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Ode’imin Giizis• Strawberry Moon Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians June 10 • Vol. 32 No. 6 Sault Tribe selects John Wernet as general counsel By Michelle Bouschor officially starts the job on June for the state of Michigan John Wernet, former deputy 13. “The Sault Tribe is the and served as counsel to the legal counsel to Gov. Jennifer state’s largest sovereign Native Michigan Commission on M. Granholm and a recognized community and is vitally Indian Affairs from 1980 expert in Native American important as a job provider. I through 1988, as First Assistant law, will be the new general am proud to be a member of in the Indian Law Unit from counsel to the Sault Ste. Marie their team.” 1992-1995, and as Assistant in Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Wernet earned his B.A. Charge of the Native American Wernet will become the lead from the University of Affairs Division from 1998 attorney for the Sault Tribe, Michigan’s Residential College through 2003. In 2003, he the largest federally recog- in 1972 and his J.D. from became Deputy Legal Counsel nized Indian tribe east of the Antioch School of Law in to Michigan Gov. Granholm Mississippi with nearly 39,000 Washington, D.C. in 1975. and served as the governor’s members, and its talented From 1975 through 1979 he advisor on tribal-state affairs. team of lawyers. He brings was on the faculty of Antioch “John Wernet is a superior to the position many years of School of Law where he attorney and a high quality per- experience in Native American directed the law school’s son with distinguished creden- legal issues nationally and in paralegal programs including tials and a stellar reputation, Michigan. the National Indian Paralegal and we are thrilled to have “I am thrilled to have the Training Program. him as our new general coun- opportunity to serve the mem- Wernet returned to sel,” said Lana Causley, vice Photo by Brenda Austin bers and leadership of the Michigan in 1979 to become chairwoman of the Sault Tribe GOLDEN AGE — Jennylee Church Olesek, born in 1906, was honored Sault Tribe,” said Wernet, who an Assistant Attorney General Board of Directors. recently by the Sault Tribe Board of Directors on her 105th birthday. Registration underway for the 11th annual Sault Tribe Golf Scholarship Classic By Brenda Austin more than $70,000, with SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. $20,000 being awarded to stu- — Teams are dusting off their dents based on criteria devel- golf clubs for this year’s annual oped by the tribe’s Education Sault Tribe Golf Scholarship Department. Classic. Tournament participants One of the largest golf tour- who make the Classic possible naments in the Eastern Upper come from across the country, Peninsula, the Classic annually including Las Vegas, Arizona supports 20 Sault Tribe scholar- and New Jersey. ships recognizing students who This year’s tournament, host- have contributed to their tribe ed by Kewadin Casinos, will Photo by Brenda Austin and community. To date, 152 be held on Saturday, July 30, Twice a year JKL School offers students the chance to bike/walk to school from a predetermined loca- scholarships have been awarded at Brimley’s Wild Bluff Golf tion, in this case Big Bear Recreation Center. Accompanied by parents and teachers, the students got to tribal members seeking a Course starting at 10 a.m. some early morning exercise to start their day off in a good way. Left to right: Scott Garcia, Kirk Smith higher education. The two-day event begins and Marcus Murray. Last year’s Classic raised See “Classic” pg. 3 Tribal board moving to appoint chairman Under the Constitution, when will be mailed out in January laws. We are in uncharted Causley — assumes the duties Process specified a vacancy occurs in the chair- and this will kick off the cam- waters and are working our of the chairperson until the in Sault Tribe man’s office, the board chooses paign period for 2012. way through this in a collabor- successor is appointed. the replacement, who must be At the May 24 Board meet- ative and respectful spirit with Former Chairman McCoy’s Constitution; a tribal member of voting age. ing, the board considered a the board and staff.” brief resignation letter to the elections in 2012 The replacement does not have resolution to amend an exist- Causley said McCoy’s resig- Sault Tribe Board of Directors By Michelle Bouschor to be a currently elected mem- ing tribal law. The amendment nation, while surprising to all, provided no specific reasons Following the requirements ber of the board, but could be. would have allowed the board has “caused no disruptions to for his decision to resign other of the Sault Tribe Constitution, The next Sault Tribe Board of directors to base the upcom- the tribe’s daily functions and than “circumstances beyond the tribe’s board of direc- of Directors meeting is June 7, ing appointment on the out- operations.” my control.” McCoy had tors and staff have launched when a replacement to serve come of a non-binding special “It is business as usual,” served for nearly three years as the process to replace former out the remainder of McCoy’s advisory election. The resolu- Causley said. “It is a credit to chairman after being elected by chairman, Joe McCoy, who term may or may not be select- tion did not pass on a 6-5 vote. this board and to our member- members of the tribe. unexpectedly resigned from ed. All board members agreed ship that the tribe continues Causley cautioned to be his post May 10. The process The appointee designated to the tribe must follow the to move forward on current aware of any notices surround- began in accordance with serve out the remainder of the Constitution in choosing the projects without disruption ing this and other tribal issues the law by declaring the seat chairman’s term shall only be person to serve as McCoy’s and with respect for all who to be certain they are coming vacant. seated until the results are in replacement for the next year. are part of our community. I’m from the tribe and not outside As specified in the from the next General Election “It is the first time the tribe impressed with the respect and sources. Updates on the board’s Constitution, the Sault Tribe in June 2012. If the appointee has had a chairman resign professionalism our board and decisions will be posted on line Board must choose a replace- is interested in keeping the near the end of his term,” said staff have displayed in han- and on the tribe’s Facebook ment to serve out the remain- seat as Chairman, he or she Lana Causley, tribal board dling this situation.” page. Sault Tribe official press der of McCoy’s four-year must run and campaign for vice chairwoman. “Our goal Under the tribe’s releases, election code and term, which ends in one year. that office along with all other is to make sure we are follow- Constitution, the board vice constitution documents can be suitors. The Notice of Election ing our Constitution and tribal chairperson — in this case, found at www.saulttribe.com. 2 Notes and Notices June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Free Healthy Moms Moving ? Participate in surveys Aanii, my name is Barb Sault Tribe, which means your Smutek. 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Photo by Rick Smith Sault Tribe officials and other representatives break ground on the Odenaang Community Development for the construction of townhouse residences for elders near Sault Ste. Marie on May 16. (Left to right) Jeremy Gangnon of U.P. Engineers and Architects, Sault Tribe Housing Authority Director Joni Talentino, Housing Commission Vice-chair Shirley Goudreau, Housing Construction Director Russ McKerchie, Housing Construction Field Superintendent Arlon Goforth, Sault Tribe Vice Chairwoman Lana Causley, elders Walster and Carole Strausser, Housing Operations Manager Veronica Hickman and Housing Commissioner Kevin Kolbus. 11th annual Sault Tribe Golf Scholarship Classic From “Classic” pg. 1 as this greatly ease the burden the water. All golfers receive a generous vendors and other par- ago. It feels pretty good to see Friday night with a reception of the students. I did not need gift bag, casino package, team ticipants for their support of the it survive after all this time.” held at the Kewadin Casino and to work nearly as many hours photo, lunch and dinner at a Sault Tribe Golf Scholarship The classic works with over Convention Center with golf- as I would have without this banquet following the Classic at Classic.” 100 sponsors, including those ers teeing off to a shotgun start aid. Instead, I was able to spend Kewadin Casino. Sault Tribe board member who work with the Sault Tribe Saturday morning. more time focusing on my stud- Sault Tribe Education Bernard Bouschor came up and Kewadin Casino, to make “The purpose of this golf ies.” Director Angeline Boulley with the idea for a golf classic the event successful. “We made tournament is to raise money Up to 36 four-person teams said, “Education is the most to benefit the growing number the event something that every- toward higher education for our will be competing against each important way to strengthen a of tribal students who were one could enjoy,” Bouschor tribal members,” said Jessica other in an 18-hole srcamble for nation — Sault Tribe and our attending university and being said. “There is competition for Dumback, event organizer. “We prizes, which are awarded to country as a whole. Having assisted through the tribe’s self- those who are golfers and a are very happy with the results the top three teams in the two educated tribal members who sufficiency fund. good time for those who wanted we’ve had over the past 11 divisions of play, men’s and are knowledgeable in tribal “We realized the demand to come and support the event.” years and look forward to its mixed. Some highlights of the history, our Anishinaabe ways was growing and the cost was To become a sponsor of the continued success.” classic include a putting con- and language (bemaadziwin increasing,” Bouschor said. “I Classic, or for more informa- Many students are looking test prior to the shotgun start, and Anishinaabemowin) and attended a lot of golf outings tion, contact Jessica Dumback for ways to lessen the financial hole-in-one prizes of $25,000, in whatever particular field of that were fundraisers for vari- at (906) 635-7770 or by email burden of higher education. $10,000 and two vehicles study our students pursue as ous events and I saw how suc- at [email protected]. For “In these times of budget cuts sponsored by local dealerships. their passion, will strengthen cessful they were. We looked at information about tribal schol- and raising tuition, money There are also course prizes our tribe from within. On behalf vendors who were doing busi- arships, call the tribe’s Higher becomes a huge issue,” said for those who are closest to the of our college students, our ness with the tribe and utilized Education Department at (906) Aaron King, 2003 Scholarship pin, have the longest drive, the future leaders and ambassadors, them to assist in kicking off the 635-7784 or toll free at (855) Recipient. “Scholarships such longest putt and those closest to I say G’tchi Miigwech to our first scholarship drive 11 years 635-7784. Sault Tribe Health Center clinic renovation to improve services By Brenda Austin practitioner with 15 years of that awarded clinic. Health Division Director Sault Tribe Health Center is experience managing the diabe- the funds Bonnie Culfa, RN, thinks acu- renovating areas of its second tes care of adult patients. She is from Indian puncture is a great additional floor to provide patients greater looking forward to expanding Health service for tribal members. “I access to care and medical her role at the health center, she Service. have used acupuncture treat- providers with additional room said. Applying for ments for chronic pain with for their patients. The space Three medical teams will the funding really good results,” she said. was made available by Contract be providing patient care was a com- “For a lot of our chronic pain Health Services’ move to the throughout both sides of the petitive pro- patients, I think this is another third floor. The tentative open clinic space. Expecting to be cess focused avenue of treatment to help date is the week of June 20. at full staff by this fall, Sault on increasing Colin Irish, D.O. them get away from narcotics A medical team with a phy- Tribe Medical Director Rebecca access to and have a healthier outcome.” sician, a nurse practitioner or Werner, MD, said she expects care and on diabetes. In addition to helping physician’s assistant, and an Sarah Willey, Community Health to hire a physician and a mid- In similar news, the Munising patients with chronic pain, Dr. RN or LPN, will occupy the diabetes nurse practitioner and level practitioner to fill current Health Center recently wel- Irish is a board certified family new space along with Sarah program manager and Sault vacancies. comed Colin Irish, doctor of physician and can see patients Willey, Community Health Tribe Medical Director Rebecca Werner said the increased osteopathic medicine, to their for their general health care diabetes nurse practitioner Werner, MD (L-R). clinical space will allow pro- staff. Dr. Irish offers osteopath- needs. and program manager. Willey viders to see patients more effi- ic manipulative treatment for To make an appointment will offer diabetic services programs, but I will soon begin ciently. patients with chronic pain and with Dr. Irish at the Sault Tribe integrated with the clinic and providing clinical care for adult The renovations to the is also a certified acupuncturist. Health Center, call the appoint- medical services. “My office patients with diabetes on the clinic were funded by American He will be seeing patients ment desk at 632-5230 and will remain in Community second floor in the new medical Recovery and Reinvestment Act at the Munising Health Center in Munising call 387-4721. Health where I will continue space,” said Willey. (ARRA) funds. Joel Lumsden, on a regular basis with once-a- To make an appointment with to oversee the services offered Willey is a certified diabetes Tony Abramson and Bonnie month visits on the first Friday Sarah Willey for diabetes care, by the diabetes and nutrition educator and diabetes nurse Culfa wrote the application of each month at the Sault call 632-5230. 4 News June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung St. Ignace walk to school day Storied activist Dennis gives kids a healthy alternative Banks visits Bawating From Jeanette O’Rourke St. Ignace elementary and middle schools conducted Walk Home From School events on May 19 as a part of an ongo- ing “Safe Routes 2 School” Initiative. The students walked routes of about one-half mile from the school to the Mackinac County Courthouse where they boarded buses, or to the Straits Evangelical Church where par- ents were waiting. From left, Patrick McCoy, proprietor of the Wolf’s Den, with promi- School staff and parent vol- nent Anishinaabe activist Dennis Banks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. unteers escorted the walking By Rick Smith According to promotional groups. Dennis Banks of the Leech material acquired at the Wolf’s This is the second year Lake Band of Ojibwe in Den, Banks is scheduled to the St. Ignace elementary and importance of safe walking help raise awareness in students Minnesota received greetings return to the area in July to middle schools staged the walk- routes and sidewalks. about the benefits walking pro- and salutations from folks of serve as chief for the inaugural ing events intended to promote The events were held in vides. the eastern Upper Peninsula Michigan American Indian the fun and health benefits of conjunction with “Safe Routes Jeanette O’Rourke is a Sault and Canada during a recent Movement Sundance south of walking to and from school. 2 School” and Sault Tribe Tribe community health educa- visit to the area. He spoke Sault Ste. Marie near 8 Mile Students also learn about the Strategic Alliance For Health to tor in St. Ignace. with the Sault Tribe Board of Road and M-129 from July 6 Directors at a workshop on to July 17. May 24 at Kewadin Casino Sault Tribe member Patrick Elders teach first graders art of gardening and, later, was the guest of McCoy recently opened the honor at ceremonies and func- Wolf’s Den at 112 Ridge tions at the Wolf’s Den Coffee Street in Sault Ste. Marie. Shop and Arcade in downtown The business is also used as Sault Ste. Marie. a base in support of functions Banks is one of the early that further American Indian leaders of the American Indian interests. Movement and founder of the Those interested in learning Longest Walk events in sup- more information about the port of Indian Country causes. coming sundance set for this His experiences include many summer or about the Wolf’s other roles in support of indig- Den may call McCoy at (906) enous issues plus some roles 259-1515 or send email to in cinematic productions. [email protected].

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) honored Su Palmer, who is retiring the end of the school year, for her dedicated service and leadership at JKL Bahweting PSA. Representatives from the Minneapolis Education Line Office thanked her for the many contri- JKL Bahweting PSA first graders recently had lunch with Sault elders at Nokomis-Mishomis to look at bution she made to the students. Left, Jharnaine Weston, education the tulips they planted last year and give the elders tomato plants. Above, one of the kids helps an elder specialist with the BIE; Su Palmer, school administrator; and Steph plant and water their new plants. Tepper, BIE education specialist. NCAI statement on the naming of Operation Geronimo You don’t have WASHINGTON, D.C. — In zation in the country. military’s code name for him Medal with valor. He is a former a recently released statement, the “Let’s be very clear about was “Geronimo,” referring to the airborne ranger, infantry platoon to leave home National Congress of American what is important here; the suc- Apache leader revered by many sergeant and platoon leader, and Indians (NCAI) responded to the cessful removal of Osama bin as a hero in the southwestern served as an instructor in the without it death of Osama bin Laden and Laden as a threat to the United United States. elite U.S. Army Rangers. Sault Tribe members! reports that the American Indian States honors the sacrifice these “Our understanding is that bin Revised data as provided by name “Geronimo” was used as Native warriors made for the Laden’s actual code name was Department of Defense: When you leave home the code name for the operation United States and their people,” ‘Jackpot’ and the operation name • American Indian/Alaska to move into your own to kill the al-Qaeda leader. added Keel, an Army veteran was ‘Geronimo’,” said Keel. “To Native military deaths in Iraq place or go to college, give “We join President Obama in and the Lieutenant Governor associate a Native warrior with (Operation Iraqi Freedom, or us a call and we can send reflecting on the sacrifices made of the Chickasaw Nation in bin Laden is not an accurate OIF) from March 2003 - May 2, you your own tribal news- by the members of our military Oklahoma. reflection of history and it under- 2011: 42. paper subscription. to defend our great nation. When In November 2010, the mines the military service of • American Indian/Alaska One newspaper is sent terrorists attacked on 9/11, it was Pentagon estimated that nearly Native people. It’s critical that Native military wounded in to each tribal household, an attack on our homeland that 24,000 American Indian and military leaders and operational action in Iraq (OIF) from March so when you have your deeply affected tribal nations, Alaska Native active duty per- standards honor the service of 2003 - May 2, 2011: 336. own address, you’re enti- along with our fellow citizens. sonnel serve across the Armed those who protect our freedom.” • American Indian/Alaska Osama bin Laden was a shared Forces. Hundreds of thousands Keel is a retired U.S. Army Native military deaths in tled to your own newspa- enemy. Since 2001, 61 American of tribal members have served in officer with over 20 years active Afghanistan (Operation per subscription. Indians and Alaskan Natives the U.S. military in the last cen- duty service. He served two Enduring Freedom, or OEF) Just call (800) 251-6597 have died defending our country tury making vital contributions, extended tours of combat duty from October 2001 - May 2, or email jdburton@sault- in Afghanistan and Iraq. Close to such as the Native American as an infantryman in Vietnam, 2011: 19. tribe.net and I will forward 450 have been wounded,” said code talkers. and received numerous awards • American Indian/Alaska your message to tribal Jefferson Keel, president of Reports from news outlets and decorations for heroism, Native military wounded in enrollment. NCAI, the oldest, largest and in the days following the tacti- including two Purple Hearts, the action in Afghanistan (OEF) most representative American cal strike in Pakistan to capture Bronze Star with “V” for valor, from October 2001 - May 2, — J. Dale-Burton, editor Indian and Alaska Native organi- or kill bin Laden stated that the and the Army Commendation 2011: 109. June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Legislative 5 Sault Tribe opposes Frontier energy project Kathie Brosemer, Tribal across the road from the Sault than nuclear power, which on Environmental Director Tribe’s Kinross housing devel- any list of infrastructure spend- Maybe you’ve heard about opment. TRIBAL MEMBERS AND ALL ing comes in dead last for that the ethanol plant that’s sup- And they will irremediably measurement. posed to be going in at Kinross. alter the tribe’s hunting lands. CONCERNED CITIZENS In addition, the proposed The proponents would have you For these reasons and others, plant will be a timber user and believe it’s the greatest thing, the Sault Tribe board and the Here is your opportunity to help protect the environment will directly compete with other greenhouse gas-free fuel to Chippewa Ottawa Resource of your family and your tribe, protect your treaty rights and timber industries who are large reduce our dependence on for- Authority have both passed protect the government from waste. Write to your repre- employers in this region. How eign oil. But dig a little deeper resolutions opposing this plant. sentatives about Mascoma’s Frontier Renewable Resources many jobs will it cost us? Will and ask, who’s paying for it? But the plans go on. LLC. See below for guidelines on letter writing and names this plant still be around once And what’s it going to cost us, Here’s what they’re plan- those other jobs are no longer? and addresses for your representatives. in subsidies, environmental ning to do, from the documents Finally, the proponents costs and economic impacts to posted on the DEQ website: like to point to wood harvest- the region? “Frontier is proposing to ing jobs. However, it is well The Frontier energy project receive whole logs and debark is not sticks and leaves. It’s not the plant’s proponents went known that within that 150 is a privately owned project and chip them. The bark will waste wood, sawdust, or bark. back to the drawing board. mile radius are significant high that is using public fund- be stored in a silo and either It’s standing living trees that Current plans are to burn quality hardwood stands on the ing — taxypayers’ money burned in the on-site boiler or form the hardwood forest eco- wood waste to heat the process Canadian side of the border, all — to finance an experimen- sold as a product. Frontier is system of the eastern U.P. instead of natural gas, which along the railroad line north of tal biomass-to-ethanol plant also proposing to receive wood The amount that is proposed is why they need to ask for a the Sault. These private lands in Kinross, Mich. Currently, chips. The wood chips will be to be used is equal to the annual new air permit. This means that were ceded to the railway a they have secured $22 million stored in silos and mechanically growth from 1.3 million acres even more wood will be used, century ago and were sold off to from the Michigan Economic conveyed to a pre-treatment of forest. in addition to the bole wood other private interests about 15 Development Corporation and process to prepare them for This wood would come from they’ll use for the ethanol itself. years ago. have applied for an additional fermentation. The treated feed- a 150 mile radius. This radius It also means scrubbers, JL Longyear, the timber $50 million from the United stock will then be transferred to would encompass 80 percent of which means some of the air company that is selling to States Department of Energy. the fermentation system. the public lands within the 1836 pollutants will be captured in Frontier, has a wood yard at the The estimated total investment “The product of the fermen- ceded territory. the wastewater stream and emit- Odena rail stop, just north of of the project is approximately tation system will be distilled All of the hardwoods that are ted to the Munuscong River. Sault Ste. Marie. It is likely that $260 million. to separate the ethanol from currently cut on the Hiawatha They will still need natural U.S. taxpayers will be subsidiz- Additional subsidies are most of the water and the National Forest in an entire year gas pipelines to operate ignition ing a U.P. factory that will cre- in the form of utility supply residual solids. The distilled would run the plant for less than systems to light the wood waste ate woods jobs in Canada, not — paid for by the ratepayers ethanol/water mixture will go 60 days. boilers, emergency generators, in the U.P. of that utility. They will need through molecular sieves to Resources used: Natural Gas and emergency fire suppression The posting on Michigan a water/sewer infrastructure to produce pure ethanol, which to fire six 90 million BTU boil- pumps. Department of Environmental supply 200 gallons of water per will be mixed with a denaturant ers Air pollution Quality’s website is copied minute, and return 100 gallons (gasoline or natural gasoline) to This is more than the amount Biomass operations have below. You can go to the link, per minute of polluted water to produce denatured ethanol (95 of energy that the ethanol the an exemption from normal air read the documents that are the Munuscong River. They will percent ethanol, 5 percent dena- plant produces will yield, not permitting rules. If this were a posted there, and add your com- need electric power lines, natu- turant).” even counting the energy need- conventional energy operation ments online. ral gas pipelines and a rail spur. Resources used: 3,620 green ed to harvest and transport the (e.g. a coal-fired power plant or FRONTIER KINROSS Their air and water pollu- tons of high density hardwoods trees to the plant. an oil refinery) it would require LLC, KINROSS TOWNSHIP, tion will affect us, as well as per day. When confronted with this a major air permit if any one CHIPPEWA COUNTY, for the noise and dust from 70 log The process only uses bole inconsistency at a late stage pollutant exceeded 100 tons or the proposed draft permit for hauling trucks per day going wood (tree trunks) to ferment (after the air permit they applied if any combination of pollut- the installation and operation to and from the plant, located and distil to make ethanol. This for last year had been awarded), ants exceeded 250 tons annu- of a 40 million gallon per year ally. The list below gives the wood-to-ethanol facility with a air emissions proposed from 535 MMBtu/hr bubbling fluid- How to write an effective letter the new system burning wood ized bed biomass boiler. This Elected officials take letters tive: page and stick to a single topic. waste — much more than the proposal is a re-design of the from their constituents very 1. Write a letter you would First, state that you support or threshold for a major air permit. previously permitted proposal seriously. This is especially true like to receive; use a factual, oppose a position or piece of Scrubbers are planned, but only and includes elimination of the when individuals have taken the professional tone, don’t exag- legislation. Refer to bills and for the lignin dryers, not from natural gas boilers and the pro- time to sit down and write a let- gerate and avoid name-calling resolutions by number if pos- the boilers themselves. posed installation of the fluid- ter in their own words. Elected or making threats. sible. Several toxic air contami- ized bed boiler, which will burn officials pay the most attention 2. Write legibly. Only use a 4. Then, list the reasons for nants (and possible carcino- biomass generated at the facil- to letters from voters in their typewriter or computer when your support or opposition. gens): Acetaldehyde, acrolein, ity, as well as using a scrubber own districts, not voters outside your handwriting is difficult to Last, ask your representatives benzene, chlorine, formalde- to control the air emissions of their districts. read. Be sure to include your to write back explaining their hyde, hydrogen chloride, meth- from the lignin dryer. The facil- Here are some tips for mak- name and address. position on the legislation. anol, methyl isobutyl ketone, ity would be located in Kinross ing your letters the most effec- 3. Limit your letter to one n-hexane, and styrene Township, Mich. NOx 218 tons per year New Source Review pub- VOC 83 tons per year lic notice documents can be Our state and federal officials — CO 234 tons per year viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/ Our representatives: District 109 Representative Steven Lindberg Native kids suffer from aps/cwerp.shtml. Written com- Governor Rick Snyder P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909-7514 asthma at greater rates than the ments are being accepted until P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Michigan 48909 (517) 373-0498 general population, and miss June 15, 2011. Comments can (517) 373-3400 more school as a result. Do we be submitted online by clicking How to address your letters: really want a major air emitter on “Submit Comment” under Governor Snyder’s Addressing the President: right across the road from our the Frontier Kinross, LLC, Northern Michigan Office The President of the United States housing site? Do we want the Permit to Install No. 166-09A 1504 West Washington, Suite B, The White House dust from the truck traffic? listing. If requested by June 15, Marquette, MI 49855 Washington, D.C. 20500 Energy security 2011, an informational session (906) 228-2850 Dear Mr. President: 40 million gallons of ethanol and public hearing will be held amounts to less than 0.75 per- June 21, 2011 (see June 21 list- District 37 State Senator Howard Walker Adressing a senator: cent of the state of Michigan’s ing in this calendar). Written P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536 The Honorable ______annual fuel budget. Ethanol comments should be sent to (517) 373-2413 Senate Office Building is touted as being part of the Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Washington, D.C. 20510 answer to America’s energy Section Supervisor, Michigan District 38 State Senator Tom Casperson Dear Senator ______: independence, but a factory that Department of Environmental P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536 uses much more energy than it Quality, Air Quality Division, (517) 3737840 Addresseing a representative: produces, while supplying such P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, The Honorable ______a paltry amount of ethanol, is Michigan 48909. District 107 Representative Frank Foster House Office Building not part of the solution. All statements received by S-1486 House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Economic impacts June 15, 2011, will be con- P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909 Dear Mr. ______: This plant, at its peak, is sidered by the decision-maker (517) 373-2629 proposed to employ 50 people. prior to final action. Information Your Governor: This amounts to an investment Contact: Paul Schleusener, District 108 Representative Edward The Honorable (first name, last name) of $5.2 million of public invest- Air Quality Division, 517- McBroom Governor of (name of state) ment per plant employee — an 335-6828. Decision-maker: G. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48933 (city, state and zip of your state capitol) absurd amount. This invest- Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality (517) 373-0156 Dear Governor (last name) ment-to-jobs ratio is even worse Division Chief. 6 Kewadin Casinos June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Campbell, Milsap say Timberman’s art goodbye in October Get your tickets May 20 to see two of country’s most popular, award winning and influential performers — Glen Campbell and Ronnie Milsap! These two American country music artists will perform in the DreamMakers Theater at Kewadin Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 13, 2011, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45. Glen Campbell, one of the most successful pop-country crossover acts of the 1960s and 1970s, will bid fans farewell this summer with a special Glen Campbell Ronnie Milsap Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour Phoenix, Wichita Lineman six Grammy Awards and 40 that will hit Kewadin Casinos. and Galveston, Larry Weiss’s number-one country hits, third The singer, whose classic Rhinestone Cowboy and Allen to George Strait and Conway hits include Gentle On My Toussaint’s Southern Nights. In Twitty. Mind, Wichita Lineman and 2005, Campbell was inducted He has garnered 40 num- Rhinestone Cowboy, is putting into the Country Music Hall of ber-one hits, over 35 million the finishing touches on his Fame. records sold, seven Grammy final studio album, titled Ghost Ronnie Milsap, American Awards, four Academy of On the Canvas, according to country music singer and pia- Country Music Awards, Billboard Country Update. The nist, became country music’s and Eight Country Music project is slated for a summer first well-known blind singer, Association Awards. Together, release. and one of the most successful they underscore Millsap’s posi- During his 50 years in show and versatile country “cross- tion as one of the best-loved James Denkins, tribal member and chainsaw sculptor with J.W.’s business, Campbell released over” singers of his time. and most enduring artists in Custom Carvings of Cooks, Mich., works on turning an ordinary more than 70 albums, sold 45 Millsap’s biggest crossover hits country music history. piece of wood into an extraordinary creation. Denkins carves million records and racked up include It Was Almost Like a See both of these amazing red pine, white pine and cedar. Above, he is carving at the Sault 12 RIAA Gold albums, four Song, Smoky Mountain Rain, artists together, and be a part of Kewadin Casino for the Annual Michigan Association of Timbermen platinum albums and one dou- (There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me, Glen Campbell’s Goodbye Tour, (MAT) convention. MAT is a non-profit trade association represent- ble-platinum album. Campbell’s I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For at Kewadin’s DreamMakers ing the forest products industry of Michigan. Founded in 1972, MAT hits include John Hartford’s the World, Any Day Now and Theater on Oct. 13 by calling has provided effective representation of Michigan’s forestry com- Gentle on My Mind, Jimmy Stranger in My House, among 800-KEWADIN, or clicking munity, including those who grow, harvest and process forest prod- Webb’s By the Time I Get to others. He is credited with www.kewadin.com. ucts. The group had its three-day annual convention at Kewadin Casinos last month. June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 7 Abandoned boat on St. Marys River: whose jurisdiction? Taxpayers looking for state-tribe resolution By Brenda Austin the time. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Thayer said he hopes that — A tangled mess of legalities, if CORA and Bay Mills are including concerns over infring- unable to respond and remove ing on treaty rights, has left the the boat from the river that state of Michigan apprehensive his office will send the file up of taking action against a Bay the chain of command for the Mills Indian Community mem- second time with high hopes ber who has left his boat sit they will get a green light from in the Shallows area of the St. Lansing to take care of the mat- Marys River since some time ter. “We are ready to go,” he last summer. The boat has since said. sunk and is resting in shallow Residents of the Shallows water not too far from the ship- area hope the state of ping channel with the engine Michigan and Bay Mills Law and anchor still attached. Enforcement will resolve the According to Sgt. Gerald issue before the boat becomes Thayer, conservation officer ice-locked for the second time with the Department of Natural allowing Bay Mills to have lot of people in the neighbor- chain of command, all the way this coming winter. Resources, it was the hope of jurisdiction over the matter. hood where the sunken boat is up to Lansing and the order local law enforcement agen- Carrick said the owner of the are frustrated and disgruntled. came back that we would rather cies that Chippewa Ottawa boat has been advised numerous People call and I talk to them the tribe do it, or that we work “For All Your Tire Needs” Resource Authority (CORA) times to remove it, but has been and they say ‘What if it was with the tribe to accomplish it,” would approve a new regulation uncooperative. “The boat is cur- me? You’d come and hammer he said. “This issue went back at its May 26 meeting allowing rently not in violation of any of me, wouldn’t you?’ And I have and forth between the tribe and Bay Mills Law Enforcement to our regulations, so we can’t just to say yep, we would. It’s some- the state of Michigan several treat abandoned tribal member go out and get it. Our regula- thing that we just don’t ignore.” times since last fall; Lansing boats in a similar manner as tions only cover tribal fishing. Thayer said the DNR appre- felt it was a tribal issue and the abandoned tribal fishing nets If there is a violation of a state ciates the rights the tribes have, tribe felt it was a state issue.” — allowing law enforcement to or city code, then that appropri- but that the average citizen Thayer said if Lansing were legally remove them. Although ate jurisdiction could handle it,” doesn’t always understand those to give them the green light, the matter was discussed at the said Carrick. rights and only sees that tribal there would be nothing stopping CORA meeting, a new regula- U.P. TIRE He added, “I know it doesn’t members can sometimes do them from charging the boat’s Complete Tire Sales & Service tion was not passed, according look good for the tribe to have a things they can’t. “When we owner in state court. “It’s the to Bay Mills attorney Katherine tribally-owned boat sunk in the started catching wind of this same case with Bay Mills,” he Tierney. river. We would like to be able incident through various com- said. “If they feel there is no Tierney said she didn’t to get it out as soon as there is plaints, every agency responded law on the books to cover that (906) 632-6661 believe there would be any fur- a regulation allowing us to do that could. We responded, Bay and it’s not in their language 1-800-635-6661 ther action by Bay Mills Law that.” Mills, Sault Tribe, DEQ, the in their regulations, then they 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 Enforcement on the matter and According to CORA Coast Guard and police.” are going to proceed with cau- that it wouldn’t go any further Assistant Executive Director Since the boat is outside of tion. If the state came in and with CORA than it already has. Beverly Aikens, minutes from city limits, what it boils down confiscated the boat, lawyers The intertribal regulatory the May 26 meeting will not to, according to Thayer, is the could be hired to say that we agency CORA oversees treaty be available until they are state of Michigan is going to have infringed on tribal fishing fishing on the Great Lakes. approved at the next CORA have to take jurisdiction over issues. It’s kind of a wicked Member tribes are Bay Mills, meeting in June. Asked if she the matter and give the DNR Catch 22. I can testify to you Sault Tribe, Little River Band, could explain why the regula- the authority to act. Because the first hand that all the agencies Little Traverse Bay Bands and tion failed to pass or if it was boat is not in the shipping chan- involved feel pretty bad about Grand Traverse Band. in fact presented at the meet- nel or creating a pollution issue what happened; especially for Bay Mills Conservation ing, she said no member of the the U.S. Coast Guard was also the folks that pay taxes in the Department Captain Ben CORA board could make an unable to do anything to remove Shallows area.” Carrick said the boat’s owner official statement until the min- it. Additional complaints North Star Habitat for is a member of the Bay Mills utes are approved. According to Thayer, con- against the boat’s owner include tribe whose commercial fish- Humanity Thayer said, “If this were a servation officers in the state of driving an ORV in the water to 400 Sheridan Dr., ing license has been revoked. non-tribal member we would Michigan are strictly forbidden on-load and off-load the boat Sault Ste. Marie Prior to CORA’s May 26 meet- have been able to handle it to take action until they receive and leaving rotting fish guts in 906-632-6616 ing, Carrick said that his hope immediately. It’s just a big a green light from Lansing. “It the driveway, trashcans and in was to see a regulation passed can of worms right now. A crossed many desks through the the woods where he resided at Open Hours: Tues-Friday – 9:30-5 Native contracting program under fire Saturday – 9:30-1:30 By Rick Smith Alaska Natives participating tracts for participants. tive director of the National We Need Your Leaders of several American in the program and found no “Now is not the time to Congress of American Donations Used & Indian organizations recently evidence to substantiate the roll back years of socio- Indians, noted that the pro- New — Household testified before Congress on claims. While Indian Country economic progress,” Lance gram is a demonstration of the the importance of the Minority leaders supported new regula- Morgan, chairman of the Congressional commitment Goods, Building Small Business and Capital tions passed last March to curb Native American Contractors in promoting tribal self-deter- Materials, Appliances Ownership Development pro- such allegations, they question Association, told the U.S. mination and self-sufficiency. Furniture • Tools gram to Indian Country. The the motives behind further Senate Committee on Indian It also reflects the goal of Everything! program, often referred to as restrictions on the program. Affairs in Washington, D.C. American Indian communities the 8(a) Business Development Essentially, the Small “Progress has already taken in providing services and other All contributions go or 8(a)BD program, is under Business Act authorizes the too long to occur. The Native benefits to their members. directly to build new scrutiny after an amend- program to aid disadvantaged 8(a) program has resulted in She said the trust relationship homes. Tax receipts ment to an unrelated bill was budding business proprietors, just what Congress intended between Indian Country and are available. introduced by Senator Claire including American Indian — building stronger Native the United States is carried out McCaskill (D-Mo.) to stem tribes, to compete in the U.S. communities that have been through the U.S. Constitution alleged waste and abuse by economy through federal help devastated by economic dis- and many Congressionally WE ACCEPT SCRAP METAL ALUMINUM: siding, old boats, Alaska Native contractors. in development. Eligible par- tress. The Native 8(a) program enacted statutes such as the canoes, electrical cable, storm American Indian leaders spec- ticipants enter into a nine-year is a rare federal program that Native 8(a) business develop- and gutter. COPPER/BRASS: used ulate the action is a first step term with the aim of graduat- works by providing incentives ment provisions. electric wire, copper pipe, old in eliminating the 30-year-old ing to an independent and that stimulate economic devel- Indian Country’s message faucets, plumbing fixtures. TIN / STEEL: used stoves, washers, initiative. successful business structure. opment in Native communi- to the committee was that the dryers, metal shelving, car body The Native American The term may be shortened ties, diversifying Native econ- program is still needed and to parts, metal fencing, construc- Contractors Association report- by termination, early gradua- omies and providing revenue let the recently enacted regu- tion steel/tin. MUST BE CLEAN. ed that the U.S. Government tion or voluntary graduation. for scholarships, training and lations go to work instead of Accountability Office con- Along with other provisions, encouraging entrepreneurship eliminating the program that ducted a review of the waste the program sets aside a small in Native communities.” Morgan described as “not a and abuse allegations against percentage of government con- Jackie Johnson-Pata, execu- handout, but a hand up.” 8 News June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Small business loans get needed boost By Brenda Austin through development services want to make sure those loans the economy, to keep them Northern Shores Loan such as financial education, are successful,” McComb said. operational, allowing them to Fund (NSLF), Inc. is a reviewing cash flow, helping “Through fiscal year end 2010, hire employees and promote Certified Native Community with marketing analysis; pretty we had zero delinquency on our economic development within Development Financial much anything that a business notes and our clients in three of the six counties they serve. Institution (CDFI) incorpo- may need — and if we can’t do the counties we serve have been If you are interested in the rated under the Little Traverse it in-house, we have a great pro- able to retain or create 29 jobs, Funds loan services, the initial Bay Bands (LTBB) of Odawa fessional network of peers we as well as doubling their rev- visit is usually a question and Indians offering small loans refer to in the communities we enue. We have a very high suc- answer session. Having a well- and development services to serve that can help as well.” cess rate — once we approve defined business plan is also a businesses that find it difficult In 2009, NSLF became the a loan we don’t just send you requirement. “We want to make to meet conventional lending first Native American CDFI in on your way. Part of the loan sure that within a business plan requirements. northern Lower Michigan to requirement is also meeting there are goals, objectives and The Fund was established to receive certification status by with us once every quarter strategies for success,” she said. help promote entrepreneurial the Department of Treasury’s — sometimes once a month for Some of the Fund’s success growth for LTBB members in Community Development new businesses — and going stories include local business NSLF Executive Director Lisa hopes of drawing people back Financial Institution Fund. over the balance sheet and prof- in the Indian River/Petoskey/ McComb to the reservation, according Having this certification affords it and loss to make sure things Harbor Springs area such as to Executive Director Lisa Traverse and Kalkaska. NSLF larger capitalization are moving forward.” North Shore Lawn Works, McComb. The Fund is also In addition to offering loans opportunities allowing them to The Fund prefers to secure Rosetta’s Cottage Interiors, available to help members of from $500 to $15,000, Northern increase their lending and tech- all loans with business collat- Trillium Salon and Tannery other tribes and serves the non- Shores offers business plan nical services to local entrepre- eral. However, non-traditional Creek Market. Native community as well. In development, credit counseling, neurs struggling to exist. forms of collateral, such as For more information visit order to benefit from the Fund’s accounting principles, business NSLF opened their doors for personal assets, are sometimes www.northernshoresloanfund. services, the business and busi- structuring and workshops. business in 2008 and since that considered. org, call (231) 347-6753 or use ness owner must reside in one “We can help businesses start time has served over 120 cli- McComb said the fund is info@northernshoresloanfund. of the six counties served by up or expand and diversify, or ents. “Because we revolve the willing to work with higher risk org. The NSLF is located at the Fund: Antrim, Charlevoix, develop their existing business,” loan funds back into Northern clients that may have struggled 1131 W. Conway Road, Suite A, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand McComb said. “That can be Shores and re-lend them out, we the past few years because of in Harbor Springs, Mich.

Legal Notice

If you are a Native American Farmer or the heir of one who was denied a USDA farm loan or loan servicing between 1981 and late 1999,

You can get up to $50,000 or more from a $760 million class action settlement.

To receive a payment you must file a claim by December 27, 2011.

For more information about the Keepseagle Settlement and how to file a claim: call 1-888-233-5506 or visit www.IndianFarmClass.com. June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News 9 U-M Road Scholars visit

Photos by Brenda Austin The 2011 Michigan Road Scholars, as part of a five-day tour of the state of Michigan each May for 30 faculty and staff chosen from all three University of Michigan campuses, took a tour of the Tribal Health Center in St. Ignace on May 3. Marlene Glaseman, Rural Health Clinic director and Laura Collins, traditional practitioner assistant, answered questions and gave the group a guided tour of both the Mackinac Straits Health System and the tribe’s health clinic, traditional medicine program, pharmacy and dental clinic. Tami Hartwig from the hosptial conducted the group tour of the hospital side. The Michigan Road Scholars annual tour is designed to develop among faculty an awareness of the state’s geography, economy, culture, government and politics, history, educational systems, health and social issues. Laura Collins (above right), traditional practitioner assistant, explained the Traditional Medicine Program and answered any questions the group had. The group examined some of the traditional medi- cines used by pracitioners (bottom, right). American Indian arts and crafts need protections By Rick Smith produced arts and crafts has ated by non-Indians, includ- existence by younger genera- reliable results. Arecent federal study been persistent for a long time. ing imports from foreign tions unable to make a living Comments attached to revealed U.S. government The Indian Arts and Crafts Act countries, is a matter of great by continuing in the trade. the report from the U.S. agencies don’t know much of 1935 established the Indian concern to Indian artisans, Similarly, imitation products Department of Homeland about the extent of the market Arts and Crafts Board to who may have to reduce their may cause great harm to the Security and the Department for Indian Country arts and counter economic damage and prices or lose sales because of reputability of the Indian arts of Commerce indicate concur- crafts, nor do they know how promote the trade of authentic competition from lower-priced and crafts market through rence with the GAO findings much that market is threatened works but, according to the imitation products,” the report shoddiness and consequent cli- and cooperation in any efforts by fraud through misrepresen- report, fraud continues and has notes. “This could have a entele distrust about authentic that may be made to address tation of authenticity. potential for growth. potentially significant negative works. the situation. The U.S. Government Recognizing that at least economic effect on the Indian The report notes that both While the GAO did not Accountability Office (GAO) 1.9 million members of feder- arts and crafts market and, the actual size of the American suggest any specific remedies conducted the study and made ally recognized Indian tribes consequently, on the individu- Indian arts and crafts market for misrepresentation in the no recommendations on its live in the United States, the als and tribes who rely on this and the extent of misrepresen- Indian arts and crafts trade, findings. The GAO is an inde- report points out that many market for income.” tation are unknown because of the agency raised a number pendent, nonpartisan investi- of those who create pottery, Further, Indian artisans outdated, limited and unreli- of possible protective mea- gative agency that serves and baskets, rugs and other works expressed concerns about the able information. It further sures such as including Indian supports Congress in improv- of arts and crafts sell them future of the authentic arts concludes a comprehensive traditional knowledge and ing functions of the govern- to wholesalers, retailers and and crafts trade if traditional study to get estimates on cultural expressions in fed- ment. directly to the public. knowledge about creating the the trade as well as sales of eral and state laws protecting Misrepresentation of works “Misrepresentation by sale wares, passed from genera- knock-offs would be complex, intellectual property and other as authentic American Indian- of unauthentic products cre- tion to generation, fades from expensive and may not deliver options. Four men indicted for illegal possession and sale of bald eagle carcass and feathers OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. to possess a Bald Eagle or its June 2008 to illegally possess, Service and received an adult Oklahoma City, a member of the — A federal grand jury in feathers is limited to Native transport, and sell a Bald Eagle Bald Eagle from the Repository. Chickasaw Nation, was charged Oklahoma City returned three Americans who are enrolled carcass and Bald Eagle feathers It is alleged that Wilson then with illegally possessing, separate indictments charging members of federally recog- for profit, according to Coats’ transported the Bald Eagle transporting, and selling Bald four men with the unlawful nized tribes. release. carcass from Ada to Norman Eagle feathers. In a third indict- possession, transport and sale Federal law prohibits the sale Specifically, according to the where he sold it to Creepingbear ment, Michael J. Yount, 37, of of a Bald Eagle carcass and of Bald Eagles or feathers. release, it is alleged that in June for $300. It is then alleged that Norman, Okla., was charged Bald Eagle feathers. Sanford C. The first indictment alleges 2008, Creepingbear informed Wilson subsequently bought with illegally possessing, trans- Coats, United States Attorney that William Creepingbear, Wilson he was looking to obtain some of the stolen eagle feath- porting and selling a Bald Eagle for the Western District of 50, of Norman, Okla., a mem- eagle feathers. It is alleged that ers from Creepingbear to sell to carcass, according to the release. Oklahoma, announced the ber of the Kiowa tribe, and Wilson stole a Bald Eagle car- another person. If convicted of their respec- indictments in a May 18 news Tuhtaka Neshoba Wilson, 38, cass from his sister and brother- In a related indictment, tive charges, each of these four release. of Norman, a member of the in-law, who had obtained per- Brandon Roberts, (a/k/a defendants face up to five years The issuance of permits Choctaw tribe, conspired in mits from the Fish and Wildlife “Jay Greenwood”), 34, of in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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D4617-National-4.88x3-BW 10 People June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Mother and daughter get master’s degrees Sault Tribe members Corrina Mich., and was accepted Huffman is the daughter and After attending The Holy see her children succeed. (nee Schmidt) Huffman and into the doctoral program in Beard is the granddaughter Childhood of Jesus Christ Beard also holds a her daughter, Melissa Beard, cultural studies at George of Sault Tribe elder Phyllis Indian Boarding School in bachelor’s degree in both recently graduated with Mason University in Fairfax, (Cassibo) Schmidt. Schmidt Harbor Springs, Mich., and journalism from Michigan master’s degrees. Va. passed away after a battle with the Thomas W. Ferry School State University and Beard received a Master of Huffman received a Master cancer in June 2007 and would on Mackinac Island, Schmidt Huffman holds a bachelor’s Arts degree in communication of Science in general business be extremely proud of her always emphasized the degree in management and and media studies from Wayne administration from Central daughter’s and granddaughter’s importance of education and organizational development State University in Detroit, Michigan University. accomplishments. wanted nothing more than to from Spring Arbor University. Birth announcements . . . Lawrence graduates Baby weighed 7 pounds, the late Sandy Sundling of Kaleigh Lawrence gradu- 12 ounces and measured 20.5 Isabella, Mich. ated from Grand Valley State inches. Paternal grandparents are University with a bachelor’s Loretto joins big sister, Bruce and Laurie Bryant degree in social work. Bella Grace Capriccioso, who of Gladstone, Mich. Great- She is the daughter or Rob was born May 2, 2009. grandparents are Joe and and Becky Lawrence of Swartz Grandparents are Art and Alice Rousseau of Gladstone Creek, Mich., and the grand- Bev Morgan of Tecumseh, and Carl and Mary Bryant of daughter of Bob and Carol Mich., and Marcy and the late Rapid River, Mich. Lawrence of Eckerman, Mich. Robert Capriccioso of Sault Kaleigh was selected to join Ste. Marie, Mich. Teach for America, a program geared towards solving edu- cational inequity. She will be JACKSON R. MARCHAND teaching elementary level stu- Jackson Robert Marchand dents in St. Louis, Mo., for the was born May 26, 2011, to next two years. Mandy and Robert Marchand Kaleigh’s family would like of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. to take this opportunity to thank He weighed 8 pounds, 9 the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of ounces and was 21.5 inches in Chippewa Indians for all the length. support and awards from the Kaleigh Lawrence He joins big sisters Paige Education Department. Your appreciated. encouragement has been greatly and Ella. Congratulations, Kaleigh! Grandparents are Robert GRIFFIN LEONARD and Kathy Marchand and Al Griffin (Finn) Philo Oberle acquires master’s and Lucy Tipton. Leonard was born on April 28, 2011, at Sparrow Hospital, Linda M. Oberle earned her Lansing, Mich., to tribal mem- master’s in social work on May ber Kevin Philo Leonard and 14. She attended the University his wife, Shannon Mulally, of of North Dakota’s graduate pro- Hailey Mae Bryant Holt, Mich. gram for the past two years. and Madison Ann He weighed 7 pounds, 4 She is the daughter of Late Daniel W. and Vivian M. (nee Bryant ounces, measured 19 inches in Andress) Oberle, the mother Ashley Moore and Jeremy length and arrived over three of Rodney P. Grogan Jr. and Bryant are the proud parents weeks early. caretaker of her niece, Dawn E. of twin girls born on April 30, Grandparents are George Oberle. 2011, at Marquette General and Angela Leonard, DeTour Linda resides in Yakima, Hospital. Village, and Bob and Brenda Wash., and works for the Hailey weighed 4 pounds, Mulally, Rockford, Mich. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Linda M. Oberle 9 ounces and was 17.5 inches He is the great-grandson of in length. Madison weighed 6 the late Beatrice King Leonard pounds and was 17 inches in of the Thessalon Band of LORETTO ARTHUR length. Ottawa, and the late Herman Johnson on dean’s list CAPRICCIOSO Maternal grandparents are L. Leonard of the Sault Ste. Sault Tribe member Travis Loretto Arthur Capriccioso Susan (DesJarden) and Jason Marie Tribe of Chippewa Richard Johnson, 21, has was born March 27, 2011, at Mercier of Nahma, Mich., and Indians. been named to the Northern Montgomery General Hospital Andy Moore of Isabella, Mich. His only surviving great- Michigan University dean’s in Olney, Md., to parents Great-grandparents are grandparent is Ola Burnett, list. Rob Capriccioso and Katrina Terry and Carol DesJarden Charlotte, Mich. The 2008 Rudyard High Morgan of Silver Spring, Md. of Cooks, Mich., and Pat and School graduate is entering his senior year with a major in McBride wins state technical competition criminal justice. Benjamin “BJ” McBride, His category in the competition His parents are Paul and 19, is working to get his was principles of technology Esther Thompson of Rudyard, certification in major appliance and his topic was about Mich. Richard Travis Johnson repair from the Manatee circuitry, incandescent and Technical institute in Bradenton, fluorescent lighting. Fla. He is the son of Michael O’Keefe named as scholar He recently won the Florida McBride of Sarasota, Fla., Katelynn O’Keefe, daughter SkillsUSA competition for and Beverly Waters McBride of David and Margie O’Keefe, technical school students and of Bradentown, Fla.; he is the has been named an Education will be going to the national grandson of Sault Ste. Marie Excellence Scholar at Negaunee competition s in Kansas City in Tribe of Chippewa Indians High School. She will gradu- June. member Fae McBride of ate with high honors in June. In His mother, Beverly her four years of high school, Sarasota, Fla., and Brimley, McBride, said, “We’re very Katelynn has participated in a Mich. proud of him.” Benjamin McBride variety of academic, athletic and community service activi- ties including gymnastics, track, Menard family expresses thanks — yearbook, Key Club, Zonta Miigwech from the Menard and her staff, did an excellent We also want to thank com- Club, Action Troupe, Peer family, Staff Sgt. Shawn job putting this together. The munity members who helped by Coaching and the National Menard and family would like Sault Kewadin Casino went buying tickets, eating lunch or Honor Society. In 2008, she to extend a heartfelt g’tchi above and beyond and provided making donations. Many of you attended the Horizons College miigwech for the luncheon and excellent service. The staff was said you would keep Shawn in Prep Program for Native 50/50 raffle fundraiser at the professional and very helpful. your prayers, which is the big- Americans Students at Yale Katelynn O’Keefe Sault Kewadin Casino. You all deserve a huge pat on gest gift of all. University. In the fall, Katelynn Detroit Mercy’s Accelerated Cathy Abramson, Barb Willis the back. G’tchi miigwech. will attend the University of Physician’s Assistant program. June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Feature 11 News from the Elder Advisory Committee The Elder Advisory the recommendations made by is allowed until the Thursday for the Hessel subcommittee. agenda. Committee (EAC) met April 25. the EAC in a letter to the board, (senior day) following a meet- Ideally, membership on the sub- Bob took this opportunity to Bob Menard opened the dated July 26, 2010 which ing. It was agreed to see if that committee should be from those point out that Emma LeClerc meeting at 12:32 p.m. and a included a request that a copy is true before requesting a for- who attend the meetings. was moving on to other endeav- prayer was offered by Dolores of the letter be forwarded to the mal extension for the Newberry C.) Sheryl Hammock indi- ors as of April 29 and the group LeVeque. A moment of silence Election Committee. Members subcommittee whose members cated that she has applied for a recognized her for her contribu- was observed for those of our present reaffirmed their agree- must travel a great distance to a grant dealing with elder abuse tions to the various elder pro- community who recently walked ment with the content of the let- casino. and that if she is successful, she grams and wished her well. on and for our armed forces and ter as written last July. E.) Phil Payment reported plans to educate the members of Sheryl Hammock reported their families. Bob Menard took New business that he has volunteered to be the the EAC and enlist their help in that there will be jobs available the roll. There was a quorum. A.) A brief discussion ensued coordinator for the scholarship bringing the material back to the this summer for our youth 18-24 Nine voting members and two regarding the recent Michigan program again this year and that subcommittees. years of age with Americorps alternate members were present. Indian Elder Association meet- each subcommittee should have B.) A lengthy discussion Vista and she passed out a flier Those absent were excused. ing hosted by the Sault Tribe their contribution ($112) in by ensued regarding the disgraceful with program information. Any Seven guests were in atten- April 18-20. Sheryl Hammock the May EAC meeting. and unsatisfactory state of our qualifying person with an inter- dance: Elder Division Director was commended for making D.) Newberry Subcommittee tribe and what role the elders est should call Sheryl. Also, she Sheryl Hammock and staff the meeting happen despite the members asked that they be should play in effecting posi- passed out information relating member Emma LeClerc. Neither fact that she had little budget to allowed to have their by-laws tive change. There was a strong to a tribal weatherization pro- Chairman Joe McCoy nor any work with and had never under- changed to allow the significant consensus that elders do indeed gram. members of the board of direc- taken a project like this, being other of a tribal elder to serve have a responsibility both cul- Kimball Eddy informed tors were in attendance. new to her position as Elder on their subcommittee. Also, it turally and traditionally to take the group that, due to health The agenda was accepted Services Division Director. was suggested that membership an active role in improving problems in his household, the with the addition of items Bob took the liberty of on the Hessel subcommittee not and ensuring the institutional hot meals that have been made 8.f., “Discuss allowable token reversing the order of the be limited to elders from that health of our tribe. Adoption of available by the Newberry redemption time,” and item 8.g., remaining new business due to area, that an elder from another the revised tribal Constitution, elders will not be available for “Discuss mileage rate.” the potential for extended dis- unit be allowed to serve. After the document developed by the the next two months. Hopefully Approval of the minutes of cussion on Item 8b. considerable discussion, it was board-authorized Constitution they will be made available the March 28, 2011, meeting G.) It was pointed out that decided on a motion by Phil Committee, was considered as again starting in July. was tabled until the May meet- with the cost of owning and Payment, seconded by Jerry being the one singular action The meeting was adjourned ing. operating a vehicle today and Miller and carried that the EAC most likely to turn everything at 1:55 p.m. with the next regu- Old business with the skyrocketing cost of support the Newberry subcom- around for the better. It was larly scheduled meeting to be A.) Bob indicated that he gas and oil, a higher reimburse- mittee request and not support agreed that this matter will be a May 23, 2011. received an email on April 20, ment rate for mileage than the the change being suggested major topic on the May meeting 2011, from Election Committee current $.51 should be allowed Chairperson Mike McKerchie by the board of directors. Sheryl regarding the EAC suggestion pointed out that the tribe uses that a “meet the candidate” the current federal reimburse- Shampine offers crafts for sale forum be provided for each of ment rate. On a motion by Jerry the areas having a unit subcom- Miller, seconded by Eugene mittee, prior to an election. Bob Massey, Bob is to write a letter also spoke with Mike on the to the board requesting a higher way over to the meeting today rate. and was told that the Election F.) A discussion took place Committee had some questions regarding Newberry members they would like to discuss and having difficulty getting to a would it be possible for Bob to casino to use the tokens they meet with them before the last receive within the five days part of May. On a motion by allowed from the date of their Dolores LeVeque, supported monthly meetings. Their month- by Phil Payment and carried, ly meetings fall on a Friday. It Bob is authorized go to Sault seems to be the consensus that Ste. Marie and meet with the the five day limit is unofficially Election Committee to discuss being waived and everyone Connecting to older Americans By Dawn L. Terrell benefits. Older Americans Month is Here are some more statistics Tribal artisans Sharon Shampine and her son, Mike, sell their items at the Kewadin Casinos Bawating an occasion to show apprecia- to consider. Among older Social Art Gallery in Sault Ste. Marie in space reserved for Sault Tribe members. For reservations or informa- tion and support for our seniors Security beneficiaries, 52 per- tion, call Rachel McKechnie at 632-0530 ext. 53573. (Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton) as they continue to enrich and cent of married couples and 72 strengthen our communities. percent of unmarried persons This May, the theme — Older receive half or more of their Americans: Connecting the income from Social Security. Alger County residents: Community — pays homage to Older Americans are a grow- the many ways in which older ing group, too. Life expectancy adults bring inspiration and continues to rise, and by 2035, Enter to win a new appliance continuity to the fabric of our it’s estimated that there will be Alger Energy Savers is a Thus far, AES has visited communities and highlights twice as many older Americans program unique to and only for over 100 homes and over 1,000 how technology is helping older as there are today. Alger County. And now there’s energy efficiency measures Americans live longer, healthier Older Americans (as well an exciting opportunity to win have been installed includ- and more engaged lives. as people who don’t expect to a new Energy Star appliance. ing compact fluorescent light Social Security uses technol- retire anytime soon) who use Every participant in the pro- bulbs, faucet aerators, low-flow ogy to make dealing with Social Social Security’s website give gram is automatically entered showerheads, and much more! Security easier for seniors. 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Alger Energy Savers is the atmosphere cumulatively by communities in Alger County Social Security has a special Learn more about what a program offering Alger over 600 tons – equivalent to and educating citizens on the relationship with American you can do to celebrate Older County residents a free home taking 107 cars off the road. It many benefits of energy effi- seniors since we pay benefits, Americans Month by visiting energy assessment and a vari- is not too late to take advantage ciency. at one time or another, to just www.olderamericansmonth.org. ety of free energy efficiency of this free program. about every one of them. Nine Dawn Terrell is the Social upgrades. This program helps Sign up for a free home energy Sign up today by calling out of 10 Americans aged 65 Security operations supervisor community members save assessment and enter to win 906-228-6095 or online at or older receive Social Security for Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. money by reducing energy www.algerenergysavers.org. 12 Feature/Community Health June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung McKevitt essay wins scholarship competition What follows is Dillon and passion to accomplish great be shown on some level to on winding, dead-end paths, respect. Honesty has shaped Francis Menard Legacy Fund things but, always, it is what every living thing. It is giving manipulated by their own fan- who I am. Scholarship recipient Dylan J. a soul hungers for and, when some of your time to listen, to tasies or what they want to WISDOM McKevitt’s winning essay on found, mends wounds and try to understand, and to thank- believe rather that what is. Wisdom, from what I have his view of the teachings of the makes one whole. fully receive the teaching or Truth should be sought out; it seen, comes from experiences Seven Grandfathers. I know that the love I’ve insight that someone else has to is not always easy to find, and and understanding. BRAVERY experienced in my life, from my offer. there are many imposters, but It is fueled by truth and Bravery is one of those friends and family, has given Respect is seeing another it is worth the search because points out the best path to take things that you may not know me the strength to push on person on the same level or through truth lies the answers to or the right thing to do. More you possess until you actually through hard times and to help higher than yourself, and treat- many problems that we face. often than not it is advice, face a difficult challenge or fear. me see the beauty of life. ing them justly, they way you I have been blessed in see- sometimes seemingly uncanny Unlike what some people HUMILITY would like to be treated. I know ing and understanding the truth insight into a problem resulting seem to believe, bravery is not This is a virtue that some that respect is not always easy in many things, and this has in a solution. It can be the abil- the recklessness that allows one people view as a weakness, to come by, especially during definitely led to my success and ity to make the correct decision to do something “crazy” that no but in fact it shows an inner the teenage years, but I have shaped who I am. I will contin- at a critical moment. one else is willing to try. Rather, strength and stability. done my best to show it and in ue to seek it and hopefully truth Wisdom, like truth, is some- bravery is the ability and will Humility is humbleness, return I’ve been fortunate to will not always elude me nor thing not easily obtained. Some to overcome fears, to put aside accepting victory or awards receive respect and foster close fall tainted from my mouth. people are gifted with parts of reservations or excuses and do without boasting or becoming relationships with my friends HONESTY it while still young, yet others the right thing or tackle some- engulfed in pride. It also means and family. This is a virtue close to truth. may spend a lifetime searching thing when you know deep not flaunting your unique skills I have learned that a little Honesty is holding on to and and never find it. And still oth- down that it is for the best. and abilities over others who respect goes a long way, and I speaking the truth to the best of ers may claim to be wise and This sort of bravery is what don’t possess them. am confident it will be key to your knowledge, regardless or believe it, but that is usually has helped me succeed in so I have found that by exercis- my future success. the consequences. It is owning a dead giveaway that they are many things, like my first time ing humility you gain respect, TRUTH up to your actions, not telling not. driving or my first track meet, and in my experience this has To me truth means seeing lies in an effort to escape the Personally, I believe it wise and I’m sure it will come in led to friendships and free-will- through the fog of lies and consequences. Honesty should to say I am not full of wis- handy down the road. ing help when I have found deception down to the heart of not only be shown toward oth- dom, but I have been fortunate LOVE myself facing challenges. something, the hard facts. ers but also toward yourself, enough to experience glimpses To me, love is what gives RESPECT Truth is unbiased — it just and, in doing so, you step closer of it and thus make some right life substance and makes it Respect is earned for your- is — and people are left to deal to accomplishing your goals. decisions in my life and the worth living. self by showing it to others, with it as they will. Truth is a For example, through hon- lives of others. Sometimes it serves as the especially your peers and guiding light along the strait est, hard work I have become Wisdom is a virtue I will foundation of faith and religion, elders. and narrow path that few walk. a strong student athlete and by continue to seek out and, if sometimes it means support I believe that respect should Many people find themselves speaking honestly I have earned found, I will be sure to share it. An appreciation of nurses, clinic open house set Aanii, “Nurses Trusted made the selection not because tribal members and administra- know they care. from IHS who was in charge to Care” was the theme for of any promise of money, tion. So because of my absence, On another note, after sev- of the ARRA projects that were National Nurses Week this year power, prestige or because I decided to use part of my eral delays with paperwork funded in the Bemidji area will May 6-12. they thought it would be easy. space in the tribal newspaper requirements, a few glitches be here on the 14th for a site We in the Health Division No, they self-select for nursing this month to acknowledge the with the plans and a delay for visit. are very fortunate to have so because they care and want to contribution of our nursing staff a water repair, I am happy to We are very excited to add many dedicated nurses work- make a difference in people’s and to publicly thank them. To announce that the second floor this additional clinic space and ing for us at all of our clinic lives. me, having celebrated my 30th remodeled space at the Sault add Sarah Willey NP from our sites, including several of the I was out of state during the year as an RN, feel that every Tribal Health Center will be Community Health Diabetes managers and providers. They official recognized “National week should be nurse’s week. completed and opened for busi- program that will be providing never look for recognition and Nurses Week” and was not So take the time to say “miig- ness June 20. We are planning clinic visits for patients with are trusted to care for everyone around to acknowledge all wech” to our nurses for all that an open house with tours of the diabetes to more fully integrate who shows up at the clinics to of the dedicated and caring they do to make you feel life new space on June 20 and will her services. be seen for an appointment. nurses who work for the Health is a just little better or because begin seeing patients there June Baamaapii, The individuals who choose Division and thank them for they were there with that smile, 21. Bonnie Culfa RN MSN., nursing for their profession their service on behalf of our warm touch and because you The area office engineer Health Division Director Manistique Farmers’ Market opens at Little Bear West The 2011 Manistique FRESH coupons will be strawberries; chicken and eggs; to week and is dependent on Farmers’ Market is now open available at the market. — DeAnn Henrichsen’s — Wegottafarm’s eggs; weather and other conditions at Little Bear West Community Farmers and products lettuce, peas, spinach and eggs; — Indian Lake Honey’s that are out of the farmers’ Recreation Center every expected to be at the — Jim Koeune and Linda honey, beeswax products, control. Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 Manistique Farmers’ Market in Kumm’s variety of vegetable mustards, honey products; and For the latest information p.m. through Sept. 28. June are: plants; — Loebach Fisheries, LLC about the Manistique Farmers’ In addition to offering 18 — Jude and Barbara Collins’ — High Post Farms, (Matt “The Traveling Fish Market” Market, please visit www. markets this year, the Farmers’ asparagus, lettuce and rhubarb; Miotke) vegetable plants, fresh whitefish fillets. manistiquefarmersmarket.com. Market will accept Project — Collins Farm and Mill’s ground beef and beef sticks; As the market season begins, You can also call 341-9561 or FRESH coupons (WIC and kidney beans, wheatberries, — Chandler Cottage Cakes’ organizers encourage shoppers 341-2290, or email the market senior), starting on the second and flour tortillas; cakes, cookies, pies and breads; to remember that product at Manistiquefarmersmarket@ or third week of June. Lists — Bear-A-Villa Acres’ — LaBar Poultry Farm’s availability will vary week gmail.com. of approved products that lettuce, peas, radishes, rhubarb, WIC families and seniors can eggs and baked goods; purchase with their Project — Rondeau’s Ruff Acres’ Let’s Get Moving challenges are on The Sault Tribe Strategic vie for financial prizes. org/lgm or contact one of these Rudyard golf scramble set for June 17 Alliance for Health (SAH) The six prizes of $2,000, SAH community coordinators: The annual Rudyard Area again have great prizes at just and Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,500, $1,250, $1,000, $750 Kinross — Donna Norkoli, Community Foundation Golf $1 per try. Several other fun of Michigan have issued a and $500 will be used by [email protected], 635- Scramble is slated for the Oaks activities are planned along Community Challenge to the communities to make some 8844 at the Kincheloe golf course with great prizes and door SAH funded communities of change or improvement in their Manistique — Kerry Ott, on Friday, June 17, beginning prizes. Manistique, Munising, St. environments that will increase [email protected], 341-9561 at 4:30 p.m. All funds raised The entry fee will remain Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie, access to physical activity. Munising — Evi Lindquist, go to scholarships for Rudyard the same for participants who along with their mentored Improvements can include [email protected], 387- High School graduates. register and pay by June 15 communities of Newberry and things such as crosswalks, 4721 x36026 The 2011 version of the — just $25 per participant. Kinross, to determine which bike racks, benches and way- Newberry — Donna event will include a $25,000 After June 15, the entry fee is community’s residents can log finding signs. The prizes will Norkoli, dnorkoli@saulttribe. hole-in-one prize for the first $30 per participant. the most wellness miles from be awarded based on each net, 293-8181 hole-in-one on hole num- If you have any questions June 4 through July 29. community’s average wellness Sault Ste Marie — Michelle ber 13. Teams may purchase or would like to register for The Let’s Get Moving - miles per participant. Conway, mconway@saulttribe. mulligan’s at $2 per mulligan the event contact Margaret Community Challenge 2011 For more information about net, 632-5255 up to four per team. “Putting LaPonsie at 478-5591 or encourages residents to be the Community Challenge, St. Ignace — Jeanette string” can be purchased by [email protected], or more physically active, while please visit the Healthy Sault O’Rourke, jorourke@ teams at just $.50 per foot. The email Gary Davis at garyda- helping each community Tribe website at www.miniurl. saulttribe.net, 643-8689 traditional putting contest will [email protected]. June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Photo story 13 Sault 2011 Native high school grads feted Left, Sault Tribe member Josie Fegan receives the Outstanding Native American Graduate of Sault Area High School Award. In addition, she was recogized as the top Career Technical Education Student of the Sault Area Career Center.

Right, Sault Tribe member Cinnamon Cleary receives the honor of Outstanding Native American Graduate of Malcolm High School.

Congratulations graduates!

Photos by Rick Smith

Left, Sault Tribe member Kody Wagner receiving the Sault High Outstanding Native Art Student Award.

Right, among several other citations, Sault Tribe member Bethany Pavlat received the Most Improved Student in Academics, Attendance and Citizenship Award for Malcolm High School.

By Rick Smith of Sault Area High School. He Graduating seniors enrolled took part in Students United, in federally recognized Kids Against Hunger, Art Club, American Indian tribes at Sault Executive Committee and Area High School and Malcolm philanthropy. He aims to con- High School were recognized tinue his education at Western in annual Title VII Indian Michigan University. Education Program awards cer- Washington Elementary emonies on May 9 and May 19 School first grade teacher respectively. Outstanding aca- Deidre Baker received the demic and community support Outstanding Teacher of Native also shared the spotlight. American Students in the ele- According to information mentary education category, and from the Indian Education Dennis Panik of the Sault Area Parent Committee, 67 Sault High School Career Center Tribe members graduate in the received the award in the sec- schools’ class of 2011 along ondary education category. with seven students repre- Tracy Menard of Students senting the Bay Mills Indian United took the honor for Community, Grand Traverse Outstanding Community Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Service to Native Students and Indians, Hannahville Tribe Sault Tribe Board of Directors of Potawatomi Indians, Little Representative Cathy Abramson Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa received recognition as the Indians, Wikwemikong First Outstanding Community Leader Nation, Serpent River Band and to Native Students. Ogimaa Minisinoo, the JKL Bawheting Public School Academy drum, opened ceremonies at both the Cherokee Nation. Malcolm High School recog- schools. Here at the start of the Sault Area High School ceremony. Sault Tribe member and nized its members of American Gates Millennium Scholar Josie Indian tribes graduating with Fegan received honors as the the Class of 2011 on May 19. Outstanding Native American Sault Tribe member Graduate of Sault Area High Cinnamon Cleary received the School and Career Technical Outstanding Native American Education Student of Sault Graduate of Malcolm High Area Career Center. In addi- School. Cleary took part in tion to working a position at a the extracurricular activities of McDonald’s restaurant, Fegan basketball, volleyball and the involved herself in Students First Church of Christ Choir. Above, part of the graduating Class of 2011 at Sault Area High School. Below, some of the graduating United, National Honor Society, She plans to major in nursing in members of the Malcolm High School Class of 2011. Youth Advisory Council, college. Junior Rotarians, Business Among several other cita- Professionals of America and tions, Sault Tribe member art. In her free time, she enjoys Bethany Pavlat was bestowed the outdoors with activities such with the Most Improved Student as hiking and snowshoeing. She in Academics, Attendance, and plans to attend Michigan State Citizenship Award. Pavlat plans University. to further her education at Lake Another Sault Tribe member, Superior State University. Kody Wagner, was awarded Lunches by Kewadin Casinos Outstanding Native Art Student followed the ceremonies. 14 Photo story June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Highlights from second immersion camp From language staff mentors who gave instructions Baawting Language to learners while making some Immersion Camp Project held traditional foods and many its second camp April 28-May scrumptious homemade meals. 1 at the Mary Murray Cultural The location provides a peaceful Camp on Sugar Island. The and beautiful setting. Many of camp was well attended by eight us enjoyed a much needed walk fluent mentors with 24 learners after meals on the nature trails and many visitors. The mentors behind the camp. are from Wikwemikong and Learners had instruction M’Chigeeng First Nation com- on the various phrases used munities in Ontario, Canada. throughout the camp. For exam- The high ratio of mentors to ple, “aambe maajtaadaa” (let’s students provides an excellent start), “bininan wi” (hand me method of language learning. that) and “enh mii wi nike-ing” Several mentors also are skilled (yes that is the way to do it), artisans who taught language were just some of the phrases associated with beadwork. used. Repetition was used Many beautiful beaded crafts throughout the camp during Group photo taken at the second Anishinaabemowin language immersion camp at the Mary Murray were made by the students dur- class instruction, and listening to Culture Camp on Sugar Island. ing the three-and-a-half-day the mentors conversations with event. Some made barrettes, one another. beaded lanyards to hold keys Our next camp featur- or ID badges, bolo ties with ing Black Ash basket making unique beaded rosettes, and has a few openings avail- some did beadwork on the moc- able. The immersion camp casins they made from the last project is a three-year com- camp. mitment; the only thing you Along with the craftwork, the need to bring is a willingness students had many hours of lan- to learn Anishinaabemowin. guage immersion. We had many All of the meals, lodging and laughs watching one of the craft supplies are free to the skits, “Piniik Feast,” that was learner; the ANA Baawting performed by instructors Phyllis Anishinaabemowin Project cov- Kimewon and Pat Osawamick. ers these expenses. Visitors are In the evenings, Bingo was welcome any time. played in the language and some For more information, please seemed luckier than others call- contact Cheryl Bernier, project ing “Mbaknaage!” coordinator, at (906) 635-6050, Phil Andrews, Perry Neuman and Orien Corbiere talk over beading moccasins. The meals were prepared by or email [email protected].

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Phyllis Kimewon and Pat Osawamick performing a skit.

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Photos by Jennifer Dale-Burton Above is basketry by Bernadette Azevedo featured at the festival. Azevedo and her great-granddaughter, Reilly, from Sugar Island, were on hand to demonstrate black ash basket construction and the importance of black ash to Anishinaabe. Below, dreamcatchers stand near Robin Clark’s disply on the Emerald Ash Borer, an inva- sive bug that destroys ash trees and is moving through Michigan at an alarming pace due, in part, to moving firewood.

Healing Lodge Singers, left to right, Maggie Maracle, Frances Beaupre, Theresa Binda, Judy Binda and Christine Kay, Anishinaabekwe from both sides of the St. Marys River, opened the Mother Earth Festival, hosted by the Sault Tribe Envrionmental Program May 14 at 206 Greenough in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Youngsters involved with Sault Tribe Enhanced Probation’s Ejegiweiang Community Service Program help out at the festival.

Singer/songwriter Joe Reilly led a songwriting workshop at the Mother Earth Festival, above, explaining the orgins of a song could be anything, because everything is a song.

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ATM IMI 000051705 (1/4 PAGE [6"] x 8" 4 Color) 5/25/2011 11:58:35 AM Sault Tribe News JOB #ATM IMI P1 1676 May ETC 16 Natural Resources June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Opinion: Is it really time to delist Ma’iingan? By Jennifer Dale-Burton to take the law into their own ing season for wolves — what ence of wolves is a positive indi- State and federal govern- hands. choice would the DNR have? I cator of a healthy environment. ments want to remove the gray Another factor is what is have been further assured that It just seems like every time wolf from the list of federal going on in the DNR internally. the tribes must agree on a hunt- wildlife fights its way back from endangered and threatened wild- It was only January 2010 that ing season for wolves before the brink of extinction, humans life. Now, in the U.P., there are Department of Natural Resource that can happen. But what if are suddenly annoyed at having not only at least 687 wolves. Wildlife Division Chief Russ the majority of tribal members to share their space again. And in the Midwest, there are Mason said in a Eastern Upper would like to hunt them too? Maybe I just identify with the now two species, the gray wolf Peninsula Citizen Advisory Why the worry? The most wolf and all my worry has more and the eastern wolf. Council meeting that shooting compelling reason is that, for to do with morals than science. It’s too early in scien- wolves illegally “puts another billions of years, Mother Nature We Anishinaabeg know what it’s tific studies and debate to know bullet in the other side’s gun,” has managed all creatures in like when someone else wants whether the eastern wolf should according to Sault Ste. Marie’s ecosystems that work wonder- your habitat. We call the wolf have its own classification. The Evening News. fully. We still don’t understand “ma’iingan,” our friend. We The state has a wolf manage- In the Sault Evening News how this works. What we know should be kind to him. ment plan it wants to implement. article, Mason lets wolves take is that we don’t understand The only thing each of us The principal goals of the the blame for that year’s deer everything that is in play to can do is educate ourselves and plan are to maintain a viable season, “While the DNR hasn’t maintain healthy ecosystems. make our own decision. The Michigan wolf population Photo by Brenda Austin yet compiled the final numbers We know that biodiversity is USFWS will take comments “above a level that would war- getting what they need to flour- for the 2009 deer harvest, Mason important. We know that preda- on delisting the gray wolf until rant its classification as threat- ish. The wolf management plan provided an assessment of the tor-prey relationships are impor- July 5. The USFWS will post all ened or endangered,” facilitate seems reasonable, although some Upper Peninsula harvest that tant. But we really don’t know comments on www.regulations. wolf-related benefits, minimize members of the original wolf drew nods of agreement from how to successfully “manage” gov. wolf-related conflicts, and con- roundtable are unhappy with the many in the crowd: ‘I’m pretty all species, and sometimes we Here’s how to comment: duct science-based wolf manage- current plan. sure we had a terrible deer sea- just do it for recreational, social Online — Go to ment with socially acceptable But some people are worried son.’” or political reasons. www.regulations.gov/ methods. that the wolf is not ready to be Many of us know there were For example, some biolo- #!documentDetail;D=FWS-R3- The management plan says delisted because of what may many reasons for the so-called gists think that stocking salmon ES-2011-0029-0001. the DNR “must consider the happen afterward. These people terrrible season, bad weather is okay. It also provides a lot Mail — Public Comments complex interactions of many believe the wolf is still endan- being chief among these. of money to the state through Processing, Attn: FWS–R3–ES– biological factors and implement gered by man, and the endan- Although I agree that the recreational fishing. Other 2011–0029; Division of Policy measures that assure adequate gered status is the only way to Endangered Species law isn’t experts disagree with it because and DirectivesManagement; U.S. protection and conservation of protect them. supposed to act as a bodyguard the salmon is not a native spe- Fish and WildlifeService; 4401 the species. At the same time, Over November and for species — I, too, worry what cies and disrupts native species’ N. Fairfax Drive, MS2042– it must also address the many December 2009, there were 16 will happen after delisting. And I ecosystem, just like any other PDM; Arlington, VA 22203. complex and often controversial wolf killings in the upper Great don’t know the answer to that. exotic. Reading material: social issues that accompany Lakes, six in Michigan. If the I know there is great interest The fact is, we really don’t Proposed rulemaking: wolf management.” wolf was managed, delisting in hunting the wolf as a game know how many wolves are www.regulations.gov/ This includes lethal control. proponents argue, the killings species. But I have been assured enough, how many are too #!documentDetail;D=FWS-R3- The DNR and USFWS would would stop because the DNR that the DNR does not want to many. If the wolf population ES-2011-0029-0001 like us all to believe that the would be controlling problem classify the wolf as a game spe- keeps expanding, isn’t there a Michigan’s Wolf wolf is ready to be delisted. Wolf wolves. Thus, there would be cies. But suppose legislation was good reason for it? Management Plan: numbers are up; the wolves are no reason for frustrated people passed that sought to set a hunt- The truth is, the mere pres- www.michigan.gov/wolves Joint wolf meeting June 16 The Michigan Department University Center, Michigan Gathering of Natural Resources and the Room, 540 West Kaye Avenue, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Marquette, Mich. are holding a public informa- Members of the public will tion meeting about the Service’s have the opportunity to view a By Jennifer Dale-Burton Writes recent proposal to remove presentation, receive informa- Endangered Species Act protec- tion and ask questions about the Berry forecast next, and many more to come. tion for the gray wolf in the Service’s proposal. This year’s blueberries look Perennial edible western Great Lakes region, To establish the status of this to be another bumper crop if we garden including Michigan, Wisconsin newly recognized species, the get enough rain. Blueberry bush- This year my perennial gar- and Minnesota. The meeting Service is initiating a review es are loaded with beautiful little den has already produced aspar- will take place on June 16, of C. lycaon throughout its bell-shaped blooms. We’ve also agus, chives, oregano, thyme and 2011, from 6 pm to 9 pm at range in the United States and seen lots of strawberry blossoms majoram. I’m looking forward Northern Michigan University’s Canada. carpeting open sections of the to golden raspberries, apples, woods. To me that means all the Jerusalem’s artichokes and gar- berries will be good gathering if lic. It’s fun and useful to garden the weather cooperates. with edible perennials — a great gathering hobby. sustainably The plants are both beauti- This spring was great for ful and utilitarian and most of fiddleheads and ramps. Morels them stand up to our winters just were hit and miss. You could fine. After the asparagus crop, walk all day to find enough for tall feathery ferns grow up to supper, or strike it rich with a send nutrition down to the roots. stand of hundreds. My husband Purple chive blossoms puff out and I were lucky enough to find on top of straight slender stems. lots of black morels and a few During the summer, garlic stalks grays. But we really enjoyed our form a bulb of seeds that curls fiddleheads and ramps. the stalk over into a loop that When gathering, we are care- later straightens up as the seeds ful not to destroy the plants and mature. In the fall, little yellow keep our spots sustainable. We flowers burst out on top of 6- take a few ramps from the edge foot Jerusalem artichoke stalks. of numerous clumps, which is The fun thing is gathering up more work but better for the some of all these things and eat- plants. Ramps spread by divid- ing them. ing, and if you dig them all up, If you want to know more they are gone forever. We snap about perennial gardening, con- off two or three fiddleheads from tact Connie M. Watson, Health each fern plant so that it reamins Educator, at 632-5211. Those healthy as well as esthetically interested in gardening work- pleasing to the eyes. And, most shops can contact Luci DeVoy Photos by Jennifer Dale-Burton importantly, live to give off at 635-6076 or stop by and visit Morels, ramps and fiddleheads to be combined with last fall’s spores to further the fern plants. at the tribe’s Commodity Food whitefish sauteed in butter, salt and pepper makes a healthy gour- This way, we can gather our Warehouse, 3601 Mackinaw met, and practically free, meal. At right, keep your harvest sustain- favorites this spring and then Trail in Sault Ste. Marie. able by taking only a couple of fiddleheads from each plant. June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources 17 Use local firewood to stop invasive hitchhikers Campers, don’t bring fire- is too late,” said Bob Heyd, a The movement of ash and from infected firewood. Oak guidelines for safely using fire- wood with you, and don’t take DNR forest health specialist, in the spread of emerald ash borer wilt is a fatal disease of red wood: it home. a recent press release. “Keeping to other parts of the state is just oaks that continues to spread to • Buy and use only locally Incredibly destructive inva- firewood close to the area it an example of what state offi- locations in Michigan through cut firewood. sive species and forest dis- came from is the only reliable cials are hoping to prevent by the movement of infected fire- • Do not transport firewood eases — such as emerald ash way to prevent the spread of asking people not to move fire- wood.” across county lines. borer, oak wilt and beech bark these hitchhikers.” wood from any type of tree, not Those who wish to cut their • Know and observe the disease — are all too happy It is illegal to bring ash fire- just ash. Many species of trees own firewood for local use are state’s firewood movement to hitchhike to new parts of wood onto any DNR-managed found in Michigan’s forests and encouraged to cure that wood if quarantines. Michigan on that bundle of fire- lands, including state parks, residential yards can be affected it won’t be immediately burned. • Burn excess firewood; do wood. Department of Natural recreation areas and state for- by pests and diseases. To cure cut wood, stack it in not bring it home. Resources forest health special- est campgrounds. Transporting “Beech bark disease has loose piles raised off the ground For more information about ists can’t stress enough how hardwood across the Mackinac removed American beech from for at least two years. This pro- the various invasive pests and important it is for firewood to Bridge and outside of quar- many parts of the state,” Heyd cess encourages the wood to dry forest diseases that can be be bought and burned locally. antine areas in the Upper said. “This is another example and helps rid the wood of any spread through the transport of “Forest pests and diseases Peninsula is also prohibited by of an exotic pest that was most pests. firewood, visit michigan.gov/ are often undetectable until it law. likely introduced to Michigan The following are general foresthealth. Easy square foot garden: Fine lowered for late learn how June 18 and 25 subsistence catch report From NutritioN EducatioN times we lack the space or the The Sault Tribe Board of fines will still add up to $300 With the beginning of time to do so. The garden at the Directors approved a resolu- per year, still a convincing planting season, the Nutrition USDA center gives our clients tion May 25 to amend Tribal deterrent to noncompliance. Education Program at the the opportunity to learn how to Code Chapter 20: Great Lakes Tribal Code Chapter USDA Commodities Center do this kind of no fuss, no muss and St. Marys River Treaty 20: Great Lakes and St. has started a new project that is garden at their own homes.” Fishing Regulations. Tribal Marys River Treaty Fishing sure to spark interest. Although the USDA center subsistence fishers will now Regulations will be amended A “square foot garden” proj- focuses primarily on clients pay $25 for late filing of a adding the following new sec- ect is under way at the USDA who use the commodities pro- monthly catch report, rather tion 20.107(7): distribution site on Mackinaw gram, anyone who is curious is than $75 previously charged. “The fine for a Subsistence Trail in Sault Ste Marie. The welcome to come and learn. The vote was unanimous. License holder failing to theory behind the gardening We are holding two garden- Both the Great Lakes and timely file a catch report as technique is using a raised ing workshops at the USDA Inland Conservation Commit- required pursuant to Section bed and a very inexpensive center: the first is Saturday, tees requested the amendment. XXII(b) of the Chippewa soil technique to produce fast June 18 at 9 a.m. and the sec- While the committees concede Ottawa Resource Authority growing vegetables in less ond is Saturday, June 25 at 9 both the data and a fine for Fishing Regulations shall be space. a.m. noncompliance as necessary, $25.” “This provides our clients If you have any questions $75 was too high a burden for To further assist the subsis- a chance to really stay proac- garden here at the center and in about the program or want to primarily hook and line fish- tence fishers, an online catch tive in the food choices they their homes,” said Luci DeVoy, reserve a spot, call us at 635- ers. As discussed during the report form is being developed make for themselves and for USDA nutrition education 6076. You can also stop in to May 2011 Inland Committee that can be downloaded and their families. It also provides assistant. “We all want to have see how the gardens are doing meeting, accidents such as lost submitted either by postal mail an efficient and fast way to sprawling gardens but some- anytime during the summer. mail do occasionally happen or email. The form is now in through no fault of the fishers. the testing stages and will soon Attention Fisherman If willfully withheld, the be available.

A walleye movement study is under way in the St. Marys River.

Walleye from Munuscong Bay, St. Marys River have been fitted with internal acoustic transmitters. These fish are also externally tagged with a Lake Superior State University (LSSU) orange spaghetti tag in front of their dorsal fin.

LSSU students and fisheries biologists will be on the river tracking their movement with acoustic receivers over the coming months.

If you or some one you know catches a walleye with an external spaghetti tag please do the following:

If you catch and keep a tagged walleye, please

1) Record when and where you captured the fish 2) Remove the internal transmitter from the fish, rinse with water, store it at room temperature 3) Contact LSSU Aquatics Lab at the number on the external tag (906) 635-1949 and report the external tag number and where and when you captured the fish 4) Mail the transmitter to the address affixed to it along with the date and location of capture. Please include your name and address.

If you plan to release the fish, please

1) Record the three digit tag number and when and where you captured the fish 2) Call the LSSU phone number on the reverse side of the tag (LSSU 906 635-1949) to report the capture and release date and location. Savings & Checking Accounts ~ Money Market Accounts 3) Or call James Osga at 989 619-3346 Home Mortgages ~ Auto, Boat, & RV Loans 4) Report your name and phone number to permit the study leaders to contact you if more Online Banking ~ Online Bill Pay ~ Visa Credit Cards details are required. Insurance & Investment Representative

Spaghetti tag

Internal Transmitter 536 Bingham Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

For more information: Sue Greenwood: (705) 946-7488, [email protected] www.soocoop.com Neal Godby: (989) 732-3541 ext. 5071, [email protected] St. Marys River Fisheries Task Group With Branches In: Established under the authority of the Lake Huron Technical Committee of the Lake Brimley ~ Bay Mills ~ Kinross ~ Cedarville Huron Committee, Great Lakes Fishery Commission. 18 Walking On June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung PAULINE M. GODIN Munising (nee Derusha) visitation was on May 6 at the Sault Ste. Pauline Margaret Godin, Baptist Pearson. Dodson Funeral Home in St. Marie Tribe 76, of Cheboygan passed away Church. She On Nov. Ignace with Fr. Pawel Mecwel of Chippewa on May 23, 2011, at Mackinac not only 7, 1953, she officiating. Interment of his Indians. Straits Long Term Care. helped lay the married the ashes is in Cedar Cemetery. Stoney She was born on Oct. 1, foundation of late James Memorials may be direct- is survived 1934, in Gros Cap in Mackinac the church; Marcus ed to the Clark Township by his son, County. Her parents were she literally in Port Ambulance Service with enve- Spencer Benjamin and Elvira (nee helped make Washington, lopes available from Dodson (Tara) Morse Cheeseman) Goudreau. She the blocks Wisc. Funeral Home or the Clark of Appleton; attended Ursuline Academy in that were used in the founda- Gladys lived in Sheboygan, Township Ambulance Service. daughter, Courtney (Key) St. Ignace and graduated from tion of the church. Throughout Wisc., for many years, where Morse of Madison; sisters, La Salle High School. her years with the church, she she raised her family. DOROTHY MERCHANT Theresa Keyser of Fond du She lived in Cheboygan for played the piano and sang in After moving to Escanaba, Dorothy Elizabeth Merchant Lac, Gail (Gary) Waters of over 40 years. She was a mem- the choir, taught Sunday school, she became an active member of St. Ignace passed away Motley, Minn., Frances Morse ber of the VFW Auxiliary 3623, led the Jet Cadets youth pro- of the Escanaba Church of peacefully on the morning of Oshkosh, Mary (Dave) FOE 1282 and Moose Lodge gram, was a member of the Christ where she was involved after her 101st birthday, April Engebregtsen of Fond du Lac, 999. Missionary Ladies Group who in many different church activi- 26, 2011, at Mackinac Straits Kathleen Morse of Fond du She loved gardening, cross- sent food and clothing to mis- ties. She was also an active Hospital Long Term Care facil- Lac and Barbara (Sue) Morse word puzzles, reading and was sions across the world, and member of the Sault Ste. Marie ity. of Fond du Lac; three broth- a Detroit Tigers fan. She was a hosted numerous missionaries Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She was born April 25, ers, Phillip (Dorothy) Morse of member of the Sault Ste. Marie who traveled through our area. Among her many pastimes, 1910, in St. Ignace to Walter Fond du Lac, Randall Morse Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Leona always made time Gladys loved cooking, doing Henry and Helen Louise (nee of Fond du Lac, and James She is survived by her fam- to help others. She enjoyed crafts and most of all, spending Goudreau) MacDonald. (Marie) Morse of Lamartine; all ily, including sons, Pat Badgley crocheting, sewing, knitting time with her family, especially Mrs. Merchant lived in the of his extended family, friends, and Will (Katie) Godin of and working on her flower the “love of her life,” her grand- St. Ignace area all her life. and all of the people he has Cheboygan; two daughters, gardens. Leona also enjoyed children. She married Joseph Edward brought happiness to. Paula Badgley of Cheboygan playing games that required a Gladys is survived by five Merchant Dec.10, 1928, in St. He was preceded in death by and Lena (Brian) Noth of good memory; her ability to children, Richard (Jacoba) Ignace. They established a suc- his father and mother; and sis- Wisconsin Falls, Wisc.; two memorize scripture gave her a Marcus, Elaine Bye, James cessful bar and restaurant in ter, Sandra Nava. brothers, Quentin (Shannon) strong advantage in her favorite Marcus, Jamie (Mark) Moran Township in 1937 and Visitation was on May 18 at Goudreau and Ben (Shirley) games. Leona was a wonderful Lesczykowski and Cindy owned it until 1942. It was the Zacherl Funeral Home in Goudreau, both of St. Ignace; hostess and cook, making many (Michael) Hurthibise; one located overlooking the water Fond du Lac. Condolences may 13 grandchildren and seven family meals and baking her brother, Franklin (Marlene) and was called Straits View. She be left online at www. great grand¬children. homemade breads; when she Biernet; 17 grandchildren; became a homemaker after sell- zacherlfuneralhome.com. She was preceded in death was in her kitchen she was in nine great-grandchildren; one ing the restaurant. Gaylord was much loved and by two husbands, Harry her domain. sister-in-law and good friend, Mrs. Merchant was a mem- brought a smile to many. Badgley and Ronald Godin; sis- Leona is survived by her Charlotte Miller; as well as ber of the Sault Ste. Marie ter, Diane Fraser; brother, Abe husband of over 64 years, many nieces and nephews. Tribe of Chippewa Indians and CHARLES R. SMITH Goudreau; and her parents. Blair of Munising; children, She was preceded in death a former member of the United Charles Robert Smith, 73, A memorial service took Iris Kroupa of Munising, Terry by her parents; one daughter, Methodist Church. passed peacefully on Feb. 20, place on May 28 at the (Deborah) Kroupa, Marcia Carol Marcus; two brothers; She is survived by a grand- 2011, in St. James City, Fla. Covenant Church of Cheboygan (Charles) Hocking both of Burr and one sister. daughter, Jean Chaplin, of Bob was born on July 12, 1937, with Pastor Austin Calhoun Oak, Mich., and Pam (Philip) A funeral service to celebrate Austin, Texas; a grandson in Newberry. officiating. She was laid to rest Krehbiel of Manistique; 12 the life of Gladys Marcus fol- and his wife, Donald and He graduated from Newberry in Gros Cap Cemetery near St. grandchildren, Brandon, Aric lowed visitation at the Escanaba Erin Merchant, of Rancho High School in 1955 and went Ignace. (Katya), Tonya (Alvey), Bruce Church of Christ, with Minister Cucamonga, Calif.; a daugh- on to get a pharmacy degree Dodson Funeral Home (Lori), Benjamin (Regina), Dave Grant officiating. ter-in-law, Roberta Holliday from Ferris State College. Bob assisted the family with Erin (Charlie), Abigail, Moses, Gladys will be laid to rest in Merchant, of Austin; four great- then went to work for Merck arrangements. Adoree, Rosemarie, Bill, and the Forest Home Cemetery in grandchildren, Mia Chaplin, in North Dakota, Montana, Robin; 25 great-grandchil- Marinette. Alexander Chaplin, Abigail Wisconsin and Minnesota. From JAYDEN J. HORKA dren; brothers, Bob (Hilda), The Allo Coolman Funeral Merchant, and Emma Merchant; there, Bob ventured into two Jayden James Horka of Joe, and Don (Judy) Graves; Homes assisted the family. two sisters-in-law, Lucille drug stores (Bob’s Pharmacy) Kincheloe, Mich., died May 10, sisters, Mary Sanders, Mae Please visit www.allofh.com to MacDonald of Cleveland, Ohio, in Howell and Brighton. During 2011, at War Memorial Hospital (Leo) Anecki and Pat (Harlan) send online condolences to the and Dorothy Hillier, of Sault this time, he met Donna Cardiff, in Sault Ste. Marie. He was Buckman; sisters-in-law, Jean, family. Ste. Marie, and numerous niec- who would then become his born Nov. 30, 2010, in Sault Stella and Annie Graves; es and nephews. lovely wife of 30 wonderful Ste. Marie. brother-in-law, Art Norman; and Lyle F. McLeod She was preceded in death years. He is survived by his numerous nieces and nephews. Lyle F. “Geet” McLeod, 79, by two children, Donald, 5, who Bob enjoyed fishing with his parents, Amber Smith and She was preceded in death of Hessel passed May 3, 2011, died June 3, 1936, and Joseph, friends and playing harmonicas Marc Horka II; grandparents by her parents, Raymond and at Mackinac Straits Hospital 58, who died Dec. 10, 2003. whenever he could for the plea- Marc David Horka, Oona Mercy; brothers, Roy, Edwin, Long Term Care following a Her husband, Joseph, died Feb. sure of all to enjoy. Bob was Burton, Audra SanAngelo Raymond, Rich and Ron lingering illness. He was born 20, 1984, at the age of 86. She a member of the Loyal Order and Jamie Smith; great- Graves; sisters, Ida Mischek, June 6, 1931, in Sault Ste. was also preceded in death by of the Moose 717, Sault Ste. grandparents, David Horka, Eva (Bill) Robare, Irene Marie to Lyle W. and Margaret two sisters, Alexis and Betty; Marie, Shriners Club, Elks Club Jim and Shirley SanAngelo, (Harold) Brock, Vivian Norman Mary (nee Mertaugh) McLeod. brothers, Walter, Leslie, Jim, for 45 years, Sons of the Legion Linda and Russell Barber and Mercy “Mert” Brown; sis- He graduated from Cedar- and Norman MacDonald; two and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe and Sue Blevins; great-great- ter-in-law Ida Graves; brother- ville High School and spent sisters-in-law, Alta and Eudene of Chippewa Indians. grandfather Lindorf Pulver; in-law, Larry Sanders; and two years in the U. S. Marine MacDonald; and a brother-in- In 1986, Bob and Donna and aunts and uncles, Troy numerous other family mem- Corps, from May 1952 to May law, Al Webster. purchased the gift stores across Horka, Justin Burton, Marc bers. 1954, and spent six years in the A graveside service will take from the Soo Locks and in SanAngelo, Sharon SanAngelo, Visitation was at the reserve corps. He worked for place this summer at Lakeside 2004 bought the Indian Village Matthew SanAngelo and Krista Bowerman Funeral Home E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works for Cemetery. Dodson Funeral gift stores in St. Ignace. Bob’s SanAngelo. followed by funeral services a short time, and spent 25 years Home in St. Ignace assisted the greatest enjoyments were fam- Visitation and funeral ser- conducted by Pastor Jason in the logging business, Mac’s family with arrangements. ily, friends, fishing and music. vices took place May 14 at LaFlamme at the Munising Loggery. Bob is survived by his wife Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Baptist Church in Wetmore. He was a member of the GAYLORD L. MORSE JR. (P) Donna; his children, Carrie Home with Pastor Larry Witte Interment at the Maple Grove Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Gaylord L “Stoney” Morse Ferris (Joe), Deborah Froney, officiating. Final resting place Cemetery. Leona’s obituary and Chippewa Indians and Our Jr., 55, of Fond du Lac, passed Donald Cardiff (Brenda), Dale is Riverside Cemetery in Sault guestbook may be viewed and Lady of the Snows Catholic away on Thursday, May 12, Cardiff, Constance Raymore Ste. Marie, Mich. signed at www.bowermanfuner- Church. He spent his life in the 2011, at Mount View Care (Randy), Dawn Cardiff; 13 alhome.net Hessel-Cedarville area. Center, in Wausau, Wisc. grandchildren and 16 great- LEONA L. KROUPA Leona walked with God for He is survived by two broth- He was born Dec. 26, 1955, grandchildren; his sister, Ann Leona L. Kroupa, 82, of 65-plus years, and found herself ers, Tom McLeod, Cedarville in Escanaba, Mich., a son to Parker; brother, Dan Smith Munising, died May 26, 2011, closer to God’s house, so she and Michael J. (Mariilyn) the late Kathryn and Gaylord (Lois); and several nieces and at her home under the loving went to stay with him forever. McLeod, Hessel; four sis- “Rocky” Morse Sr. nephews. care of her family and North ters, Adriaine (Jay) Smith of Gaylord grew up mostly in Bob was preceded in death Woods Home Hospice. She GLADYS M. MARCUS Pickford, Mary Ann Carr of Wisconsin, and spent the major- by his parents, Leo G. (Sonny) was born on July 1, 1928, in Gladys Mae Marcus, 75, Cedarville, Jane Marie Hobbs ity of his life in Fond du Lac. and Aletha Smith of Newberry, Manistique to the late Raymond of Escanaba, formerly of of California and Angela (Jack) He was a carpenter by trade, and his only son, Michael and Mercy (nee Williams) Marinette, Wisc., passed away Porco of Sault Ste. Marie, and he loved life to its full- Robert Smith (Smudly), of Graves. May 22, 2011, at Christian Park Ontario; several nieces and est. In his younger years he Howell. Leona married Harry Blair Village in Escanaba with her nephews. travelled across the country A celebration of life Kroupa on Dec. 13, 1947, and daughters by her side. Lyle was preceded in death by motorcycle and in his later took place on May 28 at the together they raised their four She was born on Oct. 3, by his father and mother; and years he married and raised a McMillan United Methodist children. Leona was one of 1935, in Marinette, the daugh- his brother, Billie, in 1978. family and owned several dogs. Church in McMillan. the founding members of the ter of the late John and Cecilia Memorial services and He was a member of the Continued on page 19 June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representative Reports 19 Constitution needs update to reflect tribe chairman. election cycle. In short, without serves as a glaring reminder of monetary cost to the coffers. You will find an article in amending the Election Code, the need to revisit changing our With the ability to communi- this newspaper, written by our there can be no advisory elec- Constitution. Some of the areas cate these days via the “cloud,” public relations department, on tion. (A couple of us did put a that need to be addressed are: we could enjoy the input of the course of action the board resolution before the board to the process for filling vacan- members everywhere with little has taken since the resignation. amend the code allowing for an cies, at large representation for to no cost. It’s a start if nothing First was to declare the seat election, but it failed. It takes a members outside the seven- else. vacant, and that was done unan- vote of seven, a positive major- county service area, the ratio of Each month I ask for and imously at the same meeting ity, to amend laws. The vote board members to tribal mem- receive input from members in which we received McCoy’s failed six against and five in bers, separation of powers, as on issues affecting our tribe. resignation letter. Because we favor of holding the election. It well as several other areas that This month is no different. I am have staff in place over each is scheduled to be on the agenda wouldn’t have been imagined asking for your input regard- division, who routinely run their again for the June 7 board meet- when our tribe was a fledging ing the vacant chairman’s seat. departments with little to no ing.) “federally recognized tribe.” The board “shall appoint” is the DJ Malloy, Director, day-to-day supervision, the tribe The board differs on the In our attempt to gain rec- language in the Constitution. Unit I itself is running like clockwork. matter not about “who” should ognition, the Bureau of Indian We took an oath to uphold the This has been a busy and It’s a testament to the dedicated fill the seat, but rather “how” Affairs offered, and we adopted, Constitution. That being said, I controversial month. It started people who work for us and the seat should be filled. The a corporate style document as am interested in your opinions with the unexplained “immedi- give their all each and every chairman is elected from our constitution rather than as to whether the appointee ate” resignation of our chairman day. the “at large” electorate and a document that provides for should come from the member- The Constitution says the approximately 4,000 votes are ship, current board members or (see letter below, right*), some- branches of government to board “shall appoint” a vot- needed to decide the question. from the past election. I am ask- thing that has never happened in serve the people. It’s time to ing member to fill the seat. In comparison, each unit rep- ing because it is imperative that our short “federally recognized” dust off the Constitutional Our tribal Code says the board resentative is elected with far we work this out. For example, history. There have been rumors Convention Committee docu- “shall hold an advisory elec- fewer votes, ranging from 250 if we appoint a current board and innuendo as to the reason ment presented to the board in tion” to assist in making the to 1,600 votes. Like most of member, it will leave a seat behind his resignation, but to be February 2008, have another go quite frank, anything less than aforementioned appointment. my constituents, I believe the vacant in that unit and we start Further, code also sets a time- people have the right to decide at making the changes needed, all over again with this same an explanation from Mr. McCoy and put it out to a vote of the himself serves little purpose to line for this election to take who the chairman will be, espe- process but on a smaller scale. 90 days time to complete; and cially when the seat is vacated people. The tribe spent well This is your government. the membership moving for- over a quarter of a million ward. While I am disappointed, further yet sets a moratorium on more than a year prior to the Please feel free to contact me any election activity six months next general election. For this dollars developing this new anytime. I can be reached via we must get past the resignation Constitution and then put it in and move toward seating a new prior to the beginning of any reason, I was and am in favor of email at djmalloy@saulttribe. amending the election code to a drawer because it was “too net or by calling (906) 440- allow for it. costly” to implement. The time 9762. Walking On, continued from page 18 The fact that we find our- has come to look at the cost Respectfully submitted, SHIRLEY NICHOLS Betty Gogol. selves in this predicament to our citizens rather than the DJ Malloy Shirley M. Nichols, 87, Services took place May 28 of Naubinway, passed away at 1 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery Monday morning, May 16, with the Reverend Erik 2011, at Schoolcraft Medical Alsgaard officiating. She was Care Facility in Manistique. buried beside her husband. She was Cards may be sent to Rene born May Kerns, PO Box 16, Naubinway, 22, 1923, in MI 49762 or Linda Shearer, St. Ignace to Box 72, McMillan, MI, 49853. Dewey and Memorials may be directed to a Pearl (nee charity of choice. LeBlanc) Dodson Funeral Home Snyder. She assisted the family with attended arrangements. LaSalle High School. WILLIAM VISNAW She married Darwin “Nick” William “Will” P. Visnaw, Nichols Oct. 20, 1975, in 35, of St. Ignace, died unex- Ishpeming and owned Shirley’s pectedly on May 5, 2011, in Cove Bar in Naubinway for Marquette. He was born in 18 years, from 1964 to 1981. Petoskey Nov. 12, 1975, to John She also worked as a host- Richardson ess at Kewadin Shores Casino and Rose in St. Ignace, where she was Visnaw. known as a positive and valued Mr. Visnaw employee. She was a mem- worked in the ber of Moose Lodge 999 and Detroit area American Legion Auxiliary as a laborer and was an elder in the Sault in swimming Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa pool construc- Indians. tion and at Mrs. Nichols is survived Lakefront by her children and their Electronics, McDonald’s, families, Elizabeth Majinska of Subway and lived in Marquette McMillan, Linda and Howard since early 2011. Shearer of McMillan, Rene He is a member of the Sault Kerns of Naubinway, Debra Ste. Marie Tribe Chippewa White of Cheboygan, Caroline Indians and Ste. Anne’s Brown of Newberry, and Catholic Church on Mackinac Nanette Biang of Lake Odessa; Island. 17 grandchildren; 14 great- He is survived by his mother grandchildren; two great-great- and her family, Rose Visnaw grandchildren; many nieces and Miftaraj and Mike Woodford of nephews; two sisters-in-law, St. Ignace; several aunts, uncles Wanda Snyder of Gwinn and and cousins. * Editor’s note: This scanned letter was formatted to fit the newspaper format. Claris Snyder of St. Ignace. Visitation was on May 13, She was preceded in death at Dodson Funeral Home. Mass by her husband, Nick, April 29, of Christian Burial took place 2008; an infant son, Dennis; a May 14 at Ste. Anne’s Catholic Obituaries welcomed daughter, Shirley Courtnay, who Church on Mackinac Island Win Awenen Nisitotung welcomes the obituar- for their loved ones. died in February; a son-in-law, with Father Jim Williams offici- ies of Sault Tribe members and their immediate To submit an obituary or for more information Richard Majinska; two grand- ating. Burial was at Ste. Anne’s families. or guidance, please email Jennifer Dale-Burton at daughters, Jamie Majinska and Cemetery on Mackinac Island. There is no charge for obituaries. Family and jdburton.net or call (906) 632-6398. Debbie Jo Mitchell; five broth- Contributions other than funeral homes are encouraged to send obituaries, If email is unavailable for sending obituaries, ers, Donald, Vernon, Nathan, flowers may be directed to the photos and, if desired, a favorite psalm or prayer. please mail them to Win Awenen Nisitotung, 531 Warren, and Everet, and a sister, family. Families are also welcome to place memorials Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. 20 June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Vice chairwoman reports on current items enough words to say how much One last word on this issue responsibilities). With that, Department of Housing and the staff is appreciated at this that I feel the need to mention: please know I will be part of Urban Development Office of time. Above, I made reference to the staff and board members Native American Programs is With the many disturbing negative emails and articles I that have the ambitions to lead funding the $1.2 million proj- emails circulated, and also received or was mentioned in. us. In the end, as a board mem- ect. This was great to see. comments from a faction of Being an elected official, that ber, there are certain items and We have sent out numerous the board as to our situation, certainly comes with the terri- endeavors that I do not support press releases thus far to keep we stand at a dilemma of “who tory and I have learned to get we move toward that I am pro- you informed on what official has the authority” to sign docu- used to it. But these past few hibited from speaking on, so action is taking place and will ments and keep our government weeks, former chairman Aaron this creates a significant dilem- continue as we move through relations with a designated Payment’s attacks have taken ma for me as certain board the process at hand. We have person. I work very hard at a disturbing turn. Recently, members bully and force their handled the discussion through taking the VICE CHAIR’S Mr. Payment has attacked my way at all costs to the tribe. open meetings and will vote on responsibilities as serious as personal life. Now it is alleged Other board members have spo- any appointment or decision in an elected official of a nation he has sought out information ken about this exact problem in open session. should, but political agendas of from my childhood and used past unit reports. I will continue I want to reiterate how lana Causley, Director, others are constantly knocking quotes from family members, to stand my position on those pleased I am to see how our Unit II at the door and trying to disrupt some of whom I have never items. staff is handling our situation. Aanii! our government structure that met. Not only is that dirty poli- Despite our current chal- I’ve seen respect, professional- I write this unit report as has been put in place by past tics, its obsessive and cruel. I lenge, we still have so many ism and patience with everyone the tribe faces a unique chal- leaders, in other words . . . our don’t read the emails that Mr. positive things occurring. We and I couldn’t be more proud lenge upon the resignation of CONSTITUTION! This is a Payment sends to me. When recently hired a new general of all of them and the members our tribal chairman. Since this daily challenge. members call me about these counsel for our tribe who will who simply call or write to say happened on May 10, the board On a very personal note, I emails, they say they seem assist in our stability and ongo- . . . “Keep us going and miig- has taken action to declare the did not ask, expect or plan our obsessive and suggest I seek ing legal items. (Please see wech.” That’s all that keeps me seat vacant and immediately current situation but I will use remedy. front-page article.) We wel- going. began compiling information all my leadership skills and I do not have a remedy, come him and look forward to My schedule has changed a to follow the process that our strength to walk us through other than this — Mr. Payment, his coming here. little bit but with the support former leaders put in place to this. We not only have to keep I ask you to stop. I do expect We are moving forward on and assistance from Director handle situations like this. (Our our services and operations and can accept attacks on my many other issues that affect Hollowell, we work together Constitution and Tribal Codes.) moving forward as we currently leadership decisions, but please, our tribe, — Charlotte Beach and will still maintain and be Since we have not worked are. We will be financially sta- leave my childhood and family settlement, Carcieri debate, in attendance at all our elders’ through a board resignation so ble, even as we work through out of it. We, the membership, CEO separation (Director meetings and hold office hours: close to a general election, we this, but it will take time. We are simply tired of these kind of Hollowell and I will be pre- Hessel—June 20, 9 a.m. to are working together to learn also need to send the message antics in our government. senting a resolution at the next 12 p.m. (noon) at the tribal cen- what steps we have to take to to our financial institutions and In closing, on the challenge meeting) and our legal issues ter; get back to having a full 13- other tribes that we are okay, at hand, it was not my intention stemming from Greektown. Newberry—June 17 follow- person board. and we will be! to be the CHAIRPERSON. I These are huge items and we ing the elders’ meeting at the Throughout this time, our You will NOT see me will however serve and handle need to keep focused. tribal center; and governmental operations, respond or include myself in my responsibilities as vice We held a groundbreaking Naubinway—June 29, 3 to 5 casinos and enterprises have the email traffic and attacks. I chairwoman that are needed May 16 to build townhouses for p.m. at the snowmobile muse- all been functioning, as they don’t have time for the abusive and expected for security and elders at Odenaang Community um. should with no significant behavior towards our member- stability of our tribe until an Development in the Sault. Please contact me at (906) changes. Many of our staff ship, it’s hurtful to all our fami- appointment is made by the Construction preparations for 484-2954 anytime if you would have been advising and help- lies and our tribe as a whole, board of directors. We have the three townhouses will begin like to meet or discuss any ing us walk through the enough is enough and sitting all been taught the basic fun- in late May or early June and issues or concerns. process laid out for us in the behind a computer and writing damentals of government and actual construction is set to Baamaapii, Constitution and in our Election disturbing things is not our way I will act accordingly (as our start in July. An Indian Housing Lana Causley, Vice Code. Miigwech, there are not — never was and never will be! own Constitution has laid out block grant from the U.S. Chairwoman Director Miller reports on board business The constitutional amendment programs that we receive from to stop this. members. I get enough input the membership passed last year the United States government. On a positive note, we are from the membership to know separated the duties of the CEO That, along with listening to the on the verge of announcing one that we still have much room from that of the chairman and tribal membership’s concerns or two significant ventures and for improvement. I hope that allows for this. In the process to and needs and giving overall hope to do so within the month you have a good spring and let’s fill the vacant chair position, the direction to where the tribe is of June or July. We are always get the warm weather here. If board has two options and they heading in its development, is working on ways to make our you are having problems, please are to 1) appointment the tribal the role of the board. delivery of services fair, equi- contact Denise Chase or myself member to fill out the remain- In our recent attempts to table and efficient to our tribal and we will help you. der of the term or 2) to schedule keep our needs as a prior- a special advisory election. I ity with the United States Dump metal for free in Mackinac Co. have been given clear direction Congress, I believe the tribe’s If you need a little help help raise a little bit of support by the membership of Unit IV overall efforts have actually with spring clean up, the Diane for our survivors and their fami- that they want an advisory elec- fared quite well to this point. Peppler Resource Center is lies. Please, take some time and tion and that is what I will work That does not mean we can hosting a free metal dumpster to call, we will come and get it for with the board to accomplish. lower our guard or we may help raise money to support sur- you! Tom Miller, Director, In addition to this clearly become the target of severe vivors of domestic violence and The dumpster will be mov- Unit IV disruptive occurrence, we have cuts in the future. We have also sexual assault. The metal dump- ing around the EUP — coming I will apologize for miss- been managing to do some of been working to find economic ster will be placed in the park- soon to a town near you. ing my last unit report, but on the other work that must be ventures with which to gener- ing lot next to the Mackinac The Diane Peppler Resource my way through the airports, done, such as being actively ate additional revenue to help County Sheriff’s Department Center is a tri-county organiza- I was delayed and cancelled involved at the Washington, increase services to tribal mem- off Marley Street, from June 8 tion that provides free, volun- and put into a position where I D.C., level in helping to ensure bers. through June 29. All dumping is tary, confidential services to could not access my unit report that the United States govern- The fishing case, in which free to the public. ALL survivors (children and that was done and ready for ment does not balance the the State of Michigan is We are collecting any and all adults) of domestic violence or submission. Well, at least the budget on the back of treaty attempting to assert jurisdiction metal including old cars, lawn sexual assault. Sexual assault dog didn’t eat it. Spring is still responsibilities. I traveled to over two of our tribally-licensed mowers, appliances, bikes, pots can be devastating whether it trying to make an appearance Washington, D.C., where I commercial fisherman, is of and pans, ANYTHING, big or be rape, incest, molestation or to the U.P., but it is taking it’s participated, on behalf of two great concern. The trial which small! harassment. time. I am really looking for- national Indian education took four days and only took If you need help hauling We have offices in ward to more outside activities. associations, in the Senate two hours of deliberation by the metal to the dumpster, you can Newberry, St. Ignace and Sault I hope this report finds every- Committee on Indian Affairs jury, led to a conviction on a contact the Mackinac County Ste. Marie. Many of you may one in good health. listening sessions on Native pri- conspiracy to sell fish without Sheriff’s Department at 643- know Erica Rhome, outreach The board of directors has orities for the reauthorization of a state license. This is an attack 7325 or call our center at advocate for Mackinac County been busy in reacting to the the Elementary and Secondary on the tribe’s treaty rights and (800) 882-1515. This is a great survivors. To find out more recent resignation of the tribal Education Act. I believe that must be treated as so. Denise opportunity to haul away some about our FREE services please chairman. Although it is a sig- this type activity is one of the and I will continue to empha- of that old clutter that has been contact Erica at 643-0498 or nificant event, the operational main functions of the board size how critical an issue this is taking up space around the our 24-hour toll free number at portion of the tribe is set up to and that is to influence the rela- and that the tribe must commit house! Your old metal could (800) 882-1515. work with business as usual. tionship and help to shape the the full strength of its resources June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung 21 Splitting off CEO duties from the chairman tive officers from the role of of an individual to fill that posi- role as board members could use vice-chairperson called upon to the chairman if the amendment tion.” some sharpening as well. Clearly, step in for the chairperson in the passed. They did not. And over But make no mistake, the we have at minimum the role of chair’s absence “begin and end the course of the last year, we tribal board of directors bears oversight, but as I’ve observed at the boardroom door” (under have failed to come to enough the ultimate responsibility for over the course of a year, this Article II, Sec. 2). My position consensus to get this critical making the split work (not the board tends to overreach and is that a literal reading of Art. issue out of workshop and on to Human Resource Department). reach down into day-to-day II, Sec. 2 is not in the best inter- the board agenda for legislative As I keep stating, this is the operation in a way that is, at best, est of the tribe because it would action. With the sudden resigna- homework that should have confusing to staff and, at worst, leave the tribe a rudderless ship tion of the chairman we now been completed before the vote, an abuse of power. in the event the chairperson have a constitutional crisis that to ensure a smooth and orderly Even if we act with the resigns (especially with the fail- threatens to grind tribal opera- transfer. I urge my fellow board urgency the situation demands, ure to define and delegate CEO tions to a halt. This is a classic members to take seriously the it will take a period of time to duties!). case of the worse kind of putting work before us and to be pre- recruit and retain a chief execu- In conclusion, I would urge Catherine Hollowell, the cart before the horse. And it pared to stay in session as long tive officer. Thus, the resigna- those members who insist on Director, Unit II is incumbent upon the board to as it takes until this fundamental tion of the chairman leaves us taking a literalist view to offer a As I mentioned in my last resolve this crisis posthaste. change is launched. in an immediate predicament: resolution delegating powers to unit report, the voters made a Therefore, Vice Chairperson Although time is now of the who has the responsibility and the vice-chair that would transfer decision last year when they Lana Causley and I will pres- essence, we have to resist cutting authority of tribal affairs? I to the appointed chair once that passed a constitutional amend- ent at the June 7 board of corners and consider far reaching believe — as does our retained determination is made. And it’s ment to remove “performance directors meeting a resolution consequences that separation of outside general counsel — that logical that those powers would of all duties consistent with the directing our Human Resources roles entails. We would be wise our tribal bylaws should be read include those of the CEO until office of chief executive officer Department to “prepare and to proceed carefully and with in a manner that ensures that the such position can be filled. of the tribe” from the description submit to the board of directors standard best practices in mind chairperson’s duties are fulfilled As always, I look forward of chairman duties. Before the for review, no later than June 20, because we bear responsibility in the chairperson’s absence, not to hearing from you with your question even went to a vote of 2011, a comprehensive position for the outcome. We need to lead just at board meetings, but more thoughts and concerns on this the people, the board should have description and job duties outline the process, determine the right generally (inferred powers). issue. determined how they planned to for the position of CEO of the form and define roles of both However, literalists on the (906) 484-6821 separate the role of chief execu- tribe, so as to facilitate the hiring the CEO and the chairman. Our board argue that the duties of the [email protected] Tribe moving forward despite resignation (Everybody is happy there are as of this writing, our people taken those results and disre- FOR CASINO EMPLOYEES already flowers blooming). haven’t missed a beat. We have garded them. The constitution is This is one of the benefits I’m happy to report that even pulled together and kept mov- clear, it says we “shall appoint.” that was lost in the 2008 deficit though we lost our chairman, ing forward. We were a little I know our job gives us ran by the previous adminis- our tribe is still functioning well shocked the night it happened the ability to change the rules. tration that we were able to and moving forward on various but the next day, the board met Here is the thing, it’s important restore! issues. This is a big statement and it was business as usual. Our to change the rules when it is It did so much to improve because I’m pretty sure every- upper management people have not working, it is important to morale at the casinos and I one thought we were all going done an excellent job in helping change the rules when it is bad know our casino people deserve to cave and descend into chaos. transition the board into this new policy. In this situation, I don’t it! Thank you “tribal casino Which didn’t happen. The board situation. believe it is bad policy to stick people” for slugging it out and members, even though we have Recently, five members of the with the current rules that are in getting us through! fundamental differences of opin- board introduced a resolution to place. This is an example of what ion as to what should be done, overturn code and allow a spe- I find it funny that the people I am talking about and I have a we made a commitment to each cial election for the chair’s seat. who want to overturn it were long list of other areas I want other to remain professional and Simply put, the code (written some of the original people who to see restored before my job is Debra Pine, Director, civil. So far, except for the little and established before I got on put it there in the first place. done here. Unit I bit of rumbling on the Internet, the board) states that we cannot Well, it was a situation that We will be having our big we have remained as such. have a special “advisory” elec- nobody saw coming and I don’t Fourth of July powwow. I will Aniishna? (How are you?) One of the main area of tion within a one year period of believe in changing the rules be helping run the event so if Miisa miinwaa gegpii mnook- concerns, and I can’t stress this the regularly scheduled “bind- mid-season to suit political fac- your are home visiting, please mik! (It’s finally spring!) Gitchi enough, we have to remain calm ing” election. I put “advisory” tions and risk turning our tribe introduce yourself, I look for- miigwech Gzhe-mnidoo gaawiin and do not appear to be too tur- in quotes due to the fact that it back into a chaotic mess. We ward to meeting you! zookpog! (Thank the Creator it bulent. We have investors and is just that, “advisory.” If code have lost so much in the last Baamaapii kowaabmin! stopped snowing!) Kina gwaya more importantly, we have banks allowed it, we could have run seven years, we have just started Sincerely gichinendam miigwa zhaa- that hold our debt. Those banks the “advisory” special election to regain some of what we have Debra-Ann Pine zhigwa niibna waaskwane’en could very easily have called in but it would not be “binding.” lost and I’m proud of that. 440-1334 waabigoniik. our loans. I am proud to say that In reality, the board could have TWO PERSONAL DAYS [email protected] Kinross cellulose-to-ethanol plant a bad bet cial election to fill the chair- So, at this time, we do not We have to define our priorities our ancestors reserved the rights man’s seat. According to our have a chairperson. Our vice and have a clear plan to achieve that our nation enjoys today. Constitution, the tribal board chair is filling in to chair our those priorities. Centuries-old hemlock, white shall appoint a qualified tribal meetings as is called for in our One of those priori- and red pine trees towered over member to fill this vacant posi- Constitution. The resignation ties as charged by our tribal our forested landscape. Frontier tion. has had no effect on direct ser- Constitution is to protect our “Renewable” Resources LLC, is Can we do this? Yes, we vices. With the separation of the rights and resources. One of our proposing to build a cellulose- can. We have done it in the past duties of CEO from the chair- greatest resources, our forests to-ethanol plant in Kinross. This by conducting a special advi- person, no day-to-day business are in danger of being over har- plant would be a major user of sory election. At our last board was impacted by this abrupt vested by fuel companies. our natural resources. All the meeting, I voted to change the departure. I embrace this oppor- In 1836, our ancestors signed hardwood that is harvested from election ordinance so that we tunity for our board to improve the Treaty of Washington and the Hiawatha National Forest could shortened the process and our efficiencies in the chain of reserved the right to hunt and each year would run the plant conduct an advisory election. command in decision making. fish as well as other “usual for six months. This plant will Once the people vote, the win- I know that our membership rights of occupancy” on these be a major user of water and a ning candidate would be offi- has been very disappointed, lands. We assumed that we were major discharger of wastewater. Cathy Abramson, Director, cially appointed by the board embarrassed and disillusioned reserving rights on our lands as This plant will also be a major Unit I of directors. I believe this is an with the variety of misfortune they were because “who would air polluter. If it were not for With the abrupt resignation important position where our that has befallen our top leader- wipe the forest clean for short the cute accounting tricks of of Chairman Joe McCoy, the membership should be the ones ship. As your tribal leaders, it is term gain?” this being a “green energy” board of directors was taken by to choose their chairperson. important that we stay focused And 180 years later, after project, this plant would have to surprise with his unexpected However, only five board and work together to rise above our trees had been removed go through a much more rigor- announcement. members voted to change the and do the job that we’ve been and used to build the United ous permitting process. This Since that time, I have had ordinance. Unless the ordinance chosen by you to do. States, our forests are begin- refinery will take place within numerous emails and calls from changes, the only other alter- There is much work to be ning to return. They are very eyeshot of one of Sault Tribe’s tribal members and elders, native is that the board will done and, in order to do so, we young, in most cases less than largest housing sites, on land whom I trust and respect, appoint a qualified tribal mem- have to all work together on 50 years old. This is in stark that our members used requesting that we hold a spe- ber to fill this seat. behalf of our tribal membership. contrast to what was here when See “Abramson,” page 23 22 June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Modified nets reducing lake trout bycatch question on how it is to be filled laws were not written by the Lake Trout in their nets. We nificantly curtailed. With those because the tribe’s Constitution current sitting board members have a limit on how many lake numbers in place, and extrapo- explicitly explains how to and those laws were written so trout we can harvest in a year. lating if more fishermen used the accomplish that task and I quote: future directors and tribal mem- We have sometimes strayed over modified nets, we would never “Article I - Vacancies and bers have a clear path and direc- that limit. have to worry about going over removal from Office tion to carry out both simple A solution needed to be found the limit again. Section 1. If any tribal official and complex tasks. True, laws that would allow our fishermen Added benefits of using these shall die, resign, or be removed and policies can be changed by to catch whitefish but limit the nets are almost no zebra mus- form office, the board of direc- the board but our Constitution trout catch as much as pos- sels or slime in the nets make it tors shall declare the position cannot. We ask that you trust sible. If the fishermen were to a great blessing to the fishermen vacant. your unit directors to do not continue to catch more than the as they raise their nets. Sec. 2 The board shall by a only what is right but to follow allotment of trout they could be So we commend our fisheries majority vote, fill vacancies by the laws of the tribe. If you find banned from fishing Lake Huron department for a job well done. appointment of a voting member disfavor with your represen- mid-season. Now other fisheries have asked of the tribe to fill unexpired term tative you can exercise your Our fisheries department for our data and methods so of the departed official. Persons power to elect someone else to explored putting legs or leaders they can follow our lead. What a keith Massaway, director, so appointed shall reside within replace them every four years onto the bottom of the nets so great compliment. unit iii the election unit from which the but please don’t judge your the last third of the net was off Pat Rickley and I would like We would like to congratulate departed official was elected.” representative poorly because the bottom. The trout tend to to announce that, along with all of the graduates and their The Constitution of our tribe they stand up and follow their stay closer to the bottom than our regular unit meeting in St. families and wish them great is supreme law and the board oath to uphold the tribe’s the whitefish. Last year, they Igance on the forth Monday of success in the future. of directors, when installed into Constitution as supreme law. approached Lake Huron fisher- each month at the elders center The last month has been office, swear to uphold that Modified gill nets offer men and two groups agreed to at 6 p.m., a supplemental meet- eventful. The chairman resigned constitution. I have had calls exciting results on lake count every fish from both the ing will be held on Mackinac for reasons unknown to me. It and e-mails pleading with me trout bycatch modified nets and the traditional Island on June 18 at 10 a.m. was a surprise to everyone and to go against what I have been On a totally different subject, nets that we fished side by side. Please call Pat or me for specif- we wish him well and thank sworn to uphold. That will not we received a biefing from our The numbers from last year ics. Thank you again for all the him for his service to the tribe. happen. tribal fisheries department. Our were just reported and they are phone calls and e-mails. A controversy brewed as to We follow the Constitution, tribal fishers have had great extremely exciting. The trout Keith Massaway how the chairman’s seat was to laws and policies that are in success in catching whitefish in catch was significantly less and (906) 643-6981 be filled. There really is not a place for a reason. Most of those Lake Huron but they also catch the whitefish catch was not sig- [email protected]. Code deadline provisions prohibit election bership fee. The tribal assets in tion he held until his death in an advisory election per tribal provided for elder dental care. 1974 were less than $500 in a 1987. I was appointed by the code and no advisory elections The tribe considered the needs bank. The tribe had no employ- Board of Directors to finish out for chairman can be held. of elders in health care deliv- ees (everyone donated their his term in office. The tribal In the mid-’70s, the tribe ery system and authorized that time) and we owned no proper- board is required by the tribal worked with the University of elders could go to their own ty. The Sault Tribe membership Constitution to appoint for any Michigan, School of Public doctors. The tribe has contin- in 1975 was a little over 3,500. vacancy that occurs for chair- Health, to do a comprehensive ued to place a high priority Today our membership is nearly person or member of the board census and needs assessment of on the needs of our elders; the 40,000 and growing. of directors as a result of death, our membership. The tribe was establishment of the self-suffi- The Original Bands received removal or resignation. especially concerned about our ciency programs; health, medi- two foundation grants (one The Sault Tribe Board of elders and a special section was cal equipment, employment, from the Catholic church and Directors has taken the time completed specific to the needs funeral assistance and elderly the other from the Methodist to have our legal staff review of the elders. Our elder popu- income. Our tribe committed church) that were instrumental the Election Code section lation’s needs were far greater 100 percent of the tribe’s land in the completion of the require- requirement to hold an advi- than the rest of our members claims settlement in 1998 to bernard bouschor, ments of the federal government sory election. The Election — more health problems, sub- our elders. Today, the tribe has director, unit i recognition process as specified Committee and our legal staff standard housing and a standard to fund these programs annu- Dear tribal member, in the Indian Reorganization have reviewed this section of of living that was less than the ally as the self-sufficiency fund During the years prior to Act of 1934. the code and both agree that rest of our membership. principal and earning are inad- federal recognition in 1972, our The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe’s although the code provides for During the time period that equate to fund the elder service tribe was known as the Original Constitution was approved by advisory elections, the code also I was on the tribe’s board of programs. The tribe borrowed Bands of the Sault Ste. Marie the membership in 1975 and has a provision that prohibits directors or was chairman of and spent almost all of our self- Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The our tribe’s first modern day holding an advisory election if our tribe, the tribe considered sufficiency funds. The vision Original Bands had survived tribal general election occurred it falls within six months of the the needs of the elders as high of our future, a self-sufficient for years with donations from in 1976. Joseph K. Lumsden tribal general election. The six- priority. The first contract with tribal community, needs to be members and the annual mem- was elected chairman, a posi- month time provision prohibits Indian Health Services in 1975 the priority of our tribe. Director Anderson: Back on the road again! a replacement for him is also One good thing that has for winning. Sincerely, time consuming, longer than we taken place for our employees I have toured the Indian Joanie Carr Anderson expected. The directors have are getting back their personal housing homes to review the [email protected] been conducting our meetings days. So I can see with raises new kitchens. We have also as best as we can considering and other issues coming back, been working on a powwow we are going through this time it is going to be good down the and we need help, please call of transition. road for all tribal members. I Dolores, (906-387-3370). I also great prizes At this time, I would like did attend the MIEA meeting conducted Unit V meetings and with powwow to thank all tribal members during board breaks. we have had a great turn out from around the country for At our May 25 board meet- – thank you. I would like to raffle tickets! their wonderful phone calls, ing, I was impressed to see so inform you that I have attended Drawing on July 3 at concerns, and emails in sup- many tribal members attending health meetings and visited our 12:30 p.m. at Sault pow- port of the “special election,” and bringing concerns to the home bound people plus, I try wow grounds. even though the election did not table. I really like to hear all to contact our casino workers Prizes: 1st, $250; evolve, we did our best. your interests and concerns you on a regular basis. So as we move on to the bring forth. You are the TRIBE Tom, Denise and I have 2nd, Two night stay at Joan (carr) anderson, replacement of this chair and and YOU should be heard. attended the Marquette elders’ the casino and dinner for director, unit V its duties, we will just have to Unit V report: meeting. I have toured the facil- two; 3rd, Ribbon shirt; To begin, I would like to have faith in each other and I In my unit, I had to distribute ity where Marquette members 4th, Small girls dress and mention that our board has am sure we will make the right 2 percent monies as did other have to pick up their prescrip- fancy shawl; 5th, Painting had a few hectic months. First, decisions. directors. I had $33,700 to share tions and we are hoping we can by Lisa Dietz; 6th, Hand- our former legal counsel, Tom Right now, our board has and I had 12 requests totaling get buildings for our Marquette made wood breadbox. Dorwin moved on to a new been busy working on bud- $253,703. I did my best to dis- and Escanaba members. Tickets, $1 each; need job. We have had to find a gets, elder issues, HR policies, tribute the monies fairly. In closing, please keep the not be present to win. replacement which had taken health, housing, fishing issues, The MIEA talent show was emails and phone calls coming, time. Secondly, our chairman, enrollments, election commit- wonderful and congratulations I do care and I will get back to Unit I Elders Fundraiser Joe McCoy resigned. Finding tees, ect. goes to our Unit V Tom Derwin you. (STR-012-11) June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representative Reports 23 Members should vote for next chairperson voting member of the Tribe to Abramson. Those who voted cial election or appoints a by the Delta County Tribal serve the applicable unexpired against were: Keith Massaway, replacement. NO ONE had Elders. The first weekend we term; and Deb Pine, Catherine assumed the chairman’s duties, were rained out. This annual WHEREAS, Tribal Hollowell, Bernard Bouschor, or has anyone been authorized clean-up has been happen- Code Chapter 10: Election Pat Rickley, Joe Eitrem. It to fill the role. In Article II ing for quite a few years. Ordinance at Subchapter takes seven votes to amend – Duties of Officers, the vice Ron Nelson brought his lawn II states that the Board of tribal codes. The vote was – chairperson of the board of machine, which vacuums up Directors shall call a non- defeated 5-6. It takes seven directors shall assist the chair- bushels of leaves and branch- binding Special Advisory votes to appoint a replacement person when called upon to do es; everyone says “thank you” Election to assist them in mak- chair, or to amend the code so, and in the absence of the to Ron for cutting down the ing the appointment if certain to hold the Special Advisory chairperson shall preside at all workload. timelines are met; and Election. Those same board meetings of the board of direc- We would like to say WHEREAS, the time- members who wouldn’t vote to tors. When so presiding, the “miigwech” to the follow- line currently contained in amend the election ordinance vice-chairperson shall have all ing individuals who volun- said Subchapter II prohibits to hold the special advisory of the rights, privileges, duties teered their time: Ann and Denise Chase, Director, the calling of a non-binding election voted to amend Tribal and responsibilities of the Jerry Miller, Betty and Jack Unit IV Special Advisory Election; and Code Chapter 10: Election chairperson. The vice-chair- Majestic, Glenda and Walt WHEREAS, the Board Ordinance – Amending person only had duties of chair Godfrey, Connie and Bill By now you have all heard of Directors desires to avail Chapter 20 – Great Lakes during board meetings. There Hardwick, Barry Hardwick, that the former chairman themselves of a non-binding – Regulations and amended is NO “Interim Chairperson.” Ron Nelson, Viola Neadow resigned from his position on Special Advisory Election and Chapter 82 – Appeals from Don’t forget to attend the and Tom Miller and Delta May 10, 2011. On May 10, the in order to do so the prohibi- Election Committee. The “Gathering of the Clans” County youth volunteers: board accepted his resignation tive timeline must be amend- board amends code changes powwow June 11-12, 2011. Kevin and Tricia Bowie, Chris and declared the chairperson’s ed. all the time. The location is behind the Bowie, Keayon and Rakyah seat vacant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE Telling the membership the Manistique Tribal Center, Jarvey, Zoe McKory, Courtney At the May 24 board IT RESOLVED, that the Board special election violates the 5698W Highway US2, and Morgan Mathias. (Missing meeting a resolution was of Directors hereby amends Constitution is NOT TRUE. Manistique (next to Kewadin from photo are John Miller voted on: Amending Tribal Tribal Code Chapter 10: The board can amend the Casino). Grand Entries: and Manistique Elders Sharon Code Chapter 10 – Election Election Ordinance by amend- Election Code to allow the Saturday 1 and 7 p.m., Sunday and Cliff Barber and Diane Ordinance – Special Advisory ing the second sentence of Special Advisory Election to 12 Noon. FREE ADMISSION. Kerridge.) Election – Chairperson. Section 10.203 to read: happen, allow the member- Feast meal: Saturday 5 p.m. Congratulations to all the WHEREAS, Chairperson “No Special Advisory ship their right to vote and Crazy Auction: Saturday after high school and college gradu- Darwin “Joe” McCoy resigned Election shall be held if the then appoint whoever wins the feast meal. ates. his position on May 10, 2011; election date shall be later election. The election timeline Indian Point Cemetery Thank you, and than six (6) months prior to can be shortened by not hold- clean up was again organized Denise Chase WHEREAS, pursuant to the posting of the Notice of ing a primary. Article IV of the Constitution Election for the Next General I asked that the same reso- Plant will affect our treaty rights the Board of Directors has Election.” lution be put on the agenda the declared the Chairperson’s The board members who June 7 board meeting. At this From “Abramson,” page 21 Tribe Inland Fish and Wildlife seat vacant; and supported the membership’s writing, we don’t know the to be able to exercise those Department), Kathie Brosemer rights which our ancestors (Sault Tribe Environmental WHEREAS, pursuant to right to VOTE for the tribal results. reserved. Yes, this plant will Department), Pat Egan and Article IV of the Constitution chairperson were: me, Tom The chairperson seat is be built on 360 acres that Carol Ward (Sierra Club) to the Board of Directors shall Miller, Joan Carr Anderson, vacant until the board of the Michigan DNR traded come up with a plan and strat- appoint to the vacated seat a DJ Malloy and Cathy directors moves to hold spe- for lands outside the 1836 egy to stop this project from Ceded Territory. All this to receiving $60 million in federal produce less than 1 percent of grants to build this plant. Michigan’s annual fuel budget Others who are working in ethanol. with us are fellow board mem- The 50 to 70 jobs this com- ber D.J. Malloy, Robin Clark pany promises may not be of Sault Tribe Environmental worth the risks to tribal mem- Office and Jennifer Dale-Burton bers’ health, to the health and of the Sault Tribe newspaper. strength of our forests, and to I encourage you to join us in the heritage we must protect. this fight. After all, we gave This project is not a balanced our forests and waters to build project for us. I am opposed to the United States but enough is this project for these reasons. enough . . . WE WANT OUR The board of directors and the TREES BACK! For more spe- Chippewa Ottawa Resource cific information on this project, Authority (Tribal leadership please read the article in this from Sault Tribe, Bay Mills, tribal paper. Grand Traverse, Little Traverse, An informational session and and Little River) have both public hearing will be held June passed resolutions in opposi- 21, location to be announced. tion to this plant. I recently met If you have any questions or with Lee Sprague (Little River comments, please contact me at Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal (906) 322-3823 or cabramson@ Elders and youth cleaned up the Indian Point Cemetery this spring. Council), Eric Clark (Sault saulttribe.net.

Kevin and Tricia Bowie with Delta County Youth volunteers. Ron Nelson brought his lawn machine. 24 June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Tribe seeks members’ address updates

The Sault Tribe Enrollment Department is seeking valid addresses of Sault Tribe members. Below and on the fol- lowing three pages is a list of members with invalid addresses in our records. If any of the people listed are your friends or family members, please have them contact the enrollment office. Call toll free (800) 251-6597; write a letter to Sault Tribe Enrollment, PO Box 1628, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783; or email Julie Yacuone at jyacuone@ saulttribe.net; or Melissa Morehouse at [email protected]. Miigwech.

Abear, Jerome G Baker, John P Blanchard, Noah L Brommenschenkel, Jason A Carpentier Jr, Charles Couture, Melissa A Abear, Steve M Baker, Kelli J Blank, Leland J Brooks, Corey M Carr, Alexander L Coveyou, Paul J Achilles, Shawn M Bard, Tara M Bloomer, Lori A Brooks, Devin C Carr, Christopher D Cox, Debra A Adams Jr, Donald H Bard, Wilda A Bluemlein, Michael G Brooks, Jennifer L Carr, Jessica A Cox, Tina M Adams, Mark W Barens, Charlene A Bobee, Jobeth I Brooks, Terry L Carr, Rebecca S Cozart, Angela L Adams, Micah J Barens, Cheryl K Bobee, Joseph F Brothers, Keith A Carrick, Kimberly L Craig, Ashley A Adams, Mindi L Barens, Christine M Boden, Fred A Brown III, Benjamin Carrick, Robin Y Crane, Curtis A Adams, Scott M Barens, Stephanie M Boden, Jessica J Brown Jr, James E Carroll, Bethany J Crane, Kari A Adams, Wyaudtnoong Barnes, Crystal M Bodwin, Benjamin P Brown, Bertha Carrothers, Michelle Creevy, Dana R Adkins, Alexis R Barnett, Kathleen E Bodwin, Rebecca A Brown, Bryan J Carson, David J Cregar, Sonya M Agawa, Thomas A Barr, Brian J Bodziony, Mary A Brown, Crystal M Carter Jr, Donell L Cremeans, Nicholas G Aikens, Lita M Basham, Angela D Bogart, Patricia A Brown, Cynthia A Carty, John W Crisp, Daniel J Aikens, Paul J Bastyr, Carrie L Bohn, Bethany A Brown, Cynthia R Cary, Peter M Criswell, Kelly M Aikens, Randy W Bates, Derek J Bohrer, Michael G Brown, Gregory Case, Joseph R Crites, Heather M Aikens, Samantha J Batho, Douglas J Bole, Michelle L Brown, Hans G Casey, Brendan H Crites, Shawn M Akers, Kevin S Baynton, Kenneth J Boling, Jennifer M Brown, Jamee L Caswell II, Shawn T Croad, Patricia E Albert, Jacob R Bazinaw, Ashley N Bolton, Christopher B Brown, Kimberly I Caswell, James L Cronan, Justin S Alderman Jr, Wayne Bazinaw, Kyle J Bomia, Melanie L Brown, Kyli K Causley, April M Crook, Kellie M Alderman, Rachel M Beauchamp, Elizabeth D Bonneau, Lena H Brown, Lloyd Causley, Chris L Cross, Ashley L Alexander Jr, Fred M Beaudoin, Seth E Bonnier, Kenneth R Brown, Nicholas P Causley, Christopher P Cross, Carrie L Alexander, Donald S Beaudry, Brandon M Bonno, Angel D Brown, Savanha K Causley, Crystal A Cross, Heather M Alexander, Laurie J Beaudry, Charles J Bonno, Barbara L Brown, Shaun M Causley, Dawn D Crothers, Brandi J Alexander, Mary B Beaudry, Jennifer L Bonno, Jason F Browning, Michelle Causley, Denise E Crowder, Rebecca S Allard, Adam M Beaudry, Katie M Bonno, Ronald R Bruce, Anthony J Causley, James M Crowder-Simmons, Laura J Allard, Shane J Beaudry, Michelle A Bonno, Suzanne Bruce, James R Causley, Jane M Cruz, Anthony R Allen II, John S Beaudry, Nikole L Bonoite, Brandy J Bruce, Joshua D Ceccacci, Julie A Cruz, Helen S Allen, Erin N Beaudry, Todd J Bontrager, Thomas R Brunet, John T Cervera, Angela A Cruz, Rhonda B Allen, Mary C Beaumont Jr, Neal J Boos, Jason J Bryce, Michael T Cervera, Claudia E Cryderman Jr, Darrell J Allen, Ronald J Beaver, Jason C Borke, John P Buckley, Jordan K Chaffer, Jason R Cryderman Jr, James R Allen, Shawn M Beaver, Laurel I Bosley, Ashlyn T Bugenske, Lisa K Chaplauske, John A Cryderman, Justine A Alleyne, Doralee M Becerril, Charlie S Boston, Julie A Bumstead, Ashley A Chaplin, Cathy M Cryderman, Travis I Allison, Michael S Beck, Donald B Botsford, David Bumstead, Keith S Charbeneau, Rosemary E Crystal, Paul L Allison, Raymond D Beck, Jason M Bouchard, Jerry A Bunker, Carol A Cherette, Sarah E Curtis, Jamey F Alvarado, Chelsi G Beck, Lavina L Bouchard, Ashley N Burcham, David Childs, Linda M Cuthbertson, Laura A Ammann, Lesa M Beckham, Jason E Bouchard, Erik M Burfield, Danette C Chinavare, Jason L Cuty II, Joseph P Andary, Wesley J Beckman, Jason J Bouchard, Gary M Burfield, Michael D Chingwa, Michael L Cvengros, Cory D Anderson II, Robert E Beckman, Kristin A Bouchard, Woallen Burger, Deborah C Chippewa, Onalee M Cvengros, Christopher J Anderson, Aimee J Bedtelyon, Jonathan Bourasaw, Angela R Burke, Ryan A Chippewa, Steven G Cvengros, Jason S Anderson, Brandy M Bedtelyon, Karen L Bourasaw, Troy A Burks, Carrie H Christe, Brette S Dailey, Seann M Anderson, Charles F Beigel, Leon J Boursaw Jr, Lloyd G Burling, Roger C Christensen, Cheryl S Dake, Neal J Anderson, Cherokee Belanger, Danielle M Boursaw, Donald C Burling, Susan M Church, Mickey L Dandy, Phyllis J Anderson, Connie A Belanger, Jerome F Boursaw, John J Burrowes, Brenda L Clark, Christopher J Dangler III, Donald T Anderson, Melissa S Belanger, John R Boursaw, Max M Burrowes, Nathan A Clark, Dawn M Dangler, Jocelyn R Anderson, Mitchell E Belanger, Lyndon B Boursaw, Vanessa L Burrowes, Nicholas R Clark, Diane M Darnell III, Charley B Anderson, Ryan E Belanger, Ryan A Bowen, Hannah M Busch, Jennifer J Clark, Joshua P Darnell, Mickie J Anderson, Teresa L Bellant, Charles M Bowen, Kimberly M Busch, Stacy L Clark, Robert J Davenport, Lorrie A Anderson, William A Bellant, Danielle M Bowers, Aaron M Buswa, Agashimainga F Clark, Scott O David, Alan A Andress Jr, David J Bellant, Jason R Bowers, Michael A Butzin, Timothy R Claudio, Lisa M David, Dawn M Andress, Zoann M Bellant, Justin J Bowlin, Lynnai H Byars, La`Voy R Clement, Lacey D David, Trudy K Andrews, Julie A Bellant, Kandy M Boyd, Tina M Cadotte, Amber L Clement, Marshall L Davis, Scott B Anthony Jr, Daniel R Bellefeuille, Kimberly Boyer, Andrew A Cadotte, Clarence Closs, Harlie A Davis, Candace L Anthony, John R Belonga, Holly L Boyer, Shauna M Cadotte, Jerry Closs, Joel R Davis, Jacqueline L Anthony, Kathryn Belonga, Jeffery L Brackin, Aubrey A Cadotte, John E Closs, Justin L Davis, Jessie A Anthony, Stanley W Belonga, Lori F Bradbury, Spring M Cadreau, Apryl M Closs, Lee A Davis, Trisha C Archer, Jessica C Benedict, John A Bradley, Christoph M Cadreau, Erica L Clucas, Lori A Day, Jaune M Arentz, Adam N Benedict, Kristen N Bradley, Denton J Cadreau, Jason D Cobb, James H Decker, Ashley M Arnold, Crystal L Benedict, Marcus A Brady, Karri E Cadreau, Jason M Cody, Bryan J Decker, Brian S Arnold, Leon J Benedict, Travis L Brady, Kelly P Cadreau, Margaret Cody, Gregory L Decker, Gloria J Arnold, Ruth A Bennett, Brian G Brady, Kimberly A Cadreau, Michael D Cody, Ryan G Decker, James A Arseneau, Lawrence Bennett, Kevin T Brainerd, Kathleen Cadreau, Teresa A Cole, Danielle M Decker, Laura L Askwith, William J Benoit, David A Brainerd, Kris Cafek, Scott J Collard, Cathleen Decker, Noelle M Atkins, Shirley J Benoit, Kristi L Brainerd, Ryan A Cafek, Stephanie D Collard, Sean Decker, Sherri L Atkinson, Edmund R Benzie, Bruce M Brainerd, Scott A Cahill, Brian W Collelo, Cindy Dekeuster, Brian S Aultman, Inez A Bergeron, Amii B Braley, Sharon L Caine, Justin P Collier, Diane I Deline, Brent G Bach, Andrew J Bergeron, Casey L Brauer, David J Cairns, Todd R Coltson, Michelle S Della, Laura K Bach, Bryan J Bergey, Adam J Brauer, David T Cairns, Wesley J Combs Jr, David L Delmotte, Dustin M Bach, Ellen K Bernard Jr, Lawrence Brauer, Edward A Callaghan III, William Conley, Hillery L DeLong, Stacy M Bach, Matthew L Bernard, Cody R Braun, Holly J Callaghan IV, William Conly, Melanie J DelPriore, Anthony J Bailey, Aaron A Bernard, Mary E Breakie, Heather S Callaghan, Kevin P Cook, Desiree D Delpriore, Cheryl L Bailey, Andrea M Bernard, Wayne B Breakie, Hope M Callahan, Benjamen J Coons, Ashley N Demers, Nicole A Bailey, Della E Bernier, Paul J Brechting, Robyn L Callahan, Joshua D Corbiere III, Emery J Demo, Charlene J Bailey, Donalee J Berry, Richard L Brenchley, Frederick K Camp, Alexander Corbisier, Megan M Demrose, Jennifer S Bailey, Garry P Berry, Thomas S Brewer, Benny Campbell, Cathy L Corp, Gaile M Demrose, Samantha J Bailey, Kyle S Bertram, Lindsay K Brewer, Karen Campbell, David A Cosens, Travis D Dennis, John E Bailey, Marie E Billings, Brandie L Brewster, Adam J Campbell, Jennifer L Cotton, Kyle L Dennis, John J Bailey, Matthew T Billings, Vickie L Brewster, Kollett Campbell, Shawna M Coughlin, Francis R Derousha, April A Bailey, Michael H Biron, Barbara A Brigman, Christee A Canterbury, Lorna M Couillard, Brian J Derusha, John H Bailey, Seth T Bisbee, Benjamin R Brigman, Hans R Cantrell, Kandy M Couillard, Daniel J Desormeaux, Tracy L Baker, Bonnie L Bisbee, Elizabeth I Brigman, Rod R Cantrell, Mykel A Coullard, Louis P Desrosiers, Arthur F Baker, Brandon J Biszant, Andrew P Brimmer, Samuel L Cardiff, Roberta J Cournaya, Anna M Dessenberg, Billy L Baker, Brittney J Black, Renee L Brinson, Amy C Carlson, Cheryl A Cournaya, Jami F Deuman, David T Baker, Chelsey D Blake, Jeffrey V Brodeur, Jonathan M Carmody, Kasey J Cournaya, Melanie D Deuman, Richard S Baker, Deidre L Blalock, Dustin M Brody, Susan L Carney, Tara A Cousineau, Patricia Deverney Jr, Matthew M June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Bad Addresses 25 Deverney, Kari K Fink, Adam V Golden, Glen A Hancock, Eric H Horn, Scott F Kelly, Catherine J Devitt, Todd C Fink, Heather A Gonzales, Daniel A Hankins, Lindsey K Horton, Leanna L Kelly, Heather L Dewar, Debra L Fink, Melissa R Gooch, Jean A Hannah, Angela M Houle, Jason M Kelly, Jean A Deweerd, Leslie A Fink, Vicky L Good, Rose M Hansen, James T Hovie, Ericca S Kelly, Melissa R Dianat, Alexandria N Fischer Jr, David A Goodboo, Atisha L Hansen, Kristine L Howard, Deanne M Kelly, Owen F Diaz, Yesenia W Fischer Jr, John R Goodnight, Traci L Hanson II, Charles P Howell, Daniel J Kelly, Rachel F Diedrich, Tina M Fischer, Dale A Goodrich, Matthew N Hanson, Lynn M Hoyt, Michelle M Kemeny, Grace E Diehr, Susan Fischer, Jeanie M Goosmann, Crystal M Harden III, Roscoe W Hubble, Marina M Kemp, Darryl A Dietz, Donald T Fischer, Miranda B Gorny, Adrien L Harden, Thomas G Hudeck Jr, John D Kemp, Russell A Dietz, Mark O Fish Jr, Clarence Gorny, Dawn R Hardwick, Brandy L Hudspeth, Scott A Kemp, Viola G Dietz, Randy E Fish, Randy J Gorny, Kevin J Hardwick, Bruce A Huffaker, Jacob T Kendrick, Norman J Dixon, Randall W Fish, Sonya L Gorny, Michael S Hardwick, Gary J Huffman, Christina M Kennedy, Markus W Dobos, Aaron J Fisher, Crystal A Gorny, Shalon E Hardwick, Jeremy C Hufford, Jennifer L Kennedy, Patricia K Dobos, Anastasia J Fisher, Kenneth P Gorny, Thomas E Hardwick, Sharon L Hughes, Brian M Kerridge, Allen M Doe, Joseph R Fisher, Michele A Gorny, Thomas L Harned, Todd Hughey, Ian S Kerridge, Cheryl A Donnay, Emma A Fliam, Teddyjo M Gorny, William P Harper, Larisa L Hundley, Jennifer L Kerridge, James M Donovan, Twinkle L Fliestra, Adam K Gotts, Nicholas J Harris, Adam R Huntley, Kristen L Kerridge, Jeffrey J Dow, Jason J Flietstra, Ryan J Goudreau, Jeremy C Harris, Jennifer E Hutchins, James A Kerridge, Kelly K Dow, Virginia C Foldi, Sandra L Goudreau, Michelle R Harris, Jill M Hutsko, Julia A Kerridge, Phillip W Downs III, Edward A Foley, Jonathon R Goudreau, Robert P Harris, Larry F Hutsko, Justin M Kerridge, Samantha L Doyle, Vickie S Foley, Lana T Goudreau, Yvonne A Harris, Patricia A Hyde, Kristine A Kerridge, Trafton G Duffiney, Sabra N Foley, Thomas W Gouge, Elizabeth K Harrison, Judy M Hylo, Shannah A Keyandwy, Katie L DuFort, Misty A Follbaum, Christy M Gouine, Gerald Harrison, Kim R Hyndman, Brandy L Keyandwy, Robin R Dukett, Anthony D Ford, Deborah M Gould, Joshua E Harrison, Melinda M Idalski, Crystal L Keyser II, Carl R Dunford III, Arthur L Formolo, Eric D Graham, Luke W Hartwell, Stephen P Insixiengmay, Kelly M Kik, Rebecca L Dunford, Amanda F Foss, Christopher M Graham, Michael J Hartwig, Monique R Iverson, Jeanna E Killips III, Frank J Dunford, Johnnie L Fourment III, Theodore A Graham, Nancy K Harvey, Jennifer K Jackson, Charles D Killips, Joseph P Dunford, Krystle M Fourment, Aaron M Graham, Sue E Hascall, Stanley Jackson, Destiny C Killips, Kayla M Dunford, Oscar J Fournier, Anna M Grande, Brien M Hatch, Kenneth A Jackson, Joshua R Kilstofte, Tammy K Dunford, Sherri A Fournier, Benjamin E Grant, Marshall S Hatch, Mark H Jackson, Kendra D Kimmins, Amanda M Dunham, Gloria J Fox, Brittney R Gravelle, Matthew J Hautamaki, Joshua T Jackson, Myrissa L King II, Edward A Dunham, Tashina L Fox, Bryant L Gray, Earl D Head, Cedric S Jacobs, Forest M King, Christopher J Dunklee, Amanda L Fox, David R Green Jr, Gerald D Head, Pamela S Jacobs, Jason M King, Gary L Dunklee, Janelle M Fox, Dawn M Green, Andrew C Heckert, Douglas W Jacques Jr, Lawrence J King, Michael Dunlap, James M Fox, Gina R Green, Anthony C Heckert, Janice A Jamroz, Tanja L King, Mitchell L Dunleavy, Leah Fox, Stacy M Green, Elicia B Heckert, Leon L Javner, Bradley J King, Sabrina L Dunn, Seanna M Fox, Steve J Green, Heather A Heckert, Rachele L Jeczmionka, Douglas E King, Shannon C Dupont, Joseph M Fox, Tammy L Green, Jacquelin E Hedges, Brad Jeczmionka, Rebecca M King, Timothy G Dupont, Rico A Fox, Wachaska F Green, Michelle A Helms, Michelle J Jenerou, Felicia J Kingen, Teresa L Duran, Ashton L Franklin, Jody L Green, Samantha Hemmings, Diane T Jensen, William E Kinney, Misty L Durham, Amy L Franklin, Ricky J Green, Samuel P Hendrix, Amy L Jewell, Ashley Kinney, Shane N Dussell, Sharolyn Fravel, Daniel E Green, Tara M Henry Jr, Stanley N Jewell, Brandon Kitchen II, William H Dutcher, Derek L Frazier, William J Greer, Joshua W Henry, Dennis M Jewell, George W Kline, Justin M Dutcher, Gwendolyn S Frederickson, Hope M Greggs, Adam C Henry, Jason W Jewell, Jenny L Kobylarz, Kimberly M Dutcher, Joann L Frederickson, Justin R Greggs, Jason J Henry, Susan Jewell, Ronald C Komendera, Erik E Dutcher, Thelma J Frederickson, Robert G Gregory, Richard J Henschel, Amber K Jewett III, Robert E Komendera, Jacquelynne A Dyament, Ian A Freeland, Brian M Grenke, Robert S Henschel, Michael F Jewett, Danielle L Konieczny, Christie M Dysinger, Jacqueline R Frick, Andrew R Griessmann II, Horst G Hercules, Cynthia G Jimenez, Ashley M Koprowski, Lee C Eagle, Kenneth W Frick, Justin A Griessmann, Silka A Herman, Bonnie Jimenez, Wendy J Kotarski, Tawnee E Eastman, David F Frick, Melissa M Griffin, Christopher T Hermann, Adam C Job, Thomas M Kotarski, William J Eastman, Tracy L Frick, Stacy J Griffin, Sharon G Hermann, Jessica A Jochman, Carolyn M Kowalski, Jeffrey J Eckhart, Victoria Frohne, Kenneth G Griggs, Lacey D Herrington, Timothy J Johns, Michael A Kowalski, Jodie A Eckl, James E Frontino, April M Griggs, Michael I Herrman Jr, Kevin L Johnson, Michael D Kowalski, Melissa M Eddy, Joni M Fuller, Michele R Grimmer, Timothy G Herro, Lance J Johnson, Anna A Krajewski III, Frederick G Edenburn, Jeramie L Gaede, Danna K Groleau, Dawn M Herron, Patricia A Johnson, Debbie L Kreger, Eugena L Edmonds, James B Gaede, Michael S Groleau, Rory T Herron, Sean P Johnson, Doreen M Krogh III, Theodore L Edmonds, Sherry A Gagnon, Lynne M Grondin Jr, Lee M Hershey, Dennis Johnson, Elizabeth S Kruger, Christian A Edwards, Tina K Gale, Mario R Grondin, Alison A Hershey, Joni Johnson, Jeremiah C Krull, Gary D Eitrem, Brian L Gale, Veronica R Grondin, Charles J Hershey, Kenneth Johnson, Jessica D Krull, Keith A Eitrem, Joseph M Gallagher, Daniel J Grondin, Geraldine R Hespenheide, Alaina M Johnson, Kari E Kubec, Robert J Elgas, Bridgette L Gallagher, Kedrick K Grondin, Thomas J Hewitt, Richard A Johnson, Katelyn M Kuchan, Diane M Elliott, Allan R Gallegos, Soniqua L Gruse, Timothy M Hicks, Kelly M Johnson, Kayla E Kudla, Johnathon G Elliott, Tiffany B Galloway, Melissa E Gruszynski, Amy L Hietikko, Michelle L Johnson, Kevin J Kufta, Patsy C Ellis, Brandi L Gamble, Brian S Guertin, Shanon L Hill, Angela M Johnson, Kory W LaBlance, Emerald P Ellis, James R Gamble, Kelly A Guertin-Fritz, Brenda L Hill, Dawn D Johnson, Rebecca E LaBlance, Alfred C Ellis, Melissa L Gamelin, Renee L Guillard, Daniel J Hockett, Gail K Johnson, Sierra M LaBlance, Jill H Emmerling, Thomas J Ganson, Gabrielle H Guillard, Roger K Hoffman, Brenan D Johnson, Stephanie L LaBlance, Joan S Emmerling, Traci L Garcia, Robert A Guilmette, Angeline M Hoffman, Gina L Johnson, Todd K LaBlance, Maro L Epstein, Dannielle L Gardipee, Stephanie M Gurnoe, Lisa Hoffman, Mark J Johnston Jr, Donald J LaBranch, Tracy L Erickson, James S Garvin III, Andrew R Gurnoe, Marty J Hogue, Margaret M Johnston, Jason A Labron, Charles E Erickson, Jeffrey M Gaskin, Jody T Gurnoe, Stanley Hoig, Kyle J Johnston, Michiel W LaClair, Rebecca J Ermatinger II, Ken J Gasparik, Jenny R Gust, Amy A Holbrook II, Earl E Johnston, Tim E LaCombe, Amanda E Ermatinger, Christi M Gates Jr, Larry D Gustafson, Daniel J Hollman, Jessica L Jones, Gregory M LaCombe, Jason W Ermatinger, Kara L Gates, Katherine J Haas, Eric D Hollowell, Michael J Jones, Jesse M LaCombe, Justin T Erskine, Adam L Gaus, Tina L Hagan, Matthew D Holmberg, Bradley N Jones, Renee L LaCombe, Thomas W Eson, Steven M Gaus, William R Hagle Jr, Willis E Holmberg, Brandy L Jonker, Joseph D LaCosse, Brandon T Essary, Christopher F Geiger, Linda A Hagle, Brian J Holmberg, Buddy A Jopling, Rachel L Lacoy, David E Estes, Gregory A Geiger, Sonja M Hainstock, Charles L Holmberg, John E Jordan, Preston L LaCoy, Jennifer A Ettawageshik, Joel Q Geiger, Timothy E Hainstock, Terry J Holmberg, Patti A Joseph, Edward J LaFaver IV, Clinton L Ettawageshik, John L Gereau, Deborah L Haiss, James N Holmberg, Steve Joyner Jr, Terry O LaFernier, Kenneth M Evans, Melynie J Gereau, Retha R Hale Jr, Karl D Holmes-Johnson, Dorothy A Jungenberg, Jaquetta F LaFernier, Nathan T Faella, Patricia J Germain, Thomas J Hale, Cameron A Holt, Jennifer E Jungenberg, Richard P LaFray Jr, Richard A Fallstich, Emily A Germain, Tiffany L Halitsky, Alexis J Holt, Michael B Jutila, Lisa M LaFray, Jeremy J Fallstich, Jessica J Gerou, Anthony R Hall, Shantelle R Holt, Rayanne J Kaiser, Aubrey R LaFrenier, Paul J Fallstich, William R Gerou, Duane T Haller, Robert J Holtham Jr, Matthew J Kammers, Shiloh M LaFreniere, Jacob W Farley, Matthew W Gessinger, Bradley T Hallesy, Loretta M Holton, Cheryl A Kangas, Nicole L LaFreniere, Raymond B Farley, Nathan A Gessinger, Heather Hamilton IV, William A Hood, Courtney M Kanzig, Courtnei M Lahti, Emil J Farley, Stephanie E Glass, Destiny E Hamilton, Debora S Hood, Jennifer Kaplan, John J Laitinen IV, John L Farley, Steven W Glass, Marcia A Hamilton, Joseph A Hooper, Brenda J Karr, Teela M LaJoice, Joseph M Farris, Jonathan S Gleason, Angela R Hamilton, Kevin L Hoornstra, Cory S Kartes, Jeffrey J LaJoice, Michael A Fecteau Jr, Donald V Godin, Lena Hamilton, Michael A Hoornstra, Kayla A Kartes, Kristin L LaJoice, Shelley I Fegan, James W Goetz, Anthony R Hamilton, Theresa A Hoover Jr, Thomas G Kauffman, Andrew J Lake, Shaun A Fenwick Jr, Robert W Gokey, Julie A Hamlin, Pamela A Hoover, Jackie M Kee, Jared R LaLonde, Christopher D Ferree III, Richard A Gokey, Sara E Hammonds III, Roy L Hopkins, David Kee, Jeremy R LaLonde, Dennis G Fetterhoff, Sophia R Gokey, Todd S Hampton, Dawn M Hopkins, Gary Keller, Eric S Lambert Jr, Gregory D File, William M Golanka, Nicole A Hampton, Gail M Horn, Sasha K Keller, Erin N Lambert, Jennifer M 26 Bad Addresses June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

Lambert, Jessica S Loos, Chelsea M Matson, Malorey I Mentch, Lucas K Nagle, Lawrence R Paquin, Cindy L Lambert, Michael K Lorenz, Donald J Matson, Michael I Merchant, Donald E Nalbert, Sarah L Paquin, Donna J Lamoreaux, James M Louis Jr, Vincent Matson, Michael J Merchant, Jean C Nash, Michael D Paquin, Elaine Lamoreaux, Levi J Louis, Lucille M Matson, Robert J Merchberger, Samantha G Neal, Krissy L Paquin, Elizabeth J Lancewicz, Joseph W Love, Jody L Matteson, Jeffery A Merriam, Leona C Neal, Penny J Paquin, Jennifer M Landers, Joshua M Lucarelli, Dennis G Matteson, Jennifer A Mertz, Justin L Neelis, Erica E Paquin, John V Lang, Shalee S Lucarelli, Gina M Matteson, Richard C Mertz, Tammy S Neelis, Rebecca S Paquin, Kathleen M Langbehn, Nicole M Lucas, Michael J Matteson, Victor R Mertz, Thomas A Nefcy, Angela M Paquin, Kenneth W LaPine, Armand D Lucas, Robert J Mattson, Craig R Metivier, Evelyn A Negilski, Mona M Paquin, Michelle LaPine, Michael T Lucha, Debbie J Mattson, Melanie A Metivier, Lynette S Nelson, Cody M Paquin, Patrick J LaPlaunt III, Robert J Lucha, Jessica K Mattson, Theresa L Meyer, Cherry L Nelson, Linda G Paquin, Sandra L LaPlaunt Jr, Anthony D Luczyk, Gerald P Mattson, Travis J Meyer, Scott W Nelson, Renee M Paquin, Sherrie M LaPlaunt Jr, Gary L Lumsden, Amber K Matula, Mandy S Meyers, Ray G Nelson, Rose M Paquin, Sonya L LaPlaunt, Amanda M Lumsden, Timothy S Mayer, Judith A Michaels, Violet L Nemec, Marcella A Pardee, David L LaPlaunt, Charles F Lundy, Donald B Mayer, Kristin A Michelin, Joshua J Nesberg, Diane Pardee, Sarah M LaPlaunt, Jesse Luokkala, Brandy M Mayer, Ronald L Michels, Joeseph E Nesbitt, Rebecca L Paris, Christina N LaPlaunt, Sherri A Luttenberger, Robert W McCafferty, Kara K Middleton, Jeremiah G Ness, Drew A Paris, Joseph E LaPonsie, Melissa N Lynch, Gerald S McCaffrey, John R Mikolay, Yvonne M Nesselrodt, Diedra K Paris, Rebecca A Lasko, Lisa M Lyons Jr, Thomas L McCall, Loren M Miles, Daniel A Neuman, Joshua J Paris, Theresa A Lasley, Stacy J Lyons, Nicholas R McCarthy, Kenneth P Miles, Melissa S Nichols Jr, Gerald A Parish, Lee-Ann I LaTour, Patrick MacArthur II, Duncan S McCarthy, Richard J Miller Jr, Richard V Nichols, Bobbie J Parker, Kellie S LaTour, Shannon L MacArthur, Cindy S McCarty, Melissa A Miller, Christopher L Nichols, Dawn J Parker, Kelly A LaTour, Zoe Y MacDonald, Louis J McCave, Tanya M Miller, Frank I Nichols, Eric T Parker, Shannon M Latva, Tammy J MacDonald, Mitchell S McClara Jr, James E Miller, Gary B Nichols, Gail L Parr, James T Laughton, Jerry D MacLeod, Jack L McClara, Chelsie M Miller, Jeffrey D Nickerson, Jonathan R Parr, Jessy L LaVigne, Catherine P MacLeod, Kellie J McClara, David L Miller, John P Nikunen, Jasmine L Parrish, Glenn R Lawless, Jennifer A Maddox, Nelson T McClellan, Shannon D Miller, Joseph D Nippa, Michelle A Passage, Amanda J Lawrence III, William E Madigan, Joseph F McClelland, Gary W Miller, Matthew D Nolan, Christopher J Passage, Dane A Lawrence, Constance M Madosh, Jacqueline M McClelland, Pamala L Miller, Maxine J Nolan, Michael J Passage, David R Lawrence, Harold E Mahanna, Lucas S McClusky, George A Millis, Terry L Nolan, Tristan S Passage, Denise E Lawrence, Linda S Maki, Daniel J McClusky, Patrick A Mills, Debra L Nolff, Joshua L Passage, Katherine L Law-Renke, ReGina M Maleport, Laurie A McClusky, Robert D Mills, Kayla J Nolff, Sheryl L Patzer, Karen S Lawson, Sara L Maleport, Robert W McClusky, Ronald R Mintline, Mary S Nolff-Petoskey, Aaron L Patzwald, Morgan C Leask, Eileen E Malin, Allison R McClusky, Shannon L Miron, John A Nolff-Petoskey, Timothy A Paulsen, Camie A Leask, Kevin P Malinowski, Gail A McClusky, Timothy J Mitchell, Derek S Norden, David M Pavelock, Candy J Leask, Meghan L Mallekoote, Cindy A McClusky, Tonya M Moffat, Nathan R Norden, Julie A Pavlat, Bryant L Leask, Nathan M Mallekoote, Derek W McCondra, John M Mohler II, Stephen B Norvell, Kiley E Payment, David Leask, Thomas E Mallekoote, Jacob A McCondra, Raymond P Moilanen, Jason E Nosek, James A Payment, Glenn G LeBlanc III, George A Malone, Scott J McCondra, Ronald K Monkman, Robert W Nosek, Jerry T Payment, Jennifer L LeBlanc, Christopher J Maloney, Tia M McCormick, Cory L Monroe, Scott M Nowotny, Robert J Payne, Joel C LeBlanc, Stephanie V Manzardo, Lynne M McCoy, Amy S Montgomery Jr, Sharon E Nunez, Kizzy A Pearce, Katie L LeClear, Jason D Mapes, Christy L McCoy, Charles W Montgomery, Cheryl O’Bara, Joseph E Pellizzon, Michelle L LeClear, Kellie R Marcou, Veronica J McCoy, Crystal L Montgomery, Chris D Oberlin, Lance A Pelon, Dustin R LeDuc, Amy L Marcus, John D McCoy, Gina K Montgomery, Debra S O’Berry Jr, Owen W Peltier, Nicole R Ledy, Jason K Mari, Donna L McCoy, Jeremy J Montgomery, Robert O’Berry, Erin J Pennington, Irene E Lee Jr, Rodney J Marker, Aric W McCoy, Lawrence D Montgomery, William O’Berry, Jedidiah R Pennington, Jennifer E Lee, Rodney J Marker, Jeremy M McCoy, Lisa M Montry, Lori S O’Berry, Lisa A Perault, Travis J Lee, Sheri L Markey, Jennifer J McCoy, Shawn M Moody, Ashley A O’Berry, Mark D Perkins, Angela L Lee, Timothy M Marko II, Bruce F McCoy, Tamara S Mooney, Joseph P O’Berry, Samantha C Perkins, Dustin M Lehman, Jon L Marsh, John A McCrory, Jesse J Moore III, Dan W O’Dea, Amy M Perlaki, David L Lehman, Kaylee D Marsh, Bronson J McCuaig, Lisa Moore, Danielle M Odgers, Jamie A Perrault, James D Lehman, Misti B Marsh, Daniel W McDermit, Daniel C Moore, Lynne M Ojibway, Jay W Perrault, Raymon J Lehnert, Brendan P Marshall, Chadwick McDonald Jr, John Moore, Michael C Ojibway, Jeffrey P Perry, Curtis Lehnert, Erik M Marshall, Eugene R McDonald, Allen S Moore, Ralph G Olah, Renee’ L Perry, George J Lehre Jr, Timothy W Marshall, Gerald F McDonald, Joseph M Moore, Scott J Oleson, Christopher J Perry, James E Lehto, Robert R Marshall, Ian G McDonald, Tom Moore, Verna C Olin, Mark D Perry, Jennifer L Lemire, Melinda L Marshall, Jeffery J McDonnald, Mechelle D Moquin, Christopher T Olli, Michael V Perry, Jonathon P Lenius, Dana L Marshall, Kathy S McFarland, Danielle N Morales, Teresa Y Olmstead, Andrew A Perry, Rick A Lennox, Christopher H Marshall, Stephen R McGahey, Jaylene A Morell, Michelle A Olmstead, Michelle Perry, Sara N Lennox, Randy J Martell, William McGahey, Judith A Morningstar, Heidi L Olson, Anthony D Perry, Tammy S Leopold, Amber R Martin, Rex K McGahey, Justin A Morris, Elizabeth A Olson, David A Persyn kubitski, Marie A Levesque, Ernest P Martin, Cayhra A McGinnis, Jason S Morris, John P Olson, Eric Persyn, Starr L Lewis, Anna M Martin, Chad A McGinty, Anna-Marie Morris, Stephani L Olson, Joshua J Peters, Carrie M Lewis, Dawn M Martin, James A McGowan, Ashley N Morrison, John L Olson, Kathleen A Peters, Jennifer C Lewis, Jeffrey A Martin, Jocob R McGowan, William R Morrow, Gene L Olson, Lloyd J Peterson Sr, Donald J Lewis, Kelly M Martin, Jonathan A McGuire, Susan A Morrow, Matthew S Olson, Patti J Peterson, Judy Lewis, Kody L Martin, Katie L McInnes, Kimberly Morse, Benjamin L Olson, Scott A Pettett, Taylor E Lewis, Lawrence R Martin, Kurt B McIntire, Joseph A Morse, Matthew C Olson, Shane M Phillips, David R Lewis, Matthew L Martin, Shane A McKechnie, Francis L Morse, Sherry L O’Nan, James D Phillips, Michael L Lewis, Michael E Martin, Stewart A McKechnie, Sally A Moses Jr, Harvey J O’Neil, Aimee M Phillips, Penny H Lewis, Raymond M Martineau, Brunell W McKelvie, Alexander D Moses, Joseph J O’Neil, Anthony W Piechowski, Shaun P Lewis, Robin J Martineau, Marc D McKelvie, David C Mosher, Claudine N O’Neil, Brian K Piehl, Sarah J Lewis, Shiann M Martineau, Stephanie A McKerchie, Brian A Mosher, Stacey L O’Neil, Cheryl A Pierce, Katherine L Lewis, Tina M Martineau, Teresa L McKerchie, Holly A Mosher, Tempeste J O’Neil, Jonathan P Piggott, Kenneth M Liford, Candise L Martinez, James A McKerchie, Leslie A Moug, Erin M O’Neil, Paul D Piippo, William D Liford, Kristopher L Martinez, Mandy L McKinney, Tina M Muehlhauser, Tanya M O’Neil, Paula J Pike, Bray S Lindeblad, Tabatha M Martinez, Terrie A McLean II, Raaen B Mueller, Melissa A O’Neill, Rachael L Pilcher, David J Lindeblad, Travis W Massaway, Michael D McLeod, Benjamin Mullenbrock, Brett J Osburn, William L Pilon, James L Lineske, Rose M Massey, Angela M McLeod, Jesse D Mullendore, Carolyn M Osogwin, Kristina B Pine, Jeffrey R Liskey, Marie B Massey, Daniel T McLeod, Joseph Muma, Cynthia L Osterhout, Robert L Pine, Jessica V Littell, Andrea K Massey, David G McNally, Natalie J Muma, Donald J Ostrander, Jennifer J Pine, Rick P Litzner, Alisha M Massey, Kelley L McNeely, David J Mundell, Bailey K Oswald, Wanda J Piskorz, Leslie M Litzner, Eric W Massey, Sandra A McPherson, Bobbie S Mundell, Tishia D Ouellette, Kacee B Piskorz, Lindsay R Litzner, Justin W Massey, Wendy J McPherson, Megan L Munsell, Jennifer A Overland, Paul E Piskorz, Rick J Livingston, Jason P Massey, William C McPherson, Sarah L Murkot, Jeffrey L Overland, Stephen C Plastino, Carla Lockhart Jr, Daryl J Masta, Anthony J McRorie, Brian K Murphy, Jacob P Ozant, Gregory K Plastino, Chad T Lockhart, Sheryl M Masta, Brian J McRorie, Myrisa M Murphy, Ramona L Paavola, Patricia I Plastino, Edward F Lockwood, Gordon D Masta, Sasha M McSweeney, Tommy L Murray, Charles E Paciocco, Stephen J Plastino, Joseph F Lockwood, Jeffrey F Masta, Tina B Mead, Ashley F Muscoe, Buffy F Padgett, Laurian D Pleyte, Sandra M Lockwood, Jessica A Mastaw, Richard J Mead, Benjamin K Muscoe, Cheryl L Page Jr, Jesse J Podoba, Timothy C Lockwood, Laura B Mastaw, Robert Mead, Sherrie L Muxlow Jr, Harold R Page, Barbara A Poe Jr, Melvin L Lockwood, Stephanie D Matelski, Heather M Meawasige, Christine M Muxlow, Renee M Page, Carmen R Poe, Lana M Lodahl, Kimberly A Mathews, Carolyn S Melvin, Lorea L Myers, Peter Page, Lisa A Pond, Trisha R Lokey, Robert A Mathews, Tonia M Menard, Dennis M Myott, Chelsey R Pagels-Perrault, Jeremiah C Pond, William E Long, Jeremy H Matice, Christopher M Menard, John R Myott, Troyann Paquin Jr, Mel J Pooley, Kristen A Longnecker II, Timothy R Matson, Darrell J Mendoza, Cynthia L Myotte, Andrea M Paquin Jr, Thomas J Porco, Angela M June 10, 2011 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Bad Addresses 27

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