Items are listed in this section free of charge and are not intended for business use. Undated announcements will appear in one issue unless requested for longer. Call 248-2258 to place an announcement.
Heater for sale
Vanguard propane wall heater for sale - $100. Call 906-248-3241, ext. 1119.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for Hospice of Chippewa County, especially in the communities of Rudyard, Pickford and Brimley. Answer a need, help a neighbor, add sunshine to someone's day and enrich your own life; become a volunteer for Hospice! Training will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today for more information or an application: 906-253-3151.
Discount phone service available
Applications for the Lifeline Services discount phone service are available at the Bay Mills Commodities Distribution Building. Those eligible will receive $11.25 off their monthly phone bill and one-half, up to $30, off a new phone service start-up charge. You can qualify for Lifeline Services if you are not a dependent under 60 years-of-age on someone else's Federal Income Tax Return and your total monthly gross income is less than the following: family of one: $1,196; family of two: $1,603; family of three: $2,011; family of four: $2,418; family of five: $2,826; family of six: $3,233; family of seven: $3,641; family of eight: 4,048.
Pow Wow Committee seeks auction items
The Bay Mills Pow Wow Committee is planning to hold an auction to raise funds for the 2006 pow wow. Anyone who would like to contribute new or like-new items to be auctioned off at a future fundraiser, please call 906-248-3241, ext. 3160.
LTC field trips announced
The Little Traverse Conservancy is announcing the following fall field trips and events. For more information, please contact the Conservancy office at 231-347-0991.
North Country Trail Hike: Saturday, Oct. 1, 1 to 3 p.m. (easy to moderate) - join North Country Trail member Jerry Keeney, and Conservancy staff as we hike into the backcountry on this national trail. As we hike back to two remote sites, we will also see and discuss how growth may affect the future of these trails and the wild places that surround them. Total amount of trails covered will be no more than five miles. Meet at the Conservancy office to carpool to the first trailhead stop.
Pigeon River Wilderness Walk: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m. (easy to moderate) - enjoy the beautiful fall colors as we explore the Pigeon River wilderness. Conservancy land protection specialist Ty Ratliff and DNR staff will lead this hike through the heart of elk country. Learn about the variety of wildlife that calls this area home and, if luck prevails, listen as we urge the elk to bugle for us. Please be prepared for this hour-long hike with sturdy shoes, water, and appropriate clothing. Meet at Schultz's Marathon in Wolverine (east of Hwy. 75).
Round Island Point Fall Hike: Thursday, Oct. 6, 5 to 6:30 p.m. (easy to moderate) - come see the new trails of Round Island Point with naturalist Kristin Majkrzak and stewardship specialist Cindy Mom. If Mother Nature permits, this may prove to be one of the most spectacular times of the year to view this wonderful property.
Fall Young Naturalist Meeting (ages 6 to 12), the Headlands in Mackinac City: Saturday, Oct 22, 10 a.m. to noon - join us for a fall hike at the beautiful headlands along the Straits of Mackinac where we'll collect fall leaves to create your own leaf scrapbook. Younger siblings are welcome with a parent.
The Little Traverse Conservancy is a private, non-profit regional land conservation organization working in Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Mackinac, and Chippewa counties. Since 1972, the organization has worked with landowners to protect more than 24,000 acres of land that includes 70 miles of shoreline along Michigan's lakes, rivers, and streams. To find out more, please contact the Conservancy office at 231-347-0991, or visit www.landtrust.org.
Pre-school story time begins at Bayliss Public Library
Dinosaur lovers aged 3 to 5 will enjoy the weekly fun at the Pre-school story time, "Books Are Dino-Mite!" that began on Sept. 14. The one-hour program is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and be repeated on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Children will enjoy hearing books read by Children's Librarian Debbie Lehman and participating in a weekly craft. Parents are encouraged to enjoy this program with their children, and younger siblings are also welcome. To register a child for "Books Are Dino-Mite!" contact Lehman at 906-632-9331, or debbiel@uproc.lib.mi.us. This program is free and open to the public. Bayliss Public Library is located at 541 Library Dr., in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
Author Moira Wilson to speak at Bayliss
Upper Peninsula author Moira Wilson will speak at Bayliss Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., as part of the library's Centennial Author series. Her new book, "Revolutionary Fires: A Tale of Indian Eve, Volume I, 1777-1779," is an historically-based work of fiction inspired by oral histories collected over one hundred years ago. Her previous book is "Ogehmawahbee, Chippewa Warrior; and His Incredible Journey during the Time of Relocation." Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library and the public is welcome. This event is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Michigan Humanities Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Harvest Dinner planned for Sept. 23
Bay Mills-Brimley Historical Society invites the community to join them for a Harvest Dinner on Friday, Sept. 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the Brimley High School cafeteria. The following menu will be served cafeteria style: turkey, ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, vegetables, salads, and desserts. The cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for children ages 4 and under.
Michigan Indian Day event to be held Sept. 23
The Michigan Indian Day event 2005 will be held Friday, Sept. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Michigan State University's Union Building - Gold Room A and B. Warren Petoskey, elder advocate for Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, will give the keynote address on the impact of missionary boarding schools on the American population in the U.S. Additional topics to be covered are: post-traumatic stress disorder in relation to American Indians, social service issues in American Indian communities, legal issues for tribes and states, major health issues of tribal nations and cultural preservation through language. This event is free to the public; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Dr. Suzanne Cross, associate professor at MSU, at 517-432-3726, or email: suzanne.cross@ssc.msu.edu.
Winter weather presentations to be held
This fall, the National Weather Service in Gaylord will travel to several communities across northern Michigan to present a series of winter weather seminars. These seminars will last approximately two hours. There is no charge to attend and they are open to the public. If you are interested in learning more about winter weather in northern Michigan and what the forecast holds for the upcoming year, you should attend. A list of presentation times and locations may be found at www.weather.gov/gaylord.
Democrats to meet Sept. 24
The Chippewa County Democratic Party will meet Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m., at the Country Kitchen Restaurant (front of K-Mart parking lot). For more information, contact Treasurer Paul Warrick at 906 495-7343.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Bay Mills Health Center will host two Well Woman Clinics in honor of the event. The clinics will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Tuesday, Oct. 25. Please call 906-258-5527, for an appointment.
Flu Clinic
Bay Mills Health Center will host a flu clinic on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 7 p.m. This clinic is for tribal members age 55 and over; members age 2 to 64 with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma; babies age 6 to 23 months; pregnant women; health care personnel who provide direct care to patients; and household contacts and out-of-home care givers to children less than 6 months. A flu clinic for the public at high risk will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Bay Mills Health Center. For more information, please call the health center at 906-248-5527.
Fall Fit Bingo
Senior Health Fall Fit Bingo will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Armella Parker Senior Center at 10 a.m. Elders will play bingo and have free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Please call the Bay Mills Health Center at 906-248-5527, for more information.
After hours at Health Center announced
The Health Center is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before or after business hours, or during holidays, please call 906-248-5527. A voice message will instruct you to call 911 if it is an emergency. If you want to leave a message, please do so after the tone and the receptionist will return your call. If you require health services after business hours, please go to War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. There is also an urgent care center located on site at the hospital.
Flu clinics to be held Oct. 6
A community flu clinic will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Lake Superior State University's Norris Center. This clinic is for adults only and will cost $15. Those desiring flu shots should bring their Medicare card, employee vouchers, ID card or proof of employment or tribal membership, as needed. A drive-through clinic is available for frail, elderly and handicapped people and their drivers. A children's flu clinic will be held Oct. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Chippewa County Health Department. Patients are asked to enter through the Avery Square entrance. For more information about the upcoming flu clinics, please call 906-253-3141.
WIC office at Bay Mills
The WIC office will be at the Armella B. Parker Senior Center on the fourth Thursday of each month. Call 635-3572 for an appointment.
For more information contact Joan Jerman at the Department of Recreation and Health Promotion at 248-3241 ext. 3119.
Elders Exercise
Improving circulation, flexibility, and strength is important and possible regardless of age. Come join this safe and enjoyable exercise class. Elder Exercise is open to the public 50 and older at no cost. Classes for Women are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m., in the Waishkey Center Gym.
Adult Water Exercise Class
This class will be held at Lake Superior State University every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6 to 6:50 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Transportation is provided. Elders can be picked up and dropped off at their home. We will depart from the Waishkey Center 45 minutes before class. Bay Mills elders and their spouses are free; there will be a $1 fee for each class attended by non-elders. Please note that we will not participate in either class if there is not enough interest! Classes run until Dec. 8.
Men's Class
This new class for men will start Monday, Sept. 26, and will be offered every Monday and Wednesday at 8 a.m., in the Waishkey Center Gym. For more information or to sign up for class, please contact John Krentz at Bay Mills Community College at 906-248-3354, ext. 4195.
  
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