HE AULT RIBE EWS T S Visit us online at www.saulttribe.comT N Mshka’odin Giizis: “Frozen Moon” Win Awenen Nisitotung “One Who Understands” November 3, 2006 • Vol. 27 No. 15 Briefs Tribes focus on Tribe increases minimum wage diversity and Shores Grand Opening The new Kewadin Shores Casino economic in St. Ignace will be celebrating development; their grand opening on Nov. 10. Sault Tribe Greektown Casino's establishes EDC September profits up MANISTEE, Mich. — The fast- Greektown Casino experi- est growing minority population in enced a 15.9 percent rise ($4 America is often the most ne- million) in revenue compared glected when it comes to diversity to last September. The Ontario hiring strategies. smoking ban affecting the Wind- The American Indian population sor Casino, congestion at the today is nearly 4.5 million people, U.S./Canadian border, along with having grown by 53.1 percent increased traffic in the area due from 1990 to 2009, and outpaces to large crowds at Tigers baseball all other ethnic groups. By the games are attributed for the year 2009, they will have almost increase. Greektown Casino also doubled their buying power, to conducted a direct mail promo- $65.6 billion since 2000. Yet this tion along with several television fast-growing segment has not been ads in September. effectively tapped by corporations seeking to diversify both their employee and supplier base. Lease for Escanaba To address this issue, The Little medical center River Band of Ottawa Indians and The Diversity Network co-hosted approved the Native American Business The Sault Tribe Board of Di- Development Conference on Oct. Kewadin Casinos team members were rewarded with a minimum wage increase on Oct. 1. rectors approved a plan on Oct. 25-26 at the Little River Casino The casino followed up the announcement with several team member appreciation events held 10 to lease Suite 210 of the Wil- Resort. Tribal representatives from low Creek Development com- throughout October at all casino locations. Above; Security guard, Marsha Morris of Kewadin around the state met with repre- plex for a period of three years Christmas spins the big wheel for her chance at a cash prize. Photo by Michelle Bouschor sentatives from Wal-Mart, Johnson to meet the immediate need for a MANISTIQUE, Mich. – The of choice in the eastern Upper primarily non-tipped positions. Controls, Comerica, Dickinson new and improved medical facil- Sault Tribe announced they Peninsula and will certainly Additionally, some of the posi- Wright, JP Morgan Chase and ity in Escanaba. Previous plans will follow the state’s lead and allow us to be competitive in our tions that currently have start- others, and with federal and state to construct a building for the increase their minimum wage in recruiting efforts”. ing wages that are just slightly agencies including-Continued new center were retracted due an effort to recognize dedicated According to the Human above the new minimum wage Administration and the Michigan to tribal budget constraints. The Sault Tribe team members and to Resources Department, the will also be adjusted. All current Department of Transportation, to option of leasing was presented remain competitive for jobs in the increase will currently affect team members in departments explore the significant business and approved as an alternate eastern Upper Peninsula. approximately 225 team members where the starting wage is being opportunities available to Ameri- solution. As a sovereign nation, feder- with the majority being Kewadin adjusted, will receive some sort can Indian communities. Partici- ally recognized tribes in Michigan Casino employees. The Sault of hourly pay increase. We are pants discussed business growth Investigation of are not required to follow state Tribe is also adjusting the wage very pleased that the change will strategies, tools for American mandates such as minimum wage; grid of entry level positions to impact many of our front-line Indian suppliers to become more Shores Casino however, the Sault Tribe is in keep parody among those with workers, whom are the backbone competitive in winning contracts The Board of Directors initi- agreement that minimum wage similar job duties. of our many successes enjoyed and pathways for corporations into ated an official investigation into increases are justifiable due to a Tribal Chairperson Aaron here at Kewadin Casinos.” these important communities. the St. Ignace Kewadin Shores weakening economy. Payment added, “I am pleased The Sault Tribe offers a com- "The tribes attending this Casino in an attempt "to deter- Minimum wage increases for we are in the position to offer petitive benefit package including conference have already proven mine the sequence of events Sault Tribe team members took our front-line team members this 401K, health insurance, long-term their business skills by generating leading up to the revelation that effect Oct. 1. Starting wages increase, as it will benefit them disability, supplemental insurance, billions in revenue from gaming the new facility was not suitable increased from $5.15 to $6.95 per the most.” life insurance, paid holidays, and hospitality," said Dennis W. for casino gaming." hour, an increase of $1.80. Tony Goetz, chief operat- vacation and sick leave. To view Archer, chairman and CEO of The Human Resources Director ing officer of Kewadin Casinos the latest job openings visit www. Diversity Network and former Legal hunting age Cheryl Bernier said, “I think this also added, “The wage increases saulttribe.com. Mayor of Detroit. is a great opportunity for the tribe will impact approximately 151 – Continued on page 5. lowered to continue to be the employer casino employees who work in Chapter 21: Hunting and In- land Fishing, subsection 21.512, was added to reflect the lowering Kewadin Casinos lowers gaming age to 19 of the age requirement to obtain a tribal hunting permit. The legal Kewadin Casinos will lower helps to keep us competitive in a wrist band that they will be to identify underage drinkers and hunting age for taking whitetail its gaming age limit to 19 start- the state’s gaming industry, and required to wear during their stay to ask for IDs on any customer deer, bear, or elk with a bow ing Nov. 1, at all casino locations. protects our two percent payments at the casino. Security will also who looks younger than age 30,” and arrow is now 10. The legal According to the tribal gaming to local communities,” said Tony maintain a log to track individuals said Goetz. Essentially, younger- hunting age for taking whitetail compact the Sault Tribe has with Goetz, Kewadin Casinos chief who are under 21. looking adults will have their deer, bear, elk, or other furbear- the state of Michigan, the casino operating officer. Currently, eight Additional procedures have also ID checked twice, once at the ing animals with a firearm is 12. can lower its gaming age limit as of Michigan’s tribal casinos allow been put in place to stop under- entrance and again if they try to All hunters under the age of 17 low as 18 at any time. legal adults to gamble at their age drinking. “Along with the purchase an alcoholic beverage. actively engaged in hunting or “The decision to allow those 19 reservation casinos. identification checks at all gaming If a minor is caught drinking trapping, must be accompanied – 20 to game is a business deci- All sites will have a podium entrances, we will increase the in our facility, he or she will be by a parent or guardian 18 or sion that will allow us to be con- located at each entrance where number of security guards to removed, tribal police will be older. To review Chapter 21 of sistent with other Michigan tribal identification will be checked and check IDs on the gaming floor. contacted and they will be banned the Tribal Code in its entirety, casinos. It gives all legal adults those customers under the age of All servers and bartenders are from all Kewadin Casinos until please visit www.saulttribe.com. access to our gaming properties, 21 will be identified and issued trained through a “TIPS” program they are 21 years old. In This Issue Unit II two percent funding 15 News 3&5 Walking on 17 Chairperson's report 4 Contract Health 19 Board brief 6 ACFS 20

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Aaron Payment Cathy Abramson Joseph Eitrem Todd K. Gravelle Chairperson Unit I Representative Unit I Representative Unit I Representative The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors DJ Hoffman Dennis McKelvie Unit I Representative Unit I Representative

Lana Causley Robert LaPoint Keith Massaway Fred Paquin Unit II Representative Unit II Representative Unit III Representative Unit III Representative

Denise Chase Tom Miller Shirley Petosky Unit IV Representative Unit IV Representative Unit V Representative November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News News Page 3 Testing deer for chronic wasting disease By Brenda Austin About 14 people from the Sault Tribe, Bay Mills, Grand Traverse Bay Band, Little Traverse Bay Band and the Little River Band recently attended a training on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer by Carl Pocan, wasting disease biologist with the Native American Fish and Wildlife Service (NAFWS). The group was taught how to safely collect tissue samples to be sent to a lab for testing and how to safely field dress a deer to prevent possible infection from disease. Mule deer with chronic wasting disease. These men took part in a training to learn how to test deer for Although CWD has not been chronic wasting disease. diagnosing CWD, and there is no sumption. We want to track dis- found in Michigan’s deer popula- safe,” said Matson. tion and a new study showed that tion it is important to be aware of treatment available. eases for our members and make Sault Tribe environmental sure that they are eating wildlife The method of tissue collection CWD infected blood is infectious this disease and what to look for. taught in the training class by the to other deer and elk. • Bone out CWD is a neurological disease of manager Dan Tadgerson, and that is not infected,” Matson said. treaty rights and fishermans advo- Tribal hunters who get a deer representative from the NAFWS meat, this will remove lymph elk and deer characterized by loss is called gold standard testing, nodes located in fat pockets of body condition (emaciation), cate, Charlie Matson, are heading are asked to call Tadgerson or a study on the local deer popula- Matson who will arrange time to which is one step above the States through out the body (in white- drooling, behavioral abnormali- level of testing. tailed deer the CWD prion accu- ties, and always results in death. tion and are asking for the help of come to the location of the deer area hunters. “We always need to to take a sample from the base of Here are some NAFWS recom- mulates in the lymphatic system It has been found in wild mule mendations for the safe handling before entering the nervous sys- deer, white-tailed deer and elk. be concerned about the possibil- the skull for testing. “We need to ity of this disease making its way know the approximate location of deer: • Use latex gloves when tem). • Clean cutting equipment CWD has been discovered in free- field dressing deer. • Don’t eat with bleach. ranging deer in Colorado, New into our local deer population. where the deer was harvested and It started out west and has made the head can’t be rotted or we brain, spinal cord, lymph nodes, If a deer or elk is observed Mexico, New York, Nebraska, spleen or eyeballs. • Minimize exhibiting signs of CWD, par- South Dakota, Wisconsin, its way into Wisconsin, Virginia won’t be able to use it for testing. and parts of Canada,” Tadgerson If the tribe member chooses, they handling brain and spine when ticularly poor physical condition, Wyoming and the Canadian field dressing and processing. behavioral changes such as loss province of Saskatchewan. The said. “This study will show tribal are welcome to bring the deer’s members in the treaty ceded area head in to us for testing after • Avoid cutting through bones of fear and coordination, contact disease has also been diagnosed or spinal column. • If cutting Carl Pocan, CWD biologist for in captive deer in Colorado, if any deer collected in the study first calling for an appointment,” have the disease.” Matson said. through spinal column is neces- NAFWS, at (715) 799-4296 or Nebraska, New York, South sary, use only one cutting tool email [email protected]. Dakota, Montana, Oklahoma, “We feel we have a responsi- The team is hoping to get bility to the membership to make samples from the western end of designated for that purpose only, Appointment for testing of a Kansas and Saskatchewan and this will avoid smearing spinal deer, call Dan Tadgerson at (906) Alberta, Canada. sure that if we are going to exer- the tribe’s service area to Grand cise our right to hunt and gather Rapids. “The goal of the project is fluid into the venison. • Wipe out 632-6898 or Charlie Matson at Currently, there is no reliable excess blood in gutted cavity. (906) 635-6050 ext. 26302 or toll live animal testing available for from our lands that the animals to make sure the deer population being harvested are safe for con- our members are harvesting is This reduces bacteria contamina- free at (800) 793-0660 ext. 26302. Grants will help preserve Native cultures, promote self-sufficiency The Administration for Chil- grant awards are provided for 12, dren and Families (ACF) at the 24, or 36 months. U.S. Department of Health and The awards include Social and Human Services (HHS) today Economic Development grants announced new awards totaling designed to reduce dependency on $36,776,093 to tribes, Native com- public funds and social services munities and villages in 25 states, by increasing community devel- the District of Columbia and opment opportunities. They also territories including Guam and the include Native Language Preser- Commonwealth of the Northern vation and Maintenance funds to Mariana Islands. preserve and enhance Native lan- “The Bush Administration is guages. Finally, they include Envi- dedicated to empowering Native ronmental Regulatory Enhance- Americans, preserving Native ment funds to address the use and cultures and enabling tribal com- control of natural resources. munities to achieve economic “These awards provide as- Halloween in the Sault...Administration recepionist Liz Wall hands out candy to self-sufficiency,” said Dr. Wade sistance at the community level trick or treaters during the 13th annual Fall Festival downtown trick or treating in Sault Ste, F. Horn, HHS assistant secretary to help safeguard the health and Marie. Over 600 ghosts and goblins stopped by to say hi and get their treats from Liz in front for children and families. “These economic well-being of Native of the tribe's administration building. Photo by Alan Kamuda grants will strengthen the econo- people,” said ANA Commissioner mies of native communities and Quanah Crossland Stamps. “The provide opportunities for Native Bush Administration is committed American children and families.” to providing financial assistance The competitive project grants, that provides funding for unique Greektown gets rid of coins awarded by ACF’s Administration community projects that make a First casino in market to go completely "coinless" for Native Americans (ANA), are difference in the lives of our Na- designed to help tribes and native tive children, youth and families.” Patrons of Greektown Casino machine, they push a button and a “We’ve saved the customer non-profit organizations sup- For a complete list of awards, no longer have to worry about ticket will print with a distinctive time, effort and energy and they port locally designed projects to go to www.acf.hhs.gov/news/ lugging around buckets of coins bar code. have a much quicker experience promote self-sufficiency in Native press/2006/2006_grant_awards. or dumping tokens into slot Players can redeem their tick- cashing out, Rutledge added. American communities. ANA machines. The Sault Tribe-owned ets for cash at more than 20 ticket Greektown Casino has been casino officially converted to kiosks throughout the casino. in the process of gathering the all of its slot machines to “coin- “It’s just more convenient nearly 11 million tokens, with a Moving? Don’t forget to bring us along less” machines, the first casino in to our customers than anything face value of approximately $3 by contacting the Sault Tribe Enrollment Michigan’s largest gaming market else,” said Greektown Casino’s million, since last year. to make the jump. director of marketing and adver- Team members searched the Department and giving them your new Guests can insert bills of any tising Scott Rutledge. “The whole casino’s corners and cabinets for address as soon as possible so that you won’t denomination into any of the system is easier and players no any loose tokens. Coins were col- The Sault Tribe News casino’s 2,400 slot machines to longer have to wait in long lines lected in 42,000 bags and then miss a single issue of . begin playing. While each play to redeem their tokens. Customers destroyed at a secure location off You can call enrollment at is subtracted from the total, win- also don’t have to worry about the casino premises. nings are added. When players dirty hands that result from han- (906) 635-3396 or (800) 251-6597. have finished using a particular dling the tokens. Page 4 Chairperson's Report November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News New economic development structure in the planning abolished the Sault Tribe EDC find just the right combination the $2.66 million stolen by all were hired at less pay than and instead shifted our focus of factors to create new eco- Bernard Bouschor and the their predecessors as this is to Enterprise Management. nomic opportunities. other seven, the defendants what HR recommended. Besides gaming, we now opened the door to the Tribal operate convenience stores, The way I understand it, Election and campaign poli- Now, I understand that a hospitality, hospitality supply, there are principally two types tics by suggesting that they plan of political retribution rentals, and limited trust land of economic development: were targeted for termination is being formulated by select unit sales. Each turn a modest Supply Side and Demand Side. if I were to win the election. Tribal Board members to fire profit. We have cut our losses Nothing they have supplied as staff funded by our indirect on most of the remaining busi- Supply side economic documents during depositions source. The excuse is to save ness failures of the past as the development - Involves reduc- supports their claim. Tribal dollars. Besides the costs of continuing to subsidize ing the fixed costs in the form fact that we have not these was mounting. of a subsidy or 'off-set' of Given the defendants announced the need to lay costs. Thus, the profit margin opened the door to campaign anyone off, this act will not A NEW EDC? is arrived at earlier. Where politics, we deposed those who save Tribal dollars as the government driven economic we believed to be involved in funding sources, 'Indirect' is Aaron A. Payment, MPA Again, we are now explor- development strategies go producing Bouschor's election justified and allowable under Tribal Chairperson ing what to replace the old wrong is when they subsidize materials. As it turns out, we an 'Indirect cost proposal' EDC structure with. There the fixed costs with no predict- hit the jackpot with Mitchell approved by the solicitor gen- At the October 10, 2006 is probably opportunity with able determinant of when the Research producing what eral. I will keep you updated Tribal Board meeting, the government contracting, light subsidy will end; unless, of appears like all of Bouschor's here. Board voted to re-establish a manufacturing, serving as a course, that it is the objective. materials. What they refused to Tribal Economic Development minority supplier for compa- Without a determinant, con- turn over without a court order, ATTENTION MEMBERS Commission. I have mixed nies who have to contract with tinuing to subsidize operations however, was the Michael IN DETROIT, feelings about this. Our previ- minorities, and possible oppor- only creates a false and depen- Jackson mailer, the Pink Post CHEBOYGAN, ous structure simply did not tunities in creating hybrid trib- dent economy. If the motive card, and the confidential & LANSING AREAS work out and resulted in phe- al economic enterprise zones is to provide jobs, that is fine Tribal Member lists includ- nomenal losses for the Tribe with local municipalities com- as long as the costs to provid- ing unlisted numbers of Tribal If you would like to be on businesses that were never bining supply side and demand ing the job doesn't exceed the members that came from their contacted by other Members projected to make a profit. It side economic development benefit. Membership files. So, we filed residing in your geographical has been suggested that the inducements. Just some of the a motion for a court order to area, please contact my office new EDC will be nothing like challenges and opportunities to In one case, our Tribe was compel Mitchell Research and I will share with you email the old. This hasn't been fully economic development for our subsidizing a company that to turn over the balance of addresses, phone numbers, and explained so we'll have to have Tribe include: cost three times the annual documents (28 pages). In their mailing addresses for those a wait and see approach. What salaries of all the members response they wrote the fol- who have given their informa- I am most concerned about is CHALLENGES: working for this company. If lowing: tion for this purpose. This is the chance that business pro- • Revenue tied up in exist- this weren't so tragic it would a volunteer driven process posals based on who you know ing financing with restrictive be laughable in that we could ...Defendant Bouschor and no Tribal records will be rather than merit of individual covenants. have saved cost by paying most respectfully moves for a released. proposals will once again drive • Our remoteness to mar- them double their salaries protective order under MCR an economic development kets. and having them stay home. 2.302(c), to wit: (a) that the If you have any questions, strategy that cannot possibly • Restrictive regulatory Spending money to enter the Court conduct an in cam- concerns, or comments please succeed. environment our Greektown market is wise as long as there era review of the 28 pages contact me by Email at casino. is an exit strategy for when the of materials, if any, that the [email protected] or WHY DID THE OLD • Tribal Board politics dem- operations are solvent without Court finds sufficiently rel- call (906) 632-6578 or toll EDC FAIL? onstrates a level of instability. a subsidy or when the contin- evant to the issues to warrant free at (888) 94-AARON. to buyers or the finance world ued cost of the subsidy is at production during discovery Simply stated, our former • Past failures as an inhibitor least marginal and less than in this case; (b) that the Court MEMBERSHIP EDC didn't work because the to investing. the benefit. The subsidy is then order that further discovery 'Emperor wore no clothes.' • 95% of net revenue spent seen as an investment that may not be had on the identity MEETINGS The idea of creating a sepa- on Membership services means have a return on the original of those persons involved in rate charter with the author- few discretionary dollars for investment but at least has a the "Pink postcard" and Format: We open up the floor ity to spend Tribal dollars investments or development. point at which the company "Michael Jackson" campaign for questions from Members on business development, turns a profit. mailers... and updates are given. If you should have worked as it was OPPORTUNITIES: have any questions about the designed to create a business • Tax agreement off-sets on Demand side economic Bouschor now realizes he meetings, please call me toll climate where politics played fixed costs. development - This involves is caught and is petitioning free at: no role. However, as the EDC • Tribal Member employees modifying the fixed variables the court to allow Mitchell (888) 94-AARON. Commissioners attempted who live in covered area do in order to stimulate economic Research to turn over docu- to assert themselves and not pay State income taxes. development. If a region is ments in a closed session in the Unit 1: 6 p.m. - 11/28/06 share their relative business • Businesses exempt from geographically challenged, this judge's chambers so you will (Sault at Kewadin Casino) expertise, the former Tribal State taxes but subject to Tribal includes identifying ways in not see him for who he truly is. Administration reasserted its tax. We could create a subsidy which to mitigate or minimize Unit 2: 6 p.m. - 11/22/06 autocratic control. while incubating a company. the costs of transporting goods. (Hessel at Tribal Center) • Workforce eager to work For example cooperatives in INDIRECT FUNDED Most business opportunities and become self-determined. delivery of a product or iden- EMPLOYEES TARGETED? Unit 3: 6 p.m. - 11/29/06 brought before the EDC were • Cooperative tourism tifying products that are not (St. Ignace at McCann clearly not viable (mostly with opportunities with local and bound by fixed variables like In the days immediately School) 100% of the equity provided State bureaus, chambers, and delivery or transportation. following the election, for the by the Tribe, but half of the commissions. One example is the service operations of probably our Unit 4: 6 p.m. - 11/8/06 ownership conveyed to part- • Leveraging of local 2% for industry. Call centers are a ser- busiest office in the Tribe, (Bay de Noc: Escanaba) ners), but, the former adminis- economic stimulation. vice based industry that are not I borrowed a receptionist tration pushed these through. bound by distance. Creating from the central pool at our Unit 5: 6 p.m. - 11/15/06 Even when it became obvious A great deal of debate sur- an economic environment Administration building. I (Nicolet rm, University that certain schemes would rounds economic theories and where call centers would be then posted for an Executive Center NMU: never turn a profit, the former their effect on economic stimu- successful, might include writ- Secretary to fill the position Marquette) administration could not admit lation. Some claim that lower ing legislation to promote 'US vacated by Bernard Bouschor's failure so we continued to sub- taxes stimulates the economy. in-sourcing' or arranging for daughter (who served as his Tri-County Detroit Area sidize individual companies to Some claim that inflation rates minority set asides to operate secretary making more than 6 p m. - 11/9/06 the tune of $300,000 a year or stifle economic expansion as call centers. Tribal attorneys at one time). (Detroit at Greektown more! consumers and developers Again, as we explore this Some members of the Board Casino) act more conservatively when new EDC, I will approach this actually complained that I In the end, we wasted an times are tough. One only with a skeptical eye and keep hired a secretary. As time Northern Lower Michigan estimated $5 million a year for needs to watch the national you informed. went on, several of the former 6 p.m. - 11/24/06 about five years for a total loss scene to understand that there Administration's support staff (LOCATION: TBA) of $20 to $25 million. That's is more disagreement than PROOF OF BOUSCHOR'S found other opportunities with- nearly the amount we have Mid Michigan agreement about what works in SALACIOUS MAILINGS? in the Tribe (none were fired). invested in the Tribal Elder terms of economic stimulation. I then filled these vacant posi- 6 p.m. - Date 11/28/06 Fund! Nonetheless, governments go During the discovery phase tions with Tribal members. (Okemos, MI/ Nokomis In September 2004, we about purporting to be able to of the litigation to recover All positions were posted and Center) November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News News Page 5 NativeAmericanHomebuyer.com launched Washington, D.C.—Native Legislation. In addition, a meaning they live in substandard including this “Native American identified predatory lending in Americans, who suffer the low- respected Indian housing expert or severely overcrowded hous- Homebuyer” Web site. their tribal area as a serious con- est home ownership rate of any and member of NAIHC unveiled ing,” Gibson said. “Eight percent “This Web site will guide cern, according to Shuravloff. ethnic group, are getting a boost the site of Native Americans lack safe Native American homebuyers “Next year, we hope to be back from a new Web site that pro- www.nativeamericanhomebuyer. drinking water, while 11 percent through basic considerations before you, with a higher rate for vides consumer information on com. lack kitchens.” such as how much home they can home ownership, because we feel the homebuying process and “I am sad to report that the rate NAIHC has been tackling afford, and steer them away from certain that this new tool will be launched today by the National of home ownership for American home ownership issues for predatory lenders and toward their a huge benefit to our members as American Indian Housing Council Indians is just 33%, less than half 32 years, and this new Web tribe’s homebuyer counselors,” well as Native Americans across (NAIHC). the national average and lowest site is part of the organiza- said NAIHC Chairman Marty the country,” Gibson said. NAIHC was joined by sister of any minority group, according tion’s “Housing First for First Shuravloff said. NAIHC would like to thank groups at a Congressional/media to the GAO,” said Cielo Gibson, Americans” initiative, a compre- Native Americans are increas- the supporters who have contrib- briefing on Capitol Hill, includ- chair of the Native American hensive campaign to help tribal ingly targeted by subprime or uted to the development of this ing the National Congress of Homebuyer Website Steering housing authorities accelerate the “predatory” lenders and are still site: Fannie Mae, Washington American Indians, Housing Committee and Executive rate of housing production, create denied prime loans at higher rates Mutual, PMI Mortgage Insurance, Assistance Council, a repre- Director of Coeur d’Alene jobs and eliminate rampant over- than Caucasians. A 2003 NAIHC GreenPoint Mortgage and the sentative of Congressman Rick Housing Authority. crowding. One goal is to promote survey of tribal housing execu- Federal Home Loan Banks. Renzi (Ariz.), National Indian “Besides the lowest homeown- home ownership as a means to tives revealed that 52.9 percent of Education Association, and ership rate, 40 percent of Native build wealth and assets, through respondents believed that lenders Friends Committee on National Americans are underhoused, education and consumer tools, discriminated based on race and Leaders focus on Can you identify any of these men? opportunities for business development — Continued from page 1. provisions to the Tribal Code. "Our focus is to help leverage Presenters at the conference these skills and resources to go included James C. Dockery, as- beyond gaming and participate in sociate general counsel, external more sectors of the business com- diversity, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; munity," added Archer. William H. Largent, national di- Ogema Patrick Wilson of The rector of Native American Affairs, Little River Band of Ottawa Indi- U.S. Small Business Administra- ans agreed, stating, "This confer- tion; Reginald K. Layton, director, ence allowed us to come together diversity business development, to focus on new ideas and new Johnson Controls Inc.; Dora economic directions for American Brown, vice president, small busi- Indians. We are looking beyond ness lending, Comerica Bank; W. gaming, toward future generations Anthony Jenkins, partner, Dick- and their success." inson Wright PLLC and chair of Chairperson Aaron Payment the Michigan Minority Business attended the event on the behalf Development Council Certifica- of the Sault Tribe. The conference tion Committee; Terri T. Moon, coincidently followed a recent Terri Moon and Associates, Inc., If you can identify any of these men please call Russell McKerchie or Stacey Tadgerson at (906) board decision by the Sault Tribe former General Motors director 495-5555. Thank you for your help. to develop an Economic Develop- of purchasing and supplier qual- ment Commission. ity; Patrick Bubin, coordinator, In an effort to achieve eco- Procurement Technical Assis- nomic diversity, the Sault Tribe tance Center; Robert W. Stocker, Kewadin Casino fire pump test Board of Directors initiated the II, member, Dickinson Wright, development of a new Economic PLLC; Conrad Valle, assistant dis- Development Commission (EDC) trict director, U.S. Small Business on Oct. 10. The EDC will be Administration; James Vollman, comprised of seven tribe mem- CEO, Advanced Workforce Solu- bers and the board of directors. A tions, Inc. and former associate search for committee members is secretary of U.S. Department of currently being conducted. Labor; Chris Wendel, regional Per resolution, the reestablished director, Small Business and EDC is directed to prepare a thor- Technology Development Center, ough evaluation of its charter and U.S. Small Business Development mission, and is scheduled to report Administration. back to the board prior to January 15, 2007 to discuss recommenda- tions, their mission statement and Coast Guard creates Web site to inform public on proposed safety zones CLEVELAND - The Ninth Registry entries, charts of the pro- Coast Guard District has created posed zones, comment submission a Web site for the sole purpose of information, and press releases. informing the public concerning If there are any questions or the 34 proposed permanent safety concerns pertaining to Web site The Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department with Safe Guard of Marquette performed an annual fire zones on the U.S. Great Lakes. information or navigation, contact pump test at the Sault Kewadin Casino to make sure the fire pump inside the back of the casino The Web site is: Chief Petty Officer Robert K. has enough pressure to sprinkle the entire facility if it were needed. Center left: Eric Clement and www.uscgd9safetyzones.com. Lanier, Ninth Coast Guard District Charlie Waucaush, Sault Tribe insurance department safety officers, attended the test. Above left: The site will contain informa- Public Affairs, at (216) 902-6022. Sault Ste. Marie fire fighters with their equipment. Photo by Brenda Austin tion such as all copies of Federal Artists craft show to be held at Sault Tribe Community Health Influenza Clinics Community Health is offering flu shots to Sault Tribe members, Bawating Art Gallery their spouses and employees on the following days and times: Questions? Call (906) 632-5210.

Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, Thursday through Sunday, the Sault Tribe artists craft show is be- tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ing held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The craft show is tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. tuesday, Nov. 21, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. located in the Bawating Art Gallery at Kewadin tuesday, Nov. 28, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Casino, 2186 Shunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie. To tuesday, Dec. 5, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tuesday, Dec. 12, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. register, please contact Jan Cooper at (906) 635- All clinics are held at the Health Center auditorium located at 2864 Ashmun St. in Sault Ste. Marie. 4754 or (906) 632-0530 ext. 53015. Page 6 Board Brief November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Board meeting brief Membership Q & A The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe and staying within a distance that prised of seven tribe members Q: Could you please send me a of Chippewa Indians Board of permits unaided verbal communi- and the board of directors. copy of the treaty that gave us our Directors met for a special meet- cation and an unaided visual line Board member LaPoint opposed hunting and fishing rights and a ing on Oct. 10 in St. Ignace. All of sight. the move and Todd Gravelle map of the area that was set aside board members were present. (1) The legal hunting age for abstained. for the members to use? Approved resolutions: Voting taking whitetail deer, bear or elk Up to $40,000 from the legal A: I would be happy to send is not noted on unanimous deci- with a bow and arrow shall be 10 department budget was approved you a copy of the 1836 Treaty sions. years of age. to fund an independent investiga- and a map of the ceded territory The purchase of an ultra- (2) The legal hunting age for tak- tion into impediments to opening but something must be made very clear. This area was not “set Clarence Hudak and DJ Malloy sound machine from GE Medical ing whitetail deer, bear, furbear- the gaming spaces of the Kewadin aside” for the members to use Service was approved for a cost ing animals or elk with a firearm Shores Resort in St. Ignace. Board and our hunting and fishing rights dependent on interpreters, most shall be 12 years of age. of $152,747. Most of the money, members Denise Chase, Tom were certainly not “given” to us. of whom where unscrupulous $115,000, will come from the (3) The legal hunting age for the Miller and Paquin opposed. The area is the lands and waters merchant traders, who had much Community Care Clinic fund taking of small game and for trap- The board gave official support that the Chippewa and Ottawa to gain financially from inflated and the remainder from the fiscal ping shall be 10 years of age. for affirmative action programs in ceded to the United States in the claims of debt owed them by the 2006 medical services budget. Board members Robert LaPoint the face of the coming state elec- Treaty of Washington, March 28, Indians. The age requirement section and Shirley Petosky opposed the tions. 1836. This area includes over Everything was stacked against tribal inland hunting and fishing amendment while Fred Paquin A three-year lease on Suite 210 13,700,000 acres of land and them, and my personal feeling is code amended to read: Hunters abstained. of the Willow Creek Development water and when our ancestors that they knew that their steward- under the age of 17 actively A section of the casino employ- in Escanaba was approved. The agreed to sign the treaty, they did ship of the land and water was engaged in hunting and trap- ees manual regarding accrued suite will house essential services so only under the condition of over, but they would never give ping must be accompanied by vacation hours was amended to for tribe members in the area. Article 13 of the document. up the right to feed and care for a parent, guardian or someone replace and supercede the current The board generally meets on That article states in full, “The their people. Thus, they held firm 18 years of age or older desig- policy. Board member Dennis the first and third Tuesdays of Indians stipulate for the right of until H.R. Schoolcraft inserted nated by their parent or guard- McKelvie opposed the measure. each month and tribe members are hunting on the lands ceded, with Article 13 into the treaty, a treaty ian. "Accompanied" means the The board established a new welcome to attend. the other usual privileges of occu- that today is as valid as the day adult must be able to come to the Sault Tribe Economic Develop- pancy, until the land is required our ancestors placed their “X mark” on it! immediate aid of the other person ment Commission to be com- for settlement.” So, as you can see, these rights were not given to So, never make the mistake of us. They were ours then, now, and saying that our hunting and fish- forever and it amazes me that in ing rights were given to us. In Board of directors 1836 our Chiefs and leaders had fact, if anyone ever tries to argue the foresight to ensure that these that they were, ask them a simple rights would stay with the tribes question. How can you give eternally. something to a people when they contact information Stop and think about what it never gave it up in the first place? Aaron Payment, chairperson Dennis McKelvie, vice Fred Paquin must have been like for them. For a copy of the 1836 Treaty 523 Ashmun Street chairman 386 Abe Street They were gathered together and contact Clarence Hudak at (888) Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 7496 S. Homestead Road St. Ignace, MI 49781 escorted from a land of trees, sur- 942-2766. Miigwetch, DJ and (906) 635-6050 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 643-8878 rounded by water, to a place that Clarence. [email protected] (906) 632-7267 [email protected] must have seemed like another Have a question about the [email protected] world. Washington, with its tribe? You can write DJ Malloy Unit One Unit Four or Clarence Hudak, executive Unit Two majestic buildings of grandiose Cathy Abramson, treasurer Denise Chase architecture and unmatched mili- membership liaisons, at the 410 Dawson Street Lana Causley, secretary 513 N. Mackinac Avenue tary might, which was probably in office of the Sault Ste. Marie Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 902 N. 3 Mile Road Manistique, MI 49817 full display during the days that Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tribal (906) 635-3054 Hessel, MI 49745 (906) 341-6783 they were there. It’s not hard to Chairperson, 523 Ashmun Street, [email protected] (906) 484-2954 [email protected] picture countless soldiers in blue Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783 or [email protected] uniforms holding bayoneted guns, e-mail them at dmalloy@sault Joe Eitrem Tom Miller all standing at attention in row tribe.net and chudak@saulttribe. 178 S. Westshore Drive Bob LaPoint, 144 N State Highway M- after continuous row, along with net; or call them at (906) 635- Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 26396 Gable Road 149 an occasional round of thunder 6050 ext. 26021, toll free at (888) (906) 632-8567 Drummond Island, MI Cooks, MI 49817 from their cannons. 942-2766, cell Phones, DJ, (906) [email protected] 49726 (906) 644-2527 This display of power is one 440-6861 and Clarence (906) 440- (906) 493-5311 [email protected] 6855 or fax at (906) 632-6086. Todd Gravelle [email protected] thing, but it can not be overlooked 713 Maple Street Unit Five that our ancestors could not speak Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Unit Three Shirley Petosky the English language. They were (906) 635-5740 Keith Massaway P.O. Box 537 [email protected] 702 Hazelton Street Munising, MI 49862 Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 387-2101 Indians Committee Vacancies DJ Hoffman (906) 643-6981 [email protected] 1309 Park Street [email protected] JOM COMMITTEE Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 635-6945 3 Vacancies (different units) [email protected] HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE 1 Vacancy Health Committee 2 Vacancies (different units) Child Welfare Committee Constitutional Convention 1 Vacancy Election Committee 1 Vacancy Committee schedule Special Needs Committee 1 Vacancy Date Time Unit/Location Nov. 3/4 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Send one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation Nov. 17/18 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA (tribe members only) to: Dec. 1/2 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippews Indians Board of Directors Dec. 15/16 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-3 p.m. Unit I/Sault Casino, Room TBA Attn: Joanne Carr Committee meetings will be open to members of the Sault Tribe to observe committee proceedings. 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Comments from the public shall be permitted for a limited time at the beginning of each meeting, at the (906) 635-6050, (800) 793-0660, fax (906) 632-6696 conclusion of each meeting, and at the discretion of the Constitutional Committee chairman. For more Email: [email protected] information call Candace Blocher at (866) 632-6281.

The Sault Tribe News Nathan Wright...... Web Site Administrator editing and are not to exceed ernment, member programs and out to The Sault Tribe News. The newspaper of The Sault Ste. Darryl Brown.Advertising Sales Associate 400 words. Unsigned submis- services and cultural, social and Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. sions are not accepted. spiritual activities of tribal The Sault Tribe News The Sault Tribe News wel- November 3, 2006, The Sault Tribe News is not members. Communications Dept. Vol. 27, No. 15 comes submissions of news an independent newspaper, it is Subscriptions: regular rate $15 articles, feature stories, photo- 531 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Circulation 17,000 funded by the Sault Tribe and per year; $10.50 for senior citi- Marie, MI 49783 Cory Wilson...... Communications Director graphs, columns and announce- published 17 times a year by the zens; $22 to Canada: $32 to other Alan Kamuda...... Deputy Director ments of American Indian or Communications Department. foreign countries. Subscribe by Telephone: (906) 632-6398 Brenda Austin...... Staff Writer non-profit events. All submis- Its mission is to inform tribe sending your name and mailing Fax: (906) 632-6556 Rick Smith...... Staff Writer sions are printed at the discre- E-mail address: Janice Manning... Administrative Assistant members and non-members on address to the address below with Sherrie Lucas...... Administrative Secretary tion of the editor, subject to the activities of the tribal gov- your check or money order made [email protected] November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Representative Reports Page 7 Unit IV leasing half of

professionalstays. This also makes buildingthe drive to Please forgive us, if oncefor in medicalThere is and will be personnel servicesing on possible expansion to the meetings a more exciting adven- while we digress back to arguing reductions in enterprise and gov- school building for grades K-3 to ture, one I can do without. The more than conducting business. ernmental areas in an attempt to accommodate the waiting list of board of directors has been busy Old habits die hard. We are now eliminate the un-needed positions students that want to attend the working on many different things in the process of beginning the and lead to a greater cost effi- school. The school continues to but not many big items. For those reviewing of finances to: 1) close ciency. This is another part of the be the highest academic achiev- of you in Unit IV, the board's out this year’s program budgets tribal management system that in ing elementary school in the BIA approval to lease half of the sec- and 2) attempt to pare next years recent years did not do its work funded system. The BOD is also ond floor of the Willow Creek beginning budgets down to stay well, leading to excessive cost for undertaking the process of estab- Professional Building, means we within monetary limitations and extra personnel. The Constitution lishing an “advisory” Economic now have an adequate building in out of the red. While we are doing Convention process continues to Development Committee. We will which to offer medical services. this, we are also attempting to not proceed and is a work in process attempt to make it a cross rep- One step at a time, but Denise reduce services to tribal members. at all times. As with any group of resentation of the five unit area. and I are continuing our work on Our main program concern is in people, opinions vary, but they are Work begins on that process Oct. securing a meeting place that will the health area. I am confident progressing quite nicely. Within 24. I hope that everyone can have serve as an health and clinic train- that by working with our pro- a year or two, we should have a patience as the BOD works it’s Tom Miller ing/meeting area and an elder and grams managers and directors, new draft constitution to look at way through another year of tribal Unit IV Representative community center. I believe that they will streamline their budgets and eventually vote on. It took the business. If you have any ques- Sault Tribe Board of Directors you can see that we are actually to avoid any overages, while United States government a con- tions, please contact me at (906) The chill of the approaching starting to have fairly professional maintaining the current level of siderably longer time frame to get 644-3334 or on my cell phone at winter is definitely in the air. You board meetings, where we are services. This is a large part of where they are. We are on a jet (906) 440-5737. should enjoy each crisp fall day actually conducting more busi- fiscal responsibility, the ability stream approach in comparison. before the white stuff hits and ness than personal type actions. to say “no” to over-expending. The JKL fiduciary board is work- Our focus should be the long term success this shows that they understand olds to gamble in our establish- of Interior and the BIA should be to fend off this attack on our chil- and agree that sometimes you ment. If I had my way, I might held accountable for the way the dren. have to wait for things to develop. even vote “NO” to not allow our state of Michigan is taking advan- On a more positive note, tribe We all like to see things happen members to gamble in our casi- tage of Indian Tribes. I think the member Dianna Knoles is work- yesterday but sometimes the best nos. This is my particular view state and federal government is ing with the state of Michigan to deals have to go through a long point and one that is shared by predatory on our sovereignty. put into place training programs process. Kewadin Shores is a top others. As a parent and grandpar- Many financial companies are for our Greektown casino. You of the line business facility. The ent, I think I would be broken also predatory. might recall that I mentioned her full-height view of the great out- hearted to have my children pick The November election is right in one of my past unit reports. doors, the entertainment potential up gambling. The question is not around the corner and I would She reports that the funding has and the sheer size and remarkably about ethics and standards. This like to say thank you to tribal already been secured and many of sophisticated design is something is not being hypocritical, gaming member Pat Shackelton who the state employment offices are we should all be very proud of. revenues are to help our people. made a special trip from Lansing pulling together to help in training The casino even has the cross I know many members who have to bring us signs to VOTE NO on our hotel and casino operations. breeding of gaming and culture. gotten themselves into trouble in Proposal 2. It is good to see our This will save the Tribe money In terms of operating a business our establishments. We need a tribal members actively involved and I want to commend Dianna Bob LaPoint and setting time tables, a good separation of responsibilities and trying to protect our rights. It for her work. She is not employed Unit II Representative leader has to be willing to take sometimes we need to manage the has been reported to me however by the Tribe and is doing this on Sault Tribe Board of Directors a measured risk at appropriate potential for conflicts with mem- that three signs that were put out her own through her company, There are many styles of lead- times. bers who simply can not afford to in St. Ignace were removed or American Heritage Employment ership and all can be effective. I Our focus should be on the loose their money. stolen. These were in high traffic Services. She serves in the Detroit view myself as quietly competent. long term success of the tribe. We Right now, the Michigan locations where other signs were and Pontiac area and welcomes I like to see jobs done correctly. are in the era of steep competi- Gaming board will not allow any placed. This is very disturbing to members who are interested in This is why I am very disap- tion. Sometimes we get tempted distribution from Greektown to think that someone out there will employment. She can be reached pointed on the present circum- to make decisions to act in our the tribe. During a time when we resort to this kind of dirty trick. at (248) 666-8736. stances at the St. Ignace Casino. self interest rather then on behalf need money the most, our revenue Please make sure that you vote on If you have any questions I know the members are being of our fiduciary to our members. is stuck at the same level it was Proposal 2 and get all your family or comments, please call Bob patient with our current situation, I voted “NO” on allowing 19 year a few years ago. The Department and friends to understand we need LaPoint at (906) 493-5311. Charter Cable We must set aside our differences televises It would be easy to focus on our tribe. I am anticipating the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Sault Tribe general the negative activities that have, development of our new Economic is currently embedded in the uni- board meetings or are, occurring within the tribe. Development Committee. Coming versities base budgets, such that Marquette and Alger Counties I assure you that we are working from a business background, I am we cannot even make the argu- 6:30 to 11 p.m., Channel 8, towards rectifying mistakes and very eager to work towards poten- ment that the universities should Fridays ensuring that they never happen tial avenues for economic growth administer it anyway. They simply Sault Ste. Marie again. for this tribe and the membership. will argue that they are not able to 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 2, Our St. Ignace property ran The board must work together do this. The Sault Tribe member- Mondays and Thursdays into several set backs in the past for the sake of the tribal member- ship benefits greatly from the St. Ignace few months. Many mistakes were ship. Too often have we had the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver 9 a.m., Channel 12, Mondays made, and we are bringing in an distractions of blame and name and it is imperative that we as Escanaba and Manistique independent investigator to find calling. We must set aside our a membership work together to 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 8, out exactly what went wrong, and differences and do our jobs as defeat this proposal. Wednesdays to ensure that whatever admin- elected officials. In addition to proposed legisla- istrative/planning faults do not In the next few days/weeks, you tion, the overall election process Joseph Eitrem repeat themselves. will have many decisions to make. is in full force this month. I would Membership Unit I Representative Our Greektown property is in Elections are just around the like the membership to take the Sault Tribe Board of Directors development mode, and we must corner, and it is important that we time to study each candidate and Notice The past few weeks, as well remain attentive to the process to as a people exercise our constitu- make an informed decision on as months, have been extremely ensure its success. We have a few tional right to vote. One such issue who they will vote for. It is very Effective, Nov. 3, major hurdles to overcome, but we need to pay close attention to important that we select candi- busy. We have a new board that is the Cultural Department going through the growing pains. I assure you that once we have is that of Proposal 2 in Michigan. dates that have our best interests Fortunately we have new members made it through this process we Proposal 2, if passed, could as tribal members, and our status offices will be moving to interested in moving the tribe for- will have developed a very lucra- stop universities from admin- a sovereign nation. the administration ward. While the conflicts remain tive means for the long term sus- istering so called race based Thank You, building at tainability of the tribe’s services financial aid. If prohibition exists Joe V. Eitrem a mainstay of tribal politics, it is 523 Ashmun St., reassuring that the majority of the and programs. for universities to not administer (906) 632-8567, board is committed to working for We also have some new race based financial aid, they may [email protected]. (906) 635-6050. the betterment of the membership. developments occurring within not honor the tuition waiver. The Page 8 Representative Reports November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News The blame game Board members are getting there were many problems with take care of the problems at hand. between success and failure. A themselves in trouble. I know who the transition. After hearing these I am not trying to play a blame wise man once told me if you fail is at fault; it’s the 7+2! Individu- complaints I drove down to the game; however, we must hold the to plan you plan to fail. als are responsible for their own facility and found: management accountable for do- We, as a tribe, must be proac- behavior. • Two-thirds of the machines ing what they are paid to do. Our tive rather than reactive. Taking a Chippewa Services failed so we were not up. team members worked very hard proactive approach, I recommend- internalized it. I know who is at • Valet parking was not visible to keep the customers happy, but ed that we utilize JKL fiduciary fault; it’s the 7+2! Because we do (no signs). some questions were better served dollars (non-tribal) to hire a full not make our businesses remain • Sports bar had no working to be answered by management. time police officer in our school. self sufficient, they are doomed TVs. I was very impressed by the ef- If incidents such as the Amish for failure. Fault – board of • Long distance from the park- fort the staff exerted to assist the school shooting and Columbine directors. ing lot to the casino had no carts customers. I would like to thank can occur in other areas, we must The chairman has a personal to assist elderly customers. the COO Tony Goetz and all of do everything possible to protect chauffeur. I know who is at fault; • Wait staff had too far to go to the staff that were present during the children within our school. it’s the 7+2! Chairman's fault. get drinks. this transition. Thanksgiving season is coming. It snowed early last week. I When I asked where manage- Our chairman believes that we I invite anyone and everyone to Dennis McKelvie know who is at fault; it’s the 7+2! ment was, they were no where to spend too much money traveling a hot, home-cooked Thanksgiv- Unit I Representative Fault – Mother Nature. be found. The only manager to be to Detroit, I disagree. We didn’t ing dinner put on by my family Sault Tribe Board of Directors The above statements remind found was Tony Goetz, our COO. pay enough attention to the St. and friends at the Sugar Island me of children playing the blame He was wearing blue jeans and Ignace project and look what hap- Community Center. This is our The St. Ignace casino project on others. Leaders stand up and a regular shirt getting his hands pened. Greektown is our largest fifth Thanksgiving dinner to give was messed up. I know who is at are accountable. Real leaders dirty working. investment by far. We are elected back to the community. There is fault; it’s the 7+2! The real cul- solve problems, they do not play Seeing the faults is easy. The to look out for your interests, just no charge for this event. Please prit is the board of directors. the blame game and find fault corrections are taking place now. as we hire managers and employ- join my friends and family for a Board still fighting. I know in others. You never hear the After speaking with several ees to look out for your interests. Thanksgiving feast. who is at fault; it’s the 7+2! Dis- leaders of our tribe take the blame other board members, a lot of It is wrong to hire an individ- Thank you! agreements and differences in for things that go wrong. You sure changes are going to be taking ual, buy their furniture, pay an Sincerely, opinion are not fighting. Only hear them take credit when things place. The problems will be fixed enormous salary and never even Dennis McKelvie dictatorships have no differ- go right. as soon as possible. The only post the position. This occurred Unit 1 Board Representative ences in opinion. St. Ignace problem is that these problems when the board was not actively (906) 632-7267. Greektown is having problems. I received many calls on the St. should have been fixed by man- involved in Greektown. We cannot I know who is at fault; it’s the 7+2! Ignace casino project, none that agement. Not all problems can afford not to pay attention. Poor past planning, new state were positive. The casino had just be fixed on site or at a moments Difference between proactive tax, bad agreements. moved from the old facility and notice. But you must be present to and reactive is the difference Two steps forward — One step back In my last unit report I spoke that the board overwhelmingly ap- receive a discount on up to 150 casino’s by a written request that about information and mis-infor- proved this starting point for tribal gallons of diesel fuel per month. was signed off by the governor. It mation. In this case, the state- economic diversity. Diversification This 150 gallon quota has been set makes sense to me to attempt to ments made by the chairman in is the key to our tribe’s long term by the tribal board of directors. provide diversified gaming options his last report are an example of success. The interesting part of this is that for our patrons that set us apart for mis-information. I have never re- Kincheloe the tribe has excess available in its the rest of the competition. quested to censor the rights of any It is no secret that the Kinche- tax free diesel quota. After speak- Progress is occurring within member of the tribe, including the loe and Kinross area has been ing with several accountants, and our tribe. It has not been pretty, board of directors. I have request- overlooked in the past as a major administrators, it was determined however it is occurring. While it is ed that the board look at adopt- populace of Unit I tribal members. that we would be able to increase apparent that we have many issues ing a code of conduct and ethics. We have nearly 1,000 members in the quota from 150 gallons to to deal with, we continue to take We must be professional and we this area alone. With this in mind, 250 gallons per person without two steps forward for every one must ensure that the membership I will be submitting a resolution exceeding the tribe's total quota step back. No matter how slowly it is represented in an appropriate for adoption by the tribal board allotted in the tax agreement with may appear, it is progress. While way. We do not need to talk about of directors to ensure that these the state. Therefore at the next there are those that will continue peoples' mothers, brothers and members are able to share in the meeting a resolution will be intro- to concentrate on the mistakes of DJ Hoffman sisters. We do not need to attack benefits that other members of duced to increase the diesel quota the past, I will continue to push Unit I Representative people just because we have the Units I-V currently receive. per member in the agreement area forward with members of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors mighty power of the proverbial The tribal tax agreement with to 250 gallons per month. board that wish to be progressive. political pen. We must inform the the state of Michigan allows for Class III gaming We will work to ensure the protec- “Never forget that a half truth is membership of what is occurring the tribe to provide a gas tax The tribe’s gaming compact tion of services for the member- a whole lie." — Anonymous in the tribe and what we are do- discount at one “off reservation” with the state allows for Class ship of the tribe. Make no mistake Many people read the National ing to ensure progress. To attack site per unit. Unit II, IV, and V III gaming in our facilities. The when I say WE. No one does Enquirer, the Globe and the Star. people with no avenue of defense all allow a gas discount at one compact also further states that anything alone to make this tribe These magazines can be very is an abuse of political office. of these designated "off reserva- additional Class III games may be move forward, it takes a majority amusing to read, but the stories Economic development tion” sites. Unit I currently has no added by a written request from of the board as well as the mem- are taken with a grain of salt be- commission “off reservation sites” designated, the tribe, signed and approved by bership. But make no mistake, cause most readers know they are I am pleased to announce therefore I am proposing that we the governor of the state. Pari-mu- one person can make a difference, reading tabloid journalism. that at the last meeting the tribal add the BP gas station in Kinche- tuel simulcast betting is consid- whether on the board or not! Political reporting often tends board approved a resolution that loe as Unit I’s designated “off ered a Class III gaming instru- Sincerely, to sway towards the realm of I introduced to develop a “New” reservation” site. Tribal members ment and is allowed for under the DJ Hoffman fiction at times. It is easy to take Economic Development Commis- in the area, and surrounding area, states horse racing laws. There- Unit I Director a statement and change it to suit sion. This advisory commission will be able to benefit from tax fore, I propose that we request Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians personal attacks or a political will be comprised of the board of discounts similar to those offered to be allowed to add this, as well Home (906) 635-6945 agenda. For example, an individ- directors and seven tribal mem- at other “off reservation” sites. as any other additional Class III Cell (906) 322-3801 ual could take a board member's bers. Over the next few months, Diesel quota gaming venues supported by man- TOLL FREE (866) 598-5804 request for a code of professional we will be working on develop- The tribal tax agreement with agement and allowable by com- E-mail:[email protected] conduct and ethics and turn it into ing the charter and code for this the state also allows for members pact. This is not a new concept. Web Site: a request for censorship. committee. I am extremely excited within the agreement area to In the 90s we added keno to our www.membership-first.com AARP Tax-Aide Program seeks volunteers in Sault Ste. Marie for 2007 tax season With the assistance of volun- season. tions from February 1 through IRS and the AARP Foundation, vice. To find out more informa- teers, AARP’s Tax-Aide program “You don’t need to be a law- April 15 at sites throughout Sault which administers the program. tion about becoming a Tax- provides free tax counseling and yer or accountant to help others Ste. Marie, including senior and Additionally, the program assists Aide volunteer, call the AARP preparation services to millions through AARP Tax-Aide, just community centers, libraries and with electronic filing and online Michigan State Office toll-free of low- and middle-income tax- someone who wants to volunteer other convenient locations. counseling, and also provides tax at (866) 227-7448 or visit the payers, with special attention to and who has financial aptitude,” A national survey of Tax- counseling services to individu- Tax-Aide Web site at www.aarp. those aged 60 and older. There is said Cal Strom, AARP Tax-Aide Aide volunteers showed that 96 als who are unable to leave their org/money/taxaide. a particular need for counselors Michigan State Coordinator. percent were satisfied with their homes. in Sault Ste. Marie, and AARP Volunteer tax counselors will experience, and most return year AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s Michigan is asking for volunteers assist people in preparing their after year. Volunteers receive largest, free volunteer-run tax to help others during the 2007 tax tax returns and answer tax ques- training in cooperation with the preparation and assistance ser- November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Representative Reports Page 9 Health staff to move into new building foot clinic and community space huge need for community space to undermine the work that myself Marquette – Whalstroms, at the Willow Creek Professional hold group activities that are cur- and Tom Miller had already did Nov. 9, 6 p.m. Building for $76,236 a year for rently occurring off-site because on this project. They would not Manistique – Tribal Center, five years or $74,046 a year for 10 of not having adequate space. support purchasing the option one Nov. 16, 6 p.m. years. Total tribal member contacts on building and the next option was Marquette – Whalstroms, Option 3. Put a modular on the site at the Escanaba tribal center leasing the second floor of the Dec. 13, 6 p.m. tribal housing site for $315,000. from Oct. 1, 2005-Aug. 31, 2006 Willow Creek clinic. The amount Escanaba - Chip Inn Conven- (Not a option because of space was over 8,000. The number of needed to lease the whole floor tion Center, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. and wetland issues). group activities like health fairs, space was a additional $15,000 Manistique – Tribal Center, At the workshop myself and diabetic clinics, elder meetings, in the budget. They would not Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Tom Miller told the board that and youth education activities approve that additional amount Powwow: We are planning a although option two was a nice occurring off-site during that time to provide the community space. powwow for next June, if interest- building it made no sense to spend frame had over 1,800 participants. But right after that they approved ed in helping out call (906) 341- $76,000 a year to lease when the That equals around 10,000 tribal $10,000 to pay for advertising in 6993 to sign up or (800) 347-7137. tribe could purchase option one member contacts for services in The Sault Tribe Newspaper for job Effective in November the for about $36,000 a year and we Delta county during that time opportunities. Escanaba elders will be holding Denise Chase would own it outright. Remember period documented. All of the departments are their monthly meeting the second Unit IV Representative $60,000 was already budgeted to But again board members finally staffed and up and running Thursday of the month at the Ter- Sault Tribe Board of Directors purchase/lease/ or rent a adequate obviously met prior to the special in the Manistique facility. They race Bay Inn at 6 p.m. On Nov. 14, the Escanaba building in Delta County. Why meeting, and would only ap- include, ACFS, health, dental, The Elderly Advisory Commit- health clinic staff will be moving would we throw away that money prove leasing half of the floor for optical, pharmacy, senior meals, tee has submitted a resolution for into the Willow Creek Profes- on leasing? The board again clinic space (1,976 sq. ft.) and building maintenance, human a dress code for board members. sional Building in Escanaba. The tabled the resolution against our did not support leasing the ad- resources, traditional healer and Joanne Carr is searching the tribal tribe has decided to lease the objections, even the board mem- ditional vacant 2,005 square feet tribal police. archives to see if a dress code was 1,976 square foot clinic for the bers who promised their support needed for a conference/training The heating assistance program already in place. If not then the next three years. This space does withdrew it. room, and group health activi- opened up on Oct. 1. If you need a board will address this resolution not meet the membership or staff At the special meeting in the ties (diabetic meetings and health application mailed to you or need at a future board meeting. needs for community activities, Sault a resolution was put on the fairs), or tribal elder meetings, to set up a appointment for fuel Contract Health recommenda- but is handicapped accessible and agenda to lease the Willow Creek or youth education activities. assistance call: tions: The health administration, the clinic space is about two-and- Clinic, because not one board Unfortunately, now the staff and Viola Neadow at (906) 341- Contract Health staff, and health a-half times the size of the current member other than myself, Tom members will still have to hold 6993 or (800) 347-7137 or Heidi committee have made recom- building. Myself and Tom will Miller and Todd Gravelle would their group activities off-site. This Cotey at (906) 387-3906 or (800) mendations to the tribal board for continue to work on acquiring a support purchasing the satellite was one of the reasons for looking 347-7137 or stop into your local changes to the Contract Health adequate building and community clinic for the Escanaba tribal for adequate space. Don’t get me tribal center. program. They will be setting up space, even though we are now members. To show the need for wrong, the Willow Creek facility Community Events: meetings throughout the seven locked into a lease agreement for a tribal center in Delta County I is a nice space, but there are still Children's Christmas Parties: county services area to explain the the next three years. asked Marlene Glaseman, Rural concerns for safety because there Manistique – Tribal Center changes. Please try and attend one At the Manistique board work- Health clinic director to distrib- is no traffic light and members Dec. 16, 4-7 p.m. of the scheduled meetings in your shop three options were presented ute a hand-out to the board that will be driving out onto four lanes Marquette – NMU – Dec. 9, area. to the board to consider for a showed the statistics and number of fast moving traffic. DJ Hoffman 1-4 p.m. If I can be of any assistance tribal center/clinic in Escanaba. of direct service contacts with stated in the paper that the board Escanaba – Flat Rock Township please call me at (906) 341-6783. Option 1. Purchase the satellite tribal members who reside in the has worked together to provide Hall, Dec. 8, 6-9 p.m. or (888) 667-3809. building for $419,000 (cost about Delta County service area. The a new facility in Escanaba; that Elder Thanksgiving Dinner Thank you, Denise Chase $36,000 a year). statistics showed the importance statement is not true. Let's just say Schedules Option 2. Lease a 4,000 square of not only getting an adequate that a group of board members Escanaba – Terrace Bay Inn, sized and safe clinic but also the worked together to completely Nov. 13 – 6 p.m. Lincoln School is impressive Saturday, Nov. 11 at a clinic, most working people long way to go before all women Honoring our Anishinaabe cannot take advantage of this and minorities of either gender important preventive medicine. catch up to the rest of the United Veterans annual Powwow I suggested perhaps the clinics States in education, wages, pro- could stay open for two extra motions and the ability to secure hours one evening or as someone high profile jobs if so desired. else said maybe a Saturday morn- The St. Ignace Casino will have ing. I know this will involve extra a Grand Opening on Nov. 10. This work for several people but it sure should be a special time, "The would be beneficial to all of our Platters" will be there, and so will communities. The flu is already I. We would love to have you there on the prowl in the Sault. also. Oh!! Be still in my heart --- We will soon be involved in Lincoln School is looking beauti- Thanksgiving turkey and su- ful. The outside is so impressive, per sales and the countdown to but wait until you see the inside. Christmas. Shirley Petosky Our casino's will start allowing Don't miss out on any of the Unit V Representative people 19 years old to gamble. parties the tribe is going to have Sault Tribe Board of Directors This was discussed at great length for children, teens and adults. and debated many times over but Watch your paper, clinic bul- Hello Dear Friends: the vote was to go ahead with this letin boards and kids backpacks Kinross Recreation Center, Kinross, Michigan E.R. is a re-run, so we're stuck plan. The casinos all around us let for more information. with each other. (darn World people in at 18 but 19 was felt to If the hectic days ahead get you Grand entry at 1 & 7 p.m. Series). be a better alternative. Most young "down in spirit" --- just "sit down" I attended the M.I.E.A. Confer- adults would be out of high school and name your blessings one by Feast/potluck will be held at 5 p.m. Please ence and boy did I appreciate and working, in college, or in the one. You'll perk up! the work it entails. Just a great service at 19 and making their Until next time stay warm and bring a dish to pass. M.C Butch Elliott/Bucko Teeple get together of people, ideas, and own decisions. fight nice. Head Veteran Paul Yarnell blessings. No, I did not vote for lower- Shirley Petosky Head Male T.B.A The board has been holding ing the age but I will stand by the Unit V Representative Head Female Melissa Causley financial reviews. Trust me, these decision and the reasoning behind (906) 387-2101 Arena Director George Anziano are not just run past everyone and the new age limit. [email protected] Invited drums: approved. All departments come Manistique Clinic is up and P.S. - The Munising area elders Bahweting Singers with a wish list besides the list running and getting good reports. now have more tribal member Ogee Ma Miishishino of bare necessities. Sometimes Munising's medications will be license plates available. No elder White Buffalo Cloud things can be added but mostly shipped from there soon instead plates. Contact me to order. Price Tree Town Singers the department heads have to of St. Ignace. is $6 each plus shipping. Red Stone Ojibwa make do with what they have and Please get out an vote on Nov. Black Bear Singers with help from staff learn how to 7, And PLEASE VOTE NO on Blanket dance for all other drums tweak things up a bit to get a fresh PROPOSAL 2. We must keep the slant on things. way open for our tribal people and All traders welcome - all public welcome I have had several people ask other minorities and women espe- This is an alcohol and drug free event about the flu shots. If the shots are cially to be able to have access to For more information please contact Bud Biron at (906) 635-1392 only given from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. higher education. We still have a or Gene Biron at (906) 643-6519. Page 10 People November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Former chairman’s intern MSU Extension honors now Chi Mukwa assistant business manager Ralph Wilcox as key partner By Brenda Austin away from a concentra- Ralph Wilcox of Steering Committee Michigan citizens,” says Tom During the 2003 tion in management. Brimley was honored as a being directed by MSU Coon, MSU Extension director. Chairman’s Internship Some of her main key partner by Michigan Sea Grant Extension. He “Working in concert with our Program, Areka Nolan responsibilities as assis- State University (MSU) is a past member of the staff, these folks help us most Extension, October 10 state MSU Extension effectively direct our resources was assigned to Chi tant business manager is during a banquet at the and Experiment Station to the areas of greatest need, and Mukwa in the events and to verify accounts receiv- Amway Grand Plaza Council. maximize our impact.” business departments. able and payable. She Hotel in Grand Rapids. Ralph Wilcox is a During MSU Extension’s third Once the program ended also volunteers time Ralph Wilcox state-licensed and Sault annual Key Partner Banquet, she applied for and to help with activities worked with the MSU Tribe commercial fisher- Wilcox and 18 other partners accepted a position as an at Chi Mukwa includ- Department of Fisheries man who also owns the from across the state were recog- accounting clerk where ing Nightmare on Bear and Wildlife to teach fishers Wilcox Fish House with his wife nized for their support of MSU she remained for the past three Street, the two hour Chi Mukwa about biology and water qual- and partner Shirley. Though he Extension programs. Partners years until beginning her current Halloween party for children, and ity in the 1970s. In addition, he comes from a line of fishermen, nominated for recognition based position as Chi Mukwa business youth programs. has assisted MSU Extension and he is the first to open a restaurant, on nominations from MSU manager on Oct. 2. Nolan has a three-month-old Sea Grant with past projects on which essentially created a market Extension staff members from Working and attending LSSU daughter, Ava Blain, born July contaminant analysis in smoked for 75 to 80 percent of his catch. across the state. full time; in December 2005 12, 2006. Her mother is tribal fish and opened the doors of his In addition to the restaurant, MSU Extension helps people Nolan earned her Bachelor of member Tammy Nystrom, an smoking facility to work with the family owns processing and improve their lives through Science degree in business admin- employee at the tribe’s Advocacy Sea Grant and Great Lakes Indian smoking facilities. an educational process that istration with a concentration Resource Center. Fish and Wildlife Commission “Thanks for the support, applies knowledge to critical in marketing and is two classes to get this accomplished. He cur- encouragement, and input from needs, issues, and opportunities. rently serves on the Great Lakes our key partners, our organiza- The organization serves all 83 Krull now Chi Mukwa Whitefish Marketing Project tion is better able to serve all Michigan counties. assistant operations Ron Paquin receives 2007 manager By Brenda Austin been there ever since.” Community Spirit Award Neil Krull began Krull is a graduate of RAPID CITY, S.D. sustaining cultural values who exemplify the idea of com- working for Chi Mukwa Sault Area High School. —On Dec. 2, 2006, and, ultimately, service to munity spirit are selected by an Recreation Center before Krull’s new position the First Peoples Fund their people. Included in independent panel of American they first opened their entails dealing with will honor its 2007 the honorees is Ronald J. Indian reviewers. doors ten years ago. vendors and contractors, Community Spirit Paquin, a member of the Paquin is a self-taught artist. He recently accepted budgeting, employee Award recipients with Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of He has built 21 full sized tradi- the position of assistant scheduling, and oversee- an exhibit and reception Chippewa Indians from tional birch bark canoes and over operations manager. ing the custodial and at the Journey Museum Sault, Mich. 15 models throughout the last “Technically this is operations staff. Krull’s in Rapid City, S.D., fol- The prestigious 20 years. Ron uses all natural still my first job out of supervisor is Operations lowed by an award cer- annual fellowship award, materials, most of which he gath- high school,” he said. “I started Manager Rod Hutte. emony and event at the Ron Paquin established in 1999, ers himself — birch bark, cedar working for Chi Mukwa while I “I really enjoy the job and the Central High School Theater. recognizes four exceptional bark, red willow, diamond willow, was still in high school through people I work with. It is a friendly Each year, First Peoples Fund American Indian artists with a gift sweetgrass, basswood and spruce the JTPA program. I worked for environment and a good place to recognizes four artists for their of $5,000. Recognized as culture roots. Ron believes passing on his the custodial department and the be,” he said. unselfish work to bring spirit back bearers within their communities, skills and traditional art forms is after school program. From there to the communities through their artists are nominated by members important, as he is one of the last I went into maintenance and have artistic expression, commitment to of their communities and those canoe makers of his tribe. Five-year-old has bright future in Presseau and Zalewski announce engagement motocross and snocross racing Dean and Donita Preseau of currently employed at “Spa in the Cheboygan wish to announce Valley” in Hunt Valley, Md., as a the engagement of their daugh- nail technician. ter Jennifer Elizabeth Preseau to Chad is a 2003 graduate from Chad Anthony Zalewski, both of Ferris State University. He is Cockeysville, Md. project engineer from Cherry Hill Chad’s parents are Anthony Construction in Jessup Md. and Antoinette Zalewski of Their wedding will take place Cheboygan. July 7, 2007 at St. Mary’s St. Jen and Chad are both 1999 Charles Catholic Church in graduates of Cheboygan High Cheboygan. School. Jen graduated from Ferris Jen is a member of the Sault State University in 2002 and is Tribe. Bacon seasoned roasted chicken From the Kitchen of Bob and set aside. Dice the onion and pound. Flowers celery. Place vegetables in a large While the chicken is roast- Sault Tribe member Braeden Pages, 5, is the third place Ingredients: bowl and mix in the herbs and ing, add the chicken broth to the points holder in the Newberry Motocross series for the 2006 sea- 1 four-pound roasting chicken spices. Stuff the bird with the simmering gizzards and neck. son in the 90cc Quad class. Braeden raced against kids more 1 medium, yellow onion seasoned vegetables and truss the Remove the meat and set aside, than twice his age to earn his current place. 1 stalk celery chicken with string so that the chop them up and add the giz- ¼ tsp. thyme wings and drumsticks are held zards and giblets to the broth if His parents are Michael and Tanya Pages. ¼ tsp. sage against the bird. Lightly sprinkle you like them. Thicken with two This was Braeden’s second season racing in the 90cc Quad ¼ tsp. rosemary the bird skin with salt and pepper. tbs. of cornstarch that has been class. He began racing in the 50cc dirt bike class in 2006, 1 ½ tsp. black pepper Take a piece of bacon and, mixed with two tbs. of water. sponsored by Chippewa Motors. He is also preparing for his 16 oz. fresh button or Portabella starting from the bacon strip cen- Pour the slurry into the boiling second season racing snocross and is sponsored by Subway mushrooms ter, press it against the bottom broth while stirring. Restaurants and Larry Pages. His parents also sponsor him. 12 oz. chicken broth front of the chicken, pressing it After removing the chicken, 1 lb. thick-sliced hickory smoked on both sides until the bacon strip test with a meat thermometer. Stork report... bacon ends are at the middle sides. Re- The temperature should read at Salt peat the process, but starting from least 150F. Remove the bacon Dominic James Goetz was born July 10, 2006. Butchers string or clean cotton the bottom tail, forming a skirt and mushrooms to a bowl. Place He weighed nine pounds, 12.3 ounces and was string. on the bottom around the entire the chicken under the broiler for 19.25 inches in length. Remove the gizzards and neck chicken. Place remaining bacon about three minutes to brown and Proud parents are Chris Goetz of the Sault and from the chicken and place in a strips crosswise on the chicken crisp the skin. Remove the bird Nichol Strong of Rudyard. pot with one quart of water. Bring skin until the bird is completely to a platter and let sit for ten min- Grandparents are Melanie Nolan of to a boil, cover and simmer for covered with bacon. utes before carving. 45 minutes. Wash the mushrooms and Crunch up the bacon and add the Sault, Rick Goetz of Hessel, Alison Preheat oven to 425F. Wash pour them around the sides of to the gravy along with any drip- Simmons of Kincheloe and John the chicken inside and out. Place the chicken. Place into the hot pings from the chicken. Strong of Rudyard. in an uncovered roasting pan oven and bake for 15 minutes per November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Education Page 11 Education LSSU Native American Division update Center open house By Angeline Matson, Ste. Marie. Our loss is Human Education Director/Assistant Resources’ gain. Good luck Barb! Membership Services • The YEA coordinators and Director tutors are busy assisting our K-12 Overall administration: students through the homework • We presented our 2007 bud- labs, youth councils, and various get request to the board of direc- activities in the Tribal units. tors and are awaiting their deci- Higher Education services sion on next year’s funding. We are in the process of • There have been several revising the Vocational Training meetings held to gather input Program and are seeking approval from tribe members about long- from the Sault Tribe Board of term planning for the Sault Tribe Directors. Our goal is to make Education Division. For the next better use of our limited resources few months, members will be by implementing income-based asked to give input about different eligibility criteria. Priority would issues. In November, the topic is be given to Sault Tribe members “K-12 Education Services.” who are unemployed or displaced Early Education programs workers. All other applicants must • We are in the process of be at 200 percent or less of the selecting a new Early Childhood current poverty guidelines used Programs manager. This position by the U.S. Department of Health oversees Head Start, Early Head and Human Services. If approved, Start and the Child Care Center. the changes would be implement- Miigwetch to Laura McKechnie, ed on Jan. 1, 2007. We are sched- who has served as Interim Head uled to present the recommended Start Director during this time. policy revisions to the board at Laura is a tribe member and long- their Nov. 7 meeting. Tribe mem- On Oct. 18 the LSSU Native American Center held a potluck open house. Left, Bob Mattson, time Head Start staffer. bers interested in obtaining a copy Stephanie Sabatine, Vicki Fox, Floyd Perry, Nichole Causley, Jeff Gaus and Naomi Weber. The Youth Education & Activities of the proposed changes should Native American Student Organization (NASO) has an office in the Native American Center and • Sadly, Barb Gravelle, is contact Heather Corbiere at (800) held an Indian taco fund-raiser on Oct. 25. It was a huge success with NASO selling over 100 leaving her position as youth 793-0660. tacos out of the LSSU library. Monthly Indian taco fund-raisers are planned. The proceeeds will go education coordinator in Sault to finance the end of the year spring powwow. Photo by Brenda Austin Tell us what you think about K-12 Attention College Education Students! If you are pursuing a degree in a Sault Tribe Education Division health-related field and are inter- Survey ested in gaining practical experi- ence, consider applying for the 1. Do you live in the seven-county service area? (circle one) Commissioned Officer Student YES/NO Training Extern Program by contact- ing: 2. Do you have children in grades K-12? (circle one) YES/NO Junior COSTEP Recruitment/TAB/ DCP 5600 Fishers Lane—Room 4-35 3. What is one program, service or activity with which we do a Rockville, MD 20857 good job? (Something you wouldn’t want us to change?) Telephone: (800) 279-1605

The deadline is December 31 for positions during May 1—August 31, 4. What is one thing we need to improve? 2007. The application process is very lengthy. Students are encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible.

5. What do you think is the MOST IMPORTANT thing we, as Good Luck! a tribe, should be doing to help our children do their best in school? Charter Cable televises Sault Tribe general board meetings Marquette and Alger Counties 6:30 to 11 p.m., Channel 8, Fridays

Sault Ste. Marie 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 2, Mondays and Thursdays Miigwetch for your comments St. Ignace 9 a.m., Channel 12, Mondays Please return survey by Dec. 1, 2006 Escanaba and Manistique MAIL: Angeline Matson, 2 Ice Circle, 3 to 5 p.m., Channel 8, Wednesdays Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Page 12 Health & sports November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News New ultrasound technology allows doctors at Sault Tribe Health Center to "see" in 3D Submitted by Janet Labron, viewed in any plane and in real- images so that we can make clini- played and navigated in a movie having to return for more imag- diagnostic radiology supervisor time modes, which was not previ- cal decisions with unprecedented mode either during or after the ing. Patients of the eastern Upper ously possible with traditional confidence. exam. The system also provides Ultrasound creates images Peninsula can now benefit from a ultrasound techniques. Sault Tribal Health Center’s physicians a multi-planar view, of internal bodily structures new medical imaging technique The images created by the new new volume ultrasound capa- which allows them to compare and organs for diagnostic medi- called volume ultrasound, which volume ultrasound system will, bilities are enabled by the newly several different perspectives of cal purposes. Ultrasound uses helps the physicians of Sault Tribe enable the staff to better visual- installed LOGIC 9 ultrasound an organ at once. high-frequency sound waves and to quickly and precisely perform ize and measure the size, shape system from GE healthcare. With The radiologist can rotate, advanced computing technology general imaging in a broad range location and volume of a lesion, LOGIC 9, clinicians can acquire zoom, colorize, create new views to create a real-time, multi-dimen- of clinical applications from helping the physicians to conduct and construct volumetric images and otherwise manipulate the sional clinical image. abdominal and breast to vascu- a more thorough evaluation of the at tremendous speeds enabling the raw scan data that was collected lar imaging. Volume ultrasound patient. We now have real time scan of the entire organ, such as to evaluate the anatomy and sur- produces high-definition, multi- techniques for acquiring, optimiz- a kidney or liver, within minutes. rounding tissue to rule out any dimensional images that can be ing and navigating volumetric These images can then be dis- concerns. This helps patient avoid U-M opens new building for depressions center Communicating with persons By Kara Gavin disorder. The Depression Center work in research laboratories in ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A was founded in 2001 as the first other areas of the main medical who have Alzheimer’s Disease stunning new home for research of its kind in the nation, and now campus. and care aimed at helping people makes its home in the Upjohn The general public will be or other dementias with depression, bipolar disorder Building — along with many of able to see the building, and learn CEDARVILLE, Mich.— The Jean Whitman-Shelby, BSW, and other psychiatric illnesses the treatment and research person- about all that will take place public is invited to attend a pre- MA, Upper Peninsula Regional has opened at the University of nel of the U-M Medical School’s within its 112,500 square feet, at a sentation on Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s Association Office. Michigan. It may be the first of its Department of Psychiatry and free open house on Sunday, Nov. on Thursday, November 9, at 4:30 To RSVP, please call (800) 272- kind in the world. faculty members from an array of 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More p.m. at the Les Cheneaux Library, 3900 or (906) 228-3910. The first patients entered the other schools across the univer- information is available at Cedarville. During the workshop, The Alzheimer’s Association new $41-million Rachel Upjohn sity. www.depressioncenter.org. participants will learn about is the premier source of informa- Building on the U-M Health Over the coming weeks, many Already, the Rachel Upjohn dementia and the communication tion and support for the 4.5 mil- System’s east medical campus, of the U-M’s psychiatry and Building is living up to its origi- changes that occur with demen- lion Americans with Alzheimer’s for their appointments with U- addiction specialists will move nal vision of being a place where tia. Techniques will be explored disease, including the approxi- M specialists who treat adults their programs to the build- patients can find hope, research- that can bring a higher quality mately 8,000 who live in the and children for everything from ing. There, they will be able to ers can find answers, clinicians of life to both the person who Upper Peninsula. Through its depression and bipolar disorder cooperate on research like never can provide improved treatments, has dementia and the caregiver. national network of chapters, the (also called manic depression) to before, and conduct clinical tri- and the broader community can Information will be shared about Association offers a broad range alcoholism and obsessive-compul- als with the help of volunteers learn more about how these com- current educational materials and of programs and services. For sive disorder. from the community. The U-M mon illnesses impact society, community resources, including detailed information on local ser- The U-M Depressions Center’s Addiction Treatment Service will says John Greden, M.D., chair information about the programs vices, or to request the brochure national and scientific advisory also move to the building, bring- of the Department of Psychiatry and services provided by the “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s boards have met in the building’s ing it physically closer to the and executive director of the National Alzheimer’s Association Disease,” please call (906) 228- conference center, to plan strategy Depression Center and enabling Depression Center. and the local chapter. There is 3910 or toll-free (800) 272-3900, for the Center’s effort to create new studies of the co-occurrence The building’s opening coin- no registration fee but a free- or visit the Chapter Web site, a national network of centers of these problems. Many faculty cides with several major anniver- will offering will be accepted. www.alzgmc.org. focused on depression and bipolar members will also continue to saries at U-M. The program will be offered by National Alzheimer's disease awareness month November is National the changes that a person with • Be flexible and consider a St. Ignace Firehawks Alzheimer’s Disease Month and dementia is experiencing, he or brunch instead of a dinner to was first established by former she may feel a special sense of avoid potential sundowning dif- President Ronald Reagan in 1983. loss during the holidays, and care- ficulties. Since that time, the number of givers may end up feeling over- • Adapt gift giving and encour- people with Alzheimer’s disease whelmed in trying to maintain age people to buy useful and has increased from 2 million to holiday traditions while caring appropriate gifts for your loved 4.5 million. In Michigan there are for the person with dementia. It one with dementia. 179,665 people with the disease. is normal to feel guilty, angry or Ten gift ideas for your loved The Greater Michigan Chapter frustrated by the thoughts of the one with dementia of the Alzheimer’s Association upcoming holidays. Here are a 1. Gloves and scarves has over 100 support programs few things to try. 2. Safe return enrollment throughout the chapter’s service • Adjust your expectations and 3. Favorite foods area. To locate a support group, give yourself permission to do 4. Dominoes, playing cards please call our Helpline at (800) only what you can manage. 5. Nostalgic music 272-3900 or check our Web site at • Involve the person with www.alzgmc.org. dementia by asking them to help 6. A comfortable robe Holiday tips for caregivers with safe, manageable tasks, such 7. A pair of soft slippers For most families, holidays as gift-wrapping or light decorat- 8. Perfume or cologne are filled with opportunities for ing. Remember to maintain the 9. Photo album with family The St. Ignace Firehawks captured the championship of the togetherness, sharing laughter person’s normal routines as to photos Battle at the Bridge Midget ‘AA’ Hockey Tournament with a 5-4 and memories. As a result of avoid confusion. 10. A hug! double-overtime win over the Southfield Warriors. Team mem- bers include Coaches Joe Esson, Matt Parker, and William Soo Indians 2006-2007 Jr. A Hockey Schedule Soden. Players include Nicholas Autore, Nick Bell, Nick Benko, Ron Bennett, Sean Brabant, Tyler Christensen, Derrick Clark, DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME LOCATION Chris Coullard, Bryant Danielson, Joe Dotson, Taylor Dykstra, Friday Nov. 3 Sudbury 7 p.m. Chi Mukwa Arena Jack Goudreau, Jared Lucas, Ben Maleport, Mike McKillip, Saturday Nov. 4 Soo Thunderbirds 7 p.m. Chi Mukwa Arena Jeff Pinney, Ryan Schlappi, Matt Sauro, Kyle Stabile, and Matt Saturday Nov. 11 at Abitibi 7:30 p.m. Jus Jordan Arena Zalewski. Photo by Doug Goudreau Sunday Nov. 12 at North Bay 7:30 p.m. Memorial Gardens Saturday Nov. 18 at Blind River 7:30 p.m. Blind River C.C. Tune in to the Sault Tribe This Week, the Saturday Morning Show Sunday Nov. 19 at Soo Thunderbirds 7:30 p.m. John Rhoades C. C. with George Snider from 10 to 11 a.m. every week on AM 1230 Wednesday Nov. 22 at Sudbury 7:30 p.m. McClelland Arena WSOO. You’ll hear news, tribal information, live interviews and Friday Nov. 24 Abitibi 7 p.m. Chi Mukwa Arena music and other great features. Friday Dec. 8 at Manitoulin 7:30 p.m. Howland Rec. Ctr. Listen for Sault Tribe This Week with Tom Ewing scheduled on Wednesday Dec. 13 Blind River 7 p.m. Chi Mukwa Arena Tuesdays on AM 1230 WSOO at 9:35 a.m., WNBY-FM12:37 p.m. Friday Dec. 15 North Bay 7 p.m. Chi Mukwa Arena and 5:38 p.m. in Newberry and WIDG-AM 9:04 a.m. in St. Ignace. Saturday Dec. 16 Sudbury 7 p.m. Chi Mukwa Arena Wednesdays WNBY-FM 12:37 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. and Thursdays Wednesday Dec. 20 at Sudbury 7:30 p.m. McClelland Arena on WSUE-FM (Rock 101) at10:25 a.m and 4:25 p.m. Friday Dec. 22 at Soo Thunderbirds 7:30 p.m. John Rhoades Arena Saturday Jan. 6 at Blind River 7:30 p.m. Blind River C.C Wednesday Jan. 10 at Soo Thunderbirds 7:30 p.m. John Rhoades Arena The next deadline for submissions Friday Jan. 12 at North Bay 7:30 p.m. Memorial Gardens Home games indicated in bold. to The Sault Tribe News For more information go to www.sooindianshockey.com is Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. For tickets call (906) 635-4906. November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Around the Tribe Page 13

TidbitsCom frompiled by Kim SMunisingwanberg

Students from Munising Schools participated in a cruise on Lake Munising Schools Native American Education Program and Sault Tribe Youth Superior on a beautiful Fall day. The cruise was narrated by Loren Education and Activities Program hosted a camping trip at Munising Tourist Park Graham, in the rear center of the photo, who has worked with the as part of the Circle of Life summer program. Students hiked from Miners Castle, Native American Education Program for the past twelve years to bring above, in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to Miners Beach and down to Miners his soon to be movie from his book "Face in the Rock" to life for the Falls. With so many historical places to visit in the Alger County area, students children. Students in sixth grade look forward to listening to Graham each year are given the opportunity to camp and enjoy different sites and the as he narrates the story of the Grand Island Chippewa and the stu- great outdoors. dents become familiar with historical happenings in the Munising area. This cultural activity is sponsored each year by the Munising Schools Title VII Indian Education Program.

Life of Lake Superior - Native American Day. Life of Lake Superior is an outdoor education program for youth ages nine through 14 and their parents. Educational activities enable youth to get out onto Lake Superior and explore Alger County's shore- line and adjacent watershed. In 2005, Life of Lake Superior Youth Program received both a regional and national award from the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. This year's Native American Day was scheduled and planned by Kim Swanberg and Joan Vinette and took place in Sault Ste. Marie. Many tribe members and employees participated with presentations ranging from the art and artists in the Bawating Art Gallery, above, with Ms. Chippewa as their guide, to viewing the burial grounds with Art Leighton. Major coordination between many groups made it possible for children from the Youth Education and Activities Circle of Life Program, Munising's Native Education Program, community volunteers, and Life of Lake Superior to experience the heart of our cultural community. Duke and Ruth Karlie Decet, fourth grade student at Munising Schools, won first Synder, community volunteers, prepared meals and served them to everyone and have place in the "Tour da Valley" bike race held in September. Karlie provided this service for many years. Events are being planned for next summer. If is the daughter of Carmon and Tony Decet of Munising. Congrat- you have suggestions, comments or concerns, please contact Kim Swanberg at (906) ulations Karlie! Photo by The Munising News 387-3861. Walk for Warmth fund-raiser The Sault Tribe held a soup and frybread luncheon fundraiser for the 2006 Walk for Warmth which is held in the Sault each year to raise money for low-income families and individuals living in Chippewa County with emergency energy assistance for electric bills, home Chairperson Aaron Payment watches as heating bills and other similar his niece, Joselyn Payment reads the needs. name of a door prize winner she just drew All the soups and desserts were out of a box. donated by commnity members with Chairperson Payment donating the money for the frybread. For more information on how you too can help, call Community Action at (906) 632-3363.

Volunteers Robert Captain, left, Bill Connolly, Jeff Holt, Allison Vallier and Rachel Right, Kewadin Executive Chef McKechnie work the soup and frybread line at the bingo room of Kewadin Sault. Close Doug Hartley, left, and COO to $2,000 was raised by the fundraiser with Chairperson Payment throwing in the dif- Tony Goetz, who both donated ference to enable the tribe to make a full $2,000 donation to the annual community an enormous amount of sup- event. port, pick up their soup and frybread. Page 14 Photo Gallery November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Teaching kids at Mary Murray Culture Camp The annual Smoke Fish Camp was held recently at the Mary Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Island. Participants learned how to smoke fish from cleaning it to the finished product which they then got to sample. The campers were woke up before daybreak and had to walk through a light coating of snow and mud to get the fish in the cooker early enough to be able to eat it that afternoon. Along the way they made new friends and had a fun time playing games and making traditional crafts.

Left: Ed Cook and Josh Homminga with three of the salmon caught for the smoke fish camp on Sugar Island. These salmon were used to show kids at the camp how to clean and filet a fish.

Mike Pilcher putting the fish into the snow covered smoker. Photos by Josh Homminga & Brenda Austin Because the sun wasn't up yet the group used large flashlights

Just looking at it is enough to make your mouth water if you are a smoked fish lover.

Mike Pilcher and kids putting the fish onto racks which were then put into the smoker.

Above, Ghezeday Matrious, 4, looks over the fish before decid- ing which piece she wanted. Below, time for a quick nap.

Wake up time was 6 a.m. in order to give the fish enough time to fully smoke so the kids could try a piece before the camp ended that evening. November 3, 2006 • THE SAULT TRIBE NEWS 2% FUNDING Page 15 2% contributions in Recreation services provided throughRECREATION SER 2%VICES contributionsPROVIDED THROUGH 2% Unit II Tribal 2% funding provides access to recreational services for tribal members throughout the Upper Peninsula. CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER: Jessica Dumback (906) 635-7770

Lake Superior State University, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Contact Person: Stacey Swanson (906) 635-2381 • Must sign-in with the Norris Center monitor and show tribal membership card for access. • Must register for Learn to Swim classes by calling (906) 635-7770. • Elder’s Water Exercise fee is $1 per session, which must be paid at start of class. • Limited number of LSSU Hockey and Basketball tickets available for tribal members. • Limited number of free enrollment in a variety of LSSU athletic camps.

ACTIVITY DATES DAYS TIMES Friday 5 – 7 p.m. Open Swim 9/08 – 12/15/06 RECREATION SERVICES PRSundOayVIDED THROU7–G9 Hp.m2. % Monday – Thursday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Open Weight RToorimbal 2% funding provides accFeridsasyto recreational s6ear.vmic. –es8 p.m. 9/05 – 12/15/06 & Gym for tribal members throughoutSaturdtheay Upper Peninsula.8 a.m. – 8 p.m. CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBSEuRnd: aJyessica Dumback8 a(906).m. –639 p5.m-77. 70 09/18 – 10/25/06 Learn To Swim Monday & Wednesday 4 – 4:50 p.m. Lake Superior Sta10t/e30U–n12iv/1e3/r0s6ity, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Contact Person: Stacey09S/1w8a–ns1o2n/1(93/006)6 635M-2o38nd1ay & Wednesday 6 – 6:50 p.m. Elders Water Exercise • Must sign-in with the N09o/r1r9is–C1e2n/t1e4r /m06onitor anTdueshsdoawytr&ibTahl umresdmabyership card for9ac–c9e:s5s0. a.m. • Must register for Learn to Swim classes by calling (906) 635-7770. • Elder’s Water Exercise fee is $1 per session, which must be paid at start of class. N• orLtihmieterdnnuMmibcehr oifgLaSnSUUHnocivkeeyrasnidtyB,as1k4e0tb1allPtirceksqetsuaevaIslilaeb,leMfoarrtqriubaeltmtee,mMbIer4s9. 855 C•ontLacimtitPedersnuomn:beBrir oanf freGae eundrroeallmuen(9t 06in a) 22var7ie-251ty of9LSSU athletic camps. • Must sign-in with monitor and show tribal membership card for access. • LimitAeCdTnIuVmITbYer of NMU HocDkAeTyEtiSckets available for triDbaAlYmSembers. TIMES Above: Hudson Township received funding from the Sault Tribe 2% Two for You cam- Friday 5 – 7 p.m. OApCeTnIVSITwYim 9/0D8 A–T1E2S/15/06 DAYS TIMES paign, toward the cost of erecting a community pavilion. Special thanks and recogni- MondayS–unTdhauyrsday 5:307––912p.am.m. . Physical Education tion needs to be extended to Terry Gouza, the previous Hudson Township Supervisor, August 2006 – MondaFyrid–aTyhursday 5:360 a.m. – 910pp.m.m. . Instructional Facility Open Weight Room May 2007 SaFturirddaayy 86aa.m.m..––88pp.m.m.. who originally applied for the funding and actively advocated for the structure. Front (PEIF) 9/05 – 12/15/06 & Gym Suantudradyay 128pa.m.m..––182pa..mm.. row, Patty Houghton, Unit IV YEA coordinator, Unit Sunday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. II Board Directors Lana Causley and Bob LaPoint, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 09/18 – 10/25/06 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6 – 8 p.m. Learn To Swim Monday & Wednesday 4 – 4:50 p.m. Allyn Garvaglia, Hudson Township supervisor, Dave 1A0u/g3u0s–t 21020/163–/06 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. PEIF Pool May 2007 Tuesday & Thursday 12 – 2 p.m. Livermore, Hudson Township trustee. Back row, Barb 09/18 – 12/13/06 Monday & Wednesday 6 – 6:50 p.m. Elders Water Exercise Tuesday & Thursday 6 – 9 p.m. Gravelle, Unit I YEA coordinator, Pat Bissell, YEA 09/19 – 12/14/06 Tuesday & Thursday 9 – 9:50 a.m. computer lab coordinator, Lisa Burnside Unit II YEA Saturday & Sunday 2 – 7 p.m. Superior Dome August 2006 – Monday – Thursday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. coordinator and Barb Kerridge, Hudson Township Open Recreation & clerk, in the community pavilion. Northern Michigan MUanyi2v0e07rsity, 1401 PreFsqriduaey Isle, Marquette, M6 aI.4m9. 8–555p.m. ContacWt Paerslkinogn: Brian Gaudreau (906) 227-2519 Below and inset: The Luce County Youth Activity •BerMryusEtvseignnts-inCwenithtemr oniAtourgaunsdt 2sh00o6w–tribal membership card for access. Program (YAP) received $5,000 from the tribe's 2% program and $3,500 in a donation Limited number of NMU Wednesday & Friday 12 – 1 p.m. Drop-In Hockey AuMgauys2t 200076 – Berry Events Center Wednesday & Friday 1 – 2 p.m. from Greektown Casino to purchase new kitchen equipment and for kitchen renovations. May 2007 This center serves over 1200 people a month from youth to elders and provides program- DBreorpry-InEvFeignutsreCSeknatetirng August 2006 – Wednesday & Friday 1 – 2 p.m. ming for area youth as well as administering the only local food bank. The center occu- Drop-In Figure Skating May 2007 pies the previous home, inset, of the LINK Center and has been run solely as a volunteer effort since LINK closed it's doors more than six months ago. The YAP is also supported YMCA of Delta County, 2001 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829 in part by local fund-raisers and an elders group. Below left, Bonnie Johnson, vice presi- Contact Person: Gary Nash (906) 789-0005 • Must show tribal membership card for access. dent, Karen Pentland, secretary, Bev Holmes, treasurer, Unit II Director Lana Causley, Updated 10/25/06 Mary Archambeau, program coordinator and Unit II Director Bob Lapoint. • Tribe Members have FREE access to the gym, pool and fitness center during open times. ACTIVITY DATES DAYS TIMES Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. September 2006 Fitness Center Saturday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. – May 26, 2007 Sunday 12 – 7 p.m. September 2006 Gymnasium Days Vary Times Vary – May 26, 2007 September 2006 Pool Days Vary Times Vary – May 26, 2007

Since 1994, Kewadin Casinos and ed with the state, mandated semi-annual the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa two-percent payments. This requires the Indians has helped bring additional law tribe to earmark two percent of its net enforcement services, educational and win from electronic gaming machines to Urecreationalpdated 10/25/06 programs, and improved area governments. health benefits to the tribe’s seven- To show their support for this pro- county service area. These services and gram, many of our tribe’s board mem- many of the programs benefit our tribe’s bers have visited the organizations families as well as families in surround- receiving funds. ing communities and are available with Since the payments began, the tribe the help of the tribe’s two-percent distri- has awarded more than $22.3 million to butions. local governments throughout the entire The 1993 Gaming Compact, negotiat- service area. Happy Halloween from the Child Care CEnter The children and teachers of the tribe's Child Care Center dressed up to celebrate Halloween and paraded from the casino to tribal court. Photos by Brenda Austin

Autumn Wright, 12 months Olivia Legrand, 3 Sumalee Francis, 4 Kiah Marsh, 22 months Page 16 Advertisement November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Don’t Roll Back Progress A proposed Constitutional Amendment that will be on Michigan’s ballot this November would immediately eliminate opportunities for women and minorities in education, jobs and contracts. It would have a devastating impact on Michigan’s American Indians and roll back progress Michigan has made toward equal opportunity.

If this proposal passes, gaps that Michigan’s American Indians experience in education, health, and employment will increase because the programs that address these disparities would be eliminated.

Learn more by visiting www.oneunitedmichigan.org, or call 877-482-1438. We know that “seven generations” of opportunity have not yet passed. Bamma-piii to you and all our relations!

on NOPaid for with regulated 2 funds by One United Michigan, P.O. Box 81156, Lansing, MI 48908 November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Walking On Page 17 Betty Terrian Nosek of Birch grandchildren, Melieka Har- Harris all of Sault Ste. Marie, and Joann (Charles) Mason, Carol Gerber, Calif.; grandchildren, Sa- Run, Mich., passed away Sunday, ris, Roger Sherman, Jr. and Tiyi Mich. Starnes and Cindy Payment all of mantha Sparks, Bridget Scripner, Sept. 24, 2006 at Covenant-Har- Sherman; and three great-grand- Great grandparents, Sharon (the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and three Melissa Bell, Jamie Bell and Cody rison after a children, Dakota Harris, Dakarai late Gene) Reynolds of Brimley, sons, Leo Payment, Glen (Kelly) Spessard; great-grandchildren, lengthy illness. Harris and Katiri Sherman. Mich., and Donna and Rueben Payment and Jack Payment all of Shawn and Brynn Scripner; a She was 71 She was preceded in death by Kangas of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Twenty- brother, John (Isabelle) Sparks years old. Betty three sisters, Gypsy Bolte, Laura Aunts and uncles Jeannie and RJ four grandchildren, 11 great of Sault Ste. Marie; three sisters, Terrian Nosek Sophronia Fitzpatrick and Martha Neal, David (Traci Shields) Gas- grandchildren, five step-children, Shirley (Jack) Brosco of Sault Ste. was born July Fitzpatrick; and parents Ernest and kin, Curtis Harris, Krissy Harris, 12 step-grandchildren, two sisters, Marie, Lorraine (Richard) Brown 23, 1935 in Emma (Polley). Kathy (Ken) LaFaver, Tony Marna (Clayton) McGahey of of Dafter and Loretta (Robert) Manistique, Visitation was Wednesday, (Gloria) Kangas, Stasha Harris Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and McCormick of Brimley; and his Mich., the October 11 at 2 p.m. at the Niigaa- and Amy Shields all of Sault Ste. Delores (Chuck) Hall of Muske- special extended family, Steve and daughter of naagiizhik Ceremonial Building Marie, Mich., and Brent Vasser of gon, Mich., two brothers, Gary Corinna Obermiller. the late Herbert Joseph and Ethel and continued until the time of Cedarville, Mich. (Lois) Payment of Minneapolis, Bill was predeceased by his (Johnson) Terrian. She retired the funeral service. Services were Funeral gathering was Tuesday, Minn. and Russell (Camille) Pay- wife, Ann ‘Sue’, his mother, Viola from Giantway Stores after fifteen held Friday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at Oct. 17, at the Niigaanaagaazhik ment of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., ‘May’; his father, Edward Sparks, years of service. She married the Niigaanaagiizhik Ceremonial Ceremonial building. also survive. Leo was preceded Sr.; and two brothers, Edward Jerry Nosek in July of 1955; he building. Burial took place at Oak- Share a memory, tell a story or in death by his parents, first Sparks, Jr. and Donald Sparks. survives her. She also leaves one lawn Chapel Gardens. send the family a condolence to wife, Betty (Bottrell), a daughter, Cremation has taken place in daughter and three sons, Kathy Share a memory, tell a story or clarkbaileynewhous@sbcglobal. Frances “Fran” Prater, two sisters Bay City. A memorial service will Jackson, Jerry Jr., James and Don send the family a condolence to net and two brothers. At Leo’s request be held at a later date. Arrange- Nosek; three grandchildren, Allen clarkbaileynewhous@sbcglobal. cremation has taken place and ments were by the Gephart Fu- Jackson, Abigail and Cody Nosek; net. Leo J. Payment, 83, of Sault a private memorial service will neral Home, Inc., Bay City, Mich. two sisters and one brother, Joan Arrangements were made by Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away be held at a later date. Share a (Jim) Bohlen, James Terrian and Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Thursday, October 5, 2006 while memory, tell a story or send the Donald L. Muscoe, loving and Jill Hagman; three brothers-in-law Home on behalf of the family. in War Memo- family a condolence to clarkbai- loyal husband, father, grandfather and one sister-in-law, Edward, rial Hospital’s [email protected]. and brother died Oct. 12, 2006 Thomas, and Theodore (Clara) Meadow Elizabeth Nell Long Term Arrangements by Clark Bailey in Torrance, Calif. He was born Nosek, Joann (Gene) Jarecki; Kangas of Helen St., Sault Ste. Care Unit. He Newhouse Funeral Home. Oct. 14, 1930 in Detroit, Mich. several nieces, nephews and their Marie, Mich. died Thursday, Oct. was born Au- He served in the U.S. Navy during families. Funeral service was on 12, 2006 at her home. gust 25, 1923 William J. Sparks, 68, of Bay the Korean Conflict and worked Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the W.L. She was on Sugar Island City, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, for TRW for 30 years. Donald Case and Company Funeral Cha- born Aug. 3, to Russell and passed away at his home on Sun- was a member of the Sault Tribe pel, 4480 Mackinaw Road. Burial 2006 in Sault Pearl (Leask) day Oct. 22, 2006 of Chippewa Indians. He was was in the Fremont Cemetery, Ste. Marie, Payment. Leo after a long battle preceded in death by his wife Frankenlust Township. Those Mich. married Thelma on December 20, with emphysema. Marlene and brothers Mitchell planning an expression of sym- She was a 1979. Leo retired after 32 years He was born on and Robert. He is survived by pathy may wish to consider the member of of service from the U.S. Army January 7, 1938 son Mitchell (Connie); daughter Salvation Army. the Sault Ste. Corps of Engineers where he was in Sault Ste. Cheryl; brothers, Kenneth (Carol), Marie Tribe a lockmaster. He served in the Marie. Bill was Eugene (Shirley); grandchildren Ina B. Fitzpatrick of Kinche- of Chippewa U.S. Army. He was a member a member of the Zachary and Shane; and several loe passed away Tuesday, October Indians. of the American Legion Post #3 Sault Ste. Marie nieces and nephews. Services 10, 2006 at Northern Michigan She is survived by her parents, and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He were held at A.M. Gamby Fu- Hospital. She was born August 30, Donald Harris and Kristy Gaskin of Chippewa Indians. He was a loved to play the guitar and sing. neral Home in Lomita, Calif. with 1927 in Ashland, Ky. Ina was a of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., one past member of the Moose Lodge He worked in Saginaw as a heavy burial at Sunset Hills Cemetery in member of the Kentucky Nursing brother, ORion Raymond Kangas #717. Leo enjoyed many years equipment operator and later Bozeman, Mont. Association. She is survived by a at home. Grandparents, Kathy and of camping with his wife and worked as a painter. daughter, Dr. Vivica Sherman; an Haylan Stone, Raymond Lee, family. Surviving Leo are his wife Bill is survived by his daugh- adopted daughter, Kat Memegos; David Gaskin-Robinson, Dale Thelma and four daughters, Patri- ters, Michelle Sparks of Bay City a sister, Ernestine Black; three Kangas and Dan and Roxanne cia (Gene) LaTour of Riga, Mich. and Tina (Steve) Spessard of Youth Tobacco Act Forest management is more of compliance checks Julie K.O. Trotter, a necessity than it is an option Chippewa County Substance Bill Cook, better quality forest than what was that body of knowledge, and a adequate light for the next decade Abuse Prevention Coalition oordinator MSU Extension Forester there before the cutting. variety of techniques, to create op- and be among the genetically best. C In these days of growing On average every day, each per- timum environmental conditions The corrupt practice of “harvest- According to a recent state environmental awareness, forest son in the United States now uses that favor forest regeneration. ing the best and leaving the rest” survey, one in four high school aged children in the state have management and the use of wood about 4.5 pounds of wood. That’s Most harvesting goes unno- is called high-grading and has used tobacco products in the past should be re-visited by many. roughly 675,000 tons of wood per ticed, because the majority of little application in good forestry. 30 days. In terms of securing a plenti- day as our country reaches the harvest involves partial cutting in It is also sometimes called “select This summer, an Upper Pen- ful future for our children and 300 million person mark. Without forest types where this makes the cutting” under the guise of mak- insula survey called the Youth grandchildren, forest management management of this renewable and most sense. These forest types are ing it sound like good forestry. Tobacco Act Compliance Check is more of a necessity than it is an environmentally sound raw mate- most common in our landscape Even clear cutting leaves the program was conducted to deter- option. Neither is it something we rial, forests are at increased risk and are becoming increasingly next stand in better condition, mine the extent of tobacco sales need to “put up with” to maintain of degradation. Most people nod more common as time passes. which might sound odd to many to minors. Twenty retailers were our accustomed lifestyles. Rather, their heads in agreement when Most harvest objections are about folks. The removal of the parent visited in the U.P. as part of a forestry is a viable and exciting they see the connection between clear-cutting, most probably for stand does not spell doom for the random sample statewide tobacco solution to many of our environ- use and management. the visual impact and erroneous forest, although this is an easy retailer survey to determine the mental challenges. Keep in mind that of all our raw associations attached to habitat conclusion from a purely visual rate of compliance of the Youth Frequently, I hear the question materials, wood is by far the most degradation. When done within frame of reference. In fact the Tobacco Act. about why forest management is environmentally friendly. This is the context of forest management, sunny and dry conditions promote The Youth Tobacco Act states necessary. After a bit of clarify- especially true when measured clear-cutting provides the habitat regeneration of the same sort of that it is illegal to sell tobacco ing, the focus usually comes down against energy use, long-term sus- conditions needed to reproduce forest. That young forest will be products to anyone under the age to timber harvesting. And then, tainability, and impacts on natural certain forest types, such as aspen, more vigorous and holds a prom- of 18. It is also illegal for anyone more commonly, clear-cutting. systems. Metal, concrete, oil, and paper birch, and jack pine. Clear- ise for the future that would other under 18 to purchase tobacco And for many folks, the whole plastics don’t come close to wood. cutting may, indeed, be ecologi- wise be compromised by benign products. forestry thing is the same as forest So, it makes far more sense, from cally sound, but all the science neglect. The short-term goal of this proj- removal for land development. the “green” point of view, to use in the world can fail to overcome Forestry involves an in-depth ect is to determine how many re- First, land development is not paper cups rather than plastic. social objections. Unfortunately, understanding of forest ecology tailers are illegally selling tobacco to minors. The long-term goal is forestry. At best, these “terminal The same holds true as the young visual quality is a particularly and the wide variety of forest con- to create awareness of the youth harvests” are sold for wood prod- guy at the grocery store packs poor measure of ecological health ditions that exist in the landscape. tobacco use problem and reduce ucts, rather than burned or taken your groceries. and habitat quality. Yet, it is the Professional foresters have the the sales of tobacco to minors. to a landfill. However, that is not Harvesting encourages forest measure too often forced upon ability to work with forests and In Chippewa County, three of forestry. That’s land development. regeneration, especially when public forest management agencies forest owners to meet an equally five retailers were not in com- More accurately, harvest prac- using science-based and properly and adopted by a great number of wide range of interests and de- pliance with the Act this past tices within the context of good applied forest management. For- private forest owners. mands. It’s a whole lot more than summer. Julie Trotter, coordinator forest management do at least ests have a wide variety of habitat Lastly, harvesting should just cutting down trees. of the Chippewa County Sub- two of the three following things. requirements, as do individual enhance the quality and health of MSU Extension programs stance Abuse Prevention Coalition One, harvest generates wood prod- tree species. These ecosystems a forest. In forests where partial and materials are available to states, “Although the results are ucts, which we all use in signifi- are filled with variety and can be cutting is more appropriate, the re- all without regard to race, color, from a random sample of only cant and increasing quantity. Two, rather complex. Nevertheless, de- maining stand should have an im- national origin, religion, gender, a few tobacco retailers in Chip- harvest helps regenerate the forest, cades of research, application, and proved balance of age classes and age, disability, political beliefs, pewa County, this indicates that which is the main idea behind experience have provided keen overall tree health. When thinning sexual orientation, marital status, more retailer education is needed clear cutting certain forest types. insight into the workings of forest stands where the age is uniform, or family status. regarding the requirements of the Three, harvest leaves behind a ecology. Forest management uses the remaining trees should have Youth Tobacco Act.” Page 18 Kewadin Casinos November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News

Kewadin’s Accounting staff Kewadin holds Grand counts and plants with a Opening of Shores Casino green thumb: and Hotel Nov. 10 ST. IGNACE – Join Kewadin Casinos as we live entertainment in the Northern Pines Lounge. celebrate the grand opening of our newest Kewadin Kewadin opened the non-gaming areas of the St. Casino on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006! All customers Ignace facility in June 2006 and the gaming area on registering at the Northern Rewards Club will receive Oct. 13. The new facility includes a 25,000 square a free entry into a drawing for a 2006 Jeep Liberty foot gaming floor featuring over 800 slots, 21 table Renegade grand prize and all players using their games, Keno, a 30,000 square foot entertainment Northern Rewards Cards will be eligible for $25,000 area, an 81-room on-site hotel, the 225 seat Horse- in cash prizes starting at noon. A special $1.99 break- shoe Bay Restaurant, the 125-seat Northern Pines fast will be offered in the Horseshoe Bay restaurant Lounge, the Whitetail Sports Bar and the Campfire starting at 6 a.m. The first 500 customers through the Deli. doors will receive a special prize and there will be Team Member Appreciation Days at Kewadin Casinos!

The grounds at Kewadin Sault have never looked better than they looked this summer thanks to all the beautiful flower beds created and maintained by our team members during the sec- ond departmental flower bed contest. Pictured here are the Throughout the week of Oct. 23–30, first place winners of this years contest, all from the accounting Kewadin Casinos held team member apprecia- department. tion events at all casino locations. Kewadin has Front Row: left, Kristyn Libby, Stacey Daley, Wendie Harten, nearly 1,300 top notch team members and this Christina Rolph, and Lois Payment. Back Row: left, Rick is management’s way to say “THANKS” for Steinhouse, Sandy Sauro, Shari Carlisle, Tammy Vickers, and being a part of the Kewadin Team! Kim Schoepfner. Not pictured are Ashley Reffruschinni, Trish Food and beverages were available along Johnson, Terry Carr, Kathy Fox, Lori Rates and Chris Goetz. with various games, including bingo, the big All departments participating in the promotion received a wheel and slot tournaments and a $50 prize pizza party with the winning team receiving show tickets for two. drawing. Above: Big Money Slot Tournament. Christmas Team Members Kathy Norberg, Dale Ruska, Patty Kozicki, Cheri Wachter, and Bob Good Bowerman spin away during one of the morn- ing session slot tournaments. 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At the end of the coupons, depending on casino evening, a grand prize of $2,100 location. will be given away. • Two $7 or $5 breakfast or Be sure to visit our Sault Ste. lunch coupons depending on Marie site throughout the month casino location. of November to participate in • Gold token coupons for each our “21” Blackjack table promo- participant for each night of lodg- tion. Any customer who bets $21 ing. while playing blackjack will be • Cash coin package. paid double when they receive a • Tournament gift. blackjack. • Discount for two tournament Tournament action heats up participants sharing a room. at Kewadin Casinos with five Call 1-800-Kewadin or visit tournaments offered throughout www.kewadin.com for more in- the month! Join us in St. Ignace formation. Nov. 3-4 for a poker tournament. Hessel team member volunteering...Hessel security guard, Angel Lee, took Then, Nov. 17-19 try your hand time out of her day on Oct. 16 to volunteer with the Cedarville Community Action Head Start pro- at a keno tournament in Sault Ste. gram. Angel discussed her role in keeping customers safe and the importance of fire safety in the Marie or a slot tournament in St. home. Angel has two children in the Head Start program. Ignace. November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Contract Health Page 19 Meet your Contract Health Service team Carol Pages-Montie is a mem- She started have two great daughters, a son- responsible for Health Service program and ber of the Sault Tribe and has with the tribe in law and are expecting a new handling the have worked in many capacities worked for the in 1993 at granddaughter, I can’t wait. CHS clients in CHS over the last 22 years. I Tribe since North Star I am located on the second with last names enjoy my job as CHS office man- 1978. Neon where floor of the health clinic, in the M-R. She finds ager as it keeps me quite busy, It seems that she worked for Contract Health offices. To reach her job reward- which I like. I enjoy assisting our I have been five years. In me, please call (906) 632-5263. ing, and enjoys members on a daily basis. I work here since the 1998 she came assisting our with a great team of hard working beginning of to the health Kim Menard began working Tribe members girls, and feel assured that we will time and all of center as a for Contract Health in 1986 as a with getting assist you in any way possible. that time has receptionist for student worker. their vouchers CHS serves Sault Tribe mem- been a wonder- ACFS, and finally settling into when needed. bers living in the seven county ful experience. Contract Health in 1999, where I became Niki has a three-year-old service area. We are part of the It has been like growing up with she still remains. a full time daughter, Paityn and is soon to be Health Division, working at the your family. The tribe has grown Claudette helps tribe members employee in married to her Fiance’ Phil. Sault Tribe Health and Human by leaps and bounds, also provid- with last names S-Z. She enjoys 1991 after To reach Niki, you may visit Services building, 2864 Ashmun ing many services (health, educa- working for Contract Health and graduating the Contract Health office on the Street in Sault Ste. Marie. We tion, elder care and employment) speaking with her clients on a day from High second floor of the health center, are located on the second floor. to its members. to day basis. School. I enjoy or call (800) 922-0582. If you’re in the area, stop by and I have been with Contract Claudette is married to Bill working with meet us. Health Service my entire career Crook. She also has two wonder- the Sault Tribe Tina Fox is a Sault Tribe with the tribe and the group I ful children, Zachary who is 14, members in the seven-county member originating from Sugar Tina Robinson (Hoglund), work with are great. I am the and Christian who is six. To reach service area and hope to be able Island. who was just certifier for CHS and I process Claudette you may call (800) 922- to for many more years. I have I am mar- newly married, the health applications along with 0582 or simply stop into the CHS a son whom I am very proud of, ried to Mike began working other duties. office on the second floor of the he is now 16 and a junior in high Fox and have for the Sault I come from a large family Tribal Health and Human Services school. I enjoy spending time two wonder- Tribe in 1995 originating from Sugar Island. I Center. with my dog, Mya and my family ful children, as a student am the eldest of six girls and four and friends. Call me anytime with Shelby who is worker in med- boys, with 31 nieces and nephews Edie Reno began working questions about the CHS program 10 years old, ical records and and 37 great-nieces and nephews. at STHC in at (906) 632-5220 or (800) 922- and Dylan who moved up to I am married and have three sons, August 1992. 0582. I am located on the second is 8. I enjoy full-time posi- all of whom live in the area. They This job is floor in the tribal health clinic. spending time tion in 1998. have given me two granddaugh- very rewarding. with my family and camping any She then moved into ters and six grandsons with two I have contact Niki Tremblay started with spare time we have. We enjoy Contract Health in 2000 and has more on the way. I feel so blessed with patients Sault Tribe working at the Child making maple syrup every spring gladly been there ever since. to have my family and to be who are in need Care Center. on Sugar Island and sharing with She and her husband share four a part of my extended tribal fam- of appoint- In 2002, she became the friends and family. wonderful children, two boys and ily and community. ments with a friendly face at the front desk I began working for the tribe two girls. Working in CHS is a specialist or of the health center. She started as a student worker in high school pleasure and she enjoys all of her Claudette Crook is a patient who need test- with Contract Health Services in with the Community Health clients. care coordinator with Sault Tribe ing, that we are unable to perform 2004 as a patient care coordina- Nursing Program. In 1984, I was Contract Health Services. at the clinic. I am married and we tor and is still there today. She is hired full time with the Contract Contract Health Services (CHS) is currently working on some cost containment procedure changes. There have been a lot of questions asked of our staff and board members regarding these changes and how they will effect you. We are currently working on this internally and will inform staff, providers, board members and members of these changes. We would like Jan. 1, 2007 as the implementation date. We will be scheduling CHS informational meetings in your area and possible direct mailings to the membership. Please look for meeting dates to be posted at the tribal centers, sault tribe Intranet, and Web site at www.saulttribe.com. Traditional teachings for a new mother By Debra-Ann Pine Native belief system and had no mate knowledge of the first. Your even born, while others may have Well, we do the same thing, only Ahniin Anishinabeg! Debra- problem saving the placenta for mother, if she is a good mother, is to hold a sweat lodge or fast while it’s a native name that we use Ann Pine ndizhnikaaz. Having us to take. As a matter of fact, the the first teacher of love. It’s with seeking the correct name for that when praying, doing ceremonies returned from maternity leave I nurses and the doctors who took that knowledge of love that you child. Another way is to have one or speaking formally. Most native am going to share with you some care of me were wonderful. travel through your life knowing of your own elders do the naming. people have an English name and of my family’s traditional teach- The next thing we do is save love, sharing and giving love. It is My sister was the only one of us a Anishinabe nooswin. Or if they ings. the small piece of umbilical the foundation on which the rest blessed with a name given to her happen to be Catholic, make that As a Native person, we do cord, the part that falls from the of your life should be built. by my great-grandmother, Mame three names. I guess we like to things a little differently, OK, a baby in the first week. One of Finally, depending on when the Pine. Grandma was in her late cover our bases! lot differently at times. Having the aunties usually provide a baby was born, they need to be eighties/early nineties when she The Naming Ceremony is done been raised as an American, my small, leather medicine pouch named. From what I understand gave my sister her Anishinaabe before high noon on whatever day family had the foresight to also in which to keep the cord. After of my grandmother’s time, they nooswin (name). The rest of us in spring the family has chosen. teach me traditional native values the baby’s first year, a traditional didn’t name the baby until after were named by a medicine man Two people are chosen as name and traditions. I choose to live fire is started. This is a fire that it’s first birthday due primarily from Hannahville who has since sakes. Name sakes are the people as both. I attend church on occa- is started the old way with flint to the high infant mortality rate passed away. The importance of a who are going to help the child sion and I adhere to the seasonal and zhkitaagin, no Bic lighters at that time. Thankfully, things name is to help guide the person with teaching her traditional ways cultural gatherings, those times here! A traditional food offering have changed and the time for the through their life. It helps identify and ceremonies as she grows of the year when you give thanks is made. That food offering is for namings are in the spring when strengths of the person that are older. They are a lot like God to the Creator for the blessings of our ancestors who have crossed everything is fresh and new. A often revealed later in life. I will parents and generally have the that season. I will share with you over to the other side and/or the medicine man or spiritual advi- give you an example. My name same responsibilities as such. The some of what I have been taught. spirits who will help guide the sor is chosen and presented with is Blue Heron Crane Woman, one pipes are lit, offerings made to This is only what I have been baby through life’s journey. On tobacco. This is the person who of the things that Blue Heron do each direction and then the baby’s handed and it may not necessar- the plate would be foods from will name your baby. It is very, is call across the land and their name is spoken softly in her ear. ily be the same teachings passed each of the seasons or food from very important that you choose voices can be heard great distanc- Once that has happened, the baby down in another part of Indian the season the baby was born in, wisely. Not everyone has the abil- es but they do it infrequently. So and the family face each of the Country. Please be kind to what this is left up to the parents. It is ity to name a child. The person far, in my life, I have done things directions, starting in the East, I have been given, these teach- at this time the cord is burned. you choose to do this great honor like a national poster that had tra- and the name is spoken aloud by ings are not set in stone and other The significance is that it is her has to live their lives as a tradi- ditional teachings or writings on it all of the people in attendance to teachings are not necessarily right time to move onto the next part tional person, free from drugs and that went across this country. Like each of the directions. The baby or wrong. Simply different. of her life. As a baby, she has alcohol. They must also do regu- my namesake, what was spoken and her new name are formally As we start our way through already learned her first teaching lar ceremonies to keep themselves was far reaching. Names can also presented to joyous war whoops this life as a baby, one of the first of the Seven Grandfathers which clean such as fasts and sweat identify special gifts that person and calls. Afterwards, every- things done for you after you are was Zaagidwin (love). As she lodges. In addition, they must be may possess such as a name like body eats at a feast prepared by born is the father or male member moves through the rest of her life, able to speak the Anishinaabe lan- Medicine Bear, in which case, the baby’s family at which time of the family retrieves the placen- she will receive lessons about the guage. These are all requirements that person became an actual doc- a small giveaway commences. ta from the birth process and bur- other six teachings. Each teach- so as to be able to hear the spirits tor and the name identified the Gifts of blankets and other house- ies it in the area your family came ing is geared to that specific time when they speak the child's name clan they came from. Lastly, the hold items are distributed to the from. For us, that area was Sugar of her life such adolescence or to them. most important reason to name a gathered guests, starting with Island. The reason is to give her middle age. Having spoken with these dif- child is to give them a name they the medicine person who did the roots, so that anytime she leaves, First we learn Zaagidwin ferent people who give names, can speak while offering prayers naming ceremony. she will always know where her (love). It is the most important each has his or her own way of to the Creator. Other faiths, such Chi-Miigwetch for allowing home is and come back to her of the teachings. It is said that establishing what the name is as Catholic do the same type me to share with you, baamaapii! people. Fortunately, our hospital, there is no way of knowing the going to be. Some have the name of naming, in that situation you War Memorial is sensitive to our rest of the teachings without inti- come to them before the child is would receive a name of a saint. Page 20 ACFS November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News

NovemberAbout being a foster home isculture. Foster Homeowners or haveRecruitment secured rental housing. other daily requirements. Month Foster parents Every child deserves to grow up in a • Providing a healthy family experience Others believe that the only way to help often participate in all aspects of the child’s safe, nurturing environment. The ACFS for a child that promotes security. children who need foster care is by becom- needs: educational, medical, mental health Binogii Child Placement Agency seeks to • Creating a nurturing home that encour- ing foster parents. While there is a need for and family visitations. They receive training ensure foster children get the care and sup- ages the child’s development and builds foster parents, there are other ways to get and support from caseworkers and Binogii port they need. An agency like Binogii can’t self-esteem. involved, including: administration. The process for becoming a do it alone; they need assistance from good • Meeting the child’s needs and helping • Get involved helping youth or their foster parent includes: foster homes.You might be considering the child learn and mature. parents. • Completing a detailed application. becoming a foster family. Many people believe that only married • Offering to help a foster family. • Background and criminal history check. The need for qualified foster parents is couples can be foster parents. In fact, as • Helping to recruit new foster parents. • A home inspection and personal history. one of the most pressing needs in the child long as a person is committed to the welfare Licensed foster homes receive pay- • Character references. welfare system. Children in foster care have of the child, foster parents can be single, ments to cover ordinary living expenses • Emotional and financial stability. special needs based on various limitations married, or divorced. They can be home for the child, including food, shelter and This article was adapted from informa- in their backgrounds. The Indian Child tion at the National Foster Parent Associa- Chippewa Indian children in need. Welfare Act was established to address ad- At this time of thanksgiving, tion and in collaboration with Capital One To those making a difference, remem- ditional needs for American Indian children Anishnabek Community and Family Ser- at www.nfpainc.org. ber: to promote their lives with their family and vices would once again like to give special There are many ways to get involved “One-hundred years from now, thanks to the foster parents whose hearts through volunteering or becoming a foster their connection with their tribal commu- it will not matter what material wealth and homes are open to children unable to parent. ACFS Binogii child placement nity. or status we attained, but the world may live at their own home right now. Chil- agency encourages those interested to con- Being a foster parent offers an oppor- be different, because we were important dren with special needs who require many tact Jeanne McHugh at (800) 347-7137 for tunity to make a profound difference in a to the life of a child” services. Thank you for making your more information. You can help give a child child’s life by: ––Forest Witcraftt • Keeping the connection to the child’s house the temporary home and security hope for a brighter future, open your home own family and the tribal community or for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of and your heart to a child in need. Anishnabek ACFS Community and Weatherization Assistance Family Services proportion of household income for home energy.” Biidaajmowin Examples of weatherization may include, but is Bringing news not limited to area’s of the home in which energy is lost such as cracked, rotten or broken window and from ACFS gaps in door frames. A staff member will assist you in assessing your weatherization needs and develop a plan for replace- ment of items that will improve the heating efficien- cy of your home. Elder heating Households must meet the following eligibility criteria; 1. Head of household must submit a completed assistance application which includes proof (copies) of income Elder heating assistance is meet income guidelines. for the past 12 months for the entire household, proof available to those tribe elders Once approved for assistance, of tribal membership, social security cards, property who do not qualify for assistance a credit will be forwarded to the deed and proof that property taxes are current (paid). from the federally funded Low designated heat provider. -In situations where the only tribe member in the Income Home Energy Assistance A direct assistance staff mem- Program. ber may assist in completing the household is a minor (under age 18), the application The Sault Tribe chairman and application if desired. must be completed by the head of household and the board of directors have authorized Please bring copies of your minor must meet the residency requirement. tribal funds to be made available current energy provider state- 2. Applicant/household must meet current income to Anishnabek Community and ment, tribal card, social security guidelines. Family Services to administer the card and proof of annual income 3. Applicant must be a permanent resident of program. for all household members. An- the tribal service area, Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Income guidelines are 60 per- nual income includes earned and Schoolcraft, Delta, Alger or Marquette county. cent of the state median income; unearned income. 4. Applicants who are approved for weatheriza- for one person $21,403; for two Applications are available at all tion or home repair services from a like agency will people $27,989 and three people Anishnabek Community and Fam- The rotting window, above, is an example of not be given priority for service unless unmet need allow earning up to $34,575. ily Service offices and can also be where there is heat loss and the weatherization exists. Elder heating assistance may requested by contacting the Sault program can assist. 5. We reserve the right to offer services to (prior- be received one time per calen- office at (906) 632-5250 or (800) Is the price of heating fuels getting you down? Do ity) individuals. who are, (including homeowners dar year (Jan.-Dec.). Eligibility 726-0093. you wish that you could get more out of your tank of with a mortgage); requirements include the applicant fuel or use less gas? A. Elderly (age 60 plus) who have not been served to be at least 60 years of age, re- Anishnabek Community and Family Services in the past three years.* side in the tribal service area and wishes to remind Sault Tribe households residing in B. Disabled who have not been served in the past the tribal service area that they may be eligible for three years.* ACFS Fundraising assistance in weatherizing their home. C. Applicants with the lowest income who have The goal of weatherization assistance is to im- minor children in the home and who have not been Committee activities prove the heating efficiency of the home, served in the past three years.* ACFS Fundraising committee is with deliveries available within thus reducing the energy burden and reliance on D. Applicants with lowest income who have not having a spaghetti lunch Nov. 9 at the Sault Ste. Marie city limits for energy assistance programs. been served in the past three years.* the Sault Tribe Health Center from an additional fifty cents. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program *Includes services from like agencies. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lunch Proceeds from these ACFS funds may be used for “low-cost residential weather- Applications are available at ACFS offices in Sault includes: meatballs, garlic bread, fundraisers will be used to sup- ization or other energy related home repair for low- Ste. Marie, St. Ignace and Manistique or can and dessert for $5. Lunch may be port youth and family community income households, particularly those low-income be mailed; please contact ACFS at (906) 632-5250 or dine in or take out. events across the seven county households with the lowest incomes that pay a high (800) 726-0093. The committee is also selling service area. mum-a-grams to thank loved ones Orders for spaghetti lunch or as a gesture for thanksgiving. the mum-a-grams can be place by Orders are being taken until Nov. calling ACFS at (906) 632-5250 Christmas gifts for the needy 15. Mums include a message card, and ask for a fundraising commit- The Sault Tribe Children’s resources for this holiday season. The next ribbon, and a water pick. One tee member. Christmas Committee with the For all tribal families, the Sault mum is $1.50 or five mums for $7 support of the board of direc- Tribe of Chippewa Indians spon- deadline for tors and tribal employees will sors children’s Christmas parties Winter Wear Giveaway be providing Christmas gifts for in designated areas. submissions for The Winter Wear Giveaway new or good condition. Items will children and food baskets for If you have any questions con- event was held on Oct. 6 at Chi- go to 60 Kincheloe for distribu- families again this Christmas. The tact Christmas Committee mem- Mukwa Recreation Center. After tion, if you live in Kincheloe you purpose of Sault Tribe Children’s bers Lisa Bumstead or Dan Doyle The Sault Tribe the event, ACFS case-manag- may call (906) 495-1232 or you Christmas Committee is to pro- at (906) 632-5250. ers and caseworkers continued can contact ACFS at (906) 632- vide gifts and food baskets to the News is 9 a.m. to make requests for families 5250 or (800) 726-0093 and ask neediest tribal families that oth- for their children’s coats. Coats, for Julie to donate winter wear erwise would have very limited Nov. 14. boots, hats, mittens and gloves for items for kids. youth are still needed that are in November 3, 2006 • The Sault Tribe News Community Health Page 21 Retailers can assist with keeping commercial

According to a recenttobacco state sur- In Chippewa out County, three outof Tobacco the Act posted.” hands This sign For moreof information children about the Tobacco retailer education kits, vey, one out-of-four high school of five retailers were not in com- must include the statement; “The Youth Tobacco Act, please contact which include the Youth Tobacco aged children in the state have pliance with the Youth Tobacco purchase of tobacco products by Donna Norkoli at Sault Tribe Act required sign, are also avail- used tobacco products in the past Act this past summer. a minor under 18 years of age and Health Services at (906) 635-8844 able by calling (906) 635-8844. 30 days. This summer a survey “In 2003 and 2004, we had 100 the provision of tobacco products or the Chippewa County Health was done in the Upper Peninsula percent compliance of this law to a minor are prohibited by law. Department at (906) 635-3636. to find out how many retailers are from our retailers (no checks were A minor unlawfully purchasing or selling commercial tobacco to conducted in 2005 in Chippewa using tobacco products is subject minors. The survey is part of the County)," said Julie Trotter, coor- to criminal penalties.” This sign state of Michigan’s Synar Amend- dinator of the Chippewa County is required to be posted near ment to check how well retailers Substance Abuse Prevention the point of sale of the tobacco are adhering to the State’s Youth Coalition, "I was surprised to hear products and conspicuous to both Tobacco Act. The Youth Tobacco the results from 2006. Although employees and customers. Act states that it is illegal to sell the results are from a random The new The purchase of tobacco products by tobacco products to anyone under sample of only a few tobacco a minor under 18 years of age and the vertical driver’s provision of tobacco products to a minor the age of 18. It is also illegal retailers in Chippewa County, this license clearly are prohibited by law. A minor for anyone under 18 to purchase information clearly indicates that indicates if the unlawfully purchasing or using tobacco tobacco products. more education is needed regard- person is of the products is subject to criminal penalties. Tobacco is the number one ing the requirements of the Youth legal age to pur- cause of death that can be prevent- Tobacco Act and carding people Michigan Department of Community Health chase tobacco • Authority: P.A. 314 of 1998 ed in our society. Each year thou- who are purchasing tobacco or and alcohol. sands of teens become addicted to alcohol.” tobacco. Nearly 90 percent of all According to Donna Norkoli, As of July 1, 2003, Michigan adults who are addicted to tobacco coordinator of the Sault Ste. began issuing a vertical driver’s started when they were a teen. It is Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ license to people under the age of hoped that by checking retailer’s Steps to a Healthier Anishinaabe 21. The distinctive shape of the tobacco sales, there will be fewer program, “I have noticed that vertical driver’s license instantly illegal purchases and therefore, many stores which sell commer- alerts retailers that the cardholder It is required by law to post a copy of this Youth Tobacco Act fewer children will become ad- cial tobacco products do not have is not of legal age to purchase sign, above, in a conspicuous location, such as on store doors, dicted to tobacco. the sign required by the Youth alcohol or tobacco. cash registers, and wherever tobacco products are displayed. Walk Home From School Day The flu can be dangerous to those with diabetes Submitted by Charla Gordon, tract involvement or other second- Nutritionist ary complications, reducing the The flu can be more than aches risk of hospitalization and death. and pains for people with diabe- If you have diabetes, it is a tes. It can mean longer illness, good idea for your whole fam- hospitalization, even death. Diabe- ily to get the flu shot. The flu is tes can make the immune system highly contagious, so immunizing more vulnerable to severe cases your family not only keeps them of the flu in fact, people with healthy, it decreases your chances diabetes are almost three times of catching the flu from your more likely to die with influenza loved ones. or pneumonia. Flu vaccines are available this Consider the odds: year, and flu clinics will be start- • During flu epidemics, deaths ing in your area very soon. The among people with diabetes in- vaccine is available often at little, crease five to 15 percent. or no cost – in fact, the vaccina- • People with diabetes are more tions are covered by Medicare, likely to be hospitalized with flu Part B. But talk to your doctor complications. first, there are some people who • Each year, there are 10 to should not get vaccinated. 30,000 deaths among people with Take good care of yourself this diabetes which are associated with flu season. Get plenty of rest, eat influenza and pneumonia. nutritious meals, enjoy regular Students walk home down Seymour Street after school to support "Walk Home from School Day" When you live with diabetes, physical activity, keep blood sug- which supports physical activity for today's youth. you watch your diet, exercise and ars in the target range, cover your On Oct. 13, students, parents, a healthy and active lifestyle for see, smell, touch, think, and talk see your doctor regularly. Now mouth and nose when you sneeze and staff from JKL Bahweting children. about children start learning as you can add an annual flu vaccine and cough, and remember to wash walked home from school to show Did you know: soon as they leave home. They to your routine. It is one more way your hands. Hand washing is a top their support and excitement for • Children are 40 percent less learn about their neighborhood, to take charge of your diabetes. notch way of reducing the spread physical activity. Nishin kina active than they were 30 years their friends, and themselves. People always ask us, can a flu of germs. wiiya ! Way to go everyone! ago. • Physically active kids have shot give me the flu? The answer This event was part of the Safe • Children who walk or bike fewer chronic health problems is no! Flu vaccines do not contain Routes to School program spon- do better on exams. They have and report lower levels of tobacco a live virus, so they cannot infect sored by the Michigan Governor’s improved concentration, enhanced abuse and alcohol consumption. you. Some people coincidentally Council on Physical Fitness. This memory, learning and creativity. Walking and biking to school is catch a cold a week or two follow- program is designed to encour- • Walking and biking to school a great way to help your child be ing immunization. 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The Sault Tribe In fact,Does not only is the everyone disease To hear the latest know facts on this HIVtable, snacks is and a shortstill presenta spreading!- test where the person tested will Community Health still around but increases are continuing epidemic locally, tion on the significance of this get their results in 20 minutes. being documented by the latest nationally and world wide, don't day for all of us. Larry Klein So for yourself, your family Services wish you research in the field. The Center miss the World AIDS Day com- and Stacey Roy will be hanging and your friends come and learn and your families a for Disease Control has noted memoration Friday, Dec. 1, around to answer any questions something that may save a life. joyous and safe increases in HIV and STDs in 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Sault Tribe and to provide free HIV testing if Thanksgiving. youth (ages 13-24), women and Health Center Auditorium. anyone so requests. During this minorities. 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