and ning their vegetables. During diabetes program is Sarah Willey, especially children, just want to Jennifer Anziano will complete her degree in these lessons they will also be ANP, diabetes nurse specialist, be with her. Waabanangikwe felt ing to her. Children's education August. learning math, science and their phone 906-632-5231; or Mary that pull to spend time with has been the primary focus for Diabetes and heart disease are language. Jennifer shared her Ann Stott, BSN, diabetes nurse Jennifer and knew there was Jennifer. She plans to spend her killing Native people and Jennifer thoughts about how important it is educator, phone 906-632-5209. something to be learned by listen- life teaching our children about feels education of our children to be active and eat healthy foods The power of breath, keeping it in mind BY OPHELIA TANG, MSW cerning eye. In stressful situations, tation. When we focus on our and feelings at this moment, just tact Ophelia Tang, medical social The breath plays an extremely we are able to see things more breathing down in the belly, we are observing them without judging worker, at the Sault Tribe health important role in meditation and in clearly, with a larger perspective, tuning to a region of the body that them or yourself. center, (906) 632-5200, ext. 23381 healing. Our breathing has the all because we are a little more is below the agitations of our think- Notice any changes in the way or toll free 1-877-256-0000, ext. virtue of being a very convenient awake, a little more aware, feeling ing mind. In meditation, the breath you are seeing things and feeling 23381, or talk to your primary care process to support ongoing aware- more room to move, of being free functions as an anchor for our about yourself. provider. ness in our daily lives. Some peo- to choose effective and appropriate attention. Tuning to it anywhere we For further information about the ple have trouble breathing when responses. In addition, we will dis- feel it in the body allows us to drop next pain management class, con- they become anxious. They start to cover that it is possible to direct our below the surface agitations of the breath faster and faster and more breath with great precision to vari- mind into relaxation, calmness and and more shallowly and wind up ous parts of our bodies in such a stability. Then we can see things Donations rated A+ by Red Cross hyperventilating (i.e., not getting way that it will penetrate and more clearly and even, from an Our community was rated A+ by the American Red Cross at the enough oxygen and blowing off too soothe the regions that are injured inner balance rather than being blood drive held Friday, Feb. 25 at the Sault Tribe health center! much carbon dioxide). This brings or in pain. tossed about by the agitations of Donors, volunteers and American Red Cross staff worked hard to on feelings of lightheartedness and The easiest and most effective our thoughts. collect 36 units and two double red donor units for a total of 38 good often accompanied by a feeling of way to begin practicing mindful- Mindfulness of breathing is cen- units. We had one first-time donor and nine that were deferred out of pressure in the chest. They also feel ness as a formal meditative practice tral to all aspects of meditation 45 presenting donors. Thanks a million to all who participated and like they are not getting enough air is to simply focus our attention on practice. If we keep at it, the day volunteered to set up and tear down the blood drive. "To know that with an overwhelming wave of fear our breathing and see what happens will soon come when we will look even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to or panic, resembling an impending as we attempt to keep it there. We upon our breathing as an old famil- have succeeded." heart attack. Practicing deep breath- feel the air as it flows in and out iar friend and a powerful ally in the Please keep up the good work in saving lives by donating at the ing exercises and abdominal past the nostrils, we feel the move- healing process. next blood drive on Friday, April 22, from 11 to 5:00 p.m. at the breathing at that moment will effec- ment of the chest muscles with the Try this during the day, tune tively reduce symptoms of hyper- breathing and we feel the belly as it into your breathing at different Health and Human Services Center auditorium in the Sault. ventilation, induce a deep state of moves in and out. Paying attention times during the day, keep your calming and relaxation. to our breathing just means paying attention on the breath for the full Bus charted for diabetes expo in Marquette When we start meditating, attention, nothing more. Do not try duration of the inhalation and the The Sault Tribe chartered an Altran bus for April 16, 2005, to breathing is no longer just breath- to push or force our breathing, or full duration of the exhalation as assist members in attending the diabetes expo at the Lakeview Arena ing. The breath reminds us to tune make it deeper or change its best you can, abandoning all ideas in Marquette. Pick up for Manistique will be a 9:00 at the casino, in to our body and to see the rest of rhythm. In being mindful of the of getting somewhere or having Munising will be picked up at the tribal health center at 10:00. The our experience with mindfulness, in breathing is simply to be aware of anything happen. bus will leave Marquette at 1:00, arriving in Munising at 2:00 and this moment. When we are mindful the feeling of inhaling and exhal- When you notice that your of our breathing, it helps us to calm ing. mind has wondered and is no dropping members off in Manistique at 3:00. You can register in the body and the mind. Then we Focusing the feelings of the longer on your breathing, just bring Manistique by calling Jennifer at (906) 341-8469 or 1-866-401-0043. are able to be aware of our thoughts breath at the belly tends to be par- it back, stringing moments of mind- You can register in Munising by calling Kathy or April at (906) 387- and feelings with a greater degree ticularly relaxing and calming in fulness together, breath by breath. 4721 or 1-800-236-4705. Call earlier as there is a limited amount of of calmness and with a more dis- the early stages of practicing medi- Become aware of your thoughts seats available. March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS HEALTH & INFORMATION Page 17 Nutrition 411 From Bob’s Kitchen SUBMITTED BY KIM BLUM, MS, mote health, psychological well- and beverages with little added Old fashioned boiled dinner RD, USDA FOOD AND being, and a healthy body weight. sugars or caloric sweeteners, such BYBOB FLOWERS beef, place the meat into a 4 NUTRITION SERVICE ¥ Eat a sufficient amount of as amounts suggested by the Boiled dinner in many ways quart covered pot with enough The new dietary guidelines fruits and vegetables high in fiber. USDA Food Guide and the resembles both a soup and a water to completely cover, if were released by the Department ¥ Eat three or more ounce- DASH Eating Plan. stew. It has a rich broth, but with possible. Don't bring the water to of Health and Human Services equivalents of whole-grain foods ¥ Consume less than 2,300 mg chunks of meat and veggies. This a boil. The easiest method to and U. S. Department of per day, with the rest of the rec- (approximately 1 teaspoon of salt) meal is a Midwestern Favorite on accomplish this is to place the Agriculture on Jan. 12. The docu- ommended grains coming from of sodium per day. St. Patrick's Day, as well as on covered pan in a 180'- F. oven ment includes many science- enriched or whole-grain products. ¥ Those who choose to drink any night when cold air bites the before leaving for work, and for- based recommendations to pro- ¥ Drink three cups per day of alcoholic beverages should do so skin. get it until you get home. Then mote health and reduce the risk of fat-free or low-fat milk or equiva- sensibly and in moderation- Boiled Dinner is filled with remove the meat to a platter and chronic diseases through nutrition lent milk products. defined as the consumption of up the powerful flavor of smoked discard all but two cups of liq- and physical activity. Here are ¥ Eat less than 10 percent of to one drink per day for women ham, corned beef brisket, or roast uid. Reserve and freeze that liq- some of the many recommenda- calories from saturated fatty acids and up to two drinks per day for beef, coupled with carrots, cab- uid for future gravies or soups. tions from the 2005 Dietary and less than 300 mg/day of cho- men. bage, rutabaga, onion, and pota- Place the meat back into the Guidelines for Americans, but lesterol, and keep trans fatty acid Please send questions to Kim- toes. pot and again cover with water. you can read all of them and get consumption as low as possible. [email protected] or Sault If using uncooked corned Cover and cook over high heat some helpful information by visit- ¥ Keep total fat intake between Tribe Food Distribution Program, beef or a true smoked ham (no until the water begins to gently ing: 20 to 35 percent of calories, with Director Tony Nertoli, 3601 water added, straight from the boil. If you are using roast beef, ¥ Eat a variety of foods and most fats coming from sources of South Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. smokehouse) the meat should be set the meat into a large stockpot beverages within and among the polyunsaturated and monounsatu- Marie, MI 49783 or Phone 1-888- pre cooked before adding the and cover with water. Add a tbs. basic food groups. rated fatty acids, such as fish, 448-8732 or 906-635-6076. vegetables. Otherwise, the broth of salt and bring to a boil. ¥ Be physically active and nuts, and vegetable oils. will be too heavy with salt and While the meat is cooking, reduce sedentary activities to pro- ¥ Choose and prepare foods spice. peel the carrots and cut into two Ingredients: inch chunks. Peel and slice the 3 pounds corned beef brisket or onions, potatoes, and the rutaba- Secretary of State, partners work beef rump roast ga into bite size pieces. Divide 1 head green cabbage the cabbage into eight wedges. 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and Remove the meat from the water to promote security, vigilance on cut into 1/2" squares and cut into half inch cubes. Add 1 whole yellow onion, diced the remaining ingredients to the 4 carrots pot and boil until the carrots are Michigan waterways 6 potatoes tender/crisp. Add the meat and The Department of State and istration of more that 1 million under and around bridged, tunnels 1 clove garlic, sliced cook for twenty more minutes. U.S. Coast Guard are including a watercraft. "Michigan has more or overpasses, or near commercial 1 tbs. salt Serve with a crusty bread and new brochure with watercraft than 3,000 miles of shoreline and areas or services like ports, fuel 1 tsp. coarse black pepper butter. renewal notices being mailed in it isn't possible for any one regu- docks, cruise ships or marinas If using uncooked corned March that asks residents to latory agency to patrol the entire ¥ Lights flashing between report suspicious activity along area. However, local residents boats waterways. know what's going on around ¥ Unusual night operations Announcements Secretary of State Terri Lynn their waters, ports and docks. ¥ People near critical facilities Adult, infant and child CPR Learn relaxation techniques, Land, Capt. Benjamin Watson, They are an excellent resource for who do not fit the surrounding and First Aid training breathing patterns, and condi- commanding officer of the U.S. spotting unusual or suspicious environment such as individual The Chippewa County tioning exercise presented, as Coast Guard/Marine Safety activity. By reporting suspect wearing improper attire. Chapter of the American Red well as the stages of labor, prepa- Office in Detroit, state Rep. Jack behavior to the authorities, every- Residents are cautioned to not Cross is sponsoring adult, infant ration, and child development. A Brandenburg, R-Harrison one can help do their part to help approach or challenge anyone act- and child CPR-First Aid training new series of classes start month- Township, and Van Snider, presi- protect this wonderful state." ing suspiciously. They should call Sat., March 19, Sat., April 2, and ly in six-week or four-week ses- dent of the Michigan Boating "I would like to thank the National Response Center at Sat, April 16 at Huntington Bank sions. The next six-week session Industries Association, are cham- Secretary Land for her willing- 1-800-424-8802 or 1-877- in Sault Ste. Marie. Please call is scheduled for April 11 through pioning the federal "America's ness to promote this important 24WATCH. For immediate dan- 632-8111 to register or for more May 16. The next four-week ses- Waterway Watch" campaign to effort," said Brandenburg, who gers to life o or property, calls information. sion is scheduled for June 25 promote greater safety for had approached Land about the should be made to 911. Chippewa County caregiver through July 23. Michigan waters. The program, campaign. "Terrorism is s grow- In addition to the brochure, support group meeting Successful start to breast- which is sponsored by the U.S. ing global concern and we need wallet cards and boat decals with The Caregiver Support Group feeding Coast Guard, Department of to engage citizens in becoming similar information will be avail- will meet in the second floor Breastfeeding can be one of Homeland Security and U.S. active participants in fighting it." able in all Secretary of State conference room at the Avery the most joyous experiences Power Squadrons encourages res- The brochure, "Help Keep branch offices as well as many Square Center, 510 Ashmun women will encounter as a new idents to become the "eyes and America's Waterways Safe and boat dealerships through a part- Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on mother. Attend this class and ears" of the country by watching Secure," provides guidelines for nership with the Michigan the last Wednesday, March 30 at learn to make breastfeeding a over coast, bridges, tunnels, ports, identifying suspect or unusual Boating Industries Association. 2:00 p.m. For more information part of your lifestyle. This class ships and other water-related behaviors or activity, along with For more information about please call (906) 632-6096. is free. The next scheduled class resources. reporting procedures. Residents the "America's Waterway Watch" Congratulations, you’re is March 23. "Homeland security is every- are asked to report: initiative, visit www.uscg.mil. pregnant! Baby bath and beyond one's responsibility," said Land, ¥ Unattended vessels or vehi- Your community has put infant CPR who oversees the titling and reg- cles in unusual locations such as together a program of classes Learn the basics of lifesaving designed to help you have a techniques for your infant. healthy baby and positive birth Receive the necessary training to experience. help you in case of an emergency Watercraft renewals are easy online Early prenatal class situation. This class is free. Call With the start of the boating oversees the registration and porarily in Michigan. Dispel the myths, learn "what for the next scheduled class. season just weeks away, titling of more than a million The notices include instruction to expect when you're expect- Car seat opportunity! Secretary of State Terri Lynn watercraft. "That way you can for renewing online, along with a ing." Physical and emotional If you attend the early prena- Land is encouraging residents to spend time on your boat, not in personal identification number changes, common concerns, what tal and Lamaze classes, you may take advantage of the conve- line. Watercraft renewal is just needed to use the system. to be aware of, what can and purchase a Fisher-Price Safe nience and timesavings provided one of many convenient online Payment is by VISA, MasterCard cannot hurt your baby, car seat Embrace car seat for only $20. by online watercraft registration customer services provided by the or Discover credit cards. Nearly safety and lots more. This class All classes are held monthly renewal. Department of State." 300,000 renewal notices will be is designed for those in early at the Chippewa County Health Owners of boats, including All watercraft on Michigan mailed this year. pregnancy. The next class is Department in the Avery Square. personal watercraft, may renew waters, including privately owned Residents will also find infor- scheduled for March 17. For more information call the online at www.Michigan.gov/sos lakes and waterways, must be mation about ordering a Great Lamaze prepared childbirth Chippewa County Health beginning March 1. Registration registered except: Lakes protection fund decal with Prepare for the birth of your Department 635-3572. decals are mailed within 10 days. ¥ Watercraft 18 feet or less, their renewal notice. The colorful baby and your role as a parent. The Web-based program propelled by oars or paddles, and decal costs $35. It is decorative allows residents to renew from not used for rental or commercial only and not required for water- Bay Mills Indian Community 14th annual Honoring Our their homes or offices anytime of purposes craft registration or identification Veterans competition powwow June 10-12. Friday, June 10 - 7:00 the day or night. Watercraft regis- ¥ Nonmotorized canoes and purposed. Proceeds from sales p.m., dancer warm ups, all categories. First annual St. Mary's River trations may also be renewed by kayaks not used for rental or will help fund research and edu- drum competition, drum warm ups. Grand entries: Saturday 1:00 p.m. touch-tone telephone, mail or at a commercial purposes cation to control invasive species, and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday noon. Over $10,000 in dance competition branch office. Internet and touch- ¥ Rafts, surfboards, sailboards such as zebra mussels, in the money, drum competition money to be announced. All American tone renewal options are available and swim floats, regardless of Great Lakes and other Michigan Indian dancers and drums welcome (tribal identification card through Aug. 31. length waters. The decal may also be required). American Indian vendors only. For more information con- "It's easy to save time by ¥ Watercraft registered in purchased online at www.michi- tact Angie Johnson at (906) 248-3241, ext. 1106 or Irma Parrish at renewing online," said Land, who another state and used only tem- gan.gov/michiganestore. (906) 248-3241, ext. 3160. March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS HEALTH & INFORMATION Page 17 Nutrition 411 From Bob’s Kitchen SUBMITTED BY KIM BLUM, MS, mote health, psychological well- and beverages with little added Old fashioned boiled dinner RD, USDA FOOD AND being, and a healthy body weight. sugars or caloric sweeteners, such BYBOB FLOWERS beef, place the meat into a 4 NUTRITION SERVICE ¥ Eat a sufficient amount of as amounts suggested by the Boiled dinner in many ways quart covered pot with enough The new dietary guidelines fruits and vegetables high in fiber. USDA Food Guide and the resembles both a soup and a water to completely cover, if were released by the Department ¥ Eat three or more ounce- DASH Eating Plan. stew. It has a rich broth, but with possible. Don't bring the water to of Health and Human Services equivalents of whole-grain foods ¥ Consume less than 2,300 mg chunks of meat and veggies. This a boil. The easiest method to and U. S. Department of per day, with the rest of the rec- (approximately 1 teaspoon of salt) meal is a Midwestern Favorite on accomplish this is to place the Agriculture on Jan. 12. The docu- ommended grains coming from of sodium per day. St. Patrick's Day, as well as on covered pan in a 180'- F. oven ment includes many science- enriched or whole-grain products. ¥ Those who choose to drink any night when cold air bites the before leaving for work, and for- based recommendations to pro- ¥ Drink three cups per day of alcoholic beverages should do so skin. get it until you get home. Then mote health and reduce the risk of fat-free or low-fat milk or equiva- sensibly and in moderation- Boiled Dinner is filled with remove the meat to a platter and chronic diseases through nutrition lent milk products. defined as the consumption of up the powerful flavor of smoked discard all but two cups of liq- and physical activity. Here are ¥ Eat less than 10 percent of to one drink per day for women ham, corned beef brisket, or roast uid. Reserve and freeze that liq- some of the many recommenda- calories from saturated fatty acids and up to two drinks per day for beef, coupled with carrots, cab- uid for future gravies or soups. tions from the 2005 Dietary and less than 300 mg/day of cho- men. bage, rutabaga, onion, and pota- Place the meat back into the Guidelines for Americans, but lesterol, and keep trans fatty acid Please send questions to Kim- toes. pot and again cover with water. you can read all of them and get consumption as low as possible. [email protected] or Sault If using uncooked corned Cover and cook over high heat some helpful information by visit- ¥ Keep total fat intake between Tribe Food Distribution Program, beef or a true smoked ham (no until the water begins to gently ing: 20 to 35 percent of calories, with Director Tony Nertoli, 3601 water added, straight from the boil. If you are using roast beef, ¥ Eat a variety of foods and most fats coming from sources of South Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. smokehouse) the meat should be set the meat into a large stockpot beverages within and among the polyunsaturated and monounsatu- Marie, MI 49783 or Phone 1-888- pre cooked before adding the and cover with water. Add a tbs. basic food groups. rated fatty acids, such as fish, 448-8732 or 906-635-6076. vegetables. Otherwise, the broth of salt and bring to a boil. ¥ Be physically active and nuts, and vegetable oils. will be too heavy with salt and While the meat is cooking, reduce sedentary activities to pro- ¥ Choose and prepare foods spice. peel the carrots and cut into two Ingredients: inch chunks. Peel and slice the 3 pounds corned beef brisket or onions, potatoes, and the rutaba- Secretary of State, partners work beef rump roast ga into bite size pieces. Divide 1 head green cabbage the cabbage into eight wedges. 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and Remove the meat from the water to promote security, vigilance on cut into 1/2" squares and cut into half inch cubes. Add 1 whole yellow onion, diced the remaining ingredients to the 4 carrots pot and boil until the carrots are Michigan waterways 6 potatoes tender/crisp. Add the meat and The Department of State and istration of more that 1 million under and around bridged, tunnels 1 clove garlic, sliced cook for twenty more minutes. U.S. Coast Guard are including a watercraft. "Michigan has more or overpasses, or near commercial 1 tbs. salt Serve with a crusty bread and new brochure with watercraft than 3,000 miles of shoreline and areas or services like ports, fuel 1 tsp. coarse black pepper butter. renewal notices being mailed in it isn't possible for any one regu- docks, cruise ships or marinas If using uncooked corned March that asks residents to latory agency to patrol the entire ¥ Lights flashing between report suspicious activity along area. However, local residents boats waterways. know what's going on around ¥ Unusual night operations Announcements Secretary of State Terri Lynn their waters, ports and docks. ¥ People near critical facilities Adult, infant and child CPR Learn relaxation techniques, Land, Capt. Benjamin Watson, They are an excellent resource for who do not fit the surrounding and First Aid training breathing patterns, and condi- commanding officer of the U.S. spotting unusual or suspicious environment such as individual The Chippewa County tioning exercise presented, as Coast Guard/Marine Safety activity. By reporting suspect wearing improper attire. Chapter of the American Red well as the stages of labor, prepa- Office in Detroit, state Rep. Jack behavior to the authorities, every- Residents are cautioned to not Cross is sponsoring adult, infant ration, and child development. A Brandenburg, R-Harrison one can help do their part to help approach or challenge anyone act- and child CPR-First Aid training new series of classes start month- Township, and Van Snider, presi- protect this wonderful state." ing suspiciously. They should call Sat., March 19, Sat., April 2, and ly in six-week or four-week ses- dent of the Michigan Boating "I would like to thank the National Response Center at Sat, April 16 at Huntington Bank sions. The next six-week session Industries Association, are cham- Secretary Land for her willing- 1-800-424-8802 or 1-877- in Sault Ste. Marie. Please call is scheduled for April 11 through pioning the federal "America's ness to promote this important 24WATCH. For immediate dan- 632-8111 to register or for more May 16. The next four-week ses- Waterway Watch" campaign to effort," said Brandenburg, who gers to life o or property, calls information. sion is scheduled for June 25 promote greater safety for had approached Land about the should be made to 911. Chippewa County caregiver through July 23. Michigan waters. The program, campaign. "Terrorism is s grow- In addition to the brochure, support group meeting Successful start to breast- which is sponsored by the U.S. ing global concern and we need wallet cards and boat decals with The Caregiver Support Group feeding Coast Guard, Department of to engage citizens in becoming similar information will be avail- will meet in the second floor Breastfeeding can be one of Homeland Security and U.S. active participants in fighting it." able in all Secretary of State conference room at the Avery the most joyous experiences Power Squadrons encourages res- The brochure, "Help Keep branch offices as well as many Square Center, 510 Ashmun women will encounter as a new idents to become the "eyes and America's Waterways Safe and boat dealerships through a part- Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on mother. Attend this class and ears" of the country by watching Secure," provides guidelines for nership with the Michigan the last Wednesday, March 30 at learn to make breastfeeding a over coast, bridges, tunnels, ports, identifying suspect or unusual Boating Industries Association. 2:00 p.m. For more information part of your lifestyle. This class ships and other water-related behaviors or activity, along with For more information about please call (906) 632-6096. is free. The next scheduled class resources. reporting procedures. Residents the "America's Waterway Watch" Congratulations, you’re is March 23. "Homeland security is every- are asked to report: initiative, visit www.uscg.mil. pregnant! Baby bath and beyond one's responsibility," said Land, ¥ Unattended vessels or vehi- Your community has put infant CPR who oversees the titling and reg- cles in unusual locations such as together a program of classes Learn the basics of lifesaving designed to help you have a techniques for your infant. healthy baby and positive birth Receive the necessary training to experience. help you in case of an emergency Watercraft renewals are easy online Early prenatal class situation. This class is free. Call With the start of the boating oversees the registration and porarily in Michigan. Dispel the myths, learn "what for the next scheduled class. season just weeks away, titling of more than a million The notices include instruction to expect when you're expect- Car seat opportunity! Secretary of State Terri Lynn watercraft. "That way you can for renewing online, along with a ing." Physical and emotional If you attend the early prena- Land is encouraging residents to spend time on your boat, not in personal identification number changes, common concerns, what tal and Lamaze classes, you may take advantage of the conve- line. Watercraft renewal is just needed to use the system. to be aware of, what can and purchase a Fisher-Price Safe nience and timesavings provided one of many convenient online Payment is by VISA, MasterCard cannot hurt your baby, car seat Embrace car seat for only $20. by online watercraft registration customer services provided by the or Discover credit cards. Nearly safety and lots more. This class All classes are held monthly renewal. Department of State." 300,000 renewal notices will be is designed for those in early at the Chippewa County Health Owners of boats, including All watercraft on Michigan mailed this year. pregnancy. The next class is Department in the Avery Square. personal watercraft, may renew waters, including privately owned Residents will also find infor- scheduled for March 17. For more information call the online at www.Michigan.gov/sos lakes and waterways, must be mation about ordering a Great Lamaze prepared childbirth Chippewa County Health beginning March 1. Registration registered except: Lakes protection fund decal with Prepare for the birth of your Department 635-3572. decals are mailed within 10 days. ¥ Watercraft 18 feet or less, their renewal notice. The colorful baby and your role as a parent. The Web-based program propelled by oars or paddles, and decal costs $35. It is decorative allows residents to renew from not used for rental or commercial only and not required for water- Bay Mills Indian Community 14th annual Honoring Our their homes or offices anytime of purposes craft registration or identification Veterans competition powwow June 10-12. Friday, June 10 - 7:00 the day or night. Watercraft regis- ¥ Nonmotorized canoes and purposed. Proceeds from sales p.m., dancer warm ups, all categories. First annual St. Mary's River trations may also be renewed by kayaks not used for rental or will help fund research and edu- drum competition, drum warm ups. Grand entries: Saturday 1:00 p.m. touch-tone telephone, mail or at a commercial purposes cation to control invasive species, and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday noon. Over $10,000 in dance competition branch office. Internet and touch- ¥ Rafts, surfboards, sailboards such as zebra mussels, in the money, drum competition money to be announced. All American tone renewal options are available and swim floats, regardless of Great Lakes and other Michigan Indian dancers and drums welcome (tribal identification card through Aug. 31. length waters. The decal may also be required). American Indian vendors only. For more information con- "It's easy to save time by ¥ Watercraft registered in purchased online at www.michi- tact Angie Johnson at (906) 248-3241, ext. 1106 or Irma Parrish at renewing online," said Land, who another state and used only tem- gan.gov/michiganestore. (906) 248-3241, ext. 3160. Page 18 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS The Sault Tribe News’ Community Calendar March 17: Family Fun Night located at Chi Mukwa School from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. Tribal Programs and Local Businesses with Activity Booths, Food Provide and Bike Drawing and other door prizes. Hosted by the March is Parenting Awareness Committee. Call 632-5250 for information. March 18: Brown Bag Presentation with ACFS Clinical Social Worker Lane Barber 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sault Tribe Health Center Auditorium. hosted by March is Parenting Awareness Committee. For details call Stacey at 632-5250. March 19: Family Fun Day at Little Bear Arena in St. Ignace from 1 to 5 p.m. Skating, activities, and food provided. Bike drawing and other door prizes. For more details call Shirley at 643-8103. March 19: Totzone for toddlers 5 and under. 9am-11am. at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. Contact Tammy Graham at 906-635-4758 or 1-800-588-7465 for more information. March 19-20: "Learning to Walk Together" Traditional Pow Wow. The Northern Michigan University & Native American Student Association invites the public to the 13th annual at the Vandament Arena in Marquette 1 - 7 p.m. on Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Pow Wow Feast-Saturday at 5 p.m. Vendors must register in advance. Absolutely no drugs or alcohol. For details contact Peggie Shelifoe or April Lindala (906) 227-1397. March 21-22: What was never told. Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Class is primarily at Niigaanagiizhik Bldg with the Chi-Mukwa as our alternative site. For details call Elaine Wright at 632-7494. March 22 & 29: Drumming every Tuesday 7-9 pm at Niigaanagiizhik Bldg in the Sault. The drum is the heartbeat of our people the Anishinaabe. It’s a great time for the family to come down and participate by singing, dancing, or just listening to our Bahweting Singers. For more details call Bud Biron at 632-7494 March 22 & 29: Language lessons with Ted Holappa are taught by using basic grammar structure. Lessons are based on life themes. It's a good time to practice and build your vocabulary. Classes meet every Tuesday at the Sault Health Center 8:30-9:30 am March 22 & 29: Women’s Circle meet Tuesday 6 p.m-8 p.m. at S.T. Cultural Division A gathering of Anishinaabe women who share teachings on our way of life, lessons from childhood to adulthood, and roles on being a daughter, mother, auntie or grandmother. For details call Elaine Wright at 632-7494. March 22: Getting to Know You Family Fun Night at Newberry Tribal Center, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Activities include dinner, ring toss, shell game, door prizes bingo, and more. For more information contact the Unit 2 Youth Education & Activities Program Lisa Burnside at 484-2298 March 22: Committee Meeting on the Vietnam Memorial Wall from 2 p.m.- 4 p. m. at the Cultural Building at 206 Greenough Street. For more information contact Art Leighton at 906-635-6050. March 23: Brown Bag Lunch Presentation at Sault Tribe Health Center Auditorium 12 -1 p.m. with speaker Dr. Bob Devers hosted by March is Parenting Awareness Committee. For details call Stacey at 632-5250. March 24 & 31: Anishnaabemowin (Ojibwe Language Class) every Thursday 6-8 pm Niigaanagiizhik Bldg, Sault. Taught through full immersion style. Class begins with a potluck feast with our Elder Advisory members so bring your favorite dish. Nancy Debassige and Rhonda Hopkins demonstrate different stories in life and provide language sheets for recognition of words throughout the story. Everyone is welcome it's a great time to eat, visit, and enjoy living our culture. Call Nancy or Ronda for details at 632-7494. March 25: Youth Hockey Spring League at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center Registration is due. Contact Tammy Graham at 906-635- 4758 or 1-800-588-7465. March 25-26: Indians Jr. A Hockey vs. Youngstown (7pm) at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. For tickets call 906-635-4956. March 26: Easter Public Skate at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. 2:30-4:20 p.m. $1 admission, free skate rentals, Tribal members are free. March 26: International Fighting Championships at Sault Kewadin Casino. For tickets call 906-635-4917. March 30 - April 3: 11th annual language conference at Sault Kewadin Casino. For more information contact the Cultural Department at 906-632- 7494. March 31: Brown Bag Lunch Presentation Sault Tribe Health Center Auditorium 12 -1 p.m. with topic Bullying hosted by March is Parenting Awareness Committee. For details call Stacey at 632-5250. March 31: Youth Fun Night at Hessel Tribal Center for ages 2-11, 5 p.m.- 7 p.m., Activities include: cakewalk ring toss, fishpond, relay race, dance, & karaoke. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information Contact Leona Brown at 484-5026. April 5: Free Popcorn & Movie Night at LSSU Planetarium 6 p.m. April 5: Sault Tribe Board of Directors Meeting on Sugar Island at 6 p.m. For more information contact Joanne Carr at 635-6050 Ext. 26337. April 6: Uncle Kracker Concert at Sault Kewadin Casino. For tickets call 906-635-4917. April 9: Soo Theater Project Fundraiser at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. For more information call 906-635-RINK. April 11-May 19: Youth Spring Hockey League Starts at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. For more information call 906-635-RINK. April 11: Teen Lock-In Registration at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center. For more information call 906-635-RINK. April 15: Deanna Carter Concert at Sault Kewadin Casino. For tickets call 906-635-4917. March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS WALKING ON Page 19 Her final resting place will be Harbor Beach, and Heanne While Todd had no children of in Father Marquette Cemetery in Ziegler of Harbor Beach. his own, his life centered around Walking On Cedarville, Mich., in the spring. Ron was preceded in death by his nieces and nephews. Todd In lieu of flowers contributions a son, Bruce Parish, in 1986 and a liked to travel, and he enjoyed may be made to the Gregg family. brother, James Parish, in 1999. hunting, fishing and playing cards Frank "Chet" Conguy, 48, of Ross Funeral Home of Pick- A funeral Mass was held with those dear to him. He was a St. Ignace died unexpectedly Feb. ford, Mich., assisted the family Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, in Our very active member of St. Mary's 28, 2005, at his home. He was with arrangements. Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church and the Perpetual Adora- born May 3, 1956 in St. Ignace. Church in Harbor Beach with Fr. tion Society. He was also a mem- His parents were Carl and T.J. Fleming officiating. Burial ber of the Sault Tribe of Chipp- Joann (nee LaVake) Conguy. He John "Jack" LaCoy passed will be in the church cemetery. ewa Indians. was a commercial fisherman. He away Jan. 14, 2005, at his home A parish vigil service and visi- Todd is survived by his par- graduated from high school and in Overland Park, Kans. Jack was tation was held at the Ramsey ents; his grandfather, Donald attended Alpena Community their families, Harold and Dovie born in Detroit, Mich., Oct. 2, Funeral Home in Harbor Beach. Cartwright of St. Ignace; sisters College. He was a member of the Derusha, Raymond and Ruth 1936, to Laura LaCoy Poupard. Angela Holt Rodney and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Derusha both of Rexton; three Jack entered the U.S. Marines Alan Dale Coullard, age 56, Michelle (Ernest) Maas, both of and St. Ignace Loyola Catholic sisters and their families, Jean and at an early age and served eight of Kelden, Mich., died Feb. 17, the Sault; and his brother Church. He was an expert at tying Dick Bently of St. Ignace, Jan years. After one year, he entered 2005, at his home. He was born Christopher (Danielle Tivy) of St. and making nets. and Wally Clark of Gladstone, the U.S. Army and returned after Jan. 17, 1949, in Detroit to Ernest Clair. He is also survived by his He is survive by a daughter, and Arlene Pechta of Arizona; 10 a total of 21 years of military ser- E. and Helen Irene (nee Schwid- nieces Jillian Rodney, Amanda Ruby Jennett of Manitou Beach, grandchildren, Lance Kerridge, vice. Upon retirement from the erson) Coullard. Maas and Shelly Holt; and his Mich.; a grandson, Vladislaw; sis- Whitney Kerridge, Derick Army he joined the U.S. Postal Dale grew up in Sault Ste. nephews Ryan and Adam Maas, ters, Carlene, Carol, Toni and Derusha, David Derusha, Desirae Service retiring from there after Marie and Kelden, graduating Jacob and Benjamin Holt, and Terri (Kenn Peralla) Conguy, all Derusha, Devon Derusha, Brandi 22 years of service. from Pickford High School in Nicholas Smith. All will miss him of St. Ignace; aunt, Ilene Moses; Bazen, Mark Bazen, Taylor Jack was an avid bowler for 1967. He served in the United dearly. uncles, David (Rita) LaVake and Bazen and Will Massey. many years having achieved a States Navy for four years from He is preceded in death by his Ray (Arvilla) McCall all of St. He was preceded in death by 299 game in 2004 and another in 1968 to 1972. On April 12, 1969, paternal grandparents, George Ignace; nephews: Jason Sheber, his parents, his father in 1990 and 2005 shortly before his death. he married Janet Faye Libby at and Marcella Holt; and his mater- Thomas Conguy; great niece, his mother in 2003, and his step- Jack was a highly decorated mili- the Holy Family Catholic Church nal grandmother, Marjory Emelyn Chester; also special father, John McCullough, in tary man with five purple hearts, in Barbeau. He worked for the Cartwright. nieces and nephew, Eddie and 2003. A granddaughter, Alice a bronze star, a cross with palm United States Postal Service from Todd received a bachelor of Lindsay Andrews, Annie, Angela Marie Derusha, died at birth Oct. and a Vietnam unit citation. He 1973 until 2000, when ill health science in accounting from Lake and Jessie Hadley, many cousins 25, 1983. served three tours in Vietnam forced him to retire. He was a let- Superior State University and was and friends. A mass of Christian burial was from 1965 to 1966, 1968 and ter carrier and then worked in a former employee of LSSU and He was preceded in death by held Feb. 16, at at St. Stephen's 1970. building maintenance for many First of America Bank. A memor- parents; grandparents, Frank and Catholic Church in Naubinway, Jack was a member of the years in the Sault Ste. Marie post ial service was held on March 13 Marie LaVake and John and with Father Tim Hruska officiat- Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians office. at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Maude Conguy; and several aunts ing. Pastor Tim Miller read the and felt so honored to have par- Dale was an active member of Sault Ste. Marie. In lieu of flow- and uncles. eulogy at the service. Pallbearers ticipated in a powwow opening the Holy Family Catholic Church. ers, donations may be made in Friends called at Dodson were Lance Kerridge, Will ceremony on Sugar Island a few He was also a member of the Todd's name to St. Mary's Funeral Home on March 3. A Massey, Derick Derusha, David years ago. He was a lifetime Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of School. memorial service was held on Derusha, Devon Derusha and member of the American Legion Chippewa Indians and the St. March 4 at St. Ignatius Loyola Mark Baxen. and The Veterans of Foreign Mary's River Sportsman's Club. Catholic Church with lay leader Burial will be in the spring at Wars. Dale was a past president of the Margaret Clare Osburn 79, Robert Belonga officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery, near He is survived by his wife Sault Ste. Marie branch and Area of Royal Oak passed from this will be in Bishop Baraga Rexton. Mary Kay Martin; his children, 11 director of the Michigan Postal life on Feb. 3, 2005, at Beaumont Cemetery in the spring. John LaCoy, Jr., Jason LaCoy, Workers Union. Hospital Hospice, Royal Oak. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey LaCoy and Jennifer Dale loved living in the Upper She was born July 16, 1925, in "Hummer" Hough, Sonny Paquin, Frances Ann Gregg, 72, of DeLarenzo; eight grand children; Peninsula. He enjoyed fishing, Detroit, her parents were Char- Mike McNeely, Ron Belonga, Bo Burton, Mich., formerly of his brothers, Robert Hewitt and hunting, cutting and piling fire- lotte Catherine (nee Hudson) Andrews, Mike and Dale Hessel, Mich. joined the Great Floyd Perry. wood, working in his garage, Logan, of Cheboygan, also a Woodford, Kevin MacNamara Spirit on Feb. 17, 2005, at her Visitation was held at The watching football and helping member of this tribe and listed on and John Moses. home. American Legion Post 375 on with the activities at church. the Durant roll from the Mack- Frances Ann was born to this Jan. 18, 2005. Burial was at Fort Dale is survived by his wife, inac band, and a member of the world to Michael and Grace Leavenworth National Cemetery, Janet; three sons, Anthony Dale McNeil of Barra clan of Scotland. Donald R. Derusha, 67, of Baker on May 2, 1932 in Hessel Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. May he (Rhonda) Coullard of Barbeau, She was a resident of East- Rexton and former owner of Don and there joined hands in mar- rest in peace. and Leo Alan Coullard and Louis pointe and Macomb County for Derusha Inc., Excavating and riage to Richard Gregg on Dec. Phillip Coullard, both of Kelden; over 50 years but had recently Carpentry and the Cut River Inn, 15, 1956. She was a part of the and four grandchildren, Jessica, moved to live with one of her died unexpectedly at Marquette parish family of the Most Blessed Robert G. Parish, 65, of Phillip, David and Jonathan son's and his family and was General Hospital Sunday, Feb. Sacrament Catholic Church and Harbor Beach passed away Jan. Coullard. Also surviving are his being cared for by her daughter- 13, 2005. was a member of the Sault Ste. 22, 2005, unexpectedly at the mother, Helen Coullard of in-law Jan Osburn. Known by many as Papa Don, Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Harbor Beach Community Kelden; and his brother, Donald Mrs. Osburn was retired from he was born June 16, 1937, in Frances is survived by her Hospital. (Shelly) Coullard of Dafter. the tank automotive command in Newberry to Leon "Riley" and beloved husband, Richard of Born in Newberry on July 4, He was preceded in death by his Warren. She collected music Leatha (nee Shoemaker) Derusha. Burton; loving children, Gail 1939, he was the son of the late father, Ernest. boxes and enjoyed travel and He was graduated from White and Robert McCallister of Dan and Irene (nee Frisk) Parish. Visitation was held Feb. 22 at genealogy research. During Engadine High School in 1955. Burton, Jeanne (Raul) Tamez of On Nov. 4, 1962, Bob and Holy Family Catholic Church in WWII she met and married Mr. Derusha married Pat Grand Blanc, Mich., Billie Jo Ilene Winkel were united in mar- Barbeau. A memorial mass was Lester Lee Osburn, a sailor sta- Houck Oct. 20, 1956, in Case- (Russ) Cook of Burton and riage in St. Anthony's Catholic held at the Holy Family Catholic tioned in Detroit. She then fol- ville. Heather Gregg of Grand Blanc; Church in Helena, Mich., Ilene Church, with Father John Hascall lowed him from port to port He was a journeyman lineman grandchildren, Stacy (James), preceded him in death on Jan. 1, as celebrant. across the country taking jobs for 22 years, and was in business Sara, Tristin, Lindsey, Travis, 2004. Interment will be in the Holy cleaning and repairing ships, in for 32 years as Don Derusha Inc., Skylar, Cree and Sage; great- He was a former employee of Family Catholic Cemetery in fish canneries and other jobs to Excavating and Carpentry. He grandchildren, Whitney, Kelsey, the Braden Marathon Station in Barbeau. help support the war effort. and his wife owned the Cut River Keith, Jade, Star and Laci; a Harbor Beach and was a Huron Memorial contributions may She is survived by her chil- Inn for three and a half years. brother, Conrad (Ellen) Baker of Daily Tribune paper carrier for be left to the Holy Family dren, Hattie Lee (Gerry) Ritchie, He retired in May 2004. He Mt. Morris, Mich.; a sister, over 15 years, retiring in June Catholic Church, P.O. Box 39, Barbara (Richard) Nowak, was a member of the Sault Ste. Jeanne (Frank) Bachula of 2004. Barbeau, MI 49710 or the Kathleen (Barrie) Sobczak, Bill Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Bridgeport, Mich.; nephew, Hank Bob was a parishioner of Our Hospice of Chippewa County, (Kathy) Osburn, and Dave (Jan) and a member of the Moose (Virginia) Stevenson of Mount Lady of Lake Huron Church in 508 Ashmun Street, Suite 120, Osburn; 14 grandchildren and 13 Lodge 999 in St. Ignace. Clemens, Mich.; and many Harbor Beach and enjoyed wood Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. great-grandchildren. He loved to snowmobile, deer nieces, nephews and cousins. working, traveling, riding his Reamer Galer Funeral Home in She was predeceased by her hunt and had a special love for Frances was preceded in ever- motorcycle, playing cards with Pickford, Mich. is serving the husband Lester Osburn; parents cars, specifically Cadillacs and lasting life by her parents, his grandsons and the time he family. Adam J. and Charlotte Logan; his Ford trucks. Family members Michael and Grace Baker, and spent with friends and family last brother Robert Logan; sister, said he was known among fellow granddaughters, Angel and Faith summer. Bob was a Sault Tribe Mary Catherine; and granddaugh- car enthusiasts for his cars, trucks Eagle Bear. Traditional American member. Todd M. Holt, 44, of Sault ter Leslie Osburn. and his excavating equipment. Indian ceremonies were held at He is survived by two daugh- Ste. Marie died unexpectedly on A Funeral service was held at Family was very important to the Hessel Tribal Community ters, Darlene Kucharczyk and her March 8, 2005, on a trip to Kaul Funeral Home in Clinton him, friends said, and his grand- Center Feb. 20. husband, James, of Harbor Beach Phoenix with his nephew. Township, Mich. Burial was at children were his pride and joy. A traditional sunrise ceremo- and Terri Lynn Sengstock of Port Todd was born on May 18, Cadillac Memorial Gardens East He is survived by his wife, one ny was held on Feb. 21 at the Huron; four grandchildren, Daryl 1960, in Manistique to Donald in Clinton Township. son, Gary Derusha of Rexton; tribal center with a mass of L. Sengstock, Chad, Shane and and Sally (nee Cartwright) Holt. four daughters and their families, Christian burial following at Our Chase Kurcharczyk; a brother, Todd was a kind and generous Glenda Derusha, Donna Derusha Lady of the Snows Catholic Ron Parish and his wife, Jean, of person who loved to do things for Karen and Bill Massey, all of Church. Brother John Hascall was Harbor Beach; two sisters, Bette his family and friends. He trea- Rexton, and Susan Bazen of mass celebrant. Burton and her husband, Tim, of sured them all. Grand Rapids; two brothers and Page 20 ANNOUNCEMENTS March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS Committees and BOD contact information Below you will find a listing of ¥ Soo Locks 150 year Anniversary Hessel ¥ Health Committee your Sault Tribe Board of Celebration Committee ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - ¥ HR - Grievance Committee Directors, their contact informa- ¥ TLM Committee Newberry ¥ HR - Performance ¥ Youth Council: Bahweting Anishnabek ¥ Conservation Committee ¥ Evaluation/Compensation Committee tion, and a listing of the commit- Tribal Youth Council (Sault) ¥ Cultural Committee ¥ HR - Policies & Procedures Committee tees they sit on. This information ¥ Disabilities Task Force (1 wk. BOD session) is being provided to facilitate your Unit 1 Representative ¥ Forensic Audit Committee ¥ HS/EHS Disability Committee input in Unit representation. Joseph Eitrem ¥ Gaming Commission ¥ Insurance - Health Insurance Committee You may contact your Unit ¥ HR - Performance ¥ Powwow Committee - Manistique ¥ Audit Committee Evaluation/Compensation Committee ¥ Powwow Committee - Rapid River Representative via the U.S. Mail, ¥ Bid Policy Committee ¥ Kids Health Fair (Newberry) ¥ Sault Tribe Census Survey Committee telephone, or e-mail. Please clip ¥ Building Authority ¥ Michigan Anishnabemowin Committee ¥ Sault Tribe Strategic Development and save this information for your ¥ Disabilities Task Force ¥ Powwow Committee - Hessel Committee ¥ Drug Court Team future use. ¥ Sault Tribe Strategic Planning Steering ¥ Sault Tribe Strategic Planning Steering ¥ Enterprise - Retail Sub-Committee Committee Committee ÐÐ DJ Malloy ¥ Forensic Audit Committee ¥ Special Needs Enrollment Committee ¥ Special Needs Enrollment Committee Executive membership liaison ¥ Gaming Commission ¥ Western Community Development Office of the Chairperson ¥ HR - Grievance Committee Unit 2 Representative Committee ¥ HR - Performance (906) 635-6050, extention 26021 ¥ Western End Empowerment Committee ¥ Evaluation/Compensation Committee Bob LaPoint (ACFS) 1-888-942-2766 ¥ HR - Policies & Procedures Committee ¥ Audit Committee (1 wk. BOD session) ¥ Bid Policy Committee Unit 4 Representative ¥ Investment Review Board ¥ Enterprise - Chippewa Services Tribal Chairperson ¥ Sault Tribe Census Survey Committee ¥ Enterprise - Retail Sub-Committee Tom Miller Aaron Payment ¥ Shores Construction Development ¥ Forensic Audit Committee ¥ 401K Committee ¥ J.K.L. Bahweting School Liaison ¥ Tax Commission ¥ Gaming Commission ¥ Bahweting School Liaison ¥ Bid Policy Committee ¥ Community Care Clinic ¥ HR - Appeals Committee ¥ Bid Policy Committee ¥ Constitutional Convention ¥ HR - Performance ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - ¥ Enterprise - Chippewa Services Unit 1 Representative ¥ Evaluation/Compensation Committee Escanaba ¥ Enterprise - Retail Sub-Committee Todd K. Gravelle ¥ Insurance - Risk Managment Appeals ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - ¥ Forensic Audit Committee Committee Manistique ¥ Gaming Commission ¥ 401K Committee ¥ Land Use ¥ Constitutional Convention ¥ HR - Performance ¥ Audit Committee ¥ Odenaang Advisory Group ¥ Elderly Unit 4: Escanaba Elders Evaluation/Compensation Committee ¥ Bid Policy Committee ¥ Sault Tribe Communications Sub- Advisory Sub-Committee ¥ HR - Policies & Procedures Committee ¥ Constitutional Convention Committee ¥ Elderly Unit 4: Kewadin Tribal Elders ¥ (1 wk. BOD session) ¥ Forensic Audit Committee ¥ Shores Construction Development Manistique Advisory Sub-Committee ¥ Insurance - Health Insurance Committee ¥ HR - Appeals Committee Gaming Commission ¥ Odenaang Advisory Group ¥ Investment Review Board Unit 3 Representative ¥ Higher Education Committee ¥ Sault Tribe Census Survey Committee ¥ Sault Tribe Census Survey Committee Fred Paquin ¥ Housing Authority ¥ Sault Tribe Communications ¥ Tax Commission ¥ HR - Grievance Committee Sub-Committee ¥ Bid Policy Committee ¥ HR - Performance ¥ Sault Tribe Public Awareness Campaign Unit 1 Representative ¥ Building Authority ¥ Evaluation/Compensation Committee Committee Dennis McKelvie ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - ¥ Insurance - Health Insurance Committee ¥ Sault Tribe Strategic Development St. Ignace ¥ Insurance - Risk Managment Appeals ¥ 401K Committee ¥ Constitutional Convention Committee Committee ¥ Bid Policy Committee ¥ Sault Tribe Strategic Planning Steering ¥ Drug Court Team ¥ Utility Authority ¥ Enterprise - Retail Sub-Committee ¥ Gaming Commission ¥ Western Community Development Committee ¥ HR - Grievance Committee ¥ Shores Construction Development ¥ HR - Grievance Committee Committee ¥ HR - Performance ¥ HR - Performance ¥ Evaluation/Compensation Committee ¥ Evaluation/Compensation Committee Unit 5 Representative Unit 1 Representative ¥ HS/EHS Disability Committee ¥ Insurance - Health Insurance Committee Cathy Abramson ¥ MACPRA ¥ Insurance - Risk Managment Appeals Victor Matson Sr. ¥ Cultural Committee (Michigan NAGPRA Committee) Committee ¥ 401K Committee ¥ Cultural Screening Committee ¥ Shores Construction Development ¥ Odenaang Advisory Group ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - ¥ Enterprise - Retail Sub-Committee ¥ Shores Construction Development Marquette ¥ Head Start/EHS Policy Council Unit 1 Representative ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - ¥ Higher Education Committee Paul Shagen Unit 4 Representative Munising ¥ Conservation Committee ¥ HR - Policies & Procedures Committee ¥ HR - Grievance Committee Denise Chase (1 wk. BOD session) ¥ Elderly Unit 5: Marquette Area Elders ¥ Tax Commission ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - Advisory Sub-Committee ¥ Legislative Committee ¥ Constitutional Convention ¥ NCAI Escanaba ¥ Elderly Unit 5: Nishnabe Moccasin ¥ Sault Tribe Communications Sub- ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - ¥ Biiyaabkos Telegraph Elders Advisory Committee Unit 2 Representative Manistique ¥ Sub-Committee Munising Area ¥ Sault Tribe Strategic Development Lana Causley ¥ Cultural Screening Committee ¥ Forensic Audit Committee Committee ¥ Elderly Unit 4: Escanaba Elders ¥ Housing Authority ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - Advisory Sub-Committee ¥ Sault Tribe Strategic Planning Steering DeTour/Drummond ¥ HR - Grievance Committee Committee ¥ Elderly Unit 4: Kewadin Tribal Elders ¥ NCAI Repatriation ¥ Childrens' Christmas Party Committee - Manistique Advisory Sub-Committee The Sault Tribe Board of Directors - March 2005 Aaron Payment, Chairperson Todd K. Gravelle, Treasurer UNIT TWO Fred Paquin UNIT FIVE 1716 Shunk Rd. 713 Maple Street Lana Causley 386 Abe Street Victor Matson Sr. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 602 N. 3 Mile Rd St. Ignace, MI 49781 N 4228 Powell Lake Road (H) 906-632-2446 (H) 906-635-5740 Hessel, MI 49781 (H) 906-643-8878 Wetmore, MI 49895 (W) 906-635-6050 [email protected] (H) 906-643-6783 (H) 906-387-4378 [email protected] [email protected] UNIT FOUR Dennis McKelvie Denise Chase UNIT ONE 7496 S. Homestead Road Bob LaPoint, Vice-Chair 513 N. Mackinac Ave. Cathy Abramson, Secretary Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 26396 Gable Road Manistique, MI 49817 410 Dawson Street (H) 906-632-7267 Drummond Island, MI 49726 (H) 906-341-6783 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 [email protected] (H) 906-493-5311 [email protected] (H) 906-635-3054 [email protected] Paul Shagen Tom Miller Joseph Eitrem 13880 West Lakeshore Drive UNIT THREE 144 N. State Highway M-149 178 S. Westshore Drive Brimley, MI 49715 Robert Lambert Cooks, MI 49817 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (H) 906-437-5381 23 Stockbridge Street (H) 906-644-2527 (H) 906-632-8567 (W) 906-635-0281 St. Ignace, MI 49781 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (H) 906-643-6783 [email protected] March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS CULTURE Page 21 HUNTING AND INLAND FISHING Traditional medicine LOTTERY APPLICATION program expands services To apply for a hunting/inland fishing permit, you must have a current enrollment card and be 18 years of age. Beginning in April, the tradi- The game is only to be used to feed your family and not be sold or traded. Anyone tional medicine program will be caught selling subsistence game will be fined and will not be eligible to receive a hunt- increasing the number of hours ing/inland-fishing permit in the future. traditional practitioners will be available. In addition, the service If you are selected for a permit, the fee for a hunting/inland-fishing permit is $10 per area will be expanded to include year. This department will accept checks or money orders. CASH PAYMENTS WILL Marquette, Newberry and NOT BE ACCEPTED. Kinross. You must make an appointment to come in and pick up your permit. You must have a To make an appointment to valid driver’s license and a current enrollment card to submit at this time. see a traditional practitioner, call the following health centers.

*********************************************************************** Sault Tribal Health Center (906) 632-5210, (877) 256-0009 Traditional medicine APPLICANT:______Lambert Health Center program intern St. Ignace William L. Whiting is serving ADDRESS:______(906) 643-8689, (877) 256-0135 a four-week internship with the traditional medicine program and CITY:______STATE:______ZIP:______Manistique Health Center the Sault Tribe Health Division. (906) 341-8469, (866) 401-0043 His internship was coordinated PHONE:______DATE OF BIRTH:______SEX:______with the Center For American Munising Health Center Indian and Minority Health, (906) 387-4614, (800) 236-4705 University of Minnesota, Duluth DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER:______School of Medicine. He is the Hessel Health Office second intern to serve the com- APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE:______(906) 484-2727 munity in the past year. His internship has included Newberry Community Clinic working with each of the tradi- *********************************************************************** (906) 293-8181 tional practitioners as well as As a permit holder you MUST submit a monthly catch report. Tribal Code Chapter 21 working with the medical staff at requires all permit holders to file a monthly report, even when there is no activity. Failure Kinross Community Clinic the Sault and St. Ignace health to submit an inland fishing and hunting report will result in a citation from Sault Tribe (906) 495-5745 centers. Law Enforcement. He is originally from Green Marquette Bay, Wisc., and his anticipated If you are issued a permit, you may be subjected to prosecution by the state courts. The Appointments are made by call- graduation from the Des Moines tribe will not provide any defense counsel. The tribe will not be responsible for any fines ing the Munising Health Center University Medical School is and costs incurred. (906) 387-4614, (800) 236-4705 June, 2005. Permits must be picked up at the Sault Ste. Marie office or at one of the designated trib- al locations. You are required to pick up your own permit or contact the Sault Tribe Police Department for mailing. There is a $4 shipping and handling fee. This application must be returned to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Spring job fair Law Enforcement Department at 2715 Shunk Road, Post Office Box 925, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 or by fax (906) 632-0691 no later than 5:00 p.m., April 22, 2005. circuit begins ¥ If application is not completely filled out, it will not be processed. Make sure all

application information is completed upon submission. SUBMITTED BY SAULT TRIBE employ approximately 270 team Please designate the type of permit you are requesting by checking one of the following: EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT members though-out the health Central Michigan University division. ____Hunting only____Inland fishing only ____Both hunting and inland fishing kicked off the summer job fairs Then we have a bit of reprieve on Feb. 16. This was the first until April 14 when we attend the time that the Sault Tribe was rep- mid-Michigan job fair in Midland resented at this venue. Students from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the numbering around 250 were all Valley Plaza Great Hall at 5221 very eager and enthusiastic to Bay City Road in Midland. This learn about the opportunities with event is co-sponsored by Michi- the Sault Tribe and Kewadin gan Works!, Michigan Depart- Casinos. ment of Labor and Economic The next scheduled job fair is Growth Bureau of Workforce March 22 at Lake Superior State Programs, Michigan Rehabilita- University for their spring job fair tion Services and American at the Cisler Center from 1:00 to Legion Department of Michigan. 4:00 p.m. in Sault Ste. Marie. Closer to the Kewadin Shores This, too, always has a great turn- site will be the Cheboygan out, not only from the students Michigan Works! job fair co- but the community at large. sponsored with The Sault Tribe Next, we’re off to Escanaba to on April 19 from 11:00a.m. to the Bay de Noc Collegiate Job 3:00 p.m. at the Michigan Works! Fair which is March 23 from building. Noon to 4 :00 p.m. at the Joseph Then to wind up we have a Heirman University Center on the grande finale on April 20 at St. south end of campus. This will be Ignace Little Bear East from noon our first venture to this site so to 5:00 p.m. This job fair draws we’re eager to make a lasting from south of the border to the impression. Kinross, Cedarville areas for On March 24, we are back to those looking for summer jobs. NMU making our presence Casino management is always in known for the health fields from attendance for this one so they 4:00 to 7:00 p.m at the University can do on-site interviews for Center Rotunda. The general upcoming positions. The food has communities surrounding our uni- been great at this event and the Clip and save Job fair places and times Clip and Save versities have little idea of our prizes that the Shores managers involvement in the health field give out are always fun ones for March 22: LSSU, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Apr 14: Valley Plaza Great Hall, and the careers available. Most the applicants to try and score on! Cisler Center Noon-3:30 p.m.at students and local communities Be sure to clip the job fair March 23: Bay de Noc, noon-4:00 p.m. at the 5221 Bay City Rd. Midland actually don’t have any knowl- schedule out and keep nearby and Joseph Heirman University Center April 19: Michigan Works! Building edge of the tribe’s 10 health cen- plan to attend one or all for we (on campus) Escanaba 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ters though-out the Upper bring cool people to cool places March 24: NMU 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cheboygan, MI 49721 Peninsula and that we serve for cool jobs! University Center Rotunda April 20: Little Bear East, noon-5:00 p.m. 12,000 tribal members living in Call 1-866-635-7032 for more (Health Field) St. Ignace, MI 49781 seven counties. We currently information. Page 22 ACFS March 15, 2005 ¥ THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Doc’s corner BY DR. LEIF LALONE People don’t hear much about child abuse Since the outcomes for child abuse and Children and Healthy Families is a Shared CLINICAL SUPERVISOR cases. It is important to respect the confiden- neglect are private, people may fear reporting. Responsibility.” Here are suggestions for what Over time, experts have debat- tiality laws protecting these matters. They don’t know what will happen. Here are you can do: ed whether Attention Deficit Allegations are often not confirmed and it is some of the most common outcomes from Mentoring - anything you do to support Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), obvious the families and children’s names reports of child abuse and neglect: kids and parents can help reduce the stress is a real disor- should be private. 1. The investigation demonstrated the that may lead to abuse and neglect. der. However, A popular belief is people are resistant to report is an isolated incident and the child is Reporting - the Sault Tribe child welfare in 1998, the hearing tragic information about children and safe. code states every tribe member shall report National turn their backs to topics of child abuse. 2. The family receives suggestions and child abuse and neglect. By reporting neglect Institute of However, experience tells another story. referrals for resources to strengthen the family and abuse you can help ensure a child’s safety Mental Health The few child welfare incidents making the and the child remains at home. and the family becomes stronger. decided that news in the last several years get national 3. The family may be assisted for of a peri- Foster Parenting - The Sault Tribe needs ADHD is a front page coverage and people follow the od of time with in-home services. caring tribal families and relatives for children legitimate con- story for days or weeks with interest. 4. The home or family may be determined who can not return home right now and may dition with Recall the couple from Chicago who left unsafe for the child and placement with a rel- need new homes. symptomolo- Dr. Lalone their children home alone while they took a ative is investigated or, if necessary, the child Anishnabek Community and Family gy that falls vacation. People were appalled. The adoption is introduced to a foster family with a plan Services would welcome inquiries about fos- into two broad categories — inat- case where a long lost father appeared. People developed outling what needs to happen for ter parenting and adoption. ACFS has group tention and hyperactivity. In gen- had sympathy for the adoptive parents and the child to return home. or individual training tapes with a handbook eral, children are said to have child, while wanting to respect parental rights. The safety of the child is the first priori- available for mandated child abuse and ADHD if they show six or more The point is people do care about these cases, ty and strengthening the family is the goal. neglect reporter training. For more details on symptoms from each category for there just is not a public means to learn about The theme for the 2005 National Child the topics above contact the ACFS office in at least six months before seven them. Abuse Prevention Month in April is “Safe Kincheloe at 495-1232. years of age. These symptoms The committee for April is Child Abuse must significantly affect a child's REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PHONE NUMBERS TO CLIP AND SAVE Prevention Month will promote community ability to function in at least two Chippewa County awareness with the following activities. areas of life — typically at home State Protective Services (PS) 632-4545 (24 hrs) April 1 - Child abuse awareness flag rais- and at school. This helps ensure Sault Tribe ACFS 632-5250 or 800-726-0093 ing ceremony - 8:30 a.m. Sault Tribe Health that the problem isn't with a par- Bay Mills Indian Community 248-3204 and Human Services Center. ticular teacher or only with par- Mackinaw County State PS 643-9694 April 5 - Family movie and popcorn night, ents. Children who have problems Sault Tribe ACFS 495-1232 or 877-444-5608 6:30 p.m. LSSU planetarium. in school but get along well at Luce County State PS 293-5144 April 8 - Child advocate’s honor breakfast, home are not considered to have Alger County State PS 387-4440 8:30 a.m. by invitation at the Sault Tribe ADHD. The same is true of chil- Delta County State PS 786-5394 Health and Human Services Center. dren who are hyperactive or inat- Schoolcraft County State PS 341-2114 Sault Tribe Head Start literacy night, date tentive but whose schoolwork and Marquette County State PS 228-9691 and time to be announced. friendships aren't affected by their Sault Tribe ACFS for Luce - Marquette 341-6993 or 800-347-7137 April 16 - Children’s celebration, 1:00-3:00 behavior. Hotlines p.m. Chi-Mukwa arena. Most children exhibit many of Michigan toll free hotline 800-942-4357 April 18 - Brown bag lunch presentation, the behaviors that have been asso- Native American child abuse hotline 800-633-5155 12:00-1:00 p.m., shaken baby syndrome, Sault ciated with ADHD at one time or Tribe Health and Human Services Center. another. For instance, parents The tribe has jurisdiction over Native American children on tribal land and right April 29 - Brown Bag lunch presentation, may suspect ADHD when their to intervene when tribal children are removed from their homes. Sault Tribe has a Dr. Bob Devers, Sault Tribe health center. preschooler can't listen to a story contract with the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency to respond to trib- For more information, watch for child from beginning to end or finish a al cases after 5:00 p.m. and when tribal workers are not available. abuse prevention table displays at Sault Tribe drawing. However, preschoolers health cente, and Sault Tribe administration normally have a short attention building or call Stacey or Julie at 632-5250. span and aren't able to stick with one activity for long. Even in older children and adolescents, ACFS receives community awareness project funding attention span often depends on the amount of interest they have SUBMITTED BY Served Until Crime Victims Are.” crime victims’ rights and needs. Bear Arena; disseminating a in an activity. For example, most STACEY TADGERSON Through its sponsorship of a “Often, victims of crime don’t Native specific ‘Justice Isn’t teenagers can participate in social SAFE KIDS - SAFE STREETS, resource guide to help thousands know that they have rights and Served Until Crime Victims Are’ activities for hours but may be a PROJECT COORDINATOR of victim assistance and allied don’t know where to turn for poster to all the Michigan tribes; lot less focused when it comes to Anishnabek Community and professional organizations pro- help,” Gillis explained. “By sup- and will produce a ‘Crime homework. Family Services’ Advocacy mote the week and the provision porting the public awareness Victims/Justice’ public service The same is true of hyperactiv- Resource Center, Child Welfare, of funding for community aware- efforts on the national level and announcement that will be aired ity. Children naturally display a and “Safe Kids, Safe Streets” pro- ness projects, OVC seeks to pro- within local jurisdictions, OVC in our service area on Charter high level of energy that may be grams received funding from the mote greater understanding of hopes every individual will know Cable.” annoying or seem abnormal to Office of Victims of Crime crime victims’ rights and con- where to turn, or will know where Members of our community adults, and they may become (OVC), within the Office of cerns and educate victims about to lead a loved one in the event are encouraged to help promote even more active when they're Justice Programs, United States resources available to help them. that they are impacted by crime or justice through service to crime tired, hungry, anxious or in a new Department of Justice, to promote OVC’s community awareness violence. We hope this funding victims by joining our 2005 environment. In addition, some community awareness and crime project funding encourages com- will help all victims of crime find National Crime Victims’ Rights children just naturally have a victim outreach activities in con- munities to collaborate on victim healing and justice.” Week activities and supporting higher activity level than others. junction with the 2005 National and public awareness activities Lori Jump, Advocacy Resource victim assistance programs Every child is unique, and they Crime Victims’ Rights Week. and develop creative approaches Center grants manager, described throughout the year. For addi- should never be classified as hav- The week of April 10-16, to victim outreach and public edu- the community awareness project tional information about 2005 ing ADHD just because they're marks the 25th observance of cation during National Crime that will be sponsored in the ser- National Crime Victims’ Rights different from their friends or sib- National Crime Victims’ Rights Victims’ Rights Week and vice area and shared with all Week activities planned for the lings. Week, a commemoration throughout the year. ACFS was Michigan tribes. week of April 10 or about vic- Most children with ADHD designed to increase public one of the 66 projects selected for “We are grateful to the Office tims’ rights and services in our don't have all the signs and symp- awareness of and knowledge funding by OVC for 2005 from for Victims of Crime and the U.S. community, please contact Lori toms of the disorder. among crime victims and sur- the almost 240 applications that Department of Justice for their Jump at (906) 632-5250, or visit Furthermore, symptoms may vivors about the wide range of were submitted. support of our 2005 National our website, www.saulttribe.com. be different in boys and girls. rights and services available to According to John W. Gillis, Crime Victims’ Rights Week Boys are more likely to be hyper- people who have been victimized director of OVC, the community activities,” Jump said. “With their active, and girls tend to be inat- by crime. The theme for this awareness project has a powerful help, we have planned a 5K Walk tentive. At the same time, chil- year’s observance is “Justice Isn’t impact on public awareness of for Justice on April 16 at Big dren diagnosed with ADHD may have some things in common. Hardwood log scaling, grading, sawing training offered They tend to be easily excitable, and they can quickly get out of A training program including 'hardwood The Michigan Economic Development Scaling and grading training will be conduct- control, and sometimes may log scaling and grading' and 'sawing hard- Corporation is supporting part of the program ed by Ralph Duffek and Jim Dougovito. become aggressive or even physi- wood for grade' is being offered at the MTU costs, resulting in very affordable registration Michael Long, hardwood consultant, will con- cally or verbally abusive. Ford Forestry Center in Alberta, Mich. fees. Full registration for those staying at the duct the sawing for grade training. Children with the inattentive form The five-day training, organized by center is $230 and includes training, lodging Contact Jim Isleib at the Alger County of ADHD may seem to become Michigan State University Extension, is being and meals. Full registration for commuters is MSU Extension Office for a registration detached from the world around offered on April 11-15, 2005. Participants $90 and includes training, lunches and breaks. brochure at 906-387-2530 or them. may register for either or both training seg- The registration brochure includes additional [email protected]. For questions or additional ments. Class size is limited. This training will options for those wishing to take only one information please contact Dr. be valuable for loggers, small and large part of the training. Lodging is in a dormitory LaLone at ACFS or send e-mail sawmills and for any level of experience. setting with all meals in the center's cafeteria. to [email protected]. 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