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Flags are Flying in the Hayward Lakes Area!

September 4, 2013, 5:58 am
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This year's Second Annual Field of Honor Event, hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Lac Courte Oreilles, thanks to our Presenting Sponsors: Chippewa Valley Bank; Beehive Botanicals; and Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board. These spectacular flags fly majestically to honor mentors and heroes in our community and in our lives.

The Field of Honor Event will be held on Wednesday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. This year's event will showcase successful mentor relationships as well as a few local heroes. A special tribute to all Veterans in attendance will be an added highlight.

This impressive display of 500 United States Flags and 125 Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Flags are being displayed at the Corner of Highways B and K and are open for public viewing until the Field of Honor Event day on September 11.

To honor your mentor or hero, you may purchase a flag on line at www.healingfield.org/hayward13 or by visiting the Field of Honor, where order forms are available for pick-up anytime. For further information, please call The Boys & Girls Club of Lac Courte Oreilles at (715) 634-4030.
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LCO Programs, Services Will Remain Open Despite Federal Shutdown

October 8, 2013, 5:57 am
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Despite the federal impasse and subsequent shutdown in Washington, D.C., all Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government programs, services and offices remain open. The LCO Tribal Governing Board (LCOTGB) has implemented a plan to keep tribal programs operating and avoids layoffs through December 15, 2013.
 
“As long as the federal shutdown ends before December 15th, we do not plan to be doing layoffs and all tribal programs will remain operational,” said LCOTGB Chairman Michael “Mic” Isham Jr. “If the shutdown goes beyond that date, we will then re-assess the situation with possible temporary layoffs for non-essential personnel until the shutdown ends.”

Lac Courte Oreilles has experienced a financial turnaround over the last 12 months due to a restructuring of debt obligations and a strengthened cash reserve position. “Therefore we are able to weather the storm caused by the federal shutdown,” said Isham.

The LCOTGB in continuing to monitor the situation unfolding in Washington, D.C. and is ready to take additional action if necessary to keep tribal programs operational and employees on the job.

“We will provide periodic updates over the weeks ahead to keep the LCO community informed about how we are dealing with the challenges posed by the shutdown,” Isham added. During the federal shutdown in 1996, LCO laid-off a large potion of office staff. “Many of us remember how hard that was on families and we don’t want to repeat that,” he noted.

Real-time updates from the LCOTGB will be posted to the tribal website at lco-nsn.gov and via the LCO Tribal Facebook page to help the community stay informed.
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Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Elk Harvest Held Oct. 19th

October 24, 2013, 8:52 am
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by Lonnie Barber, LCO Newsletter

On Saturday, October 19, 2013, designated hunter’s from each member Tribe of the Voigt Intertribal Task Force met at the Day Lake Boat Landing near Clam Lake for a Pipe Ceremony and Instructions ½ hour before sunrise.Also on that day, there was a Inter-Tribal Deer Hunt meeting at the LCO Harvest Camp for that day's Hunt.

For this year's Ceremonial Elk Hunt, George Morrow, Sr. was chosen to represent Lac Courte Oreilles. He immediately named his long time hunting partner and friend Ricky (Beanie) Barber as his fellow Hunter. Personally, I was happy to see these men together hunting and being honored in this way. As you remember, Stony Larson and Bill Cadotte were our representative's last year, and harvested the one Elk that was allotted. I (Lonnie Barber) was given permission to ride along in this Hunt as George and Beanie would be allowed to hunt from their vehicle(Disabled).

Anyway, on our way to the Day Lake Boat Landing Meeting, we had the good luck to see one young Elk standing in the ditch. George could not take a shot because the Hunt did not officially open yet. We went to the Meeting and Pipe Ceremony, picked up George's Elk Permit and instructions for the Hunt. We were pretty excited, knowing that, hopefully, the young Elk would still be close to the Meeting site. Sure enough, he was still standing in the ditch. We were not allowed to shoot across the road, so, we drove a short distance and turned around. As we came back to him, he walked into the brush a little ways. We stopped and George could see the Elk, but was not sure of where his shot would hit. We had time to talk over the situation, and were going to move our vehicle a ways for a better shot. At that time, the Game Warden's lights and horn went off. This was the sign to not shoot. Somebody else had taken a shot and we had to assume there was an Elk down. We could not believe it. George could have taken a shot. But, knowing that George was not sure of his shot and not taking a wild shot and possibly only wounding it. I am very proud of George and Beanie not taking an unsure shot. Lac Courte Oreilles can be proud of the hunting decisions they made. Two year's in a row for LCO would have been great, but, as they say, that's the way it goes. I would have had video of the year, but it was still a great honor and experience I will never forget.

And, just to let you know, Mole Lake had the shot, but, the Elk was never found. Tribal leaders present decided that the Hunt was over. This was a Ceremonial Hunt and not for sport. To all of the Hunters, organizers and Conservation involved “Miigwech” for a well run and safe Ceremonial Elk Hunt.
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Big Drum Hall Construction Underway at LCO

October 24, 2013, 9:18 am
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by Lewis White and Jim Miller, Chi dewe'igan Owners

The Big Drum Hall itself was a historical log building bought at a low cost from the Tony Wise family of Hayward. It was a total of 2,500 square feet and previously used as the Cook Shanty, which was part of the historic Historyland, a popular tourist destination in Hayward for decades throughout the mid-late 20th century.

Historyland comprised of the lumberjack village and most importantly, it was a traditional Ojibwe village in which many of our tribal people worked showcasing cultural activities and pow wows. The Cook Shanty was not only a lumberjack style restaurant during this era, but it also became a significant place for Ojibwe social and ceremonial gatherings, such as naming ceremonies and funerals for many, many years during and after Historyland's closure.

The total loss of our building was a shock to the Big Drum people and our families. These actions instigated by other LCO people were the last thing we believed could ever happen to our ceremonial sites on the reservation. After speaking with an elder from Lac du Flambeau, he stated, “Do not hate back as the spirits will take care of this.” We needed to hear such words. In several subsequent meetings, we decided as a group to move forward to try to rebuild to once again provide a home for our ceremonies and drums.
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Kinnamon School Renovation Update

October 24, 2013, 9:25 am
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by Brian Bisonette, Kinnamon School Project Director 
 
As many members have observed, the Kinnamon School Project has been idle for the last two months thus creating rumors of improprieties or lack of funding. I will attempt to provide a clear explanation of the current status of this project.

The Kinnamon School Project is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded project. When the grant was written and subsequently awarded in the amount of $789,000 dollars, funds covered the renovation costs for the existing building alone. As this building will serve the community with multiple amenities, it was determined that the issue of accessibility needed to be addressed for our guests with physical disabilities. As a result, an architectural design of the building illustrating a north facing vestibule was developed to meet these accommodations.

As the current HUD funds do not include funding for the vestibule addition, the Tribal Governing Board approved a portion of the 2013 Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) application and submission to cover this expense (Notice of 2013 ICDBG awards were to be announced the first week of September to applicant tribes). Unfortunately, on September 4, 2013 we received notice from H.U.D. that our application was not selected for this funding cycle.

The vestibule requires mechanics, i.e. heating and cooling ducts/vents, an elevator, plumbing and electrical installed. Since this infrastructure ties into the existing school, it was not monetarily feasible to continue with renovation until we received notice on the ICDBG funding announcement. As an example, we did not want to continue the cedar siding installation on the north side of the building only to have to remove it once the vestibule was under construction. The same example would apply to the other aforementioned mechanics.

As a result of our unsuccessful ICDBG submission, the project team reviewed and made modifications to the building plans in order to reduce project costs and include the vestibule addition. To date, the expenditures for renovation are $247,000 dollars leaving a remaining balance of $348,000 dollars in current H.U.D. grant funding. As the remaining funds are insufficient to cover a portion of the additional costs associated with the vestibule, the Tribal Governing Board dedicated $55,000.00 dollars to complete this project.

LCO Development is the General Contractor for the Kinnamon School Project. As the General Contractor, LCO Development is contracted and responsible for procuring, sub-contracting, storing materials and renovating the school. LCO Development Superintendent Robert Sharlow estimates project completion by the end of February 2014.

If anyone has additional questions, please contact me at the tribal Office 634-8934 ext. 401.
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LCO Casino Adds 350 Games, Updates Banquet Kitchen

December 14, 2013, 7:24 am
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The LCO Casino, Lodge & Convention Center is on the road to becoming a more competitive property by offering the amenities and quality of service their guests appreciate most. “This is re-establishing that prideful brand of Lac Courte Oreilles hospitality we feel good about delivering. Guests are telling us every day they like what we are doing,” said Lee Harden, CEO, LCO Casino, Lodge & Convention Center.

Over 350 new games and themes have been installed bringing back fun to the slot floor. Players can now manage their own player’s club account and participate in promotions via the convenience of kiosks on the floor. Additional convenience for them has been provided through Micros based cash registers that allow players to use points to get more value out of each visit.

The new food events, which began last May, in the Convention Center has been a big success. Business on those nights has increased compared to last year and in season. As an added bonus to these events, customers are offered a $10 free play on the Casino floor. The next upcoming food event will be the Fall Fish Fry, to be held on N0vember 22, 2013.

In October, the new banquet kitchen was completed ahead of schedule. The remodel included a new floor, ceiling, dish machine and equipment. During the remodel the Wigwam closed down, so that the buffet could utilize its’ cooking area. With the completion of the banquet remodel, the Wigwam reopened with a new menu offering two daily specials, a soup of the day, more salads, homemade/fresh foods and less deep fried foods.

Days off for bingo have changed from Wednesday and Saturday to Monday and Wednesday. This past summer, the Bingo department, introduced adding machines, which offer 60 cards (42 cards play 150 and 18 cards that play 250) and once a month bingo is offering a mini bash, plus, free bingo.
Landscaping around the facility was successful this past summer, with the help of a Tribal youth program that came in and planted many flowers and plants around the grounds and most recently the facilities department also completed paving and resurfacing the parking lots.

The LCO Casino, Lodge & Convention Center was selected by the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – to receive an award for their contribution in working with our Vocational Rehabilitation Department here at LCO in placing their consumers in jobs that they can succeed in. The awards were presented on Friday, October 18, 2013 at the Steakhouse Lodge in Hayward. Accepting the award on behalf of the Casino was Janice Snider, Human Resources Training and Orientation Coordinator.
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Hundreds protest the Washington Redskins Name in Minneapolis

December 14, 2013, 7:32 am
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by Darren Kagigebi

On Thursday night, November 7, 2013, hundreds of Native Americans gathered outside the Metrodome, protesting the NFL team Washington Redskins, urging them to change their name. With helicopters flying overhead, the night started off with a chilly march from the American Indian Center to the Metrodome, led by AIM leader Clyde Bellecourt. Demonstrators carried signs, and flags that read “Racial slurs are not an honor,” which is in reference to a comment made by Washington’s owner Dan Synder, stating that the name Redskins “is a badge of honor.” Other signs read “Racism kills,” and “Racism is unsportsmanlike conduct.”

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura was in attendance, and spoke to the crowd, saying that “the name is just plain wrong. “What would happen if a team in Birmingham, Alabama was named The Slaves and had an African American mascot, what kind of outrage would that be, well this is the same thing,” Ventura said. Also in attendance was former Minnesota Viking Joey Browner, and Native American Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills.

The day of the protest the Minneapolis City Council sent a letter to Dan Synder and the NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell, calling the team racist, and demanding the name changed. An article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune written by Randy Furst stated that current Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said “I believe the name should be changed,” and calling the team’s name “racist,” and offensive.” In an interview published by the Associated Press back in early October, President Obama weighed in saying “If I were the owner of the team and I knew that there was a name of my team - even if it had a storied history - that was offending a sizeable group of people, I’d think about changing it.”
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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Protecting our Children

December 14, 2013, 7:41 am
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Entities within LCO and Sawyer County are joining the nationwide trend for improving the overall handling of child abuse cases by forming a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The MDT will develop working protocols that will aim to reduce trauma to children and families experiencing child abuse. By improving interagency coordination we will minimize the number of times a child has to tell their story of abuse. This team method also improves the opportunity for children and families to heal by having a more responsive and accountable system.

One of the key tools for the MDT is an interview room specially designed for interviewing children. Approximately 3 years ago ICW Director LuAnn Kolumbus wrote a grant to the Department of Justice for audio-visual equipment to be utilized when for forensic interviews of children that may have been physically or sexually abused. Recently this equipment was relocated to a room located in the Social Services wing at the Tribal Office. Jane Flygstad, Children’s Justice Act Grant Coordinator contacted Slumberland Furniture in Hayward and they were very generous in donating 2 chairs and a table for the interview room! LCO children and/or Sawyer County kids will now be interviewed in a neutral, child friendly, non-threatening atmosphere by highly trained personnel and they will not have to travel to Duluth or Eau Claire for this service. Currently, LCO employees Tibissum Rice, Dianne Sullivan, Lisa Martin, Jane Flygstad, Officer Joel Valentin, Officer Eric Swan, Officer Twilah Daily and Officer Mike Sanchez have received training in basic and advanced child forensic interviewing skills.

On November 15th LCO staff (Police Officers, ICW Workers, AODA-Mental Health & Medical Personnel and Oakwood Haven Victim Advocate), Hayward Hospital Staff, as well as members of the Sawyer County Human Services Department, Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department, Hayward City Police and the District Attorney’s office participated in Child Abuse/Neglect Multi-disciplinary Team Training.

Team Members present were LuAnn Kolumbus, LCO Indian Child Welfare(ICW) Director, Lisa Martin, LCO ICW, Tiffiny Leach, LCO ICW, Tibissum Rice, LCO ICW, Dianne Sullivan, LCO ICW, Jane Flygstad, US Dept of Justice, Project Coordinator, LCO ICW, Lisa Perry, LCO Health Clinic, John Yackel, Sawyer County Assistant District Attorney, Courtney Allensworth, LCO Tribal Attorney, Paul Grahovac, Sawyer County Health and Human Services Director, Eric Swan, Sensitive Crimes Investigator, LCO Police Department, Tracy Martin, LCO Mental Health, Mark Kelsey, Sawyer County Sheriff, Brigettte Kornbroke, Sawyer County Sheriff’s Dept. Chief Deputy, Sara Ross-Poquette, Sawyer County Health and Human Services, Melinda Taylor, Oakwook Haven, Victim Advocate, Carrie Feck, Sawyer County Health and Human Services, Joel Clapero, City of Hayward, Police Chief, Dan Ross, Sawyer County Sheriff’s Dept. Investigator, J.T. Wohling, City of Hayward Police Dept. Investigator/Patrolman.

Our Trainers were: Ann Hraychuck, Nationally Certified Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Program, Doreen Wehmas, Intake and Assessment Unit Supervisor, Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services, Joan Wilson, Family Services Supervisor, Washburn County Health and Human Services, Tom Fallon, Deputy DA Dane County, Sheriff Terry Dryden, Washburn County, Chief Depty. Mike Richter, Washburn County.

In the next two years the team will participate in more specialized training including: Drug Endangered Children, Trauma Informed Care, Forensic Interviewing and Team Development.
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Raines Recipient of CANAR Award

December 14, 2013, 7:51 am
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The LCO Vocational Rehabilitation Staff, Utina Malnourie – Director, Alicia Wolfe - Counselor, Megan Taylor – Counselor and I went to Missoula, MT June 19 – 21, 2013 for the 2013 CANAR Mid-Year Conference. CANAR stands for Consortia Of Administrators For Native American Rehabilitation, Inc. I had known that Utina had nominated Megan for an award and Utina had given me the task to make sure Megan was at the awards banquet. They announced they were about to reveal the winners of the awards, so I was ready to cheer on Megan. The first name that came up on the megatron was Rhonda Raines. I was so shocked! Teary eyed, I accepted my certificate and as I was about to be seated they began reading the nomination letter of the next recipient, the next name on the megatron was Megan Taylor. This is when we both found out that she was given the same task as I had been given; she was to make sure I was at the banquet. The third recipient was Jill Flory of Madison, employee of GLITC VRNA program and a dear friend of mine.

The Support Staff of the Year award is awarded to one of the 3 recipients from the 2013 CANAR Mid-Year. The 2013 CANAR Conference, the main national conference was held this year in Portland, OR, November 5 – 7, 2013. Due to the Government shutdown and travel restrictions not being lifted in time for our staff to register for the conference, we were unable to attend. The night of November 6th, I was in my pajamas, lying in bed and watching television when I received this text from Jill Flory stating, “Congratulations!!! You won the outstanding support staff of the year award!! I accepted it for you.” I sat straight up in bed, immediately tearing up; I could not believe what I had just read. The next thing that came through on my phone was the picture of the plaque and letter.

I’m so honored to have been selected for this award, but have to give credit to the staff I work with here at LCO Vocational Rehabilitation. Without them and my love for my job, I would have never won this award. Thank you, Utina Malnourie, Megan Taylor, Alicia Wolfe and Sheila Butler for making this a wonderful workplace. Thank you to the consumers and employers that I work with. I love doing what I do, job developing, and will continue to provide the best service I can each and every day.
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Tribal Governing Board Announces Education Scholarship

December 14, 2013, 7:55 am
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The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board is pleased to announce the availability of education scholarships to qualifying tribal members. Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the LCO Youth and Education Golf Classic which is held on an annual basis to raise money for education and youth activities. The scholarship application period is from January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014, and is open to graduating high school or adult continuing education students. Scholarship application guidelines are available at the front desk of the Tribal Office.
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Beading Traditions: Ojibwe Floral Mural Underway at LCO

December 14, 2013, 8:00 am
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Hello, my name is Jessica Gokey. I live on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in Hayward Wisconsin. I have been beading for over ten years and have current works of beadwork art in local art galleries and have been commissioned to make pieces of beadwork for people. I have also won an award this past August for Best Traditional Artist 2013 at the Ojibwe Cultural Arts Festival. I work on my beadwork full time to keep the tradition alive.

I am writing to your today to inform you about the launch of my new project, Beading Traditions.

My project that I am designing and planning to execute is an Ojibwe Floral Mural, but the twist is the mural will be beaded on broadcloth. I will be designing a mural which will measure 9 feet long and 4 and half feet wide. I plan to get black broadcloth material, which is durable wool, and make four sections. Each section will be beaded in Ojibwe floral designs I will have pre-drawn out for the mural. After each section is beaded, it will be sewn together to make one large mural wall piece. This will be the first beaded Native American floral mural.

Each person that makes a contribution will have their name put on the back of the mural for their thanks to make this project happen.

I would like to ask you for your help! I NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Please visit my page on Hatchfund.
http://bit.ly/17x5Mjp

PLEASE HELP PRESERVE TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK!
I also have a facebook page with information about the project and updates about the process of the project. www.facebook.com/beadingtraditions.

FYI ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!!!! MIIGWETCH for your time and support, Jessica Gokey
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Tribal Departments Welcome New Staff

December 14, 2013, 8:08 am
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My name is Dan Babineau and was recently hired for the Financial Specialist position in the Child Support Program.  With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, I feel confident and excited to finally be able to utilize my education and skills here in LCO. I am very easy-going and family-oriented. I have a beautiful two-year-old daughter named Mallory who attends Early Headstart. My hobbies/interests include fitness training, fishing, traveling, and our dog Copper.

My name is Holly Trepanier, I have been hired as the Human Resources Administrative Assistant for the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe. My employment here at LCO began on November 4, 2013 and it is truly an honor to work for the Tribe.

I was raised in Lac Courte Oreilles and grew up in the K-Town and North Reserve Communities. I am married to William Trepanier, we have 5 children Ren’ee, Breanne, Janey, William and Henry. I am very family oriented, I love to travel and enjoy shopping!
SanJuanita “Nita” Lopez joins the LCO Tribal Court as a Law Clerk funded by a grant aimed to increase the court’s ability to respond to violence and decrease the number of violent crimes against Indian women and girls. Nita will work at Oakwood Haven and the LCO tribal court. Nita received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin May of 2010. Prior to joining LCO, Nita worked with various firms in the Twin Cities area on litigation and discovery matters. While in law school, Nita focused on criminal law. Nita received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Minnesota in 2001. She has experience with restorative justice and working with homeless and at-risk youth. Nita is originally from Racine, Wisconsin and is very excited about the opportunity to work with LCO.
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LCO Recycling, Transfer Station to Open Spring 2014

January 22, 2014, 10:37 am
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The LCO Recycling Center/Transfer Station is scheduled to open this Spring. The brand new facility is located near the junction of Round Lake School Road and Hwy “B.” LCO Development is finishing up installing doors and windows and constructing the mezzanine; all power and plumbing has been roughed in at the facility. An oil furnace is being installed by Bodies Mechanical which will run on used motor oil taken at the facility free of charge.

It will still act as a functioning transfer site similar to the Transfer Station on Hwy “NN.” However, recyclables brought into the center will be sorted, baled and stored on site. Recyclables will be taken free of charge; solid waste will be accepted for a fee along with other larger items like furniture and white goods. The goal is to have all Tribal entities utilize the facility to offset their current disposal fees. Eventually the facility will purchase aluminum from customers and other scrap metal items as well. There are many other exciting ideas for the business. We will be updating the progress of the building throughout the Winter months. Stay Tuned!
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LCO Housing Awarded WHEDA, Affordable Housing Funds

January 22, 2014, 10:39 am
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LIHTC's allow a developer to raise funds toward constructing or renovating homes. Since many of our homes are 30 years or older and in dire need of repairs, we opted to rehab 24 units with the funds raised by the sale of the LIHTC's. Our annual block grant funds allow us to do only the necessary repairs and replacements to maintain our 350+ low rent houses. HUD encourages housing authorities to leverage their funds and LIHTC's are the best way to bring in the much needed capital.

We're also happy to announce that our application to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago's Affordable Housing Program was also funded. This grant will help offset the funds our housing authority is required to contribute to the project.

Our crews started on the project in late October and will have five of the 24 units completed in January. The first five tenants are temporarily relocated to allow the interior to be finished on time. We want to thank those tenants for their cooperation, we know how inconvenient this is for them. The work to be completed includes steel roofs, replacement of siding, windows, interior and exterior doors, flooring, cabinetry and furnaces. All of the homes will have new front and back entry stairs and 12 units will receive ramps. We'll also be restoring the garages, replacing the sidewalks, paving the drives and resloping the yards to provide for proper drainage.

The project will be done in 5 phases with an overall completion date of November 2014.
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New Big Drum Hall Construction Complete

January 22, 2014, 10:40 am
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The construction of the Lac Courte Oreilles Big Drum Hall was completed last week. All interior and exterior work was finished by LCO Development Co. The Big Drum Committee is waiting on delivery of propane to light the hot water heater and furnace. Also a range and refrigerator will be delivered soon.
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Tribal Court Announces Community Forums and Survey

February 16, 2014, 10:52 am
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The Lac Courte Oreille Tribal Court would like to announce the dates of its community forums. These forums will be held on the following dates at three different locations.
  • March 26, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – New Post Youth Center (Tentative)
  • April 2, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Reserve Elderly Center
  • April 14, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Peter Larson Room
The forums or “listening sessions” are being held as a part of our community assessment to encourage members of the community to voice their concerns of general safety and wellbeing. The assessment is meant to gather information from the community about how we can improve the justice system of the tribe. Hearing about concerns of the community will help us in developing ways to address these concerns through our work. We know people are busy with their families, jobs and responsibilities so to make it easier for families; we are planning on providing a meal and child care for families at the community forums/listening sessions.

We are also finalizing plans to conduct the survey portion of the assessment. Watch for posters and postings to find out ways to participate. For more information about the assessment please contact Karen Breit at (715) 634-8934 ext. 286 or Matthew Schaaf at ext. 305.

The court has an Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Grant (IASAP), under the DOJ, Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), which provides funding and technical assistance to federally recognized tribal governments to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies that address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. The purpose of the IASAP is to: prevent and reduce alcohol-and substance abuse-related crimes. One of the activities under this grant is to hold community forums and topic listening sessions. We feel that we would receive better participation if we were able to provide incentives and food; which are not allowable under the federal grants.

We know people are busy with their families, jobs and responsibilities so to make it easier for families; we are planning on providing a meal and child care for families at the community forums/listening sessions. We have scheduled three community forums/listening sessions to solicit community feedback and participation.
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Niizhoo Sullivan Releases Solo “Rez Kid Rhythm”

February 16, 2014, 10:59 am
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Niizhoo Sullivan, a 9-year-old Ojibwe/Ho-Chunk from the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation in Wisconsin is releasing his first solo round dance CD. Since 2008, Niizhoo has earned a reputation as talented singer in round dance singing across North America. At just 9-years-old, he has already sung with groups such as Pipestone, Midnite Express, Smokeytown, and is the lead singer of his own drum Hay Creek.

Bear Tracks presents “Rez Kid Rhythm," Niizhoo’s first collection of round dance songs performed by him with many special guest appearances by his Dad, Mike Sullivan, his little brother Preston, his fellow Hay Creek Singers Alex Belille and Aandeg Schlender, as well as his auntie Mary ‘Giiwads’ Pyawasit.

You can buy the CD online at www.beartraks.net.
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New Health Board Members Sworn In

February 16, 2014, 11:11 am
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The Tribal Governing Board recently appointed a new advisory board for the LCO Community Health Center.

Each of the new members brings special health related expertise to assist the Health Center improve services on behalf of LCO tribal members and to sustain high quality programs that address community needs.

New board members not pictured include: Kim Beaudin, Mino Majiisewin; and Louis Taylor, former LCO Chairman.
LCO Tribal Governing Board Chairman Mic Isham swearing in Kelly Quaderer, LCO Accounting Department, (left) and Mary Wolf, LCO Aging Director

LCO Tribal Governing Board Vice Chairman Rusty Barber swears in Dorothy Sharon, Financial Management, LCO Housing Authority

LCO Tribal Governing Board Secretary Norma Ross swearing in Jerry Hovde, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine

LCO Tribal Governing Board Secretary Treasurer Norma Ross swearing in Rebecca St. Germaine, University of Minnesota Public Health Instructor

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Dr. Erickson Recognized at Retirement Party Feb. 5th

February 16, 2014, 11:20 am
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On February 5, 2014, the Lac Courte Oreilles Health Center staff and community honored Dr. Leif Erickson with a going away/ retirement party. Dr. Erickson has been our optometrist since 1984. He opened his firsts office at the old clinic near the Hayward Memorial Hospital in 1969. He was presented with a Pendleton blanket by Greg Duffek, Health Center Director and sat down to a fine buffet-style lunch. Dr. Erickson said he plans on doing a lot of work on his golf game. From all of his long-time patients, we would like to say “Miigwich!” for your many years of service and care to the LCO people.
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LCO Elder’s Care Clinic Opens

February 16, 2014, 11:24 am
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The LCO Health Care Center and staff are pleased to announce the opening of the LCO Elder’s Clinic January 27, 2014. We have seen an increasing demand in the specialization of Geriatric care in United States and in our community. To define Geriatric care; a specialization, evidence based on the research of the Elderly over 55 years of age.

The world population is aging. By 2050 one in five will be over the age of 65 years of age, and those over 85 will be showing the greatest increase in numbers. The number of those living to 100 years of age is projected to grow more than 20 times the rate of the total population by 2050. The older population is healthier, better educated and expect a higher quality of life. Healthy aging is now an achievable goal for many.

My name is Pamela Rutter, CNP with Master’s Degree education in the Care of Adults and Geriatrics. I work in Primary Care, the majority of my clients are those over 55 years of age. As an educated and trained provider, I am prepared to meet the complex needs of the Elders based on their needs, health promotion, and disease prevention to chronic disease and end of life care. Most diseases can present differently in the Elder population and different conditions affect other conditions differently, making treatment more complex. Medications play an important role in the management of disease because they pose many risks in aging. This is known as Polypharmacy: more than 7 medications. Then, as we age, our bodies don’t use the medications as they once did and what the medication does to the body changes as well. This places the Elder at great risk that can affect their overall health, mentation, independence, falls and many more. I have a strong understanding of normal aging, abnormal aging, strong assessment skills to detect any subtle changes that indicate impending serious problems, an understanding of rehabilitation principles as they apply to functional ability, sensitivity and patience so that the Elders are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

In working with the Elders, my goals for you are healthy aging, to keep you in your home safe and independent for as long as possible, provide education based on your needs both formally and informally, enhancing our relationship based on trust, working together, being realistic and understanding the whole person utilizing a holistic approach in Primary Care. Hopefully this will decrease the fragmentized or superficial care which can be particularly dangerous to the older adult.

Mentioned earlier, I am an Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, my focus is Geriatrics, I will continue to see my established patients, those younger than 55.

The LCO Health Care Center, staff and I welcome you to this new endeavor of Geriatric Care in the community. We value your input in the growth of the Elder Care Clinic. We are looking forward to working with you.
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