The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe (2014)

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The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe

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Tribal Council Members:

NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE

JUDGE SWORN IN AT JANUARY’S SATURDAY MEETING

Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Ogimaa

Carole LaPointe, Vice-President

Jean Jokinen, Secretary

Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Asst. Secretary

Eddy Edwards, Treasurer

Warren C. Swartz, Jr.

Susan J. LaFernier

Jennifer Misegan

Robert D. (RD) Curtis, Jr.

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Don Messer, Jr.

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. swears in elected and re-elected Council Members, shown above

as they take their oath of office. Left to right: Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr., and Eddy Edwards.

The Tribal Council held their regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal Council

meeting on January 4, 2014, at the

Ojibwa Casino Resort Conference

Room, in Baraga, Michigan. President

Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. presided over

the meeting with Elizabeth D. Mayo,

Susan J. LaFernier, Toni Minton, Jennifer Misegan, Robert (RD) Curtis, Jr.,

Fred Dakota, Jean Jokinen, Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr., Carole L. LaPointe,

Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews, and Don

Messer, Jr. present.

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr.

acknowledged a number of Thank You

and For Your Information items that

were received for the Community; however, they were not addressed individually. Susan J. LaFernier gave the Secretary’s Report (page three), Treasurer

Jennifer Misegan gave the Treasurer’s

Report (page three), and Larry Denomie

III gave the CEO’s Report (page two).

Council passed the Department Head

Reports for November 2013.

Treasurer Jennifer Misegan brought

forward the donations for January 2014.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve the January 2014 donations in

the amount of $5,000.00 for the Disabled American Veterans to purchase

a new van; supported by Elizabeth

“Chiz” Matthews. Eleven supported;

0 opposed; 0 abstained; motion carried.

Diana Chaudier, Election Board

Chairperson, presented the December

14, 2013, General Election results for

certification. Results for Tribal Council

in the Baraga District were: Fred Dakota

261 votes, Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo

249, Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr. 277, and

Donald Shalifoe, Sr. 274.

For the

L’Anse District, two candidates came

within three votes of each other. If results are within three votes or less, the

ordinance automatically calls for a recount. That recount was held on Monday, December 16, 2013. The results

from the recount were:

Michael F.

LaFernier, Sr. 259, Toni Minton 239,

George DeCota 256, and Eddy Edwards

279. For Associate Judge: Violet M.

Friisvall Ayres 328 and John F. Davis

206. There are 726 registered voters, of

which 542 (77%) actually voted in this

election. Of the 820 individuals who are

eligible to register to vote, 66% of them

voted in this election. Fred Dakota motioned to approve the December 14,

2013, General Election results; supported by Elizabeth “Popcorn” Mayo.

Eleven supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr.

recognized Fred Dakota, Elizabeth

“Popcorn” Mayo, and Toni Minton for

their years of service as Council Members and presented them with a parting

gift on behalf of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Tribal Council.

All three graciously accepted the gifts

and acknowledged that it has been an

honor to serve their Community.

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr.

conducted the oath of office for reelected Associate Judge Violet M. Friisvall Ayres, and to the newly elected and

re-elected Council Members: Gary F.

Loonsfoot, Sr., Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Mi-

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January 4, 2014 Tribal Council Meeting



KBIC seeks General Manager

for Baraga Casino Resort

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KBOCC news



Drug Conviction Report

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Santa’s Visit with Marquette

County KBIC Youth

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New Employee

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Ojibwa Senior News

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Deepest Sympathy

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

President Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. swears in

reelected Associate Judge, Violet M. Friisvall

Ayres.

chael F. LaFernier, Sr., and Eddy Edwards.

Reorganization nominations

were made and secret ballot vote totals

follow: Two nominations for President:

Donald Shalifoe, Sr. (seven votes), Warren “Chris” Swartz, Jr. (four votes).

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Donald Shalifoe, Sr. was named President. Two nominations for Vice President: Carole LaPointe (eight votes), Michael F. LaFernier, Sr. (four votes).

Carole LaPointe was named Vice President. Two nominations for Secretary:

Jean Jokinen (seven votes), Susan J.

LaFernier (five votes). Jean Jokinen

was named Secretary. Two nominations for Assistant Secretary: Gary F.

Loonsfoot, Sr. (seven votes), Don

Messer (five votes). Gary F. Loonsfoot,

Sr. was named Assistant Secretary.

Two nominations for Treasurer: Eddy

Edwards (seven votes), Jennifer Misegan (five votes). Eddy Edwards was

named Treasurer.

Motion by Eddy Edwards to table

the Depository of Funds until it can

be discussed at a meeting later this

week; supported by Carole LaPointe.

Nine supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe,

Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis,

M. LaFernier, Matthews, Messer),

three opposed (Swartz, S. LaFernier,

Misegan), 0 abstained, motion carried.

Motion by Eddy Edwards to have

the check signers be the executive

board; supported by Robert R.D. Curtis. Five supported (LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis), six

opposed (Swartz, S. LaFernier, Misegan, M. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer), 0 abstained, motion defeated.

Motion by Warren “Chris” Swartz,

Jr. that for decorum and order at

Council Meetings that the Council follows Robert’s Rules of Order; supported by Susan J. LaFernier. Eleven

supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained,

motion carried.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan to approve the entire Council as the check

signers; supported by Elizabeth

“Chiz” Matthews. Eight supported

(LaPointe, Loonsfoot, Swartz, S.

LaFernier, Misegan, M. LaFernier,

Matthews, Messer), four opposed

(Shalifoe, Jokinen, Edwards, Curtis),

0 abstained, motion carried.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan that

the Tribal Court and Tribal Support

Office check signers be the Council,

Chief Judge, Associate Judge, Court

Clerk, Director of Child Support Services, and the Child Support Specialist; supported by Susan J. LaFernier.

Seven supported (Loonsfoot, Swartz,

S. LaFernier, Misegan, M. LaFernier,

Matthews, Messer), five opposed

(Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Edwards, Curtis), 0 abstained, motion

carried.

Eddy Edwards introduced Resolution

KB001-2014. Eddy Edwards read the

Resolution to the record as, “The Tribe

has the authority to elect a President,

Vice President, Secretary, Assistant

Secretary, Treasurer, other officers, and

committees as deemed necessary. It

also says that the Constitution requires

the Tribal Council to protect the health

and general welfare of the Community.

The Constitution authorizes the Council

to adopt Resolutions to effectuate any of

its powers. Now therefore be it resolved

that the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Council authorizes and directs the restructuring of the Tribe’s

Chain Of Command by eliminating the

Office of CEO, thereby eliminating the

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position of CEO, transferring the position of Assistant CEO to the Grant’s Department, with new pay at the grid for

that department, while eliminating one of

the grant writer positions as determined

by the President. Now therefore it be

further resolved that the Keweenaw Bay

Indian Community Tribal Council authorizes the transfer of the direct supervision

of the governmental and administrative

branches of the Keweenaw Bay Indian

Community to the Office of the President, and transfers the direct supervision of the enterprises of the Community

to the Office of the Treasurer.”

Motion by Eddy Edwards to adopt

Resolution KB001-2014; supported

by Carole LaPointe.

Motion by Jennifer Misegan to table until we can discuss this at the

meeting to be held later this week;

supported by Michael F. LaFernier,

Sr.

Five supported (Swartz, S.

LaFernier, Misegan, M. LaFernier,

Messer), seven opposed (Shalifoe,

LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, Matthews), 0 abstained, motion defeated.

Prior Motion to adopt Resolution

KB001-2014.

Seven supported

(Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Curtis, Matthews), five

opposed (Swartz, S. LaFernier, Misegan, M. LaFernier, Messer), 0 abstained, motion carried.

Eddy Edwards introduced a proposal

from OHM Engineering to do a site feasibility study down on the waterfront

where the Community owns some property, and someone else owns the property next to us, for $9200.00 to build a

small state of the art casino facility. Motion by Eddy Edwards to hire OHM

Engineering to do this site feasibility

study for $9200.00; supported by Don

Messer. Twelve supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, motion carried.

Motion by Warren “Chris” Swartz,

Jr., for the President’s salary to be at

a rate of $28.00 per hour; supported

by Elizabeth “Chiz” Matthews. Ten

supported (Shalifoe, LaPointe, Jokinen, Loonsfoot, Edwards, Swartz,

Curtis, M. LaFernier, Matthews,

Messer), 0 opposed, two abstained

(S. LaFernier, Misegan), motion carried.

Council adjourned with no items in

closed session.

~ submitted by Lauri Denomie, Newsletter Editor

CEO REPORT FOR THE

MONTH OF DECEMBER 2013

This report marks the end of another

year, a year that included many successes across the Tribe, due to the efforts of the directors, managers, and

their employees. Many of their successes will be included in the departmental annual reports to the membership which will be published in the February edition of the Tribe’s newsletter.

I would like to take this opportunity to

thank all of you for allowing me to serve

you and the Community over the past

seven years as CEO. I have always

taken the position seriously and have

put forth every effort possible to carry

out the goals and objects set by Council

each year. I have strived to earn the

respect of every employee by leading

with professionalism, by making decisions based on moral and ethical standards, and by treating everyone fairly

and equally. The job has been challenging while rewarding at the same

time.

Many may not realize this, but I have

worked for, or served, the Tribe my entire adult life—except for one year,

2002, when I ventured out and lived the

American Dream of owning and operating my own business. It was because of

my experience, gained through my work

with the Tribe that this was allowed to

happen; I am thankful for that. Just yesterday, I received my diploma for an Associates of Applied Business Degree

from Gogebic Community College; I

graduated Magna Cum Laude—the

Tribe provided me with this opportunity

as well.

Because my Tribe offered me the opportunity to work and serve for nearly 30

years, I had the opportunity to learn

much more about my Tribe than I was

ever taught growing up. I have learned

that a democratic form of government

comes with much greatness. It provides

the people with a voice and the ability to

set direction for the Tribe. Our Tribal

Government is much like our US Government, and I believe it’s important that

both are respected and honored. Our

leaders of yesterday, today, and tomorrow need to be thanked for their service

and dedication.

Because of democracy, change is

inevitable. Change is hard for many.

Understanding why changes occur is

important, so those affected can learn

and grow from it, as well as, buy into it

and support it. Whatever changes are

made today or in the future please try to

help those affected by it understand

why. I realize that change will be occurring due to the recent election, and it is

the will of the people—that’s democracy

at work. It’s understandable that the

goals and objectives of the newly

elected will require change to carry them

out. I find this to be no different than the

changes that occur within our US Government when there is a change in leadership from Republican to Democrat or

vice versa. It is my hope that when

changes occur within our government

that employees affected understand that

it is a result of the democratic process.

It is also my hope that employees affected are provided appreciation for their

service. As CEO, I have appreciated

their service and dedication to making

the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

the great nation it is.

In closing, I want to extend a heartfelt

thank you to those who have dedicated

their lives to serving the Tribe, whether it

has been many years or just a few, and

I wish those continuing to serve, returning to serve, or newly serving, much

success with their efforts to accomplish

their goals and objectives in the coming

years.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry J. Denomie, III, CEO

SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2013

Activities reported by the Secretary,

Susan J. LaFernier, for the month of December 2013.

ANIN! We honor the greatness in

you.

Remember: “Indian Country

Counts” and “Our People, Our Nations,

Our Future.” We continue to recognize

the richness of Native American contributions, accomplishments, and sacrifices to the political, cultural, and economic life of Michigan and the United

States.

NATIVE VOTE 2013—every vote

and voice counts. Congratulations to

Eddy Edwards, Michael F. LaFernier,

Sr., Gary F. Loonsfoot, Sr., and Donald

Shalifoe, Sr. on being elected to the

Council. We also thank everyone who

turned out to vote. Many thanks to our

Tribal President Warren “Chris” Swartz,

Jr., Vice President Elizabeth “Popcorn”

Mayo, Assistant Secretary Toni Minton,

and Fred Dakota for their many, many

years of service and leadership for our

Tribe. Our best wishes to them. Also

our many thanks to our CEO Larry Denomie, Assistant CEO Sarah Maki, and

the employees of our departments and

businesses for their accomplishments

and hard work for our Community.

It has also been my pleasure to

serve the Tribe as Secretary of the

Tribal Council for a total of six years

since being elected in 1998. This was

not a paid position. I will continue to

serve you as a Council Member and

work for the best interests of the entire

Tribe. I also wish our Council Members

the very best as they begin serving our

Community for another year. For all the

Earth one prayer in this New Year: That

all can live as one and peace will reign

everywhere.

Mino-Bimaadizin “Live

Well.”

Remember to continue to pray for

each other and to honor and remember

all of our veterans, service men and

women, and their families. Also remember those who are ill, those with economic struggles, and all those who have

lost loved ones during the past year.

We pray that we and the world will be

graced with the gifts of peace, love, and

joy.

Thank you for all that you do to keep

our land the beautiful place it is. Thank

you, God and Creator, for the great

blessings of our land. “Who does the

land belong to? Some to those who

have walked on, a little to those still living, but most to those yet to be born.” ~

unknown.

During December 2013, the Tribal

Council held one Regular Tribal Council

Meeting on December 7, 2013, at the

Ojibwa Conference Room. This meeting is covered in the January 2014

Newsletter. Tribal Council held three

Special Council Meetings. Following

are the unapproved motions from December.

At a council meeting held December

9, 2013, the following actions were

taken:

 Council met with the Ojibwa Housing

Authority Board of Commissioners

and the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Housing and Community Development Corporation Board of Directors

in closed session.

At a council meeting held December

12, 2013, the following actions were

taken:

 Approved the December 13, 2012

Tribal Council meeting minutes;

 Approved the renewal of Ronald/

Katie Edwards Alcoholic Beverage

License and Business License/Food

Service for the Side Track Bar;

 Approved to refund last year’s fees

and waive the Tribal license fees for

this year for Ronald Edwards

(alcoholic beverage license);

 Approved “Lease Amendment No.

2—Lease Extension (until 2015) with

the USDA Farm Service Agency for

the Building;

 Approved to maintain the current

GIS position (under the Real Estate

Department) and approve the proposal to continue for $51,000.00 and

have the department continue to

look for grants to fund this position;

 Approved to grant 61.7 hours of annual and sick leave to Jennifer Misegan which she lost when she was on

worker’s compensation;

 Approved the Independent Contractor Agreement with Millennium Services, Inc. as the mining consultant

for one year.

At a council meeting held December

19, 2013, the following actions were

taken:

 Approved the business license renewal for Paul W. Stark/Baraga

Telephone Company;

 Approved the Taxed Tobacco License and Alcoholic Beverage License renewal for the Ojibwa BP

and the business licenses renewal

for the Ojibwa BP Gas Station/

Convenience Store/Deli and Ojibwa

Care Wash & Laundromat;

 Approved the business license renewal and alcohol beverage license

renewal for Jeff Lamson/Cue Master;

 Approved to table a request until

Council can meet with Marty Curtis,

New Day House Manager, regarding

a request to trade-in their van for a

2011 Ford Passenger van for

$17,900.00;

 Approved to table approval of a Professional Services Agreement with

Dale Schmeisser, R.D., Ph. D. for

more information from Carole LaPointe;

 Defeated a motion to appoint Lois

Bedell to the Enrollment Board;

 Approved to appoint Amy St. Arnold

to the Enrollment Board;

 Approved a donation of $1,000.00 to

Cherie Dakota for a New Year’s Eve

Sobriety Party;

 Approved to table Government Employee Grievance Case #008-13;

 Approved to pay the Tribal President

his sick and annual time by next pay

period and that all Tribal Presidents

will be paid annually for their sick

and annual time.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan J. LaFernier, Secretary

TREASURER’S REPORT

FOR THE MONTH OF

DECEMBER 2013

Activities reported by the Treasurer,

Jennifer Misegan, for the month of December 2013.

Donations approved for the month of

December were as follows: $1,000.00

RICC Christmas Party; $250.00 American Indian Cancer Foundation (Pink

Shawl Campaign); $2,500.00 Big

Brother/Big Sisters Mentoring Program

at L’Anse School; $2,500.00 Civil Air

Patrol Copper Country Squad.

I would like to thank the Council for

electing me to the position of Treasurer

for the past year. I would want to thank

all of our Accounting staff as well as the

CFO Francis LaPointe for all their hard

work and dedication. They keep us in

compliance and on track. Their jobs

are sometimes difficult, yet they do

them very well.

I want to recognize our support staff,

Peggy Loonsfoot and Kim Klopstein.

They are both very helpful and reliable.

We could not do what we do here without them. To our CEO and Assistant

CEO, Larry Denomie and Sarah Maki,

chi-Miigwech for keeping it all together.

I know that some days are spent just

putting out fires instead of focusing your

attention where you would like too.

Please know that because of your determination, knowledge, and devotion to

our Tribe, you have made a difference,

and we are better because of you.

As three new members are sworn in

today along with one incumbent, I challenge them to listen and learn. There

are two sides to every story. Our Tribe

can’t afford to be governed based upon

rumor, innuendo, and opinion. Many of

our longtime, faithful employees are

fearful that their positions will be eliminated or that they will be demoted because of rumor. I am hoping that this is

not true, and I remind myself that there

are two sides to every story.

A strong Tribal government and

leadership is based upon the support

and influence of each Tribal member.

Tribal government affairs and issues

are many and the responsibilities great.

I am very thankful that our Tribal Councils have brought us a long way from

the days past, and, I too, look forward

to the future. Thank you to those who

have served tirelessly and put the Tribe

first, Fred Dakota, Elizabeth Mayo, and

Toni Minton. It has been my pleasure

serving with you, learning from you, and

getting to know you.

Respectfully,

Jennifer Misegan,

Tribal Council Treasurer

Catholic Community of Baraga

County

Holy Name of Jesus

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Confessions: Sunday before Mass

Sunday Mass 12:00 p.m.

Pastors

Father Corey Litzner

Father Nicholas Thompson

353-6565

saintann@up.net

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DRUG

CONVICTION

REPORT

In a continuous

effort to reduce the

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trolled substances

in our community, the Drug Task Force

has requested the publication of pertinent information regarding any convictions of the Controlled Substances section of the KBIC Tribal Code §3.1706.

The Tribal Court has agreed to comply

with the Drug Task Force’s request and

will publish a Drug Conviction Report on

a routine basis.

Chrystal Swartz, case #13-347, controlled

substance (use - hydrocodone) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 12/04/2013 to:

1. $500 fine.

2. Defendant is to obtain a substance abuse

screening and is to follow the recommendations of that screening until successfully discharged.

3. Defendant is to obtain a mental health

assessment and is to follow the recommendations of that assessment throughout probation period or until successfully

completed.

4. One-hundred-eighty days jail, credit for

23 days served, 157 days suspended.

Defendant is financially responsible for

the costs of lodging and any expenses

incurred while incarcerated.

5. Six-twelve months of alcohol and drug

restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if

any.

6. Defendant is to report daily between 8:008:15 a.m. Monday – Friday at the Tribal

Court, and 8:00-8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sunday, holidays, and other days that the

Court may need to be closed at the Tribal

Police Department, until the Probation

Officer deems otherwise.

Yvette Friisvall, case #13-307, controlled

substance (use - hydrocodone) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 10/31/2013 to:

1. $500 Fine.

2. Defendant must obtain a new substance

abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed.

3. Ninety days jail, credit for five days

served, 80 days suspended pending successful completion of all terms of probation, serve five days jail. Defendant may

do five days community service in lieu of

five days jail. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any

expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six-twelve months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if

any.

5. Defendant is to continue daily reporting

until the Probation Officer deems otherwise.

Sharon Brunk, case #13-298, controlled

substance (use – prescription medication, improper method of ingestion) – 1st

offense

Sentencing on 10/28/2013 to:

1. $500 Fine.

2. Defendant must obtain a new substance

abuse screening within 30 days and follow all recommendations until successfully completed. Note: Defendant had

her screening done prior to sentencing

the recommendation is residential treatment.

3. Thirty days jail. Thirty days suspended

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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-nine months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

of the costs of drug and PBT tests, if any.

5. Defendant must submit a letter to the

Tribal Health Clinic and Dr. Carl Eiben

providing them with information regarding

this conviction.

David Selden, case #13-256, controlled

substance (possession – heroin) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 09/23/2013 to:

1. $500 Fine.

2. One-hundred eighty days jail. Defendant

is financially responsible for the costs of

lodging and any expenses incurred while

incarcerated.

David Selden, case #13-257, controlled

substance (use – heroin) 2nd offense

Sentencing on 09/23/2013 to:

1. $500 Fine.

2. One-hundred eighty days jail. Jail time is

to be served consecutively to case #13256. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of lodging and any expenses

incurred while incarcerated.

Caroline Picard, case #12-253, controlled

substance (use – marijuana) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 07/15/2013 to:

1. $150 Fine.

2. Defendant must complete a substance

abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed.

Note: Defendant has an appt. today at

1:00 p.m. for screening.

3. Ninety days jail, credit for ten days

served, 80 days suspended pending successful completion of all the terms of probation. Defendant is financially responsible for the costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six-twelve months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if

any.

Caroline Picard, case #12-254, controlled

substance (use – marijuana) – 2nd offense

Sentencing on 07/15/2013 to:

1. $300 Fine.

2. Defendant must complete a substance

abuse screening and follow all the recommendations until successfully completed.

Note: Defendant has an appt. today at

1:00 p.m. for screening.

3. Ninety days jail, credit for one day served,

seventy days suspended pending successful completion of all the terms of probation. Defendant is to serve the remaining twenty days on GPS tether. Defendant is financially responsible for the

costs of lodging and any expenses incurred while incarcerated.

4. Six-twelve months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if

any.

Angel Morseau, case #13-215, controlled

substance (possession – meth) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 07/10/2013 to:

1. One hundred-eighty days jail suspended

pending successful completion of Healing

to Wellness Court.

2. Defendant is sentenced to the Healing to

Wellness Court.

Clifford Durant, case #13-151, controlled

substance (use – marijuana) – 1st offense

Sentencing on 07/08/2013 to:

1. $150 Fine.

2. Ninety days jail, credit for nine days

served, one day to be served on GPS

tether, 80 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-six months alcohol and drug restricted probation with the $10 monthly

fee. Defendant is financially responsible

for the costs of drug and PBT tests, if

any.

4. Defendant must complete his education

and/or find a job.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

Deadline for Purchase Offers

Fast Approaching for

Landowners with interests

at Pine Ridge,

Makah Reservations

The Department of the Interior announced in December 2013 that owners

of fractionated land interests at the Pine

Ridge and Makah Reservations were

the first to receive purchase offers under

the Department’s Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations (Buy-Back Program). The Pine Ridge Reservation is

among the most highly-fractionated locations in the United States; landowners

with purchasable interests have been

located in 46 states across the country.

Owners Must Respond Soon. The

due date for the first round of purchase

offers is quickly approaching, with responses due bet ween Ja nua ry

29 and February 10, 2014. Purchase

offers are valid for 45 calendar

days from the date of the Cover Letter

that is included in the Offer Package

provided to owners.

Staff Ready to Answer Owner

Questions. Landowners can contact

the Trust Beneficiary Call Center at

(888) 678-6836 with questions about

their purchase offers, visit their local Office of the Special Trustee for American

Indians (OST) office, contact their tribe’s

staff working with the Buy-Back Program, or find more information at

www.doi.gov/buyback program.

Sellers Receive Fair Market

Value. The Buy-Back Program was created to implement the land consolidation

component of the Cobell Settlement,

which provided a $1.9 billion fund to purchase fractionated interests in trust or

restricted land from willing sellers, at fair

market value, within a 10-year period.

Interested sellers will receive payments

directly into their IIM accounts. Consolidated interests will be transferred to

tribal governments for uses benefiting

the tribes and their members.

Sellers receive fair market value for

their land, based on objective appraisals. In addition, sellers also receive a

base payment of $75 per offer, regardless of the value of the land. Some

owners have already received more

than $100,000 for their interests (offer

amounts will vary based on the particular interests held). Interests purchased

from individuals through the program will

be restored to Indian tribes.

Outreach Events Are in Progress. For more than a year, tribes and

Interior have conducted outreach events

throughout Indian Country, such as

powwows, community meetings, and

large Indian organizational gatherings to

get the word out about the program and

give landowners the opportunity to

gather information in order to make informed decisions about their land. Additional events are scheduled to occur in

the next two weeks in Neah Bay and

Auburn, Washington, regarding Makah

fractional interests, and in Rapid City,

South Dakota, and communities on the

Pine Ridge Reservation. For information about this week’s event for Makah,

contact Dale Denney at 360-645-3106.

For details about the Pine Ridge events,

contact Georgine Looks Twice at 605867-2610.

Participation Is Voluntary. Participation in the Buy-Back Program is voluntary and selling land does not jeopardize a landowner’s ability to receive

individual settlement payments from the

Cobell Settlement. Cobell Settlement

payments are being handled separately

by the Garden City Group, (800) 9616109.

Historic Zeba Indian Mission

United Methodist Church

1832—Present

“We welcome each of you to our worship

services, at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday.”

Pastor:

Rev. Stephen

Rhoades

Church office 524-7939

Parsonage 524-7936

e-mail lumc@up.net

Alert

The Garden City Group, the claims administrator for the Cobell Settlement, has

recently learned that individuals representing themselves to be associated with the

Cobell Settlement have contacted one or more class members and sought to obtain bank account information. Please be advised that these individuals are not

acting on behalf of the Cobell Settlement. No one associated with the Cobell Settlement will ever request that you provide information regarding your personal

bank account Therefore, please be careful about releasing your bank account

numbers to others.

If you receive a call requesting such information or if you are concerned about a

call you receive, please write down the phone number and contact the Garden City

Group at 1-800-961-6109 or David Smith and Bill Dorris, Class Counsel, at 1-866383-6554.

Sagaata Be’dabin-Kwe (Sarah M. Beaver)

(April 9, 1972-January 15, 2014)

Sagaata Be’dabin-Kwe Sarah M. Beaver,

age 41, of Baraga, MI, walked on to the

spirit world on Wednesday, January 15,

2014, after an unexpected illness at Marquette General Hospital.

Sarah is survived by her daughter

Vanessa Beaver; mother Ginny Ann Jermac; brothers: Craig Jermac (Angelique),

Aaron White (Starr); aunties: Janice, Molly,

Mert, and Janice; uncles: Dicky, Fred, Ted,

Matty Jo, and Donny; “niecy poo” Desiree

Jermac; and a vast extended family/tribe.

For everyone that had the honor of knowing our Beav (Sarah), she showed unconditional love for her family and her people.

She was willing to be there for everyone. You knew when Sarah was around because she brought joy to everyone that crossed her path with her infectious laugh.

Sarah shared a special bond with her baby girl. When you saw one you saw the

other; they were inseparable. Vanessa was Sarah’s life. Their love was to the

moon and back, infinity. It is no surprise by the beautiful and kind spirit Sarah has

that she is loved by many.

Traditional native services were held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Ceremonial Room, located at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens, Baraga, MI, under the direction

of Spiritual Leader Paul Halverson. A spring interment will take place in the Assinins

Cemetery. The Reid Funeral Home assisted the family.

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SANTA VISITS WITH MARQUETTE COUNTY KBIC YOUTH

Santa made a stop in Marquette on Saturday, December

21, 2013, to visit with the KBIC youth of Marquette County.

The event was held at the Marquette Children’s Museum from

7:00—9:00 p.m. The youth enjoyed visiting with Santa and

each received a special gift and a big bag of candy. Partici-

pants enjoyed Jett’s Pizza, desserts, and refreshments. The

families were also able to spend time enjoying the exhibits

and activities offered throughout the museum.

The event was made possible by KBIC Youth Committee,

the KBIC Youth staff, and the KBIC Council.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Emma Spade spends time visiting with Santa Claus.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Grayson Beaudoin enjoying his time with Santa.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

One of the youngest of Santa’s guests was Jaydon Collick.

Kayleigh Beaudoin is not quite sure of this Santa Claus event.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Russell Bess as he shares his wish list with Santa.

Picture by Lauri Denomie.

Lincoln Hall isn’t quite sure if he wants to continue this visit.

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) 353-4222 or stop by the

office located at the Tribal Center for an application and a copy of the rules and regulations.

Applications must be received 30 days

16429 Bear Town, Rd.

prior to all drawings for processing.

Baraga, MI 49908

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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Employment Opportunities Continuous/On Call positions:

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

vi si t:

www.ojibwa.com.

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

 Pharmacy Technician (on call)

 Facility Attendant (on call)

 Registered Nurse (on call)

 Licensed Practical Nurse (on call)

 Internal Sales Specialist (full time)

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

 Pharmacist (on call)

 Receptionist/Clerical Worker (on call)

 Receptionist (fill-in)

 Board Operator (on call)

 Cashier (part time)

 Account Executive/Sales (full time)

 Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant (on call)

 Community Service Supervisor (on call)

 Unit Manager (New Day)

 Family Aide

 Van Driver (on call)

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NEWS FROM THE OJIBWA

SENIOR CITIZENS

February:

The February Senior Meeting will be

held on February 5, 2014, at 12:15 p.m.

Karen Lahti will be giving a presentation

on a possible cruise for January 2015.

Those seniors who are actively working

the fundraising events are eligible to participate in this trip. The fundraising fund

would pay half the cost of the inside cabin,

airfare, and other costs. The senior would

be responsible for the other half of the

cost. Any cabin upgrades would be the

responsibility of the senior.

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February 14—Bake Sale at the Pines

Convenience Center. Bake items need

to be there BEFORE 9:00 a.m. when

the bake sale starts. Sandi Pittsley and

Sandy Swartz will be calling seniors for

donations. If you haven’t been contacted and wish to contribute, please

bring your bake sale items to the Pines.

Work hour credit will be given for all

donations.

February 26—Pasty prep, 12:15 p.m.

(right after lunch) We are done by 3:00

p.m. and volunteers are needed.

February 27—Pasty sale, beginning at

5:00 a.m., volunteers are needed as

soon as possible. We are done by

10:00-11:00 a.m.

March:

The March Senior Meeting will be on

March 12, 2014, at 12:15 p.m.

Pasty prep — March 26, 2014.

Pasty sale — March 27, 2014.

FEBRUARY 2014 Calendar Events

Feb. 1: Mid-winter powwow;

Feb. 7: Constitutional Committee Meeting, 1 pm,

Council Chambers;

Feb. 8: Reg. Sat. Council Meeting, 9 am, Ojibwa

Resort Conference Room;

Feb. 14: Healthy Heart Fair; Ojibwa Sr. Citizens’

Bake Sale;

Feb. 17: President’s Day—Gov’t Office closed;

Feb. 19: Veteran’s Meeting, 7 pm;

Feb. 26: Financial Aid Day;

Feb. 27: Ojibwa Sr. Citizens’ Pasty Sale.

~ submitted by newsletter editor

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed on the Calendar of Events.

Contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to list your

events. Some events are more detailed FYI

within the newsletter. For up-to-date event listings, visit www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar.

For

Youth

events,

see

@

www.ojibwa.com, click on youth club, or contact 353-4643/Main Office at Youth Club, or 353

-4644 for the facility attendants or the Kitchen/

craft rooms.

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JANUARY WAS — GALUCOMA

AWARENESS MONTH

ATTENTION: ALL TRIBAL

COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN

There’s so much more in life to

see., Don’t let glaucoma take your

sight away.

Applications for Small Boat and

Large Boat Commercial Fishing Licenses for the Year 2014-2015 Commercial Fishing Season are available at

the License Department located in the

KBIC Tribal Center. The new license

year will begin: May 1, 2014. Applications must be returned to the Licensing/Motor Vehicle Office by: Friday,

February 7, 2014. All applications for

licenses will be reviewed and selected

by the Tribal Council. The license fees

are: $75.00 for Small Boat-On Reservation; $200.00 for Small Boat-Off Reservation; and $500.00 for Large Boat-Off

Reservation. All Tribal members who

apply must have completed the required U.S. Food and Drug Administration Hazard Analysis and Critical

Control Point (HACCP) Training and

present a copy of the certificate with the

application. A Boat Safety Fishing

Vessel Examination with a certified

official must be completed, and that

documentation must be provided with

the application. The application also

requests fishing vessel information including the vessel name, number, and

length.

The best years are yet to come.

With more free time, you can set your

sights on wonderful places to go and

people to see. Just make sure you keep

an eye on glaucoma.

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that

damages the eye’s optic nerve, which

carries visual signals to the brain. It can

lead to vision loss or blindness if left untreated. Primary open-angle glaucoma

is the most common form of this disease

and often has no symptoms in its early

stages. Quite frequently, by the time

people are diagnosed with glaucoma,

they’ve already begun to notice changes

in their side, or peripheral, vision.

While anyone can get glaucoma,

people at higher risk for glaucoma include African Americans age 40 and

older; everyone over age 60, especially

Mexican Americans; and those with a

family history of the disease.

“Studies show that at least half of all

persons with glaucoma don’t know they

have this potentially blinding eye disease,” said National Eye Institute (NEI)

director Dr. Paul Sieving. “The good

news is that glaucoma can be detected

in its early stages through a comprehensive dilated eye exam.”

A comprehensive dilated eye exam is

a procedure in which an eye care professional places drops in your eyes to

dilate (or widen) the pupil to examine

the back of your eyes and check the optic nerve for signs of disease. This

exam may help save your sight because

when glaucoma is detected early, it can

be controlled through medications or

surgery. If you are at higher risk, make

sure you get a comprehensive dilated

eye exam every one to two years and

encourage family members to do so as

well.

So wherever life takes you, keep vision in your future. Don’t wait until you

notice problems with your vision to see

an eye care professional. A low-cost

exam may be available to you through

Medicare. For more information, call 1–

800–MEDICARE or

visit

www.medicare.gov.

For additional information about glaucoma, visit www.nei.nih.gov/glaucoma

or call NEI at 301–496–5248.

Commonly Needed Tribal Center Telephone Numbers:

Donald Shalifoe, Sr., Tribal Chairman, 353-6623, ext. 4103

Janice Halverson, Executive Assistant, 353-6623, ext. 4104

Robin Roe, Administrative Specialist, 353-6623, ext. 4112

Community Assistance Office, 353-6623, ext. 4162

Tribal Licensing Dept., 353-6623, ext. 4114

Tribal Attorney’s Office, 353-6623, ext. 4107

For Boat Safety Inspections contact

the Tribal Police/Conservation Department at 353-6626 to make an appointment or contact U.S. Coast Guard/

Hancock at 482-1520.

To be added to the mailing

list or to correct your mailing address, contact the

enrollment office at (906)

353-6623 ext. 4113.

To place an ad, submit an article, or

relate information or ideas on possible articles contact:

Lauri Denomie at (906) 201-0263, or

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

All Tribal Veterans’ Meeting at the

Lighthouse, Sand Point, will be held

every third Wednesday of the month

at 1900 hours.

All Tribal Veterans are Welcome!

NORTHERN MICHIGAN

UNIVERSITY — UPCOMING EVENTS

Indigenous Earth Issues Summit

with special guest workshop facilitators:

 Paul DeMain, CEO of IndianCountryTV.com

 Jessica Koski, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Mining Technical

Specialist

 Mike Wiggins, Chair Bad River

Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Friday, February 21, from 10 a.m. – 4

p.m.; Whitman Hall Commons on the

NMU Campus

Native American Service Learning

Partnership Institute

 Special keynote presenter: Williams Mendoza, executive director

of the White House Initiative on

American Indian and Alaska Native Education

April 3 & April 4, University Center on

the NMU Campus

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Baraga Property

16449 Michigan Avenue

Baraga, MI 49908

906-353- 4145

Fax: 906-353-8786

Marquette Property

105 Acre Trail

Marquette, MI 49855

906-249-4200 x204

Fax: 906-249-9610

Human Resource Office

OJIBWA CASINOS POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: General Manager

LOCATION: Baraga Gaming Facilities

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable (DOE/Q)

Management Benefit Package

DEPARTMENT: General Manager

SUPERVISOR: Council Treasurer

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, sex, religion, or age in employment. However, individuals of Indian Ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law.

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

16449 MICHIGAN AVENUE

BARAGA, MI 49908

ATTN: JIM NARDI, HUMAN RESOURCE/SAFETY DIRECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The General Manager is responsible for the overall operations of, and accountable for, the

performance of all casino and ancillary functions. The G.M. plans, directs and coordinates

activities in the area of management policy, internal control reviews, records management,

financial management, personnel management and administrative services. This position is

also responsible for the direct management, overall development, and coordination of the activities of the Ojibwa Casino including the casino staff operations of Marketing, Security, and

Surveillance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises, directs, and participates in the growth and development of all Department

Heads in the performance of their duties.

2. Assumes responsibility for business operations, profit and losses of all departments; including but not limited to: Security, Slot Operations, Food and Beverage, Table Games,

Hotel Operations, and Marketing and helps institute procedures to achieve profit and loss

objectives.

3. Establishes compliance with the NIGA Minimum Internal Controls Standards, the K.B.I.C.

Gaming Ordinance, the State of Michigan Gaming Compact and any other rules and policies within parameters established by the Tribal Council.

4. Determines and authorizes staffing level requirements for qualified, well-trained personnel.

5. Has full authority to hire, fire, suspend, or discipline personnel and ensure the efficient and

productive performance of their tasks.

6. Leads department managers in the identification of operational problems, putting into

place policies and procedures to solve such problems, determining facility needs and is

responsible for development and implementation of a short and long term business planning process.

7. Establishes an effective system of communication to maintain a constant flow of information downward, upward, and laterally.

8. Supervises the coordination and development of statistical data such as departmental

budgets and gaming trends analyses, and develops a data base integrated with industry

standard ratios and financial statements. Reviews records to administer budgets in attainment of profit objectives.

9. Approves or denies capital expense requests.

10. Full authority to authorize capital expense requests of Department heads to a prearranged

limit.

11. Submits requests over prearranged limits for Tribal Council approval if he deems such

requests as appropriate.

12. Directs and reviews marketing objectives for maintaining equitable customer traffic flows

and promoting special events.

13. Monitors gaming rules, laws and trends nationally and seizes new opportunities.

14. Attends professional development courses, seminars, conferences and trade shows in

gaming operations.

15. Authorizes customer comp/credit limits and policies.

16. Provides monthly administrative reports to the Tribal Council.

17. Represents the facilities externally to business and political leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Four year Degree in Business Administration and/or Business Management (or closely

related field) from an accredited college or university is required. (MBA is a plus!).

2. Extensive knowledge of Indian Gaming, including, but not limited to slot machines, table

games, hospitality, and bingo.

3. Minimum of ten (10) years of previous successful G.M. or senior management experience

in a gaming environment.

4. Demonstrated success with financial statements, managing multiple departments, staff

and operation functions within the gaming industry.

5. Experience must include proven leadership, supervision of professional staff, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, departmental standard operating procedure development and

implementation, establishment of long/short term goals, augmentation and implementation

of business plans, measurement of quality services and fiscal management/budget development and assessment.

6. Knowledge of computer software as it relates to customer databases and gaming spreadsheets.

7. Thorough knowledge of table games, surveillance techniques, and gaming regulations

specifically applicable to Indian Gaming in Michigan.

8. Must be able to identify strategic issues, prioritize workload, and identify and develop effective programs to maximize performance.

9. Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills.

10. Must possess a sensitivity to Native American culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to obtain gaming license and pass pre-employment physical and drug

screen.

2. Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of

employment.

This summary is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks that will be required of this position and shall not be construed

as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of the position shall be. It is not intended to limit or modify

the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employee, nor to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)

NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS*

(Effective October 1, 2013)

*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

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$ 958

+

$152

=

$1,110

2

$1,293

+

$152

=

$1,445

3

$1,628

+

$152

=

$1,780

4

$1,963

+

$163

=

$2,126

5

$2,298

+

$191

=

$2,489

6

$2,633

+

$219

=

$2,852

7

$2,968

+

$219

=

$3,187

8

$3,303

+

$219

=

$3,522

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

Each additional member

+ $335

Alaska:

Use this

amount

Household

Size

D

A

Y

Use this

amount

SNAP Net

Monthly

Income

Standard

SNAP

Standard Deduction

1

$1,196

+

$260

=

$1,456

2

$1,615

+

$260

=

$1,875

3

$2,035

+

$260

=

$2,295

4

$2,454

+

$260

=

$2,714

5

$2,873

+

$260

=

$3,133

6

$3,292

+

$274

=

$3,566

7

$3,711

+

$274

=

$3,985

8

$4,130

+

$274

=

$4,404

Each additional member

FDPIR Net

Monthly Income Standard

+ $420

FDPIR Income Deductions—see 7 CFR 253.6(e)

Earned Income Deduction — Households with earned

income are allowed a deduction of 20 percent of their

earned income.

Dependant Care Deduction — Households that qualify

for the dependent care deduction are allowed a deduction

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

Child Support Deduction — Households that incur the

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

amount of monthly child support paid.

Medical Expense Deduction — Households that incur

monthly medical expenses by any household member

who is elderly or disabled are allowed a deduction in the

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

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

Home Care Meal-Related Deduction — Households who

furnish the majority of meals for a home care attendant

are allowed an income deduction equal to the maximum

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

2014, the amounts are as follows:

48 Contiguous U.S. States





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

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

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

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

For Alaska, please select appropriate link below.

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

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

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

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

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

Region

States Currently with

FDPIR Programs

Shelter/

Utility Deduction

Northeast/

Midwest

Michigan, Minnesota, New

York, Wisconsin

$400

Southeast/

Southwest

Mississippi, New Mexico,

North Carolina, Oklahoma,

Texas

$300

Mountain

Plains

Colorado, Kansas, Montana,

Nebraska, North Dakota,

South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

$400

West

Alaska, Arizona, California,

Idaho, Nevada, Oregon,

Washington

$350

*If the geographic boundaries of an Indian reservation

extend to more than one region per the identified regional

groupings above, then a qualifying household has the

option to receive the appropriate shelter/utility expense

deduction amount for the State in which the household

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

administrative office is located.

OJIBWA LIBRARY NEWS

Now that we are into the New Year, some people make resolutions. If fitness is one of yours, we have some new DVD's you might

find helpful. They are: Bob Harper Inside Out Method Pure Burn

Super Strength, Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies 2, Jillian

Michaels Shred-It with Weights Levels 1 & 2 Workouts, Mari Winsor's Beginner Pilates, 5 Day Fit: Abs 5 workouts on 1 DVD, Denise

Austin Fat Burning Walk.

We have several new fiction, LARGE PRINT books. Two nonfiction titles are: Social Security for Dummies, and What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Getting Older.

If you are looking for scrap paper stop in and pick some up; great

for the little ones when coloring and drawing, or shopping lists, etc.

Reminder of the library hours: 11am-7pm Monday-Thursday,

closed on Friday, and 10am-3pm on Saturday.

~ submitted by Mary Bergerson,

Tribal Library Director

KBOCC NEWS....

Ojibwa Community College will be

gearing up for the annual Winter Meeting

and Capitol Hill Days to be held February

10-13, 2014.

To be eligible to attend, students must

meet all of the following criteria:



Be in good academic standing (GPA 1.7 for students

who have completed 12 or fewer credits or 2.0 for

those who have completed 13 credits or more).

 Have completed a minimum of 12 credits at OCC.

 Have satisfactory semester attendance in all classes.

 Have written permission from current semester instructors.

 Agree to follow the student travel code of conduct as

stated on the Student Travel Form and sign the Student

Travel Form.

 Make up all assignments as specified by instructors.

(Note: Students who have not previously attended will be

given first consideration.)

March 16–18, 2014 AIHEC 2014 Spring Student Conference in Billings, MT. KBOCC students are encouraged to participate and represent the College through various academic

and non academic competitions. Please see Denise Cadeau,

Dean of Student Services, for further information.

February 12, 2014, 11:00 a.m. “Xhosa and the Art of Tobacco Pouches,” Presenter: Ester Cheal, Artist. This event

will be held in the Ross Room 109, KBOCC.

STEP-UP Summer Research Program for High School

Students The STEP-UP program gives high school juniors

and seniors with a science research experience under the

mentorship of college faculty and a youth conference at the

National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. Students receive a stipend during their summer projects

and all travel expenses to the conference, which includes student presentations, coaching for college, lab tours, and conversations with NIH scientists – along with social time and a

chance to tour the Washington, DC monuments and museums. Applications are due by February 15 at https://

stepup.niddk.nih.gov/hs.aspx . For more information or assistance in applying, see Ben Johnston or Bruce Rundman at

Baraga High School, Heather Grentz or Stephanie Kozich at

L’Anse High School, or Marc Madigan or Lynn Aho at

KBOCC.

KBOCC ANNOUNCES FALL 2013 ACADEMIC HONORS

The criteria for Dean's List honors students is enrolled full

time who have earned semester grade point averages of 3.5

or higher. Honor's List includes students enrolled full time who

earned semester grade point averages of 3.25 or higher.

Dean’s List

Kaylee Brunk

Terri Curtis

Teri DeCota

Jennyfer Eberly

Sarah Garver

Beth Gauthier

Dawn Gauthier

Zelina Huhta

Dana Jaukkuri

Valerie Jokela

Lindsey Loonsfoot

Connie McLain

Susan Newman

Ryan Owens

Jesse St. George

Honors List

Martin Beck, Jr.

Helene Curtis

Jolene DeCota

Donald Denomie, Sr.

Mary Durant

Aimee Emery

Dylan Friisvall

Juliet Goyen

Wesley Holappa

Nancy Lamb

Casey Maki

Melinda Roberts

Scholastic Achievement

Veronica Adams

Joanna Bemis

Cheryl Bogda

Ayla Curtis

Sue Elmblad

Sara Kagabitang

Andrew Kozich

Andrea McMahon

Amanda Nordstrom

Nancy Pawlowski

Jodene Rasanen

Evelyn Ravindran

Max Rivas

Betti Szaroletta

Isabelle Welsh

Keri Williams

John Hebert has been hired as

the Facility Lead at the Free Spirit

Fitness Center. John is a KBIC

member and lives in Baraga.

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More Commonly Needed Tribal Center Telephone Numbers:

KBIC Medical Clinic, 353-4514

KBIC Tribal Court, 353-4560

KBIC Outpatient Treatment Program, 353-8121

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 STARDARD

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