Employees The Village Ignacio, CO 81137 JUNE 29, 2012 let loose on People raise Bulk Permit No. 1 Vol. XLIV No. 12 Appreciation funds for Day Red Cross Official newspaper of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe For subscription or advertising information, call 970-563-0118 PAGE 9 PAGE 16 $29 one year | $49 two years INSIDE THIS ISSUE 25¢ Culture 3 Health 4 Education 5 Sports 11 Voices 13 Classified ads 15 WINNER OF 13 SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AWARDS IN 2012

GROWTH FUND Tribe seeks to mitigate environmental hazards of coalbed methane

By Ace Stryker trapped in coal deep un- The Southern Ute Drum derground travels upward into the soil and air near the For more than a decade, surface. Seeps are bad for the Southern Ute Indian various reasons: Methane is Tribe has been coming clean explosive, it’s a greenhouse on the potential environ- gas, and it kills vegetation mental effects of oil and gas where it reaches roots, dis- development in the San Juan placing oxygen. It’s also Basin and hoping others sometimes accompanied by would follow its example. hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas. Representatives of the Significantly, methane tribe’s Growth Fund led a seeping to the surface is also tour on Saturday, June 23 a lost resource, Siesser said. of aspects of the Fruitland Coal fires, by contrast, Formation underlying the are still underground phe- Southern Ute Indian Res- nomena that take place ervation to members of when coal near the surface Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum the Four Corners Geologi- ignites — through a light- Like a village under siege, the State Line Fire as seen from Bondad Hill consumed 350 acres approximately five miles north cal Society. Of interest to ning strike, spontaneous of the New Mexico state line. The fire was 80 percent contained as of Wednesday, June 27. The Type 3 team will transition the geologists were meth- combustion, or some other the fire to a Type 4 incident commander and a smaller crew, with one 20-person crew and two engines remaining on scene ane seeps, which the tribe means — and can burn for to complete containment. The estimated cost of the fire is $381,000. believes may be partially decades or longer. They attributed to drilling, and increase the risk for sur- SUMMER FIRE WATCH underground phenomena face fires, create unstable known as coal fires. ground, and burn methane, Geologist Kyle Siesser again leading to a loss of Thunderstorms prompt worries of and engineer Bill Flint of tribal resources. the Growth Fund’s Depart- new fire starts ment of Energy also dis- METHANE SEEPAGE cussed ongoing mitigation By Keyana Valdez efforts to protect tribal land Documents exist from The Southern Ute Drum and resources. the late 1800s suggesting that methane seeps were al- On the 10-year anniver- THE FRUITLAND ready occurring in the area, sary of the infamous Mis- OUTCROP Siesser said. But reports sionary Ridge Fire, wildfires of methane seeps began to are again torching growing The Fruitland Formation, increase in the mid-1980s, areas of southwest Colorado a 75-million-year-old geo- coinciding with increased under hot, dry conditions. logic formation underlying gas production, according A brief but intense thunder- southwest Colorado and to the U.S. Bureau of Land storm on the evening of Tues- northwest New Mexico, Management. day, June 26 brought some provides the majority of La “The tribe feels that much-needed moisture to the Plata County’s gas produc- down-dip production of Southern Ute Indian Reserva- tion. Its coal layers contain coal-bed methane has exac- tion and surrounding area, but some of the richest known erbated naturally occurring with it several new fire starts. deposits of methane in the seeps along the Fruitland The Lightner Creek Fire, United States. Outcrop,” Siesser said. “The reported at about 1 p.m. the But the area where the [Southern Ute Indian] Tribal following day near Duran- formation slopes upward Council has supported the go, grew quickly and was and is exposed to the surface mitigation measures and the estimated at 80 acres as of along its northern rim — ongoing studying that we’ve Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Thursday, June 28, burning which approaches Durango done along the outcrop.” Kenney Wehn of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs works with firefighters from the Chugachmiut Yukon on private property and the from the southwest, turns The reasoning goes like Fire Crew on Monday, June 18 to clear a hand line in Garcia Canyon northwest of Pagosa Junction. Perins Peak State Wildlife east below Lemon and Val- this: To get methane from Area. Sixty residents along sible by road. ment officer with the U.S. followed by dry and hot con- lecito reservoirs, and returns most wells, the first step is to county roads 207 and 208 A small blaze near Lake Bureau of Indian Affairs’ ditions over the weekend. into New Mexico near the drill and extract water, reduc- were issued pre-evacuation Nighthorse also started at just Southern Ute Agency — Its forecast predicted sunny Piedra River — is called the ing the pressure underground notices. For updates on that after 5 a.m. and burned about though crews were finding weather with temperatures outcrop, and problems tend and allowing the gas to move fire, call 970-385-8700. 2 acres. Firefighters success- success in containing them as in the low 90s through the to arise in places along it. more freely. But when that The Escarpment Fire, near fully contained it before it of the following morning. middle of next week, offering “Methane seepage and coal happens, the gas that isn’t Mesa Verde National Park reached any structures. The National Weather little relief in the short term. fires present threats to the en- caught by the well follows its on the Ute Mountain Ute In- Lightning sparked at least Service issued a hazardous Meanwhile, firefighters’ vironment and the health and natural inclination to move dian Reservation, had grown 15 new fires on the reserva- weather outlook on Wednes- efforts to contain existing safety of people living in the upward through the rock, to about 75 acres. Firefight- tion, mostly in the HD Moun- day, June 27 forecasting blazes have met with mixed area,” Siesser said. eventually finding its way to ers were working to contain tains near Spring Creek, said more thunderstorms with results. Methane seeps occur the outcrop. it, though it was not acces- Rich Gustafson, fire manage- gusty winds and little rain, Fires page 7 where gas that’s typically Hazards page 8 HANDS-ON EDUCATION CU-Boulder teaches Southern Southern Ute grads honored Ute students to build computers

By Ace Stryker The Southern Ute Drum

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Education Depart- ment teamed up with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Indigenous Alli- ance Program on June 20-21 to teach Southern Ute stu- dents to build computers. Led by CU Ph.D. student Calvin Pohawpatchoko Jr., six students spent two days assembling their own ma- Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum chines from components in- Southern Ute tribal member Sergio Howe assembles a Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum computer with his peers during the Education Department’s cluding motherboards, pro- Southern Ute tribal member Michelle Olguin was one of three speakers at the Education Computer Build event on Wednesday, June 20. cessors and power supplies. Department’s annual Education Banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durango on At the end of the program, year provides Native Amer- ing and mathematics. The Saturday, June 23. Olguin, the student speaker, discussed her gratitude for what the each student took home their ican middle and high school students also load the latest tribe has given her as she earned her master’s degree in social work from the University own machine. students in Colorado an op- operating system and office of Denver. She also thanked past, current and future leaders of the tribe for their interest in education and culture. The Indigenous Alliance portunity to learn about sci- software. For more Education Banquet photos, see page 6. Computer Build, in its third ence, technology, engineer- Computers page 5 Update June 29, 2012 waini (2)

NEWS IN BRIEF MANY MOONS AGO

IGNACIO sion makes available bison meat to enrolled Southern Ute tribal members free of charge. ITS CARNIVAL TIME! Tribal bison are grass-fed at low herd den- Come check out the Sky Ute Casino Resort’s sity and are free of artificial hormones and Carnival this weekend! Friday, June 29 other synthetic chemicals. Bison meat is from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 30 from naturally low in cholesterol and an excel- noon to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, July 1 from lent, healthy alternative to beef. If you are noon to 10 p.m. Purchase your unlimited an enrolled Southern Ute tribal member wristband at the carnival box office in the interested in obtaining bison meat for per- south parking lot, good any one day, for $20. sonal use, call the Division of Wildlife at 970-563-0130. Quantities and cuts of meat TERO, ENVIRONMENTAL MOVING available may be limited. TO NEW BUILDING The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Tribal BAYFIELD Employment Rights Office and Environmen- tal Programs Division will be moving from FIRECRACKER 5K RUN SLATED the Annex Building during the last week of FOR 4TH OF JULY June to the new Justice & Regulatory Build- Bayfield’s Fourth of July Celebration ing located behind the Tribal Court. These will start at Joe Stephenson Park at 8 a.m. divisions are part of the tribe’s Justice & Registration forms are available at Your Regulatory Department. Running Store, the Bayfield Town Hall, Gardenschwartz, and online at www.skills- ROAD RUNNER TRANSIT NOTICE forlivingandlearning.org. In observance of the Fourth of July, all Road Runner Routes including Dial-A-Ride DURANGO servies will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Services will resume on Thursday, July 5. MEET THE TRUCKS For Road Runner information, call 970-563- It’s back! Skills for Living and Learn- 4545 or 970-749-0223 or for Dial-A-Ride ing’s Meet the Trucks fundraiser will take call 970-799-6201. place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jimmy R. Newton Jr./SU Drum archive June 30 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 10 years ago ANNUAL REUNION FOR UTE Admission is $3 per person; kids three On June 21, work began on the new Southern Ute tribal campus plan. Workers started VOCATIONAL SCHOOL and under are free. Food and face paint- removing old elm trees around Veterans Park that would be replaced with new trees. The school’s annual reunion will take place ing will be available for purchase. “Honk This photo first appeared in the June 28, 2002, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. at 10 a.m. on July 7 at Ute Park in Ignacio. free” from 10 to 10:45 a.m. What’s better It will feature a pot luck-style lunch. Please than a birthday party? A birthday party at bring two small gifts for Bingo. For more in- Meet the Trucks! The $150 Birthday Party formation, call Diana Baker at 970-588-2231 Package for eight includes a reserved table 20 years ago or Arlene Millich at 970-259-0582. with themed decorations including table cover, plates, cups, napkins, utensils and a There was not an issue that corresponded with the Drum 20 years ago. Look for the 20 years ago in the July 13 issue of the Drum. CASINO TO HOST FISH AND bag favor of party favors; a sheet cake with WILDLIFE CONFERENCE theme decorations, hot dogs, chips and The 27th annual Native American Fish drinks; a choice of Monster Trucks, Race and Wildlife Society’s Southwest Re- Cars or Construction Equipment theme; gional Conference will take place at the free passes for Meet the Trucks For eight Sky Ute Casino Resort, July 24-26. This children and two adults; and a choice of year’s conference theme is “Honoring three 90-minute time slots between 10 a.m. Mother Earth, Preserving Our Native and 3 p.m. Call 970-884-3259 before June Teachings, Adapting for the Future.” Reg- 20 to schedule. For more info, visit www. istration is on-site only and is $175. Hotel skillsforlivingandlearning.org. rooms have been blocked at a rate of $112 per night; to reserve, call 970-563-7777 INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR or 888-842-4180. For more information, ADULT LEARNERS call Norman Jojola at 505-753-1451 or Are you ready to earn your bachelor’s degree? Joe Jojola at 505-563-3408. Learn how at free informational sessions from Fort Lewis College. Sessions will cover oppor- FREE BISON MEAT AVAILABLE TO tunities for adult learners at FLC and explain TRIBAL MEMBERS how to enroll and apply for financial aid. Ses- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Division sions are free and open to the public, and will of Wildlife Resource Management main- be held every Wednesday except for the second tains a small herd of bison for the Tribe’s Wednesday of each month at the Durango Pub- ceremonial, cultural and dietary needs. As lic Library from 6 to 7 p.m. in Program Room 3. a service to the tribal membership, the divi- For more information, call 970-247-7670. 30 years ago SU Drum archive

Summer youth employees Yvonne Phillips and Wahleah Silva work at the Sky Ute Downs HEAD START UPDATE with Davetta Taylor (left). This photo first appeared in the July 2, 1992, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. HEAD START NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Southern Ute Montessori Head Start/Early Head Start program in Ignacio is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Head Start serves children from three to five years of age and Early Head Start serves prenatal women, as well as children from six weeks to three years of age. We encourage families of children with special needs to apply. There is no charge to qualifying families, regardless of income.

OUR SERVICE AREA FOR RECRUITING HAS EXPANDED Our service area for recruiting has expanded. The Southern Ute Montessori Head Start/Early Head Start program is now taking applications for enrollment in the Bayfield area: west to County Road 509, south of U.S. Highway 160, and east to County Roads 526/523. Transportation is available for Head Start students only. For an application or for more information, call, stop by, or visit www.sucap.org. Contact a Head Start/Early Head Start family advocate at 970-563-4566. Culture June 29, 2012 peini (3)

UTE LANGUAGE CULTURAL UPDATES This is your language BEGINNING BEADING II FAIR SUPERINTENDENTS NEEDED July 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Cultural Preservation Department is 'ícha'ara muni 'apaghapi 'ura-'ay Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum – seeking superintendent volunteers to run Craft Room the events for the upcoming 92nd annual By Tom Givón In this class you will learn the skills of bead Southern Ute Tribal Fair: greased-pole Ute Language Program working. This class is for beginners and for climb, baby contest, frybread contest, and those needing a refresher. You will learn to duck race. For more information, call Tara 11. Ute verbs (continued) make designs, use color, and make key Vigil, Cultural Preservation Department 11.1. Suffix pronouns chains using peyote stitch and a rosette special events coordinator, at 970-563- In this column we will finish the discussion of the structure (morphology) of Ute verbs. We or appliqued design of your own. Please 0100 ext. 3624. will first discuss the use of subject and object pronouns as verb suffixes. Such suffix pro- bring scissors, rippers, bead containers, nouns are optional in Ute, and are the last element on the verbal word. A fuller discussion of and a project bag. Optional: Bring your own CONVERSATIONAL UTE CLASS all Ute pronouns will appear in a later column. Unlike English, the subject and object suffix supplies. Other Indians are welcome; must Friday, June 15 – Aug. 3, 12 – 1 p.m. pronouns in Ute are identical. Compare: provide own supplies. Call Luana Herrera Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum, large at the Southern Ute Education Department classroom. Open to all, just show up or call a. Object: mama-chi 'u punikya-qhay-'u at 970-563-0237 for more information or to the Cutural Preservation Department for more woman/S the/S see-ANT-3s sign up for the class. information at 970-563-4788. Ute speakers will be teaching this class. Fine tune your skills ‘the woman saw him/her’ in pronunciation and practice speaking Ute. All levels of knowledge are welcome. mama-chi 'u punikya-qha-n woman/S the/S see-ANT-1s ‘the woman saw me’

mama-chi 'u punikya-qhaa-numu then-be woman/S the/S see-ANT-1p ‘the woman saw us’

b. Subject: mamachi 'uway punikya-qhay-'u woman/O the/O see-ANT-3s ‘s/he saw the woman’

mamachi 'uway punikya-qha-n woman/O the/O see-ANT-1s ‘I saw the woman’

mamachi 'uway punikya-qha-numu woman/O the/O see-ANT-1p ‘we saw the woman’

Since the subject and object suffix pronouns above are identical, marking the other partici- pant of the event as subject in (a) of object in (b) helps clarify whether the pronoun refers the object (a) or subject (b).

11.2. First-syllable stem reduplication While it is true that most of the morphology of Ute verbs involves suffixes, there are a few verb prefixes too. We have already discussed the negative prefix (column 10). Another prefix is the reduplication of the first syllable of the verb-stem. Such reduplication signals that the action is distributed over various places or times, and thus repeated. Compare:

simple reduplicated a. káa-puga ka-qháa-puga sing-REM RED-sing-REM ‘(s/he) sang’ ‘(s/he) sang on and off, here and there’

b. sarichi punikya-puga sarichi pu-púnhkya-puga dog/O see-REM dog/O RED-see-REM ‘(s/he) saw a dog’ ‘(s/he) saw a dog here and there, repeatedly’

c. táa-pugay-'u ta-táa-pugay-'u kick-REM-3s RED-kick-REM-3s ‘(s/he) kicked him (once)’ ‘(s/he) kicked him repeatedly’

11.3. Incorporated stems The left-most prefix position on the Ute verbal word is the incorporation of noun, adjec- tive, or verbs stems before the verb. This is a productive grammatical process whose effect depends in part on the type of the incorporated stem. An incorporated noun stem may signal an object, an instrument, or manner. Compare:

simple incorporated a. Object (noun): núuchi túu-'apagha-ru núu-'apagha-ru Ute/O well-speak-HAB Ute-speak-HAB ‘(s/he) speaks Ute well’ ‘(s/he) is a good Ute-speaker’

b. Instrument (noun): Powwow Trails tukuavi wiichi-m tuka-mi tukuavi wií-tuka-mi meat/O knife/O-INS eat-HAB meat/O knife-eat-HAB Northern Ute Celebration Powwow ‘(s/he) eats meat with a knife’ ‘(s/he) knife-eats the meat’ June 28 – July 1 c. Adverb (noun): Fort Duchesne, UT mamachi-pani paghay-mi mama-paghay-mi Contact: Albert Lance Manning 435-219-2208, woman/O-like walk-HAB woman-walk-HAB Bruce Pargeets 435-828-7032, Judy Pargeets 435-725-4079 ‘(he) walks like a woman’ ‘(he) woman-walks’ or Percel Cesspooch 435-401-8171 And incorporated verb or adjective stem most commonly signals manner. Compare:

Sacred Stars Traditional Contest Powwow simple incorporated June 29 – 30 d. Adverb (verb): Mile Post 411 HWY. 163 •Monument Valley, UT saku-ga paghay-'way saku-paghay-'way Contact: Ray Gray limp-PAR walk-IMM limp-walk-IMM Phone: 928-313-5414 ‘(s/he) is walking limping’ ‘(s/he) is limp-walking’ Email: [email protected] e. Adverb (adjective): 'apagha-y piya-'apagha-y Taos Pueblo Powwow speak-IMM sweet-talk-IMM July 13–15 ‘(s/he) is talking’ ‘(s/he) is sweet-talking’ Taos Pueblo Powwow Grounds • Taos, NM (piya-ghama-tu ‘sweet-tasting’, ‘sugar’) Contact: Taos Pueblo Powwow Committee In the next column we will discuss in more detail Ute pronouns and related words. Phone: 575-741-0181 or 575-741-0974 'uvus. Toghoy-aqh. Web: [email protected] Little Beaver Powwow July 20-21 Theme and Artwork Contest for the Dulce Fairgrounds • Dulce, NM 92nd annual Southern Ute Fair Contact: Little Beaver Committee Phone 575-759-1543 The Southern Ute Cultural Department announces Theme and Artwork Contest for the 92nd annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair.

Julyamsh Powwow The deadline to submit has been changed to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 20, July 20 – 22 due to the timeframe in printing the premium books. All artwork should be turned in or submitted to the Southern Ute Cultural Post Falls, ID Preservation Department at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum at Contact: Yvette Matt P.O. Box 737 #88, Ignacio, CO 81137. Phone: 800-523-2464 Email: [email protected] Contact: Special Events Coordinator Tara Vigil at [email protected] or 970-563-0100 ext. 3624 Web: www.julyamsh.com Health June 29, 2012 wHchuwiini (4)

KIDNEY CORNER SUNUTE UPDATE Urine obstruction: A common “To expand and improve the quality of life for the Southern Ute tribal members and surrounding communities by stimulating social, physical, emotional, mental, cultural, cause of kidney failure and spiritual growth through recreational activities.”

By Dr. Mark Saddler nary tract. Early symptoms Durango Nephrology include a need for frequent Associates urination (since the bladder does not empty well with In previous issues of the each urination), a need to Kidney Corner, we have urinate at night, and a de- discussed several different crease in the strength of the causes of kidney damage, in- urinary stream. TRI-UTE GAMES 10:30 – 11:10 a.m. (Level I, II & II). Classes cluding diabetes, high blood During a physical exami- Now accepting participant and coach/ may be divided by age depending upon pressure and glomerulone- nation, a doctor may check chaperone registrations at SunUte front enrollment. Sign up at the front desk after phritis (an inflammation of for enlargement of the pros- desk. Ages 9-18. Sports: Basketball, May 4 and pay for the class to hold your spot. the kidneys). tate. A blood test called volleyball, golf, archery, bowling, swimming, One common cause of “prostate specific antigen,” cross country, ultimate warrior (triathlon), ADVENTURE CLUB kidney damage we have not cur in both kidneys at the or PSA, can also be used to skateboard, handgames. All enrolled Kids will have fun biking, hiking, rock previously discussed is ob- same time, but some types check for prostate problems. members and descendants of the Southern climbing, and exploring the outdoors. Starts struction to the flow of urine. of tumors may obstruct both If urinary obstruction is Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Northern Ute July 5 and will take place every Thursday Urine leaves the kidneys ureters and cause severe detected early, relief of the tribes are eligible. Games will start July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last day of club is and travels to the bladder kidney failure. obstruction can potentially and end on July 27 in Towaoc, Colo. Aug. 2. Ages 8-18. $20 fee; tribal members by way of the ureters, two Obstruction of the urinary reverse the kidney damage. are free. tubes that lie at the back of tract further down, for exam- Unfortunately, long stand- SUNUTE SUMMER SWIM LESSONS the abdomen and connect the ple in the urethra, effectively ing obstruction may cause Registration begins May 4. First session FLAG FOOTBALL OFFICIALS WANTED kidneys to the bladder. Urine blocks the drainage of both kidney failure that cannot be begins June 4. We are offering two-week Previous experience or knowledge of flag then leaves the bladder via kidneys, so kidney failure corrected. sessions starting June 4. Classes will be football rules required. Games will be on the urethra, a single tube that is common in this situation. Obstruction lower in the 40 minutes long on Monday, Wednesday Sundays starting July 15 for men, women, leads to the exterior. The most common cause of urinary tract can be tempo- and Friday. A two-week session is $36. and co-ed. For information, call Susan Complete blockage of urethral obstruction in men rarily relieved by a bladder Enrolled tribal members are free. Maximum Velasquez at SunUte. one ureter stops all function is prostate enlargement. catheter (“Foley catheter”). of six children per class. Maximum age is to one kidney. This may be The prostate gland is situ- For most men with prostatic 4 years old. Provided in cooperation with SAN IGNACIO SOFTBALL TOURNEY caused by a stone or tumor, ated around the uppermost obstruction, a surgery to open the American Red Cross’ Learn to Swim July 28-29 for men and women. $300 entry and if it happens suddenly it part of the urethra, and as it up the prostate gland is usual- Program. Sessions: June 4-15, June 18- fee. Deadline to register is Thursday, July is usually quite painful. expands (which is very com- ly a better long-term solution. 29, July 9-20 and Aug. 6-17. If you want a 26 at 5 p.m. We take phone payments, The kidney involved may mon in men as they age), it Obstruction higher up the specific time, please sign up soon. Levels: and accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover. have no function at all, but if can gradually close off the urinary tract, for example Level 1: Comfort. Introduction to water. First-, second- and third-place prizes. All- the other kidney is working urethra. This leads to bal- in the ureter, may require a Submerge face, kicking, bobbing, floating, tourney and MVP awards. Men’s team well, there may be little or no looning of the bladder, and more invasive method of re- and introduction to front crawl. Level 2: will hit their own core .44, and women will change in kidney function, so eventually the back pressure storing drainage, sometimes Stroke development. Front crawl, back hit core .47. Only approved ASA bats on kidney failure is not usual in can affect the kidneys, lead- using a tube that drains di- crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke current bat list will be allowed! this situation. Of course, it’s ing to kidney failure. rectly out of the back (a and rotary breathing. Level 3: Skills best to try to restore drainage Since this usually hap- “nephrostomy”), or some- building. Deep-water treading, breaststroke, ARCHERY CLUB of the affected kidney to pre- pens gradually, men may times by a stent: a tube in- elementary backstroke, butterfly, flip turns, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to vent permanent damage. not be aware of the damage side the ureter that drains diving, etc. Parent/tots class: Only offered 6 p.m. Archery Club has started at the It’s rare for stones to oc- being sustained to their uri- urine into the bladder. during Session 1 at 9 a.m. This class is for SunUte Archery Range. Registration is children ages 6 months to 3 years. Parents or still open. Youth ages 8 to 17 welcome. guardians will have fun in the water with their No experience necessary. Learn basic Veterans Affairs to conduct benefits meetings children exploring water, games and safety. archery fundamentals and have some fun Topics covered will be: health care, Education • Ignacio, 4 – 7 p.m. Times: 9 – 9:40 a.m., 9:45 – 10:25 a.m., and doing it. Free! GI Bill, guaranteed home loans, vocational Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility, 14324 rehabilitation, compensation and pension U.S. Hwy. 172 N., Ignacio benefits, survivors benefits, burial benefits, and Q&A sessions. VA employees will be Wednesday, July 11 available after all meetings for questions and to take your claims. • Towaoc, 10 a.m. – noon Special guests: Charles Benway, Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council Building, Farmington Veterans Center, and various Towaoc congressional representatives. • Cortez, 1 – 3 p.m. American Legion, 320 N. Harrison St., Cortez Monday, July 9 • Durango, 5 – 8 p.m. VFW Post, 1550 Main Ave., Durango • Salida, 9 a.m. – noon Salida VA Clinic, 920 Rush Dr., Salida Thursday, July 12 • Alamosa, 2 – 5 p.m. Alamosa Recreation Center, 2222 Old Ouray, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sanford Rd., Alamosa Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave., Ouray • Pagosa Springs, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. • Gunnison, 4 – 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 225 S. VFW Post, 107 S. 12th St., Gunnison Pagosa Blvd., Pagosa Springs Friday, July 13 Tuesday, July 10 • Leadville, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Pagosa Springs, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Buffalo Inn, 164 N. Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs Ave., Leadville Education June 29, 2012 manugiini (5)

Tribe honors its own Students build computers • from page 1

photos Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum On behalf of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, Executive Officer Steve R. Herrera Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Sr. hands Crystal Rizzo a plaque in recognition of her achievement in earning a master’s Calvin Pohawpatchoko, a Ph.D. student at the University of Colorado Boulder, instructs degree in gender and cultural studies from Simmons College. The tribe recognized all students during a hands-on workshop in computer building skills. tribal-member graduates of 2012 at the annual Education Banquet on Saturday, June 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durango. The program purchases all the latest computer com- ponents and software for the students to build. It aims to foster technology skills and insight into technical careers and educational opportunities. The students also learned about cyber-security and sim- ple programming. The tribe’s Education Department will Bayfield High School graduate and provide follow-up mentoring student speaker Morgann Box advises with help from the Department the graduates to “take all you can from of Pre-college Outreach Ser- life, and your education ... remembering vices in the CU Office of Di- your relationships with your friends and versity, Equity and Community teachers.” Engagement. The program started in Tribal Council Lady Ramona Y. Eagle offers 1995 with one student at the words of praise and acknowledgement for University of Alaska-Anchor- the Southern Ute graduates at Education age and now serves more than Banquet. 250 bachelor-degree seek- ing students. Since 2009, the GED: program has expanded into 12 Jonathan Sells, Livinston Veneno, Tiffany Howe, Dionna Rock colleges and universities as the “Indigenous Alliance.” Academic honors: Vern Carel — Vice president’s honor roll, San Juan College Ignacio students were Andreanna Cook-Hiett — Honors graduate, ITT Technical Institute given the opportunity to Marten Pinnecoose — Dean’s list, Western State College of Colorado learn firsthand how to build Jamie Rivera — Dean’s list, University of New Mexico and operate a computer Jeanne Smith — Dean’s list, Central New Mexico Community College workstation during a two-day program at the Southern Ute Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Certificates: Education Center. Alyas Maez — Motorcycle technical specialist, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Melvin Pena — Motorcycle technical specialist, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Anthony Mattox — Cosmetology certificate, Paul Mitchell the School Austin

Associate’s degrees: Loni Acevedo — Arts, Miami Dade College Cheryl Root — Occupational studies, Westwood College Ready to take on the world Jeanne Smith — Business, Central New Mexico Community College Alan Herrera Jr. — Culinary arts, Johnson & Wales University

Bachelor’s degrees: Daphnee Griffin — Family studies, University of New Mexico Lisa Weaver — Health administration, University of Phoenix Andreanna Cook-Heitt — Criminal justice, ITT Technical Institute Garrett Briggs — Anthropology, University of New Mexico Melanie Seibel — Human services/management, University of Phoenix Yvonne Phillips — Interdisciplinary studies/teacher education option, Fort Lewis College Richard Jefferson — Southwest studies/anthropology, Fort Lewis College

Master’s degrees: Nathan Strong Elk — Business administration, Capella University Crystal Rizzo — Gender and cultural studies, Simmons College Shawna Steffler — Montessori education, St. Catherine University Michelle Olguin — Social work, University of Denver

Ronnie Baker, president of the Pine River Community EDUCATION UPDATES Learning Center’s Board of Directors, shakes hands with EDUCATION ANNOUNCES GED TEST DATES graduate Bobbi Eye during The Department of Education would like to announce the GED test dates for the upcoming a GED graduation ceremony months: June 1, July 13 and Aug. 3. The test is held the first Friday of every month at the Southern on Thursday, June 21 at the Ute Education Building at 330 Burns Ave. Registration and payments are due by Tuesday before Southern Ute Multi-purpose the test. Scholarships are available for Native Americans who live within 50 miles of the service Facility. Sixteen graduates area, spend 12 hours in class, score a 450 on practice tests and submit paperwork two weeks in all were honored at the in advance. For more information, call Pine River Community Learning Center at 970-563-0681 event. Rep. J. Paul Brown, or Donna Broad at 970-563-0237 or 970-749-1953. Also, the Education Department has an R-Ignacio, was the guest online GED Academy classroom that is available for at home GED test preparation. Please call speaker. Ace Stryker/SU Drum Donna Broad at 970-563-0237 ext. 2784 or 970-749-1953 for passwords. There is a minimum time requirement each week to be allowed to use this program. The GED test will be changing January 2014. All previous test scores will be thrown out and students will need to retake all 5 sections. It is important that students complete all 5 sections of their GED before the January 2014 date.

EDUCATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE JOM The Southern Ute Education Department would also like to announce that the deadline for full-time scholarship requests for the 2012-2013 academic school year will be July 2 at 5 meeting p.m. Incomplete or late applications WILL NOT be considered for full time. NO EXCEPTIONS! scheduled INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The Johnson O’Malley The Southern Ute Adult Occupational Training Program is accepting applications for (JOM) Committee tribal members who are interested in working for six months as an intern. Call Luana will have their next Herrera at the Southern Ute Education Department 970-563-0237 for more information monthly meeting or to sign up for the class. Monday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS Education building. The Southern Ute Adult Occupational Training Program is now accepting applications on a first come, first serve basis. There 20 scholarships available at this time. The scholarships Please call are for tribal members who are interested in attending a vocational training school or a junior Ellen Baker 563-0235, college that have certificate programs. In order for students to attend any school it has Naomi Russell 403-0613, to be an accredited and approved by (CHEA) Council of Higher Education Accreditation. or Velma Armijo 563-4735 There is no deadline for the certificate program, since some vocational training schools are to get on the agenda. year round. Call Luana Herrera at the Southern Ute Education Department 970-563-0237 for more information or to sign up for the class. Fire June 29, 2012 naveeini (6)

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Carrying equipment and chainsaws up steep terrain, firefighters work a hand line, clearing away all possible fuel sources, including scrub oak, pine needles, and dead wood.

he Chugachmiut Yukon Fire T Crew, contracted out of Alaska to help with wildfire threats on Southern Ute Indian Reservation lands this summer, cut a control line by hand on Monday, June 18 in Garcia Canyon under the direction Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Steve Boatman of the Chugachmiut Yukon Fire Crew gives instructions to his crew before cutting a hand line in of Howard Richards Jr. and Kenney Garcia Canyon. Wehn of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Southern Ute Agency. The crew has helped contain the State Line Fire and received a welcome Fighting to maintain control from the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council on Tuesday, June 19.

Christopher R. Rizzo/SU Drum At Veterans Park: Howard Richards Jr., Rich Gustafson, Steve Boatman, Lemuel Black, Jonathan Nick, Jared Lake, Cye Conrad, Jason Tate, Byron Sauneers, Maurice Turet and Lester Green.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Highly visible from across the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, the Little Sand Fire sends up a steady plume of smoke during the hottest part of the afternoon on Monday, June 18. The wildfire, which was caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, May 13, had exceeded 23,000 acres and was considered 31 percent contained as of midweek. Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum A firefighter puts the finishing touches on a control line.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum A firefighter with the Yukon crew looks across the control line as his team members finish up the first segment of clearing Howard Richards Jr. works with Yukon crew members to the hand line. guide a control line project on reservation lands. Fire June 29, 2012 naveekyaveini (7)

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Upper Pine River Fire District Engine Boss Anthony Cables works with firefighters Kurt Lafranchi and Bryan Crowley on the State Line Fire.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Thunderstorms prompt worries • from page 1 Evidence of the slurry bomber’s painted ridgeline marks the STATE LINE FIRE boundary where firefighters were able to cut off the fire’s destructive path. The Durango Interagency has stalled on the ridge between on open burning, agricultural Dispatch Center reported on Coldwater Creek and Sand burning, campfires, fireworks, Wednesday, June 27 that the Creek. To date, the fire has not smoking outside of designated State Line Fire along U.S. destroyed any structures, though areas, and operating any inter- Highway 550 near Bondad the cost to date is estimated at nal combusion engine without a had stopped growing at ap- more than $5.5 million. spark-arresting device installed proximately 350 acres and A crew of 234 personnel and working. Additional re- was 80 percent contained. headed by a National Incident strictions apply to commercial The State Line Fire began Management Team is manag- and industrial operators. on the afternoon of Saturday, ing the fire, though its growth The full list of restrictions June 23, forcing a brief clo- potential is still listed as high. is available on the Southern sure of the highway and a The state also issued a smoke Ute Indian Tribe’s website at pre-evacuation notice in the health advisory for the area on www.southern-ute.nsn.us. immediate area. Its cause is Thursday, June 28. Other local government still under investigation. More information on the entities, including La Plata The fire burned just one Little Sand Fire is available County, the San Juan National structure, an old shed, while by calling 970-444-2201. Forest and the U.S. Bureau firefighters’ efforts spared of Land Management’s Tres nearby residences. A team of RESTRICTIONS IN Rios Field Office, have also approximately 150 firefight- Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum EFFECT upgraded fire restrictions ers — including three 20-per- The fire spread from a residential area just off of U.S. Highway 550, adjacent to the former since mid-June. Durango, son crews, five engines, one Twin Crossings depot. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. The Southern Ute Indian Bayfield, Silverton and Valle- helicopter, and overhead per- plane and helicopter, aided rapid growth. Containment National Forest land north of Reservation elevated its fire cito have announced they will sonnel — has been reduced local responders in reacting was estimated at 30 per- the Piedra River, has burned restrictions to Stage II on cancel their annual Fourth of to just one 20-person crew quickly. Chimney Rock was cent on Thursday, June 28, more than 23,000 acres, mak- Wednesday, June 13, citing July fireworks shows. and two engines to finish evacuated and nearby resi- though concerns lingered ing it easily the largest in the high temperatures and “ex- More information on wild- containment and mop up. dents were given a pre-evac- about areas of heavy fuel area. Located 13 miles east of tremely dry” fuel conditions. fire activity in the area and The estimated cost to uation order, but firefighters and alignment with winds in Vallecito Lake in the vincinity “Fuel conditions are as dry across the state is available date of the State Line Fire is managed to suppress the blaze the coming days, according of Davis Canyon, the fire was as we’ve seen in a decade, online at www.inciweb.org. $381,000. and contain it at about 10 acres to Rocky Mountain Incident 31 percent contained as of mid- similar to 2002,” Gustafson The Columbine Ranger Dis- by 7 p.m. Mop-up continued Management Team C. week, according to the Archul- said. “We are asking every- trict on 367 Pearl St. in Bay- 151 FIRE into the middle of the week. As of June 28, no struc- eta County Sheriff’s Office. one to be extremely cautious field, Colorado will be open tures had been destroyed, but Concerns about the fire when out in the forst and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Chimney Rock Archaeo- WEBER FIRE approximately 150 people spreading west into the Valle- outdoors this time of year.” Saturday, June 30 to answer logical Area volunteers re- remained evacuated from cito area have waned as growth Stage II includes restrictions questions about local fires. ported a small fire on the Investigation continues their homes as a precaution. north side of Cabezon Canyon into the cause of the We- Responders were carefully at about 2 p.m. on Monday, ber Fire, which has burned watching the fire’s slow June 25. It was attributed to nearly 10,000 acres south march toward U.S. Highway a tree falling on a power line. of Mancos. A crew of 635 160. Its growth potential is Resources from the Little firefighters continue to work considered “extreme.” Sand Fire, including an air- day and night to slow its The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environ- ment issued a wildfire smoke health advisory on Wednes- day, June 27 for the area near the fire, expecting “very unhealthy to hazardous” air quality. The department rec- ommended staying indoors. For more information on the Weber Fire, call 720- 425-5018 or 720-219-8823.

LITTLE SAND FIRE

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum The Little Sand Fire, which A denuded landscape is visible from a partially burnt-out gas was sparked by lightning on structure lost to flames during the State Line Fire. Sunday, May 13 on San Juan

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Rich Gustafson (right), incident commander for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Southern Ute Agency, and Kenny Wehn (left) stand outside of the Durango Fire Rescue Regional Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Mobile Command Center near Bondad Hill on Monday, June 25. Spirits were high as mop-up Irrigated fields on private land gave firefighters a pivotal edge as they cut off the State Line operations began to take place on the State Line Fire which broke out on Saturday, June 23. Fire in the hills west of U.S. Highway 550. Energy June 29, 2012 wawHchuwiini (8)

Ace Stryker/SU Drum Ace Stryker/SU Drum Kyle Siesser demonstrates some of the equipment used to create steam at the North Coal Fire near Marvel. Vents at the surface near the North Coal Fire have measured approximately 1,400 degrees. The Department of Energy is both testing ways to extinguish such fires and testing ways to eologist Kyle Siesser and engineer Bill Flint of capture some of the thermodynamic energy for productive use. G the Southern Ute Growth Fund’s Department of Energy led a tour on Saturday, June 23 of sites around the Southern Ute Indian Reservation to members of the Four Corners Geological Society. The geologists were interested in methane seeps and coal fires, two environmental concerns associated with the Fruitland Formation underlying much of the reservation.

Ace Stryker/SU Drum A part of the outcrop that housed the old Martinez mine was the site of an ancient coal fire (right side). Today, methane seepage has killed much of surrounding vegetation.

Mitigating hazards • from page 1 To minimize the amount a causal relationship between The biggest by far is the of gas reaching the outcrop, gas production and coal fires, North Coal Fire, which spans Flint said the tribe has con- Siesser said. Nevertheless, approximately 20 acres be- verted its monitor wells — the tribe has opted to proac- tween the Soda Springs and placed between producing tively address the problem by North fires. The Department wells and the outcrop to experimenting with ways of of Energy began studying it Ace Stryker/SU Drum measure the amount of gas extinguishing the fires. in 1998 and has since teamed The Soda Springs Coal Fire burns into open air. The fire was successfully extinguished in an escaping — into interceptor There are four known coal up with Stanford University. October 2011 project that involved excavating the burning coal, cooling it with firefighting wells, effectively adding a fires on the Southern Ute The North fire is believed to foam, and replacing it with a mixture of inert materials. system to capture the gas for Indian Reservation — all have been burning for ap- productive uses. along the western edge of the proximately 100 years. The result is the so-called Fruitland Formation, three In April 2010, the tribe “Picket Fence” system, a line of which are still actively tested another extinguishment of wells along the inside of burning. The fourth, the 1.3- method by pumping 20 tons of the outcrop that yield some- acre Soda Springs Coal Fire carbon dioxide, an inert gas, what less gas than producing southeast of Marvel, was into the area. While results wells, but serve an important successfully extinguished in were promising, the approach environmental function: de- an October 2011 operation was deemed too expensive for creasing the net volume of that involved excavating the a full-scale extinguishment. “fugitive” methane emissions. burning coal, cooling it with A new pilot test being run As a gesture of goodwill, fire-fighting foam, and re- involves pumping steam into the tribe recently shared placing it with a mixture of the fire. The Department of the results of a flyover of inert material. Energy is also experiment- the outcrop with La Plata The South Coal Fire, near ing heat exchange recovery County. The county now the New Mexico state line, systems to tap the fire’s ther- uses the maps for emergency was discovered in spring modynamic energy for pro- response and building code 1998 and covers approxi- ductive use. purposes, requiring methane mately 1 acre. In July 2002, The northernmost fire, mitigation systems in build- the tribe tried to extinguish the Bridge Timber Moun- ings where necessary. it by injecting cement into tain Coal Fire, is the small- the ground to seal off oxy- est at approximately half an COAL FIRES gen inlets. Followup studies acre. No mitigation work has revealed that the fire is still been done there, as decreas- Unlike methane seeps, burning, but might be con- ing temperatures suggest it there is little data to suggest tained to some extent. could be putting itself out.

Ace Stryker/SU Drum Ace Stryker/SU Drum Engineer Bill Flint reviews a map of methane seeps along the Fruitland outcrop with Kim Kyle Siesser points a temperature gun into a naturally occurring vent above the North Coal Miskell Gerhardt of the Four Corners Geological Society. Fire; the reading was nearly 500 degrees. Employees June 29, 2012 suwarog’omasuwiini (9)

Ace Stryker/SU Drum Employees from the Sky Ute Casino Resort man the grill. Ace Stryker/SU Drum Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council Chairman Jimmy R. Newton Appreciating tribal employees Jr. thanks employees for their work during a welcome address. red tide washed over the Southern Ute tribal campus on Friday, June 15 as the Atribe hosted a day of fun and food for employees of its Permanent Fund, Growth Fund and Sky Ute Casino Resort. This year’s Employee Appreciation Day began at the Multi-purpose Facility and spread to other parts of the reservation, offering activities such as fishing in Scott’s Pond, bowling at the casino’s Rolling Thunder Lanes, and a poker walk manned by members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council.

Ace Stryker/SU Drum Miss Southern Ute Brianna GoodTracks represents the tribe’s royalty during Ace Stryker/SU Drum the kickoff to Employee Appreciation Day. Southern Ute Indian Tribal Councilman Aaron V. Torres dries Ace Stryker/SU Drum out after an employee water-balloon fight. Executive Officer Steve R. Herrera Sr. welcomes the crowd outside the Southern Ute Multi- purpose Facility. Executive office hosts retreat

Taylor Riley/Special to the Drum The victors in some of the day’s events pose for a photo with their swag.

photos Ace Stryker/SU Drum Employees of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Permanent Fund play a team-building game during a retreat hosted by the Executive Office on May 31 and June 1. The event, which took place at the Sky Ute Casino Resort and the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum, also included policy trainings and presentations from Native motivational speaker D.J. “Eagle Bear” Vanas.

Tribal-member sisters Darlene and Dona Frost pass playing cards around as part of another activity.

KSUT Tribal Radio Director Sheila Nanaeto The horseshoes tournament tosses a beach ball as part of an object has grown steadily over the lesson hosted by Don Folsom, community years, attracting an all-time- resource officer for the Southern Ute high 24 two-man teams in Police Department. 2012. Ace Stryker/SU Drum Employees June 29, 2012 tog’omsuwiini (10)

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Southern Ute Indian Tribe service awards Employee Appreciation results PERMANENT FUND Basketball two-on-two 1st: Angel Ortiz (PF)/James Washinawatok (PF) – Coleman chair 5 YEARS SERVICE Tracy Swartz 15 YEARS SERVICE 2nd: Jeff Ward (PF)/Khalin GoodTracks (PF) – 36-can cooler Wesley Hanna Rebecca A. Thompson Lucas Austin 3rd: Brandon Williams (GF)/Justin Gilbert (Casino) – Hydration jug Noah Barstatis Frank Torres Tooley Box Candice Begay Linda Winkler Gloria Ann Frost Free Throw Contest Rafaela Clay William R. Phillips Lisa Olguin (PF) Backpack Michael Fischer 10 YEARS SERVICE Roger Sage Poker Ride John Gurule Velma Armijo Connie Taylor Best hand: Shane Seibel (GF) – One day admin. leave Jason Harrison Erika Atencio 2nd best hand: Roger Sage Jr. (PF) – Night stay and dinner, Sky Ute Casino Resort Steven Herrera Elizabeth Bacon 20 YEARS SERVICE Worst hand: Gene Jaquez (Casino) – Camping table Walter Howe Margaret Cavanaugh Jack Frost Erica Howe Linda Daniel Betty Jo Martinez Horseshoes “Doubles” Tournament Sabrina Huntington Sage Frane Diane T. Peck 1st: Olin GoodTracks (GF)/Dewayne Reynolds (Casino) – $125 each Josephine Jack Louise Jack Rebecca A. Rael 2nd: Jerry Atencio (GF)/Jerone Olguin (GF) – $75 each Scott Jarrell Marilyn Jesmer Craig A. Reinhart 3rd: Terence Whyte (PF)/Bandon Johnson (PF) – $50 each Valerie Mitchell Michael Moore Florence Williams 4th: Edward Mora (GF)/Brenden Cusick (GF) – Sport cooler 5th: Carlos Herrera (PF)/Anthony Parambo (PF) – Trout fishing pole Lisa Olguin Rodney Red Larry Tucker 6th: Mitch Durkan (GF)/Aaron Robinson (GF) – Coleman 16-can cooler Linda Perkins Tyson D. Thompson 7th: Jens Nielsen (GF)/Jeff Stephens (GF) – Cooler float Barbara Pevny Dale White 25 YEARS SERVICE JoAnn Reddy Samuel Burch Mark Torres Poker Walk Best hand: Betsy Beck (PF) – $100 Walmart gift card GROWTH FUND 2nd: Weston (Casino) – $75 Walmart gift card 3rd: Becky Rael (PF) – $50 Walmart gift card 5 YEAR SERVICE Lacy Velasquez Cecelia Selam 4th: Cathy Armstrong (GF) – Heart monitor Diana Olguin DeRoy Watts Trent Taylor 5th: Judi Cole (PF) – Cooler Worst hand: Shirley Price (PF) – Fanny pack w/water bottle Mark Gebhardt Nathan Wickett Jessie Dyer Rebecca Kauffman Robin Wojcik Rochelle Taylor Fishing Thomas Breed Barbara Cogswell Kurt Blair Marin Stordeur (PF) – Seasonal fishing permit, Jeremy Shockley (PF) – Fishing tackle system, Sharon Claiborn Dale Cogswell Olen Glen Anderson Jr. Jacob Endgle (GF) – 6” Finlander fillet knife, Robert Krueger (GF) – Bait shears Brian Dommer Ronald Davis Earl Johnson Euvgenia Jane House Robert Chambers Ronald Brewer Scavenger Hunt Malinda James Elbert Dunigan Bryan Brock Best time: Salena Cook (PF) – Ninja frozen treat maker Robert DeWeese Michael Fuller Scott Callaghan Worst time: Lisa Pratchet (PF) – George Foreman classic plate Ross Patty Edward Kelsey Timothy Connor Clyde Davies Golf Tournament Martha Elbert Bobby Mallett 1st: Steve Folk (GF)/Sal Valdez (PF)/Lionel Flores (Casino) - Large umbrellas Leah Miller Henry Perez Eric Goats 2nd: Danielle Austin(PF)/Tom Demsko (Casino)/Dennis Lopez (GF)/Adam Red (GF) – Coolers Regina Dunn Linda Reinking 3rd: Mike Minot (Casino)/Bill Weaver (PF)/Bud Guffey (GF)/Danny Abeyta (GF) – Duffle bags Lyndsey Hanna Kevin Roeder 10 YEAR SERVICE Best putting: Team 8 – Camelback-type backpacks Suzanne Hey Gregg Schell Darin James Best-dressed golfer: Dennis Lopez (GF) – Camouflage cooler Michelle Hotter Kenneth Tanner Michael Martin Best golf shoes: Dale White (PF) – Duffle bag Linda Kaboth James Torrez Louis Montoya Most lost balls: Jeff Ward (PF) – Large umbrella Patrick Morrissey Steve Alexander Vienna Sours Trevor Nazzaro Rafeal Brown Randall Speaker Karaoke 1st: Greg Bison (PF) – One day admin. leave Glen Walker Adam Coleman Lee Winters 2nd: Jess Baidwan (PF) – Water bladder Edgar Carpenter Jr. Mark Coufal David Wyatt 3rd: Carmen Ryder (PF) – Travel duffle Jerry Damron John “Brice” Haskill David Acree Steven Folk Darrin Hayhurst Esther Richards Charles “Guy” Goodwin III William Jack Veronica Shannon Wilson Ignacio Men’s Summer Softball League Ignacio Co-Ed Summer Softball League Jolene Hale Pamela King Tracy Mickey (through June 18) (through June 6) Team W L Pct. Us/Them Team W L Pct. Us/Them Tammie Harris Donald Lauritsen Jim Voss Duke’s Deadly Doz. 7 0 .875 194/93 Chix-N-Stix 7 0 1.000 165/49 Timmy Lansing Buck McDaniel Troy Hott Pine Valley Church 6 2 .750 142/92 DTF 3 4 .428 62/119 Joshua Larsen Jason Middlebrook Earl Rector SoCo/D.W.A.I. 5 3 .625 170/109 SunUte 2 5 .286 62/99 Heroes’ Jag. Bmbrs. 3 5 .375 121/166 S&S 2 5 .286 64/86 Angela Simons Emmet Ryan LaDonna Deatherage GM Crew 2 6 .250 84/163 Double-elimination tournaments Men’s & Co- Poquito C’mprss’n 1 7 .125 64/152 Ed to be held July 3, 9, 11 SKY UTE CASINO RESORT – compiled by Joel Priest 5 YEARS SERVICE Mary Serrano Sue Herrera Karen Lynn Anderson Elisha Thompson Michael Montoya Rodney Armstrong Holly M. Tracy Deserie M. Benavidez Ricky Dale Valencia 15 YEARS SERVICE Linda Burton Jolynn Rene Welker Cathy Gothard Calandra O. Castiano William Eugene White Clifton Greany Cynthia Ann Hall Leroy Herrera Liesel May Houtz 10 YEARS SERVICE Sheryle M. Hunter Carmen Maria Kunz Timothy Cipolla Brenda Martinez Laurel Lamere Patrick L. Gallegos Jose Montoya Michael Jon Mounts Vince Goodwin Robert Richards Joy L. Pahe Benjamin P. Harris Garry Young Rebecca Ann Price Christina Hernandez

Beautiful but dangerous

photo courtesy Carmen Allanic The smoke from fires in southwest Colorado has given rise to some fantastic sunsets over the skies of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in the past month.

Christopher R. Rizzo/SU Drum Smoke mingles with clouds to create the perception of a burning sky.

Rays of light escape a thick mask of smoke above a ridge near Durango. Christopher R. Rizzo/SU Drum Sports June 29, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atü (11)

IHS FOOTBALL IHS VOLLEYBALL Bobcats gear up for trip Volleycat mentors making moves

By Joel Priest Down Under Special to the Drum

By Joel Priest Special to the Drum It’s back to a brighter bench for former Ignacio volleyball coach Terene “What is the simplest of- Foutz. fense that you have ever run But one not far away: — and actually won a foot- She’ll still be calling La Plata ball game?” asks actor Mat- County home when not help- thew McConaughey, portray- ing call shots for Fort Lewis ing Marshall University head College boss Shelly Aaland coach Jack Lengyel in the this fall. Aaland announced movie “We Are Marshall.” on June 18 that Foutz will “It’s going to be that kind be on board as an assistant, of approach,” laughed Kevin officially starting her duties Sukut, coach of a squad de- Aug. 1. parting Tuesday, July 3 to “When Terene agreed … I Australia’s Gold Coast for knew I was getting a legiti- International Sports Special- mate coach with a top-notch ists’ 2012 Down Under Bowl. resume to add to my staff,” Joel Priest/Special to the Drum “We’re only going to get sev- Aaland said in an FLC re- Thad Cano (left), last season’s varsity top assistant — and JV en practices, and 90 percent lease. “Coach T has a great skipper — under Bayli Stillwell (right), will be taking over as of those are going to be about the Volleycats’ head coach for 2012. background in coaching at X’s and O’s. … The plus thing Joel Priest/Special to the Drum many different levels and I once before, from 2000-02 mountain League. is that these kids already know Ignacio quarterback Adison Jones plants a stiff-arm into a am excited to have her join at Mesa State College (now Cano also had stints how to play football.” Meeker Cowboy during 2011’s neutral-site (in Olathe), non- my staff.” Colorado Mesa University) in New Mexico with 4A The team will see an even league win. Well in advance of the 2012 season, Jones and two IHS teammates have been selected to play in the 2012 Also acquired and offi- under her MSC coach Rusty Farmington, 3A (now-4A) more limited number of Down Under Bowl in Australia. cially starting work a month Crick. Bloomfield, and first began games: two. But Sukut ex- sooner will be Stephanie With now more than 15 directing play in 1991 at 4A pects the experience will be 27-player Colorado/Wyo- “Loved that [eight-man] game, Lathrop, a 1997 grad of years of clipboard clout to (now-5A) Alamogordo. one his newest blend of boys ming squad faced the former then I moved to Havre where Green Mountain in Lake- her credit, Foutz’s experi- Like Foutz, Stillwell — — including Ignacio quar- in 2011 after it was edged we had about 840 kids there. wood, who played her high ence should pay dividends who amassed a 17-45 over- terback Adison Jones, re- 14-13 by a six-state (includ- … [I’ve] been able to deal with school ball for both the Lady for Aaland’s team, which is all (15-26 against the SJBL) ceiver/running back Clayton ing California, New Mexico a wide variety. And it’s a good Rams and Jeffco rival Po- expected to return 10 players record in three seasons — Jefferson, and 2012 gradu- and Utah) unit in its opener, mix; some of the best players mona (Arvada), and then in 2012. The Skyhawks went will remain in the game, ate/receiver Xavier Watts — held at the Runaway Bay in Montana come from these moved on to become a three- 5-21 overall (2-16 RMAC) but from a Durango base. will relish for years to come. Sports SuperCenter. small schools. They have to do year starting middle at FLC last year with a youth-heavy Having taken a counselor’s “I’ve been down twice be- Three days later, the crew — everything: play true iron-man (’97-2000). squad featuring just two se- position (similar to what she fore, in ’97 and 2000,” the skippered by Laramie (WH- football, offense and defense Of late, she was the lead- niors and no juniors. held at IHS) at Miller Mid- Montana resident said by SAA Class 4A) Plainsmen — and I’m sure it’s the same ing mentor at Inglemoor Foutz’s successor at IHS, dle School, she will head phone, “and I’ve been very varsity/JV assistants J.T. Walsh down there [in Ignacio].” High (Kenmore, Wash.; Bayli Stillwell, now has a the Lady Angels’ B-team fortunate to be able to go and Clinton Reed — found “Offensively we’re going WIAA Class 4A) for five successor herself. And Igna- this fall. again. For these freshmen and little consolation on the same to have a balanced forma- seasons (2005-06, ’08-10), cio Athletic Director Mela- Having led MMS’s best sophomores, they’re going to gridiron, falling 18-2 to a crew tion, two-back, but also go- recording a 50-38 overall re- nie Taylor didn’t have to to the middle-school cham- see the best of the best.” culled from five states (includ- ing to do some one-back and cord, and was most recently look far to find the fellow. pionship in 2011, lifelong The Bobcat trio will be three ing Texas and Louisiana). bounce out to some three- and the volunteer head coach at Promoted vertically, the Durango resident Molly of an estimated nine Colorado “It’s getting tougher to send four-receiver formations.” 5A Gateway (Aurora) since Cats will be led in 2012 by Malarsie will step to the preps joining nine from Mon- a team from just one state,” That’s something Jones — March. former assistant Thaddeus prep level and take charge tana and several others from Sukut lamented, “and with all who will have All-State line- Currently in her sixth sea- “Thad” Cano, a man with of the Ignacio JV. With a Alaska, Wisconsin, West Vir- the summer camps and work- man Jordan Chriske-Hall (from son overall — fifth as execu- a resume much longer than background deeper-rooted ginia and Kentucky. outs going on, it’s tough just Montana 2011 Class AA cham- tive director — with Four most would guess. His pre- in coaching dance, Malarsie The DUB format divides all to get enough interest. And at pions Helena Capital) among Corners Volleyball Club, vious gig—prior to com- has also been pursuing a sec- competing teams into brackets $4,200 or so, that just makes those protecting him — should Foutz (a 1987 graduate of ing to Ignacio — had him ondary education major at of four, with each team play- it tougher. But I still think it’s be able to jump right into, along Montezuma-Cortez) had alongside Andy Rice at Pa- Fort Lewis, while minoring ing twice — four 12-minute going to be exciting football with two of his top targets from been a college-level assistant gosa Springs in the 3A Inter- in sports management. quarters, with a 15-minute for the people.” a 4-5 (2-3 1A Southern Peaks) halftime per contest — and Most recently the boss at freshman season. following National High Havre (MHSA Class A) from “They’ll pick it up in a CHASING A DREAM School Federation rules. 2005-09 after 15 seasons at hurry,” Sukut said. “Some The outcome of any little Cascade (enrollment of the adjustments we’ll just team’s first game will de- about 140), Sukut was defi- have to make on the fly. Get SunUte lifeguard laces up for termine whether its second nitely upbeat on working with the ball into the hands of will be termed a consolation a fresh, diverse crop of talent. your best guys: That’s what international championships or championship game. The “I’ve ran the gamut,” he said. it boils down to.” By Christopher R. Rizzo The Southern Ute Drum Little leaguers raising funds It’s rare to meet a world- class athlete as humble as 22-year-old Gabe Proctor, lifeguard at SunUte Com- munity Center. It’s perhaps equally rare to meet a lifeguard whose true passion lies on land. But Proctor defies expecta- tions often, a trait that has earned him an invitation to Mexico July 6-8 for the Christopher R. Rizzo/SU Drum 2012 North American, Cen- SunUte Community Center lifeguard Gabe Proctor tral American and Carib- stretches on Tuesday, June 26 in preparation for his bean Athletic Association’s training for the 2012 North American, Central American and Under 23 Championships in Caribbean Athletic Association Under 23 Championships July 6-8 in Mexico. the 10,000-meter (roughly six-mile) run. His career path was not wanted to make sure the ap- He is currently attend- always smooth running. propriate people in his life ing Western State College Proctor was born in Ethio- were recognized, not him- photos Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum in Gunnison, Colo. To be a pia, in a small village of self. The Ignacio Bobcats little league baseball team and coach Joe Gonzales (in back) washed top athlete and to meet his about 1,000 people. The “I would like to say, first, cars and baked goodies on Saturday, June 23 to raise funds for a trip to Grand Junction in July. The Bobcats, ages 9 and 10, will be playing in a 12-team district tournament. The Wells Fargo ultimate goal of making house he was raised in thank you to Heather and Bank parking lot saw plenty of action during the fundraiser, which raised more than $800. an Olympic team, Proc- with his mom, dad, young- Greg Riley for opening up tor said he has to choose er brother and sister was their home to me,” he said. to focus on just two of about 140 feet square. “My running success would three aspects of a typical Proctor’s mother died when not have taken off in a positive student’s life — academ- he was nine, and his father direction if it was not for stay- ics and athletics — while was no longer able to provide ing up here in Ignacio. I can’t socializing, in race terms, for the family. All three sib- say enough about the Rileys. comes in third. lings were adopted by a fam- They are generous and great “I feel that I have been a ily in Maine and became U.S. people. I thank God for the little over-dedicated to my citizens. It was then that the Rileys, and I hope I can give running,” he said. “I would three chose to stop speaking back to them one day.” Georgia McKinley and her family support not consider myself a typical Tigrinya and concentrate on “I would also like to thank the team’s bake sale by buying some tasty college student. But I am OK learning English. Lisa Allen, my supervisor goods. with that.” “You can’t believe how here at work,” he continued. Proctor’s training typi- many times we watched Cin- “I get paid well to be a life- cally consists of running be- derella,” he joked. guard. I couldn’t believe I Lawrence Toledo (left) details the rims tween 100 and 110 miles per He says of his adopted got a free lunch and went to on a local supporter’s truck. The Ignacio week, but he’s now tapering parents: “I owe them the an appreciation day.” Bobcats little league team consists of Joe off in preparation for the trip world. Coming here is a The NACAC Under-23 Gonzales Jr., Joe Garcia, Daniel Silva, Nate and is “only” running about dream come true. Whoever Championships is a USA Howell, Adam House, Louis and Lawrence 50. Proctor said he feels that raises you is your real par- Track & Field National Valdez, Bird Ryder, Holland Rockamah, Mickey Cantebury, Lawrence Toledo and training at this altitude gives ent. They made a way for me Team event. Lakoda Bartley. him a definitive advantage in the world.” Robin Duffy-Wirth over other runners. For this article, Proctor contributed to this report. Misc. June 29, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12)

HORSEMANSHIP Barrel racers back in town Expanding motor coach tours

By Joel Priest Twenty-three, split into two ly following the time-only Special to the Drum classes, also contested the runs. Open entrants must be Pole Bending Jackpot. entered a half-hour before For the third time of five D-8 action continues July 1 the designated race time so scheduled, riders from the in Durango (a co-sanctioned not to incur a $10 late fee. National Barrel Horse Asso- event with New Mexico’s The Youth race will follow ciation’s Colorado District 8 District 1) and will follow the Open, with the Senior race competed at the Sky Ute Fair- with two stops (July 21 and to follow. Open entry fees are grounds on Saturday, June 16. Aug. 11) in Cortez before re- $40 each, while Youth and From results submitted turning to Ignacio on Aug. 19. Senior entries are $30 (non- by D-8 representative Patti As stated on the D-8 web- NBHA members add a $10 Carlile, there were 60 en- site (http://nbhaco-08.webs. fee). Questions can be direct- tries in the event’s Open com), all races start with ed to Carlile at 970-799-8968 Jackpot division (split into time-only runs at 11 a.m. or [email protected]. four classes), 23 in the Youth The Open Barrels will start The 2012 season’s Finals Jackpot and 13 in the Senior. at 12:30 p.m. or immediate- will take place Oct. 27-28. Barrel racing results courtesy Barbara Cogswell/Sky Ute Casino Resort OPEN Shaylah Lucero, Pagosa Springs, 15.221 The Sky Ute Casino Resort has tripled its motor coach group bookings since 2009, Class 1D Wyatt Masters, Durango, 15.256 and this year additionally features Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum VIP tours. Bitsy Morgan, Nucla, 14.558 Class 3D With the help of the Southern Ute Royalty and casino employees, the tribe is quickly Julia Thomson, Bayfield, 14.649 Brittany Featherman, Mancos, 15.415 making the Four Corners area a destination for national and international motor coach Caylin Chumley, Durango, 14.738 Sadie Smith, Durango, 15.449 groups. All tribal members are invited to participate with group tour greetings. Contact AutumnRain Chee, Shiprock, N.M., 14.787 Cheyan Rice, Pagosa Springs, 15.647 the casino, museum or Southern Ute Royalty Committee for more info. Class 2D Class 4D Lavonne Queen, Durango & Amber Moore, Bailee Karo, Cortez, 16.456 Dolores, 15.075 Theresa Strickland, Bloomfield, N.M., 16.474 Terri Taylor, Allison, 15.195 Kaylee Fitzwater, Pagosa Springs, 18.708 Patti Carlile, Ignacio, 15.196 STARWHEELS Class 3D SENIOR Horoscopes by “The Star Lady” Mary Bramwell, Cortez, 15.635 Class 1D Chase Collins, Durango, 15.795 Karen Delay, Dolores, 14.817 Amber Moore, Dolores, 15.858 Class 2D a CANCER (June 22 – July 22) g CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) Darcyll Joe, Teec Nos Pos, Ariz., 15.859 Jacquie Bishop, Durango, 15.631 BIRTHDAY SALUTATIONS MOON KIDS! PLUTO’S continued influence in your sign Class 4D Class 3D The BBQ grill isn’t the only hot zone this is broadened as the FULL MOON on the Kathy Hostetter, Alamosa, 16.602 Shawn Woods, Ignacio, 16.636 month. Sizzling MARS leaps into the 3rd releases emotional issues. A powerful Shawn Woods, Ignacio, 16.636 Class 4D domestic angle of your chart on the 3rd celestial pattern unsettles your domestic Lorri Smith, Dolores, 16.644 Joellen Turner, Nucla, 17.547 and immediately begins to intensify the tranquility when MARS enters into a testy Jacquie Bishop, Durango, 16.710 environment. Family gatherings are likely to relationship with PLUTO on the 17th, and POLE BENDING be spirited as the FULL MOON on the 3rd challenges URANUS on the 18th. They are YOUTH Class 1D may trigger a difference of opinion with one not the best days to talk things over with Class 1D Amber Moore, Dolores of the kinfolk who like to have everything your main squeeze, or the kinfolk. It’s best AutumnRain Chee, Shiprock, N.M., 14.361 Lorri Smith, Dolores done their way. Be diplomatic CANCER, a to wait until after the 21st to soothe the Caylin Chumley, Durango, 14.461 Class 2D few straight forward words might clear the situation. A bright and lively SUN in LEO on Katie Hostetter, Alamosa, 14.734 Shaylah Lucero, Pagosa Springs air. By the 18th you’ll be ready to launch a the 22nd opens the door to more congenial Class 2D Maddie Shaline “fresh as spring rain beginning.” communications. Surprising financial Katie Hostetter, Alamosa, 14.939 options may pop up before month’s end. b LEO (July 23 – Aug. 22) OK LIONS ... no more procrastinating h AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 17) about finishing projects you’ve been The celestial planetary pattern may feel putting off. Go ahead, clean out the more comfortable after the 3rd when MARS Gearing up for Tri-Ute closets, get rid of unwanted objects, and glides into like-minded LIBRA. Entertaining prepare to enjoy the summer. The blazing activities are uppermost on your list of SUN returns to your sign on the 22nd filling “things to do”. And in all likelihood you will you with warmth and renewed energy. But go in search of adventure and excitement. MERCURY’S backward dance in LEO MARS and JUPITER form a vigorous union might put a damper on some personal on the 16th and 17th and increase your plans for the month. As always, be sure yearning to hit the road. Later on optimism to communicate clearly with partners and sets in and has you feeling like all things are others to avoid misunderstandings and possible again. overly sensitive reactions. i PISCES (Feb. 20 – March 20) c VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sept. 23) Pleasurable pursuits should make your Just a reminder VIRGO ... MERCURY your JULY a happy one. Cheerful hours spent personal planet slips into its backward with children and loved ones keep you retrograde dance on the 14th and creates in high spirits. Magical NEPTUNE in your its usual confusion. Muddled thinking and sign offers imaginative ideas as to how to delayed plans a part of July’s menu. But entertain the kiddies for the summer. No don’t let that prevent you from having your doubt you’ll think of something original summer fun. All you need do is plan ahead, Little Fishes. There’s an aura of harmony and check all the details, a piece of cake surrounding your household environment. for VIRGO folks. The bottom line is to be So while the Solar System is in your sure and set your arrangements into motion favor ... let your inspiration be your guide Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum before the 14th. Keep your wits about you PISCES people. Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council Lady Ramona Y. Eagle (right) addresses youth and on the 18th when MARS takes a stand parents looking forward to the 2012 Tri-Ute Games on Wednesday, June 20 at the Multi- opposite URANUS and causes tempers to ^ ARIES (March 21 – April 20) purpose Facility. The games will take place July 24-27 in Towaoc. Kristi Garnanez (left), flare regarding monetary matters. Domestic duties and family affairs might facilities operations manager for the SunUte Community Center, also introduced Tribal dominate some of your July days ARIES. Council Chairman Jimmy R. Newton Jr. (center). For more information on the Tri-Ute d LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) MERCURY’S retrograde on the 14th could Games, call the SunUte Recreation Department at 970-563-0214. Feeling Feisty LIBRA? Blame it all on the offer you the chance to express yourself Red Planet MARS who is entering your sign on a constructive level and give you the on the 3rd. No doubt this super-charged opportunity to catch up on some unfinished energy may be driving you into taking tasks. You might also explore more action. Just be careful how you utilize pleasurable activities such as throwing a this burst of vigor. Remember ... you are line in the water and snagging a big one. in control. Fortunately SATURN is in your But the best part about JULY is that MARS, sign keeping you grounded. A positive your ruling planet, slides into the easy going connection between VENUS and URANUS sign of LIBRA and brings a more controlled on the 4th inspires a cheery holiday, and excitement to your day. a harmonious time with your partner, and loved ones. _ TAURUS (April 21 – May 21) A brilliant SUN in CANCER warms relations e SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) with neighbors and siblings. Pleasant Finances and future plans are the top conversations may turn your thoughts to priorities for JULY. Not to worry SCORPIO planning relaxed family gatherings and ... JUPITER and VENUS have your back and lively summer cook-outs. VENUS your will encourage a positive impact regarding ruling planet sparkles in the animated sign money matters. A NEW MOON on the 18th of GEMINI and promises improvement in friendly CANCER promotes promising related to income and finances on the 4th. travel arrangements, and the opportunity to JUPITER’S hugely beneficial influence pursue your long range goals. As an added becomes even more pronounced as plus MARS forms an agreeable connection it connects to MARS on the 17th, and to JUPITER on the 17th offering you the URANUS on the 21st. You might even throw chance to improve your monetary situation. caution to the wind and head to the Casino! Go with the flow SCORPIO. Good luck TAURUS.

f SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) ` GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) JULY’S planetary pattern presents a mixed The SUN in security-minded CANCER may bag of events. For starters, MERCURY in have you thinking about money. #1. How to the travel section of your chart pumps up conserve it, and #2. How to stabilize your your desire to hit the road, then slams on future. Fortunately VENUS and JUPITER the brakes after the 14th when it moves (the two finance boosting planets) are in into reverse motion. It may be best to make your sign amplifying productive income your plans prior to that date. Cover all your opportunities. You might be working harder, bases so that your trip is an enjoyable one. but the rewards are worth it. A NEW MOON The emphasis is on finances. Meet your in CANCER on the 18th signals a fresh obligations quickly Saggies, and organize opportunity regarding work. MARS in sync monetary matters. JUPITER, VENUS, and with your sign stimulates many happy hours MARS will do their best to summon up with those you love the most. Single Gemini some amusing activities for your enjoyment folks may find love and romance in the latter this month. part of the month. Keep an open mind Twins.

Carole Maye is a Certified Astrology Professional with over 30 years of astrological study and practice. Private horoscope consultations can be arranged by appointment, via email: [email protected] Voices June 29, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-peiku-chipikwag’atü (13)

WHO AM I? Just a sinner HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES every day, my Gentle Spirit By Tim Yaw ery one of us. Sin has many Look deeply at your Girl. Enjoy your day, because YOU deserve it. Nuuciu Bible Baptist Church forms, but our greatest sin thoughts and actions today Love you always, is against almighty God in and you will agree that your Grams Darlene F. In our last discussion, we that our self-will and self- fleshly desires dictate your found that God created the interests transgressed and existence. This is the exis- BELATED BIRTHDAY existence we see today in encroached on God’s will for tence that separates us from WISHES FOR TYLA R. five days. his human creation. God, and unless the problem FROST On the sixth day, God cre- The desire of doing our is corrected, we will spend Sorry I didn’t get this out in ated man from the dirt of the will over God’s will is the sin an eternity separated from time, but I’m wishing you Earth, then created woman nature we inherited. If this God in Hell. a very Happy Birthday, my from the man. The man and strikes a nerve with you, then There is nothing under our God-daughter and Niece. woman lived in harmony you are on your way to recog- own effort that can be done. I wish I could be with you in the presence of God. All nizing the fact that you are a Only God can correct the sin right now in that beautiful place they call Hawaii. We animals were tame, and God sinner (as all human creation problem within us. could go to the beach, provided food from the veg- is) separated from God, and a What’s the solution? It ap- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY eat out, and just hang out. etation he created. correction needs to be made. pears Paul found a savior: Hope you had fun on your Among the vegetation was Let’s look deeper into this “What a wretched man I am! MY PRECIOUS MOM, DALLAS AND TAYLOR birthday with your friends. a tree that provided neverend- sin problem and then look at Who will rescue me from this MISTY Happy Birthday to Dallas May the Creator bless you ing life for the couple. There the only solution. body of death? Thanks be to Thank you for all the Mason Riley! with all that you need each Love, MOM was one tree, though — the God has put the desire to God — through Jesus Christ wonderful years we’ve & every day. I think of you shared and to all the great tree of the knowledge of good every day and hope you are be good in our soul by way our Lord!” (Romans 7:25). family memories we’ve had! Happy Birthday to my lil and evil —that the couple was of our conscience, but the Although the law of sin doing well. Your Mom says Since you like my poetry, Firecracker Taylor Riley!! you are doing great, and I not allowed to eat of. temptations of the world in- in the members and the law here’s one for you, Mom: Love, MOM believe that you are. Keep in A created angel of God flame the sensual desires of of the weakness of the soul You’re the wheel to my touch and send me pictures. who became prideful and de- our body, which our soul is make us a slave to sin, there wheelbarrow – you’re the HAPPY BIRTHDAY May the beautiful sunsets sired to be above God tempt- unable to control. In other is another law that can be fuel in my car. WISHES, JALISA R. PAUL, in Hawaii fill your heart with ed the woman to eat from words, the evil desires of our put in effect that cancels out You’re the power in my “GENTLE SPIRIT GIRL” gladness and beauty. Happy the forbidden tree, which body overpower our soul’s these two conflicting laws. battery and you’re the fire in I know that you will have a Birthday, Tyla. Take care. she did, as well as convinc- desire to do good. It’s called the law of the my star. great day on your birthday Love you always, You’re the one who’s kept ing the man to eat of it also. In the Bible, the apostle Holy Spirit of God. this Thursday, 6/28. You have Auntie and God-mother, me going - the one who grown up to be a very, very Darlene F. This fallen angel, commonly Paul cites this dilemma per- Paul continues: “There- pushed me through. referred to as Satan or the fectly. It applies to all people fore, there is now no con- responsible woman taking ‘Cause there’s just no way I care of your Son, Orion HAPPY BIRTHDAY devil, gained control over to today. demnation for those who could’ve done this without Hunter, (my great-grandson). PERLA AND ALEXIS the man and woman because you. “For what I do is not the are in Christ Jesus, because These are the times to cherish I just wanted to wish my So here’s to another year – of their disobedience to God. good I want to do; no, the through Christ Jesus the law with all the picture taking, daughter Perla Gonzalez and many more years we’ll They were separated from evil I do not want to do — of the spirit of life set me many Holidays to share with Happy Birthday on July 1. share. God, which resulted in an this I keep on doing. Now free from the law of sin and your Son, and just watching May her day be filled with Thank you for showing your eventual physical death as if I do what I do not want to death. For what the law was him grow every day. You lots of happiness! I love and love for me & how much you well as a spiritual death, have bonded very, very well miss you! do, it is no longer I who do powerless to do in that it was care. with him and you know what Love Mommy which is the separation of God it, but it is sin living in me weakened by the sinful na- You started the cast – you we have been talking about. that does it. So I find this law ture, God did by sending his he is all about now. Always Daliha Peabody created the mold. keep the culture & traditions All humans to this day at work: When I want to do own son in the likeness of Now you’ve been stuck taught to you. May you share I just wanted to wish my come through the sexual with me, no matter how old. good, evil is right there with sinful man to be a sin offer- your birthday with all those almost teen daughter a (LOL) union of the man and wom- me. For in my inner being ing. And so he condemned that love you, especially me. wonderful 12th Birthday on Love you so much & happy an and were born with a sin [soul] I delight in God’s law; sin in sinful man, in order I enjoy watching you taking July 8, and may you have b-day Mom. nature that is bent away from but I see another law at work that the righteous require- care of your Son, and sharing a fabulous day, I love and Your daughter, God. In other words, people in the members of my body, ments of the law might be all that you know with him. miss you! TJ (Tileta) are born prideful with a na- waging war against the law fully met in us, who do not May the Creator above Bless Love Mommy ture of self-centeredness and of my mind and making me live according to the sinful you on your Birthday, and Daliha Peabody self-satisfaction. We strive to a prisoner of the law of sin nature but according to the be good but are unable to do at work within my members spirit” (Romans 8:1-4). so completely. [body]” (Romans 7:19-24). Please heed this, broth- The Bible tells us that no Paul is saying that even ers and sisters. The desires TRIBAL OBITUARIES man or woman is good and though we know the good of our body crave the sinful all have fallen short of the we should do, the body neg- things of this world, and no HOWE – Thomas Victor Howe, 76, died Sunday, June righteousness and holiness of atively influences the soul, matter how we try to fight it 10, 2012, at Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque, N.M. Mr. God. Because God can only making it an unwilling ser- our body wins over our soul. Howe lived in Dulce, N.M. have a relationship with hu- vant to sin. Our soul is held This is why we need help. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June mans who are as righteous captive by the body and its Jesus Christ paid our sin 14, 2012, at Hood Mortuary Chapel and visitation will and holy as he is, sinful hu- evil, sensual desires. debt by taking our sin upon occur prior to services from 9 to 10 a.m. Cremation will mans are separated from him. The first man and woman himself and dying for us on follow services at Hood Mortuary Crematory in Durango. Even though today we were formed in the likeness the cross. He was buried and Mr. Howe was born February 22, 1936, in Ignacio, know the difference between of God, and they originally three days later God raised Colo., the son of Edward and Margaret Howe. He grew good and evil, we are unable knew no evil and lived in an him from the grave. up mostly in Ignacio, and also in Towaoc, Colo. He en- to perform the perfect good- age of innocence. When evil Today Jesus lives and de- listed and served in the U.S. Army. ness expected by God. We was exposed through the sires to solve our problem by Thomas worked at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the lessen our bad deeds through temptation from an outside asking us to believe what he Forestry Division as a custodian and maintenance spe- excuses. Granted, some peo- source and they acted on that did for us, confess the fact cialist, and he also worked as an ambulance driver. ple are more evil than oth- temptation, they saw the dif- that we are sinners, and be Mr. Howe enjoyed hunting, time at the casino, traveling, and visiting his family. He was ers, but as we just said, all ference between good and willing to let him be lord of also a member of the Native American Church. humans come short of God’s evil but were unable to do our lives. When we sincerely Thomas is survived by two daughters: Victoria Ann Howe and Thomasina Howe, and a righteousness and holiness, the good they wanted to do. believe this with all our heart, granddaughter, Brittany Iris Begaye, all of Dulce, NM. He is also survived by numerous which hinders our relation- Suddenly their souls’ control the Holy Spirit of God comes nieces, nephews and cousins and other family and friends of Dulce, Towaoc, and Ignacio. ship with God. over the body flip-flopped to live in us and change us He was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Ellen (Montoya) Howe, his parents, Edward This shortcoming is called and the body then took con- into a being that is no longer and Margaret Howe, and a grandson, Victor Isaiah Howe. sin, and it exists within ev- trol of the soul. controlled by our flesh. The family would like to thank Presbyterian Hospital and Kaseman Hospice of Albu- querque, and Hood Mortuary of Durango, Colo. 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In the Southern Ute Tribal Court REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) Of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe • On the Southern Ute Reservation PO Box 737 #149, CR 517, Ignacio, CO • 970-563-0240 Home Repair Program - Phase V OWNER: p.m., Monday – Friday. Please contact Tribal In the Legal Name Change of, In the Estate Of, Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing at 970-563-4710 to make arrangements Case No.:2012-NC-072 Case No.: 2012-PR-069 Tribal Housing Department for pick up or email Ms. Burch @ hburch@ NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE NOTICE OF PROBATE P.O. Box 737-24 southern-ute.nsn.us or Ms. Trujillo @ ptrujillo@ Yvette Valdez, Civil Subject Clayborn Wayne Scott Sr., Deceased Ignacio, Colorado 81137 southern-ute.nsn.us with your request. Notice is hereby given that Yvette Valdez has Notice to: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors 970-563-4710 A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the filed an application for legal change of name, to and all other persons claiming an interest in Contact: Hilda Burch, Housing Project 14826 Hwy 172-old casino parking lot-White be known hereafter as Yvette Sage. Any person said estate: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe of Administrator, Paula Lopez-Trujillo, Modular, Ignacio, Colorado 81137, Wednesday desiring to object to the granting of the petition the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Ignacio, Administrative Assistant July 25, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. A visit to the project may do so by filing an objection in writing with CO: Greetings: Take notice that a petition has home sites will be following the meeting July the Clerk of the Court no later than June 29, been filed in this cause, alleging that the above Sealed bids will be received to address 25th, 2011 (1 pm – 3 pm), July 26th, 2012 (8:30 2012 at 5:00 pm. If no objection is made, the decedent died leaving certain assets, and asking Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Septic, Water am – 4 pm) and July 27th, 2012 (8:30 am - 4 pm). Court will grant the legal name change. for the determination of heirs of said decedent, Heater, Roof, Stucco, Drywall, Carpentry, The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s TERO code Dated this 16th day of May, 2012. the administration of said estate including the Foundation and Site Condition work and all has established a preference for contracting Janie Herrera, Court Clerk allowing of creditors of said decedent and for other items identified in the Scope of Work for and subcontracting to certified Indian owned distribution thereof. You are notified that said each home needing either repair or replacement businesses. A bid preference of 5% will be In the Legal Name Change of, cause will be set for hearing before the Tribal of identified items of each individual home for given to any qualified Native American owned Case No.: 2012-0044-NC Court at the above address on July 24, 2012 at the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Reservation- company. To receive this preference, Native NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE 10:00 AM. All persons having claims against Wide Housing Repair Project, Ignacio, Colorado American owned businesses must be certified Marquise Javier Salazar, Civil Subject the above estate are required to file them for until 3:00 p.m. (MST) Friday, August 10, 2012. by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s TERO. Any Notice is hereby given that Lorena Cibrian for allowance with the Tribal Court at the stated Bids received after this time will not be accepted Native American owned business not certified Marquise Javier Salazar filed an application for address on or before the time and date of said and will be returned unopened. Contracting by the due date will not be given a preference. legal change of name, to be known hereafter as hearing, as above set forth or said claims shall party will be with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe For information on certification, contact the Marquise Javier Cibrian. As of June 12, 2012 be forever barred and all persons interested with the Tribal Housing Department managing TERO office at 970-563-0117. no person filed an objection to the request, and in said estate are hereby notified to appear the project. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe reserves the therefore notice is hereby given that Marquise and answer said Petition and offer evidence Request for Bids may be picked up at the Tribal right to reject any and all bids, to waive any Javier Salazar name shall be and is hereby in support of their position. The Court will Housing Department, south of the old casino informality in bids and to accept the bid deemed, legally changed to Marquise Javier Cibrian. proceed to hear the matter at the date and parking lot – white modular building, Ignacio, in the opinion of the Tribe, to be in the best Dated this 12th day of June, 2012. time set above, or such later time to which Colorado, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 interest of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Scott Moore, Southern Ute Tribal Judge the matter shall be continued and to make the determination therein necessary. In the Estate Of, Dated this 13th of June, 2012 Case No.: 2012-PR-053 Karla Tucson, Deputy Court Clerk REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NOTICE OF PROBATE Kenneth Elbert Burch Jr., Deceased In the Estate Of, Fence construction Notice to: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors Case No.: 2012-PR-076 and all other persons claiming an interest in NOTICE OF PROBATE The Southern Ute Wildlife Division is bidding documents or call 970-563-0130. The said estate: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe of Anna Marie Scott, Deceased requesting proposals for 1.8 miles of fence Southern Ute Tribe utilizes a hiring preference the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Ignacio, Notice to: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors construction adjacent to the La Plata River, for certified Indian-owned businesses. For more CO: Greetings: Take notice that a petition and all other persons claiming an interest in located near Red Mesa, Colorado. Please email information on receiving this preference, contact has been filed in this cause, alleging that the said estate: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe of [email protected] for the project the TERO office at 970-563-0117. above decedent died leaving certain assets, the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Ignacio, and asking for the determination of heirs CO: Greetings: Take notice that a petition has of said decedent, the administration of said been filed in this cause, alleging that the above Public Notice estate including the allowing of creditors of decedent died leaving certain assets, and asking Court Hearing said decedent and for distribution thereof. for the determination of heirs of said decedent, You are notified that said cause will be set the administration of said estate including the Priority Sales & Rentals for hearing before the Tribal Court at the allowing of creditors of said decedent and for VS above address on July 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM. distribution thereof. You are notified that said Robert Thompson All persons having claims against the above cause will be set for hearing before the Tribal On 8-21-2012 at 2:15 p.m. estate are required to file them for allowance Court at the above address on August 6, 2012 at Southern Ute Tribal Court with the Tribal Court at the stated address on at 9:00 AM. All persons having claims against Ignacio CO Case #12CV31 or before the time and date of said hearing, as the above estate are required to file them for above set forth or said claims shall be forever allowance with the Tribal Court at the stated barred and all persons interested in said estate address on or before the time and date of said Public Notice are hereby notified to appear and answer hearing, as above set forth or said claims shall be said Petition and offer evidence in support forever barred and all persons interested in said Court Hearing of their position. The Court will proceed to estate are hereby notified to appear and answer Priority Sales & Rentals hear the matter at the date and time set above, said Petition and offer evidence in support of VS or such later time to which the matter shall their position. The Court will proceed to hear the Ronald Price be continued and to make the determination matter at the date and time set above, or such later On 8-21-2012 at 2:00 p.m. therein necessary. time to which the matter shall be continued and to at Southern Ute Tribal Court Dated this 14th of June, 2012 make the determination therein necessary. Ignacio CO case #12CV30 Janie Herrera, Deputy Court Clerk Dated this 13th of June, 2012 Janie Herrera, Deputy Court Clerk Public Notice Court Hearing Advertise with us! Priority Sales & Rentals The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency in partnership The Drum is read by with Housing Solutions for the Southwest is procuring for 1,700 people per issue! VS weatherization materials and services. Bid package available Call 970-563-0119 for rates. Tonece Baca We are also online at online at fourcore.org. On 8-20-2012 at 9:00 a.m. www.southern-ute.nsn.us/drum at Southern Ute Tribal Court Phone: 970-259-1916. Deadline 7/6/12. Drum email: Ignacio CO case #12CV49 [email protected]

Gatekeepers: A community-based approach to suicide prevention

“I’m going to walk to the bridge. If one person smiles at me Applied Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). ASIST has been on the way, I will not jump.” adopted by the U.S. military in an effort to reduce suicides From a note left behind among returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. before jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge If you are concerned that a friend, loved one, or even Suicide happens more often in La Plata County than in yourself is having suicidal thoughts, we encourage you Colorado or the United States as a whole. But it doesn’t to contact a gatekeeper. Find a list of gatekeepers at need to be this way. Most of the time, suicidal thoughts www.sucap.org or call 970-563-4517. It might even be pass away after a period of increased suicide danger. someone you know. During that time of risk, intervention by trained persons can keep a friend or loved one safe. ASIST training of gatekeepers has been organized by Southern Ute Community Action Programs Inc. (SUCAP) That’s what “gatekeepers” do. Gatekeepers are volunteers and funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health who have completed a two-day training course called and Environment, Office of Suicide Prevention.

Colorado NRCS announces application cutoff date for 2013 EQIP funding Deadline is Monday, July 2

The Natural Resources Conservation natural resources.” NRCS continually Service (NRCS) in Colorado recently strives to put conservation planning at the announced an application cutoff date forefront of its programs and initiatives. of Monday, July 2, 2012, in order to Conservation plans provide landowners be considered for 2013 funding in the with a comprehensive inventory and Environmental Quality Incentives Program assessment of their resources and an (EQIP). Submitted eligible applications appropriate start to improving the quality that are received after July 2, 2012, of soil, water, air, plants, and wildlife on will be considered during a later time their land. EQIP is an incentives program and will be processed throughout the that provides financial assistance for fiscal year as needed. The accelerated conservation systems such as animal timeline for EQIP is intended to provide waste management facilities, irrigation program participants and NRCS staff system efficiency improvements, more time for quality conservation fencing, and water supply development planning and economic impact analysis. for improved grazing management, All applications will be evaluated and riparian protection, and wildlife habitat funded on a watershed basis, with local enhancement. Interested applicants may and watershed workgroup input on apply at their local Ignacio NRCS Office conservation priorities. “Over the years, located at the Tribal Agriculture Division we have seen exceptional support from 655 CR 517, or give us a call 970-563- landowners for the EQIP program,” 0178 for more information. Applications said Phyllis Ann Philipps, NRCS State MUST be received in your local NRCS Conservationist, CO. “This earlier-than- Service Center by close of business on usual deadline allows us to provide better Monday, July 2, 2012. USDA is an Equal assistance in helping them conserve our Opportunity Provider and Employer. Classifieds June 29, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-manüku-chipikwag’atü (15)

Southern Ute Growth Fund – Job announcements Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Job announcements Obtain complete job descriptions and applications from the Growth Fund Human Resources, Please refer to the complete job announcements on the Human Resources website at 14933 Hwy. 172 • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO • 970-563-5064 • [email protected] www.southern-ute.nsn.us/jobs. If you need help filling out an online application, please come into Tribal member employment preference, must pass pre-employment drug test & criminal history. the HR office and we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE PeopleSoft FSCM Developer II support of PeopleSoft FSCM applications, Applicants and employees, please be sure the HR Department has your current contact Closes 6/29/12 – Southern Ute Shared Service providing PeopleSoft Payroll technical support information on file. P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Ignacio, CO. Focus on the technical view of and consultation. Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 the Finance and Supply Chain Management Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. applications. Office Assistant Closes 7/2/12 – Aka Energy Group Health Services Manager/Lead CHR the officers and dispatchers to achieve the PeopleSoft Senior HR Developer Durango, CO. Clerical support and receptionist Closing 6/29/12 – Management and objectives of the Police Department and in the Closes 6/29/12 – Southern Ute Shared Service duties for the staff of Aka Energy Group, Safety, administration of programs and projects within absence of the Police Lieutenant will command Ignacio, CO. Responsible for development, Environmental and Compliance Management the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Health Services the Southern Ute Police Department. Pay grade analysis, and production support of PeopleSoft Group, and Information Technologies. Division. The duration of this position is 20; $23.01/hour. Human Capital Management applications, contingent upon grant funding. Pay grade 17; providing PeopleSoft HR and Benefits technical Environmental Technician $16.96/hour. Patrol Officers (2) support and consultation. Closes 7/2/12 – Energy Exploration & Production Closing 7/10/12 – Patrols the Southern Ute Ignacio, CO. Assists with all environmental Safety Officer Indian Reservation and is responsible for PeopleSoft Senior Payroll Developer aspects of energy related activities within the Closing 6/29/12 – Under the direction of the preserving the life and property of all citizens Closes 6/29/12 – Southern Ute Shared Service exterior boundaries of the reservation. Creates Risk and Emergency Manager, manages and within the Tribal Community. Pay grade 18; Ignacio, CO. Development and production support maps and maintains databases. Provides oversees the planning, design and development $18.62/hour. of PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and oversight of stormwater management and of an occupational safety program in order related interface to General Ledger and Accounts the NEPA process associated with energy to provide a safe and healthy workplace for Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher Payable, providing PeopleSoft Payroll technical development projects. employees and to reduce work-related injuries Closing 7/9/12 – Professional teaching position support and consultation. and accidents. Pay grade 18; $18.62/hr. with the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Royalty Auditor Academy, working with upper elementary age PeopleSoft Senior FSCM Developer Closes 7/15/12 – Department of Energy Gaming Investigator I students. An employee in this position uses the Closes 6/29/12 – Southern Ute Shared Service Ignacio, CO. To perform audits of Southern Ute Closing 7/5/12 – Entry level position Montessori philosophy to provide Southern Ignacio, CO. Development and production Tribal oil and gas royalties. located under the Southern Ute Division of Ute Indian Montessori Academy students Gaming (DOG). Under general supervision with a developmentally appropriate learning of the Investigator III, incumbent works in environment meeting the physical, social/ coordination with other DOG Investigators to emotional, cognitive and cultural needs of the SUCAP – Job announcements learn and perform Law Enforcement/Regulatory child. Responsible to communicate effectively Southern Ute Community Action Program duties for the enforcement of Class II and Class with parents/guardians about their child’s Central Office • 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO • (970) 563-4517 III gaming on the Southern Ute Reservation. progress in each domain area. The minimum Obtain complete job description/application from SUCAP offices. Pay grade 18; $18.62/hour. rate of pay for this position is $31,242 and is adjusted for experience and education. Substitute Teachers test, criminal history & child abuse/neglect Lifeguards (7) Open until filled – Head Start background checks and pre-employment drug/ Closing 7/5/12 – Lifeguard activities at the Infant/Toddler Montessori Teacher Ignacio, CO. Prefer previous experience alcohol screen. Applicants are required to Community Recreation Center swimming pool, Closing 7/10/12 – Professional teaching position working with children in a group setting. Must submit a Motor Vehicle Report with application. in accordance with the guidelines established with the Southern Ute Indian Montessori pass TB test, criminal history and child abuse/ and approved by the Fitness Director and/or Academy. An employee in this position uses the neglect background checks. Early Care Educator Community Center Director. Pay grade 12; Montessori philosophy to provide infant/toddler Open until filled – Head Start/Early Head Start $10.82/hour. students with a developmentally appropriate Bus Monitor Exceptional opportunity for those who love learning environment meeting the physical, Open until filled – Head Start children. Full-time position available. Must have Medical Records Technician social/emotional, cognitive, and cultural needs Work with bus driver to ensure the safety of High School diploma/GED and CDA, AA, or Closing 7/6/12 – Incumbent will provide of the child. Responsible to communicate children to and from the center. Must work well Infant/Toddler Certification; BA in Early Childhood clerical support of the care and treatment given effectively with parents/guardians about their with the public, parents, & staff. Must have Education preferred. Must pass background checks. to patients, inclusive of patient registration, child’s progress in each domain area. The or be able to obtain CPR/1st Aid certification. Pay based on education/experience. documentation of visits, collection and entry minimum rate of pay for this position is $26,870 Must pass background checks & TB test. of insurance information and appropriate filing and is adjusted for experience and education. Teacher and handling of patient records. Pay grade 17; Substitute Transit Driver Open until filled – Head Start $16.96/hour. Grounds Maintenance Laborer Open until filled – SUCAP Head Start is looking for staff to make a Closing 7/12/12 – Performs daily grounds, Ignacio. Part-time. High School Diploma difference in the lives of children. Exceptional Patrol Sergeant repair, and maintenance of the Tribal grounds or GED required. Transit or school bus exp. health care benefits! AA or BA and one year Closing 7/9/12 – Coordinates the efforts of and buildings. Pay grade 13; $11.59/hour. preferred. Must have valid Colorado CDL and experience working in early child care required. be insurable by SUCAP. Must pass drug/alcohol Must pass background checks. A great new way to find out about job opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week! The job hot- line lists the job title and closing date for both Permanent Fund and Growth Fund positions. Full job announcement including qualifications in Human Resource Department. Hotline is updated weekly. SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Powwow Committee vacancy Sky Ute Casino Resort – Job announcements The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has four is to promote the traditions and culture of the Human Resources Department: 970-563-1311 • Fax: 970-563-1419 Powwow Committee Member vacancies. Must Southern Ute Indian Tribe through powwows. P.O. Box 340 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members or a All interests individuals are urged to submit Indian Preference Employer • All applicants welcome • Apply online: www.skyutecasino.com Native American community member. Members a letter of intent to Personnel Department in serve on a voluntary basis. The responsibility of the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administration Facilities Food & Beverage the Southern Ute Indian Powwow Committee Building. Facilities Staff – TMP, closes 7/2/12 Bartender – OC, closes 6/29/12 Table Games Restaurant Supervisor-Aspen – FT, 6/29/12 Multi-Games Dealer – TMP, 7/2/12 IGNACIO COMMUNITY LIBRARY Library assistant SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE The Ignacio Community Library is seeking have the ability to work with the public in a Wildlife Advisory Board vacancies a Library Assistant who has early childhood pleasant and positive manner. Candidate will literacy skills, competent technical knowledge participate in annual summer reading program, The Tribe is seeking enrolled SUIT members Meetings are held several times throughout the of computers and library software, web design be able to design displays, prepare presentations, wishing to fill THREE vacant seats (3-year year, and a commitment to attend and participate and the customer service skills needed to assist assist in the upkeep of the Children’s Room and terms each) on the Tribal Member Wildlife in all meetings is expected. Interested tribal patrons with software and hardware issues. Story Loft and the Children’s Collection. Duties Advisory Board. This 8-member Board works members must submit a brief letter of interest to This position includes outreach to local schools, include working at the Circulation Desk, and all closely with the Wildlife Division in planning the Southern Ute Wildlife Division at P.O. Box weekly Storytimes, and outreach to agencies other general library duties as needed. This 32 and recommending actions related to Tribal 737, Ignacio CO 81137. For more information, that assist children and families. Experience in hour per week job includes working Saturdays hunting and fishing programs. Board members please contact the Wildlife Division at 970- children’s services, especially with toddlers and from 8:30 to 4:00 pm and one evening during not already employed by the Tribe are eligible 563-0130. Letters of interest will be accepted pre-schoolers is desired. Enthusiasm for and the week. Please come by the library to pick for $20/hr compensation for meeting attendance. through Friday, August 3, 2012. knowledge of children’s literature, finger plays, up an application and include a resume when singing, and arts and crafts is required. Candidate submitting. Ignacio Community Library, 470 should be friendly, flexible, detail oriented, and Goddard Ave., Ignacio, CO 81137, 970-563-9287

SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Gaming Commission vacancies

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking two restrictions concerning conflicts of interest and (2) Southern Ute tribal members to serve on the confidentiality; Gaming Commission for three (3) year terms. • Applicants must submit an application form and Applicants must possess the following attributes a letter of interest explaining why the applicant pursuant to the Regulation One of the Gaming wishes to be appointed to the Commission; and Commission Rules and Regulations: • Applicants must undergo a background • Applicants must be at least twenty-one years investigation. of age; Applications may be obtained at the Division of • Applicants must possess a basic knowledge and Gaming Office in the West Wing of the Justice understanding of gaming activities authorized Complex, 149 County Road 517, Ignacio, on the Southern Ute Indian reservation; Colorado, 81137. Applications and a letters • Applicants must have experience or expertise of interest are required to be turned into the in regulatory matters or in administrative Division of Gaming Office by 5 p.m., Friday, hearing procedures; June 29. Any questions can be answered by the • Applicants must have the ability to observe Division of Gaming at 970-563-0180.

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American Red Cross volunteers show off the money they raised during the concert.

he Village People performed a free concert to benefit the American Lead Singer Ray Simpson, playing the role of the police T Red Cross on Saturday, June 23 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. officer, belts out a line. Volunteers collected money for wildlife relief and other functions. The Photos by Ace Stryker casino has pledged to match every dollar raised. The Southern Ute Drum

Felipe Rose, the band’s Indian character, is one of three original band members still performing with the The band poses with several tribal members, including Darlene Frost, during a meet-and- Village People. The others are David “Scar” Hodo (the construction worker) and Alex Briley (the soldier). greet before the concert.

LOCAL IGNACIO WEATHER

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Sunny 95˚ Sunny 94˚ Mostly sunny 94˚

June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 July 18 Weather data for June 8 – June 26

90 Temperature 80 70 High 92.0˚ 60 50 Low 38.2˚ 40 Average 67.7˚ 30

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18 Wind speed 16 14 12 Average 6.1 10 8 Minimum 1.2 6 Maximum 18.4 4 2 Average hourly wind speed (mph) Average 0 6/8 6/10 6/12 6/14 6/16 6/18 6/20 6/22 6/24

120 50 Visibility & humidity 100 40 80 30 Average visibility 78.9 60 20 40 Average humidity 18.0%

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Data compiled by Southern Ute Environmental Programs Weather forecasts collected from www.NOAA.gov