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LCO's Little Newspaper
Odaawaa-Zaaga'iganing Babaamaajimoo-mazina'igaans
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
"The Pride of the Ojibwe"
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In this Issue!
$1000 Utility Assistance
Biboon Extravaganza
Drug Threat Response
Hard Rock Kenosha
More Membership Reports
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Gary Allen Haus February 6
Patricia Bay February 6
Lynn Nell Begay February 7
Craig Gable February 7
Teresa Carley February 8
Pierre LaSieur February 9
Cheryl LaSieur February 9
Donna LaSieur February 9
Rosalie Gokee February 9
Darlene Johnson February 9
Tammy DeNasha February 9
Andrew Belille February 9
Terry Martinson February 10
Louise Rider February 11
Cheryl Clements February 11
Marcia Schmidt February 11
Bonny Ledoux February 12
Diane Elizabeth Isham February 12
Karen Gouge Bach February 12
Judith Mae Potack February 12
Cynthia Tudjen February 13
Judy Dust February 13
Jeanette Carley O’Brien February 14
Harvey DeMarr February 14
Jackie Simonson February 14
If an elder would like to be added or removed from our birthday announcements please email Joe Morey at [email protected]
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All enrolled members of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe are encouraged to make sure your address is up to date in the LCO Citizenship Services office! Be sure your address is current since too much mail is being returned due to incorrect addresses. Check that your family members are updated as well. Also, contact the office if you have a death in the family. Please call Tiera at 715-558-7459 or Harmoni at 715-558-7429 to get your addresses updated right of way. Miigwech!
PS. Other member's cannot check on your status for you. You will need to all the office yourself if you are over 18 and not under a guardianship. You also must actually call the office to update and not send in an email as they have to verify it is you.
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Dear Readers,
New Elder Center Opening Soon
Exciting times for our LCO Elders and those with disabilities as the long-overdue new elder nutrition center is complete and the move takes place next week. As in the notice above, all elder services will be closed for the week from Feb. 12-16th and then reopen the following week in their new facility. This is great news as, according to director Rose Gokee, they will have a larger seating area for congregate meals; will have a separate room for activities with a couch and chairs for seating as well as an area for computer accessibility; will have a physical therapy workout room; and bathrooms and the entrance to the building will be handicap accessible; parking lot will be blacktopped with a covered area for drop off; a gated patio seating area; new 7,200 square foot will have a walk-in cooler; walk-in freezer; walk-in pantry, commercial dishwasher; more office space; conference room; four stall attached garage; and more storage space. Very exciting. Check out this link to read the full story of the interview with Rose Gokee back in October talking about the new center.
New LCO Elder & Disability Services
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Scroll down to see all that's happening in Lac Courte Oreilles.
When you scroll down, you'll find that the newsletter is divided into sections beginning with the news headlines, jobs and other announcements section, followed by Tribal Court notices. Down below in the Flyer section you'll find Community Information, Community Events, Elder News and Events, and the College. In the Employment Opportunities section that has links to employment pages for the tribe, you'll find links to several of the latest job postings to the Tribal Website.
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Biboon Ice Fishing Extravaganza Held
Scroll down to Photos section below for more images of the community event sponsored by the LCO Family Services Department.
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TGB Approves $1,000 Utility Support Payment for Tribal Member Households in Service Area and Surrounding
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) unanimously approved providing a Utility Support Payment in the amount of $1,000 to LCO Tribal Member households located within the Tribe's Service Area (Sawyer County), and surrounding counties on a case-by-case basis.
This Utility Support Payment is intended to assist with propane, electric, cable, internet and water/sewer. The total benefit will not exceed $1,000 and there is no cash value, any bill not reaching the $1,000 will not rollover into a cash benefit.
The deadline for the application to be turned in is Friday, March 29, 2024. The payment will be made approximately 14 days after application is received.
The Utility Support Payment will be made directly to the vendor(s) of your choice and is limited to one benefit per Tribal Member household, and may be split among multiple vendors. Multiple applications for one household will not be accepted and will delay your utility support payment.
TGB reminds everyone to continue paying your bills to avoid any disconnections while waiting for the utility assistance.
Details on the application procedure and deadlines will be released soon.
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January 29 Poll Results
Question: Who will you cheer for in the Super Bowl?
61 total votes
Donald Trump - 30% (18 votes)
Joe Biden - 28% (17 votes)
Neither - 43% (26 votes)
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NATIVE NEWS: Menominee Nation Signs Agreement With Kenosha for Hard Rock Casino to Move Forward
From Menominee Nation News
Madison, WI – Leaders of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin today joined the top elected officials of Kenosha County and the City of Kenosha at the State Capitol to sign and praise Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) between the Tribe and both the City and County for the proposed Kenosha Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Menominee Tribe Chairwoman Gena Kakkak and the Chairman of its Menominee Kenosha Gaming Authority Joey Awonohopay joined with Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian to sign the individual pacts between the County and City and the Menominee Nation.
“We are proud to partner with the elected leaders of Kenosha to move forward with the proposed Kenosha Hard Rock Hotel and Casino,” said Chairwoman Kakkak. “The Menominee believe that to be good for our Tribe, the project must be good for the community, and these agreements help make sure that is the case. We look forward to working together to continue advancing this project on the Federal and State levels.”
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Drug Threat Response Team Seeks Board Members to Serve
By Nicole Barthel
Primary Prevention Coordinator
I am pleased to invite you to submit your letter of interest in becoming a member of the Drug Threat Response Team Board.
My name is Nicole Barthel and I serve as the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government’s Primary Prevention Coordinator. The Drug Threat Response Team, which serves Community- Driven Primary Prevention for Opioids, supports rigorous research that advances the understanding and develop strategies for the stages of readiness for community members of all ages, empower healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Being a member of the Drug Threat Response Team Board provides you with a unique opportunity to
· Provide Community input into prevention strategies.
· Assess current services and asses capacity and recovery.
· Collaborate with programs, services, and individuals for a team effort.
· Make a difference in Lac Courte Oreilles for current and future generations.
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5th Book Excerpt: The Ojibwe Way of Life
The following is the fifth installment of book excerpts the LCO News will feature from local author, John Dettloff. The excerpts will be from his new book.
Detloff has lived on the Chippewa Flowage, near New Post, for over 50 years. His family has had a small resort just east of New Post for 56 seasons and for 40 years he has been writing historical articles about the flowage, tribal history (especially Old Post), old guides, old resorts, and fishing.
His new book called Whispers of the Past, A History of the Chippewa Flowage, released on November 1st, gives a comprehensive history of the flowage going back to the fur trade era.
According to Detloff, the book profiles in great detail the people of the "Chippewa Basin" (the area that became flooded by the flowage) and talks about the 300 plus people who were affected by and displaced by the flowage. There were probably 250 plus tribal members and nearly 100 non-tribal members that were affected.
From the Book:
Prior to the late 1800s, most Ojibwe people of the Wisconsin northwoods lived in wigwams, oval or dome shaped structures that were designed to be easily moved, quickly erected, and used as temporary housing. Often built about ten to sixteen feet in diameter, wigwams were constructed by creating an arched framework of young bent saplings in the shape of an inverted halfsphere, followed up by wrapping other young saplings horizontally around the structure to give it strength. The framework was lashed together with strands of roots and covered with materials such as bark, woven matts of reeds, or cloth. Larger longhouses were built with a pole framework and bark or matt coverings, but they were more permanent structures.
By the start of the sugarbush season in March, the people of Pahquahwong had returned from their southern winter hunting camps and re-established their wigwams at the village site, renewing their seasonal cycle of life. If they hadn’t met up with any traders over the winter, the men would have to procure supplies at the nearest trading post, located at Lac Courte Oreilles. There, they could barter any pelts they had trapped over the winter for clothing, ammo, tobacco, or liquor. Families could also get re-supplied by tapping into their private hordes of provisions that they had stored away the previous fall.
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General Assistance Report at Membership Meeting
The goal of the General Assistance (GA) Program is to increase self-efficiency by developing an Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP) that outlines specific steps to assist individuals to help increase independence by meeting the goal of employment.
Any Tribal member that does not have sufficient resources to meet the essential basic living needs items, meet the eligibility criteria, and live within the LCO Reservation boundaries may apply for General Assistance.
I General Assistance 2022 2023
Total Persons Served 157 219
Program Expenses $33,920 $37,993
Energy Assistance 715-558-7913
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are programs designed to provide some assistance to households with the heating and electric bill. It is a one-time assistance for each heating season: October 1 through May 15.
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LCO Public Works Report at Membership Meeting
WATER:
We are nearing completion of the K&B Loop Water Main Project. This $3.SM project was funded through a Workforce Innovation Grant through the state of Wisconsin. This loop will provide water through Round Lake School Road, Hwy Band Hwy K to Tall Pines neighborhood. This project has allowed us to build along this route, including the new apartment building, as well as the new clinic facility. We have strategically placed this water main to locations where other businesses such as the Casino, Convenience Center and Public Works offices are located, providing an opportunity for these businesses to abandon their current private wells and hook up to the municipal system.
Most of the drilling, asphalt repair and site restoration will be completed before winter sets in. After winter sets in, the contractor will demobilize their equipment until the spring. It is at this time that we will tie up the rest of the connections and complete restoration. We are hoping to have final completion before June 2024.
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LCO Voc Rehab Report at Membership Meeting
LCO Vocational Rehabilitation recently completed our fourth year of our five-year grant. We have three main goal areas listed within our grant. For our fourth year, we set a goal of serving 115 consumers with 25 successful closures. During our fourth year we had almost
300 applicants with 56 successful closure outcomes.
Due to the influx of applicants, going into our fifth year, we made the difficult decision to eliminate vehicle repair services so we can still accommodate all the new applicants we are receiving. In addition, our grant goal states that we will serve 8 transition students (high school students) per year. Currently our transition caseload sits at 26 students. We are in the process of writing a new five-year grant with the goal of being refunded in October 2024.
As a reminder, the LCOVR Program is not an emergency program. We have grant restrictions that we must follow, and it can take up to 60 days to make an eligibility decision. It does take time to obtain medical documentation, which is a requirement for eligibility. With an increase in our caseloads, it is taking closer to sixty days to make an eligibility determination.
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LCO Credit Union Report at Membership Meeting
Past Few Years: Management and staff have worked diligently to bringing our Credit Union into a much better position. We were in dire need of assistance from the NCUA (National Credit Union Association) through their examinations. With an 'eye-opening' Document of Resolution process between the NCUA and the Credit Union Board of Directors,he Board went to work to find new management and began the corrections needed. We've come a long way! Through much needed training and policy updates, management and staff have a definite TEAM bond that has brought our Credit Union into a much better position with compliance and on our way to more growth.
Our Lac Courte Oreilles communities are to be commended for their faith and support of our Credit Union. Also, Chi Miigwech to our Tribal Government for the financial support throughout these years.
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LCO Food Distribution Report at Membership Meeting
The Food Distribution Program continues to run very smoothly despite the pandemic that started 3 years ago. We have up to 87 different food products available to our clients each month. The food can be ordered by phone or ordered in person. The food can then be delivered by Food Distribution or picked up by the client or their family member.
We also have up to 24 different fresh produce items that are available. This includes a great variety. Two recently added fruits are frozen blueberries and frozen strawberries.
Recently added meat items include ground bison and bison stew meat. Clients seem to like both of the new meats.
Some bonus items we have are cranberry sauce, 5 lb frozen hams, salmon fillets, catfish fillets, walleye fillets, and 1 lb of wild rice. These products are seasonal and not available all year round.
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Article & Flyer Submission.
If you have something you wish to share with the Lac Courte Oreilles Community,
please Email Me your information by 5 pm Wednesday for the Friday edition
Chi-Miigwech
Joe Morey, Public Relations Director
Lac Courte Oreilles Band
Phone: 715-699-6014
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C-Store Has LCO Apparel!
LCO Apparel is now available at the LCO CStore. Hooded sweatshirts/ T-Shirts in many different colors.
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Upcoming Holidays
The Tribe will celebrate President's Day on Monday, February 19th. The Tribal Office and other Tribal Buildings will be closed to observe the holiday.
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Check out the Tribe's Jobs Page
Currently over 100 job opportunities here at Lac Courte Oreilles listed!
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GUEST COLUMN: Famous Dave on Intelligence and Investing
By "Famous" Dave Anderson
Posted on Facebook
I sincerely believe 2024 will be a watershed year for intelligence and investing unlike anything we’ve ever experienced…
Anyone who reads my Facebook posts knows that I am a pit bull on research, learning, and the necessity for life transformation. I will study 4 to 6 hours a day and some days—all day—just because I am astounded in what it takes to stay on top of my game competitively.
I am sharing this because with the advent of this new year— I am believing we are on the cusp of the world’s greatest transformational paradigm shift in learning, intelligence gathering, investing, and how we live.
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Food Shelf Reducing Hunger with Increased Service in January
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Press Release
On the cusp of its seven-year anniversary, StrongHearts Native Helpline is building partnerships and gaining support from grants awarded to sustain culturally appropriate support and advocacy for Native Americans impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
“The service we provide is being felt by our relatives in a good way and enhanced by newly forming partnerships dedicated to ending violence against Native Americans and Alaska Natives. As the beneficiaries of generous donations—our advocates are better trained and more readily available to meet the needs of our people,” said CEO Lori Jump, StrongHearts Native Helpline. “It’s hard to deny culturally appropriate support and advocacy is a top priority.”
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: A State of Mind
By Don Posh
IndiGO
Have you heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder? In basic terms it is a common depression that shows up when our days get short and associated with the lack of sunlight. You may remember the term cabin fever. Symptoms include fatigue, depression, hopelessness and social withdrawal. This winter has been worse than others. It has been dark and grey for months. The lack of snow has made it easier for our backs without needing to shovel, but the snow covers the dreary ground and makes it bright and even beautiful. All the people that engage in winter sports are feeling cheated. No ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing or winter festivals. That can make people a little less friendly or a bit more edgy. If you feel you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder increasing the light in your home can help. Using daylight bulbs even during the day can be beneficial. A light box may help. They are available online with prices starting at $40. There is also a light box alarm which mimics the sunrise in conjunction with the alarm clock. Prices start at $30. When shopping online do a little research before you purchase.
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OUTDOOR SKILLS CLASS AT THE SUGAR CAMP | |
From the LCO Ojibwe School Facebook Page: It is an exceptionally odd winter this year, but the Outdoor Skills students and staff are making the best of it. Hard to believe but the sugar camp was opened today with a ceremonial feast prior to tapping a few trees, & the sap is running! | |
FRIDAY FUN DAYS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | |
From the LCO Boys & Girls Club Facebook Page. Images below from Friday fun days at the Club! | |
BIBOON ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA | |
Pictures submitted by Marie Basty of LCO Bizhiki Clinic, which sponsored the 2024 Biboon Ice Fishing Event with LCO Family Services and the Boys and Girls Club | |
JOB OPENINGS AT ST. LOUIS FS CALL CENTER | |
FOR NEWS SUBMISSION AND ADVERTISING | |
FREE ADVERTISING TO TRIBAL PROGRAMS | |
FISHING CONTEST IN FEBRUARY | |
LCO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NUMBERS | |
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ATTENTION TRIBAL PROGRAM & ENTERPRISE DIRECTORS:
If you had a flyer running in the previous version of the LCO Little Newspaper or print edition, you will need to resend or update any flyers at this time to get them back in the weekly publications. Email them to Joe at [email protected]
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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No. 24-DV-0058
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: JASMINE CARRILLO
TAKE NOTICE that you are a named party for an action filed in the Court listed above. You must appear in the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court on the 8th day of February 2024 at 3:00 PM. Failure to appear may result in the petition being granted. A full copy of the petition may be obtained from the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court located at 13394W Trepania Road Hayward, WI 54843.
NOTICE OF THIS HEARING shall be given for three (3) consecutive weeks prior to the hearing date in the Odaawaa-Zaaga’iganing Babaamaajimoo-mazina’igaans (LCO’s Little Newspaper), a newspaper published in Sawyer County, State of Wisconsin, pursuant to §TCT.2.9.020.
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 17th day of January 2024
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Joe Morey
LCO News Editor and Public Relations Director
715-699-6014
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