# All You Need To Know About The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (2007)

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GIIKENDAAM
CHIWIIKWEGAMAG
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:
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Fifth Annual Boyzie Jondreau/Buck
Chosa Memorial Kid’s Fishing
Derby

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July 14, 2007 Tribal Council meeting

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Summer Science Day Camp at
Ojibwa Community College

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Dance, Dance equals Fun and Exercise

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KBIC Enjoys Summertime Fun

•

Our Deepest Sympathy

•

Aabinoojiiyens

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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.
He
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.
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Wear supportive
shoes, a hat, and
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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 the KBIC Diabetes Program

A Series of Hikes

In cases of rain event
will be cancelled.

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Local Hiking Program

August 22 - Alberta, MI Trail

Contact Heather at
353-4546 or Kathy
at 353-4519 for
more information.

August 29 - Silver Mountain
Prickett Dam Rd., Pelkie, MI
Difficult, mostly steps.
For transportation meet at
KBIC Health Dept.
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:

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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
or
buying
a
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

1

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

5

6

7 Open Gym 9-11 pm

8

9 Women’s Talking Cir10 Open Gym 8:30-10:30
cle @ 7 pm; Open Gym 6- pm
8 pm

12

13

14 Open Gym 9-11 pm

15

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.

19

20

21 Open Gym 9-11 pm

22

23 Women’s Talking
Circle @ 7 pm; Open
Gym 6-8 pm

24 Open Gym 8:30-10:30
pm

26

27

28 Open Gym 9-11 pm

29

30 Women’s Talking
Circle @ 7 pm; Open
Gym 6-8 pm

31 Open Gym 8:30-10:30
pm

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)
FOB Iskan
APO AE 09312-0506
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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Bikwaakoomben
Bakiteshka'ige
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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.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Akeweenaw_bay%3Af4aef98f1f9b93b9. Public record. Not legal advice.