The Mackinac County Child Protection ROUNDTABLEi s partnering with the St. Ignace Public Library to bring breakfast and afternoon snacks to the library’s summer programs. Breakfast and snacks are available to all children and youth age 0-18.

JULY
July 16: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 17: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 18: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 20: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 27: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

AUGUST
Aug. 3: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 11: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Aug. 10: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 17: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 20: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 21: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 24: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 31: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

The Meet Up and Eat Up, is operated at the local level by Feeding America West Michigan and is administered in Michigan by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Health and Nutrition Services.

See the attached flyer and the 2018 Summer Programs for Kids Schedule at the St. Ignace Public Library.

MEET up and EAT up 2018-SI Library

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —A regular meeting of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors will be held at the Quality Inn in Escanaba (2603 N. Lincoln), starting at 5 p.m. on July 17. The meeting will be preceded by “Matters Raised by the Membership” from 4 to 5 p.m.

Resolutions on the agenda are: under Budget Modifications: Employee Recognition, Education – Higher Education, Tribal Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiative Grant, Health Center Manistique Clinic and Health Center Munising Clinic; Acceptance of 2017 Governmental Audit; Letter of Credit No. 1 Sault Tribe Construction; Letter of Credit No. 2 Grand Marais; Letter of Credit No. 3 Epoufette; Lease for Escanaba Tribal Community Health Center; MOU with Fannie Mae and Other Lending Institutions; Amending Chapter 83: Evictions or Foreclosures; Audit Committee; and 2018 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program.

Under New Business the board will consider Relinquishment, Committee Request and Board Concerns.

July 17 Meeting Resolutions

Sault Tribe Community Health is proud to provide a rattle making workshop July 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nokomis/Mishomis Building at 2076 Shunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie.

Come join Ogeemachichuk/Bud Biron for traditional Anishinaabe teachings. This workshop is available for Sault Tribe members.

To register or for more information, please contact Jennifer Eyler at 906‑632‑5210 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Supported by The Sault Tribe Good Health And Wellness in Indian Country Project. Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rattle making workshop flyer

Keith Smith, traditional healer, availability for August

Sault Ste. Marie—Aug. 1, 6, 7, 27, 28 and 29. Call Peggy Holappa at 906‑632‑0220 or Lori Gambardella at 906‑632‑0236 for program information.

St. Ignace—Aug. 8. Call 906‑643‑8689.

Feeding America of West Michigan brings fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy and baked goods to distribute to people in need on July 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the JKL Bahweting School, 1301 Marquette Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Please bring boxes and bags to receive food.

Registration begins at 4 p.m. No early distribution.

Please contact Kristen Corbiere at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 906‑635‑5055, extension 122 for any questions.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of July. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information and assistance, as well as take suggestions on issues affecting communities and businesses in the district. No appointment is necessary.

For more information or to contact Schmidt, please visit SenatorWayneSchmidt.com or call 517‑373‑2413.

Schmidt’s July coffee hours are as follows:
Wednesday, July 11
9-10 a.m.
Grand Traverse Pie Co.
525 W. Front St.
Traverse City

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Shirley’s Café
528 S. Williams St.
Mancelona

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Boyne City Hall
319 N. Lake St.
Boyne City

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Petoskey City Hall
101 E. Lake St.
Petoskey

Thursday, July 12
11 a.m.-noon
Cheboygan City Hall
403 N. Huron St.
Cheboygan

Tuesday, July 24
11a.m.-noon
Zellar’s Village Inn
7552 State Highway M-123
Newberry

Thursday, July 26
11a.m.-noon
Bentley’s B-M-L Cafe
62 N. State St.
St. Ignace

Saturday, July 28
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cup of the Day
406 Ashmun St.
Sault Ste. Marie