APPROACHING THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

In about a weeks time we will learn whether we will have a few new board members who may bring some hope and renewal for the Sault Tribe or whether we will be left with the same old smoke and mirror pushers who have distorted our vision with intolerable lies and coverups for so long that they have turned our tribe into the laughing stock among all tribes.

It has been almost a year since I wrote the "Cans of Crooked Worms" article. When the FBI and the BIA began investigating the tribe's former police chief Fred Paquin, who has since been arrested and is awaiting trial, they opened up an endless can of worms and what a can of worms that was! Inside those cans of worms along with the disgraced police chief, his daughter and his assistant, was the sinking of Greektown,the discovery of a 5 million dollar loan with the Elder fund used as collateral, a debt of 600 million to creditors who are about to get screwed and now a major lawsuit against the tribe to the tune of almost $200 million.

The latest lawsuit seems to point to more accusations of fraud, illegal wire transfers and hidden accounts. We will have a bad debt of $600,000,000.00 owed to finance companies along with the $183,000,000.00 lawsuit against the tribe...makes the 7 + 2 million that Bouschor and friends screwed us out of look pretty paltry. Now he has a new lie to try to cover-up but it won't work anymore. Two decades of Bouschor and his band of Unit One directors in particular, making disastrous financial decisions and collaborating in cover-ups have them facing some major troubles ahead. They can no longer put their hands over their eyes, ears and mouths and pretend that they have been representing your best interests.

The final countdown may be headed their way in more ways than one and the sooner the better.

DOES A WRONG EVER MAKE A RIGHT?

Sault Ste. Marie,Mi...In an interesting rewrite of tribal history, director Bouchour in his unit report points out that the previous administration did this and that wrongfully so we had to do this wrongfully.

He's talking about the $5,000,000.00 the board borrowed secretively in 2008 to balance the budget. The director completely misses the point, however. Rather than justify it by pointing the finger at someone else, the right thing for him to have done would have been to apologize to the membership for having done it.

The director, however, didn't get around to doing that.

From the content of Candidate Pine's campaign ad in the tribal newsletter, it appears as though director Bouchour has a partner in his efforts to rewrite history. It appears as though the candidate would also like to blame the previous administration for everything that's financially wrong with the tribe.

Thank you, Charles Forgrave

Entitlement is a slap in the face

Even during times of financial crisis there are tribal members that feel, for one reason or another, that they deserve the status of "the preferred". Of course they deserve their position of employment and the unusual amount of pay for it. Of course they deserve the title of Manager or Director. Why? Because they are a McCoy, Pavlat or a Pine or maybe a Bouschor.

If you examine the full employment that the Bouschor family has enjoyed, even during the worst of times, you would get a sense of what entitlement means. With the stroke of a pen, he could promote and raise the pay of his family member without going through Human Resource or even an evaluation.

Just as Candidate Deb Pine states she supports the unauthorized payout of $2,600.000.00 of public money. She says that "those people built this tribe to what it is today". Yes, a couple of them are her mother and uncle! The rest were a group of untouchables who felt their contribution far exceeded the normal compensation.

As for what the tribe is today...is another matter.
The victims here are the tribal citizens themselves...losing potentially millions of dollars in medical and dental and optical services. But the "entitled" don't feel for the citizens.
They struggle to understand why many resent nepotism.

There is no such thing as "abuse of power". It is all entitlement.
RJanetos

To all you Tribe members

Letter submitted by "Maconce" who feels very strongly that this information needs to be understood.

To all you Tribe members,

Did you know you are all being sued in the Bankruptcy Court in Detroit ? Well you can thank your [stupid] Illustrious B.O.D. leaders for that, that is just another gift Booo-shor and his [crooks] followers on the Tribes Board has given to you all.

It is being proven in court that you all have been stealing Casino money and giving it to the Crooks in Detroit, the Creditors Lawyers have found all the dirty Transactions you have been doing over the past twenty years. Of course you don't know because you have your heads stuck in the sand, and you let your B.O.D. do all your dirty work, aren't you Proud of yourselves ?

Here's what they are suing you for $ 183,000,000.00 plus the $600,000,000.00 you owe to the Finance Companies, for a Total of $783,000,000.00. That was all borrowed money, and Illegally Transfered to different crooks in the Detroit area over the years, the whole list of crooks are compiled in the Bankruptcy Records. You see once you sell your "soul", to the "Devil", you he will he will put you through "HELL", and that is where you are now, "in hell" !

The reason the Money is all borrowed, is because your leader the Devil's partner Mr. BOOO-SHOR, and his "Band of seven" the infamous 7+2 Gang of theives, do not know how to make money legally, BOOO-shor only knows how to steal money from the finance Companies, and then his crooked partners down here in Detroit showed him how to disperse those funds Illegally, to himself and the rest of the crooks. Well he might have been able to hide those Dirty Transaction from you Naive Indians, but he ain't going to fool these smart lawyers down here.

Just to let you know these Lawyers will Sue you Naive Indians for the $183,000,000.00, that was Transfered Illegally to the Crooks Through Illegal Wire Transfers, and Hidden Accounts, but, don't worry the Lawyers down here will find those funds, and because you gave up your "Soverign Rights" you will be held personally responsible. You may be able to get away with screwing the Finance Companies out of their $600,000,000.00, but, you won't get away from the Illegal Transfers of the $183,000,000.00, so you better start crying to your B.O.D. and see what they are doing about all this !

So you all better get your heads out of the sand and start calling your $70,000.00 a year paid BOD [crooks] oops members, that continue to tell you all the great things they are doing for you in your Propaganda Paper you all love to sit in your easy chairs and dream about. What you better do is go up to that BIA office on the Ashmun Street Loop and start Protesting what you have goten yourselves into, and kick your "big Time BOD members out of their nice cushy offices !

Hey, you all have a great day today in your cushy easy chairs, If I hear anymore good news for you I will be glad to let you know !

P.S. This can all be proven if you look in the Bankruptcy Records here in Detroit!

Ernie

Vivien Lowrey wants you to know:
"Don't anyone vote for Pine..."

Sault Ste. Marie,Mi...

In an interesting rewrite of tribal history, director Bouchour in his unit report points out that the previous administration did this and that wrongfully so we had to do this wrongfully.

He's talking about the $5,000,000.00 the board borrowed secretively in 2008 to balance the budget. The director completely misses the point, however. Rather than justify it by pointing the finger at someone else, the right thing for him to have done would have been to apologize to the membership for having done it.

The director, however, didn't get around to doing that.

From the content of Candidate Pine's campaign ad in the tribal newsletter, it appears as though director Bouchour has a partner in his efforts to rewrite history. It appears as though the candidate would also like to blame the previous administration for everything that's financially wrong with the tribe.

Thank you, Charles Forgrave

FILL IN THE CIRCLE...

You only need to choose one name in Unit One to get your favorite elected.
The best choices for the Sault Tribe is that you Vote for:

UNIT ONE is MALLOY

Unit 2 Catherine Tolan-Hollowell

Unit 3 Douglas Goodreau

Unit 5 Joan Carr-Anderson

Unit 4 is unchallenged

CLEAN ENERGY FORUM AND COMMUNITY PICNIC

JOIN US...

Date:
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Milliken Auditorium/Dennos Museum, Traverse City

Free and open to the public

Saturday, June 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City

Michigan has the potential to be a world leader in clean, renewable energy sources that will create thousands of jobs, boost our economy, strengthen our national security, make us energy independent, and safeguard Michigan’s natural resources heritage.

The NMC Student Life, Repower America and National Wildlife Federation are hosting an educational clean energy forum on Saturday, June 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City.

Panelists include diverse professionals that will discuss Michigan manufacturing jobs, economics of clean energy, energy efficiency, national security, natural resource safeguards, government's role, and Traverse City’s youth. Join us for an engaging discussion on clean energy solutions.

The forum will conclude with a FREE community picnic at the Civic Center sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation.

Panelists:

Len Allgaier - Manufacturing Strategist
Brenda Archambo - National Wildlife Federation
Kevin Numerick - Repower America
Ric Evans - Paradigm Energy Services, NMC Professor
Dylan Zachman/Jeremy Meagher - Youth Leaders
Tom Karas - Michigan Alternatives Energy Project
Dr. Laura Shea - Health Professional

Panelists may vary at any time.

Special thanks to the Michigan Land Use Institute/TC 350 and NMEAC for their help and support.

“When the last tree is felled, the last river poisoned and the last fish is caught, then you will see it perhaps that you can not eat money.” -- Seattle, Native American Chief (1786 - 1866)

CANDIDATE PINE

Sault Ste. Marie, Mi...Candidate Pine supports the unauthorized payout of $2,600.000.00 of public money. The victims here are the tribal citizens themselves...losing potentially millions of dollars in medical and dental and optical services. What's most deplorable, is the $2,600,000.00 is fully recoverable. To date, three courts have ruled in the tribe's favor.

Candidate Pine says in her public profile she's been employed with the tribe for fifteen years. She goes on to say how she and her husband own Chippewa Animal Clinic and Willoby's Restaurant and Motel in Brimley. And besides, she's the proud mother of two children. Wonderful...but is this the individual you want to pay $5585.00 a month to attend a few meetings for you? Will candidate Pine have time to do anything more than that...very likely not.

You have to love a candidate, though, who supports the core values and traditions of the tribal community...as does Candidate Pine. However, one has to ask where she learned them... in a Christian Church? While that may be all well and fine, isn't there some confusion here...are the core values and the traditions of the Native Community really the same as thoughs of the Christian faith?

You also have to love a candidate who loves and supports children...after all how can you not. But this candidate's assertion begs the question...why isn't she active in advocating for these precious young individuals? Very likely the answer is simply that...she hasn't had the time to do it.

What are your thoughts?

Thank you, Charles Forgrave

WHO IS DEB PINE?

One more reminder that is of concern to tribal citizens is that Deb Pine, during a first time run for the Sault Tribe Board of Directors and an unknown contender for a seat in Unit One, has managed to garner the highest number of votes for that position.

Disbelief is the tone for her success as the highest vote-getter just as disbelief was the tone when Bernard Bouschor found a way to slither back where we didn't want him with the help of the tribal judicial system who chose to ignore the secretarial election and overturn the results when we voted to keep him away from having any authority over tribal members and our money. Hmmm...could there be a connection there?

If you don't know who Deb Pine is, she is the daughter of Jolene Nertoli, one of the 7 + 2 who Bouschor awarded with a large portion of your money in a prearranged, secret termination of employment. Pine also supports Bouschor and his actions and has for many years.

Yes that's right....Pine is the daughter of a woman who was part of the 2.66 million dollar scamming of the tribe. Did more than 1000 voters actually vote to add another Bouschor supporter to the tribal board? Don't those of you who did think Bouschor has enough support on the board already with Abramson, HOFFMAN, McCoy, MASSAWAY and PETOSKEY?

If Pine is successful in the general election, tribal members will find out exactly who Deb Pine really is.

Lynne Weaver

KIBBLE FAILS IN POPULARITY CONTEST

Former employees and assorted tribal members have ensured through numerous phone calls and emails that Holly Kibble's court date be known. June 4th is the date and 9:30 a.m. is the time for Kibble to face the three charges against her. The verbage of the charges may be creative but the gist is that she was arrested for driving drunk and bolted after hitting a pole leaving behind damaged property.

As usual, double standards have applied for Kibble who still has a job even though said job requires that she be able to drive. Her Sault Tribe boss has kindly over-looked the policy that states she should be up the creek without a paddle just as others have been before her...some with lesser charges. Instead Sault Tribe citizens (whether we know it or not) have kindly donated extra funds we don't have so that Kibble can be chauffeured about town during the course of her work day in order to fulfill her responsibilities.

Judging from the number of former employees and tribal citizens who are making sure her court date is published, Kibble won't be winning any popularity contests anytime soon.

CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

The recent million dollar return on an investment for non-tolerance of corrupt behavior by the former chairman, Bernard Bouschor, was due to the integrity of attorney Todd Gravelle.

It was Todd Gravelle, who on the day following the scamming of the Sault Tribe during an emergency meeting, made the motion to file a lawsuit against Miller, Canfield & Stone for their part in the 7+2 payout.

It was also Todd Gravelle who recommended that Bill Horton represent the tribe in this case as well as the infamous 7+2. William Horton is a managing partner with Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, PC located in Troy, MI.

It was Todd Gravelle who recommended the restraining order that prevented Bernard Bouschor from firing more employees, beyond those who were part of his scheme to defraud the tribe, prior to what we hoped was Bouschor's final departure.

Without the legal input of Todd Gravelle, the Land Claims fund would not be the recipient of a million dollar settlement so lets not displace credit onto those incumbents on the current board who would have done nothing to get back funds that belonged to tribal citizens.

Don't make the mistake of retaining or voting for those who will support actions against tribal citizens but who will vote in favor of the likes of Bernard Bouschor and remember those who represented the tribes best interests as well as those who will in the future.

SURPRISED?

Unit 1

* Debra-Ann Pine 1082 * ...interesting. Pine is the daughter of Jolene Nertoli who was one of the 7 + 2 who received a big chunk of your money. Unheard of that an unknown newcomer who supports Bernard Bouschor should receive the highest number of votes in Unit 1. The usual question arose....how many didn't receive their ballots this time?


* DJ Hoffman 956 *
* Diedrie J. Malloy 889 * STG
* Dennis McKelvie 774 *
* Wayne Goetz 728
* Barbara Smutek 454

Unit 2

Catherine Tolan-Hollowell 230 * STG
James Kelley 203 *
William Baker 137
Lisa Burnside 133
Duncan MacArthur 80
Margaret Rounds 59

Unit 3
Keith Massaway 765 *
Douglas Goudreau 332 * STG
Wayne Pemble 218

Unit 4
Denise Chase

Unit 5
Shirley Petosky 152 *
Joan Carr-Anderson 127 * STG
Boyd Synder 126
Charles Matson 99

I'll get back to all of you later.

Lots of emails and phone calls are coming in regarding the mediation that resulted in the million dollar settlement with Miller-Canfield-Stone as well as the ballot count scheduled for tomorrow at 5 pm at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.

The mediation did not relieve Bernard Bouschor from any actions being taken against him regarding the 7 + 2 case and he is still going to trial which is scheduled for October 2010. Set aside some time to attend if you can and the details will be posted as soon as they are available. We need to let the judge and jury know what his actions have cost the Sault Tribe and the tribal citizens not only in dollars but in our trust in tribal government and our reputation in all the tribal communities.

I will be out of touch for a few hours while I do a little kayaking in the St. Mary's River but I will answer all your emails and phone calls later this evening. I hope all of you voted for someone other than the incumbents who have shown us how badly they served us.

Lynne Weaver

SETTLEMENT REACHED WITH MILLER-CANFIELD

A million dollar settlement has been reached with Miller-Canfield for their part in the 7+ 2 case.

The case against the 7+2 is still scheduled to go to jury trial in October 2010.

Do You Care Enough? Now is the time

On Tuesday - May 18, 2010 at the Ojibway hotel in the Sault bright and early at nine o'clock that is the day that your Sault Tribe elected will decide whether Bouschor and co-conspirators should return the 2.66 million dollars stolen from the tribe.

Under normal circumstances, there wouldn't even be a question. Of course they should return the money.

But, we are talking about a corrupt government that has supported the abuse of power, mismanagement and reckless spending for decades. We are talking about a group of people that have squandered hundreds of millions of dollars (whether it was due to ignorance or ego) and have never been held accountable.

Now is the time. The courts have ruled...BOUSCHOR GAVE AWAY MILLIONS--ILLEGALLY. His co-conspirators, attorney's Green, Janetta and Shagen led the way for them to take from the coffers and cover their tracks. Fortunately, they bungled that and were discovered shortly after.

Bouschor has cost the tribal Elders their legacy.
Now is the time. Citizens need to be heard. Citizens need to be present.

Do You Care Enough? Now is the time

Anonymous Contributor

Sault Ste. Marie, Mi...

The court has ordered all board members to be on hand if need be to mediate the election eve payout case with defendant / director Bouchour. Three courts have ruled that the former chairman wrongfully paid out $2,600,000.00 to a close circle of his supporters.

Which side of the aisle will defendant / director Bouchour be on. Already barred from holding a directors position by a secretarial election and a subsequent court ruling, nevertheless this defendant / director / politician / tribal member retains a board seat.

Can this rogue board be counted on to do the right thing...let's not kid ourselves. The likelihood is strong here that director Bourchour nor the board will recuse him from voting on the tribe's case against him and the other defendents, Green, Weaver, Scott and Jenatta.

One of which is actually a tribal mediator, himself. Will Dave Scott be recused from arbitrating his own case...it's your guess. What do you think?

Please show up Tuesday to let the board know what your thoughts are about recovering the $ 2,600,000.00. It's your money, it was wrongfully paid out, don't let the politicians decide this one without having your say.

P.S....please forward to family and friends.

Thank you, Charles Forgrave

Bright and early nine o'clock

Sault Ste. Marie, Mi... Tuesday morning the Saulttribe's board will meet at the Ojibway Hotel. Many tribal members will be at work, but if you're not please plan to attend. This may be your last chance to have a say about the election eve payout of $ 2,600.000.00 of the public's money.

The tribal board has been ordered by the court to meet with the defendent, director Bourchor in and attempt to settle the case. The $ 2,600.000.00 is fully recoverable. Three courts have ruled in favor of the tribe, indicating the former chairman had neither the authority to make the payouts to high ranking tribal officials, nor the right to sovernign immunity to protect himself from civit suit.

Please show up and support recovering the money.

P.S....please forward this email to family and friends.

Thank you, Charles Forgrave

COURT MEDIATION FOR THE SAULT TRIBE

According to an article in the Sault Evening News, a special meeting of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, May 18 beginning at the Ramada Plaza-Ojibway Hotel located at 240 W. Portage Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie.

Mandatory COURT MEDIATION will be discussed under new business.

SAY NO TO INCUMBENTS...UNACCOUNTABILITY AND NEVER-ENDING FAILURES!

When making the all important decision of who to vote for , you must consider either past performance, credentials and reputation.

Among the six candidates running for Unit 1... half of them have already established at least one of the above elements to consider.

Hoffman was adamant about keeping Fred Paquin as Chief of Police, on the payroll, despite the charges of beating a tribal woman, threatening her father's employment, keeping quiet about the 2.66 million dollar giveaway and the federal charges of theft against him.
So Hoffman has a "past performance" for you to take into consideration.

McKelvie called into question the right of every Sault Tribe / Mackinac Band member to vote in tribal elections. This came during a very critical election time. Suspiciously, many members didn't receive a ballot for the primary or the general election. He has also been a staunch supporter of Benard Bouschor and voted to allow him to run for office despite the overwhelming results of a tribal referendum. He voted against the will of the people. He also played a roll in the tribe not having the newly proposed constitution.
So, McKelvie also has "past performance" for you to consider.

Pine denies any wrongdoing by her uncle Benard, to this day. She would attack anyone that said different.
She wants in. IN A BIG WAY !
So, although she doesn't have credentials, past performance she does have a reputation for backing her family instead of supporting what's right for the people.

The three candidates remaining are Wayne Goetz, Dierdrie J. Malloy and Barbara Smutek.
When you examine their reputations, credentials and past performance, you will see a refreshing group of citizens that are truly willing to serve the community.
ANONYMOUS

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A 'chat' string was recently obtained in which Deb Pine repeatedly defends Bernard Bouschor. It will be posted as soon as the condensed version and a link is ready for publishing.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

TO ALL MOMS, GRANDMOMS, DADDY-MOMS, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONSIDERS THEMSELVES 'MOTHER'
TO A HUMAN, ANIMAL OR OTHER LIVING THINGS.
The Earth is our Mother; care for Her
Honor all your relations.
Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit.
All life is sacred; treat all beings with respect.
Take from the Earth what is needed and nothing more.
Do what needs to be done for the good of all.
Give constant thanks to the Great Spirit for each day.
Speak the truth but only for the good in others.
Follow the rhythms of Nature.
Enjoy life's journey; but leave no tracks.

Tom Biron:

My opinion is that we need to keep tribal members informed of the history of corruption because the crime leadership, elected offiicial, and administrative support are still involved at high levels in our community. The new candidates entering this administration have to be prepared with facts and a good sense of truth and knowledge of the injustices that have plagued our tribal community since federal recognition so they can protect us from this organized crime syndicate.

http://turtletalk.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sault-tribe-motion-for-leave-to-appeal.pdf

This file has all of the sordid details of the payoff (est. 2.6 million dollars). It is a must read if you want names, places, details of who was paid, who is still involved, who did the behind the scenes crimes etc. This should have been released to our tribe members in our paper immediately. Why was it published everywhere else but in our community? Because they have no respect for us. It is easier to lie than confess I guess.

GREETINGS FROM AARON PAYMENT

As a Member who is concerned about the Tribal Elder Fund, I felt it was important that you know the Tribal Board of Directors has directed nearly the full use of the Elder fund as an unsecured loan to the Greektown Casino. This is money the Tribe will never recover. Also, though the Tribal Chairperson and Board have boasted about balancing the budget in January 2009 and 2010, they only did so because they used the Elder fund as collateral to take our a loan. This is a false positive or deficit and debt spending. The worst part is that Elders have had their annual dividend decreased, while the Tribal Council continues to have their pay uninterrupted.

Vote for DJ Malloy to restore the Elder Fund, for Board Member Term Limits and Reduced Board Pay. Vote for Education and Communication.

Use your vote to make sure your voice is heard at the board table.

Please Vote Malloy for Unit 1 Representative.

Check Out DJ's blog:


http://www.votemalloy.blogspot.com/

The DON"T DUO

Do the people of Unit 1 really think that Dennis McKelvie or DJ Hoffman have earned their money?

Have they displayed the character and leadership expected of a Sault Tribe Director?
Have they promoted community healing?

Not really.

These two are responsible for many offensive behaviors that brought shame to the tribal family.
McKelvie wants to purge all of the Mackinac Band folks from the voting roll.
Hoffman stood behind Paquin...all the way baby!

Have they represented you the way you hoped for?
Anonymous

BREAKING NEWS...

Air Spill at Wind Farm...No Threats Reported

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/03/breaking-large-air-spill_n_560762.html

From the St. Ignace News...

Trial Moved to June for Paquin, Cullen
The trial dates of Fred Paquin, 52, and his daughter, Mary Cullen, 28, both of St. Ignace, have been rescheduled to June 21, with final pretrial conferences set for June 7, and a request has been made by the plaintiffs for separate trials. The outcome of that request, made Monday, April 26, has yet to be decided. The trials were originally to begin April 27.

WHY DIEDRIE JO (HANCHERA) MALLOY

VOTE DJ MALLOY TO REPRESENT YOU IN UNIT 1

For Restoration of the Elder Fund and Lost Services
With your support, we will offer legislation to begin the replacement of Elder funds and restore programs and services dollar for dollar with any board request for new spending.

For Term Limits, Reduced Board Pay and Separation of Powers
With your support we will offer legislation that provides for separation of powers, term limits
and reduced board pay. Until a pay reduction is passed and in effect, I promise to donate at
least one week’s pay per month to a charitable cause benefiting tribal members.

For Accountability and Regular Communication
I promise to hold regular Unit 1 Meetings and to be available to you with office hours. I promise honest and accurate monthly Unit Reports, to push for an up to date website and publication of board meeting minutes. As your representative I will take responsibility, and expect accountability, for my actions or inactions; always remembering I am one of you, not above you.

If you have questions or want more information, please contact me

djmalloy@centurytel.net

WHY DIEDRIE(DJ)MALLOY? BECAUSE THERE IS NO BETTER CHOICE!
Vote Malloy for Unit 1 Representative

WHY NOT DJ HOFFMAN?
DJ Hoffman didn't want Fred Paquin, the former Sault Tribe police chief who was arrested and charged for 18 counts of assorted crimes against the tribe and its members, suspended or fired for an assault against a woman.

Hoffman wanted to put Paquin in as CEO of Greektown even after the assault. Hoffman was very vocal about protecting Fred Paquin and even voted to remove Aaron Payment as Paquin's superior so that Aaron couldn't suspend or fire Paquin.

Hoffman didn't want the lawsuit against Bernard Bouschor to continue and supported Bouschor through much of Hoffman's term as director. Hoffman kept secrets from the members about the truth of Greektown.

In other words, DJ Hoffman voted in favor of everything that was wrong with the tribe that grew much worse with his support, but he did finally remember the tribal members and the good of all...a year away from reelection time when he could become jobless like so many others he helped to put in the unemployment lines.

Why not DJ Hoffman? The question is WHY Hoffman?

Sault Tribe vs. Bernard Bouchour

Sault Ste. Marie, Mi...On March 29Th, 2010 the circuit court ordered the Sault Tribe vs. Bernard Bouchour case to be mediated in the Soo before May 28Th. Parties shall have all person in attendance as necessary to have full authority to settle the case.

This may require the full presence of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors. Judge Johnson ordered the time and date for the meeting to be scheduled before April 2, 2010. At the time of this letter, the time and date and location of it is not available to this writer.

On election eve in 2004, subsequent to losing the election to Chairman Aaron Payment, then Chairman Bouchour paid out $2,600,000.00 to key employees. The tribe took the former chairman to court soon after, contending the former chairman had acted outside of his authority.

Previously to this mediation an appellate court issued a summary ruling in favor of the Soo Tribe, that ruling was subsequently upheld by the Michigan Supreme Court. If parties to the case cannot agree on a settlement, the case is set to go to jury trial in October. The trial will convene on the 12Th through the 15Th, and again on the 18Th through the 22ND.

Thank you, Charles Forgrave
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Now is your chance to take a stand. As soon as place, date and times are available I will announce them here. Bring your signs and let the courts know how you feel about what Bernard Bouschor did to the Sault Tribe.
Lynne Weaver

RHETORIC or INSANITY

2010 SAULT TRIBE ELECTION and INCUMBENTS...TAKE YOUR PICK: RHETORIC or INSANITY

Sault Ste. Marie,Mi...Which is it..a loan or a surplus. A letter has recently come to light addressed to the board and sent by the tribe's chief financial officer. In it, the officer answers board questions about the status of a $5,000,000.00 loan from a local bank, taken out in 2008 to balance the budget.

The financial officer points out that the tribe has made a good faith payment of $500,000.00 plus dollars this year and is negotiating with the bank to extend the loan for another six months. The elders lands' claim money was put up as collateral when the bank rejected a land proposal.

Here we are in 2010, and now this same board is boasting in the tribal newsletter about a projected $5,000.000.00 budget surplus for this year. Is there some deceptive rhetoric going on here..there obviously is. At the very least, it's very imaginative accounting.

The likelihood is that the board is playing politics. After all, this rogue board has always had an image problem and it is an election year.

Thank you, Charles Forgrave
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Deceptive rhetoric is what we have been getting for the last couple of years. It's time tribal members stopped accepting what the incumbents continue to feed us. We've seen what happens when the Board of Directors is complacent because they are unchallenged. They know that as incumbents, they don't need to try very hard to be reelected.

Albert Einstein said "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

Are we insane voting the same old non-productive board back to perform the same old non-productive nothings? Can you make a great sandwich from a loaf of stale bread? Before you decide to vote for the same old nothings ask them for a resume of all their actual accomplishments that brought real benefits to the tribe. Don't accept what they would like to do or what they voted to do or not to do, but what actions they took personally that actually benefited you as an individual or proved to be real tangible benefits for the entire tribe. The truth may surprise you.

Lynne Weaver