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NETT LAKE, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 2006 VOL. 21 NO. 1
GRAND OPENING VERMILION
WELLNESS CENTER
A Strong History Continues a Strong Future
On July 13, 2006 the
Bois Forte Tribal
Government celebrates
another historic event,
PRESORTED
the grand opening of the STANDARD
Vermilion Wellness US POSTAGE PAID
Center. In June 2005 ORR, MN 55771
the groundbreaking cere- PERMIT NO. 8
mony took place. At that
time it was difficult for
many to envision the fin-
ished product. But every INSIDE
week a piece of the puz-
• More Vermilion
zle was set into place Wellness Center
until the completion.
• Swearing In Ceremony
continued on page 2. • NLPD
• Behind the Scene with
Barb Brodeen
• EMS Life Walk
• Biz Tips
• Obituary
• RTC Minutes
• Employee Spotlight
• Elders DC Trip
Bois Forte 2006
Swearing In
Ceremony on page 4.
Bois Forte News | P.O. Box 16 Nett Lake, MN 55772 | bfnews@boisforte-nsn.gov | Read the paper online at www.boisforte.com
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Grand Opening Vermilion
Wellness Center
Continued from page 1.
The Vermilion Wellness The facility was funded
Center was made possi- with money from the
ble by the teamwork and Bois Forte Tribal
dedication of many peo- Government, grant funds
ple who share a vision - from the U.S.
a vision of a safe and Department of Housing
healthy future for Native and Urban Development,
people. and a generous $2 mil-
Chairman Kevin Leecy presents a plaque commemorating all the hard work,
dedication and the success of the Wellness Center completion to former District
II Representative Kevin Strong.
lion grant from the
Shakopee Mdewakanton
Sioux Community.
Wellness Center Fact:
The facility is 19,000-square-feet and has a full-court gym-
nasium, recreation center, fitness center including state-of-
the-art exercise equipment, the Vermilion Boys & Girls
Club, craft area, computer classroom, locker and shower
rooms, a sauna, public restrooms, offices and storage for
Band government and outdoor green space.
Chairman Kevin Leecy
and former District II
Representative Kevin
Strong did the honors of
the ribbon cutting allow-
ing members of the com-
munity to enter the
beautifully designed
building. The beadwork
of Kevin Strong’s grand-
mother Mary Chicag was
the main influence for
the artwork and design
that was incorporated Kevin Strong expressed his gratitude and
into the facility and can appreciation for all the dedicated teamwork
Secretary/Treasurer David Morrison Sr. shows a be seen on the exterior that went into making a dream into reality.
piece of artwork done by a Band member. The RTC and interior of the build-
is donating the piece to the Wellness Center. ing.
continued on page 3.
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G E N E R A L I N T E R E S T 3
Wellness Center Fact:
The $3.5 million facility was funded with $1 million from the
Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council, $500,000 in grant
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and a $2 million grant from the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Wellness Center Fact:
Current hours of operation: Monday – Friday.
8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Hours may be extended
into evenings in mid-August.
Wellness Center Fact:
Free membership for Bois Forte Band members.
Employees of the Bois Forte Development
Corporation qualify for reduced rates.
Days before the grand opening the Summer Youth and kids of the
Boys & Girls Club worked hard helping get the Wellness Center
prepared for the opening. Which meant washing windows, laying
straw, sweeping and more. During the opening everyone took
time to enjoy the services and benefits the facility offers.
Wellness Center Fact:
The groundbreaking for the new facility was June 9, 2005. The
building was completed in June, 2006 on time and on budget.
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Swearing In
Ceremony
from page 1.
The Bois Forte Tribal
Government held their
Swearing In Ceremony at
the Vermilion Wellness
Center, July 13, 2006.
The swearing in was con-
ducted by Gary Fraser,
Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe Executive Director.
Mark E. Drift, Sr. Raymond A. Toutloff David C. Morrison, Sr.
Sworn into office; Mark District I Representative District II Representative Secretary/Treasurer
E. Drift, Sr., District I
Representative;
Raymond A. Toutloff,
District II
Representative; David C.
Morrison, Sr.,
Secretary/Treasurer.
B O I S F ORT E N E W S AUG UST 2006
G E N E R A L I N T E R E S T 3
5
Employee Spotlight bilities, from paying out
jackpots over $1,200 to
The Wilderness Opens Door of
Moving Up: Hard Work Pays Off for filling out paperwork Opportunity for Band Member
Mark Littlewolf dealing with taxes and
the IRS. Trevor Rintala Parlays Grounds Keeping
Ask around, and you’ll to a Hole in One
find out that Bois Forte “It’s fun to give people When you step onto the through March and com-
Band member Mark their money,” he said, Wilderness Golf Course mences again the follow-
Littlewolf has a reputa- adding that he also likes its vast, manicured land- ing year. Trevor chose
tion as being a big guy overseeing all depart- scape almost seems to this program because it
with a smile, lots of ments, helping upper happen by magic. But will allow him to focus on
common sense and a management, and talk- Trevor Rintala, Assistant areas of interest to him
knack for solving prob- ing to department Superintendent of the and ones he can make
lems. That reputation, heads every day. “I grounds crew, can assure use of in his career.
combined with enjoy meeting with you that little elves
Littlewolf’s initiative in them and coming up aren’t sneaking onto the “Another route would
seeking out new oppor- with the best solutions course at night driving have been to take a four
tunities, resulted in his for any problems or sit- lawn movers and stamp- year degree in Turf
recent promotion to uations we face.” ing out turf disease. Management, like the
Manager on Duty one offered at Penn
(MOD) at Fortune Bay Littlewolf said Fortune In fact, Trevor and the State; but I have a
Mark Littlewolf
Resort Casino. Bay is a great company crew learn by doing and young family, and at this
to work for, with a if their lucky they get the stage in my life, I’m not
“The best part of the job friendly atmosphere and chance to be schooled in as interested in taking all
is interacting with and Littlewolf has a strong top-notch people. “I like turf management. the unrelated, under-
assisting customers, and background working with to challenge myself,” he Recently, Grounds Crew graduate course work
working with all of the casino guests. After said, “and the MOD posi- Superintendent, Vince that’s required.” At 25
employees,” said starting out on Fortune tion was a good opportu- Dodge encouraged Trevor years old, Trevor shares
Littlewolf. “Everyone is Bay’s Housekeeping staff nity to better myself and to apply for one such his life with wife Marie
wonderful to work with, in 1998, he switched to life for my family.” program at Rutgers (Kreger) and sons
and we work together Security where he
University’s Professional Covington (2) and
well.” worked for a year and a His family includes wife Golf Turf Management Dayton (6 months).
half. After a break from Marrilee and sons School. In early May,
Of course, every job has Fortune Bay for personal Preston, Isaiah and Trevor’s letter of accept- Trevor appreciates the
its tough moments. For reasons, he returned and Brandon, who have put ance arrived at his home help he has received
Littlewolf, those are deal- in 2004 was promoted to down strong roots in in Virginia. from co-workers, Band
ing with Midnight Security Nett Lake. That members and the RTC in
aggravated is a change for “Needless to say, I am making the Turf
customers. “I “The best part of the job is interacting with Littlewolf, who very excited, Trevor Management program
try to calm and assisting customers, and working with was born in shares. “The Wilderness possible. In addition to
them down all of the employees.” - Mark Littlewolf. Virginia, MN and Kemper Sports took Vince Dodge who has
and satisfy and grew up a chance on me. They been a tireless source of
their needs,” moving around hired me with no previ- support; Trevor also
he said simply. Supervisor. the west coast as a ous experience in main- wants to thank General
“Navy brat” with parents tenance. I worked my Manager-Joe Wisocki,
But the real reason “Security takes over for Barbara and Chandler way up to Foreman then District 1 Rep.-Mark
Littlewolf succeeds is far MOD after 2 a.m.,” he (Chip) Brown. Now he is Assistant Drift, and TERO
from simple. “Mark explained, “so there was- happily settled and com-
Superintendent, since Representative-Dawn
always knows his job. n’t a whole lot of differ- mutes to work easily starting in 2003. Now Benner, all of whom are
When he was in security ence in the customer thanks to Fortune Bay’s this academic opportuni- enthusiastic about mak-
he kept up on training service training classes employee shuttle. ty has come my way. I ing Trevor’s dream come
like EMT and first for my new position.”
am pleased and humble.” true. He adds, “Norm
responder,” said Assistant He hopes Band members Adams has been endless-
Security Director Gene There are three other will join him. “Get an This coming January, ly creative in researching
Hanks. “Now that he’s MODs besides Littlewolf, education, come back, Trevor will begin the first funding options for this
MOD, he uses common but usually only one is and work for Bois Forte. of two, 10-week inten- program. He connected
sense and training to on duty at a given time. I have seen lots of Band sive training sessions at me with the TERO office
solve any problem that That means he has a members moving up at the State University in and the RTC, who have
comes up.” wide variety of responsi- Fortune Bay, and that’s New Jersey. It runs
continued on page 7.
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The last day in D.C. was spent
taking various tours through out
the city. The adventure was con-
cluded with an evening dinner
cruise around the city.
Everyone was excited and happy
to arrive back in Minnesota.
The experience was a
memorable one.
The Elders are currently
planning on another
adventure.... possible
location for the next trip
The Gathering of
Nations, Albuquerque NM.
There were many photos
taken throughout the trip.
We chose images that
were most popular to
print. Among the many
monument photos, police
cars kept popping up.
Which is why we decided
to include one also. --->
B O I S F ORT E N E W S AUG UST 2006
G E N E R A L I N T E R E S T 7
THE WILDERNESS Special Band Member Golf Day
Summer Events at The Wilderness Golf
at Fortune Bay Resort Casino.
VIP Media Day
Chairman Stanley Crooks Mdewakanton Sioux
& Chairman Kevin Leecy Bois Forte.
Jeffrey Brauer - Designer of the Wilderness & Andy
Datko - CEO Bois Forte Development Corp. Inc.
Trevor Rentala the RTC’s vision to create
Continued from page 5. career options and man-
been very generous. I agement positions for
feel like everyone wants Band members. It made
to see me succeed. I am complete sense to sup-
so grateful.” port him in this pro- The Wilderness held its
gram.” annual Band Member
“Trevor is a great exam- Golf Day earlier this
ple for other young Band Upon completion of his summer. Many Band
members. He is a hard studies, in the spring of members took part in
worker with a bright 2008, Trevor intends to the free day of golf that
future,” shares Mark continue his work for The included a BBQ, gifts,
Drift. “He took an entry Wilderness and hopes to lessons and beautiful
level job in a field he position himself for con- weather.
knew nothing about, tinued promotion. “The
because it interested him RTC is making an invest- Currently the Wilderness
and was a way to stretch ment in me, states is offering a free Jr. Golf
himself. In addition, he Trevor, “and I intend to Clinic in conjunction with
had a plan and knew be loyal to the Band and the Boys & Girls Club in
when to ask for help. make the most of this Vermilion.
His goals are in line with opportunity.”
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8 G E N E R A L I N T E R E S T
BOIS FORTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Office at Human
Services, and Special
Representative. We’re
glad to have you on
Projects Coordinator board, Ray!
Behind the Scene Shawmarie Guelcher.
with Barb Brodeen Off-reservation news
Angela is always on top Through a combination
• Police Chief Pete Drift diversify our economy of her budget and knows of TERO fees and
is working hard with and not rely solely on the grants for her pro- $25,000 from the RTC, a
young children to edu- gaming to fund essential grams inside and out. fund has been estab-
cate them about programs and services to She has nurtured collab- lished to train Band
drugs. Band members. The orative relationships with members for careers on
Band’s goal is to derive St Louis County, which is and off the reservation.
• The Neighborhood 40% of our income from tremendously important Congratulations to Chuck
Crime Watch and TIPS non-gaming businesses because in the past the Day, who used this pro-
program are helping by 2010. Currently we Band and the county gram to receive training
people spot and report are at 31%, thanks went through some rocky in the Twin Cities to
drug labs and those through increased efforts times caring for our chil- become a housing
trying to sell drugs. at The Wilderness golf dren. inspector.
Just as the four winds course, the hotel, the
and four directions have • Gary Adams, Head of marina, Powerain, WELY Shawmarie makes sure Other Band members are
always held important Human Services, and radio, and the Y-Store. many projects and accessing grant dollars
places in Indian culture, his fine Chemical
events on the reservation from the Work
there are four important Dependency staff are Congratulations to Carl go smoothly, and she Investment Act, a pro-
sources for news affect- working diligently to Gawboy who is the recip- frequently deals with gram run by Billie Mason
ing our people: our develop an effective ient of the 2006 George several big projects at in our Education Office,
country, our state, our program for treatment Morrison Memorial Award the same time. She’s for employment training.
reservation and local of meth users. from the Arrowhead the one behind every- Robert Moyer is one of
community, and Band Regional Arts Council. thing from the installa- them; he went to Sun
members living off the Even though we are Since the early 1970’s, tion of playground equip- Prairie, Wisconsin, to
reservation. Here are ahead of others in the Carl has been a painter, ment in three communi- train in heavy equipment
some updates from fight against meth, we’ve muralist, illustrator, edu- ties last fall to the State operation.
each: got to keep working on it cator and advocate of of the Band in January to
for two critical reasons: American Indian Art. His arranging for 100 Elders Seventeen year old
National news one, it’s a huge problem large mural “The to travel to Washington, Ravyn Gibbs of Duluth
At the June National ,and two, in the end, it’s Migration” greets hun- DC in April. Her “to do” was among 56 American
Congress of American not about simple being dreds of guests who visit list also includes the Indian high school and
Indians Mid-Year better than others who our Heritage Center. quarterly community college students partici-
Conference in Sault Ste. are performing poorly or Congratulations on this meetings, the swearing pating in a six-week
Marie, Michigan, there less effectively than you, prestigious art award in of new RTC members, study of medicine at the
was a lot of talk about it’s about being the best Carl. We are proud of and so much more. University of Minnesota
the rampant problem of we can be as native peo- you. Medical School, Duluth.
methamphetamine use. ple.
I also want to congratu- Ravyn, who is interested
Meth use has reached A special mii gwetch to late three Band members in a career as a pharma-
epidemic proportions in State news the Band members work- who were recently hired cist, is participating for
some communities A new study by California ing at Powerain, includ- for or promoted into the second year in this
across the country, economist Dr. Alan ing Tom Anderson who management positions at outstanding program
including on some reser- Meister states that has recently been hired Fortune Bay. Jayson sponsored by the Center
vations. That is why the Indian Gaming revenues in sales, and Gordy Strong has been promot- of American Indian and
Bois Forte Band is taking in Minnesota are down Adams for his fine work ed to Slots Manager, Minority Health. The goal
aggressive steps now to from two years ago. Dr. selling Powerain systems Mark Littlewolf took over of the program is to
stay ahead of the game Meister’s reports are not to other tribal govern- Jayson’s spot as Manager improve the health of
in fighting drugs, and our accepted in all circles ments. on Duty, and Brian American Indians by
efforts are paying off: because his economic
Anderson was hired away training more Indians in
models are put together Local/Reservation
• Last October, the from the Chisholm healthcare fields to prac-
without the benefit of news
White House Office of Newspaper to work as tice in Indian communi-
hard data from Tribes. There are some many
Drug Policy presented Sales Manager for ties.
However, some claim his people doing a great job
the Bois Forte Band Fortune Bay hotel.
reports are realistic. of serving our Band
with an award recog- And finally, I want to Keep up the great work
nizing our community members. This month, I warmly welcome Ray Ravyn.
This decline in gaming want to highlight two:
education regarding Toutloff to the RTC as
revenue is yet another Angela Wright in the
meth use and how to District II, Vermilion
reason why we need to Indian Child Welfare
fight it.
B O I S F ORT E N E W S AUG UST 2006
G E N E R A L I N T E R E S T 9
BOIS FORTE WORKING TOWARDS BOIS FORTE EMS Pledges:
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Spare Change for Life Walk In memory of Daniel
Morrison Sr. from
Plan To Prepare Dave & Teresa
The Bois Forte EMS held The special containers
This is the first in a wide emergency readi- a special “Spare Change were set up in the gym- Morrison.
series of six news reports ness planning. A bioter- for Life Walk” event in nasium where the stu-
about how northeastern rorism attack could order to raise diabetes dents would walk a mile. In memory of Twyla
Minnesota organizations include diseases such as awareness. The students At the same time Staff Day from Teresa &
have been preparing for smallpox, anthrax or of the Nett Lake walked a mile around the Dave Morrison.
emergency situations. plague. Naturally occur- Elementary School lakeshore in support of
ring public health emer- received an educational the fight against dia- In memory of Dan
In northeastern gencies could include presentation on diabetes betes. Community mem- Morrison Jr. & Dan
Minnesota it’s easy to infectious disease out- and how to handle dia- bers also showed their Morrison Sr. from
feel like we’re far breaks such as pandemic betic emergencies. support by signing Travis, Teri, Trevor,
removed from the threat influenza, SARS-like ill- pledge cards, which Sean & Steven
of bioterrorism, chemical nesses or bacterial Included in this event, K- raised money for the Morrison.
terrorism or other kinds meningitis. In our region 6 students decorated Nett lake School
of terrorism. Across the the emergencies that specially lit containers in Playground Equipment In memory of Grace
country, many state, we're most familiar with memory/honor of a loved Fund. Isham from Carla
county and tribal health are natural disasters, one effected by diabetes. Makinen.
agencies have been such as tornadoes, wind
working on enhancing storms, lightning storms, In memory of Jessie
emergency response blizzards, forest fires, Drift from Theresa
plans. In our area, local floods and ice storms. Drift.
and state public health Future reports in this
has been working with series will explain how In memory of
the NE MN Regional agencies are preparing Maggie Mehlberg
Hospital and Public and how families can from Kathy Lasley.
Health Emergency prepare for emergency
Preparedness Group. situations. In honor of Rene
Other participating Barto from Milla &
organizations include During any emergency Zander Carr.
medical clinics, local event, always listen to
emergency planners, your local radio or televi- In honor of pregnant
EMS, Red Cross, law sion station for advice on mothers
enforcement, military appropriate actions for w/Gestational
and human services you and your family. Diabetes from Tim &
departments. Miranda Lilya &
For more information, go Family.
This joint effort will the Northeast Minnesota
assist in faster, more regional family prepared- In honor of Shelia
coordinated responses in ness website Perrault from Lisa
case of bioterrorism, www.NEMNBePrepared.net Anderson.
chemical emergencies or or contact:
natural disasters in our Teri Morrison
area. Communtiy Health
13071 Nett Lake Road,
Many kinds of emergen- Nett Lake, MN 55772
cies can include a threat 218-757-3295
to health. The threat of thmorrison@boisforte-
bioterrorism has caused nsn.gov and ask for the
the initiation of nation- "Be Prepared" fact sheet.
Keeping our children active will help prevent diabetes!
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NETT LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Updates from Chief Of Police Peter R.
Drift, Sr.
It’s been a few months Nett Lake Police
since our department Department held their
submitted a news article, annual 3-on-3 Basketball
updating the community Tournament during the
of what exactly the Nett Sah-Gi-Bah-Gah Days
Lake Police Department Pow-wow, to the right
has been up to, so here are photo’s of the First
are place winners in their
a few items that I respective divisions. Winners of the Sah Gii Bah Gah 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.
thought were important
and that the community During the month July,
For the month of June 2006, our Public Relations- 1
should know. our department will be
department received a total of 95 calls, Criminal Mischief- 1
kicking off the
and they are broken down in the fol- Random PBT- 1
On June 4-16, 2006, Neighborhood Watch
lowing categories; Court Process(Court Documents)- 8
Officers Donovan Strong Program, if you are
Required Equipment- 1
and Marcus Knife Chief interested in volunteer-
Aggravated Assault- 1 Children in need of Services- 1
attended ing your time to keep
Inmate Transportation- 4 Robbery- 1
a two week GREAT our community safe,(as
Assist to Bois Forte Ambulance- 4 Driving After Revocation- 3
(Gang Resistance little as two hours per
Informational Report- 2 Required Equipment- 1
Education and Training) week-end), please con-
Assist St. Louis County- 1 DUI- 2
Instructor Training, held tact the Nett Lake Police
Illegal Consumption- 2 Speeding- 3
at the Leech Lake Tribal Department at 757-3237
Assist to Sick/Injured- 2 Domestic Abuse- 1
Community College. to sign up!!!
Man./Sale Controlled Sub.- 1 Simple Assault- 1
Both Officers received
Attendance at meeting- 1 Family Fights- 3
their instructor certifi- On June 29, 2006, at the
Missing(No Foul Play)- 1 Stolen Vehicle-Recovered- 1
Alarm- N.L. School- 1 Forgery- 1
Paper Service- 32 Theft- 2
Allowing unlicensed operator- 1 Harassing Communications- 1
Poss/Use of Cont. Sub.- 2 Traffic Accident- 1
Breaking & Entering- 1 House Arrest Check- 1
Pass Counterfeited Docs.- 1 Vehicle Theft- 1
Criminal Arrest Warrant- 1
Officer M. Knifechief and Officer D. Strong
cates and will be teach- request of the Bois Forte
ing the GREAT Programs Summer Youth Program,
this upcoming school Chief of Police, Peter R.
year, Officer Strong will Drift, gave an informa-
provide this program to tional talk to all the
the Tower School and Summer Youth
Officer Knife Chief will Employees
provide this program to regarding the dangerous
both the Nett Lake and effects of street drugs,
Orr Schools. informational videos
were also shown to the
On June 4, 2006, the youth. Neighborhood Watch Program, Community Information Meetings
B O I S F ORT E N E W S AUG UST 2006
G E N E R A L I N T E R E S T 11
BOIS FORTE BUSINESS “how much money can I
make.” The best way to
we have a number of
organizations that help
ideas of potential business-
es that could serve the
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION start a business is one step businesses. Remember tourists we attract or other
at a time: don’t bite off when I said businesses businesses in the area.
BUSINESS TIPS from Steve Peterson, more than you can chew, come in all different shapes Some of these could be
Buisness Development Coordinator and plan for growth. and sizes? Well, these area part-time or
organizations all have a supplemental/seasonal busi-
Here to help you
Funding niche. Some specialize in a nesses.
A good idea for a business
particular industry, or with
is still only a good idea until
Speaking of money, there is manufacturing rather than Bead work
you research and explore it
a big difference between retail businesses, and most Tree farm
to determine if it can be
loans and grants. Most not- of them make loans to busi- Supplies to the hotel
profitable. Across the (toiletries, paper goods)
for-profit organizations and nesses in their specialized
United States, small busi- Leech farm
governments get grants to fields. The SBDP will help
nesses – defined as having Worm farm
provide service to a speci- you use a Bois Forte loan
five or fewer employees – Landscaping
Stephen C. Peterson Sr, fied group of people. Most and also prepare the proper
employ more than half of Clothing store
Business Development for-profit businesses apply paperwork to tap into these
the nation’s workforce. Native art
Coordinator, Bois Forte for loans. These business other funds when needed.
Small businesses also have Greenhouse or nursery
Development Corporation loans are not much different The list is too long to men-
a high failure rate, so run- Beauty salon
that a car or home loan, in tion them all, but a few
ning your business idea Fishing guide
matter the source of funds. that they all have to be examples are the Minnesota
through the gambit of Snow plowing service
Business plans don’t have paid back. Chippewa Tribe in Cass
research and “what ifs” can Bookkeeping service
to be long or wordy; they Lake, the American Indian
help insure your business Home remodeling
are simply the story of what A business loan is a way to Economic Development Minnow trapping
will make you money, not
you want to do in your help you get your idea off Fund in Minneapolis, and Selling fire wood
make you go backwards in
business. the ground. The amount of the Northeast Entrepreneur Gourmet sugar
life.
the loan should be one of Fund in Virginia. Maple syrup manufacturing
Getting started the last things you consider Café
The Small Business
I will help you with your as you explore and research Selecting the right Pharmacy
Development Program
story and writing your busi- your business. It should be business for you
(SBDP) here at Bois Forte is
ness plan. My name is last because, after you get I’m always getting the Over the next few months,
meant to help entrepre-
Steve, and I am the all the pieces together and question, “What kind of I will explore together the
neurs through that gambit
Business Development know more about what business can I start?” First steps needed to start a
of research, which could
Coordinator. I have owned inventory or equipment you of all, think of something business, the issues that an
include answering the ques-
my own businesses and may need, the dollar you are passionate about. entrepreneur may face, and
tions:
worked for a non-profit as a amount becomes clear – After that, take a look ways to grow a business.
∑ do I need a permit or
business consultant for the result of facts rather around and see what may I’ll talk more about the
license for my business?
seven years helping small than a guess. Remember be needed. What kinds of other resources in our area,
∑ will I hire need to
businesses get started. I you will be expected to pay goods or services are peo- and I’ll go into more detail
employees and how much
have helped countless small back what you borrow, so ple driving long distances about business plans and
will they cost me?
business get off the ground borrow only what you need for ? What kind of items what they really consist of.
∑ what kind of equipment
and make money with an and budget yourself. would be of interest to a
do I need to buy?
investment of less than large group of people? You can always contact me
∑ where will my customers
$1,000. The SBDP will also assist What goods or services can directly; here’s my contact
come from and how will I information:
you in accessing other area I offer to businesses that
get the word out to them? Stephen Peterson
Businesses, like people, resources for loans, training are already located here?
∑ will I specialize in one Business Development
come in all different shapes and technical assistance.
area and become the best Coordinator
and sizes. Each business In the Arrowhead Region, The following is a list of Bois Forte Development
at what I do?
has its own Corporation
∑ will I own a building,
needs and 1430 Bois Forte Road
lease a space, or operate
issues. The CLASSES OFFERED Tower, MN 55790
my business out of my • We are working with the Duluth office of Lutheran Social Services 218-753-7805
program I hope
home? to conduct a class in both Nett Lake and Vermilion on credit scores. speterson@fortunebay.com
to put together
with you will Topics covered could include how to get a free report, how to spot
Most of these questions are items in a report that do not belong to you, and how you can clean Please be sure to let me
work with your
answered when you “tell up your credit score. know if there is a specific
business,
your story” about your busi- topic you’d like me to
focusing on
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TRIBAL MINUTES plates will be having a
meeting with all the
Moved by Ray Villebrun,
Sr.; seconded by Kevin
Moved by Ray Villebrun,
Sr.; seconded by David
RTC Minutes: June 1, 15, 2006 Bands in a couple of Strong; to authorize Kim Morrison, Sr.; to approve
weeks. Chairman Leecy Greiner to close the six out of state travel for Ed
Minutes of a special the minutes of a special requests the Honor unused bank accounts: Villebrun and Brent
meeting of the Bois meeting held May 18, Guard to attend that BFHA NAHASDA, BF RTC Chosa to attend the
Forte Reservation 2006 at the Lake meeting. Medical Plan, BF Heritage Native American Fish and
Tribal Council held Vermilion Sector of the Center, BF Medical Plan, Wildlife Conservation
June 1, 2006 at Nett Bois Forte Reservation, Moved by Kevin Strong; BF Pow-wow Committee, Officer Law Enforcement
Lake, Minnesota. Minnesota. Carried 4-0- seconded by David and BF Conservation Training to be held June
0. Morrison, Sr.; to approve Committee. Carried 4-0- 5-9, 2006 in Keshena,
Invocation by Henry the recommendation the 0. Wisconsin. Carried 4-0-
Goodsky. The Elders Committee do individuals applying for 0.
not have anything for the the veteran’s license Moved by Kevin Strong;
Meeting called to order meeting. plates must have been seconded by David The Elders address the
at 9:20 a.m. discharged under honor- Morrison, Sr.; to Council in regard to the
There are no new staff to able conditions and also approve the transfer of requirement of having
Members Present: be introduced. provide a copy of his/her the Bois Forte Business Band members only, run-
Kevin W. Leecy; David C. DD214 to determine eli- Loan Program (current ning for royalty. The eld-
Morrison, Sr.; Ray Moved by Kevin Strong; gibility. Carried 4-0-0. balance and administra- ers wanted it Band mem-
Villebrun, Sr.; Mark Drift, seconded by Ray tion of current and future bers only, but there are
Sr.; Kevin Strong Villebrun, Sr.; to approve Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; loans) to the Bois Forte non-Band member candi-
the Letter of Agreement seconded by Kevin Development Program. dates this year. The
Members Absent: with the State of Strong; to adopt resolu- Carried 4-0-0. pow-wow committee was
None Minnesota for the tion #163-2006, lease directed to talk to the
Northeast Regional cancellation – Dale Moved by Kevin Strong; elders committee on the
Others Present: Project pending legal Grunwald. Carried 4-0- seconded by Ray requirements for the roy-
Barb Brodeen; Henry review. There are seven 0. Villebrun, Sr.; to approve alty but did not do so. It
Goodsky; Vicki Holmes; counties and three reser- the Bois Forte was decided to leave as
Bill Latady; Mavis Drift; vations participating in Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; Development Corporation is this year, but the pow-
George Mihelich; Lester the project which will seconded by Kevin Small Business wow committee is to talk
Drift, Sr.; Jerome address long-term home- Strong; to adopt resolu- Development Program to the elders about the
Whiteman; Pete Drift, lessness in northeastern tion #164-2006, recre- Policy and a 30-day com- requirements for the
Sr.; Kim Greiner; Marge Minnesota. Carried 4-0- ational lease – Jesse L. ment period for the poli- future pow-wows.
Holmes; Marcella 0. Richter. Carried 4-0-0. cy to get input from
Connor; Edith Villebrun; Band member business Moved by Kevin Strong;
Wendy Thompson; J. Kay Jerome Whiteman, Honor Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; owners. Carried 4-0-0. seconded by David
Davis; Shaw Guelcher; Guard member, informs to approve a 2-year Morrison, Sr.; to adjourn
Steve Peterson; Eric the Council the veterans extension on Ray Moved by Kevin Strong; the meeting at 11:36
Lindell; Karen Diver; met about the license Geshick, Sr.’s lease. seconded by David a.m. Carried 4-0-0.
Jeneal Goggleye; Marilyn plates for veterans. Motion dies for lack of a Morrison, Sr.; to approve
Geshick; Billie Mason; They are recommending second. the request from Melvin
Robbie Goggleye; Eileen the individuals applying Johnson for a Bois Forte
Barney; Mary Strong; for the plates must have Moved by Ray Villebrun, Band Flag which the Orr Minutes of a special
Robin Boshey; Marybelle been discharged under Sr.; seconded by Kevin American Legion Post meeting of the Bois
Isham; Rose Berens; honorable conditions and Strong; to approve the #480 will display at the Forte Reservation
Carol Burr; Kristal also provide a copy of consultant contract with veteran’s memorial at Tribal Council held
Strong; Jackie Triska; his/her DD214 to deter- Will Marvel for pharmacy the visitor’s center in Orr, June 15, 2006 at the
Laura Manuel; Carl mine eligibility. They services. Carried 4-0-0. Minnesota. Carried 4-0- Lake Vermilion Sector
Dagen; Janet Thompson want to include all veter- 0. of the Bois Forte
ans who are members of Moved by Kevin Strong; Reservation,
Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; the Tribe or a Federally- seconded by Ray Moved by Kevin Strong; Minnesota.
seconded by Kevin recognized Tribe. They Villebrun, Sr.; to approve seconded by David
Strong; to approve the will be meeting next the Internship Morrison, Sr.; to adopt Invocation by Gene
agenda. Carried 4-0-0. week to discuss the Agreement with Wendy resolution #165-2006, Goodsky.
design of the plate. Long who will be intern- designating Rose Berens
Moved by Kevin Strong; Eileen Barney informs ing as a Family Nurse as Director of the Bois Meeting called to order
seconded by Ray the Council the company Practitioner at the Nett Forte Tribal Historic at 9:15 a.m.
Villebrun, Sr.; to approve that makes the license Lake Clinic. Carried 4-0- Preservation Office.
0. Carried 4-0-0. continued on page 13.
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Minutes meeting held June 1, Administrative Assistant included and because designated on the Land
Continued from page 12. 2006 at Nett Lake, and Florene LaRoque they are the same Use Plan, Barb Brodeen
Minnesota. Carried 4-0- who is the Summer income guidelines used is to insert them in.
0. Youth Coordinator. for the Food Distribution Also, it was the leasing
Members Present: Program, the income manager’s understanding
Kevin W. Leecy; David C. Elders Committee: Mary Ray Toutloff states the guidelines will be the lots were already
Morrison, Sr.; Ray Strong said because the Nett Lake School Board changed when the Food designated, and that if
Villebrun, Sr.; council was going to is requesting the Council Distribution income the lot was available
send the elders on a trip waive the 2% TERO fee guidelines are changed. there are other people
Mark Drift, Sr.; Kevin each year, without even on the Nett Lake School Carried 4-0-0. ahead of the person who
Strong trying, they have 68 Project. Moved by Mark requested the lot.
people that want to go. Drift, Sr.; seconded by It was suggested that
Members Absent: They want to bring their Kevin Strong; to deny just one person coordi- Ronald Pettinelli is
None spouses too, and the eld- the waiver of the TERO nate all the emergency requesting a 10-year
ers would make guide- Ordinance Fee for the funds. Barb Brodeen lease at a reduced rate
Others Present: lines for the trip. They Nett Lake School Project. states the commissioners and will pay up front for
Barb Brodeen; Mark want the next trip to be Carried 4-0-0. will be discussing the a 10-year fixed rate (he
Anderson; Gene the Gathering of Nations emergency funds at the has 5 years remaining on
Goodsky; Vicki Holmes; Pow-wow. They are let- Moved by Ray Villebrun, management retreat. his current lease and
Marcella Connor; Marge ting the council know Sr.; seconded by Kevin want to extend it to 10
Holmes; Pam Hughes; now so things can get Strong; to approve the Moved by Kevin Strong; years). Ronald is
Brad Anderson; Leanne started, like hotel reser- agreement with Dorothea seconded by Mark Drift, informed the fair market
Barto; Mary Strong; Carl vations and fund raising. Kletschka for Domestic Sr.; to table the revisions value is what the Council
Dagen; Toni Wakemup; Chairman Leecy states Abuse and Sexual to the Personnel Policy. has adopted and will fol-
David Farmer; Marlene he agrees with whatever Assault Advocate servic- Carried 4-0-0. Patti low.
Farmer; Pete Drift, Sr.; the elders decide and will es and to authorize Wilkie is to give a report
Bill Latady; Ray Toutloff; ask the Council if they Shane Drift to sign the on the expense of all the Nikki Klakoski informs
Jacki Koski; Shane Drift; will put it in the budget agreement. Carried 4-0- time staff are given off, the Council the lessees
Rose Berens; Effie Drift; to make it a permanent 0. such as the _ hour for want the Council to
Mark Drift, Jr.; Andy vacation each year. paydays, and holidays, reconsider the lease
Datko; Marilyn Geshick; Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; etc. rates.
Jeneal Goggleye; Florene Mary Strong asks if the seconded by Kevin
LaRoque; Jerome council could direct Strong; to approve the Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; David Farmer informs the
Whiteman; Robin someone to spray for revisions to the Burial seconded by David Council he was going to
Boshey; Kim Greiner; poison ivy. Her grand- Fund Policy, that the Morrison, Sr.; to approve enter into an agreement
Dawn Benner; Louise daughter got poison ivy $500 stipend is given to an extension for making with someone to pur-
Isham; Billie Mason; and got a staph infection applicant Band members improvements on the lot chase property on a
Jason Sherman; Carol and was in the hospital whose immediate on the lease for Esther leased lot but when he
Burr; Corey Strong; for awhile. Mary is deceased family member Connor at Indian Point. was going to finalize it
Wendy Thompson; Patti informed the County and who is not enrolled. And Carried 4-0-0. the other person said the
Wilkie; Kristal Strong; the State were told not to add after “Such property was sold.
Darin Steen; Lela to spray on the reserva- stipend shall be paid by David Morrison, Sr. David is requesting the
Goodsky; Nikki tion because the herbi- check to the designated states a Band member Council not take any
Klaskoski; Esther cides used were going to representative of the requested a lot at action on this lot until
Connor; George Mihelich; get in the lake and start deceased,” “as designat- Vermilion but heard the more information is
Dave Connor; Doris ruining the rice crop. ed in a living will or lot was going to have an obtained. He is looking
Isham; Ronald Pettinell; Corey Strong and Darin health directive or in access made to the lake. at other lots but if he
Dr. Micheal Evans Steen are to work on funeral arrangements.” David feels if no action can’t find any, he wants
spraying the small areas Carried 4-0-0. has been taken, the indi- this lot without the build-
Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; where there is poison vidual should be able to ings.
seconded by Ray ivy. Moved by Kevin Strong; go ahead with the
Villebrun, Sr.; to approve seconded by Ray process for obtaining the Moved by David
the agenda. Carried 4- New RTC Staff: Toni Villebrun, Sr.; to approve lot. Kevin Strong states Morrison, Sr.; seconded
0-0. Wakemup introduces the revisions to the he wants to keep a lot by Mark Drift, Sr.; to
Robin Boshey who is the Emergency Fund for public access on each adopt resolution #168-
Moved by Kevin Strong; Assistant Program Guidelines, as recom- of the areas at Vermilion, 2006, lease cancellation
seconded by David Accountant. Billie Mason mended by Kim Greiner so the kids can go swim- – Sara Kochie. Carried
Morrison, Sr.; to approve introduces Leanne Barto and Corey Strong. ming, picnic, etc. Since 4-0-0.
the minutes of a special who is the Education Income guidelines are public accesses aren’t continued on page 14.
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Minutes application to the the Bois Forte Minimum Geraldine Hanks, Sharyn
Continued from page 13. Moved by Kevin Strong; National Park Service for Internal Control Strong, Geraldine
seconded by Ray the Bois Forte Tribal Standards Ordinance. Polasky, Ellen King,
Villebrun, Sr.; to adopt Historic Preservation Carried 4-0-0. Daniel James Morrison,
Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; resolution #175-2006, Office (THPO) to assume Sidney Adams, and Darla
seconded by David lease cancellation – the functions of the State Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; Flett to attend the
Morrison, Sr.; to adopt Elaine Tibbetts. Carried Historic Preservation seconded by Kevin National TERO
resolution #169-2006, 3-0-1. Mark Drift, Sr. Officer (SHPO) for tribal Strong; to approve out Convention to be held
residential lease – Arika silent. lands under the jurisdic- of state travel for Jessica August 6-10, 2006 in
Leigh Bliss. Carried 3-0- tion of the Band. Carried Villebrun to attend the Orlando, Florida. Carried
1. Kevin Strong silent. Moved by David 4-0-0. Finance Contracting and 4-0-0.
Morrison, Sr.; seconded Purchasing for Tribes and
Moved by Kevin Strong; by Ray Villebrun, Sr.; to Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; Tribal Organizations Esther Connor informs
seconded by David post until August 20, seconded by David workshop to be held July the Council she is a
Morrison, Sr.; to adopt 2006 for comments on Morrison, Sr.; to approve 18-19, 2006 in Las graduate of Bemidji
resolution #170-2006, the future of leased lots. the revised Higher Vegas, Nevada. Carried State University and is
recreational lease – The results will be given Education allowance for 4-0-0. working on her Masters.
Michael J. Poola, Scott A. at the September 20 summer school graduate She will be going to
Lesnau and Michael R. town meeting. Carried level at $3,600.00. Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; Argentina for a language
Lesnau. Carried 3-1-0. 4-0-0. Carried 4-0-0. seconded by Kevin immersion. She is
Mark Drift, Sr. against. Strong; to approve out $566.00 short of the cost
Mark Drift, Sr. states he Moved by Kevin Strong; Moved by Kevin Strong; of state travel for Dawn to go and she is asking
is against because our seconded by Ray seconded by David Benner to attend the the Council to see if
people want to come Villebrun, Sr.; to: 1) Morrison, Sr.; to adopt National TERO there is any other fund-
home and they should be authorize participation in resolution #177-2006, Convention to be held ing Bois Forte could help
given priority for the the Community audit procedures for Title August 6-10, 2006 in with towards the
leases. Revitalization Fund, 2) 31 compliance. Carried Orlando, Florida. Carried $566.00.
authorize the Housing 4-0-0. 4-0-0.
Chairman Leecy calls for Division to negotiate a Moved by Kevin Strong;
a motion to adopt resolu- contract with the MCT Moved by David Moved by Mark Drift, Sr.; seconded by David
tion #171-2006, recre- Finance Corporation, and Morrison, Sr.; seconded seconded by Ray Morrison, Sr.; to adjourn
ational lease – Kelly 3) authorize the by Ray Villebrun, Sr.; to Villebrun, Sr.; to approve the meeting at 1:08 p.m.
McGregor. Chairman Chairman to execute adopt resolution #178- out of state travel for the Carried 4-0-0.
calls for a motion again. such documents as may 2006, amendments to TERO Commissioners: |END|
Dies for lack of a motion. be necessary to facilitate
Bois Forte’s participation,
Moved by Kevin Strong; subject to review and
seconded by David approval of legal counsel.
Morrison, Sr.; to adopt Carried 4-0-0.
resolution #172-2006, BOIS FORTE NEWS: SUBSCRIPTION
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1. Mark Drift, Sr. silent. will conducting the
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Ethnobotany Project in
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the Voyageurs National
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Morrison, Sr.; to adopt help identify plant NEW SUBSCRIPTION CHANGE ADDRESS
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Drift, Sr. silent. City
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Moved by Kevin Strong; and getting their partici-
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Phone:
pation in this project.
Morrison, Sr.; to adopt
resolution #174-2006,
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lease cancellation – Ray seconded by Ray
Geshick, Jr. Carried 3-0- Villebrun, Sr.; to adopt
1. Mark Drift, Sr. silent. resolution #176-2006,
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OBITUARY for all the
cards, care,
She is survived by her
parents, Raymond and
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Jane Thompson concern, Rebecca Thompson of
money, Nett Lake; siblings,
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Jane Hackett, Randy Bolen Jr., prayers and Henry, Nicholas and
Thompson Matthew James, Brent assistance Amanda Thompson, all at
Pi tway wi Ashi Quay Chosa, Allen Googleye, from the many home; maternal grand-
(Wind Woman) and Charles Googleye who helped. mother, Gladys Beckwith,
III. The honorary bear- Some of whom paternal grandparents,
Elizabeth “Lizzy” J. ers will be: Leonard were: family, Thomas Sheehy and
Thompson, nearly 3 Thompson, Curtis friends, Janet Thompson; pater-
years old, died Tuesday, Thompson, Shane Drift, strangers, the nal great grandmother,
July 18, 2006, at St. Kris Strong, David paramedics, Myrna Thompson; along
Mary’s Medical Center in Beckwith, and Mark baseball with numerous special
Duluth; after complica- Beckwith. The interment teams, Cloquet aunts, uncles, cousins,
tions from a recent near will be in the Nett Lake Hospital, St. and friends.
drowning. Cemetery. Mary’s Medical
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Jane Thompson Center – all She is preceded in death
SERVICES: Tribal Rites Lizzy was born on August Pi tway wi Ashi Quay the doctors by maternal grandfather,
will be at 10:00 AM 16, 2003, at St. Mary’s (Wind Woman) and nurses Henry Beckwith, paternal
Saturday (July 22nd) in Medical in Duluth; the 8.16.03 - 7.18.06 were wonder- great-great grandmother,
the Nett Lake School daughter of Raymond ful, social Margaret Drift, and aunt
Gymnasium. Gilbert and Rebecca (Beckwith) loved her cats, all four workers, and Mary Smith.
Smith will be the Thompson. Little Lizzie them, along with her two ambulance personnel.
Spiritual Advisor. loved the outdoors and dogs. To the autistic eleven Arrangements are with
Visitation will be after running – she ran like year old boy who found the Mlaker Funeral Home
4:00 PM Friday at the the wind, which is the The family would like to Lizzy, you are our hero, in Cook.
school gym. The casket meaning of her given express their sincere as is the boy who helped
bearers will be: Robert Indian name. She also thanks and appreciation pull her out of the water.
DID YOU KNOW? tribes agreed to limit themselves to
two types of gaming-video games of
Thank you, chance and blackjack. Each tribe
Fun quiz on Indian Gaming. signed separate compacts with the
state for operation of these two
In the early morning of June 8, 2006, The first quiz is on Minnesota Indian
games.
Gaming…
my world came crashing down with 2. The correct answer is False. Under
the tribal-state compacts, the State of
the death of my father, James Fudd TEST YOUR "INDIAN ISSUES" IQ.
Most people are surprised to learn that
Minnesota can:
• Inspect video slots without notice
Drift Jr. who now joins my mother, many of the beliefs they held about and remove non-compliant
Indians, Indian tribes and Indian gam- machines from play
Helen. ing are incorrect. • License and conduct background
checks on key casino personnel
Quiz on Minnesota Indian Gaming • Inspect records and documents
(3 questions)
Ravyn and I want to express our related to slot operations
• Set payouts and technical stan-
heartfelt appreciation to everybody for 1. Minnesota tribes can offer the same
games as casinos in Las Vegas and
dards for slots
• Set rules of play, technical stan-
their time, contributions, kind words Atlantic City. dards, staffing and video surveil-
True | False lance requirements for blackjack.
of support the numerous hugs, and • Obtain CPA audits of gaming oper-
2. The State of Minnesota has virtually
condolences offered in the days after. no regulatory authority over tribal
ations
gaming.
We thank ALL of you who knew him True | False
3. The correct answer is False.
Although a few tribal casinos in
as Uncle, Brother, Cousin, or Friend. 3. Most tribes in Minnesota have hired
Minnesota were operated by manage-
ment companies in the past, all of the
You all were special to him in ways management companies to run their Indian tribes in Minnesota now have
casinos. complete management control over
you do not know. True | False their own casinos.
Again, thank you! Answers: Quiz from the Minnesota Indian
1. The correct answer is False. In
Renee Gibbs exchange for open-ended compacts
Gaming Association’s website
(http://mnindiangaming.org).
with no termination date, Minnesota
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HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY SON!!
John
Whiteman Jr.
Fun with Public Works
Brought to you by the Bois Forte Public Works.
August 19th
Love,
Mom, Dad,
Jenna, Jaden
and Jacob.
Ruth Porter
University
of
Minnesota
Duluth
B.S.
Elementary
Education
Dad - Thank you for being there
all these years. Your support
and guidence got me very far.
Joe, Baby Joe, and Baby Rhonda
- I did this all for you. Your my
inspiration, my everything.
To my family - both the Porters
& Hoagland’s thank you for all
the support.
I will be starting a Masters
program in the fall.
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