Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 Natural Resources 13 Gathering House passes protection Writes ~ By Jennifer Dale-Burton for cold water streams Winter has finally let go its grip and now everything is Part of comprehensive “Great waters, Great rushing to life. Fish spawned, Photos by Jennifer Dale-Burton peeper’s peeped and all the Above, ramps ” plan flowers are madly growing are prepared for freezing. LANSING– The House Boating and fishing alone — Raise the fines for water- — adder’s tongue, twinflow- of Representatives passed a contribute a combined $4 use violations from a maximum ers, spring beauties, cowslips Left, early (black) morels plan on May 21 proposed by billion dollars to our state’s of $5,000 per day to $10,000 and dutchman’s breeches are all State Representative Gary economy each year, according per day. are being out and there are more on the McDowell (D-Rudyard) that to the Michigan Department of — Implement a water with- dried. way. Wild ramps and beefsteak will provide strong protections Natural Resources. drawal assessment tool for new mushrooms have come and ensuring Michigan’s unique McDowell’s bill will protect large-scale water withdrawals, gone, and my husband Mike www.saulttribe.com. At the very cold water streams and other Michigan’s unique and popular to determine if the withdrawal and I gathered both. Now we bottom of the left hand menu, water resources are not compro- trout streams by preventing will harm our natural resources. are after the elusive morel. you will see “tribal code.” mised by excessive water use. more than a 14 percent flow — Give the public greater My husband and I love to Select this, and you will see McDowell’s bill is part of the reduction for streams or a 21 opportunities to voice their gather ramps and hunt mush- the chapters of the code. Codes “, Great Michigan” percent reduction for small riv- concerns about the impact of a rooms, pick berries and hazel- having to do with hunting, fish- plan, a comprehensive water ers. Other bills in the proposed large-quantity with- nuts, as well as fish and hunt. ing and gathering are Chapters protection package that is “Great Waters, Great Michigan” drawal. We are always looking for 20 through 23. To obtain a before the House. package will: “Michigan’s water gener- new species to try. Rather than national forestland gathering “The unique cold water — Effectively ban the ates thousands of good-paying the conventional dinner and a permit, contact Dan Tadgerson. streams of Michigan play a diversion of water outside the jobs in our state,” McDowell movie, the outdoors is our main For everything else, contact vital role in our economy,” Great Lakes basin by ratifying said. “Our three biggest indus- form of entertainment. The big- Law Enforcement. McDowell said. “They are huge the Great Lakes Basin Water tries in Michigan — agriculture, gest expense is gasoline to get So far this spring we have draws for anglers and other Resources Compact. manufacturing and tourism us where we’re going. The ben- gathered wild ramps and a few tourists from throughout the — Toughen water bottling — rely heavily on healthy water efits in wild edibles help pay us morels. As I write other wild Midwest who pump millions of standards by lowering the sources. Many of our families back. edibles available are fiddle- dollars into our local communi- threshold that triggers an envi- rely on the Great Lakes to make I would like to write mostly heads, cowslips, various flower ties. This plan will keep our ronmental review of withdraw- a living, and our state depends about wild edibles in our woods bulbs and other greens, which waters healthy and bring jobs als from 250,000 gallons per on the Great Lakes to help its and forests, since perhaps so far we don’t eat. By the and investment into our state.” day to 200,000 gallons per day. struggling economy.” wild edibles are an underused time the newspaper comes out, resource readers would like to we will have worked our way know more about. through a lot of morel season, At the start of the season I and perhaps some early oyster EPA report is key resource need the proper permits before mushrooms and sulfur shelves WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 20, the EPA States needs to focus future work and resources. anything else. Our tribal lead- will be available. released its 2008 Report on the Environment, The purpose is to create reliable sets of infor- ers negotiated three allocation Ramps are well tolerated by an important resource citizens can use to bet- mation that can be used for year‑to‑year com- agreements so we Anishinaabe those who love onions, garlic ter understand trends in the condition of the air, parisons as well as planning. can exercise our treaty-reserved and leeks. They have their own water and land and related changes in human The EPA 2008 Report on the Environment right to hunt, fish, gather and strong onion-butter taste, so try health and the environment in the . could also lead to the development of new indica- regulate ourselves with other them where you would use scal- The report is also a valuable resource that can tors, new monitoring strategies and new programs governments’ acknowledge- lions, onions or shallots. inform and focus EPA activities to improve and and policies in areas the EPA determines to be ment of our sovereignity. As time goes on, I will protect America’s environment. highly important based on measured environmen- They are the 2000 Consent chronicle what my husband This report and the indicators it contains were tal trends. Decree for Great Lakes Treaty and I gather in the forest, and created in an open and transparent manner. The Later this year, the EPA will also publish the Fishing under the 1836 Treaty, maybe some readers will send agency took the extraordinary step of having the 2008 Report on the Environment: Highlights of the National Forest MOU for in their adventures, too. A proposed indicators reviewed in a public forum National Trends, which summarizes highlights of gathering in forestland, and the forum would be fun. If I can to determine if citizens — not just scientists the new report without all of the technical detail. 2006 Inland Consent Decree help you obtain more informa- — believed the proposed indicators provided The EPA is committed to releasing periodic for inland hunting, fishing tion on some topic, please ask. information that was useful and were supported updates available to the American public. and gathering under the 1836 But keep in mind this column is by technically sound data. From the report, EPA The EPA 2008 Report on the Environment is Treaty. in no way expert advice. and the public will know better where the United available at www.epa.gov/roe. For most gathering on national forestland I will need Fishing vessel opportunity a gathering permit. For inland Longtime commerical fisher- hunting and fishing in the state man Skip Parish, Sr., is selling Are you a tribal member who owns a home of Michigan, I need a 2008 his boat. The H. W. Hocks is inland hunting and fishing 48-foot x 13-foot x 6 draft with or would like to become a homeowner? license. For recreational fishing CAT D-13000 6 inline, power on the Great Lakes and most take off, pony motor starter, gathering (like berry picking) twin disk tranny, 4-inch pro- on state public lands I just need peller shaft, large rudder, new to carry my tribal card. All 24-mile radar, GPS and 30- these regulations are available inch Crosley gill net lifter. Call You must be a tribal member of a federally recognized tribe at the tribe’s offical Web site, Parish at 248-2848. Properties on Lease Land, Allotted Land, and Fee Simple are eligible Low down payment requirement:2.25% on loan amounts over $50,000 No maximum income limits Fixed rate financing Flexible underwriting Down payment assistance available to income qualified households

Purchase of existing home Purchase and remodeled home Refinance and remodel existing home Refinance of existing home for cash out or debt 14 Graduation June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Sault Tribe’s high school graduates Congratulations to our youth taking the first big step into independence! You all GED graduates will be published in the next edition along with photos of high school deserve big kudos for making it through school! The photos following are the pic- and college graduates submitted from around the country. Please see contact infor- tures we were able to get from the Sault and Malcom high schools. Due to press mation for Win Awenen Nisitotung on page 2 for the e-mail and postal addresses for time and technical difficulties with the files, photographs of more high school and the submission of photos along with student and school information.

Shauna Albon Elizabeth Allen Alexandria Atkins Kiefer Benner Garret Biron

Robin Bouschor Jacob Carr Zachary Ewing Christopher Cooper Nick Cushman

Shawn Doyle Greg Dunning Justin Frazier Abbi Fegan Peter Formolo

Mitchell Leon Ellen Lewis Amanda Goetz Michael Goetz Joshua Gordon

Matt Gordon Rachael Goudreau Joe Gravelle Brandy Hammond Tadd Hill

Page Isrow Beth Jones John Jorgensen Nick Kibble Michaela Kinnear

Stephanie Liedel Matthew Laitinen Gage LaMothe Elishia LeBlanc Josiah LeBlanc Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 Graduation 15 Class of 2008 high school diploma winners Tribal Chairperson Aaron Payment had a special message for the Sault Tribe grad- Malcom High and Adult Education (GED). On behalf of Sault Tribe, I congratulate uates at the recent Native American Seniors 2008 Recognition Dinner: “ ... The sky’s you and offer my personal attention and assistance in the goal of pursuing a higher the limit for you. I am proud of all our tribal member graduates from Sault High, education degree or trade school certification. Please contact me if you need help.”

Jared Lucas Todd Theel Ryan Nichols Keith MacArthur Cassie McGruther

Erica Pietrangelo Crystal Moore Eric Neubert Megan Rogers Nikki McKelvie

Chelsea Sauro Jennifer Randazzo Justin Rogan Courtney Tyner Amanda Peters

Ashley Soule Brad Tadgerson Christopher Shannon Danielle Vanier Samantha Russo

Tim Willis Kyle McGahey Kevin Akers Richard Shields Nikole Lin Peffers-Captain From Lake City ... Robert Captain is very proud to announce the gradu- ation of his daughter, Nikole Lin Peffers-Captain from Lake City High School in Lake City, Mich., on May 30, 2008. Nikole enjoyed playing sports such as football, vol- Devin McGahey leyball, and her favorite sport, Nick Marsh Aurielle Nolan Gabby Ganson fast-pitch softball. Nikole enjoys doing Native beadwork and crafts, crocheting and playing softball. She plans to take some time off from schooling to move back to the Sault and later attend college. Nikole has a younger brother, Timothy, and is the granddaughter of Vida and Glen Captain. Congratulations, Nikole, on a job well done. Kyle Wagner Dan Menard Heather Lipponen Kevin Willis 16 June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung This Tribe Is Not For Sale This election is about business. It is about bad business deals made by the previous administration. It is about the monkey business that continues with Bouschor behind the scenes pulling the strings. Bouschor says “ it is time to get back to business.” The audacity of this man is unbelievable. He has been giving us the bad business for years and now we are near bankrupt.

Our present financial problem in Greektown is far more complex and politically interrelated then you know. Bernard Bouschor bet his political legacy on Greektown. This bet was a gamble with Tribal money and the bet hasn’t paid off. It has been over six years and we still owe more then the property is worth. I think Greektown is a financial disaster, even the Elders Fund has been $3.5 Million Dollars drained to pay bills at Greektown. I warned these board members a year ago to sell. Borrowing money can be an addiction just like gambling. The uncompromising single-interest force at the root of our present and past financial difficulties is Bouschor. How can we trust the and we are man who is suing us for $3.5 million at Greektown? I am not all doom and gloom. I just want our Tribe to function fairly for all members. We all cherish our heritage, no one is more entitled then the rest of us. I feel sick that the Elder’s Fund trying to has been spent chasing the promises of a very bad business deal. I know I am not alone with feeling this. We all waited a long time for the Land Claim’s money. It was not meant to prop-up Greektown. I voted against spending the money from the Elder Fund. recover the Bouschor has many financial skeletons in his political closet, most people remember the secret deals, the bogus investments and one failed business deal after another. The amount of money we lost under Bouschor is staggering. This debt will be with us for decades. There is a wide range of conflicts among various members on the board. This at a time when $2.6 Million our available money does not match our expectations. We have no choice now but to lower our sights, to limit our spending. Our income is failing to keep pace with our debt. At Greektown, we give the City and the State over $250 thousand dollars a day or more than one million dollars each week. We can’t pay our bills because of this. All eyes are on Unit 1. The members I speak to are very upset that Bouschor was even able to run. I hope the voters will honor the wishes of the whole Tribe. The past election produced a lot of divisiveness in the Tribe. Bouschor paid off his cronies $2.6 million dollars and we have not recovered one nickel of this money. This has acerbated the sense of antagonism and hostility between members who see this as wrong, maybe even criminal and those who are willing to look the other way. I believe Bouschor represents his own special interests and he will never promote equal sharing with all Tribal members. The $965 million dollar debt is a result of the Bouschor legacy. Every time there is an adjustment to our finances, we go deeper in debt. I pray that the voters will reject the failed economic policies of the past and get beyond the emotional attachment to the Bouschor Greektown Businessman myth. We can’t live on empty promises. We should stay right here in the U.P. where we can keep our eyes on business. Off reservation gaming was an experiment that failed. Recent events have highlighted the extent to which a threat of recession can spread across the nation. If we are forced to sell Greektown, we should sell it in one piece.

trust or the membership.” Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 People 17 Blanchard inducted into Engadine High Golden Eagle Hall of Fame Engadine High School pres- during the 1976-77 season in basketball, as he became Blanchard currently works ents the Golden Eagle Award amassing 387 points and again the first player in EHS history for the United States Customs each year to two athletes who being selected EHS most valu- to score over 1,000 points in and Border Protection in have shown outstanding leader- able player. He was further hon- a career. A 48-point effort set Miami, Fla. He is married to ship and athletic abilities during ored being chosen second team the school’s single game scor- the former Carol Nault. They their four years of high school. all conference. His 74 percent ing record. EUP Conference have one daughter, Megan, 13. They must have been out of free-throw average led the EHS coaches selected Blanchard as They presently live in Weston, school for 10 years or longer to team. In baseball, the EUP con- one of five players on their first Fla. The awards were pre- qualify for this award. ference nominated him on the team. EHS honored him for the sented at the all-sports banquet Last year, a member of second team all conference at third straight year, this time as at Engadine High School on the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of his catcher position, and he was so-most valuable player and May 12, 2007. Family mem- Chippewa Indians was chosen selected to the first team his also most dedicated. bers attending from Gould for one of the awards. senior year. Four years of track participa- City were Vivian Blanchard, The following is taken from His four-year high school tion resulted in accumulating Jim and Eirnella O’Neil, and the plaque that was presented to Sault Tribe member Ron football career culminated with many medals and setting a Marsha, Andrew and Leah him: May 12, 2007, Sault Tribe Blanchard was inducted into the a number of awards among school record in the mile relay Blanchard. Also attending were member Rod Blanchard was Engadine High School Golden which were: Most Valuable and an individual school record Tom and Gen Blanchard of inducted in the Engadine High Eagle Hall of Fame in May 2007. Team Award, all-conference in the discus throw. At the McMillan and Alexandria, Va., School Golden Eagle Hall of first team on both offense and spring annual sports banquet, Joe Blanchard Sr. of Sandusky, Fame. Rod graduated from EHS with 148 points including a 40 defense, the top conference Blanchard was chosen for the Mich. and Gould City, Joe Jr., in 1978. He first attended Olivet point single high game against award Defensive Back of the prestigious All Sports Trophy. Amy and Joe III of Manistique, College and graduated from Cedarville. Year and honorable mention Blanchard is a native of Jeannette O’Neil and son University In his sophomore year, all-state Class D. Another fine Gould City, the son of Vivian Andrew, and Tom Storms and in 1983 with a degree in politi- Blanchard started on the varsity year followed his junior year and the late Edmund Blanchard. son Tyler, all of Buckley, Mich. cal science. He participated in football team as quarterback Thomas Parr receives most improved reading award all four sports at Engadine High and was selected most impor- School (football, basketball, tant player. He was the leading Thomas Parr, 6, a first-grad- reader of the year. with reading, she passed away track and baseball) beginning scorer on the varsity basketball er at Soo Township Elementary The award is presented by a few years ago. his freshman year through the team, totaling 312 points, and School in Sault Ste. Marie the Title VII Indian Education Thomas received a plaque 12th grade winning 14 major was honored with the EHS received the Mary Kessinger Program at Soo Area Schools to take home and his name was letters. A gifted athlete, he won Most Valuable Player Award. Reader of the Year Award rec- and is in memory of Mary engraved on one that stays at the presidential fitness award Blanchard continued his ognizing a first grade Native Kessinger. Mary was a para- the school. Thomas’ class cel- as a 9th grader and led the prolific scoring in basketball student for being the most professional who worked at ebrated with some ice cream. J.V. basketball team in scoring improved Native American Soo Township helping students Births and birthdays Kendrick Parnell of Sumter, S.C., would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Audrina Caci Parnell, born Feb. 26, 2008. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches in ALEXIA SOPHIA HALL-PINE length. Debra-Ann Pine and her Grand- husband, Dr. Christopher S. parents are Heide and Rick Hall, are proud to announce the Englehart and Rita and Mike Thomas Parr holding Photos by Brenda Austin birth of their daughter, Alexia Holliday, all of Sumter, S.C. his plaque for the most PARR FAMILY — Grandmother Maria Parr holding Seth, Sophia Hall-Pine. Alexia Sophia Great-grandparents are Peter improved Native American 2, Frank Parr, 8, mother Brandy Parr holding 4-month-old was born Oct. 18, 2007, at War Sabastian and Heide Odom of reader of the year. Leah and Thomas Parr, 6. Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste. Kincheloe, Mich. St. Stanislaus, Marie, Mich. She weighed 8 Walking on ... St. Joseph’s, St. pounds, 10.5 ounces and will be KELLAN ROBERT DALEY Mary’s, St. Isaac shawl dancing with her big sister DUCKWORTH THEODORE E. MALEPORT hard work needed to tackle any- Jogues, and Holy next summer. Alexia joins her Kellan Robert Daley Duck- Theodore (Ted) Edsel thing that came his way. Family Church of older sister, Jadamarie, and two worth was born on Dec. 13, Maleport of Sault Ste. Marie Ted also had a passion for Barbeau. big brothers, Justin and Nick, 2007, at Marquette General passed away on May 23, 2008. automobiles and had a collec- at home. The boys are planning Ted was pre- Hospital In Marquette Mich. He was born on Jan. 3, 1934, to tion of antique automobiles deceased by his on teaching both girls to be He weighed Henry and Loretta Maleport in during his lifetime. He loved wife Barbara in hockey players. Proud grand- 7 pounds, 15 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. to participate in parades with August 2006, parents are Jolene and Robert ounces and Ted graduated from Loretto his wife and dogs. He restored his mother and father, a brother Graham of the Sault, Alex Pine was 20 inches High School Academy in 1951. many Model A Fords and other Robert (Gale) Maleport, a of Alpena and Darlene Jenkins in length. During high school he played vintage automobiles as well. brother Cecil Maleport, and of Washington State. His mother football, was considered very He was always active and spent daughter-in-law Sherry (Wilson) is Melynda tough and was known to put countless hours maintaining and Daley and Maleport. fear into his opponents on the improving his equipment and He is survived by his chil- his father is Joseph Duckworth. field. He later played in Dafter/ properties. In his earlier years His maternal grandparents dren, Ron (Kathy) Maleport, Rudyard area league baseball as he built and owned cabins in Mick (Cathy) Maleport, Cindy are Judith and Melvin Daley. a catcher. On Nov. 15, 1951, he Raber area. Ted was always up His paternal grandparents are (Tim) Albon; grandchildren, married Barbara Thornton from for a good time with family and Nancy and Joseph Duckworth. Christine, Nicole, Katie, Justin, Rudyard and they were married friends, calling square dances, His great grandparents are the Shane, Shauna, Ben, Marcy, for 55 years until her passing in enjoying music and was well late Rosemarie and Lawrence Stacy (Matt), and Darryle; 2006. known for his moonshine. He Bumstead. His brothers are Ben and his brothers, Don (Judy) Ted began his career also enjoyed hunting, fishing, Daley and Joseph Duckworth Maleport, Wendell (Sue) SAVANNAH DAWN QUINLAN III, and his sister is Jayne Daley. working for the Sault News boating and snowmobiling. In Maleport and sister-in-law Trevor and Lena Quinlan Printing Company. In 1969, his later years he loved to go for Rosetta Maleport. He is also proudly announce the birth of he purchased the business a Sunday drive in his Model As survived by numerous nieces their daughter, Savannah Dawn, Jason has 1st birthday! and renamed it Sault Printing with his two dogs, Muttley and and nephews. born Jan. 28, 2008. She weighed Company. With his dedication Spunky. Visitation was held May 26 On April 23, 2008, Sault tribe 8 pounds, 9.4 ounces and was 20 and hard work he expanded Ted was an avid supporter at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. member, Jaden M. House cel- inches in length. Sault Printing and his children of the Chippewa County 4-H A funeral Mass was held May ebrated his Grandparents Paul and now manage the business. He Program as a buyer at the annu- 27 at St. Isaac Jogues Church, first birthday. Patricia Carpentier and also loved excavation work and al livestock auction. He was with Brother John Hascall as great-grandmother Lorraine His daddy is started Ted Maleport Trucking. also a member of the American Adam, his celebrant. Interment will be at Carpentier welcomed the next He developed his own property Legion Post #3, Moose Lodge, Oaklawn Chapel Gardens. into the family as well as big grandparents into a mini-subdivision and Dafter Lions Club and Sault are Joel and Memorials may be left to St. brother, Asher Damian Quinlan, helped numerous people with Tribe. Isaac Jogues Church or Holy who was born June 16, 2006. Becky House, their properties. “No, it can’t Through his lifetime, Ted and his great- Family Church of Barbeau in AUDRINA CACI PARNELL be done” was not part of Ted’s attended and supported several grandparents his name. Heide Englehart and vocabulary...he never feared the churches in the area, including are Jim and Martha Maddix. Continued on page 18 18 Walking On June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung DARLENE M. WAWRZYCKI Kerridge, Cecil served in Darlene M. Wawrzycki, United States Army during age 69, of World War II until his honor- Lansing, able discharge on Oct. 28, Steven J. Cannello Ill., passed 1945. Cecil was employed for away April Soo Line Railroad for several 24, 2008. years retiring as maintenance Survived foreman in 1987. Cecil for- by loving merly served as treasurer of sons, Eugene Hudson Township, volunteer (Jeralyn) Wawrzycki, Edward for the Hudson Township Fire Wawrzycki and James Department, member of the Wawrzycki; daughter, Lori V.F.W. Post 8372 in Engadine Wawrzycki; brothers, Leo and member of the Sault Ste. and Robert; sister, Rosemarie; Marie Tribe of Chippewa stepbrother, Jim; loving grand- Indians. His hobbies and inter- children, Eddie, Kristin, Katie, ests included hunting and gar- Tiffany, Danny Haley and dening. Breanna; one great grandson, Beside his parents, Cecil Eddie; and many wonderful is preceded in death by his nieces and nephews. children, Cecil Jr. and Judy She was preceded in death Kerridge; siblings, Tom and by her husband, Eugene Kenny Kerridge. Wawrzycki; sisters, Loretta Survivors include his wife, and Ethel; parents, Robert the former Ethel Weger, whom and Marie (Johndrow) he married Nov. 25, 1942; Koerzendoerfer and grand- children, Michael (Kim) of parents, Joseph and Mable Garnet, Nancy (Ralph) Godfrey (Brassar) Johndrow. of Gladstone and Rick (Peggy) Funeral services were held of Newberry; daughter-in-law, May 3, 2008, with prayers from Barbara Kerridge of Boyne Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home City; 10 grandchildren; two Attended State University to Our Lady of Knock Church. step-grandsons; 13 great-grand- Michigan State University B.S. Degree Computer Science Engineering with Honors children; siblings, Chester of Wayne State University Law Degree with Honors CECIL KERRIDGE Flint, Donald of Fennville, Nationally Board Certified Attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy Lifelong Garnet/Rexton resi- Margie Weger of Garnet and Inducted to Tau Beta Pi -The National Engineering Honor Society dent, Cecil Harold of Garnet. Licensed to practice law in Michigan, Tribal, and Federal Courts W. Kerridge, Funeral services took place 84, died the at Beaulieu Funeral Home in evening of Newberry on May 22, with * Community Health Access Coalition, providing health care to the uninsured of May 17, Pastor Tim Miller officiat- Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac, current Incorporator and President 2000 to present. 2008, at his ing. Interment will take place * Chippewa County Senior Citizen TRIAD Annual Speaker residence at Maplewood Cemetery in * Christopher Columbus Italian-American Society - Financial Secretary -1983 to present surrounded Garnet. * Eastern Upper Peninsula Chapter Ducks Unlimited - Past Chairman 1984 to 1996 by his loving family. Condolences may be * Soo Area Sportsman Club Born July 24, 1923, in expressed online by visiting * Les Cheneaux Sportsman’s Club Levering, son of the late www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Chester and Julia (Snyder) Continued on page 22 * Chippewa County Shooting Association * LeSault de Sainte Marie Historical sites, Inc.- Past Director and President 1984 to 1992 * Old Mission Bank - current Incorporator and Director 1999 to present Beaudoin wins design competition * City of Sault Ste. Marie Post Employment Health Plan Board of Directors * City of Sault Ste. Marie Recreational Building Authority Past Chairman

(Left to right) City Beautification Committee member and Sault Tribe employee Heather Smith poses with designer Andrew Beaudoin of JKL Bawheting PSA and fellow committee member Becky Bottrell after presenting Beaudoin with a T-shirt bearing his winning design. Bahweting third grader Wide Clean up Day on the sec- Andrew Beaudoin, 9, dis- ond Saturday of May. The first plays his winning T-shirt 200 participants received a free design selected by the City T-shirt as kudos for all their Beautification Committee in hard work. All participants were Sault Ste. Marie. Beaudoin’s invited to enjoy a cook out at design was picked from 42 the Sherman Park Pavilion fol- entries. lowing the clean up. For the past five years, all Due to Beaudoin’s efforts, area grade school students his entire class (Mrs. Knight’s) have been encouraged to sub- won a pizza party and, in addi- mit designs for consideration tion, Beaudoin received a $25 in a competition. The orange gift card from a local depart- T-shirt features a drawing of a ment store. He is the son of playground scene and the words Wendy and Bruce Beaudoin of “The town is our playground Sault Ste. Marie. — Keep it clean! City wide Governor Jennifer Granholm clean-up 2008.” designated April and May as This marks the third time a community clean up months for Bahweting student entry won the state of Michigan. This is the event in support of the the 13th year the Sault has host- Paid for by Citizens to Elect Steven J. Cannello Judge - 719 E. Easterday, Sault MI 49783 annual Sault Ste. Marie City ed a city wide clean up event. Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 19

U.S. Rep. John Conyers, Jr. U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter Phone: (313) 961-5670 Phone: (734) 632-0314

U.S. Rep. Joseph Knollenberg U.S. Rep. Fred Upton Phone: (248) 851-1366 Phone: (269) 385-0039

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg Phone: (734) 246-0780 Phone: (517) 780-9075

U.S. Rep. Sander Levin Phone: (248) 968-2025

Win Awenen OUT.indd 1 5/27/2008 11:14:29 AM 20 Features June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung National senior health & fitness social May 28

Above, Christina Beamish (left) promotes volunteering. Above, Diane Soloman giving visitor a hand massage. Above, Heather Howard (left) teaches spring crafts. Below, Karen Cohoon-Kucharczyk leads fitness demo. Below, Mary Beth Cahill tries playing baseball on Wii. Below, Joann Barry (left) discussing Tai Chi benefits.

Photos by Rick Smith Fork in the Road explores unique foods of Michigan Fork in the Road cookbook Public Library on day five of a in downtown Sault. The Fork Eric Villages 10-day promotion tour. The first in the Road Cookbook together Hardcover, 192 pp. book in a series, Fork in the with the market’s fresh ingre- Full color photos Road Cookbook covers seasons dients sound like a winning Huron River Press, Ann Arbor one through four. There are combination in our northern ISBN 1-932399-17-8 more recipes from those sea- Michigan kitchens. By Jennifer Dale-Burton sons he’d like to publish, and select recipes from seasons five At right, Villegas autographs In Fork in the Road, a two copies of Fork in the Road nationally syndicated PBS and six. Villegas said he plans to do Cookbook for Friends of the series, Chef Eric Villegas takes Bayliss Library volunteer Nancy us on a series of travels all over some in-depth writing on single subjects. The pasty is one sub- Gillotte while Dana Owen looks Michigan to explore our state’s on. unique recipes and foods. The ject worthy of a book — at least show airs at noon on PBS in the those of us who love them think eastern U.P. and viewers across so. Another subject that could the country can check their fill a book is edible fish of the Design Verstility With local listings. And, now you can Great Lakes — no salties here. read — and eat — all about it So far he’s done two Unmatched Elegance NEW! in Villegas’ new book, Fork in Anishinaabe-oriented episodes, the Road Cookbook, a 192-page one on Anishinaabe ice fish- hardcover from Huron Press. ing and one on traditional wild The book opens with six rice gathering. The wild rice unique whitefish recipes, segment will air this fall. “It including fish nachos. The was great footage and I really first recipe and illustration is enjoyed it,” Villegas said. “I’d freshwater whitefish chowder only read about it and now I’ve with bacon, potatoes and basil. actually got to do it.” Those who work at marketing He wants to come back up their lake whitefish could point north and learn how to pow- to this book for some wonder- der whitefish in the traditional ful examples of Michigan lake way. Villegas said there is so whitefish cookery. much to do, it’s never-ending. The cookbook itself is every- Now in the middle of season thing it should be. Lavishly six production, after his tour illustrated, original and fun. he will drop off his girlfriend Villegas moves with ease and associate, Dana Owen, and between comfort food and gour- head directly for Fife Lake in met cuisine, always Michigan, Traverse City to interview a always with Villegas’s own craftsman of custom-made chef twist. Not only would the knives. book make a great addition to Those who can’t get enough anyone’s cookbook collection, it of Chef Villegas can check out would make a great gift. the Fork in the Road Web site at The book is divided into sec- www.forkintheroadtv.com. For tions on freshwater goodies like program schedules in your area, wild caught fish and Michigan go to www.pbs.org. farmed shrimp, our own At the Bayliss, library vol- Michigan fruits both domestic unteers pitched in for a “local and wild, “middle of the Mitt” food” reception following specialties from buttermilk Villegas’s program. Together cornmeal waffles to turkey with area food producers they cranberry sausage, Thumb spe- put together a marvelous feast cialties like Michigan ale and to impress the chef, including apple cider marinade, and the Ralph and Shirley Wilcox of U.P.’s own rich cookery, from Wilcox Fishery and Restaurant maple chocolate truffles to the with their addictive fish spread PLUMBING good old pasty. Last, he gives prepared from their own fresh us a Michigan pantry filled caught and smoked Lake HEATING & COOLING with marinades, sauces, batters, Superior whitefish. glazes and gravies and so much Many wonderful local foods more. can be purchased at the growing 115 Elliott, St. Ignace • (906) 643-9595 Sales on Villegas’s first book Farmer’s Market from 5:15 to have gone very well, he said. 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The chef stopped at Bayliss corner of Ashmun and Maple Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 21

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elders: Wayne Goetz, Employed with US Our elders are sacred keepers Post office for more than 30 years and teachers of knowledge. We need to treat them with respect Jack Kibble, Former Sault Tribe and care for them. I will do Education Director everything possible to make sure the money borrowed from the congratulations to all the elder fund is paid back. I will candidates that made it into protect elder money from being the primaries. used in inappropriate ways in the future. When elected, I will work to ensure funds reach the hands of our elders each year. deFendIng our treaty rIghts educatIon and culture: Living with my father up here in the Soo part time, I watched Indian Little emphasis has been placed history unfold. In 1971 hundreds of warriors took over the Bureau of on higher education and cultural Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. to protest the U.S. government restoration. I understand the not honoring treaty obligations. Around the same time, the Sault importance of both to the Tribe became federally recognized. One of those Indian warriors was survival of our people and my father, Mike Wright, Sault Tribe Elder (deceased). Many elders traditional ways. When elected, I who were around in those days remember my dad. I will represent will work to improve access and Autumn “Little Red Riding Hood” and and defend all of our people with the same respect, reverence and funds to these areas. myself “Papa” during Halloween last year. determination as my father. When faced with a difficult decision, I will ask myself how my father would vote. greektoWn and economIc deVelopment

Our ancestors were warriors who fought with intensity and bravery over what they believed. We need this spirit back in modern times. If we stop taking chances because we are afraid to fail then we have become cowards. Board members shouldn’t be afraid of loosing votes by doing what is right for the tribe. As your board member I will make tough decision for us to improve our current financial situation.

Our casinos need improvement in their marketing and quality of service. Greektown will be reorganized as a result of the recent Chapter 11 filing. This has been long overdue and will become a catalyst for us to restructure our current casino businesses and diversify by establishing other profitable enterprises.

I bring experience, stability, security and long term planning resources needed for the future of our tribe. Please continue to vote Wright.

www.wright.net My father defended our treaty rights. He is pictured here with other warriors taking over the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C. in the early 70’s. please contInue to Vote WrIght! I respectfully ask for you and your families support. Let’s take back our tribe and give it to the people. please vote Wright! Nathan Wright, candidate for Unit I Sault Tribe Board of Directors. To show your support, ask questions, help or make a donation (credit cards accepted) please call (906) 322-2675. three board seats are open for unit I. This ad is endorsed by Nathan Wright. 22 Features June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung How does a person become a medicine man? The aunties tell me that this The aunties say everyone has ments. Some of these bundles be entered into lightly. is a pretty big question, so it this potential but not everyone Ask the Aunties are passed down from one If you require more informa- took those old women a long is “called” to it, and not every- generation to the next. Personal tion regarding this topic, please time to get back to me on this one “called” to it picks it up. medicine bundles are private call the Cultural Division (906) one. A medicine person or healer and asking about another’s is 632-7494 or else you can call They said medicine people is a person who often shows frowned upon. Community Health at 635- are community-based traditional early signs of being gifted with Members of the tribe who 0041 and ask for the healers. healers. In many tribes, both dreams, visions or with a con- want to become medicine peo- Remember to bring asemaa and men and women can serve as nection to the plant and animal ple must often first serve a long an open mind. medicine people, but in some, life. They are often naturally apprenticeship with an experi- Healers are a vital part of the like the Yurok in California, gifted and sometimes born into enced medicine person. They Anishinaabek foundation for a only women can be medicine the position through lineage. often do many ceremonies, such strong, well-balanced life. people. In Anishinaabek coun- The aunties also shared specific as sweat lodges and fasts. In Until next time, baamaapii try, however, the aunties tell us clans more often than others many tribes, medicine men are miinwaa kiwaabmin. that both men and women can produce medicine people from these tools to evoke the helpers. forbidden to charge for their Disclaimer: be healers. within their groups. There are many differ- services. Gifts, however, though The opinions and views of Some say medicine people Most all medicine people ent types of medicine people. not expected, are appreciated the Aunties may not reflect have powers ordinary folks in have naturalistic skills. Some Some work more with plants with humility and gratitude. the opinions of this news- the tribe do not. It was interest- of them specialize in areas while others might work more All Anishinaabek healers will paper, Sault Tribe or any of ing to hear the aunties didn’t like herbal medicine, bone set- pronouncedly with spirits and recognize the gift of asemaa its employees or affiliates. agree with this way of think- ting, midwifery or counseling energies. There are shaky tent (tobacco) and will accept that as Furthermore, although we are ing. The aunties told me what where they share advice, hope, medicine people, medewewin all that is needed for their ser- all Anishinaabek, we under- really sets a healer apart from understanding and confidence people, waabinoo people and vices. stand things from our own other members of the tribe is to patients. These are often just more. The aunties all agree that unique perspectives. Therefore, their willingness to learn and as powerful as modern medi- Medicine people usually this is just a basic overview it is our intention that no one to dedicate their lives to the cine. They work in the unseen keep their medicine tools in of what qualifies a medicine will regard the contents of this pursuit of knowledge. With this world of good and bad spirits to a medicine bundle. This is a person. There is so much more column as absolute. willingness and dedication, the restore harmony and health. large piece of cloth or hide involved. There are many cer- Do you have a question for healer creates an open doorway Medicine people make medi- that is tied. The contents of the emonies, trials and studying through which the Creator is cine tools out of things from medicine bundle are sacred. the aunties? Send your question to be done, years of it, in fact. more freely able to send infor- nature, including plants, fur, Each medicine person’s bundle in care of the newspaper. Please Being a healer is a life long mation directly or through the skins, bone, rocks, shells, roots is specific to their skills and see page 2 for newspaper con- commitment that should never use of “helpers.” and feathers. Then they use their helpers, clans and ele- tacts.

—Continued from page 18. High School with the class of friends. Jim was a member of (Schwiderson) Campbell of Church with Gary Maleport ISAAC JOSEPH PEAINE 1979. He worked for almost 30 the U.P. Plumbers & Pipefitters. Sault Ste. Marie; a sister, officiating. In lieu of flowers, Isaac J. Peaine, 69, of years, starting as a laborer and He was also a member of the Kathy (Evan) McDowell of memorials may be left to The Newberry, then in 1981 becoming a weld- Sault Tribe. Boyne City and nephew, Scott Living Word Church Food died Sunday er/ pipefitter. He later obtained Jim is survived by his McDowell of Traverse City. Pantry or a sportsman club of morning his Master Plumber license. Jim wife, Patti (Baier) Campbell; He was preceded in death by your choice. Condolences may April 27, enjoyed hunting and fishing, three children, “Cups of his father, Raymond Campbell; be left online at www. 2008, at and boating with friends. His Soup,” Clifton, Greg, and and a niece, Renee McDowell. csmulder.com. C.S. Mulder the Barker greatest love in life was spend- Laura Campbell of Sault Ste. A memorial service was May Funeral Home is assisting the Country ing time with his family and Marie; his mother, Leota 17, 2008, at the Living Word Campbell family. AFC Home in Germfask, where he had been resid- ing for the past three months. Issac was born Feb. 26, 1939, in Nahma, son of the late Edmund and Irene (Moses) Peaine and member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Survivors include his children Valerie Brice of Green Bay, Wis., Joe Brown of Waupaca, Wis., Melodie DeBlieck of Rapid City, S.D., Carrie Peaine, Eric Peaine and Denise Peaine all of Sheboygan, Wis., Danny Peaine of Portland, Ore., Danamor Gressel of Marinette, Wis., James Price and Jenny Price both of Gulliver; siblings Nancy Keller of Newberry, Amelia Delkitte of Alaska, James Peaine Chicago, Ill., Leonard Peaine of Marinette, Wis. and Norman Peaine of Grand Rapids. Isaac is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel, and sister, Angeline. Visitation, a Native American ceremony and memorial service were held at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry May 6, with Fr. Paul Karottekunnel officiating. Inurnment took place at Indian Point Cemetery in Nahma. Condolences may be expressed online at www. beaulieufuneralhome.com.

James C. Campbell James “Soup” Campbell, age 47, of Sault Ste. Marie passed away Monday afternoon, May 12, 2008, at War Memorial Hospital. James was born in Sault Ste. Marie on April 8, 1961. Jim graduated from Sault Win Awenen Nisitotung • June 6, 2008 Unit Reports 27 The Greektown debacle was avoidable will realize, as I did long ago, started a quiet campaign to seek monster and this is the crown- tribe as a result of this project that Greektown was a pipe interested buyers to sell them ing achievement of his failed be placed in the tribal paper dream. the entire facility. The board legacy. We tried to manage for members to review. Many A history of massive cash seemed disturbed that I would the deal that was struck by members have asked me how giveaways, lawsuits, crushing even suggest such a thing. Well, Bouschor, including his $268 could this happen given the state taxes, poor management I knew that the crushing debt million cash giveway to the huge money this casino makes and a poor economy doomed would come back to haunt us Greeks, as well as his signing on a daily basis. My answer this project from the start. and now the writing is on the a development agreement with is simple: look objectively at Along with Director LaPoint, wall. the City of Detroit that created the debts and massive cash I have long argued that given I am not a casino execu- many unrealistic expectations. giveaways that this casino was these huge impediments to our tive. My training is in the law. Another aspect of this deal required to operate under and struck by Bouschor was a stun- success, we should have sold However, I can read simple you, too, will conclude that no ning $50 million cash giveaway Greektown long ago when we balance sheets and balance my business can succeed in this to the city of Detroit for not still could have for a sizeable checkbook. When there is more type of environment. building the permanent casino profit. The current financial money going out of business on the riverfront. I bet many If you have any questions crises would have been totally than is coming in, you have a Todd K. Gravelle, Unit I members of the tribe did not or concerns, please do not avoided. My pleas to the other serious problem—that is what I Director know about this. There are hesitate to contact me: Todd K. board members for an outright saw at Greektown. This house As more and more informa- many others that the members Gravelle, attorney at law, 713 tion becomes available, and the sale of the entire facility for of cards was a ticking time will soon learn about. Maple Street, Sault Ste. Marie, series of transactions leading well over a year were largely bomb. I have requested a complete MI 49783; e-mail: tgravelle@ up to the Greektown debacle ignored. Now, our options are very financial history of the debt saulttribe.net; phone number: become clear, tribal members I argued that we should have limited. Bouschor created this obligations taken on by the 322-3822. Gathering of the Clans Powwow June 14-15 the feast. 387-3906. for your pets in the western end. with staff weekly to review Please call Viola, Sharon or At the May 27 workshop in If they do not find one locally, their recommendations for cost Denise for further information Sault Ste. Marie, the board met then they will schedule the clin- saving reductions in their bud- at 341-6993 or toll free at (800) with Anishnabek Community ic in the late summer or early gets. 347-7137. and Family Services staff fall in Manistique, Escanaba, If you need to contact me We have been very busy Juanita Bye, Melissa VanLuven, Marquette and Munising. I will please call me at 341-6783 or planning this event, but we Jamie Moran and Julie Menard, update you once I get confirma- (888) 667-3809. are still looking for MORE Elder Division Director Holly tion either way. Thank you, VOLUNTEERS to help out, Kibble and tribal prosecutor The board continues to meet Denise Chase so if you have an hour or more Joselyn Fabry, who presented to donate and you would like a draft of the new Tribal Code to sign up, please call Viola, Chapter 32 Adult Protection Sharon or Denise at the above Act. The tribe has no code to number. We are in need of address abuse or neglect of people to help with set up, vulnerable adults on our trust Sign up for your Denise Chase, Unit IV clean up, food prep, dishes, lands; these matters are usu- SAULT TRIBE E-NEWSLETTER Director cooking, manning the powwow ally referred to Sault Tribe Law fundraiser food booth and the Enforcement as criminal com- at www.saulttribe.com Please plan on attend- ACFS fundraiser booth, helping plaints. Without a code, ACFS ing our second annual Sault with the auction, the feast, and is not even authorized to inves- Tribe Gathering of the Clans setting up tents, canopies and tigate on trust land. The purpose Powwow, which will be held chairs. of Chapter 32 is to establish on June 14 and 15, 2008. The IF you would like to donate tribal law to protect tribal adults powwow will be held at the a item for the silent auction or who live on tribal lands from Manistique Tribal Community if you are bringing a dish for abuse, neglect, self-neglect Center (next to the Kewadin the feast meal, please call us or and exploitation. It shall be Casino) at 5698W Highway US there will be a sign up list at the the policy of the tribe that the 2, Manistique. The public is ACFS reception window at the dignity and self reliance of the invited and welcome, and the tribal center. tribe’s adults shall be acknowl- admission is free. Hope to see you there! edged and respected by family Host drum: Four Thunders The Cooling Assistance members, the tribal community Co-host drum: Bahwating Program will be open June and employees of the tribe. Head veteran: TBA 1 through June 30 for target Anishnabek Community and Head male dancer: Donnie groups only. This program Family Services Department Shelafoe assists those who meet the caseworkers and tribal police Head female dancer: Peggy program guidelines with their will work together to make sure Shelafoe electric bills. It will also help that the rights of each tribal Arena director: Fred purchase air conditioners for adult shall be protected, espe- Agent Shelafoe target group members who cially the elderly and handi- “ Your Insurance is Our Business “ Master of ceremonies: would benefit from cooling due capped. The resolution to pass Stanley Spruce to a serious medical condition this code is to be voted on at the Grand entries: Saturday at 1 documented by their physician. June 3 meeting in Escanaba. and 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. For more information call Viola Rabies clinics: The health Feast meal: Saturday 5 p.m. Neadow at 341-6993 or (800) staff are working to get a local Crazy auction: Saturday after 3175 I-75 Business Spur * Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 347-7137 or Heidi Cotey at vet to do the rabies shot clinic 906-632-3337 * 877-632-3337 * Fax 906-632-0203 From “board briefs,” page 26 — and Juvenile Code: Under Age of water, milk or 100 percent program must provide no less Possession of Tobacco by a fruit juice. than 15 minutes of physical Minor. The Criminal Offenses: The council also requested activity. Under Age Possession of and was granted a policy that The USDA program was Liquor by a Minor code was states all tribal programs work- awarded an additional $163,200 also amended. The following ing with youth will exercise in federal funding, which sections 36.807, 36.808, 36.809, portion control, serving por- resulted in a decrease of tribal were renumbered to become tion sizes of snacks available support funding in the amount 2803 S. Riverside Dr.-3bdrm,2b St.Mary’s Waterfront $212,000 36.808, 36.809, and 36.810. and offer a healthier variety of $119,982.50. 6900W. 6 Mile Rd-3bdrm, nestled on 3 acres in Brimley-$76,775 The tribal youth council of choices such as fruits and Under new business, the 1207 Bingham Ave. Stylish 3bdrm withfull basment &garage $68,500 requested and was granted a vegetables. All tribal programs board of directors approved a 613 S. Riverside 3bdrm near University & elementary schools $75,000 policy that states all tribal com- working with youth lasting request for release of addresses 4708 S. Bay Mills Pt. -3bdrm 2.5b on water in Brimley -$179,000 munity events intended for more than two consecutive for marketing purposes and one youth, will not offer soda of any hours that involves little to no relinquishment. The new busi- kind as a beverage of choice physical activity and where ness item titled Kewadin Logo For more information on these listings or to their participants and will decorum, time and space was removed from the agenda. any others please give us a call or visit our website at: instead offer healthier choices allows, the facilitators of the www.smith-company.com 24 Feature June 6, 2008 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Elliott Heating and Cooling offers award winning customer service to clients By Brenda Austin and quickly worked his way conditioning, large commercial Elliott Heating and Cooling through each department of the kitchen hoods, water heaters changed ownership in January company learning as he went. and high efficiency tankless 2008 from Charlie Elliott to Forgrave was eventually pro- water heaters. locally born and raised Sault moted to general manager and, “Many of our products Tribe member Brad Forgrave. when Charlie Elliott decided to are ‘green’ and are very good Elliott’s began as a home sell the business, it was a natu- investments that can save heating business in the 1940s ral fit for Forgrave to step in money whether you use pro- with Percy Elliott behind the and take over. pane, natural gas or electric- wheel. Percy’s son Bill Elliott, “I have always been proud ity. We also install geothermal Sr., knew of an opportunity to work here. We will continue ground source heat pumps,” for the residential company to the traditions of high qual- Forgrave added. make the leap into commer- ity by focusing on continuing Elliott’s serves thousands cial HVAC work and did just education and training of our of residential and hundreds of that. Charlie Elliott, Percy’s team members to ensure the commercial consumers across grandson, then looked at the 30- highest level of service for our the eastern Upper Peninsula and year-old company and decided customers. We are also going to northern lower Michigan. With to take the best of both worlds, concentrate on providing faster, eight trucks stocked with inven- added plumbing and a fully professional service and giving tory, materials, parts and tools developed service department to our customers a greater value they travel to , the mix and by the year 2000 a for their dollar. We know the Neebish Island, Drummond Brad Forgrave, new owner of Elliott Heating and Cooling new generation of Elliotts had success of our company relies Island, St. Ignace, Newberry, located on East Spruce St. in Sault Ste. Marie. evolved in its current location at on not just the satisfaction but Paradise and sometimes Curtis 562 East Spruce St. in the Sault. the happiness of our custom- Forgrave said, “Elliott’s has a nesses in the U.P. We are and McMillian. They also travel Brad Forgrave began his ers,” Forgrave said. very good reputation as being known for our high quality of to Cedarville, DeTour, Rudyard, career with Elliott Heating Asked if he was going one of the premier heating, service — that’s what I bought. Pickford, Trout Lake, Engadine and Cooling eight years ago to keep the name the same, cooling and plumbing busi- I am going to keep the name the and Kinross. same; I have no interest in hav- Some of the many local ing it named after myself.” businesses Elliott’s services Elliott’s show room is are Austin Oak, Auto Glass impressive with many differ- Specialists, Bahweting School, ent brands to choose from. On border patrol, chamber of com- Plan for display are gas and wood stoves merce, Chippewa County Road and fireplaces, wood and pellet Commission, Dunham’s, Edison stoves, bathtubs, shower stalls, Sault Hydro Plant, EUP Food brand name faucets, sinks and Bank, Glen’s Country Market, tomorrow, today toilets. Indo-China Garden Restaurant, “People can work with our M-Bank, McDonald’s St. Ignace company during the construc- and Newberry, MidJim gas and tion of their home for both the Today, America is a land of new convenience store, O’Connors, heating, cooling and all the U.P. Tire, Varsity Cinemas, opportunities–opportunities for plumbing. We can help them WGTQ TV 29 & 8 and the right from the design stage and people of all ages–but especially Whitefish Town Hall. design the ductwork system so With 24-hour emergency for those looking toward retire- they get proper air flow and service available to their family ment. They’re the benefits of proper air changes for the most of service agreement custom- comfortable, quiet and efficient America’s new IRAs and they’re ers, even on the coldest winter system available to meet their nights, help is a phone call built on ideas like freedom, secu- needs,” Forgrave said. away. “When you call Elliotts The business has a full sheet rity, and property–just like there will always be a live metal shop where Elliott’s cus- person answering the phone 24 America. tom makes its own ductwork hours a day, seven days a week. for a better fit. “Most people You will never get a no-answer have no idea how much engi- It’s not too late to make your 2006 or a machine. It costs extra to neering should go into a prop- provide that service but our IRA contribution at First National erly designed galvanized steel costumers love it,” Forgrave ductwork or hot water piped Bank of St. Ignace to gain healthy said. heating or cooling system. It’s a To enhance its customer ser- interest earnings and possibly science,” said Forgrave. vice, some of Elliott’s staff was Elliotts guarantees the cor- qualify for an initial IRA tax break. trained to install manufactured rect sizing of heating and cool- stone. “We carry the Pro-Line ing systems. “If we put in too brand of manufactured stone small of a system or an over- veneer. We install it on the out- sized system and it doesn’t heat, side of buildings and in people’s cool or dehumidify your house homes, often around fireplaces. properly, we will be there to Many of our customers over the correct the situation for free.” years who purchased fireplaces Elliott’s also offers a lifetime didn’t want to have to hire a workmanship warranty on all its carpenter to build the wood galvanized ductwork systems structure and a mason to put the and a one-year guarantee on stone on and then us to install replaced parts and service. “If the fireplace so we decided to we come to your house and fix learn and offer that as a service a dripping faucet and it starts to them,” Forgrave said. Open your account today by stopping dripping again within one year, “When someone calls at one of our 7 local banking offices! we will fix it for free,” Forgrave Elliott’s they will get the high- said. est level of service available. 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