Payment Unleashed
The latest word is Aaron Payment is appealing the Election results to the BIA. He allegedly wants a referendum to determine if the Election was valid. The understanding is the Board will have to approve his actions.
In the last 4 years Payment has managed to disrespect Children, Elders and our Culture like no one ever in the history of the Tribe. His massive lying caused disharmony against the tribe as a whole that is irreparable.
Like Bouschor, all Payment knows is the Tribe. They both milked the Tribal cow their entire careers. Payment will do anything to prevent himself from getting a real job outside the Tribe, where accountability is a requirement.
Don't expect a smooth transition as Payment like Bouschor only worry about themselves. They both failed in the last election to put their differences aside and have a smooth transition for the WHOLE Tribe.
Payment could care less about the Tribe. He is a self-centered, egoistic, narcissist, and pathological liar. Look for more of his foolishness to continue.
Payment, Gravelle, And Paquin Ousted!!!
The Tribe eliminated 3 tumors tonight when they were out voted. Will the rest work for the people or work for themselves and family. A good question yet to be answered. Below are the unofficial results of the Election.
2008 General Election of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Chairperson Candidates (1-seat up for election)
1. Darwin (Joe) McCoy (3,853)
2. Aaron A. Payment * (3,495)
Unit 1 Candidates (3-seats up for election)
1. Joseph V. Eitrem * (1,953)
2. Cathy M. Abramson * (1,946)
3. Bernard A. Bouschor (1,660)
4. Nathan J. Wright (1,655)
5. Luella M. Brown (1,299)
6. Todd K. Gravelle * (1,267)
Unit 2 Candidates (1-seat up for election)
1. Lana E. Causley * (566)
2. Robert R. Horn (404)
Unit 3 Candidates (1-seat up for election)
1. Patrick D. Rickley (890)
2. Frederick J. Paquin * (753)
Unit 4 Candidates (No primary required, 1-seat up for election)
1. Thomas G. Miller **
Unit 5 Candidates
No seats up for election this term.
Election Statistics
# of Ballots Mailed: 11,670
# of Ballots Received: 7,377
# of Ballots Deemed Spoiled: 2 (Ineligible ballots: Primary ballots sent in by mistake)
* Indicates incumbent candidate
** Pursuant to Election Ordinance, Section 10.117(6): If only one candidate is eligible at the time of the expiration of the contest period following the posting of eligible candidates, that candidate shall be declared elected for purposes of the general election.
Will the renegades be held accountable for the break-in of the Mackinaw Band Office?
Dear Sir:
The following letter concerning my interaction with the Mackinac County Sheriff's and Prosecuting Attorney's offices is submitted for possible inclusion in the St. Ignace News. I believe it would be of general interest to all Mackinac County residents.
Thank you.
Charles E. Adams, Jr.
Laughlin, NV 89028
To the Editor:
Unauthorized entry into the locked offices of a non-profit corporation known as the Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians (MBCOI in Cedarville, Michigan was made on Septermber 26, 2005 by a small group of dissident band members. Over a period of about three days, the renegades managed to remove all official records of the MBCOI as well as numerous items of personal property belonging to MBCOI officers and members.
On the date of initial unauthorized entry, the Mackinac County Sheriff’s office was notified of the violation of a locked space. A deputy sheriff, Perry Cushman by name, was dispatched to the location, ostensibly to investigate what on the surface appeared to be a blatant illegal act. I was personally involved in MBCOI activities, having volunteered many months of professional service in support of its efforts to attain federal recognition and as such was concerned that some of the property removed, if used without my permission, would constitute a violation of my intellectual property rights.
In an effort to learn the status of the Sheriff’s investigation and any possible results, in late 2005, I contacted the office of the Mackinac County Prosecuting Attorney, once by telephone and another time by a visit to the office. I was unable to speak directly with the Prosecuting Attorney on either occasion, however was told each time by an office spokesperson that an investigation was ongoing. To date, and in spite of my obvious interest and expressed concern for the matter, the results of that investigation have not been conveyed to me.
It is now approaching three years since the renegades violated the MBCOI offices. In a final effort to gain some knowledge of the violation and the status of my intellectual property, I sent a certified letter dated April 26, 2008 to the Mackinac County Sheriff requesting a copy of the report of the deputy who conducted the initial investigation. Subsequently I sent the Sheriff an email requesting instructions on the submission of an FOIA request, should such be necessary for the report to be released. The Sheriff has not as yet responded to either my email or my letter.
Not yet ready to give up on the Mackinac County law enforcement system, I sent a certified letter dated May 13, 2008 to the Prosecuting Attorney in which I conveyed essentially the same information and made the same request as I had in my earlier letter to the Sheriff. The Prosecuting Attorney has not as yet responded to my letter and anecdotal evidence suggests that he is disinclined to do so.
It has always been my understanding that public servants’ duties were to serve the public. I am beginning to believe that In Mackinac County that understanding may not apply.
Charles Adams
Laughlin, Nevada
James Anthony Baron
J.B. was well known for his generosity and his willingness to help anyone anytime. He was great friend to the Native people of the Sault Tribe. He will sadly be missed.
Below is a link to JB on the drum.
Crow Hop by Bahweting Singers Drum
@ Sault Tribe Gathering of Winter Thunders - Biboon Nimkiig Maawnjidowaad - New Year's Eve 2007 Pow Wow...Bahweting Singers Drum
James Anthony Baron (May 8, 1945 - June 17, 2008)
James Anthony Baron, age 63, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at War Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1945 in Watertown, New York.
James received his Master's Degree in Education from St. Procopius University in Lisle, Illinois and taught 6th grade with the Sault Area Public Schools. James was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church where he served faithfully as a council member. He also was a member of the Bahweting Singers. He enjoyed being outdoors, walking, hunting, fishing, and wild flower identification. James also enjoyed photography, drumming, antiques.
James is survived by his special friend; Jane Homminga of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, two sons; Erik (Tracy) Baron of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Tim (Christie) Baron of Colorado, one daughter; Jennifer (Scott) Kenny of Ann Arbor, MI and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers; Joe Bettinger, Bill Bettinger, and Adam Horski.
James was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Wanda (Horski) Bettinger and a sister: Carol Baron.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM through the evening on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Sault Tribe Niigaanagiizhik Building (Cultural Center). Evening prayers will begin at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Cultural Center with Brother John Hascall as Celebrant.
Memorials may be left to the family of James Baron to help with funeral expenses.
Official Endorsement
The Sault Tribe Facts officially endorses Darwin "Joe" McCoy for Chairman.
After several years online and nearly 30,000 visitors to our site. We feel the duty to endorse the best candidate for Chairman.
The last two dictators have failed and it's time for change again.
Joe McCoy on his website and many testimonials has promised the change necessary to be a functional Tribe.
Mr. McCoy knows that there is much work to be done and the Tribe has a long road ahead.
With Mr. Mccoys plan much needed change can perhaps happen before more Elders pass on and new babies are born.
http://www.mccoy4chairman.com/index.html
All About Todd Gravelle
sounds like gravelle is laying the groundwork for a real dictatorship. gravelle does NOT play by the rules. the rules do NOT apply to him; he changes the rules to suit himself as he goes along. gravelle has had ample opportunity to do something constructive to benefit the membership of the sault ste marie tribe of chippewa indians.....he failed.
point blank.
when all the secret backdoor deals were going on did he keep the people informed and provide the critical information to the people whose lives would be impacted? NO
what exactly has he specifically done with his law degree besides wave it around and flaunt it in evryones face to move ahead as a career politrickster?
we know he has the wherewithall to payback the law professors that gave him the benefit of the doubt and passed him through to do their dirty work and fulfill the agenda to erode the sault ste marie tribe of chippewa indians constitution to comply with external termination policies and made sure he laid 400k on each.
oh and did bernard bouschor orchestrate the very law degree that he keeps waving around?
who paid for that law degree?
was it we the people of the sault ste marie tribe of chippewa indians MONEY that bought and paid for his credential?
and we all know he can get felonies lowered to misdemeanors. has todd gravelle ever done anything in terms of providing direct much needed legal assistance to tribal members?
NO he wants to keep the members down line his own pockets and create junk car bills that fine people for being poor. he wants incarceration as opposed to rehabilitation for YOUTH. he has consistently published lies and inaccuarcies in the paper. he thinks 6002 votes of 30k tribal members equals 85% so he evidently has NO math skills
get real and get rid of todd gravelle and his lying methodone cocaine oxycotin fatigued presence as a threat to sovereignty.
mii gwech,
mary locke
