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.
House for sale
Three-bedroom home for sale, with full basement, a full bath and a three-quarter bath. Includes refrigerator, natural gas range and dishwasher. Detached two-car garage also located on the property. The garage is fully insulated and heated. Also set up and wired for a welding business. Asking $135,000. Home located at 3466 S. Pine Village Rd. (by the ambulance barn). For more information, call 906-248-5982, or stop by.
Free to good home: one-year-old spayed female dog
All shots. Good with kids. Lab/husky/rottweiler mix. Contact 248-2326.
Animal shelter seeking donations
The Chippewa County Animal Shelter is in urgent need of the following items: cat litter (any brand, but please non-scoopable); kitten and cat food (dry, any brand); bleach; baking soda; litter boxes; litter box scoopers; dishwasher detergent; cat and dog treats; dog leashes (six feet or longer). Any help would be appreciated. For more information call or stop by the Chippewa County Animal Shelter, 3660 S. Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., 632-2519.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program available
Low Income Energy Assistance is available. To apply you must bring all income-related documents for anyone over the age of 18 living in the household. Income includes wages, SSI, child support, FIA assistance, pension, unemployment, self-employment and GA assistance. Applications are being taken at the commodity food warehouse. If you receive assistance from the Family Independence Agency you must provide a denial letter from their office. The 2006 Inter-Tribal Council LIEAP income guidelines is as follows: one-person household - $21,404; two-person household - $27,990; three-person - $34,575; four-person -$41,161. For more information call 906-248-2527.
Biology Department looking for logo
The Bay Mills Biology Department will be challenging all Ojibwe Charter School students, grades sixth through 10th, to come up with a logo for their department. The logo should represent the department and the community. The first place winner will receive a prize valued at $150, second place a prize valued at $60, and third place a prize valued at $40. If you are a member of the charter school and are interested in having the chance to design the logo for the biology department, please have it completed by Jan. 9, 2006 for the judging. Winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony with the date to be announced. Each designer will be responsible for providing contact information and t-shirt sizes. Additional documents will be provided for the contact information. All submitted artwork will be displayed throughout the month of February at the Lake Superior State University Art Gallery. All designs will be put on the back of t-shirts designed by All Star Graphics. The winner's design will be put on front of the shirt, as well as on a hat. If you have any questions about the contest contact Joshua Parish at 248-3241, ext. 1107, or Amanda Bosak at 248-3241, ext. 1167.
Beadwork class being held at Cultural Lodge
The Bay Mills Indian Community Gnoozhekaaning Cultural Program is holding a beadwork class each Monday at the Cultural Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m. Instructing the class will be Becky Munz. Everyone is welcome to join; children must be accompanied by an adult. A women's hand drum class will be held each Wednesday at the BMIC Cultural Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information call Lance Teeple at 906-437-4372.
Lion's club hosting non-smoking bingo
Each Monday, the Lions Club will be hosting a non-smoking bingo at the Strongs Town Hall on M-28, three miles east of the Eckerman intersection, from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Domestic violence support group meets weekly
A Christian based domestic violence support group is being held every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Sault Ste. Marie. Childcare is available. For more information contact Victim Advocate Joyce Siegal at 906-248-3204, ext. 3309.
Township meetings
The next Bay Mills Township meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at Bay Mills Township Hall. The next Superior Township meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Superior Township Hall.
School Board meetings
The next meeting of the Ojibwe Charter School Board will be held on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The next meeting of the Brimley School Board will be held on Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Brimley Schools cafeteria.
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.
Men's Class
This new class for men started 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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