The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2013)

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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

Manidoo Giizisoons - Little Spirit Moon - December 2013 Issue 113

PRIMARY ELECTION HELD AT KBIC

Tribal Council Members:

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community held their Primary Election on

Saturday, November 2, 2013.

Baraga District results:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Fred Dakota (Inc.) 89 votes;

Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo (Inc.) 84

votes;

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. 80 votes;

Donald Shalifoe, Sr. 82 votes;

Bruce K. LaPointe, Sr. 65 votes;

Jerry Magnant 40 votes;

Marty Curtis 34 votes;

Michael Cardinal 32 votes;

Donald Stolp, Sr. 6 votes.

Toni Minton, Asst. Secretary

Elizabeth D. Mayo, Vice-President

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Jean Jokinen

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Carole LaPointe

L’Anse District results:

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. (Inc.) 78

votes;

Baraga District Voters, November 2, 2013

Toni Minton (Inc.) 70 votes;

John Davis

Eddy Edwards 62 votes;

George DeCota 41 votes;

Baraga District:

Timothy A. Friisvall 29 votes.

Fred Dakota (Inc.)

Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo (Inc.)

Fred Dakota, Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo, Gary

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr.

F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Michael F.

Donald Shalifoe, Sr.

LaFernier, Sr., Toni Minton, Eddy Edwards, and

L’Anse District:

George DeCota have secured the required number of votes to be placed on the General Election

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. (Inc.)

Ballot.

Toni Minton (Inc.)

The General Election will be held on Saturday,

Eddy Edwards

December 14, 2013, from a ballot of:

George DeCota

Associate Judge:

Violet M. Friisvall Ayres (Inc.)

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAM

HOLD HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS

Marquette area youth attended a Halloween

Party on October 26th at the Harvey Community

Center where they participated in costume judging

for prizes, played a number of games, and enjoyed Jets Pizza.

On October 27th, a Halloween Party was held

at the Niiwin Akeaa Center in Baraga. In addition

to costume prizes being awarded, youth participated in a cake walk, broke a piñata filled with

candy, and jumped in a number of bounce houses

rented for the occasion. Face painting was also

available. A bake sale was held in conjunction of

the party with proceedings to help fund the Youth

Programs.

The parties were organized by the KBIC Youth

Committee and Director with the help of the Youth

Programs staff and a number of community service workers.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

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November 9, 2013

Council Meeting

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KBIC Primary Elections Held

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KBIC Youth—Halloween

Celebrations

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KBIC Youth Fund Guidelines

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Solar Array Dedication Held

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Ojibwa Community Library

Literacy Night, “Empowering

Futures”

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Ojibwa Senior News

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Deepest Sympathy

Tribal

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Above, Alexis Lamson receives a face painting by provider Charlotte Loonsfoot. Below,

Lilianna Gauthier (pirate) enjoys a bounce

house. Right/top, Kobe Forcia (Itsy-bitsy

spider) enjoying one of the bounce houses.

Right/bottom, Laila Dowd (popcorn) 1st

place winner in the age 3-5 category.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

A bunny rabbit and her carrot… sisters: (bunny)

Kadynce Loonsfoot and (carrot) Aaliyah Loonsfoot.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2013 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on November 9, 2013, at the Marquette Community Center, in Harvey, Michigan. President Warren C.

Swartz, Jr. presided over the meeting with Elizabeth D. Mayo, Susan J. LaFernier, Toni Minton,

Jennifer Misegan, Robert (RD) Curtis, Jr., Fred

Dakota, Jean Jokinen, Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.,

Carole L. LaPointe, Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews,

and Don Messer, Jr. present.

Secretary Susan J. LaFernier shared numerous Thank You and For Your Information items

addressed to Council. President Warren C.

Swartz, Jr. gave the President’s Report (page

four), Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s

Report (page two), Treasurer Jennifer Misegan

gave the Treasurer’s Report (page four), and

Larry Denomie III gave the CEO’s Report (page

five). Council passed the Department Head Reports for September 2013.

Pat Brown presented Council with the Marquette Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party details.

Their celebration will be held at the Holiday Inn.

Additional funds above the budgeted $1500

were sought by Ms. Brown to cover the cost.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve the

additional expenses for the Marquette Senior

Citizen’s Christmas Party for the meal at the

Holiday Inn, supported by Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr., eleven supported, 0 opposed,

0 abstained, motion carried.

Sandy Carlson requested information on the

Christmas Gift Check/Sovereignty Check disbursement. Council informed her and others

present the amount has been determined to be

$1900 for eligible members. Baraga County

checks will be disbursed on November 25th, and

Marquette County checks will be disbursed on

November 26th.

Carrie Ashbrook requested Council address

the problems which occurred with having Marquette youth employed with the Summer Youth

Program for the prior two years. The problems

occurred with background clearances being conducted within the locations where the youth are

stationed. Background checks were unable to

be completed for all adult employees at those

locations within the timeframe prior to the Summer Youth Program commencing. Council’s

consensus is to work proactively on this issue to

allow the Marquette youth to be employed for

the next summer’s program.

Marilyn Abbott discussed concerns with the

erosion problems at the Pinery Cemetery.

Council is aware of the problem and informed

her that Gary Loonsfoot, Jr., Director of Cultural

Resources, is working on addressing the erosion

issue.

Treasurer Jennifer Misegan brought forward

the donations for November 2013. Motion by

Elizabeth D. Mayo to approve the November

2013 donations in the amount of $5,000.00

for Marine Corps League’s Toys for Tots,

$200.00 for the Bethel United Pentecostal

Church for their Community Thanksgiving

Dinner, $350.00 for the Baraga Alumni Basketball Games, $1,000.00 for the Salvation

Army, $500.00 for the Baraga Fire Department’s Children’s Christmas Party, $1,000.00

for John Hellyer’s Cell Phone (special

needs), for a total of $8,050.00, supported by

Susan J. LaFernier, ten supported (Mayo, S.

LaFernier, Minton, Curtis, Dakota, M.

LaFernier, LaPointe, Matthews, Messer), one

opposed (Jokinen), 0 abstained, motion carried.

Council moved into closed session with

Marilyn Abbott regarding Housing issues; Adrian

Abbott regarding Housing issues; Tony Rabitaille, Chairman Aanikoosing, Inc. with Board of

Director’s Update; and Jennifer Misegan with

Attorney’s Contract on the agenda. Upon returning to open session, Council made the following motion. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo

not to renew Lindy Grell’s attorney contract

and to let it expire as of December 16, 2013,

supported by Fred Dakota, seven supported

(Mayo, S. LaFernier, Minton, Misegan, Dakota, M. LaFernier, Messer), three opposed

(Curtis, Jokinen, LaPointe), 0 abstained, one

absent (Matthews), motion carried.

~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2013

Activities reported by the Secretary, Susan J.

LaFernier, for the month of October 2013.

ANIN! We honor the greatness in you. Remember: “Indian Country Counts” and “Our People, Our Nations, Our Future.” We continue to

recognize the richness of Native American contributions, accomplishments, and sacrifices to

the political, cultural, and economic life of Michigan and the United States. A wonderful fall is

upon us as we prepare for the snowy, cold season that is another one of the seasons of our

area!

A conference call was held on October 30th

with our Natural Resource Department personnel and the EPA regarding the public notice for

the comment period by the public and state for

our Treatment as a State for water quality standards. KBIC will be the first Tribe in Michigan to

receive this most important status hopefully in

early 2014.

It is never too late to encourage others and

begin positive lifestyle changes that will help us

live longer, healthier, happier lives. MinoBimaadizin—“Live Well.” Remember everyone

should participate in at least 30 minutes of

physical activity five times a week to stay fit.

There is still time to get your flu shot.

NATIVE VOTE 2013—every vote and voice

counts. The October 22nd Secretarial Election

was held, and the decision regarding removing

the Secretary of Interior from our ConstitutionArticle VIII Amendment A Amendments was duly

rejected by a vote of 47 For and 131 Against. A

total of 337 voters were entitled to vote per

Jenevieve M. Gillett, Acting Superintendent of

the B.I.A. Michigan Agency and Chairman of the

Election Board for this election. The L’AnseBaraga Primary Election was also held on November 2, 2013, and congratulations to the winners who now advance to the General Election

to be held on December 14, 2013. Thank you to

everyone who voted in these elections. We

have not reached our goal for Keweenaw Bay to

have 100% of our registered/eligible members

vote! We have 818 eligible voters. Four-hundred-four (404) of the 669 registered voters

voted in the Primary Election, and 149 eligible

votes are not registered.

Remember to continue to pray for each other

and to honor and remember all of our veterans,

service men and women, and their families.

Also remember those who are ill, those with economic struggles, and all those who have lost

loved ones during the past year. We pray that

we and the world will be graced with the gifts of

peace, love, and joy.

Thank you for all that you do to keep our land

the beautiful place it is. Thank you, God and

Creator, for the great blessings of our land.

“Who does the land belong to? Some to those

who have walked on, a little to those still living,

but most to those yet to be born.” ~ unknown.

We wish everyone a blessed, Merry Christ(2) Niizh

mas!

During October 2013, the Tribal Council held

one Regular Tribal Council Meeting on October

5, 2013, at the Ojibwa Motel Conference Room.

This meeting is covered in the November 2013

Newsletter. Tribal Council held seven Special/

Finance Council Meetings. Following are the

unapproved motions from October.

At a council meeting held October 3, 2013,

the following actions were taken:

 Approved a motion to build the new Zeba

Community Center at the Zeba Ball Field;

 Approved the bid from Kirkish Furniture for

the Baraga Casino carpeting;

 Approved the sub-recipient agreement with

the Aanikoosing, Inc. for the HUD Indian

Community Development Block Grant

(ICDBG) to purchase the gas tanks for Marquette;

 Approved the Service Agreement with Orchard, Hiltz, and McCliment, Inc. OHM Nuclear Density Testing Services for the fish

ladders (culverts) north of L’Anse;

 Approved $100,000.00 for travel/training in

the General Fund for necessary travel, and

the CEO’s office will administer the travel

funds;

 Approved to collaborate between the Health

Center and the Substance Abuse Programs

(New Day) to provide billing at the Health

Center.

At a council meeting held October 9, 2013,

where Council viewed a Power Point Presentation, by Michael Crump, President/Owner of Innovative Gaming Solutions: Marquette, Baraga

Casinos and Gaming Commission Operations

Evaluation.

At a council meeting held October 10, 2013,

the following actions were taken:

 Approved the Emergency Medical Technology Loan Program;

 Approved the Vocational Technical Student

Guaranteed Loan Program and to check

with the attorney regarding drug testing of

applicants;

 Approved the KBIC Request for Proposals

for Ecologist Assistance with the KBIC Wildlife Management Plan (ANA Grant);

 Approved to table a request for the FY 2014

USGS Joint Funding Agreement for stream

gauges on the Yellow Dog, Salmon Trout,

and East Branch Salmon Rivers until Council can discuss with our Mining Consultant;

 Approved the Entertainment Agreement

with Carole K. Carver/Tiger Productions for

the “Pressbox Fantasia Female Revue” on

November 16, 2013;

 Approved the Services Agreement with

Mabel Lewis-Hill for language immersion

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services for one year;

Approved a Big Boat Commercial Fishing

License to Tammy Seymour and to pro-rate

the fee pending available tags.

At a council meeting held October 15, 2013,

the following actions were taken:

 Approved the FY 2014 Budgets;

 Approved a 3% raise for FY 2014

(clarification at a later date).

At a council meeting held October 17, 2013, the

following actions were taken:

 Approved the September 27, 2012 Tribal

Council meeting minutes;

 Approved the KBIC Community Assistance

Program (CAP) revised guidelines effective

October 1, 2013;

 Approved to suspend four committees: Economic Development Committee, Natural

Resources Committee, Alcohol Advisory

Board, and the Parks and Recreation Committee;

 Approved the 3% raise for FY 2014 for all

government and enterprise employees, except those whose increases are identified in

their contract or are serving in interim, temporary, or on-call positions, will be effective

on their anniversary date. Employees hired

on or after October 1, 2008, have an effective date of the month and day they were

hired in their current position, and employees hired prior to October 1, 2008, in their

current position have an effective date of

October 1st;

 Approved the motor vehicle title (application)

fee from $15.00 to $22.00 to cover the cost

of the title and duplicate title (cost of paper);

 Approved the changes and increases for

license plates and registrations fees;

 Approved the Hunting/Fishing/Trapping card

fee increases;

 Approved $1,900.00 for this year’s Christmas Gift Check which will also be changed

to be called the “Sovereignty Check”;

 Approved the KBIC TERO Pre-Employment/

Job Readiness Fund Policy with changes;

 Approved the (Tier II) Services Agreement

with Kirkish Furniture for the Baraga Casino

carpeting;

 Approved the USGS Joint Funding Agreement FY 2014 for the stream gauges on the

Yellow Dog, Salmon Trout, and East Branch

Salmon Trout Rivers;

 Approved the MOA between KBIC and

GLIFWC for their payment of the above

stream gauges with USGS;

 Approved the Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for September 2013;

 Introduced by motion proposed ordinance

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2013-04 Tribal Code Title 20 Natural Resources Chapter 20B: KBIC Mining Moratorium and waived the reading;

Approved Cody Blue and Don Carlson as

the alternates for the Election Board for the

Primary and General elections and Lauri

Denomie for the Primary Election;

Approved Resolution KB 1952-2013 Mark J.

Misegan Recreational Lease;

Approved the Project Agreement with the

Board of County Road Commissioners of

Baraga for preliminary engineering services

for the Wadaga Road and Tailor Road improvements;

Approved the Project Agreement with the

Board of County Road Commissioners of

Baraga for engineering and construction

work for the replacement of the Skanee

Road Bridge crossing the Ravine River;

Approved the Project Agreement with the

Board of County Road Commissioners of

Baraga for engineering and construction

work for the replacement of two existing

bridges crossing the Menge Creek;

Approved the Project Agreement with the

Board of County Road Commissioners of

Baraga for engineering and construction

work for the replacement of culverts at Denomme Creek, Roubillard Creek, North

Branch of Gomanche Creek, and the South

Branch of Gomanche Creek;

Approved the (Tier II) Services Agreement

with L’Anse Furniture Mart for $13,935.00

for the Head Start Building carpeting;

Approved an amendment to the (Tier II)

Kirkish Furniture Services Agreement for the

Baraga Casino carpeting;

Approved the bid from LaCourt Bottled Gas

Company for a guaranteed price for the

heating season November-May 2014;

Defeated a motion to uphold the Assistant

CEO’s termination decision—Government

employee #004-13;

Approved to overturn the Assistant CEO’s

decision in the appeal of termination—

Government employee #004-13, to reinstate

her and give an additional 90-day probation

period effective today;

Tabled the Youth Programs’ Activity Fund

Guidelines until next Thursday’s meeting;

Approved to offer the position of Marketing

Manager for the Ojibwa Casino to Jackie

Swartz.

At a council meeting held October 24, 2013,

the following actions were taken:

 Approved a request from Michael P. Lahti to

remove his name from the Superior Auto

Works 41 business license, and a new license application will need to be filed;

 Approved the consultant agreement with

Mary Hindelang, Ph.D., to provide ecological

consulting services for $12,000.00 from the

ANA Grant;

 Approved the revised KBIC Youth Program

Activity Fund Guidelines with the changes

effective October 1st;

 Approved to change the CAP Guidelines in

the Applications Section: Tribal I.D.’s must

match the address of the applicant (take out

physical address);

 Approved Resolution KB 1954-2013 to gain

VPN connectivity to the B.I.A.’s TAAMS

(Trust Asset Accounting Management System) to access records pertaining to the

lands and resources of the Tribe for official

purposes (for J. Ayres, G. Jondreau, K. Marshall);

 Approved the (Tier II) Services Agreement

with Fischer Biological Consulting LLC for

Walleye pond operations/site layout recommendations;

 Approved the (Tier II) Services Agreement

with Larson Well Drilling LLC for a Walleye

pond well;

 Approved the Service Agreement with LaCourt Bottled Gas for a price protection rate

of $1.60 a gallon through May 31, 2014;

 Approved the (Tier II) Services Agreement

with Hope Works (Becky Panasiewicz) to

establish an “Enablement Prevention Program” for $25,200.00 to be paid from the

Healing to Wellness Court grant;

 Approved to separate the Casino General

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Manager positions: Dale Shalifoe will be the

GM in Marquette, and David Haataja will be

the GM in Baraga. They will have to attend

the KBOCC classes, and David Haataja’s

wage will be adjusted back to his prior wage

with the yearly increases;

Approved the letter to Millenium Services to

terminate the services (Independent Contractor Agreement on November 28, 2013)

and to have Charles Brumleve, Mining Consultant provide a list of current projects he is

working on.

At a council meeting held October 31, 2013,

the following actions were taken:

 Approved the October 4, 6, 11, 18, 25, 2012

Tribal Council meeting minutes;

 Approved the bid from Michigan Sales &

Equipment, Inc. for a 5600 F-series Tool Cat

for $41,242.50 the Transfer Station;

 Approved the bid from Bobcat Plus, Inc. for

the five (5) tool cat attachments for

$17,775.67 for the Transfer Station;

 Approved the bid from Bobcat Plus, Inc. for

a E42 T4 Compact Excavator for $46,548.60

for the Transfer Station;

 Approved to remove the “Other Resources”

line (regarding must use the LIHEAP) in the

Tribal Elders Heating Assistance Program

Guidelines and to revise the form;

 Defeated a motion to remove the entire second paragraph from the CAP Guidelines

page one (1) Purpose (regarding what the

program does not assist with);

 Approved to take out the “scheduled vehicle

maintenance as identified in the owner’s

manual” in the CAP Guidelines page one (1)

Purpose (will now be funded);

 Approved the (Tier II) Services Agreement

with Rebecca Panasiewicz/Hope Works for

a Positive Peer Group Counseling Program

from the Tribal Court’s Healing to Wellness

grant;

 Approved to appoint James R. Bittorf to fill

the vacancy of the Appellate Court Justice;

 Approved the MOA with Keweenaw Bay

Ojibwa Community College;

 Approved a $50.00 Pines card and up to

$3,000.00 for the Baraga Seniors’ Dinner

and up to $1,500.00 for the Marquette Seniors’ Dinner;

 Approved to transfer Richard (Rick) Shalifoe

from the DHHS building maintenance to the

Department of Public Works where the

maintenance personnel will rotate between

the governmental offices;

 Approved the Medicare Part D Plan implementation (by the DHHS Department prescription medication for those 65 and older);

 Approved the adjudication of Holley Makela;

 Approved to uphold the CEO’s decision in

the Enterprise appeal of termination #00513.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

KBIC Sex Offender

Registry:

Community

Education Meeting

Friday, December 6th, 2013

9:00am – 12:30pm

Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room

This meeting is open to the public. Any concerns about KBIC’s sex offender registry can be

addressed here. Topics to be discussed will

include:

 The current status of sex offender registration for KBIC.

 The rules concerning sex offenders and

attendance at school events.

 Increasing public awareness of the SORNA

program.

 Any issues related to sex offender registration.

For more information, please contact:

Chuck Miller – SORNA Coordinator, KBIC Tribal Police, 353-6626 or cmiller@kbic-nsn.gov

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Office of Violence Against Women

24-Hour Crisis Line 906-353-4599

The holiday season has arrived!

Along with the Holidays come the parties….work parties, family parties, New

Year’s Eve parties and lots and lots of

food……..and sometimes alcohol.

Even though we see near-perfect images of

the holidays on TV or Hallmark cards, we tend to

forget that the holidays can also be very stressful. This stress combined with too much alcohol

can be a recipe for increased violence. Professionals all across the country know that alcohol

is NO EXCUSE for Domestic Violence. However, statistics show that in over half of all arrests for domestic violence alcohol has been a

contributing factor.

So take time this holiday season to remember that someone in your community is suffering

at the hands of an abusive person. Right now

there is someone who feels so frightened to

leave their partner that they are willing to stay

“until after the holidays are over.” Right now

there is a child who is witnessing abuse. Right

now you can reach out to that person in your

family or circle of friends and let them know that

you care.

Other ways you can help:

Volunteer at the Shelter! (You can get an application by calling 906-353-4599.) Sign up to become an on-call worker. Host a fund raiser or a

food drive for the Shelter (there are no grant

funds to aid people with food and/or personal

needs when they arrive in a shelter – often

times, they arrive with only the clothing on their

backs and have nothing until they get the resources they need which can take up to a month

or longer.)

Donate to the Nimii Giimi Wang

Transition Home

Food Items Needed:

Frozen Venison/Meat

Butter/Margarine

Milk/Dairy

Macaroni and Cheese

Salt/Sugar/Baking Soda/Baking Powder

Bread/Yeast

Fruits/Vegetables

Personal Needs:

Shampoo/Conditioner (Not Travel sizes)

Deodorant

Diapers/Wipes

Razors

Due to the rising costs of materials and in

order to cover those costs, the Tribal Council approved increases to the following Motor Vehicle and Licensing Fees:

Motor Vehicle/Licensing Fees

Approved by Tribal Council 10/17/2013

Title Fee

Duplicate Title Fee

$22.00

$22.00

Seniors Citizens (aged 55 and older) get a

$5.00 discount on registration transactions

except plate transfers and one free plate or

renewal each year per household.

New Plate

Replacement Plate

Plate Renewal

Motorcycle Plate

Trailer Plate

Plate Transfer

New Veteran’s Plate

(1st plate issued – free)

$35.00

$30.00

$25.00

$15.00

$15.00

$ 5.00

$25.00

ATV/Snowmobile Registrations

Boat Registration

$15.00/3yrs

$15.00/3yrs

Collector's Plate (includes postage) $50.00

Regular Hunting/Fishing/Trapping

Cards $15.00

Senior Hunting/Fishing/Trapping

Cards $ 5.00

Visitor Hunting/Fishing/Trapping

Permit Minimum charge is

$15.00

(Price varies for each Tribe)

Second Set Deer Tags

H/F/T Replacement Card

Bait Permits

Camping Permits

Handicapped Permits

Personal Overnight Netting

(Subsistence)

Enrollment Cards (1st Card)

($10/ea. after)

$ 5.00

$10.00

$10.00

No Fee

No Fee

No Fee

No Fee

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013

The following is a list of activities that occurred in the office of the President during the

month of October 2013:

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Barack Obama proclaimed November 2013

as National Native American Heritage

Month. He called upon all Americans to

commemorate this month with appropriate

programs and activities, and to celebrate

November 29, 2013, as Native American

Heritage Day.

I have an update to report on the Treaty

farming case related to pigs. The Judge

denied the DNR’s motion to dismiss. He

didn’t buy their argument that the 1854

Treaty terminated the usual privileges of

occupancy reserved in the 1842 Treaty. In

the 1842 Treaty, the Indian signatories

ceded large portions of the western Upper

Peninsula of Michigan but reserved “the

right of hunting on the ceded territory, with

the other usual privileges of occupancy.”

Brenda Turunen is a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. She lives

and works on her family farm.

I attended an United Tribes of Michigan

meeting in Mount Pleasant, MI. We met and

discussed a number of issues including an

initiative titled Honoring our Children Initiative. The purpose is to engage Tribal Leaders and Tribal citizens in creating a plan to

improve the full range of factors important to

the well-being of Tribal Children ages 0-8,

including quality education, safe communities, and good health. The Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community is participating in this project. The next step in the planning process

is to participate at a summit being held in

Petoskey on December 10th and 11th. We

are sending a team down there to develop a

proposal to submit to the WK Kellogg Foundation. At the meeting, Tribes in Michigan

need to come to a consensus and agree to

the plan.

Also at the United Tribes meeting, a discussion took place regarding Environmental

Accords with the State of Michigan and Federally-recognized Tribes in Michigan. I informed those in attendance that the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community would not

be signing any accord without any recognition of our inherent sovereign right to govern

ourselves and that recognition is recognized

by the Governor of the State of Michigan. In

addition any Environmental accord to be

considered would have to be legally enforce-

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able in a Court of Law. In 2004, an accord

concerning protection of shared water resources didn’t help us in resolving our outstanding issues related to the Eagle Mine. I

also reminded other Tribes in attendance

that we are at a meeting of the United Tribes

of Michigan, and if one tribe is opposed, all

others should be too.

While in Mount Pleasant, MI, at the United

Tribes meeting, I became aware of another

meeting. This meeting was about the 1993

gaming compact in which the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community is a part of and has

standing. I decided to invite myself and immediately asked why the Community wasn’t

invited to participate in the discussions. I

was told that since our gaming compact didn’t expire and that some in attendance didn’t

feel the need to include the Community. I

informed those in attendance that the Community intends to participate in further discussions and would appreciate if they would

forward any and all documents related to the

proposed gaming compact.

Recently I attended a dedication ceremony

for the solar panels that were installed at the

Community’s commodity food warehouse in

Zeba, MI. At this ceremony, Dustin Denkins

of Waterfront Solar, LLC, the company that

installed the system, provided us with a tour

and described how the system worked. A

number of Tribal Council Members also attended the dedication, and it was great to

see some students there from the local area

high schools. One of the tasks we wanted

these students to do was to install the last

solar panel which they did. We thought it

was important to include the youth of our

Community because it is their project, and

we wanted to dedicate the system with them

in mind and let them know that this is their

system and to take care of it. It is a step in

the right direction; it fits within our strategic

plan, and the Community is very proud of

that solar system. I have been told it is one

of the biggest solar system arrays of solar

panels in Upper Michigan. This is an opportunity to use some of that free energy.

One of the cases that we are watching at the

Supreme Court level is the Bay Mills Indian

Community versus Michigan. Michigan’s

original complaint sought only perspective

relief that cannot be obtained by suit against

tribal offices. Michigan amended its complaint seeking damages present, and no

KBIC CONTRACTS GUARANTEED PRICE

PROGRAM WITH LACOURT BOTTLED GAS

COMPANY

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has contracted

with LaCourt Bottled Gas of Baraga, to provide a Guaranteed Price Program for Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas for the

2013-2014 heating season (Nov 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014).

Enrolled KBIC members can participate in the program by

contacting LaCourt Bottled Gas to either sign up for or

switch to the program. The maximum price members will

pay at their main residence (commercial properties, second

homes, camps, etc. excluded); during the heating season is

$1.60 per gallon plus any applicable taxes. The program

also guarantees that if LaCourt Bottled Gas price falls below the set pricing, the members pricing will fall correspondingly. Members may be required to provide their

KBIC Enrollment Card as proof of membership to participate in the program. LaCourt Bottled Gas’s credit policies

apply, and they have the right to deny participation in the

program at their discretion. LaCourt will be delivering fuel

to members at their current retail price and providing the

guaranteed price at the time of payment if within the terms

of their credit policies. The service area for the program

covers from Baraga; easterly to the M-95 Junction, westerly

to Rousseau Road, northerly to Broemer Road, and all of

Baraga County. If your LP gas bill is currently paid for by

KBIC through the Senior/Disabled Heating Program, your

bill will be sent directly to KBIC for payment for this heating

season. If you aren’t using LaCourt Bottled Gas and are

part of the Senior/Disabled Heating Program, please contact LaCourt Bottled Gas to have

your tank switched out. If you

have questions or need more

information regarding the program, please contact LaCourt

LaCourt Bottled Gas Company

Bottled Gas directly at 906-3536126 or the CEO’s office at 906353-4104.

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important policy issue with which to gain

question of governmental authority.

In

Michigan, we are concerned about tort victims. It could have sought protection for

them in its compact as New Mexico did.

The case should be remanded to proceed

against tribal officials under Michigan’s

amended complaint. I feel the Bay Mills Indian Community’s suit should be dismissed

by tribal immunity from suit. That hearing

will be taking place on December 2nd at the

Supreme Court level, and it has a huge impact on sovereignty of all Indian nations in

the United States.

The Community had a vacancy in the Appellate Court system, and the Tribal Council

appointed Council James Bittorf. He has

accepted and will be taking his oath of office.

At a previous meeting Council had discussed the Christmas parties of both Baraga

and Marquette seniors. Council approved a

$50 gift card per senior, $1500.00 for the

Marquette Senior Citizen’s party, and

$3000.00 for the Baraga Ojibwa Senior Citizen’s party.

I recently attended a Title Ten meeting

which is an ordinance relating to hunting,

fishing, and trapping. We are in the process

of reviewing Title Ten, and there are a number of recommendations the committee is

reviewing and will be presenting to Council

for approval shortly.

Last week the Community was visited by Dr.

Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator for

EPA Region 5, Chicago, Illinois. She informed us our application for treatment as a

state relating to water quality standards was

approved at the regional level and is going

to move forward for a thirty day compact.

This is huge news! The Community has

been working for a number of years trying to

achieve this status, and it is good to hear

that the EPA has taken look at it and has

confirmed that the Community does have

the capacity to do its own water quality here

on or near the L’Anse Reservation. It’s good

news that we will be able to exercise our

sovereignty by regulating those water quality

standards on or near the L’Anse Indian Reservation.

This concludes my report.

Respectfully submitted,

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Activities reported by the Treasurer, Jennifer Misegan, for the month of October 2013.

Donations approved for the month of October were as follows: Special Olympics

$500.00, March of Dimes $500.00, L’Anse Yearbook $200.00, Baraga Yearbook

$200.00, American Cancer Society $500.00, Howl-O-Scream Haunted House

$100.00, and L’Anse Football Team 5th Quarter Event $210.00.

The Fiscal Year 2014 budget was approved on October 15, after many meetings and

reviews. This was a very difficult budget as I reported last month. When we began the

process, we had a proposed deficit of $2.9M. Many modifications were made after careful evaluation. It was very difficult to reduce expenses without making adjustments to

programs and services. In the middle of the budget process, we had a consulting company, Innovative Gaming Solutions, come in to conduct an evaluation of our Casinos.

They had many suggestions for increasing revenue which will positively impact the bottom line of both properties. The largest expenses causing the proposed deficit were the

Capital expenses that the Casinos had requested which totaled $2.5M. In the end, the

budget was approved without any of the Capital expenses; however, those projects may

be permitted once there have been improvements in performance at each Casino. We

will be closely monitoring to insure that the budgeted projections are met, the suggested

changes are made, and that the house profits increase. Management is aware of their

responsibilities and will be held accountable.

On October 30, I attended a Retirement Committee meeting. An Investment Review

of the 401(k) plan along with the Defined Benefit plan was conducted with Julie Riolo of

Wells Fargo. We were informed that we currently have 545 participants in the 401(k) with

approximately 30% having outstanding loans. The plan is doing very well. We asked for

and will be receiving some educational materials to provide to the employees in the paychecks stressing the importance to save for retirement. The Defined Benefit plan is also

doing well. It is well diversified with very little risk.

I have been very busy working on the annual Christmas Gift Check/Sovereignty

Check disbursements. Payments will be made to those members 18 years and older

residing in Baraga and Marquette Counties as of September 1, and still residing there at

the time of distribution. Baraga checks will be given out Monday, November 25, from

9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and in Marquette, Tuesday, November 26, from 12:00 p.m. until

6:00 p.m. Members are reminded to be prepared to provide address verification when

picking up their checks.

As always, if anyone has any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.

Respectfully,

Jennifer Misegan, Tribal Council Treasurer

CEO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013

The month of October 2013 included the following activities and reportable items:

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The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community now

has a Facebook page. Be sure to “Like” us,

so you’re able to receive information related

to new or modified programs and services,

events, and activities taking place, and other

useful information being shared.

The Tribe has contracted with LaCourt Bottle Gas Co. of Baraga to provide guaranteed

pricing of LP gas for its buildings and members residing in the service area. This

year’s price is guaranteed at $1.60 per gallon and is effective for the heating season

covering November 1, 2013 through May 31,

2014. There is a slight change to the program this year for members who participate.

LaCourt delivers the gas at their current retail price; upon payment within their credit

terms, the guaranteed price is provided.

The service area covers areas leading out of

Baraga as follows: north to Broemer Rd. on

US-41, east to the M-95 junction on US-41,

and west to Rousseau Rd. on M-38.

The Tribe hired Innovative Gaming Solutions

(IGS) to perform a comprehensive evaluation of its gaming and gaming support operations. The evaluation included four components: an off-site initial review of documents provided to them related to the areas

being evaluated, an eight-day on-site visit to

interview staff and view the operations first

hand, a preliminary report of their findings to

Council, and a comprehensive written report. The comprehensive 288 page report

was received this week and will be reviewed

by Council and management in two weeks.

Plans will be developed, including timelines,

and then implemented to address the findings. Based on the preliminary report, a

proposal to contract for training with IGS

was also received and will be considered by

Council during their review of the comprehensive report.

The FY14 Budget review sessions continued

in early October with final approval by Council on October 15. Sarah Maki, Asst. CEO, is

in the process of sending departments their

approved budgets along with notations regarding changes that were made during review of their submissions.

The Affordable Care Act, also known as

“Obama Care”, provision for open enrollment began on October 1. Employers were

required to provide notices to their employees of this provision. Both our enterprise

and governmental employees were informed. The Tribe has until January 1, 2015,

to comply fully with all the employer provi-

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sions of the act. This is a very complex and

ever changing issue of which staff is doing

their best to stay on top of.

The Tribe has instituted an Emergency

Medical Technology Loan Program. The

Tribe serves as co-signor on loans to eligible

KB members residing in Baraga County desiring to participate in an EMT program. The

program is administered through the Tribes

TERO Office located within the Tribal Center. Interested members can contact Debbie

Picciano who directs the TERO Office.

The Tribe received official notice of funding

for its Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (aka LIHEAP). Guidelines for

this year’s program will be posted on the

Tribe’s website and Facebook page next

week.

With the FY14 budget approval, came

changes to quite a few of the programs the

Tribe provides. To read or hear more about

the changes to specific programs, tune into

the Tribe’s radio stations – 105.7 and 98.7,

subscribe to the Tribe’s newsletter, visit the

Tribe’s website, contact the related department, or check its Facebook page regularly.

 The guidelines for the Community

Needs Assistance Program, directed by

the Community Assistance Programs

Office, included a change to the service

area which now includes Baraga County

and the Marquette Trust property. Other

changes were made to the immediate

family member listing, funded items in

the non-medical section, and additional

requirements in the medical section.

 The Youth Activity Fund program, which

is overseen by the Niiwin Akeaa Facility

Programs Director, includes Baraga

County and the Marquette Trust property as the service area. Eligible recipients are enrolled KB member parents or

an enrolled KB member child. The

amount per child is again $250 for

FY14. Other changes should be viewed

by using the sources listed above.

 The Motor Vehicle and Licensing Department has changes in fees charged

for license plates, registrations, licenses,

and titles. Contact the department or

use the sources listed for a complete list

of those changes as well.

 The Tribe has approved the Health Center to work with Medicare Part D eligible

clients in signing up for the program during open enrollment which is occurring

now through early December and paying for the monthly plan fee. For eligibility requirements, individuals will need to

contact the Health Center directly.

 The Commodity Food program has

added deductions that will assist members and their families in meeting income guidelines. There is a new deduction for rent/utility of $400, a small increase in the allowable net monthly income, a deduction for meals provided to

a home care attendant of $189, and an

amendment to the out-of-pocket medical

deduction which allows monthly medical

expenses over $35 to be deducted.

 Seniors and disabled individuals received a packet of information and

forms one of which was for the heating

assistance program. In the information

provided it required recipients provide

their household income for eligibility in

the LIHEAP program. That requirement

has been removed and individuals who

would like to apply for the LIHEAP program would provide their income at that

time.

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In my reports in prior months I indicated that

the Tribes Solid Waste Facility would be

operational this fall. Several issues, including the US Government shut down, has delayed opening until the spring of 2014.

Equipment for the facility is funded by an

HUD ICDBG grant of which we were unable

to access funds from until the reopening of

the government. Lead time for equipment

needed to operate the facility and complete

construction has extended into the winter

months. Also, an issue with right-of-ways

has delayed installation of the electricity

needed. Work on completion of the construction and installation of equipment will

continue through the winter months.

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In a final note, based on a recommendation

by the Cultural Committee, I requested that

both language classes that have been held

at the Cultural Building, be relocated until

the new classroom being planned as an addition to the center is completed. The reason for the decision is due to the medicines

that are kept there, the processing of the

medicines, the files of those treated, and the

need to keep them secure. Gary Loonsfoot

Jr., Cultural Resources Director, has made

arrangements for alternate sites for the

classes to be held.

As always, if anyone has questions, concerns, or issues the CEO’s office can assist with,

please don’t hesitate to stop, e-mail, or call.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry J. Denomie, III, CEO

SOLAR ARRAY DEDICATION HELD, ZEBA, MICHIGAN

The dedication ceremony for the solar array

at the Commodity Foods Warehouse in Zeba,

MI, was conducted on Wednesday, November 6,

2013. President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. and

Councilors: Susan J. LaFernier, Carole LaPointe, Jean Jokinen, and Don Messer Jr. also

participated in this event. President Swartz welcomed those in attendance and described that

conserving natural resources by utilizing green

energy is an activity identified within the Community's Comprehensive Strategic Plan.

The solar array was funded primarily through

a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation assisted in providing matching funds.

According to Dustin Denkins, owner of Waterfront Solar, LLC, the system is projected to

save $4,864.14 in electrical energy costs in the

first year of operation. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will be monitoring the actual

savings against these projections. Should the

pilot-project produce the anticipated savings,

other green energy systems will be considered

for additional facilities, including commercial,

administrative and residential. Ultimately, the

goal is to create jobs through training and employing Tribal Members to conduct site preparation including digging and setting the footings,

installing the pipe and framing and connecting to

electrical systems.

Above, L’Anse/Baraga High School students assist with installing the last solar panel. Our youth

were included because it is their project and reminding them that this is their system and to take

care of it.

~ Photo and article submitted by Gregg Nominelli, Economic Developer.

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KBIC Youth Program Activity

Fund Guidelines

The purpose of this fund is to assist KB

Tribal member parents and those raising KB

Tribal member children. Each fiscal year, a per

-child amount is approved by the KBIC Tribal

Council. The amount is currently $250. The

fiscal year begins on October 1 of each year.

The fund services those residing in Baraga

County and the Marquette Trust property area.

A separate Activity Fund Request Form must

be completed for each eligible child.

To qualify for the fund:

1. The parent of the child or the child must be

enrolled KB members.

2. They must reside in the service area.

3. The child must be age 0-17 or in high

school. Upon graduating from high school,

the child is no longer eligible for the program.

4. The parent or the guardian may be required to provide proof that they have

physical custody for the child that they are

submitting receipts for:

a. If someone else is submitting receipts

for a grandchild or other relative, the

parent or guardian who has custody of

the child must sign the form in agreement.

b. Court documents or birth certificates

are examples of proof. (Please note,

this information must be submitted

each new fiscal year).

5. ORIGINAL receipts are required for all submitted funding reimbursements. If a receipt

includes purchases for more than one

child, the child’s name must be noted next

to the item on the receipt.

6. Only purchases made within the past 90

days will be reimbursed.

7. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to

keep track of how much is spent each fiscal year for each child.

8. Checks will be mailed once they are processed. If you don’t receive your reimbursement after 14 business days of submission,

please call the youth office at 353-4643 or

353-4644.

9. Requests that qualify for reimbursement

through the program include:

a. activity fees

b. organized extracurricular activities

c. athletic fees, athletic equipment

d. after-school or summer camps

e. school related activities

f. school clothes and supplies

g. diapers/wipes

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

Continuous/On Call positions:

 Pharmacy Technician (on call)

 Facility Attendant (on call)

 Registered Nurse (on call)

 Licensed Practical Nurse (on call)

 Internal Sales Specialist (full time)

 OVW Unit Manager (on-call, part time)

 Pharmacist (on call)

 Receptionist/Clerical Worker (on call)

 Receptionist (fill-in)

 Board Operator (on call)

For current job listings, complete job announcements, appli Cashier (part time)

cations, and closing dates con Account Executive/Sales (full time)

tact: KBIC Personnel Depart Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant (on call) ment, 16429 Bear Town Road,

Baraga, MI 49908-9210 or 906 Community Service Supervisor (on call) 353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 or

visit: www.ojibwa.com.

 Unit Manager (New Day)

 Family Aide

http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/personnel.htm

 Van Driver (on call)

ATTENTION

TRIBAL TRAPPERS!

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The KBIC Natural Resources Department is

in need of full pine marten carcasses (minus

the pelt) for research on pine marten diet, genetics, health, and age.

We will need the following information

with the carcass:

 Registration/Tag number for the animal;

 Township, range, and section where

the animal was harvested. (a plat book

is available to use in the KBIC Licensing Dept.)

If you’re interested in donating to this study,

please contact Wildlife Biologist, Pam Nankervis or Wildlife Technician, Kyle Seppanen at

524-5757 ext. 19 or 27. We can pick the carcass up, or you can bring it to the KBIC Natural

Resources Department in Pequaming.

Purchases that do not qualify include: (this

list is not all inclusive)

a. bicycles

b. formula, other infant supplies (ex:

cribs, changing tables, jumpers)

c. electronics

10. Travel is funded, and the funding can be

banked (funding can carryover and be

used in following years) through the eligible

child’s high school career (7-12 grade).

The Niiwin Akeaa Programs Director has

the discretion to deny any item or receipt.

~Approved 10/24/2013 Tribal Council

Welcoming Skyler Rain Sandman-Shelifoe,

born Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 8:25

a.m. to Jessica Lynn Koski and Minogheezhig

Sandman-Shelifoe. Skyler weighed 7 lbs, 12

ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches at birth.

Grandparents are: Cheryl (Mike) Boyd, Roy

(Beth) Koski II, Darlene Sandman, and Fred

(Peggy) Shelifoe.

KBIC YOUTH

“No School Activity Day”

The KBIC Youth Program held a “No School

Activity Day” at the Niiwin Akeaa Community Center on Friday, November 15, 2013. Great Lakes

Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC)

staff promoted a “Learning To Make Traditional

Foods” program with the youth. The youth assisted with a meal of fish, wild rice soup, salad,

and berries.

Other activities included: crafts, language hour,

movies and popcorn, fitness fun, outdoor adventures, and a

nu mbe r

of

game

opportunties.

The

program was open

to KBIC youth

or children of

KBIC members

in grades K-6

who

attend

L’Anse

or

Baraga

area

schools.

For

more information on future

“No School Activity

Days”

contact

the

KBIC

Youth

Program

at

(906) 353-4643

or (906) 3534644.

OJIBWA LIBRARY NEWS

Book Club members, please call the library in December about

our new book for January and our new meeting place.

I want to take a minute of your time to explain our policy when

either Kathy or myself are not working. We make every effort to

post dates and times (on the main door) when we are taking time

off. Of course, there are times when we can't give prior notice and

we try to have a notice. I also post library news on our Facebook

page: Ojibwa Community Library.

For you Duck Dynasty fans, we have another book: Si-Cology

101 by Si Robertson.

Kathy and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year.

~ submitted by Mary Bergerson,

Tribal Library Director

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KBIC RECEIVES ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT

Dr. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator for EPA Region 5,

Chicago, Illinois, attended a Tribal Council meeting on November 7,

2013, to personally present the certificate of award to KBIC for receiving a $30,000.00 Environmental Justice Grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Dr. Hedman said, “The

grant will be used by KBIC Natural Resources Department to learn

how often members in this community eat fish from local waters;

what kind of fish they eat; and which lakes, rivers, and streams they

use for fishing. This is important because of the cultural significance of fish to this community and because of the health risks especially to children and younger women associated by eating fish

contaminated by mercury and other contaminants. KBIC members

will be able to use the information gathered by the study to make

better decisions about which fish they should eat and how often.

This is one of 39 Environment Justice Grants the EPA is making

nationwide this year, and it was a very stiff competition, so I wanted

to personally congratulate KBIC on being selected for this award,

and I look forward to seeing the results of the study and what the

Community does with the results of the study.”

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. thanked Dr. Hedman for

coming to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and personally

presenting their award. President Swartz said, “We are a fishing

tribe, and we have always depended on that resource. Fish has

always been a part of our diet. Most of us have grown up on our

resources; the fish and the game that were harvested by our parents. So it is important to us to take a look at those consumptions

and see if we can continue to eat those fish. I know there are some

fish that are in certain bodies of water that are mercury contaminated, and there are fish advisories that have been posted for pregnant women and small children.”

Additionally, Dr. Hedman informed the Community that the

USEPA has reviewed KBIC’s Clean Water Act Program (CWA) eligibility application and has determined that the application is complete and can move forward for a thirty day compact. The applica-

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Left to right, KBIC Natural Resource staff: Char Spruce and Katie Kruse,

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr., Dr. Susan Hedman, and Natural

Resources Director Lori Sherman.

tion may be read online at www.epa.gov/region5/water/wqs5/

wqstribes.html or at the following locations: Baraga County Clerk,

KBIC Tribal Center, KBIC Tribal Court, or U.S. EPA Region 5.

Dr. Susan Hedman was appointed by President Barack Obama

to be the Region 5 Administrator on Earth Day of 2010. She directs

EPA’s operations in six states in the Great Lakes Region (Illinois,

Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota) as well as 35

Federally Recognized Tribal Governments. One of her most important roles is that of Great Lakes National Program Manager in which

she oversees restoration and protection of the largest fresh water

system in the world. She leads a team of over 1000 scientists, engineers, lawyers, environmental specialists, and administrative staff

in the Region 5 office.

OJIBWA COMMUNITY LIBRARY LITERACY NIGHT, “EMPOWERING FUTURES”

The Ojibwa Community Library held their Literacy Night,

“Empowering Futures” on October 24, 2013, at the Niiwin Akeea

Center, in Baraga, Michigan. It was an opportunity for the members

of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and KBOCC instructors

and students to share their creative talents with the community.

Stories and poems were presented by: Shirley Brozzo, Clara Corbett, Sally Brunk, Joe Kirkish, Cecilia Chosa, Jessie Koenig, Sarah

Garver, and Helene Shalifoe. Drawings by Sydni Voakes were also

on display. The Literacy Night was funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Left: Sally Brunk. Sally is a writer and poet. She centers on the bond of

family and the Native American way of life. Sally’s work is published in

the anthologies Sharing Our Stories of Survival; Native Women Surviving

Violence, Voice on the Water; Great Lakes Native America Now; and Quill

and Parchment: Motherhood. Sally has her own book of poetry entitled

The Cliffs: Summer Soundings.

Right: Clara Corbett. Clara’s work was published in Voice on the Water,

a collection of stories, poems, and images that echo the lives of contemporary American Indians living in Michigan.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Left: Tribal Library Director Mary Bergerson with Sydni Voakes.

Right: Shirley Brozzo. Shirley is a consultant for the Empowering Futures

Grant, mentoring the girls of the DHHS Positively You group. She is a

KBIC member, serves as the Associate Director of the Multicultural Education and Resource Center at NMU since 1994, and holds a Master of

Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing. She is also a Contingent Assistant

Professor with the Center for Native American Studies at NMU and a published writer.

Below: Helene Curtis Shalifoe, KBOCC student who shared some of her

stories.

DECEMBER 2013 Calendar Events

Dec 3: Loving Families for Growth and Change

Program;

Dec. 5: Constitutional Committee Meeting, 1 pm,

Council Chambers;

Dec. 7: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa

Resort Conference Room; Ride and Learn:

Dec. 14: General Election; Marquette County

KBIC Youth Christmas Party;

Dec. 15: Baraga County KBIC Youth Christmas

Party;

Dec. 18: Veteran’s Meeting, 7 pm;

Dec. 24-26: Gov’t Offices Closed, Christmas Holidays;

Dec.31-Jan.1: Gov’t Offices Closed, New Years Holidays.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

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Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed on

the Calendar of Events. Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list

your events. Some events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up-to-date event listings, visit www.ojibwa.com and click on

calendar. For Youth events, see @ www.ojibwa.com, click on youth

club, or contact 353-4643/Main Office at Youth Club, or 353-4644 for

the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft rooms.

Carlotta R. Beauprey

(June 2, 1948-November 15, 2013)

James Douglas Stahl

(May 28, 1933-August 7, 2012)

Long time resident James Douglas

Stahl passed away on August 7, 2012, in

Lake Havasu City at the age of 79. Jim,

as he was known to his family and

friends, was born May 28, 1933, in

L’Anse, Michigan, to Douglas and Bernadette (Clement) Bendry.

Following

graduation from high school, Jim enlisted

in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged, holding the rank of sergeant following three

years of service. He then went to work in public safety as a police

officer and firefighter before relocating to Lake Havasu City in 1972

where he was a business owner and later an inspector for the Lake

Havasu City Engineering Department. Among his many hobbies

were woodworking, blacksmithing, fishing, and hunting.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Louise, of Lake

Havasu City; sons: James “Chip” (Jamee) Stahl, of Lake Havasu

City, Frank (Lori) Stahl, of Lake Havasu City, Michael (Andree)

Stahl, of Mesa, and Charles (Wendy) Stahl, of Needles, Calif.;

daughters: Dorothy “Dotti” (Bo) Dugan, of Santan Valley, and Roxanne (Bob) Zimmer, of Flagstaff; sister, Mary Ann Stahl, of Deerfield

Beach, Fla.; 20 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

A Scripture service was held August 18, 2012, at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home with Deacon Tom Coe officiating. Military honors followed conducted by the Lake Havasu Detachment No. 757 of the

Marine Corps League.

The family requests that donations be made in Jim’s memory to

St. Jude Children’s Hospital through the St. Jude Tribute Program

P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Carlotta Raye Beauprey, age 65, of Assinins, MI, passed away

on Friday, November 15, 2013, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,

Minnesota. She was born in Assinins, on June 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Leone (LaCosse) Denomie. Carlota

grew up in Assinins, graduated from Baraga High School, and attended Ojibwa Community College and Michigan Technological

University. On August 12, 1985, she married Joe Beauprey in Newport, Rhode Island. Carlota worked for the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community for several years and served on the KBIC Education

Committee and Indian Child Welfare Committee. She was appointed by Governor Engler to the Michigan Commission on Indian

Affairs and served on the Michigan Child Abuse and Prevention

Board and Children’s Trust Fund. She also served as Chairperson

for the Board of Regents for Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community

College, and was a member of the Regional Job Training Partnership Board. Carlota was a member of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

Church, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and the Ojibwa Seniors.

Carlota is survived by her loving husband Joe, children: Paul

DesRochers, Stacey (Dan) Koski, Matthew (Shannon) DesRochers

of Baraga, Joan DesRochers of Negaunee, Bob (Jean) Beauprey,

Tony (Kristi) Beauprey of Sidnaw, Jerita LaPlante of Covington; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers: Robert

(Marilyn) Denomie and Lawrence (Ann) Denomie both of Assinins;

sisters: Deloris Eberl and Betty (Gordon) Villwock both of Milwaukee; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death

by her sisters Joan Bemis and Patricia Imig.

A Memorial Mass was held on Friday, November 22, 2013, at

Holy Name of Jesus Church, Assinins, MI, with Father Nick Thompson, celebrant. Following the services a fellowship luncheon was

held at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Baraga, MI. Spring interment

will take place in the Sidnaw Cemetery. The family was assisted by

the Reid Funeral Home, L’Anse, MI.

NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS

The Senior Travel Committee will meet

on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at 12

noon at the Center.

The Senior Christmas Dinner is on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Sign-in will start

at 4:00 p.m. with dinner at 5:00 p.m. Please

call Dave Firestone in the Nutrition Office at

the Senior Center (353-6096) by December

5, 2013, to let him know you will be attending the Christmas Dinner.

The December Senior Meeting will be

held on December 9, 2013, at 12:15 p.m.

Information on the Green Bay trip and Island trip will be available at the Christmas

Dinner. The Green Bay trip will leave on

December 11, 2013, at approximately 12:30

p.m., and the trip to the Christmas Show on

Ice at the Island Resort will leave on December 13, 2013, at approximately 12

noon. Those seniors participating in these

trips will be receiving a letter outlining trip

details.

January 2014

Regular Senior Meeting—January 8, 2014.

Pasty pre-prepartion—January 22, 2014,

12:15 p.m. (right after lunch)

Pasty sale—January 23, 2014. Volunteers

are needed at 5:00 a.m. or as early as possible. We are usually done by 11:00 a.m.

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AFDO/Seafood Alliance

HACCP Training Course

Oijbwa Casino Resort—16449 Michigan Ave.

(M-38), Baraga, Michigan 49908

December 10-12, 2013

December 10

8:00 a.m. EST Chapter 1, Welcome and Course

Objectives (Ron Kinnunen), Chapter 2, Prerequisite Programs (Jim Thannum), Chapter 3,

HACCP Preliminary Steps (Jim Thannum),

Chapter 4, Seafood Safety Hazards (Beth

Waitrovich), Chapter 5, Hazard Analysis (Ron

Kinnunen)

12:15 p.m. Lunch, Chapter 6, Determine Critical

Control Points (Jim Thannum), Chapter 7, Establish Critical Limits (Beth Waitrovich), Chapter

8, Critical Control Point Monitoring (Ron Kinnunen), Chapter 9, Corrective Actions (Jim

Thannum

5:30 p.m. Adjourn

December 11

8:00 a.m. EST Chapter 10, Establish Verification

Procedures (Beth Waitrovich), Chapter 11, Record-Keeping Procedures (Jim Thannum),

Chapter 12, The Seafood HACCP Regulation

(Jim Thannum)

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 a.m. Commercial Processing Example—

Smoked Fish (Ron Kinnunen), Smoked Fish

Regulations (Ron Kinnunen), Chapter 13,

Sources of Information on Preparing HACCP

Plans (Beth Waitrovich), Regulations Related to

Homeland Security (Ron Kinnunen), Review and

Preparation for Developing HACCP Plans

5:30 p.m. Adjourn

December 12

8:00 a.m. EST Seafood HACCP Course Review, Work Sessions on Conducting Hazard

Analysis and Developing, HACCP Plans (break

into groups)

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. Work Sessions Reports (Discussion,

Questions, and Answers)

3:30 p.m. Adjourn

Registration Deadline is December 3, 2013.

Include $100 Check payable to “NCAFDO”.

Mail to: Ron Kinnunen, Michigan Sea Grant,

710 Chippewa Sq. #202, Marquette, MI 49855.

*The net monthly income standard for each household size

is the sum of the applicable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and

the applicable SNAP standard deduction.

48 Contiguous United

States:

Household

Size

Course No. 4088

First Name:

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2013)

MI:

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

Last Name:

1

$ 958

+

$152

=

$1,110

Company:

2

$1,293

+

$152

=

$1,445

Address 1:

3

$1,628

+

$152

=

$1,780

Address 2:

4

$1,963

+

$163

=

$2,126

5

$2,298

+

$191

=

$2,489

6

$2,633

+

$219

=

$2,852

7

$2,968

+

$219

=

$3,187

8

$3,303

+

$219

=

$3,522

City:

State:

Zip:

Country: USA

Phone:

Ext.:

FAX:

E-mail:

Each additional member

+ $335

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Training Location: City—Baraga State—MI

Training Date: December 10-12, 2013

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$1,196

+

$260

=

$1,456

2

$1,615

+

$260

=

$1,875

MCA

3

$2,035

+

$260

=

$2,295

WAFDO

4

$2,454

+

$260

=

$2,714

5

$2,873

+

$260

=

$3,133

6

$3,292

+

$274

=

$3,566

7

$3,711

+

$274

=

$3,985

8

$4,130

+

$274

=

$4,404

Professional Affiliation: (please circle one)

Industry

Government

Consultant

Household

Size

Education

Other

AFDO Region: (please circle one)

AFDOSS

NCAFDO

CASA

NEFDOA

Melissa Hronkin Named 2014 Michigan Art Education of the Year

and Elementary Level Art Educator of the Year

Each additional member

Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) September 11, 2013

Melissa Hronkin was selected by the Michigan Art Education Association to

receive the 2014 Michigan Art Educator of the Year Award and Elementary Level

Art Educator of the Year Award! This award recognizes the exemplary contributions, service, and achievements of one outstanding MAEA member annually.

This award was presented to Ms. Hronkin during the MAEA Annual Conference

banquet at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, on October 26, 2013.

Suzanne Butler Lich: “Melissa is dedicated to art education and goes far beyond the confines of her classroom. She is actively involved, providing quality art

experiences for children and adults in the community.”

Melissa Hronkin teaches Elementary art at Houghton Portage School District in

Houghton, MI, and at local colleges as an adjunct instructor. This Fall semester,

she is teaching Art Appreciation and Digital Photography at Keweenaw Bay

Ojibwa Community College. She received her BFA at the University of Alaska,

Anchorage, MFA at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, teaching endorsement at Northern Michigan University, and an MA in Art Education at The Ohio

State University.

Melissa has been a regional co-liaison for MAEA Region 16-18 for 12 years

and served at the NAEA delegate in 2008-2009. She co-chaired the 2003 Fall

Conference held in Sault Ste. Marie, and is currently co-chairing the 2013 Conference held on Mackinac Island. Melissa spearheaded the 2013 UP Summer Professional Development Retreat held at Finlandia University’s International College

of Art and Design. She is active in community arts organizations, and teaches

summer arts camp for youth and community art classes around the UP.

The membership of MAEA includes elementary, middle level and secondary

art teachers, higher education professionals and student members, representatives from Michigan’s art museums, the State Department of Education, arts councils and major colleges and universities throughout Michigan. MAEA was

founded in 1949 and has provided an exemplary networking opportunity and collegial support for visual art educators throughout Michigan ever since. The Michigan Art Education Association is unified with the National Art Education Association and is currently one of the largest state art organizations in the nation with

over 1,000 members. For more information visit the MAEA website at

www.miarted.org.

MAEA President, Amy Marsh, amyelizabethvp@gmail.com

MAEA Award Chair, Diane F. Heath, contact # 586-306-2337, email:

dheath@rochester.k12.mi.us

KBIC Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic

Vaccine Clinic, KBIC Health Dept. 2nd

Floor

The Michigan Art Education Association's

mission is to promote quality visual arts

education through leadership, service,

and professional development.

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FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

Thursday, December 5th, 1:00—4:00 p.m.

Walk-In Basis ~ While Supplies Last

Vaccine is available for Tribal Members, descendants, and non-native household contacts.

Bring your insurance card if you have one.

For more information contact:

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $420

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(e)

Earned Income Deduction — Households with earned

income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent of their

earned income.

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that qualify

for the dependent care deduction are allowed a deduction

of actual dependent care costs paid monthly to a nonhousehold member.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur the

cost of legally required child support to or for a nonhousehold member are allowed a deduction for the

amount of monthly child support paid.

Medical Expense Deduction — Households that incur

monthly medical expenses by any household member

who is elderly or disabled are allowed a deduction in the

amount of out-of-pocket medical expenses paid in excess

of $35 per month. Allowable medical expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(3).

Home Care Meal-Related Deduction — Households who

furnish the majority of meals for a home care attendant

are allowed an income deduction equal to the maximum

SNAP benefit for a one-person household. In Fiscal Year

2014, the amounts are as follows:

48 Contiguous U.S. States





October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013 = $200





October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013 = $200

November 1, 2013—September 30, 2014—$189

For Alaska, please select appropriate link below.

November 1, 2013—September 30, 2014—$189

See 7 CFR 272.7(b) for area designations in Alaska.

Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deduction — Households that incur at least one monthly shelter or utility expense are allowed a standard income deduction (see

chart below). Allowable shelter/utility expenses are provided at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(6)(ii).

FY2014 FDPPIR Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deductions - Based on Region*

Region

States Currently with

FDPIR Programs

Shelter/

Utility Deduction

Northeast/

Midwest

Michigan, Minnesota, New

York, Wisconsin

$400

Southeast/

Southwest

Mississippi, New Mexico,

North Carolina, Oklahoma,

Texas

$300

Mountain

Plains

Colorado, Kansas, Montana,

Nebraska, North Dakota,

South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

$400

West

Alaska, Arizona, California,

Idaho, Nevada, Oregon,

Washington

$350

*If the geographic boundaries of an Indian reservation

extend to more than one region per the identified regional

groupings above, then a qualifying household has the

option to receive the appropriate shelter/utility expense

deduction amount for the State in which the household

resides or the State in which the State agency’s central

administrative office is located.

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Attention Patients 65 and over

Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D plans for

prescription drug coverage through Humana, is now

available to patients that use the KBIC Pharmacy,

who reside in our Contract Health Service Delivery

Area (CHSDA)!

The KBIC Tribal Council has approved payment

of this Medicare Part D premium for you, if you qualify! It is easy to enroll with one of our Patient Assisters!

The 2014 enrollment period is from October 15,

2013, to December 7, 2013.

We DO need a copy of your Medicare card and

any other insurance you may have or a spouse has

for you, so please provide that to us if you have not

done so already. We may ask for more information

once we meet with you. Thank you in advance for

your cooperation in this matter.

Please call our patient assisters at (906) 3534539, or (906) 353-4507 if you have any questions.

We are looking forward to working with you.

By signing up for Medicare Part D, we are able to

be reimbursed for your prescription drugs. These

revenues will go back into the community health services! Help BUILD our community today!

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

Baraga, MI 49908

(906) 353-4222

Is your charitable organization planning

on holding a raffle or selling raffle tickets on

the L’Anse Indian Reservation?

Federal law, through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, granted Tribes exclusive right to regulate gaming activity on Indian lands. Even if you or the members

of your organization are not tribal members, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Gaming Commission has the authority to regulate your raffle. It is unlawful to

game without a license.

Please contact the KBIC Gaming Commission Office at (906) 353-4222 or

stop by the office located at the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of the

rules and regulations.

Applications must be received 30 days prior to all drawings for processing.

To

be

added to

the mailing list

or

to

correct your mailing

address,

contact

the enrollment office

at (906) 353-6623 ext.

4113.

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Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

427 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908

In Tribal Court Building

Phone: 906-353-4566 • Fax: 906-353-8132

• Email: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the following services:

 Establishment, Enforcement and

Modification of Child Support Orders

 Location of Custodial and

Non-Custodial Parents

 Paternity Establishment

 Community Education

tp://www.kbic-nsn.gov/html/ocss.htm

All Tribal Veterans’

Meeting at the Lighthouse, Sand Point,

will be held every

third Wednesday of

the month at 1900

hours.

All Tribal Veterans

newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov. are Welcome!

To place an ad, submit an article, or relate information or

ideas on possible

articles contact:

Lauri Denomie at

(906) 201-0263, or email:

Historic Zeba Indian Mission

United Methodist Church

1832—Present

PRE-SORT STARDARD

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT

SERVICES

“We welcome each of you to

our worship services, at 9:00

a.m. each Sunday.”

Pastor:

Rev. Stephen Rhoades

Church office 524-7939

Parsonage 524-7936

e-mail lumc@up.net

Catholic Community of

Baraga County

Holy Name of Jesus

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Pastors

Father Corey Litzner

Father Nicholas Thompson

Confessions: Sunday before Mass

Sunday Mass 12:00 p.m.

353-6565

saintann@up.net

2014 KBIC FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

The KBIC Education Department announces the availability of the 2014 KBIC Forestry Scholarship application. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has a vital interest in the preservation of the land and forests on and near the reservation. The Tribal

Council has approved one scholarship for a college student pursuing a Forestry degree. The scholarship amount is $2,500 for the 2014 Winter/Spring semester. Applicants must meet the following criteria:











Enrolled Tribal member

Resident of Michigan, Wisconsin, or Minnesota

Attending an accredited college/university in Michigan, Wisconsin, or

Minnesota

Enrolled as a full-time student

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry documented by their college

Eligible students must complete an application, submit an essay detailing their interest in their chosen field, and submit a copy of their official transcripts (high school or

college).

For more information and to request an application, contact Amy St. Arnold, Education Director at 906-353-6623, ext. 4117 or at amy@KBIC-nsn.gov. The application

deadline is December 16, 2013, at 4 p.m.