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                <title>Summer Feast -  Today!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/sevengen/index.htm">7th Generation Programs</a></h4><p><small>6/24/2026 9:27:00 AM EST</small></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Menu: </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Buffalo, mashed potatoes/gravy, Salmon, wild rice casserole, berries, Corn, Salad, and dessert.</span></strong></p>
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                <title>Freedom Walk Volunteers</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/behavioralhealth/index.asp">Behavioral Health</a></h4><p><small>6/24/2026 7:08:00 AM EST</small></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are 4 weeks out from Freedom Walk. Are you excited? WE ARE! Bring your whole family and join us as we support those in recovery. Last year, over 300 people attended. If your are looking for new friends or ideas, this is the place to be. Light breakfast will be served. &nbsp;Tshirts and swag bags to the first 275 people who register. Prize giveaways. &nbsp;Registration starts at 7am. Walk starts at 9am. See attachment for more details. &nbsp;</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4DAEAA2BA1FA7-63888308-freedom">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4DAEAA2BA1FA7-63888308-freedom</a>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Miigwetch to those that have signed up already!</p>
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                <title>Nimkee Fitness-MIFO Raffle/Can Drive Fundraiser winners</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/fitness/index.htm">Nimkee Fitness</a></h4><p><small>6/23/2026 3:09:00 PM EST</small></p><p class="MsoNormal">We have drawn 4 winners as follows:</p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Teresa Jackson- Winner of the S&rsquo;More Maker</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Dawn Mena- Winner of the Handheld Rapid Tire Inflator</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Chloe Elm- Winner of a Nimkee Fitness T-Shirt</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Maximo C- Winner of a Nimkee Fitness T-Shirt</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you again to everyone for your support! All proceeds are to go towards MIFO 2026 on Friday, July 17<sup>th</sup></p>]]></description>
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                <title>Native Farmers Market</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/publicrelations/index.htm">Public Relations</a></h4><p><small>6/23/2026 11:06:00 AM EST</small></p><p class="MsoNormal">Here is the Winner from the gift giveaway: Alicia Ramirez winner of the gift-giveaway!!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For your chance to be entered into the Giveaway stop on out at the Native Farmers Market &nbsp;from 10am-2pm today!!!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you have a great day!</p><h4>Related Files</h4><p><a href="//www.sagchip.org/news/files/NativeFarmersMarket2026pdf_2026-06-23.pdf">NativeFarmersMarket2026.pdf</a></p><h4>Related Images</h4><img src="//www.sagchip.org/news/images/NativeFarmersMarket_2026-06-23_0_carousel.jpg"><br>]]></description>
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                <title>Jelly Roll Raffle</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/pow-wow/index.htm">Annual Powwow</a></h4><p><small>6/22/2026 4:49:00 PM EST</small></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #000000;">The Pow Wow Committee is raffling off two front row tickets for Jelly Roll on July 3<sup>rd</sup> and $150 gift card to Ruth&rsquo;s Chris Steak House for a pre-show dinner! </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #000000;">See the attached flyer for details! </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #548235;"><span style="color: #000000;">The drawing is this Friday! June 26<sup>th</sup> at 2PM.</span> </span></p><h4>Related Files</h4><p><a href="//www.sagchip.org/news/files/2026PowwowConcertRaffleJellyRoll_2026-06-22.pdf">2026_Powwow Concert Raffle Jelly Roll</a></p><h4>Related Images</h4><img src="//www.sagchip.org/news/images/JellyRollRaffle_2026-06-22_0_carousel.jpg"><br>]]></description>
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                <title>Gindaasan Ensa Giizhigak - Summer Reading Program</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="http://www.sagchip.edu">Tribal College (SCTC)</a></h4><p><small>6/22/2026 3:11:00 PM EST</small></p><h4>Related Images</h4><img src="//www.sagchip.org/news/images/GindaasanEnsaGiizhigakSui_2026-06-08_0_carousel.jpg"><br>]]></description>
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                <title>Chippewa River E.coli Report</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/planning/index.htm">Planning</a></h4><p><small>6/22/2026 2:59:00 PM EST</small></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">Here are the results of E. coli testing this past week.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">Please distribute the attached information.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><em>E. coli</em> levels on the Chippewa River were sampled at <strong>School Rd bridge crossing, Coldwater River at River Rd,&nbsp;Meridian Park, Chipp-A-Waters Park, North Branch Chippewa River near Meridian Road </strong>and the <strong>Chippewa Rd bridge crossing</strong> on <strong>June 16 2026.</strong> Please see attached for visual report, results are as follows:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong><u><span style="text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;</span></u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong><u>School Rd bridge crossing (CHIP2)</u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>Daily Geometric Mean: 41.5</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the School Road Bridge crossing of<strong> 41.5 </strong>is currently <strong>below</strong> 1000, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for partial body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the School Road Bridge crossing of<strong> 41.5 </strong>is currently <strong>below</strong> 300, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for total body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong><u>Coldwater River &ndash; River Rd bridge/Stream crossing (CR3) </u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>Daily Geometric Mean: 146.2</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the Coldwater River Road Bridge crossing of <strong>146.2 </strong>is currently <strong>below </strong>1000, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for partial body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the Coldwater River Road Bridge crossing of <strong>146.2 </strong>is currently <strong>below </strong>300, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for total body contact.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong><u>Meridian Park (CHIP4)</u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>Daily Geometric Mean: 21.7</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at Meridian Park of <strong>21.7 </strong>is currently <strong>below </strong>1000, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for partial body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at Meridian Park of <strong>21.7 </strong>is currently <strong>below </strong>300, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for total body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong><u>North Branch Chippewa River near Meridian Road (NB6)</u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>Daily Geometric Mean: 182.2</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the North Branch of the Chippewa River near Meridian Road of <strong>182.2 </strong>is currently <strong>below </strong>1000, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for partial body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the North Branch of the Chippewa River near Meridian Road of <strong>182.2 is </strong>currently <strong>below </strong>300, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for total body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong><u>Chipp-A-Waters Park (CHIP8)</u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>Daily Geometric Mean: 120</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> levels at Chipp-A-Waters Park of <strong>120</strong> is currently <strong>below </strong>1000, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for partial body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> levels at Chipp-A-Waters Park of <strong>120&nbsp;</strong>is currently <strong>below </strong>300, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for total body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong><u>Chippewa Rd bridge crossing (CHIP7)</u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;"><strong>Daily Geometric Mean:</strong> <strong>147.8</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the Chippewa Road Bridge crossing of <strong>147.8 </strong>is currently <strong>below</strong> 1000, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for partial body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">The daily geometric mean <em>E.coli</em> level at the Chippewa Road Bridge crossing of <strong>147.8</strong> is currently <strong>below</strong> 300, the State of Michigan Water Quality Standard for total body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">Summary:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">Based on the daily geometric means all of the sites are <strong>below</strong> the State of Michigan water quality standard for partial body contact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 105%;">Based on the daily geometric means the sites are <strong>below</strong> the State of Michigan water quality standard for total body contact.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Related Files</h4><p><a href="//www.sagchip.org/news/files/616EcoliGraphpdf_2026-06-22.pdf">6-16 E.coli Graph.pdf</a></p><h4>Related Images</h4><img src="//www.sagchip.org/news/images/ChippewaRiverEcoliReport_2026-06-22_1_carousel.jpg"><br>]]></description>
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                <title>MIFO Can Drive And Raffle</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/fitness/index.htm">Nimkee Fitness</a></h4><p><small>6/22/2026 2:24:00 PM EST</small></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Tuesday, June 23 2026</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">11a-2p&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Drop off your empty cans and bottles at the Native Farmers Market</p>
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                <title>Kick Off To Summer Cookout and Kickball - Today!</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/youthcouncil/index.aspx">Youth Council</a></h4><p><small>6/22/2026 10:39:00 AM EST</small></p><p style="text-align: center;">with SCIT Youth Council</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Monday June 22nd 2026 </strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5p-9p </strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Broadway Park </strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>2451 Nish-Na-Be-Anong Dr., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Community encouraged to bring a side dish<br /><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Please Join Youth Council </span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20.0pt;">Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks provided</span></strong></p>
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                <title>Drum &amp; Dance Social - Reschedule</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[<h4><a href="//www.sagchip.org/senior/index.htm">Andahwod Senior Care</a></h4><p><small>6/22/2026 10:32:00 AM EST</small></p><h4>Related Images</h4><img src="//www.sagchip.org/news/images/DrumDanceSocial_2026-06-22_0_carousel.jpg"><br>]]></description>
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