The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2017)

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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

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Issue 154

OJIBWA CASINOS HONOR EMPLOYEES

Tribal Council Members:

Warren C. Swartz, Jr., President

Jennifer Misegan, Vice-President

The Ojibwa Casinos honored employees for their years of service this past

month. The Baraga Awards Ceremony

was held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017,

at the Ojibwa Casino Conference Room,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

Toni J. Minton, Asst. Secretary

Doreen G. Blaker, Treasurer

Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr.

Frederick Dakota

Randall R. Haataja

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr.

Rodney Loonsfoot

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Pictured above is James Nardi, a dedicated employee with 25 years of service. Also awarded for

25 years of service was Michelle Messer, who was

unable to attend the ceremony.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Honored for 20 years of service, shown above are:

(left to right) back—Judy Dompier, Gary Mills, Jr.,

Brian Menard, front—Cheryl Hoover and Cindy Isotalo. Also honored for 20 years of service but not

present were: Todd Ellenich and Michael Kinnunen.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

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Ojibwa Casino Honors Employees for Years of Service

April 1, 2017 Council Meeting

Constitution Committee Updates

Earth Day 2017

KBIC Court Report

Deepest Sympathy

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,

love leaves a memory no

one can steal.”

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Honored for 15 years of service, shown above are:

(left to right) Gerlinde Curtis, Christopher Roy, Philip

Roy, Jamie Kinnunen. Jeffrey Lamson was also

honored for 15 years but was not present.

Honored for 10 years of service, shown above are:

(left to right) back—Cheryl Moran, Tina Murray,

front—Lisa Denomie. Also honored for 10 years of

service but not present were: Timothy Clark, Alan

Gagnon, Daniel Pesonen, Mary Roth, and Kristie

Warwick.

The Marquette Awards Ceremony was held

on Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Casino II

Conference Room, located in Harvey, Michigan.

Honored for 15 years of service, shown above are:

(left to right) Peggy Heikkinen and Linda Pilto. AlHonored for 20 years of service, shown above are: so honored for 15 years of service but not present

(left to right) Shawn Seymour, Daryl VanAble, Linda were: Megan Chasteen and William Peranteau.

Hough, and Jeffry Skauge.

Honored for 10 years of service, shown

above are: (left to right) Marilyn Hendrickson and Patricia Joyal. Stephan Valenti was

also honored for 10 years but was not present.

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April 1, 2017 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Regular Saturday Tribal Council Meeting was held on

April 1, 2017, at the Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference Room

in Baraga, Michigan. President Warren Swartz, Jr., presided

over the meeting with Jennifer Misegan, Susan J. LaFernier,

Toni Minton, Doreen Blaker, Fred Dakota, Randall Haataja,

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Jr., Rodney

Loonsfoot, and Elizabeth D. Mayo present. Robert R.D. Curtis, Jr. was absent.

Vice President Misegan shared numerous Thank You and

For Your Information items addressed to Council.

President Warren “Chris” Swartz Jr. gave the President’s

Report (page four), Vice President Jennifer Misegan gave the

Vice President’s Report (page five), Susan J. LaFernier gave

the Secretary’s Report (page eight), and Larry Denomie III

gave the CEO’s Report (page five). Council approved the

February 2017 Department Head Reports and Meeting

Minutes for March 16, 2017.

Recognized individual: Shelby J. Bischoff, Fund Development Officer for the Great Lakes Recovery Centers, addressed Council on the Great Lakes Recovery Center’s Mental Health First Aid Program. Shelby spoke of the services

they offer, thanked the Council for their support, and offered

the possibility of collaborating services with KBIC.

Under old business: Don Wren, Ojibwa Casino General

Manager brought to Council the Red Circle Agency Tier IV

Services Agreement for consideration. They will provide the

same services that we are currently utilizing three agencies

to perform for us. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to approve

the services agreement between the Ojibwa Casino and

Red Circle Agency, co-supported by Jennifer Misegan

and Rodney Loonsfoot. Nine supported (Misegan, Minton, Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot,

R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), one opposed (S. LaFernier), 0 abstained, one absent (Curtis), motion carried.

Under new business: President Warren Chris Swartz, Jr.

brought forth Resolution KB-018-2017 on behalf of Debra

Parrish, KBOCC President, in which the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council respectfully requests that President Trump sign a

new Executive Order on Tribal Colleges and Universities and

reaffirm his commitment to Tribal Sovereignty and SelfDetermination. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to approve Resolution KB-018-2017, supported by Michael F. LaFernier,

Sr.

Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton,

Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R.

Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent

(Curtis), motion carried.

President Warren Chris Swartz, Jr. also presented on behalf of Debra Parrish, KBOCC President, the candidates for

the Board of Regents. They are: Keith Rolof who has a Master’s Degree, Chris Chosa who has a Bachelor’s Degree, and

Clara Corbett who has a Bachelor’s Degree. Motion by Elizabeth D. Mayo to approve the three candidates to the

Board of Regents for consideration, supported by Fred

Dakota. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton,

Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R.

Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent

(Curtis), motion carried.

President Warren Chris Swartz, Jr. presented an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the National Indian

Gaming Commission which regards the dissemination of the

criminal history record information by the National Indian

Gaming Commission. Motion by Rodney Loonsfoot to approve the amended MOU regarding the dissemination of

criminal history record information by the National Indian Gaming Commission, supported by Susan J. LaFernier. Ten supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton,

Blaker, Dakota, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R.

Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, one absent

(Curtis), motion carried.

Vice President Jennifer Misegan brought forth a Tribal

Economic Growth Alliance for discussion. The recent election of Donald Trump to the American Presidency and the

election of Republican majorities in the U.S. House and Senate create an opportunity for Indian Country to expand economic growth through changes in federal law, regulations,

and Indian Affairs Administration. A new American Indian

and Alaska Native leadership alliance (TEGA) is necessary to

focus and intensify the Indian Country political voice to promote tribal economic growth. Attorney Robert Porter has

been facilitating the group. He has been holding meetings

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which include tax reform; enact federal law to eliminate barriers to tribal economic growth; reform federal regulations to

promote tribal resource development, support tribe-to-tribe

trade, and eliminate unfair “dual taxation”; restore Indian land

title and reduce federal control over tribal land use; expand

tribal government self-regulations of tribal lands and waters;

create tax incentives to support investment on tribal lands

and make permanent existing Indian Country tax credits;

support Indian entrepreneurship and Alaska Native enterprises; and protect tribal sovereignty, tribal tax immunities, and

existing federal treaty and trust responsibilities. Jennifer

sought Council’s blessing to become involved in this endeavor in a limited manner. Council consensus was to become

involved with the Tribal Economic Growth Alliance.

Elizabeth Mayo brought forth a matter involving our Tribal

Veterans’ medical needs. She would like to see our Veterans able to utilize their VA Health Care which includes preventative, primary, and specialty care. There are clinics in

Houghton and Iron Mountain, and she would like to see the

Veterans able to utilize them. The VA covers 80% of their

care, and there is a 20% co-pay. Council Member Mayo

would like to see our Tribal Health Department pick up that

20% co-pay for them as it is an option offered to them and fill

the prescriptions they are issued. Many times it is quite difficult to obtain a medical appointment within a reasonable time

frame at the Tribal Medical Clinic. Carole LaPointe, Health

Director, was present at the meeting and indicated that we

are currently working on a MOU with the VA. In the meantime, we can make requested reimbursements through the

650, Third Party Billing Revenue. Motion by Jennifer Misegan that we reimburse Tribal Member Veterans’ co-pays

from their VA Clinic visits, and the process would be that

they provide the receipts to the PRC Clerk to be reimbursed out of Third Party Billing Revenue, and a written

policy is to be brought back to Council within two weeks,

supported Susan J. LaFernier. Nine supported (Misegan,

S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G.

Loonsfoot, R. Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained,

two absent (Curtis, Dakota), motion carried. Currently, if

the Veteran is referred out to a VA clinic, and then returns

with a prescription, it can be filled at the pharmacy, but they

have to be referred out by our medical clinic. Council will

schedule a work session on other health department matters.

President Warren Chris Swartz, Jr., appointed Rodney

Loonsfoot as the Tribal Veteran Service Representative.

There are a few trainings coming up which he will be required

to attend.

Treasurer Doreen Blaker presented the April 2017 donations requests. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve

$500.00 for Camp New Day; $250.00 for Sonja Welch for

a Medlife trip to Lima, Peru; $500.00 for American Legion

Post 444 brass grave markers and flags; $2,000.00 for

the Third Annual Fatherhood Kickball/Lacrosse Game;

$400.00 for “Walking the Red Road” Sobriety Conference

pending possibly funding from Newday Treatment Center to fund a registration vendor booth and send someone there; and to assist Dan Alexander, Sr. for employment training travel according to the travel calculation

and to verify a TERO denial or potential funding from

that source; co-supported by Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

and Toni Minton. Eight supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot,

R. Loonsfoot), one opposed (Mayo), 0 abstained, two absent (Curtis, Dakota), motion carried.

CEO Larry Denomie III brought three quotes for Builder

Risk Insurance for the Baraga and Marquette Ojibwa Casino

Projects. Under our contract with Gunlach, we are required

to carry Builder Risk Insurance. Lloyds of London is recommended by our work group. Motion by Jennifer Misegan to

go with the Builder’s Risk quote from Lloyds of London

for the upcoming Casino Projects, co-supported by Michael F. LaFernier, Sr., Gary Loonsfoot, Jr., and Rodney

Loonsfoot. Nine supported (Misegan, S. LaFernier, Minton, Blaker, Haataja, M. LaFernier, G. Loonsfoot, R.

Loonsfoot, Mayo), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, two absent

(Curtis, Dakota), motion carried.

Council moved into closed session with updates from the

Tribal Attorney and the Vice President on the agenda prior to

adjournment.

~ Submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE UPDATES

Boozoo,

Here's an update to all our fellow KBIC members on the

Tribe’s Constitutional Amendment process. On April 26,

2016, a Secretarial election was completed that amended the

Constitution. There were 316 members registered to vote,

and 122 cast their ballots for and 86 cast their ballots against

adoption of the amendment. Article VI, Section 1(h) now

reads:

To appropriate for tribal use any available tribal funds,

provided, that any appropriation in excess of $500,000

at any one time shall be of no effect until approved by

referendum vote.

A new amendment to the Tribe’s Constitution has been

proposed. This is to add in Article IX to establish a separate

Judicial Branch. There was a Constitutional Convention

formed with Community member input regarding the language for this new Article. Input by Community members

took place during 2015 with alternating public meetings taking place at the Ojibwa Senior Center and the Zeba Community Center to finalize this proposed Article. Resolution KB042-2015 was presented to the Tribal Council and was approved by the Tribal Council at their September 24, 2015

meeting. Subsequent to this meeting, a request for a Secretarial election was submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs

(BIA).

On January 20, 2017, the BIA sent a letter to Tribe providing an update as of November 18, 2015, to Title 25 of the

Code of Federal Regulations, Part 81 (25 C.F.R. Part 81).

The BIA follows these regulations in conducting Secretarial

elections for Tribal Constitutional Amendments.

“When conflicting proposals to amend a single provision of

a tribal governing document or charter provision are submitted, the proposal first received by the Local Bureau Official, if

properly submitted as a complete tribal request, must be voted on before any consideration is given other proposals.

Other proposals must be considered in order of their receipt if

they are resubmitted following final agency action on the first

submission. This procedure applies regardless of whether

the proposal is a new or revised tribal governing document.

(emphasis added)

The BIA asked the Tribe whether or not they still wished to

proceed with the request for a Secretarial election to add a

new Article IX to the Constitution. President Swartz signed a

letter resubmitting the proposal for a separate Judiciary on

January 26, 2017, and it is hoped that a Secretarial election

will take place this summer or fall. Once again, the BIA will

send a registration package to each current voter. Voters will

need to register to vote in order to cast a ballot in the Secretarial election.

The committee normally meets the first Monday of the

month, and at this past (April 3rd) meeting voted new officers.

Committee President - Sarah Maki, Vice President - Michael

Cardinal, and Secretary Elizabeth Koski. Other members of

the committee are Gretchen Emery, Susan J. LaFernier, and

Joseph Eckerberg. There are vacancies on the committee

for a regular and alternate committee member. Anyone interested in serving should contact President Swartz.

The committee is very interested in hearing from Tribal

members on what, if any, amendments to the constitution

they believe the committee should be working on. KB-0422015 is available upon request. Feel free to drop us an email at const-committee@kbic-nsn.gov.

MICHIGAN INDIAN ELDERS ASSOCIATION 2017

SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE

The Michigan Indian Elders Association (MIEA) is pleased to

announce that it will make available (4) $1,000 scholarships and

(6) $500 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to at least

nine qualified students with the $1,000 scholarships being awarded

to top three qualified students, as determined by committee review

and lottery, if necessary. Each student must be currently enrolled

in a course of study at, or have a letter of acceptance from, a public college or university or technical school and must meet the following qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS – the student:

 Must be an enrolled member (copy of Tribal Card) or be a direct descendant of an enrolled member of one of the MIEA

constituent Tribes/Bands (must be verified in writing by your

Tribal Enrollment Department).

 Must have successfully completed and passed all five General

Education Development (G.E.D.) equivalency tests with a minimum score of 40 and an average score of 45 and must possess a G.E.D. certificate; or must have graduated from an accredited high school with a 3.00 grade point average; or if currently enrolled at a college, university or trade school, must

have an accumulated grade point average of 3.00.

 Must, except for special and extenuating circumstances, attend

college, university, or trade school on a full-time basis.

 Must complete the provided application form and submit it with

required supporting documentation, and the mailing must be

RECEIVED BY THE COORDINATOR postmarked no later

than June 15, 2017. ( PLEASE NOTE, incomplete or late applications will not be considered).

An application form can be downloaded by visiting http://

michiganindianelders.org/students.php on the web. The application can also be obtained from the Tribal Education Department of

each of the constituent Tribes/Bands (includes Keweenaw Bay Indian Community).

Outpatient — Access To Recovery (ATR)

The KBICSAP Outpatient ATR program is now open to all Natives and Non-Natives 18 and older. ATR consists of Phases:

 Phase I: anyone who has used alcohol/

drugs in the past 12 months.

 Phase III: anyone who has been sober/

clean from Alcohol/Drugs for over 12 months.

Both phases require you to watch eight

hours of Alcohol/Drug Videos at our office, and

you will receive gift card incentives. Contact

our office at (906) 353-8121 to set up an appointment to enroll.

2017 REACH WALKING CHALLENGE

This year you track your daily exercise, and we

will do a monthly BMI!

If you meet all three segment goals at the end of

the challenge, you will be entered in the grand

prize drawing.

Challenge is for everyone age 18 and older. Encourage friends and family to join!

You will receive one pedometer if

you need one.

Registration May 30th and 31st,

9am to 3pm KBIC Health

System second floor.

May 2017 Calendar Events

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May 6 Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa Casino Conference Room, Baraga;

May 29: Gov’t Offices closed for Memorial Day

~ submitted by newsletter editor

Wiikwedong Ogichidaa (KBIC Veterans) Meeting

The Wiikwedong Ogichidaa Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 1900 hours, at the Wiikwedong Ogichidaa

Building, KBIC Industrial Park (off M-38), Baraga, MI 49908.

Future meeting dates: June 21, July 19, August 16, September

20, October 18, November 15, and December 20, 2017.

To participate in the challenge, you are to track

your steps from June 1st to August 31st.

After each of the three segments, you will be eligible to win prizes! The longer you participate, the

better the prize!

Sponsored by REACH Journey to Wellness

and KBIC Health System.

For more information contact: Mary Dee 3534530 or Popcorn 353-4531.

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President’s Report for the Month of March 2017

The following briefly summarizes the

activities in the Office of the President

for the month of March 2017.

 Early in the month, I talked with Darren Webb, Commodities Food Director, about the Food Distribution Program on Indian reservations. He informed me that they have been trying to include more traditional foods

into the food package for nearly a

decade. Darren is involved with a

work group that is working with the

NFDPIR to discuss this need. I concur with Darren to try to incorporate

traditional foods into the food package at Commodities Foods as a priority and to request additional funding to support the increased demands on the infrastructure generated by higher participation in the program. Darren is the Vice President

of the National Association of Food

Distribution Programs on Indian

Reservations. We’d like to see if we

can include Lake Superior Trout and

Whitefish into the Commodities

Foods as part of the traditional

foods.

 I signed a commercial lease for the

former Tubcraft building for the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s

Tobacco Company LLC. The purpose is to allow manufacturing of tobacco products in addition to any

other purpose approved in writing by

the parties. The term is for 25 years,

and there is a provision within the

Resolution which prevents the assignment or sublease without prior

written consent of the leaser and

sureties.

 I signed a loan agreement for a

promissory note between the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

and the KBIC Tobacco Company in

the amount of $375,000.00 at 3.5%

interest.

 I requested copies of HUD monitoring reports covering the last six

years of HUD funded activities.

 On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the

Board

of

Managers

of

the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s

Tobacco Manufacturing Company

met for the first time. They elected

Jennifer Misegan as Chairperson,

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Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. as Vice

Chairperson, Doreen Blaker as Secretary, and myself as Treasurer. The

Board consists of five members including Travis Heron. We authorized

the purchase of a 100-hinged-lid

packing line and continued to work

on the TTB application. We informed the Board of the Community’s execution on the KBIC Tobacco

Company LLC Articles of Incorporation and the LLC’s Board of Manager’s Operating Agreement. We

are working on a consultant agreement with ACE for operating prior to

manufacturing.

I also attended a scheduling conference at the Community’s Court in

reference to KBIC versus Eddy Edwards, et. al. The Honorable Judge

decided to take the issues raised in

the motion and the responses under

advisement and postponed his decision on the matter pursuant to Michigan Court Rules. Accordingly, this is

not a final decision, order, or judgment on the merits of the claims, defenses, and motions in the case.

I signed a support letter for the Great

Lakes Research Center’s proposal to

begin to bring Real-Time year

around monitoring to the Great

Lakes. The Community supports expansion of their monitoring capabilities at Stannard Rock in Lake Superior and at the White Shoal in Lake

Michigan.

I participated in a conference status

call regarding general updates and

discussion of options for dredge

spoils disposal for the proposal to

dredge Traverse Harbor to Buffalo

Reef. Steve Casey of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

informed us of the status of the permit application status for disposal of

the tailings pile and funding related

to the planning process. We scheduled another conference call in about

three weeks once the EPA decides

whether or not they are going to fund

the project. Some of the concerns

we have is that it is just a band-aid;

they’re not really dealing with the entire migration of the stamp sand. All

they are doing is creating a tempo-

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rary band-aid, and it is going to fill up

in three years. The EPA is concerned about this as well. They

would like a more long-term fix rather than a short-term fix.

I attended the Employee Recognition Ceremony for our Casinos. The

events were enjoyable, and I had the

opportunity to thank our employees

and show gratitude for their services.

A number of employees were recognized for their years of service ranging from ten to twenty-five years of

service.

I attended an Opiates Training that

was held at the former Big Bucks

Bingo Hall. More about that in the

CEO Report.

I attended Northern Michigan University’s “Native American Critical

Issues” Conference. The theme was

“Rebuilding Traditional Knowledge

Systems,” with the keynote speaker

being Dr. Malia Villegas. I was asked

to give the welcoming speech at the

conference. I spoke about some of

the critical issues here at the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

related to the protection of treaty

rights and a number of other issues

that relate to clean air and clean water.

Later that day we (Council) met with

the Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Council.

The purpose of the meeting was

how we can collaborate together in

our efforts to regulate all Indians in

Michigan’s 1842 treaty area. The

meeting went well, and I was asked

to organize an Ad Hoc Committee of

five individuals.

I redistributed the draft from Red Cliff

in regards to the big lake fishing

rights. There was a previous twoyear agreement in 1988-89. Red

Cliff had dusted off that previous two

-year agreement and made some

minor adjustments to it and sent it to

me. I circulated this to the Council,

and the initial concerns are that it

needs to be tweaked to how we’d

like to regulate those activities in our

home territory.

Respectfully submitted,

Warren C. Swartz

“EARTH DAY” 2017

This year “Earth Day” was April

22nd. It is the annual celebration of the

environment, and a time to celebrate our

gains that we have made and to access

the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Taking care of our

earth is not just a responsibility—it’s a

privilege. Earth Day is observed around

the world, although nowhere is it a national holiday, and YOU can make a big

difference. There has been environmental progress because of the efforts

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of many.

Let us continue with this progress.

We can learn how to create “greener”

energy efficient, comfortable, and

healthy homes. Pay attention to how

water is used; the little things can make

a big difference: watch for leaks, turn

water faucets off whenever possible,

wash clothes in cooler water, and drink

tap water instead of bottled water if possible. Remember to bring unused, old

prescription drugs to the Tribal Police

Department anytime for proper disposal.

Leave the car at home (especially with

the gas prices). If we can stay off the

road just two days a week, we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an

average of 1,590 pounds per year.

Combine errands (post office, grocery

store, bank, etc). Walk or ride a bike to

work, school, and anywhere you can.

You will reduce greenhouse gases while

burning calories and improving your

health, or carpool. We can learn how to

compost our kitchen and yard waste

which will reduce the amount of trash

we send to landfills. Compost makes a

great natural fertilizer, and it is easy to

do. Remember to snip apart the sixpack plastic rings before you throw them

away as they can entangle birds, fish,

and small animals. Also don’t throw out

old batteries because they contain mercury that can leak into our groundwater

or be burned and released into the air.

Try rechargeable batteries. Remember

the four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,

Rethink.

There are many things we can do to

protect and save our earth. I commend

all of you who are already using these

tips, and to those who help every year

Continues on page seven.

Vice President’s Report for the Month of March 2017

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I am pleased to announce that on

March 29, 2017, the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community Tobacco Company submitted an application to manufacture tobacco products. The application was accepted by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, and we have been assigned a

Specialist in the Bureau to assist us.

There was a tremendous amount of

work done, and the majority of it was

completed by Larry Denomie and

Danielle Webb. Much thanks to

them for handling it. The process

from here will involve the initial evaluation of the application for completeness, background checks of the

board members, field investigations,

examination of equipment and premises, and a legal analysis of proposed operations.

Our outside

counsel, Robert Porter, is currently

working to assist us in the interview

phase which we are hoping will happen in the next few months. Additional equipment including a packing

machine has been purchased and is

expected to be delivered next week.

On March 20, the CEO, Treasurer,

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Realty Officer, and I attended a

Chocolay Township Board meeting.

The issue of rezoning the area that is

not currently in trust at the Casino

property was on the agenda. We

answered many questions that came

up from Board members and concerned residents regarding water issues and land use. In the end the

Board approved a motion to rezone

the property to Commercial. We will

still have to apply for several permits

and go before the Board again before we begin building. A town meeting is being planned to answer the

questions that the area residents

have.

I have been involved in meetings regarding the budgets of the Casino

projects. An article explaining where

we are in the process is in the newsletter, and the CEO will elaborate on

the progress. We have met with representatives from Superior National

Bank and their partners from

FifthThird regarding the financing of

the projects. We have received a

proposal from them, and a meeting

is scheduled to go over the details

next week.

 Attorney Rob Porter and I continue

to work with the Social Security Administration and the State of Michigan Department of Human Services

on the General Welfare payment issues. I was able to provide Rob with

several accounts from our members

who have been denied services and

have had to claim these benefits as

income. Rob forwarded the information to several federal agencies

as well as Senator Stabenow’s staff.

 Work continues on our response to

the draft monitoring report we have

received from HUD regarding the

former Ojibwa Housing Authority.

We will have many updated policies

to the Council for their consideration

at next week’s meeting to be approved the following week. We have

reached out to Dorsey, and attorney

Alex Hontros will be compiling our

response following a visit here next

week.

Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer Misegan

CEO’s Report for the Month of March 2017

During the month of March 2017, the CEO's office reported the following:

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Last month, I reported that the former Big Bucks Bingo

Hall would begin being used for our attorneys’ offices.

Because the cost of setting it up for that purpose would be

somewhat significant, a change in location of our grant

writer, Jean Jokinen, is planned. Her office is currently

located within the Tribal Center and will be used to accommodate the new incoming attorney. Jean will be relocated to the Planning and Development building in Baraga effective this coming Monday and will utilize the office

formerly used by our economic developer, Gregg

Nominelli.

Our bi-monthly department head meeting was joined with

training provided by our Tribal Police department. Chief

Misegan had arranged for US Department of Justice staff

to come to KBIC to provide valuable information regarding

the Opioid epidemic taking place across the country. The

interactive presentation lasted for approximately three

hours, and the information that was shared will be very

useful in planning and developing ways to address the

problem locally. Several grant opportunities were shared

as well and are being worked on by our grant writer and

staff.

In the upcoming edition of the Tribe's newsletter will be an

article related to the status of the new casino projects.

The article is an effort to keep the Community informed on

the progress and the process of the projects as they move

forward. We are continuing to work on options to reduce

the budgets to come in line with what has been approved.

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Gundlach Champion, General Contractor for the projects,

is slated to present updated budgets at the Tribal Council

meeting next week.

As I reported last month, Cherie Dakota, OVW Team

Lead, had provided her resignation, and her last day was

yesterday, March 31. We weren't able to fill the position

through the initial posting, so the job description was revised and will be posted for another week. During the interim, our office will be taking on oversight of the department.

The Funeral Task Force began meeting again. Deacon

John Cadeau attended the meeting and provided information related to the Assinins Cemetery. Rodney Loonsfoot is working on rescheduling the community session

that was cancelled in May of last year. The session was

to include Lee Staples, Author of Changing Worlds. The

tentative date for the session is April 29, at the Zeba Hall.

Notices will be posted regarding the session once the details are confirmed.

Ojibwa Casinos recognized their employees for years of

service this past week. In Baraga, nine employees were

recognized for having 10 years of service, five for 15, seven for 20, and two for 25 years - Michelle Messer and Jim

Nardi. In Marquette, two reached 10 years of service,

four reached 15 years, and four reached 20 years. A

luncheon was provided, and President Swartz presented

the employees with their gifts. Their loyal service to the

casinos and Tribe are greatly appreciated.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Denomie III, CEO

Earth Day continued:

with our spring cleanups of our homes, roads, and cemeteries. You can also help by not littering. Be watching for the

spring clean up dates in our areas. I also thank our many,

many volunteers in our communities. Let us continue to do

our part, so that our beautiful land and water remain free of

contamination for us to continue to enjoy. There are also

many great ideas on the internet.

“Save The Earth”

People everywhere, breathe the same air, share the same

seas, live together on the land. People everywhere who

learn, plan, work, care… can save the Earth. - Betty Miles

~Susan J. LaFernier

Member-Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

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) 3534222 or stop by the office located at the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of the rules and

regulations.

Application deadline for submission of ALL Class

I Drawings is 30 days and Class II Raffles is 60

days prior to your event. License Fee will be

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

waived when the application is received within this

Baraga, MI 49908

timeline.

(906) 353-4222

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KBIC PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Community Development Block Grant

Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages

For our proposed Solar Project Grant

A discussion with:

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Members

The meeting will run from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, May 3rd–Tribal Center Conference Room

We will obtain the views of Tribal Member attendees on community

development and housing needs. We will also be accepting public

comments and input for the planning process and development of the

grant application. The grant guidelines and a questionnaire will be

discussed and available for all participants to fill out. The Tribe is eligible to apply for up to $600,000.

We will also be accepting public comments and have copies of the

questionnaire available for those that are unable to attend by:

CALLING: Jean Jokinen at the Grants Office 906-353-4205

E-MAILING: jjokinen@kbic-nsn.gov

MAILING: Grants Office, 16429 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI 49908

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT: When the final

draft of the application is complete, all KBIC Tribal Members are

afforded the opportunity to examine its contents and submit comments to Jean Jokinen using the same contact information provided above. Tribal Members can also review and comment on

the Tribe’s performance under any active Community Development Block Grant.

Multi-Agency Training on Mussel Survey

and Identification Techniques Leads to

Opportunity for KBOCC Student Research

and Collaboration

An intensive training held last summer on freshwater mussels, their decline world-wide, and how resource management agencies are actively developing

protocols to gather baseline data for mussels, was attended by KBIC-NRD, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Ottawa National Forest

(ONF), Michigan Department of Natural Re-

KBIC-NRD Staff engaged at a multi-agency

mussel training session, Marquette, August

2016.

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KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

472 N. Superior Ave. • Baraga, MI 49908

In Tribal Court Building

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

• E-mail: ocss@kbic-nsn.gov

“Your Children…Our Priority”

We provide the following services:

 Establishment, Enforcement

and Modification of Child

Support Orders

 Paternity Establishment

 Location of Custodial and

Non-Custodial Parents

 Community Education

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Tribal Council Secretary’s Report for the Month of March 2017 to the Council/Community

ANIN! We honor the greatness in you.

Remember: “Indian Country Counts”

“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.

Remember to continue to pray for each other, our police officers, military, firefighters, and all emergency personnel. Also remember those who are ill, those with economic struggles, and all

those who have lost loved ones.

Happy Easter and spring time to everyone!

Mino-Bimaadizin “Live Well”

During March, the Tribal Council held the Regular Saturday

Meeting on March 4, 2017, and four Special Council meetings. Following are the March 4, and 9, (approved and March 16, 23, and

24, 2017 (unapproved) minutes. This report will be published in the

KBIC “Wiikwedong Dazhi-Ojibwe” newsletter and the approved

minutes can also be found on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Website.

March 4, 2017 Regular Council Meeting:

 Approved the Tribal Council President’s Report for February

2017 (Warren C. Swartz, Jr.).

 Approved the Tribal Council Vice President’s Report for February 2017 (Jennifer Misegan).

 Approved the Tribal Council Secretary’s Report and (Beartown

Firefighters Relief Fund Report) for February 2017 (Susan J.

LaFernier).

 Approved the CEO’s Report for January-February 2017 (Larry

J. Denomie III).

 Approved the January 2017 Department Head Reports.

 Approved the February 4, 9, and 21, 2017 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes.

 Approved to participate and support KB Ojibwa Community College’s proposal for a grant to conduct extensive study on well

water quality across the Reservation.

 Approved the loan agreement between KBIC and the KBIC Tobacco Company, LLC, and to have Toni Minton, Assistant Secretary, sign the documents as the President and Vice President

are both Tobacco Company board members.

 Approved $30.00 an hour for Council Member’s wage during

travel and work for Council business effective since this year’s

Council Session - January 7, 2017.

 Approved Resolution KB 010-2017 KBIC Tobacco Company,

LLC Commercial/Business Lease of Tribal owned trust land on

the L’Anse Indian Reservation to manufacture tobacco products

at the North Tubcraft Building-Ojibwa Industrial Park Road.

 Approved Amendment number one to the U.S. Oil Retailer Supply Agreement.

 Approved the Second Amendment to the Bridge Loan Agreement and Promissory Note between KBIC and Aanikoosing,

Inc. for $25,000.00.

 Approved the Verizon bid in the amount of $54,236.16 for the

Tribe’s cell phone service.

 Approved the March 2017 Donations: $500.00 for Neebin Ashbrook-Pietila’s class trip to Hawaii; $800.00 for the Taylor Havican Spaghetti Dinner Benefit; $200.00 full page ad in the

L’Anse Yearbook and to include the KBIC High School Senior

names; $5,000.00 for the Northern Michigan University Native

American Student Association Annual Pow-wow as an advance

of 2% funds.

March 9, 2017 Special Council Meeting:

 Approved the February 23, 2017 Tribal Council Meeting

Minutes.

 Approved the Multi-Year Funding Agreement, Buyback/

Withhold Agreement for FY 2016 (Self-Governance Compact

October 2015-September 2019) between Indian Health Service

and KBIC programs, functions, and activities.

 Approved the MOU regarding the 2017 Native American Behavior Risk Factor Survey which will begin Spring 2017 regarding health and health behaviors of adults in Michigan.

 Approved the Registered Dietitian Tier III Services Agreement

with Dale Schmeisser, R.D., Ph.D. for the Community’s diabetes program April 2017-December 2017.

 Approved Resolution KB 012-2017 grants Jade E. Chaudier a

residential lease on Johnson Road in L’Anse and cancels the

residential lease with Michael G. Jokinen (deceased) and Jean

L. Jokinen.

 Approved Resolution KB 013-2017 grants Jean L. Jokinen a

residential lease on Marksman Road in L’Anse and cancels the

residential lease with Betsy C. Robillard Ross.

 Approved Resolution KB 011-2017 designating June as Men’s

Health Month to help educate the importance of healthy lifestyles, positive health attitudes, and preventive health practices.

 Defeated a motion to approve Policy 22.0 Drug Free Work

Place (to include Schedules 2-5 prescribed medications and

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other changes).

Approved the Point of Sale System upgrade for the Pines Convenience Center and the POS replacement system for the Rez

Stop with Northwest Petroleum Service, Inc.

 Approved to allow the employee Case #001-17 to resign from

his position (Government Employee Appeal of Dismissal Hearing).

 Approved the Marketing Director Employment Agreement for

the Casino’s with James Orr (Cortez, CO) for one year.

 Approved the Red Circle (Ad) Agency for the Casino’s to replace Advertising, Inc. for advertising, printing, and direct mail

needs for $23,500.00 per month

March 16, 2017 Special Council Meeting (on the 4-1-17 agenda

for approval):

 Approved the amended Commercial/Business Lease for the

KBIC Tobacco Company, LLC. The lease will not have to be

approved by the Secretary of Interior.

 Approved gifting the tobacco manufacturing equipment to the

KBIC Tobacco Company, LLC which was purchased prior.

 Approved Resolution KB 015-2017 Multi-year Funding Agreement with Indian Health Service (Self-Governance Compact)

October 2015-September 2019 and authorizes the President to

sign.

 Approved the Drug Task Force appointments by position (9):

Council Representative; Police Department; Tribal Court; Substance Abuse Programs; Housing Department; Health Clinic;

Social Services; Youth Program; and Cultural Committee.

 Approved Resolution KB 014-2017 New Day Treatment Center

and KBIC Outpatient Facility status change to a “Tribal Health

Center” from a “Federally Qualified Health Center”.

 Approved a Memorandum of Agreement between KBIC and the

Federal Bureau of Investigations regarding the submission of

fingerprints for non-criminal justice purposes and access to

criminal history record information.

 Approved the Tier III Services Agreement with Luis M. Verissimo for Geospatial/GIS Services up to $25,000.00.

 Approved the 2017 Commercial Fishing License applicants

(15), but must have any outstanding fines paid and boat safety

inspections completed. A notice will be distributed next year

informing all commercial fishermen that no late license applications will be considered.

 Approved the new license plate (final) design.

 Approved the Chief Executive Officer Employment Agreement

(Larry J. Denomie III) January 8, 2017-January 7, 2018.

March 23, 2017 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):

 Approved the March 4, and 9, 2017 Tribal Council Meeting

Minutes.

 Approved, after the President broke the tie, to raise the Tribal

Council member’s stipend to $350.00 if they stay the entire day

and $250.00 for a half day, and if they are employees of the

Tribe, they will still deduct their wage.

 Approved a donation up to $2,000.00 for medical travel expenses to the Mayo Clinic for Amanda Bloxton-Kippola.

 Approved a donation up to $2,000.00 for medical emergency

travel expenses to Ann Arbor for Sharon McDaniel (for her sister Bonnie).

 Approved the Tier III Services Agreements with Brad Worthley

International for the Ojibwa Casinos to create a service culture

(84 employees) for $119,185.00 and for the Government (55+

employees) for $108,085.00 and $335.00 for additional persons.

 Approved Resolution KB 016-2017 FY 2017 Referenced Funding Agreement and Retained Services Addendum (Tribal Transportation Program).

 Approved Resolution KB 017-2017 to correct the property description (scrivener’s error) in the residential lease for Jade E.

Chaudier on Johnson Road in L’Anse and rescinds KB 0122017.

 Approved the CARE Committee’s recommendation to have an

ICDBG application submitted for the installation of solar array

panels at the KB Natural Resources Department.

 Approved the One-Time Non-Recurring Forestry and Forest

Development Projects FY 2017 Section 108 Model Contract (for

forest stand exam and mechanical brushing).

 Approved the Dentist’s Employment Agreement (renewal) with

R. Brent Johnson, DDS at the KBIC Health System pending his

signature.

 Approved to overturn the termination of employee case #00217, and they will be on one year probation (Government Employee Appeal of Dismissal Hearing).

March 24, 2017 Special Council Meeting (unapproved):

 The Council met with the Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Council and

members at Lac Vieux Desert in regards to KBIC Tribal Code

10.101 Title Ten Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and GatheringHome Territory.



Respectfully Submitted, Susan J. LaFernier

JoAnne Renee Racette

(—April 9, 2017)

JoAnne

Reneé

Racette

(MakadeGaagaagiw`ikwe), age 64 of L’Anse, MI, began

her new journey while surrounded by her children

on

Sunday,

April

9,

2017.

She was the daughter of Ferdinand “Charles”

and Elizabeth “Liz” Genschow; sister of Robert

(Gladys) Genschow, Debra Parrish, Darlene

Genschow, Garen (Rob) Waterbury, and Kent

Kruse. JoAnne was a member of Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community. In her youth, she enjoyed playing baseball and bowling. She graduated from L’Anse High School in 1970 and went

on to study at various colleges for graphic design, photography, and later received her teaching certificate.

She married Patrick J. Racette on June 29,

1974, in Zeba, MI. They had four loving children: David, Elizabeth (Brian Rantanen), Patrick,

and Catherine (Dave Laux). JoAnne enjoyed

crafting, bead work, gardening, being by the water, as well as, spending time with grandchildren:

Keegan, Lucas, Nizhoni, and Zoongide’.

Beginning at a very early age, inspired by her

mother, grandmother Florence, and Great Aunt

Lizzie, JoAnne dedicated her journey to sharing

her knowledge of Ojibwe language, culture, and

crafts in numerous capacities throughout her lifetime. She was currently working for Michigan

Department of Health and Human Services as

an Indian Outreach Worker and as a Native

Studies Instructor at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Community College. She was also an active

member of the Ojibwa Senior Citizens.

Walking on before her were her parents; husband, Patrick; son, David; and sister, Sharon

Genschow.

Also assisting her on her journey are numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Burial was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017,

at the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery, followed by

a feast at the Zeba Hall celebrating her life. The

Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family.

Georgia M. Bourdage

(February 22, 1950—April 18, 2017)

Georgia M. Bourdage, 67, passed away at

her home surrounded by her loving family in

Hawesville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, April 18,

2017, after a lengthy illness. She was born in

L’Anse, Michigan, on February 22, 1950, the

daughter of the late Wilbur and Lois La Fernier. She was a member of the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community. She was a loving mother

and grandmother. Georgia enjoyed cooking,

painting, fishing, camping, yard sales, swimming, and keeping her loving husband out of

trouble.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Ed Bourdage; a granddaughter, Skyelah

Dowell; sisters: Arlene (Peter) Wessman, and

Sybil La Fernier; brothers: Earl La Fernier, John

La Fernier, and Patrick La Fernier.

She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob)

Douglas; daughters: Melissa La Fernier of

L’Anse, Michigan, and Heather (Justin) Dowell

of Hawesville, Kentucky; a son: Edward (Tanker)

Bourdage of L’Anse, Michigan; step son: Rob

Douglas; Grandchildren: Carisa, Cale, Aliyah,

Colton, Kayden, and Branson; brothers: Michael

(Susan) La Fernier, Sr., L’Anse, Michigan, and

Harry La Fernier; sisters: Marcia (Dennis) Wentland, Holdingford, Minnesota, Margaret (John)

Vanover, Hawesville, Kentucky, Rebecca

(Ralph) Decker, Hawesville, Kentucky, Cosie La

Fernier L’Anse, Michigan, Angela (Gerald) Friisvall, L’Anse, Michigan, and Rose (Chris)

Landreaux, La Place, Louisiana; and several

nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life was held on Friday, April

21, 2017, at Gibson & Son Funeral Home,

Hawesville.

Memorial contributions may be

made to Hospice of Western Kentucky. The

Gibson and Son Funeral Home of Hawesville,

Kentucky, assisted the family.

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TRIBAL COURT

CRIMINAL

SENTENCES

The Tribal Court has agreed to

comply with the request of the

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s CEO’s office to publish criminal sentencing on a

routine basis.

April Dowd, case #16-244, §3.1706, Controlled

substance – 5th offense

Sentencing on 03/20/2017, #16-244, §3.1706:

1. Fine $300.00.

2. One-hundred-eighty (180) days jail, credit for 86

days served, 94 days jail to be served.

3. The Defendant will be placed on payment probation with a minimum payment of $50.00 per month

for fines and costs or $100.00 towards fines in the

form of community service.

Jeffrey Degenaer, case #16-187, §3.1308, Disobedience of lawful court order – 2nd offense

Sentencing on 03/27/2017, 16-187, §3.1308:

1. Fine $200.00.

2. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening within 30 days and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to

sign a release of information to allow the Court to

monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of this screening.

3. Thirty (30) days jail, credit for 21 days jail served,

nine days jail suspended pending successful completion of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging, and any

expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six to nine months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry system.

5. The Defendant shall attend two AA meeting weekly.

Georgenia Earring, case #16-233, §3.1308, Disobedience of lawful court order – 2nd offense

Sentencing on 03/27/2017, 16-233, §3.1308:

1. Fine $200.00.

2. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a release

of information to allow the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of this screening.

3. Thirty (30) days jail, 30 days jail suspended pending successful completion of all terms of probation.

Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of

lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six to nine months standard alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee. Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry system.

5. Defendant is to continue with her mental health

evaluation and follow all recommendations until

successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a

release of information to allow the Court to monitor

compliance.

6. The Defendant shall attend two AA meeting weekly

which can be reduced at the discretion of the Probation Office.

Michael Denomie, case #17-002, §3.1706, Controlled substance – 1st offense

Sentencing on 03/30/2017, 17-002, §3.1706:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. Thirty (30) days jail, credit for one day served, 29

days jail suspended pending successful completion

of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a release

of information to allow the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of this screening.

4. Six to twelve months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry

system.

5. The Defendant shall provide a copy of all valid prescriptions, medical marijuana card, and also provide proof of residency of living arrangements off

the lands of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Indian Reservation.

Bradley Berry, case #17-037, §3.208, Offer of force

or violence to a police officer – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 17-037, §3.208:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. One-hundred-eighty (180) days jail, credit for 81

days jail served, 90 days jail to be served, nine

days jail suspended pending successful completion

of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. (Jail time is

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concurrent for case #17-014, #17-037, #17-039).

Defendant is to report to the Probation Office within

48 hours of being released from jail to sign probation orders.

4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a release

of information to allow the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of this screening.

5. Defendant is to obtain an anger management assessment and follow the recommendations from

that assessment until successfully completed.

Defendant is to sign a release of information to

allow the Court to monitor compliance.

6. Six to twelve months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry

system.

7. Defendant’s Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

Bradley Berry, case #17-039, §3.201, Assault – 1st

offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 17-039, §3.201:

1. Fine $200.00.

2. Forty-five (45) days jail, 45 days jail suspended

pending successful completion of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while

incarcerated. (Jail time is concurrent for case #17014, #17-037, #17-039).

3. Defendant is to report to the Probation Office within

48 hours of being released from jail to sign probation orders.

4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a release

of information to allow the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of this screening.

5. Defendant is to obtain an anger management assessment and follow the recommendations from

that assessment until successfully completed.

Defendant is to sign a release of information to

allow the Court to monitor compliance.

6. Six to twelve months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry

system.

7. Defendant’s Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

Bradley Berry, case #17-014, §3.206, Resisting

arrest – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 17-014, §3.206:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. Ninety (90) days jail, 45 days jail to be served, 45

days jail suspended pending successful completion

of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. (Jail time is

concurrent for case #17-014, #17-037, #17-039).

3. Defendant is to report to the Probation Office within

48 hours of being released from jail to sign probation orders.

4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a release

of information to allow the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of this screening.

5. Defendant is to obtain an anger management assessment and follow the recommendations from

that assessment until successfully completed.

Defendant is to sign a release of information to

allow the Court to monitor compliance.

6. Six to twelve months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry

system.

7. Defendant’s Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

Bradley Berry, case #17-007, §8.901, Contempt of

court – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 17-007, §8.901:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. Ten (10) days jail, 10 days to be served. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Payment probation.

Bradley Berry, case #16-277, §3.1308, Disobedience of lawful court order – 4th offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 16-277, §3.1308:

1. Fine $300.00.

2. Ninety (90) days jail, 45 days jail to be served, 45

days jail suspended pending successful completion

of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated. (Jail time is

3.

concurrent for case #17-014, #17-037, #17-039).

Defendant is to report to the Probation Office within

48 hours of being released from jail to sign probation orders.

4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a release

of information to allow the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of this screening.

5. Defendant is to obtain an anger management assessment and follow the recommendations from

that assessment until successfully completed.

Defendant is to sign a release of information to

allow the Court to monitor compliance.

6. Six to twelve months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry

system.

7. Defendant’s Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

8. Defendant is to write a letter of apology individually

to each Law Enforcement Officer involved regarding his behavior. This is to be submitted to the

Probation Office for approval.

Joseph Jossens, case #16-238, §5.61, Driver’s

license required – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 16-238, §6.51:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Forty (40) days jail, credit for 40 days served Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of

lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant is to perform 40 hours of community

service.

4. Payment probation.

Clay Overmyer, case #14-148, §3.1414, Possession, use, transport of alcoholic beverages by

person under 21 years of age – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 14-148, §3.1414:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Ten (10) days jail, 10 days suspended pending

successful completion of all terms of probation.

Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of

lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Three to six months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and at as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry system which is to be a minimum of three days

a week for the first month then it will be at the discretion of the Probation Office.

4. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed. Defendant is to sign a release

of information to allow the Court to monitor compliance. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of this screening.

David Varline, case #16-210, §5.15(b)(1), Impaired

driving – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 16-210, §5.15(b)(1):

1. Fine $750.00.

2. Forty-five (45) days jail, credit for 45 days served.

Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of

lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant is to report to the Probation Office within

48 hours of being released from jail.

4. The Defendant shall be placed on payment probation and is to make a minimum payment of $40.00

per week or four hours of community service towards his fines.

5. Defendant's Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

David Varline, case #17-054, §3.1308, Disobedience of lawful court order – 5th offense

Sentencing on 04/03/2017, 17-054, §3.1308:

1. Fine $800.00.

2. Forty-five (45) days jail, credit for 32 days served,

13 days jail to be served. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant is to report to the Probation Office within

48 hours of being released from jail.

4. The Defendant shall be placed on payment probation and is to make a minimum payment of $40.00

per week or four hours of community service towards his fines.

5. Defendant's Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

Brandon Cote, case #15-132, §5.61, Driver’s license required – 3rd offense

Sentencing on 04/12/2017, 15-132, §5.61:

1. Fine $200.00.

2. Thirty (30) days jail, credit for 30 days served. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of

lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Payment probation. Must perform 10 hours of

community service or pay $100.00 monthly until all

Court obligations are paid in full.

3.

4.

Defendant’s Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

Brandon Cote, case #15-165, §3.202, Assault and

battery (domestic) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/12/2017, 15-165, §3.202:

1. Fine $500.00.

2. One-hundred-eighty (180) days jail, serve 90 days,

90 days suspended pending successful completion

of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Restitution to be determined by the Prosecuting

Attorney. Restitution is to be paid to the Tribal

Court to be processed.

4. Defendant is to write an apology letter to the victim.

This is to be submitted to the Probation Office for

approval.

5. Defendant is to obtain a DAIP or an equivalent

anger management screening and follow the recommendation of the screening until successfully

discharged.

6. Nine to twelve months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and at as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry system.

Brandon Cote, case #15-199, §3.1706, Controlled

substance – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/12/2017, 15-199, §3.1706:

1. Fine $150.00.

2. Ninety (90) days jail, serve 45 days, 45 days suspended pending successful completion of all terms

of probation. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred

while incarcerated. Defendant can be released to

an inpatient treatment center after serving the 45

days.

3. Nine to twelve months standard alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10.00 monthly fee.

Defendant is financially responsible for the cost of

drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant is to report

at least one time per month in person at a minimum

and as directed by the Probation Office and Sentry

system.

Brandon Cote, case #17-033, §8.901, Contempt of

court – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/12/2017, 17-033, §8.901:

1. Fine $100.00.

2. Ninety (90) days jail, credit for 90 days served.

Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of

lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

3. Payment probation. Must perform 10 hours of

community service or pay $100.00 monthly until all

Court obligations are paid in full.

4. Defendant’s Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

Brandon Cote, case #17-066, §3.413, Forcible entry of detainer – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/12/2017, 17-066, §3.413:

1. Fine $300.00.

2. Ninety (90) days jail, credit for 54 days served, 36

days to be served. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses

incurred while incarcerated.

3. Defendant is to write an apology letter to Ojibwa

Housing. This is to be submitted to the Probation

Office for approval.

4. Payment probation. Must perform 10 hours of

community service or pay $100.00 monthly until all

Court obligations are paid in full.

5. Defendant’s Tribal General Welfare Benefit Distribution Check is to be garnished in full each year

until all Court obligations are paid in full.

Haylee Martin, case #17-059, §8.901, Contempt of

court – 1st offense

Sentencing on 04/13/2017, 17-059, §8.901:

1. Thirty (30) days jail, credit for nine days served, 21

days jail suspended pending successful completion

of all terms of probation. Defendant is financially

responsible for the costs of lodging, and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

2. Six months standard alcohol and drug restricted

probation. Defendant is financially responsible for

the cost of drug and PBT testing, if any. Defendant

is to report at least one time per month in person at

a minimum and as directed by the Probation Office

and Sentry system.

3. Defendant is to comply with the terms and conditions of the Order in case #16-004J.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

FY 2017 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2017)

*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

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

1

$ 990

+

$157

=

$1,147

2

$1,335

+

$157

=

$1,492

3

$1,680

+

$157

=

$1,837

4

$2,025

+

$168

=

$2,193

5

$2,370

+

$197

=

$2,567

6

$2,715

+

$226

=

$2,941

7

$3,061

+

$226

=

$3,287

8

$3,408

+

$226

=

$3,634

Each additional member

+ $347

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$1,237

+

$268

=

$1,505

2

$1,669

+

$268

=

$1,937

3

$2,100

+

$268

=

$2,368

4

$2,532

+

$268

=

$2,800

5

$2,964

+

$268

=

$3,232

6

$3,395

+

$282

=

$3,677

7

$3,827

+

$282

=

$4,109

8

$4,260

+

$282

=

$4,542

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $434

Funeral Benefits for

Every Member

As of November 1, 2016, the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community will now pay up to

$5,000.00 of funeral expenses for every

member regardless of where they live.

When a member passes away, the funeral

home or mortuary handling the arrangements for the member is to contact Jennifer

Misegan, Enrollment /Licensing Director.

The bill and the certified copy of the death

certificate will need to be provided. Payment will be sent directly to the funeral

home or mortuary up to the $5,000.00. If

anyone has questions, please contact Jennifer.

Office: (906) 353-6623 ext. 4111

Fax:

(906) 353-7488

E-mail: jennifer@kbic-nsn.gov

Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community

Employment Opportunities

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

For current job listings, complete job announcements, applications, 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: www.kbicnsn.gov.

To place an ad, submit an article, or relate

information, ideas, or possible articles

contact: Lauri Denomie at (906) 201-0263,

or e-mail: newsletter@kbic-nsn.gov.

To be added to the mailing list

or to correct your mailing address, contact the enrollment

office at (906) 353-6623 ext. 4113.

On-going recruitment (open continuous): School Psychologist, Accounting Clerk, OVW Program and Services

Team Lead, Youth Plant Technician, Youth Fisheries

Technician, Ecologist, on-call Laborer, Cashier/DeliWorker, on-call Receptionist, on-call Unit Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Natural Resource Technician, cleaning

person, Facility Attendant, Registered Nurse, Licensed

Practical Nurse, Internal Sales Specialist, Pharmacist,

Receptionist/Clerical Worker, Fill-in Receptionist, Board

Operator, Cashier, Account Executive/Sales, Community

Service Supervisor, Unit Manager (Newday), Family Aide,

Van Driver.

For complete job announcement and application requirements contact: KBIC Personnel Department, 16429 Bear

Town Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908. (906)353-6623,

ext. 4176 or 4140, or visit us at www.kbic-nsn.gov.

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Multi-Agency Training on Mussel Survey continued:

sources (MDNR), and other agencies.

This training provided insight on how

mussels can be a useful tool in assessing ecosystem changes through

time. The Ojibwa Community College

(KBOCC) and KBIC-NRD have been

working together to experimentally survey for mussel absence/presence, with

student support coming from KBOCC.

KBOCC student Kat Toler working with

shells from various discovered mussels.

While performing various other routine

surveys throughout the 1842 Ceded Territory (i.e Stream Brook Trout surveys,

AIS surveys at boat launch sites, etc.),

we have gained student support in conducting observational surveys for mussel

absence/presence. Over 50 boat access

sites throughout the 1842 Ceded Territory were visited to document AIS signage

presence or absence, and over 30 of

these sites were rapidly surveyed for

mussel presence or absence. This baseline data collection was analyzed over

the winter with intent to conduct more

mussel survey work on the Portage and

Torch Lake systems, spring 2017.

It is felt that as more agencies make

mussel surveying an important and complimentary component of their management and research efforts, KBIC-NRD

can be at the forefront of this work. We

are already coordinating mussel survey

efforts in the Ottawa National Forest with

U.S. Forest Service Staff. KBOCC has

been an instrumental part of this pilot

project, and it is hoped future student

work opportunities will develop as the

project evolves.

~ Article submitted by Gene Mensch

Permit No. 62

U.S Postage PAID

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

PRE-SORT STANDARD

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