Submit your words for the Banished Word List SAULT STE. MARIE— Lake Superior State University’s wordsmiths are ready foryour submissions to the 45th annual banished words list. It’s time to start thinking of get-ting rid of those words and phrases that have been abused and misused during the pastyear. For every New Year’s Day since 1976, the University has issued an annual “List ofWords Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-Use, Over-Use, or General Useless-ness.” Between now and December 5, LSSU will accept nominations sent from all overthe world, covering all manner of word or phraseology, which some consider being worthyof exile. Hundreds of words from the fields of academia, advertising, business, the military,sports, and politics have found their way onto the banishment list. The 2019 list will be released on Jan. 1, 2020 in time to welcome the New Year. Enteryour submissions at lssu.edu/banished-words-list.

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BAY MILLS — The newest members of theBay Mills Executive Council took office onNov. 11. For the first time in BMIC history, themajority of the leadership is women. New members are: Treasurer Gail Glezen,Secretary Beverly Carrick, and Council PersonRachel Burtt. The three join incumbents ViceChairperson Brenda Bjork and Chairman BryanNewland to lead the tribe for the next two years. Also sworn in was appellate judge Tara Par-rish and incumbent Chief Judge Leah Parish. Prior to being sworn in, a short ceremonywas held with traditional prayers by JesseBowen and hand drumming by Mike Willis.Bowen asked the Creator to guide the leaders asthey take on their new roles. The Executive Council is the governing bodythat makes day to day decisions about tribal gov-ernment operations. Every two years tribalmembers have the opportunity to vote on newleadership.

The council meets on the second and fourthMonday of each month in the tribal administra-tion building.

Serving the Eastern Upper Peninsula

“Gnoozhekaaning Bidajimowin” November 2019

Executive Council members sworn in at ceremony

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BY SHANNON JONES BAY MILLS NEWS

BAY MILLS – Bay Mills Executive Council met for regularly scheduled meetings on Oct. 28 and Nov. 11. The Oct. 28th meeting was the last meeting for the current council prior to elections. In reports, Chairman Bryan Newland acknowledged the hard work of his fellow council members, noting that while Secretary Brian Kinney had been missing from meetings due to health issues, his contributions over the last two years were valued. “He has been a voice of conscience,” said Newland. Newland went on to note that $29 million in infrastructure improvements have been undertaken since the council took office in 2017. Other accomplishments mentioned included the rebuilding of the Bear Trail Apartments, marriage equality, decriminalization of marijuana, expansion of veterans services, increase of the minimum wage, and advance year budgeting. “We have done a lot in two years,” said Newland. “Everyone helped, and I thank you for the opportunity to serve.” In the tribal manager’s report, Duane Bedell noted the progress being made on Plantation Hills, training he recently attended, and that the transition for tribal court staff to the new building would be done in the near future. Chief Financial Officer Albert Bertram discussed attending training for Accufund and his desire to formulate new financial reports. A meeting is planned to discuss budgets, with an anticipated date of budget approval at the first meeting in December. Bay Mills Resort & Casino General Manager Richard LeBlanc spoke about the possibility of leasing golf course equipment to meet their future needs and would look at the benefits versus owning. An employee survey has been circulated with results pending. LeBlanc also noted that the marketing department is working on promotions designed to meet the needs of the property during the winter months. In old business, the health board discussion continued to be tabled to be addressed at working meetings. The council hopes to have a plan together before the end of the year regarding appointments and qualifications. In new business, the following items were approved:

• Support for the consolidated tribal government program; • Support for Rights Protection Initiative for Natural

Resources, Biology and Law Enforcement programs;

• Playground installation contract; • Support of tribal access plan grant application (to obtain

new law enforcement equipment); • Support of Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural

Development grant application (to potentially fund new bathrooms and a dump station at the ball diamonds);

• Support for Community Development mini-grant program application; and

• Non-disclosure agreement with a potential vendor.

With no other business or public comment on the agenda, the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m. On Nov. 11, new council members were sworn in prior to taking part in their first meeting. Everyone was in attendance. After approving the agenda, Chairman Newland recognized the historical moment of having four women elected to serve on the council. He also thanked prior council members for their service. Newland updated the new council members on the following items:

• Competitive process for an Indian Health Service joint venture agreement, which would help fund the health center;

• Fishing negotiations progress with meetings taking place on a regular basis;

• Constitutional reform continues to be part of discussions, including modifying terms of council members to be staggered;

• 2020 budget drafts are in the works and will be presented at the next working session; and

• A marijuana compact was presented to Gov. Whitmer’s office.

Tribal Manager Bedell presented information on clean up efforts for the oil spill near the silver dome. The spill occurred earlier this summer and plans to remediate the area are in the works. Bedell also discussed the submission of the BIA model contract funding agreement, issues with the boiler in the fire crew building at West Campus, and adjusting the plowing schedule of public works. CFO Bertram submitted a written report as he missed the meeting due to a family emergency. Health Center Director Audrey Breakie reported that work is moving forward with the design of the new health center and that she is meeting regularly with the architects of the project, DSGW. Work is continuing with the retention committee and health center staff recently took part in active shooter training. BMRC GM LeBlanc discussed the impact of the early winter weather on business, but explained he is running a “tight ship” in order to prevent overspending. The health board was tabled with a meeting planned for Nov. 20. In new business, the following items were approved:

• Tribal transportation plan; • Bank account authorizations, including adding new

signers after the election of new council members; • Support for the submission of the STOP violence grant; • UP North Rental snowmobile agreement for BMRC; • Advisory council member approval for the Boys & Girls

Club; and • Approval of poll vote for a medical donation.

With no public comment or other business on the agenda, the meeting adjourned. The next meeting of the Bay Mills Executive Council will take place on Monday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in the tribal administration building.

Bay Mills Executive Council discusses business

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By Bryan Newland Bay Mills Tribal Chairman Winter is here and the elections are behind us. I am so grateful for the trust that Bay Mills Indian Community has placed in me to continue to serve, and I am excited about working with our new Executive Council. For the first time in the history of our tribal nation, our governing body will include four women. Out of nine elected tribal government positions (our Chief Judge, three Appellate Judges, and five Executive Council members), all but two of the seats will be held by women for the next two years. This is a remarkable step forward, and I am proud of Bay Mills Indian Community for leading the way. Our Executive Council has a lot of work ahead of us, and everyone will have an important role to play. In that spirit, I want to share with you some of the big items I hope to work together on over the next two years: Wellness – We are working to begin (and complete) construction of our new tribal health center. This is a b i g s t e p f o r w a r d f o r o u r community, but it is not the only goal. It is every bit as important that we build a wellness program and organization to match the physical space we build. Our goals are to improve the services we deliver to our patients and clients, and to coordinate the work across tribal departments in this effort. Every department will have a role to play in improving the wellness of our tribal citizens, their families, and our employees. This means more than having medical professionals available when needed; it means working together to improve the physical and mental wellness of our people. In addition, we are going to work to become the leading primary wellness care provider in our region. Expanding the services we provide will improve the lives of the people we serve, and generate jobs here in our community. Protecting our Treaty Rights – Treaties are the cornerstone of protecting the sovereignty and

cultural independence of tribal nations. Here at Bay Mills, we have a proud history of exercising and defending our treaty rights, including the right to harvest fish under the 1836 Treaty of Washington. Our exercise of those treaty fishing rights was preserved in the historic cases of People v. LeBlanc and United States v. Michigan. We are in the process of preparing for the expiration of the 2000 consent decree (i.e. settlement agreement) in the case of United States v. Michigan, and working hard to ensure that all of our tribal citizens continue to enjoy the rights our ancestors reserved in the Treaty of 1836. This effort will require much time and attention of our elected leadership, attorneys, Biology staff, Conservation Committee, and the General Tribal Council over the next 18 months. There is no more important work that we do as elected leaders than protecting our Tribe’s inherent sovereign rights. Economic Development and Diversification – Bay Mills Indian Community’s enterprises serve an important function by generating revenues for our tribal government, a n d p r o v i d i n g j o b s i n o u r community. For the past 25 years, Bay Mills has been a driver of economic growth in the EUP (we are presently the third largest employer in Chippewa County). The gaming industry is evolving, and the needs of our tribal nation are great. We are going to continue our work to diversify the Tribe’s business holdings, and expand economic opportunities. These efforts include making long-needed investments in our gaming enterprise to compete in M i c h i g a n ’s g r o w i n g g a m i n g industry, exploring new games and technology to grow our gaming enterprise, looking for opportunities to participate in Michigan’s new cannabis and hemp industries, and considering retail and renewable energy business opportunities. In addition, this work will involve a continued effort to make Bay Mills I n d i a n C o m m u n i t y a b e t t e r employer. I look forward to hosting an Enterprise Employee Forum this winter to have a conversation with

our team members about our long-term objectives, to get ideas and input from our team members, and to hear about how we can become a better employer. Constitutional Reform – The Bay Mills Indian Community Constitution was adopted in the 1930’s during a wave of federal Indian policy reforms, and was crafted by federal agents to meet the needs of the time. At present, our Constitution requires the Tribe to receive approval of the BIA to pass our own laws, lease our own lands, and sign our own contracts. This approval process slows down our work, and makes it more difficult to respond quickly to events. In addition, our Constitution requires elected Council members to serve for two-years, and face reelection at the same time. In the 1930s, Bay Mills Indian Community was responsible for almost no employees and had almost no money to manage. Today is vastly different than those times. The frequent turnover makes it difficult to engage in long-term planning, and to carry out long-term efforts. We are going to explore different ideas to address these concerns, including the idea of s taggered Council terms and eliminating the need for BIA approval to exercise our own sovereign powers. The process of making these changes requires much work, and each of us will have a role to play in working toward needed Constitutional reforms. Please check out our tribal website, and my official Tribal Chairman Facebook Page for regular updates about what is going on here at Bay Mills. And, please don’t hesitate to call, email, or stop-in to share your thoughts, questions, and concerns with me – I work for you. It is my honor to serve you. Miigwetch!

Y o u c a n r e a c h m e a t 906-248-8100 or by email at bnewland@baymills.org. My official Facebook Page is “Bay Mills Indian Community Tribal Chairman.”

Chairman’s Update Winter brings change, progress, and important work

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If Impeached, I Will Not Go

By Sharon M. Kennedy

“If nominated I will not run. If elected I will not serve,” are the words of an outstanding Civil War general, a well-known Republican called William Tecumseh Sherman. The “Sherman pledge” is from 1884 when his supporters were urging him to run for the presidency. He was praised as a brilliant military strategist and simultaneously condemned for his “scorched earth” policy against the Confederacy. So what does Donald Trump have in common with General Sherman? Obviously, not much at first glance unless we consider Sherman’s devastating policy which meant destroying anything and everything that could possibly be useful to the southern states in their bid to secede from the Union. Whether a railroad, a mercantile establishment, or a home it made no difference to the General. His mission was to bring Johnny Reb into submission and do whatever it took to accomplish this goal. Punitive destruction of an enemy’s character has now been adopted by the man in the White House. It’s part of his political strategy to trounce his most obvious opponent by using any available means. If calling on a foreign country to aid and abet his mission, so be it. As one of his stooges said publicly, “Get over it.” In other words, “We’re gonna do whatever we wanna do and there ain’t nobody gonna stop us. So shut up and stop whining. This is politics and politics is a dirty business.” Before the war, General Sherman was manager of a failed bank. Was it his fault the bank failed? Probably not. Before becoming president, Donald Trump was a greedy businessman and reality show personality. Did these jobs qualify him to occupy the Oval Office? Probably not. Would Sherman have made an effective president by using the same strong-arm tactics he used during war? Probably not. Is Trump an effective president by ignoring federal laws? Some say yes, but I think probably not. I suppose I’m beating a dead horse, but the time has come to admit the Electoral College made a

mistake and our president should be removed from office. President Clinton was done in by one blue dress. If a dress had that much power, how much more should sworn testimony wield by those in the know? General Sherman was born into a political family but wasn’t willing to transfer his scorched earth policies to government. Donald Trump was born into a wealthy family with little respect for the law. He appears to have carried that policy into the White House. Joe Biden is not going to be president. He’s too old, too forgetful, too stuck in the 20th century. He’s just another politician who lined his pockets over the years and unfurled his coat-tails which allowed his son to ride them and obtain wealth from questionable business practices. But is Biden worse than Trump? Is white collar crime worse than blue collar crime? Is a handsome crook worse than an ugly one? Criminal acts are just that—criminal. The rub is proving a crime has been committed. In the immediate case, trying to impeach and remove the president is like trying to wrest a meaty bone from the mouth of a hungry Chinese Chow Chow. He just ain’t gonna let go. I’m not comparing Donald Trump to a vicious dog nor am I saying Joe Biden is shady, but neither has a squeaky clean record. Perhaps The Donald should paraphrase the General’s words. Instead of saying, “If impeached, I will not go” he should change his mantra to, “If not impeached, I will resign.” Perhaps then our country could breathe a collective sigh of relief and put this nightmare presidency behind us. Kennedy is a freelance writer who resides in Brimley.

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Mila MacArthur is an excellent listener during l e s s o n s . S h e s h o w s responsibility throughout the day and remembers to do things without reminders. I can count on her to always be doing what is asked of her. She does her best work on every assignment, and she is always willing to work on anything. Mila follows all school rules in e v e r y s e t t i n g . A i d e s comment on how she is always a top notch role model for her peers.She shares with others and cleans up after herself. She is always very kind to all of her friends. We are blessed to have her as part of our classroom community. She should be proud of her awesome student behavior! Nice job, Mila! - Mrs. Hill Cole Marske is a very respectful student and is always kind to those around him. Cole is responsible throughout the school day. He always does his best work and helps keep our classroom clean. He shows Bays Ways in the hall and out on the playground. Cole follows school and classroom rules and procedures to keep him and his classmates safe. Cole is ready to learn by always listening to directions and starting his work right away. Cole always has the proper supplies to get to work and is helpful to those around him. Cole is a wonderful friend to his classmates. He is always willing to help and is a pleasure to have in our class. We are so happy to have this happy, creative student in our class and excited he is our student of the month. - Mrs. Leep James Marske is a vibrant boy and such a pleasure to teach. He is compassionate towards his peers, conscientious about his work, and is always ready to try something new! James is an excellent role model for our classroom as he is a Bays' Way student. Way to go, James! - Mrs. Castagne Emory Hanna is a role model, leader, and gentleman in our classroom and is always ready to learn, with body basics, and awesome listening. Emory is respectful in school and on the playground where he waits his turn, raises his hand when he wants to be heard, and always has a level 0 voice in the classroom, hallway, and bathroom. He is kind and helpful in our classroom and at school. Emory is a responsible learner as he completes his tasks in a timely manner, follows directions, and does a quality job. He also makes good decisions when it comes to safety. We are thrilled to have Emory as an important member of our classroom family and look forward to his leadership every day. -Ms. McPherson Tessa Massey is a joy to have in class. She is a polite, enthusiastic, and responsible student. She puts a consistent

strong effort into her work and completes assignments with quality in mind. Her gentle, quiet nature makes her a role model for her classmates. She is a great friend who is always looking for ways to help and encourage others. Way to go Tessa! -Mrs. Gross Hadley Hopper is a very hard worker who comes to class every day with a “can-do” attitude. She has a very bubbly personality and doesn’t let a challenge get the best of her. Hadley never hesitates to ask for help if she is struggling with something. She is a great friend to her classmates and appears to really enjoy school. She is always willing to help out with anything in the classroom or assist a classmate that needs extra help. I have really enjoyed getting to know Hadley so far this year and look forward to seeing all that she achieves throughout the remainder of the year. Keep up the good work Hadley! - Mrs. Schaedler Xavier Manitowabi is an amazing young man! He comes to school each day ready to learn. He walks into the classroom with a smile on his face. I always know that I can count on Xavier to be a role model for his classmates. He is on task and following the Bays' Ways no matter what we are doing. I can always count on him to lend a helping hand to anyone that needs it. He is extremely polite and respectful with anyone that he comes in contact with. Way to go, Xavier! I am so proud of you! -Ms. Peller Mariah Donnay has been a superstar in the classroom this year. Her kindness and helpfulness has been such a blessing. Mariah is one of the hardest workers and always strives to do her best work. Keep up the outstanding work, Mariah! -Mrs. Alexia Jarvi I am excited to announce that Nickole Tadgerson has been chosen for the October Student of the Month. When our class

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was called upon to nominate a candidate for Student of the Month, Nickole received numerous nominations. Nickole’s peers explained that she is always willing to lend a hand, is ready to learn, and that she is a good friend. Nickole enjoys helping her classmates with their work. Additionally, she takes pride in helping with various tasks to ensure that our classroom runs smoothly. I can count on Nickole to always do her best on her assignments. Some words her fellow 4th Graders used to describe her are kind, responsible, and caring. I couldn’t agree more. Congratulations Nickole! Thank you for being a positive role model in our 4th Grade Class! We are proud of you! -Mrs. Dettloff Scarlette Garvon does a wonderful job modeling the Bays Ways for her classmates. She is always respectful. She is kind, considerate, and quick to share a smile or an encouraging word. Scarlette makes safe choices. I can count on her to make the right choices in the classroom, during recess, and at special classes. She thinks before she acts! Scarlette is responsible. She always puts in her best effort and makes sure to turn in every assignment. I love to watch her try the challenging problems, persevere through them,

and try out new strategies. Scarlette comes to class every day ready to learn. She has a positive attitude and the quiet voice that makes a big impact. Her classmates listen to her, follow her lead, and appreciate her help. Congratulations Scarlette on earning SOTM for October! - Mrs. Rogers Audrey Whealey started this school year doing a great job as a fifth grader. She has continued with a positive attitude and hard work. She is always pleasant and smiles easily. She is an encourager and helps others. Her resourcefulness and creativity are a plus for our classroom. We enjoy having her in our class! - Mrs. Hope Destinie McGuire works hard everyday. She is an active learner and works hard on her assignments. She is a wonderful part of our 5th Grade classroom. Destinie has a kind heart and is always quietly helping those in need. We wanted to recognize Destinie for being not only a great student, but that she is a great friend to those in our class. Destinie is always trying her hardest to follow the Bays' Ways by being safe, respectful, responsible, and ready to learn! Congratulations and keep up the great work, Destinie! -Mrs. Rutledge

Michigan students continue to improve, according to assessment results LANSING – Michigan continues to climb in the national rankings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress reading test, as released on Oct. 30 by the National Assessment Governing Board. It marks the second straight two-year testing cycle in which Michigan has gained in the national rankings. “It’s great news for our students and families that we’re making progress on literacy,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “And it’s important to note that this would not have happened if not for the hardworking educators who have dedicated their lives to our kids. We’ve made a step in the right direction, and now we must continue to prioritize funding for early literacy and teacher pay and build a more equitable school funding system. When we put our students and educators first, we can build a Michigan where everyone can get ahead.” Michigan rose to 32nd in the nation in fourth grade reading – up from 35th in 2017 and 41st in 2015. In eighth-grade reading, Michigan advanced to 28th in the nation – up from 30th in 2017 and 31st in 2015. “Our national 4th grade reading rank is improving,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. “Kudos to our teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our professional development efforts are beginning to bear fruit.” “Our rank is improving in spite of two significant challenges: a statewide teacher shortage, which adversely affects most severely the highest poverty and/or most remote districts, and inadequate and inequitable state funding for our 1.5 million Michigan children,” Rice added. “Imagine how much more rapid our improvement could be if we invested more in our children and funded their specific needs – consistent with School Finance Research Collaborative study recommendations – rather than to simply fund the number of students.” The improvement in NAEP 4th grade reading rank is consistent with recent increases in 3rd and 4th grade state M-STEP English language arts results. Among the many factors that are contributing to Michigan’s improvements are the collaborative early literacy efforts of the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators General Education Leadership Network/Early Literacy Task Force; the Reading Now Network; and the Michigan Department of Education. NAEP is the only assessment that measures what U.S. students know and can do in various subjects across the nation. Also known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP has provided important information about how students are performing academically since 1969. Michigan’s scores on the NAEP math tests were also released on Oct. 30. The state’s ranking in eighth grade math improved from 33rd in the nation to 28th, while the ranking in fourth grade math went from 38th in the nation to 42nd. NAEP is a congressionally mandated project administered by the National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NAEP is given to a representative sample of students across the country. Results are reported for groups of students with similar characteristics (e.g., gender, race and ethnicity, school location), not individual students. National results are available for all subjects assessed by NAEP. State and selected urban district results are available for mathematics and reading, and in some assessment years for science and writing.

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Kindergarten The kindergarten Spotlight Reader is Lena Sue LeBlanc! Lena Sue displays an early love of reading. She works hard during reading group and takes pride in learning how to read new words. She loves both reading and listening to stories. When she earns free time, she can often be found reading her library books. Congratulations Lena Sue!- Mrs. Kemp First Grade/Second Grade Animikee has been ready to read every day. He is enjoying learning new words as well as how to apply new strategies that he takes away from class as well as reading with Mrs. Rowell. Nim is excited to read with anyone and has been taking on new challenges without hesitation. - Mrs. Dell Third Grade Kieran Teeple is the third grade Spotlight Reader for the month of October. Kieran has a real love and passion for reading and can often be found with a book in his hand. He is an excellent reader and is always willing to read aloud in the classroom. Keep up the great work Kieran! - Mrs. Bowen Fourth Grade The Spotlight Reader for fourth grade is Konner Trudeau. Konner has been working hard to improve his reading skills and

his determination is paying off. Konner seems to really enjoy reading and sharing about what he is reading with others. Way to go Konner!- Mrs. BowenFifth Grade & Sixth Grade The 5th and 6th grade Spotlight Reader for October is Emery. Emery enjoys reading The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and he is a responsible reader.- Mrs. Ennes

OCS announces Spotlight Readers for October

BAY MILLS - Ojibwe Charter School recently chose their October Students of the Month students. Ojibwe Charter School uses the Seven Grandfather Teachings for their Student of the Month program along with TRIBE. TRIBE is a positive system of following school wide rules. TRIBE stands for; Treat others kindly, Ready to learn, I need to listen, Be safe, and Everyone tries their best. The Grandfather teaching for October was Wisdom or Nibwaakaawin. Nibwaakaawin or Wisdom - To cherish knowledge is to know Wisdom. Wisdom is given by the Creator to be used for the good of the people. In the Anishinaabe language, this word expresses not only wisdom, but also means prudence, or Intelligence. Jeremiah Tadgerson - Kindergarten: Ms. Heikkinen/Mrs. Kemp

This month's Grandfather Teaching is "Wisdom", which is why Jeremiah has been chosen for October. Jeremiah greatly values his education. He follows school rules and classroom procedures so that others around him can learn. He is always on task and completes his assignments daily. He is respectful towards all of the teachers and staff in the building. Crimson Kuzmik - 1st grade: Mrs. Dell Crimson loves to share her knowledge with others. She strives to help her classmates learn new things. Crim will help explain anything that might be confusing and teach people the kind and generous way to fix a problem. Oceanous McBride - 2nd grade: Mrs. Dell Oceanous is always willing to help her classmates and give them advice to make the right choice. She is knowledgeable about everything surrounding her and likes to be a role model for all everyone around her. Rebecca Goloversic - 3rd/4th grade: Mrs. Bowen Rebecca is a new student at OCS this year and we are so glad that she is a member of our classroom. Rebecca is a very responsible, motivated, and passionate student. She comes to school each day with a smile and an excitement for learning. She does a great job of staying on task and completing her classwork in a timely manner. Rebecca works well with others in class and is always willing to assist those around her if they need it. She is very extremely polite and displays excellent manners. Damion Tyson - 5th/6th grade: Mrs. Ennes Damion shows wisdom on a daily basis by taking responsibility for his learning and behaviors. Damion always completes tasks quickly and to the best of his ability; he is a joy to have in the classroom.

OCS October Students of the Month named

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SAULT STE. MARIE – The Arts Center at Lake Superior State University presents Take 3 — Together for the Holidays with soprano Lauren Jelencovich on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m., kicking off the holidays with the sounds of the Christmas season. Take 3 is the classically-inspired trio of Lindsay Deutsch (violinist), Lila Yang (cellist), and Irene Kim (pianist). These classical musicians have “rock-star charisma” and are known for their ability to captivate and excite audiences. Lindsay Deutsch, is currently touring with Yanni and has also appeared as a guest soloist with A m e r i c a n a n d C a n a d i a n symphonies. Her performance of Astor Piazzolla “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra was selected for NPR’s Symphony Cast Program. Her movie credits include playing the violin solo for the movie soundtrack of The Good Shepherd starring Robert De Niro. Lila Yang made her debut with the USC Orchestra at Colburn Zipper Hall in 2007 after receiving numerous awards and extensive training in chamber, orchestral, and solo repertoire. She later attended Juilliard and performed in a string trio that toured the world, giving masterclasses and fundraising concerts on behalf of the Peace Corps and the US Embassy in Costa Rica. Irene Kim garnered the Franz Liszt First Prize in the Liszt-Garrison International Young Artist competition

in addition to top prizes in the Carmel Music Society, Yale Gordon Concerto, and Russell C. Wonderlic competitions. She has subsequently performed at such notable venues as The Kennedy Center, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and the Library of Congress. For the annual Christmas concert this year, Take 3 is joined by Yanni’s featured vocalist, Lauren Jelencovich, who has performed extensively in operas and musical theatre in the U.S. and internationally. She made her off-Broadway debut in the world premiere of The Music Teacher by Wallace and Allen Shawn and has since sung at Carnegie Hall in Benjamin Britten’s Te Deum in C with the Oratorio Society of New York as well as portrayed the role of Mrs. Nordstrom in A Little Night Music at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. She has even been featured in People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” Issue. This concert was made possible with the support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Duncan MacLaren Family Fund for the Performing Arts. Take 3 Together for the Holidays with Lauren Jelencovich will perform at the Arts Center Theater at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3. Free parking is available in Lot K, in front of the Arts Center, and Lot E, behind the Cisler Center. The Arts Center is wheelchair accessible. Admission is $27 for adults, $23 for seniors, $10 for children, and free for LSSU students, faculty, and staff. For directions, tickets, and more information, please visit: LSSU.edu/arts-center or call 906-635-2787.

Take 3 with Jelencovich to perform at LSSU Arts Center

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OCS students honor those who served

BAY MILLS — Students at Ojibwe Charter School honored local veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Students, veterans, and community members gathered at Bay Mills Community College for a ceremony to recognize those who served. Students spoke about the sacrifices made for the country and thanked the veterans through song and poem.

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Mildred May Gregg Mildred May Gregg (Shannon), 78, of Brimley,

Michigan passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at her home.  She was born March 14, 1941 on Sugar Island, Michigan.  Mildred enjoyed making porcupine boxes, crocheting, sewing and knitting, beading, and painting.   Mildred is survived by her son Gary D. Gregg, and two daughters: Joni M. Gregg and Kathy L. (Al) Belleau.   She is also survived by her brother Merlin Shannon, sisters-in-law Carol Shannon and Barb Shannon, and in-laws Laurie and Bruce Brown.  Mildred’s surviving grandchildren are Daneè (Matt) Bergstrom, Nicole (Michelle) Ross of California, RJ Ross, Samantha Pender of Pennsylvania, RiverSong Gregg, Orrionn Belleau, and Conika Belleau; great-grandchildren Trysten Hyder, Adrianna Hyder, Evan Hyder, Jacob Bergstrom, Natalie Bergstrom, Jorgiamay Bergstrom, Ivan Bergstrom, Ada Ross, Cole Ross, Tehya Virta, and Xanavie Belleau.   Mildred is predeceased by her husband Gary L. Gregg, parents Charles and Jenny Shannon, brothers Frank, Dave, Donald, and Russell, sisters Theresa Willis, Beatrice Lee, Helen McCoy, Margaret (Chamag) Benoit, and many nieces and nephews.   Services took place at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church with concelebrants Father Sebastian Kavumkal and Brother John Hascall.   Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. 

Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com  

Marion Rachel BurttMarion Rachel Burtt, 87, of Brimley, passed away

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at War Memorial Hospital.Marion was born on Nov. 27, 1931, in Newberry,

Michigan, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Blankenship) Burby. She graduated from Sault High School with the class of 1951. On Feb. 26, 1955, she married Donald R. Burtt at the Brimley Baptist Church Parsonage. Marion was a wonderful quilt maker and she gave many quilts away through the years. She was an unofficial teacher, helping many learn the art of knitting, embroidery, and quilting. She enjoyed taking Mandy the dog for walks. She loved to read her Bible and other books. She would work crossword puzzles with an ink pen. You could often find Marion volunteering somewhere or counseling someone. She was a member of Community

Baptist Church, where she had been involved with AWANA and teaching Sunday School. Marion loved her Lord.

Marion is survived by her husband: Donald Burtt; five children: Bridget Dominquez of Englewood, CO, Joey P. Burtt of Glendale, AZ, Pattie Burtt (Ken) of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Andy ""Anda"" (Kim) Burtt of Oronoco, MN, and Dennis ""Butch"" Burtt of Tempe, AZ; 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother: Chuck (Pat) Burby of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and many nieces and nephews.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents and a son: Donny "Bonz" Burtt; a sister: Beatrice Stowe; and three brothers: Paul Burby, Howard Burby, and George Burby, Jr.

Services took place with Pastor Larry Witte officiating. Burial will be at Dollar Settlement Cemetery in the spring.

Condolences may be left online at www.csmulder.com.

Debbie LehmanDebbie Lehman passed away on Nov. 2, 2019 after a

very brief but intense battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 26, 1951, in Pocatello, Idaho and

went to school at Washington State University where she met Tom Lehman. They married and moved to Sault Ste .Marie, where they had three children. She became the Children’s Librarian at Bayliss Public Library, a position she would hold for the next 29 years. 

Debbie was a lover of flowers, birds, and gardens, and had an insatiable appetite for reading. If she wasn’t working in the garden, she could be found curled up on the couch with a good book. Debbie was smart, funny, and fiercely independent. She was known for her dry wit, and her absolute devotion to the children of Sault Ste. Marie. As a long-time Children’s Librarian, she instilled a love of reading in three generations of the Sault, and her summer storytime became a highly anticipated event every year for little and not-so-little kids around town. If you grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and have a love of stories, odds are she played a part.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Tom, and her three children, Chris (Anne), Amanda (Paul), and Betsy (Kedzie), as well as four grandchildren, Julie, Emma, Sid, and Dex, plus two beloved kitties, Finley and Brownley, and Walter the turtle.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home.  Friends may gather at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. 

Walking on___________________

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BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Indian Community, in collaboration with the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Hannahville Indian Community, local health departments and Spectrum Health, offered enhanced mammography services last May. The Mobile Mammography event garnered the recognition of the Michigan Cancer Consortium, earning those involved the MCC Spirit of Collaboration Award. Spectrum Health had never provided mobile mammography services in the U.P., hundreds of miles from their location in Grand Rapids. But with tribal outreach and the assistance of Delta, Menominee, and Chippewa County Health Departments, expansive breast cancer screening was available to local Native women. This no cost screening was provided at the tribal health center. Extensive public outreach took place before the event, from phone calls to potential patients to social media placement and radio advertising. ITCMI addressed issues of funding for travel, financial support, lodging, and additional media coverage. As a result of the efforts, more than 50 women that were due for their annual mammogram had their needs met by the mobile unit, which was on-site in Bay Mills for three days. “A great deal of planning went into this event, not only with the partners mentioned, but included efforts within Bay Mills Health Center. Providers discussed screenings with their patients, nurses advised patients that they c o u l d u t i l i z e t h e mammogram truck and save time and travel,” said Betty Jahnke, RN and supervisor case manager at Bay Mills Health Center. Jahnke, along with B r e n d a B r i n i n g o f Community Health, sent patients letters to notify them that they were due f o r t h e i r a n n u a l m a m m o g r a m , t h a t included information on the mammogram truck, and called patients to schedule appointments. “This event was so successful that we are in the planning stages of bringing the mammogram truck back to Bay Mills again in May 2020,” said Jahnke.

BMIC honored for work by Michigan Cancer Consortium

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International Bridge Board accepts inspection results, discusses work

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board of directors, the binational body that supervises operations of the International Bridge, heard reports on bridge inspections at the board's regular meeting on Nov. 7. The SSMBA board reviewed and officially accepted the results of the annual bridge, fracture critical, and underwater inspections. A team of bridge engineering experts from the lead firm of Hardesty and Hanover (H&H) of Okemos, Mich., along with MMM Group of Mississauga, Ontario, conducted the two-week-long annual inspections of the bridge this fall and presented their findings at the meeting. "The bridge's ongoing maintenance is outstanding, keeping the overall condition of the bridge good to fair," said H&H structural engineer Richard Wianecki. "Our inspection found no significant changes from previous years.” H&H noted some minor items that the International Bridge Administration staff has included in scheduled maintenance for 2020. The fracture critical inspection was conducted on the U.S. half of the bridge. These inspections, conducted on one-half of the bridge each year, provide a closer look at bridge components that are critical to the structural integrity of the bridge. Great Lakes Engineering Group presented the findings of their underwater inspection. The inspection is mandated by the Federal National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and must be performed every five years. The last inspection, originally scheduled for 2014, was postponed due to high water flow and conducted instead in 2015. This year's inspection returns the bridge to its previous five-year schedule. “The underwater components of the bridge were found to be in good to fair condition,” said Casey Collings of Great Lakes Engineering Group. “None of the findings of the underwater inspection are considered to negatively impact the structural integrity of the bridge.” In other business, the board heard updates on major maintenance projects completed this construction season. Several previous bridge inspections identified an area of concern at the top of bridge piers 19 and 20. Cracks had formed, allowing moisture to enter the surface, resulting in deterioration of the concrete pier tops. H&H recommended removing and replacing the delaminated concrete, recapping a portion of the pier top. That work posed some challenges: the pier tops are about 100 feet above the river and it is a complex location for performing cleaning and concrete repair. While not originally scheduled this year, work on pier 20 began in mid-August and was completed in early October. The total cost of the project utilizing IBA maintenance staff was about $26,000. H&H estimated the cost of performing this work with contracted services at approximately $203,000, an estimated savings of $177,000. Based on the success of this project, Pier 19 will be scheduled for repair in 2020. In addition to the pier repairs, routine maintenance and yearly activities, some other highlights of the work IBA staff completed this year include: • Bridge deck - After a high concentration of hairline cracks was identified on some parts of the bridge deck, crews treated the areas with “flood coat” and aggregate to ensure all cracks have been sealed against water infiltration and to make future routine crack sealing more efficient. This year, just more than 35,000 square feet of deck was treated, bringing the total deck surface coated up to more than 134,000 square feet. • Painting - A total of 560 feet of the bridge's ivory curb rail was cleaned and coated during 2019. To date, about 4,292 linear feet of ivory curb rail has been cleaned and coated with a high-ratio calcium sulfonate alkyd (HRCSA) one-coat paint system. • Railings - Staff successfully replaced 17 of 20 green rail posts in 2019. These uprights were sandblasted and coated with the HRCSA paint. Another 20 posts were cleaned and coated. • Expansion joints - Despite unfavorable fall weather, staff completed three of five planned retrofits of bridge expansion joints. Crews used a new system that helps prevent water collection on the substructure, mitigating corrosion of steel surfaces. "We want to thank our inspection firms for their thorough scrutiny of the bridge, and the IBA staff for the great work they've accomplished this year," said Hansen. "The bridge has realized enormous benefits from completing a wide array of maintenance work in-house. This has allowed us to be flexible and incorporate innovations while saving money.” The operation and maintenance of the International Bridge is totally self-funded, primarily through bridge tolls. It is not subsidized by any state, provincial, or federal government entity. For a complete list of International Bridge tolls, visit the IBA website at www.Michigan.gov/IBA.

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Hunters across the state took to the woods in droves for deer season, which started on Nov. 15. Not only a time-honored tradition shared across many generations of Michiganders, this season also brings a significant boost in state revenue. Of all hunters in Michigan last year, over 600,000 of them – better than 90 percent – were deer hunters. This year, approximately half a million hunters are expected to take to the Michigan woods for the firearm deer season. A recent study released by Michigan United Conservation Clubs estimates that hunting and fishing in Michigan generate $11.2 billion a year, with the state's nearly 700,000 hunters contributing $8.9 billion – about 80 percent – of those critical dollars. “For many Michigan hunters, there’s no more important time of the year than the annual deer hunting season. It’s a treasured outdoor tradition that brings together family and friends, and, for many, helps to put food on the table. This hunting season also gives a sizable lift to local economies across the state,” said Daniel Eichinger, director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “We wish every hunter this season a safe, enjoyable and successful hunt.” According to TravelUSA research, leisure travel spending on hunting continues to bring important

economic revenue to Michigan. Last year, travelers who participated in hunting as an activity contributed a direct spend of more than $73 million in the state. Those who participated in hunting or fishing had a direct spend of over $396 million. “Hunting provides the perfect opportunity to get out and experience Michigan’s vast natural resources while contributing to the tremendous quality of life found here in our state,” said Jeff Mason, CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “This time-honored tradition drives travel to Michigan as well as within the state, and that travel in turn generates economic impact for communities and businesses across Michigan.” In 2018, Michigan saw 75,470 new customers for all hunting licenses combined, and Michigan continues to rank among the leading states for the number of paid hunting license holders. Firearm deer season was the biggest draw, with 483,341 of hunters participating in that season. Get more information about hunting opportunities in Michigan – including season, license and regulation details and tips on safety and accessibility – at michigan.gov/Hunting.

Michigan's firearm deer season drives tradition, economic gains

Registration now open for this winter's Becoming an Outdoors Woman program offered in the Upper Peninsula The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced registration is now under way for this winter’s “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program, which is set for Feb. 21-23, 2020, in Marquette County. This winter will mark the 19th annual winter BOW gathering for women, 18 and older, who are seeking an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. “Registration for this popular program always fills up fast, so don’t delay,” said Michelle Zellar, BOW program coordinator in Newberry. "We’ve had as many as 100 women attend the weekend’s activities in past years." The BOW program is sponsored by the DNR and offers instruction in two dozen different types of indoor and outdoor activities, including cross-country skiing, archery, winter camping and shelter building, ice fishing, fly tying, winter biking, wilderness first aid, wood burning, snowshoeing along with several new features, such as resource roadkill and apps in the outdoors. Instructors provide basic and advanced teaching tailored to each participant's individual ability. The program also includes special evening programs during the weekend. BOW participants stay and take their classes at the Bay Cliff Health Camp, a universally accessible facility overlooking Lake Superior, which is situated about 30 miles north of Marquette near Big Bay. Participants will be housed in a dorm-style facility with amenities including a sauna and hiking trails, with access to northern hardwood forests and Lake Superior. The $225 registration fee includes all food and lodging, as well as most equipment and supplies, except as noted in the registration materials. Scholarships are also available on a limited basis. Class information, registration materials and scholarship applications are available online to print at Michigan.gov/BOW. Payment and registration materials should be sent to the address on the registration paperwork in Newberry. For more information on the winter BOW program, contact Michelle Zellar at the DNR office in Newberry at 906-293-5131, ext. 4004, or by email at DNRBOW@Michigan.gov.

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By LEIGH ANNE TIFFANY Capital News Service

LANSING – “Only you can prevent wildfires.” For 75 years, Smokey Bear has used this anthem to promote fire safety. Today, agencies like the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service tackle wildfires through a contradictory method: by starting them. “Smokey is highly recognized as a great symbol who does great work,” says Brenda Dale, the fire management officer for the Upper Peninsula’s Hiawatha National Forest – East Zone. “But throughout the country – and in the U.P. specifically – everything has evolved with some sort of fire. Decades of suppressing all fires has led to many environmental problems we’re tackling today.” Wildfires are more than the out-of-control fires burning everything in their wake that popular culture depicts. They include any unforeseen fire of any size lit by any source. Since 2000, about 72,400 wildfires have burned about 7 million acres each year in the United States. In Michigan, approximately 600 wildfires are reported each year. DNR keeps an interactive map with details of all wildland fire incidents, and the Forest Service promotes one that shows fire conditions throughout the state. Celeste Chingwa, the DNR’s U.P. resource protection manager, says that drought played a role in the wildfire patterns this year. More fires happened in late summer than in spring when they usually happen and quite a few were started by lightening. But while drought changed the pattern of fires, this year’s reported wildfires were down to 49 compared to 65 in 2018. “The U.P. is a very large area, so the spotty rain this year played into why we didn’t see as many fires,” Chingwa says. “Some areas get flood conditions while others experience drought. How weather systems move through the U.P. plays a major role in if and where we see wildfires.” The drought played another role this fire season: allowing for more prescribed burns. DNR and the Forest Service intentionally set fires to remove “fuels” – underbrush and other flammable materials – that allow wildfires to spread. “Because it was so dry this year, we were able to do a lot of site prep burning in areas we normally can’t reach because they are so wet,” Dale said. With these created “fuel breaks,” wildfires have a harder time jumping, slowing them down so firefighters can stop them. In the U.P., this is critical to protecting peatland during drought periods like this summer. Dale calls peat the “lungs of the U.P.,” taking carbon dioxide out of the air. If that peat were to catch fire, all of the captured carbon would be released back into the air. Prescribed burns do more than prevent wildfires. In a storymap, DNR shows how they “help regenerate forests, control invasive species, create wildlife habitat and promote healthy forests.”

“Prescribed burns are ecosystem management,” Chingwa says. “We look at what different species need – like the endangered Karner blue butterfly and Kirtland’s warbler – and plan fires accordingly. We look at what invasive flora we need to burn to encourage native species management, the environmental conditions needed to target those plants, and plan burns accordingly.” Dale recalls seeing a plant emerge following one prescribed burn and thinking it was a new weed. It turned out to be rock harlequin, a native plant that needs fire for its seeds to germinate. “No one on my team knew what it was at first, no one had seen it before,” Dale says. “Those seeds sat dormant for decades waiting for a fire to create the fertile, open soil needed to thrive.” Another plant thrives following prescribed burns in the U.P.: blueberries. The controlled fires rejuvenate bushes and cut back reindeer moss, which adversely impact blueberry plants. Burns also help morel mushrooms and create open areas that draw wildlife for hunting. “People who live in the U.P. who hunt, who hunt for morels, who pick blueberries, they get it,” Dale says. “They ask us for maps of where we plan to burn so they know where to look.” Prescribed burns improve more than just the environment. Chingwa says that since prescribed burning replaced old fire suppression policies, continuing education programs for firefighters have grown. They are able to learn how fire acts in wildfire scenarios and practice techniques in controlled settings. Areas that undergo a prescribed burn are also safer since the fuels that could lead to human-caused wildfires have been removed. “Yoopers are great supporters of prescribed burns,” Dale says. “The Native American population in the U.P. sees it as a part of their history, which we’ve also found through tree ring studies and peat core testing. Everyone wants to see it continue.” The prescribed burns this summer will help prevent potential stray wildfires through the winter. While fire season officially closes after the first snowfall, Chingwa says the U.P. could have an Indian summer – also known as a dryer, warmer fall – that could lead to late-season fires. Dale recalls a wildfire on the north shore of Lake Superior in November 2017 after the first frost of the season. “There was no snow cover, low grasses and 48 mph winds. Fire burned 20 acres before it went out,” Dale says. Whether it’s fire season or not, DNR and the Forest Service are preparing for the next wildfire. “I like fire,” Chingwa says. “It may be hard to hear that, but I’ve done this job for almost 35 years to help keep the public safe. Like Smokey Bear programs, protecting the public is the main part of our job. That’s why we plan year-round. We’re always looking to make ourselves better.”

Preventing wildfires by setting them

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Fish can hear boat noises and the loud ones trouble their ears By Helen Korneffel Great Lakes Echo WINDSOR, Ontario — Researchers found that fish can hear human-created, noises and that their ears are harmed by them. They worry that fish with hearing loss may have trouble reproducing, navigating and communicating with other fish. The University of Windsor experimented on the black bullhead, a species with advanced hearing and in the Great Lakes, where there is considerable commercial and recreational boat traffic. Similar studies have been done with goldfish and zebrafish, but researchers Dennis Higgs and Megan Mickle wanted to see the effect boat noises have on Great Lakes fish. They suspected that the fish would exhibit behavioral changes, but a few things occurred that they did not expect. “I was surprised they we actually damaged their hair cells at levels that are not really high,” Mickle said. “One hundred and seventy decibels is loud, but boat noise, especially up to a few meters away, can be much louder than that.” Hair cells are sensory cells in the ears. Their number decreased significantly when the fish were exposed to prolonged boat noise. The bullheads were essentially going deaf from the noise, Mickle said. After the team played 24 hours of boat noise to the fish, they found that they decreased the bullheads’ hair cells so much that they were almost completely gone. Their behavior changed, too. The fish changed their typical swimming patterns when first exposed to the noise. But they eventually resumed them when they became used to the noise because of the decrease in hair cells. “At lower levels we changed their behavior, and at higher levels we blew up their hair cells,” Mickle said. “After that, they just couldn’t hear and weren’t bothered by anything.” Because of their decrease in hearing, the black bullheads are a target for boats and aquatic predators. Many Great Lakes fish make sounds to call to each other as well, and Higgs said that is an issue for spawning. “We’re worried that the increase in boat noise levels could disrupt their ability to hear each other during spawning,” Higgs said. “There’s also some concern, which is not proven yet, that boat noise in some areas could affect reproduction.” According to Higgs and Mickle, the calling back and forth of the fish is like the fish are singing to each other. When the research team put a microphone underwater, they could pick up different species of fish calling to each other. “People don’t think fish have ears, and they do,” Higgs said. “Fish make quite complex calls that go back and forth to each other.” The research team has also studied what the underwater sound levels are in the Great Lakes with underwater microphones. They found that some underwater areas are louder than others. People can do a few things to reduce the impact of boat noise on aquatic life, Higgs said. The biggest action is to spread the word to avoid driving boats through spawning area. “We need to try and get the word out to avoid these spawning areas,” Higgs said. “We could close those areas off, and then when the fish are done spawning, let people go back and have fun boating.” The types of engines have different impacts on the level of underwater sounds, Mickle said. She recorded boat engines from local boaters and noticed the difference in sound volume between those that had mufflers, which make boat engines quieter, and those that did not. “Some boaters are cognizant of the noise that their boats produce and some of them have no idea,” Mickle said. “I think people need to pick the quietest motor engine that they can and use mufflers in order to protect the aquatic life below.” The study was published in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

Dennis Higgs and Megan Mickle analyze the spectrogram of boat noise in the Great Lakes. Credit: Dennis Higgs.

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Announcements Vacancy on Child Welfare Committee There is one (1) opening on the Child Welfare Committee The Child Welfare Committee meets on a monthly basis. In case of an emergency, there may be a need for more than one meeting a month. If anyone is interested in the specific duties of the Child Welfare Committee, they are available at the tribal office. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and must be a member of the Bay Mills Indian Community. If you would like to be considered to fill this vacancy, please submit a letter to: Bay Mills Executive Council Attn: Kathi Carrick 12140 W. Lakeshore Drive Brimley, MI 49715

Grievance Board vacancy Anyone interested in becoming a member of the grievance board for the 2020 year please submit a notice of intent to the Human Resources Director before Dec. 13. The current grievance board will be in place until further notice. The executive council will select up to 20 individuals from throughout the entire organization and community to secure a one-year term on the Grievance Board. Both management and non-management, tribal/non-tribal are eligible to serve on this board. Section 405.3 of the Bay Mills Personnel Policies & Procedures reads: 405.3 There shall be a Grievance Board created for the purpose of hearing grievances as defined above in Section 406.2. The Human Resources Director will post a vacancy announcement at the end of each calendar year. Any employee or community member interested in becoming a member of the Grievance Board will submit a short narrative to the Human Resources Director within 14 days from the date of posting. This narrative will briefly state their individual reasons for wanting to participate in this grievance process. The Human Resources Director will bring all submissions to the Executive Council for review and selection. The Executive Council may select up to 20 candidates, ensuring adequate representation between management/non-management and tribal/non-tribal candidates.

Pow Wow Committee Fundraiser The Bay Mills Pow Wow Committee is doing one final t-shirt fundraiser of our "Swing and Sway, the Anishinaabe Way!" t-shirts! Follow the link here to place an order, and get your Pow Wow swag. The Pow Wow Committee has heard our community's voices, and by ordering below the t-shirt will be able to be shipped directly to your house no matter where you live. This t-shirt design will not be returning at next year's Pow Wow, the Committee is cooking up a new design to celebrate the way we swing and sway. If you are

looking for a Christmas gift, or want to nab one for yourself, make sure you check it out! All proceeds go towards the Bay Mills Pow Wow. With your support the Pow Wow Committee will be able to sponsor veteran, elder, and youth dances; a school scholarship for native youth; ceremony materials; and gifts for our veteran, elder, and youth dancers at the Pow Wow. In addition, the Pow Wow Committee this year will be working with native youth to teach traditional dancing, singing, and regalia making. Please contact us o n F a c e b o o k , o r a t o u r email bmicpowwow@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Bay Mart Holiday Schedule announced • Thanksgiving: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Christmas: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • New Year’s Eve: 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. • New Year’s Day: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Report water issues online or via phone Bay Mills water customers can now report if they are experiencing issues via phone or online. The number to report issues is 906-248-8179. You can also utilize the online reporting form available at www.baymills.org on the upper left side of the page.

Community members join the Pow Wow Committee for crafting night!

Meet, greet, teach, share, and eat!

Every Tuesday

Bay Mills Cultural Center on Tower Road

6:00PM – 8:00PM

If you would like, please bring a snack to share! Different projects each week!

BEADING, REGALIA MAKING, DRUMS, AND SO MUCH MORE!

Any questions, concerns, and/or ideas, please contact Whitney Gravelle or Helen Wilkins through Facebook messenger or email:

bmicpowwow@gmail.com! Miigwetch!