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Moccasin Bluff is an archaeological site located along Red Bud Trail and Tribal Connections the St. Joseph River north of Bu- ne Buchanan, on November 10, sponsored a Forum at the Senior Jennifer Topash-LeBlanc, a chanan. It was listed on the National oCenter to sensitize Buchanan residents to the social progress of the graduate of Buchanan Commu- Register of Historic Places in 1977. many local Native American residents and their families with Tribal nity Schools, lives and works in The terrace between Moccasin connections, particularly with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. Sault Ste. Marie. She made the Bluff and the St. Joseph River was Experts in current Native American social conditions spoke to at- journey to speak of her experi- home to temporary camps as early tendees, offering some interesting history, personal stories, and en- ence at the Sault Tribal Health as 6300 B.C. Around A.D 500, lightening statistics on several fronts. Center as a behavioral health inhabitants traded with other groups Attendees were welcomed to the event by a series of traditional nar- counselor related to substance of Native Americans from Illinois rative songs with drum accompaniment, given by Sterling Big Bear abuse prevention. She was and Indiana. By A.D. 1100-1400, as a blessing for the event. They also enjoyed samples of traditional followed by Casey Kasper, a more permanent villages were Native American cuisine. Victim Services Manager and established here, and the residents Moderator Ruth Writer, long-time American History teacher at Case Worker for the Pokagon farmed the local lands.By the late BHS and well-known to Buchanan residents, introduced the panel and Band. Because of their jobs, 1820s, European settlers moved gave an overview of the history of interactions between the existing these two women see the cur- into the area to log and farm the tribes of North America and incoming would-be settlers from Europe. rent side of Native American land. The US government then She explained the Native American world before Europeans, showed treatment and affairs on a daily adopted a policy of moving the local the progressive waves of American settlement, the progression of fed- basis. They gave disheartening Potawatomi out of the area and eral laws, and many military interventions. statistics for the continuing ne- further west. This bluff is said to be glect and abuse of Na- named for Cogomoccasin, leader tive Americans, par- of one of the nearby displaced (Wiki Commons) ticularly women. For decades, Potawatomi villages. Native American Industrial Schools, the residential school sys- In 1948, the site was excavated tem for children, forced the Native American children in their by a University of Michigan team, care to abandon their cultural heritage and language. Physical which found pottery, skeletal abuse of Native American women seems to continue to this day. remains and remnants of corn and Ms. Kasper presented sobering statistics on the number of miss- storage pits. In 2002, Michigan ing Native American women. The speakers further discussed State University excavated a wet- the federal laws dealing with crimes on reservations. land area at a lower elevation that The fi nal speaker was Dr. Harvey Burnett, Jr. Dr. Burnett had not been previously examined. holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and an MDiv from An- The Moccasin Bluff Site is located drews University, and a BA in Psychology from the University on a terrace along Red Bud Trail. of Michigan-Dearborn. Dr. Burnett is currently an Associate The terrace overlooks a wide bend Professor of Psychology at Andrews University in the Behav- in the St. Joseph River containing Ruth Writer, Harvey Burnett, Casey Kasper, Kevin Doughterty, Jennifer Topash-LeBlanc ioral Sciences Department. Dr. Burnett is a fully licensed psy- a pair of islands (Batchelors and chologist in the state of Michigan and is also a sergeant with the Debs). The site is protected by a Ruth called fi rst on local Pokagon Elder, Kevin Dougherty, who is Buchanan Police Department, and President of the BHS School Board. half-circle of hills to the north, west both Chairman of the Pokagon Committee of Tradition and Repatria- As a member of the Ojibwa Tribe, Dr. Burnett explained the relation- and south. (-various sources) tion and a Potawatomi language instructor. ship between various abuses suffered by Native Americans, the historic Kevin fi lled in the evidence of possibly 8-10,000-year Native Amer- destruction of family and culture, and the high incidence of suicide and ican occupation and migration through the Buchanan area. a lower life expectancy. Deerskin He also explained the observation by invading European The speakers explained that Native American youth are abandoning moccasins would-be settlers that this was “an empty country” (and destructive behaviors seen in past generations. Also, as was mentioned embellished therefore fi t for the taking). Earlier Spanish occupations by the speakers, two Native American women have just been elected with from Mexico and mid-America had brought European to the US House of Representatives—a fi rst! Thus, there is hope for porcupine disease, against which the Native American oc- greater representation on Native American issues and injustices. quills. cupants had no natural defenses. These For a further glimpse of local Native American activities among new diseases had killed 9 out of 10 the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi (Pokégnek Bodéwadmik) look at Native Americans by the time our the website: www.pokagon.com/ area witnessed European settlement. -Randal Peart The rapid elimination of Native American culture by the early Europeans continued for almost four hundred years. This was made apparent by two next-generation What’s Inside...... speakers describing current conditions in Native Page 2: LETTERS, ETC. PAGE 4: BODY, MIND, PAGE 6: SCHOOL STUFF, ETC American society, since they both work promot- Publisher’s Note SPIRIT & SOUL BHS Band at State Competition i n g Native American welfare. Red Bud Trail closure Community Carol Sing Honor Credit Union Awards Lions Club News Letter to the Editor & Concerts Ottawa Buddy Benches See page 7 for much more information in Election Results Christmas Dinner for 35 Teddy BallGames’ donation The Paper Volunteers RAM Needs for December celebration of Native American Heritage PAGE 7: MISC. Month, including a map showing Moccasin & Contact Information Story of St. Nicholas Native Americans Culture Our Sponsors Bluff, a recipe, the meaning of the Four PAGE 5: BUCKTOWN & BEYOND Map of Moccasin Bluff PAGE 3: LIFE IS BETTER HERE Bus Trip: Christkindlmarket Fry Bread Recipe Winds, and an interview with Dr. Burnett. Four directions Demolition at Fourth & Red Bud Buchananites win DAR Awards Opinion Section Snow Cones for Sight Page 8: Calendar Sterling Big Bear White Saturday Events gave a blessing. THE PAPER November 23–December 7, 2018 Letters, Etc. Page 2

MARY LISTER, Publisher All letters to the editor may be edited for PATRICIA BANKER, Editor grammar and spelling, but not content (unless for length). y Challenge. When he was three years old, my son We want to hear from you, and share your voice. Mwas throwing a ball to me and hollered, “Pay attention, The comments here include opinions, observations and Mary!” I’m sure he’d heard others say that, but he was right. viewpoints which are not necessarily refl ected by The Paper. Unfortunately, I still am pressed by outside thoughts and We will print your name or withhold it as you request, but we must know the issues which divert attention to things which are mundane to source in order to publish. We also reserve the right not to publish. many, but perhaps matter to me more than they should. One of those is use, or rather misuse, of the English language. With election season just past, we still welcome all political commentary, but Somehow, I developed a fairly decent writing ability over the guidelines above still apply. Please keep it as brief as possible. If it needs to the years, but never was blessed with the ability to easily be edited for length, we will return it and ask you to do so. The best way to sub- speak my thoughts in interesting ways, as do most of my mit is via email. We will not publish anything that might be considered slander friends, relatives and acquaintances. In fact, if you are or libelous. We also will ask for verifi cation of “facts.” reading this, you are probably one of those who are good conversationalists, because I cannot think of anyone I know who is not gifted in some way with speaking their thoughts. USEFUL SPENDING Some do it with fast responses, some with quick wit, others The lane division street sign on River Street, approaching Red with few words, some with many words, others with long Bud Trail, has been bent, so a car near it can’t read which lane pauses but you know something else is coming, some who to take. never take a break until the thought is done, some who lis- It would probably cost $20 of some City employee’s time to ten, some who just want to talk, and a few who can convey straighten it out, if our budget can stand the expense. Oh, there’s their thoughts just through facial expressions! always the Reserve funds, if there’s anything left there after the My problem is that when someone uses totally improper Curb cut on 4th Street. Why are we doing that, does anybody Red Bud Trail will be closed for language, such and “me and her went...,” my thoughts jump remember? two weeks beginning to.... “why don’t they know the proper usage, and should I Joe, a Long-Time Buchanan Resident Monday, November 26 correct them or just keep my mouth shut...” and by then, I’ve lost track of what they are telling me! Yes, that is my to construct a retaining wall problem, and I keep trying to “pay attention” to the conver- alongside the road. OVING N sation, but inevitably lose track due to my own fault. M O The location is just north of So you know by now that My Challenge is to try to pay Dear Editor, Wheatberry restaurant. attention to the conversation at hand, because everyone Buchanan voters just voted 833 to 660 in favor of legalizing A partial collapse of the side needs to be heard, no matter how well or how badly it is regulated adult recreational use of marijuana. We have had our slope occurred during the said, and now that I have put it in writing, it is more impor- referendum on the subject. As a Community, may we please fl ooding event earlier this year. tant than ever to me. If everyone would really listen and move forward to embrace the economic development opportunity Traffi c will be detoured on Arctic pay attention to what people are saying, and not necessar- this approval presents? This is the chance to attract the capital Street, to N. Main Street and ily to how they are saying it, we would most likely have a needed to make Downtown a restored showplace for Buchanan then to Miller Road. Access to lot more understanding, respect, love and compassion all and make Downtown economically viable. around the world! ....Mary Wheatberry will be maintained from the south (Buchanan) side. Thank you. Access to Riverside Estates will Sincere regards, Alan Robandt be maintained from the north or EDITORIAL BOARD ACCOUNTANT residents may use Moccasin Trail. Nancy Fehlner Heidi Ott Burks, Bucktown Accounting Mary Lysy ADVERTISING MANAGER Marjorie Trapp Mary Vincent

ADVISORY BOARD CHURCH LIAISON Louann Gardner Darlene Clevenger Don Holmes SUBSCRIPTION MAILINGS Beth Murphy Would-be voters Randal Peart waited in line SOCIAL MEDIA/CALENDAR Rick Polos Shelly Struss Here’s where you can find current for two hours Alan Robandt editions (Warning: They tend to CONTRIBUTORS at Buchanan ATTORNEY JOHN COLIP Our Community disappear quickly.) Township, but BUCHANAN: Milano’s came to Buchanan Art Center their rescue with With special thanks: To Mary Vincent, Don Holmes, Buchanan District Library free pizza. Cindy Benson and Doyle Vergon for doing whatever it takes Buchanan Floral to get The Paper out there and into the hands of Buchanan Buchanan Senior Center Readers; to our regular writers, Jan Ferris, Louann Gardner, B&W Old Village Inn Family Dollar Jill McDonald, Jan Wiezorek, Jon Young &Van David Young Guys & Dolls Styling ELECTION RESULTS FOR BOARD MEMBER BUCHANAN for their consistent and excellent submissions. Harding’s Supermarket THE CITY OF BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS • Hilltop Café 2 POSITIONS Hilltop Marathon 46% Turnout Kelly Bates-Laesch 708 Lowery’s Meat Market 1531 Votes this election Gwen Branch 550 Milano’s Pizza 3325 Registered Voters Ruth Ann Writer 720 McDonald’s Write-in 138 Phillips 66 CITY COMMISSIONER Pizza Hut 3 POSITIONS BUCHANAN CITY DIAL-A-RIDE Redbud Hardware Sean Denison 570 Yes 1003 No 468 Redbud Liquor Cameron Downey 637 is published bi-weekly, and is distributed for STATE PROPOSAL 18-1 Rite Aid Chris Geisler 268 Yes 833 No 660 free, both in print and electronically. Wheatberry Restaurant Brenda Hess 479 It is an all-volunteer organization and relies NILES: Spencer Miller Jr. 182 STATE PROPOSAL 18-2 on advertising, donations and the community Lakeland Hospital Dan Vigansky 440 Yes 839 No 598 to produce and distribute it. Donations can be Niles District Library Mark W. Weedon 532 STATE PROPOSAL 18-3 Martin’s Supermarket made from our web site, or sent to: Write-in 23 Yes 997 No 467 UPS Store PO Box 63 Buchanan MI 49107 269.224.4949 Special thanks to Our Community Sponsors www.thebuchananpaper.org Buchanan #68 Free & Accepted Masons [email protected] Buchanan Art Center or fi nd us on Facebook and Instagram at NOTE: BACK ISSUES OF THE PAPER The Buchanan Paper ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ART CENTER THE PAPER November 23–December 7, 2018 Life is Better, Etc. Page 3 “Life is better here...” is the City slogan. So in this regular feature you can tell us what makes life better here — and how it can be improved. We encourage your submissions. Demolition at Fourth and Redbud

OPINIONord around town seems to be that there were a number of people who were sad to see The WTrophy House demolished, in fact, they were quite surprised to see it gone. If you were one of those people, we would like your comments about whether or not there are other properties in the city which you would like to have preserved? If so, what are they, and why? Even if you cannot help with preservation, you can speak out. You can give your opinion. This is a small town and we are all interested in what is happening. You can let your voice be heard, and we will not print your name if you wish to withhold it, as long as we know who you are. We believe in the power of the press, and we are working to help make The Trophy House at 401 North Buchanan a better place to live, but we need your Redbud Trail is no more. The help, too! building began as a Phillips 66 station owned by Louie Pop- lar. Louie eventually rented it to Bill Poorman who turned it into he demolition and The Trophy House. Bill Poorman Tproposed recon- owned the then-bowling alley in struction of the inter- Buchanan which held the trophy section has not been not business until the new business without controversy. came to fruition. Jeanne and James Buffi nga purchased the Share your opinions building from the Louie Poplar es- with us on our new tate, and in August of this year, sold it to the City for demolition for Opinion section (both Louie Poplar in his gas sta- the new street-scaping. in print and on our website). tion c. 1955. City Commissioners voted this Spring to demolish the building as You will be able to post anonymously (but we will Taken from “Greetings from part of a $175,000 plan to revamp the intersection, not including the need your identity verifi ed). All opinions and com- Buchanan” by Leo Good- cost of a new traffi c light which is around $300,000. sell & Robert Myers. According to City Manager Bill Marx, 80% of the traffi c light is ments will be moderated before they are posted. state-funded so the City only pays about 20% of the costs for the You’ll also be able to make comments about the new traffic light, curbs and gutters, new ADA sidewalk approaches Opinion Pieces. SO IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING and some new sidewalks. YOU’D LIKE TO SAY, ABOUT ANYTHING, share it with us. You can be candid too!

Interesting how Redbud Special thanks to Our Community Sponsors Trail got its name, but Buchanan #68 Free & Accepted Masons we’re still trying to fi gure Buchanan Art Center out if it’s one word or two? And is it “McCoy’s” Creek or NOTE: BACK ISSUES OF THE PAPER “McCoy” Creek? ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ART CENTER THE PAPER November 23–December 7, 2018 Body, Mind, Spirit & Soul Page 4 “Body, Mind, Spirit & Soul” is a regular section featuring selections in the areas of faith, health, spirituality and wellness. We encourage your submissions.

Community Christmas Carol Sing Greetings, & Concert I am Pastor Rap from he 2018 Buchanan Area Ministerial Association Portage Prairie UMC. T(BAMA) Community Christmas Carol Sing and My wife, Karen, and I, with Concert will be held on December 2nd at 6:30 PM at the help of those in our church, Faith United Methodist Church, 728 N. Detroit St. The will be potlucking in what is needed for us to put on a Christmas HOP entire Buchanan community is invited to get into the Dinner for 35 people, who find themselves alone on Christmas Day. Christmas spirit at this non-denominational Advent ser- The hours are from 2:30 pm to 6 pm Christmas Day. If you will be Nine area churches will be represented with choirs, ON THE BUS vice. Nine area churches will be represented with choirs, without family or friends on that day, come join us! ensembles, and vocal and instrumental soloists. ensembles, and vocal and instrumental soloists. This year members of the Buchanan High School band and the Buchanan High School choir will also be participat- All you have to bring is yourself; there is no charge. ing. At the end of the service, a Community Choir, conducted by Carol McKean and accompanied by We’ll sing some songs and break bread together in name of the New Judy Earnst, will be presenting George F. Handel’s greatly loved “Hallelujah Chorus” from The Messiah. Born King—Jesus. This annual event began its 40-year legacy when the choir director from the Buchanan Seventh Day Ad- We have seats for 35 people, reservations required. 11/30 ventist Church, along with Faith UMC choir director, Carol McKean, were visiting and thought it would (You will need your own transportation.) be a great idea to form a community choir and invite other churches to participate. The Adventist choir If interested in joining us, call 231-883-1985, or mail in a request for director has since moved away, but McKean remained in the area and continued to be actively involved seating to: Portage Prairie UMC, 2450 Orange Road, Niles 49120 through the years. She conducted the Buchanan Community Chorus for approximately 9 years and eventu- ally passed the baton to Judith Gault (First Presbyterian Church) who took the reins for 10 years. Over the years, the program has gone through several metamorphoses. Currently BAMA has assumed sponsorship. Throughout the entire existence of the group, Judy Earnst (Buchanan Christian Church) has Food, Toys, served as accompanist, while for the past many years McKean and Earnst have shared in leadership, alter- Games & nating between Faith United Methodist Church and Buchanan Christian Church. These two churches have Books needed! the largest sanctuaries and seat the most people, usually ranging from 350-400 people. Food donations can This Buchanan community event is free to the public. A free-will offering will be be brought directly to accepted during the service. Half will be given to Life Plan (formerly the Preg- RAM during our open nancy Care Center), Niles and the remainder is held by the ministerial association hours of Tuesday-Friday for needs within and near Buchanan. 9AM-12PM, as well as Wednesday 3PM-6PM. A rehearsal at 5:15 PM (for the Messiah Chorus) on the day of the program The best drop-off site for toys is Wesner will be held in the church sanctuary for anyone who would like to participate. Automotive dealership. They collect for Please have your part learned and reviewed. Bring a musical score if you have one. RAM’s Toy Distribution. As for toy donation ideas, RAM always is in need of items for kids ages 12-18. This is an under-served age range, and donations for them are low. Additionally needed 708 North Redbud Trail are board games, and books suitable for kids (269) 695-5083 More concerts and carols... from newborn to 18 years of age. Harbor Country Singers, the area’s community chorus, has scheduled two full-scale concerts and three caroling/Christmas sing-along events for the The Story of St.Nicholas fi rst two weeks of December. One of the most beloved saints in The concerts are set for Sunday, December 9, both Western and Eastern Christianity, 2 PM at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Nicholas was born in Asia Minor (what and Wednesday, December 12, 7 PM at the is now Turkey) about the middle of the third century, to wealthy, yet devout, Church of the Mediator in Harbert. parents who provided him with an Both concerts are free and open to the public. excellent education as well empathy for “Our theme for this year is ‘An International those less fortunate. Orphaned at an early age, he made a pilgrimage to Egypt and Christmas,’” says Cindy Dryden, the group’s Palestine; he later was ordained a priest, founder and director. “We invite you to enjoy and eventually made Bishop of Myra The Harbor Country Singers will present concerts an evening of Christmas carols from around (“Myrrh”). Nicholas was credited in numerous December 9 in Three Oaks and December 12 in Harbert. the world, some of them familiar and some Photo by David Johnson. legends for saving sojourners, defending not-so-familiar. young children (he famously brought back to “The carols follow many different styles, sounds and instrumentations,” she says. “Like the holiday itself, life three boys who were pickled in a brine tub by an evil innkeeper), and giving anonymous gifts to those in need. One legend this is an event for the whole family, and we hope it will become a family tradition.” . has it that he appeared off the coast of Lycia to some storm-tossed mariners and In addition to the concerts, Singers members will lead caroling at St. John’s United Church of Christ brought them safely to port. Sailors in the Aegean and Ionian seas had a “star of in Three Oaks on Sunday, December 2 at 6 PM; at the Harbert Community Park in Harbert on Saturday, St. Nicholas” and were wished a safe voyage with the words, “May St. Nicholas hold the tiller.” December 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, and at the New Buffalo Township Library on Thursday, December 13, One of the best-known tales concerns three unmarried daughters whose father from 6 to 8 PM. could not afford their dowries. Unable to marry, their likely destiny was the Now in its third year, the Harbor Country Singers is affi liated with the School of American Music in streets. In one version, Bishop Nicholas climbed on the roof three nights in a row and tossed three bags of gold down their chimney, aiming for their stockings, Three Oaks and rehearses at the Three Oaks Arts & Education Center. Besides its Christmas programs, which had been hung by the fire to dry. The girls got their dowries and their father the Singers perform throughout the year at hootenannies, sing-alongs and patriotic events. (who had apparently spied Nicholas on the roof) was so overcome with gratitude that he spread the word about the wonderful kindness of the bishop. Because of this and similar stories, Nicholas became a symbol of anonymous gift-giving. Called Sankt Nikolaus in Germany and Sanct Herr Nicholaas or Sinter Klaas in Holland, Nicholas appears to have replaced various pagan “gift-bearers” (such as the German Berchta and Farmhand Ruprecht). The feast day of Nicholas was traditionally observed on December 6. After the Reformation, protestants encouraged veneration of the Christkindl (Christ Child) as a gift-giver on his own feast day, December 25 (hence the name Kris Kringle). But the St. Nicholas tradition continued, eventually becoming a part of Christmastide around the world. He is called Père Noël in France, Julenisse in Scandinavia, Father Christmas in England and Santa Claus in the US. Nicholas is often depicted with three SWEM CHAPEL bags of gold, which were later simplified to disks or balls. (Bari was a center Starks Family Funeral Home of pawnbrokering, hence pawnshops and Cremation Services traditionally display three gold balls as an emblem.) Groups of three are 301 W. Front Street associated with him, as well as stars Buchanan, MI 49107 (including starfish) and myrrh (one of the gifts of the Three Wisemen). (269) 695-6881 Today visitors to Myra can see the partially restored Church of Saint Richard Swem Cameron Ondresky Nicholas as well as a modern statue of [email protected] [email protected] “Noel Baba.” -www.saintspreserved.com

Should Cameron’s pic be bigger? THE PAPER November 23–December 7, 2018 Bucktown & Beyond Page 5 BeyondBucktown One of the things that makes life better here is that there is so much going on all around us. This is a regular feature about people, Your message will go We will be featuring here. The briefer the larger the type will be. places and things—just “a little ways down the road.” Phone number name etc. a full page of Season’s Greetings in the next issue (December 7). The cost is $25 per “ornament” on the tree. Please call 269-224-4949 or email us. First-come-first-served (This is the actual size— HOP the shorter the message the larger the type.). ON THE BUS

11/30 CHRISTKINDLMARKET Downtown Chicago and Christkindlmarket FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018, 8AM – 6PM. $55 et in the holiday spirit with a bus trip to downtown Chicago for the seasonal attractions. Fernwood arranges the transportation, while you build the day to your interests. There will be a total of three dropG offs: The fi rst is at the Museum of Science and Industry, for those interested in viewing the spectacular Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibits. The second stop will be at the The BASC Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale Christkindlmarket. This traditional German-American open-air Holiday Market in Daley Plaza offers & Sloppy Joe Luncheon will be held on food, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind specialty items for sale from around the world. Consider having lunch at Macy’s Walnut Room directly across the street while you wait for the market to open at 11:00. Saturday, December 1, from 9AM to 2PM. Tables are available on a first-come, first served basis, and This is always a special treat during the holiday season. The fi nal stop will be on Rush Street, just one are $10 for a long table or $5 for a small table. Tables are block away from the Magnifi cent Mile. Here you can begin the ultimate shopping experience of the limited, so call 695-7119 today to register. NEW THIS YEAR— famous downtown department stores and the exceptional shops. we are including a bake sale! If you would like to bake items Need other ideas? Experience “alpine in the city” at Maggie Daley’s Skating Ribbon in the heart of for the bake sale, please let us know. downtown Chicago, or belt out holiday classics as local choral groups lead hundreds of celebrants in song at the Millennium Park Cloud Gate aka “The Bean.” Hurry, this day of holiday fun will fi ll quickly! To register for this event, call Fernwood at 269-695-6491 or purchase tickets on line at https://55268.

BuchananitesA reception for the Community Service win Winners DARawarded by the awardsRebecca Dewey Chapter, DAR, will take place on Saturday, December 8th , 2 PM at the Three Oaks United Methodist Church, 2 Sycamore Street in Three Oaks. The community is welcome to attend. •In recognition of the Buchanan Preservation Society who work to protect and preserve residential, commercial, and industrial neighborhoods and their environments, including specific buildings and structures, while maintaining historic and genealogical records, objects and archives. We Not your typical holiday party! Join the BAC in celebrating salute this team and the amazing things they have done. the Bavarian tradition of Krampusnacht on Saturday, •In recognition of the work that Joshua Wegener has done within the Buchanan Schools we have December 8th 6-8pm. Tickets $5. Food and drink available. chosen you as our “Outstanding History Teacher for 2018.”.An application was compiled with two Costume Contest Call (269) 697-4005 letters of recommendation from people who recognize your efforts as well, along with newspaper articles showing the hard work and dedication to your students. Come and say “Thank You” to these worthy people for the work that they have done for their communities. - Rebecca Dewey chapter DAR, Three Oaks. We’re new in town! 269.405.5478 256 E. Front St Snow Cones for Sight

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The Smoke Vision Care staff sold snow cones again this year at the Summer Thrill On The Hill event. Proceeds from their sale were generously donated to the Buchanan-Galien Lions Club Sight Fund. Smoke Vison Care staff and a few Lion members were on hand recently as Dr. Steve Smoke presented a $600 check to Lions Sight Fund Chairman Mark Nixon. Special thanks to Drs. Steve and Brenda Smoke and their entire staff for their support of the Buchanan-Galien Lions Club.

Buchanan Record, 15 July 1886 A young woman of Ashton, Dak., has a farm that she works all alone. She has three horses, and last year she raised 1,200 bushels of grain, and now has seventy-five acres of wheat, fifteen of corn, and is breaking up more land. She averages about one offer of marriage a month. THE PAPER November 23–December 7, 2018 School Stuff Page 6 Honor Credit Union presents Teacher Awards Wendy Murphy and her 1st grade class at Ottawa Elementary re- ceived a $100 check. She plans to use the funds to purchase a year’s subscription to Mystery Science.

by Jesse Layne BHS Band Marches to State Competition n November 3rd, 2018, the BHS Band a stepping stone year for the band. We went those heroes who have fallen into death; and Oput on a great fi nal show, placing 8/10, into our second year of competition with a lot last, but certainly not least, the Green Day hit and receiving a score of 83.6. This was the more confi dence and understanding of what it “Still Breathing” to sum it all up. “It was a Buchanan High School’s Erica second consecutive year the band has traveled takes to excel at the higher level.” good show concept for the audience and the Neal, 12th grade teacher, with to Detroit for a State level performance, and He also offered his opinion of their fi nal performers. It showed meaning and was easy her $100 check. She plans to use oh what a year it’s been! scoring and placement by saying “I don’t get the grant to fund her classroom li- Through hundreds of grueling hours under too worked up about what place we get. It’s a to identify with,” stated Hollandsworth. Solo- brary and to create lifelong eager ists Hannah Vergon, Emily Waggoner, and the sun, being eaten alive by mosquitoes, and subjective thing. I think there are a lot of good readers at BHS. (below) fi ngers frozen near frostbite, their culminating bands in competition at MCBA and we’re Rose Johnson did an outstanding job through- performance made its peak during a 13-min- right in the middle of them.” out the season, opening the third movement, a ute show on Ford Field in Detroit. Their show, Hero, was comprised of fi ve challenge that takes courage to complete. The question is, to whom do we owe our re- movements: the opener, Overture from Ben With the success of Buchanan’s second year spect for bringing the program this far? The Hur; “Fire,” acknowledging those who are of competition, along with the ever-increasing answer is director Mark Hollandsworth, the fi rst to the scene of an accident; “Johnny who has been working with the band tirelessly Comes Marching Home,” dedicated to com- numbers in the band program, we can have for the past fi ve years. When asked how he felt batants whose lives were lost; “Hymn to faith that the Band will continue to tell the en- about the season as a whole, he said, “It was Loved Ones Lost,” a touching slow piece for tire state just exactly who Buchanan is! Ottawa Elementary students by Karin win a Buddy Bench! Falkenstein uddy Benches were created by Christian Bucks, a 2nd grader in Pennsylvania who witnessed lonelyB classmates on his school’s playground, and wanted to make sure everyone had a friend. His solution? The Buddy Bench! If someone is sit- ting on the bench, it’s a cue to all students that the per- son sitting on the bench needs a friend to play with. News-Talk 94.9 WSJM News and Honor Credit Union wanted to help make buddies, not bullies. (Every seven minutes a child is bullied.) Students who attended an elementary school in Berrien, Cass or Van Buren Counties could write a letter in 100 words or less describing why their school needs a Buddy Bench. Ottawa School won! The letters for the winning submission were: Dear Miss Zvonar, Peace Poster Finalists I am a fi rst grader at Ottawa Elementary The top three Buchanan Middle Pictured above left to right are: School. I feel we need a Buddy Bench at Ottawa School Peace Poster contest 2nd Place: Dane Figy; because a buddy bench would help us make Dear Miss Zvonar, fi nalists and their families were 1st Place: Alaina Hickok; and friends with people from other classes and I am a fi rst grader at Ottawa Elementary School. I feel we need a buddy bench at Ottawa invited to join the Lions Club 3rd Place: Saleen Brennan sometimes with a big playground we can’t see because I don’t have a lot of friends. I need a at their November 8th dinner who needs a friend. lot more friends. If we had the bench I wouldn’t meeting for the announcement of Your friend have to wander around the playground to fi nd a this year’s winner. Maya Benjamin friend to play with because that would waste all Far right: new Lions mem- my recess. I wouldn’t like that. All year I would ber Penny Correa and her Dear Lindsay, be looking for a friend to play with if we didn’t sponsor Lion Alice Kring Our school deserves a Buddy Bench because have that Buddy Bench. We need a Buddy Bench after Lion Penny’s induc- Ottawa Elementary is the only school that has for people like me. tion into the club. preschool, kindergarten, and fi rst grade. I think Sincerely, Near right: Lion President we should have a Buddy Bench because you TJ Higgs Mark Tumbleson presents won’t waste your recess looking for friends. And a Centennial Award to Lion you can make new friends. Also you can make a Pictured with the installed bench are, left to right: Back row: Karol Behrle, Berrien Springs branch manager Dick Gault for his 58+ sad person happy in fi rst grade. years of Lions service. for Honor Credit Union; Cyndi Roberts Branch Team PS We also have more recess time. Lead at the new Buchanan Branch opening in March; From Ottawa Elementary School Doug Cunningham- News Talk 94.9 WSJM News Director. Love Katala Carlin Front row: Maya Benjamin, TJ Higgs, Katala Carlin

eddy BallGames is Mike Branch also added, “We that teaches students the value About Teddy BallGames donating Ramsey Solutions’ would like to dedicate this of saving, spending and giving Teddy BallGames is an indoor TFoundations in Personal program to our Grandmother, in order to guide them down the Baseball and Softball Academy Finance curriculum to Buchanan Ellen Barnett. She passed path of financial literacy. in South Bend, Indiana. It is High School. This is the second away in 2015, a few weeks For more information on the owned by Mike and Gwen year Teddy BallGames has shy of turning 101. She was a curriculum, go to https://www. Branch of Buchanan, Michigan. sponsored this curriculum. remarkable woman who lived ramseyeducation.com/. “We are very excited to through the Great Depression, TEDDY help bring the Foundations in raised seven children, and Personal Finance curriculum was an expert at stretching a BALLGAMES CONTACT MGCF AT 695-3521 FOR INFORMATION DONATES to our hometown school. We dollar. She touched so many believe financial education is in a positive way through PERSONAL essential for the future of our compassion, a witty sense FINANCE youth. We no longer have to of humor, and practicing the CURRICULUM TO ‘wish we knew then what we Golden Rule.” BUCHANAN HIGH know now’,” said Mike Branch, Personal finance expert Dave owner of Teddy BallGames. Ramsey created Foundations SCHOOL in Personal Finance, an easy to use, turn-key school curriculum ichigan Gateway Community Foundation has implemented a new program in Buchanan, Kickstart To Career, (K2C) aM children’s savings account program for kindergartners. “We have the wonderful capacity to help graduating seniors in Bu- chanan pursue their postsecondary education via the Buchanan Prom- ise Scholarship and thought a great way to help them prepare is to work at the other end when they start school as kindergartners” said Robert N. Habicht, President/CEO of Michigan Gateway Community Foundation. The Foundation will seed every incoming kindergarten student with a $50 deposit-only savings account at Chemical Bank. The Foundation and its donors will add incentive match deposits to accounts over the student’s school life, and students, their families, relatives and friends will be encouraged to grow their account for the next 13 years until high school graduation, so they will have financial support in addition to the Promise Scholarship. “Scholarship distributions are limited to certain educational expens- es by the Internal Revenue Service. The Children’s Savings Account will not have those restrictions, allowing students to manage other costs needed for postsecondary and career success, education or otherwise,” adds Habicht. The K2C program will support the goals of the Buchanan Promise— successful completion of postsecondary education—with information and communication relative to planning for postsecondary success and career preparation. It will encourage family—and when age-appropri- ate, the student—to develop savings habits, provide financial literacy education to families to encourage good planning and goal-setting, and encourage parental and family engagement not only in the savings pro- gram, but also in supporting academic achievement, and pointing chil- dren toward the expectation of a successful postsecondary experience. For more information on the K2C program, or to establish a new scholarship or endowment with Michigan Gateway Community Foun- dation, contact Rob Habicht, President/CEO, at 269-695-3521 Email him at [email protected], or visit www.buchananpromise.org. THE PAPER November 23–December 7, 2018 Misc. Page 7 Culture and Care for Native Americans by Jan Wiezorek

hen psychologist Dr. Harvey Burnett surveys Native WAmerican culture, he sees shining moments—and a people in need of care. He advocates for greater appreciation of Native American culture and additional mental-health services for this population. President of the Board of Education of Buchanan Community Schools, Burnett is a Native American who traces his own ancestry PSYCHOLOGIST, POLICE SERGEANT, to the Ojibwa Nation and the Minnesota Band of Chippewa. “Our PROFESSOR, SCHOOL BOARD band came from Minnesota, and the reservation of our family in- PRESIDENT, DR. HARVEY volvement is Fond du Lac, south of the Canadian border. This is BURNETT ADVOCATES FOR GREATER my heritage,” he says. “Advocating for Native American peoples is APPRECIATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN important to me because it’s part of who I am.” Burnett says he is CULTURE AND ADDITIONAL also of African-American ethnicity. MENTAL-HEALTH SERVICES FOR THIS POPULATION. He believes that over the centuries perpetrators have negatively af- fected Native Americans and their mental health. This has helped to shape the current climate, with a high suicide rate, reduced life expectancy and increased violence on and within Native American households today. At the Nov. 10 Native American Heritage Forum (see front page), Burnett—who is also an associate profes- sor of psychology at Andrews University—noted alarming statistics: The suicide rate among Native Americans is 17 for every 100,000 persons, while the overall U.S. rate for suicide stands at 12 per 100,000 individuals. In addition, an estimated 21 percent of Native Americans age 18 or older report some form of mental illness, such as depression, PTSD, and substance-abuse disorder, amounting to about 800,000 individuals. And life expectancy is 78 years among the U.S. population—but only 73 years for Native Americans. Violence perpetrated on Native Americans, he says, is 2.5 times higher than the national average. And there exist high rates of assault and abuse of Native American women. While alcohol abuse has decreased, he says diabetes is rising among this population. He adds that additional mental-health services should be made avail- able to Native Americans. Map showing the elevation of Moccasin Bluff Another important aspect for Burnett is the social component of appreciating Native American culture: “We do what we can to look out for each other.” Burnett, who is also a Buchanan Police Department ser- Pokagon Band of Potawatomi geant, believes policing should involve understanding and supporting all cultures. Each Indigenous nation has its own sure was put on the Potawatomi “It’s important to celebrate Native American diversity,” he says. “Sometimes we seem to be forgotten, creation story. Some stories tell that to move west. The hazardous trip and I think we forget about what Native Americans have contributed to American history. We should never the Potawatomi have always been killed one out of every ten people downplay what has happened throughout history. We have done a lot to contribute to America.” here. Other stories tell of migration of the approximately 500 Potawa- Native Americans have done “wonderful things,” he says, recalling the service of those who fought for the from the Eastern seaboard with the tomi involved. Many of the tribe fl ed U.S., including Navajo Code Talkers who communicated messages during World War II. “Native Americans Ojibwe and Odawa Nations. The to northern Michigan and Canada. have been elected to Congress, and our self-governance has been getting stronger. Many positives have been three tribes loosely organized as Some also tried to hide in the forests part of the fabric of Native American culture.” the Three Fires Confederacy, with and swamps of southwestern Michi- Burnett fi nds value in a “supportive, diverse community, respectful, appreciative and open to learning each serving an important role. The gan. The U.S. government sent sol- about other cultures.” He believes such organizations as One Buchanan, which sponsored the recent heri- Ojibwe were said to be the Keepers diers and forced removal to the West, tage forum, help area residents’ awareness of underrepresented individuals in society. Burnett says the group of Tradition; Odawa, the Keepers of which is called the Potawatomi Trail the Trade; and Potawatomi, Keepers of Death, similar to the more familiar was formed to advocate for diversity—with respect to ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation and so on—so of the Fire. Later, the Potawatomi mi- Cherokee Trail of Tears. that all voices are heard. grated from north to the shores of the However, a small group of Neshna- He attributes Native Americans’ mental-health concerns today to systematic, inter-generational trauma Mitchigami or Great Lake. bek, with Leopold Pokagon as one and historical oppression that have been perpetrated on these people. The destruction of their culture and As the United States frontier bor- of their leaders, earned the right to language occurred at English-language boarding schools that Native Americans were forced to attend. der moved west, Native Americans remain in Michigan in part because Leaders introducing Christianity failed to appreciate Native American spirituality. And the Trail of Tears— experienced boundary arguments they had demonstrated a strong at- the uprooting of Native Americans, the death of many and their mandatory removal from ancestral lands to and land cessions from the U.S. tachment to Catholicism. It is the reservations—is an example of such oppression. Congress, who in 1830 directed that descendants of this small group who Also, the European understanding of land ownership, Burnett says, is completely foreign to Native Ameri- all American Indians be relocated to constitute the Pokagon Band of Po- cans, who “respect nature and how land is used. No property lines were drawn, as compared to Europeans with lands west of the Mississippi River. tawatomi Indians. boundaries. We respect the land, take care of it, and it will take care of us.” He says this is far removed from The 1833 Treaty of Chicago estab- Excerpted from Pokagon Band of lished the conditions for the removal Potawatomi website. For full history, businesses that exploit land resources without valuing the wishes of Native Americans. of the Potawatomi from the Great go to http://www.pokagonband-nsn. Even Native American music, Burnett adds, ties itself to “Mother Earth,” with deep notes and drumming Lakes area. In 1837, more pres- gov/our-culture/history. within traditional songs that refl ect a “connectedness within the earth—and how we all are one.” All of this history and heritage, Burnett says, “we need to protect.” FRY BREADRECIPE 2 cups fl our The Four Directions 2 tsp baking powder The traditions of the Potawatomi honor the Four Directions of East, 1 tbs oil South, North and West during prayer, during ceremony and throughout 3/4 cup water the day. Each direction has unique signifi cance. Cooking oil Add ingredients together and knead EAST is the direction from which light comes, and therefore the direc- until soft and pliable. Form into small tion of illumination. It is the direction for birth and rebirth. Rebirth balls and make a hole in the middle can mean learning new things or gaining a new level of understand- to ensure even cooking throughout. ing. It is the direction of guidance and leadership. The gifts of the east Use about an inch of oil in a frying include clear speech that help others understand, light, purity, truthful- pan and fry a few at a time. Serve ness, childhood, innocence and uncritical acceptance of others. Most tribes have their own with a fruit dip, jam, honey, or Image from CD by Peter Buffet sprinkle with sugar. They are also SOUTH is the direction of the sun at its highest point. It is the place of versions of this Native great to hold savory ingredients as summer, of fullness of youth, physical strength and vigor. Symbolically, it is a time of preparing for the American classic. you would a taco or pizza. future, of getting ready for the days ahead. The South is also a place of the heart, of generosity, of sensi- tivity to the feelings of others, of loyalty and love. The most diffi cult and valuable gift to be sought in the South is the capacity to express feelings openly and freely in a way that does not hurt others. WEST teaches that its greatest lesson to be learned is to accept ourselves as we really are, as both spiri- tual and physical beings, and to never cut ourselves off from the spiritual part of nature. Gifts of the West include darkness, contemplation, deep inner thoughts and the unknown. NORTH is the place of winter and the white snow that reminds us of the white hair of our Elders. It is the place of true wisdom and survival. Survival sometimes means physical survival, that there is enough food and wood to keep us warm. It can also mean emotional and mental survival against 16580 BAKERTOWN RD. loneliness and depression, keeping our spirit and heart strong. Gifts of the North include our Elders, (CORNER OF GALIEN-BUCHANAN RD & BAKERTOWN) insight, wisdom, moderation and justice. Pokégnek Bodéwadmik (269) 695-2334 Pokagon Band of Potawatomi WWW.COUNTRYHERITAGECU.COM Mark November your 24 calendar! 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Event Locations on WHITE FREE: MEET WITH SANTA AND SATURDAY, NOV 24 HAVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN -- COM- PLIMENTS OF UNITED FEDERAL BUCHANAN ART CENTER 10 - 2 * CREDIT UNION, AEP AND SUNNY *BUCHANAN DISTRICT LIBRARY RADIO 101.5 10- 4 *WARMING CENTER IN THE COM- *MEET POLICE, FIRE AND AEP MUNITY BUILDING WITH HOME BUCKET TRUCKS Noon to 2 BAKED COOKIES–COMPLIMENTS OF *LIVE REINDEER AT THE LIBRARY BAMA–AND HOT CHOCOLATE AND ALSO IN THE PARADE SERVED BY VOLUNTEERS. *MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS *** WREATH AT FERNWOOD’S BOOTH This event is co-sponsored by DOWNTOWN The City of Buchanan, Buchanan *PARADE STARTS AT 5:30 AT THE DDA, Buchanan Area Cham- DUCK POND AND HEADS TO THE ber of Commerce, and OM of COMMON FOR THE HOLIDAY TREE Medicine. LIGHTING River St. Joe, Honor Credit It is a walk-in parade so dress up Union, BAMA, Edgewater Bank, the kids in their costumes. The Country Heritage Credit Union, dogs too! Prizes awarded for the Pure Rituals all have helped best costumes. sponsor

Most of the organizations listed in the calendar have websites, facebook pages, and/ or newsletters that provide detailed information about their programs. Here are some useful phone numbers: •Buchanan Area Senior Center :269-695-7119 •Buchanan Art Center: 269-697-4005 •Buchanan District Library: 269-695-3681 •City Hall: 269-695-3844 •Fernwood: 269-695-6491 •Tin Shop Theatre: 269-695-6464 •Vickers Theatre, Three Oaks: 269-756-3522 •Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks: 269-756-3879

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