I’m finally moved-in to my new home. Chi-Miigwetch to Sherrill Kennedy at Tribal Housing for the binder with all the lessons on homeownership; Heather D. and John Pearsall at Flagstar for helping me obtain a low fixed-rate mortgage; Realtor Denise Love; and United Flooring for workin’ overtime. You will find pics of my house in the “Ashland” set at Yahbay Rising’s photosets on Flickr.

Tomorrow (July 8th) I will be voting for the first time as a District 1 tribal member in the upcoming Saginaw Chippewa Special Election. I will be voting for my uncle, Julius Peters.

Uncle Jule has served on tribal council previously, as have many of my family members and cousins, including Frank Peters (who was on the first Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council in the 1930’s), and former Chief Maynard Kahgegab, Jr..

Congratulations to my partner Mike for being hired as Soaring Eagle’s new Advertizing & Public Relations Manager! Mike’s family owns the oldest continuous-operating casino in the United States since gambling became legal in Nevada. Dini’s Lucky Club will celebrate 75 years in gaming this October 2008.