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.
Treadmill for sale
Call for price. Used very little and like brand new. Call 248-5320 after 1:30 p.m. for more information.
Boat for sale
42' Gill Net Tug, "Niibing Nimnido," (Formerly the "Francis Clark"). This steel tug was constructed in the 1950's, but has been well maintained and is very clean. The vessel is powered by a 630 Caterpillar diesel engine and has a 30" lifter. It is currently docked at the Arthur Duhamel Marina at Peshawbestown, Mich. Contact Don Chippewa or Rose Weese at 1645 S. Center Highway, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 for more information.
Reminder from Utility Authority
The Bay Mills Utility Authority is requesting that residents make sure to leave any fire hydrants in the vicinity clear of snow when they are shoveling or plowing out their driveways. Quick access to the fire hydrants is extremely important for the protection of all residents.
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.
GED classes offered at BMCC
GED stands for General Education Development and in order to obtain a GED certificate students will need to pass five basic skills tests, covering writing skills, social sciences, science, literature and mathematics.
GED preparation classes are offered at Bay Mills Community College in partnership with Consolidated Community School Services. This particular program averages 51 students per academic year. After preparing academically for the GED test, students will practice by taking sample tests. At this time an appointment date and time is made with the official test site for the GED test. In Michigan, a student must have a total minimum score of 2,250 points to obtain their GED. This means a student must score an average of 450 points on each test.
Students must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in this program. Classes are Monday through Thursday, 12 to 4 p.m., in the log cabin library on the BMCC campus. For many students a GED certificate can be their first step towards a better future.
If you need to earn a GED certificate, please contact Rick Elder or Gwen Holdsworth at (906) 248-3354, ext. 4202.
Chippewa County Democrats to meet
The next meeting of the Chippewa County Democrats will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Country Kitchen Restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie. For more information contact Paul Warrick, Treasurer, at 906-495-7343 or visit www.chippewadems.com. The Chippewa County Democratic Party is the County affiliate of the Michigan Democratic Party.
McDowell to host Town Hall meeting Feb. 27
State Representative Gary McDowell, D-Rudyard, will host a town hall meeting for seniors on Monday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m. in DeTour at the Detour Village Township Hall, 214 Dawson Street. McDowell will address home heating assistance programs, prescription drugs, Social Security and other issues affecting senior citizens.
Three Lakes Group to meet
Three Lakes Group, the local chapter of the Sierra Club, will host a program concerning the Sault Ste. Marie Watershed Project, presented by Pat Carr, project director. The program will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at Lake Superior State University in Crawford Hall, Room 305. Everyone is welcome to this free program.
Turtle Concepts to hold fashion show
Local youth will be participating in a Turtle Concepts fashion show to be held on Thursday, March 2 from 6 to 9 p.m in the Horizons Conference Center at Bay Mills Resort and Casino. The program is being sponsored by Bay Mills Substance Abuse Program and Ojibwe Charter School.
Volunteer fair to be held at BMCC
The Bay Mills Community College Communication and Writing Skills class, United Way Volunteer Center of Chippewa County, TRIO, and BMCC, will be hosting a volunteer fair on March 9. This particular event will take place in rooms 110 and 111 in the Mikanuk Building, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be available. There will be representatives from various community organizations available for questions and volunteering. This workshop is open to the community. Please join us. For more information, contact John Napoletano at (906) 248-3113, or e-mail at nosferatu@bmic.net.
Annual Outhouse Race to be held March 11
The third annual Soo Outhouse Race will be held on Saturday, March 11. The race will be held on Portage Avenue between Governor Osborn Boulevard and Ashmun Street. Deadline for registration is March 8. For more information contact Lee Shirey of the Downtown Development Authority at 906-635-6973. Outhouse construction packets and registration forms can be picked up at the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce or the Downtown Development Authority.
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.\
Ann Arbor Pow wow set for late March
The 39th annual "Dance for Mother Earth" Ann Arbor Pow Wow will take place March 25 and 26 at the University of Michigan's Crisler Arena. The Native American Student Association and the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs at U of M are sponsoring the event. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. On March 25, there will be two Grand Entries, one at 12 p.m. and the other at 7 p.m. On March 26, one Grand Entry will be held at 12 p.m. Host Drum is Midnite Express from Minnesota; co-host Drum is High Spirit from Michigan; and Master of Ceremonies is Wallace Coffey from Oklahoma. Drum contest is by invitation only while dance contests are open to all with a $5 registration fee. Over $35,000 in prize money will be awarded. For more information, call 734-647-6999 or visit www.umich.edu/-powwow/.
Pow wow to be held at NMU
The 14th annual "Learning to Walk Together" traditional pow wow will be held on March 18 and 19 at Northern Michigan University's Vandament Arena. The event is hosted by the NMU Native American Student Association. Dancers and singers from numerous tribes around the Great Lakes region will perform. For more information contact the NMU Center for Native American Studies at 906-227-1397.
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.
Medical Clinic issues reminders to patients
Emergency Room Treatment
If the Bay Mills Clinic is open you will need to seek services at the clinic before going to the emergency room. Failure to do so may result in non-payment of your emergency room visit. Emergency room services are covered for all eligible Bay Mills members provided the patient or family notifies the Contract Health Services Administrator no more than 72 hours after the date of service (30-day rule applies for the elderly). The voucher issued for this type of service will be mailed to the appropriate hospital. (This is the only service that allows mailing of vouchers.) If the patient or patient's family fails to notify the CHS Administrator within the 72-hour frame, the bills associated with the visit may not be the responsibility of CHS. You may receive several bills which are associated with one E.R. visit, i.e., separate physician and x-ray bills. These will be mailed directly to the patient. It is the patient's responsibility to deliver these bills to the CHS office for payment to be made.
Referral policy
The Bay Mills Medical Clinic will strive to provide the best quality health care to each patient it serves. However, the referral policy states that when you come into the Ellen Marshall Clinic for medical and dental services and the clinic cannot provide the necessary services required for treatment, the tribal physicians can refer you to a specialist in which a voucher and written referral must be obtained. In all cases, a voucher must be authorized for any and all referred visits prior to the date of service. Failure to obtain a voucher prior to the delivery of service may result in denial of payment by the Contract Health Services program. Vouchers must be picked up from the CHS Administrator and taken to the referred physician prior to or on the date of the appointment. Mailing of vouchers to patients or providers is discouraged.
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.
Wellness Clinics
The next Well Women's Clinics are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Tuesday, April 11. The next Well Man's Clinic will be held Tuesday, April 4. All clinics are at the Bay Mills Health Center and run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wendy Jamros, CFNP, and Craig Caldwell, D.O., will be available. Please mark your calendars and call 248-5527 to schedule an appointment.
CCHD parenting/birthing classes offered
Chippewa County Health Department has put together a program of classes designed to help you have a healthy baby and positive birth experience. Baby Bath & Beyond/Infant CPR: Learn the basics of lifesaving techniques for your infant. Receive the necessary training to help you in case of an emergency situation. This class is free!! The next class is scheduled for March 8. All classes are held monthly at the Chippewa County Health Department in the Avery Square. If you would like more information on any of theses classes or would like to sign up for one, please call the Chippewa County Health Department 635-3572.
Elders Exercise Classes — Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Men's class at 8 a.m., Women's class at 10:30 a.m. -Waishkey Center Gym
Improving circulation, flexibility and strength is important and possible regardless of age. The exercises that will be done will lessen back and leg strain because they are performed sitting down.
Elders are invited to join the group for this safe and enjoyable exercise. This class is free and open to the public.
Adult Water Exercise Classes are offered at Lake Superior State University Monday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
Transportation is provided. Elders can be picked up and dropped off at their home. We will be departing from the Waishkey Center 45 minutes before each class. Bay Mills Elders and their spouses are free. There will be a $1 fee for each class attended for everyone else.
Please note that we will not participate in either class if there is not enough interest.
For more information, please contact Joan Jerman at the Department of Recreation and Health Promotion 248-3241 ext. 3119.
  
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