Manidoo Giisoonhs • Little Spirit Moon
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Tobin added, “Through our ADVISORY PROGRAM-HIV access to HIV prevention, treat- An estimate has been made that 11, United Spinal Association Ask VetsFirst Help Center fea- PREVENTION COUNSELOR AND ment, care and support by 2010. there are approximately 1,200- launched an online veterans ture, veterans and their family DANYALLE TENEYCK, HEALTH You might think this crisis 1,300 people in the U.P. who help center, Ask VetsFirst members can get quick answers EDUCATOR, HIV PREVENTION is almost over. Here are some have the disease — most of (www.VetsFirst.org), an interac- to questions about their VA AND COUNSELOR facts: In 2007, the estimated whom do not know they have tive gateway to information on claims and appeals, and ask for Our vision is a world in number of persons living with the virus, testing is the only a host of subjects of interest assistance in handling them.” which people living with HIV HIV worldwide was 33.2 mil- way to know if you have the to veterans of the U.S. armed VetsFirst.org also includes are treated as equal citizens lion and there were 2.7 million virus. forces and their families. a listing of VetsFirst’s national with respect, dignity and justice, people newly infected. In the World AIDS Day links com- Paul J. Tobin, president veterans service officers, an are diagnosed early and receive U.S., approximately 1 mil- munities throughout the U.S. of United Spinal Association online library with “Knowledge the highest standards of care lion people have HIV. We are in a unified observance of and chief executive officer Books,” fact sheets and self- and in which everyone knows especially concerned about the commemoration in respect of of VetsFirst, said, “On this help guides, such as the Active how and is able to protect them- new statistics regarding young all those who are infected and Veterans Day, it is only fitting Duty Personnel Pre-separation selves from HIV infection. people. Worldwide, youth affected by HIV/AIDS. This that as we honor the brave men Guide and the Self-Help Guide On Dec. 1, the 21st annual account for almost 45 percent signifies a renewed commitment and women who have served for Veterans with Spinal Cord World AIDS Day was observed of all new HIV infections with to fight the AIDS global epi- our country so valiantly, we Injuries and Disorders. around the world. Locally, the an estimated 5.5 million young demic. Here in Sault Ste. Marie, unveil a user-friendly, interac- VetsFirst has always pro- event was commemorated by people living with HIV today. the memorial was observed by tive way for veterans to receive vided direct representation to offering information at the The latest in Michigan is that increasing our awareness of practical and expert advice individual veterans and their Sault Tribal Health Center and youth are being infected at an what we can all do in prevent- on any veterans-related issue, families, legal representation in the LSSU’s Cisler Center and alarmingly increased rate and it ing the spread of this disease in including the transition from federal court appeals of claims Crawford Hall. is no different in the rest of the our area and commemorating military service member to denied by the VA, legislative This year, World AIDS Day country. those who are already infected. civilian status, U.S Department advocacy before Congress and aimed to increase awareness of Contrary to many area resi- Around the world, 191 coun- of Veterans Affairs (VA) and advocacy for the entire vet- HIV/AIDS both globally and dents’ belief, all communities tries observed this day to draw other federal benefits and pro- eran population through broad- in the U.S. This year’s World are affected by the continuing attention to the AIDS pandemic. grams, health care services and impact class action lawsuits. AIDS Day theme was “Stop spread of HIV/AIDS, especially Locally, this event was spon- eligibility requirements.” AIDS. Keep the Promise.” This in rural areas. In the eastern sored or supported by many theme is related to the global U.P., people have been diag- area agencies. Silent Hearts: New community grief support group in Chippewa County Native American Heritage Hospice of Chippewa alone in their grief journey. County is pleased to announce The support groups meet as Day of 2008 enacted the addition of a support group follows: BY RICK SMITH the historical status of American The report indicated Suniga for families who have lost a For the loss of an infant, the President George W. Bush Indian tribal governments as proposed his idea to the child. second Monday of each month signed House Joint Resolution well as their present day status. Portland-based Affiliated Tribes Silent Hearts is a community from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 62, the Native American It is also a day for all Americans of Northwest Indians Cultural support group available free of For the loss of a child, the Heritage Day Act of 2008, into to celebrate the cultures, tradi- Committee; the National charge to assist families who first Monday of each month law on Oct. 8. tions and languages of American Congress of American Indians are suffering the death of an from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Act designated the Friday Indians and their rich legacy all and other groups joined with infant as a result of miscarriage, Both groups meet in following Thanksgiving of Americans enjoy today. the organization in taking up the premature birth, stillbirth or the Superior Room of the this year, and this year only, as The Associated Press reported cause of a day of commemora- death after birth. The response Chippewa County Health Native American Heritage Day, Frank Suniga, 79, a Mescalero tion. to this program has been so Department. a national holiday. Apache descendant who lives in The Associated Press noted overwhealming that we have The groups are open to any The resolution, introduced on Oregon, told them he and oth- the advocates plan to work added a support group for fami- adult, free of charge, who is in Nov. 13, 2007, by Congressman ers began pushing for a day of to have the Native American lies who have experienced the need of help and support fol- Joe Baca (D-Calif.) and 83 national recognition in 2001 in Heritage Day placed on the loss of a child from two years lowing the death of an infant or co-sponsors, went to com- honor of the country’s American nation’s calendar annually. of age and older. child. mittee on Apr. 24, 2008. The Indian heritage. There simply are no words For further information bill passed the U.S. House of to heal the pain that families regarding this or any of our Representatives by a voice Diane Peppler Center needs our help feel at a time like this, so the bereavement services, call vote on Nov. 13, 2007. The Now through Dec. 20, gestions: laundry soap, fabric mission of Silent Hearts is to be Hospice of Chippewa County at U.S. Senate passed the measure please help the Diane Peppler softener, blankets, pillowcases, available, so that no one walks (906) 253-3151. unanimously on Sept. 22, 2008. Resource Center and Safe wash clothes, towels, adult and The Act receives the sup- Haven this holiday season. baby toiletries, diapers/wipes. Blood and bone marrow donor drive port of the National Congress Since opening its doors Please drop off your dona- of American Indians and in 1979, the Diane Peppler tions at Check and Cash at 2120 scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9 the National Indian Gaming Resource Center has aided Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, The next blood and bone marrow drive is scheduled at the Sault Association. families in crisis. Tri-County located inside the Amerigas Tribe Health Center auditorium on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to The resolution encourages Safe Haven is a temporary Building next to Kentucky Fired 4:45 p.m. the people of the United States, housing program operated by Chicken between the hours of You must be 18 years of age to donate blood and present a as well as federal, state, local the Sault Ste. Marie Housing 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Saturday governments and interested photo identification or donor card. You must be between the ages Commission. Both offer fami- between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. organizations to observe Native of 18 and 61 to participate in the bone marrow registry, which lies a place to call home. We would like to thank American Heritage Day with involves just a mouth swab. Employees are able to donate during Please show these families everyone who donated to help appropriate programs, ceremo- the day with supervisory approval. what a kind and generous com- make this event a success. nies and activities relating to Come save a life. munity we are. Donation sug- Merry Christmas. Win Awenen Win Awenen Nisitotung welcomes the Sault Ste. 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Web site: www.saulttribe.com Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 News and Features , Devere Contruction donates $2,000 for kids SAULT STE. MARIE — DeVere Construction donated $2,000 to the Sault Tribe’s kids’ Christmas party this year. “At DeVere Construction it gives us great joy when we are able to give back to the communi- ties we live and work in,” said Community relations special- ist with DeVere Construction, Craig Froggett, said. “We are honored to be a part of this great family tradition and so pleased to be a friend of the Sault Tribe. We truly hope this gift warms many hearts this holiday season and that 2009 brings peace and joy to all. From all us at DeVere Construction, happy holidays!” A 20-year casino veteran and mother of six, Sonja Eitrem- McLeod, represents the casino on the volunteer Children’s Christmas Party Committee in Sault Ste. Marie. She said she watched her 20-year-old daugh- ter grow up attending the tribe’s Photo by Jennifer Dale-Burton Christmas parties, so when she Front, from left: Sault Tribe Board of Directors member Bernard Bouschor, Children’s Christmas Party Committee heard there was no party bud- member George Snider accepting the $2,000 donation from Craig Froggett of DeVere Construction, and Jeff Holt, geted this year, she joined the Sault Tribe planning and development. Back, from left: Board member DJ Hoffman, Latisha Willette, Sonja Eitrem- committee. McLeod, Sue Henderlite and board member Cathy Abramson. Northern Hospitality invites you in for shopping BY BRENDA AUSTIN take the time and help design General manager of Northern tiling around showers, whirl- Hospitality, Jeff Behling, invites pool tubs and custom floor to you, family and friends to come ceiling bathrooms to meet cus- in and see his furniture and tomer expectations. flooring showroom located in For more information, call the former Heartland building Northern Hospitality at (906) at 827 Ashmun Street next to 635-4800 or stop by the store at Parker’s Hardware. 827 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. “Day-to-day retail busi- Marie, Mich. ness coming in off the street is as good or better then ever,” Behling said. “But tough eco- Holiday Makeover nomic times have made it hard on people who are hanging onto Only $99.00 their money a bit more now.” * Highlights or Color * Cut & Style * Tribal employees who are * Full Set of Acrylics * eligible for payroll deduction * Facial Wax * 1 Free Tan * can now choose a 12-month payroll deduction option until Tanning Package the end of the year to help ease Buy 1 month Unlimited, the money crunch. After the Get 1 Free! first of the year, payroll deduc- tion will go back to the normal 10-pay periods plan. “It is a Great Deals! nice option. If someone wants Paraffin Treatment & Manicure $30 to do something to their home Tribal Tanning 20% OFF! for the holidays or New Year they can come in and stretch Gift Certificates! their payments out for a year,” said Behling. Photo by Brenda Austin Tribal members residing your house. in and look – when it comes to we have one of the best selec- inside the tribe’s tax agreement “We have a lot of clear- floor covering we have as much tions in town for tile,” said Body ‘N’ Sol area continue to pay no sales ance items currently on sale,” a selection as anyone. Our fur- Behling. 906-253-0903 tax on purchases. Behling said. “During the holi- niture is reasonably priced and Custom tile work is one of 826 Ashmun St., Sault, Mich. Behling said he is currently days we have people looking is a good quality product and Behling’s specialties. He will looking at purchasing new for recliners for that special inventory for 2009 to give cus- someone, gun cabinets for the tomers more choice. “I don’t men and other specific items have as much room to keep they have in mind for gift giv- Exclusive Sault Tribe discount! excess stock in the back. This ing.” means that if I can custom order Northern Hospitality also 15% off purchases with this coupon and tribal a product and give you a good handles big projects for the identification card, limited time offer. price, I will sharpen up my pen- tribe such as furnishings for its cil to make it worth while for hotels and casinos in addition to you.” commercial work for non-tribal Bumstead’s Floors and Moore Northern Hospitality pro- businesses. vides flooring and furniture at “I have a wonderful staff. great prices for tribal employees Rhonda Black is awesome 1902 Ashmun Street and members in addition to and always has clever ideas. the local community. In-store Between Rhonda, Mike inventory consists of carpet- LaFaver, Tom Rapson and Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. ing, vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, myself we have over 40 years hardwood and laminate flooring experience in the floor covering and furniture for every room in and furniture business. Come 635-7217 or 1-800-871-0779 4 Cultural Affairs =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` What was Never Told scheduled for 2009 SUBMITTED BY ELAINE YOUNG- The new series begins Jan. 7 Month Date Day Time No. Lesson CLEMENT, CULTURAL TRAINER with the Ojibwe creation story. “The What Was Never Told With this program, we are January 7 Wednesday 9-12 pm 1 Creation Story series is by far the most in- building awareness in an effort 21 Wednesday 9-12 pm 2 Collision of Worlds depth and undiluted look at to increase the sense of family Indigenous Cultures Descent the historical, economic and and community with a greater February 4 Wednesday 9-12 pm 3 cultural impact on tribes that sense of Anishinaabek identity. into Darkness Acculturation, Resistance and has shaped Native life and The lessons cover our Dodems 18 Wednesday 9-12 pm 4 still resonates with us today in (clan system government), val- Revitalization What was here and what was many though somewhat differ- ues and beliefs systems, histori- March 4 Wednesday 9-12 pm 5 ent ways,” explained one tribal cal impact on social, economic, never told Acts of War and Policies of member. and cultural ways of life, ethno- 18 Wednesday 9-12 pm 6 The program is currently tak- stress, self-determination, nation Oppression ing registrations at the Cultural building and visioning for the Models of Wardship and April 1 Wednesday 9-12 pm 7 Training Center at 531 Ashmun future. Dependence in the Sault. This is our sixth annual pre- 15 Wednesday 9-12 pm 8 Dealing with Ethnostress This is a program of study sentation. It is with great pride I to share the history of the highly recommend attending the May 6 Wednesday 9-12 pm 9 Living the Culture Today Anishinaabek culture before series, regardless of your ances- Contemporary Acts of Self- 20 Wednesday 9-12 pm 10 and after European contact in try or blood quantum level, you Determination North America. It begins with won’t regret it, it is so powerful. the Ojibwe story of creation and Tribal and community members June 3 Wednesday 9-12 pm 11 Rebuilding our way of life brings you on a journey through welcome. 17 Wednesday 9-12 pm 12 What does the future hold time and experiences that our To register, please call Elaine people have endured up unto Young-Clement, cultural train- Feast TBA modern day. ing specialist, at the Sault Tribe WHAT WAS NEVER TOLD SCHEDULE FOR 2009 — Classes will be at the Cultural Learning Center 531 The series is a 12-lesson Cultural Department at 632- Ashmun St. SSM. If you have any questions aboutclasses please contact Elaine Young-Clement at 635- program offered over a period 7494 or 322-3961. 6050. of six months (January through Feel free to stop by the office June) with two lessons present- at the administration building ed each month. The class times anytime to learn more about are 9 a.m. to noon. cultural activities. Volunteerism provides cultural staff with needed resources BY BRENDA AUSTIN foot teepee that was previously a lot easier to build the garage, Drums pounding, sage burn- used. The structure was named these guys were not being paid ing and an honor song welcom- by tribal resolution in honor to do this, yet they were there ing everyone into its warmth, of Randy Lee who recently and committed to it. We were the Niigaanagiizhik Building walked on. “The fire building able to complete it in about has become an important place was named Mkade Maa’iingan eight days.” in our local community for all Waanhzhiim, or Black Wolf’s Graz Shipman carved the kinds of gatherings. Den. Black Wolf was Randy’s cedar sign above the firehouse From traditional funerals Anishinaabe name. In terms of entrance. “I remember when we to fund-raisers, weddings and volunteering he did a lot, espe- first started going back to the ghost feasts, many ceremonies cially as the head fire keeper for traditional funerals and having have been held inside its walls traditional funerals and at pow- the fire burn for the whole time, since it was constructed in wows and spiritual gatherings,” which can be up to four days. 1997. Pavlat said. There were times we had lean- According to Niigaanagiizhik Also constructed was a tos in the middle of the winter Manager Cecil Pavlat, it is garage for storage of equip- and the firekeepers were there the volunteers who offer their ment and a riding lawn mower. around the clock. The firekeep- time and energy that makes Volunteers who worked on the ers house evolved from plastic the tribe’s cultural building an garage were Don Lawrence lean-tos to a wabano lodge to a Students Faye Belonga (left) and Darlene Belleville from St. Ignace important gathering place. and his son Randy, Lynn Ailing teepee and today’s firehouse,” enjoyed the thought provoking discussions and the opportunity to Recent additions to the and Mike “Squeak” Sylvester, Pavlat said. learn more about their culture. grounds of the cultural build- Graz Shipman, Les Ailing and “It is the spirit of community ing include a 12-sided building Cecil Pavlat. “Lynn and Squeak volunteerism that is important,” that house the “sacred fires” work all day for Sault Tribe said Pavlat. “Randy is thought which oftentimes accompany Construction but they came of whenever we do something Winter’s Coming ceremonies. Randy Lee and over after work three times and at Niigaanagiizhik and we all Pavlat built the structure after helped until dark,” Pavalt said. remember his ‘spirit of volun- a wind storm destroyed the 30- “Everyone who helped made it teerism.’” Y V A R G D A L A S R Y S L E G BON FIRE LEG RUTABAGA S S T U F F I N G T E S T I P I BUCK LOG SALAD P P F O W L V E N I S O N T O V CAMP LITTLE SNOW M T A R O W A H U N T E R T F E CASSEROLE MANIDOO SPIRIT A B U R E L O R E S S A C L O S DUCK MASHED STUFFING C O L R T F J R O L L F F E O H FAMILY MIIGWECH TEST T N L E K R M E J C E M W S D N FOOD MINCE MEAT TINS E F V I V E I O L Y M I L P I O FOWL MOON TOUR G I M V V A Y D O L R N M I N O GIISOONHS MOOSE TRACKS N R G A K E R V G S O C A R A S GIVES ORANGE TRAVEL A E I C I N G T V E E E S I M I GRAVY PARTRIDGE TURKEY R J U H C E W G I I M M H T O I HUNTER PUMPKIN VENISON O B V K B Y L I M A F E E M M G ICING REST VET U C C Z T R A C K S K A D O R R JELLO ROLL WARM S U N I K P M U P I G T B O A A Use the numerals 0 through 9 only once in an equation that adds up to 1. 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Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 Natural Resources 5 Revised EAB quarantine strengthens, expands BY BILL COOK grounds,” said Ron Olson, material out of quarantine Level MSU EXTENSION Parks and Recreation chief for II and III areas is prohibited FORESTER/BIOLOGIST the Michigan Department of except regulated articles may The Michigan Department Natural Resources. “Bringing move from Level III into Level of Agriculture (MDA) revised ash firewood onto state forests, II. its Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) state parks, recreation areas and EAB is an exotic insect quarantine to consolidate all state forest campgrounds vio- native to Asia that attacks ash 68 contiguous counties of the lates state land use rules.” trees. In its larval stage, EAB lower peninsula into one quar- Prior to this revision, MDA’s feeds undetected under the bark antine level effective immedi- EAB interior quarantine divided of ash trees, disrupting water ately. As part of the amendment, the Lower Peninsula into two and nutrient flow, ultimately Delta and Schoolcraft counties quarantine levels: 21 counties in killing the trees in three to four in the Upper Peninsula were Southeast Michigan were Level years. First discovered in 2002, added to the EAB interior quar- I and the remaining 47counties the borer is responsible for the antine. were Level II. This revision death or damage of approxi- The ban on moving firewood effectively merges the two quar- mately 35 million ash trees in across the Mackinac Bridge antines and makes the entire Michigan’s lower peninsula. remains in effect. MDA still Lower Peninsula Level I. Individuals or businesses asks travelers not to move “Hardwood firewood is found violating the state’s firewood within the quarantine still prohibited from leaving EAB quarantine are subject to area to help prevent the artifi- the Lower Peninsula as it is fines ranging from $1,000 to cial spread of other exotic and the leading cause of spread- $250,000 and jail time of up to devastating insects like Gypsy ing EAB. Restrictions at the five years for moving regulated Moths. Mackinac Bridge remain in ash materials, including fire- “MDA remains committed place and will continue to pre- wood. to protecting the ash resource vent hardwood firewood and Additional information about in the U.P. from the artificial spread of EAB and this amend- other regulated ash material EAB, quarantine details, and a ment simply allows us to focus from entering the UP,” added map of the quarantine boundar- our attention there,” said Ken Olson. ies are available at: Rauscher, MDA’s Pesticide and The addition of Delta and www.michigan.gov/eab or Plant Pest Management division Schoolcraft Counties to the www.emeraldashborer.info. director. “Although travelers EAB interior quarantine is a are now able to freely move result of an EAB infestation firewood in the lower peninsula, discovered in fall 2008. we are urging them not to do The Delta County quarantine so as there are several other is divided into two levels; the invasive insects—such as Asian townships of Garden, Fairbanks Longhorned Beetle and Sirex and Nahma are designated as Woodwasp —that can hitch a Quarantine Level II, and the ride on it. Please continue to remaining portion of Delta only use local sources of fire- County is Level III. wood, burn all you buy, and The Schoolcraft County don’t take any unused firewood quarantine is also divided into back home or to the next loca- two levels; the townships of Our bank is like a community – peo- tion.” Inwood and Thompson are “Campers and hunters designated as Quarantine Level ple working together with a com- are reminded to purchase II, and the remaining portion firewood locally when visit- of Schoolcraft is Level III. mon purpose. Our staff has only ing state parks, recreation The movement of hardwood areas and state forest camp- firewood and other regulated one purpose: to serve YOU and Green Christmas help YOU build a secure financial future. 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I am cur- An internationally acclaimed decision to become a pianist. rently composer-in-residence Chickasaw classical music Evenings and weekends were for the Chickasaw Summer composer creates eclectic works often spent at his mother’s Arts Academy. I was also com- by incorporating his people’s rehearsals and performances in poser-in-residence for the Grand traditional music into his classi- concerts, musicals and ballets. Canyon Music Festival’s Native cal compositions. After finding From those early influences, American Composer Apprentice success and satisfaction in his Tate studied music at universi- Program and the American chosen field, he’s guiding other ties and continued drawing Composers Forum/Joyce Award American Indians in the art. on music from his Chickasaw community outreach program. It is safe to say Jerod lineage. “I began composing All three programs provide clas- Impichchaachaaha Tate was works based on traditional sical composition instruction for born into music. His father, a Chickasaw and other American American Indian students and tribal and special district judge Indian music.” feature their works in public in Oklahoma, is a classically Today, Tate is renowned for performances.” trained pianist and vocalist and his particular style of classical The San Francisco was heavily involved with opera music incorporating elements Symphony Orchestra and and musical theater during his of traditional American Indian Chorus recorded a CD of Tate’s college years and continues music. Lauded by critics, the compositions released last to perform. His mother was a venerable New York Times March by Thunderbird Records. professor of dance and a profes- describes his works as “a new The CD was produced in coop- sional choreographer who spent musical stream unsullied by eration with the Chickasaw her entire career in theater. Hollywood and tourist stereo- Nation. It was his mother who first types.” Once critic says Tate’s Tate can be reached through commissioned music from Tate music is “rich in sound, deep in his Web site, www.jerodtate. while he was studying piano meaning.” com, e-mail at jerodtate@mac. performance and composition Among the many profes- com or call (303) 995-0590. at the Cleveland Institute of sional responsibilities of the Samples of his powerful Music. The work is an original award-winning composer, Tate music, the CD, film credits and ballet titled, Winter Moons, it is deeply involved in teaching other features are available on is based on American Indian music to others and passing the the Web site. stories from the Northern Plains word to American Indians that To date, Tate has coached and Rocky Mountains. Tate the world of classical music over 70 new compositions by Photo courtesy of AlanaRothstein.com says it provided his first oppor- composition needs them. American Indian students. Chickasaw classical/traditional music fusion composer tunity to express himself as an “As my musical path has Videos of live performances of Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate. American Indian through the evolved, it has become equally student compositions can be fine arts. Tate has received numerous Symphony Orchestra. important to help young seen at youtube.com/ The ballet score for Winter commissions and his works “From an early age, I was American Indians find a voice jerodtatestudents. Moons premiered at the have been performed by many saturated with music and in classical composition,” Tate’s middle name, University of Wyoming in prestigious symphony orches- theater from both of my par- says Tate. “In fact, I believe Impichchaachaaha’, means 1992. The Colorado Ballet tras across the country, includ- ents,” notes Tate. As a child, American Indians have a natural “high corncrib” in the subsequently performed it in ing the National Symphony he listened to his father’s ability to represent themselves Chickasaw language, symbol- 1994 and 1996. Since then, Orchestra and the Detroit performances of Bach and musically and intelligently in izing prosperity. A Historical Guidebook: American Indian places and four other professors with serve as a valuable reference or doctorates, but it is a big stretch educational tool in spite of its to call it an “all-in-one guide- flaws. book” on American Indian his- The book is divided into tory or places. five geographic sections of the An example in point — in United States with each sec- the entire state of Michigan, tion featuring a map and cor- the only places noted are the responding roster of the sites Minong Mine on Isle Royale highlighted in the section. The National Park, the Marquette sites are presented more or less Mission Park and Museum of in order of historic importance. Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace One will note before long that and the Mackinac State Historic most of the sites in the book are Parks in Mackinaw City. state or federal parks or other Was that a big collective similarly protected areas. gasp I just heard? A listing of authoritative Too, there is the matter of contributors who wrote essays giving the book a blanket name included in the book contains like American Indian Places brief biographical sketches of BY RICK SMITH when its focus is restricted to those who contributed. Touted as the “first ever all- the contiguous 48 states of According to the book’s dust in-one guidebook” to American only one country on one of the jacket, Frances H. Kennedy is Indian sites throughout the American continents: the United also the editor and principal United States, Sault Tribe States. This is the kind of thing contributor to the best-selling The large scale projection of Chief Hollow Horn Bear members who peruse American that perpetuates the erroneous book The Civil War Battlefield above is one of the Smithsonian’s contributons to Indian Places are bound to impression among some people Guide. Her work in land con- “NightGallery DC,” the capitol’s first citywide exhibition question that claim. In fact, any that American Indians are found versation over 30 years has of large-scale photographic projections from Nov. 13 to American Indian descendents only in the United States when, focused on protecting lands that 22 as part of FotoWeek DC. The Smithsonian’s National living in Michigan would do in fact, they are rooted across are significant in American his- Museum of the American Indian presented photographs likewise. all the Americas. tory. from the collections of the National Museum of the Frances H. Kennedy is the Those things aside, the Royalties from American American Indian, the Smithsonian American Art Museum editor and principal contributor book has its many merits in Indian Places will be donated and the National Museum of American History at the east of this reference work; it also presenting historical informa- to the National Museum of the entrance of the museum facing the Capitol dome, 4th contains contributions from tion on 366 places significant American Indian. and Independence Ave. SW. Images included American American Indian authorities to Indians across the country. The book is available through Indian leaders, including Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and such as the founding director The information is written in a the publishing house Houghton Chief Joseph; Native delegations to Washington, D.C.; of the National Museum of brief but detailed fashion read- Mifflin Company, 368 pages, classic images that document transitions in Native life the American Indian, four law ers may find interesting enough ISBN-13: 9780395633366, during the early photographic era; and contemporary school professors, five chiefs to be entertaining. It could still $29.95 in hardcover. portraits of American Indians. Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 News 0 Patrol Officer Josh Mayer joins tribal police BY BRENDA AUSTIN tools. People have heard many Josh Mayer was recently horror stories about them but brought on board as a patrol they are safe.” officer with the Sault Tribe Marshall said it takes about Police Department. six hours for someone to Mayer attended LSSU and become certified to use a taser. received a bachelor’s degree “We teach officers about how in criminal justice and is a test a taser operates and when and away from being a certified how to use it. Being shot with emergency medical technician. one is very unpleasant for about A Sault Tribe member, five seconds. If one of our Mayer graduated a year ago patrol officers has a problem from police academy training now with a taser we will be before going to work for the able to help them with it. Now Chippewa County Jail as a cor- that we have two of us in our rections officer. He also worked department we can train our for 12 years with the Sault STPD officer Josh Mayer Left: STPD officers Jason Marshall and Eric Rye are cer- own people so we don’t have to Ste. Marie Police Department Mayer said his family is a big tified taser instructors. pay someone else to do it,” he Auxiliary. part of who he is. His mother is said. Mayer will be traveling Virginia Kaunisto, step-father certified as taser instructors. really no way to describe what Marshall attended Grand between St. Ignace and Sault John Kaunisto and his late Rye works out of the Sault being shot by a taser is like, but Valley State University and also Ste. Marie as needed in his new father was Marshall Mayer. Ste. Marie office and Marshall I know you don’t want it done earned a bachelor’s degree in position, and said, “I like some- “There is good teamwork is located in St. Ignace. Rye to you again. Tasers pulsate criminal justice. He received thing different every day and as and morale at the tribal police graduated from LSSU in 2007 19 times a second and put out police academy training from a police officer you never know department and I am happy to with a bachelor’s degree in about .0039 milliamps, which is the Kirtland Regional Police what to expect. You get the be a part of that,” he said. criminal justice and a minor in very low amperage. A 110-volt Academy in Roscommon, Mich. chance to help people out and In similar news, patrol fire science and has been with outlet that most appliances are Marshall was born and raised do the right thing every day.” officers Eric Rye and Jason the tribal police department for plugged into puts out about 16 in St. Ignace and is a Sault Born and raised in the Sault, Marshall were both recently eight months. He said, “There is amps. Tasers are very effective Tribe member. Park Place City Center project receives tax credits The Michigan State Housing anticipates creating and sustain- Development Authority recently ing at least 14 new jobs, eight announced the Park Place City retail and six office administra- Center was awarded tax credits tive and building maintenance to be applied toward restora- positions. tion and renovation of the old The developer for the proj- Central Savings Bank and ect is Gerald A. Haan of G.A. Masonic buildings in Sault Ste. Hann Development in part- Marie. The tax credits have a nership with U.P. Engineers face value of $5.5 million. and Architects. This is a very Photo courtesy of Northstar HBH As part of this project, a positive step in maintaining BUNDLES OF JOY — The latest Habitat for Humanity home at 802 Superior Street Signature Building Grant was the vitality of Downtown Sault in Sault Ste. Marie was completed with an outpouring of community volunteers. An awarded to the City of Sault Ste. Marie through the renova- open house was enjoyed on Nov. 9 to celebrate with Ann Kessinger and her family. Ste. Marie to ease the reuse tion and reuse of the Historic Maintaining a long-standing tradition, the Keeping the Piece Quilt Guild made quilts of the former Central Savings Central Savings Building and for the entire Kessinger family. Above, Logan and Mekayle Kessinger bundle up in Bank Building on the corner the Masonic Hall Building. their quilts as Laurie DeNeve Ewing of Keeping the Piece displays new home owner of Ashmun and Spruce streets “This project is also in Ann Kessinger’s quilt. in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. keeping with the communities The grant request was for efforts to revitalize the down- $165,000 of the $220,000 pur- town by providing opportuni- Bay Mills Community College chase price of the building. The ties for our residents to live renovation and restorations pro- downtown, similar to what has posed for this project include: already occurred with Avery Winter Registration 2009 retail space and residential Square and to preserve Sault housing. The estimated costs Ste. Marie’s great historic char- for this project are $5.7 million. acter,” said Sault Mayor Tony The completion of this project Bosbous. CLASS REGISTRATION January 5-9, 8:30-4 p.m. Early Registration by Appointment New students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible! Classes are filling fast and all new students must take a placement test prior to registering for classes. To schedule an appointment for the place- ment test, contact the Library / Learning Center at ext. 4202. Moving ? Tribal members! Before you move to your Admissions / Financial Aid, new address, call tribal Bay Mills Community College enrollment to let them 12214 W. Lakeshore Dr., Brimley MI 49715 know where you are headed! That way you (800) 844-BMCC, (906) 248-3354 won‛t miss one issue of your tribal paper. Bay Mills Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Call (800) 251-6597. of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 1 Health News =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Tools foster science and Best Wishes for a Merry diabetes education Schools across the country history of the disease, and a his- coordinates federal research and Christmas now have free access to an tory of gestational diabetes. In activities related to diabetes. innovative set of teaching tools the last 30 years, the incidence The materials were designed and Happy designed to increase the under- of type 2 diabetes has been and extensively tested by staff standing of science, health, steadily rising. in eight tribal colleges and uni- and diabetes among American The rate of diagnosed dia- versities, who worked with 63 New Year! Indian and Alaska Native stu- betes in American Indians and teachers and 1,500 students in -from Win Awenen dents from kindergarten through Alaska Natives is two to three schools across 14 states. “This the 12th grade. The compre- times that of non-Hispanic curriculum is an important step Nisitotung hensive new curriculum, called whites. Nearly 17 percent in educating American Indian “Health is Life in Balance,” of the total adult population and Alaska Native youth about was launched last month at served by the IHS has been preventing type 2 diabetes. The the Smithsonian’s National diagnosed with diabetes. After materials are understandable, Letter on setting a Museum of the American adjusting for population age tailored for students at different Indian in Washington, D.C. differences, diabetes rates vary grade levels, and make the con- The curriculum, a product from 6 percent among Alaska cepts relevant to our lives and healthful example of the Diabetes-based Science Native adults to 29 percent families,” said Windy Boy. Kids need much more and Child Care, the late Education in Tribal Schools among American Indian adults “We’re pleased that our Dr. Benjamin Spock wrote, program, integrates science and in southern Arizona. Once seen native youth will now be learn- fruits and vegetables “Children who grow up getting American Indian traditions to only in adults, type 2 diabetes is ing how to prevent type 2 dia- Dear editor, their nutrition from plant educate students about science, increasingly being diagnosed in betes early in life and in their As the mother of two foods rather than meats have a diabetes and its risk factors, youth, especially in American own schools. We hope some of lean, healthy vegan children, tremendous health advantage. and the importance of nutri- Indian and other minority popu- these students will be inspired I’m deeply concerned about They are less likely to develop tion and physical activity in lations. to become health professionals the recent study from the weight problems, diabetes, maintaining health and balance “Many people don’t know to help us in the fight against Children’s Hospital in high blood pressure and some in life. Applying an inquiry- that type 2 diabetes can often be diabetes and other chronic dis- Kansas City which showed forms of cancer.” based approach to learning, prevented by losing a modest eases,” added Buford Rolin, that obese children have Let’s all set a good example the curriculum builds research amount of weight through diet who now chairs the Tribal arteries comparable to those for children by exercising and skills in observation, measure- and regular physical activity,” Leaders Diabetes Committee. of 45-year-olds. Unless eating tasty, cholesterol-free ment, prediction, experimen- said Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., The curriculum units provide their parents and school tation, and communication. director of the National Institute accurate, culturally tailored plant-based foods. See www. officials help these children The project was developed in of Diabetes and Digestive and materials and lesson plans for GoVeg.com for tips on how to slim down, they will likely collaboration with eight tribal Kidney Diseases, which con- use in more than 1,000 tribal keep your kids — and yourself colleges and universities and tributed most of the funding for schools on reservations and develop diabetes, heart disease — thin and healthy for life. several Indian organizations, the project. “We hope that this in public schools that have and other life-threatening Sincerely, with funding from the National innovative, well tested curricu- a sizable number of Native illnesses. Fortunately, there is — Christina Matthies Institutes of Health, the Indian lum will reduce the rapidly ris- American students. “This cur- an easy way to help kids lose Office manager, Laboratory Health Service (IHS) and the ing incidence of type 2 diabetes riculum can change perceptions weight: feed them wholesome Investigations People for the Centers for Disease Control and in Native Americans by teach- and attitudes about diabetes and vegetarian foods. Ethical Treatment of Animals Prevention. ing young people about diabetes empower young people to adopt In Dr. Spock’s Baby Norfolk, Va. Diabetes, a major cause of prevention.” healthier lifestyles,” said Kelly heart disease and stroke and the Alvin Windy Boy, former Acton, M.D., M.P.H, director most common cause in adults chair of the Tribal Leaders of the Division of Diabetes Help senior citizens of blindness, kidney failure, Diabetes Committee, a group Treatment and Prevention of the and amputations not related to of elected tribal officials IHS, which will oversee distri- trauma, now afflicts nearly 24 who advise the Indian Health bution to schools. prevent brain injuries million people in the United Service on diabetes topics, To order printed copies or States. Type 2 diabetes, the voiced the need for the curricu- CDs of the curriculum free of Anyone who cares for or In addition, some TBI signs most common form of the dis- lum at a 2002 meeting of the charge, see the IHS Web site just cares about an older adult and symptoms mimic signs ease, is linked to older age, obe- Diabetes Mellitus Interagency www.ihs.gov/medical/programs/ — a parent, grandparent, other of aging, such as slowness in sity, physical inactivity, family Coordinating Committee, which diabetes. family member, or even a close thinking, speaking, reacting, or friend — will express concern becoming lost and easily con- about keeping a loved one fused. Therefore, it is important 2009 Medicare Part D premiums to rise healthy and independent. But for those who care for and few will say they are worried about older adults to look for dramatically; where to turn for help about a traumatic brain injury signs and symptoms of TBI in (TBI) robbing their loved one those who have fallen or among WASHINGTON, D.C. ries only receive the full benefit card, a new customer service of his or her independence. those with a fall-related injury, — Over 2 million low-income of the subsidy if they enroll in center, a new formulary, new That’s because many people such as a hip fracture. Medicare beneficiaries may plans with premiums below an use management rules, a new simply are unaware that TBI Fall prevention is the best once again face a disruption to amount set yearly by Medicare. exceptions and appeals process, is a serious health concern for way to combat TBI among their prescription drug cover- Because Medicare Part D ben- a new pharmacy network, a new older adults. older adults. Dr. Arias recom- age as skyrocketing premium efits are administered through mail order system and more. TBI is caused by a bump, mends the following to help costs and a dramatic reduction private insurance companies, The remaining 620,000 blow, or jolt to the head that prevent loved ones from falling. in plans available will require premium costs change from impacted Low Income Subsidy affects how the brain normally • Encourage your loved them to switch to new Medicare year-to-year and so do the plans recipients will need to change works. Dr. Ileana Arias, direc- ones to exercise, if their doctor Part D plans to avoid new costs that are fully covered by the plans themselves in order to tor of the National Center for agrees. Exercise improves bal- next year. subsidy. avoid the new premium costs Injury Prevention and Control ance and coordination, so it’s Changes to the 2009 Medi- Approximately 25 percent of starting in January 2009. at the Centers for Disease one of the best ways to reduce care Part D plans will force low Low Income Subsidy recipients It is likely many beneficia- Control and Prevention, says an older adult’s chance of fall- income beneficiaries to are currently enrolled in plans ries will not understand the that “falls are the leading cause ing. switch to new plans or face that are fully covered by the import-ance of changing plans. of TBI.” • Make their home and sur- premiums they cannot afford subsidy in 2008, but will not These beneficiaries will be “Adults ages 75 and older roundings safer by making easy or limit access to the medicines be in 2009. These beneficiaries surprised to receive premium have the highest rates of TBI- modifications, such as removing prescribed by their doctors, will need to switch to a new bills in January. Those who do related hospitalizations and rugs, placing frequently used according to a report released plan in order to avoid a pre- understand the need to change death, and they tend to recover items within easy reach, and Nov. 18 by the National Senior mium in 2009. plans may have difficulty find- more slowly or die more often installing grab bars next to the Citizens Law Center (NSCLC). The majority of these ben- ing another plan that covers the from these injuries than do toilet and in the shower or tub. Open enrollment for select- eficiaries will be automatically drugs they need. younger people,” Arias said. • Ask their health care ing a new plan started Nov. 15 reassigned to a new plan by Beneficiaries seeking assis- Unfortunately, TBI is not provider to review all medi- and runs until Dec. 31; new Medicare. But since Medicare’s tance making choices about visible and the signs and symp- cines—both prescription and plans will take effect on Jan. 1, reassignment process does not their coverage in 2009 should toms can be subtle. They might over-the-counter. The way some 2009. consider the prescription drug contact their local State Health appear right after the injury medicines work in the body can The Low Income Subsidy need of the beneficiary, the new Insurance Assistance Program occurs, or they might not be change as people age. program provides total or par- plan may not cover their drugs. (SHIP). They can get the num- noticed or appear until days • Take your loved ones to tial premium assistance to over And the reassignment process ber for their local SHIP office or even weeks later. TBIs also have their vision checked. Poor are easily missed because the vision can increase their chance 9 million low-income seniors can be disruptive and confusing. at www.shipusa.org. For a copy person often appears to be fine, of falling. and individuals with disabili- Reassigned beneficiaries must of the full NSCLC report, go to but may act differently than (Source: www.cdc.gov/ ties. These Medicare beneficia- become accustomed to a new www.nsclc.org. usual. BrainInjuryInSeniors.) Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 News 9 Member offers affordable Social Security legal counsel programs releases plan BY RICK SMITH tions, I can just give them a SUMBITTED BY SALLY GUAY in Social Security’s programs. 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Legal Services, Inc., a network or accidents, defense in civil the motto, “Social Security The challenges we face haven’t marketing company for attorney suits and audits by the Internal Benefits America.” shaken our resolve to provide services originally founded in Revenue Service. This five-year plan identifies the vital services Americans 1972 based in Ada, Okla. The The company also offers the challenges Social Security depend on. We will need to faces and steps needed to meet rigorously explore and wisely company offers legal services in Sheri Green other low-cost optional services a variety of plans on monthly, and plans for family and busi- those challenges. This plan employ new technology. To semi-annual or annual terms. receiving compensation from ness needs. charts the course to effectively achieve a strong and modern The legal services, when need- the landlord for the troubles she According to the company, manage Social Security’s core infrastructure we need to invest ed, are provided by established was put through because of the Pre-Paid Legal Services pro- workloads and work toward in technology.” law firms around the country. suit. Green said of her law firm, vides legal assistance plans enhancements of our service. Abraham Lincoln once said, Think of it as something like “They treated me like I was through a network of indepen- There are challenges, such “The best way to predict your insurance for specific legal paying them $500 an hour.” dent law firms across the United as the backlog of disability future is to create it.” That’s needs. Today, Green still maintains States and Canada. 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Services may call Sheri Green backlog and prevent its Congress and our stakeholders, she said the tables turned in “I believe in them because in Sault Ste. Marie at (906) recurrence; we can provide world-class how the lawsuit against her they’ve always been there when 635-6596 or on her cell phone — Improve the speed services for generations to was proceeding. She eventually I’ve needed them,” said Green. at 440-4679. and quality of the disability come. prevailed in the contest, even “Any time I have legal ques- process; You can read the full text of — Improve retiree and other Social Security’s strategic plan core services; and at www.socialsecurity.gov/ Community Health Access Coalition — Preserve the public’s trust strategicplan. provides safety net for uninsured Bridget Smith, RN, BSN SAULT STE. MARIE — grateful to be able to get the Upper Peninsula, local Access Chippewa County Health Department Each day that staff members medical care she needs, after Coalition staff help keep at Community Health Access going without medications medical care within reach for Coalition (CHAC) in Sault Ste. because she couldn’t afford thousands of their fellow UP Bridget started with CCHD June Marie go to work, they know them and waiting to see a residents. Their coordination 11, 2006 as a Home Health and there will be an opportunity doctor until health conditions activities locate services to Hospice Nurse. She graduated to help someone in Chippewa became problematic. assist patients without health from LSSU in 1997 and is also County with a serious need. It “CHAC is able to provide insurance — arranging for doc- certified as a Home Health happens all the time. the coordinated health care ser- tor or clinic appointments; coor- Coder. “Community Health Access vices because of the wonderful dinating laboratory tests, X-rays Coalition is a safety net pro- volunteers in our community,” and specialty care; applying for When asked what she likes most gram that makes a difference said Andrea Osborn, CHAC medications from patient assis- about being a Home Health/ in the health and lives of our program manager in Sault Ste. tance programs and connecting Hospice nurse Bridget stated, “ families, friends and neighbors Marie. them with other community Being able to provide care in an in Chippewa County,” said “The medical providers that resources and services. environment the patient is familiar and Paulette Sporte, CHAC admin- partner with CHAC make a dif- Overall, in 2007, five local comfortable with and where the family is a part of istrative assistant. “It’s gratify- ference every day in the lives Access Coalitions in the UP the team of caregivers. Also providing the patient ing to be able to connect them of the uninsured by donating located and coordinated more with more security and peace of mind.” to services answering a basic their time and expertise; the than $3,799,000 in donated human need — health care for local hospitals and pharmacies or low-cost purchased direct What sets us apart uninsured, working-age adults provide donated and discounted care services and medica- Our staff: Our dedicated nurses, social workers, counselors of our county.” services, and local volunteers tions for 3,014 uninsured and home health aides form a “cocoon of care” around our CHAC opened its doors in donate their time to enroll residents. That was up substan- patients and families. Sault Ste. Marie and began patients into our program as tially from $2,665,000 in 2006. enrolling patients into the well as complete paperwork for Pharmaceuticals alone account- Our expertise: Because we are one of the largest programs in the county we have specialists in many areas including program in 2004. It extended additional services for CHAC ed for $2.1 million of the 2007 a nurse certified in Wound Ostomy care. We provide foot services to Luce and Mackinac patients.” figure. care in the home or in a clinic, we have nurses specialized county residents in 2005. Its tri- In 2007, for example, CHAC In doing so, they partnered in pain management and specialized children’s programs, county staff sees positive results secured more than $1.5 million with more than 400 physicians, as well as certified Hospice Nurses. from their work with program in donated care and services for 13 hospitals or health care sys- enrollees and the many medical 861 patients. tems, six health departments Our experience: We have been serving our communities providers and social services “I am proud to say that and a wide range of community for more than 72 years. CCHD is certified through offices that make up that safety CHAC staff was able to provide service organizations that vol- Medicare and accredited by CHAP. net. over $540,000 in donated phar- unteer care, services and other Our location: Wherever you are, we have a team of home Like Access Coalition staff maceuticals for our patients in resources. health & hospice specialists who can help you. members around the U.P., they the tri-county area by complet- If you, a friend or loved one Our commitment: We care for all who need and seek our connect residents’ health care ing Pharmaceutical Assistance are uninsured and a resident of care. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week needs to volunteer services from Program (PAP) applications,” Chippewa, Luce or Mackinac for our patients, their families, and for admissions. area doctors, hospitals, clinics, Osborn said. “By assisting to counties, perhaps CHAC can Our size: We serve nearly 250 patients and their families pharmacies, and other support bring these pharmaceuticals to make a difference for you. every day. sources. our patients, we are completing Contact Paulette Sporte in One uninsured middle-age the circle in the continuum of Chippewa County at (906) Chippewa County Health Department Chippewa County resident medical care, from health care 635-7483; Rachel Brown in Caring for You Since 1936 enrolled in the program says provider visit to hospital servic- Luce County at (906) 293- (906) 635-1568 she’s thankful for being able to es to prescription assistance,” 8355, or Rashel Morningstar in call the office and get answers she added. Mackinac County at (906) 643- Put yourself in our hands. to questions. She says she’s In communities across the 7253. Together, we can make a difference! May the new year bring you peace and prosperity. www.chippewahd.com 10 Features =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` From the Kitchen of Bob Flowers Gathering writes: bounty BY JENNIFER DALE-BURTON scientist. We learned a lot. One Olive oil It’s just about time to settle thing confirmed for my husband 1.5 pounds venison in for the winter. This is when and I was the edibility and iden- One 32 oz. can crushed Bob’s Monkey Bread I like to take it easy and start tity of witches butter, a yellow tomatoes knitting, beadworking, sewing jelly fungus. It really doesn’t Two fresh tomatoes SUBMITTED BY BOB FLOWERS minutes. The dough should and reading — when I can. My taste like anything but it’s fun Pepper This recipe will look simi- become smooth and elastic. husband plans to keep me busy to eat because it’s so rubbery. Salt lar to the basic bread recipe When the dough ball is com- having fun outside and cook- Among the 20-plus who attend- Flour published previously. The dif- plete, rub all over with butter ing everything we’ve stored up. ed were enthusiasts who want Warm mashed potatoes ference is this recipe takes that and cover with a clean linen Later we hope to do some ice to start a wild mushroom club Put a skillet on medium heat. great bread and turns it into cloth. Place in a warm area and fishing. next spring. If interested, give Add enough olive oil to brown a delectable treat your family let rise for a half-hour, or until Below is a recipe for tough me call in the spring ... but if a large onion. Slice onion into won’t be able to resist. Enjoy. the dough doubles in volume. venison cuts that seemed apro- you want to join you have to eat thin rings and add to skillet. Bread ingredients: Punch down again and begin pos for this time of year. This some witches butter! Slice venison as thin as practi- Six cups whole wheat or all making the monkey bread. winter I will show you how we cal then tap chef knife up and purpose flour, or a mixture of Combine the cinnamon and put our gathered foods to use, Venison Swiss Steak down the length and then the four cups whole wheat and two sugar. Melt the butter over low and when we get cabin fever, This is a good choice for width of the meet to make a cups all purpose flour. heat or in the microwave. Break we can all start daydream- your tougher cuts like the crisscross pattern. Cut meat 2 pkgs. active dry yeast off a small ball of dough, about ing about spring. Speaking shoulder. Searing and then sim- into 3-inch x 4-inch pieces, dip 3 tsp. salt an inch in diameter; or the size of which, my husband and mering the venison in tomato in flour seasoned to taste with 2/3 cup sugar of a meatball. Roll it into a ball I attended an edible wild sauce tenderizes the meat. I salt and pepper, then shake 3/4 cups cooking oil and dip it into the melted but- mushroom clinic at Bay Mills would never waste a tenderloin off excess flour. Turn heat to 2 cups tepid water (115°F) ter. Roll the buttered dough-ball Community College this fall. on this recipe. My swiss steak medium high and add meat, in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. It was great. BMCC instructor calls for onion and carrots and browning on both sides. Add Coating ingredients: Place into a deep casserole Mike Doyle just happens to be is prepared on the stove top. fresh tomatoes, diced and seed- 2 cups sugar dish. Repeat this process until a real mycologist — mushroom One large sweet onion ed. Add crushed tomatoes. Turn 3 tbs. ground cinnamon the dough-balls fill the pan. heat down to medium low and 2 sticks melted butter Cover and let rise to double cook for 20 minutes. During volume. this time clean and slice carrots, Combine the flour, yeast, Preheat the oven to 400F. boil for 10 minutes in a separate salt and sugar with a balloon Bake the monkey-bread until pan then drain and rinse. Add whisk. Add the water and cook- lightly browned on top, approx- carrots to skillet. Turn skillet to ing oil. Mix together with your imately 25 minutes. To test, low heat and let simmer slowly hands until the dough begins lightly thump the dough with a for 20 more minutes while you to form. If the dough is too dry knuckle. It should sound hol- prepare the rest of your meal. and hard to work, add another low. Remove from the oven and Serve over warm mashed pota- eighth-cup of water. Begin let cool. Serve as snacks or for toes. Good with steamed green kneading the dough by folding desert. Just let everyone tear off beans, a salad of greens and a from one edge to the center and pieces. big hunk of sourdough. punching down. Turn the bowl If you desire, you can work a quarter-turn and repeat the chopped apple into the dough At left, Dr. Doyle holds an ama- folding/punching down action. before rolling into balls. This is nita, a poisonous mushroom. Continue this process for 10 wonderful as well. Photo by Shar Myers/Bay Mills News Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 Kewadin Casinos ** Kewadin Casino Halloween bash full of creatures and features Photo courtesy of Sault CVB The Sault Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) awarded Stephanie Sprecker the Shining Star recogniz- ing her excellent customer service practices. Every employer wants an employee who practices sub- stantially to increase productivity, efficiency, satisfaction and improve the quality of services, combin- ing overall guest experiences. Stephanie is a great example for Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center. Pictured above (L-R) is CVB’s Linda Hoath with Kewadin’s Sprecker and Carol Eavou. Nick VanAlstine as Michael. Mackinac County Animal Shelter 980 Cheeseman Road, St. Ignace, 906-643-7646 Open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., Sunday 9-11 a.m. or Call for an Appointment. Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! Adorable baby boy has loads of purr-sonality! Deb Pine at Child Care as Sarah Palin Shirley Garrow as a witch. TIS THE SEASON TO BE SCARY — Kewadin Casinos staff used their imaginations to create some real whop- per outfits this Halloween. Pictured here are just a few of the horrors that came to A passle of pretty puddies! life this Halloween. Shiny-eyed little girl kitten loves to play! — DONATIONS WELCOME — Mackinac Animal Aid Association is a 501C3 non-profit — all donations are tax deductible. All donations are greatly appreciated. Send to: Mackinac Animal Aid, Pat Enos as devil in a blue dress Roberta Syrette as a red bat Luke Benard as a ghost buster P.O. Box 92, Moran, MI 49760 *+ Photo Gallery =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Honoring our Veteran’s Powwow held in Kincheloe Above left: Veteran’s dur- ing grand entry. Tracy Heath, staff carrier, Gene Reid, head veteran and Gene Biron, flag carrier. Left: Lakota Captain, women’s fancy dancer. he 2008 Honoring Tour Veteran’s Pow- Veteran Tracy Heath received thanks from traders from Manitoulin wow took place Nov. Island. 8 & 9 in Kincheloe, Mich. Photos by Brenda Austin 2008 Sobriety Powwow Dec. 31 at Sault Tribe’s Big Bear Arena Grand Entry at 1 and 7 p.m. Feast at 5 p.m. All Are Welcome! Above: George Bellant, head dancer. Below: Abe Bouschor and Frank Buswa-Bnaswi Cheyton Villaluz. Head Veteran Bernadette & Maheengun Shawanda Head Male & Female Dancers To Be Announced Junior Head Dancers Star Lodge Bahweting Singers Host Drum Co-Host Drum Bucko Teeple, Jody Gaskin Emcees Richard Lewis Arena Director Spiritual Gathering begins at Noon, Dec. 30 at the Niigaanigiizhik Building Midnight Countdown! Games! Hand Drum Exhibition! Potato Dance! Vendors! Prizes! Free Skate! Coloring Contest ! Grandprizes: Girl’s Bicycle! Boy’s Bicycle! Absolutely no Drugs or Alcohol. Call Bud, Laura of Josh at 906-635-6050 for more information. Win Awenen Nisitotung • December 5, 2008 Photos 13 Birthday surprise at Sault family reunion Photos by Rick Smith A family reunion on Nov. 23 at the Niigaanagiizhik Building in Sault Ste. Marie featured the 81st birthday celebration of Sault Tribe member Basel Willis and a reunion with his granddaughter, Tahneal Willis, whom he hadn’t seen in 10 years. About 100 people attended the event with some family members coming from as far away as California. In the photo above, Willis is escorted to his birthday cake and cards, unaware his daughter, Barbara Willis, and her daughter, Tahneal, wait hidden behind a curtain next to the cake. Above right, grandfather and granddaughter join in a joyous hug with mom watching as an aunt, Marsha Willis, looks on. The trio pose below right. With winter comes a different kind of beauty Branches were dipped in frosting this morn and the sun cast a fairyland spell; each fragile twig looked feathered and white and beckoned a heart to swell. A winter treasure - a sight to behold - while silence augmented the scene; I wanted to walk through an open gate to find the artist, supreme. No gate could I see, but awe captured my soul; the canvas would change, as nature intended, but I’d witnessed her morning’s goal. — Author unknown Photos by Brenda Austin Photos by Brenda A view of the International bridge to Canada from Easterday hill by LSSU. Winter dreams, a cotton candy world greeted the Sault early one morning. Waiting for a winters walk at the tribe’s Culture Camp on Sugar Island. A barn and dead tree stump silhouetted against a winter sky. *- People =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Mortinsen-Doerner exchange wedding vows Amy Lynn Mortinsen of crystals and pearls. Doerner, brother of the groom, the bride, Myron and Delores and Douglas Alan Doerner She carried a cascading along with Darin Mortinsen and Mortinsen, grandparents of of Perry, Mich., were mar- bouquet of red and white Jason Mortinsen, brothers of the the bride, and Nancy Doerner, ried on July 26, 2008, at roses. bride. The men wore black tux- grandmother of the groom, the House of Prayer in Her matron of honor edos with matching black vests along with many friends and Haslett with Pastor Tom was her sister-in-law, and apple red ties. relatives from near and far. VanDyke officiating. The Melissa Mortinsen, and The flower girl was A reception for 250 guests bride is the daughter of the best man was Walter Makenzie Doerner, daughter of followed the ceremony at the Jerry and Pamela (nee Doerner, father of the the bride and groom, escorted Comstock Inn in Owosso, Mich. Maleport) Mortinsen of groom. by the ring bearer, Owen The bride is a 2008 graduate Perry and the groom is the Bridesmaids were Doerner, son of the bride and of Baker College of Owosso son of Walter and Barbara Robin Mortinsen and groom. with a bachelor of science in (nee Britten) Doerner of Amanda Aldapa, cousins Ushers were Kirk Mortinsen elementary education and is Perry. of the bride, along with and Daniel Maleport, uncles of now employed with Morrice The bride wore a strap- Samantha Doerner, sister the bride, Dale Conning, cousin Community Schools. The less satin white gown of the groom. The girls’ of the bride, and Dale Bitten, groom is employed with Ameri- trimmed in apple red, a dresses were apple red uncle of the groom. Construction in Lansing, Mich. fingertip veil with scat- and they carried bouquets In attendance were Rosetta The bride and groom now tered crystals and a com- of white and red roses. Maleport, grandmother of reside in Perry. plimenting tiara made Groomsmen were Alex Preseau’s celebrate 45th Cairns and Vandermate engaged Dean and Bonita Preseau Jeff and Kim Cairns are pleased to announce of Cheboygan, Michigan cel- the engagement of their daughter Jenna Cairns ebrated their 45th wedding to RJ Vandermate, son of Randy and Carol anniversary Aug. 24 in Las Vandermate of Rudyard. Vegas, Nev. Their daughter The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Deborah, and husband Robby Sault High School and UP North School of W. Jarnigin and twin sons Cosmetology. Jenna is currently employed at Jesse and Joshua made the trip Christian Freedom International as an administra- with their parents. tive assistant and at Color Me Beautiful Salon as This trip was also special a hair stylist. for Deborah and Robby as The groom-to-be is a 2005 graduate from they celebrated their silver th Rudyard High School and a 2007 graduate from (25 ) wedding anniversary ITT in Grand Rapids. RJ is employed at Gentex on Sept. 30. Dean and Bonita as a technical manager. were married Aug. 24, 1963 in An April 25, 2009, wedding is being planned. Cheboygan, Mich. Mishawaka, Ind. The Jarnigins The couple will reside in Holland, Mich. Dean and Bonita also have a son Jeff (Shelley) and also have a son Jeremy of children Jeffrey, Rachel and Flint, Mich. Dean, Deborah Ethan of Charleston, S.C. and sons are all members of They also have a daughter the Sault Tribe. Walking On Jennnifer (Chad) Zalewski of IONE MARIE MORAN Community Health Technician JOSHUA D. GLASHAW Ione M. Moran, age 86 of and B.C.C.C.P. coordinator with On Nov. 1, 2008, Joshua D. Births... Walled Lake the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Glashaw Andy Michael died Sept. Chippewa Indians for the past died of com- and Sarah Markert of 23, 2008. 16 years, retiring in February plications Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Best friend 2008 due to her declining from Marfan announce the birth and compan- health. She was formerly a vol- Syndrome at of their first child, a ion of John. unteer and E.M.T. for the Luce the Mobile son, Weslee Anthony Beloved County Ambulance Corp., trust- Infirmary in Michael. He was born mother of ee of Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Mobile, Ala. Oct. 24 weighing 7 Linda (M.C.) Community Action Agency and He was pounds, 4 ounces and Troop, Lou- also Luce County D.H.S. She born in was 19.5 inches in Ellen (Jim) was an avid hockey and football Marquette, length. Gandenie, Lee-Ann Sanford, fan and her hobbies and inter- Mich., Sept. 17, 1978. He Paternal grand- Tom (Jan) Moran, Celeste ests included camping, traveling graduated high school from parents are Ron and Great-grandparents are the late Busch, Shawna (Terry) Nowak, and reading. Whitefish Township School in Wendi Willoughby of Kill Devil Merlin “Bunny” and Madeline Martin (Robin) Moran and Besides her parents, Sally Paradise, Mich. Hills, N.C.; maternal grand- Payment of Grandy, N.C. And Patrick (Laura) Moran. Also was preceded in death by her Survivors include his wife, parents are Bonny Payment a great, great grandparent 16 grandchildren and 14 great daughter-in-law Patricia Burke. Jillian “Summer” Glashaw, sons Blanchard of Harbinger and – Dorothy MacDonald Hillier grandchildren. Sister of Vernon Survivors include her lov- Joseph and Jared “Aiden” all Ned Markert of Coinjock, N.C. of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Martin and Ruth Sprague. ing husband, Clarence, Sr., of of Mobile; parents, April and Lynch and Sons Funeral Home Newberry; children, Polly (Jim) Terry Schmidt, of Moundville, of Walled Lake, Mich. assisted Sevarns, Bud, Dave (Ethel) and Ala., and Paul Glashaw of St. In memory of the family with arrangements. Kevin (Linda) all of Newberry; Ignace, Mich.; sisters, Samantha Interment was at Highland 18 grandchildren and 20 great- Glashaw and Ashley Schmidt Cemetery. Memorials may be grandchildren; siblings Joanne of Moundville; brothers, Dan Gloria “Shine” Paquin sent to Children’s Hospital of Karlson, Barbara Simmons, Schmidt of Eaton Rapids and Nov. 12, 2007 You gave me eyes to see Michigan in her memory. Marie Smith, Bob Eddy and Tyler Schmidt of Moundville; with. Kim Eddy all of Newberry and grandparents, Alice (Dutcher) Mother dear, it’s painfully You gave me ears to hear SALLY P. BURKE Judy Stucke of Lomira, Wis. Gamble of Hessel, Mich., clear, it’s been a year, with. Lifelong Newberry resident, Friends called at the James and Janie Gamble of Your mother’s touch I miss You gave me my life to Sally P. Burke, 70, died Nov. 4, Beaulieu Funeral Home in St. Ignace; great grandmother, so much. give to my son and then to 2008, at Helen Newberry Joy Newberry on Nov. 6 and funeral Mrs. Charles Gamble of St. You straightened my hair my granddaughters. Hospital in Newberry. services were held Nov. 7 at the Ignace; step-sisters, Tasha and to show you care, You gave me a heart, that’s Born Aug. 1, 1938, in River of Life Worship Center Kristina of Miami, Fla.; niece You touched my collar just been broken. Dollarville, daughter of the with Rev. Amos Wittenmyer and nephew, Caitlin and Daniel to say you’re my daughter, It’s painfully been a year, late Leslie and Pauline (nee officiating. Interment took place Schmidt of Eaton Rapids; and Your wonderful smile, I My dear mother dear. Kelts) Eddy, Sally was a 1957 at Forest Home Cemetery. several aunts, uncles, cousins can only hold in my heart to I can’t hold you in my graduate of Newberry High Memorials may be directed and friends . desire. arms so I hold you in my School. On Oct. 11, 1958, to the Luce County Ambulance Josh was preceded in death You were my inspiration heart. Sally married Clarence Burke Corp. or T.A.Y.H.A. in memory by uncles, Paul and Perry in any situation, I love and miss you my Sr. and made Newberry their of Sally P. Burke. Gamble, and aunt, Melody My solid rock is gone and “Shining Star.” home. She was formerly Condolences may be Gamble Montcalm. I have to go on. Until we meet again, shine employed at the Newberry expressed online at www. Arrangements were handled You gave me legs to walk on. Regional Mental Health Center, beaulieufuneralhome.com. by Pine Crest Funeral Home with. Love, the Luce County Annex and Beaulieu Funeral Home in and Cemetery of Mobile, Ala. You gave me hands to Your daughter, Community Action. Sally most Newberry assisted the family. —Continued on page 15. work with. Connie Paquin recently was employed as a Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 Walking On *. RONALD S. LAWRENCE Ann also among the clouds, it sent forth Oct. 21 at Dodson Funeral and Robert Backie of Ortonville Ronald Stephen “Highest left behind a loud and far-sounding cry, Home with Deacon Donald and Janice and Jerry Hooper of Part of her beloved which was heard by all who Olmstead officiating. Burial Prudenville, nine grandchildren the Day” companion, resided on the Earth and even was in St. Ignatius Cemetery. and 12 great-grandchildren. Lawrence “Baby.” by the spirits who made their Prayer services and visitation walked on to Ann was abode within its bosom. When MAYBELLE MCPHERSON were at Dodson Funeral Home be with his preceded the bird reached within sight Maybelle McPherson, 82, of Nov. 8 with Father Allen Mott Lord at War in death by of the Earth, it circled slowly Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed officiating. Memorial her hus- above the great fresh water lake away Nov. 4, 2008, at War Graveside services followed Hospital on band, Harry (Kitchi-Gumee) and again it Memorial at St. Ignatius Cemetery. April 26, L. Austin, son, Ronald S. uttered its echoing cry. Nearer Hospital 2008. He Lawrence and daughter, Patricia and nearer it circled, looking surrounded ALVIN J. WILLIAMS was born on Oct. 16, 1952. Ashcraft. A memorial service for a resting place, pleased with by her fam- Alvin “AJ” J. Williams, 86, Anyone who know or met Ron was held at Fort Bliss National the numerous whitefish that ily. She was of Sault Ste. Marie, passed also knew of his love for God’s Cemetery Sept. 30. She was laid glanced and swam in the clear born on May away Nov. 8, 2008, at War creatures. Ron gave much of to rest with her husband, Harry waters and sparkling foam of 29, 1926, in Memorial Hospital. AJ was his spare time to the Chippewa L. Austin. Ann was also interred the rapids. Satisfied with its Sault Ste. born on May 17, 1922, on Animal Shelter, bringing cats with her loving mother, Charlett chosen seat, again the bird sent Marie. Sugar Island, to Jane Williams and kittens to his home and Bonno at Riverside Cemetery, forth its loud cry and the clans Maybelle and Alvin Goodreau (both nursing them to good health Sault St. Marie, Mich., on Nov. of bear, catfish, loon and mar- was a deceased). with his R.L.C. Ron also 14, 2008. ten gathered at his call. A large member of the VFW Ladies Alvin proudly served his respected his Native American Ann was born in the Sault, town soon congregated and the Auxillary Post 3676 and the country during WWII in the US culture, serving on the Sugar where she lived and raised her crane, whom the Great Spirit Sault Tribe of Chippewa Army as a machine gunner. He Island Powwow Committee five children. In 1965, Ann sent, presided over all.” Indians. She loved playing slot was a member of the VFW and as treasurer and working from moved to El Paso, Texas to be One way John’s ancestors machines, but was most happy a member of the Sault Tribe of morning until evening with with her eldest child, Patricia would honor those who have spending time with her children Chippewa Indians. He retired friends to help set up. He gave Ashcraft, who was in poor died, or “walked on,” is by and grandchildren. from Chrysler Corporation as 150 percent of his heart – the health. Ann worked for the El holding a “jiibay wiikongewin,” She is survived by two a sheet metal man. He enjoyed Native American way. Ron was Paso School District as head sometimes referred to as a ghost daughters, Mary McPherson country music and playing his a loving and caring man who baker and retired from the supper or feast. This ceremony of Sault Ste. Marie and Diana big base fiddle with area musi- would never say no to anyone. Ysleta School District. She also had many unique versions based (Pat) Compton of Georgia; cians, especially Rolly Mayer He was a loving son, husband, was a member of the Ladies on the clan or community cus- two sons, Danny McPherson and Jim Parr. brother, uncle and friend. Ron Auxiliary post 36 of El Paso toms. Often, a sacred fire will of Sault Ste Marie and Joseph He is survived by his wife, moved to Sault Ste. Marie four where she volunteered and be lit so that food and tobacco (Evelyene) McPherson of Marilyn, of Sault Ste. Marie; a years ago after retiring from donated her time working the offerings can be made. This is Brimley, Mich.; a daughter- son, Mark Williams, of Pontiac; General Motors Corporation in kitchen and baking her famous done prior to anyone eating. in-law, Connie McPherson of a brother, Abraham Boulley, Pontiac. pies for fund-raising projects. Sometimes those who were Sault Ste. Marie; a sister, Betty of Escanaba; and a sister-in- Surviving Mr. Ron Lawrence Ann was an active member of carrying drums were invited Fizzell of Maine; 21 law, Peggy (Tom) Binkowski, are his former wife, Diane, his the Red Hat Society, charter, to share their sound and songs grandchildren, 29 great-grand- of Detroit. Also surviving are mother, Ann “Red Sky at Dawn “Red Hot Tomatoes.” We will might have been sung. Usually, children and three great-great- many grandchildren, nieces Woman” Austin of Vero Beach, miss you dearly and you will the area or building was grandchildren. and nephews, whom he loved Fla., his twin brother Donald be with us through all the won- smudged prior to eating. One Maybelle was preceded in dearly. (Pearl) Lawrence of Walled derful family traditions you’ve or more of the traditional medi- death by her parents, James and Alvin was preceded in death Lake, his sisters Diana (Daniel) brought to all of us and your cines were used: giizhik (cedar), Mary (nee Sawasky) Lewis; by his son, Raymond Williams; Bonner of Vero Beach, Fla., famous recipes will be passed weengashk (sweet grass) msh- two sons, Bill McPherson his daughter, Judy Williams; Sharon Sparks of N.M., and down for generations to come. kadewashk (sage) and aseema and Archie McPherson; two a grandson, Lance Williams; also his Aunt Verna Osterhout (tobacco). grandsons, Jamie Compton and brothers George (Rita) and family. Also surviving are JOHN J. MADIGAN JR. Today, people who still Chuck McPherson; a great- Bouschor and Antoine (Maxine) his nephews, Randy Lawrence Address given at his funeral practice this custom prepare grandson, Gerald McPherson; Boulley; sisters, Dolly (Milton) Sr., Donald Lawrence Jr. and Bensalem United Methodist a feast place where a chair is and several brothers and sisters. Lewis and Georgianna (Arvil) Donald Sparks; nieces, Barbara Church Bensalem, Pa. left empty, but everything is Visitation was at C.S. Tucker; and his sisters-in-law, (Bonner) Markuski, Rae Ann Boozhoo (Greetings): placed there as though that Mulder Funeral Home on Nov. Colleen (Don) Turkievicz and (Sparks) Mendoza, Kathy I am Craig Mullenbrock. person would sit and partake 7. Funeral services were on Patty Kajma. Hollins, Debbie Quinnoes, John is my zhishay (uncle). of the feast. The empty chair Nov. 8, at C.S. Mulder Funeral Prayer services were Nov. Kim Hill, Key Ann Lawrence, With his daughter Michelle’s serves as a place for the spirit Home with Brother John 12, at Clark Bailey Newhouse as well as many great nieces blessing, I will give you a small to sit. When all eat, the empty Hascall officiating. Burial was Funeral Home. Graveside and nephews; his stepmother, glimpse of something John was seat serves as a reminder of the at Riverside Cemetery. services followed at Oaklawn Norma Lawrence, step-sister very proud of — his Native goodness that person brought Condolences may be left Chapel Gardens Cemetery. Bridget (Lawrence) Miller, and American heritage. into our lives and gives thanks online at www.csmulder.com. step-nephews Robert, Michael The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of for all that we have received and Ronald Miller. Chippewa Indians is a modern and will receive in the future. REPHELIA M. TAYLOR Lakefront Electronics Preceding Ron Lawrence in expression of a people referred John has “walked on” dur- Rephelia M. Taylor, 87, of SALES & SERVICE/INFO. CENTER death are his father, Clayton to as the Anishinaabek (original ing bnakwe giizis—the falling St. Ignace, died at Mackinac Clyde Lamoreaux - Owner Lawrence, his uncle, Slim people) who have lived in the leaves moon. As we gather Straits Hospital’s Long Term Lawrence, and his sister, Great Lakes region for more today, far from the “gathering Care on Oct. 22, 2008. Patricia Ashcraft. than 500 years. place” where John was born, She was born to Oliver and How I bore you on eagles’ Though they would migrate may we remember him for the Belle (nee Mang) Vallier in St. wings and brought you to based on the seasons, their goodness he brought while he Ignace May 14, 1921, and mar- myself. We will see you again, descendents made their homes walked among us. ried Chester H. Taylor April 6, our dear Ron. We will miss you, near the rapids of the St. Marys 1940. He died April 3, 2002. 214 N. State St. along with your pets, Angel River — an area referred to as TRACY LYNN MCCRORY Mrs. Taylor loved her church St. Ignace, MI 49781 and Charles. We will give them Bahweting (place of the rapids), Tracy Lynn McCrory, 28, of and enjoyed playing bridge and (906) 643-7020 loving care, the same care you the gathering place — today, the St. Ignace, died Oct. 17 at St. painting. Toll free (888) 738-9610 would have given them. Now cities of Sault Ste Marie, Mich., Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. She was a member of the Servicing all Brands and Types: blow into the winds on Mission and Ont. It was here John J. She was born in Petoskey on Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of DLP, LCD, Plasma & Older CRTs Hill with your preceding pets; Madigan, Jr., was brought into July 31, 1980. Chippewa Indians. Sylvester, Calvin and Ernie. this world by Mildred Bliss Her parents were Robert She is survived by her [email protected] You’ll all be together now. Madigan, my nokomis (grand- W. and JoAnn (nee McCrory) daughters and families, Brenda Visitation was at the mother) and John J. Madigan, Rutledge. Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Sr., my mishomis (grandfather). She worked at the Budget Building from April 27 until It is from John senior’s lineage Host Motor Lodge for eight services on April 29, 2008. that the Chippewa blood flows. years in housekeeping and Arrangements were in the The Kitchi-Gumee maintenance. She was a mem- care of Hovie Funeral Home. Anishinaabeg (the people of ber of the Moose Lodge in St. Great Lakes) are the end prod- Ignace and the Sault Tribe. ANN AUSTIN uct of thousands of generations She is survived by her Ann “Red Sky at Dawn on a continuum of pre-historic mother, JoAnn Rutledge of St. Woman” Austin walked on and historic period evolution Ignace; sisters Melissa “Missy” to with be the Lord on Sept. and change. They are of the (Alex III) Lavake of St. Ignace 19, 2008, in Vero Beach Fla. Algonquian speaking language. and Carol Ann Rutledge of Surviving Ann is her son, The origin of the Jackson; several aunts, uncles, Donald Lawrence, daughters Anishinaabeg begins in this nieces and nephews. Diana (Daniel) Bonner and way: “The Great Spirit once She is predeceased by her Sharon Sparks. She also leaves made a bird and he sent it from father, Robert Rutledge and behind nine grandchildren, the skies to make its abode her grandparents, Very and Pat seven great grandchildren and on Earth. The bird came and McCrory. three great great grandchildren. when it reached halfway down Funeral services were held */ Education =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Medicine wheel a wholistic model of life SUBMITTED BY ANGLEA ELLIS an incorrect way of viewing Mind (Nen-da-mo-win) is our forget is to not belong.” LLMSW, CLINICAL SOCIAL it as flat or linear. This flat of thoughts and understanding. — Charlotte A. Black Elk WORKER, SAULT TRIBE North linear way of thinking directly Emotional (En-ma-anj-wa-ang) Our cultural teachings BEHAVIORAL HEALTH presents contrast to one of the is our feelings. remind those to attend to all The medicine wheel is a (white) main principles of this symbol. The medicine wheel teach- aspects of the individual to be a recognized symbol having The medicine wheel represents ings offer insight for individuals healthy. significance or embodying West East circular, spiral, up and down concerning balance in life. For Sault Tribe Behavioral certain qualities that repre- (black) (yellow) motion for all of creation and example, if for some reason Health Department provides sents something else of greater development and change within one or more of the aspects of treatment for mental health significance through literal or South an individual’s life. Ojibwe the individual lack attention, and substance abuse issues at figurative meaning associated (red) teachings remind us that learn- life becomes unbalanced. In the Sault Tribal Health Center. with religious, cultural, politi- ing and living is never linear; order to gain balance, attention Services are offered during cal or economic standing. For rather it’s like the changes of or energy must be spent in the regular business hours includ- example, the medicine wheel is and all of creation. the seasons around the Great aspect’s lacking attention. In ing urgent care services. The displayed on the front page of It is safe to say that most Lakes. today’s busy world and con- team of professionals continues this newspaper, on official tribal members in our community One piece of the medicine stant demands it is extremely to practice using the most up to letterhead and beautifully and understand the fundamental val- wheel teaches of the four simple to become unbalanced date interventions. Staff strives respectfully displayed as works ues and principles the medicine aspects of the individual and in life. Therefore, it is impor- to provide the most effec- of art in museums. wheel represents. Many mem- self. Spirit (Jii-ba-am), our tant to take time to look at all tive treatment available to our The greatest way to see bers are able to explain thoughts belief in a higher power and life four aspects of the individual clients. It is our hope that to the medicine wheel is when it about the four directions, four is more than what we see with — spirit, physical, mind and provide cultural sensitive, effec- comes to life in meaning as a colors, four elements of earth, our eyes. Physical (Wii-wy- emotional — to gain balance in tive and genuine treatment to part of a dancer’s regalia. four seasons, four stages of life ing), means keeping our body life. Mental health is just one any member of our community The different teachings of development and four sacred being healthy, exercising and aspect of the complete self, yet seeking assistance for men- the medicine wheel help indi- medicines. However, when we taking care of heart, prevent- it requires energy just as the tal health or substance abuse viduals learn to live in balance look at the medicine wheel in ing diabetes and disease, not other aspects do. issues. and moderation with the Creator this fashion it is easy to slip into abusing alcohol or substances. “Remember your history. To Reminder: 2009 Native Check out Native American Student Artist American studies courses at NMU! Competition coming Northern Michigan University is offering the following classes for winter 2009 semester: We at the U.S. Department Instructions. your essay? Ever wonder how — Anishinaabek language, culture and community I of Education, Office of Indian SAC Registration – All to keep colors from bleeding — Anishinaabek language, culture and community II Education are excited that the students are required to register when working with watercol- — Native American experience 2009 Native American Student their entry online or by calling ors? Visit the art tips section — Storytelling by Native American women Artist Competition (SAC) is our toll-free number (866) 259- of the Web site for these topics — Politics of Indian gaming under way! We want to remind 0060. New this year: teachers and much more. — History of Indian boarding school education everyone that all artwork and can register groups of students Exhibit – The 2008 exhibit — Issues in the representation of American Indians essays must be postmarked by with their own registration is still traveling around the — American Indian communities Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, and pro- form, and writers can upload country to schools, museums — Indigenous environmental movements vide you with an overview of their essay instead of mailing it and galleries. To find a location — Native American service learning project what you can find on the Web in. near you, check out the exhibit If you are interested in any of these classes, please con- site. Previous winners – Check schedule. 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Students are placed in Congressional offices, committees, or select fed- The Youth Education and Activities eral agencies to experience and insider’s view of the federal Department needs your help! We are looking government and learn more about the trust relationship with for volunteers to serve on our Parent Advisory tribes. The foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem and a $1,200 educational stipend. Applications are Committee. The committee is instrumental in due by Jan. 30, 2009. developing programming for our Anishnaabek The scholarship program awards 80 merit-based, $5,000 children throughout the seven-county service scholarships for college sophomores and juniors seeking a area. They also help create policy and represent career in tribal health, tribal public policy or the environ- their communities to determine where spending ment. Scholarship recipients participate in a five-day orienta- tion event in Tucson, Ariz. The application deadline is March will be most beneficial in providing services to 3, 2009. the greatest number of students. For more information about both opportunities, visit the The committee is comprised of volunteers Udall Web site at www.udall.gov. from throughout the seven-county service area. They meet on the third Wednesday of each month. We encourage parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and anyone close to a child attend- Advertise Here! ing school to join us. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome your input. For more information, please contact the Call Youth Education & Activities Program at (906) 635-7010. Jacob Cornell plays at YEA. 906-632-6398! Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 Membership News *0 Kegler Brown to award Christmas Program Dec. 9 2009 Minority Merit Scholarship Annual scholarship continues firm’s commitment to diversity COLUMBUS, Ohio — The human resources manager. The accomplishing goals related to law firm of Kegler, Brown, Hill application, submission details increasing racial diversity. As a and Ritter is currently seek- and additional information result, the firm has increased its ing applicants for its minority about the scholarship are avail- efforts to recruit and to actively student merit scholarship. This able at www.keglerbrown.com/ encourage the application and spring, the firm will award the careers. selection of minority candidates Leslie Askwith, Jillena Rose, and Susan Askwith (L-R) will perform. scholarship to a deserving first- 2009 marks the sixth year in the firm’s summer associate The Dec. 9 Christmas pro- Traverse Magazine and other year minority law student. for the Kegler Brown Minority program. gram of the Sault Naturalists publications and publishes her The $5,000 Kegler, Brown, Merit Scholarship, which is The firm appreciates the Hill and Ritter Minority Merit importance of diversity and will be a musical and literary own local newspaper, Home awarded annually to a minor- holiday celebration at 7:30 p.m. Grown. Recently she was Scholarship includes a paid ity student based on academic inclusion. Through activi- summer clerkship position with ties such as the Kegler Brown at Central United Methodist named the first writer-in-resi- performance, accomplishments, Church in Sault Ste. Marie, dence at Porcupine Mountains the firm’s first-year summer Minority Merit Scholarship, the activities and potential contribu- Mich. Jillena Rose will read Wilderness State Park. associate class. All first-year Columbus Bar Association’s tions to the legal community. some of her original poetry, Susan Askwith plays guitar, law students of minority descent Minority Clerkship Program Minority students from all law Leslie Askwith will read an fiddle, banjo, and keyboard. are eligible to apply for the and our Women Lawyers’ schools will be considered for essay on winter survival and She writes songs, performs for scholarship. Initiative, Kegler Brown is the scholarship. songwriter/musician Susan visitors to the historic John Scholarship application continually promoting and Kegler Brown maintains an Askwith will perform some of Johnston House and has record- materials are due to Kegler internal diversity committee to developing a diverse future for the firm. Additionally, Kegler her original nature-theme songs. ed for Borderland Records. She Brown by Jan. 2, 2009. formalize and further the firm’s Jillena is an accomplished says she’s always loved music Interested students should commitment to achieving diver- Brown is a founding member of the Columbus Bar Association’s poet who teaches writing at and colors and fibers and is submit a résumé, application, sity at all levels of the organiza- Diversity Initiative, which Lake Superior State University. probably a right-brain kind of undergraduate transcripts and tion. A combined sub-group is designed to significantly She has a master’s of fine arts person who nevertheless taught first semester law school tran- of the diversity and recruiting increase the number of minority degree from Warren Wilson “left-brain” science courses at scripts (when available) to Cara committees also is in place attorneys recruited and retained College. She is a founding Sault High before she retired M. Tammaro, Kegler Brown’s and is charged with setting and by Columbus law firms. member of the Cabin Fever from teaching. Writer’s Group that meets at Refreshments—including Bayliss Library. Her poems hot cider and some homemade explore the speaker’s rela- goodies—will be served. Come How to access Sault Tribe tionship to the landscapes all and enjoy the performances and humans are connected to: the the congenial company of your natural, the emotional and the fellow naturalists in a relaxed employment listings after intellectual, atmosphere. This will be a great Writer Leslie Askwith will way to celebrate the beginning read an essay about the three of the holiday season! regular business hours winters she lived off the grid For more information, go to The Sault Tribe Employment all of the most recent job oppor- – Please visit Vegas Kewadin in a log cabin in the U.P. wil- soonats.pbwiki.com or call pro- Department is open weekdays tunities that are available for Casino, 2186 Shunk Road, Sault derness. She is a free-lance gram chairman John Lehman at (Monday-Friday) from 8 a.m. Kewadin Casinos, governmental Ste. Marie, Mich., or Kewadin writer who contributes to (906) 635-5095. to 5 p.m. We realize that these and enterprise job openings. Shores Casino, 3015 Mackinac hours may not accommodate Web site – Please visit www. Trail, St. Ignace, Mich. everyone’s needs so we have saulttribe.com. You can access If you need to drop off a developed three different ways our Web site at any time by paper application, please feel for accessing Sault Tribe job clicking on “Human Resources” free to use our after hours drop opportunities. These methods in the column on the left-hand boxes situated directly outside are available 24 hours a day and side of the screen. At the Web the Human Resource Risk seven days a week. site you can view all current Management Department main Job hotline – Please call 635- open positions and apply online entrances. If you have any ques- 7032 or (866) 635-7032 toll using the online employment tions, please contact us at Sault free. You can call the job hot- application. Tribe Employment, (906) 635- line any time after hours to hear After hours drop boxes 7032, STEmployment@sault- tribe.net. Our Mortgage department has Moved Visit our newly remodled I-75 Full Service Branch & Mortgage Center 4489 I-75 Business Spur Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906-632-5302 Sault Ste. Marie - Brimley Kinross - Cedarville *1 Community Health =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` New CDC study finds community physical activity programs are money well spent FROM SAULT TRIBE paigns such as TV/radio, news- ress. month by the U.S. Department COMMUNITY HEALTH papers, billboards, advertise- In the works is a plan to of Health and Human Community-based physical ments. make the community more Services,’” said Norkoli. activity interventions designed — Social support networks exercise-friendly. “We are The HHS guidelines rec- to promote more active life- such as physical activity groups working with the Sault Tribe ommend 2.5 hours each week styles among adults are cost- to encourage behavior change. transportation planner, JKL of moderate-intensity aerobic effective in reducing heart — Tailored behavior change Bahweting School and several activity, such as brisk walking disease, stroke, colorectal and to encourage people to set phys- community coalitions to cre- or 1.25 hours each week of vig- breast cancers and type 2 dia- ical activity goals and monitor ate more pedestrian and bike orous-intensity aerobic activity betes, according to a study by their individual progress. on our Community Health page friendly communities and to such as jogging or running. the Centers for Disease Control — Enhanced access to ser- and information sent monthly create and enhance walking and In addition, all adults should and Prevention, with support vices that support active life- to all tribal health centers, biking trails,” Norkoli said. include muscle strengthen- from the Robert Wood Johnson styles such as fitness centers, casinos and Youth Education The study, Cost Effectiveness ing activities that work all the Foundation. bike paths and walking trails. and Activities programs,” she of Community-Based Physical major muscle groups on two or Researchers found that com- Donna Norkoli, proj- added. Activity Intervention, found that more days per week. munity-based physical activity ect director of the Strategic Norkoli said her program public health strategies that pro- For more information about programs appeared to reduce Alliance for Health Program implements Let’s Get Moving mote physical activity are cost physical activity, visit www. new cases of disease by 5-15 said, “Sault Tribe Community Kewadin in the spring, a effective and, compared with cdc.gov/physicalactivity or cases per 100,000 people for Health has used these strategies program to the community other well-accepted prevention for information about physi- colon cancer; 15-58 cases per through our Steps to a Healthier through Kewadin Casinos and strategies such as treatment for cal activity programs avail- 100,000 for breast cancer; 59- Anishinaabe Program and will other tribal agencies in order high cholesterol or motor vehi- able locally, call Sault Tribe 207 cases per 100,000 for type continue to use these strategies to provide social support for cle air bags offer good value for Community Health at (906) 2 diabetes and 140-476 cases to improve the health of our increased physical activity. the money spent, according to 632-5210. per 100,000 for heart disease. communities through our new Community Health also the study’s lead author, Larissa For more information about Some examples of com- Strategic Alliance for Health offers Honoring the Gift of Roux, M.D., Ph.D. the U.S. Department of Health munity-based physical activity Program.” Heart Health classes to encour- “This study also shows the and Human Services Physical interventions include: We have conducted a media age people to set physical activ- importance of the new physical Activity Guidelines visit www. — Community media cam- campaign with monthly articles ity goals and track their prog- activity guidelines issued last health.gov/paguidelines. Healthful eating habits helps weight loss SUBMITTED BY CHARLA meats, low fat and fat-free dairy. them in see-through containers at the table. Pay attention to how the food GORDON RD, HEALTHY HEART At home when storing food: on the top shelf of the refrigera- • Use smaller plates to make looks and tastes and how it feels PROJECT • Store food in containers tor so they are the first thing less food look like more. in your belly. Interested in losing weight or you cannot see through in the you see when you open the • Use smaller serving spoons • Stop eating when you start keeping off extra pounds in the cupboards. door. and serving bowls — you will to feel full. future? Learn how to manage • Take the large packages of When making your meals: find you put less on your plate. While cleaning up: your eating environment by try- snack foods and portion out into • Choose low-fat cooking • Fill half your plate with • Resist the urge to nibble on ing some of these ideas. snack bags. techniques more often – bake, non-starchy vegetables, place a your children’s leftovers or take When buying food: • Remove all candy, cookies boil, grill or broil foods. serving of fruit on the side and another bite from the serving • Make a shopping list of and pastries from the kitchen • Ignore the urge to snack or add a whole grain to the lean dish. healthy foods you want to buy countertops, bedroom and living taste while cooking. meat you chose for the meal. • Store leftovers. Make your and stick to it. room and put them in the cup- When serving your meals: While eating your meals: lunch for another day or place • Shop after eating a meal or board. • Serve small or medium por- • Turn off the TV and shut them in containers you cannot snack. • Place a fruit bowl on the tions. Remind yourself you can the book. Enjoy your family or see through. • Buy different kinds of good counter and fill it with a variety go back for more if you are still the peace and quiet if you are For more ideas, please con- food choices, including fruits, of fruit. hungry. alone. tact a registered dietitian in your vegetables, whole grains, lean • Clean vegetables and store • Serve from the kitchen, not • Slow down your eating. area. How can I help my child eat better? Tribal youth create radio ads BY LINDA COOK, BSN, RN of what goes in them. SAULT STE. MARIE - DIABETES CASE 4. Most kids like routine. Students from the Bahweting COORDINATOR Schedule snack time and stick Anishnabek Tribal Youth During this wonderful to it. Cheese and whole grain Council at Sault High School season of giving, here are crackers or apple slices with recently took part in writing and some simple tips to help par- low fat yogurt or low fat cot- recording radio commercials to ents make small and maybe tage cheese. help raise awareness about the unnoticeable changes in their 6. Stay away from the dangers of commercial tobacco child’s life. Within the Sault “clean your plate rule.” Eat Tribe health programs we until you are comfortably full abuse. The group worked hard teach people, who wish to and no more. Take small por- to write, practice and finally become healthier, to make tions and if you are still hun- record these commercials at small changes that are more gry, go back for seconds. local radio station Rock 101. likely to become habits that 7. ‘Eat your colors’ can be According to recent reports will stick for a lifetime. After a game to play with the kids. from the Federal Trade a small amount of time you Eating fruits and vegetables in Commission, the tobacco will have made many small a variety of colors-red, dark industry spends $13.11 billion Left: Kaleb Kotsko, Angela Jackson, Travis Austin, Karen McKelvie, strides to have a healthier green, yellow, blue, purple, per year — or nearly $36 mil- and James McKelvie. household. white, and orange-gives a lion per day — to advertise ting involved and making an mercial tobacco products on These tips are courtesy of wide variety of nutrients and is and promote their products. impact on the health of our tribal property. American Heart Association: like having eye candy on your Much of this money is spent on communities” said Lauren Funding for these paid 1. Introduce healthier ele- plate. marketing efforts that directly Eveleigh, Sault Tribe health advertisements was provided ments into foods. For example, 9. Eating as a family is a reach youth. The aggressive educator. through the Mayo Clinic blueberries in pancakes adds great time to catch up on the targeting of our youth by the The two, 30-second adver- Community Grant project titled, fruit to breakfast. days events. tobacco industry demands an tisements aired on Rock 101 for “Young Spirits, Healthy Bodies, 2. Include your kids in the 10. Be a good role model. equally aggressive public edu- three weeks between the end Sacred Semaa.” Watch for preparation of food. Teaching The best gift is showing how cation campaign to prevent of October and mid-November. more important messages about them about grocery shopping to lead a healthy life with smoking initiation among youth The ads focused on educat- tobacco and your health in the and food preparation gives nutrition and physical activity. (when most smokers start), to ing listeners about the risks local media. them ownership and choices. If you have any ques- encourage smokers to quit and associated with commercial For more commercial Have healthier finger foods tions please call Sault Tribe to change the social context of tobacco abuse as well as raising tobacco prevention information available. Community Health at (906) 3. Leave chips and cook- 632-5210 Monday through tobacco use so that pro-tobacco awareness of the recent change or for help quitting smoking or ies at the grocery store: out of Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and messages are no longer domi- to Chapters 36 and 71 of the chewing, please call Sault Tribe sight-out of mind. If you must 1-5 p.m. You may speak to a nant. Juvenile Code that prohibits Community Health Services at have cookies prepare your registered nurse, a registered “It’s great to see youth get- underage possession of com- (906) 632-5210. own and you will have control dietician, or health educator. Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 Unit Reports *2 Chairman McCoy reports to the membership On Nov. 12, I, along with budgets, we are limited in the receive their tribal newspaper forth. Vice Chairwoman Causley, amount of tribal support dollars and maintain their status as a One year goals are due in attended a meeting with available for our programs and registered voter for tribal elec- early December from all mem- Congressman Bart Stupak and services. I commend our staff tions. Enrollment is working bership service divisions, based Bay Mills tribal Chairman Jeff on seeking and receiving more on the resolution to this issue on the experience and expertise Parker regarding Wolverine grant opportunities available for and once we have something of our staff who deal with our Cooperative’s proposed plans services for our members. in place, additional information members and these services on to build up to five new coal- Our health staff has been will be published in the news- a day to day basis, as well as fired power plants in Michigan. working on developing a pric- paper so all of our members statistical data. A full update to Representatives from Wolverine ing structure for non-native receive the information. If you our board of directors on the were present as well. This issue spouses who do not have insur- are not receiving your news- process will be scheduled in was addressed at the United ance coverage. The cost per paper, or are unsure if you are January in an open workshop. Tribes meeting in October visit will depend on the services registered to vote, you can con- The next steps include board and the majority, if not all, of received at each visit. Please tact Enrollment staff any time members gathering information Michigan tribes are opposing contact health staff Bonnie to verify. Their toll free number from the areas and members this effort due to the poten- Culfa, Tony Abramson, Jackie is (800) 251-6597. each represents to set priorities Chairman Darwin “Joe” McCoy tially detrimental impact on McLean or Joel Lumsden at I have received a number of for our membership services. The holidays are upon us the health of our people and (906) 632-5200 for more infor- comments from our elders in I welcome your ideas and and I’d like to take a moment to our environment. We as Native mation and details. response to the elder survey let- thoughts about the direction of wish our tribal members, board American people are respon- Greektown remains a chal- ter. I thank all of you for your our tribe and areas you would of directors, employees and sible for protecting and preserv- lenge but we are working input and understand some of like us to focus on. We receive families a very merry Christmas ing our environment for future through issues as they arise. On you are frustrated and disap- a wide variety of questions and and happy new year. generations. Friday, Nov. 28, we held the pointed and we all appreciate comments in my office. We hold board of directors It seems our deficit has taken grand opening for the newly your patience and understand- Based on several of your meetings and workshops on up a lot of space in my past renovated high limit room, and ing of the serious financial ideas, we are looking to insti- a weekly basis to conduct the reports. This issue, along with in just a few short months, we situation that all of our tribe is tute an “Ask the Chairman” business of our tribe. Work- Greektown, has been our pri- are scheduled to open our new experiencing. We are not alone column in the tribal newspaper, shops are held to discuss the mary focus since I was sworn hotel. We received a number of in our economic woes — you and at the possibility of devel- different items we are being into office in July. These two positive reviews in the press. open any newspaper or watch oping an e-mail notification asked to approve at our meet- issues had to have quick and Contrary to the negative press any news channel and it seems system for our members to ings. We also have a section of decisive action to get the situ- continuously put out by the the entire country is experienc- receive news important to you. each meeting for our members ations under control. We have Detroit Free Press on our ven- ing some level of workforce As you know, our paper is to address us with any ques- almost resolved the deficit issue ture, we are open for business reductions and program or ben- published only once a month tions or concerns they may and we hope to publish the final and our construction continues efit suspensions. and there are a lot of things have. resolution of 2008 and plans for on the permanent facility. Director DJ Hoffman pre- going on in between. If you Several requests have been 2009 by the next issue of our I attended the Elder sented a resolution in 2007 would like to take part in the made to publish a schedule for tribal newspaper. We have been Advisory Committee (EAC) directing the development of a e-mail notification system, chairman’s hours so our mem- busy ensuring that the changes meeting held on Oct. 27 and long and short-term strategic please send your name and bers can meet with me. Our to any membership services are answered a number of questions plan for our tribe. Upon enact- e-mail address to my assistant, priority has been to focus on being communicated properly from our elders related to the ment of this resolution by the Lona Stewart, at lstewart@ Greektown and our northern and implementation has been budget reductions we have been board of directors, staff began saulttribe.net. These will not go deficit, as such I have not been completed or is in process. working on and other activities the process of gathering infor- into effect until some time after able to schedule chairman’s We are still reviewing 2009 within our tribe. I’d like to say mation that is pertinent in aid- the new year, but we can begin hours. Vice Chairwoman Lana budgets for our governmental “miigwech” for inviting me. I ing the board and administra- preparing for it now. Causley and I will be develop- services and enterprises. We will make every effort to attend tion in developing these plans. As always, I look forward ing a schedule for chairman’s/ are being conservative in our future meetings, but there will Long-term planning is criti- to hearing from our members vice chairwoman’s hours and projections for our enterprises be times when I won’t be able cal to sustaining our tribe for on the positive, and negative, plan to publish it sometime due to the state of the economy to due to other tribal commit- the next seven generations. An thoughts and opinions you have after the new year. I would like and will make necessary adjust- ments. internal analysis has been com- about our tribe and our direc- to note, however, that I do meet ments as we go through the The EAC has had an issue pleted of the different mem- tion. Please contact me at with members who call my year. I will be attending enter- on their agenda for a number of bership services we currently [email protected] with office requesting an appoint- prise financial reviews as well months: an enrollment packet provide including where we questions or comments. ment. If you would like to meet as casino management team so that our members know what provide them, how many mem- Miigwech, with me to discuss issues or meetings to keep up on the changes they are responsible bers access each service, what Darwin “Joe” McCoy, questions related to our tribe, status of our enterprises and to make should they move, get the population is in the differ- Tribal Chairman please contact my office and an casinos. For our governmen- married, have children, and ent units and counties where appointment will be scheduled. tal and membership services so forth, so they continue to services are provided and so Director Hoffman makes report to Unit I many of the items discussed. go nowhere approach needs to tions, I believe that we have well as our casinos. The excess In the following paragraphs, I cease now. barely scratched the surface management within the casino will be presenting my views, While we are nearly com- of streamlining and ensuring operations is absolutely inex- as well as updates. plete with restructuring within more effective business opera- cusable. RESTRUCTURING our governmental opera- tions within our enterprises, as See Hoffman, page 22 It is imperative that we concentrate on correcting and streamline the tribe to provide our services more efficiently to A time to give thanks ... ensure their continuity. While Christmas and a happy new applications for federal fund- many have lost employment, year. ing, presentation by programs which is truly unfortunate, the This is a time to give thanks of services that are being pro- tribe’s main focus is to provide for the help and encouragement vided and long term planning services to our membership. of friends, relatives, community of departments, such as tribal Employment is a positive and tribal members, govern- housing. mental and enterprise employ- We live in a great country, a DJ HOFFMAN, DIRECTOR, byproduct of our businesses and governmental entities. ees, and my colleagues on the democratic country and a world UNIT I tribal board and our chairman. economic leader. Our country It is not a right, it is a privi- “The ultimate measure of a I believe that actions taken is dealing with the recession lege. This in no way means man is not where he stands in by the leadership of our tribe and has a plan for an economic that eliminating positions and moments of comfort and con- have stopped the tail spin the recovery. restructuring has been an easy venience, but where he stands tribe was in. We are confident We are no different than the task. It is never easy to make at times of challenge and con- the deficit will be eliminated United States but on a much decisions that affect people’s troversy.” and the tribal budget will be smaller scale. We are dealing — Martin Luther King Jr. livelihoods; however, the deci- balanced for 2009 and into the with tribal government issues, I discarded my original sions made must be made in BERNARD BOUSCHOR, future. our economy and plans for the draft of this month’s report as the interest of the tribe as a DIRECTOR, UNIT I The leadership continues to future of our tribe — your tribe. I felt it was not appropriate at whole. The restructuring pro- Dear tribal member, meet on issues of governance We need your help and support. this time. The simple reality is cess needs to be completed Thank you, from my fam- of our community, such as Bernard Bouschor that we are not yet ready for immediately. The hurry up and ily and to all of you merry modification of tribal codes, Tribal Council Unit I +) Unit Reports =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` To everything there is a season . . . However, like the rest of the the four key clinics for our As the board of directors’ stressed that we strongly sup- nation, we have been faced with tribal members. liaison for the Head Start Policy ported a Native American be making very difficult restruc- To achieve required tribal Council, I continue to represent hired for the leadership role of turing, staffing and operations budget deficit reductions and our tribe at the Office of Head the American Indians, Alaskan reductions to meet budget con- assure health services, dif- Start’s Tribal Consultation. At Native Program Branch. straints. None of these decisions ficult choices were necessary. the most recent consultation, Our voices were heard. At have been easy. Pursuant to these decisions my testimony included our con- this time, I would like to con- For example, the Sault Tribe was the need to centralize core cerns about the federal govern- gratulate Ms. Nina McFadden, Health Program went through services to our four primary ment making requirements for a Sault Tribe member, who is an unprecedented growth period centers in Sault Ste. Marie, tribal governments to consist now the chief of the American over the past 14 years. Clinics St. Ignace, Manistique and of leaders with degrees in law, Indians, Alaskan Native and services were expanded at Munising. From these newer education or business. While we Program Branch, Office of great cost to most areas of the geographically situated clinics, support our members attaining Head Start. We are so fortunate eastern Upper Peninsula. This our core health services will specialized training and knowl- to have our own members in growth period was only pos- continue to be maintained. Due edge, it is unacceptable that the positions such as this and I look sible through funding obtained to budget constraints, we cannot federal government dictate the forward to working with her on Cathy Abramson, Director, Unit I from tribal business revenues. staff clinics at every tribal com- composition of our governing behalf of our Head Start pro- Approximately two thirds of munity. Yet, through these core body. gram and families. I hope you all had a won- health services are funded by clinics, health services can and Obviously, all other tribes If you have any questions derfully happy Thanksgiving Indian Health Services, third will be available for our tribal shared our concerns and strong- or concerns, please contact me holiday full of good times with party revenue and grant sources. members. ly opposed such requirements. at [email protected] family and friends. With the In 2008, our financial picture Tribal consultation We must not forget the federal or call me on my cell phone at hard economic times we are changed dramatically. Severe While we have our internal government remains paternal- (906) 322-3823. I look forward facing across our nation, I hope financial limitations required struggles and issues, we must istic to tribes and we need to to hearing from you. we continue to remember we extensive program re-structur- not forget that as tribal leaders watch out for maneuvers such To you and your family, I still have much to be thankful ing efforts with the goal to it is our job to represent our as this. I also emphasized the hope that you have a very merry for. We had a lot of good years maintain core health services, tribe’s interest at the federal importance of language and Christmas and remember, Jesus when we were able to grow which are accessible through level. cultural preservation. All tribe is the reason for the season. and expand tribal services. Kewadin Casinos feel economic downturn I would like to start by say- pet would feel like. our services are impacted as of players; players who had ing congratulations to the St. All the Kewadin Casinos little as possible. We have had not been seen in a long time. Ignace Saints football team. continue to feel the impact of to make many cuts, which has Everyone enjoyed the new They had a great season that the current economic downturn been explained to our mem- room. included a playoff win at in Michigan and the entire bership. We also must realize This is a huge step for the home. I would also like to country. Our statistics seem some further cuts may have to casino. The bottom line is the thank the management and to indicate that our casinos be made if our projections of casino will be improved and, employees at the Kewadin are faring better than many revenue do not come true. The soon, all the gaming floor Shores Casino in St. Ignace other casinos in the state. We projections are conservative (100,000 square feet) will be whom made it possible for the continue to work very hard to but in these economic times open. We are on track to finish team to practice for two days keep our casinos efficient and anything can happen. the entire complex, including in the temporary casino tent profitable. At Greektown, we have just the hotel, by Feb. 12, 2009. that was empty at the time. The board is finalizing the reopened the high limit room. Thank you again for all the It helped the team because it 2009 budgets for the casinos This area has been closed for phone calls and letters and may simulated the Yooper Dome’s and the governmental services. construction since spring. At you all have a safe and happy Keith Massaway, Director, Unit III temperature and what the car- We have worked to make sure the opening, the area was full holiday season. Tribes getting help for suicide, substance abuse lies. As you may have read in ment initiative. The NTAC will due to a mandatory federal di- upon themselves and arranged past tribal newspapers, our tribe look at regional and national rective. The distribution method to host two parties for our area. had the opportunity to have a initiatives, innovations, respect- will be used for fiscal year 2008 If not for them and their initia- voice at the national level by ful and culturally appropriate and 2009 funding. The Bemidji tive to become involved, the having a tribal leader involved programs for tribes and Indian area will receive approximately parties would have not taken in the planning and distribution communities across the country. $628,000 each year. place. This is the way these of the funding appropriated for The November meeting’s We will be meeting again in parties began — community methamphedimine and suicide goal was to prepare the commit- the next month and I will keep members getting together to prevention. tee’s recommendations in letter you informed of the outcome. do something thoughtful and This past month, Co-Execu- form to IHS Director McSwain. Also reported in past issues, our when the need was there. Some tive Director Kristi Little and I The majority of discussion Education Department has been of those same people got us had an opportunity to meet with focused on reviewing and ac- successful in receiving a three- back to what is most important, other tribes in the nation at the cepting a funding formula. The year suicide prevention grant as and I say miigwetch to John National Tribal Advisory Com- meeting began with a presenta- well. We are in the infant plan- Causley Jr., Betty Smith and mittee (NTAC) on Behavioral tion by Cliff Wiggins, an IHS ning stages of the grant and just the entire Hessel casino staff, Heath. This is the national com- research analyst, on funding attempting to hire appropriate elders Dorothy Currie, Mona Lana Causley, Director, Unit II mittee where we have a voice formulas discussed at previous staff for the project. Please call Gugin and Dorothy Royer, Lisa Many tribal communities for the Bemidji area. Below is a meetings. Committee members the Education Department and Burnside and the DeTour Area have had the painful reality of briefing of the outcome of that in attendance presented several ask for Angeline Matson, (906) community members who are having to endure devastating meeting. other options, with more than 15 635-6050, if you would like to getting involved. Both parties losses with family or loved On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, options reviewed. The major- become involved or have ques- are set for Dec. 13. The Hessel ones who have been crippled by the fourth meeting of the In- ity of the group came up with tions on how the program will Tribal Center party is from 1 to drug abuse or suicide or both. dian Health Service NTAC on a formula that would include be implemented in your area. 4 p.m. and the DeTour party at Throughout Indian County, Behavioral Health was held in all age groups and equally In closing, I would like invite the Sacred Heart Hall is from substance abuse and suicide is Rockville, Md. This committee distributes the health markers our Unit II members to either 12 to 2 p.m. Please feel free to increasing at alarming rates. was formed to develop a plan of alcohol abuse, homicide, sui- one of our Christmas parties we bring your children ages 12 and Statistically, these rates are for use and distribution of the cide, injuries or accidents and will be holding for our area. As under to either party — this is higher than any other ethnic $14 million that has been pro- methamphetamine visit data. you know, the tribe as a whole for all children in our Unit II group. vided under amendment to the There is a set aside for urban made some reductions to certain area. Merry Christmas to you The hardships created by this senate amendment of H.R. 2764 programs, national initiatives areas and our Christmas parties and yours. Baamaapii. abuse is devastating to our fami- for a methamphetamine and and administration as well as a had to be one of them. Local Lana Causley, (906) 484- suicide prevention and treat- reduction in the total funding community members took it 2954, [email protected]. Get noticed! Advertise with us. Call (906) 632-6398 for information. Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 Unit Reports +* Communities come together for holidays What happens next depends to share the season with. Our Some of our people are Highway M-28 across from the a lot on the City of Detroit. I family is also involved in send- fighting cancer and many other American Legion. feel they are not very open- ing some packages to our sol- disabilities. Share the season I wish I could be more elo- minded toward our people diers in Iraq. Some of the items with them — your prayers, your quent, but sometimes it is so — they seem to be very open the soldiers requested were to phone calls, your kindness, all hard to write an article. to the other casinos in the city, pass out to the children in the will be appreciated. God Bless all of you, fight so I feel it must be prejudice region. That was a beautiful let- My Unit V meetings will nice and be a blessing. Merry against Native Americans. So ter to read. began again in January, the sec- Christmas and happy new year. many times the City of Detroit Our families’ little kids ond Thursday of the month at Call (906) 387-2101, threw obstacles in our way and brought toys to give to Toys for 6 p.m. at the Munising Medical [email protected]. any delays, of course, cost us Tots. Center. To get there, enter off money. Our tribes, our cities, coun- ties, our state, our country — these are very hard times and Happy holidays to all we need to be mindful of each SHIRLEY PETOSKY, DIRECTOR, other and not so full of ill will UNIT V around the corner, a time when it, it will happen. toward each other. families come together and cel- I had so much I wanted to Hello dear friends, A beautiful lady spoke at ebrate and give to one another. write but thought better of it, I I hope you had a happy the November board meeting It’s also a time when people just wish everyone a very safe holiday. Thanksgiving really is in Hessel. She told of all the reminisce of past times and and happy holiday season. Have a special time of the year. We things the tribe has done for her maybe have lost loved ones and a merry Christmas and happy all gathered at my brother’s and for all of us. She had many the holiday season just isn’t the new year. and sister-in-law’s. Everyone kind things to say about the same. Often times, loneliness Pat Rickley, Unit III comes — in-laws, outlaws and board. She was so appreciated! and depression set in and people Representative everyone in between. Everyone I received a wonderful e- may feel left out. If you know brought their favorite recipe mail from a lady in California anyone that may be alone for (mine is whatever Gordon’s wanting to help a child in the the holidays, I would encourage has on sale) and we visited and Munising area for Christmas — you to make a conscious effort visited. what a beautiful soul she has. to include them in your holiday The Christmas gatherings A lady called me from traditions and celebrations. are starting — Marquette has a another state to just talk and ask That simple act of generosity, holiday dinner set to go for the PATRICK RICKLEY, DIRECTOR, Tribal members! me my point of view on several while it may not mean much to Before you move to your elders as well as their children’s UNIT III you, could mean the difference subjects and shared her views new address, call tribal Christmas party. with me. What a nice call that between life or death. Munising will have a chil- Aanii all, I hope everyone enrollment to let them was to receive — a very good enjoyed a good Thanksgiving. It New Year’s resolutions — I dren’s party and the elders’ holi- heart resides in her. seems that winter wants in fast know a lot of people start these know where you are day meal soon, also. Christmas is fast approach- so maybe a little ground cover with good intentions of keeping headed! That way you The board is meeting each ing — our Paquette family got will keep the pipes from freez- them, but often set their goals won‛t miss one issue of week and people are going to together on the Sunday after ing up this winter. too high, so start off small. If your tribal paper. Greektown. Hopefully, all will you reach that goal, set another Thanksgiving to pick a family Well, Christmas is just Call (800) 251-6597. work for the good of the tribe. small goal and if you truly want FROM “HOFFMAN,” PAGE 19 GREEKTOWN Gaming Control Board; how- 8(a) contracting business world. It is a time for giving and Maybe Christmas,” he thought. Greektown Casino LLC is ever, the Gaming Authority has The federal government is sharing. Take a few moments to Doesn’t come from a store. currently in chapter 11 bank- decided to place Ted Gatzaros proposing to invest heavily into think about all of the good peo- Maybe Christmas, perhaps, ruptcy proceedings. Many on the Greektown Management infrastructure within the United ple in your life, your parents, means a little bit more! months ago, the board decided Board. Thus, complying with States. Billions of dollars in your children, your friends. And what happened then? to take this route as the most the votes cast by the board infrastructure improvements Find a way to thank all of them, Well, in Whoville they say efficient route to retain owner- (which I did not vote for) Mr. such as roads and bridges cre- whether by words or deeds. that the Grinch’s small heart ship of this operation. While Gatzaros was placed upon the ates a demand for businesses It is also a time of joy and grew three sizes that day! I did not cast my vote for the Greektown Management Board, that can provide these services. hope. Enjoy your holiday with I thank you all for allowing route taken, it is the path that is and thus I stepped down from The set asides for these types of family and friends. me the opportunity to serve you now upon us. For those who are the Management Board. For the projects may well be in the hun- And for those who take joy as a representative of the Sault not familiar with Chapter 11: record, I did not want to step dreds of millions overall. We from the degradation of others, Tribe of Chippewa Indians. “Chapter 11 is reorganiza- down – but I had committed to need to prepare so that we may please remember that during Sincerely, tion, as opposed to liquidation. the five-member process and qualify to provide some of these this time of year: DJ Hoffman, Unit I board Debtors may ‘emerge’ from a complied accordingly. services, create new revenue It came without ribbons! It representative, (906) 635-6945, chapter 11 bankruptcy within While it has been rumored streams for the tribe and, yes, came without tags! (906) 322-3801 cell, a few months or within several that I was removed, or that create the positive byproduct of It came without packages, boxes [email protected]. years, depending on the size the Michigan Gaming Control jobs. or bags! and complexity of the bank- Board took me off of the man- COMMUNICATIONS And he puzzled three hours,`til ruptcy.” agement board – this is not the Hopefully by now the tribe’s his puzzler was sore. bebe tiretire For many months we have case. Clearly the individuals Web site will be back up and Then the Grinch thought of been constrained by our finan- taking the time to create such running on a daily basis. This something he hadn’t before! smarsmartt cial advisors and legal experts intriguing stories need to find is extremely important to pro- to make meaningful change a more productive use of their vide the membership with the within the Greektown opera- free time. most up-to-date FACTUAL tions. In fact, Greektown man- Greektown is going to take information. I have had this agement itself has not been a lot of work, a lot of hope and issue placed on the Dec. 2, restructured. The management a lot of luck. The tribe needs 2008, meeting agenda. It was board has been reduced to to take an extremely aggres- unfortunate that the Webmaster five members, at least three of sive approach to external equity position was a casualty of the which will be professionals. I partnerships, legal remedies to budget cuts. agreed to this change and made cease acts of tortious interfer- I will also be setting up a the initial motion to commence ence from public governmen- weekly e-newsletter, Web site, this process truly because I saw tal bodies that are hindering and blog to address member- it as the only way that meaning- Greektown in this process, and ship issues, questions and, of ful management changes would restructure management. course, rumors. If you would be ensured of taking place. As ECONOMIC like to know more about this, or a part of this change, board DEVELOPMENT be added to the initial mailing, members were slated to remove The need to diversify is please send an e-mail to me at For All Your Tire Needs themselves as the three selected growing exponentially on a [email protected]. professionals were licensed by daily basis. In the next few HOLIDAY SEASON the Michigan Gaming Control weeks I will be pushing to fund “’Tis the season to be U.P. TIRE Board. The order that the board (whether via grant, tribal opera- jolly…..” Complete Tire Sales & Service agreed upon voluntarily was tions, or pop cans if need be) an This is a time of being myself, Tom Miller and then economic development position thankful for what we do have (906) 632-6661 Keith Massaway. The three pro- to ensure that the process of and appreciative to those here, fessionals are still in the process diversification occurs and that and up above, that afford us the 1-800-635-6661 of licensures by the Michigan we enter into the government lives that we have. 1129 E. Easterday Ave., Sault, MI 49783 ++ Special Report =^\^f[^k.%+))1Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` MDEQ accepting written comments In Rogers City, pushback to coal rush until Jan. 6, 2009 plant.” Hearings, co-op meeting “The draft permit is meant to be a unearth economic, envi- guide and a reference for people who want to comment on the plant,” he said, ronmental opposition to sitting behind a small table facing about 100 people in folding chairs and hun- proposed local plant dreds more in the gymnasium’s bleach- BY JIM DULZO, GREAT LAKES ers. BULLETIN NEWS SERVICE, Local officials, including Rogers NOV. 12, 2008 City’s mayor, city manager and planning ROGERS CITY—Late last month, commission members, as well as town- more than 600 people showed up at the ship trustees and economic development public high school here to comment on executives, were allowed to speak first a state agency’s tentative approval of a each evening. Most told Mr. Hellwig that coal-fired power plant a utility wants to their organizations or jurisdictions had build next to this small Lake Huron port unanimously passed resolutions favoring city. the plant. Such strong attendance at the public Once the meeting was opened to the hearings in a city of just 3,300 people general public, most plant supporters again confirmed that the proposed plant, emphasized that they trusted MDEQ which Wolverine Power Cooperative and Wolverine to do the right thing; claims will cost $1.2 billion to build at many also criticized what they said were the bottom of a huge limestone quarry opponents’ “fear tactics.” They urged just beyond the city limits, is still the the agency to finalize Wolverine’s draft talk of the town—and of surrounding regulations to argue that the draft permit be held in Lansing at 1 p.m. on that date. “permit to install” quickly so that more Presque Isle County—two and a-half illegally allowed emissions that cause SURPRISE QUORUM jobs would quickly come to the commu- years after it was unveiled. disease. The PIE&G annual meeting, held on nity. From small gatherings at a senior “I’m a nurse who’s seen the damage Oct. 24 at Posen High School, about 15 Tom Moran, owner of Moran Iron center to coordinate distribution of and death done by these pollutants,” miles from here, packed the biggest sur- Works Inc., an Onaway company that pro-Wolverine lawn signs and flyers, prise. Coal plant opponents managed to is one of the county’s largest employ- she said. Ms. McDaniel added that, if to this summer’s Wolverine-sponsored conjure up an exceedingly rare quorum ers, thanked Wolverine for the help he the plant is built, she and her neighbors “thank-you picnic” in a lakeside park, to for the meeting, allowing them to pro- says his fabricating and installation firm would “come to know the true meaning a recent electric co-op annual member- pose and get a vote on a resolution ques- received as its power needs grew. of ‘a dying town.’” ship meeting and last month’s Michigan tioning the economic and environmental “I love Wolverine,” he said. “Let’s get Bay City resident Yelisa Pfeiffer, who Department of Environmental Quality wisdom of Wolverine’s project. behind a proven leader, one that is dedi- said her area already has two coal plants (MDEQ) hearings at Rogers City High The resolution would have required cated to protecting the environment.” and another one on the drawing boards, School, residents show up in impressive PIE&G to suspend its support of the Steve Swan, a retired Michigan criticized the draft because, she said, numbers when the subject is the power project until members had a chance to Department of Natural Resources it “fails to meet federal and Michigan plant. thoroughly evaluate those concerns. But employee who said he is “passionate” Environmental Protection Act standards. Most residents favor the project, a number of factors led to the defeat of about the environment, said he hesitated It does not protect us from fine par- known formally as the Wolverine Clean the resolution, including the afternoon’s when Wolverine recruited him as a con- ticle pollution, it fails to meet the Best Energy Venture; they believe it would agenda, which consigned new business sultant. But he’s now convinced that the Available Control Technology standard bring hundreds of badly needed jobs to to the very end of the three-hour meet- firm has a great amount of integrity. because it allows the burning of a dirtier the region, among Michigan’s most eco- ing. “You can trust Wolverine!” he fuel.” nomically depressed. But by the time the resolution was exclaimed. Ms. Pfeiffer also pointed out that, But the proposed 600 megawatt plant, introduced, most attendees were eager Dan Glawe, a self-described “lumber according to documents filed with part of a “Michigan coal rush” that could to end the meeting and participate and wood guy” in the county, said he MDEQ, the much larger coal plant now bring eight new plants to a state with in the popular annual members door was “totally impressed by Wolverine proposed for Bay City would emit less flat or declining electrical demand, is prize drawing. So some people already over the years,” and added that he found oxides of nitrogen, which can cause also drawing more local, regional and inclined to oppose the resolution com- the company to be “flat-out amazing” in pulmonary and cardiac distress, than the statewide opposition than when it was plained loudly when supporters tried to its dedication to “really do their home- Rogers City project. first unveiled in May of 2006. The plant discuss it. work.” would generate enough power to sup- “How is this possible?” she asked, The supporters did manage to make Like many others who spoke up ply about 480,000 households, more and speculated that the difference is due some of their points before a parliamen- for the plant, Mr. Glawe also praised than twice the number of customers that to the Wolverine’s use of petroleum coke tary maneuver cut them off and forced MDEQ’s accomplishments. He said that, Wolverine actually serves. instead of coal as its main fuel. a quick vote. About 10 percent of the over the years, the agency has managed Environmental groups and some Several plant opponents said that, members favored the resolution. to cut the air pollution from all sorts of local citizens are objecting to the coal given MDEQ’s decision to allow Although the resolution’s backers fuel-burning that used to visually pollute rush because burning coal accelerates Wolverine to burn cheaper but more were crestfallen, Mark Kresowik, a the region. global warming and harms local air and problematic “pet coke”—a waste product national Sierra Club staff member advis- “Now,” he said, “there’s no more water quality. Public health groups and from crude oil refineries—because the ing members of local co-ops who are black snow.” clinicians say that some of its emissions company claimed an “economic hard- opposing their companies’ moves toward And Richard Vogelheim, a longtime would harm the elderly and the very ship,” it was fair to raise economic argu- new coal plants, said that the PIE&G clothing store owner, said he was frus- young. And smart growth groups assert ments about the entire draft permit. meeting actually succeeded. trated by all of the delay the proposal that building more coal plants will delay In a letter from the Michigan Land “If you compare a member resolution has encountered. Michigan’s economic recovery by sad- Use Institute read at the hearing, the at a cooperative to a shareholder resolu- “We should be begging for this dling thousands of families and business- non-profit organization said that requir- tion at an investor-owned company, 10 plant,” Mr. Vogelheim said, adding that es in the state with big, risky debts and ing Wolverine to use energy efficiency to 15 percent on the first vote is excel- he had more faith in MDEQ official than higher electricity rates while creating far and renewably energy to meet electrical lent,” Mr. Kresowik wrote in response in what he said were the “paid experts” fewer jobs than similar investments in demand would make much more sense to an emailed question. “The highest opposing the project. clean energy. than building a coal plant. votes shareholder resolutions on climate But many of the pro-Wolverine com- Dozens of people directed similar “Research consistently confirms that change have received are between 30 ments may have missed their mark: criticisms at the Rogers City project efficiency is a much cheaper way to and 40 percent, and that’s after a few At the beginning of each hearing, Mr. during the MDEQ hearings here. A manage demand than increasing energy years of trying. First votes are usually Hellwig told the crowd that, legally, his week earlier, the same thing occurred supply,” Hans Voss, the Institute’s less than 10 percent.” agency could not consider the popular- at the annual membership meeting of executive director, wrote, adding that, “With a good organizing and educa- ity of the proposal or comments that had the Presque Isle Electric and Gas Co- tion effort,” he added, “PIE&G members nothing to do with the contents of the “some renewable sources are now less op (PIE&G) , which partially owns can hope to pass similar resolutions at permit. expensive than coal and…efficiency Wolverine and buys all of its electricity the next annual meeting or convince MORE SWAY? and renewables create far more jobs…If from the firm. management that the coal plant is not in The comments of many plant critics MDEQ did a thorough, rather than a Both gatherings revealed starkly dif- the best interests of the cooperative.” were more focused on the permit’s par- limited, economic analysis, it would ferent views of the proposed plant, as Reprinted with permission. Jim Dulzo ticulars, and could hold more sway with discover significant economic problems well as very different approaches to sup- is the Michigan Land Use Institute’s MDEQ. with this proposal.” porting or opposing it. managing editor, and coordinates the Some critics cited medical research MDEQ’s decision about the PRAISE FOR WOLVERINE, MDEQ Institute’s New Energy Ideas program. showing that the plant’s sulfur and Wolverine draft permit—it can grant At the state hearings, held on Oct. Reach him at [email protected]. nitrous oxide emissions would affect final approval, require the company 29 and 30, MDEQ hearings officer Editor’s note: For more informa- local residents’ lung and pulmonary to make operational changes, or deny Vinson Hellwig began each session by tion go to mlui.org. For tips and health and that its mercury emissions a final Permit to Install—will not be reminding the audience that, just because information on submitting a comment could do neurological damage to fetuses known until early next year. The agency his agency issued a draft permit for to the Michigan DEQ, go to weare- and young children. is accepting written comments until Wolverine’s proposal on Sept. 23 “does michigan.com/CleanEnergyNow/ Kay McDaniel, a nurse, cited precise January 6, 2009, the date of the final not mean we’ve decided to approve the PublicComment. provisions of the state’s environmental public hearing on the plant, which will Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng`=^\^f[^k.%+))1 Community Calendar +, Dec. 8: Regalia sewing day, 8 kewadin.com. Edye Nichols at 635-3548. basketball court. Fridays are party days a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Niigaanaa- Dec. 13: The Friends of Bayliss For more information, call 635- where kids can come and show giizhik Building in Sault Ste. Library off season/holiday sea- Dec. 26: The Unit II Newberry RINK. off their moves during Dance Marie. For more information son book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Elderly Committee meets at 11 Silent Hearts, bereavement Dance Revolution tournaments! or to sign up, call 635-6075 or in the Bayliss Public Library a.m. at the tribal center. support groups, loss of a child Game lovers of all ages can (800) 726-9105. Community Room, 541 Library For questions, call (888) 711- support group meets on the first enjoy a peaceful afternoon duel- Drive in Sault Ste. Marie. 7356. Monday of each month, 6:30 ing in a fierce game of Scrabble Dec. 8: Unit V elders’ holiday There will be an assortment p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Chippewa every Saturday. celebration dinner, 5:30 p.m., of mysteries, romances and Dec. 31: Annual New Year’s County Health Department Come and visit if you want Woodlands Restaurant, Shingle- “nearly new” books, as well as Eve sobriety powwow at the Chi Superior Room, 508 Ashmun to have a good time and meet ton. For questions, call (888) videos and puzzles. And it’s just Mukwa Community Recreation Street in Sault Ste. Marie. new people. Free drinks and 711-7356. in time for holiday gift giving or Center in Sault Ste. Marie. Infant support group meets snacks are provided daily. stocking up on winter reading or For more information, call on the second Monday of each We are at 2428 Shunk Road Dec. 8: Unit IV, Escanaba, el- movies. (906) 635-6050. month, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., at next to Enrollment. ders’ holiday celebration dinner, Deidre Stevens will be join- the Chippewa County Health If you have any questions, 8 p.m., Chip-In Island Resort ing the festivities from 1-3 p.m., Dec. 31: Nearly $25,000 in cash Department Superior Room, please call Rachel Mandel- and Casino, Hannahville. For signing her newest book, Sault prizes on New Year’s Eve at 508 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste stamm at (906)440-4494. questions, call (888) 711-7356. Ste. Marie, which will also be Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie. available for purchase. Marie, St. Ignace, Manistique, Silent Hearts is a support DeMawating Development Dec. 9: Units I, II and II elders The Chippewa County Christmas and Hessel. group for parents who have change in hours — Effective holiday celebration dinner, Historical Society’s traveling The fun starts at 6 p.m. lost a child due to miscarriage, immediately, DeMawating begins at 11 a.m. at Kewadin display of Sault Ste. Marie pho- For more information, call stillbirth or infant death. Development office hours have Casino and Convention Center tographs will be on view in the 1-800-KEWADIN or visit www. Melanie Greenfield and Mar- changed. DreamMaker’s Theater in Sault Community Room during the kewadin.com. garet Swedene run the group The new office hours are Ste. Marie. book signing and there will be for Hospice at the Chippewa Monday through Friday 8 a.m. For questions, call 635-4971 Christmas refreshments, too. Dec. 31: The Caregiver Support County Health Department. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or (888) 711-7356. Stop by for some holiday Group meets at 2 p.m. in the The groups can become a with after-hour and weekend cheer and some shopping, too! second floor conference room source of emotional support appointments available. Dec. 9: The next blood and For more information call at the Avery Square Center, and help through education and For more information or bone marrow drives are at the 632-9331. 510 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. sharing. questions, call (906) 495-2800. Sault Tribe Health Center audi- Marie, Mich. Free of charge. torium, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Dec. 15: The Unit II Hessel El- For more information, call For more information or to Artwork sale at Northern Employees may donate dur- derly Committee meets after the 632-3363. register, please call the Hospice Hospitality — 25 percent off all ing work hours with supervi- noon meal at the tribal center. Office at (906) 253-3151. artwork, mirrors and clocks. sors’ approval. For questions, call (888) 711- Dec. 31: Unit II Naubinway El- Hospice of Chippewa County Christmas it just around the You must be 18 years old 7356. derly Committee meets at 6:30 is a United Way Agency. corner, so come take advantage to donate blood and present a p.m. at the Naubinway Pavilion. of some really great gift giving photo identification or donor Dec. 16: Chippewa County For questions, call (888) 711- Step/kickboxing — Satur- ideas. card. Genealogical Society meeting, 7356. days, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Moder- For more information, call You must be between the research session, 7 p.m., Bayliss ate to high intensity class with Northern Hospitality at (906) ages of 18-61 to participate in Public Library. Jan. 16-17, 2009: Winter 45-minute cardio workout, step 635-4800 or stop in at 827 Ash- the bone marrow registry which For more information, call survival camp, Mary Murray aerobics and kickboxing and 15 mun Street. involves just a mouth swab. 632-9331. Culture Camp on Sugar Island. minute cool down yoga stretch Come save a life! Dates may change. with instructor Kristi Cleary. Child Care Center (an early Dec. 18: The Unit IV Escanaba If interested, call 632-7494. Hand wraps needed for box- childhood education program) Dec. 10: Unit IV Manistique El- Elderly Committee meets, 5:30 ing bag participation. currently has full-time openings derly Committee meets after the p.m., location to be announced. Feb. 7: 41st annual I-500 snow- Monthly fee: $20. for newborns to 18 months. noon meal at the tribal center. For questions, call (888) 711 mobile race, 9 a.m., at the I-500 We offer a safe, nurturing, For questions, call (888) 711- 7356. track in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Pilates — Tuesdays and educational environment. 7356. Parade lap at 9 a.m., green Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Please call us for further Dec. 18: Cabin Fever Writers’ flag drops at 10 a.m. Saturdays, 10:50 -11:50 a.m. information at 632-5258. Dec. 11: The Les Cheneaux Group, 6:30 p.m., Bayliss Pub- All day heated beverage tent, Elongate, stretch and Caregivers Support Group lic Library. vendors and food. strengthen your muscles in this Waiting list opens meets at 4:30 p.m. at the Les For more information, call Vintage snowmobile show. intense yet relaxing floor mat The Sault Tribe Housing Au- Cheneaux Community Library, 632-9331. For more information, go to workout with instructor Kristi thority is pleased to announce 75 Hodeck Street, Cedarville, www.i-500.com. Cleary. we are opening the waiting Mich. Dec. 18-20: Sault Tribe artists Incorporates light weights list for our rental assistance For more information, call exhibit and sales, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Feb. 13-14: Flute camp, Mary with controlled movements. programwhich provides rent Shirley Goehmann at (906) in the Bawating Art Gallery at Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Monthly fee: $40. subsidies for income-qualified 484-8000. Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Island. working families. First come, Marie. Dates may change. Cardio mix with weights first served basis as we have Dec. 11: Unit V Munising mem- Artists must be Sault Tribe If interested, call 632-7494. — Mondays and Wednesdays, a limited amount of vouchers bership meeting at 6 p.m. at the members to use spaces for ex- 5:45-6:45 p.m. available. tribal center. hibits and sales. March 17-20: Sugar bush Cardio mix between kick This is a tenant-based For more information, call For reservations or informa- preparation, Mary Murray Cul- boxing, bosu, circuit and floor/ program where the tenant is Shirley Petosky at (906) 387- tion, call 635-6050. ture Camp on Sugar Island. step aerobics with instructor subsidized, not the rental unit. 2101. Dates may change. Diane Solomon. Plus, resistance Participants must find their Dec. 19: Snowshoe construc- If interested, call 632-7494. training with free weights, own housing within the seven- Dec. 11: Mel and Pam Tillis tion workshop, 10 a.m. at the stretch bands and body bars. county service area. This allows in concert, 7 p.m., Kewadin Tahquamenon Falls Brewery Announcements participants to select rental units Casinos, DreamMakers Theater, and Restaurant (upper falls). The Sault Tribe Youth Edu- YEA offers services Mondays that meets their needs and the Sault Ste. Marie. Contact Theresa Grattan, e- cation and Activities Program through Saturdays program’s requirements. For more information, call mail [email protected] or call needs your help. Youth Education and Ac- Participants will be required 1-800-KEWADIN or visit www. (906) 492-3415. We are looking for volunteers tivities in Sault Ste. Marie is to pay 25 percent of their ad- kewadin.com. Participants in this one-day to serve on our Parent Advisory starting off the school year with justed income to the landlord, workshop will make a pair of Committee. The Committee many new and exciting services and the Housing Authority will Dec. 11-13: Sault Tribe arts ex- traditional white ash Michigan is instrumental in developing to offer students in kindergarten pay the remainder up to the fair hibit and sales, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., style snowshoes. programming for our Anish- through grade 12. market rent for that area. in the Bawating Art Gallery at Take pride in making your nabek children throughout the Computer labs open Mon- Rental unist must pass hous- Kewadin Casino and Conven- own pair of snowshoes that will seven-county service area. They day through Friday, 3:30-6:30 ing quality standards inspections tion Center. last for generations. also help create policy and p.m., and on Saturday, 11-4 p.m. prior to leasing. Artists must be Sault Tribe Snowshoes also make a great represent their communities to Computer labs are available for Sault Tribe Housing Author- members to use spaces for ex- gift. determine where spending will students to come after school ity recognizes that many needs hibits and sales. The $160 registration fee be most beneficial in providing and get help with their home- cannot be met by the existing For reservations or informa- includes all materials and equip- services to the greatest number work, use the computers, social- low-income rental program. tion, call 635-6050. ment needed to make one pair of students. ize with friends and participate This new program was created of snowshoes. The committee is comprised in daily activities. to expand housing opportunities Dec. 12: The Unit III St. Ignace A beginner’s hike will take of volunteers from throughout Free tutoring is provided while meeting unique needs of Elderly Committee meets after place immediately following the the seven-county service area. daily for every student. Students tribal families, thus providing the noon meal at the McCann class. They meet once monthly on will learn how to animate ob- rental assistance off trust land. Building. Reservations are required and the third Wednesdays. jects, customize Web sites and The funding for this program For questions, call (888) 711- space is limited. We encourage parents, other exciting media projects is limited. We will be able to 7356. grandparents, aunts, uncles and every Monday. assist a family for a maximum Dec. 20: Create traditional anyone close to a child who is On Tuesdays, students will of two years. During those two Dec. 12: Unit IV, Manistique Ojibwe regalia, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., attending school to join us. have the opportunity to partici- years, we will be able to work elder holiday celebration dinner, Nokomis/Mishomis Place, 2076 All meetings are open to the pate in science experiments that with a family in homeownership 6 p.m., at the tribal center. Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie. public and we welcome your concentrate in the core subject counseling and advocacy if they For questions, call (888) 711- Learn sewing basics. No prior input. areas such as chemistry and are interested. 7356. experience necessary. Learn For more information or physics. Students are likely to For more information or how to make regalia for men, questions, please call the Youth get messy as toy rockets launch to request an application, call Dec. 12&13: Native American women and children. Learn the Education and Activities Pro- through the air. Heather Alstrom at 495-1450 or Casino Pool Tour Tournament at different styles and the teach- gram at (906) 635 –7010. On Wednesdays, art lovers (800) 794-4072. Kewadin Shores in St. Ignace! ings that go with each style. will be up in their elbows with A singles nine-ball tournament Sewing machines and mate- Blades Sports Bar now open googly eyes and balls of yarn New Mental Health Services on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.; partners rial available. You are also at the Chi Mukwa Commu- creating masterpieces. Contact Information eight-ball tournament, Dec. 13 welcome to bring your own. nity Recreation Center. On Thursdays, the tribal The new Mental Health Ser- at 11 a.m. lunch and refreshments will be Blades, a Kewadin Casinos youth council will be working vices have moved into the area Register on line at www. provided. venture, is located in the skybox and playing hard coordinating previously occupied by ACFS. drpool.net by Monday, Dec. 8. If interested or have any on the second floor overlooking events that help our community The new direct number is (906) For more information, call questions, call Elaine Clement both the Olympic rink and the members and bring culture to 635-6075 and (800) 726-9105. 1-800-KEWADIN or visit www. at 635-6050, cell 322-3961 or the Sault.