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All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Miinike Giizis - Blueberry Moon - August 2007

Issue 38

Tribal Council Members:

Susan J. LaFernier, President

Warren C. Swartz Jr., Vice-President

Toni Minton, Secretary

Gary F. Loonsfoot Sr., Asst. Secretary

Jennifer Misegan, Treasurer

Larry J. Denomie III, CEO

Doreen Blaker

William E. Emery

Elizabeth D. Mayo

Michael F. LaFernier, Sr.

Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews

Jerry Lee Curtis

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

•

Fifth Annual Boyzie Jondreau/Buck

Chosa Memorial Kid’s Fishing

Derby

•

July 14, 2007 Tribal Council meeting

•

Summer Science Day Camp at

Ojibwa Community College

•

Dance, Dance equals Fun and Exercise

•

KBIC Enjoys Summertime Fun

•

Our Deepest Sympathy

•

Aabinoojiiyens

•

New Employees

FIFTH ANNUAL BOYZIE JONDREAU/BUCK CHOSA MEMORIAL KIDS FISHING DERBY

There were 165 officially registered

"Fisher-Kids” at the June 23, 2007, Annual Kids Fishing Derby. The event

was held at the Lighthouse Pond on

Sand Point in Baraga, near Buck’s Marina, was sponsored by the Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community, and was organized by the Keweenaw Bay Natural Resource Department.

In the main event (Pond Fishing

Contest), first place went to Brandon

DeCota (age nine) of Baraga, with a

14.9 inch Largemouth Bass. Second

place went to Taryn Chagnon (age

seven) of Baraga, with a 11.0 inch

Largemouth Bass, third place went to

Thad Isaacson (age eight) of Baraga,

with a 10.8 inch Brown Bullhead,

fourth place went to Megan Nez (age

seven) of Baraga, with a 10.7 inch Yellow Perch, and fifth place went to Katelyn Sterbenz (age twelve) of L'Anse,

with a 10.5 inch Largemouth Bass.

There were a few other (smaller) fish

caught, and the fisher-kids who did not

place still won prizes for catching

This youngster concentrates hard on mastering the proper technique of casting and reeling

fish out of the Pond. Also held was a

with her new fishing rod. (Picture courtesy of Stan Spruce).

Lake Superior Inner Tube Casting Contest where the youngsters had to cast a plug into an inner-tube out in Lake Superior. We made certain that every fisherkid who participated in that contest had their registration number entered into random prize drawings at the end of the

day. If a fisher-kid successfully cast his/her plug into the tube, additional entries were awarded for the drawing. We drew

every single number out of the hat, so to speak, and we still had prizes left over which were distributed to kids who were

unable to get to the Inner Tube Casting Contest. So everyone was a winner at this event! Another contest held was Velcro Fishing which required the fisher-kids to cast a Velcro lined plug into a pool and pull out a foam fish. In the four-eight

year old division, first place went to Jerry Crebessa (age eight) from L'Anse, Kolby Lahti (age four) of L’Anse, won second

place and Isaac Collins (age four) of L’Anse, won third place. In the nine-twelve year old division, Kevin Denomie (age

ten) of L’Anse, won first place, Marissa Nez (age ten) of Baraga, won second place, and Charity Williams (age ten) of

L’Anse, won third place. In the Hula-Hoop Contest, contestants earned points by casting at Hula-Hoops laid out at various distances (the more distant the hoop, the more points it was worth!) In the four-eight year old division, Aaron Collins

(age eight) of L’Anse, won first place, Kirsten Nelson (age seven) of L’Anse, won second place, and Bailey Denomie (age

eight) of L’Anse, won third place. In the nine-twelve year old division, Kevin Denomie (age ten) of L’Anse, won first place,

Raistlin Awonohopay (age nine) of Baraga, and Amber Kamarainen (age ten) of Baraga, tied for second place, and Brady

Riutta (age ten) of Baraga, won third place.

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JULY 14, 2007 — TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Tribal Council held their regularly scheduled Saturday Tribal Council meeting on July 14, 2007. Susan LaFernier presided over the meeting with Warren C.

Swartz Jr., Jennifer Misegan, Larry Denomie III, Jerry Lee Curtis, William E. Emery, Michael LaFernier Sr., Elizabeth (Chiz) Matthews and Elizabeth D. Mayo present. Invocation—an opening prayer in Ojibwa and the Lord’s Prayer were cited.

Numerous Thank You and For Your Information items were reviewed by Council.

Susan LaFernier reported in the President’s Report, on June 4, 2007, Sarah

Smith and President LaFernier met with the new Baraga Village Manager, Roy

Kemppainen and Bill Marler where they discussed the ATV trail use and ORV ordinance, the water use agreement, the Bear Town Sub Division Road Project that

will be paved, hopefully, by this summer, and other possible joint ventures such as

upgrades for the water intake and possible grants that may be available. They

also discussed the GIS System the village is working on with Jason Ayres to plot

water and sewer lines, etc. The 2007 KBIC Ojibwe Language status survey results

were given at a community gathering which President LaFernier attended with

community members on June 5, 2007. The survey showed that our language is

important to us, and we do wish to revitalize and preserve our language for many

generations to come. Approximately 350 oral and written surveys were received.

Carrie Ashbrooke has resigned the position of language assessment coordinator,

and Debbie Williamson has been appointed to fill the position. Many Tribal Council

members attended Tribal Construction’s 30th anniversary barbeque at our Baraga

radio station on June 7, 2007. On June 22, 2007, President LaFernier and Vice

President Swartz attended the Grand Opening and cut the ribbon for our Eagle

Radio Hancock office which is located in the Quincy Center. She stated that the

Tribe is fortunate to have Dick Storm employed with the radio station, and the community enjoys his country music shows and the “Keep It In the U.P.” program. This

year the station was dedicated to Dick Storm, and per motion by the Council, it will

continue to be dedicated yearly. President LaFernier attended the Even Start

Open House on June 20, 2007. It was well attended, and those present enjoyed

hotdogs and cake. She said they have done a great job in renovating and decorating the yellow house to suit the program’s needs and they are doing a great job

working with our community. On June 14, 2007, Tribal Council visited Eagle Rock

where the mine is proposed in the Yellow Dog Plains. They had an enjoyable day.

They cooked out, climbed to the top of the rock and walked part of the Salmon

Trout River. The DEQ received a new geological report on the stability of the roof,

or crown pillar on the proposed Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company Mine on the

Yellow Dog Plains. The DEQ is currently reviewing the report and will provide updates on the status of the permitting process in a few weeks. President LaFernier

thanked Larry Denomie and Jennifer Misegan who read to our pre-primary children

at the Ojibwa Community Library that began their “Kickoff to Summer Reading Program.” President LaFernier also was fortunate to be able to read to our InfantToddler class from the KBIC Play Center on June 19, 2007. Reading is so important, and she urges all of you to read to your little persons all of the time from birth

to school, and thank you to the staff at the Ojibwa Community Library for your wonderful programs. President LaFernier has been attending the Drug Task Force

meetings where they have been planning a combined community presentation on

drugs, lake levels and other topics of interest at the end of August or the beginning

of September. The Drug Task Force recently passed a motion that all elected officials are to be drug tested and that the Council will work on what the consequences of what a positive test will be which has already been intended to be addressed within the Code of Ethics, which will hopefully be finished by the end of

September. She reminded everyone that the Drug Tip Line is ready for their

calls—353-drug (353-3784). Please call this number if you know of the sale or use

of illegal drugs on our Reservation or in our communities. The caller’s name will

remain confidential unless they choose otherwise. President LaFernier announced

that she is saddened to report that because of a decision from Judge Dakota issued on June 22, 2007, that ruled in favor of Mr. Byykkonen regarding random

drug testing at the Casino, the Council made a motion on June 28, 2007, to discontinue random drug testing on all employees except for those who are working in

the Tribal Police Department until the case is reheard or appealed. President

LaFernier spoke on the raising of rates at our Ojibwa Campgrounds on the powwow side and lake front. The rates were discussed at the Tribal Council meeting

on June 14, 2007. Both Committee members and Council felt that the rates were

reasonable and they will not be changed. She stated that it is a privilege to have

our beautiful campground areas and let us be thankful that we have such a beauti-

ful area to enjoy. These rates and limits were established in a manner that would

be fair to all tribal members and others who wish to camp in these areas. President LaFernier stated that she looks forward to seeing everyone at the Tribe’s 29th

Annual Keweenaw Bay “Maawanji’iding PowWow, “Embracing Our Past to Protect

Our Future” being held July 27-29, 2007. Please say Miigwetch to the PowWow

Committee who have been working very hard for many months. The Zeba Indian

Mission-United Methodist Church will be celebrating their 175th Anniversary from

August 12-17, 2007, with traditional camp meetings. Everyone is invited to worship and celebrate in their beautiful outdoor tabernacle.

Larry Denomie III presented the CEO Report for June. The Summer Youth

Employment Program officially started on June 12, 2007. Jodene Rasanen, who

oversees the program, held an orientation with the youth employees where they

reviewed the program handbook and completed all the necessary paperwork.

There have been a few situations that occurred in the hiring preference. This year

was the first year that all the youth who applied were not able to be hired due to

budgetary constraints. A meeting was held to discuss the situations and possible

solutions. The Ojibwa Senior’s building renovation bid has been awarded to

Ojibwa Housing’s Ojibwa Builders. The project is slated to begin in July and could

take approximately six months to complete. The contract documents and necessary paperwork have been processed and signed. Meetings took place during the

month to formalize a plan to aid seniors in having income from funds they receive

from the tribe waived for Social Security payments. The plan is being developed

based on a senior’s total income and assets. Additional meetings will be held to

work on finalizing the plan in the coming months and will be presented to council

for approval. On June 12, 2007, Francis LaPointe, CFO, Jennifer Misegan, Council Treasurer, President LaFernier and CEO Denomie met with the Superior National Bank’s Trust Department to review the tribe’s trust accounts. The investments have done well over the past year. Mr. LaPointe will be submitting a plan to

handle the reinvestment options that were presented. On June 14, 2007, CEO

Denomie traveled with fellow members of Council to Eagle Rock in the Yellow Dog

Plains. After hiking to the top of the rock, they prepared and enjoyed a small feast

by grilling hotdogs, brats and burgers. Part of the group visited the Salmon Trout

River on the way back in to town. Carrie Ashbrooke, Language Assessment Coordinator, has resigned. Her last day of employment was June 28, 2007. The grant,

which funds the position, is funded through the end of September. In lieu of posting

the position, a temporary appointment has been made to fill the position. Debbie

Williamson has accepted the appointment and began working on June 26, 2007, to

orient for a few days with Carrie before she left. The Economic Developer position

has not been filled to date. With consideration of the tribe’s direction in this area, a

council meeting has been set for July 19, 2007, to review the community’s nongaming enterprises of past and present. Realizing our failures as well as our successes will help in planning for any future economic development opportunities.

Last month Cherie Dakota had accepted the interim position of Health Administrator. Cherie has been working very hard at getting a handle on the facility’s organizational structure. After reviewing the administrator position’s demands, she has

decided that she could handle the duties on a long term basis. On June 28, 2007,

the Council promoted Cherie Dakota to permanent full time Health Administrator.

Her previous position, Assistant Administrator, is being reviewed and will be posted

in the near future. On June 20, 2007, CEO Denomie indicated that he had the

pleasure of reading to a group of children who attend the Pre-primary program.

The energetic three and four year olds sat still long enough to share their knowledge in recognizing their colors and animals, and shared their experiences regarding the books contents. On June 25, 2007, President LaFernier, Sarah Smith, Executive Assistant and CEO Denomie met with the tribe’s insurance agent M3 for

the annual renewal. A review of all buildings, equipment, etc., took place as well

as claim history. It is projected that the annual renewal premium will increase, but

a final number will not be available until the changes from the review are entered

into the policy. Vince Rose, a representative for the administration of the tribe’s

Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance policies met with the CEO office on June 26,

2007. A proposal for a self funded insurance plan was presented. There are now

a couple of options to consider in an opportunity to decrease the overall cost of

health care coverage for the tribe. The options will be presented to council for consideration in July. During the Council meeting held June 28, 2007, Judge Dakota’s

decision regarding the James Byykkonen case was reviewed. The community issued a waiver of sovereign immunity with the court for a declaratory decision only.

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Judge Dakota ruled that the random drug testing performed by the community for

casino employees was in violation of Federal Law, the Indian Civil Rights Act. In

his decision, Judge Dakota enjoined the community from any further enforcement

of the random drug testing provision of the Drug Free Work Place Policy in the

Ojibwa Casinos. Judge Dakota also included in his decision that Tribal Council

members in their official capacities can individually be sued. The council has decided to appeal the decision and will also seek a rehearing with Judge Dakota. In

light of the decision issued by Judge Dakota, the CEO’s office issued a memorandum, by direction of council, to cease random drug testing throughout the tribe,

excluding Tribal Police, until further notice. In a final matter, council member Elizabeth Mayo, during the Council meeting held June 28, 2007, indicated that there

was a lot of concern in the community that the CEO hadn’t submitted to a preemployment drug test for the position. She was correct in that Mr. Denomie did not

submit. Mr. Denomie stated that he had offered to voluntarily be tested before

starting this position. Personnel Director Pauline Spruce decided that since he

was appointed to the position and not hired, it wasn’t necessary. CEO Denomie

indicated that he wants to make it known to the community that he fully supports

the policies of the community including the Drug Free Work Place Policy and voluntarily submitted to the drug screening test the next morning.

Warren “Chris” Swartz Jr. gave the Secretary’s Report for May 2007, on behalf

of Toni Minton who was unavailable. During the month of June, Council held one

regular meeting and five special meetings. The regular Tribal Council meeting was

held on June 2, 2007, and is reported in the July 2007 Tribal Newsletter. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held on June 7, 2007: approved meeting minutes from May 5, 2007, May 8, 2007, and May 10, 2007; authorized the Ojibwa Housing Authority to apply for the 2007 HUD Rural Housing &

Economic Development Grant; approved the Electronic Health Record Proposal;

approved a flexible work arrangement policy for the governmental employees; approved KB1557-2007 Whirl-I-Gig Road Sealing Project; submitted the former Pines

site to the US EPA Brownfield’s Program to pursue designation as a Brownfield

site; approved getting bids for a new well at the Hatchery; and ruled in favor of the

employee in Grievance Hearing #003-07. The following actions occurred during

the special meeting held on June 14, 2007: approved the Ojibwa Campground

Rules; approved the bid from Tikky’s Tree Service for tree removal at the Hatchery;

approved the Fiscal Year 2007 Indian Housing Plan. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held on June 21, 2007: approved meeting minutes from May 21, 2007; approved KB1559-2007 Gavin Loonsfoot Residential

Lease; approved KB1560-2007 Elizabeth Hosie Residential Lease; approved

KB1561-2007 Neil Malmgren Commercial Lease at his home site; awarded the bid

for Development of Brownfield Risk Assessment Protocol to DPRA, Inc.; approved

the IHS SDS List; approved the Performance Agreement of the Sobieski Boys

(They will be the opening act for She-Daisy at the September 8, 2007, Hometown

Heroes concert); approved emergency funds for Linda Pelto in the amount of $250;

conducted interviews for the Grant Writer Specialist and awarded the position to

LeeAnn Tallbear. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held

on June 22, 2007: increased the wages of Casino Housekeepers, Gift Shop

Clerks, and Motel Room Attendants to $7.15 per hour to reflect the increase in

minimum wage effective July 1, 2007; denied the wage reclassification of the Tribal

Police and Nurses; approved the plaque for the grand opening of the Hancock Radio Station; approved naming the station “The Dick Storm Studio” and to co-name

it next year with Council’s approval. The following actions occurred during the special meeting held on June 28, 2007: approved meeting minutes from May 31,

2007; approved the Ojibwa Senior Center Renovation bid to Ojibwa Builders; approved KB1562-2007 Grant application to Child and Family Services and Promoting Safe and Stable Families; renewed Pet Morin’s Fireworks permit; Renewed

Jerry Magnant and Kerry Varline’s business license for JK Pawn; approved a business license for Irvin and Gina Smith for Creative Party Rentals; approved the

Prime Subcontract between KBIC and Tribal Construction for the Bear Town Road

Project; approved subcontracting with D&D Fence, Danielson Contracting and

Payne & Doyle for the Bear Town Road Project; approved the agreement with

Hannahville for WIC Dietician Services; promoted Cherie Dakota to Health Administrator; approved donations totaling $4425; approved Peggy Minton Annual Leave

to replace her educational leave; agreed to compensate an employee for damages

to their car at the Health Center; agreed to file an appeal in the Byykkonen vs.

KBIC case and to discontinue random drug testing of all employees except the

Tribal Police Department until the appeal is decided; agreed to adjourn Council

meetings no later than 5:30 p.m.

Department head reports were approved for the month of May 2007.

Ethan Smith, a very talented community member, sought the assistance of the

Council in his attempt to purchase a Cello, costing $13,000 or $9.500. Ethan indicates that he can purchase either Cello at 50% of the cost with the assistance of

his instructor. Ethan presented his request through a Power Point presentation,

and performed two

songs on a borrowed Cello for

the

Council.

Ethan’s dream is

to attend Juilliard

School of Music in

New York City and

someday become

the conductor of

the Chicago Symphony. He needs

the Cello before

he can enroll at

Juilliard. His request will be reviewed at the next

Tribal Council donations meeting.

Fred Dakota addressed the Council on Community concerns. Mr. Dakota

sought out information on who made the complaint with the gaming commission

regarding the charity raffle ran by Jerry Magnant, which was to benefit the Shiners.

Furthermore, Mr. Dakota wished to have an investigation done regarding the fact

that the CEO/Council member Larry Denomie is selling Michigan Lottery Tickets at

his business which is within the reservation boundaries without a license. The

Council informed Mr. Dakota that the Council does not hear gaming complaints

and that he should make his concerns to the proper authority. John Bussey, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission was present at the meeting and indicated that the Gaming Commission is an independent commission, and added that

Mike Cardinal, the compliance officer, made the complaint to the gaming commission regarding the Shriners’ raffle. Mr. Bussey also stated that the Gaming Commission meetings are open to the public. Certain State licenses are grandfathered

into the gaming compact. Larry Denomie indicated that he has had the State license.

A third reading of the Proposed Amendment to the Gaming Regulatory Ordinance 2007-2 was held. Motion by Warren “Chris” Swartz Jr. to approve the

ordinance of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community adopted for the purpose

of amending the Gaming Regulatory Ordinance to change the requirements

for the operation of raffles, supported by William E. Emery, five supported

(M. LaFernier, Emery, Swartz, Mayo, Curtis), two opposed (Misegan, Matthews), one abstaining (Denomie), motion carried.

Motion by Elizabeth Mayo to approve the business license amendment for

the Pre-Primary Education Program, supported by Michael LaFernier Sr.,

eight supported, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, motion carried.

Jerry Curtis presented the request for approval to utilize M&I dollars from grant

monies for a new well for the New Day Treatment Facility. Motion by Elizabeth

Mayo to authorize the bid of Larsen’s Well Drilling LLC and Larsen Well drilling and Pump Co., in the amount of $17,380 from M&I grant dollars and IHS

funds for a new well at New Day, supported by Jennifer Misegan, seven supported, 0 opposed, one abstaining (Curtis), motion carried.

Council moved into closed session with KBIC Tribal Members present. Treasurer Jennifer Misegan provided the Community with a detailed financial report for

the 2006 fiscal year as well as the business financial reports through May of 2007

for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community members only. The Council continued in

closed session with Susan LaFernier, John Baker and Larry Denomie on the

agenda.

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THANK YOU!

Meet Beverly Ann Lussier, born

06/21/2007, to Brandi and Shawn Lussier

of Veblen, SD. She weighed 6 lbs. 10.6

oz. and was 18 ½ inches at birth. Beverly

Ann was born on her great grandmother

Evelyn Holappa’s birthday. Grandmother

is Beverly Lussier.

Meet Diason Aaron Garver, born

07/11/2007, to Sarah Dowd and Doug

Garver (who are to be married in early

May 2008). He weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and

was 18 ½ inches at birth.

Meet Caden Jay Grant,

born 07/06/2007, to Nicholle

and Jason Grant.

weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and

was 21 inches at birth.

DANCE, DANCE, EQUALS

FUN AND EXERCISE

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KBIC Summer Day Camp

participants enjoyed the

Dance Dance Revolution

Video (DDRMax 2) machine

and interactive dance pad

this summer.

The video

game combines quick reflexes and timing with dance

music, and participants experience fun while exercising without realizing it is a

health benefit.

The camp provided

structured activities for

youth ages five—eleven

this summer at the Niiwin

Akeea Center in conjunction

with the KBIC Youth Club.

Pictured (l to r) are Sonja

Welch and Sierra Kehus,

Day Camp participants.

Thank You from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Natural Resources Department, to all of the Businesses,

Organizations and Volunteers who worked so hard to

make the 5th Annual KBIC (Boyzie Jondreau and

Buck Chosa) Kids Fishing Derby another HUGE Success. Without your generous donations of prizes, time

and effort, this event would not be possible!

A-1 Toy-Lets Calumet

ACE Hardware L’Anse

American Legion Posts 144 and 444

Auto Value L’Anse

Baraga County Federal Credit Union

Baraga Drive-In

Baraga Telephone Company

Bay Auto Baraga

Bayshore BP Baraga

Bayshore Vet Clinic L’Anse

Book World Houghton

Copper Bowl Lanes Hancock

Copper Country Trout Unlimited

Countryside Farm and Garden Baraga

Crusty’s Pizza L’Anse

KBIC Cultural Committee

Dairy Queen Houghton

Disney Bait and Tackle Baraga

Domino’s Pizza Houghton

Eagle Radio Ed Janice

Erickson’s Tru-Value L’Anse

Festival Foods Houghton

Frostie Freeze L’Anse

Gambles Hardware L’Anse

Hardee’s Houghton

Hilltop Restaurant L’Anse

Homestead Graphics Baraga

Huron Bay Trading Post

Indian Country Sports L’Anse

Keweenaw Bay Fire Department

Volunteers

Catherine Laux

Micah Petoskey

Zena Huhta

Michelle Hoggard

Francis LaPointe III.

Marcy Cella

Dave Cella

David Evans

Ron Stiebe

Joann Evans

Pam Nankervis

Chuck Brumleve

Gene Mensch

Heidi Mensch

Irene’s Pizza Baraga

Ojibwa Community College

KBIC Medical Clinic

KBIC Summer Youth

KBIC Tire Baraga

Tribal Construction Baraga

Keweenaw Bay Outfitters Baraga

L’Anse Sentinel

L’Anse VFW

Larry’s Market Baraga

Little Ceaser’s Pizza Houghton

Lutes Corner Store L’Anse

Marquette Children’s Museum

Mitch’s Trading Post Baraga

MTU AISES Houghton

KBIC Natural Resources Committee

Ojibwa Senior Citizens

Pats IGA L’Anse

The Pines Convenience Center Baraga

Pressbox and Ojibwa Lanes Baraga

Quincy Fire Department

Snyders L’Anse Pharmacy

Taco Bell Houghton

KBIC Tribal Council

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ashland WI

U.S.F.W.S. Genoa National Fish Hatchery

Village Drugs L’Anse

Area Wal-Mart Stores

Whitetailgear.com

Wilkinson’s Store Baraga

Jennifer Romstad

Dale Goodreau

Everett Ekdahl

Gloria Shalifoe

William Petoskey

Mariah Furaitar

Pauline Spruce

Stan Spruce

Robert Voakes

Joey Jossens

Jackie Jossens

R. Jossens

Janell Bianco

Jessica Bianco

Rebecca

Gauthier

Jerry Jondreau

Danny Alexander

Brian Gauthier

Michael Shalifoe

Shanna DeCota

Jennifer DeCota

Deanna Hadden

Shawn Seppanen

“Chill” Seppanen

Matt Shalifoe

Jay Loonsfoot

Jason Oyadomari

Jaren Forcia

Sean Foucault

Kirsten Nelson

Liz Sherman

Alan Swartz

Don Carlson

Todd Warner

Ted Shalifoe

Dave Monticello

Ken Spruce

Don Takala

With the great number of contributions and volunteers for the 2007

Kids Derby, the above list may not be complete. If we have missed

anyone, we would like to Thank You as well for your donation or time

that you gave. Special thanks to the volunteers who attended and assisted at this year’s event. We hope you will all make the 2008 KBIC

Kids Fishing Derby even better!

Summer Science Day Camp at the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College

Summer Science Day Camp participants enjoyed new activities and favorites from previous years’ sessions. Powwow

dancing and learning about electric power and safety were

some of the new favorites. As in previous years, students enjoyed learning about food, health, and nature by hiking, playing games, and visiting the fish hatchery and state park.

This year’s Summer Science Day Camp enrolled approximately 30 students in each session, June 18-29, for students

entering grades one-three and July 9-20, for students entering

grades four-seven. The summer science program includes

instruction in science, health, safety, nutrition, diabetes prevention, Ojibwa culture, and careers, along with outdoor activities, vigorous games, healthy snacks and field trips. The instructional program and materials used in summer science are

being evaluated for use in a school science curriculum.

The summer science program is part of KBOCC’s Diabetes

Education and Science to Instruct Native Youth (DESTINY)

project, funded by the National Institutes of Health in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and the Indian Health

Service. With seven other tribal college members of the Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools (DETS) group, KBOCC is developing science curriculum materials based on a diabetes

model for use in kindergarten through twelfth grade classrooms. This year, the new KBIC Youth Department Day Camp

program collaborated in presenting Summer Science Day

Camp. Thank you, Carole LaPointe, Mary Jossens, Dana

Picard, Becky Genschow, and youth workers!

Summer Science 2007, was led by a new coordinator,

Stephanie Pinnow, lead teachers, Kristin Coss and Tim

Marczak, and youth aides Angelica Bogda, Jennifer Curtis,

and Ashtin Koski.

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KBIC ENJOYS SUMMERTIME FUN — FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

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SUPERIOR PIZZA , 2007

SUPERIOR PIZZA, MEN’S 2007

ZEBA’S FINEST, 2007

Anishinaabe Anokii

First People’s Work Center

Best Western Lakeside Inn

Baraga, MI

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

August 23rd, Thursday Fun

activities

ur Healthy Diet,

Share yo

at each

Healthy

You

experi

Wear supportive

shoes, a hat, and

sunscreen. Bring a

light jacket and

water. Children

under the age of 16

must be

accompanied by an

adult.

September 27, Thursday

Diabetes Medication

All activities will take

place at 6:oo p.m. and

meet at the site unless

otherwise noted.

Current Event Schedule

August 8 - Nara Nature Trail

Houghton, MI

For transportation meet at

KBIC Health Department.

Learn how you can earn a

prize valued at $20 or greater!

August 15 - Little Mountain

L’Anse, MI

Difficult, mostly up hill.

To register or for more

information contact

Kathy at 353-4519 or

Heather at 353-4546.

Sponsored by: KBIC

Diabetes Program, and S.T.E.P.S.

A small business development and support

center sponsored in

part by a grant from

the ANA that is focused

on Native AmericanAmericanowned businesses and

entrepreneurs. Anokii

staff assist Native Americans and nonnonTribal members in becoming successful and profitable business owners.

Anishinaabe Anokii

services include:

•

Tribal Business Owner Directory

Business Development Resources

Fax, Copier, Computer & Internet

Services, Meeting Room

Business Support &

Developmental Education Classes

Confidential Credit Counseling &

Financial Literacy Classes

“Indianpreneur” Business

Development Program

8:00 am-4:30 pm

117 US 41 South

L’Anse, MI 49946

Tel: (906) 524-2222

Fax: (906) 524-2266

Timothy W. Shanahan, Business Counselor

Tina Durant, Services Coordinator

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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Albert W. Spruce

(July 10, 1912 — June 26, 2007)

Seraphine M. ‘Sarah’ Bressette

(July 1, 1919 — June 6, 2007)

Seraphine M. “Sarah” Bressette, age 87, of 116 Ojibwa Trail, Marquette, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at her home,

in the loving and compassionate care of her family and the caregivers of

UP Home Health and Hospice.

Born July 1, 1919, in Baraga, Sarah was raised by her grandparents,

Jean and Charles Papin, in the Baraga area. On November 26, 1934,

she married Clifford Vincent Bressette at Assinins, and the couple set

about establishing their home and raising a family, which would eventually include fourteen children. In 1942, the Bressette family moved to

Marquette, where Sarah was employed as a cook at the former Bon

Ton Cafe and Coffee Cup Cafe. She later was employed as head cook

at St. Mary’s Hospital for fifteen years. Sarah was a member of St.

Christopher Catholic Church, the Kateri Tekakwitha Circle, Keweenaw

Bay Indian Community, and the St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity of the

Secular Franciscan Order. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and sewing. Sarah considered herself blessed because of her children and

grandchildren, and credited her Lord, Jesus, and Blessed Mother, Mary,

with providing her the strength and comfort needed for life and its ordeals. Even with her large family and working outside the home, Sarah

and her husband still found time to take in foster children throughout the

years. She was a generous, giving, and caring Christian lady.

Sarah’s family was her life, and she thoroughly enjoyed her role as

wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include seven daughters:

Carol (Ken) Peterson of Escanaba, Cheryl Bressette of Ishpeming,

Paulette Beauchamp, Sandra Carlson, Geraldine Bess of Marquette,

Kathy (Kevin) Mercure, and Linda Bressette both of Harvey; five sons:

Donald (Stephanie) Bressette of Minot, ND, Keith Bressette, Glen

FUNERAL PREPLANNING LESSENS BURDEN

(Joann) Bressette both of Harvey, Allen Bressette of Marquette, and MiThe death of a loved one is extra stressful if little or no thought is given chael Bressette of Gwinn; 65 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 15

to advance planning of funeral arrangements. Did the deceased want a great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In additraditional funeral with a burial, or a cremation service with ashes scattion to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Cliftered at sea or elsewhere? What music should be played? Who should

ford, in 1974; a son, Wayne Charles “Sam” Bressette, in 2002; a daughpreside?

ter, Gloria Finnerty, in 2003; her sister, Elizabeth Genschow; and stepOften family members and friends are unsure of the answers and worry

about making poor choices. Today, many families are making funeral pre- brothers, William, Robert, and Clifford Tyosh.

planning part of their estate planning to assure their wishes are honored.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, June 8, 2007,

“The increasing trend toward funeral preplanning—when people make afternoon with Rev. John Hascall, OFM Cap as celebrant. Interment

funeral arrangements in advance—suggests that many consumers want to took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

ALBERT W. SPRUCE, age 94, of Lansing, MI., formerly of

L'Anse, walked on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Sparrow Health

Center, Lansing, Michigan, following a lengthy illness. He was

born in Baraga, Michigan, on July 10, 1912, son of the late William

and Elizabeth (Porter) Spruce. Albert attended school at Mt.

Pleasant Indian School until the ninth grade; he then moved back

to Baraga and graduated from Baraga High School. He was employed with the Oldsmobile division of General Motors in Lansing,

as a shipping clerk until his retirement. Albert's wife, Gladys, preceded him in death in 1995. He was a member of Zeba Indian

Mission United Methodist Church of Zeba, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and the Fond Du Lac Indian Community. Albert

had been very active in sports when he was younger. He was a

published author; having written a book entitled "The Early Years."

Mr. Spruce is survived by his loving children, Betty (Carl) Dotts

of Lansing, and Linda Austin of Flint, eleven grandchildren, nine

great-grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, stepchildren, step grandchildren and

step great-great grandchildren. Many extended family members

also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, and one

sister.

Funeral services for Mr. Spruce were held at 11 a.m., Saturday,

July 7, 2007, at the Zeba Indian Mission United Methodist Church,

Zeba, MI., with Pastor John Henry officiating. Interment took place

in the Pinery Cemetery, L'Anse, MI. The Reid Funeral Home of

L’Anse assisted the family.

compare prices and services so that ultimately, the funeral reflects a wise

and well-informed purchasing decision, as well as a meaningful one,” advises the Federal Trade.

Preplanning also may reduce some of the stress that the family experiences upon a loved one’s death. In addition, if the wishes of a loved one

are known, emotional overspending is often avoided. Planning ahead enables comparison shopping without time constraints, facilitates family discussion of final arrangement decisions and removes some of the burden

from loved ones.

NEW VETERANS IN CONGRESS FEW

Only seven new veterans were added to the 110th Congress in November. They are:

Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va) — Vietnam

Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa) — Iraq

Rep. Chris Carney (D-Pa.) — Stateside

Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) — Afghanistan

Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) — Europe

Rep. Phil Hare (D-Ill.) — Stateside

Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) — Stateside

One way to begin the preplanning process is to sit down and put your

Sestak, a former three-star admiral who served in he Navy for thirty-one years, will

thoughts in writing. There are two resources available for VFW members

be on the House Armed Services Committee. Onetime director of defense policy on

and their families to start the process.

The Benefits of Preplanning a Funeral or Cremation Service and ten Clinton’s National Security Council, Sestak is the highest-ranking ex-military officer

things all Veterans Should Know about Their Funeral and Cremation Bene- ever to serve in the House, according to a congressional historian.

Those who once wore a uniform now constitute only 23.5% of members of Confits are both available free by calling 1-800-821-2606, and select option 1.

gress.

This is reportedly the lowest percentage since before WWI.

Or you may go to www.vfwbenefits.com and scroll down.

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Keeping your family’s files current

Retired Soldiers and surviving spouses—does your family know where your files

and important papers are? If you died tomorrow, would they know where your bank

account is, what insurance you carry, and where the deed to the house is? If you

haven’t yet put together a packet of information for your family, a good tool to use is

our Casualty Assistance Checklist which you can access on our homepage at http:/

www.armyg1.army.mil/rso/PostRetirement.asp under Information for Retired Soldiers

and Family Members. Complete the checklist and give it to your family to make things

a little easier after your death.

Remember: You are responsible for updating your retired pay file information at

DFAS-CL (Use KY mailing address below) within one year of the event if you marry,

remarry, have a child, are widowed or divorced and need to make or update a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election.

If in receipt of or entitled to retired pay: Defense Finance and Accounting Service

U.S. Military Retired Pay,

PO Box 7130

London, KY 40742-7130

Phone: 1-800-321-1080 or FAX 1-800-469-6559 (put SSN on all pages).

If in receipt of or entitled to SBP/RSFPP annuity:

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

U.S. Military Annuitant Pay

PO Box 7131

London, KY 40742-7131

Phone: 1-800-321-1080 or FAX 1-800-982-8459 (put SSN on all pages).

U.S. Army Human Resources

Command—St. Louis, Attn: AHRC-PSP-A

1 Reserve Way

St. Louis, MO 63132-5200

Phone: 1-800-325-2660 or FAX 1-314-592-0582 (Attn: TLM9V49).

If a retired reservist not yet 60:

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa

Community College

Fall 2007 Schedule of Courses

AR207 St– Sculpture (3 credits) Mon

AR106 Ojibwa Basket-making (3 credits) Tues

BS110 Introduction to Business (3 credits) Mon/Wed

BS201 Accounting I (4 credits) Tues/Thurs

BS211 Business Law (3 credits) Tues/Thurs

CE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed (3 credits)

Wed

CE115 Pre-school Classroom Management and Child

Guidance (3 credits) Tues/Thurs

CE110 Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

(3 credits) Mon

CE223 Children’s literature (3 credits) Thurs

EN095 Basic Composition (4 credits) Tues/Thurs

EN102 College Composition I (3 credits) Mon/Wed

EN205 Research and Report Comp (3 credits) Mon/Wed

EN255 Modern Native American Literature (4 credits)

Tues/Thurs

HS101 World Civilizations to 1600 (4 credits) Mon/Wed

OS120 Ojibwa Language and Culture (4 credits) TBA

LS102 Study Skills (1 credit) Wed

MA097 Introductory Algebra (4 credits) Tue/Thurs

MA100 Math Skills (1 credit) TBA

MA105 College Algebra (4 credits) TBA

PE107 Aerobics (1 credit) Wed

Bl101 General Biology (4 credits) Mon/Wed

ES121 Dendrology (4 credits) Mon/Wed

ES230 Soil Science (4 credits) Tues/Thurs

EC202 Macroeconomics (4 credits) Mon/Thurs

OS201 History of North American Indian (4 credits) Mon/

Wed

PY101 Psychology (4 credits) Mon

1ST STEP COUNSELING

SERVICE

If you are

interested in

starting

buying

business and

don’t know

what to do

next…

Call Tina Durant @ (906)

524-2222 at the Anishinaabe

Anokii Center.

Call 353-4605 or 353-4602 for registration information.

Website: www.kbocc.org

She will set you up

with an appointment with a certified business counselor in the Baraga

County area. Sessions are free and

confidential.

U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

CREWS WILL SURVEY BARAGA AND ONTONAGON COUNTY STREAMS TO FIND LAMPREYS

The continuing battle against sea lampreys soon will come to locations in the local area. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assessment crew will conduct work on the Silver, Falls, Slate (Baraga County) and East Sleeping (Ontonagon County) rivers during July 24—August 2, 2007, to estimate the abundance of lamprey in these streams. The information gathered will be used to determine the need for sea lamprey control.

A first step in the control of sea lampreys is to survey streams tributary to the Great Lakes to determine the presence of lamprey larvae. Sea lampreys

invaded the Great Lakes during the 1920s and have been a permanent, destructive element of the fishery ever since. Sea lampreys attach to fish with a

suction cup mouth, rasp a hole through the fish’s scales and skin, and feed on blood and body fluids. The average sea lamprey will destroy up to (50

lbs/20 kg) of fish during its parasitic phase.

Sea lamprey larvae hatch from eggs laid by adult lampreys in gravel nests, and drift into silty bottom areas where they burrow and live for several

years. Also, larvae sometimes drift out of streams and settle in the immediate offshore areas near stream mouths. Failure to detect and subsequently

eliminate larvae allows the lampreys to transform into parasitic adults and kill Great Lakes fish.

Fishery biologists and technicians conduct surveys for sea lamprey larvae in hundreds of Great Lakes streams each year. Most surveys are conducted

by electrofishing, but in deep waters, crews use Bayluscide 3.2% Granular Sea Lamprey Larvicide, a lampricide approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency. This lampricide is specially formulated onto sand granules and covered with a

time-release coating. The formulation is sprayed over a measured surface area of water where it sinks to the bottom, rapidly dissolves, and causes the

larval sea lampreys to leave their burrows and swim to the surface where they are collected.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency have reviewed human health and environmental

safety data for the lampricides and in 2003, concluded that Bayluscide poses no unreasonable risk to the general population and the environment when

applied at concentrations necessary to detect larval sea lampreys. Applications are conducted in accordance with State permits.

The sea lamprey control program is formulated and implemented by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Geological Survey. The Commission initiated chemical control of sea lampreys in 1958. Since that time the highly successful program has contributed significantly to the maintenance of the $4 billion Great

Lakes sport and commercial fisheries.

The Commission is committed to delivering a sea lamprey control program that practices good environmental stewardship. To support the continued

safe use of lampricides, the Commission recently conducted a series of studies at a total cost of $6 million to assess the effects of the lampricides on human health and the environment. In addition to these studies, the Commission has implemented a research program to develop alternative control techniques. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada are currently evaluating the release of sterile male sea lampreys as a control measure on the St. Mary’s River. The Commission also is conducting research into barrier design, traps, attractants, and biological

control.

For additional information in the U.S. call 1-800-472-9212. TTY users may reach the Marquette or Ludington Biological Stations through the Michigan

State Relay Service at 1-800-649-3777. Information about sea lampreys and sea lamprey control is available online at WWW.glfc.org.

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August 2007

Sun

Mon

OPEN GYM—SUMMER MONTHS:

Tuesday 9-11pm, Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm,

Friday 8:30-10:30 pm, Saturday 6:00-8:00

pm. For more information call 353-4643 or

4644.

Events occurring throughout KBIC are welcome to be listed. Please contact newsletter@kbic.nsn.gov to

list your event. Events are more detailed FYI within the newsletter. For up-to-date event listing, please visit

www.ojibwa.com and click on calendar. For Youth events (underlined) please contact 353-4643/Main Office

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

Tue

Women Talking Circle. Come join us

on Thursday evenings, 7 pm at the

Ojibwa Campground. Contact Cindy

Curtis @ 353-6008 or 395-0854 for

more information.

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

2 Women’s Talking Cir3 Open Gym 8:30-10:30

cle @ 7 pm; Open Gym 6- pm

8 pm

4 Open Gym 6-8 pm

11 Open Gym 6-8 pm

7 Open Gym 9-11 pm

9 Women’s Talking Cir10 Open Gym 8:30-10:30

cle @ 7 pm; Open Gym 6- pm

8 pm

14 Open Gym 9-11 pm

16 Women’s Talking

Circle @ 7 pm; Open

Gym 6-8 pm

17 Open Gym 8:30-10:30 18 Open Gym 6-8 pm

pm Tribal Gov’t Offices

will be closed at 12:00

noon—Tribal Gov’t Employee Picnic.

Ojibwa

Senior Picnic is 10:00

am—2:00 pm at the

Ojibwa Campgrounds.

21 Open Gym 9-11 pm

23 Women’s Talking

Circle @ 7 pm; Open

Gym 6-8 pm

24 Open Gym 8:30-10:30

28 Open Gym 9-11 pm

30 Women’s Talking

Circle @ 7 pm; Open

Gym 6-8 pm

31 Open Gym 8:30-10:30

Movie Magic Classic Film Series

every Tuesday evening.

For those who have children/grandchildren or are a

child themselves, this might be a neat experience for kids/

parents.

Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm starting on July 10,

the Calumet Theatre will present a classic film experience

complete with newsreels, cartoons, and a

live performance such as jugglers, magicians, singers and much more. Area pianists will be playing “walk in” music

prior to the movie starting at 6:30 pm.

So buy a bag of popcorn and enjoy a

classic film experience like it was during

the “golden age of cinema”.

Ticket prices are $5 adults $3 children

12 and under.

July 31 — My Little Chickadee

August 7 — Tarzan and His Mate

August 14 — Stagecoach

August 21 — The Wizard of Oz

Ladies: Interesting in the small donation bingo game of the past?

Check out the Range Sno-mobile Club in Atlantic Mine, on Sunday

afternoons at 2:00 pm. (Doors open at 12:30 pm) Sponsored by the

Copper Country Moose Lodge #2571. You just might win some prizes

and cash.

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phone cards.

25 Open Gym 6-8 pm

Christopher Joseph Lawrence is the son of Susan Lawrence and Barton

Lawrence Jr., and the grandson of Dorothy and the late Robert “Red”

Mayo. Chris was deployed to Iraq on 07/07/2007. This brave young

man, from our community, is in need of a CARE PACKAGE. DONATIONS are being accepted at the KBIC Tribal Center Switchboard. Chris

desires: Beef Jerky (no pork), Sunflower Seeds, Pistachio nuts, Trail Mix,

Fruit Roll Ups/Fruit Snacks, Pop tarts, Cookies, hard candy, gum, Granola

Bars, power bars, Chips (in cardboard containers), Gatorade/Propel drink

powder, instant soup (no pork), (any kind of snack that wont go bad – no

chocolate), magazines, Handy Wipes, Q-tips, hand sanitizer, Chapstick,

toothpaste, deodorant, mouth wash, eye drops (Visine), soap, foot powder,

mini fans, bug dope, shampoo & conditioner, one time use cameras, AT&T

If anyone would like to write him, his address is: Lawrence, Christopher J.

C Co.

1-501st IN (ABN)

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175th ANNIVERSITY

Zeba Indian Mission United Methodist Church

Services 9 am every Sunday,

August 12, 2007, 1:00 pm Worship, followed by a picnic at the campgrounds

Campground meetings: August 13-17, 2007, 7:00 pm worship

Thursday camp meeting — a potluck before worship

Friday camp meeting — a hot dog roast after worship

For more information call Pastor John Henry at 906-524-7939

YOU DUMP IT, YOU DRINK IT.

Recycle Used Motor Oil

OJIBWEMOWIN

Recycling your oil helps the environment, saves energy and protects our

drinking water.

USED MOTOR OIL FROM A SINGLE OIL CHANGE CAN RUIN A MILLION GALLONS OF FRESH WATER — A YEAR’S SUPPLY FOR 50 PEOPLE. Used

motor oil is insoluble, persistent and can contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. It’s

slow to degrade. It sticks to everything from beach sand to bird feathers. Used motor

oil is a major source of oil contamination of waterways and can result in pollution of

drinking water sources.

ON AVERAGE, ABOUT FOUR MILLION PEOPLE REUSE MOTOR OIL AS A LUBRICANT FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT OR TAKE IT TO A RECYCLING FACILITY.

Recycled used motor oil can be refined into new oil, processed into fuel oils and used as

raw materials for the petroleum industry. One gallon of used motor oil provides the

same 2.5 quarts of lubricating oil as 42 gallons of crude oil.

BECOME USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLER NUMBER FOUR MILLION AND ONE.

Begin recycling your used motor oil today. If all the oil from American do-it-yourself oil

changers were recycled, it would be enough motor oil for more than 50 million cars a

year. Imagine how much foreign oil that would eliminate.

Miinike Giizis

Blueberry Moon — August

Definitions

Across

3. - Blackberry

7. - Corn soup

8. - Raspberries

9. - Carrots

10. - Blueberry

11. - He/She gardens

Down

1. - He/She picks berries

2. - Cucumber

4. - Tomato

5. - Potato

6. - He/She harvests crops

7. - Corn

Used motor oil from cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, farm equipment and lawnmowers can be recycled and re-refined.

REMOVE. Do not spill any oil on the ground.

CONTAIN. Put your used motor oil in a clean plastic container with a tight lid.

Never store used oil in a contain that once held chemicals, food or beverages.

DO NOT MIX.

RECYLCE. Take used motor oil to a service station or other location that

collects used motor oil for recycling.

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Natural Resources Department

RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL!!!

?? Did you know that ??

… USED OIL from one oil

change can contaminate one

million gallons of fresh water —

a year’s supply for 50 people?

… USED OIL is on one of the

most common materials found

at illegal dump sites?

… recycling USED OIL is

easy?

Improperly disposed of oil

If you change your own motor oil, you need to know how to properly dispose of

it! The following facilities accept used motor oil for recycling:

Range Auto, L’Anse (906) 524-7033

Houghton Co. Transfer Station, Houghton (906) 482-8872

Dave’s Marathon, Hancock (906) 482-3410

~ Oil must be in clean, intact plastic container with lid ~

For more information, contact Char Beesley,

Natural Resources Dept., 524-5757, ext. 14.

OJIBWA SENIOR PICNIC FIESTA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17th

11 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Ojibwa Campgrounds Main Pavilion

Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon

MENU: Fajitas, Spanish Rice & Beans, Dessert

Please sign up with Philly at the Ojibwa Senior Center by August 10, 2007.

Sponsored by KBIC Community Health, Diabetes Program, S.T.E.P.S.,

Healthy Start, Healthy Anishnabe Women Project

FILL IN THE BLANKS:

_ _ w _ _ _ _ - He/She picks berries.

_ _ k _ _ _ _ _ _ k _ _ _ _ - Blackberry.

_ i _ _ - Blueberry.

_ _ s k _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n - raspberries.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ o o - Corn soup.

_ _ n _ _ _ m _ _ - Corn.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ k - Carrots.

_ p _ _ - Potato

_ g _ _ - Tomato

_ _ k w _ _ k _ _ _ _ _ _ - Cucumber

_ _ _ _ g _ - He/She gardens.

Bakiteshka'ige - He/She harvests crops

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Ogin

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Gitige

Mawinzo

Mandaaminaboo

Okaadaak

Miin

Opin

Bikwaakoomben

Bakiteshka'ige

Makademiskomin

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Employment Opportunities

For a current job listings, complete job announcements,

application and closing dates contact: KBIC Personnel

Department, 16429 Bear Town Road, Baraga, MI 499089210 or 906-353-6623, ext 4176 or 4140 or

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

Unit Manager — deadline 08/03/07

Health Educator—deadline 08/10/07

Maintenance Director—deadline 08/10/07

On Call positions:

* LPN

* RN

* Unit Manager

* Account Executive/Sales

* Child Care Provider

* Cashier

* Receptionist/Clerical Worker

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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

16429 Bear Town Rd-Baraga, Mi 49908-9210

PRESORTED STD

U.S Postage

PAID

Calumet, MI

Permit No. 5

To place an ad or input information,

contact: Lauri Denomie at

Newsletter @ kbic-nsn.gov or call 906-201-0263.

To be added to the mailing list, or to

correct your mailing address,

contact the enrollment office

at (906) 353-6623 ext. 4113.

Bay Shore

Car Wash & Laundromat

Hwy U.S. 41

Baraga, MI 49908

Owned and operated by:

Larry Denomie

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