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Lac Courte Oreilles
Band of Lake
Superior Chippewa Indians
"The Pride of the Ojibwe"
Odaawaa-Zaaga'iganing Babaamaajimoo-mazina'igaans
(LCO's Little Newspaper)
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Boozhoo Gakina Awiya,
Dear Readers,
First off, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. Hope you all enjoy this special day with your loved ones. Tonight, all teenagers in the community are invited to the Big Fish Golf Course for a Valentine's Dance sponsored by the boys and girls club, LCO Family Services, Native Connections and the TGB.
Secondly, the Tribe will be observing President's Day on Monday, which means the Tribal Office will be closed as well as the LCO Federal Credit Union.
And finally, this past week as I was preparing this newsletter working on the layout and placing a news article and I encountered some technical issues that prevented me from going on with the work. I contacted our email provider and it took them four days to fix the issue. At any rate, they informed me I am working on an outdated level of their editor software and that I needed to upgrade, which usually costs some money, but they offered it up for free. This current format has been used for years, long before I began working for the Tribe. This week I just needed to get out a newsletter since we missed this past week, so next week or the week thereafter, you can look forward to a new look for our weekly E-News!
Another reminder that if you aren't following us on Facebook, you may be missing out. Here's a link to the Tribe's Facebook page, check it out and click Like to get notifications of our news and event updates.
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 our Elder Birthday shout outs and the news of the week followed by Tribal Court notices. Down below in the Flyer section you'll find Community Information, Community Events, Elder News and Events, the College and finally, the Employment Opportunities section that has links to employment pages for the tribe. Each week I post at least one of the featured job descriptions of the week. This week, you'll find the posting for the LCO Health Center Director.
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Elders Birthdays - Mino Dibishkaan
We Honor ou
r Elders and thank them for their perseverance, guidance and leadership!
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
Sandy Bird February 10
Terry Martinson February 10
Louise Rider February 11
Cheryl Clements February 11
Bonny Ledoux February 12
Cynthia Tudjen February 13
Judy Dust February 13
Jeanette Carley O'Brien February 14
Harvey DeMarr February 14
Jackie Simonson February 14
Rosanne Butler February 16
Roberto Palombi February 17
Nicolas Boss February 18
Phillip Slayton February 18
Louie Nickence February 19
Myrna DeNasha February 20
Gordon Zimmerman February 20
Wilbur Miller February 20
Duane Corbine February 21
Dale LaRush February 21
Alex LaSieur February 21
If an elder would like to be added or removed from our birthday announcements please email Joe Morey at
joe.morey@lco-nsn.gov
Read Here forJanuary/February Elder Report by Terrance Manuelito, Tribal Aging Director
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TGB Passes Industrial Hemp Code
By Joe Morey
News Editor
The LCO Tribal Governing Board approved their Industrial Hemp Code on February 10, 2020, and submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The code will govern how the Tribe operates its hemp production program.
The Code establishes the Lac Courte Oreilles Agricultural Division to serve as a governmental instrumentality and arm of the Tribe for the regulation of Hemp on lands within the jurisdiction of the Tribe. It also establishes policy which allows persons to plant, cultivate, harvest, sample, test, process, transport, transfer, take possession of, sell, import, and export Hemp on lands within the jurisdiction of the Tribe to the greatest extent allowed under federal law and to comply with the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills.
Other provisions of the Code states how the Tribe treats the cultivation and processing of Hemp on lands within the jurisdiction of the Tribe as an agricultural commodity under the laws of the Tribe.
The Code also states the purpose of such Code under federal law, which states, in February 2014, Congress passed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (hereinafter "2014 Farm Bill"), which defined industrial Hemp as separate and distinct from marijuana, and also authorized state departments of agriculture and institutions of higher education to cultivate Hemp for agricultural or academic research, including research into the marketing of industrial Hemp. In adopting this ordinance, the Tribe will operate its Industrial Hemp Code under the authority of the 2014 Farm Bill until such time as this ordinance/plan is approved by the Secretary of Agriculture;
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LCO Joins Other Tribes in Submitting Comments on Hemp Final Rule
By Joe Morey
News Editor
Lac Courte Oreilles joined multiple tribes who issued comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the Interim Final Rule for the 2018 Farm Bill and hemp production plans. The main concerns of the Tribes include testing requirements, disposal of hemp that exceeds THC levels and tribal sovereignty when dealing with USDA.
The Interim Final Rule requires that hemp crops which test higher than the acceptable level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is .3% be collected for destruction by an authorized person under the Controlled Substances Act, or a duly authorized officer.
The tribes objected to this rule with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe stating, "Only a western culture would create a rule whereby a valuable item must be destroyed in whole rather than simply using it for another equally useful and unoffensive purpose."
LCO Tribal Governing Board member Tweed Shuman told the USDA rather than destruction, tribes, as sovereign nations and primary regulators over hemp within tribal jurisdictions, should have the opportunity to dispose of these crops in other ways so long as they are used for non-consumptive and non-commercial purposes.
"Arguably, there is enough leeway in the language in the statute to allow for alternative methods of disposing of hemp plants that exceed the allowable THC level," Shuman said.
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TGB Hears Proposal for Local CASA Program
By Joe Morey
News Editor
The LCO Tribal Governing Board (TGB) is considering a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for the LCO Family Court after hearing a proposal from the Wisconsin State CASA Director, Sue Schwartz on Monday, Feb. 10.
LCO Chief Judge Elaine Smith invited Schwartz to LCO for the presentation. Judge Smith told the TGB how valuable the program is for children after having been a CASA herself in Texas.
CASA is a national association in the United States that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children in order to provide children with a safe and healthy environment in permanent homes. CASA's role is to gather information and make recommendations to the judge in the best interest of the child.
LCO Chief Judge Elaine Smith (left) and Sue Schwartz
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Big Fish Golf Club
will be holding a job fair
on Wednesday March 11th
from 11am-1pm
at the Golf Course
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Animals Moved from Dog Pound to Humane Society
By Joe Morey
News Editor
On Feb. 3, members of the LCO Public Safety Commission (PSC) and the Animal Control Officer, Anthony Dennis, appeared before the LCO Tribal Governing Board (TGB) to inform them they toured the dog pound and after discovering the inhumane conditions, had removed four dogs and a cat and relocated them to the Northwoods Humane Society in Hayward.
On Nov. 30, 2019, it was announced the conditions at the current dog pound located on County Hwy E behind the LCO Country Store were not humane for the animals and the TGB unanimously supported moving the pound to the old Public Works Building behind the LCO Police Department.
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Heavy Equipment Operator Class Graduates 5 from LCO
Submitted by
Richard and Audrey Costerisan
Siren, WI
The following letter regards Five LCO tribal members graduating the six-week Accelerated, Customized Heavy Equipment Training program:
Nestled across Hwy. 35 from the Burnett County Government Center is a small school that is making a big impact on the lives of its students. This school offers job training right here in Siren.
On Friday, Jan. 31, we had the pleasure of attending the graduation of eight highly trained and motivated students at Softec Education Inc. At the graduation, State Rep. Nick Milroy presented the graduates with a plaque from the state on behalf of himself and state Sens. Janet Bewley and Patti Schachtner to recognize their accomplishments. The students also received a graduation certificate from Softec.
Included in the photo front row L-R) Graduates Penny Nickence and Aimee Stands, St. Croix Council member, Francis Songetey and LCO Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Beaudin. Standing from L-R) Graduate Jason Fleming, LCO Vice Chairwoman Lorraine Gouge, WI State Assemblyman Nick Milroy, Graduate Josh Luce, Tim DJock, owner of Train Skills Management Certified Heavy Equipment Training, and LCO graduate Stephen Milam on the right. Three other persons in the photo are St. Croix graduates.
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Elder Discount Cards Available at LCO Recycling Center
Matthew Riedell
Emergency Management Coordinator
In cooperation with the LCO Elders Services, the LCO Recycling Center is offering discount cards for Tribal elders (62 years and older) and Tribal members with disabilities. The cards are available at LCO Elder Services in Reserve. The punch card allows for individuals to bring in one appliance or furniture item each month, one electronic item during the year, and (12) pre-paid LCO bags. Both bags and the punch card can be picked up at Elder Services with a valid Tribal ID.
This program will allow individuals who may be on a fixed income an opportunity to discard otherwise costly items and provide reduced costs for regular garbage disposal. Recycling is always free and the Recycling Center still has many (18) gallon recycling bins available free of charge. If elders have questions regarding the program, they can contact me at the Recycling Center at (715) 634-8934 extension 7375 or the direct number listed in the flyer.
Or check out the flyer down below in the Elder News section
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Child Welfare Check Leads To Drug Bust, Three Arrests
Drydenwire.com
SAWYER COUNTY -- Officers with the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Tribal Police Department were recently called on to conduct a welfare check on a residence where it was suspected that controlled substances were being used in the presence of small children.
An anonymous call was received by Sawyer County law enforcement alleging that heroin was being used in a residence on Drytown Avenue and that children were inside the residence.
LCO Tribal Police Officers contacted the LCO Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Department and requested that someone be on standby while a team was coordinated to respond to the residence and initiate that welfare check. LCO Officers had previous knowledge regarding drug use at that residence including a suspected heroin or opiate overdose and so the responding Officers were equipped with Naloxone (NARCAN), according to the criminal complaint.
When Officers arrived at the residence, they observed a female, identified as Amy Jack, age 39, looking out a window. As Officers approached the west door of the residence, it was opened and a male, identified as Tecumseh Jack, age 21, exited the residence. Tecumseh told Officers that he did not own the house and that he did not know where the primary occupants of the house were.
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Convicted Sex Offender To Be Released In Sawyer County
SAWYER COUNTY -- The Sawyer County Sheriff's Office has issued a news release stating that twice-convicted sex offender Ralph Falkner is scheduled to be released in Sawyer County on February 12, 2020.
Falkner was first convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child in April 2000 in Pierce County Circuit Court. Online circuit court records indicate that he was sentenced to serve 5 weeks in county jail and 10 years of probation.
In October 2004, new charges of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault were filed against Falkner in Pierce County Circuit Court. His probation was revoked following that, and Falkner was ultimately sentenced to serve 20 years in State Prison.
The Sawyer County Sheriff's Office release states that Falkner is considered a person who may present a risk to re-offend. Falkner is required to register as a Sex Offender for the remainder of his life.
The Department of Corrections will maintain close supervision of Falkner and he will be required to comply with a GPS monitoring system.
Falkner is also prohibited from having any contact with minors, or any contact with victims.
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Gov. Evers' Statement on 2019 Novel Coronavirus
MADISON -In response to the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, Governor Evers issued the following statement:
"This morning I was briefed by the team handling the response at the Department of Health Services. While we now have a confirmed case of coronavirus in Wisconsin, the risk to the general public remains low. We are working aggressively to respond to and monitor this situation. DHS and their local and federal partners are working together to prevent disease transmission by evaluating close contacts of the patient and health care personnel who care for the patient with the confirmed case.
"Individuals who have been potentially exposed to the patient with the confirmed case are being contacted and advised on symptoms to watch for and steps to take if they experience symptoms. When someone is being evaluated for the virus or has been in close contact with a confirmed case, they are placed in isolation. I want to be very clear: ethnic background has no influence on risk of coronavirus. Only travel history or direct close contact with a case would put someone at risk of transmission. Our public health officials are responding with extreme caution.
"I want to thank the Department of Health Services, the Centers for Disease Control and local health departments who have been working around the clock to protect Wisconsinites. Any time we are faced with a new disease threat, it can be an anxious time, because there are many unknowns. I want to reinforce that Wisconsin has incredible health professionals who are up to this task, and that the risk to the general public remains low."
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Lungs Heal Better than Expected After Quitting Smoking - It's Not Too Late to Quit
A study published in the science journal Nature1,2 last month shows surprising benefits from quitting smoking.
Submitted by
David Axt, PharmD, BCPS, CTTS, AE-C
Commander US Public Health Service
Advanced Practice Pharmacist I
Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center
Bad news
Commercial tobacco smoke contains dozens of cancer causing chemicals that increase lung cancer risk by adding tens of thousands of mutations in each lung cell with the rate of mutations increases with age. These mutations are like mini-time bombs in a game of Russian roulette waiting for a trigger to set off cancer growth. More smoking means more mutations, which means more chances for development of cancer.
Good news
Lungs contain cells that are protected from these mutations. The reason the cells are protected is unknown. After quitting smoking these undamaged cells outgrow damaged cells. The result is an immediately reduced risk of developing cancer after quitting smoking. This benefit grows the longer a person remains free of commercial tobacco.
Bottom line
The sooner you quit smoking, the sooner you slow further damage that can lead to lung cancer. This newly published study also shows quitting smoking can reawaken cells that have not been damaged.
The LCO Clinic has a certified tobacco treatment specialist who provides a smoking cessation service through the pharmacy department. For an appointment contact David Axt, PharmD in the pharmacy at 715-638-5136 or 715-638-5146, or you can call the LCO Clinic appointment desk at 715-638-5100.
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Internship Opportunities with Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife
Submitted by LaTisha Cofffin
Project Coordinator, GLIFWC
Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) is happy to announce available internships for its 2020 GLIFWC Summer Internship Program! In 2020, GLIFWC will be offering 16 unique internships from its various divisions, including Biological Services, Planning and Development, Public Information, Enforcement, and Administration.
Through this internship program, college students will work one-on-one with their GLIFWC mentors in various divisions and learn about necessary coursework, college degrees, and trainings which result in gainful employment in a multitude of careers, including natural resource and stewardship careers with tribes. Also, students will participate in a variety of traditional Anishinaabe cultural events and learn about the importance of treaty reserved rights to the Anishinaabe people and their history in preserving these rights.
Complete applications (as outlined within the Opportunity Announcement) are due by March 6th, 2020 by 4:30 PM CST.
Attached are the Internship Opportunity Announcement and the individual Internship Position Descriptions for posting. Please feel free to send to any and all interested college students! Internship Position Descriptions will also be available for viewing at www.glifwc.org under the "Employment" section.
Please contact Zoongee Leith-Mayotte (zleith@glifwc.org) with any questions or concerns about the GLIFWC Summer Internship Program.
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Notice by Publication
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
In the matter of the name change of Tawyni Cheyenne Mckala Owens
By Tawyni Cheyenne Mckala Owens
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT:
A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:
From: Tawyni Cheyenne Mckala Owens
To: Tawyni Cheyenne Mckayla Owens
This petition will be heard:
Place: Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
13394 West Trepania Road
Hayward, WI 54843
Date: March 5th, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM
Anyone wishing to object to the name change must appear at the above location on the date and at the time as given.
/s/ Chelsea Warder
Deputy Clerk of Court
Dated this day: February 5th, 2020
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Notice by Publication
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No.
20-G-009
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Matthew Hanlon
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 26th day of February 2020 at 10:30 A.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 24th day of February 2020.
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Notice by Publication
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No. 19-G-801 / 802
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Michael Anderson
TAKE NOTICE
that you are a named party for a Guardianship petition in the Court listed above. You must appear in the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court on the 4th day of March 2020 at 1:30 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, pursuant to 2 LCOTCOL, § 1.902 (7).
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 31stday of January, 2020.
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LAC COURTE OREILLES TRIBAL COURT
Case No.2017-FA-0044
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: CATHERINE LUANN BARBER
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 20TH day of FEBRUARY, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. Failure to appear may result in a Warrant for your Arrest. A copy of the Order and Affidavit 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 pursuant to 2 LCOTCOL, § 1.902 (7).
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 21ST day of January, 2020.
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Notice by Publication
LAC COURTE OREILLES TRIBAL COURT
Case No.2019-FA-0804
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: VANESSA MARIE HAMILTON
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 20TH day of FEBRUARY, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. Failure to appear may result in an order for Child Support and the requested relief sought will be granted.
The relief sought may result in a monetary obligation that, if not met, may result in (but not limited to); an interception of lump-sum payments; an order to show cause for contempt of court; incarceration; placement on a lien docket; suspension of licenses and/or passport; seizure of property; credit bureau reporting; and/or denial of state grants or loans.
A full copy of the Motion and Affidavit 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 pursuant to 2 LCOTCOL, § 1.902 (7).
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 21ST day of January, 2020.
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Notice by Publication
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No.
20-T-848
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Paige Trepania
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 3rd day of March 2020 at 9:00 A.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 21st day of January 2020.
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Notice by Publication
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Case No. 19-G-801 / 802
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Angelina Blackdeer
TAKE NOTICE
that you are a named party for a Guardianship petition in the Court listed above. You must appear in the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court on the 4th day of March 2020 at 1:30 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, pursuant to 2 LCOTCOL, § 1.902 (7).
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Court
Dated this 31stday of January, 2020.
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Honor the Earth Committee Co-Coordinator
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Wills Caravan
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Scholarship
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Indian Horse Rescheduled
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LCO Child Support
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Felon Voting
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Storytelling
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Volleyball Tournament
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Valentine's Dance
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Wellness Gathering in March
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Earth Partnership Institute
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Storytelling
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Golf Tournament
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Elder News and Information
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Help Signing Up for Medicaid
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LCO Ojibwa Community College
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Extension Program Calendar
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Credit Union Member Service Representative
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If you have something you wish to share, please Email Me y
our information by Tuesday 5 pm for Friday's edition.
Chi-Miigwech,
Joe Morey, Public Relations Director
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of
Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Phone: 715-558-5612
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