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All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Gichi Manidoo Giizis - Great Spirit Moon - January 2008 Issue 43

Tribal Council Members:

Susan J. LaFernier, President

Warren C. Swartz Jr., Vice-President

Toni Minton, Secretary

Gary F. Loonsfoot Sr., Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Larry J. Denomie III, CEO

Doreen Blaker

William E. Emery

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Jerry Lee Curtis

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

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December 1, 2007, Tribal Council meeting

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Ojibwa Community College,

Spring Semester 2008

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Marquette Celebrates Christmas

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Keweenaw Bay Celebrates

Christmas

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Remembering our Veterans

during the holidays

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Our Deepest Sympathy

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Aabinoojiiyens

DECEMBER 15th ELECTION RESULTS

Tribal elections were held on Saturday, December 15, 2007. Voting members visited the

election polls located at the Niwiin Akeea Facility

and the Zeba Methodist Church. Voters were able

to cast their ballot for two candidates in the L’Anse

District and two candidates in the Baraga District.

Listed on the ballot were: Gary F. Loonsfoot Sr.

(Incumbent), Elizabeth D. “Popcorn” Mayo

(Incumbent), Fred Dakota, Charles A. Loonsfoot

Sr., James J. Loonsfoot, and Debra Williamson in

the Baraga District. In the L’Anse District, Michael

F. LaFernier Sr. (Incumbent), Toni J. Minton

(Incumbent), Joseph A. Dowd (Shawanung),

JoAnne Racette, and Donald F. Stolp Jr. were the

candidates. Violet M. Friisvall Ayres (Incumbent)

was the sole candidate for Associate Judge.

Immediately following closing of the polls on

Saturday, December 15th, preliminary counts

were announced by the election workers: Violet

M. Friisvall Ayres received 363 votes, securing the

Associate Judge’s term for the next three years.

For the L’Anse District Representatives — Michael

F. LaFernier Sr. received 225 votes, Toni J.

Registering KBIC voters at the Baraga District Poll.

Minton received 202 votes, JoAnne Racette received 189 votes, Joseph A. Dowd (Shawanung) received 166 votes and Donald F. Stolp Jr. received 62 votes. These

results reflect Michael F. LaFernier Sr. and Toni J. Minton have secured a three year term in the L’Anse District. For the

Baraga District Representatives — Elizabeth D. “Popcorn” Mayo received 191 votes, Fred Dakota received 190 votes,

Charles A. Loonsfoot Sr. received 190 votes, Gary F. Loonsfoot Sr. received 176 votes, James L. Loonsfoot received 59

votes and Debra Williamson received 45 votes. Elizabeth D. “Popcorn” Mayo has secured a three year term for the

Baraga District. Due to the tie in the Baraga District, the KBIC Election Board announced they will be holding a recount

on Monday, December 17, 2007. Voters also passed the referendum question: “Do you support a Primary Election in the

L’Anse and Baraga Districts, to be held in advance of the General Election, for the purpose of nominating candidates for

Tribal Council who will then be elected to the Tribal Council at the General Election by a majority vote of eligible voters in

the Community,” with 286 yes votes and 144 no votes.

PRESS RELEASE: On December 17, 2007, the Election Board met and a recount was held over the results of the Tribal

General Election that was held on Saturday, December 15, 2007, where there was a tie of the tribal council seat in the

Baraga District. The results of the recount came out with the same number of votes for each candidate and a run-off

election will have to be held within 45 days.

A preliminary date of January 27, 2008, was discussed but the Tribal Council will have to certify the results of the last

election before calling for a run-off election. Plans are under way at this time to call a Tribal Council meeting to certify the

results of the December 15, 2007, election along with the recount.

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December 1, 2007 — TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on December 1, 2007, in the Chippewa Room of the Ojibwa Resort Motel in

Baraga, Michigan.

Susan LaFernier presided over the meeting with Warren C. Swartz Jr., Toni

Minton, Gary F. Loonsfoot Sr., Jennifer Misegan, Larry Denomie III, Doreen Blaker,

Jerry Lee Curtis, William E. Emery, Michael F. LaFernier Sr., Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews and Elizabeth D. Mayo present. Numerous Thank You and For Your Information items were reviewed by Council. Council approved the meeting minutes for

October 11, 2007, and Department Head reports for October 2007.

Susan LaFernier reported in the President’s Report, that on November 5,

2007, she, along with Larry Denomie and Head Start parents attended a meeting

where MSU staff were collecting data for a research study to help improve outcomes and promote the success of all children enrolled in Michigan based American Indian Early Head Start programs. Areas of discussion were Community and

Education, benefits of Head Start, incorporating culture into the programming, and

teachers’ credentials. President LaFernier sent a letter on November 2nd, to Governor Granholm and to the twelve federally recognized Tribes in Michigan, regarding the KBIC, the National Wildlife Federation and the Huron Mountain Club comments in opposition to the proposed issuance of mining, air use, groundwater discharge permits, land lease agreement and the mine reclamation plan requested by

Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company. A consultation with the State of Michigan

was also requested concerning the proposed action as provided under the terms of

the 2002 Government to Government accord with the State. The consultation will

be held in Lansing on December 11, 2007, and a decision on the permits may be

made on December 14, 2007. President LaFernier had stated last month that a

hearing had been scheduled for December 5th, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for oral

arguments to be heard on our Sales/Use Tax case. There was another motion

filed by the State, and the hearing has been rescheduled for February 5, 2007, in

Grand Rapids, Michigan, to hear all of the motions. In regards to the Marquette

Airport Casino, a news release by Carl Artman, Assistant Secretary, on November

16, 2007, stated President Bush and his Administration are holding back offreservation gaming applications until it develops new policy/regulations on the controversial issue. President LaFernier informed us that Artman stated it would be

dangerous for the BIA to approve or disapprove any of the projects without the revised policy, and he hopes to come up with an initial draft to circulate within the

Interior Department in about a month. On October 23, 2007, Federal District Court

Judge Gordon J. Quist issued a decision in the case of Michigan Property & Casualty Guaranty Association vs. Foucault-Funke American Legion Post 444 dismissing the action in Federal Court by holding that the Tribal Court of the KBIC has the

right to determine whether the Tribal Court has jurisdiction, under the laws of the

KBIC, to hear this case even though the plaintiff in the case was a non-Indian association created by statue enacted by the Michigan legislature. Judge Quist is the

same judge that has been assigned to our State and Use Tax case that has been

filed against the State of Michigan in Federal Court. In Judge Quist’s decision, he

acknowledges the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Court’s inherent jurisdiction over nonIndians in civil litigation arising on the reservation. Tribal Council will be closely

following further developments in this case. President LaFernier reminds everyone

of the Drug Tip line (353-DRUG, 353-3784). If you know of the sale or use of illegal drugs on our reservation or in the community, please call. Your name will remain confidential unless you choose otherwise. President LaFernier reminded all

to remember to vote at the Tribal Elections on December 15, 2007, and to be careful during the holiday season throughout all of our many activities. Please continue

to keep everyone in your prayers who are ill or have lost loved ones, especially the

families of Brian Gasperich (Former Casino Employee) and Gerald Connors

(elder).

Larry Denomie III presented the CEO Report for November. There is a push by

the Federal government to require Early childhood teachers to obtain a bachelor’s

degree prior to teaching and for those already teaching to obtain one in a specific

amount of time. On October 5, 2007, CEO Denomie participated in a Head Start

Focus Group intended to gather input from Tribal Communities throughout the

State for this purpose. An advertisement soliciting interests in leasing the KBIC

Tire facility will be placed in the upcoming edition of the L’Anse Sentinel, requesting letters of interest by December 15, 2007. A report will be prepared for Tribal

Council after that date. The Weed and Seed Coordinator has been offered to

Christopher Gerard. The granting agency has final approval on this position. Jerry

Lee Curtis has accepted the offered position of Administrator for the Substance

Abuse Programs. He began his duties on November 20, 2007. At the November

29, 2007, meeting, Council motioned to offer Becky Tussing the Associate Director

position for the Health Center. On November 16, 2007, Council passed a motion

to fund the Ojibwa Community College for an additional semester. Included in the

motion was a directive to work with OCC President Debbie Parrish to look into offering classes through accredited institutions at OCC. A meeting with Parrish is

planned for December 3, 2007. The Ojibwa Senior’s renovation project has

reached the point where meals need to be prepared at an alternate location. Beginning December 10, 2007, meals will be served at the Community Center located

behind the Tribal Center. Council authorized capital expenditures to update and

renovate the Casino Hotel. The process has begun and will continue throughout

the month of December. The pool and spa will be closed for repairs and renovation for a period during this month. CEO Denomie thanked the Government Christmas Party Committee for all the hard work they have done for the Annual party to

be held this evening (December 1, 2007).

Toni Minton presented the Secretary’s Report for November 2007. During the

month of November, Council held one regular meeting and five special meetings.

The regular Tribal Council meeting was held on November 3, 2007, and is reported

in the December 2007 Tribal Newsletter. The following actions occurred during the

special meeting held on November 6, 2007: agreed to have the President send a

letter to the L’Anse and Baraga schools requesting information on Title VII and to

request a meeting with Lynn Ketola and the School Administrators; approved resolution KB1586-2007 Referendum request for Primary Elections; approved Thanksgiving and Christmas gift cards for Tribal employees and committee members; approved the contract with Assistant Tribal Attorney Heather Chapman; approved the

contract with Growth Strategies Consulting; approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Bay Mills Community College for the Immersion Program; selected

the Weed and Seed Coordinator. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held on November 8, 2007: approved meeting minutes for October 1,

2007; approved resolutions—KB1581-2007 Joyce Field Recreational Lease,

KB1582-2007 Donald Messer Residential Lease, KB1583-2007 Jennifer Heath

Residential Lease, KB1587-2007 Sally B. Michaelson Recreational Lease,

KB1588-2007 Indian Child Welfare Act Committee By-Laws, KB1590-2007 United

Tribes of Michigan Membership; approved Participation Games slot removals and

installations; approved 15 individuals and five alternates for TSI; approved sending

a letter to the BIA to request an additional $10,000 for TSI; approved a timber

marking class; held the third reading of the Child Support/Paternity Ordinance

2007-03; approved the Child Support/Paternity Ordinance 2007-03; approved the

services agreement with Opus Technologies for online reservation service; approved the construction contract with Haataja Trunk’n for the Pequaming Water

and Sewer Extension Project; approved the services agreements with Barbara

Nolan and Rhonda Hopkins for Immersion classes; approved a $1300 donation to

Brian Rantanen; held hearing Case #005-07 and suspended the commissioner for

two weeks. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held on November 16, 2007: approved meeting minutes from October 2 and 6, 2007; agreed

to continue the Ojibwa Community College through the Spring semester, work with

President Parrish on the budgets and continue to work on accreditation with other

colleges; approved an additional $10,000 for the employee Christmas party

budget; increased the Tribal Maintenance budget to hire a seasonal employee for

snowplowing; approved the 2007 registered voters list; approved Associate Tribal

Judge candidate Violet Friisvall Ayres; approved the following 2007 Tribal Council

candidates—(Baraga) Fred Dakota, Gary Loonsfoot Sr., Charles Loonsfoot Sr.,

James Loonsfoot, Elizabeth Mayo, Debra Williamson, (L’Anse) Joseph Dowd, Michael LaFernier Sr., Toni Minton, JoAnne Racette, Donald Stolp Sr.; donated

$1550 to KBIC Head Start for their Christmas party; approved an airline ticket for

Recovery Request #001-2007; amended the services agreement of Rhonda Hopkins for Immersion classes; hired Jerry Lee Curtis as Substance Abuse Programs

Administrator; approved an emergency medical request for Myrtle Tolonen. The

following actions occurred during the special meeting held on November 21, 2007:

denied the appeal/request of Carrie Ashbrook to place her name as a candidate in

the L’Anse District for the 2007 election. The following actions occurred during the

special meeting held on November 29, 2007: donated $2500 to the Baraga American Legion for Christmas packages for active military personnel; agreed to hold a

smoke free Christmas party for Government employees; approved the following

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resolutions—KB1575-2007 BIA Contracts application for January 2007-December

2010, KB1577-2007 Tanya Sherman residential lease, KB1578-2007 Denise

Cadeau residential lease, KB1579-2007 Charles Loonsfoot Jr. residential lease,

KB1580-2007 Richard LaFernier recreational lease, KB1585-2007 Elderly Nutrition

and Caregivers grant application; KB1589-2007 Department of Justice GREAT

Program grant application, KB1592-2007 Baraga 2% distribution, KB1593-2007

Marquette 2% distribution; approved the sales contract with Qubica for an automatic bowling scoring system; approved the Native American Progressive System

Agreement with IGT; approved November donations totaling $12,650; offered

Becky Tussing the Associate Health Director position.

Jennifer Misegan presented the Treasurer’s Report for November 2007. The

second of two yearly 2% distributions were made to local units of government per

our 1993 consent judgment. The amount distributed for our Baraga Casino was

$159,353.74 and the Marquette Casino was $192,950.86. Calculations were

based on the net win of class III gaming or slot machines. Breakdowns are as follows: (Baraga) Baraga County—$34,214.08, Baraga School District—$41,190.21,

Baraga Township—$13,782.42, Baraga Village—$10,595.31, L’Anse School District—$20,558.08, L’Anse Township—$2,317.28, L’Anse Village—$1,696.36,

Baraga Village/Baraga Fire Dept.—$10,000.00, Township of Baraga/Bay Ambulance—$25,000.00, (Marquette) City of Marquette/Native American Student

Assoc.—$14,000.00, Sands Township/Sands Township Fire Department—

$11,400.00, City of Marquette/Marquette County History Museum—$12,500.00,

West Branch Township/West Branch Community Center—$20,000.00, Chocolay

Township—$35,000.00, City of Marquette/The Women’s Center—$10,000.00,

Marquette County/Various Programs—$90,050.86. Our 8% payments were made

during November. These payments are made pursuant to the 2000 Consent Judgment or stipulation that was entered into between the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the State of Michigan in order to keep our Marquette Casino open. The

Marquette Casino amount was $771,803.43. The Baraga Casino amount was

$637,414.91; however, this amount is offset by $72,742.48 for the vehicle use tax

reimbursements and the amount sent was $564,672.43. Fifteen requests were

received for the November donations meeting, seven of these were granted. Donations for the month of November were as follows: Toys for Tots—$5,000.00,

Salvation Army—$5,000.00, Baraga Fire Department for the Annual Christmas

Party—$500.00, Breanna Pearson (assistance to attend Blue Lake Fine Arts

Camp)—$300.00, California Nations Indian Gaming Foundation (aid to Tribes affected by the fires)—$500.00, American Cancer Society—$1,000.00, Build the

Dream National Memorial Foundation (Memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr).—

$250.00, Save the Wild UP (Donation of an auction item)—up to $100.00. Our

accounting staff has been preparing for the annual audit. Auditors will be here this

week to begin the audit for both the enterprises and the government. Treasurer

Misegan indicated that she is confident that this audit will go well, as we have a

very hardworking, competent staff. A Community meeting to review the Tribe’s

finances had been planned but after much consideration Council has decided to

mail a report to tribal members. Our CFO, Francis Hosh LaPointe and Treasurer

Misegan are working on this report to insure our members get the same true and

correct information.

Council received questions from the audience. Deb Parrish (KBIC member

and Ojibwa Community College President) who was present asked numerous

questions of the Council. Parrish asked, “How much was the cost of those Immersion service agreements for Barb Nolan and those other ones?” Secretary Toni

Minton replied, “$30,000 for one full year.”

Parrish asked, “Why was Carrie

Ashbrook’s application denied?” President Susan LaFernier replied, “Because

Marquette is not addressed in the Constitution." Parrish asked, "How much are the

Council Stipends?" Treasurer Jennifer Misegan replied, "$250 and those who are

employed by the Tribe deduct their wages from the stipend so there is no double

dipping." Parrish asked, "How much was allocated in the past year for Council's

Stipends in the budget?" Misegan replied, "$200,000 for FY’07 and $140,000 was

spent on Council stipends. The entire Council budget is $850,000 and it includes

the senior heating, the newsletter, $200,000 for donations, employee activities

(such as the Christmas party, turkey & hams), wages for the president and the recording secretary, the Wellness Program at the Health Dept. (tobacco patches,

chantix), and travel.” Parrish asked, "How many budgets receive tribal support?" Misegan and Minton both replied—Quite a few, almost all. There are very

few programs that don't receive Tribal Support. Parrish asked, “How many grants

do you fund? I'm just talking about the tribal support programs?" Misegan replied,

"Off the top of my head, I don't know." Parrish asked, “You have a number of

grants, some do not require matching funds though?" Misegan replied, "Right,

there aren't many of those." Parrish asked, "Do you know if any of those

grants were over-spent in this past year?" Misegan replied, "I looked to see who

was over-spent so far and there were two. New Day had some revenue problems,

and the College was overspent." Parrish asked, “So what is the time frame

for adjusting those budgets?” Misegan replied, "A memo was sent out from the

accounting office before the end of the fiscal year with a deadline of October." Parrish asked, “How can you make corrections with a deadline of this month?" President LaFernier replied, "They have not closed this year." Parrish asked, “All the

purchase requests submitted before September 30th, will those be paid?" Misegan replied, “They have all been entered and allocated to FY’07. There

were some problems with some of the ones you submitted. The grant was already

closed." Parrish stated, “I submitted one on September 26th and it did not get to

Dawn's office until October 31st.” Treasurer Jennifer indicated that she would find

out the dates for her. Jennifer stated, "Thank you, those were good questions. That's all information that has been out there that's been incorrect."

Jim St. Arnold of GLIFWC (KBIC member) gave a wonderful presentation on

GLIFWC’s new Anishinaabe Atlas. The Atlas has a very user friendly CD that offers not only territories, rivers, lakes, streams but includes birds, animals and more

within their Ojibwa dictionary. A click of the mouse and a speaker pronounces the

correct pronunciation for the Ojibwa word regarding that topic and includes a description in both Ojibwa and English. This CD program will be available in the

L’Anse Library, Baraga Library, Ojibwa Community Library, the Ojibwa Community

College, and many other locations within the Community. This program is available for purchase from GLIFWC at cost by visiting their website www.glifwc.org.

Council passed resolution KB1594-2007, an Annual WUPPDR report and

KB1595-2007, a Keweenaw Trail resolution whereas the KBIC is dedicated to the

preservation and growth of year round tourism in the Keweenaw peninsula and is

concerned with the future economic vitality in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and

Ontonagon counties and supports the preservation of all abandoned railroad

grades (across the State of Michigan) as trail corridors as vital to the growth of

Michigan’s tourism industry. KBIC supports preserving abandoned railroad grade

corridors for interim and long term use as public trails and supports the Keweenaw

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce in their efforts in this matter.

Council reviewed three bids for a new plow truck for maintenance as the senior

plowing is to remain in-house. William E. Emery made a motion to make purchase of the plow truck from the bid of Thomas Ford Motors, supported by

Michael F. LaFernier Sr., ten supported, one opposed (Elizabeth Popcorn

Mayo), 0 abstaining, motion carried. Mayo stated her opposition was due to the

fact that it would have been more cost effective to hire out the senior plowing on

contract.

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FNS HANDBOOK 501,

EXHIBIT M

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS FOR

THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES AND ALASKA

(Effective October 1, 2007)

48 Contiguous United States

Household Size

Income Limits

$ 985

$1,275

$1,565

$1,864

$2,178

$2,492

$3,072

Each additional member + 290

Alaska

Income Limits

$1,294

$1,656

$2,019

$2,381

$2,744

$3,116

$3,841

+ 363

Computation of Income Eligibility Standards—The income

eligibility limits for each household size are based on the sum

of the Food Stamp Program net

monthly income limits and standard deduction amounts used

for the appropriate State.

Income Deductions—see 7

CFR 2.536(f)

Dependant Care Deduction — The current maximum allowable dependent care deduction is $200 for

dependant children under two years of age, and $175 for all other dependants.

Earned Income Deduction — Households with earned income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent

of their earned income.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums — Households that incur the cost of Medicare Part B medical insurance and/or Part D prescription drug coverage premiums are allowed a deduction for the monthly cost of the premiums.

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur the cost of legally required child support to or for a

non-household member are allowed a deduction for the amount of monthly child support paid.

(Rev. 8/2007)

OJIBWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SPRING SEMESTER 2008

Boozhoo and welcome to our new

and continuing students! We wish you

the best in the new year. The spring

semester officially begins on Monday,

January 7, 2008. Orientation for new

students will be held on Thursday,

January 3, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Light

snacks and refreshments will be provided. All new freshmen and family

members are encouraged to attend.

Registration will be held at that time, and students will

receive their student handbooks, catalog, and other pertinent

information. Student ID’s will be available along with scheduling for placement testing. You must present your Student

ID to utilize the KBOCC Fitness Center, Library computer lab,

and participate in some college related activities. Books will

be available the first day of class. Returning students can

Zena Huhta at 353-4604. For financial aid and student computer accounts contact Liz Julio at 353-4605. Faculty advising is available throughout the week. For transfer credit information, call Kristin Tepsa at 353-4602.

All students who have completed their program requirements this Fall and those who anticipate completing this

Spring or Summer must complete an application for graduation. Please meet with your advisor and contact Kristin

Tepsa, Dean of Instruction and Student Services, for review

of your degree audit.

We would like to welcome our newest adjunct faculty

members, Dr. Frank Underdown, math instructor, and Gail

Juntunen, early childhood education instructor. Faculty will

meet with students during scheduled office hours in the Adjunct Faculty Office located at the College’s main campus at

111 Bear Town Road. Mary DeLine will be available to assist

students on completion of their CDA certification. Welcome

back Joe Dowd, Deb Schultz, Violet Friisvall Ayres, Tim Brennan, Jay Loonsfoot, JoAnne Racette, Melissa Hronkin, Frank

Taddeucci, and Bob Zasadnyj.

The pottery course will be held at the Fine Arts Studio

in the KBOCC Annex at 325 Superior Avenue, in Baraga.

The Ojibwa beadwork course will be held at the Library/

Science Center. Early Childhood Education classes will be

held at the main campus or at the Library/Science Center. All

other classes will be held at the main campus on Bear Town

Road.

We are still moving forward with the accreditation

process, but we cannot submit the preliminary information

form until we have approval of the budget and resolution from

the Tribal Council. We also met with staff from NMU to discuss our transfer credit agreements and potential course offerings here. We will also be continuing discussion with MTU

and Finlandia University on similar collaborations.

OCC’s Opening Ceremony will be held on Monday,

January 7, 2008, at 11:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

OCC is open to the public. Have a safe and happy holiday

season!

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Our Deepest Sympathy

Gerald John Connors

(September 22, 1931 - November 28, 2007)

Gerald John Connors, age 76, of Zeba, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at

the Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. Gerald was born on September 22,

1931, in Odanah, Wisconsin, the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Barbano) Connors. Gerald

lived in Milwaukee for 50 years working for the Rose Company as a welder and then for the Alexian Village retirement community. Gerald married the former Mary Emery in 1970, in Zion, IL. In

1996, he retired and moved to Zeba.

He was a member of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Church in Assinins, KBIC, and the Ojibwa

Seniors. Gerald loved his dogs. The family would also like to thank the nurses and staff at the

long term care unit at the hospital.

Surviving are his son, Patrick Connors of Chassell; brothers Joseph, James, and Michael Connors; sisters Barbara Connors and Lorraine (Ken) Berger all of Milwaukee; several nieces and

nephews. Preceding him in death is his wife Mary in 2001; brothers Bernard and Glenn Connors;

sisters Helen Connors and Margaret Harbour.

A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 2, 2007, at the Jacobson Funeral Home. Fr.

George Maki officiated. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L’Anse assisted the family with arrangements.

Margaret M. Ross

(April 24, 1923 – December 6, 2007)

Margaret M. Ross, age 84, of Baraga, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 6, 2007, at

Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born April 24, 1923, in L’Anse, the daughter of

the late Hector and Helen (DeCota) Morin. Marge attended school in L’Anse and later completed

two years of college. She married Leonard Eugene Potter, and he preceded her in death in 1962.

She then married Dennis (Mike) Ross. He died in 1988. Margaret was a member of KBIC and

active in numerous civic affairs, including the tribal council. She was a strong believer in learning

and education and taught for the L’Anse-Baraga Head Start program and later for the KBIC Head

Start program. Her first love was the welfare of her family, and their needs overshadowed all her

other activities. She was an avid reader, loved to garden, and kept busy with civic interests.

Margaret is survived by her loving family, sons James Potter of Baraga, Kenneth (Sandra)

Potter of Everett, WA., Blaine Ross of Baraga, daughter Robbie (Michael Cornelius) of Hancock,

grandchildren Robert, Sean, Dacota, Tanya and Susie; step-daughter Carole (Robert) Carlson

and step-son Gene (Marilyn) Ross both of Baraga; step-grandchildren Roxanne, Tammy, Murray

and Nicole; sister Mary Walker of Baraga, sister-in-law Darlene Morin of L’Anse. Numerous

nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

A memorial funeral service for Margaret was held Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the Reid

Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. Judy Mattson officiated. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials to the Little Brothers’ Friends of the Elderly or the Ojibwa

Community Library. Envelopes are available at the funeral chapel. The Reid Funeral Service and

Chapel assisted the family with arrangements. Margaret’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences offered at www.rfsc.net.

RoseMary Shulstad

(May 22, 1914 – December 13, 2007)

RoseMary Shulstad, age 93, of Baraga, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 13,

2007, at home. RoseMary was born May 22, 1914, in Baraga, the daughter of the late Peter A.

and Rosalie (Robillard) Magnant. RoseMary graduated from Baraga High School in 1931. RoseMary married Herbert Shulstad at the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, MI. He preceded

her in death in 1994. She was employed by the public school system as a secretary until her retirement. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, Lady Foresters, Order of St.

Francis, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and a former Altar Society member. RoseMary enjoyed playing cards, going to Bingo, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and reading. She was an avid

sports fan, particularly basketball and the Pistons. She was also active in church activities.

Mrs. Shulstad is survived by her loving daughters, Pauline (Al) Goodreau of Baraga and Kathleen (Robert) Acton of Howell, MI., 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, several great-great

grandchildren, and sister, Jeanne Lambert of Crandon, WI. Numerous nieces and nephews also

survive. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosalie Waara, brothers, Peter, Edward,

and John, and sisters, Cecilia, Pauline, and Kathleen.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, December 17, 2007, at St. Ann’s

Catholic Church, in Baraga. Father George Maki officiated with Father Thomas Schmied cocelebrant. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Meet Hailee Maki, born 11/13/07, to

Lacy Hollon and Tim Maki. Hailee

was 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches at

birth.

Meet Chase Aaron Fredrickson, born

11/22/07 to Donna Whitebird and Stanley

Fredrickson. Chase weighed 9 lbs. 10 oz.

and was 19 ½ inches long.

Notice to Public:

Inclement Weather Policy

This facility follows the Baraga Area Schools closing policy.

When school is cancelled in Baraga, the Youth facility is closed.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will not be responsible for any injuries occurring

when the building is closed, or unsupervised. No one under 18 is allowed in the facility,

unless accompanied by an adult.

Please call 353-4643, or 4644 if any questions.

Miigwetch for your cooperation! ~ Youth Facility Staff

Tribal Business Owner Directory

Business Development Resources

Fax, Copier, Computer & Internet

Services, Meeting Room

Business Support & Developmental

Education Classes

Confidential Credit Counseling &

Financial Literacy Classes

“Indianpreneur” Business

Development Program

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Ojibwa Industrial Park

Baraga, MI 49908

Tel: (906) 353-2626

Fax: (906) 353-2627

Timothy W. Shanahan,

Business Counselor

Tina Durant,

Services Coordinator

MARQUETTE RESIDENTS ENJOY CHRISTMAS PARTIES

On Sunday, December 2, 2007, the Marquette KBIC Senior Citizen's

Party was held at the Ojibwa Housing Authority Community Building. Both

Marquette and several Baraga Senior Citizens ate the wonderful prepared

meal which included turkey, ham and all the fixings. To top off the party, the

younger generation Jenna Loos, Kristina Misegan, Shawn Duquette, Kylee

Bressette, Savannah Seymour, Autumn and Neebin Ashbrook-Pietila sang

traditional Christmas songs. Autumn Ashbrook-Pietila played the chipmunk

song on her flute. Each senior citizen received a homemade cedar wreath,

cedar candle arrangement or a poinsettia to take home with them and all attendees received a special coffee mug.

The Marquette KBIC Teen Party was a dance held at the Ojibwa Housing

Community Building on Friday, December 7, 2007. The teens danced to today's hip music chosen by disc jockeys Glen Jr. and Travis Bressette. The

evening brought comedy thrilling entertainment when the teens played musical chairs and Limbo. The night was a great success!

The UP Children's Museum was the location for the Marquette Youth

Christmas Party held on Sunday, December 9, 2007. The children enjoyed

the wide variety of kid friendly stations through-out the museum including a

table to make a craft to take home. Children were able to enjoy in the beautician area having their nails and/or face painted. In the snake area, plain

sugar cookies to eat were available along with a big bucket of frosting.

All the way from the North Pole, Santa visited with each child, handing out

presents and goody bags filled with special treats to enjoy. A big thank you

to Officer Tony Carrick for his help on keeping the party safe.

Chi Miigwetch to all the wonderful volunteers who assisted with the Youth,

Teen and Senior Citizens’ Christmas Parties: Adrian Abbott; Terry AbbottBrandon; Lisa Aisthorpe; Carrie, Keith, Autumn and Neebin Ashbrook; Lois

Badell; Polly Beauchamp; Glen Sr., Jody and Amber Bressette; Glen Jr.,

Kylee and Travis Bressette; Michelle Large; Linda Bressette; Sandy “Lou”

Bressette; Patti Brown; Amber and Stefanee Carlisle; Cathy Cote; Melanie

Durant; Shawn Duquette; Harley Finnerty; Betty Gardner; Connie Hemmila;

Shirl Keating; Jeena Loos; Jackie Madosh; Shelly Malay; Lee Madosh; Pete

Madosh Jr.; John, Sharon and Kristina Misegan; Kyle Perry; Clifford Peterson; Michelle Adams; Roy Peterson; Theda Ritara; Tina Romero; Charlene

and Adriana Ruiz; Mackenzie and Savannah Seymour; Dale, Tracie, Shane

and Ciara Shalifoe; Cally, Carmen and Jeffrey Tolonen; David Tousignant;

Deb Williamson; and to all the people who brought a dish to share, all the

parents who helped keep watch over the children and a special miigwetch to

Santa. (Pictures continued on page six.)

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MARQUETTE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS

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KEWEENAW BAY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS

The KBIC Children's’ Christmas parties were held at the Niiwin Akeea Community Center

on Saturday, December 8, 2007,

at 12-4 pm for ages 0-11 and 8-12

pm for ages 12-18. The children

and their families enjoyed a delicious meal, participated in cake

walks, had a chance to have their

face painted, and each had the

opportunity to visit with Santa

Claus. Teenagers participated in

many games of bingo with the

opportunity to win some fantastic

prizes. All youth received a bag of

candy and a special present. The

teenagers received a $25 gift

card. Special miigwetch to all who

donated snacks for the party.

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KBIC YOUTH CLUB VOLUNTEERS

OJIBWA SENIOR CITIZENS RECEIVES

THANKSGIVING COOKBOOK AND SONGS

Volunteers for October 2007

KBIC Halloween Party. Without their assistance on these events, we

could not have held them! Chi Miigwetch.

Individual Volunteers:

Mary Jossens – made sloppy joes for Halloween party

Charlie Gauthier – cut corn stalks for party

Joe Robillard – donated hay bales and corn stalks

Bill & Lori Muhlig- donated glow mouthpieces for Halloween Dance

Food Donations:

MTU AISES Chapter

Tracy Emery

Sheila Ekdahl

Dianna Veker/Loretta Hugo

Stephanie Bushong (AISES)

Debbie Williamson

Sydni Voakes

Lori Picard

Heather Chosa

Bill Jondreau

Amy Manning

Bill Muhlig

Danielle Kent

Lindsey Loonsfoot

Joseph Spruce

Theresa Massie

Candy Kemppainen

Brent Geroux

Shanna DeCota

Jen Lister

Liz Julio

Bucki Jondreau

Mary Messer

Lori Muhlig

Mary Jossens

Doreen Blaker

Pauline Spruce

Jimi Welsh

Miranda Voakes

Rea Spruce

Haven Curtis

Elli Nieskes

Nannie Beck

Teri DeCota

Carole LaPointe

Tina Durant

Nannie Beck

Matt Beck

Teri Curtis

Mark Miller

Lucas Julio

Jacki Jossens

Decorating:

Wes Curtis

Ashley Beck

Kassidey Beck

Roni Jossens

Chaperones:

Lynelle Sutherland

Helene Curtis

Michelle Miller

Kelly Shelifoe

Tammy Seymour (Marquette group-Tot Party)

Teri Curtis

Ceil Chosa

Coaching/Open Gym:

Marty Curtis

Brian Wilder

Becky Genschow

September Volunteers and Donations 2007

Pete Olson- made 4 fringers for regalia class

Gerry Mantila – donated material for Pink Shawls

Chaperones:

MTU AISES Students Back to School Dance

Over $400.00 was raised and donated to Paul Pouttu, KBIC member and MTU AISES

student, for incurring medical bills related to an illness he has.

Monetary Donations for this quarter (August/Sept/Oct)

Carlson Family

Francis LaPointe Family

Mike LaFernier

*A special thanks to: Charlie Gauthier, Dawn Alexander and Tim Kohn (cleaning staff

at the Niiwin Akeea Center), and Lauri Denomie—photographer.

*If your name has been omitted, we apologize. You can correct us by calling the Youth

Office at 353-4643! Please ask for the volunteer/donation sheet when you volunteer or

donate items~ it helps us keep track of your time and efforts!

Miigwetch!

Prior to their regularly

scheduled noontime meal,

on Wednesday, November

21, 2007, the Ojibwa Senior Citizens were presented with a wonderful

cookbook from their special visitors—Mrs. Hayrynen’s Kindergarten Class

(Baraga Area Schools/

Pelkie Learning Center).

To begin the celebration

season of Thanksgiving,

the children performed a

short musical presentation

consisting of a number of

songs with their teacher

accompanying them on the

piano. Everyone definitely was delighted by the music of the children whose songs

consisted of — Boozhoo; Oh Beautiful; You Are my Sunshine; Twinkle, Twinkle Little

Star; I’ve Got a Joy; The Alphabet Song; The Wheels on the Bus; Make New Friends;

This Little Light of Mine; Over the River and Through the Woods. Following the presentation, the children shared pizza with the senior citizens.

Tribal Council Releases Report on Title VII Program

The Tribal Council has released a report that was recently submitted to them

regarding the Title VII Program from Special Program’s Director, Lynn Ketola.

Report to Tribal Council on the Title VII Program

Background

This program has been administered through the L’Anse and Baraga Area

Schools for well over thirty years. The program pays for a Home and School Coordinator, a half-time teacher aide at the middle school in Baraga and a portion of a

certified counselor in L’Anse.

The Official definition of Title VII programming is as follows: Indian Education is

a Federal Program, now under Title VII, whose purpose is to support the efforts of

Local Education Agencies, Indian tribes, post-secondary institutions, and other entities to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of the

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Continued in next column.

American Indian and Alaskan Native students so that such students can meet the

same challenging state student achievements standards as all other students are

expected to meet. Therefore the main purpose of the funding is that our Native

American students meet academic state standards as compared to the Non-Native

student. This program is under “No Child Left Behind” as are other academic programs such as Title 1 funding.

Funding

Based on student count and to be eligible a student must be an enrolled member or have a parent or grandparent who is an enrolled member of a Federally recognized tribe.

A teacher from the school district and a student are also members of the Title

VII committee. Currently we have two parents from each district. The L’Anse and

Baraga superintendents also attend the meetings when time allows.

Continued on page nine.

Continued from page eight.

A Title VII Committee oversees the program.

Mary Dee Shanahan—Chairperson

Suzanne Kakkonen—Vice Chairperson

Kathy Mayo—Secretary

One position to be filled

Michelle Serafin—Teacher

Taylor Drift—L’Anse student

Ashtin Koski—Baraga student

Needs assessment

The entire school student body test scores are reviewed for each district. This constitutes reviewing over 1400 students’ grades, disciplinary referrals, and attendance records. This information is not public knowledge and

only accessible to school employees who are designated.

How we maintain teaching our Ojibwe language and Culture

The bilingual program addresses the cultural needs and field trips such as

the one held on October 26th, at Michigan Tech where the Title VII and the

Alternative Students attended a Native Speakers’ forum. Each year we have

offered a powwow in the schools.

Donald Stolp has been hired to teach Ojibwe language and Culture. We

intend to have Donald conduct an after school program and as time allows to

go into the entire school classroom to teach all the children about the culture.

Nearby Title VII programs/tribal groups

We have researched other programs and find that volunteers, 2% funding

requests from the tribe and JOM funds, address culture needs. Often tutors

are funded through a combination of Title VII funding and other grants the

school systems have such as Title 1.

For example in Watersmeet, the program pays for a counselor. The tribe

pays for a home and school coordinator position. In Brimley, funding has

been decreasing, and they now have two teacher aides for tutoring. They

have a teacher who teaches Native Culture but also is a public school teacher

and teaches other non-native classes paid by the district. Sault Ste. Marie,

has home school coordinators and the tribe pays for different cultural activities

and an after school program.

In Escanaba, the program provides tutoring for all grades, the coordinator

does cultural art classes in some of the classrooms once a year, such as third

grade would create a leather pouch and all students in the class participate

and the tribe pays for the supplies and volunteers do the preparation for the

class. In Superior, Wisconsin, there is one home school coordinator and culture classes are offered at lunch recess for all students at the elementary

school. The local tribe uses JOM funds to have drum practice on Tuesdays

and Thursdays for the high school students who have passing grades only.

Unallowable costs for the program are such items as: student banquets,

student dinners or ceremonies, individual student incentives or stipends, parent stipends, basic transportation costs, or vehicle purchases.

To offer Ojibwe language instruction and culture under Title VII is not the

objective or purpose of Title VII funding. If this were so, then all of the other

programs would only offer language instruction instead of the tutoring and

counseling they now offer. Language and culture are placed within the realm

of other classes these public school districts already offer such as art.

Classes are offered during recess, etc. and to all students but not paid with

Title VII funds.

With all due respect, the people requesting the change are elders not the

parents of the program children. The superintendents and myself had requested a meeting with a committee of the Tribal elders versus all of the elders, and we were turned down. We did make a good faith effort to find out if

there were some avenues we could take to address any issues the group

had. I am under state grant constraints with the funding I have for Ojibwe, but

we are lucky to still be receiving this funding.

I hope this creates more understanding for Tribal Council on this worthwhile program. Lynn Ketola.

Larry Denomie, KBIC’s CEO, stated, “each school received approximately

$55,000 for school year 07-08, this amount changes yearly.”

KBIC YOUTH COUNCIL ELECTED

A new KBIC Youth

Council was elected on

December 8, 2007, prior

to the teen Christmas

Party.

Twenty-eight

voters came out to cast

their votes for Tashina

Emery—president, Angelica Bogda—Vice

President, Deanna Varline—Secretary, and

Ethan

Smith—

Treasurer.

The next

Youth Council meeting

will be Monday, January

7, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. All youth are invited and encouraged to attend. Call 353-4644, if

you need a ride to the Youth center.

Remembering Our Veteran’s During the Holidays

On December 16, 2007,

KBIC Veteran Color Guard

bagged up approximately 200

holiday gift packages for fellow

veteran’s who are residents at

the Jacobetti Veteran’s Center

in Marquette, Michigan, or who

are hospitalized in local facilities. The Color Guard delivered their packages which consisted of oranges, apples, bananas, candy, calendars, gloves,

stamps, cards, and pens to the

hospitalized veterans on December 17, 2007.

Pictured

(left) is Shine Miller as he opens

one of his gifts from his package

which was presented by Roger

Bodga of Zeba.

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January 2008

Sun

Notice: The Niiwin Akeea Center will be unavailable for day time use, between 6:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. for 40 days

(Michigan Department of Corrections will being using the facility for new prison officer training). Dates limited use

will occur are: January 14—February 22, 2008 and April 7-April 18, 2008. Please call the Youth Office at 353-4643 or

353-4644, to schedule your activities during this time. Miigwetch for your cooperation during this time.

Mon

Tue

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed.

Please contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list your event. 1 No open gym Happy

Events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up- New Year—Tribal Gov’t

to-date event listing, please visit www.ojibwa.com and click Offices closed.

on calendar. For Youth events (underlined) please contact

353-4643/Main Office at Youth Club, or 353-4644 for the facility attendants or the Kitchen/craft rooms.

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

3 6:30 pm Violin Lesson

7 6 pm KBIC Youth Coun- 8

cil Meeting

10 6:30 pm Violin Lesson 11

17 6:30 pm Violin Lesson 18 DHHS Women’s Retreat

19 DHHS Women’s

Retreat

21 Martin Luther King Jr.

Day—Tribal Gov’t Offices

closed.

24 6:30 pm Violin Lesson 25

31 6:30 pm Violin Lesson

Violin Lessons by Chelsea Smith, youth entrepreneur. Thursday evenings @ 6:30 pm, media

room at KBIC Youth Niiwin Akeea Center. Call

353-8222 for appointment.

INFLUENZA VACCINE 2007/2008

Vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis, but scheduled appointments are encouraged.

Non-native household contacts are also eligible for vaccination at the KBIC Medical Clinic. For

more information please call 353-8700.

Annual vaccination against influenza is recommended for:

• all persons, including school-aged children, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others;

• all children aged 6–59 months (i.e., 6 months–4 years);

• all persons aged >50 years;

• children and adolescents (aged 6 months–18 years) receiving long-term aspirin therapy who therefore might be at risk for experiencing Reyes syndrome after influenza virus infection;

• women who will be pregnant during the influenza season;

• adults and children who have chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, hematological or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus);

• adults and children who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus);

• adults and children who have any condition (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure

disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling

of respiratory secretions or that can increase the risk for aspiration;

• residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities;

• health-care personnel;

• healthy household contacts (including children) and caregivers of children aged <5 years and

adults aged >50 years, with particular emphasis on vaccinating contacts of children aged <6 months.

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IWKE —

The Women’s (Iwke)

Retreat will be held

on January 18 an

19, 2007, in Alberta.

You

must

preregister to attend.

To register and/or

for more information

call Heather Wood

at 353-4546.

Need An Attorney?

MLS may be able to help with your case in Tribal Court. MLS

attorneys can handle the following types of cases:

• child welfare • eviction • other matters

The service will be available and free to those individuals who meet

income eligibility and other requirements.

OJIBWEMOWIN

1ST STEP COUNSELING SERVICE

Gichi Manidoo Giizis — Great Spirit Moon — January

If you are interested in starting or

buying a business and don’t know

what to do next…

Crossword

Word List

gisinaa

zhakipon

mamaangadepon

ishpaagonagaa

goon inini

biboonodaabaan

dakaji

naadinise

Call

Tina

Durant

@ (906) 353353-2626 at the

Anishinaabe Anokii Center.

biindigenise

boodawe

awazo

giizhooshin

She will set you up with an

appointment with a certified business counselor in

the Baraga County area.

Sessions are free and confidential.

Fill in the blank

g _ _ _ _ a a (it is cold, weather)

_ _ _ k _ _ o _ (there is heavy wet snow falling)

m _ _ _ a n _ _ _ _ p _ n (snowing in large flakes)

i _ _ _ a a _ _ _ a _ _ _ (deep snow)

_ o o _ i _ _ _ i (snowman)

Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

b _ _ o o _ _ _ a a _ a a _ (sleigh)

_ _ k _ j _ (get a chill)

A _ _ z _ (warm oneself by the fire)

For a current job listings, complete

job announcements, application and

closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga,

MI 49908-9210 or 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 or

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

g i _ _ _ _ _ s _ i n (lie in warmth)

On Call positions:

_ a a _ _ _ _ s _ (go get firewood)

_ i i _ _ i _ _ _ i _ _ (bring firewood inside)

b _ o _ a _ _ (build a fire)

Across

1 it is cold (weather)

2 there is heavy wet snow falling

3 go get firewood

Down

1 lie in warmth

2 warm oneself by the fire

4 bring firewood inside

4 deep snow

5 snowman

6 get a chill

5 sleigh

6 snowing in large flakes

3 build a fire

OJIBWA COMMUNITY LIBRARY —

The library has received the following: Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, A Collection

of Educational Resources for Immigrants. This

will be extreme helpful for people seeking US

citizenship.

November 19, 2007, the morning and afternoon KBIC Head Start classes visited the

library. November was National American Indian Heritage Month. The library held a drawing for the DVD Into the West and the book

The Trail of Tears. Cindy Curtis won the DVD

and Shawnee Maki won the book. Congratulations Cindy and Shawnee.

The library has a laminating

machine. The cost is $.50 a foot.

~ Mary Bergerson, Librarian

The language page is

designed from reference of “A Concise

Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe” by John

D. Nichols and Earl

Nyholm.

* LPN

* RN

* Unit Manager

* Account Executive/Sales

* Child Care Provider

* Cashier

* Receptionist/Clerical Worker

IS THERE A METH LAB IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

Watch for:

• unusual chemical smells

•

inappropriate ventilation; windows open in winter

blacked-out windows

excessive garbage

many visitors who stay especially at night

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

DRUG TIP LINE

If you know of the sale or use of illegal

drugs in our community, please let us

know.

Our community needs your help.

If you choose to leave a message, it will be

recorded onto an answering machine in

the office of the Chief of Police.

Your name will remain confidential unless

you choose otherwise.

be a lifesaver...call.

353-DRUG

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