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BUSH WINS ‘08 ELECTION!!!

Certification Pending

Health Center Open House

Well Attended

Sugar Bush and Flap Jack Friday a Huge

Success

‘ SHE-KE-GIG-DO’

TURTLE PRESS “ BGON G I SES ”

~NO SNOW MOON~

Left to Right: Kate Segal, Greg Moore, Chris Simmons, Jamie Stuck, Laura Spurr, RoAnn Beebe-Mohr, David ThunderEagle, Kevin Fitzgibbons, Maureen Lydon, John Warnet, Victor Mosser and Dan Green; are just a few of the people/dignitaries who attended the April 22, 08 Grand Opening for the Health Center.

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Volume 8 Turtle Press– May ’08 Issue Issue 5

Main Office Administration Office 2221 1-1/2 Mile Rd.

Fulton, MI 49052 Phone: 269-729-5151 Fax: 269-729-5920

Toll Free: 866-499-5151

Northern Office- Wyoming

Health Department Phone: 616-249-0159

Fax: 616-249-8688

Toll Free: 888-662-2808

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Tribal Chair 3

Education 4

P. C. M. 6

Enrollment 8

Language 10

Misc. 12 Health 13

Flap Jack Pics. 19

Notice 20

H.C. Calendar 21

Pow-Wow Flyer 22 Calendar of Events 23

Health Offices on The Reservation. HPHD Phone: 269-729-4422 HPHD Fax:

269-729-4460 Toll Free:

888-729-4422

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

TRIBAL CHAIRPERSON — LAURA SPURR VICE—TRIBAL CHAIRPERSON—HOMER MAN-DOKA TREASURER—JAMIE STUCK SECRETARY—RO ANN BEEBE-MOHR SERGEANT –AT—ARMS—Henry “Tiq” Bush Jr.

TURTLE PRESS STAFF Interim Managing Editor; John Rodwan, 269-729-5151, [email protected] Editor, Kathy Mackety, 269-729-5151, [email protected] Elders Column Contributor, Lou Anne Bush, 269-729-5151 Education Column Contributor, Barry Phillips, 269-729-5151 Pine Creek Meanderings Column, John Rodwan, 269-729-5151, [email protected]

Youth Car Wash and Bratwurst Fundraiser A Big Success

The April 11th the NHBP Maintenance staff hosted the first of several fund raising events to fund the purchase of paintball equipment for Tribal Youth and staff. Watch the Turtle Press for upcoming details. For further information contact the main office (269-729-5151) or Robert Williams (269-965-0937)

ELDERS BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULED

Saturday May 10, 2008 @11 AM is the date set for the Elders Business Meeting & Craft Workshop. There will be a pot luck type meal; bring your tastiest dishes to pass.

POW WOW DATES SET

Saturday & Sunday

June 21 & June 22, 2008 are the dates for the Annual Pow-Wow. To contact Homer A. Mandoka @ 517-369-4765 or e-mail:

[email protected] Stay up to speed by logging on our Website @ www.nhbpi.com or keep reading “Turtle Press”.

HERITAGE TRAIL PRO-GRAM SET FOR MAY 17

Saturday MAY 17, 2008 is the date set for the Heri-tage Trail Program & Rez. Clean Up! Tentative time is 8-4 p.m. Contact David Jones @ The Tribal Operations Office for more information.

HENRY “TIQ” BUSH, Jr. ELECTED Pending Election Board Certification

A special tribal election held on April 26th was held to elect the Vacant Council position, previously held on an interim basis by Henry “Tiq” Bush, Jr. Preliminary election results indicate that Tiq won, but the final outcome needs to be certified by the Election Board. Watch the next Turtle Press for the full story.

Pine Creek Reservation Community Yard Sales

“Meesnees” Friday & Saturday May 16 & 17, 2008

Starting @ 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

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Greetings to all our Tribal Members: Let’s make sure every-one has a job. I am sure you are all aware of all the eco-nomic struggles the State of Michigan is having; so many people in our state have lost their jobs and cannot find work. A job is more than just having a place to go to work—having a job means taking care of yourself and your fam-ily, and being a wage earner; it gives you a sense of purpose and wellbeing. People feel better when they are gainfully employed and know that through hard work they are providing for their family. We want to make sure everyone in our Tribe who needs a job has one. This is our tribal goal and we are making significant steps in that direction. Un-skilled general labor jobs are the starting

point to get into the labor force; usually employers want to know if you are prepared to show up on time, work hard for eight hours, get along with oth-ers and do what you are asked to do. We recently had forty people attend a “road construction worker” employment and information training meet-ing; however, after the lunch break only eleven of the forty returned to com-plete the training opportu-nity. Some may have been thinking, “This is only a ten dollar an hour job” or “I do not want to have to start on the bot-tom”. These were jobs for unskilled general labor, and they do not pay a lot to start with, but I hope that our Tribal members will see this as an opportu-nity and a starting point. Right now we have three young adults who are employed by the Tribe, and their employ-ment was a result of them accepting the lower pay and hard work of pulling up garlic mustard plants. They did not complain, they showed up for work, got along well with others, and had a good attitude, and they did whatever

they were asked. This work ethic caught our eye and we found places to employ them. They proved themselves and their value as employees. Yes, our goal is to have a job for every Tribal member who wants to work; however, this may mean taking the job that is currently available and turning it into an opportunity. Em-ployers generally like to hire people who are al-ready working rather than an unemployed per-son sitting at home wait-ing for the “perfect job”. Some people may feel that their past mis-takes or current struggles prevent them from get-ting a job. If you have a criminal record there are steps that can be taken to getting the record ex-punged, getting your drivers license restored, and so on. If you have a substance abuse issue and will not pass a drug or alcohol screen, we have programs in place to help you. You have to want to change and ac-cept the challenge to live differently from the way you have in the past. The first step is calling one of our behavioral health

Laura W. Spurr Tribal Chair

Let’s Get Healthy, Let’s Get Involved, and Let’s Get Excited About Our Future!

A monthly column by Tribal Chair, Laura Spurr, answering questions about the Tribe.

therapists and making a plan for change. The process of getting the Fire Keepers casino construction started is taking longer than we expected be-cause of all the red tape and bureaucratic proc-esses we have to get through, but once we get through this process it is going to happen all at once. We will need a viable work force and I want you to be ready, so get yourself in the best position possible. Get your high school com-pleted, and get enrolled in a college or university if that is the route you feel is best for you. If you are oriented to one of the trades then do all you can to get your training and certificates completed. I hope you will accept this challenge in the spirit in which it is given. I know that all the Tribal Council mem-bers, the Tribal Elders, and your family would love for you to be the next success story. We have all made mistakes but do not let those things hold you back. Your Tribe wants you to succeed.

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May ‘08 Education News By Barry Phillips

ties that donate time or shonya to help our K-12 students with a vari-ety of educational ex-penses. Migwetch goes to Earl and Lottie Katschor who donated to our K-12 fund. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! We’re already planning for the Sum-mer Camp this year! The date will be moved up to June 24, 25, and 26 and will be held here on the rez’. The Summer Camp 08 team meets this month also in the Community Cen-ter. Homework Night where students may have a weekly place to study, get help, secure resources, and access the computer with a healthy snack has be-come a victim as atten-dance has been zero the last 3 sessionsL. We’ll continue with after-school pick up on

Mondays & Tuesdays. The library will be open this month. Ath-ens township librarian, Diane Garlets is help-ing with the set-up of our library.

We’ll be hosting a series of “Shonya Smarts” here to help learn about finances good ways to save, spend, or invest. The classes will be FREE and start in May at the Community Center (see flyer!) The Ath-ens Community Foun-dation has honored our tribe with a seat on the board of that organiza-tion, and I was voted in on the 27th of March.

This is another partnership with our community and would allow us access to addi-tional educational funds/grants for pro-jects.

Bamapii nikanek!

Yellow—the color for Spring, contin-ues under the watch of the Eagle & the Mouse. The grandfather teach-ings of Wisdom and Love are focused upon. The element of Earth, the yellow race, and time of infants are a part of this quadrant of the Medicine Wheel. Use the wisdom to prepare for college now. Higher Education applications for the fall should be completed ASAP! Your free appli-cation for federal stu-dent aid (FAFSA) should also be com-pleted. Call if you need help!! Criteria for the Benefactors club will go to the Education Com-mittee which was sched-uled to meet April 15th in the Community Cen-ter but did not have a quorum. At press time the make-up date was not avail-able. The Benefactors’ Club will be those enti-

College prep, Benefactors Club, Katschor Donation, Education Committee Summer Camp 08, Library, “Shonya Smarts”, Athens Community Foundation

The Pine Creek Indian Reservation

Noon Tuesday June 24—3pm June 26, 2008

Ages 10—14 Registration limited

to the first 20 Camp-ers

Transportation from Grand Rapids and Battle

Creek available Tents and Meals pro-

vided Cost: FREE

Cultural Teachings, Crafts, Recreation, Na-

tive Foods, Group Activities,

and Fun in a secure set-ting for the Tribal

Youth. Registration deadline is Monday June 2nd,

2008 Contact Barry Phillips (888) 499-5141 or

Andrea Bush (888) 662-2808

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More Education News...

SHONYA SMARTS

Want to learn basic financial skills? The Invest In You! class

can help! We teach you how to save money, make smart financial decisions, avoid financial predators, plan

and follow a budget, and much more! See Barry Phillips for more details on this free class.

Or Call 269-729-5151

Thursday, May 15th from 1-3 p.m.

Financial Planning: Your Roadmap Increasing Your Assets: Basic Banking

Thursday, May 29th from 1-3 p.m.

Budget: Don’t Go Broke!

Saving & Investment: Your Money at Work

Thursday, June 12th from 1-3 p.m.

Credit: Buy Now, Pay Later Insurance

** All classes held @ the Community Center**

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SUGAR BUSH WRAPS UP WITH ANNUAL FLAP JACK FRIDAY

New Record Set for Syrup Production

Although the sap run started slow and the weather wasn’t ideal, when it was over staff and volunteers collected over 200 gallons of maple sap and boiled it down to 5 gallons of syrup. This exceeds the 3 gallons produced last year, which was the first year a Sugar Bush has occurred on the Reservation in recent memory. Historically, sugar bushing is a time-honored Potawatomi tradition. A total of 14 maples were tapped this year and 28 buckets were hung. Over the course of the three-plus week Sugar Bush season the sap stove ran for over 80 hours. It is estimated that if the Tribe had enough volunteers, upwards of 40 buckets could be hung and more then 10 gallons of syrup could be potentially produced. The season wrapped up with the second annual Flap Jack Friday on April 4. Held for the first time in the Community Center the event was attended by approximately 70, up from the 60 that attended last year in the cramped confines of the Administration Building. Fortunately the Community Center was available since the Administration Building basement is still in disarray from the flood that occurred this past January.

Highlighting this year’s event was a drum group lead by Councilman and lead singer Henry Bush, Jr. The group opened the event following a spirited introduction by Tribal Operations Manager David ThunderEagle and remarks by Council Chairperson Laura W. Spurr. Of special interest was the introduction of all the volunteers and staff that were responsible for this year’s Syrup Program success. At the end of the address the volunteers held their hands high in victory and received a warm applause by an audience that was growing hungry for pancakes, sausage and our Pride of Pine Creek syrup.

Following the lunch there were a series of carefully planned activities that included a pancake toss for the toddlers and a pancake eating contest for children of all ages.

As if the drums, pancakes, events and syrup was not enough, the

syrup sales booth collected nearly $250! Sales after the event and proceeds from the 50/50 raffle pushed the total to just under $400.

The event closed with the drum group singing the Tribal standard, AIM Unity Song.

Be sure to join us next March as we kick off another Sugar Bush.

CHILI COOK OFF SPICES UP MONTHLY

STAFF MEETING

Four Winners This Year

On March 28th the 3rd annual staff chili-cook off competition was held as part of the monthly staff meeting. This time-honored tradition has grown in popularity and was held for the first time in the new Community Center.

What began three years ago as a simple and informal way to provide lunch to the hard-working staff as part of the March meeting has evolved into a hugely successful community-wide program, complete with a highly skilled panel of judges and valuable prizes.

This year’s turnout of nearly 50 included staff, a sizable

number of Reservation residents and a few guests. Chili entries came from Denise Mandoka, David ThunderEagle, Jonathan Gardner, Dorie Rios, Sandy Blair, Mark Smit, Colleen Ford, among others.

To account for the wide variety of chili types the judging was divided into four categories: Traditional, Most Unique, Hottest and the coveted Overall Best Taste. The hand-picked panel of 12 judges included elders, Pine Creek residents and staff members. Each judge was given a blind sample of the 10 chilies, a bottle of water and soda crackers. Clearly the judges took their job very seriously as they meticulously tasted each sample and filled out their ballots. The hungry crowd grew impatient as they watched the judges take a full 20 minutes to render their decisions. As soon as the ballots were completed the friendly mob descended on the chili pots.

As lunch neared completion, Tribal Operations Manager-David ThunderEagle brought the room to order and announced the winners. Winning the Hottest Chili category was a very pleased

Setting up the drum for the performance at Flap Jack Friday. From left Levi Crampton, Terry Chivas, Lou Anne Bush, Henry Bush, Jr., Robbie Potter, Tim Bush.

A portion of the judges taste testing the chili. From left Mary Wat-son, Frank Watson, Briana Struck, Pam Maillet, Mon-ee Zapata, John Rodwan

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Denise Mandoka, who later remarked “its all in the pepper”. Winning the Most Unique was Mark Smit, a long time favorite participant in the competition. As ThunderEagle opened the certificate to announce the winner of the Best Traditional Chili a look of shock crossed his face. Then with a broad smile he raised an arm in victory and announced his own name! Clearly it was an important victory for ThunderEagle who fancies himself as a bit of a culinary genius.

But the best was yet to come as the certificate was unveiled for the Best Overall Taste. This year’s highest honor went to Colleen Ford for her nearly-famous White Chicken Chili. Each winner was awarded a certificate and a prize, but undoubtedly the biggest reward was to stand before the community as a Huron Potawatomi Staff 2008 CHILI CHAMPION!

TRIBAL GARDENING PROGRAM GROWS PROMISING

AARP Funds Tribal Gardener There is good news for the Tribal gardens and greenhouse program this year. Through the AARP (American Association of Retired People) employment program Mary Wesley has been hired on as a part-time basis as the Tribal Gardener. Mary has taken her job seriously and has begun preparing the sacred plant beds, strawberry beds and vegetable garden for a promising year. In addition to the traditional four sacred plants and three sisters vegetables, Mary is planning on planting a variety of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Although we’ve had this sort of garden before, under Mary’s watchful eye there’ll be less weeds more watering and, hopefully, a bountiful crop. Another goal this year is to plant more flowers on our beautiful Reservation. Budget permitting there may be several flats of annuals purchased for planting around the campus and homes. Also, if the crop of tomatoes is sufficient, there is the possibility that the demonstration kitchen in the Health Center could be used for a canning workshop. Stay tuned for garden updates!

David ThunderEagle self-congratulating himself as he shows off his certificate as this years Best Traditional Chili Champion.

Councilman Henry Bush, Jr. inspects a cabinet grade black cherry log .

Tribal Gardener Mary Wesley distributing White Cedar at the Health Center Open House. From left Mary Wesley, Tim Peterson, David Jones, Mike Censke.

PINE CREEK RESERVATION YIELDS

CHAMPION CHERRY LOGS

The heavy wind storms last summer are all but a memory now but their aftermath can still be witnessed in the Reservation's forests. particularly in the northwest section where many giant hardwoods were downed. One of the downed trees was a prized clutch of Black Cherry dating back to the time that Moguago and his followers settled the Reservation. So choice was this group of hardwoods that the Environmental Department ordered that the trees be professionally logged and secured for future use as cabinet grade lumber. Although there are no immediate plans for the wood, the logs are being stored in the Maintenance Building where they await their fate. There have already been private offers to purchase the wood, but the heritage value of them easily outweigh any revenue they may generate. - John Rodwan

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Dear Tribal Members, The review of all current Tribal Member files for the BIA audit for standardization of required documentation was completed in November 2007. During this process, each member that had missing information or needed updated information was sent a “Request of Information Letter”, explaining what document(s) or form(s) were missing from their files. These files have been tagged as incomplete, until the requested information is received by the Enrollment Office. Once the member’s file has been reviewed by the Enrollment Clerk and tagged as complete, the file will go through a final review by the Enrollment Committee. If your name is on the following list, you have been sent a letter requesting information or we do not have a current address for you. Please contact the Enrollment Office, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST, to inquire about the information required to complete or update your file. The Enrollment Clerk will not be sending out additional letters to the members on this list, unless there is a request or an address change. Address or phone number changes can be left with the Tribal Administration Office any day of the week. Respectfully, Sandy Blair NHBP Enrollment Clerk

From the Enrollment Office Open Monday—Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

269-729-5151 or 866-499-5151

Anderson, Shannon L Anewishki, Aaron * Anewishki, Audrey J Anewishki, Calvin * Anewishki, Keara * Anewishki (Pittman), Tesa Anewishki, Stacey Ballinger, Donnis A * Beebe, Anthony J Beebe, Harriet M Beebe, Jared L Benson, Amanda L * Boylan, Robert L Brown, Mary E Brown, Tore’au L Bush, Crystal R Bush, Dawn E Bush, Karen J Bush, Richard L Jr Butcher, Lonnie D Butcher, Patricia L Capitano, Joseph R Jr Chivis, Bonnie J * Chivis, Amanda K Chivis, Craig L Collyer, Bryan S Day, John E Crampton, Felicia M Crampton, Levi A Day, Denise N Collyer Jr, Gary D Dennis, Sarah J Desmet, Phoebe L Dickel, David C * Dougherty, Brian J Dougherty, John A Dougherty, Lisa M Dougherty, Michael D Dunn, June Y English, Shirly A Feaster, Brenda M Foerster, Phillip E Foerster (Ismirniouglou), Melissa D Frost, Roger K Frost, McKenzie P Frost, Michael S

The Following Members Should Please Call the Enrollment Office 269-729-5151 or 866-499-5151

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Gibson, Kathryn J Frost, Tashina R Goodrich, Doris E Guess, Lynne I Gilbert, Daniel D Harris, Julius D Harris, Joseph L * Holmes, Kelvyon * Hull, Wayne A Inman, Aleece N Inman, Christopher L Inman, Kalvin J Johnson, Michael J II Johnson, Michelle J Kequom, Timothy G Kequom, Timothy G II Kern, Karol K Krause, Ashley R Landreth, Jacob A Landreth, Samuel A Mackety, Chandra R Mandoka, Andriona * Mandoka, Arnold D Mackey, Quida L Mandoka, Dannea L Mandoka (Hammons), Chelsea Mandoka, Linda F Mandoka, Gary J * Mandoka, Michael G Mandoka, Nicole E Mandoka, Paul Mandoka, Renee E Mandoka (Weesaw), Sara G Mandoka, Steven R Jr Mandoka, Tonja A Mark, Edward G Mark, Frances R McCann, Melissa G * McDonald, Shannon M McDonald, Tommy C McKenzie, Shawn A McKenzie, Willie F III Medawis, Matthew A Medawis, Mu’son A Medawis, Stephen A Medawis, Toni A Morseau, Shane A Moulds, Amber N Moulds, Jeffrey S Moulds, Jennifer L Moulds, Johnathon E Mrad, Eunice E Pfeifer, Charles M Phillips (Ramon), Amy L Postell, Lashanna M Pratt, Christopher W Presley, Jamie E Ross, Leanna L * Schmucker, Bryan M * Schrubbe, Andrew W * Schrubbe, Otetwin H * Schultz, Matthew G Simmons, Bradford C Simmons, Lauren D Smith, John A Smith, Lori A Snay (Kruzel), Susan M Snyder, Julie A Speer, Corissa J Sprague, Carl M Jr Sprague, Daisy Sprague, Paul P Jr Sprague, Ronald D Sr Springer, Terri C Steffens, Destiny M Stevens, Craig A Stevens, Joseph L Stuck, Chad E Sulainis, Mark A Sullivan, Morris * Taylor, Angela D. Taylor, Douglas R Taylor, Jesse L Taylor, Joseph E Jr Trosper, John Vorce, Annette M Vredeveld, Denise R * Watson, Mark L Web (Mericle), Julie R Webb, Jeffrey M Weller, Dennis L Weller, Roger A Wenzel (Nickels), Nancy M White Pigeon, Alan G White Pigeon, Andrew White Pigeon, Justin E White Pigeon, Marian J Williams, Margaret E Williams, Tamara Wilson, Andrew R Wolfinger, Taylor S * Young, Dana A Young, Dominique Zimonick, Tambra L

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A N A L A N G UA G E

Conjugating Verbs in Basic Sentences: In the Bode ’ wadmi Language the form of a verb changes

according to who is doing the action. The English language works much the same way. One could say, “ I run ” , “ he runs ” or “ we run ” . Below is a basic chart for verb conjugation. Please note that not all verbs follow this ex-act system. Many of the older verbs change into different forms, other than those listed below.

Person Conjugation Example: Maji ( to leave )

Nin n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ nmaji ( I leave)

Gin g _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ gmaji ( y ou leave )

Win w _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wmaji ( he/she leaves )

>>>>>>>>>>>>>———<<<< + >>>>———<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Ninan n _ _ _ _ _ men nmajimen ( we - you leave)

Ginan g _ _ _ _ _ men gmajimen ( we + you leave)

Ginwa g _ _ _ _ _ m gmajim ( y ou all leave )

Winwa _ _ _ _ _ _ k/wik/wek majik ( they leave)

( H ere is another example, note how the word “ shya” changes forms )

Shya—to go

( N in ) nshya I go ( G inan ) gshyamen We + you go

( G in ) gshya You go ( G inwa ) gshyam You all go

( W in ) wshye ’ He / she goes ( W inwa ) shye ’ k They come in

( N inan ) nshyamen We - you go

>>>>>>>>>>>>>———-<<<< + >>>>———<<<<<<<<<<<<<

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34 Verbs - Find a Word Search: BIDGE—(he/she is com-

ing in) BIGEJE—(he/she is cold) BINAGJEGE—(he/she is cleaning) BINJEGE—(he/she is cleaning) BKEDE—(he/she is hun-gry) BMEBTO—(he/she is run-ning) BMOSE—(he/she is walking) BYE—(he/she is coming) CHIKAZO—(he/she is playing (S)

>>>> + <<<<

DNEKMEGZE—(he/she is playing (N) GIGENO—(he/she is cooking) GIWE—(he/she is going home) GIWSE—(he/she is hunting) GZHADAWSO—(he/she is babysitting) JIBDEBE—(he/she is sitting down) KWABNOJE—(he/she is babysitting) MAJI—(he/she is leaving) MIGADI—(he/she is fighting) MIKJEWI—(he/she is working) MINKE—(he/she is picking berries) MNEKWE—(he/she is drinking) MWE—(he/she is weeping) NBE—(he/she is sleeping) NBWAJEWE—(he/she is visiting) NENDEM—(he/she feels (a certain way) NIMEDI—(he/she is dancing) WDEME—(he/she is smoking) WISNE—(he/she is eating) WJANDA—(he/she is cooking (N) YAKWNOGE—(he/she is sick YAWE—(he/she is a certain thing) YAYENO—(he/she is laughing) ZHENKAZO—(he/she is called) ZHYE—(he/she is going)

>>>> + <<<< >>>> + <<<< >>>> +<<<< Language Study Activity Ideas: Home Labels

* Put labels around your home identifying Bode ’ wadmi words from the monthly Newsletter is-sues. Say the word out loud every time you see the label or go to use that item. Once you become familiar with the words use them in sentences.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS AND PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS

to Onyleen Zapata for Perfect At-tendance, Honor Roll and

Great Behavior awards Love Grandma and Grandpa.

HAPPY BELATED “35th” BIRTHDAY “Bumble Bee” a.k.a MON-EE ZAPATA

April 27, 2008 Love Mom & Dad

Happy 11th Birthday PHILLIP MANDOKA

5/02/08 Have a very happy birthday Phillip!

We love you! Love,

Mom, Dad, Austin, Haley and Logan

Happy 18th Birth-day to Lonnie Mar-shall 5/02/08. It seems like only yesterday you were waddling around telling everyone you are two. Now, your all grown up! I am so proud

of your accom-plishments and congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Love mom and brothers.

Huey Simpkins (son of Dawn Santos (Mandoka)). Congratulations! In may you’ll be gradu-ating with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering

From Ferris State University. We are sooo proud. We love you and God bless. Love, your family. Mandoka’s)

Happy 16th birthday to Nicole Jean Lyddy.

3/31/08 We love you very much and we are so very proud of the woman you are becoming. Congratulations on making

Varsity. Love, your family!

Happy 62nd Birth-day to

Russ Chivis! You made it this

far! Love your family.

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the Commu-nity Center with Health Director Mark Smit pre-senting Tribal Elder Irene Wesley who gave an opening prayer. She was followed by Councilman Bush, Jr. who offered thanks and appreciation for the recent ac-complishments by the Tribe. Later speakers included Tribal Operations Di-rector David ThunderEagle, Environmental Director David Jones, and then a series of Federal dignitaries from Indian Health Services, HUD and DHHS. Prints of the New Beginnings paint-ing that adorns the lobby of the Health Center (produced by art-ist Tim Gibbons) were presented as gifts to each speaker on behalf of the Tribe. Following the presentations

there was a brief gathering at the Tribal mural for the benefit of the photographers, and then the at-tendees exited the Community Center and crossed the side-walk to the Health Center where Council, staff and digni-taries gathered for the ribbon cutting. Local media were in attendance to record the event for both televi-sion and newspa-pers. As the ribbon fell aside a round of cheers rose from the en-thusiastic crowd and they were ushered into the Health Center for a tour. At the completion of the tour each at-tendee was given a gift bag consist-ing of Tribal pub-lications, notices and Health De-partment memo-rabilia. From there the atten-dees were fed a

catered lunch back in the Community Cen-ter while a power point presenta-tion showing the history of the Health Center saliently ran in a corner. As lunch wrapped up a fleet of golf carts arrived with staff chauffeurs to give tours of the Pine Creek Res-ervation’s newly restored trail sys-tem, homes and campus. These tours have be-come widely popular and have become fondly known as the “Famous Golf Cart Tour”. The ten to twenty minutes tours brought many questions from the atten-dees, many of which asked for longer and more detailed tours in the future. By all ac-counts the Open House was very well planned and was conducted

flawlessly. Of course the Tribe has gained much experience in the past two years conducting such events, including the Blessing of the Sackrider property, Wet-land Reserve Program Blessing at the “Q” Drive property, Bless-ing and the Open House for the Community Cen-ter. The upcom-ing year will likely bring a Trust Ceremony for the Pine Creek Reserva-tion and a Groundbreaking for the Casino, so stay tuned for important up-dates.

April 22 was a rare nearly cloud-less spring day with a light breeze and temperatures in the mid 70s. A perfect setting for another important mile-stone for the Not-tawaseppi Huron Band of the Po-tawatomi. With approximately 120 attendees witness-ing, Council Secre-tary RoAnn Beebe-Moore used an oversized pair of scissors to cut a red ribbon to officially open the Health Center. Although the Health Depart-ment staff relocated from Battle Creek to the new Health Center back in January, the actual ribbon cutting cere-mony was delayed until the finishing touches were com-pleted on the build-ing, the landscaping was underway and the weather im-proved. A pre-cutting ceremony began at 11:30 in

HEALTH CENTER OPEN HOUSE BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER

John Rodwan

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Who:Who: Anyone interested in Home SafetyAnyone interested in Home Safety What:What: “Safe at Home!” Program“Safe at Home!” Program Topics:Topics: Radon Testing Radon Testing Safe Proofing your home Safe Proofing your home Home Safety Detectors Home Safety Detectors When:When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008Wednesday, May 28, 2008 4 PM 4 PM -- 6 PM 6 PM Where:Where: Burnham BrookBurnham Brook 200 W. Michigan Avenue200 W. Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 Battle Creek, MI 49017

Dinner will be providedDinner will be provided Transportation availableTransportation available

EXPANDING YOUR CIRCLEEXPANDING YOUR CIRCLE is an ongoing program in collaboration with is an ongoing program in collaboration with

Senior Health Partners and the NHBP Health Department Senior Health Partners and the NHBP Health Department

HE A LT H DE PA RT M E N T NE W S

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Regular physical activity gives you more energy and helps to improve anxiety and depression…

Vegetables and fruits contain non-nutrient compounds called phytochemicals (pronounced fight-oh-chemicals) which help to improve heart health. You can’t get these phytochemicals in a multi vitamin/mineral supplement…

The current recommendation is to eat 25 – 30 grams of fiber per day. The average American eats 9 – 10 grams of fiber per day…

To lose weight, you have to eat less calories than your body burns. The best way to do this is by eating smaller portion sizes and increasing your level of physical activity…

Strengthening exercises help you to lose weight by increasing muscle mass. Muscle burns more calories than fat…

One of the benefits of a regular exercise program is that you burn more calories not only during the exercise, but for up to two hours afterward…

Metabolic syndrome means that the person has several different health concerns, which may include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high insulin levels, and high cholesterol levels. These health issues add up to an increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke…

True or False: The best way to lose weight is to skip breakfast, so that you eat less throughout the day.

Answer: False. Studies have shown that weight loss is more successful if you eat at least 3 times per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). People who eat breakfast, tend to eat less calories throughout the day.

Which of the following is high in salt?

a. Bacon

b.Canadian bacon

c.Cheese

d.All of the above

Answer: D…all of the above

Approximately how many teaspoons of sugar is in a 20 ounce bottle of (regular) pop?

Answer: Approximately 17 teaspoons

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Alcohol and Other Drugs

Access to Recovery: “Peer Support Group” Are you struggling to stay clean and sober?

Or have you been drug-free for months (or years) after breaking the cycle of addiction and would now like to help others?

We now have an adult group for those looking for help and support from their peers. Participants must be in recovery for addiction, post-recovery,

or looking to get help for a current problem.

Open to tribal members, Tribal Members Spouses, or family members ages 18 and over.

First meeting will be at the NHBP Health Dept on the Reservation on 5-22-08, Thursday, 5:00pm.

Please call Chris at 269-729-4422 or email [email protected] for more information or directions or any other questions you may have.

CPR AND FIRST AID CLASS—Free “This is a New Year, there’s NO EXCUSE not to learn Lifesaving CPR and First Aid.”

The NHBP Health Department will be presenting Adult/Child CPR and First Aid classes at the Southern Health Office. (1474 Mnobmadzewen Way, Fulton Mi.) This class is for any Tribal Member, Spouse or child over the age of 15.

Class Date Time Sign-up By May 24th 2008 9:30 to 1:30 pm May 17th June 28th 2008 9:30 to 1:30 pm June 21st Aug. 30th 2008 9:30 to 1:30 pm Aug. 23rd Oct. 25th 2008 9:30 to 1:30 pm Oct. 18th

The cost of the class will be FREE (that’s a savings of $45.00) but the class is limited to 15 people per class. You must be at lest 15 years old or older to attend these classes

You must be signed up by the sign up date to attend. If you have any question, you may call Mike Struwin at the Health Office at 729-4422 between Monday - Friday

Alcohol and Drug

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Memorial Day Ceremony

Friday, May 30, 2008

9:00 am—Noon

Please meet at 9:00am at the

Athens Indian Missions Cemetery across from the

new Health Department Office for a ceremony to

remember and honor the men and women who

have fallen during military service.

Flags will be flown half-staff from

9:00am till Noon.

(May 30th is the original day of observance.)

Call Chris with questions @ 269-729-4422 Photo: ArlingtonCemetery.org (Surroundings-Image 39)

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The winner will receive a $50 gift card

To the store of their choice and have

Their name as WINNER of the contest in

The next Turtle Press!

Michigan Indian Family Olympics is July 25th this year in Mt. Pleasant

@ the Bennett Track!

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Flap Jack Friday Photos...What a BLAST!!

When: May 3rd 7:30am – 10am (for fasting Lab tests) 10am-3pm (all other events)

Where: Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Tribe’s Luella Collins Community Center Bradley, MI

Health Screenings Nutritional Information

Plenty of Health Stations Tons of Health Info

Poker Walk Fire Safety

Diabetic Bingo Monitor Your Mood

Sit N be Fit Video (by Lit-tle River Band of Odawa)

Great Food!

Location: 419 125th Ave Shelby-ville, MI 49344

For more information call: Gun Lake HHS (616)681-0360

Scheduling for fasting Labs ALL TRIBES please contact the NHBP

Health Dept @

888-662-2808 or 616-249-0159

*In partnership with: Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Little River Band of Odawa, Saginaw Chippewa Band of Indians, Little Traverse

Bay Band of Indians, and Grand River Ottawa Tribe

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E L D E R S C O U N C I L M E E T I N G N OT I C E

MAY 10TH! ELDERS BUSINESS MEETING

BEING HELD AT 11:00 AM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

(1488 Mno Bmodezwin) PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS.

E L D E R S ’ A C T I V I T I E S F O R M A Y 0 8 ! ! ! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

M A Y 6 , 2 0 0 8 ( T U E S D A Y ) 1 0 - 1 2 P M C R A F T T I M E “ S C R A P B O O K I N G ”

M A Y 1 6 , 2 0 0 8 ( F R I D A Y ) 9 - 5 P M B L A S K A S H B A S K E T R Y C O N F E R E N C E

P L A I N W E L L , M I M AY 2 2 , 2 0 0 8 ( T H U R S D AY ) 6 - 8 P M C R A F T T I M E “ P O W W O W ” I T E M S

M AY 3 0 , 2 0 0 8 ( F R I DAY ) 6 P M D R U M S O C I A L “ R E M E M B E R I N G O U R V E T E R A N S ”

& P O T L U C K * C A L L L O U A N N F O R M O R E D E T A I L S ( 2 6 9 - 7 2 9 - 4 0 1 0 )

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S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

10:30-11:30 a.m. CF Class FR 2:00 - 4:00p.m. FRH

1:30 -2:30p.m. TC/ Y Class CC

10:30- 11:30a.m Ch. Ex. Class 11:30- 12:15p.m Ca. Cl./FR

1 10 - 3:00p.m FRH& Orientations 5:00 -6:30p.m PP

2 10:00- 11:30a.m. CF Class 1:00 - 2:00p.m. FR Orientations

3

4 5 10:30-11:30a.m CF Class & FR 2:00 - 4:00p.m. FRH

6 1:30 2:30p.m. TC/Y @ CC

7 10:30- 11:30a.m Ch. Ex. Class 11:30- 12:15p.m Ca.Cl./RF

8 10:00- 3:00p.m FRH & Orientations 5:00- 6:30p.m PP

9 10 - 11:30a.m. CC 1 - 2:00p.m. FR Orientations

1 0

1 1 1 2 10:30-11:30a.m CF Class FR 2:00- 4:00p.m. FRH

1 3 1:30-2:30p.m. TC/Y @ CC

1 4 10:30 - 11:30a.m Ch Ex Class 11:30 - 12:15p.m Ca. Cl. /FR

15 10 - 3:00p.m FRH & Orientations 5:00 - 6:30p.m PP

1 6 10 - 11:30a.m. CC 1 - 2:00p.m. FR Orientations

1 7

1 8 1 9 10:30—11:30a.m CF Class FR 2 - 4:00p.m. FRH

2 0 1:30-2:30p.m. TC/Y Class CC

2 1 10:30 - 11:30a.m Ch Ex Class 11:30 - 12:15p.m Ca.Cl./FR

2 2 10- 3:00p.m FRH & Orientations 5:00 - 6:30p.m PP

2 3 10- 11:30a.m. Ca. Cl. 1 - 2:00p.m. FR Orientations

2 4

2 5

3 1

2 6 10:30—11:30a.m CF Class FR 2 - 4:00p.m. FRH

2 7 2 8

2 9 3 0

M A Y 0 8 E X E R C I S E C L A S S S C H E D U L E

CF= Cardiac Fitness TC/Y= Thai Chi/Yoga Ch.Ex. = Chair Exercise Class Ca. Cl. = Cardiac Class FR=Fitness Room CC= Community Center PP = Points Program FRH=Fitness Room Help

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R E M E M B E R T H E P O W - W O W I S C O M I N G S O O N

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SUN Nemew-gishek

MON Ngotgishek

TUE Nishgishek

WED Aptogishek

THU Nyewgishek

FRI Nyano-gishek

SAT Odanke-gishek

1 Tribal Council

Business Mtg. @ 11 a.m.

2 3 Three Fires Road

To Wellness Health Fair @

4 5

6 Craft Time Scrap-booking @ 10 a.m.

@ Rez. Reg. Language Class

6:30—9 p.m. @ Community Center

7 Advanced Language Class online from 7-9:30 p.m.

@ www.neaseno.org

8 Tribal Council


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10 Elders Business

mtg. @ 11 a.m. @ the Community

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13 Reg. Language Class



@ www.neaseno.org

15 Tribal Council Mtg. @ 11 a.m.

Shonya Smarts

Class 1-3 p.m. @ Community Cen-

ter

16 17 Heritage Trail

Program 8-4 p.m. Contact David Jones @ the

Tribal Administra-tion Office for

more information.

18 19 Beginning Lan-

guage Class online

From 7-9:30 p.m. @

www.neaseno.org


6:30—9 p.m. @ Community Center All Staff Mtg. @ 12

@ Rez.


@ www.neaseno.org

22 Tribal Council


Craft Time Pow-Wow Items 6 p.m. @ Rez.

23 24 CRP & First Aid 9:30—1:30 p.m. @ Community

Center.

25 26 Beginning Lan-

guage Class online

From 7-9:30 p.m. @

www.neaseno.org



28 Advanced Language Class

online from 7-9:30 p.m. @ www.neaseno.org

Expanding your Circle 4-6 p.m.

Burnham Brook. See pg. 14 for details

29 Tribal Council


Shonya Smarts

Class 1-3 p.m. @ Community Cen-

ter

30 Memorial Day

Celebration 9—Noon.

See pg. 17 for Details.

Drum Social; Remembering

our Veterans & Potluck. Details?

269-729-4010

31 Guys Night Out! Saturday May 31st @ 9am until Sun-day June 1st @

12pm

May—2008! ~Bgon-gises~

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