Win Awenen Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

May 17, 2013 • Vol. 34 No. 5 Waaskoone GiizisNisitotung • Flower Moon Pinkoski awarded Millennium Scholarship By Brenda Austin to transfer to Tennessee for her Page Design Team that will be Cynthia Zain, said, “Way to go begin to tell you how proud we Sault High senior and Sault sophomore year. Her academic headed to the Nationals in Florida Savanna – it couldn’t have hap- are of her.” Tribe member Savanna Pinkoski interests include math, science, for Business Professionals of pened to a more deserving per- The scholarship program has been awarded a Bill Gates engineering and business. She is America (BPA). son. Congratulations also on your grants 1,000 minority students Millennium Scholarship. undecided at this point on what A hard worker, Pinkoski has first place win for BPA! Orlando each year a chance to further she would like to major in. been employed the past two here we come!” And coach James their education by paying the cost Pinkoski has been involved years at a local pizza shop and in Martin said, “Humility, grace of their tuition, room and board with the Sault Tribe Teen Court October started a second job at a and exceptionalism are the three and books for up to a doctoral throughout high school by men- local retail store. words I would use to describe degree. toring younger participants, rep- Her business education Savanna. She is truly a once in She is the daughter of Tammy resenting the People during Teen instructor at the high school, a lifetime student/athlete. I can’t Pinkoski of Sault Ste. Marie. Court hearings and providing valuable input as a jury member. “Her commitment to the program while balancing academics, ath- Michigan declares wolf hunt letics, family, friends and leisure By Jennifer Dale-Burton tion in an Accord where our input is not sought nor is undoubtedly admirable,” said Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission included and decisions that affect our shared resourc- tribal court staff member Amanda (NRC) on May 9 authorized a wolf hunt in es are made unilaterally.” Gil. “Savanna brings a sense of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, according to a The NRC authorized a kill of 43 wolves in three Michigan DNR press release. The decision came a areas the DNR calls wolf management units: 16 Savanna Pinkoski pride to our tribal community and we wish her well in her future day after Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation for the wolves in Gogebic County, 19 wolves in portions Pinkoski said the application endeavors.” second time that allows wolf hunting in his state. of Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon and Gogebic process took some time to get Along with her academic The Sault Tribe is opposed to wolf hunting along counties; and eight wolves in portions of Luce and though with the eight essays she achievements, Pinkoski is a mem- with United Tribes of Michigan. “I am deeply dis- Mackinac counties. The season will run from Nov. had to write, her personal infor- ber of the cross-country and track turbed by the Michigan legislature enacting legisla- 15 to Dec. 31 or until 43 wolves have been killed. mation and a list of extra curricu- teams, takes part in Working on tion that is NOT based on science and the manner in Hunters can use firearms, crossbows, bow-and-arrow lar activities. She will be attend- Wellness, Students United and which this legislation barreled down a path through and traps. ing Michigan State University the National Honor Society in a one-party house, senate and governorship,” said The state will sell 1,200 licenses, $100 for resi- her freshman year and hopes addition to being part of the Web Sault Tribe Chairperson Aaron Payment. dents and $500 for non-residents. Payment spoke on behalf of wolves and their deep In January 2012, wolves in Michigan were Vandalism exposes asbestos connection with the Anishinaabeg at the Michigan removed from the federal list of endangered spe- tribes’ annual meeting with the governor, held last cies. In December 2012, wolves were declared a MARQUETTE — Two build- asbestos. The piping came from month. “At our recent State-Tribal Accord meeting game species when Gov. Rick Snyder signed Public ings owned by the Sault Ste. an act of vandalism in which cop- between the governor and all 12 Michigan tribes, I Act 520 of 2012. A referendum campaign opposing Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians per was stripped out of the walls, cautioned the governor to not sign the bill given our a wolf hunt in Michigan gathered signatures from were discovered vandalized exposing asbestos that, up until culture, science, and conservation concerns. I specifi- 253,705 Michigan voters and is being certified by last month, exposing asbestos. then, was acceptably bound up in cally said, ‘The legislature may ignore the 60,000 the state’s Board of Canvassers. But the new law Following the worst possible sce- a “non-friable” condition, accord- or so indigenous people of Michigan, but Governor, gives the NRC authority to declare a species a game nario, the tribe notified authorities ing to Mikalonis. please don’t ignore the 250,000 Michigan citizens animal in Michigan. and closed the buildings until the The tribe acquired the build- who signed the referendum.’” Michigan Humane Society Director Jill Fritz said situation can be assessed. ings, each about 40,000 square Payment added, “The State-Tribal Accord was efforts to keep wolves from being hunted are far The buildings, located on feet, after the closure of the set up to facilitate better government-to-government from over. “We are definitely reviewing all of our the former KI Sawyer base in KI Sawyer Air Force Base in relations. I have tried repeatedly to get a meeting options, but this is certain — that we will keep up Marquette, are filled with RVs 2000. In 2010, the buildings with the Governor to share our concerns. At this the fight to keep Michigan wolves protected from and boats stored for their owners were leased by a business called point, I am questioning the wisdom of my participa- being hunted and trapped,” she said. by a business that has since been Second Street Storage, which evicted. The tribe wants to make rented space for RVs and boat sure the building and its contents storage. When the tenant stopped are safe before opening it to the paying rent and taxes, the tribe public. started eviction procedures. According to attorney Saulius Those with property in the Mikalonis, after the tribe took storage buildings should contact possession of the properties, an Sault Tribe’s Insurance Dept. at employee recovered a piece of 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie

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Photo by Ed Furton Five GenerationS of Furtons — Sault Tribe member Leona Furton pictured with her 25th and 26th grand- children (the 27th has since made its arrival). Left to right, Leona Furton, daughter Gloria (Furton) Lowman, Gloria’s daughter Ashley (Lowman) Pele holding Laynie and Gloria’s son Jason holding his Valentine’s baby, Win Awenen Win Nisitotung Ashmun 531 St. Sault Marie, MI Ste. 49783 Kennedy Lowman. Page 2 News May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Membership Liaisons Tribe SAULT STE. MARIE works funding from on Farm Bill 2014 sources: education Farm programs. Billin any reformdefinition of agriculture, — Sault Tribe leadership and USDA Rural Development, — Opportunity is what the and to expand the definition of Here to help staff have been working on 2014 Environmental Quality Incentives Farm Bill should provide to the commodities to include more Three membership liaisons, all Farm Bill reforms for the benefit Program (EQIP), Animal and tribes through support and incen- foods — tribal traditional foods Sault Tribe members, have been of the tribe and its members. Plant Health and Inspection tive programs. The USDA should such as maple syrup and Great hired to work with the chairper- Program and funding legislation Service (APHIS), Wildlife focus the provision for all servic- Lakes fish, as well as fruits and son’s office on membership issues that supports the programs and Habitat Incentive Program es and programs to substantially basic vegetables. The tribe would and concerns. The job is complex, services of the U.S. Department (WHIP) and Food Distribution underserved trust areas. also like to see more self-admin- requiring knowledge of not only of Agriculture (USDA) is often Program on Indian Reservations — Consistency is needed in istration, elimination of the trust the tribe and its practices, but a referred to as the “Farm Bill.” (FDPIR). The Sault Tribe programs and funding to ensure land prohibition in Community great deal of administrative expe- The bill offers many impor- Housing Authority, Inter Tribal tribal governments have the abil- Forest and Open Spaces program, rience, the ability to work with tant opportunities to fulfill the Fisheries and Assessment ity to establish long-term plans and financial support for these data, reporting and to organize nation’s trust responsibilities to Program, Environmental Program and goals for our communities. and for any number of rural special projects and events. They tribes through enhancement and and Commodity Foods are all Funding for some tribal programs development intitiatives, from will also respond to and follow up support of important opportuni- beneficiaries of USDA funding. at USDA over the last few years value added fish products to on membership issues to ensure ties in multiple and diverse areas: The tribe supports the — especially in the economic broadband infrastructure. they are resolved. rural economic development, National Congress of American development area — has been The tribe also supports job creation, energy natural Indians recommendations. reduced and then consolidated — Traditional ecological UNIT I resources, agriculture nutrition, According to the NCAI, impor- into broader, non-tribal-specific knowledge based technical stan- Jennifer Tadgerson will health, youth education, technical tant concepts that should control programs. Given the expense and dards for implementation of con- cover Unit I and also function assistance markets and exports Farm Bill discussions from the effort it takes to ensure tribes servation programs on tribal land, as Chairperson Aaron Payment’s are some of these areas. tribal perspective include parity, know about USDA programs and — A 10 precent set aside for executive assistant: 523 Ashmun Sault Tribe regularly receives opportunity and consistency: are taking advantage of them, tribes and tribally designated Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Parity requires that leg- tribal-specific programs should housing entities, 49783; (906) 635-6050 ext. Annual Mother islation and funding for USDA not be moved into general pro- — Continuance of the 9 to 1 26359; cell: 203-4252; email: programs and services include grams where tribes must com- cost share with NRCS, and [email protected]. Earth Fair on June 1 tribal governments at the same pete. — More funding and wider The Sault Tribe’s level as states and counties in the Sault Tribe’s overarching con- eligibility for the Commodity UNITS II and III Environmental Department is delivery of meaningful food and cerns with respect to Farm Bill Food program along with tradi- Clarence Hudak covers hosting its third annual Honoring agriculture, nutrition, health and reform are to include aquaculture tional food purchase. Units II and III: Lambert Center, Mother Earth Fair on June 1 from 225 WaSeh Street, St. Ignace 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hoop Sault Tribe Cheboygan MI 49781; (906) 643-2124 ext. house on Seymour St. between Community Meeting 34240; cell: 430-2004; email: Marquette Ave. and 3 Mile Youth sign up for [email protected]. Road in Sault Ste. Marie. The event features lots of exciting Tribal Chairperson Aaron Payment will be holding a com- warrior camp UNITS IV and V kid games, food, entertainment, Ogichidaa Bimaadiziwin society teachings. Hands on Rita Glyptis covers Units IV prizes and more. munity meeting in Cheboygan on June 20 at the Inverness Kinoomaagewin Warrior Camp activities throughout the five and V splitting her time between hosted by Sault Ste. Marie Tribe days: warrior teachings, spiritu- the Manistique and Munising Township Hall located at 734 New Elder Staff VFW Road. The meeting will start of Chippewa Indians is sched- ality, natural life skills, healthy tribal centers: Munising Tribal uled for July 15-19, at Mary lifestyles, physical activities and Center, 622 W. Superior St., at 5:30 p.m. and run until all members have had Murray Culture Camp. Open to leadership skills. Camp includes Munising, MI 49862 / Manistique all male youths aged 12-16 who 24-hour adult supervision, dorm Tribal Center, 5698 W. Highway their time. Payment will be providing are members of a federally rec- style sleeping in camp ground US 2, Manistique, MI 49854; ognized tribe. setting and meals provided. cell: (906) 450-7024; email: pizza and pop. Participants will learn tra- For registration information, [email protected]. ditional knowledge and skills please call Jackie Minton or based on traditional warrior Linda Grossett at 635-6050. Or call toll free, Sault Tribe administration (800) 793-0660. MIEA 2013 scholarship Sault Tribe’s toll application deadline June 20 free phone The Michigan Indian Elders ber (copy of tribal card) or be a and extenuating circumstances, Association (MIEA) is pleased direct descendant of an enrolled attend college, university or numbers to announce that it will make member of one of the MIEA trade school on a full-time basis. available a minimum of four constituent tribes/bands (must be • Must complete the provided Sault Tribe administration $500 scholarships and one verified in writing by your tribal application form and submit building: (800) 793-0660 $1,000 scholarship. The scholar- Enrollment Department). it with required supporting Sault Tribe member Sharon Hovie Contract Health: ships will be awarded to at least • Must have successfully documentation and the mailing recently took the place of retiring (800) 922-0582 five qualified students with the completed and passed all five must be RECEIVED BY THE Sharon Barnett as elder’s admin- $1,000 scholarship being award- General Education Development COORDINATOR not later than ACFS main office: istrative assistant. Hovie said, “I ed to the most qualified student, (GED) equivalency tests with June 20, 2013. (PLEASE NOTE, (800) 726-0093 was born and raised in Sault Ste. as determined by committee a minimum score of 40 and an incomplete or late applications Enrollment Department: Marie. I have been married to my review and lottery, if necessary. average score of 45 and must will not be considered). (800) 251-6597 husband, Stephen, for 33 years. Each student must be currently possess a GED certificate; or, Application forms can Advocacy Resource Center I have two daughters, Ericca enrolled in a course of study at, must have graduated from an be downloaded at www. and Leslie. I transferred to Elder women’s lodge: or have a letter of acceptance accredited high school with a michiganindianelders.org/ Services after working in admin- (877) 639-7820 from, a public college or univer- 3.0 grade point average; or if MIEA%20Students.htm. istration accounting for 12 years. St. Ignace health clinic: sity or technical school and must currently enrolled at a college, Applications can also be I am very happy to be here and (877) 256-0135 meet the following qualifica- university or trade school, must obtained online from the tribal look forward to getting to know Manistique Tribal tions. have an accumulated grade point education department at www. all of the elders and working with Student qualifications: average of 3.0. saulttribe.com/membership-ser- Community Center: this new department.” (800) 401-0043 • Must be an enrolled mem- • Must, except for special vices/education/download-files. ACFS Manistique office: Win Awenen Nisitotung welcomes Chippewa Indians and is published other foreign countries. Subscribe (800) 347-7137 Win Awenen submissions of news articles, feature 12 times a year. 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Please call for net. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Notices Page 3 Date-saver for this year’s upper Michigan powwows The first Sault Tribe pow- Wednesday, July 3 — Early July 19-20 — 17th annual Powwow at the Newberry Tribal wow of the season is the sev- registration for vendors, danc- Sugar Island Traditional Center. For more information, enth annual Manisitique ers and drums. All dancers and Powwow, spiritual gathering on call Lois Bryant or Shirley area Gathering of the Clans drums must be registered to Friday, powwow on Saturday Kowalke: (906) 293-8181. Powwow slated for June 8- receive day money and hono- and Sunday. Grand entries on 9 at the Manistique Tribal rarium. IDs and Social Security Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m., Sunday Aug. 3 —10th annual Youth Community Center, on U.S. 2 cards are required for registra- noon. Campers and vendors wel- Empowerment Powwow spon- next to the Kewadin Casino. tion. Adult dancers must be in come. Save the date and reserve sored by the Youth Education Host drum is Four Thunders, full regalia. First six drums to your space. For more information and Activities Program in co-host drum is Wandering register will be in drum split, all call Mick Frechette at (906) 440- Rexton. For more information, Nations and invited drum is others blanket dance. 8918 or Elaine Young-Clement at Dee Eggert at (906) 635-7010, Mukkwa Giizhik. Head veteran is Thursday, July 4 — Sunrise (906) 440-6801. Lisa Burnside at 484-2298 or the KBIC color guard. Head male ceremony at waabano lodge. The Patty Teeples at 341-3362. dancer is Bob Jones-Moody. summer gathering will begin Aug. 16-19 — 21st annual Head female dancer is Beth Earl Thursday, July 4, at 9 a.m., with Gathering of the Eagles Hessel Jones-Moody. Arena director is lunch and a feast at closing that Powwow, spiritual gathering Nov. 9 — Honoring our Timothy (TJ) Derwin. Master of evening. and open drum on Friday night, Anishinaabe Veterans Powwow, ceremonies is Stanley Spruce. Friday, July 5 — 3-7 p.m., grand entry at 1 and 7 p.m. Kinross Recreation Center in Firekeeper is Joe Wallace. Vendor, dancer and drum reg- on Saturday, potluck feast on Kinross, Mich., grand entry at 1 Grand entries are Saturday, istration at powwow grounds. Saturday at 5 p.m., grand entry at p.m. with feast following. Call 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday All dancers and drums must be 1 p.m. on Sunday. Contact Lana Jackie Minton at (906) 203-4977. at noon. Feast on Saturday at 5 registered to receive day money Causley, lcausley@saulttribe. p.m. Please bring a dish to pass Bay Indian Community, invited and honorarium. IDs and Social net; John Causley, jcausley1@ Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve for the feast. Crazy auction on drums are Kitchitikipii Singers Security cards required for reg- saulttribe.net; or Lisa Burnside, Sobriety Powwow, feast at 4 Saturday after the feast. Vendors, of Manistique and Mukwa istration. Adult dancers must be [email protected]. p.m., hand drum contest at 6 traders or public can call for fur- Giizhik of Hessel. Emcees are in full regalia. First eight drums p.m., grand entry at 7 p.m., ring ther information, Viola Neadow Beedahsiga Elliott of Cape to register will be in drum split, Sept. 7 — 7th annual in the new year at midnight! at (906) 341-6993 or (800) 347- Croker First Nation, Ontario and all others blanket dance. From Honoring the Waters Newberry 7137. Jody Gaskin of Sault Ste. Marie. 5-7 p.m., the kids carnival is Public invited and admis- Head ogitchidaa is Bucko Teeple open on the powwow grounds. sion is free. No drugs, politics Bay Mills Indian Community. At 5:30-8 p.m., activity at the Powwow raffle tickets or alcohol allowed. No dogs or Arena director is Bud Biron of Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Powwow raffle tickets for and Sault Tribe T-shirt for fifth other animals allowed. Sault Tribe. Head dancers to be Building parking lot. sale! prize. selected for each session on site. Saturday, July 6 — 10 a.m.-2 Drawing will be at 1 p.m. July Tickets are $1 each and con- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of For more information visit p.m., drum and dance registra- 7 at the Sault powwow grounds. testants need not be present to Chippewa Indians 32nd annual www.saulttribe.com or find our tion, all dancers and drums must You could win $300 for first win. powwow and summer gather- event on Facebook. Drums, danc- be registered to receive day prize, $200 for second prize, a The raffle is sponsored by ing, July 2-7 on the Sault Tribe ers and general info, call pow- money and honorarium, IDs and two-night stay with dinner and Sault Tribe Unit I elders, pro- reservation in Sault Ste. Marie. wow chairwoman Jackie Minton, Social Security cards required show at Kewadin Casino for third ceeds to benefit Unit I elders’ This year’s powwow is once (906) 635-6050. for registration. Adult dancers prize, a porcelain doll for fourth projects and activities. again traditional, with the theme For vendor information call must be in full regalia. First eight prize and a $25 MidJim gas card License number STR-010-13. Sault Tribe Maawanji’iding Linda Grossett 635-6050. Those drums to register will be in drum Maaingan Kamnaaden Maanaa wishing to volunteer, please call split, all others blanket dance. Enji Jingtamok, Come and Cathy Abramson at 440-3823. Grand entry at 1 p.m. Feast at Honor our Brother the Wolf. No alcohol, drugs or politics the ceremonial building at 5 p.m. Committee vacancies The Sault Tribe Higher The public is invited to attend; allowed. Second grand entry at 7 p.m. members. The vacancies are open entrance is from Baawating Schedule: Two-step contest at 9:30 p.m. Education Committee has two to four men and three women to Drive off of Shunk Road on the Tuesday, July 2 — The 2013 Sunday, July 7 — 11 a.m., vacant seats. Selected candidates review and make recommenda- reservation. powwow festivities begin with Brother John Haskell officiates will help review scholarship tions on all cultural activities of Host drum is Bear Creek of the blessing of the powwow Mass at the Niigaanagiizhik essays for the annual scholar- the Sault Tribe along with five Ontario and co-host drum is grounds at 10 a.m., with a pot- Ceremonial Building. Grand ship competition and review members of the board of direc- Four Thunders of Keweenaw luck brunch to follow. entry at noon. and make recommendations on tors. policies regarding the Higher The Sault Tribe Health Education Program. Preference Board has two vacancies for will be given to individuals who interested tribal members. have either completed a higher Interested Sault Tribe members education program or have a child should submit one letter of intent currently enrolled in a higher and three letters of recommenda- education program. tion to Tara Benoit, 523 Ashumun The Sault Tribe Anishinaabe Street, Sault Ste. Marie. Call Cultural Committee has seven (906) 635-6050 or email tbenoit@ vacant seats for interested tribal saulttribe.net for any questions. Page 4 News May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tribe featured in PSU Complete Streets study By Rick Smith pursue improvements. chair traffic. transportation challenges of the ticular, youth, older adults and A research report recently The report acknowledges In the report’s introduction, tribal service area. A following disabled residents. released by Portland State the assistance of Sault Tribe Sault Tribe is profiled to illustrate section includes much more detail The profile closes with a nota- University prominently features Community Health staff mem- “how the power of coalitions can on the development and growth tion about how the original grant the Community Health com- bers Donna Norkoli and Michelle inspire action across multiple of the Complete Streets concept from the Centers for Disease ponent of the Sault Ste. Marie Conway for their help in assisting jurisdictions.” to include the communities of Control was a contagious cata- Tribe of Chippewa Indians. with the study respective to the Getting to the Sault Tribe Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, lyst for change in the communi- The study, titled, “The Path to tribe’s service area, which is the profile, an introductory portion Manistiqe and Munising. A third ties that spread the desire for Complete Streets in Underserved first community profiled in the describes the tribe as the cham- section describes results and increased access to transportation Communities — Lessons from report, taking up five pages of the pion of the regional initiatives remaining intentions in the differ- for the disadvantaged, but ulti- U.S. Case Studies,” documents 31-page work. The Sault Tribe from envisioning the possibilities ent communities as of 2011. mately for everyone. the cases of four communities — Strategic Alliance for Health staff to engaging and educating other The final part of the section A complete copy of the report Sault Tribe; the City of Decatur, are key figures in the Complete agencies to successfully acquir- on Sault Tribe indicates the next can be acquired through a Google Ga.; the metropolitan region of Streets movement in the tribe’s ing funding through a public steps of the tribe’s Strategic search of PSU path to complete Nashville, Tenn.; and the City service area. health grant. Other work included Alliance for Health communi- streets. The report and more of Portland, Ore. — in need of One of the aims of the report “walking audits” of street facili- ties includes continuation of the information on the Complete non-motorized transportation is to enable other communities ties, increasing inter-agency com- tribe’s work on improving non- Streets initiatives and other health facilities for improving residential to take advantage of any les- munications and examining traffic motorized transportation options projects involving Sault Tribe in convenience and physical fit- sons learned by the four profiled planning possibilities. and expanding education efforts the Upper Peninsula of Michigan ness. All four of the communities communities that may be useful The portion of the report that in making choices healthful can be found at www.healthyup- adopted Complete Streets policies to other communities seeking focuses on the tribe’s situation choices in life. Those benefit- communities.com. to acquire grant funding and to local transportation facilities that goes on to describe the geograph- ing the most from improvements Portland State University is a develop alliances between vary- smoothly include all modes, such ical, economic circumstances would be people at a disadvan- large public research university ing governmental structures to as pedestrian, bicycle and wheel- along with demographics and tage in transportation, in par- based in Portland, Ore. Trio take on jobs to help tribe’s MIS mission The Sault Tribe Management enjoys hunting, fishing, camping Information Systems (MIS) and spending time with family staff was recently bolstered with and friends. And he is a fan of the the additions of Mike Lawless, Detroit Red Wings. Jeremy Ripley and Steve Computer technicians help Kwaitkowski. ensure the smooth functioning of Lawless accepted a position computer networks. as a personal computer techni- Ripley began working as a cian and began last March 20. support technician on March 6. He was born and raised in Sault He was born in Green Bay, Wisc., Ste. Marie and likes to keep up but raised in Sault Ste. Marie. on developments in the world of He holds a master’s degree in computers. fine arts and worked at Frenchy’s He worked at GE National Custom Upholtry in the Sault for Tech Team from Sept. 8, 1998 about 10 years. to 2000 while the company was As a hobby, he enjoys weaving in town and is a former partner with his own floor loom and likes Mike Lawless Jeremy Ripley Steve Kwaitkowski in Five Star Business Computer to participate in art gallery com- stability and integrity of all com- finishing a degree at LSSU. His hobbies include building Solutions in the Sault. He also petitions. His latest competition puter hardware and software. He worked at the NMU infor- computers, playing video games, worked at the Sault Big Lots store was at Cross Village, just north of Kwaitkowski took a seat as mation technology help desk and reading science-fiction and enjoy- and was the manager for the last Petoskey. a help desk operator on March has a strong interest in computers ing friends. year that he worked at the store. Support technicians are respon- 20. He was born in Cheboygan, and studying. He feels working in Help desk operators act as the His wife’s name is Theresa and sible for providing technical but raised in Sault Ste. Marie information technology is good first point of contact with custom- they have five children, seven assistance and for personal com- and Marquette. Studied at Lake fit for him. ers who call the MIS help desk. grandchildren and expecting puters and peripheral equipment Superior State University and another grandchild in June. in the tribe’s inventory. Techs are Northern Michigan University In his spare time, Lawless also responsible for ensuring the and he is currently working on PRLANSING, firm Mich. — winsto an individual awards practitioner by Martin Waymire Advocacy CMPRSA. And Martin Waymire Communications, a full-service is a finalist for a Silver Anvil, DeMawating Development public relations and social media the top honor for public relations marketing firm received five excellence in the nation, for the Property Sales & Rentals awards — including four first- successful “Vote NO on Prop 5” place honors — for excellence in statewide ballot campaign. 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ContaCt us today! Call 906-495-2800 or Email Rental Manager Theresa Germain at [email protected]. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 5 Chi Mukwa Recreation Center receives award By Brenda Austin deserved it more.” This is the janitorial staff, the Pro Shop staff making the final decision. “Chi accept it. “SHMA has a cross-ice The Sault Michigan Hockey second year Chi Mukwa has been sharpening skates – the list goes Mukwa is a great place to skate,” program at Chi Mukwa for young Association (SMHA) recently presented with an award by the on and on,” she said. “We want to she said. “Their entire staff is children just learning how to play presented Chi Mukwa Recreation SMHA, last year they were cho- provide people a good experience outstanding and always willing hockey and in order to run that Center with the Willie and Diane sen as sponsor of the year. when they come here. We are to help. We appreciate everything program there is a lot of equip- Floyd Award for Appreciation. Chi Mukwa Events Manager providing our guests a service, so they do for us.” Malport said in ment that gets hauled out into the SMHA board member ice- Tammy Graham said it is nice to it’s important to have clean locker the past seven years since her rink. Our facilities store a lot of scheduler Diane Maleport, said be recognized as a facility. “What rooms, clean ice, a clean lobby involvement with the SMHA, their equipment and assist SMHA in the past the award has went to we do here day to day is a team and friendly staff.” nobody has ever had a bad word staff with getting it on and off the an individual, but this year they effort – right from the guys clean- Maleport said SMHA mem- to say about Chi Mukwa or their ice. There are a lot of things our chose Chi Mukwa “because we ing the ice and the reception- bership nominates people for the staff. staff has done to help the hockey couldn’t pinpoint one person that ist, concessions people and our annual awards with their board Graham’s son plays hockey association – from the custodians and during his awards ceremony and drivers to the receptionist,” and banquet on March 6, she was she said. called up to accept the award for “Everybody at Chi Mukwa is Criteria for receiving youth Chi Mukwa. Graham said she had always willing to help do any- no knowledge of the award and thing they can for us,” Maleport development funding was surprised to be called on to said. Tribal youth may request fund- vice area. Service area counties mit proof of household income, ing for a variety of purposes out- include Alger, Chippewa, Delta, such as recent check stubs, tax side of tribal programs, including: Luce, Mackinac, Marquette and forms, W-2, etc. Income guide- Roy Electric Co. Inc. • Sport fees (registration, Schoolcraft. lines are based on 150 percent ] ] equipment, shoes) Applicants may receive fund- of the 2013 Health and Human IndustrIal CommerCIal resIdentIal • Music, dance and theatre les- ing of up to $100 once per aca- Services poverty guidelines. sons demic year (Aug. 1-July 31). Applications available at Chi • Instrument purchase or rental Qualifying categories for funding Mukwa Community Recreation www.royelectric.us • Language lessons are based on tribal strategic direc- Center or by contacting Jessica • Camps (sports, band, art, aca- tions of medicine wheel such as Dumback at jdumback@ 2901 ashmun st. (m-129) Bus. (906) 632-8878 demic) and related travel fees academic/intellectual, physical, saulttribe.net or (906) 635-7770. sault ste. marie, mich. Fax. (906) 632-4447 • Educational, cultural and emotional and cultural/spiritual. class trips Applicants are required to sub- • Testing fees mit current copies of tribal mem- • Driver’s education bership cards with applications • Senior pictures along with copies of invoices, • School supplies and book registration, brochures or lit- deposits (school clothes NOT erature with organization names included) and costs or receipts of payment • Regalia and youth drum with application. Checks will be Applicants must be tribal youth made payable to the organization, aged from birth to 12th grade unless receipt of payment is pro- living in the seven-county ser- vided. 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Foxworth said the Institute economies.” The First Nations among tribes and tribal programs traditional plants and medicines, works in five key areas through FNDI, under their Native Development Institute (FNDI) and Native non-profits doing food marketing and handling, grant making, technical assis- Agriculture and Food System out of Longmont, Colorado, has work in food systems. Foxworth home gardening, canning and tance and advocacy. Those five Initiative, also provides grants to launched a new website they said FNDI is developing an agri- healthy family eating. areas are: Financial and investor tribal food and agricultural pro- hope will prove to be a valuable business curriculum for individual The site also offers videos education, combating predatory grams and announced recently resource for Native American producers to help them develop sharing the stories of successful lending, Native American busi- they have awarded 10 such tribes, organizations and indi- their skill sets in agricultural busi- tribes that are working to regain ness and asset development, grants totaling $375,000. viduals involved in food systems, ness development. Currently in control of their food systems, strengthening Native American According to their website, agricultural efforts and those the design phase, the curriculum which according to Foxworth nonprofits and Native foods and www.firstnations.org, from 1994 seeking better health and nutrition will be posted to the website once doesn’t happen enough. Schools health. through 2012, the FNDI has for their families and communi- it is completed. and educational programs may The website also aims to help provided more than $18.9 mil- ties. Foxworth said he hopes indi- also find the document downloads reconnect people and tribes with lion in financial grant support to The Native Foods Resource viduals, tribes and non-profits section about the farm-to-school Center, an initiative of the FNDI, will contact FNDI and share their program interesting and informa- traditional foods and reinforce 814 Native American programs, can be found online by visiting: successful best practice food sys- tive. cultural practices and customs. projects and initiatives in 36 www.nativefoodsystems.org. tems stories. The website features The non-profit FNDI has been According to the website, “… states. Funding for the native- FNDI Senior Program Officer a variety of resources and infor- working with tribes and Native regaining control of food sys- foodsystems.org website was Raymond Foxworth, said the mation, from tribal gardens, farms communities for over 30 years to tems can provide a huge boost provided by the W.K. Kellogg website emerged from a need to and markets to farm-to-school assist in the process of asset con- to the development of Native Foundation. Eggert hired as Indian Child Welfare attorney By Brenda Austin huge.” the cracks that shouldn’t; such under contract for tribal court Filling a much-needed gap Eggert will spend most of her as children not being enrolled as an indigent defense attorney in the tribe’s legal services, time traveling to and appearing as tribal members, which causes representing indigent clients in Elizabeth Eggert was hired in court cases within the tribe’s them to lose their identity with child welfare, criminal, guard- recently as an Indian Child seven counties. “I am going to the tribe and their culture. It also ianship and juvenile matters. She Welfare attorney and will be limit the traveling and try to puts the tribe in a position of not also served as assistant associate working in conjunction with the appear by videoconference or having any say if they wanted to judge to the tribe’s court and tribe’s Child Welfare Committee, audio for those court cases out- on placement options for those was a deputy public defender Anishnaabek Community and side of the seven-county service children and other important for Chippewa Country for two Family Services, as well as tribal area,” she said. “The tribe does decisions. Having a physical years. and state courts on cases involv- take its interest in those kids seri- presence in the courtroom is Eggert spent a year in Japan ing Sault Tribe children who have ously and we intend to follow important and where it is cost at Temple University studying been removed from their homes through and be a part of the cases effective I would like to attend international law and business or who, for other reasons, fall – whether they want us there or those hearings,” Eggert said. and graduated from the Detroit under the protection of the Indian not.” On the flip side, there are College of Law at Michigan Child Welfare Act (ICWA). She said not all state courts are many cases in state courts where State University with her Juris Eggert said her first task is to career has been spent helping as familiar with the ICWA as they there aren’t any concerns she doctorate in 1998. get a handle on how many cases tribal members,” she said. “So to should be and how to implement said. “The judges are follow- She has also been involved there are and focus first on the now be able to go into court on it. “Without the tribe having legal ing the ICWA, the attorneys in: Uniting Three Fires Against ones requiring more immediate behalf of the tribe and represent representation at those hearings, involved are following the Violence; Tribal Court’s Teen attention. “The majority of my the tribe’s interests in its kids is a lot of things can fall through ICWA and the court system is Court, Drug Court and Family receiving input from tribal case- Preservation Court; Sault Tribe workers,” she said. Alive Youth suicide prevention Eggert was employed by program and the State Bar of the Sault Tribe from 2002-08 Michigan Domestic Violence as a legal aid attorney for the Committee. Advocacy Resource Center and She resides in Sault Ste. since that time has had her own Marie with her husband, Jay, legal practice and has worked and their young son, Ethan, 6. Spring League hockey at Chi Mukwa Arena By Brenda Austin announcements on the Sault Tribe Young hockey players ages website and on Facebook. 4 to 14 in Mite Minors through For parents who have more Pee Wee divisions can keep their than one child to register, Graham momentum up and game going said family discounts are avail- over six weeks each spring by able for children living in the participating in Chi Mukwa’s same household; there is a $20 Youth Spring League program. per child discount after the first This year’s program is already child. Goalies can join for half off and running with 210 kids in the normal price. five divisions, with four teams The first two weeks of the in each division playing against program are spent drafting play- each other. The majority of the ers to their respective teams and kids are from Sault Ste. Marie, assigning jerseys. The last four but others come from Newberry, weeks they compete against the St. Ignace, Engadine, McMillan other three teams in their divi- and Sault Ste. Marie and Garden sion. Graham said teams are River, Ontario. named after pro teams such as Chi Mukwa Events Manager the Detroit Red Wings or Boston Tammy Graham said to mark Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. your calendars for February, “Their jerseys and socks are the which is when they plan to begin same colors as the pro teams they early registration for next years take their names from and we try program. Graham said if your to make them look like their pro child has participated in the past counterparts as much as we can,” you will receive an email when Graham said. “We can’t put the it’s time to register. If you have pro team logos on the jerseys but a child who is new to the league, they all have Big Bear Hockey, there will be flyers circulated Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on in Sault Ontario, at Little Bear them.” East and Chi Mukwa, as well as See “Spring league,” pg. 7 May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 7 Proposed HUD budget for fiscal year 2014 includes $726 million for Indian Country By Rick Smith among its populations. The bud- development challenges. Further, fostered partnerships that allow eligible Indian entities; and $6 The U.S. Department of get request also included another he noted HUD recognizes Indian tribal recipients the flexibility to million for the Indian Housing Housing and Urban Development $13 million for Native Hawaiian Country self-determination and design and implement appropri- Loan Guarantee Fund. (HUD) recently released details Housing Block grants, bringing self-governance, and fosters ate, place-based housing pro- In his concluding remarks, of the proposed federal budget for the total to $739 million. partnerships conducive to tribal grams according to local needs Donovan conveyed to the sub- fiscal year 2014. According to an An increase of $47.6 billion flexibility in designing and imple- and customs. committee that the budget request announcement by HUD Secretary is proposed in the 2014 budget, menting housing programs appro- “HUD is requesting a total of reflects the Obama administra- Shaun Donovan, the Obama according to the official state- priate to tribal needs and customs. $739 million to fund programs tion’s recognition of the critical administration’s plan “seeks to ment, an increase of $4.2 billion Through innovative program- that will directly support housing role housing plays in strengthen- protect the rental housing and over the amount passed in 2012. ming, HUD has found new ways and economic development in ing the nation and providing “lad- homeless assistance for millions In written testimony to a to partner with American Indian American Indian, Alaskan Native ders of economic opportunity.” of extremely poor Americans Senate appropriations subcom- and Alaska Native tribal govern- and Native Hawaiian communi- Donovan also indicated the while increasing investments mittee dated April 11, Donovan ments to help these communities ties nationwide,” Donovan noted. 2014 proposed budget is con- in key initiatives to serve some indicated HUD is using innova- craft and implement sustainable, The budget request includes cerned with investing smarter of the nation’s most distressed tive programs that have led to locally-driven solutions to eco- $650 million for the Indian and more efficiently. “It’s about neighborhoods.” finding new ways to develop nomic development challenges. Housing Block Grant program, making hard choices to reduce The proposed budget specifies partnerships with American HUD recognizes the right of the single largest source of fund- the deficit, and putting in place a sum of $726 million for Indian Indian governments to help build Indian self-determination and ing for housing on tribal lands much-needed reforms to hold Country to address housing needs localized solutions to economic tribal self-governance and has today, according to Donovan; $70 ourselves to a high standard of million for Indian Community performance,” he said. But most Development Block Grants, a of all, it’s about results we deliver flexible source of grant funding for the vulnerable people and NCAI testifies on fiscal funding for federally-recognized tribes or places who depend on us most.” By Rick Smith ’supreme law of the land,’” the which already have long histories The National Congress of document notes. “At its most of inadequate funding. American Indians submitted testi- basic level, the economic success The testimony explained how mony on fiscal year 2014 federal of the United States is built upon federal cuts disproportionately Spring League hockey funding for Indian Country before the land and natural resources impact Indian Country in that the U.S. House of Representatives that originally belonged to tribal tribes lack the tax base and Committee on Appropriations on nations. In exchange for land, the authority to raise revenues for Fromat “SpringChi league,” Mukwa page 6 back on the Arena ice helps keep them April 17. United States agreed to protect services as can be done by state With local hockey leagues wrap- conditioned and ready for early A brief introduction about the tribal treaty rights, lands, and and local governments. ping up their season by the end organization opened the testi- resources, including provision The NCAI expressed opposi- tryouts. of certain services for American of February or early March kids mony and, before delving into the tion to placing caps on payments Graham said that although main issue, put forth comments Indian and Alaska Native tribes are sometimes left hanging until of contract support costs, elimi- there have been minor changes on the fiscal year 2013 sequestra- and villages, which is known as tryouts for travel teams or fall to the program over the years, nating school construction fund- leagues. After a six-week break tion of discretionary programs. the federal Indian trust responsi- it remains much as it was at its ing and the Housing Improvement from the time the regular season The NCAI urged Congress to bility.” beginning shortly after Big Bear protect the federal funding that Cuts to Indian Country not Program budget as written in the ends until they are on the ice opened when the first Spring fulfills the trust responsibility only sacrifice the nation’s trust 2014 proposed budget. Further, at Big Bear, Graham said the League program was offered in to Indian Country, even in the obligations to Indian Country, the organization suggested an program allows the kids to meet face of difficult choices. “The according to the testimony, but increase in environmental protec- new friends and hone their skills March 1997. sequester reductions to tribal pro- blocks economic growth and tion assistance. before tryouts begin. Travel team For more information visit the grams undermine Indian treaty planning for the future of coming The testimonial can be viewed tryouts are generally held during Sault Tribe website, or call (906) rights and obligations – treaties generations along with hinder- in its entirety at: the spring, so getting youngsters 635-4758. which were ratified under the ing law enforcement, education, www.ncai.org/resources/testi Constitution and considered the health care and other services, mony_and_speeches. Introducing the Digital Public Library of America By Rick Smith the efforts and data of science.” ect picked up steam with the Quietly and without any fan- And it’s free of charge. Berkman Center for Internet and fare, the Digital Public Library The DPLA is the brainchild of Society of Harvard University of American (DPLA) was born many in fields related to libraries joined the effort with the support online last month at www.dp.la. It and academia that started in the of the Alfred P. 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Australia who are interested in fight is complete without ring career. About 20-seconds into the extend and he had a torn ACL, In 2003 he started training fight he broke his hand but kept although he didn’t find that out collaborating on shows with girls, area locals Amanda May in Jiu-Jitsu and Russian sambo Pieczynski, Jesselee Maleport and on fighting. He finally got the until later when he was playing them. wrestling and some judo. He Meagan Photiou kept the crowd dazed fighter into a headlock and softball and slid into third base. Cook said they are working to boxed for a while in California informed of the rounds. won. 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When the King of the Cage Undefeated at 2-0, he was tear repaired and now has perma- Tickets, ranging in price from “Our fans need to keep coming returned to town, Cook signed training for his third fight when nent screws in his knee. $25-$100, are on sale now for the out and supporting us so we can up to fight his second ever cage the other fighter hooked his knee Four weeks after having sur- June 1 Big Johns & Berzerker from behind during a takedown gery he was back to work as a continue to provide exciting fight not realizing that would MMA- War on the Shores at maneuver. His knee was hyper- carpenter for the tribe. That win- shows,” Cook said. be the end of his MMA fighting KEWADIN.COM. “Weird Al” Yankovic brings The Alpocalypse Tour to Kawadin The biggest-selling com- 13. Tickets are $32.50 and $28.50 less awards and accolades for Lynwood, spawned the Billboard of achievements. Last year also edy recording artist in his- and went on sale on March 8. classic songs like Eat It, Like top 10 single, White and Nerdy, saw the release of his bestselling tory, “Weird Al” Yankovic, on Now entering his fourth career a Surgeon, Fat, Smells Like the video of which spent two children’s book When I Grow Up The Alpocalypse Tour is set to decade, “Weird Al” Yankovic has Nirvana, Amish Paradise and months at number one on iTunes (HarperCollins), and the TV con- perform at Kewadin Casinos won three Grammys (with 14 The Saga Begins. Yankovic is and garnered over 100 million cert special Weird Al Live! - The DreamMakers Theater on June nominations) and earned count- also well-known for his cult-hit hits on the Internet. His 13th and Alpocalypse Tour on Comedy feature film UHF (1989), his most recent album, Alpocalypse Central. A lavishly illustrated cof- late ‘90s CBS Saturday morning (2011), which featured the Lady fee table on Al’s life and career, series The Weird Al Show and the Gaga parody, Perform This Way, Weird Al: The Book, was released numerous AL-TV specials that charted at number nine — the in October of 2012 by Abrams. he’s made for MTV and VH1 highest debut of his storied career For more official “Weird Al” over the years. — and added two more Grammy Yankovic news and ticket infor- His 2006 album, Straight Outta nominations to his astounding list mation go to www.weirdal.com. TESLA coming to Sault Kewadin Casino The multi-platinum-selling and iconic rock band, TESLA, is performing at Kewadin Casinos’ DreamMakers Theater on July 27, 2013, as part of the bands sum- mer tour. Tickets went on sale May 17 at 8 a.m. and are $38.50 and $35. Known for their melodic songs and down to earth appeal, TESLA continues to tour to sold-out crowds around the world. TESLA’s 2009 FOREVER MORE tour in support of the new album of the same name, gave their audience a 25-year musical journey that keeps the loyal fans coming back and has newcomers Huey Lewis and the News realizing, “WOW, I didn’t know they did that song!” Brian Wheat and drummer Troy albums in the United States alone. anniversary tour TESLA’s current line-up Luccketta plus new guitarist Dave TESLA has made three appear- Huey Lewis and the News Huey Lewis and the News consists of four of its original Rude who has brought a new ances in Kewadin’s theater to sell is commemorating the 30th members are: Bottom right, Huey members, vocalist Jeff Keith, energy and creativity to the band. out crowds. For more informa- guitarist Frank Hannon, bassist Anniversary of its most award Lewis (vocals and harmonic), The band has sold 14 million tion, visit www.kewadin.com. winning album, Sports, with its Johnny Colla (saxophone, gui- 30th anniversary tour, coming to tar and vocals), Bill Gibson Kewadin Casinos’ DreamMakers (drums, percussion and vocals), Theater on June 2! Tickets are Sean Hopper (keyboards and $54.50 and $48.50. vocals), Stef Burns (guitars Peaking at number one on the and vocals), John Pierce (bass), Billboard charts, selling over Marvin McFadden (trumpet), Rob 10 million copies worldwide, Sudduth (tenor saxophone) and a Grammy award winner and Johnnie Bamont (baritone saxo- a Diamond award winner in phone). Canada, Sports is the anthem of a For more information visit generation. www.kewadin.com. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung casino Page 11 Paranormal Monster Truck Throwdown at Kewadin St. Ignace Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Monster Truck Convention! World renowned psychics, Loren Coleman; son from the Throwdown at Kewadin Shores cryptozoologists, TV stars and actual Amityville Horror home, Casino in St. Ignace on June 29, the son from the Amityville home Christopher Quaratino (Lutz); the 2013. Experience the thrill of a will headline this year’s Michigan real life mother from Haunting 10,000 lb. car-crushing beast, Paranormal Convention at the in Georgia, Lisa Wyrick; Kat the thrills of freestyle motocross Kewadin Casino and Convention Tedsen and Bev Rydel presenting and take a ride on a real monster Center in Sault Ste. Marie on their third book in the Haunted truck with well-known trucks Aug. 9-10. Seventeen speakers Travel series, Haunted Travels of and drivers including Barbarian, follows (subject to change): of Buffalo, New York are scheduled for the event along Michigan III; and Detroit’s own Toxic, Over Bored, Ballistic and Barbarian – featuring Patrons can receive $10 in with gallery readings and twilight John Tenney speaking on Sky Nitemare. driver Devin Jones of Miami, Kewadin credit free play by walking tours. Ticket sales began People. The show will take place dur- Oklahoma turning in their Monster Truck Other speakers include ing the annual St. Ignace Car Nitemare – featuring driver Throwdown tickets at the Darkness Radio TV host Dave Show weekend event. Fans can Andy Hoffman of Huntington, Northern Rewards Club on the Schrader covering A Look at meet and get pictures with driv- Indiana night of the show. Drink spe- Ghosts; psychic Chip Coffey, ers and trucks at a pre race pit Over Bored – featuring driver cials, outdoor games, food tent author and TV host Jeff Belanger party at 5:30 p.m., followed by Jamey Garner of Indianapolis, and much more will be available. and crowd favorite Tim Shaw the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are Indiana Call the box office at 800- presenting the correct way to con- $10 for adults 18 and over and Ballistic – featuring driver KEWADIN or click www.kewa- duct a séance. free for those under 18 (one Mac Plecker of Williamston, din.com for more information or Tickets to the event became child entry per paid adult). Georgia visit Kewadin.com or midwest- available on April 26. Convention Toxic – featuring Travis Petri monstertruckevents.com tickets for the two days are $75, The line up for this event is as a one-day convention ticket is $45 and a VIP package includ- ing two-day convention and a dinner with speakers and guests

Psychic Chip Coffey on April 26 at the DreamMakers Theater Box Office. “This is by far our most aggressive line up — it is the largest group of presenters we have ever put together,” said Tim Ellis, president of the Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society. “We have some crowd favorites back and added some amazing new faces and stories to our event this year. It gets tough Thank you to every loyal to continue to build a bigger event each year, but we have a lot John Zaffis of fun making it happen!” customer over the past One of the most exciting ses- is $95. Special hotel packages sions at this year’s conference including two-night accommo- will be the round table with dation, convention tickets, VIP 125 years who helped us Amy Bruni, Joe Chin, Adam dinner with speakers and guests is available for $360. Additional reach this tremendous tickets can be purchased during the convention for gallery read- ings with psychic Tim Shaw for milestone. $25, psychic Chip Coffey for $50 and for twilight walking tours with Jim Couling starting at $10. We are truly Convention tickets include a special convention-only vendor a community Amy Bruni & Britt Griffith area where attendees can speak one-on-one with presenters and Berry, Britt Griffith and Dustin exhibitors. bank, and Pari from the Syfy show Ghost All tickets purchased by May Hunters. “This will be one of 10 will receive a 20 percent dis- the most interesting sessions,” count (with the exception of hotel look forward said Ellis. “We’ve never had this packages). many members from the hit TV For more information on the to the show Ghost Hunters at one time to the for a presentation. Fans will get stories from behind the scenes opportunity of the show and a chance to ask the questions they have always wanted to ask.” to continue A familiar face presenting a new subject, John Zaffis will be on hand to discuss “possessed serving YOU. possessions” and haunted muse- um artifacts. There will also be a live taping of 30 Odd Minutes during the conference. St. Ignace • Cedarville New presenters scheduled for Ben Hansen the convention this year include Fact or Fake: Paranormal conference, visit www.miparacon. Mackinac Island Files hosts Ben Hanson and com, kewadin.com or upprs.org. Bill Murphy, who will give a For booking a convention room behind-the-scenes look at their table, please contact Tim Ellis at hit TV series; cryptozoologist (906) 440-4890. Naubinway • Newberry Page 12 casino May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Kewadin Casinos recognize team members Congratulations to Chris Congratulations to Jesse I do,” said Corey. He was very Mike Vieau, Kewadin secu- Joe Starnes, Kewadin Casino Ogston, Kewadin Sault Team Robinson, Kewadin’s Christmas surprised and humbled to receive Gift Shop Clerk, was selected as rity team member, was recently team member of the month for this award. Way to go, Corey! the Team Member of the Year at Member of the selected as April! Kewadin Sault Ste. Marie. Month. Chris the Team Jesse has Congratulations to Richard The team member was chosen is a member Member of worked with Osterhout, Manistique Shuttle by peers for this award and will of the mainte- the Year at Kewadin for receive a per- nance depart- Driver, and Kewadin St. just over a sonal plaque; ment and has team member year and is a Ignace. $200, enter- worked with of the month bartender at The team tainment tick- Kewadin for February! Frosty’s Bar & member was ets, dinner and since October Richard Grille. He said chosen by a hotel stay 2011. He says that the best part of peers for this along with a was born and meeting new his job is learning how to make award and will receive a per- plaque that is people every raised in the Sault and is married new drinks and meeting new located in each day is the sonal plaque; $200, entertain- to Brandi Ogston. They have people. ment tickets, dinner and a hotel casino. two children, Christopher and most reward- “Jesse is always willing to ing part of his stay along with a plaque that is Joe started Marissa. “It’s a good feeling to help out. He has outstanding cus- job. Winning this award was the located in each casino. working with the casino in win this award,” said Ogston. tomer skills,” said his manager “icing on the cake” he said. “Mike is honest, depend- August of 2006. He took one Way to go, Chris! Thanks for Lisa Hanson. “When short staffed year off when he was deployed Richard lives in Manistique able and motivated to solve being part of our team. he always offers to work extra or with the 1437th National Guard with his wife and two children. problems for team members and pick up shifts. He always puts his Unit in 2009. Congratulations to David customers needs first, internal and Thank you, Richard, for being staff,” said James McKerchie, He says he loves working in an outstanding employee! Kewadin St. Ignace secu- Roe, Hessel Slot Attendant and external. He is a great asset to our the gift shop and working with team member of the month! department.” rity manager. “Add an almost different people every day. “My Dave start- Jessee lives in Munising with Congratulations to Melanie unbearable positive attitude background is working in retail, ed working his girlfriend, Kristi and his three Brock, Vault Cashier at Kewadin and you have Kewadin Shores so a job in the gift shop was a for Kewadin children. Mansitique and the March team Security Officer Mike Vieau. fit for me,” said Joe, who was in June 2012. member of the month! “very surprised” when he real- Simply put, Mike is what all Corey Kangus, security guard Melanie started working for ized it was he who was receiving He says he managers, department heads with Kewadin Sault since 1992, Kewadin Mansitique in June 1994 the yearly award. “I have met finds interact- and supervisors are striving to ing with cus- was named April’s Team Member as a gift shop cashier before mov- hire.” people from all over the country of the Month! working here, it’s a great place to tomers very ing positions to the cage. Mike started with Kewadin’s rewarding Corey She said the most rewarding work,” he said. lives in Sault security department in April and at times part of her job is working with Team members and customers Ste. Marie 2012. He says being able to interesting. When asked what alike rave about his great custom- with his wife, her fellow team members. interact with customers is what was different about working here er service skills to internal and Shawnda, Melanie lives in Manistique he likes most about his position. external customers. “The way he compared to his last job he said and has one with her husband, Brady, and her “Talking with them, walking talks with customers, helps them people and the working environ- daughter. “I two children. around and making sure every- and provides them service is phe- ment. Congratulations, David! really find Congratulations, Melanie! one is safe, it’s the best part of nomenal,” said Cathy Boling, gift Thanks for being part of the helping others Thanks for being part of our shop manager. what I do,” he said. Kewadin team. the most rewarding part of what team. Slots create another millionaire Community Action senior at Kewadin Shores Casino nutrition programs serve favorite casino. 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For more of seniors not able to attend the may also visit clmcaa.net. shared the joy of win with her Kewadin Shores is Pamela’s information, visit Kewadin.com. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung News Page 13 Leadership academy leads member to India By Brenda austin southern India. distribution program here in the Sault Tribe member Robin She said there was a language U.S. where the lowest income Clark first heard of the Great barrier and at times it proved hard families can get subsidized Lakes Leadership Academy to communicate. “My favorite foods,” Clark said. “Generally – Leadership Advancement part of the trip,” she said, “was speaking, the whole system was Program in 2011. At the time she the times we just got to talk to male dominated and there was was working for the Inter-Tribal people vs. the formal back and a lot of corruption - the food Council of Michigan on energy forth of arranged meetings.” One wasn’t getting where it was initiatives, helping to get tribes of the non-profits they visited was needed and the money was disap- more active in energy conserva- working to establish pre-schools pearing. Women started to get tion and natural resource impacts and they were given a tour of together and have been taking from energy development within two of the schools. “One of the over the program locally. The the state. schools was just a little room system started working better She was approached by United made of concrete with no furni- once the women came together Tribes of Michigan Executive ture. To the folks who get to send on behalf of their communities.” Director Frank Ettawageshik, their kids there though it’s an One of the more noticeable who sat on the board of the lead- incredible thing. We met the kids differences between the cultures, ership academy, who asked her to and loved talking to the moms Clark said, was that only about take a look at the program. and women who have stepped up 28 percent of households in India Only one Michigan tribal in their community to do this,” have toilets. “Public sanitation member had participated in past she said. is very limited. We talked with a leadership advancement pro- The group visited with an government leader who worked grams, Little Traverse Bay Bands HIV/AIDS women’s and chil- of Odawa Indians member Doug dren’s support group while they extremely hard to get a public Craven. Ettawageshik was work- Photo by by Sandra Yu, GLLA participant were there and Clark became toilet in his community – usually ing with the academy to improve Robin Clark in India during her trip with the GLLA in February 2012. friends with one of the moth- folks use a hole in the ground,” tribal member participation and program participants to the tribe, education, economic develop- ers. This women’s husband had she said. “Toilet paper isn’t usu- Clark decided to apply. who may share that knowledge ment and health care. The group passed away and she now works ally used or available except in The focus of the Leadership and connection further across the traveled to both rural and urban in the fields to support her three upscale hotels and tourist stops. Advancement Program was to state. locations, meeting with local daughters. To help the family out, There is always a bucket and bring together individual lead- Clark said as part of under- practitioners involved in diverse Clark and her husband Eric send water and your hands – you use ers from across diverse sectors, standing leadership in the context fields to see how they were able donations to Shanti Ashram’s one hand for sanitary purposes backgrounds, and localities within of the common good, the group to work together across religious, Sudar Program annually, which and the other to eat with. I’ve Michigan to dive into leadership worked on balancing the needs socio-economic and sectoral dif- helps provide for the children’s heard people saying they thought in the context of the common and skills of the communities ferences. school uniforms and materials, as it was gross to use toilet paper, so good. The program itself was and/or sectors they generally Clark said it was a cultural well as continuing the HIV/AIDS unsanitary.” 18-months long, meeting once “represent” with the needs and shock going from winter to their women’s support group. “It’s a Clark said she was able to par- a month in locations around the skills of greater, diverse com- summer and from our local cul- small thing,” Clark said, “but it ticipate in the program thanks to a state. munities and economies, with an ture to theirs. She said it was hot means a lot to that family.” scholarship. The GLLA is work- The group met in December eye on the long run (think seven but the group had to remain cov- Clark said the group noticed ing on fundraising for an endow- of 2011 in Sault Ste. Marie and generations). ered because of India’s cultural that even though a lot of com- ment fund, which would allow stayed at the Kewadin Casino The curriculum included an modesty. “Your shoulders had to munity programs were led by the Leadership Advancement Convention Center. That session international experience where be covered and low cut shirts and women, it was the women who Program to continue to provide included an invocation by the program participants would visit tank tops were not allowed,” she were less likely to be assertive opportunities for leaders across Cultural Program’s Cecil Pavlat a different country and meet with said. Loose flowing skirts became in meetings– men would stand the state and within our tribe. and a speech by Jackie Minton; leadership to learn about their one of her fashion mainstays. The up and talk more freely. “There For more information about work with JKL Bahweting stu- issues and what work was being group flew into Deli and traveled is a food distribution program in the program, visit: www.glla.msu. dents with a presentation from done for the common good of by bus, train and plane through Indian similar to the USDA food edu. Youth Education and Activity’s their people. The group decided Jill King; a panel discussion on to travel to India - over 8,000 St. Mary’s waterway includ- miles from home - and left Feb. ing Environmental’s Kathie 17, 2012. Brosemer; and a niibiish activ- The participants spent two ity and walk led by Sault Tribe weeks in 95-degree weather member Amy McCoy. 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 Page 14 Community May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Take Back the Night came to Sault Ste. Marie Fourth annual program helps young women take a stand against sexual violence By Hali McKelvie She also spoke of the sexual her story and play an important port. You can find Healing Sisters of young microbiologist, Susan The EUP Sexual Violence and physical abuse she experi- role in ending sexual violence. online at www.healingsisters.org. Alexander Speeth, who was Prevention team hosted their enced. Stacey’s presentation high- A copy of her book, Redemption, stabbed to death by a stranger no fourth annual Take Back the Beginning at the tender age of lighted a number of resources can be found at major bookstores more than a block away from her Night event on April 16, 2013, in eight years old, she was sexually and alternatives to seek out help everywhere. home while walking the streets the Anchor Room of the Cisler assaulted by her father. During if you or someone you know Directly after the presentation, alone. Center on Lake Superior State the next 10 years, she endured becomes a victim of sexual the ARC hosted a sexual violence A few national and local University’s campus. countless encounters of sexual abuse. Since her release she has awareness walk that took place on resources available for victims The team is a multi agency and physical abuse from her appeared on a number of national the campus of the university. of sexual abuse are the toll free team of Sault Tribe’s Advocacy father while her younger sister syndicated talk shows, co- Over the years, Take Back the National Sexual Assault Hotline Resource Center (ARC), Diane endured solely physical abuse. authored an autobiography and Night has become internation- at (800) 656-HOPE, the Rape, Peppler Resource Center, Bay Stacey shared that she felt she started a non-profit organization ally known, as a way to take a Abuse and Incest National Mills Indian Community’s was somehow protecting her sis- called, Healing Sisters. Often stand against sexual violence and Network website at www. Journey to Healing program, ter by “taking” the sexual abuse. there are times when victims speak out against these horrible rainn.com, Sault Tribe ARC at Edward Jones investments, However, on July 4, 1990, her feel they are alone or that no crimes. As described at www. 632-1808 or toll free at (877) Michigan State Police, LSSU’s father raped her sister for the first one will ever believe their sto- takebackthenight.org/history, the 639-7820, Bay Mills Indian Crisis Center and LSSU’s time. As Stacey was forced to ries. Therefore, Healing Sisters first documented Take Back the Community Journey to Healing Campus Life. The team hosts listen to the screams and terror of provides a virtual network that Night event in the United States at (906) 248-8311 and Uniting and participates in a number of her little sister she found herself allows other victims and survi- took place in October of 1975 Three Fires Against Violence preventative events throughout truly helpless and hopeless. That vors of sexual assault to connect in Philadelphia, Penn. Citizens 253-9775 or toll free (855) DNT- the year. night Stacey made a decision that with one another and seek sup- rallied together after the murder HIT-ME. Take Back the Night started would change her life forever with a welcoming from the team — she shot and killed her father. followed by local representatives Stacey was later sentenced to a ARC conducts annual awareness from the Peppler Center, LSSU, life term of prison without the Sault Tribe, city police, campus possibility of parole. security and Uniting Three Fires Although it wasn’t the ideal conference in Sault Ste. Marie By Hali McKelvie conference had four breakout Minton with the Sault Tribe Against Violence. Each repre- alternative to end a traumatizing The Advocacy Resource Center sessions covering various topics Cultural Department. sentative spoke on ending sexual chapter in her life, it gave her conducted an annual teen well- including healthy relationships, Each conference participant violence. an opportunity to find freedom, ness conference on April 16, self esteem, cultural teachings, received a goody bag that includ- Following the welcoming and acceptance and peace. Ultimately, 2013. This year, the LOL: Living prescription drug abuse and stalk- ed various sources of local agen- opening statements, sexual assault through a course of events and Our Live while Laughing Out ing. cies and items from each partici- survivor Stacey Lannert presented after 18 years of incarceration, Loud conference had 70 students This year’s presenters were pating agency. to a crowd of over 100 commu- Stacey Lannert was granted who attended from three area Melissa Merchant and Becky The conference takes place nity members. During her presen- clemency. The governor who school districts. Rambo with the Diane Peppler annually to provide awareness to tation, she focused on identify- granted her clemency made one The conference opened with Resource Center, Lara Cook- local youth on healthy relation- ing signs of sexual trauma with final order upon her release, “Do Hali McKelvie welcoming the Paquin, LLMSW, with the Sault ships, wellness and unity. This young victims and provided a something positive with your students, an opening prayer by Tribe’s Behavioral Health, Officer year’s conference was hosted at number of national resources that freedom, contribute to society.” Cecil Pavlat and an address by Eric Rye with the Sault Tribe the Kewadin Casino Hotel and are available to anyone affected From that point on, Stacey decid- Chairperson Aaron Payment. The Police Department and Jackie Convention Center. by sexual assault. ed she would continue to share Walking On . . . DARRYL CAUSLEY MARYANN COLLINS McCoy and MaryAnn Whalen lodge. He was known at the lodge Mackinaw City; nieces and their Darryl MaryAnn McCoy of Sugar Island, Payment. as “chief cook and bottle washer.” families, Lisa and Leroy Sayles, Causley, Howell Collins Many nieces, nephews, and He married his wife of 29 April and Jeff Vannigan, Jessica 49, of walked on to cousins will truly miss MaryAnn. years, Patricia “Patty” Frazier of and Jonah Staffan, Jamie and Cheboygan her heavenly MaryAnn was a member of Naubinway, on Feb. 11, 1984, at Cyle Frazier, Noelle and Austin died unex- home on April the Catholic Church and the Sault the VFW Post in St. Ignace. Clemens, Alexandra Clemens, pectedly on 28, 2013, at Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa II was always spreading his Samantha Bennett, Erika Frazier, April 24 at the age of 82 Indians. laughter and his smile, fam- and Courtney Frazier; nephews McLaren years. Her Eternal rest grant to her, o ily members said, and he was a and their families, Richie and Cheboygan departure Lord. May she rest in peace. man with a very big heart. He Tracy Smith, Louis and Emily was known to be a flirt with the McMillan, Nicholas Frazier, Hospital. He from Parkside Facility in Trenton, Mich., was LOUIS H. CONGUY JR. girls and he liked to give people Michael and Samantha Bennett, was born in Sault Ste. Marie sudden. Louis close to him lighthearted nick- Justin and Amy Frazier, Dustin on May 25, 1953, to John and She was born in Sault Ste. “II” Conguy names, such as “Mistress” Becky and Christine Grondin, Brandyn Lorraine (nee Perry) Causley. Marie, Mich., on May 28, 1930, Jr., 64, of Crowder and “Bulldog” Elizabeth and Mandy Clemens, Zachary He lived in Hessel much of his to Charles W. Howell and Ellen St. Ignace, Clemens. His wife, Patty, was his Frazier, Tyler Bennett, Lucas life and was a commercial, self- McCoy Howell. Her child- passed away pride and joy. Frazier, Kevin Frazier; a godchild employed painter and a member hood was spent partially in Sault on April He is survived by his wife, and nephew, Jacob Frazier; four of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Ste. Marie and on Sugar Island, 15, 2013, at Patty; twin brothers, Bert and greatnieces, four great-nephews, Chippewa Indians. Payment. She was educated in Mackinac Roger Conguy of St. Ignace; four great-great-nieces, and two He is survived by his daugh- Payment, Sault area schools and Straits two sisters and their families, greatgreat nephews. ters, Nichole Causley of Sault St. Mary’s School. Around 1943, Health Karen McMillan of Moran, and He was preceded in death by Ste. Marie, Stephanie Causley the family moved to Detroit, System, following a seven-month Roxanne and Jason Belonga of his parents, Louis Sr. and Vivian of Manistique, Jennifer Schuster Mich., and she graduated from battle with lung cancer. St. Ignace; three brothers in-law (nee LaDuke) Conguy, brother, of Ann Arbor; brothers, John Jr. Saint Anne’s High School. He was born Nov. 16, 1948, in and their families, Leroy and Oliver John; sister, Diane Lynn; and Patricia Causley of Hessel, MaryAnn married Franklin St. Ignace to Louis Sr. and Vivian Leanne Frazier of Ottawa, Harold and a brother-in-law and his fam- James and Dorothy Causley Collins and together raised a (nee LaDuke) Conguy. and Jackie Frazier of Sault Ste. ily, Don and Karen McMillan. of Kinross, Jeff and Connie beautiful family of five sons, He joined the Army in 1966 Marie, Glenn and Carolee Frazier Services took place on April Causley of Kinross, and Donald Michael, (Deanna) Collins of and served in Germany after of St. Ignace; two sisters-in-law 20 at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Causley of Sault Ste. Marie; sis- Florida, Gary (Cynthia) Collins of his training at Fort Knox in and their families, Deb and Sean Church with Father Pawel ters, Delinda Causley of Hessel Seattle, Wash., Richard (Laurie) Kentucky. He worked as an iron- Bennett of Naubinway, Elizabeth Mecwel and Father John Haskall and Debra Causley of Sault Ste. Collins of Trenton, Franklin worker, along with his dad for a and Tim Clemens of Mackinaw officiating. Pastor David Wallis Marie; five grandchildren; spe- Daniel Collins (deceased) and period of time, and for more than City; He is survived by his wife, of Mackinaw City was a guest cial friend, Deloris Deloy, and Steven (Andrea) Collins of Allen 30 years as a commercial fisher- Patty; twin brothers, Bert and speaker, who guided with prayer Park, Mich. man on the Great Lakes. Roger Conguy of St. Ignace; for II and Patty on this journey. her son, Julian, of Cheboygan. She leaves behind many II was a member and elder two sisters and their families, Cremation has taken place. Visitation took place at the grandchildren and great-grand- of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Karen McMillan of Moran, and Interment will occur later this Hessel Tribal Center. Services children. MaryAnn’s siblings are Chippewa Indians. He helped Roxanne and Jason Belonga of spring in St. Ignatius Catholic were conducted April 29 at Our Sister Irene Howell, IBVM, of start the Sons of the Straits and St. Ignace; three brothers in-law Cemetery next to his parents. Lady of the Snows Catholic Wheaton, Ill., Geneveive Howell was a member of the American and their families, Leroy and Pallbearers were Leroy Sayles, Church in Hessel with Brother (deceased), Shirley (Hubert) Legion. He was also a member of Leanne Frazier of Ottawa, Harold Robby Sayles, Richie Smith, John Hascall officiating. Burial Yancy (deceased), Maurice Moose Lodge 999 for close to 30 and Jackie Frazier of Sault Ste. Ethan Sayles, Louie McMillan, will be in Old Mission Indian (Doris) Howell (deceased, years. After serving many differ- Marie, Glenn and Carolee Frazier Logan McMillan, Frank Captain Cemetery in Hessel later in the Weldon (Carol) Howell ent offices for years, he received of St. Ignace; two sisters-in- and Rick Terpening. Honorary spring. Dodson Funeral Home (deceased) and Dorothy (Harold) a fellowship degree. He was bar law and their families, Deb and pallbearers were Blaine Terpening of St.Ignace assisted with Eldred of New Boston, Mich. manager and always helped with Sean Bennett of Naubinway, and Gaige McMillan. arrangements. Her grandparents were Daniel the children’s activities at the Elizabeth and Tim Clemens of Continued on page 15 May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Walking On Page 15 — Continued from page 14. may be made to the Good in God’s word, the Bible, and Orchard on Nov. 24, 1951. They Family members welcoming VIRGINIA DEBUSK Shepherd Mission, 5050 E. held dear to his beliefs. were married for 62 years. him into heaven are his parents; Virginia (nee Kay) DeBusk of M-36, Stockbridge, MI 49285. Clarence is survived by his Dad worked at the Puget brother, Leroy; grandson, Ryan Sault Ste Marie, Mich. died on Arrangements by Caskey- children, Debbie (John) Ranieri Sound Naval Shipyard from 1952 McConnell; and great-grandson, May 2, 2013, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mitchell Funeral Home, of Sault Ste. Marie, Kelvin to 1982 as a crane operator. He Destry Deitchler. Mich. She was born on Feb. 26, Stockbridge. Kucharczyk of Escanaba and was one of a few people quali- A special thanks to the staff 1948, in Sault Ste Marie. David (Shelly) Kucharczyk of fied to run the large hammer head and volunteers at Hospice of She was a long time resident of MARGARET J. GRAVELLE Sault Ste. Marie; grandchildren, crane. After retiring, mom and Kitsap County Care Center. the Sault and spent many years in Margaret Jean “Mag” Gravelle, Tammy (Tony) Clement, Jonathan dad toured the U.S. in their truck Merced, Calif., where she raised aged 56, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ranieri, Heather (Brian) McKee, and camper. They had the time HOWARD P. QUANTZ her three children. Mich., passed away on April 19, Nicky and Matthew Kucharczyk; of their lives seeing the sites and SERVICE AND BURIAL Virginia is survived by her 2013, at Hospice of the EUP. great grandchildren, Brittnee visiting family and friends. A service and burial for three sons, Danny (Betty) Mag was born on April 21, (Kyle) Stinson, Whittnee and Dad then worked for 10 years Howard P. Quantz, husband of DeBusk of the Sault, Shon (Kara) 1956, in Sault Ste. Marie, the Courtnee Clement and Connor driving a bus for the South Kitsap Vivian DeRusha Quantz, will take DeBusk of Atwater, Calif., and daughter of the late Richard and McKee; and his beautiful sister School District. He was a good, place at the Community Covenant Kevin DeBusk of Houston, June (nee Vowels) Gravelle. She Christina Lehn. hard working man, always pro- Church at 588 Carlshend Rd., Texas;, sisters, Myrna of Livonia, graduated from Sault Area High Clarence was preceded in death viding for his family. He never Skandia, Mich., on June 10, Mich, Sharon (Roy) Russom of School and worked for Kewadin by his sons, Kevin Kucharczyk complained, even Parkinson’s 2013, at 4 p.m., with Pastor Todd Missouri., Sherla (Tom) Moore of Casinos. She was an avid reader, and Gary Kucharczyk. couldn’t take away his sense of Spangler officiating. Family and Florida, Margaret Pearl of Walled who enjoyed arts and crafts and At Clarence’s request, crema- humor, dignity and grace. You friends are welcome. Lake and Sherry (Del) Shagen of shopping. Mag collected knick tion has taken place. Services taught us much, dad, you are a the Sault; brothers, Bob (Myrtis) knacks of cats and loved to spend took place on April 15 at heck of a man. ANNA J. SAVARD Kay of Louisiana, Earl “Cappy” time with her cat, Princess Roo Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Dad and mom enjoyed square Anna Josephine of Roseville, Don (Medori Kay) Roo. She was a member of the Witnesses with a luncheon at and round dancing, camping, Savard, 75, of St. of Westland, Mich.; many nieces Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. the Sault Tribe Niigaanagiizhik gardening, spending time with Ignace, passed and nephews, seven grandchil- Mag is survived by three sis- Ceremonial Building. friends and family, especially away on April dren and one great-grandchild. ters, Grace “Betsy” Gravelle and their grandchildren and great- 12, 2013, at She was predeceased by her Susan “Tota” (Michael) Kinney FRANK J. MADDIX grandchildren. Dad took pride in McLaren Northern life partner, Charles Niemi; her both of Sault Ste. Marie, and Our precious father, Frank keeping the house he and Mom Michigan hospital parents, Earl and Bertha Kay; and Kathy “Poopsi” (Bob) Moiles of Junior Maddix, passed away on (and other family members) built in Petoskey. She a sister, Phyllis. Kincheloe, Mich.; five brothers, Feb. 12, 2013, from complica- and their yard in pristine condi- was born on April Memorial services took Clyde “Manny” (Sherill) Gravelle tions due to Parkinson’s disease. tion. Dad chopped and split wood 10, 1938, in Moran, to Frank and place at the Niigaanaagiizhik of Sault Ste. Marie, Phillip He was a wonderful husband to to build mom a fire in the fire- Pearl (nee McCall) Stempki. Ceremonial Building on May 4, Gravelle of Barbeau, Mich., and Mom, and a wonderful father and place whenever it was remotely She was graduated from high 2013 at 11 a.m. with Cecil Pavlat Ronny Gravelle, Donny Gravelle grandfather. Although our hearts chilly. school, and married Bernard conducting the services. and Eddie Gravelle all of Sault are broken, we are comforted he Family members treasur- “Archie” Savard on Nov. 26, As per family request, a con- Ste. Marie; sister-in-law, Helen is with the Lord and with family ing his memory are his wife, 1955, at St. Isaac Joques Catholic tribution to the American Cancer Gravelle of Brimley, Mich.; many members who have passed on. Pauline Maddix; brothers, Jesse Church in Sault Ste. Marie. Her Society in Virginia’s name would nieces and nephews. Dad was born to Frank and and Jim Maddix; sisters, Fanny husband died on April 1, 2013, be appreciated. Mag was preceded in death by Caroline Maddix on April 25, Aslin and Lola Davis; daughters just 12 days before her death. Clark Bailey Newhouse her parents and a brother, William 1927, in Fiborn Quarry, Mich. and sons-in-law, Pauline and Mrs. Savard worked for Funeral Home and Cremation F. Gravelle. He joined the Navy in 1944 and Harry McConnell, Mary and Ken Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Center assisted the family with A gathering took place on served two active duty tours in Kirk, Brenda and Rod Ludwig; Facility for many years before her arrangements. On line condo- April 22, 2013, at the Sault Tribe World War II and the Korean grandchildren: Dustin (Dawn) retirement. lences may be left at www.clark- Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial War. He was a reservist in the Deitchler, Jason Deitchler, Lacey She loved her grandchildren baileynewhouse.com. Building. Interment will be at a Seabees for more than 26 years. Ludwig, Landon Ludwig,and and was a great cook. She loved later date in Will Walk Cemetery. Dad was proud to serve his coun- Jeff Kirk; great-grandchildren: to read, listen to music and go GENEVA N. ERSKINE In lieu of flowers, memorials try. Stephanie, Haylee, Robert, to the casino. She was an elder Geneva may be left to help with funeral Dad met the love of his life, JayJae, Anthony, Alena, Jace and with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Natalie “Jean” expenses. Pauline, while in the service. Mason; a large extended family Chippewa Indians and a member Erskine, 88, of Arrangements handled by They were married in Port and many special friends. Continued on page 18 Stockbridge, C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. formerly Moran, Condolences may be left online at Mich., passed www.csmulder.com. away surround- ed by her fam- CLARENCE P. KUCHARCZYK ily on April 23, Clarence 2013, at Chelsea Paul Community Kucharczyk Hospital in Chelsea, Mich. She “Sonny”, was born on July 11, 1924, in aged 79, Detroit, Mich., the daughter of of Sault Rueben and Victoria Edick. Ste. Marie, On June 26, 1939, she mar- Michigan ried John Clayton “Jack” passed away Erskine. She was active with peacefully her children, grandchildren, and surrounded great-grandchildren. She was an by his loving family on April 11, animal lover who loved her cats 2013 at War Memorial Hospital. and adored her dog, Sasha. She He was born on April 23, enjoyed playing cards, going to 1933, on Drummond Island, the casino, shopping, decorating Mich., the son of the late John at Christmas, swimming, danc- and Julia (nee Alek) Kucharczyk. ing and dining out. She was a Clarence was a Sault Tribe member of Zion Lutheran Church member and took pride in spend- in Allenville, Mich., and loved ing time with family and friends, attending church at the Good telling stories, taking pictures and Shepherd Mission in Stockbridge. videos. He enjoyed spending the She is survived by one brother, day on the water fishing and tell- Rubin (Janice) Edick of Chelsea; ing stories. Those who knew him five children, Cheryl (A.C.) also knew that he loved being Allen, Debra (Morey) Denton, outdoors, he has shared many Rick Erskine, Vicki (Ernie) stories throughout the years of his Langstaff, Jackie Erskine (Stacy adventures all of which brought Sutela), Cindi Sabo (Dan Bigger) him home safely. He loved and daughter-in-law, Mary Clarence’s Barber Shop in which Erskine; 16 grandchildren and 23 he was a barber for many years, great-grandchildren. starting off working with the VA She was preceded in death hospital as a barber in 1958. He by her husband; sons, Gary and loved his customers and enjoyed Randy Erskine; and grandsons, telling stories with them. He Morey and Chad Denton. loved music and enjoyed play- A celebration of her life took ing the guitar. He shared many place on April 26, 2013 at the years with his faithful dog, Sadie, Good Shepherd Mission with whom he loved dearly. Clarence Parson Billy Allen officiat- was a veteran who served in the ing. Memorial contributions Army. He was a strong believer Page 16 Feature May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung JKL students are lauded for MEAP scores JKL Bahweting Anishnabe PSA in Sault Ste. Marie conducted an awards celebration to honor students who received a proficient score on this year’s Michigan Education Assessment Program. Students in grades 3-8 increased scores in all subjects through the hard work and dedication of the students, teachers, staff, parents and community. The school strives for ongoing improvement. All schools in the state of Michigan must have 100 percent of their students scoring at an 85 percent proficiency rate by 2022. The MEAP is given to students in grades 3-8 every October. Adults in the photographs include JKL Superintendent Theresa Kallstom, school board trustees Jim German, Ginger Stratton, NMU Charter Office’s Sean O’Donnell and school board trustees Nick VanAlstine and Jack Thompson.

Fourth grade students, left to right, Max Boyer, Scott Garcia, Kirk Smith, Gisheday Matrious, Alyvia Malloy, Sara Weber and Lillian Tracey. Missing from photo: Alexus Adair, Melanie Alshab, Michael Belanger, Gavin Calkins, Bailey Carey, Alyssa DeMolen, Sawyer Dowd, Carissa Eavou, Ava Fazzari, Alexander French, Nicholas Gerrie, Michael Gunckel, Nicholas Hillock, Cameron Hoornstra, Kaylynn Indorf, Danielle Jackson, Carlyon Jewell, Kelvin Kasten, Helen Kerfoot, Mekayle Kessinger, Rileigh King, Madison LaBonte, Trace Lahti, Noah McKechnie, Brett McKenzie, Andrew Milligan, Marcus Murray, Morgan O’Dell, Xavier Parlier, Aliah Robertson, Gordon Smith, Eli Stevens, Morgan Stevens, Mikala Stoppa, Jack Swan, Lillian Thomas, Nathaniel Thompson, Eli Visnaw, Amadeus Wright and Jaron Wyma. Above, third grade students, left to right, Tishella Forgrave, Jade TenEyck, Neleh Dowdy, Photos from JKL Bahweting School Brynn Beaulieu, Miriam Clark, Shane Hubbard, Allysiah Bumstead, Dominic Parish, Khloey Kirkpatrick, Keenan Hoffman, Akeera Johnson and Shaelyn Reno. Missing from photo: Jaelyn Azevedo, Addie Berg, Randi Bumstead, Avery Calder, Zachary Collia, Eva Collins, Reilly Cox, David Daley, Jakob Davie, Riley Eavou, Emmett Fazzari, Austin Gervais, Kylie Goodman, Dayton Graham, Jory Homminga, Curtis Hubbard, Lily Izzard, Brynn Jannetta, Jack Krans, Noah LaHuis, Christopher McKechnie, Sawyer McKechnie, Lillian Mckee-Calvey, Lydia McKenzie, Hilary McKerchie, Malik McLeod, Memphis Meyer, Sagen Nolan, Rachel Passage, Kyle Pine, Jaiden Porcaro, Kylie Povey, Taylor Pratt, Ellie Purple, Jaycee Reil, John Robinson, Alana Smith, Catherine Tucker, Grace Visnaw and Tyler Welch.

Sixth grade students, left to right, Alexia McMillan, Kelly Vaught, Alyssa Dowdy and Sawyer VanAlstine. Missing from photo: Cedric Brown, Ravin Calkins, Scott Colborn, Madison Cox, Nicholas Cox, Gabrielle Erickson, Adriana Frederickson, Jenna Homminga, Ashten Jewell, Kylee Kosiewicz, Andrew Krans, Makenzi LaVictor, Richard McCallon, Braeden Pages, Kira Passage, Jocelyn Perston, Haeli Povey, Virginia Pringle, Miranda Shannon-Adams, Sophie Shepard, Cole Synett, Seandra Thompson and Riley Walters.

Fifth grade students, left to right, Carson Mackety, Lexie Matchinski, Thalen Hoffman, David Anderson, Andrew Innerebner, Brian Kibble, Logan Thompson, Jackson Yeack, Sydney Kuenzer, Zach VanAlstine and Martha Krans. Missing from photo: Jorgiamay Bergstrom, Constance Berube, Adrianna Bouschor, Augustus Brand, Avery Brown, Taylor Causley, Hailey Clement, Kurt Clement, Zackery Cole, MaKenna Corbiere, Lily Dailey, Olivia DeCoe, Emma Donmyer, Dalton Graham, Sydny Hagan, Chase Jannetta, Nicky Kucharczyk, Alivia LaJoie, Hailey Lewis, Dylan Malmborg, Rhiannon McDonald, KijhayGaahte McKeever, Myah McKerchie, Merryn McLean, Bazzil Moran, Cole Nichols, Nicholas Passage, Kyle Portlock, Kasen Reffruschinni, Trevor Renard, Melina Roverston, Seventh grade students, Nicholas Kammers, Andrew Yeack, Griffin Zajkowski, Karyn Christian Saunders, Ch’Giizhigong Shipman, Adria Shook, Hailey Smart, Jeremy Stoppa, Cress, Makenna Reno and Kaitlyn Steele. Missing from photo: Gabriel Boynton, Carter Synett, Emma Wallis, Laiken Walters, Emily Wilson and Lucas Wolf. Samantha Brand, Morgaine Brennan, Dawson Brown, Marrissa Clement, Joseph Davie, Jarid DeMolen, Sydnie Dumas, Kayla Franklin, Alyssa Gardner, Elizabeth Jackson, Hailey Jackson, Faith Kuchulan-Berube, Raven McDonald, Breeanna McDowell, Alexia McMillan, Nicholas Natzke, Dane Parlier, Caleb Saunders, Ozro Smith, Ryver Stevens, Mikena Sylvester, Isaac Tippett and Dreyden Tremblay-Duff.

Eighth grade students, left to right, Kevin Krans, Karen Moran and Rebecca Steele. Missing from photo: Alaysia Brewer, Audra Burlew, Kayla Cadreau, Callie Church, Kaitlyn Goodman, Miala Hyde, Logan Kessinger-Reed, Mackenzie Knutsen, Makayla Lamoreaux, Trenten Maleport, Anne-Marie Peer, Gregory Renard, Ashley Robinson, Josephine Roos, Brendan Shipman, Laurence Taylor, Jessica Thompson, Rebekah Tompson and Ariana Wolf. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Feature Page 17 Northern Michigan tribes unite in effort to restore native plants and protect pollinators By Brenda Austin caretakers of Great Lakes botani- Schultz, a botanist with the U.S. Community and in Marquette, stem regeneration and identifica- Drumming, demonstrations, cal ecosystems. The project is Forest Service, to share skills Michigan. Magnuson said talks tion of medicinal plants that are talking circles and presentations also a reminder to people that and experiences for use in col- have been initiated about the endangered. He said he hopes greeted participants during April’s pollination is an essential eco- laborative efforts to restore and possibility of forming a partner- participants also came away with 5th Native Plants Restoration and logical function. According to the preserve native plants and protect ship with Bay Mills Community a vision and encouragement for Pollinator Protection Workshop, Kinomaage website, “Over 80 area pollinators. College and the Sault Tribe for a continuing restoration work on aptly named Kinomaage – or percent of the world’s vegetables Magnuson said pollinators certificate program to train tribal their own reservations of bringing “Teachings from the earth.” Sault and fruits require a pollinator bring integrity to the ecosystems members about seed harvest- back native plants and protecting Tribe hosted the workshop at to produce. These pollinators by holding together the web of ing, identification and medicinal them for future generations. their cultural center. include bats, butterflies, moths, plant life by helping plants propa- plants. “As indigenous commu- The Cedar Tree Institute is a flies, birds, beetles, ants and gate each other. nities, Native peoples have his- Hands-on sessions for the non-profit organization that initi- group of about 40 participants bees.” Schultz said, “There is a need torically been the custodians and ates projects and provides servic- involved demonstrations on seed Representatives attended from for more collective partnering caretakers for our natural resourc- es in the areas of mental health, cleaning, seed storage, invasive five area tribes, including the work in botany and restoration es,” Magnuson said. “They have species and native seed harvest- Sault Tribe, Lac Vieux Desert, and environment issues related to a voice and a role that no one can religion and the environment. ing. Keweenaw Bay, Hannahville, climate change. We appreciated really duplicate. Tribal commu- Magnuson has worked with tribes The Kinomaage series is part Bay Mills Indian Community the tribe hosting this event. I hope nities need partners, no one can across the Pacific Northwest and of the Wings and Seeds Project and Northern Michigan we can continue our collaboration do anything alone these days. In over the last ten years has been (Zaagkii) first launched in 2008 University’s (MSU) Center and really get to the heart of what terms of restoring and protecting working with tribal communities by the Cedar Tree Institute, the for Native American Studies. the needs are for ethnobotany and the integrity of the ecosystems in northern Michigan. He has U.S. Forest Service, Northern Representatives from the tribes botany and the restoration piece that we all share, this project is also taught at Northern Michigan Michigan University’s Center and MSU met with key present- and that we can keep it going,” here to assist tribes to reclaim and University’s Center for Native for Native American Studies and ers, which included Director she said. carry out that promise.” American Studies. Michigan’s Marquette County of the Cedar Tree Institute Jon The first four workshops were Magnuson said the projects For more information on the Juvenile Court. Magnuson, Ethno-botanist held at the Keweenaw Bay Indian planning team hopes people Kinomaage workshops or the The intent of the workshops Scott Herron, Ph.D., Sault Tribe Community, Lac Vieux Desert attending the workshops would Cedar Tree Institute, visit them is to assist indigenous leaders in Environmental Program Manager Band of Lake Superior Chippewa walk away with some technical online at: http://wingsandseeds. reclaiming key roles as traditional Kathleen Brosemer and Jan Indians, Hannahville Indian knowledge about seed harvesting, org.

Drumming, demonstrations, talking circles and presentations greeted participants during April’s 5th Native Plants Restoration and Pollinator Protection Workshop.

Above: Group talking circle. Below: Jan Schultz, a workshop presenter and botanist with Above: Sault Tribe Environmental Program Manager Kathleen Brosemer (left) talking the U.S. Forest Service. with a workshop participant. Below: Bud Biron (left) and Nathan Freitas, Sault Tribe Environmental Program GIS Technician. Page 18 Community May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Tina Green, Roxanne and Joann 1989. grandmother of 35 and great- Walking On continued . . . LaVake, and Dean Savard of She was a member and great-grandmother of seven. of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic family. She was born May 25, Marquette; step-grandchildren very active in her church at St. Visitation and services took Church in St. Ignace. 1918, in Carp River, to Oliver and their families, Jake and Tara Anthony’s for many years, and place on April 12, 2013, at the Mrs. Savard was known to her and Mary (nee LaFave) Belonga. Scott, Jenni Scott, and Jera and also was active in the Red Hat Highland Chapel of the Elton family and extended family for Mrs. Savard worked at the Ryan Edgar, all of Indiana; 10 gatherings. She loved to spend Black and Son Funeral Home in her quiet ways and her love. Nicolet Hotel during World War great-grandchildren; one great- time with her grandchildren, read, Highland, www.eltonblackand- She is survived by a son and II. She enjoyed telling the story great-grandchild, and many niec- watch birds at her feeders and old sonhighland.com. his family, William and Molly of working with her sister-in- es and nephews. time western movies, and was a Savard of Findlay, Ohio; two law, Gladys Belonga, where they In addition to her husband, proud member of the Sault Ste. Kids and banks daughters and their families, made two cents more per hour Clarence, who died in 1981, she Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. It’s never too early to start Carla Frantz of Hessel and Gwen than anyone else in the laundry was preceded in death by sib- Surviving are two sons, Mike kids on the road to good money and Douglas Porritt of Atlanta, because they were sheet press lings William, Joe, Jim, Walter, (Sarah) Scott of Reese, and Pat habits. The Mint has great Mich.; eight grandchildren; seven operators. She later enjoyed Abe, Edward, George, and Louie (Mary) Sikkens of Carp Lake; resources to help educate tweens great-grandchildren;. three broth- working as a waitress at the Belonga, Rose Cone, Mary daughter, Angela (Mike) Florek about checking accounts, ATMs ers and their families, Al and Coach in the Third Ward. Lavina Martineau, and one great- of Indian River; 12 grandchildren, and banking basics such as: Laurie Stempki, Frank and Lana She married Clarence Savard grandson, Bryan Luepnitz. 11 great grandchildren, many • Earn money by saving money Stempki, and Randy Stempki, in 1946. They lived in St. Ignace, Visitation and services took nieces, nephews and cousins. • How banks work all of St. Ignace; two sisters and where their three children grew place on April 17 at Dodson She was preceded in death by • Cash, check or credit? their families, Georgetta “Jo” and up. Funeral Home in St. Ignace and her parents; her husband, Fred, in • Budgeting finances Ted Gunthorp of LaGrange, Ind., Mrs. Savard was a member Father Pawel Mecwel officiated. 2006; daughter, Gloria Schramm; For younger kids, The Mint and Betty Grondin of St. Ignace, of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Burial will be in St. Ignatius and a son, Fred Scott. has a Fun For Kids section that and a son-in-law, John Meyer of Church and the Sault Ste. Marie Cemetery, next to her husband, Visitation and services took introduces kids to the concepts Blanchard. Tribe of Chippewa Indians. in May. place on May 1 at St. Anthony’s of earning, saving and spending In addition to her parents Her passions were many. Aside Catholic Church in Mackinaw money. ROSE M. SCOTT City. Rev. Paul Megge and and her husband, Bernard, she from the love of dancing with her Check it all out at: was preceded in death by a husband, she enjoyed gardening Rose M. Scott, Sister Chris Herald, O.P. offici- www.themint.org. son, Kevin, who died in 1985; and selling her produce, which 89, of Mackinaw ated. Interment is at Lakeview a daughter, Colleen Meyer, continued well into her 80s. She City walked on Cemetery in Mackinaw City. who died in 1992, and a sister, also canned many of her garden April 27, 2013, Memorials may be made to Veronica Rickley. vegetables. Mrs. Savard loved to at her home sur- Hospice of the Straits, or St. Elders and vaccines Visitation and services took quilt, and made beautiful quilts rounded by fam- Anthony’s Catholic Church, place on April 18, at St. Ignatius using her own unique designs. ily. Parish Life Center. Things that wear down Loyola Catholic Church, Father She also braided rugs, enjoyed A lifelong Those wishing to share memo- as we get older include our Norbert Landreville officiated. cooking, baking and going to the resident of the ries or a condolence are invited vaccinations. Dr. Andrew Kroger Burial will be in St. Ignatius casino. She especially loved to Mackinaw City area, Rose was to do so at www.stonefuneralho- of the Centers for Disease Cemetery later in the spring. prepare large holiday meals but, born Feb. 18, 1924, in Chicago, meinc.com. Control and Prevention says, Dodson Funeral Home of St. most of all, she enjoyed being Ill., the daughter of Clovie and “Adult immunizations are an Ignace is assisting the family with with her family and visiting with Pearl (nee Duffina) Hillenburg, MAYBELLE THIBERT excellent way to prevent many arrangements. friends. She loved to laugh, and and, as a young girl, moved MayBelle diseases that can be deadly.” she loved life. with her family to Flypoint near Thibert, aged 90, If you’re over 60, you may LUCY M. SAVARD She is survived by three chil- Mackinaw City with her family. passed on April need a shingles vaccination. Lucy Mary dren and their families, Doris She was a 1942 graduate of 8, 2013. She was And you might want the Savard, 94, of St. LaVake of Wisconsin, Darlene Mackinaw City High School and born on Nov. 27, vaccination against tetanus, Ignace, passed and Larry Scott of Indiana and in the same year married Fred 1922. diphtheria and pertussis – known away on April 13, Gary Savard of Marquette; W. Scott in Mackinaw City. She Beloved wife as Tdap. The parts about 2013, at the Norlite grandchildren and their families, was employed at the Greyhound of the late Leo diphtheria and pertussis could Nursing Home in Russell and Karen Luepnitz of Restaurant, Tyson’s Restaurant, and loving mother keep you from infecting the Marquette, sur- Alabama, Darrell and Ashley the five and dime and most of Diana, Don, Eugene, Dennis, grandkids. rounded by her Luepnitz of Indiana, Richard and recently, Heilman’s Fudge Shop, Jeffrey, Laurel, Amy and Lenora; all in Mackinaw City, retiring in dear grandmother of 21; great-

ImpressedVisitor with medical impressed intestinal problems. I decided by to levelhad been reviewed of and the care nurse passionate in and Sault knowledgeable. Ste.thrilled at theMarie opportunity for me professionalism contact the office for a consult would be in shortly. She had reviewed my medical to feel alive again! To me, this is Dear Editor, and a second opinion. I was not even on the table records and asked questions about my miracle! To the community, I wanted Upon calling, the staff was when the nurse came in. Her my care I have never been asked. I wanted to share my story with to write a brief note to you to let amazing! They listened to my name was Brenda Brining. She She inquired about medications, you because I wanted the office, you know how impressed I was “story.” I could tell the person was unlike any nurse I have met my diet, and my life in addition to staff and doctor at U.P. Digestive with my entire experience I had taking the call was not only lis- in the past. She looked right at my medical history. She listened Health to get some positive rec- with a doctor in your hospital tening, but taking notes to ensure me and spoke to me as if she had and was eager to give her profes- ognition. The Sault is so lucky community. It was an experience accuracy. She was kind, under- already studied my medical file. sional opinion when needed. I to have an office like that! I will that has raised the bar on what I standing and warm. She did not She was friendly, compassion- felt instantly at ease with her. We continue to commute to see Dr. will expect from other health care make me feel uncomfortable at ate, empathic and professional. spoke for 45 minutes or so. Not Silverman. The distance does providers in the future. I hope that all, even though our subject mat- She really personalized my care once did she rush me. She treated not matter, especially after this they will rise to the occasion and ter was making me uncomfort- and made me feel like I was not me like I was the only person that visit! I am a happy, happy, happy impress me as much as this per- able. Michelle Malport, the staff a diagnosis, but a human who mattered. patient, filled with joy, gratitude sonal experience did. member taking my call, was pro- was looking for help. Her kind- Before I went to Dr. Silverman, and life! I am a new person and I have had a serious gastro ill- fessional, offered advice, sympa- ness made me feel at ease and I I was unable to locate anyone I owe it all to the dedicated, kind ness for just under a year. I was thy and was empathetic and kind. was able to speak freely about my in my area or anywhere below and thoughtful people at U.P. up visiting my family in Sault I was shocked! Who has heard of issues, frustrations and barriers the Mackinaw Bridge for that Digestive Health! They deserve Ste. Marie, Mich., at the time I this type of service?! I have been about my health care until then. fact, that took a more natural more than my words of gratitude. became severely ill. I currently calling my (former) Gastro for 11 Not once did she look at a chart, approach to gastro problems. I hope that you can honor them live in the lower Pennisula. I have years and have never been spo- tap on a computer or flip through She was the only doctor I could somehow as well for the outstand- tried every drug and medication ken to like that. Never. Not even papers. She spoke to me like a locate in Michigan who embraced ing services they provide the Sault available to me, with no success close. My heart filled with hope! human being. Later, I noticed she this approach. After doing my (and other Michigan) communi- of eliminating my illness, and This call sealed the deal, I made was noting our conversation into research, I wanted to see if I qual- ties. I am forever grateful! causing very severe allergic reac- the consult appointment and sub- the records, but not in my pres- ified for this natural, non-evasive, — Niibin Kwe, tions. At almost a year of barely mitted my medical records to the ence in the exam room. I thought non-medication approach to rid Okemos, Mich. living with this illness, I decided office in the Sault. that was a very special quality me of this terrible gastro disease. See “Letters,” pg. 22 to explore any and all other I drove up on Thursday, April that this office has. She took the At the consult, Dr. Silverman and options. I simply could not live 18, almost a five-hour trip in the time to talk to me and understand I decided to do the natural pro- DISABLED? like that anymore, and I refused pouring rain and crazy statewide before burying herself in her notes cedure that day. Yes, we decided If you receive disability to believe that this was “all” we thunderstorms. Upon arrival, the and half listening. Again, I was as a team, she did not decide for benefits, the Social Security could do. office staff was great. They wel- amazed and thought, it can be dif- me or pressure me. It was great! Administration’s Ticket to Work I researched other specialists in comed me and brought me right ferent. It made sense! They squeezed me program could help you find Michigan. I was soon discovered back. I was in the waiting room Then, I met Dr. Silverman. She into their schedule and did the employment. It’s a free and maybe three minutes! That is took me out of the sterile exam procedure within minutes of the a doctor in the Sault community, voluntary program that offers wonderful! That has never hap- room and brought me into her decision. Dr. Silverman and the Dr. Ann Silverman. I read her people who receive disability pened to me before, either! Again, office. What a paradigm shift! nurse, Brenda advised me on what articles, checked her credentials benefits improved access and asked friends and family in this was secretly confirming I That really helped me relax again to expect and gave me instruc- made a good choice in traveling and made me feel like a person, tions for after care. For the very to meaningful employment the Sault community for opinions. and achieve greater financial She received glowing reviews up for the consult. Michelle, was not a contaminated piece of first time in over a year, my heart great again. She was like an old trash. This has never happened was filled with the hope that this independence. Learn more from all sources. What drew me about Ticket to Work at www. to her is her unique, aggressive friend, warm, sweet and kind. She in my former gastro office. Dr. would be the end of my illness, a ssa.gov/work/aboutticke.html. and natural way to treat gastro- told me that my medical records Silverman was very professional, second chance at a new life! I was May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Chairman’s Report Page 19 WHILE I PUSH FOR POSITIVE CHANGE, A FACTION ON THE BOARD PUSHES TO STRIP CHAIR OF AUTHORITY!

“If you want to make enemies, try to change something.” ~ President Woodrow

formed pursuant to the cur- to no one and are above the any previously adopted motion, close to $200,000. While I rent organizational chart. rule of law. At the local, resolution, or ordinance; am somewhat pleased that state, and federal levels of (c) Performing any and all we got this far, as a Tribal A Tribal Board government, there is a fun- duties delegated to, authorized to Member I am pretty dis- Member ordered the damental balance of power be performed, or directed to be gusted with the intrusion of Tribe’s General Legal performed by the Chairperson or with executive, legislative, politics in our effort to bal- Counsel, to draft the reso- CEO in the various Team Mem- Aaron A. Payment, MPA and judicial branches of ance but budget. lution to revoke the Chair’s ber Manuals; Tribal Chairperson government. “Representing All Members authority; presumably with (d) Performing all adminis- To the right is a chart Everywhere” the support a faction of my Most other Tribes trative and management func- tions required to be performed to show the total cost of opponents on the Tribal across the country have [Submitted for print on May 6, 2013] pursuant to the current organiza- sequestration. For months Board. This action is adopted similar constitu- tional chart, as it has been modi- now, I have lead the ad- shocking as the planned tions to reflect their culture, fied by this resolution. On the May 7, 2013 ministration in identify op- coup is incongruent with heritage, but non-arbitrary Sault Tribe Board of Direc- 2. In the exercise of the au- tions for the Board to bal- the will of the Members governments.” The Har- tors meeting agenda, is a thority delegated to the Chief ance the budget. Roughly, who elected me in 2012 vard Indian Economic De- Executive Officer by the Board resolution to strip me of all we found about $900,000 with the largest margin our velopment and Governance of Directors in paragraph 1, the administrative authority as in government operational Tribe has seen in nearly Project calls for such re- CEO shall regularly consult with Chairperson including rep- and shall be subject to the direc- savings and initially the three decades. The people forms to doing business in resenting the Tribe at other tion and review of the Board of same amount in casinos elected me with wins in all Indian Country that are governmental levels in- Directors. All actions taken by savings. The casino sav- five election units and both non-arbitrary and predict- the Chief Executive Officer pur- cluding spokesperson re- ings would have allowed inside and outside of the able. In our Tribe, the suant to this delegated authority sponsibilities, signature for creating a revenue Tribe’s service area so this entire government is up to shall be subject to the authority authority, and supervising of the Board of Directors and the the discretion of the Board. stream from the casino to key employees. I don’t act is surprising. Board may review, approve, According to a survey I the government side for know if this extreme legis- I surmises that the modify, or rescind any such ac- human resources, manage- conducted two months ago, tion. The CEO shall report to the lation will pass, but if so I opposition is due to my over 80% of the Members Board of Directors at each regu- ment information services, intend to work with Mem- push to invite the Tribal support a new constitution larly scheduled board workshop and purchasing services bers to overturn the deci- Members to finalize a con- and shall provide an update of with equally as many which currently the Tribe sion via our Constitutional stitutional amendment pro- any activities, issues, decisions, provides to the casino at no Members declaring they or other matters requiring the Right of Referendum. ject which began nearly a cost. If we were to directly will not vote to re-elect any attention of the board. In the Members are urged to con- decade ago with a set of Board Member who denies event that the CEO is unable to charge the same rate the tact me by calling 906-440- constitutional amendments them the right to vote to attend any such workshop, the Tribal government opera- 5937 or by emailing me at presented to the Tribal CEO shall assign an alternate enact these necessary re- tions pays for these ser- my personal email at Board in 2007. For the en- executive to provide that report. forms. vices, it would amount to a a r o n p a y - tire four years I was out of 3. The authority delegated to $1.8 million. [email protected]. office, the document lay The text of the draft the CEO by this resolution shall resolution to revoke the continue until modified, re- Referendum petitions dormant. Upon returning Given the ‘drivers’, Chairperson’s authority scinded, or extended by a subse- to overturn the resolution to office last year, our offi- quent resolution of the Board of however, the Board indi- follows: to strip the Chairperson cial Sault Tribe Elders Ad- Directors. cated they wanted us to fol- visory Board recom- position of all authority NOW THEREFORE BE 4. All organizational charts low in identify savings, we will be posted on Facebook mended the Board vote to IT RESOLVED that Reso- of the Tribe’s governmental op- initially found a balance of at ‘Aaron Payment’ and the allow the Members to lution 2012-146, Limited erations are hereby amended to cuts and efficiencies. Be- amend the Constitution to Delegation of Authority to reflect the foregoing. low are the drivers we ‘Sault Tribe Guide’. the Chairperson, is re- institute necessary reforms 5. The position of Chief used: scinded effective immedi- The specific duties like a separation of powers; Executive Officer is designated ately. slated for elimination are as independent court system; as a key employee position. 
Protect services over jobs; follows: BE IT FURTHER RE- a Bill of Rights for Mem- 
Minimize impact on jobs; SOLVED that the Board of So, we’ll see what bers; real due process of Directors hereby establishes 
(a) Serving as the ceremonial Do not touch casino $4 mil- law; at large representation the position of Chief Execu- happens. Again, if you dis- figure head of the Tribe for lion capital expansion tive Officer (CEO) of the agree with the actions of a budget; public events and visiting for the 68% of the Mem- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of dignitaries; bers who live outside of the Board who would act to 
Do not touch casino debt Chippewa Indians which, undo your intent in the repayment schedule of $8 (b) Serving as the spokesper- election districts; right of subject to the oversight, 2012 Tribal Chairperson million annually; son for the Tribe on issues recall; and the right of ini- direction, and review of the 
requiring a singular voice of tiative (all of which current Board, shall exercise super- election, please send me an Identify casino savings equal to new governmental the Tribal Board’s official visory authority over the email for a referendum pe- do not exist). Instead, the revenues; position; Board opted to conduct yet governmental, business, and tition to sign. 
Identity legitimate casino to (c) Guiding and directing gaming operations of the another review which Tribe as follows: governmental revenues; tribal governmental and busi- spanned yet another six POLITICS ness operations to ensure 1. Subject to the provisions 
Comply with bank cove- operational efficiency, qual- months but is now com- of paragraphs 2 and 3, below, the THREATENS OUR nants. ity, service, and cost- plete and awaiting Board Chief Executive Officer of the GOVERNANCE effective management of action to request the Secre- Tribe is hereby delegated such resources; The process for bal- tary of Interior to conduct usual and customary authority as So by now, the $1.7 is held by a Chief Executive Of- ancing the budget began (d) Performing any and all an election held for this million impact of seques- way back in November im- duties delegated to, author- purpose. ficer to manage and direct the ized to be performed, or di- day to day operations of the tration is a known quantity. mediately after we bal- rected to be performed by the While the Members Tribe’s governmental, business, In fact, we have known this anced the budget due to a Chairperson in any previ- appear to strongly support and gaming operations, includ- since early February but projected over expenditure ing but not limited to: ously adopted motion, reso- these revisions, the Board only recently did a majority of about $7 million as a lution, or ordinance; of Directors has a self- (a) Guiding and directing of the Tribal Board vote to result of the previous ad- tribal governmental, business (e) Performing any and all interest and disincentive to accept proposals from the ministration’s efforts. duties delegated to, author- and casino operations to ensure make reforms since they Governmental operations What follows is a partial ized to be performed, or di- operational efficiency, quality, list of the efforts we took currently enjoy an oligar- service, and cost-effective man- and Casino management to rected to be performed by the administratively and agement of resources; not quite balance the Chairperson in the various chical form of government through collaborating with Team Member Manuals; budget but to significantly where there is no separa- (b) Performing any and all the Tribal Board of Direc- (f) Performing all administra- tion of powers and the duties delegated to, authorized to close the gap. Still lurking tors to balance the budget. be performed, or directed to be tive and management func- Board of Directors answers is a projected deficit of While most Board Mem- tions required to be per- performed by the Chairperson in Page 20 Chairman’s Report May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 21 Sworn to uphold Constitution, not a dictator members in attendance and at the be punished for who his father is; $500,000 drop in casino revenue. to be proactive instead of reac- end of the review the chairman his termination should have been This is a combined $4 million tive. had discussed with just the board based on job performance and shortfall. On April 29, I emailed the gen- members present the results of his if it is an issue than it should be If it was up to me, I would eral counsel, John Wernet, saying meeting with the casino COO for documented and dealt with. look at the dollar amount shortfall I still haven’t seen the resolution cost savings. There was a propos- When the meeting began there due to sequestration as it affects that was discussed about making al to shut down the bakery in the was a full house and during a each division. The division should our executive director the CEO. Sault casino. Director Abramson break, Director McKelvie talked live within their means and if I had asked a while back about and I did not like the idea because with the chairman about a pro- that means services would be cut this possibility. I never asked for that is one of the best parts of posal that he had of asking execu- or eliminated, then the directors this to be added to the meeting our restaurant and deli. A key tives to take a pay cut to avoid should come to the board and agenda on May 7 to be voted on. employee position was going to job losses. The chairman came present the program or services I thought since there were many be eliminated, we were going to back and said there was not going cuts and then the board should articles written in the recent past scale back on filling vacant posi- to be a vote tonight because there take those cuts and prioritize what from board members concerning tions, charge the casino for MIS, is not enough support to terminate is the most important and at that the separation of the chairperson HR and purchasing services and the key employee and no other point either find money to con- position and CEO, that we should move some management around. changes to the plan he said would tinue supporting them or consider talk about this. There was an At the workshop on the fol- take place. changing them. amendment passed by the mem- Bridgett Sorenson, Director lowing day, the chairman again On April 17, Director Causley I do not recall any losses of bership to separate these func- Unit III brought the proposed cost sav- asked to hold a Gaming Authority jobs on the government side. tions. To my understanding there The tribe is facing a projected ings to the full board. There was (governing board of the casinos) There were vacant positions cut. was concern over past decisions $1.2 million shortfall in our much discussion to say the least. meeting to meet with the COO I am not saying to run out and the past chairmen have made that Insurance Department, which is I for one thought there should be to discuss what led to this plan cut positions but there should be they had authority under the con- self-insured. The board of direc- a more comprehensive plan to and the future of cost savings. a serious look at streamlining. stitution to do. The amendment tors asked that an ad hoc commit- streamline all five casinos, not The chairman did not support this All options should be at the table. passed so that the authority would tee be formed to work with team just look at a targeted amount to meeting and I again sent out an There were governmental team then be given to the board (12 members, the insurance staff, balance the sequestration cuts and email on April 19 asking to have members who were willing to members) instead of one person. CFO, board members, our tribal budget shortfalls. The workshop this meeting and on Monday, take furloughs that should have After the 2012 election, the attorney and our benefit services was chaos as usual and there was April 22, we had a majority of been considered. The government chairperson requested certain representative to look for changes no conclusion or decision made the board agree to hold this meet- also has 12 sick days, a minimum administrative authorities and the to the plan. I am a member of that by the board to proceed at that ing. On the evening of April of 10 vacation days and both board granted them. The board committee and we came up with time. It was all discussion. The 23, after our workshop, we had holidays and Indian holidays. The has the ability to review these many good ideas. The ideas will board at that time had never met the Gaming Authority meeting. casino has four sick days, two authorities. I apparently angered be used to create a survey to team with the COO to discuss these It was a great meeting with the personal days and a minimum of the chairman by asking for a reso- members to see what possible changes. board, chairman, general counsel 10 vacation days. lution to be written when I should changes they would prefer such On April 10, I received a text and COO. It was the meeting we My idea for cost savings on the have asked for a discussion with as increased deductibles, co-pays message that Alan Bouschor had should have had in the first place casino side is for the casino man- the board. I sent an email out on or co-insurances. been let go along with three bak- to discuss cost savings and appro- agers to meet with each depart- May 2 apologizing to the board Some ideas for the increases in ery staff. This seemed crazy to priate planning. In my opinion, if ment head and either ask them for not proceeding as such. The co-pays are emergency room vis- me that the board never said to the bakery was supposedly losing to save a certain percentage of chairman created hype on social its from $50-$100 and/or chiro- proceed and we were never given money, why aren’t we looking their budget or any cost savings media to say that I had proposed practor visits to either $20 or $25. notice until our phones were at how to cut costs, not shut it ideas. This was not done. There to strip the chairman of all his Deductibles are currently $100 lighting up with people in fear of down? There happened to be two are department heads that would duties, so, of course, I now am for a single person and $200 for their jobs. The chairman’s plan supervisors over one team mem- have come up with cost savings under fire. I can take the heat but two people and $200 for a fam- was then to do a road show to all ber. That is crazy, have them all that could have spared jobs and what I do not agree with is the ily. The deductibles are very low, five casinos to give a Power Point front line workers and have the when jobs are affected it should rallying filled with hate to prove a so ideas are to possibly raise the presentation to team members of restaurant manager manage staff. be based on performance. We are point at the May 7 board meeting deductibles to $100 or $150 per the sequestration cuts and budget After hours of discussion, the running a business and we don’t in Manistique. I hope that one of person. We currently have two shortfalls. I sent an email to the direction was for the COO to want these decisions to affect our these rallies never results in bodi- tiers for team member premiums board that I did not agree with evaluate all five casinos to save business. ly harm to the board, employees that are under $30,000 and over this because the board had not costs and come back to the board The chairman is not in favor of or any of our members. Meetings $30,000. We are looking at add- agreed to these cuts and would the next week with a proposal cutting any services and, really, are an avenue for concerns, dis- ing a third tier of over $50,000. have to vote on a key team mem- free of politics. To me, one week who is? But all across the country cussions and voting, not terrorist Currently, when there are three ber being eliminated before that is not enough to evaluate five programs and services are being attempts to scare or prove points. paydays in a month, there are no could ever happen. Next was why casinos and do it right. I do not reduced or cut. He would like to Another thing being said is premiums taken out of the third would we do a presentation when want to continue to drag our feet continue to take from the casinos. that the chairman won by his- paycheck. We are looking at tak- the plan was not complete, there and make cuts on a continuous The reason for the tribe to get tory making margins so the board ing the premiums out of those was more work to be done. I did basis and have team members in into the casino business was to should support him. I say this: third paycheck months so that attend every casino meeting with constant fear of losing their job. generate revenue to provide self- we all won the election and I am people don’t really miss it and the COO and chairman. There I want a comprehensive plan that sufficiency to our members by willing to work with the chair- we can have fewer changes to were board members present can happen all at once so every- providing jobs and services. But man and the entire board. I took the plan and/or smaller premium at each casino site. At the time one can move on. if you continue to take from the an oath of office to uphold the increases. I encourage all team of the presentation, there were On April 30, the proposal was business instead of have divisions Constitution, not obey the chair- members to take the time to fill going to be no staff layoffs at the presented to the board. I was not live within their means, then we man or anyone else. If this is out the survey so your voice is Shores Casino. happy with the Shores proposed will affect our businesses. what the membership wants, then heard about these changes. At the April 16 board meeting, layoffs because both supervisor Here is my analogy: I have I consider it a dictatorship. One On April 13, the Kewadin the vote was scheduled for the positions were held by valu- an income and I need to live person making all the decisions Shores Casino in St. Ignace had elimination of a key employee, able long-term employees and I within that income or I will have and the board must support and a VIP event with 298 VIPs and the VP of Marketing. After lunch, voiced my opinion. There were creditors knocking on my door. agree with everything. their guests in attendance. Those the VP of Marketing asked to 17 vacant positions that would I can sell off my assets to feed Please feel free to contact me from out of town are given a free speak with me about his situa- not be filled, saving $325,000. my kids but when I run out of at my office (906) 643-2123, cell room on a first-come, first-served tion. I told him that I felt that our The Marketing and Entertainment assets what do I have left? By 430-0536, email bsorenson@ basis. The afternoon began with operations did not warrant having budgets were cut $100,000 each. cutting jobs, those people in turn saulttribe.net, or bridgett91@ a slot tournament, a dinner buffet any VPs but I said that doesn’t Converting trashcan liners saved may be turning to the tribe for yahoo.com. I love talking and was served and then there were mean you need to lose your job. $46,000 for 2013. Some merg- services. Needless to say, this is getting to know individual mem- hot seat draws to end the night. I also told him that there are ing of departments, reduction not an easy process and people’s bers. Please contact the chairman The food was well prepared but many issues with marketing, but of position hours, transfers and lives will be affected by our deci- and ask him to work with the we have to try and speed up the everything cannot be blamed on layoffs were presented. The 2013 sions but we need to consider board on all issues not just the process by opening up another him when the department heads savings are projected at almost everything at one time so we can ones he wants to. We all need to buffet line because players are are responsible to communicate $900,000. The casino is going move forward. During these dis- listen and work together, not just anxious to get back on the floor with their staff on coming promo- to be billed $500,000 for the JD cussions, the chairman said 2014 for the agenda of one. and to their favorite machine. tions and there are many aspects Edwards software upgrade proj- budgets will be a bloody mess but Investor.gov was designed The other thing that I don’t like is that need to be evaluated to make ect, $125,000 for HR services, it is not my cycle and on the way with the individual investor in when we call the winner’s name our marketing more effective. $125,000 for purchasing services out the door that day he said we mind. Find out how Investor.gov they have to leave their machine He also showed me three of his and $100,000 for MIS services will have many cuts for 2014 and can help you to invest wisely, to collect their prize instead of performance appraisals that were for a revenue source of $850,000 hopefully we get four new board avoid fraud and prepare for life’s someone bringing it to them at all very good, two from the COO for the government sequestration members. This is so wrong; make big events. and one from the current chair- cuts and budget shortfall. the cuts now, not when it can the machine. Investor.gov is brought to man. The VP currently has no So, to recap, the sequestration be used as a campaign tool. The On the first Monday of the you by the U.S. Securities and contract and I don’t believe his was a $1.7 million cut, $1.3 mil- tribe is projected to have many month, we meet with all govern- Exchange Commission’s Office of ment division directors to review last name helped in this mat- lion needed for our JD Edwards more issues for 2014 such as the ter. I have no histories with the upgrade, $500,000 for new implementation of the Affordable Investor Education and Advo- their current financial updates. cacy. On April 1, there were five board Bouschors, but the son should not computers and we are facing a Health Care Act. Now is the time Page 22 Representatives’ Reports May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Hollowell responds to recent removal petitions to the board to represent each draft a resolution in support of a resolution to create the position form the work of the CEO.” I do five hundred (500) members or the draft constitution. On April of CEO in 2011: have some valid and legitimate fraction thereof.” Based on the 16, we discussed the resolution “NOW, THEREFORE, BE concerns about management of 40,000 members of the tribe, at a workshop. On April 25, I IT RESOLVED, that the Board our employee workforce, our that would be 80 elected repre- requested the chairman place the of Directors hereby directs the northern Kewadin Casinos and sentatives to tribal government! draft constitution resolution on Human Resources Department of our tribal health system. Clearly that constitutional lan- the board meeting agenda. The the Tribe to prepare and submit Waaskoone Giizis! guage has been problematic since chairman did not reply to my to the Board of Directors for I regret the need to devote so the 1980s. However, my personal request. He did however put four review, no later than June 20, much space to political issues. power to affect change consists separate constitutional amend- 2011, a comprehensive position It’s very difficult right now, but of one vote only, out a collective ments on the May 7 board meet- description and job duties outline there are good and wonderful body of 13. ing agenda. I have done what I for the position of CEO of the events going on everywhere in I’ve notified many of you in could and can only conclude a Tribe, so as to facilitate the hir- our communities to celebrate person and at community gather- unilateral decision has been made ing of an individual to fill that another cycle of life. We have a ings about the petitions. I know to abandon the original draft con- position.” spring clean up organized for the you are sick and tired of these stitution. This resolution went down Wequayoc Cemetery during the Catherine Hollowell, Director types of political distractions. I So now we have before us to defeat by some of the very month of May and we are plan- Unit II know it was a shock to many of four separate constitutional people who purported to sup- ning a simple honoring ceremony I want to inform you that a you to learn that petition signers amendments that have not yet port the position of a CEO. You in June but a date has yet to be tribal citizen is circulating two are not required to be registered been discussed at workshop. And do what you can but, at the end determined. Look for a notice in petitions to remove me from voters of Unit II. It only takes I just want to point out none of of the day, it requires a majority the St. Ignace News and tribal office. The accusations are frivo- 100 signatures in our small unit these separate amendments will vote to pass. I mention this now website. Looking forward to the lous and without merit. I appre- to qualify a petition. But, with fix the problematic language because you are going to hear Mukwa Spring Drum Social and ciate the outpouring of support over 13,000 registered voters of Article IV, Sec 2 (please see quite a bit of political posturing Women’s Health Fair at the end I’ve received, especially from eligible to sign the petition, it above). There is a certain ele- and conflicting statements on this of the month. Still focused on the members I represent in Unit doesn’t take much effort to trig- ment of play going on here that subject as we struggle to move expanding access to health care II. Rest assured that I will vigor- ger the removal process. has nothing to do with constitu- forward. It’s also a cautionary in the DeTour, Drummond Island ously defend myself against these Let me state quite clearly: It tional reform and everything to tale of the seriousness and dif- and Newberry region — even baseless charges and this attempt is a tribal citizen’s constitutional do with screwing up our tribal ficulty of enacting constitutional in the Sequestration Era. We to remove your democratically right to petition. And I support government for decades to come. amendments. are planning a day-long fishing elected choice for tribal govern- that right. But you just have to The 2010 CEO Constitutional Knowing this CEO amend- treaty workshop where hopefully ment. Here are the accusations: wonder how anyone can justify Amendment ment cast a cloud over the we can realign and affirm our One petition states I violated triggering a costly removal pro- Take, for instance, the CEO authority of Joe McCoy’s and commitment to our treaty fishing Tribal Code Chapter 96: “Open ceeding based on such meritless amendment that was approved in Joe Eitrem’s chairmanship, an rights. Short-term 2 percent funds Meetings Act” when I invited all accusations. Our own chairman a Secretarial Election on March attempt was made “in good are scheduled for disbursement at the women on the tribal board to said it best 10 years ago: 16, 2010, three months before faith” to confer specific and the end of May. Gardens to turn, join me in co-sponsoring a cere- “Clearly, the removal process Joan Carr-Anderson, D.J. Malloy, articulated powers to Chairman flowers to plant. Happy spring monial Resolution of Support for has denigrated into a campaign Deb Pine and myself were sworn Aaron Payment so that he could everyone! the “Idle No More” Movement. tactic to eliminate the competi- into office. It was apparent from move our tribe forward in a good Please contact me anytime There is nothing in Tribal Code tion in tribal elections. This the start, the amendment was way. To be compliant with the with your questions and con- Chapter 96 that prohibits inviting turmoil has taken a sufficient proving difficult enact, probably CEO constitutional amendment, cerns. sponsorship of resolutions. It’s amount of the board’s time away because the CEO authorities had conferring those articulated — Catherine Hollowell, a perfectly acceptable action by from governance and improving never been defined or assigned. powers were “subject to review, Unit II Director any board member and in no way services. Please call your board Nor were provisions for policy amendment, or revocation.” (906) 484 -6821 home violates the letter or the spirit of members and insist that you, and code ever developed. Staff Constitutionally, the board over- (906) 430-5551 the law. through elections, not removal was not supportive, thus there sees the chief executive officer [email protected] The other petition seeks my petitions should decides who rep- was foot dragging. The CEO (CEO), be it a hired position or removal from office for fail- resents you.” amendment has posed a problem the chairman who fulfills those ure to uphold the Constitution. Status of the Draft Constitution for Joe McCoy, Joe Eitrem and duties. It’s the essence of separa- Specifically, Article IV, Sec. 2 As I mentioned in last month’s now Aaron Payment. tion of powers. And as we were that reads: “The voters of each report, the review of the draft I advocated for a CEO in three professionally advised: “You are TEAM UP of the five election units shall constitution is complete. On unit reports between November going to have problems if you elect from within their quali- April 6, I requested Legal to 2010 and June 2011. I sponsored expect an elected official to per- to Reach Your fied membership one member Blood Pressure Letter: kids need safe place to talk about mental health Target From “Letters,” page 18 professional help. Studies have cause a reaction (e.g., an Thanks for help during shown that emotional problems approaching storm or anniversary winter accident Dear Editor, decrease and attendance and of an event) Dear Editor, There are several children and grades increase for student popu- • Prepare the child in advance I’d like to thank the people adolescents who struggle with lations when they have access to of a change in routine or other who took care of me when I fell mental health issues all across mental health services. event that could be unsettling and broke my shoulder at Wal- our counties that we serve. It is We feel it is important to raise • Monitor what information the Mart on Feb. 21, 2013 — the important for them to have men- awareness about suicide and men- child shares with other children to ambulance crew and the people tal health resources available in tal illness in the communities we prevent excessive curiosity from who helped get covers over me, our schools and in our communi- serve. May 9, 2013, was National peers also Dr. Wolever, who did the ties. With more resources, our Children’s Mental Health • Nurture the child’s positive surgery. Awareness Day and we urge our children and adolescents will be self-view I’d also like to thank friends, citizens and all agencies and better able to prevent the depres- • Draw on cultural and familiar relatives and family who sent get organizations interested in meet- sion, crime, drug use and suicide assets well cards in addition to birthday Having your blood that can occur when children are ing every child’s mental health cards on the event of my 91st pressure checked needs to unite on that day in the With the support of caring denied help. Our young people adults, children can recover from birthday on March 18. They were regularly and taking need for us to stand up and observance of such exercises as much appreciated. steps to reach your will acquaint the people of coun- traumatic events, reestablish a demand support for mental health sense of wellbeing, and obtain Thank you, blood pressure target services. Suicide is the third lead- ties with the fundamental neces- — Fannie Aslin can help you improve sity of a year-round program for treatment and other services if ing cause of death among young needed. Remember to hug your Newberry, Mich. your health. Team up people aged 10-24. We know it children and youth with mental See “More Letters,” pg. 24 with your health care health needs and their families. child and if needed, get them the is important to teach kids to seek help they need. Celebrate May provider. help for their problems and to not What can adults do to help a child who has experienced trau- 9, 2013, and support children’s At each visit ask: be stopped by the stigma of men- mental health needs and their ma? The U.S. Substance Abuse 1. What are my tal health issues. families. Visit fueleconomy. and Mental Health Services numbers? Kids need a safe place to go Thank you, and talk about mental health Administration offers these sug- gov to find the 2. What should my gestions: — Families First, issues and families need the sup- Debbie Sirk, supervisor; blood pressure • Maintain usual routines port and resources to help their Emily Malcho, worker; cheapest gas prices target be? • Make sure that the child is not children. One out of five children Goldie Allen, worker; near you and to get 3. What steps can I take and adolescents in the United being isolated Penny Clark, worker; to reach my target? States suffers from some form of • Provide a safe place where the Tracey Miller, secretary; mental illness. The majority will tips for improving child can talk about the incident Lutheran Child and Family Produced by IHS Division experience their first symptoms • Be sensitive to potential Service of Michigan, your gas mileage. of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention, by age 14, but less than half environmental cues that may Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. will have access to treatment or www.diabetes.ihs.gov May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 23 Finding health care beyond our service area physical therapists, engineers, 6 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 sanitarians, equipment technicians, Phone: (906) 632-5200 health information managers, Hannahville Indian Community Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Office hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 administrators, acquisition, supply, Hannahville Health Clinic Band of Pottawatomi Indians of a.m. to 4 p.m. finance, information technology N15019 Hannahville B-1 Road Michigan and clerical staff. Wilson, MI 49896 Health Department Urban Indian Health Program Tribal and urban centers may Phone: (906) 466.2782 PO Box 306 American Indian Health and also have a variety of health care Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 Dorr, MI 49323 Family Services of Southeast providers and allied staff such as a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: (800) 968-2770 Michigan (Detroit Urban) mental health, substance abuse Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 4880 Lawndale St. counselors and community health Keweenaw Bay Indian a.m. to 5 p.m. Detroit, MI 48210 nurses and representatives. Community, Michigan Phone: (313) 846-6030 If you are interested in access- Department of Health and Human Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs, ing services at any of the below Services Potawatomi Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wed, listed locations (or those on the 102 Superior Avenue 1474 Mno-Bmadzewen Way 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. website), CONTACT THEM Baraga, MI 49908 Fulton, MI 49052 Jennifer McLeod, Director DIRECTLY! Each will be able Phone: (906) 353.4531 Northern office phone: (888)662- Sequestration may affect these Unit I to provide you with additional Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 2808 programs, so be sure to contact Aaniin, Anishnaabek! information and will explain their a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except holidays) Southern office phone: (888)729- them first. Services, hours and eli- Obtaining healthcare can be eligibility requirements. 4422 gibility requirements may change very difficult. This month I was For tribal members outside of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 due to cuts in government support. asked to provide health care ser- Michigan, check the Indian Health Superior Chippewa Indians a.m. to 5 p.m. As our country and tribal nations vice information for tribal mem- Service website, www.ihs.gov/ Health Department everywhere struggle to cope with bers in Michigan OUTSIDE of index.cfm?module=AreaOffices. PO Box 249 Pokagon Band of Potawatomi the effects of serious funding cuts, the Sault Ste. Marie area. Below The website lists tribally admin- Watersmeet, MI 49969-0249 Indians, Michigan and Indiana it is important to continue to con- is a listing of tribal health pro- istered and urban Indian health Phone: (906) 358-4587 Pokagon Band of Potawatomi tact your legislators and tell them grams as well as an urban Indian programs throughout the United Office hours: Monday-Thursday, Health Services that the sequestration on Indian health center located in Michigan. States. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday ends at 2 57392 M-51 South programs is UNACCEPTABLE. Tribal health programs and Michigan Tribal Health p.m. Dowagiac, MI 49047 Treaties are not “discretionary,” urban Indian health centers oper- Programs Phone: (269) 782-4141 federal support for tribal programs ate mostly independent of the Bay Mills Indian Community Little River Band of Ottawa Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 is MANDATORY — check the Indian Health Service. Each will Ellen Marshall Memorial Center Indians a.m. to 5 p.m. treaties. have different eligibility require- 12124 W. Lakeshore Drive Health Department As always, if you have any ments. Brimley, MI 49715 310 9th Street Saginaw Chippewa Indians questions or concerns, or if I can Additionally, each facility will Phone: (906) 248.5527 Manistee, MI 49660 Nimkee Memorial Wellness be of any help, please contact me. be different, and may provide dif- Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 Phone: (888) 382-8299 Center Bamapii and miigwech! ferent services. Tribal and urban a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 2591 S Leaton Road — Jen McLeod programs may have physicians, a.m. to 5 p.m. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (906) 440-9151 nurse practitioners, physician Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Phone: (989) 775-4600 [email protected] assistants, nurses, laboratory tech- and Chippewa Indians Little Traverse Bay Band of Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 jennifer.mcleod.2012@gmail. nicians, radiology technicians, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Ste. A Odawa Indians a.m. to 5 p.m. com behavioral health practitioners, Peshawbeston, MI 49682 Health Department *All of the information/resourc- dentists, dental assistants, dental Phone: (231) 534.7200 1080 Hager Drive Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of es included in this article, was hygienists, optometrists, opti- Office hours: Monday, Wednesday Petoskey, MI 49770 Chippewa Indians obtained from http://www.ihs.gov/ cal technicians, dietitians, phar- and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Phone: (231) 242-1600 Sault Ste. Marie HHS Bemidji/index.cfm?module=bmj_ macists, pharmacy technicians, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 2864 Ashmun Street health_facs (May, 2013). Frustrated, but continuing work for betterment of all the casino side and came up with past constitutional amendment. real numbers of over the max sure punishment for this unit items to be cut, which included Now, many leaders don’t agree people, the political favor ones or report will be what I’m being three layoffs, terminations and and are halting. Our past lead- the wage increases that did not dished up for that. I will still transfers of positions (political ers, Mr. McCoy and Mr. Eitrem, go through the normal process, push on and keep it on agenda. ties with family members pro- both DID NOT have the CEO well I’m attempting to find that Director Hollowell and I will be tected in transfers). I advocated authority and were questioned total because I was never in a holding a unit meeting in DeTour and pointed out the facts and by all of us daily. What’s differ- position to GIVE EMPLOYEE at Fisher’s Restaurant on May 13 objections but the recommenda- ent this time is we granted full CONTRACTS and GRANT at 6 p.m. tions went through regardless, no authority to the current chair, ENORMOUS RAISES, this I’m frustrated. In closing, I’m one went forward without being he has the authority and has was all in place when I became here, I’m watching, working and enlightened by this director. I a great responsibility to use it a board member, some of those have a vested interest in our suc- did not support the recommen- wisely, it’s his choice. I guess elected leaders are still here and cess of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe dations BECAUSE we have so I’m saying this for one purpose: remain mute! We have been dig- of Chippewa Indians. I prided the much more to do to CUT FAT, I HAVE ALWAYS supported ging out of a hole since I was debt reduction and quiet stability INCREASE REVENUE and the separation regardless of who elected! We have been broke! we held for awhile, but it’s poli- WORK TOWARD A HEALTHY was the chair. Past unit reports Stay tuned on what the real num- tics at its ugliest again and trust Lana Causley, Director WORKING ENVIRONMENT and comments now will tell the bers are for over the max and me, I’m representing our people. Unit II FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS. tale on the political games. I’m who they are. Watch carefully The little I put in this report is It’s been a very difficult Lots and lots of work to do and not doing too good holding my members. I was thinking about just the tip of the iceberg, all I month. We are fully immersed no one taking the lead. Again, tongue, am I? taking this part out, but I know can assure you is that I’m no fool in political game playing and hopefully administration will Next item is the savings from members understand. and I will continue to be straight old dysfunction and ridiculous- handle the layoffs and termina- reducing positions over the At the last meeting I attended forward and tromp through the ness at our board workshops and tions professionally and fair, now maximum pay. Oh, my gosh, for our tribal action plan on drug muck to protect all of our people. meetings. I’m going to hold my that it has passed. We shall see if it’s been stated that the savings problems, five people where in Please keep the calls coming tongue as much as possible in this we stay on the ball like everyone could be over a million dollars, attendance and I requested that and the input you have for me to report, I will just give you facts says we will to advance our busi- which AFTER I requested a true the chair assist in directing some move us forward. Miigwech for and save my comments for the nesses. and factual report with no mis- participation. Increased health helping me stay on track. board room and keep fighting the Next is the CEO separation, takes, it decreased to less than services draft plan for outly- Baamaapii, fight for some kind of stable gov- we have a resolution on the $830,000. A fact not being stated ing areas is supposed to come — Lana Causley, ernment. agenda this coming Tuesday to is that numerous employees on forward this month, waiting on (906) 484-2954 At our recent board meeting create the position and name this list are over the max due discussion and support but I’m (906) 322-3818 we had recommendations present- a CEO. This was placed on by to being in their FRONT LINE ed for dealing with our sequestra- our chair after a director asked POSITIONS (cashiers, house- tion, after much discussion we that a resolution be DRAFTED keepers, security guards, porters, Get help at www.girlshealth.com accepted the recommendations TO DISCUSS...regardless it’s bartenders, etc.) for many many on agenda with no real discus- years, maybe the words dedica- Helping girls through the transition from kids to teens. of the divisions on cuts from our With hormones surging, peer pressure mounting and more governmental side, we did not sion with the entire board. I have tion and loyalty could be used! supported a CEO position since They have increased due to being expectations being placed on them, the transition from cut any jobs or services to the kid to teen can be a tough time for girls. Helping girls to members. I’ve requested numer- becoming ELECTED and before! here through the years for the I’ve requested a job description piddle raises that where given understand the changes in their bodies and how to cope ous times for a full listing to be with social situations and the emotions they are feeling published with justification so, and enactment since the clear at election time. I WILL NOT hopefully, that’s in this edition. direction by membership to REDUCE THOSE EMPLOYEES can ease the transition. Girlshealth.gov has some great We discussed reductions on separate the chair and CEO in the WAGES! Now let’s jump to the resources to navigate the teen years. Page 24 Representatives’ Reports May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Let’s move on and move our people upward past us. This is the way our This would help us all in mak- from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mary the Sault Tribe members would board should be thinking about ing some important decisions. Jenerau, from Great Lakes, will have access to all activities as yesterday. We can’t bring back We have our ad hoc health be the facilitator, and our Unit in the previous agreement. This what happened before — all committee meetings, which IV and V liaison, Rita Glyptis, will include access to the PEIF, the mistakes made on our tribal looks to be moving in a posi- will be the recorder. Thanks, which includes fitness area, the issues — it is gone and over. So tive direction. I sure would Rita, for all your help in every- fitness classes and the pool. We let’s move on in a positive way like to see our outlying health thing you do. also have access to the walk- to make it better. If not, we are facilities restored from when On June 23, Marquette will ing area in the Superior Dome just wasting more time hash- they were shut down in 2008. be holding its community forum and Berry Events Center. For ing over bad memories. We can I know, for sure, we need them from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the all other information, you can start making good decisions for in the western areas, such as MERESA building on June 24 contact Brian at (906) 227-1182 our tribe. Marquette and Escanaba. Also from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Again, or Jessica Dumback at (906) In the last month, our board other facilities that were closed, Mary Jenerau and Rita Glyptis 635-7770. has been busy with our regular if reinstated, would help out our will be present. I think this will Remember the Manistique workshops, budgets, casino members. be a help for all our communi- powwow on June 8 and 9. problems, insurances, 2 per- Another committee that is ties and hope our members will Thanks to Denise and Darcy Joan Carr Anderson, Director cent monies and dealing in the moving forward, which I am take advantage and attend these for the rides to the meetings. Unit V sequestration cuts and/or hits. on, is our Drug Task Force for sessions. This helps our travel expenses. Good morning, These meetings have been very substance abuse and alcoholism. Another good thing hap- To all our members who have I am sitting here getting ready time consuming as we are deal- The Munising Unit V commu- pening in Marquette is that Dr. emailed or called me with your to write my unit report and look- ing with some very touchy situ- nity meeting will take place at Haynes of Northern Michigan input, it is greatly appreciated. ing out at our lake, which has ations but I am positive we will the tribal center (the old Lincoln University had agreed to add — Joan Carr Anderson, finally opened up. It’s spring solve them over time. I do like school) M-28, Munising, Mich., to his budget this year reopen Unit V Representative in the Upper Peninsula, a new the idea of having an outside, on June 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. NMU Physical Education and P.S. It is time we all join beginning, it was a long hard independent group, come in for Then, on June 15, at the same Instructional Facility (PEIF). together for the betterment of winter but now it is gone and an efficiency audit and report. place, the focus group will meet Brian Gaudreau confirmed that the tribe. We need to apply THINK and the Thumper Theory Truly it is something we ery of the message. Because of sequestration has put a strangle- fied by directors and managers teach our children; be kind to this, too many good ideas are cast hold on our budgets. Coupled should have been put in place one another. And, indeed, adults aside and die in a pool of misun- with the necessity to upgrade the without board manipulation. should know the lesson by this derstanding, distrust and political software and hardware needed But so goes tribal politics. Each point in life. But, somehow, poli- fallout. In a perfect world, I would to operate business and services day reductions went unmet, the tics seems to bring out the worst have the ideas brought forward (necessary capital expenditures), deficit compounded. Therefore, I in people. It is no secret that pol- without any indication as to the it put a real hurt on us this year. voted to affirm the recommenda- itics are brutal. It is even one of author of such. This would allow And if that is not bad enough, tions as put before us. But make “those” subjects we warn people for an open minded discussion should the board fail to take the no mistake, we are not out of to leave out of pleasant company without politics and personalities steps needed to make more hard the woods yet. We cannot bor- discussions. But when you are in poisoning the well. And it would budget decisions this year, well, row ourselves out of debt and an elected seat, it seems politics benefit the membership because next year is going to be worse. we have much fat that can be infiltrates every discussion. we might actually accomplish When the process began and trimmed. I am hopeful that we I have admitted my naivety something of substance. before cuts were made, I turned can address it properly before before. I still choose to see the With this in mind, one can in the paperwork to reduce my we go into the next budget year good in people and find a way to understand why I say we are salary. I am only mentioning with a looming deficit. DJ Malloy, Director express myself without getting still operating as a reaction- this because I want you to know IN CLOSING Unit I personal. After all, there is noth- ary government. We react to that I still believe that the board I am going to apply the Since being elected to the ing personal about business. It things as if we are veering off has the responsibility to “feel” “Thumper Theory” here and board, I am often reminded is numbers, policies, procedures to avoid potholes in the road. the effect of cuts before they end my report. I am hoping that to keep close the “Thumper and practices. But, with each Instead of being proactive and ask others to do so. There are next month there will be posi- Theory: If you can’t say some- and every workshop and meet- planning a route to good govern- a couple others who have done tive movement to report. If you thing nice, don’t say anything ing, our board is getting more ment via well-paved roads, we the same. It is their business, not would like to contact me, I can at all.” More recently, I have and more embroiled with the are constantly taking detours. mine, to let you know who they be reached at (906) 440-9762 or learned of another philoso- personalities of the messengers, Meanwhile, your government are. through email at dmalloy@sault- phy called “THINK.” THINK rather than the message. Instead is under construction and there The budget cuts that were tribe.net. I always appreciate is an acronym for T — is it of standing on the merits of the seems to be no end in sight for made do not line up 100 percent and look forward to your input, TRUE? H — is it HELPFUL? I ideas presented, or lack thereof, the “orange barrel” season. with what I believe should have insights and ideas! — is it INSPIRING? N — is it too many times the focus is on BUDGET CUTS been done. I would have pre- Respectfully, NECESSARY? K — is it KIND? the messenger and/or the deliv- As I wrote last month, federal ferred that those cuts first identi- — DJ Malloy Tribal members write letters to the community for support, help From “More Letters,” pg. 22 • 2008 general election report; cial or regular meeting, provided have gone to great lengths to these boys with an opportunity • 2010 secretarial election, I the period for contests has lapsed ensure a successful first season of to grow into responsible young Member still seeks bygone have this but not from the tribe; and all contests have been finally junior hockey for our local boys. men. It isn’t just hockey, it’s life • 2010 primary election report; resolved. If a special or regular They dedicate their time, finan- skills these young men are gain- election data • 2010 general election report; meeting does not occur within cial support and their hearts. ing. Dear Editor, • 2012 primary election report; seven (7) days following resolu- They have given so much to An end of the year banquet I have been requesting data • 2012 general election report, tion of all contests, the election about 13 young Native boys on was recently enjoyed by the play- (numerical data), election reports, I have this but it is incomplete. results shall be deemed certified.” the team. The owners take great ers and parents and, as usual, etc., since August 2012. I have Each report should include the Also, this is on the tribal web- care to maintain a positive envi- Doug and Paula provided a won- added to the list and was told on number of ballots printed, number site, www.saulttribe.com/ ronment, monitor and council the derful meal. Coach Joe Esson Feb. 26, 2013, at the board meet- of ballots used for test purposes, government/tribal-elections/228- players and ensure a high stan- said it very well at the banquet, ing that I could have the data. number of ballots mailed (should government/tribal-elections/1430- dard of behavior both on and off “If these boys don’t appreciate Every meeting I have attended match number of registered vot- how-the-sault-tribe-election- the ice. The players do commu- the fine meals and accommoda- since then I have submitted a ers), number of ballots returned is-conducted, paragraph three, nity service, assist with the youth tions and the effort it took to membership follow-up form for as undeliverable, number of votes last sentence: “All ballots are hockey program and help with manage this team in this league the same data. What happens to cast for each candidate, number accounted for after the election: the Hiawatha skating show. this season, then they just weren’t these forms? Who has them? Is of spoiled ballots, total extra bal- total printed, total mailed, total The team has a personal fitness raised right!” That is the truth. there not a log to keep track of lots and total of valid ballots cast. used for test purposes, total extra, trainer and uses the fitness center Our tribal youth have ben- these forms? How do you know According to the Election total undeliverable, and total in the Chi Mukwa Community efitted in so many ways from when the problem is resolved? Code, “All books and records of received in an ‘end cycle report’ Recreation Center, which is their the experiences provided by To this day I have not received the Election Committee shall be given to the board of directors.” home ice. The team travels by the Goudreau’s. We can’t thank the requested data. Who is open to inspection by members Enough said by me, now the Kewadin buses, stays at only them enough. The parents of the responsible for getting this data upon reasonable request to the ball is in your court. four-star hotels and the players Soo Firehawks want to say a to me? board of directors pursuant to — CJ Mosher eat very well. This is not the case heartfelt chi megwetch! The Soo Again, I will list the data I am Article III, Section 1 of the Tribal Manistique, Mich. for many of the other teams in Firehawks had an amazing first requesting: Bylaws. their league. season, lost only 3 home games • 2007 secretarial election, I “The Election Committee shall Hats off to the Goudreaus These are not your typical of the 23 played at Chi Mukwa. have this but not from the tribe; certify the election results to the Dear Editor, junior hockey club owners, they — Beverly MacLaren • 2008 primary election report; board of directors at the next spe- Doug and Paula Goudreau care so much about providing Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Representatives’ Reports Page 25

The tribe haveshouldn’t heard this many times in it’s thebite membership thatthe pays the handthe GOVERNMENTAL that SIDE OF feeds Oh, well, I guess that itis what your life. I know I have. price on both sides of the fence. THE FENCE and what does our you get when you have a chief Our tribal lives are spent liv- We as tribal members need start chief do? He hops the fence to that carries the attitude that ing under one umbrella. They taking the view that these two our business that generates rev- employees don’t win elections. are like two people trying to stay are separate and different and enue and uses the sequestration A very wise OLD MAN told under the umbrella and not get SEPARATE. as a thinly veiled attempt to head- me: In a tribe, we are in a unique wet when it storms. However, one Our leadership, for far too hunt employees with the wrong position. We can either provide of the people under the umbrella long, has taken the view that last name. Not only did he do services on the front end with keeps pushing the weaker one when the waters get rough on this, he did it going into our sum- jobs and business opportunities out into the rain. That essentially the tribal government side, like mer season when the casino gen- OR we have to provide services is our tribal government trying the $15 million deficit that the erates most of our money! What on the back end, when they don’t to live with our tribal business Payment administration ran for kind of sense does that make? have jobs — your choice. We — business generates revenue, us in 2008, government jumps He went in with no plan (he shut have to ask ourselves this, what is government spends it. Note: The the fence and swift kicks our down the bakery; common sense healthier for our community? government entities that do pro- businesses, primarily the casinos. dictates your don’t shut down Dbaajimitaadaa! Biginoonshin! duce revenue, please understand SWIFT KICKS THE ENTITY your bakery when you are selling Let’s talk about it, call me! Debra Ann Pine, Director that I support giving you wings to THAT BRINGS US MONEY! weddings!), scared the employees Baamaapii kawaabmin! See you Unit I fly, as a separate division, away Well, folks, we are watching and now will be scratching his later. Ahniin kina gwaya! Hello from issues of tribal government. history repeat itself and I find head as to why there is such low Sincerely, everyone! Each of these have their own myself on the short end of that morale on the casino floor and — Debra-Ann Pine Making money is a lot harder needs that have to be attended voting stick. why the low morale is driving (906) 440-1334 than spending it. I’m sure you to or they fail. When they fail, Sequestration is happening on away customers. [email protected] We must proceed, but we must move with caution insurmountable but we always our finances to fully cover our judicial system should be split other specifics on what parts I get through them. I wish that we work force. I wish there could off and have protection secured like and others that I prefer not to could work sometimes in a more be easy and painless answers to by our Constitution. The council be in the Constitution. But more timely manner, but eventually we solve all our financial questions, can have a structure similar to discussions have to happen with find the answer. but there are not and you should existing with better delineation of the board. All on the board have The budget for 2013 was and hold the board to a high standard powers for both the chairman and very different ideas and concerns still is a very hard item to pin when I believe this should be our council members. I am a strong and these are mine and not a con- down. Whether the reason is that top priority. believer in the power of the chair- sensus of any group. the programs have numbers that The proposed new Constitution man but the complete separation Last edition, I did submit a change due to service demand is being thrust upon us relent- of the chair from the council cre- unit report to the newspaper and or that lack of current finances lessly and I sat through the entire ates more problems and discord it was not published. Mistakes cause services to be diminished review process the last few than positives in my estimation. happen and I acknowledge that it or delayed, we have tough months. It is not ready for a vote I have discussed this with was not on purpose. I would like choices each week. No board as written and most of the board my fellow tribal leaders, Little to point that out because I did get member wants to cause any pain and the chairman agree on that. River Band, Tohono O’odham of several calls on why I did not put to any member or employee so After carefully listening to the Arizona and the Sioux along with in an article. Keith Massaway, Director we search for the best available Constitution Committee members many other tribes with varying Congratulations to all the Unit III path to get where we need to be, and their reasons, concerns and and dissimilar governing bodies. graduating seniors and good luck It has been a very busy time 2014 looms on the horizon and, fears I more fully understand their The consensus is that nothing is to your future endeavors. for the tribal board these last few along with the sequestration and thinking. I am not an advocate perfect, but the further you get Thank you again for all the e- weeks. We have had numerous a flat business model, we also of the three-party system, like away from a council approach, mails and calls. Keith Massaway must anticipate a possible casino our federal government. I prefer the more discord and disconnect 702 Hazelton St., St. Ignace MI problems and challenges to work in Mackinaw City and how the a hybrid between what we have you have with your membership. 49781, (906) 643-6981, through and sometimes they seem Affordable Care Act will impact now and what is proposed. The I could go deeply into the many [email protected]. Testifying in Washington DC and leading by example membership. I listen to our chair fiscal environment, the National tration. That is a reason that we celebrate the milestones of not and council members, our top Indian Health Board supports the must continue to remind Congress only the student but also their administration. Based on all the recommendation of the National of their trust responsibility to our families. I would like to take this input, I then make my own deci- Tribal Budget Formulation tribes. time to congratulate Savanna sions. I will always believe that Workgroup and requests IHS to Having said that, I have vol- Pinkoski, daughter of Tammy everything happens for a reason be funded at $5.3 billion. untarily cut my pay by 5 percent. Pinkoski, for winning the Bill and in the big scheme of things, Our chairperson and tribal With the new beginnings of and Melinda Gates Millennium it’s Creator’s plan, not ours. board have been putting a lot springtime come new begin- Scholarship. This is so awesome! On April 22, I presented at of hours working with our top nings for our students in school She joins the list of our tribal the joint tribal budget briefing, administrators in regards to — whether they graduate from students that have won this pres- “Honor the Promises to Tribal reducing our budgets due to the Head Start, kindergarten, high tigious scholarship. See you all at Nations in the Federal Budget,” sequestration. There will be more school, GED, adult education the parties! which was held in Washington, planning and decision-making to or university. This is probably If you have any questions or D.C. The spending cuts from prepare for the FY 2014 budgets. one of my most favorite times comments, please contact me at sequestration undermine the trust, Cutting program budgets is never of the year. While I personally my cell phone (906) 322-3823 or treaty and statutory obligations an easy decision. Please note that do not have any graduates in my send email me at cabramson@ Cathy Abramson, Director to Indian tribes that are funded in these cuts are due to the federal own family, I absolutely love to saulttribe.net. I look forward to Unit I the federal budget. Not only does government’s decision of seques- attend these graduations to help hearing from you. The spring fasting camp was it sacrifice the trust obligations, held on Sugar Island just recently. but also it thwarts tribes’ ability Don’t get ripped off by fraudulent health products I love attending this camp. While to promote economic growth or Scammers have been selling gone,” are easy to make up and “new discovery,” “scientific I did not fast, just being there plan for the future of Native chil- fake health products for hundreds are not a substitute for scientific breakthrough” or “secret ingredi- helps rejuvenate my spirits. This dren and coming generations. The of years. They promise every- evidence. ent.” If a real cure for a serious is a place where healing takes briefing highlighted the impor- thing from weight loss to a cure 3. Quick fixes. Few diseases or disease were discovered, it would place and where absolutely no tance of federal funds for tribal for cancer in exchange for your conditions can be treated quickly, be widely reported through the politics are allowed. governmental services, education, money. These scams aren’t only even with legitimate products. media and prescribed by health Because there are so many health care, public safety and oth- a waste of money, they can be 4. “All natural.” Some plants professionals — not buried in issues swirling around within ers. dangerous. Unproven medical found in nature (such as poison- print ads, TV infomercials or on our tribal council, I find it neces- While in D.C., I also testified treatments can be damaging to ous mushrooms) can kill when Internet sites. sary to step back and look inside before the House Appropriations your health and even deadly. consumed. Moreover, FDA 6. Conspiracy theories. Claims myself and what I can do to Committee and the Senate The Food and Drug Administra- has found numerous products like “The pharmaceutical industry help bring our tribe along in a Committee on Indian Affairs in tion (FDA) offers these six tips to promoted as “all natural” but that and the government are working most positive manner. I am not regards to the president’s fiscal responsible for what individual spot fake health products: contain hidden and dangerously together to hide information about year 2014 budget for the Indian 1. One product does it all. Be high doses of prescription drug a miracle cure” are always untrue board members say or do or what Health Service. The president’s suspicious of products that claim ingredients or even untested ac- and unfounded. These statements our chair says or does. I am only budget request was $4.4 billion to cure a wide range of diseases. tive artificial ingredients. are used to distract consumers responsible for my words and for IHS. To fulfill the total need 2. Personal testimonials. Suc- 5. “Miracle cure.” Alarms from the obvious, common-sense actions as your representative. in Indian Country, appropriations I do look to the Creator and my for the IHS would be $26.1 bil- cess stories, such as, “It cured should go off when you see this questions about the so-called elders for guidance. I listen to our lion. However, due to the difficult my diabetes” or “My tumors are claim or others like it such as, miracle cure. Page 26 Represenatives’ Reports May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Dealing with sequestration and other issues party revenue, but we should be short and we know 2014 will be of 40-plus team members. These worried about what seven board increasing our casino revenue. even a harder hit; the support of team members are given a cer- members they need to keep I have developed a confi- this board is not to close down tain right that none of our other happy. dential questionnaire for all the Sault Big Bear. team members throughout our We will be holding our Tribal casino team members to fill out; This is one of the Sault’s tribal organization are afforded. Action Plan (TAP – a drug last week the board gave their sacred cows when I made the These team members are hired task force) community forums approval to start the process. By suggestion to close down this and fired by the vote of at least the month May on May 19 at getting all team members input facility. A Unit I director stated seven board members. The list the Willow Creek Building, at all of our facilities the board to myself and Director Chase we has grown and certain people Escanaba, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. We will have some real good input will just shut down your health were added to try and protect will be providing snacks and from our team members. I want center. Pretty harsh words to them because of our political drinks for the event. We hope to to reassure team members this threaten to shut down our health games. have a lot of community input information will be collected by center in Manistique when I I was a key employee who from every age group. If you the board and then a report will am asking to close down their worked for the tribe 20 years have any questions, feel free to be complied for the board mem- hockey rink that does not pro- with a clean work history and contact me at my number below bers and chairman only to work vide a necessary service to our it didn’t protect me from being or Director Chase at (906) 322- Darcy Morrow, Director from. We have a lot of issues at members at this time. Even if it terminated for no reason other 3819. Unit IV all of our facilities; this is your closed for six months the sav- than politics. It was a trumped The Escanaba elders are During the month of April, time as a team member to speak ings would be $400,000-plus. up termination that was never asking for volunteers to help 159.5 hours were spent attend- out and let the board know what This Unit I director is also one even investigated and the board with cleaning up Indian Pointe ing meetings; this time does not is going on. This is one way who voted to close our Escanaba termed me in 2008 without even Cemetery, Nahma, Mich., on include constituent phone calls, I believe we can start to turn and Marquette health centers in asking my side of the story. They May 25 at 10 a.m. Please bring emails or reading material. around our facilities, by listen- 2008. Currently Director Chase fought my unemployment and your rake and an appetite, we The board passed two separate ing to our team members that and I are members of the Health after the unemployment hearing will have food and drinks for all resolutions to have either an out- work on the floor daily with our ad hoc committee to try and the judge awarded me full unem- the volunteers. side efficiency agency or a group customers. bring services back to those lost ployment. Another key employee Please feel free to contact me of casino professionals to come With the impact of sequestra- in 2008. was brought forward by Tony anytime. in and take a look at our cur- tion, all governmental programs The board adopted a resolu- Goetz, COO, to be termed for Thank you, rent casino operations. With the have looked at ways to decrease tion for key employees in 2004- the same offense I was termi- — Darcy Morrow sequestration making an impact spending but also to ensure no 71, 2005-199, and 2008-225. I nated for and that same board Cell (906) 203-6699 this year, we are looking at an impact to services. With our am proposing that the board take voted not to terminate this key Email dmorrow@saulttribe. increased impact next year, the governmental programs coming a look at this resolution and we employee. This game has been net or darcymorrowforunit4@ board needs to push this to be up short, our casinos were able workshop it to come up with a played for years. Team members yahoo.com done immediately. We are rely- to almost complete the shortfall. solution. The resolution through should be able to perform their Mail P.O. Box 441, ing on our health programs third All the while we are coming up amendments has grown to a list job duties and not have to be Manistique, MI 49854 Working on better efficiency in tribal operations the impact on tribal programs Whereas, the Sault Ste. Marie will provide the Sault Tribe scheduled with the board of and direct services, I support Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors with a list of directors, commercial fisherman identifying the savings. One Board of Directors have a recommendations for improving and staff. The idea is to update example of savings was buying responsibility to the membership efficiencies. the new and old board members trash can liners in bulk, with a to run an efficient and profitable Be it further resolved, that the on the history of the tribal fish- cost savings of $43,000 this year operation to provide services. Board of Directors shall review eries and update them on the and $70,000 next year. These are Now therefore, be it resolved, and act on the list of identified consent decrees with the state examples of savings that need to that the board of directors recommendations for improving (1985 and 2000). This meeting be continued to be identified. authorizes Chairperson Aaron efficiencies. will allow an open dialogue and Another area identified to A. Payment, William Connolly, I brought this resolution for- discussion on the issues that are look at for cost savings is the CFO, Angeline Boulley, Asst. ward over three months ago and affecting the fisheries now. The employee cafeteria in the Sault. Membership/Internal services it was passed by the board. 2000 Consent Decree will expire The cost to run this department executive director, and John Because of the impact of in 2020. Letters will be sent out is $500,000 per year. A sugges- Wernet, general counsel to hire sequestration it’s now more to the fisherman with a date and tion is to either downsize what an outside independent efficien- important than ever that an time of the meeting/workshop. is offered to team members or cy auditor with experience work- efficiency group comes in and Congratulations to all the Denise Chase, Director offer them an employee menu at ing with casinos, enterprises and audits our governmental, casino high school and college gradu- Unit IV both the restaurant and deli. This all subordinate governmental and enterprises from top to bot- ates! would be comparable to what is programs, services and opera- tom and brings their recommen- If you need to reach me you A majority of our time had offered at other casino facilities tions. dations to the board for imple- may call me at (906) 322-3819. been spent on attending finan- for their employees. Be it further resolved, the mentation. Thanks, cial meetings and workshops on Efficiency auditor resolution: above said efficiency auditor I asked that a workshop be Denise Chase, Vice Chair the $1.7 million federal seques- tration budget cuts to the tribe’s governmental services for 2013. The program managers have Gathering of the Clans Powwow June 8-9 met and identified savings that would not affect direct services on the governmental side at Seventh annual Sault Tribe Manisitique area Gathering of the Clans Powwow, June 8- this time. The casino COO also identified savings on the casino 9, 2013, Manistique Tribal Community Center, 5698W Highway US 2, Manistique, MI side that would assist the tribe 49854, Next to the Kewadin Casino. by decreasing the sequestration impact on the governmental Host drum: Four Thunders side. Co-host drum: Wandering Nations Unfortunately, when the Invited drum: Mukkwa Giizhik COO’s initial cost savings plan was presented to the board, Head veteran: KBIC color guard some took offense to his rec- Head male dancer: Bob Jones-Moody ommendations. He was given a directive by some board Head female dancer: Beth Earl Jones-Moody members to come back with a Arena director: Timothy (TJ) Derwin modified plan. The cost savings Master of ceremonies: Stanley Spruce brought back in the second plan were not enough to meet the Firekeeper: Joe Wallace shortfall on the governmental • Grand entries, Saturday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, noon. side. Now we have to find those remaining savings and then start • Feast Saturday, 5 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass for the feast, crazy auction Saturday after feast. looking at the 2014 sequestra- • Vendors, traders or public can call for further information, Viola Neadow at (906) 341-6993 or tion impact. If the casino can (800) 347-7137. identify savings to assist the governmental side through their Public invited and welcome, free admission. sequestration and help lessen No drugs, politics, alcohol or animals/dogs allowed. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Natural Resources Page 27 Thoughts on the tribal fishery and its future By Clarence Hudak, barrels for shipment to the grow- day or two.” go out and catch fish. there are fish to catch in the future, Inland Conservation ing cites of America. That being said, I have never But, unfortunately, the fishery they still have bills to pay and to Committee I’ve spent a couple full seasons met a commercial fisherman who has been hurt badly by exotic spe- do that they need to be able to get Recently, a high school student commercial fishing the Great hated his job. Oh yes, there are cies, mainly sea lamprey and fish their nets in the water. asked if I would sit down with Lakes. It was an unforgettable parts of it that they certainly find populations are not what they used That is why I hope we are pre- him and answer a few questions experience. I can confidently say hard to deal with, the constant to be - it takes more effort to catch pared for the coming battle we will about our treaty rights. He was to all who have romantic notions changes in the weather, gear less fish. Because of this, stricter face in 2020. We are obligated to doing his last big assignment as a of sailing the big water and har- getting damaged or completely regulations on allowable catch lim- negotiate a new agreement with senior and had chosen this as the vesting it’s bounty that the hon- destroyed, fuel costs, exotic spe- its and reductions in effort allowed the State of Michigan during that subject. eymoon will be over on the first cies, low prices paid for catches, I per area are being put in place. year and I pray our leaders at that I agreed and during our dis- day that you have to go out and could go on and on, but my point The tribe is bound by the 2000 time will stand solidly behind our cussion he asked, “Where in the pull your nets in four to six-foot is that even though there are many Consent Decree to follow conser- fishermen and not give an inch treaty does it mention commercial waves. In times like those, you things that make the job demand- vation standards for the protection to those who want to restrict our fishing?” I responded that Article really have to pay attention and ing, the one thing you can be of the resource and while I believe treaty rights any more. May the 13 includes the reference to the not let the tossing and turning get assured of is that those men love to fishermen support making sure Creator always watch over and usual privileges of occupancy, to you because things happen fast protect our fishermen. of which making a living is one. out there, even on a calm day and I also pointed out to him that if you lose your focus someone when reading a treaty you have to can lose their life. understand that most, if not all, of So, you just do your job and the chiefs and leaders who signed keep your thoughts to yourself, it with their “X” mark could not but I found that those thoughts speak English and relied on gov- are mostly prayers to the Creator ernment interpreters. to please make it ease up and Because of this language bar- let us get back to shore safely. I rier federal courts have ruled saw some of the most beautiful that you have to look to what sights of my life on that water but they believed they were agreeing also some of the most chilling. to. This is called the canons of From spectacular sunrises to nets construction and, by using these crammed full of whitefish to a rules, you can conclude that our monstrous bolt of lightning that ancestors understood that selling struck so close it made the sides or trading fish would not only be of a steel boat shudder. allowed, but likely encouraged. I’ve heard many people in our Article 4 of the treaty describes tribe say, “Boy those fishermen what will be given in exchange are hard to deal with because for the land and water. This they’re such a rough bunch.” My included money, medicine, edu- reply, “Yes, they are, but you cation, agricultural implements have to consider the physical and The Sugar Island sugarbush at the Mary Murray Culture Camp was Sault Tribe elder Mickey Frechette and over the course of 20 years, mental stresses of that work and at the sugarbush. many tons of salt and 10,000 fish if you don’t learn to be rough quite successful this year, along with the many family sugar bushes barrels. In those days, fish was and tough and learn quickly, then across the region. preserved with salt and stored in your time fishing will last about a Pike eggs harvested By Rick Smith The Inter-Tribal Fisheries Assessment Program (ITFAP) recently collaborated with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and a Drummond Island landowner, Mike Fairchild, in collecting pike eggs off the north shore of the island. The eggs will supply the hatchery for purposes that include raising fingerlings for stocking in the river. The ITFAP crew has been stocking the walleye fishery in Pike netted for egg collection. the river for years, but a change this year came as request by water with the fingerlings will be the DNR, according to ITFAP released into the river. Director Tom Gorenflo, “What “Normally, we would collabo- was a little different this year was rate with Mike to raise walleye we cooperated with the MDNR in his pond for stocking in the and Mike to collect eggs from St. Marys,” Gorenflo explained. northern pike. Northern pike “However, based on a long-term numbers have been declining in stocking plan developed between the river for several years and the the Chippewa-Ottawa Resource DNR was interested in trying to Authority, MDNR and Ontario, stock some back into the river,” 2013 is a ‘no-stocking’ year for he said. walleye in Potogannissing Bay, Gorenflo indicated that, nor- thus the reason for raising pike in mally, the fisheries program doesn’t conduct any work in his pond this year.” stocking pike. “But they are har- Fairchild is a huge help for vested by tribal subsistence and years in the ITFAP walleye recreational fishers in the river, so stocking activities. According to it looked like a good collaborative Gorenflo, Fairchild allows the effort,” he noted. use of his pond and supplies at The collected eggs were taken least half of the fertilizer for the to an ITFAP facility where they pond along with heavy equipment will be hatched before being when needed. He also acts as a transfered to a rearing pond lookout for when walleye start owned by Fairchild. Once the preparing for spawning, saving hatchlings reach the appropriate the ITFAP crew a lot of milage fingerling size, a control gate on in running to the far side of the the pond will be raised and the island. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Health Page 28 The pneumonia shot: What you need to know By Sault Tribe Geriatric 5, get more serious cases of the age 2 (diabetes, cirrhosis, lung time. Your health care provider their record because an extra Team Committee disease. disease, cirrhosis, no spleen or will guide you on the number of dose will not harm the patient. Pneumococcal disease is a The great news about pneu- a number of conditions affect- vaccines you will need accord- In summary, be sure to ask serious disease that includes monia is that we have two vac- ing the immune system). Adults ing to your health conditions. your health care provider about more than 90 subtypes. This cines that prevent or lessen the aged 19-64 with asthma or who Both of the vaccines to com- the vaccines for pneumococ- disease kills more people in the disease process. Both vaccines smoke should also get the adult bat pneumococcal disease are cal disease at your next visit. United States each year than all provide great protection in pre- type pneumonia shot before age made from inactivated (killed) You don’t want to be one of the other vaccine-preventable dis- venting the disease and even in 65. bacteria. They cannot possibly 4,000 deaths (U.S. 2007 esti- eases combined. This group of populations who don’t respond The usual schedule for the cause pneumococcal disease. mate) from this disease. Get the diseases includes the very inva- as well to the vaccine, the vac- infant vaccine (PCV13) is four These vaccines are very safe shot and live a lot. sive and serious diseases such as cine is believed to provide doses total given at age 2, 4, 6 with 30 to 50 percent of vac- meningitis and blood infections protection enough to lessen the and 12-15 months. Adults aged cinated persons reporting very (Sources: Pneumococcal but also includes the more com- seriousness of the disease. 65 and older with no risk factors mild side effects such as red- Vaccines-CDC answers your mon pneumonias and middle ear Two vaccines exist — one will receive just one of the Adult ness or pain where the shot was questions; “Pneumococcus: infections. The case fatality rate primarily for infants to age pneumonia vaccines (PCV13), given. As a matter of fact, health Questions and answers, infor- may be as high as 60 percent 5, and the other for all adults but high risk persons may care providers are advised to mation about the disease and in elderly patients who, along aged 65 and older or specific receive one, two or three adult give a person a shot that may vaccines,” Immunization Action with children under the age of high-risk groups beginning at pneumonia vaccines in their life- have already had one but lost Coalition.) Tips on prescription drug safety and children By TJ Derwin and happy as possible. We want well as those of every member access. Treat your medicines like to your kids about the dangers of Did you know that a recent to see our kids grow up with the of your household. If you need other valuables such as jewelry prescription drug abuse. 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Monitor their dosages. with your local pharmacies or sites for more tips to help keep prescription drug at least once in make sure they avoid the dangers Be especially careful and watch- health department to find out if your kids safe from prescrip- their lifetime and that 27 percent of substance abuse is to put some ful of medicines that are known they will take back any medicines tion drug abuse: www.drugfree. of teens incorrectly believe that safeguards in place in our own to be addictive and commonly for safe disposal. You can also org/notinmyhouse or medicine- misusing and abusing prescription homes. abused by teens. mix unwanted medications with drugs is safer than using street Here are some helpful tips: • Secure your medicine. If pos- used coffee grounds or kitty litter abuseproject.org. drugs? • Monitor your medicine. Keep sible, keep all medicines, both in order to discourage the misuse For more information on As parents, grandparents and track of how many pills are in prescription and over-the-counter, of these medications. services, please call Sault Tribe other relatives, we all want our each of your prescription bottles. in a safe place, such as a locked • Although it can be difficult Behavioral Health at 635-6075 or kids to be safe and stay as healthy Keep track of your refills, as cabinet that your child can’t and uncomfortable at times, talk toll free at (800) 726-9105. Long-term cigarette smoking main cause of COPD By Community Health staff is from long-term cigarette thing in the morning, due to Most people will not experi- If you have considered quit- COPD stands for chronic smoking. The only way to con- excess mucus in lungs; ence these symptoms until the ting and would like to talk obstructive pulmonary disease. trol symptoms of COPD and to • Chronic cough that pro- lung damage is already done. about this to someone who can This is an irreversible disease, try and prevent further damage duces sputum that may be clear, Think about quitting today — help, please contact Sault Tribe which refers to a group of lung is by seeking treatment. white, yellow or greenish; remember, it’s not only you who Community Health at (906) diseases that make breathing Symptoms listed by the Mayo • Blueness of the lips or fin- could be affected by smoking. 632-5210 or your local Tribal difficult by blocking airflow. Clinic include: gernail beds (cyanosis); Breathing in smoke from some- Health Center. If you feel that Chronic bronchitis and emphy- • Shortness of breath, espe- • Frequent respiratory infec- one else’s cigarette (secondhand sema are the most common cially during physical activities; tions; you may have symptoms of smoke) is harmful to everyone diseases that make up COPD. • Wheezing; • Lack of energy; COPD and would like more According to the Mayo Clinic, • Chest tightness; • Unintended weight loss (in and can cause breathing prob- information please contact your the number one cause of COPD • Having to clear throat first later stages). lems for them as well as you. physician. Importance of tobacco-free living and smoke-free air for children Sault Tribe Community children often continue to be classified secondhand smoke as a born to women nonsmokers who your family and your children Health, in partnership with the exposed to secondhand smoke class A carcinogen, a toxin known are exposed to secondhand smoke from the dangers of secondhand Chippewa County Tobacco-Free in the home, motor vehicles and to cause cancer in humans. during pregnancy and to women and thirdhand smoke. Committing Living Coalition (TFLC) is high- outdoor recreation areas without Secondhand smoke consists who smoked during pregnancy to keeping your home and car lighting the importance of com- a tobacco-free policy. Research of more than 7,000 chemicals, are more likely to suffer from smoke-free are two great ways mercial tobacco-free living and continues to show that the home including hundreds that are toxic attention deficit hyperactivity dis- to promote the health of your smoke-free air for children this is where babies and children and about 70 that can cause can- order and conduct disorder. children. There are also many spring. spend most of their time and are cer. Consequently, the U.S. sur- Thirdhand smoke, the residue resources available to help those During April, volunteers from most often exposed to second- geon general reports that tobacco left behind on surfaces and fur- who would like to quit smoking. the coalition, Girl Scouts, Great hand smoke.” use is harmful to health and that nishings in places where smoking Policies that make parks and out- Start Collaborative partners and With the school year coming to there is no safe level of second- has occurred, poses many of the door recreation areas tobacco-free other school groups gathered an end, it is the perfect time for hand smoke exposure. Children same health dangers as second- also protect children from second- to assemble 800 Children Need a reminder about simple ways to who are exposed to secondhand hand smoke. Children can be hand smoke exposure in places Smoke-Free Air Packets for help keep kids healthy and safe. smoke are breathing many of the exposed to dangerous chemicals where they recreate and play. distribution to early childhood The Children Need Smoke-Free same cancer causing toxins as when crawling on floors, put- These are all important ways to programs throughout the eastern Air packets will be sent home people who smoke.” ting things in their mouth, or protect children from the health Upper Peninsula. Each packet with area Head Start students, Children’s young bodies and being held by adults who may harms of secondhand and third- contains information about pro- sharing important information lungs are especially susceptible have thirdhand smoke on their hand smoke so they can grow up tecting children from the health about living tobacco-free and pro- to the dangers of secondhand clothing or hands. Thirdhand strong and healthy! harms of secondhand smoke tecting children from the health and thirdhand smoke. Babies and smoke is easy to recognize – just To request more information or and provides local resources and harms of secondhand and third- children exposed to secondhand picture walking into a room or for help to quit smoking, please information for tobacco cessation. hand smoke. All students attend- smoke are more likely to suffer sitting in a car that smells like contact the EUP Great Start The campaign, which started in ing Sault Tribe Head Start, Bay from throat infections, wheez- cigarette smoke, even when no Collaborative at (906) 632-3373, the late l990’s, is carried out on Mills Head Start, and Chippewa- ing, coughing, bronchitis, pneu- one is smoking – or hugging extension 113, the Chippewa an annual basis by the coalition Luce-Mackinac Head Start cen- monia, repeated ear infections, someone who smokes and smell- County Health Department each spring. Julie Trotter, projects ters will receive a packet. The childhood asthma and increased ing smoke on their clothes. Even at 635-3636 or Sault Tribe coordinator for the Chippewa EUP Great Start Collaborative risk of sudden infant death syn- after secondhand smoke is gone, Community Health at 632-5210, County Health Department said, and TFLC will also have packets drome. For children with asthma, chemicals and toxins are left partners of the Tobacco-Free “We have made tremendous prog- available at upcoming spring and exposure to secondhand smoke behind, clinging to walls and Living Coalition. ress in the arena of smoke-free air summer events. can worsen their condition and ceilings, settling on surfaces, For more information on and tobacco-free living. However, “These packets provide fami- cause them to have more asthma and are absorbed into carpets, tobacco-free outdoor recre- our children remain a disparate lies with very important informa- attacks. Research also shows curtains, clothing, and furniture. ation areas, visit the Sault Tribe population who continue to be tion that can have a great impact that secondhand smoke expo- Additionally, children exposed to Community Transformation Grant exposed to secondhand smoke. on their own health, as well as sure can impair a child’s ability smoking are also more likely to Project website at ww.UP4Health. Although our schools, licensed the health of their children,” to learn, putting children at risk begin smoking themselves. org or the Chippewa County daycare centers, worksites and continued Trotter. “In l992, the for deficits in reading, math and The good news is that there are Health Department website at public places are smoke-free, Environmental Protection Agency visuospatial reasoning. Children straightforward steps to protect ww.chippewahd.com. May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung Education Page 29 What you need to know about the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver as it applies to you By Angeline Boulley Rights website. before their child graduates from tion is processed and does not the MITW as financial aid and try What is the Michigan Indian Are all Sault Tribe members high school so they will know for back date or make a certification to subject it to conditions such as Tuition Waiver (MITW)? The eligible for this program? No. certain if the child is eligible for retroactive. satisfactory academic progress, State of Michigan enacted Public Not every Sault Tribe member is the MITW or other scholarships What if I am a college stu- degree-seeking status or a limited Law 174 of 1976 that waives the eligible. To be eligible, you must that require a minimum blood dent, have received the waiver number of credit hours. tuition costs for eligible Native be enrolled in a U.S. federally- quantum amount. and am now experiencing Where can I get more infor- Americans attending public recognized tribe, be a resident of What if I didn’t learn about problems with the school not mation about MITW? The State community colleges or universi- Michigan for at least twelve con- the waiver until after I earned waiving the tuition? If your of Michigan website, specifically ties within Michigan. It waives secutive months, be accepted for my degree? What if my blood college or university imposes the homepage of the Michigan tuition for full-time or part-time enrollment at a public community quantum changed because his- criteria above and beyond what Department of Civil Rights, is the courses taken during any semes- college or university in Michigan torical documents were added is in the law, please call the Sault best source for information and ter including summer. Tuition and be certified as one-quarter to my tribal enrollment file? Tribe Higher Education Program applications: www.michigan.gov/ can be waived for undergraduate (1/4) Native American blood Can I be reimbursed for tuition at (906) 635-7784 or send email MDCR. The Sault Tribe provides and graduate courses, as students quantum. Although Sault Tribe costs I already paid? No. The to highereducation@saulttribe. information and applications on may continue to use the waiver is a federally-recognized Indian colleges and universities do not net or bmacarthur@saulttribe. our tribal website as a courtesy to through post-graduate work. tribe, not every Sault Tribe mem- retroactively waive tuition for stu- net. We can assist you in contact- our members, but with the clear Tuition can be waived for dually- ber resides in Michigan. Also, dents. The Sault Tribe Enrollment ing your school and working to understanding that the waiver is enrolled students as long as both not every Sault Tribe member is Department certifies blood quan- resolve any misunderstanding or not a Sault Tribe program: www. institutions are public colleges/ accepted for enrollment at a pub- tum according to approved docu- misinformation. Some colleges saulttribe.com. universities in Michigan. lic college or university, which ments as of the date the certifica- and universities mistakenly treat Does this mean I can attend has the right to accept or deny college for free? No. It means the any student for admission based college or university will waive on their own standards and crite- only the tuition cost. Students are ria. Finally, since our tribal mem- MSU workshop teaches still responsible for all fees and bership is based on lineal descent other expenses, including room rather than blood quantum, not and board, books, supplies, trans- every Sault Tribe member will portation, etc. meet the requirement enacted by teens about making movies Can this waiver be trans- the State of Michigan. By Rick Smith Minnesota (Anishinaabe), Gordon Selected students will receive ferred to a private college or How can I find out my Interested youngsters from Henry, director of the institute, hands-on training and experi- can I receive the funds directly blood quantum? Sault Tribe age 13 to high school seniors are advises interested students to ence with all facets of filmmak- to pay the tuition bill? No. Enrollment Department certifies encouraged to register online for register online by filling out a ing from setting up lighting and Only public community col- blood quantum based on your the 2013 American Indian Youth short form and answering a few sound equipment and techniques leges or universities in Michigan enrollment file which includes Summer Film Workshop sched- questions at www.nai.msu.edu to to storyboard development to are under legal obligation to information about your geneal- uled to take place on the campus enhance their chances of getting editing. “We teach them how to waive tuition for eligible Native ogy or family tree. The telephone of Michigan State University enrolled in the workshop. “This is put together a short film of about Americans through the MITW. number for Enrollment is (906) July14-19. the third year for doing this work- two to five minutes along with For a list of public community 632-8552. There is a $15 charge This exciting, educational shop and it’s gone pretty well,” developing a short script and how colleges and universities, check to certify blood quantum and opportunity is free of charge but he said. “I would have students to actually do the shooting and out a list on the Sault Tribe this is done as part of the MITW students must provide their own sign up online so that they might editing,” said Henry. website, Sault Tribe Higher application process. However, transportation to MSU and the be selected or could still fill any The attendees will also have Education page on Facebook or some parents choose to pay for return to their homes. Selected openings that develop after the the opportunity to meet other the Michigan Department of Civil a blood quantum certification students will be provided room selections process.” Last year, youngsters interested in the field and board for the duration of the he added, five openings became and enjoy supervised recreational workshop in a secure campus available after the selection pro- activities and field experiences. Gardner among 36 to win dormitory. cess. Registration forms must be Questions may be directed to The workshop is sponsored received no later than Monday, April at (517) 353-6632 or www. by the MSU Native American May 20, 2013. Selected students nai.msu.edu. Coca-Cola scholarships Institute. An enrolled member will be notified near the first The Coca-Cola Foundation of the White Earth Nation of week of June. and the American Indian College Fund (AICF) recently announced a Sault Tribe member among Mendoskin earns EUP Principal’s Award By Brenda Austin personal and there are intelligent 36 scholarship winners hon- Tommy Mendoskin has a lot people in this school – I feel like ored at a banquet in Green Bay, to be proud of. He went from not a lot of people don’t realize that.” Wisc. The honors were given caring about school and recog- Mendoskin has worked for the at the 2012-13 Coca-Cola First nizing it’s importance, which of tribe’s family services division, Generation Scholarhip banquet course led to some bad grades ACFS, part time since last sum- at the American Indian Higher – to being honored as a recipient mer through a youth work pro- Education Consortium Student of the EUP Principal’s Award. gram as a custodian. Conference on March 21. Mendoskin is a tribal mem- He will be starting his col- Francis Gardner, a student at ber and 17-year old senior at lege studies at LSSU this fall and Bay Mills Community College, Malcolm High School in Sault plans to major in psychology and was named in the announcement. Francis Gardner Ste. Marie. work as a psychologist. “I want to According to the AICF, the the students’ tribal college career. He moved from Florida to be successful in college and fig- Coca-Cola First Generation “I have received the scholar- Michigan two years ago and was ured I should start here,” he said. Scholarship was established to ship twice,” said Gardner. “This placed into foster care with his Tommy Mendoskin Principals’ Awards are present- fund unmet needs for a student’s particular scholarship is only grandmother. He said having terrible,” he said. “Most people ed to senior students who have first year in college. If students awarded through the American the support of his grandmother don’t give Malcolm High School maintained a high school grade maintain at least a 3.0 grade Indian College Fund.” He noted helped him to get back on track enough credit, everyone thinks point average of at least 3.3 and point average and show strong that he was on of two of the stu- by improving his school atten- it’s a bad school but it definitely scored 24 or better on American participation in campus and com- dents asked to speak at the ban- dance and grades. “Before com- isn’t. It’s just a different envi- College Testing examinations. munity life, their scholarships are quet and he met Dr. Cheryl Crazy ing to Malcolm my grades were ronment. The teachers are more renewed every year throughout Bull, president of the AICF. Suggs-Hood and team garner top student broadcasting honors Sault Tribe member and White Suggs-Hood and his bachelor’s in media broadcasting County High School senior Cleveland, Ga., teammates were engineering. Jordan Suggs-Hood and 17 fellow judged on their overall work Suggs-Hood is the son of tribal broadcast students from White through the school year and their member Marie Klingensmith- County Warrior TV WTVN com- work on special projects in Los Hood and the the grandson of peted in the Student Network Angeles. They competed against Helen LaPointe-Klingensmith. National Convention in Los 2,600 other broadcasting students Angeles March 27-30. Warrior from all 50 states. Left to right, Jordan Suggs- TV won $10,000 and was award- Suggs-Hood, 18, is the execu- Hood with Georgia House ed the Top Broadcasting Student tive sound producer for Warrior Representative Terry Rogers at Program in the nation. This was TV. After graduation this May, an event honoring Warrior TV in the highest honor at the conven- he will attend the University Atlanta at the state’s capital. tion. of North Georgia to pursue a Page 30 Bad Addresses May 17, 2013 • Win Awenen Nisitotung

h e Enrollment Department is seeking valid addresses. Below is a list of tribal members with a bad address. If any of the people listed are your family members please have them contact the TEnrollment office. Miigwech. Call toll free: (800) 251-6597 Write a letter: Sault Tribe Enrollment, PO Box 1628, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Email the staff: Julie Yacuone at [email protected] Melissa Morehouse at [email protected]

Abear, Jerome G Ayers, Nichole M Bellant, Justin J Borgeson, Ashley M Brothers, Bayley T Campbell, Shawna M Abear, Katherine D Babel, Timothy J Bellant, Kandy M Borke, John P Brothers, Keith A Canterbury, Lorna M Abear, Kevin E Bach, Andrew J Bellant, Nicole M Bosley, Ashlyn T Brown III, Benjamin J Cantrell, Kandy M Abear, Steve M Bach, Ellen K Bellant, Richard P Bosley, Samantha J Brown, Bertha Cantrell, Mykel A Achilles, Shawn M Bach, Matthew L Bellefeuille, Kimberly Bost, Shane A Brown, Brandy T Captain, Frank N Adams Jr, Donald H Badgley, Maggie L Belonga, Amber R Boston, Julie A Brown, Bryan J Captain, Tamika M Adams, Craig P Badour, Peggy S Belonga, Jeffery L Botsford, David Brown, Crystal M Cardiff, Roberta J Adams, Mark W Bailey, Donalee J Belonga, Johnny E Bouchard, Ashley N Brown, Cynthia A Cardinal, Florence G Adams, Mary A Bailey, Johnathon E Belonga, Stacie R Bouchard, Jerry A Brown, Cynthia N Carl, Dustin L Adams, Micah J Bailey, Kyle S Belonga-Torres, Charles W Bouchard, Woallen Brown, Darlene J Carley, Jodie L Adams, Mindi L Bailey, Marie E Belonga-Torres, Jacob A Boulley, Allan M Brown, Gregory Carlson, Cheryl A Adams, Scott M Bailey, Matthew T Benedict, John A Bourasaw, Angela R Brown, Jamee L Carmody, Kasey J Adams, Wyaudtnoong L Bailey, Seth T Benedict, Kristen N Bourasaw, Troy A Brown, John P Carnes, Guy R Addington, Nicole R Baker, Adam D Benedict, Marcus A Bourdeau, Daniel C Brown, Kimberly I Carney, Brittany N Adkins, Aaron C Baker, Bonnie L Benedict, Travis L Boursaw Jr, Max M Brown, Lloyd Carpentier Jr, Charles H Adkins, Alexis R Baker, Brandon J Benner, Kiefer R Boursaw, Andrew J Brown, Lori L Carr, Christopher D Adkins, Savanna G Baker, Camerin L Bennett, Alazyah L Boursaw, Donald C Brown, Sally A Carr, Garry L Ahrens II, Walter D Baker, Cameron R Bennett, Brian G Boursaw, John J Brown, Sandra J Carr, Kellie M Aikens, Lita M Baker, Chelsey D Bennett, Kevin T Boursaw, Vanessa L Brown, Savanha K Carr, Lester J Aikens, Paul J Baker, John P Bennin, Ashley N Bowen, Cathline R Brown, Shaun M Carr, Patricia M Albert, Jacob R Baker, Kelli J Benoit, David A Bowen, Hannah M Browning, Michelle Carr, Rebecca S Alderman, Rachel M Baker, Lindsey M Benoit, Kristi L Bowen, Joseph H Brownlee, Brittany M Carrick, Holli G Alexander, Laurie J Baker, Zach G Bensinger, Nathan J Bowen, Kimberly M Bruce Jr, Robert L Carrick, Robin Y Alexander, Paxton C Banks, Cherie L Benton Jr, Gerald D Bowers, Aaron M Bruce, Anthony J Carroll, Bethany J Allard, Adam M Bard, Tara M Benzie, Bruce M Bowles, Alysia N Bruce, Isaak S Carrothers, Michelle C Allard, Shane J Bard, Wilda A Berden, Melanie M Bowles, Kimberly R Bruce, James R Carson, David J Allard, Thomas E Barens, Charlene A Berden, Nicholas J Bowles, Kourtney T Bruce, Joshua D Carson, Michelle L Allegretti, Erin R Barens, Cheryl K Bergeron, Amii B Bowlin, Lynnai H Bruce, Khianna A Carter Jr, Donell L Allen II, John S Barens, Christine M Bergeron, Casey L Boyd, Tina M Bruce, Sierra M Carty, John W Allen, Erin N Barens, Stephanie M Bergey, Adam J Boyer, Tyler J Brunet, John T Cary, Peter M Allen, John S Barnaby, Kenneth A Bernard Jr, Lawrence G Boynton, Renee M Bugenske, Lisa K Case, Joseph R Allen, Mary C Barnes, Crystal M Bernard, Wayne B Brabo, Tanya S Buggy, Michael R Casey, Brendan H Allen, Nathan C Barnett, Kathleen E Bernier, Paul J Brackin, Aubrey A Bukowski, Brandi A Casey, Keith A Allen, Ronald J Barr, Brian J Berry, Richard L Bradburn, Haleigh M Bukowski, Zachary A Casey, Roseanne L Allen, Shaun E Barrett, Brandon K Berry, Thomas S Bradburn, Jakeb F Bumstead, Ashley A Caskey, Rayna T Allen, Shawn M Basham, Angela D Bertram, Lindsay K Bradburn, Leonard R Bumstead, Kole E Cassibo, Cheyanne J Allerding, Erin M Bastyr, Carrie L Bicknell IV, Gerald A Bradburn, Nicholas L Bumstead, Kyle S Caswell II, Shawn T Alleyne, Doralee M Bates, Derek J Bicknell V, Gerald A Bradbury, Spring M Bunker, Carol A Caswell, James L Allison, Raymond D Bates, Michelle L Bicknell, Garrett A Bradley, Christoph M Bunt, Nancy A Caswell, Jeffrey M Allison, Stephen W Batho, Bryanna L Billings, Brandie L Bradley, Denton J Burcham, David Caswell, Teandra L Almanza-ojeda, Crystal L Batho, Douglas J Billings, Vickie L Brady, Karri E Burfield, Michael D Causley, April M Alvarado, Chelsi G Baugh, Heather M Bingham IV, Joseph W Brady, Kelly P Burger, Deborah C Causley, Daniel J Ammann, Lesa M Baynton, Kenneth J Bingham, Debra J Brady, Kimberly A Burke, Ryan A Causley, Dawn D Andary, Suzanne M Bazinau, Jaysen D Biron, Joshua J Brady, Lisa M Burkett, Derek P Causley, Decla R Andary, Wesley J Bazinaw, Kyle J Biron, Timothy A Brainerd, Kathleen Burling, Roger C Causley, James M Anderson, Brandy M Beasley, Dylan J Bisbee, Benjamin R Brainerd, Kris Burling, Susan M Causley, Jane M Anderson, Charles F Beauchamp, Elizabeth D Bisbee, Elizabeth I Brainerd, Ryan A Burrowes, Nicholas R Ceccacci, Julie A Anderson, Connie A Beaudoin, Schawn M Bishop, Michael T Brainerd, Scott A Burton, Oona M Cerchiori, Amanda L Anderson, Maureen E Beaudoin, Seth E Bishop, Troy A Braley, Sharon L Buswa, Agashimainga F Cervera, Angela A Anderson, Melissa S Beaudry, Brandon M Biszant, Daniel L Brauer, Ashley K Butzin, Timothy R Cervera, Claudia E Anderson, Mitchell E Beaudry, Courtney L Biszant, Malachi C Brauer, David J Bynoe, Patricia A Chaffer, Jason R Anderson, Ryan E Beaudry, David M Black, Renee L Brauer, David T Cadotte, Amber L Chambers, Philip A Anderson, William A Beaudry, Jennifer L Blackwood, Irene E Brauer, Edward A Cadotte, Clarence Chaplauske, John A Andress Jr, David J Beaudry, Katie M Blair, Brandi J Braun, Holly J Cadotte, Jerry Charbeneau, Rosemary E Andrews, Harry J Beaudry, Michelle A Blanchard, Chad S Bray, Aimee M Cadotte, Justin D Charbonneau, Robert C Andrews, Julie A Beaudry, Nikole L Blanchard, Noah L Breakie, Heather S Cadreau, Erica L Cherette, Leon E Anguilm, Shannon D Beaudry, Shelly J Blank, Leland J Breakie, Hope M Cadreau, Jason M Childs, Linda M Anguilm, Todd J Beaudry, Todd J Blankenship, Patricia A Brechting, Robyn L Cadreau, Justin J Chinavare, Jason L Annand, Larry J Beaumont Jr, Neal J Blay, Frederick A Brenchley, Frederick K Cadreau, Kimberly A Chingwa, Catherine M Ansell, Kaylee R Beaver, Jason C Bloomer, Lori A Brewer, Benny Cadreau, Margaret Anthony Jr, Daniel R Becerril, Charlie S Bluemlein, Michael G Brewer, Christopher L Cadreau, Michael D Chingwa, Michael L Anthony, John R Beck, Donald B Bobee, Jobeth I Brewer, Karen Cadreau, Teresa A Christe, Brette S Anthony, Kathryn Beckham, Jason E Bobee, Joseph F Brewer, Tammie M Cady, Jason L Christensen, Robert O Anthony, Stanley W Beckman, David C Boda, Starla D Brewster, Adam J Cafek, Scott J Christensen, Thomas L Apitz, Donald C Beckman, Jason J Boden, Jessica J Brewster, Brandi J Cafek, Stephanie D Church, Mickey L Archer, Jessica C Beckman, Kristin A Bodwin, Benjamin P Brewster, Kollett Cahill, Brian W Clark, Christopher J Archer, Scott A Bedtelyon, AnnaMarie P Bodwin, Rebecca A Bridson, Taylor E Cain, Brian A Clark, Dawn M Arentz, Adam N Bedtelyon, Jonathan M Bogart, Patricia A Briggs, Charles D Caine, Justin P Clark, Diane M Arnold, Crystal L Bedtelyon, Karen L Bohn, Bethany A Briggs, Gina A Cairns, Todd R Clark, Ian J Arnold, Leon J Beigel, Leon J Bohrer, Michael G Bright, Cassandra N Cairns, Wesley J Clark, Joshua P Arnold, Ruth A Belanger, Danielle M Bomia, Melanie L Brigman, Christee A Callaghan III, William J Clark, Robert J Arseneau, Lawrence R Belanger, Jerome F Bonnier, Brenda L Brigman, Hans R Callaghan IV, William J Clement, Lacey D Arthur, Clinton J Belanger, Lyndon B Bonnier, Kenneth R Brigman, Rod R Callaghan, Kevin P Clement, Marshall L Askwith, William J Belanger, Ryan A Bonno, Angel D Brimmer, Samuel L Callahan, Benjamen J Cline, Casey J Atkins, Shirley J Belanger, Sinjin M Bonno, Barbara L Brinson, Amy C Camp, Alexander Clingan, Cassey J Atkinson, Edmund R Bellant, Andrew E Bonno, Ronald R Brodeur, Jonathan M Camp, Christopher J Closs, 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S Hamilton, Kevin L Collelo, Cindy Davis, Scott B Edmonds, Sherry A Fox, Brittney R Golden, Glen A Hamlin, Pamela A Colley, Trista L Davis, Sierra D Edmunds, Cody R Fox, Bryant L Gonzales, Daniel A Hammonds III, Roy L Collier, Diane I Davis, Trisha C Edmunds, Lukas J Fox, David R Gooch, Jean A Hancock, Eric H Collier, Jennifer L Decker, Ashley M Edwards, Tina K Fox, Dawn M Goodboo, Atisha L Hansen, Haley F Collier, Sarah M Decker, Brian S Eicher, Daniel G Fox, Gina R Goodnight, Mercy E Hansen, James T Collins, Brian A Decker, James A Eitrem, Ariana N Fox, Tammy L Goodnight, Traci L Hanson II, Charles P Combs Jr, David L Decker, Laura L Eitrem, Brian L Fox, Wachaska F Goodrich, Matthew N Hanson, Lynn M Comez, Jose F Decker, Noelle M Elgas, Bridgette L Franklin, Jody L Goosmann, Crystal M Harden III, Roscoe W Concord II, Frankie A Decker, Sherri L Ellis, James R Franklin, Randy S Gorny, Adrien L Harden, Henry L Concord, Amanda R Deline, Brent G Emery, Cassandra M Franklin, Ricky J Gorny, 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Rhonda R Cournaya, Anna M Diedrich, Tina M Fallstich, William R Frick, Andrew R Gravelle, Matthew J Hartrick, Tim M Cournaya, Brad Diehr, Susan Fallstich, Zachary W Frick, Melissa M Gray, Earl D Hartwell, Stephen P Cournaya, Jami F Dietz, Randy E Farley, Matthew W Frick, Stacy J Green Jr, Gerald D Hartwig, Monique R Cournaya, Jerry L Dixon, Randall W Farley, Nathan A Frontino, April M Green, Alexis D Cournaya, Melanie D Dluge, Nicholas M Farley, Stephanie E Fuller, Dakota J Harvey, Jennifer K Green, Andrew C Cousino, Russell J Dobos, Aaron J Farley, Steven W Furney, Alisha J Hascall, Sean M Green, Anthony C Couture, Melissa A Dobos, Anastasia J Farley, Toni L Furney, Robert E Hascall, Stanley Green, Elicia B Coveyou II, Daniel D Doe, Joseph R Farmer, Courtney A Furney, Tiffany S Hatch Jr, Michael J Green, Heather A Coveyou, Paul J Dolly, Zura S Farris, Jonathan S Gaede, Danna K Hatch, Kenneth A Green, Jacquelin E Cowell III, Reuben L Donnay, Emma A Fater, Amber C Gaede, Michael S Hatch, Mark H Green, Jaden R Cowell, Jessica A Donovan, Lisa C Fater, Stephanie A Gagnon, Lynne M Hautamaki, Joshua T Green, Jamisin M Cox Jr, Albert N Doucette, Nicole E Faulkner, Sheena M Galbraith, Chloe E Hawker, Brittni A Green, Michelle A Cox, Adreana M Dougherty, Stacie M Fecteau Jr, Donald V Galbraith, Lynn M Hawkins, Tina M Green, Samantha Cox, Jerry V Douglas, Serena L Fegan, Abigail M Galbraith, Mackenzie A Haws Jr, Ryan S Green, Samuel P Cox, Tina M Dow, Marlena M Fegan, James W Gale, Mario R Hayes, George A Green, Sarah K Cozart, Angela L Dow, Virginia C Fegan, Joseph P Gale, Veronica R Hazen, Susan M Green, Sheri A Cramer, Michael I Downs III, Edward A Ferree III, Richard A Gallagher, Angela E Head, Cedric S Green, Tara M Crane, Curtis A Doyle, Vickie S Fetterhoff, Daniel J Gallagher, Daniel J Head, Pamela S Greer, Joshua W Crane, Kari A Driscoll, Robert A Fetterhoff, Gerald T Gallagher, Kedrick K Heckert, Douglas W Greggs, Adam C Crebo, Matthew M Duff, Lorraine L Fetterhoff, Sophia R Gallagher, Kenneth J Heckert, Janice A Creevy, Dana R Duff, Robert C File, William M Gallion, Ashley L Greggs, Jason J Heckert, Leon L Cregar, Sonya M Duff, Shawntae M Filer, Gregory J Galloway, Melissa E Gregory, Richard J Heckert, Rachele L Cripps, Geri Lynn M Duffiney, Chad J Fink, Adam V Gamble, Brian S Grenke, Robert S Hedges, Brad Crisp, Daniel J Duffiney, Sabra N Fink, Melissa R Gamble, Christopher P Griessmann II, Horst G Height, Patricia M Criswell, Kelly M DuFort, Misty A Fischer Jr, David A Gamble, Kelly A Griessmann, Silka A Height, Tricia Crites, Heather M Dumback, Tiffany L Fischer Jr, John R Garcia, Amy S Griggs, Lacey D Helms, Michelle J Crites, Ryan L Dumont, Joshua L Fischer, Dale A Garcia, Robert A Griggs, Michael I Hemmings, Diane T Crites, Shawn M Dunford III, Arthur L Fischer, Jeanie M Gardipee, Stephanie M Groleau, Rory T Hendrix, Amy L Croad, Patricia E Dunford, Amanda F Fischer, Miranda B Garver-Krolczyk, Kristine M Grondin, Alison A Henry Jr, Stanley N Cronan, Justin S Dunford, Krystle M Fish, Christopher A Garvin III, Andrew R Grondin, Charles J Henry, Dale R Crook, Kellie M Dunford, Oscar J Fish, Courtney J Gaskin, Carrie L Grondin, Geraldine R Henry, Jason W Cross, Ashley L Dunford, Sherri A Fish, Randy J Gasparik, Jenny R Grondin, Thomas J Henry, Susan Cross, Carrie L Dunford, Stephanie R Fish, Sonya L Gates Jr, Larry D Grotewold, Brenden G Henschel, Amber K Cross, Heather M Dunham, Gloria J Fisher, Crystal A Gates, Katherine J Grotewold, Tonya H Henschel, Michael F Crothers, Brandi J Dunham, Tashina L Fisher, Kenneth P Gates, Shawn J Gruse, Timothy M Hercules, Cynthia G Crowder-Simmons, Laura J Dunklee, Amanda L Fisher, Michele A Gaus, Tina L Guertin, Amanda M Herman, Bonnie Crumley, Harmony J Dunlap, Ashley M Fisher, Sarah S Gaus, William R Gugin, John R Hermann, Adam C Cruz, Anthony R Dunlap, James M Fleck, Austin M Geiger, Michael E Guillard, Daniel J Hermann, Jessica A Cruz, Helen S Dunlap, Leonard A Fleet, David A Geiger, Sonja M Guillard, Roger K Herrington, Timothy J Cruz, Rhonda B Dunleavy, Leah Fliestra, Adam K Geiger, Timothy E Guillen, Anastasia A Herrman Jr, Kevin L Cryderman Jr, Darrell J Dunn, Seanna M Flietstra, Ryan J Gerbert, Laura A Gunsell Jr, Mathew E Herro, Kenneth J Cryderman, Justine A Dupont, James E Florek Briceno, Geneive A Gereau, Deborah L Gurnoe, Lisa Herro, Lance J Cryderman, Robert J Dupont, Joseph M Florek, Liza A Gereau, Retha R Gurnoe, Stanley Herro, Michael K Cryderman, Travis I Dupont, Rico A Flores, Ashley L Gerou, Anthony R Gustafson, Daniel J Herro, Misty R Crystal, Paul L Duran, Ashton L Fochtman, Aaron M Gerou, Duane T Gutierrez, Wendy J Herron, Patricia A Cullumber, Wesley S Duran, Michelle A Fochtman, Jennifer D Gerou, Paul M Haas, Eric D Herron, Sean P Currie, Roy A Durham, Amy L Foldi, Richelle L Gessinger, Bradley T Haas, Jerry A Hershey, Dennis Curtis, Jamey F Dussell, Sharolyn Foley, Jonathon R Gessinger, Heather Hagan, Matthew D Hershey, Joni Cuthbertson, Laura A Dutcher, Derek L Foley, Lana T Gilbert, Andrea R Hagle Jr, Willis E Hershey, Kenneth Cuty II, Joseph P Dutcher, Gwendolyn S Foley, Thomas W Gilbert, Austin M Hagle, Brian J Hespenheide, Alaina M Cvengros, Christopher J Dutcher, Joann L Follbaum, Christy M Gilbert, Mackenzie R Hainstock, Charles L Hewitt, Richard A Cvengros, Cory D Dutcher, Marlea A Ford, Deborah M Gillmore, Brad S Hale Jr, Karl D Hibner, Alison M Cvengros, Jason S Dutcher, Thelma J Forgrave, Cory J Glass, Destiny E Hale, Cameron A Hibner, Jeremy A Dailey, Seann M Duvall, Stacy L Forry, Katie M Glass, Marcia A Halitsky, Alexis J Hibner, Nathaniel T Dake, Neal J Eagle, Kenneth W Forshee, Brandon A Gleason, Angela R Hall, Annemarie C Hicks, Kelly M To be continued next month. 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