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I am greatly disappointed in Tony Grondin's behavior.

Tony has failed to show the leadership that he claims to be capable of. His reputation has gone from "watchdog" to "dog to watch out for".

Tony's hounding of Aaron Payment, and others, is despicable. What is left for him? He most likely will be shunned by his community. With no credibility, how will he find a significant role that he so desperately seeks?

His mean spirited, vindictive acts will come home to roost. You teach by example........Who wants a part of anything he is teaching? His BG of the past....... now stands for Big Goof

rickJ

WHY HEALTHCARE REFORM?

Why not? Is it the cost, the taxes, the government interference or the fear that abortions will be paid for from your taxes?

Some say it's the cost while complaining that others may receive free healthcare...like they do now. Some that get free care now do so because they can't afford to pay for it. Others 1. Have better things to spend their money on, 2. Don't intend to get sick enough to need it, 3. Other.

Some don't want to pay more taxes for any of those listed above so:
Should I request a refund for every dime I paid in Social Security and Medicare taxes since it may be bankrupt by the time I am eligible?

Some say they are sick of paying taxes to benefit those who want something for free. Hey parents against healthcare reform...How about no more FAFSA (free money) to your kids for college. Let the parents or kids pay for their own college. I don't have children in school so should I not pay school taxes?

Some say they don't want anymore government interference. Does that mean they don't want the government placing limits on interest rates you pay on loans & credit cards or telling your kids or anyone else when, where and if they can drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, do drugs or how fast they can drive? No government interference means no military, no Homeland Security, no police and fire, no government grants to build and maintain schools and communities but most of all, look at all that money saved with no government jobs. How many of these naysayers received paychecks and benefits as a result of local, state and federal government jobs?

Is the government interference that we hear so much about only related to healthcare, or other issues that mean something to some but not all? When is government interference a good thing? Besides regulating things that could be harmful to individuals, how about those laws that protect us from being sexually harassed, wrongfully terminated, or being forced to work for sweatshops in order to make a living?

Granted, it is good to question the motives of your government, or anyone for that matter, but sometimes we have to trust that most of the people we elected really do have our best interests in mind and that laws offer us the protections we need to remain a civilized country including the right to life that I trust will be protected under the Executive Order of the President of the United States.

Helping others is part of who I am but for those who don't want to help others, don't expect me to want to help you.

Lynne Weaver

Angry Members Speak Out Against Tony Grondin

"This guy also got his SSI cancelled because he was caught, by Fred no less, for doing work on his house when he was supposed to be disabled. He has a history of being dishonest, a thief and a crook! That is what really pisses me off about these holier than thou characters!"

Anonymous
Since Grondin sent out another letter stalking Aaron Payment at his new place of employment, members have been emailing with angry comments. In the interest of space, I will post those that reflect what most have to say.

Reminder:

Write these dates on your calendar...April 15, 20th and 27th....Fred Paquin's days in court in Marquette, Mi.

TONY BALONEY

"You should have mentioned that Tony is a convicted thief, and was found in possession of stolen property Grondin can never run for office or get a Gaming license because he has a criminal conviction for possession of stolen property. He is known in the community as being dishonest and a political opponent of Payment. Don't you find it ironic that he is attacking Aaron when Aaron turned him into the FBI? He also endorsed Paquin in the last election!"
Anonymous

GRONDIN STALKS AGAIN!

Grondin sent out yet another stalking letter regarding Aaron Payment in an attempt to get him fired from his new job. It's time this stopped and if I were Aaron Payment I would file a stalking complaint against Tony Grondin.

This isn't the first time Grondin has harassed and stalked tribal members and it won't be the last unless he is stopped. It's happened to me and several others as well. His nutty letter was sent to numerous news agencies, elected U.S. representatives and select tribal members. In the past, Grondin has even sent such letters to the President of the United States.

I wonder how much Grondin was paid for stalking Aaron Payment, but maybe all it took was a sit down with the King and a free cup of coffee to make TG feel important...which is really what he is looking for. He wants some sort of recognition, something that validates his existence...no matter what he has to do to get it.

By the way, yesterday I and many others received an email from Grondin stating this: "Humiliation is one of the Seven Grandfathers I have accepted long ago, you might want to try it on." Yes Tony...you have humiliated yourself over and over but that is not one of the 7 Grandfathers. Long sigh.....

Lynne Weaver

To the Anonymous Anti-Healthcare Reform Poster

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MARCH 21. 2010...HISTORIC!

What an historical presidency this has been for Americans! The first black person elected as President also managed to do what past Presidents hoped to achieve for decades but didn't, couldn't, or wouldn't. From FDR to Bush, both Democrats and Republicans have agreed that national healthcare was needed but none were as brutally persistent as President Obama. It's unfortunate that the plan is lacking the complete expertise of both parties although there are a few hundred amendments written by Republicans in the plan.

Social Security and Medicare, although riddled with its own problems, once was characterized as the undoing of democracy just as the healthcare reform that passed today was labeled by anti-reformers. Half the people in the U.S. are madder than hell while the other half are cheering over the passing of the healthcare reform bill.

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HEALTHCARE REFORM...IS TODAY THE DAY?

Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, GW and GH Bush, Ford ,Kennedy, T Roosevelt, Clinton and even Nixon were among the former presidents calling for healthcare reforms in this country.

Universal comprehensive national healthcare plan are words that have been used in numerous combinations by those brave enough to bring it up. For decades, former presidents knew healthcare reforms were necessary fair and just, but were stopped by those that would see profits decrease if it passed. All failed to get it through but only one president is not giving up and President Obama has put healthcare above his chances for reelection.

The best part about the bill, the Public Option, that would make it the most affordable for most Americans was beaten down but maybe that will come later. For those public option opponents, I ask why? Anyone who has tried to purchase health insurance on their own is aware of the cost. Working for an employer that provides part of the cost is where most of us hope to be. Public option was explained to me as nothing more than affordable 'Group Insurance'. 'Group'...that's what makes it cheaper, sort of like buying in bulk.

Today is the day that the decision will be made to level out the playing field for those of us who are uninsured. It's time that the we had a say in our best interests and today could be the day that history is made in our favor. It's about time.

OUT WITH INCUMBENTS

Every time I hear on the news that some want to end term limits for elected offices I wonder if they have really given it a lot of thought, but likely it is those closest to elected officials reaching term limits who are bellying up to the bar to state their case. Experience and knowledge certainly are admirable qualities to have in an elected representative but in the case of the Sault Tribe, those two attributes have been useful only to those seeking ways to fatten their own wallets.

Such is the case of Fred Paquin whose lengthy career as Sault tribe police chief and director has given him plenty of opportunity to use his considerable knowledge of thievery and experience in assault to posture himself as the all powerful and most feared policeman-about-town.

Other directors have shown their loyalty with promises of firing anyone they can in order to secure that dream job for 'special' constituents in return for votes. Thousands of concert tickets confiscated by one board member, for his personal use, were handed out like cheap candy canes at Christmas in exchange for loyalty. Cost to the board member...priceless....because he didn't pay for them but did use them for personal gain. The cost to members...far too much since we only need to look what we have had to give up because of such abuses of power.

Another board member optimized her presence as an incumbent by insisting that she be the one to hand out the free Sugar Island ferry tickets while misleading recipients into believing that the cost was out of her pocket.

Experience to operate a successful business operation like a tribe? There might be a couple able-minded on the board but for the most part, the experience is all about how to screw over the tribal members while getting rich and not getting caught.

Lynne Weaver

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2010…Off To An Eventful Year In Sault Tribe History

Former Sault Tribe Police Chief, Fred Paquin, has resigned his position….nice of him. By resigning, it can be assumed that he has broken his contract which relieves the tribe from having to pay him to get out although getting out and going straight to prison won’t likely be an option for the ‘Fredator’.

Also, the board should soon be prepared to vote to uphold the decision of the members which was to NOT allow Bernard Bouschor to run for the directors seat. Recall that the tribe’s appellate court did not have the authority to erroneously insert their opinion and disregard the referendum in which nearly 80% of Sault Tribe voting members said NO to allowing Bouschor to run for a board seat.

It will be interesting whether any board members will take a chance by voting no to any decisions necessary to vacate Bouschor’s seat. Several directors are already in hot water with tribal members for supporting Paquin and Bouschor during their long record of illegal activities involving the tribe.

With the two biggest power abusers out of the way, will the trend continue to provide the tribe with the cleansing it so badly needs? 2010 may be the most memorable year yet for the tribe.

FREDDIES BIG DAY IN COURT

"The federal case against the former Chief of Police for the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and his daughter will be going to trial in April.

According to the U.S. Attorney General's Office, Frederick Paquin and Mary Cullen face multiple charges for allegedly conspiring to defraud the United States be a dishonest means.

Among the offenses, Paquin allegedly paid Cullen as a full-time employee of the tribe after she was no longer working as a full-time employee. They will be tried together.

The initial pretrial in U.S. District Court in Marquette is set for April 15 with a second pretrial scheduled on April 20, and the trial would be held on April 27 unless a plea is entered.

If convicted, both could be sentenced to several years in prison."
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?list=194550&id=427175

Just in...

Sault Ste. Marie, Mi...Chairman McCoy is seeing to it that the membership will soon be receiving emails from the tribe. Staff has found a way to regenerate an email list of tribal members, he says, and it will be used to email out positive news to the membership. At the same time the membership will be invited to applaud the good work that the board is doing on their behalf.

It's going to be wonderful...

Director Miller indicates that tribe is still in the owner's seat where Greektown is concerned. He fails to mention that the tribe's proposal to emerge from bankruptcy as the casino's owner was turned down. What director Miller is telling members is a half truth at best...the creditor group whose proposal was accepted has only to be licensed, and they will own the casino. Barring that, other proposals will likely be submitted and then and only then and only after licensing will tribal members know who owns that fabulous casino.

Director Miller has mislead the membership...tsk, tsk...

Director Eitrem says voting yes on the CEO/ Chairman referendum will provide a separation of powers. In a pigs eye, the board will hire the new CEO. It will be a separation until the first time the board and the new CEO lock horns over an issue.

Director Eitrem needs to review what a balance of power is. It isn't a balance that melts away to nothing leaviang one party left with empty pockets after a major disagreement.

Director Petoskey made an honest comment on the big raises for the doctors and dentist. She said the wage studied revealed many healthcare facilities paid their doctors and dentist more than the Sault Tribe's...but, there were many others paying their doctors and dentist a lot less,

Director Abramson, of course, reported on the positive aspects of the doctors and dentists raises. After reading it, members may feel indebted to the board. After all, the raises were given out to protect the healthcare of the membership, and, because of them, those services are now secured into the foreseeable future.

Wow, you just gotta love the board for that...

Director Hoffman...well, he did a good job of balancing out his campaign ad. Just think, all of those practically numberless accomplishments and they counted out to an even number...and balanced out perfectly up and down the sides of his ad.

Now that in itself is quite an accomplishment. Do I detect a little pie in the sky in the director's report...naw, couldn't be...

Director Massaway...he usually says little. Like director Rickley he's a minimalist. He keeps a low profile, says as little as he can get away with and takes home his big paycheck. Both of these director work full time at other jobs. The word is...director Massaway is even looking to run for a state representative seat.

Director McKelvie..missing in action! The members haven't heard from this director is several months. What's going on here. Perhaps he's been out fishing with director Bouchour and Causley, as none of them had the time to write a report, or at any rate, the inclination to do it. Or did they? Have they, too, been too busy with other things. What's the story here....

Thank you, Charles Forgrave

BERNARD BOUSCHOR SAULT TRIBE'S BIGGEST LIABILITY

A legal opinion regarding the tribe’s appellate court decision to allow Bernard Bouschor to run for a position on the board states that the action was illegal. The appellate court did not have the authority to erroneously insert their opinion and disregard the referendum in which nearly 80% of Sault Tribe voting members said NO to allowing Bouschor to run for a board seat.

The order by the Appellate court that allowed Bouschor to run should be immediately vacated and the seat that Bouschor holds on the Sault Tribe Board of Directors should also be vacated immediately. Bouschor could recuse himself from his position but that would make it too easy for the members of the Sault Tribe which is something Bouschor has never been willing to do.

Bernard Bouschor has proven time and time again that he is a huge liability to the Sault Tribe. Bouschor, you have worn out your welcome for the umpteenth time….Step Down.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT FOR RECALL

Work long ago completed on a new constitution for the Sault Tribe went the way of other best interests of the tribe...to the trash. The big excuse was the expense to enact the changes, but currently there is an amendment to remove the chairman position as CEO.

We can change the way our tribe operates one amendment at a time and the cost of an election to amend the constitution is absorbed by the BIA so cost to conduct an election cannot be used as an excuse.

Wording for an amendment for recall of elected officials is the first step followed by the petition for the amendment to go before the board. Moving forward will be based on interest in the project and if you wish to be part of it or be informed of the details, you must trust enough to provide your identity in order to maintain the integrity of the project.

Anyone interested in getting involved in the process can log into http://lynneweaver.findtalk.net/. Private messages are possible thru findtalk or email me at weave977@yahoo.com.

Lynne Weaver