Sault Ste. Marie, Mi...Tribal Internet writer's excite Director Pine's supporters. She made reference to this fact some time ago. In her first unit report the director gives Internet writer's a left handed compliment...awarding them with dubious credit for getting her elected.
But this is what Director Pine is all about: sending encoded messages to her supporters which she believes only they will understand. Just as she has encoded the behaviors of the real Anishanaabe.. kind and respectful people who are capable of unconditional love...she also has encoded the behaviors of Internet writer's...as those people who don't understand the ways of the real Anishanaabe.
Her reference to Internet writer's is delivered with tongue-in-cheek. It's almost as though she believes she has the market cornered when it comes to kindness and understanding.
What is missing from the paragraph, however...is simple honesty. Despite the fact that she makes reference to truth as being a real anishnabe value, she doesn't come across herself as being an 'honest In-jun'. Quite to the contrary, whereas Native Americans were known for their personal courage and honesty, director Pine comes across as someone who's a snob...as though she's putting on airs.
Thank you, Charles Forgrave
Saturday, August 7, 2010
DEB PINE LIE # 1, 2,3 ?...TO BE CONTINUED
I received a string of emails today with numerous complaints about Deb Pine's claims that along with myself, Nathan Wright, Charles Forgraves, and Tony Grondin, all supported her in the recent election.
Well folks, that was a lie. Was it the 1st, 2nd, 3rd lie she has told or is it the 100th...who knows? Her arrogance and inability to speak the truth apparently blinded her to who she is up against. She picked the wrong group to lie about since we are among the most outspoken members of this tribe and aren't too likely to let such lies slide by.
I sent an email to my list of tribal members and wrote a message on my Facebook wall as well as on the wall of several tribal members, including Aaron Payment's, Charles Forgraves' and Nathan Wright's to let them know about Deb Pine's lie in her first opportunity to communicate with tribal members and this is nothing less than what most of us expected from Pine and will continue to expect from her. The others she lied about are taking similar actions.
You lied to the entire tribe, Deb Pine, and you had it published for free in the Sault Tribe paper. You have been abusing your power since the second you became a director. Those you lied about, and to, don't have the same opportunity to publish anything free in our own paper so we will use whatever means we have to counteract your lies.
One thing we have to be thankful for...Deb Pine cannot vote on any issues regarding the 7 + 2 lawsuit in which her mother played a significant role. So much effort was made by Bouschor and his cohorts to get her a seat on the board...all for nothing. Looks like the joke is on them. It's going to be an interesting 4 years...if she makes it that long.
Well folks, that was a lie. Was it the 1st, 2nd, 3rd lie she has told or is it the 100th...who knows? Her arrogance and inability to speak the truth apparently blinded her to who she is up against. She picked the wrong group to lie about since we are among the most outspoken members of this tribe and aren't too likely to let such lies slide by.
I sent an email to my list of tribal members and wrote a message on my Facebook wall as well as on the wall of several tribal members, including Aaron Payment's, Charles Forgraves' and Nathan Wright's to let them know about Deb Pine's lie in her first opportunity to communicate with tribal members and this is nothing less than what most of us expected from Pine and will continue to expect from her. The others she lied about are taking similar actions.
You lied to the entire tribe, Deb Pine, and you had it published for free in the Sault Tribe paper. You have been abusing your power since the second you became a director. Those you lied about, and to, don't have the same opportunity to publish anything free in our own paper so we will use whatever means we have to counteract your lies.
One thing we have to be thankful for...Deb Pine cannot vote on any issues regarding the 7 + 2 lawsuit in which her mother played a significant role. So much effort was made by Bouschor and his cohorts to get her a seat on the board...all for nothing. Looks like the joke is on them. It's going to be an interesting 4 years...if she makes it that long.
Council woman, Deb Pine Lies To The Membership In First Unit Report
By Nathan Wright...from the Sault Tribe Guide
Pine's comments are an abuse of power, a display of poor judgement and lack integrity.
In Council woman Deb Pine’s Unit Report on page 24 of the August issue of Win Awenen Nisitotung (Sault Tribe Newspaper) she states, "I would like to thank the following for their unconditional love and support in that good anishinabe way." She then lists several people including myself who did not support her. I would like the Sault Tribe membership to know I did not support Deb Pine. This is an outright lie and should be a testament to her character. If she is willing to lie to you about this, then what else will she lie to us about? I feel justified in calling it a lie because if it were only meant to be sarcastic, it was lost on 99.9% of membership; so what’s the point?
One of the biggest reasons I did not support Deb Pine was due to her unwavering blind support of Bernard Boushor. Recently Deb handed out a document outlining Bernard and her mother’s contributions to the Sault Tribe prepared by Bernard's attorneys to the board in a closed meeting. The Sault Tribe attorney immediately picked up these documents and the board voted unanimously to keep Deb out of participating in the Tribe’s case against Bernard’s due to her conflicts of interests. In Deb’s view she believes because Bernard and her mom brought the tribe so much money we should overlook the money he owes the tribe. I disagree. Unethical behavior, such as stealing Tribal artifacts and robbing the Tribal coffers in the dead of night, cannot be wiped away by any good deeds of the past. One could also argue that while Bernard and Deb’s mother did in fact bring money in to Sault Tribe, they were hired, and paid a hefty sum to do so. Remember this was no beneficent act on their part. It was their JOB!
The above article can be read in full at http://saulttribeguide.blogspot.com/2010/08/deb-pine-lies-to-membership-in-first.html
Pine's comments are an abuse of power, a display of poor judgement and lack integrity.
In Council woman Deb Pine’s Unit Report on page 24 of the August issue of Win Awenen Nisitotung (Sault Tribe Newspaper) she states, "I would like to thank the following for their unconditional love and support in that good anishinabe way." She then lists several people including myself who did not support her. I would like the Sault Tribe membership to know I did not support Deb Pine. This is an outright lie and should be a testament to her character. If she is willing to lie to you about this, then what else will she lie to us about? I feel justified in calling it a lie because if it were only meant to be sarcastic, it was lost on 99.9% of membership; so what’s the point?
One of the biggest reasons I did not support Deb Pine was due to her unwavering blind support of Bernard Boushor. Recently Deb handed out a document outlining Bernard and her mother’s contributions to the Sault Tribe prepared by Bernard's attorneys to the board in a closed meeting. The Sault Tribe attorney immediately picked up these documents and the board voted unanimously to keep Deb out of participating in the Tribe’s case against Bernard’s due to her conflicts of interests. In Deb’s view she believes because Bernard and her mom brought the tribe so much money we should overlook the money he owes the tribe. I disagree. Unethical behavior, such as stealing Tribal artifacts and robbing the Tribal coffers in the dead of night, cannot be wiped away by any good deeds of the past. One could also argue that while Bernard and Deb’s mother did in fact bring money in to Sault Tribe, they were hired, and paid a hefty sum to do so. Remember this was no beneficent act on their part. It was their JOB!
The above article can be read in full at http://saulttribeguide.blogspot.com/2010/08/deb-pine-lies-to-membership-in-first.html
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
KARMA FINDS KIBBLE
Holly Kibble joined the ranks of the unemployed recently much to the surprise of those she supervised and worked with.
Recently Kibble was arrested for drunk driving and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. According to the current Sault Tribe personnel policy, her actions were cause for immediate termination. Kibble, who tried to make excuses and downplay her activities that led to the charges against her, failed to convince the judge that it was just a mistake...no big deal.
A former employee, who was terminated for a similar but lesser charge, pushed hard at the McCoy administration to force them to abide by the same standards that are applied to all other employees. This is how you make things happen...you stand up and make your voice heard.
Kibble has been throwing her weight around at the wrong people and for the wrong reasons for too long. Karma finally found her.
Recently Kibble was arrested for drunk driving and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. According to the current Sault Tribe personnel policy, her actions were cause for immediate termination. Kibble, who tried to make excuses and downplay her activities that led to the charges against her, failed to convince the judge that it was just a mistake...no big deal.
A former employee, who was terminated for a similar but lesser charge, pushed hard at the McCoy administration to force them to abide by the same standards that are applied to all other employees. This is how you make things happen...you stand up and make your voice heard.
Kibble has been throwing her weight around at the wrong people and for the wrong reasons for too long. Karma finally found her.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
NO NEWS
So far there has been no validity to a report of more arrests. Wishful thinking perhaps but so far the source has been unable to substantiate the information.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
MORE ARRESTS?
Last night (Friday-July 30, 2010) I received a report of more arrests that took place by federal agents regarding allegations of embezzlement and fraud related to misappropriation of federal grants.
Because of the way rumors tend to start based on overheard or misconstrued comments one never knows if this news is based on assumptions, gossip, wishful thinking, or facts. Of course, this report in itself can also be the source of rumors so hold tight
people. Whether true or not at this point in time, I have little doubt that more arrests are forthcoming.
As soon as the report can be substantiated or unproven, the names and available information will be posted on this site.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
MESSAGE RECEIVED!
Once again the members have spoken....NO DEAL, NO SETTLEMENT for Bernard Bouschor. Deb Pine, daughter of Jolene Nertoli and relative of Bouschor's was not allowed to vote because of the obvious conflict of interest. Denise Chase made the motion but the remaining details regarding who voted pro-tribal members or pro-Bouschor is unavailable at this time.
Also today, according to the former chairman Aaron Payment, Deb Pine attempted to contact his boss....why? Surely Pine would not be attempting to use her power as a board member to influence or conspire with an employer against a tribal member? This sounds all too familiar to me and to others who have been at the whim of an errant director who wields their power like a billy club. The days of intimidating tribal members by threatening them with their jobs are over. Conspiracy is a felony and cause for removal.
If the message isn't clear that the tribal members are not going to take it anymore, we are only just getting started.
Also today, according to the former chairman Aaron Payment, Deb Pine attempted to contact his boss....why? Surely Pine would not be attempting to use her power as a board member to influence or conspire with an employer against a tribal member? This sounds all too familiar to me and to others who have been at the whim of an errant director who wields their power like a billy club. The days of intimidating tribal members by threatening them with their jobs are over. Conspiracy is a felony and cause for removal.
If the message isn't clear that the tribal members are not going to take it anymore, we are only just getting started.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
NO FREE RIDE FOR FRED PAQUIN
With the recent announcement of a guilty plea by Fred Paquin to ripping off the federal government and the Sault Tribe members as well as the release of details of his plea agreement, some are concerned that Paquin will get a slap on the hands, a free ride past 'Go', a 'Stay Out of Jail' card and the option of having his criminal record expunged in the future.
It's a federal crime...he pled guilty to a felony...expunged isn't going to happen. No judge (with the exception of a judge appointed by crooks) would expunge the record of a former police chief for federal crimes. A lot of good 'expunged' would do when Paquin's crimes have been all over the news. Fast Freddie will do some prison time, fines and restitution will need to be paid. His reputation isn't worth a pound of dirt. He won't be able to show his face ever again since he will be tossing out the names of his former friends and associates as perpetrators of crimes like trick or treat candy in order to keep his daughter out of prison and himself serving less than he would otherwise. Prison...a year or more...doesn't matter because he is done, ruined, as he should be and just as he has done to others.
The feds were listening, they built their case and thanks to that slime ball Fred, there will be more arrests to come. Knowing that the tribal embezzlers, who have stolen money that belonged to all of us-that was meant for education, healthcare and jobs for tribal members, might be lining up for their day in court and will be ruined just as Fred is now, makes me pretty darned happy. Justice, regardless of jail time, has been done-will be done. They will be ruined just as they have done to many innocent tribal members and former employees.
As a matter of fact, I would like to say 'hello' to some of them. If you are reading this and you think you have gotten away with some freebies because you had access or knew the right people, you might want to get your affairs in order and figure out how you will be paying us back....before you go to jail would be preferable-thank you very much.
The feds have their eyes on those in this tribe who stole federal funds so if anyone has anything to say, the time is now. Do something great for your fellow tribal citizens and point the feds in the right direction. Several, past and present, who serve on the committee of the Mackinac Bands have knowledge of and access to numerous documents that support past allegations of misuse of federal funds...approximately $800,000 in ANA grants not to mention those under the Department of Health and Human Services has a familiar ring to it...a reminder to the feds may be in order.
It's a federal crime...he pled guilty to a felony...expunged isn't going to happen. No judge (with the exception of a judge appointed by crooks) would expunge the record of a former police chief for federal crimes. A lot of good 'expunged' would do when Paquin's crimes have been all over the news. Fast Freddie will do some prison time, fines and restitution will need to be paid. His reputation isn't worth a pound of dirt. He won't be able to show his face ever again since he will be tossing out the names of his former friends and associates as perpetrators of crimes like trick or treat candy in order to keep his daughter out of prison and himself serving less than he would otherwise. Prison...a year or more...doesn't matter because he is done, ruined, as he should be and just as he has done to others.
The feds were listening, they built their case and thanks to that slime ball Fred, there will be more arrests to come. Knowing that the tribal embezzlers, who have stolen money that belonged to all of us-that was meant for education, healthcare and jobs for tribal members, might be lining up for their day in court and will be ruined just as Fred is now, makes me pretty darned happy. Justice, regardless of jail time, has been done-will be done. They will be ruined just as they have done to many innocent tribal members and former employees.
As a matter of fact, I would like to say 'hello' to some of them. If you are reading this and you think you have gotten away with some freebies because you had access or knew the right people, you might want to get your affairs in order and figure out how you will be paying us back....before you go to jail would be preferable-thank you very much.
The feds have their eyes on those in this tribe who stole federal funds so if anyone has anything to say, the time is now. Do something great for your fellow tribal citizens and point the feds in the right direction. Several, past and present, who serve on the committee of the Mackinac Bands have knowledge of and access to numerous documents that support past allegations of misuse of federal funds...approximately $800,000 in ANA grants not to mention those under the Department of Health and Human Services has a familiar ring to it...a reminder to the feds may be in order.
Friday, July 23, 2010
FRED PAQUIN'S LIST
Fred Paquin made a deal with the feds and the courts that can change his future from living a hellish life in prison or a shorter term in purgatory. Not only will he be smacked with a big fat fine, he could serve a prison sentence of 1-5 years. The court also ordered him to pay full restitution for the thefts he has been charged with.
The best part of this is what most of us expected....Fred agreed to "cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Inspector General, the United States Attorney's Office and any other law enforcment agency...consisting of all steps necessary to uncover and prosecute...any and all criminal activity of which he is aware...truthfully testifying before grand juries..."...and the list goes on.(Plea agreement document will be posted soon.)
What we really want to know is...Who is on Fred's List?
The best part of this is what most of us expected....Fred agreed to "cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Inspector General, the United States Attorney's Office and any other law enforcment agency...consisting of all steps necessary to uncover and prosecute...any and all criminal activity of which he is aware...truthfully testifying before grand juries..."...and the list goes on.(Plea agreement document will be posted soon.)
What we really want to know is...Who is on Fred's List?
Friday, July 16, 2010
WHY NOT!!!
Most of us would have no problem with any of our directors asking "why" especially if it were a question that was expressing a concern of protection for the tribe and/or its members.
But, the question "why" was asked in defense of a rumored relationship between the Chairman and Vice-chair of the Sault Tribe that may create a situation where a conflict of interest could result in faulty decisions. If Director Pine was completely unaware of the rumors of infidelity then the 'why' would have had a tone of curiosity not anger.
Director Chase was right regarding her concerns and in making the motion in order to prevent the continuation of conflicts, as we have seen so often in the past when Paquin or Bouschor have been allowed to vote on their own demise. The fact that no one seconded the motion was the real surprise, considering where inaction and conflicts of interest have gotten us in the past.
As much as I would have preferred to sidestep the infidelity crap, it has been thrown into the circle for discussion quite often lately. I personally believe it's all true especially since the big public blowout yelling match at the local bowling lanes between Lona Stewart and Lana Causley over McCoy. Lona Stewart was fired which proves that such relationships do cause problems within the organization and takes the focus off the immense financial problems we are facing and other issues such as why the hell Bouschor is still sitting on the board.
Denise Chase was right on target when she tried to prevent McCoy from voting to break the tie for VP since it was obvious which way he would vote...not in the best interest of the tribe but in the best interest of himself and Causley. The question that should have been asked was "Why Not?"
But, the question "why" was asked in defense of a rumored relationship between the Chairman and Vice-chair of the Sault Tribe that may create a situation where a conflict of interest could result in faulty decisions. If Director Pine was completely unaware of the rumors of infidelity then the 'why' would have had a tone of curiosity not anger. Director Chase was right regarding her concerns and in making the motion in order to prevent the continuation of conflicts, as we have seen so often in the past when Paquin or Bouschor have been allowed to vote on their own demise. The fact that no one seconded the motion was the real surprise, considering where inaction and conflicts of interest have gotten us in the past.
As much as I would have preferred to sidestep the infidelity crap, it has been thrown into the circle for discussion quite often lately. I personally believe it's all true especially since the big public blowout yelling match at the local bowling lanes between Lona Stewart and Lana Causley over McCoy. Lona Stewart was fired which proves that such relationships do cause problems within the organization and takes the focus off the immense financial problems we are facing and other issues such as why the hell Bouschor is still sitting on the board.
Denise Chase was right on target when she tried to prevent McCoy from voting to break the tie for VP since it was obvious which way he would vote...not in the best interest of the tribe but in the best interest of himself and Causley. The question that should have been asked was "Why Not?"
WHY OH WHY?!
Sault Ste. Marie, MI..." Why?! " contemptuously spoken at the July 13Th board meeting by director Pine of unit one, when a motion was made by director Chase of unit 4 to have Chairman McCoy recuse himself from voting for vice chairman nominee / unit 2 director Causley.
Director Chase made the motion based on hearsay and rumors that vice chairman nominee / director Causley and Chairman McCoy of unit one have been having an affair while traveling together on tribal business trips. The rumors and hearsay originated with former and present board members, who were and still are in a position to know what's going on in their group.
No one would second director Chase's motion. Why?! perhaps because there wasn't any hard evidence of the affair...pictures, tapes...but only circumstantial evidence. And while murderers are convicted on circumstantial evidence, apparently an affair between two of the tribe's highest officials can't be...on the exactly same kind of evidence.
Does this conclusion support, why there was no seconding of Chase's motion? We have to wonder, "Why?!" wasn't there any seconding...can directors Malloy or Howelwell or Carr-Anderson, answer that "Why?!' for us?
"Why?!' director Chase's concern: public officials are commonly held to a higher standard. After all, they represent the tribe. The necessity for two tribal officials traveling together, where one has done so in the past, raises the additional question: if the allegations are truth, on whose dime are they traveling...yours of course, the memberships..
Humility: director Pines' contemptuous outburst, "Why?!"came across as spoken by somebody who has an exaggerated perception of the importance of their position. Director Causley and Chairman McCoy's affair demonstrates how individuals caught up in the aphrodisiacs of power and money...confuse their priorities. After all, the chairmen is married and has a family. In the same vein, director Causley's fight with the now-fired, chairman's ex-girl friend, ex-executive secretary, Lona Stewart, demonstrates how childish and crazy these situations can get.
In the final diagnosis...this is an obvious and disgraceful mess.
Thank you, Charles Forgrave
Director Chase made the motion based on hearsay and rumors that vice chairman nominee / director Causley and Chairman McCoy of unit one have been having an affair while traveling together on tribal business trips. The rumors and hearsay originated with former and present board members, who were and still are in a position to know what's going on in their group.
No one would second director Chase's motion. Why?! perhaps because there wasn't any hard evidence of the affair...pictures, tapes...but only circumstantial evidence. And while murderers are convicted on circumstantial evidence, apparently an affair between two of the tribe's highest officials can't be...on the exactly same kind of evidence.
Does this conclusion support, why there was no seconding of Chase's motion? We have to wonder, "Why?!" wasn't there any seconding...can directors Malloy or Howelwell or Carr-Anderson, answer that "Why?!' for us?
"Why?!' director Chase's concern: public officials are commonly held to a higher standard. After all, they represent the tribe. The necessity for two tribal officials traveling together, where one has done so in the past, raises the additional question: if the allegations are truth, on whose dime are they traveling...yours of course, the memberships..
Humility: director Pines' contemptuous outburst, "Why?!"came across as spoken by somebody who has an exaggerated perception of the importance of their position. Director Causley and Chairman McCoy's affair demonstrates how individuals caught up in the aphrodisiacs of power and money...confuse their priorities. After all, the chairmen is married and has a family. In the same vein, director Causley's fight with the now-fired, chairman's ex-girl friend, ex-executive secretary, Lona Stewart, demonstrates how childish and crazy these situations can get.
In the final diagnosis...this is an obvious and disgraceful mess.
Thank you, Charles Forgrave
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Sault Ste. Marie, Mi...The McCoy Administration had two years to put together a bankruptcy reorganization plan and failed to do so. With no plan to emerge from bankruptcy, it never had a credible chance to retain the Detroit Casino.
Instead, it made last minute gasps, hoping to retain the casino on technicalities. However, both of them fell through. More bungling by the McCoy Administration. It appears Greektown was built on land that never was put in trust and therefore could be sold to non-Indian gaming interest. Neither did the Michigan Gaming Control Board give any credence to the tribe's ballyhoo about the short time it took to license the new owners.
We're left now with a Chairman who has been stripped of his executive powers and is little more than a gavel, and a Vice Chairman who has no credentials to do either job. The tribe is mired in debt up to its ears, akin to the country's national debt and no one seems to understand what is going on...
With a weak leader who is powerless to represent the tribe as a whole, we're left with a committee of unit representatives who are busy running errands for their constituents. The ship of state has been left to flounder...without direction and without leadership.
Thank you, Charles Forgrave
Instead, it made last minute gasps, hoping to retain the casino on technicalities. However, both of them fell through. More bungling by the McCoy Administration. It appears Greektown was built on land that never was put in trust and therefore could be sold to non-Indian gaming interest. Neither did the Michigan Gaming Control Board give any credence to the tribe's ballyhoo about the short time it took to license the new owners.
We're left now with a Chairman who has been stripped of his executive powers and is little more than a gavel, and a Vice Chairman who has no credentials to do either job. The tribe is mired in debt up to its ears, akin to the country's national debt and no one seems to understand what is going on...
With a weak leader who is powerless to represent the tribe as a whole, we're left with a committee of unit representatives who are busy running errands for their constituents. The ship of state has been left to flounder...without direction and without leadership.
Thank you, Charles Forgrave
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SAULT TRIBE MEETINGS?!
The Sault Tribe Board of Directors meetings just aren't what they used to be. A tad bit unorganized with an agenda that consisted of headings but no content. The meeting lasted a very short time with much of it spent in closed session.
There was a surprise or two...one being a vote to choose the next VP with Cathy Abramson voting for Tom Miller instead of Lana Causley. The tie was broken by Chairman Joe McCoy who chose Lana as his co-partner instead of Tom. Pat Rickley, who has been a disappointment to those who elected him, also chose Lana over Tom. Rickley lost most of his support because he did just the opposite of what he told his supporters he would do if elected. Many believe it will be a piece of cake for any opponent he will face when his term is up in 2 years.
A special meeting date was set with much effort to arrange it so that it didn't conflict with the meeting with the United States Attorney, as announced by Kristi Little. Oddly, some of the directors found it necessary to quickly state repeatedly, 'yeah, the annual meeting we usually have with the United States attorney.' "Yup, him,..the United States attorney that comes every year to meet with us." "Yeah, the normal meeting we have every year with the U.S. attorney..." I had the distinct feeling they were leaving something out of the picture, like "Oops."
It is also notable that Deb Pine, daughter of Jolene Nertoli and relative of Bouschor's continued to represent herself as arrogantly as she has since she was elected. A motion was made by Denise Chase asking the chairman to excuse himself from voting should there be a tie vote for VP. Leaning forward, Pine extracted as much drama as she could muster up with a flip of the head and slamming her eyelids up and down as if trying to slap down a fly, expelled one angry word, "Why?" For all her showy effort, there were few members to show it to since there were only a dozen or so members in the audience. No one seconded the motion...fear of what Pine would do?...the motion failed.
Come back to the meetings people...I have high hopes that three of the new directors will provide support for those directors who have continued to work in the tribes best interest. Let them know you appreciate their efforts with your attendance. Hope to see you there.
There was a surprise or two...one being a vote to choose the next VP with Cathy Abramson voting for Tom Miller instead of Lana Causley. The tie was broken by Chairman Joe McCoy who chose Lana as his co-partner instead of Tom. Pat Rickley, who has been a disappointment to those who elected him, also chose Lana over Tom. Rickley lost most of his support because he did just the opposite of what he told his supporters he would do if elected. Many believe it will be a piece of cake for any opponent he will face when his term is up in 2 years.
A special meeting date was set with much effort to arrange it so that it didn't conflict with the meeting with the United States Attorney, as announced by Kristi Little. Oddly, some of the directors found it necessary to quickly state repeatedly, 'yeah, the annual meeting we usually have with the United States attorney.' "Yup, him,..the United States attorney that comes every year to meet with us." "Yeah, the normal meeting we have every year with the U.S. attorney..." I had the distinct feeling they were leaving something out of the picture, like "Oops."
It is also notable that Deb Pine, daughter of Jolene Nertoli and relative of Bouschor's continued to represent herself as arrogantly as she has since she was elected. A motion was made by Denise Chase asking the chairman to excuse himself from voting should there be a tie vote for VP. Leaning forward, Pine extracted as much drama as she could muster up with a flip of the head and slamming her eyelids up and down as if trying to slap down a fly, expelled one angry word, "Why?" For all her showy effort, there were few members to show it to since there were only a dozen or so members in the audience. No one seconded the motion...fear of what Pine would do?...the motion failed.
Come back to the meetings people...I have high hopes that three of the new directors will provide support for those directors who have continued to work in the tribes best interest. Let them know you appreciate their efforts with your attendance. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
WALK THE LINE AND STAY FOCUSED
That is likely what the tribal members would ask of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors. Personal grudges, gossip and greed must be kicked to the curb and the focus should be placed on saving the tribe's assets as it should have been all along. Nothing else matters except preventing the incredible losses we have endured from happening again.
Directors...take a good look at the top and see who has pulled the plug on the tribe and allowed our assets to leak at a rate that was barely noticeable until it was too late. We need a reorganization of the tribe starting at the top for no other reason than the department heads have failed miserably in holding up their end, ensuring that all preventable losses were under control and that employees were treated decently so that they want to be productive and loyal.
No excuses can be made for those who had the power to do the right thing. We should all be part of the decision making and the direction we want to go in but instead we have been shut out. Time to patch the holes and get this ship afloat.
The only thing any of us ask of elected officials is to make this tribe whole again and the time to start is now. The message sent to the board with the recent election is clear...either walk the line from day one and stay focused on rescuing what's left of this financial mess, that the members of the Sault Tribe were dragged into, or start looking for a new job.
Directors...take a good look at the top and see who has pulled the plug on the tribe and allowed our assets to leak at a rate that was barely noticeable until it was too late. We need a reorganization of the tribe starting at the top for no other reason than the department heads have failed miserably in holding up their end, ensuring that all preventable losses were under control and that employees were treated decently so that they want to be productive and loyal.
No excuses can be made for those who had the power to do the right thing. We should all be part of the decision making and the direction we want to go in but instead we have been shut out. Time to patch the holes and get this ship afloat.
The only thing any of us ask of elected officials is to make this tribe whole again and the time to start is now. The message sent to the board with the recent election is clear...either walk the line from day one and stay focused on rescuing what's left of this financial mess, that the members of the Sault Tribe were dragged into, or start looking for a new job.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
PREDICTION...TIE VOTE FOR VICE CHAIR?
"It looks like the race for the Sault Tribe officer positions (Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer), to be voted on next Tuesday - July 13th at 6pm, is heating up and could result in a tie vote. If a tie occurs, the Tribal Chairperson will cast the tie breaking vote.
The Tribal Chairman should consider that if he has any conflicts of interests in his personal relationships with any Board members, that he should abstain from voting in the event of a tie. If the Chairman is unwilling to do the right thing by the people of the Tribe, the Tribal Board should make a motion and second to call into conflict any votes for officers nominations for which the Chairman has a personal relationship. The Tribal Board should call this conflict before the vote. Of course, those officer nominees with a conflict of interest could spare the Tribe further embarrassment by declining the nomination as most Members know of this conflict.
Close personal relationships of a non-professional nature, have no place in public governance. Sault Tribe members deserve a higher caliber of personal and professional conduct from their elected officials. Carrying on a personal private relationship that threatens to cloud decision making is un-ethical and depending on the relationship - even immoral."
ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTOR
The Tribal Chairman should consider that if he has any conflicts of interests in his personal relationships with any Board members, that he should abstain from voting in the event of a tie. If the Chairman is unwilling to do the right thing by the people of the Tribe, the Tribal Board should make a motion and second to call into conflict any votes for officers nominations for which the Chairman has a personal relationship. The Tribal Board should call this conflict before the vote. Of course, those officer nominees with a conflict of interest could spare the Tribe further embarrassment by declining the nomination as most Members know of this conflict.
Close personal relationships of a non-professional nature, have no place in public governance. Sault Tribe members deserve a higher caliber of personal and professional conduct from their elected officials. Carrying on a personal private relationship that threatens to cloud decision making is un-ethical and depending on the relationship - even immoral."
ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTOR
VICE CHAIR...NO CONFLICTS PLEASE
With each election comes the appointment of a new Vice Chairperson for the Sault Tribe. Who will it be this time? Who will be chosen that has the experience to take over for the chairman if, for any reason, he can't preside over the meetings?
We have had to deal with more than our share of conflicts of interest...no more please. Just this once make it about the people and not about self interests, lobbying for votes and travelling buddies.
Are you ready, Sault Tribe Board of Directors, to do the right thing, make the right decisions and for the right reasons or will you be looking for a new job with the next election? Leave the conflicts elsewhere and bring your goodwill instead.
We have had to deal with more than our share of conflicts of interest...no more please. Just this once make it about the people and not about self interests, lobbying for votes and travelling buddies.
Are you ready, Sault Tribe Board of Directors, to do the right thing, make the right decisions and for the right reasons or will you be looking for a new job with the next election? Leave the conflicts elsewhere and bring your goodwill instead.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Getting Cultured-Up
Sault Ste. Marie, Mi...Culture seems to lend itself to people feeling special or superior. Years ago, those who were cultured-up knew something about opera and ballet, or classical literature...Shakespeare, Dante, Aristotle, Socrates, whomever.
Nowadays it's knowing the 'first language' or having regalia or Native American Spirituality. It's become something of a litmus test in some circles...hey, are you a real Indian? What do you know about the seven grandfathers?
Excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom, see you later...
It's enough to make one wonder, how many of our ancestors went to thirteen years of public school and then on to four years of state college, all the while receiving religious training at the local church. How many of them learned the 'first language' in a class or wore their Native American regalia as though it were a period costume.
Hey, Pow Wows are wonderful. They're great social and spiritual events. So are naming ceremonies and feasts and sweats. But they're just that...social and spiritual events. Through them members can revisit the past while visiting with their loved ones. While enjoying this aspect of their culture, they can feel special...even superior to others for a while.
However, other than these social and spiritual activities, the past is where it belongs...in the past. Tribal culture today is as much about education, training, employment and government as, in the past, it was about agriculture, hunting, fishing and gathering. This is where the Sault Tribe needs to encourage its youth to feel special and superior others...not in its social and spiritual activities.
Thank you, Charles Forgrave
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Getting Cultured-Up":
Yes, we are now dealing with internal prejudice. Questions about how much one attends pow wows in employment interviews, who is relative to who seems to be important. While a few are benefiting from the tribe and the three families that are absorbing it all, they are not cultural, in fact The Sault Tribe is called the cultureless tribe in California.
Nowadays it's knowing the 'first language' or having regalia or Native American Spirituality. It's become something of a litmus test in some circles...hey, are you a real Indian? What do you know about the seven grandfathers?
Excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom, see you later...
It's enough to make one wonder, how many of our ancestors went to thirteen years of public school and then on to four years of state college, all the while receiving religious training at the local church. How many of them learned the 'first language' in a class or wore their Native American regalia as though it were a period costume.
Hey, Pow Wows are wonderful. They're great social and spiritual events. So are naming ceremonies and feasts and sweats. But they're just that...social and spiritual events. Through them members can revisit the past while visiting with their loved ones. While enjoying this aspect of their culture, they can feel special...even superior to others for a while.
However, other than these social and spiritual activities, the past is where it belongs...in the past. Tribal culture today is as much about education, training, employment and government as, in the past, it was about agriculture, hunting, fishing and gathering. This is where the Sault Tribe needs to encourage its youth to feel special and superior others...not in its social and spiritual activities.
Thank you, Charles Forgrave
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Getting Cultured-Up":
Yes, we are now dealing with internal prejudice. Questions about how much one attends pow wows in employment interviews, who is relative to who seems to be important. While a few are benefiting from the tribe and the three families that are absorbing it all, they are not cultural, in fact The Sault Tribe is called the cultureless tribe in California.
NEW DIRECTORS..RENEWED HOPE FOR THE SAULT TRIBE
Recently a gathering to celebrate the election of new directors was held at Aaron Payment's home on Shunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie. As usual, Aaron was the ultimate host, greeting each and every guest with a hug or a handshake accompanied by eye to eye, face to face friendly conversation.
DJ Malloy, Cathy Hollowell and Deb Pine, three of the newly elected directors, attended to greet those they will be representing. Malloy and Hollowell were clearly at ease conversing with the individuals in the crowd as the guests gathered around them.
Pine, although friendly to some, appeared to be uncomfortable in the presence of some guests....myself for one. That's understandable considering I don't pull any punches when it comes to setting the record straight or voicing my opinions. It's not a secret that my opinion of Pine is less than positive.
Pine did mention in her ads that she is a relative of Aaron Payments but she failed to mention that her mother is Jolene Nertoli and one of the recipients of your money that was paid out when Bernard Bouschor was ousted as chairman. She also didn't mention that Bouschor is her uncle just as she didn't warn voters of the position she takes on the 7 + 2 lawsuit. Should we judge our elected representatives based on who their relatives are?...of course not or we would all be in trouble.
But once elected, the director's job is to represent all tribal members without prejudice since it is our money that pays them for their service. So far, Pine has shown disrespect to all those who question her stand on the 7 + 2 lawsuit. Again, I am not at all surprised and can certainly see which side of the family Pine derives her attitude from.
On the bright side, and there is a foreseeable bright side, Malloy and Hollowell will put out the necessary effort to work with those directors who have your best interests at heart.
Once Denise Chase and her family arrived, the mood lightened even more. As we gathered around to listen to their ideas and plan for the tribe, the concern over the direction our tribe has taken seemed to lift somewhat. The knowledge that flowed between the minds and out of the mouths of these three comrades renewed my faith that there is hope and that most of the newly elected and several of the sitting directors will unite in their efforts...all in the best interest of the Sault Tribe.
DJ Malloy, Cathy Hollowell and Deb Pine, three of the newly elected directors, attended to greet those they will be representing. Malloy and Hollowell were clearly at ease conversing with the individuals in the crowd as the guests gathered around them.
Pine, although friendly to some, appeared to be uncomfortable in the presence of some guests....myself for one. That's understandable considering I don't pull any punches when it comes to setting the record straight or voicing my opinions. It's not a secret that my opinion of Pine is less than positive.
Pine did mention in her ads that she is a relative of Aaron Payments but she failed to mention that her mother is Jolene Nertoli and one of the recipients of your money that was paid out when Bernard Bouschor was ousted as chairman. She also didn't mention that Bouschor is her uncle just as she didn't warn voters of the position she takes on the 7 + 2 lawsuit. Should we judge our elected representatives based on who their relatives are?...of course not or we would all be in trouble.
But once elected, the director's job is to represent all tribal members without prejudice since it is our money that pays them for their service. So far, Pine has shown disrespect to all those who question her stand on the 7 + 2 lawsuit. Again, I am not at all surprised and can certainly see which side of the family Pine derives her attitude from.
On the bright side, and there is a foreseeable bright side, Malloy and Hollowell will put out the necessary effort to work with those directors who have your best interests at heart.
Once Denise Chase and her family arrived, the mood lightened even more. As we gathered around to listen to their ideas and plan for the tribe, the concern over the direction our tribe has taken seemed to lift somewhat. The knowledge that flowed between the minds and out of the mouths of these three comrades renewed my faith that there is hope and that most of the newly elected and several of the sitting directors will unite in their efforts...all in the best interest of the Sault Tribe.
Not So Silent Observer....on Pine
Former Sault Tribe Chairman, Aaron Payment, hosted a Backyard Celebration in honor of the newly elected Board Directors. Inviting everyone to come and show their support for Directors Malloy, Pine, Hollowell, Carr, Chase and Massaway.
Mr. Payment wants to see the tribe take a new path away from the greed, mismanagement and corruption of the past. It was billed as an opportunity to discuss the pressing issues facing the tribe.
The most controversial candidate among this group was Deb Pine. She surprised everyone by garnering more votes then the incumbents, although, she wasn't the highest vote getter. DJ Malloy earned that distinction with 1560 votes.
Pine's behavior, at the gathering, was cordial to some but less so to others. Her contempt for those that oppose her or her uncle Benard Bouschor was apparent. She was overheard thanking tribal member Lynne Weaver for "all of the publicity". She was referring to the considerable amount of negative press offered by the readers of Weaver's Blog "LittleMissSunshineinyourface ". Reaction to her candidacy , by the readers, was not favorable. Pine's position on the 7+2 2.66 million dollar theft from the tribe was the main issue. She is in favor of forgiving the culprits....which included her mother and uncle.
Observers said that her effort to find friendly support was met by people moving away from the table she selected to sit at and as she approached groups some would disappear within seconds of her arrival, as if she were poison. Hopefully she will be able to overcome her reputation as being an arrogant believer in entitlement.
Her choice will be to work in the best interest of the tribe or be scorned by the membership that have been harmed by the actions of those she is loyal to.
Anonymous by Choice
Mr. Payment wants to see the tribe take a new path away from the greed, mismanagement and corruption of the past. It was billed as an opportunity to discuss the pressing issues facing the tribe.
The most controversial candidate among this group was Deb Pine. She surprised everyone by garnering more votes then the incumbents, although, she wasn't the highest vote getter. DJ Malloy earned that distinction with 1560 votes.
Pine's behavior, at the gathering, was cordial to some but less so to others. Her contempt for those that oppose her or her uncle Benard Bouschor was apparent. She was overheard thanking tribal member Lynne Weaver for "all of the publicity". She was referring to the considerable amount of negative press offered by the readers of Weaver's Blog "LittleMissSunshineinyourface ". Reaction to her candidacy , by the readers, was not favorable. Pine's position on the 7+2 2.66 million dollar theft from the tribe was the main issue. She is in favor of forgiving the culprits....which included her mother and uncle.
Observers said that her effort to find friendly support was met by people moving away from the table she selected to sit at and as she approached groups some would disappear within seconds of her arrival, as if she were poison. Hopefully she will be able to overcome her reputation as being an arrogant believer in entitlement.
Her choice will be to work in the best interest of the tribe or be scorned by the membership that have been harmed by the actions of those she is loyal to.
Anonymous by Choice
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
H'MMM...VERY SUSPICIOUS!
Like it's anything new for the Sault Tribe Chairman and it's Board of Directors to be involved in suspicious actions but this time it's the cancellation of the special meeting to certify the election results AND the cancellation of the installation of the newly elected directors.
Chairman McCoy ordered the meeting canceled because he and vice-chair Causley are still in Detroit together and just can't break away for this very important meeting.
If those who were voted out simply don't want to show up then the board can adjust the quorum requirements accordingly. No more excuses from this board!
Chairman McCoy ordered the meeting canceled because he and vice-chair Causley are still in Detroit together and just can't break away for this very important meeting.
If those who were voted out simply don't want to show up then the board can adjust the quorum requirements accordingly. No more excuses from this board!
Monday, June 28, 2010
PAQUIN'S TRIAL DATES
Interested in attending Paquin's trial? United States District Court, Marquette, MI.
Final Pretrial Conference
Frederick James Paquin 08/09/2010 at 01:30 PM
Jury Trial
Frederick James Paquin 08/16/2010at 09:00 AM
Final Pretrial Conference
Frederick James Paquin 08/09/2010 at 01:30 PM
Jury Trial
Frederick James Paquin 08/16/2010at 09:00 AM
MOTION TO SEVER...DENIED!
Recently Fred Paquin's attorney filed a motion in the United States District Court to sever his trial from his daughters for various reasons.Paquin may have easily manipulated the Sault Tribe's make-it-up-as-you-go system of 'justice' but he is learning quickly that real law is not so supportive of his law-breaking ways.
Motion denied!
(Click Here for Court documents.)
Sunday, June 27, 2010
MAKE NO MISTAKE...IT IS 'DIRECTOR' PINE!
A recent email from Tony Grondin included a discussion about Debra Pine's mother, Jolene Nertoli. Grondin referenced the fact that Pine did not inform voters that her mother is Jolene Nertoli and one of the 7 + 2. Pines response was that she was proud of her mother but added with her signature that she is DIRECTOR Pine followed by repetitive hehehe's.
Now I am no fan of Tony Grondin's but Pine's response was one of disrespect to the questions of a tribal member. Now that she is a director is this what we can expect from her? The immaturity and arrogance of her reply seemed to send a message to the citizens of the Sault tribe that it's too late, she's in, collecting the big pay and she doesn't care how you feel about it.
Now..D-I-R-E-C-T-O-R Pine (just so we are clear on who you are) when will you be resigning from your position with the tribe since double dipping is no longer an option?
Now I am no fan of Tony Grondin's but Pine's response was one of disrespect to the questions of a tribal member. Now that she is a director is this what we can expect from her? The immaturity and arrogance of her reply seemed to send a message to the citizens of the Sault tribe that it's too late, she's in, collecting the big pay and she doesn't care how you feel about it.
Now..D-I-R-E-C-T-O-R Pine (just so we are clear on who you are) when will you be resigning from your position with the tribe since double dipping is no longer an option?
Thursday, June 24, 2010
GOODBYE TO THREE, YES 3, INCUMBENTS
Only one incumbent barely survived the Sault Tribe Election while three directors will be giving up their seats to newcomers. Election results are as follows:
Unit One
DJ Malloy with 1564 votes and Deb Pine with 1547 ousted DJ Hoffman who had only 1182 votes and Dennis McKelvie who received 1132.
Unit Two
Cathy Hollowell won over 485 voters leaving James Kelly with 417.
Unit Three
Keith Massaway was the only incumbent to retain his seat with 752 votes in a close race against Doug Goodreau's 680.
Unit Four
Denise Chase was unchallenged.
Unit Five
Joan Carr-Anderson also led a very close race with 262 votes against Shirley Petoskey with 236.
Employees will no longer have to listen to fence-sitter Hoffman threatening them with the loss of their jobs. Mckelvie no longer has to listen to members complaining about his lack of teeth and unkempt manner of dress. No one will have to view Shirley Petoskey giving a head shot of her hind-end nor listen to her accompanying uncouth remarks.
All told, I would say this has been a pretty good night. We didn't win 'em all but we did pretty well. Best wishes to the new directors...you have a tough job ahead.
Unit One
DJ Malloy with 1564 votes and Deb Pine with 1547 ousted DJ Hoffman who had only 1182 votes and Dennis McKelvie who received 1132.
Unit Two
Cathy Hollowell won over 485 voters leaving James Kelly with 417.
Unit Three
Keith Massaway was the only incumbent to retain his seat with 752 votes in a close race against Doug Goodreau's 680.
Unit Four
Denise Chase was unchallenged.
Unit Five
Joan Carr-Anderson also led a very close race with 262 votes against Shirley Petoskey with 236.
Employees will no longer have to listen to fence-sitter Hoffman threatening them with the loss of their jobs. Mckelvie no longer has to listen to members complaining about his lack of teeth and unkempt manner of dress. No one will have to view Shirley Petoskey giving a head shot of her hind-end nor listen to her accompanying uncouth remarks.
All told, I would say this has been a pretty good night. We didn't win 'em all but we did pretty well. Best wishes to the new directors...you have a tough job ahead.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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.
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.
Friday, June 11, 2010
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
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
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..."
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..."
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
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
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
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