Monument fund group halfway to goal

Scott Csernyik

4/8/2003 12:00:00 AM

About $3,000 has been raised for the Oscoda Indian Mission Cemetery Monument Fund.

Organizers are hoping to raise twice that amount before May 1 for the construction of a memorial and fence at the two-acre site, located off of U.S. 41 and adjacent to the Huron National Forest. The area is currently being used as a shortcut for recreational vehicles and a fence is desperately needed around the cemetery.

Besides the Anishnabe Ogitchedaw Veterans and Warrior Society, the fund is also sponsored by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.

To help assist with the endeavor, contact one of the following committee members: Eugene Ives, Sgt.-At-Arms, (989) 463-5519; Roger Williams, member, (989) 775-4086; Robert Wabagkeck, member, (989) 739-1258; Amy F. Alberts, community member, (989) 775-4017; as well as project coordinators Richard Nahgahgwon (989) 728-7575 and Clarence Squanda, (989) 753-2004.