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Odaawaa-Zaaga'iganing Babaamaajimoo-mazina'igaans
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
"The Pride of the Ojibwe"
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LCO Conservation helps DNR tag Clam Lake Elk |
On March 8th, LCO Conservation along with USFWS, GLIFWC assisted WI DNR Wildlife Biologists with Collaring and Ear Tagging 5 of the younger Clam Lake Elk. Pictured above are Wardens Derek Taylor and Henry Bearhart |
Commemoration Held to Recognize 100 Years Since Old Post Flooding
By Joe Morey
News Editor
A special event was held at the Sevenwinds Convention Center on March 15 to commemorate to the day, 100 years since the closing of the Winter Dam gates causing the flooding that created the Chippewa Flowage, but at the same time, caused the forced removal of the Lac Courte Oreilles people that lived there and the flooding of many graves and sacred sites.
The event was organized by Rick St. Germaine, a tribal historian and former Tribal Chairman. He thanked the many in attendance who came to the commemoration stating that this was a big event for the Tribe.
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Will you be stopping by the Tribe's Vendor Market in Hayward to eat and shop?
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Feb. 23 Poll Results
Question: Would you prefer the Recovery Clinic stay at the Bizhiki Wellness Center?
93 total votes
Yes: 67% (62 votes)
No: 12% (12 votes)
Maybe: 21% (20 votes)
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Tenants Now Paying Rent as Part of New Policy for Covid Homes
By Joe Morey
News Editor
As an update to the unanimously approved rental policy for tribal members occupying Covid homes, trespass homes and HIP homes on the Reservation that was passed in November of 2022, LCO Tribal Governing Board member Michelle Beaudin told LCO News that the Tribe has a policy in place and that all renters are following it and paying rent as well.
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) unanimously approved the policy which states any person staying in one of the aforementioned homes when there is no longer an immediate emergency or no longer has Covid, they will be required to pay $500 per month for a 90-day lease, which will include utilities.
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TGB Approves Old Forest Products as New Roads Department Building
By Joe Morey
News Editor
At their Feb. 6 Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) meeting, the TGB approved designating the old forest products and salt shed behind the LCO Country Store on Hwy E as the new location for a Transportation/Roads Department Building, and also to apply for a grant to rehab it.
Jason Weaver came before the TGB and said the plans are preliminary, but it would be a great site. It would be used as a training facility and also the building has lots of office space and we’d need the large garage bays.
“We can do maintenance, oil changes and all in-house,” Weaver explained.
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Enbridge and Local Public Safety Agencies Hold Disaster Scenario Tabletop Exercise |
By Joe Morey
News Editor
A tabletop exercise was held between area fire and police personnel and Enbridge Energy Partners executives to train on how to handle a potential emergency.
The scope of the tabletop exercise discussed the Emergency Response capabilities of Enbridge, local first response agencies and community stakeholders in relation to a release of crude oil from the pipeline.
Area fire departments that participated in the exercise included LCO, Bass Lake, Couderay, Stone Lake, Winter, Town and City of Hayward. Other participants included the LCO Police, Hayward Police, Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department, Sawyer County Hazmat, and the Public Health Officer.
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Mole Lake Chairman Delivers State of the Tribes Address |
Sokaogon Tribe
News Release
On Tuesday, March 14th, Chairman Robert Van Zile, Jr., the Tribal Council and Community Members traveled to Madison for the 19th Annual State of the Tribes Address that was held in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chambers.
Leon Valliere of Lac du Flambeau began with the prayer, and Veterans from Wisconsin’s Tribes carried flags for the presentation of colors.
Alexander Van Zile, Jr., led everyone in the chambers in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Van Zile welcomed legislators, Tribal Leaders, the Sokaogon Tribal Council, Governor Evers, other officials and audience members. He spoke about the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations and the seven measures the Committee is forwarding as proposed bills.
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Yes, Your Tribal ID is a Valid Form of ID to Vote on April 4th
WisDOT
News Release
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s election (April 4, 2023).
Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A federally compliant REAL ID card is not required to show at the polls. The Wisconsin Elections Commission notes other forms of identification are valid for voting, such as military or student ID cards. To see if a card meets the requirements, visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.
An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election.)
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LCO tribal member and attorney Monica M. Isham running for Sawyer County Judge
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (LCO) Tribal member and attorney Monica M. Isham is running for the newly created Sawyer County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 2 in the April 4, 2023 election. Isham is the only candidate with approved ballot access by the Wisconsin Election Commission, and if elected, she would be the first LCO member and the first woman to serve as a Sawyer County Circuit Court Judge.
Isham grew up on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in northwest Wisconsin, graduating from Hayward High School in 2007. She has been a fancy shawl dancer since she could walk and was even crowned LCO Tiny Tot Princess in 1992. Also at an early age, Isham became an avid basketball player and was a standout for the Hayward Hurricanes. After high school, Isham attended the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay where she received her Bachelor of Science with a double major in Political Science and Public Administration and a minor in Public Policy.
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On Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Evers Shares Plan to Expand BadgerCare
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the 13th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting his plan to expand BadgerCare and provide healthcare coverage to nearly 90,000 Wisconsinites.
Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here.
13 years ago, the passage of the Affordable Care Act transformed our country, ensuring millions of people right here in Wisconsin have life-saving healthcare coverage.
But unfortunately, there are still folks who have been left behind—whether due to cost, eligibility, or access.
Every Wisconsinite deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare. Period.
That’s why expanding access to healthcare and addressing health inequities has been a priority for my administration since the very first day.
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Public Invited to Comment on WisDOT’s Cultural Resources Policy
WisDOT News Release
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and comment on the agency’s updates to the cultural resources policy. The programmatic agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sets the framework for cultural resource management near state transportation project sites.
WisDOT’s cultural resources team works with federal, state and local agencies, Tribal governments, the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office and other stakeholders to ensure that impacts to Wisconsin’s historic and cultural resources are considered early in the transportation project planning process. Cultural resources reviews are conducted on highways, rails, harbors, transit, aeronautics and other federal- and state-assisted programs.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TRIP TO ACTION CITY |
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From the Boys & Girls Club of LCO Facebook Page: Here are some pictures from the Action City trip the Club took back in February, stating "We had some FUNN!"
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TRIP TO CHRISTIE MTN. |
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From the Boys & Girls Club Facebook Page: Here are some pictures from the Christie Mountain Trip the Club took back in February.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MARCH MADNESS! |
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From the Boys & Girls Club of LCO Facebook Page: March Madness Tournament turned out to be pretty epic to say the least. Awesome turn out. Basket Busters took the first game, second game went to Spooner Rails, third game went to Red Cliff and to end the night, Bad River took the fourth and final game. |
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MAKING EDIBLE SLIME |
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From the Boys & Girls Club of LCO Facebook Page: Here are pictures from back in February when the Club tried to make edible slime, stating "It was an epic fail!" |
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IEP AND JOM MEETING MINUTES |
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TRIBAL MEMBER ADDRESS CHANGE |
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ON CALL NUMBER NO LONGER IN SERVICE |
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FOR NEWS SUBMISSION AND ADVERTISING |
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LOOKING TO SERVE ON A COMMITTEE |
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LCO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFORMATION |
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LCO TRIBAL AGING/DISABILITY SERVICES STAFF |
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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No. 23-G-153
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: DONALD M. TREPANIA JR.
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 17th day of April, 2023 at 10:00 AM. 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 formerly codified as II LCOTCL §1.902
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 7th day of March, 2023
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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No. 22-SC-479
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Susan Howard
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 30th day of March, 2023 at 2:00 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 was formerly codified as II LCOTCL §1.902
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 1st day of March, 2023
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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No. 21-G-090, 21-G-095
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: DENESSA HAMILTON
TAKE NOTICE that you are a named party for an action filed in the Court listed above. You must appear IN PERSON in the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court on the 23rd day of March 2023 at 2:00 P.M. & 2:30 P.M. 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 2 LCOTCOL, § 1.902 (7).
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 10th day of February.
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Event is sponsored by the Mental Health Block Grant at Bizhiki Wellness in collaboration with the CCS program. The workshop is free to participants attending (see available dates). The event is for anyone and not just those in leadership positions. |
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Editor: Joe Morey 715-699-6014
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