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Wal-Mart at it Again
From: AIM4JUSTCE@aol.com
Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2001 23:06:12 EST
Subject: Walmart Investigation Requested WV ATTY General
Walmart, Investigation Request-WV Attorney General
The Indian Heritage Conservancy and The National Field Office of
The American Indian Movement have requested West Virginia's
Attorney General, Darrell V. McGraw, Jr., to investigates reports of
violations of law, coercion, and conflict of interest among the participants
in Walmart's ongoing attempts to purchase a sacred Indian burial ground in
Monongalia County West Virginia.
The Indian coalition has determined this request to be necessary
due to Walmart's recent release of false and misleading information
in an attempt to gain a favorable ruling from The West Virginia Commissioner
of Highways Mr. Fred VanKirk. Part of the information
leading to this request is based upon a letter from The WV.
Division of Culture and History. In a letter to Senator John Rockefeller,
that office cited violations of WVcode 29-1-8a and identifies the site as a
"significant archaeological site." Walmart
continues to disseminate propaganda to the opposite in order to
destroy the site and build yet another SuperCenter.
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This coalition of Indian groups have proceeded in a respectful
manner and has had disrespect returned to them They have spoken the truth yet
find themselves victims of lies. They have chosen an avenue of openness and
forthrightness and have had deceit, manipulation and coercion put in their
path. Its time to hold Walmart, their agents, West Virginia University
Foundation, and The West Virginia University Administration accountable for
their actions.
You are urged to contact WV Attorney General Darrell V McGraw, JR.
and demand an immediate investigation into Walmart's scheme
to desecrate the sacred burial site In Monongalia County, WV.
Darrell V. McGraw Jr, WV Attorney General
1900 Kanawha BLVD. ROOM 26E Charleston WV. 25305-9924
(WV)1-800-368-8808 FAX 304-558-0140
Online Sources for Reading:
Requested Action:
Individuals are asked to contact: Darrell V. McGraw Jr, WV Attorney General
1900 Kanawha BLVD. ROOM 26E Charleston WV. 25305-9924
(WV)1-800-368-8808 FAX 304-558-0140
Contact:
Update: 30 March 2001
Retrieved from Cherokee-l.
"Walmart---Still at it in Morgantown
In case you had not heard, Walmart is still trying to get approval to build
a new superstore on a village site and burial ground in Morgantown. While
Walmartís actions have been the subject of numerous protests they are
continuing with their plans to build. Last month, we believed that this
desecration had been stopped and that there was less likelihood that they
would be successful in acquiring the land and getting permission to gain
access to the highway. Walmart has now countered with a PR campaign and the
offer to somehow set aside the "most sensitive areas". It appears likely
that the Department of Highways will give them their way and allow the road
access and the WVU Foundation (which owns the land and is salivating over
the millions they expect from the sale) will sell them the property. The
only way we have to stop this is to persuade Fred VanKirk from the WV
Highway Department NOT to allow them the access to the highway and to
persuade the WVU folks that this is evil business. Calls to the Highway
Department and to the WVU Foundation are totally appropriate---be polite but
firm."
IGSGWATCH notesthe following are Key Contacts for W V. DOT Department of Highways:
DOH Mailing Address:
Building 5
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV 25305-0430
Commissioner
Fred VanKirk, P.E.
Phone: 304-558-3505
Fax: 304-558-1004
Email: commissioner@dot.state.wv.us
Assistant Commissioner
Jack White
Phone: 304-558-2802
Fax: 304-558-0312
Email: jrwhite@mail.dot.state.wv.us
Deputy Commissioner
Norm Roush, P.E.
Phone: 304-558-2804
Fax: 304-558-1004
Email: nroush@mail.dot.state.wv.us
State Highway Engineer
Joseph T. Deneault, P.E.
Phone: 304-558-0191
Fax: 304-558-1004
Email: jdeneault@mail.dot.state.wv.us
Business Manager
Danny Ellis
Phone: 304-558-2811
Fax: 304-558-4076
Email: dellis@mail.dot.state.wv.us
Update:
Distributed on newsgroups:
Subject: WALMART, GRAVE ROBBING BASTARDS
True to their reputation of deceit, lies and betrayal, the slimy vermin of
Walmart has yet been caught in another act of deception and double dealing
near Morgantown, WV. The Walmart ghouls have begun raping a sacred
indigenous burial site after promising the community they would not.
As has been the case throughout history, those whom we entrusted to protect
Indian interest have turned their guns on us in favor of capitalist
greed. Those government and community representatives who pledged their
unswerving support of Indian ideals now lie in bed with Walmart in an orgy of
greed, money and treachery as they attempt to sodomize our people once again.
I know many who read this have fantasized about fighting for
the cause of our people, our culture, our dignity. You have spoken of the
horrors heaped upon our people over 500 years. The horror still exists!
Here and now! Will; you continue to talk or will you respond to an imminent
call to action. Will you make history or will you be content to read about
it?
Those wishing to (Literally) stand with us and defend the honor and dignity
of our ancestors near Morgantown, WV are urged to respond to ILFORCE@aol.com
and be available for upcoming actions that will not be openly posted. We
are the 7th generation! We will not go away!
THE INDIGENOUS LIBERATION FORCE EXISTS TO IDENTIFY, CONFRONT AND NEUTRALIZE
THAT WHICH THREATENS OUR PEOPLE AND TO PROMOTE OUR POLITICAL STRENGTH VIA
TRADITIONAL MEANS!
Madage Moniga "Walks on Wind"
In a message dated 4/20/01 3:04:24 PM Central Daylight Time, AIM4JUSTCE
writes:
<< The following notification was sent to Susan Pierce of the West Virginia
Division of Culture and History (State Agency) April 20, 2001. ---
Ms. Pierce: We have received reports that excavation and other activities
are taking place on the Straight property on Rt. 705 Monongalia County WV.
Without question this is a violation of your March 6, 2001, directive which
prohibits this activity. It is also a direct violation of law as indicated in
your letter to Sen. John Rockefeller last year. We trusted that your office
possessed the authority and willingness to enforce your directives and
applicable laws. If you or your office is either unwilling or unable to do
so, we need to know immediately so we can plan accordingly.
Also, if Gloria Gozdick is considered the "qualified archeologist"
indicated
in your March 6, directive we wish to strongly object. Her bias towards
Wal-Mart, West Virginia University Foundation, and the University is evident!
Her findings have been brought into question by reputable archeologist. She
is a paid consultant of Walmart and certainly should not be counted on to
render evenhanded reports. This is a case of the fox guarding the hen house.
We look to you for immediate protection of this sacred site.
- Indian Heritage Conservancy- American Indian Movement -END
Friends again our trust has been betrayed. Again, in our willingness to
believe in common decency, we have been lied to and duped by those who
promised to protect Indian interest. The sacred prayer pole which stood
proudly to honor our relatives buried within the Fort Hill site lies crushed
beneath the wheels of Walmart's paid ghouls who dig upon our burial site.
Please call WV DIV. of Culture and History and demand it be stopped.
304-558-0220 Please call the WV Attorney general and demand action
304-558-2021 FX 304-558-0140 Please call the Monongalia Prosecuting
Attorney and demand that these grave robbing bastards be brought to
Justice. 304-291-7250. And please be ready to respond to our call to action
which appears to be imminent. Monogalia County is about 75 miles
south of Pittsburgh PA on I-79. -If you think its terrible what was done to
Indian people please remember...its still going on!
-Matt Sherman
National Field Office
American Indian Movement
Dennis J. Banks, Director-
-please distribute widely-
[In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is
distributed without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior
interest in receiving this information for non-profit research and
educational purposes only.]
Update: 2001 15 May
Subject: Stopping Walmart In WV. UPDATE
Friends,
The past two weeks have been fast and furious in our efforts to stop
Walmart from savagely destroying an Indian burial ground near Morgantown, WV.
We have successfully exposed WM's trickery in their attempts to conceal
evidence which proves the entire site is a burial/village site. They claim
only a small portion is really an Indian village and they can "build around
it".
Last week a Morgantown radio personality, who openly supports Walmart's
efforts, admonished Matt Sherman(AIM) on the air for using the term
"spokesliar" in reference to Walmart's propaganda machine.(Matt was not
present) The 'Liar" statement was issued from ILFORCE email and never
spoken on the air until the talk show host "Jim Stahllings" choose to do so.
He then ridiculously feigned offense by the term which he choose to put out
on the airwaves. Fortunately, veteran CO-host Kay Murray put him (Stahllings)
in his place by advising him of Matt's respectful & courteous demeanor when
appearing on The Morgantown am talkshow.
Here are the three main issues taking place right now, #1. We are waiting for
a decision from WV Comm. of Highways FredVanKirk as to whether he will grant
highway access to Walmart. #2 We are awaiting the results of a criminal
investigation by Monongalia County Sheriff's dept. into claims of illegal
drilling and false reports (re: artifact discovery) regarding the burial site.
#3 We also await a review by WV Div of Culture and History as to why they
readily have accepted Walmart's archeologist's interpretation of the burial
site, when they admonished them last year for improper activity at the site.
( this is the same graverobber who last year acknowledge a child had been
removed from the site but it was not a burial site. hmmmm)
We are taking this week to regroup and determining plans of action should
any of these decisions not fall on the side of honor and dignity of our loved
ones. We urge all who have pledged their support to remain vigilant.
Following are some important phone numbers you may consider calling to
support the cause of dignity and honor of those who have walked on.
Mon. County Sheriff Bartolo 304-291-7260 ///Mon. County Prosecutor Marsha
Ashdown 304-291-7250//West Virginia University Foundation (site owner-selling
to Walmart) 304 598-2700 ext 126/// WV. DIV. Culture & History 304-558-0220
FX304-558-2779 ///WAJR radio 304-296-0029
The Morgantown am. talkshow airs mon-fri 9am-10amEST 304-296-0041
Madadje Moniga
"Walks on
Wind"
Indigenous Liberation Force
Update:
Walmart's Gonad Grip on WV: IT WAS PATHETIC
Date: Monday, June 18, 2001 10:12:18 AM
Warning: The following is intended to be offensive
Last week Walmart reached out to the great state of West Virginia
grabbed them by the testicles, squeezed and twisted until the state
power structure groveled at their feet and begged for mercy.
Walmart did this with a single word..." NO"
Walmart's decision to refuse to accept WV clothing vouchers was a
calculated act to put the fear of "WALMART" into West Virginians.
Aiming at the children is nothing new for Walmart. They have supported child
sweatshops around the world for years so to threaten children is a tradition
with the smiley faced thugs. A great percentage of their employee's children
live in poverty conditions
so why not?
Walmart's immediate reversal was a Public Relations Dream.
Any person with an IQ above a fence post should be able to see through their
scheme. Walmart created a crisis so they could
come out looking like the champion of the underprivileged when they resolved
it.
Walmart now has 31 stores in WV and is the state's largest private
employer. WALMART (thinks they) OWN WEST VIRGINIA. Last week when Walmart
demanded the attention of the state government they got it.
State Executives lined up to place their puckered lips on the backside of the
Smiley Face and Walmart was eager to accommodate
with a news conference so everyone could see 'em do it. They played directly
into Walmart's hands.
There is no doubt whatsoever, why Walmart did what they did.
They know they are losing in Morgantown. Their efforts to destroy
a sacred Indian burial site, three wetlands, a tributary and the economic
structure of Monongalia County have been thwarted by a group of determined
Indian people and citizens who demand
respect and justice for Indian people and choose to seek economic
growth continue, as well as, ecological preservation.
Help break the maniacal, sadistic grip of Walmart.
Attend the Army Corp. of Engineers hearing July 9th - 7pm. Morgantown WV at
the Ramada INN off I-68.
Camping is available at nearby Mason-Dixon Park 304-879-5500
also Email or write;
Mr. Fred Pozzuto U.S.A.C.E.
1000 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4186
fred.pozzuto@usace.army.mil
Letters must be received by June 21st.
Update: July
American Indians Plan Vigil At Proposed Wal-Mart Site
by AP, The Associated Press
Morgantown, W.Va. (AP) - New "No Trespassing" signs along the site of a
proposed Wal-Mart superstore won't stop an American Indian group from
holding a vigil near the property to protest the development.
Wal-Mart says it will pursue plans to develop the store on a 45-acre
tract in Morgantown despite the state's refusal to grant access to state
Route 705. Wal-Mart engineers will determine if an alternative is
available. Although the retailer has redesigned its project to
isolate about four acres containing an identified prehistoric Monongahela
village site, members of the American Indian Movement say that's not
enough. The group plans to hold a vigil and prayer service
near the ancient village on Sunday. Members also plan a rally for
Monday before a U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers holds a public hearing on
Wal-Mart's request to fill some wetlands to build the project.
The group also wants the West Virginia University Foundation to deny
Wal-Mart an extension on an agreement to develop the
property. The foundation was willed the property to finance
scholarships. "We believe WVUF has a responsibility to the community
as well as the university to deny Wal-Mart any further extension or
consideration," said Matt Sherman, a spokesman for the American Indian
Movement. The foundation doesn't need to sell the land to fund
scholarships, Sherman said. "We will need to work with the foundation on either
extending the option or, when it expires, purchasing (the land) outright,"
said Wal-Mart spokesman Keith Morris.
Wal-Mart had pledged to spend more than $1 million to create an
intersection on state Route 705. Since an alternative
would not enter a controlled access highway, Wal-Mart only needs a
permit, Morris said.
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