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WINNER OF FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS IN 2010 Vol. XLIII • No. 4 • February 25, 2011 Ignacio, Colorado • 81137-0737 Bulk Rate - U.S. Postage Permit No. 1 Inside State declares Feb. 18 Council The Drum Southern Ute Recognition Day looks to Update 2 By Amy Barry Culture 3 The Southern Ute Drum move Health 4 On a brisk Friday morning, the Southern Ute Indian Tribal forward Education 5 Council welcomed tribal member- Sports 6-8 ship, employees, and the commu- Media Release nity to a historic event at the Multi- Southern Ute Indian Tribe Voices 9 purpose Facility at Ute Park. Feb. 18 marked the proclama- The Southern Ute Indian Notices 10 tion of Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council met Feb. 11 to move Classified 11 Tribe Recognition Day in the forward follow- state of Colorado by Gov. John ing the Feb. 10 Back Page 12 Hickenlooper. Colorado Lt. resignation of Gov. Joe Garcia was in Ignacio Chairman for the event, which tribal elder Matthew J. Box. Pearl Casias kicked off with an “The recent invocation. days and weeks “It is a honor to be here before have been diffi- my people, to gather for such a cult and unfor- Newton historic event as Southern Utes,” tunate for the she said. tribal membership, the tribal The Southern Ute Veterans organization and the Tribe as a Association then provided the photo Dana Kopf/Southern Ute MIS Dept. whole,” said Acting Chairman color guard as drum group 12 The Southern Ute Tribal Council and Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia recognized the Jimmy R. Newton, Jr., who was Gauge sang an honor song. Southern Ute Royalty for their contributions Feb. 18 during what the state declared appointed by the Tribal Council Recognition page 3 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Recognition Day. Council page 3 Pena becomes charter member ‘Animal’ proves mettle on fight night By Joel Priest of IHS’s 3-crown club Special to the Drum

By Joel Priest Pablo Picasso gained fame Special to the Drum for interpreting civil war in his 1937 mural “Guernica.” It was a simple move, but one As fate would have it, a suit- that could live in Ignacio annals ably-named middleweight almost under a Hollywood nickname. singlehandedly triggered a small- Call it “The Great Escape.” scale skirmish inside Sky Ute Starting in the down position, Casino Resort’s Events Center, with a good fraction of the fighting against a crowd favorite announced crowd numbering Feb. 12. 17,000-plus watching the Class Two bouts before on the 2A mat, Bobcat 119-pounder aptly-dubbed “Battle of the Alex Pena twisted up and out of Rockies” card, the fans’ collec- Clay Seeman’s grasp, putting the tive ire was inflamed when Baca County sophomore down their selection for the lone title 1-zip just seconds into the sec- belt at stake lost via split deci- ond period. sion. But the ringside rowdies But when Seeman started began flinging incendiaries at down to begin the third, he’d will during the war of words have needed Charles Bronson’s escalating inside the ropes tunneling talents to creep out between Bernardo Guereca (El from under, and Steve Paso, Texas) and Joe Gomez McQueen’s motorcycle skills to (Aztec, N.M.). flee Pena, who never let him go. Pushing matters to the brink, And just like that, when Act 3 the regional hero lost by unani- of last Saturday night’s thriller in mous decision. Denver concluded, the score Luckily, the cavalry arrived in hadn’t changed but Pena’s life Bout 7 to restore order. photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum had. Besides winning his 100th His name? Ignacio’s Elco Elco Garcia (left) leads into an attack with a jab against career match in methodical man- Garcia, a unanimous winner Patrick Thompson during “Battle of the Rockies” Feb. 12 at Sky ner – more akin to the movie’s himself after a hard-hitting eight- Ute Casino Resort’s Events Center. British intelligence officer round main event, in which the MacDonald, rather than the angered rooters – who nearly stopped cold. He went down on last defeat, in 2009 and long aforementioned stars’ extreme photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum packed the venue to capacity – a slip early in Round 6, but kept before Garcia, came from one he characters – Pena joined the list For a third time in three seasons, Ignacio’s Alex Pena had his virtually booed his enemy back trading shots and even bruised forgot: Ronald Hearns (26-1, 20 of grapplers (and became the hand raised after the last match on the last day of the last tour- to his base in Denver. That was Garcia under his right eye. KO), son of legendary “Hitman” first on IHS’s list) to win three nament, the State Wrestling Championships inside Denver’s before the two men’s mutual Nothing Garcia wouldn’t Thomas Hearns (61-5-1, 48 KO). prep championships. Pepsi Center. On Feb. 19, in front of a crowd numbering over bombings even began. expect, however, and not “I thank Patrick; I’d gotten Former Bobcat head coach Chris 17,000 fans, Pena defeated Baca County’s Clay Seeman 1-0 to enough to sway the judges’ real depressed because I was deKay was the first Cat to have win the Class 2A 119-pound division. Pat punches, but “Animal” scores: 80-71, 78-73, 78-73 for supposed to fight in New York, ever have won two (1987, ’88), and lunches “The Animal.” signed a contract, then every- Austin Zufelt also later (1998, ’99) chose to make them. First he dead giveaway. Cranking up the pace in “I thought he was too strong. thing fell through,” said Garcia booked the accomplishment prior doubled up Yuma sophomore Pena, a junior, hung loose and Round 2 against Lincoln, Neb., When I got on the inside, he’d tie (24-7, 12 KO). “And then I to Pena’s emergence. Marcus Seifert, 8 to 4. Then he tough to finish with a 34-2 product Patrick Thompson, me up – wasn’t allowed to work signed a contract to fight in Key And with now only five losses pulled out a one-point squeaker record, while Seeman went 37-6. Garcia showed how happy he the inside,” said Thompson (16- West, Florida … ESPN main – pat your backs, gents – all in the quarterfinals against He was just 14-10 as a freshman, was to be back in action. Scoring 16-1, 6 KO). “I felt if I could get event against Peter Manfredo Jr. 34,000-plus eyes inside the Rocky Ford freshman Adam but might find the loss to a knockdown with a big right a good combination, I could … (37-6, 20 KO), and the week of Pepsi Center will follow him in Baca, 6 to 5. His semifinal victo- Ignacio’s best educational. To hand, Thompson received a get him off his game plan, but the fight they called me: ‘We 2012, as he’ll be the favorite to ry over Denver Lutheran junior wit: Holly junior Robert Darnell, standing-eight from referee when I’d hit his arms or anything chose somebody else instead of become Colorado’s 17th four- Drew Greer was a little more Pena’s first championship victim, Stephen Blea just before the bell. my shots just ricocheted. He’s a you.’ So I got really upset, did- time king. certain, judging by the 8-2 ver- finally won a title last weekend It also rang just in time to save good fighter.” n’t train. I don’t make excuses In winning all four of his bouts dict, but still: no major deci- after also having taken second in him again in Round 3. Thompason said his opponent for this fight, trained two at the 76th Colorado High sions, no tech falls, and no pins. 2010 (though not behind Pena). “I knew he was a tough fight- was “definitely the strongest, tal- weeks. … I was thankful I got School State Wrestling Still, CHSAA’s brass must Baca (37-11) finished in third er, a warrior, not someone I ent-wise.” this fight.” Championships, Pena also did have had a hunch; copies of the place, beating Greer (20-5) 9 to could walk over,” Garcia said. “Or at least top-five. There’s The Garcia-Manfredo bout something relatively few cham- Colorado State Wrestling 3. Seifert (17-8) did not place, “He has a lot of experience. Pawel [Wolak; 28-1, 18 KO], would have anchored a Jan. 14 pions do: He didn’t stick any of Records and Champions packet ousted by Pena’s San Juan Basin He’ll do damage to anybody Martirosyan [Vanes; 28-0, 17 KO], card featuring another icon’s off- his opponents. available on press row featured, League foe, Dove Creek’s Cole around the Four Corners.” much stronger than John Duddy spring: Aaron Pryor Jr. (15-3, 11 But in true Alex Pena style – though few recognized it, a shot Baughman (35-10), who ended Including Garcia. Thompson [now 29-2, 18 KO] … trying to KO), son of Aaron “The Hawk” remember the triple-OT win in of Pena on the cover. in sixth. kept punching, was cautioned to think of my toughest, but that’s a Pryor (39-1, 35 KO). the 119 finals last year? – he His “hang loose” hand gesture keep his blows up, and did plen- nice class of names right there.” made every move count when he of victory should have been a Pena page 6 ty to ensure he wouldn’t be This praise from a man whose Boxing page 6

February 25, 2011 Update Waini (2)

News in brief IGNACIO Hay for sale The Southern Ute Bison Program has 500 bales Ignacio High School building sheds for sale of grass hay cut in 2010 for sale at $5 per bale. If Building Trades of Ignacio High School would you have any questions or are interested in purchas- like to build a shed for you. Sizes are 8x10, 10x12, ing hay, call Chris Olguin at 970-563-0130 or 970- 12x12, 12x18, or custom to fit your needs. To order 749-5088. your sheds, call Mr. Hansen at 970-563-0544. They will finish and deliver the last shed by May 16. DURANGO

Free bison meat available to tribal members Durango celebrates Oscars in style The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Division of The Durango Independent Film Festival and the 10 Years Ago Wildlife Resource Management maintains a small Durango Arts Center have announced a joint A photo from 10 years ago was not available in the Drum archives. Look for the 10 years herd of bison for the Tribe’s ceremonial, cultural fundraiser, which revolves around a simulcast of ago photo in the March 11 issue of The Southern Ute Drum. and dietary needs. As a service to the tribal mem- the 2011 Academy Awards. “Get Your Glam On, bership, the division makes available bison meat Durango’s Oscar Night” will take place at the to enrolled Southern Ute tribal members free of Durango Arts Center, 802 East 2nd Ave., on Feb. charge. Tribal bison are grass-fed at low herd den- 27 beginning at 6 p.m. Event organizers promise an sity and are free of artificial hormones and other exciting event where participants will not only synthetic chemicals. Meat is processed and pack- enjoy Hollywood’s Oscars, but experience a night aged using local processors and is available as of their own on the red carpet with food, drinks, hamburger, steaks, roasts, stew meat and other silent auction, prizes and movie trivia! Tickets are specialty cuts. Bison meat is naturally low in cho- $40 per person, $75 for two and $250 for a table of lesterol and an excellent, healthy alternative to eight. For ticket information, please call 970-259- beef. If you are an enrolled Southern Ute tribal 2606. member interested in obtaining bison meat for personal use, call the Division of Wildlife at 970- Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament offers 563-0130. Quantities and cuts of meat available values for return visitors may be limited. The Durango Shootout will host its 17th annual spring soccer tournament May 6-8. This tourna- Elders travel information ment attracts up to 150 soccer teams from For all tribal elders and handicapped or disabled Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona for a weekend members wanting to travel in your own private soccer festival. The Durango Youth Soccer vehicle, the Elders Department needs the following Association, Durango Area Tourism Office, and information for Marge in the Purchasing Office: Colorado Tourism Office have partnered in the 1. Your updated vehicle insurance “rePLAY” program to encourage tournament par- 2. Your up-to-date driver license or that of the ticipants to return to southwest Colorado for their photo archives/SU DRUM person who will be driving you family vacations. The program compiles a variety 20 Years Ago When you return from your trip, please turn in of discounts, specials and offers for families to use your motel or hotel receipt within 5 working days; on their return visits. Your tourism-related business Ignacio High School students attended the Southern Ute Regional American Indian if you don’t, Finance will be billing you for the can participate: Offer a one-time discount, special Science and Engineering conference on Feb. 15, 1991, at Fort Lewis College in Durango. total amount of your trip. The Elders Services pricing, gift with purchase, or incentive to be Pictured left to right: Tricia Olguin, JoGenia Red, Fedelia Silva, Alberta Bison, Sarah Department needs your flyer and two weeks prior included in the program. Limitations and blackout Hudson, Tonietta Baca, Sky Dawn baker, Jogenia Thompson, Cleona McKinley, Sheila notice to travel. And you, as the traveler, will make dates allowed – please list. Offering may be for Ryder and Faren Burch. Not pictured were Robert Howe and Conrad Thompson. your own motel or hotel reservation. Have any locals and/or out-of-area visitors. Send your offer This photo first appeared in the Feb. 8, 1991, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. questions? Call Elder Services at 970-563-0156. to [email protected] by March 15. Hunter Education Class Buckskin Charlie Conference Room (2nd Floor) Tribal Administration Building, Ignacio, Colorado

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Minimum Age Limit, 12 years of age Class Limit: 20 participants Cost: $10 Class Requirements: Must attend all classes, pass written test, and demonstrate safe handling of firearms Class Restrictions: Do not bring firearms or ammunition to class, items will be provided Pre-registration required: Call Southern Ute Division of Wildlife Management 970-563-0130

Other Classes in the Area (Bayfield, Durango, Pagosa Springs): photo archives/SU DRUM Please call the Colorado Division of Wildlife for times and locations 970-247- 0855 30 Years Ago or visit their website wildlife.state.co.us/Education/HunterEducationCourses/ School Superintendent Bill Thornton and Principal Jess Medina presented the awards Hunter education courses are recommended for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, whether or to the winning students of the Colorado Council’s International Reading Association not they intend to hunt. Basic outdoor skills acquired in a hunter education course can be invaluable story writing contest held in Ignacio, Dec. 9, 1980. Local winners were Maria Tujillo, during any outdoor activities. For example, survival basics can help you prepare for and deal with Danielle Monte, Michelle Gravestock, Brian Hight, Matthew Lambrecht, Paul Lambrecht emergencies. And wildlife management lessons provide insight into how and why wildlife agencies and Leora Burch. manage the resource, particularly by using hunting as a management tool. This photo first appeared in the Feb. 13, 1981, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

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February 25, 2011 Peini (3) Culture

Museum seeks volunteers Royalty hosts etiquette workshop for opening events

Media release Mountain Ute and Northern Ute will open to the general public Southern Ute Cultural tribal members with a feast and for the first time. The Circle of Center & Museum blessing ceremony from 11 a.m. Life Worldwide Welcome will to 3 p.m. feature a range of entertainment If you’re interested in a On Friday, May 20, the Circle of and educational programs of behind-the-scenes firsthand Life Friends Celebration will usher interest to all ages. experience in the new Southern in honored donors, political digni- Volunteers will receive 4 hours Ute Cultural Center & Museum taries and special guests, with a of training and orientation at the in Ignacio, you may want to vol- keynote address from the director museum and may choose to par- unteer at opening events. of the National Museum of the ticipate in multiple blocks of 2- You can help celebrate the liv- American Indian, Kevin Gover. A to-4-hour shifts at any of these ing history of Colorado’s longest light supper will be served and events. Other recognition activi- continuous residents in a range of entertainment will feature Native ties and mementos are planned. volunteer capacities, including American artists including flutist For more information, please invitations, event setup, trans- and violinist Arvel Bird. The contact Karen Thompson at 970- portation and guest relations. event, from 6 to 9 p.m., is expected 259-7738 or karen@c2creating- On Saturday, May 14, the to draw 350 guests. connections.com or Chris Circle of Life Tribal Dedication On Saturday, May 21 and Warren at 970-375-1246 or wjw- will honor all Southern Ute, Ute Sunday, May 22, the museum [email protected]. photo Amy Barry/SUPR Dept. The Southern Ute Royalty Committee hosted a powwow etiquette workshop at the Tribal Council looks to move forward, from page 1 Multi-purpose Facility on Feb. 17. Ute Mountain Ute Royalty were in attendance, along with Southern Ute speakers including Lucinda Cloud, Phoebe Kent, Dan Jefferson and Jim Feb. 11. “But, as a Tribal numerous and conflicting reports without causing further dis- Newton Jr. Miss Ute Mountain Ute and Little Miss Ute Mountain Ute also spoke. The Council, we are committed to as to whether the Tribal Council sention and turmoil; however, Royalty Committee provided a traditional meal for all to enjoy. moving forward to put these would seek to remove him, he unfortunately, recent events have challenging political events would resign, or he would remain only created additional conflict,” behind us and continue our serv- in office. On Feb. 10, the Tribal Newton said. ice to our people.” Council had hoped to provide The Tribal Council expressed State declares “Southern Ute Day,” from page 1 Pursuant to the Tribe’s Box a letter stating their concerns their commitment, notwithstand- Constitution, the Tribal Council and asking him to step down; ing the resignation of Box, for “This special visit from who was raised in Dulce, N.M., expertise of [Southern Ute Risk appointed an acting chairman however, the Council did not the regular business of the Tribe Colorado is a demonstration of and Ignacio by his parents and and Emergency Manager] Kathi and called a special election have the opportunity to do so. to continue. the government-to-government extended family. Gurule. For that, we are so thank- April 12 to fill the vacancy creat- Contrary to some reports, the “Regardless of our differences relationship with the state of “Indigenous blood runs through ful. The Southern Utes are cham- ed by Box’s resignation. In doing Tribal Council did not make any with former Chairman Box, we Colorado through past tribal our veins, and I’m looking for- pions of safety.” so, the Tribal Council empha- attempt to pursue formal charges respect him as a tribal member leaders who have made sacrifices ward to working together to make In closing, Newton commented sized the change that has to remove Box from office. and are grateful for his dedication in the past to develop this special contributions to your reservation on the recognition from the state. occurred and the changes it Instead, during a tense meeting and service to the Tribe,” Newton relationship,” said Acting and community,” he said. “It is an example of our work- intends to make moving forward with numerous tribal members said. “Furthermore, we appreci- Chairman Jimmy Newton Jr. Accompanying Garcia were ers, our staff, who provide direct demonstrate the power of the that Box did not attend, the other ate that he made his decision to Tribal Council members also Chris Urbina, executive director services to our membership. tribal membership and the members of the Tribal Council resign in the best interests of the provided a welcome to attendees, of the state Department of Public Cutting wood, plowing snow, responsiveness of the tribal gov- heard concerns about the Tribe’s Tribe rather than his own inter- including Garcia. Health and Environment; Sue making sounds investments on a ernment to the membership. leadership. Some tribal members ests. The Southern Ute Indian “We are citizens of the United Birch, executive director of the daily basis: The staff works hard The changes made and actions received copies of a draft of the Tribe has always been a leader of States and Colorado, but most Department of Health Care Policy to facilitate services everyday to taken by the Tribal Council were Tribal Council’s letter to Box Indian Country and the nation as importantly we are Nuuciu,” said and Financing; Stacey Simms, the Southern Ute people,” he in accordance with the democrat- and, ultimately, portions of that a whole. Despite the challenges Council Lady Marge Borst. “We renewable energy program man- said. “Without the Southern Ute ic processes established in the draft letter made its way into the we have faced, we intend to con- carry on our heritage.” ager with the Governor’s Energy people, we would not be here.” Tribe’s Constitution and laws. Durango Herald and elsewhere. tinue that leadership in a positive Councilman Mike Olguin said Office; and Larry Trujillo, direc- Following Newton’s remarks, Box resigned effective as of “All of us hoped that we could way for current and future gener- “a demonstration of pride and dig- tor of the Governor’s Office of the Southern Ute Royalty was midnight on Feb. 11 following work through this difficult time ations of tribal members.” nity should be happening today Homeland Security. introduced and provided a wel- within the Southern Ute people.” Simms said the visit was an come to attendees. Also present was Carol opportunity to learn more about The Tribal Council met with Southern Ute Sun Dance meeting Harvey, executive secretary of the Tribe’s endeavors in the ener- Garcia and his cabinet through- the Colorado Commission of gy industry. out the afternoon to develop a Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at the Multi-purpose Building Indian Affairs. She said she looks “I am looking forward to learn- better understanding of how they forward to future interaction ing more about traditional and can work together for the better- between the Tribe and state. renewable energy with the ment of the Southern Ute Indian “We look forward to mingling Southern Ute people,” she said. Tribe and the State of Colorado. amongst you all,” she said. “We “It is an honor to be here.” Issues addressed ranged from Seeking feast volunteers are very proud of the govern- Trujillo said the state could health care and homeland securi- ment-to-government relationship also learn much in the area of ty to energy resources and taxes. Southern Ute Bear Dance 2011, May 27-30 we have with the Southern Ute homeland security. The day ended with the The Bear Dance Chief is asking if anyone is willing to take on the task of being head frybread maker Indian tribal government and “The Southern Utes are the fis- Executive Officer Mel Baker pro- and head stew cook for the Bear Dance feast on monday, May 30. people.” cal agents, the only one of its kind viding a tour of the Southern Ute If you would like to volunteer, to help with the bear Dance feast, please contact The Colorado Commission of from a tribal resource, to help Indian Montessori Academy, Andrea Taylor 970-563-0100 ext. 2250 or Anna-Marie Garcia at 970-563-0100 ext. 2208. Indian Affairs was developed to with homeland security,” he said. SunUte Community Center, and provide a way for the Ute tribes “With that comes a lot of respon- Southern Ute Growth Fund to voice concerns and build rela- sibility. Most counties run from offices, where the group met tionships with Colorado leaders. this responsibility, but Southern briefly to discuss energy and PowWow Trails Harvey then introduced Garcia, Ute stepped up and offered the investments with employees. The text of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s Feb. 18 Painted Horse PowWow “Southern Ute Indian Tribe Recognition Day” Proclamation is as follows: March 4 – 5 404 E. Hopi Drive • Holbrook, AZ WHEREAS, the original inhabitants of North America, American Indians, have played a unique and Contact: Justin Chischillie distinguished role in our State’s history and culture through vital contributions to government, business, education, religion, medicine, science, engineering, art, architecture, environment and military; and Phone: 928-401-1960 WHEREAS, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe plays a vital role in the tourism, real estate and construc- Email: [email protected] tion industries in the State and in the energy economy as energy, wildlife, and conservation are staples in their community in the creation of jobs and financial sustainability; and 5th Annual Veterans PowWow WHEREAS, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe is a large employer in the State and is also a major con- March 12 tributor to the State’s and the Tribe’s regional tax bases; and McDowell and Longmore Rd. • Scottsdale, AZ WHEREAS, the State of Colorado and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe share common areas of inter- Contact: George W. Robinson est in education, health care, social services, law enforcement, public safety, transportation and infra- Phone: 480-362-5530 structure; and Email: [email protected] WHEREAS, the State of Colorado is committed to work on a government-to-government basis with Web: www.srpmic-nsn.gov the Southern Ute Indian Tribe as a sovereign government; and WHEREAS, the State of Colorado will maintain strong, respectful relations between Colorado’s State Fundraising PowWow and local governments and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe with whom we share the State; and WHEREAS, the State of Colorado desires to celebrate and honor the rich and storied heritage of the March 12 Southern Ute Indian Tribe that has called Colorado home for hundreds of years; 4407 Morrison Rd. • Denver, CO Contact: Lisa Olivas Therefore, I, John Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim February Phone: 970-672-4727 18, 2011, SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE RECOGNITION DAY in the State of Colorado. Healing the Spirit Round Dance March 12 – 13 120 West 1300 South • Salt Lake City, UT Contact: Shaundeen Ute Language Phone: 801-935-1698 Denver March PowWow March 18 – 20 wichichì - bird 4600 Humbolt St. • Denver, CO Contact: Denver March Powwow, Inc. töchei - prairie dog Phone: 303-934-8045 Email: [email protected] pagü - fish Web: www.denvermarchpowwow.org Editor’s note: The Ute Language and translation are transcribed from the 2000 Ute Dictionary, ©1996.

February 25, 2011 Health Wi-CHOO-ah-knee (4)

The Kidney Corner: Boys & Girls Club Managing pressure is key to health celebrates volunteer mentors By Dr. Mark Saddler patients at home, is a useful tool By Darrell Clah Durango Nephrology Associates to help assess blood pressure Boys & Girls Club control. In addition to providing of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Hypertension (high blood information about the highest pressure) is very common in all and lowest blood pressures for an National Mentoring Month stages of chronic kidney disease. individual patient, it also pro- is the time each year when our It is the second-most common vides data regarding blood pres- nation spotlights the importance cause of kidney disease after dia- sure at night, when a patient is of mentors and the need of every betes, and is a contributing factor sleeping, which is also an impor- child to have a caring adult in his in almost all cases of chronic tant determinant of cardiovascu- or her life. kidney disease. So it’s not sur- lar risk. This type of monitor is On Jan. 25, the Boys & Girls prising that tight control of blood now available in Durango. Club of the Southern Ute Indian pressure is a major priority in the The good news is there are now Tribe hosted a mentor and volun- care of kidney disease patients. many different blood pressure teer recognition dinner to show Blood pressure is usually ney disease. It is generally rea- medications available, and usual- appreciation to the positive adult expressed as two numbers; for sonable to aim for a blood pres- ly blood pressure can be well role models involved with youth example, a blood pressure of sure of 130/80 for most patients. controlled with minimal side through Club Connections and 120/80 is considered normal Some evidence suggests that effects, even in the presence of other club programs. (usually expressed as “120 over patients with kidney disease kidney disease. Lowering blood Club Connections began in 80”). The systolic, or higher should aim for lower pressures, pressure with any blood pressure January 2010 with a mentoring pressure (in this case 120), is the though this is not known conclu- medication helps to preserve kid- grant from the Office of Juvenile arterial pressure generated by the sively. Many patients with high ney function; some blood pres- Justice and Delinquency heart when it is contracting; the blood pressure have increased sure medicines have special kid- Prevention, which is administered diastolic, or lower pressure (in protein in the urine. If so, lower- ney-preserving abilities and these through the Southern Ute Tribal this case 80), is the pressure in ing the blood pressure can agents are usually preferred for Court. The program was developed the arteries when the heart is decrease this urinary protein, and blood pressure control in patients to serve youth in three categories: relaxed. Both are important in the urine protein concentration with chronic kidney disease. one-on-one, group, and peer men- determining cardiovascular risk, can sometimes be used as an Many patients are surprised to toring, which provides a caring so systolic and diastolic pres- index of whether the blood pres- hear that control of blood pres- adult in the lives of club members. sures both need to be well con- sure control is adequate. sure requires more than one This past year, more than 50 car- trolled. Usually, systolic is more Unfortunately, getting the drug; in fact, most patients need ing adults and 25 teenagers were photos courtesy Darrell Clah/SU Boys & Girls Club difficult to control. blood pressure too low can more than one medication to get mentors in Club Connections. At Mentor Matt Barnett and connection Marico Baca. One long-running controversy sometimes cause symptoms such good control, and it’s not uncom- the dinner, Matt Barnett and is how low the blood pressure as weakness or lightheadedness, mon to need several medications Barbara Bustillos-Cogswell were her mentee had moved out of the Girls Club. This adventure also led should be to give the kidneys the especially in elderly patients. taken together. acknowledged as the mentor and area and she continued in Club to the youth helping create and best protection. This issue has Clearly if this happens it’s usual- And blood pressure medicines volunteer of the year, respectively. Connections as a group mentor. producing a video for the Boys & not been finally settled. Most ly appropriate to decrease the only work well in combination Barnett, the general manager Barbara utilized her 20-plus years Girls Club Youth of the Year event. studies suggest that, for the most blood pressure medication. with lifestyle modifications: of Gosney & Companies, was of experience as an independent Other mentors recognized for part, “lower is better” when it A 24-hour blood pressure weight loss (when appropriate), Club Connections’ first adult to documentary filmmaker and with completing their 6-month com- comes to blood pressure in kid- monitor, which can be worn by exercise, and salt restriction. enroll in the mentor program in NBC TV-4 in Denver to teach a mitment to Club Connections January 2010. He and his match, filmmaking class at the Boys & were Zach Bertrand, Augusta Marico Baca, have been together Burch, Gina Cosio, Oscar Cosio, for more than a year and have Don Folsom, Nancy Folsom, developed a strong bond and Amber Hillis, Sam Lauer, Justin SunUte Q&A close relationship. They enjoyed Lupe, Jeremy Shockley, Bayli the year working together on Stillwell, Crystal Thompson, Ian projects, doing homework, and Twiss, Angelo Valdez, Jontique Question 1: attending baseball games and Velasco, and Mari Villaluna. What do you primarily use SunUte for? other activities initiated by Baca. Most even extended their com- Barnett was awarded for his mitment over a year. efforts and the time he spent to Club Connections and the Question 2: build a long lasting relationship Boys & Girls Club thanks and What program(s) would you like to see SunUte offer? with Baca. appreciates everyone who has Bustillos-Cogswell, sales/group sacrificed time in their busy life tour coordinator for the Sky Ute to care, nurture and love the Casino Resort, also began in youth in our community, provid- January 2010 serving as a one-on- ing them the most important one mentor. During the summer, Mentor Barbara Cogswell. asset for support and success.

Lynnette Sage Linda Baker Seana Cahill

Answer 1: Answer 1: Answer 1: I come to SunUte for a variety of Recumbent bike, stretch chair SunUte is my primary fitness activities, children’s activities, and Zumba class. place, utilized mostly for its fitness classes, work-out/weight workout equipment/machines room, swimming pool, and using Answer 2: and the LesMills classes they the meeting facilities for birth- I like the variety of programs offer. The staff is extremely days and get-togethers. It’s an all offered. Would like free break- friendly and attentive. I enjoy around great facility for families fast for non-seniors-Just kidding the fact that it’s not overly busy as well as for individual needs (sorta) and the wait time, if any at all, and the staff is friendly, fun and for equipment is very limited. make each activity enjoyable. Answer 2: Answer 2: I’d like to see SunUte offer Zumba is a fun class, I’ve more incentive/motivational enjoyed it. I’d like to see more workout programs that are classes offered. “self” challenging. Also, the active kid care in the evenings extended into Thursday. Another thing that would be nice to see is an introduction for women to free weights.

Keifer GoodTracks-Alires (no picture)

Bucky Knipp Answer 1: Basketball Practice. Answer 1: I come to SunUte to use the Answer 2: weights. The facility is the best Basketball Training. in the area and the people are really helpful. Kdward Knox Answer 2: Answer 1: I would like to see more incen- Exercise, weights, treadmill, tive programs to challenge the Group Exercise everyday lifter.

Answer 2: You have everything I need!

February 25, 2011 Mahni-gey-knee (5) Education

SUPD: To serve and to read

photo courtesy Larry Tucker/SU Tribal Records Two weeks before Valentine’s Day, members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe hand-cut paper hearts to sell at the Patio Restaurant in Ignacio to help raise money for the club’s Power Hour Program. Seven waitresses and owner Emily Meisner sold 580 hearts raising $580. On Feb. 17, club members stopped by to collect the money and give thanks for all of the help. Ignacio restaurant sells ‘hearts’ for Boys & Girls Club By Jennifer Bartlett The academic assistance pro- making over 200 sales. Other Boys & Girls Club gram provides club members Patio servers involved in the ben- of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe with help in math, reading, sci- efit included Shanna Cundiff, ence and technology. Operating Kim Meeley, Colleen Morretta Two weeks prior to four days a week after school, the and Mel Ortiz. On Thursday, Valentine’s Day, the Patio program provides activities that Feb. 17, club members visited Restaurant’s seven waitresses and enhance school-day learning. the Patio’s servers to thank them its owner, Emily Meisner, began The Patio Restaurant has com- and collect the gift. “selling their hearts” for $1 each. mitted to provide an annual Most importantly, we’d like to The paper hearts were hand-cut fundraiser to a local community recognize and thank all of the by youth members of the Boys & organization. Along with the local community members who Girls Club of the Southern Ute positive benefits that the club bought a waitress’s heart and Indian Tribe, the fundraiser’s received, the Patio staff had a fun contributed to the Boys & Girls beneficiary. The waitresses sold competition, with Meisner pro- Club of the Southern Ute Indian photo Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM over 580 hearts, raising a total of viding rewards for their efforts. Tribe. Their contributions will The Southern Ute Police Department volunteered some of its staff to help with the $580 to benefit the club’s Power Stephanie Ludwig and Candy benefit the Club’s 406 active Reading Wednesdays afternoon activity at Ignacio Elementary School Feb. 16. Reading Hour Program. Johnson sold the most hearts, members, ages 6-18. Wednesdays is part of the Families in School program coordinated by the Pine River Community Learning Center for parents and family members. Officer John Schnelting reads aloud to a group of students while others in the school library listened to books read by participating parents like Agatha Bison. Education update Education announces GED test dates The Department of Education would like to announce GED test dates on March 4, April 8 and May 6. The test is held the first Friday of every month at the Higher Education Building. Registration and pay- PRCLC to host state’s first ments are due by Tuesday before the test. Scholarships are available for Native Americans who live with- in 50 miles of the service area, spend 12 hours in class, score a 450 on practice tests and submit paper- work two weeks in advance. For more information, call the Pine River Community Learning Center at rural adult learning conference 970-563-0681 or Donna Broad at 970-563-0237 or 970-749-1953. Media release expected to attend. The Education’s Adult Education and Books are Fun returns Pine River Community Learning Center Conference for Rural Adult Family Literacy unit. Once again, the Books are Fun Company is back at the Education building. Stop by and see if any- Learning and Literacy will offer Sessions get underway the thing catches your eye. The items are located in the east part of the building, by the offices. There are Community-based organiza- presentations on best practices, morning of Thursday, March 17; great items for birthday gifts, to assist you in exercising at home if you just don’t have time for the gym, tions from across the southwest college readiness, regional pro- a reception is planned for the or just to read to your little ones. A list of items, delivery dates and contacts is available on the Drum web- will convene at the Sky Ute gramming, professional research, evening at Dancing Spirit site and at the Education building. Casino Resort March 17-18 to and other skill-development Gallery in Ignacio. Friday ses- share expertise and discuss ways issues. sions will wrap up by midday. to improve basic, workplace, and The event will feature a learn- Registration and information is transitional education among ing disabilities training via the available at www.prclc.org or by rural adults and their families. National Institute for Literacy. It contacting the Pine River Diverse institutions, nonprofit will also host officials from the Community Learning Center at and public service agencies are Colorado Department of 970-563-0681.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Education Department

10th Annual Career Fair April 13, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sky Ute Casino & Resort, Events Center

ALL ARE WELCOME!!! If you have any questions please call 970-563-0237

February 25, 2011 Sports Nava-kava-knee (6)

Cats’ 4-man squad pulls 10th in state By Joel Priest the ultimate prize while earning ior Alex Merritt. (34-3) defeated Peyton senior Special to the Drum his second consecutive Class 2A Executing a two-point reversal Blake Bartlett (36-5) for the title, title at the weight. move at the 5:58-elapsed mark, meaning Overturf will have Quite often at meets, the Voted 2A’s Outstanding Overturf apparently didn’t satisfy extensive state-level competition, man wore an Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestler – largely due to topping the referee enough to receive the before the state level, throughout sweatshirt when not on the mat. Haga – Crumley ended his career score and lost 9-8, ending his next season’s schedule from his He helped find a quote from U at 38-1, while Haga’s season first Colorado campaign at 25-9. San Juan Basin League rival. of I’s coaching icon to screen mark solidified at 43-3, though He’d wrestled back to meet In the team standings, Ignacio onto Ignacio’s team-issue shirts. he did work to cut the Ram’s lead Merritt (33-19; 4th place) by pin- started the Feb. 19 sessions in And as driven as he was down to 5-3 with an early third- ning Antonito junior Joey ninth place (67.5 points) and throughout the season, to his period escape. Haga reached the Gallegos (19-15) in 1:35. ended in tenth (71.5 – 0.5 behind opponents he… maybe… was finale by routing, in order: Baca Overturf also notched a pin in Wray, 1.5 behind Baca County). Dan Gable? County senior Jeff Welch (25-14) his opening action, stopping BC Not bad for a four-man crew. On Feb. 19 inside a nearly-full by 17-0 technical fall, Wiggins soph Tyler Sharpe (32-10) in Burlington, led by Outstanding Pepsi Center, senior Casey Haga junior Dave McCombs (37-14) 1:46, but then West Grand Coach honoree Doug Duell, held walked in the Parade of by pin 1:29 into the second peri- [Kremmling] senior Chase Hill off Fowler 148-131 for the cham- Champions with a hostile scowl od, and Burlington senior did likewise to him in only 68 pionship, with Paonia (128), on his face, older brother and Trenton Rico (28-5; 3rd place) photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum quarterfinal seconds. Akron (94.5), and Rocky Ford three-time state placer Cody by 21-9 major decision. Ignacio’s Casey Haga (left) tries preventing Akron’s Layne Norwood junior Brent Harris (92.5) rounding out the top five. alongside as his designated No matter the loss, several Crumley from lifting him off the mat by applying some pres- coach, waiting to devour just one things indicate fans hopefully sure himself during the grand finale of the Class 2A 145-pound more 145-pounder as he’d done haven’t seen the last of Casey division Feb. 19 at the 2011 State Championships. Haga took 3-crown club, from page 1 to his previous three. Haga: state championships second place in his fourth and final trip to Pepsi Center, post- Unfortunately, the only one he medals in four different weight ing a 43-win season. never supplanted in On The Mat’s classes (and two classifications: 2010-11 rankings showed why. Ignacio was a Class 3A team in where, is going to bring that onto an education courtesy of top-seed- Using an early takedown to the 2007-08 season), two carry- a college mat. Or offer to. ed Yuma senior Nick Lovell in the earn the lead, then locking on a ing runner-up status, and a mas- Ignacio junior Colton Wyatt third-place match. Lovell, who’d crossface while attempting to sive record of 143-26, which will also met trouble wearing an been upset in the quarters, notched stretch Haga prone, Akron’s stand in CHSAA’s top 30 all- Akron singlet, but still had up to a near-fall right at the first period’s Layne Crumley led 2-0 after the time, all-class victory totals four more consolation matches end, taking a 7-0 lead en route to a period and 7-3 after the subse- when the record book is updated. with which to maximize his trip 15-0 tech, booked officially 1:12 quent two, denying the Bobcat You can bet some coach, some- to Denver. And any result would into the second. He finished 42-5, be better than last February’s: and Wyatt ended 35-7 – but with a hampered by hip injury, unable medal in hand. to wrestle, camera in hand along- The 2011-12 season will be side statewide shutterbugs. just as challenging, with Wyatt, Akron’s Caleb Christensen out- Christensen (34-8), and photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum gambled Wyatt 16-11 in the quar- Burlington’s Cole Briegel (32-6; terfinals at 189 pounds, after beat Christensen 10-9 for the Ignacio’s Alex Pena goes on the aggressive as he tries to “snap” Wyatt had pinned Cheyenne Wells title) able to return as seniors, down the head and upper body of Baca County’s Clay Seeman senior Chase Beek (24-10) 23 sec- and Baca County super soph-to- during the Feb. 19 Class 2A 119-pound championship match onds into the second period. be Johnny Loflin (37-2; 36-0 inside Pepsi Center.Neither wrestler could do much with each Recovery was swift, though, and before losing to Christensen in other when upright; Pena scored the only point on a second- Wyatt pinned Sierra Grande the semifinals) also in the mix. period escape to win his third straight state title. (Blanca) junior Alex Torres (26-8) Finally, Ignacio junior Teagan As a team, Ignacio – ranked 2, DNP at 160). The quartet right as time ran out in the second Overturf – happy just to be No. 9 in On The Mat’s final combined for – ready for this? period. Meeker sophomore J.R. wrestling deep into February regular-season 2A poll – fin- – a season record of 137 wins, Crawford (14-15) then got stuck, rather than out injured (as he was ished a strong tenth with a 21 losses. photo courtesy Roy Lyons 1:02 into the second, and Paonia last season in Minnesota) – team of just Pena, senior Casey With three of that group set Teagan Overturf of Ignacio wrestles with Alex Merritt of Wray soph Morgan Rieder (25-14) went missed the medal matches at 160 Haga (3-1, 2nd at 145), junior to return once more, November in the consolation semifinal round of the State Championships down 0:26 into the second. pounds by two points. One to tie, Colton Wyatt (4-2, 4th at 189), can’t get here fast enough in Denver Feb. 19. Teagan lost the match by a score of 9-8. Wyatt’s ride finally ended with and another to defeat Wray jun- and junior Teagan Overturf (2- again.

the best. ... It hurts a little bit, but it makes a move, I make a move, to traditional fisticuffs, and do so “Animal” proves mettle on fight night, from page 1 should be healed up in no time.” and if I see a certain style or successfully against rookie Zamir After a brief stoppage to slow movement then I’m going to do Young of Towaoc, Colo. With the blood flow, which looked whatever it takes to conquer that.” Caged Fury MMA president Russ only to annoy McCarter – back in Cruz said this wasn’t the first Bradford watching in the stands, town to fans’ “LAY-LA!” chants time the two have squared off. Leyva swept the scorecards – after a four-year absence – the “But I still didn’t give her the reading 40-36 on each – after four two fighters slugged freely until benefit of the doubt, saying, ‘Just rounds at middleweight. the people’s choice regained con- because I beat her before I’m “I was glad I was able to put all trol to the final bell. going to go in there saying it’s my tools together,” said Leyva, “Overall I think I did pretty nothing,’” she said. “I think I now back in preparations for an well, stuck to my plan, which could have done a little better, anticipated bout at the next region- was to box and watch the dis- could have landed more punches al King of the Cage MMA event. tance,” McCarter said. “I played … but you learn from it.” “Ring’s way different … I had to the distance game for the first Crespin’s camp, however, had get used to it a little. And the three rounds, took my time one simple question of logic: shoes: I’m used to wearing … because of the altitude. I wanted Was this supposed to be a track nothing in the cage, being bare- to see how that affected me. I meet or boxing? “Boom Boom,” footed. ... So there were some went for it more in the last two, just 19 years old, dipped to 4-3-1 things that were different – even at but got a little careless.” with a kayo. the belt … the bottom, the protec- Harris’s record dropped to 5-16 tion thing … I felt that was making (0 KO), while “Amazing” Layla The curtain-raisers me kind of heavy. It was different, improved to 33-13-5 (7 KO). In the card’s earlier action, but a good experience for me. Aaron Fernandez (Farmington, Definitely going to do it again.” A champ is crowned N.M.) won all three judges’ favor Finally, “Battle of the Rockies” The masses had their winner, in a 49-45, 49-45, 48-46 win began with debuting mid- the judges had theirs. And to the against David Springer (Las dleweights Herb Begay (Las photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum masses’ disbelief, there was a Vegas, Nev.) over five ban- Vegas, N.M.) and local Steven Brittany Cruz (right) exhales after receiving the WIBA Youth featherweight championship belt difference of opinion. tamweight rounds. Fernandez (1- Victor, and after four rounds via split decision over a stunned Amanda Crespin (left) Feb. 12 at “Battle of the Rockies,” held at Only a couple years removed 4) avenged a loss to Springer (3- Victor was originally declared Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Events Center. from Thornton High School, 2-3) in doing so. the winner. But after a “recalcu- Denver’s Brittany Cruz was The preceding bout saw Chris lation,” with scores already named the winner by split deci- “Lightning” Leyva (Farmington) showing 38-38, 39-37, 38-38, the Full plate at ‘Battle of the Rockies’ sion (59-55, 59-55, 55-59) over transition from mixed-martial arts bout ended a majority draw. Amanda Crespin, even less so Guereca goes for broke Gomez wasn’t surprised by You’ve got winners and losers, removed from her days at West Lunging into every punch, hold- Guereca’s tactics, having weath- and all I’m going to do is go back Las Vegas (N.M.) High. Twisty Jim ing – intentionally or not – his ered them to win an 8-round split to the gym and train my ass off.” At stake was the vacant WIBA opponent’s arm when needed, decision in Garden City, Kan., in And celebrate his 26th birth- Youth featherweight title belt, is now at Economy Nissan! Bernardo Guereca was determined 2009. Guereca (16-10-1, 3 KO) lost day, which came a week later. and Crespin’s mitts rarely to defeat Joe Gomez at all costs. a point then for holding, ironically. stopped flying as she pursued And he nearly bankrupted him- A much cleaner left-right combo Layla returns Cruz (8-4-1, 1 KO) around the self early in Round 5, when the put Gomez to a knee in Round 6 – For 15 seconds, the meeting ring, landing a few solid right Texan tackled himself and the the last round – at Sky Ute, anoth- between Cimberly Harris of hands in each round except the “Iron Man” almost through the er eight was issued by ref Freddy Tampa Bay, Fla., and Layla first. Cruz, meanwhile, punched ropes near announcer John Ortiz. Ledesma, leaving Gomez (17-4-1, McCarter of Las Vegas, Nev., when she had to, but almost After swapping stiff lefts later, 8 KO) with only the unattainable became a brawl – unlike the appeared to run Crespin’s fuel jawing with each other the whole option of a knockout if victory was methodical fight McCarter con- tanks dry if she didn’t see what time, Gomez took a standing-eight to be rescued and possible fan trolled throughout the first five she wanted to attack. after a push-punch sent him down. eruption was to be avoided. light-middleweight rounds. “To me it’s not just about going “There’s no excuses. But it just “I kind of pushed my game “There were quite a few acci- in and throwing down,” explained killed me that … it felt to me like plan towards the end, but I felt I dental head-butts. She comes with the former two-time Colorado I was fighting two people, the ref- needed, with those bull—-t her head a lot – I actually warned Golden Gloves featherweight eree and him at the same time,” knockdowns, to push the action, her verbally once – and the last champ, now 21, “it’s going in said Gomez after a 58-56, 58-54, you know?” he said. “He was one was really bad,” said there to play a game of chess. Come in and see me for the best deals 58-54 verdict. “Come to find out holding me; it was hard to get my McCarter, sporting stitches around That’s just the kind of fighter I the referee’s from Texas, where shots off. But he beat me, that’s her right eye. “They closed it up am: The way my trainer puts it, in the 4-corners on quality car, trucks he’s from. … It was ridiculous.” what happens in this game. really good; the doctors here are it’s ‘Sugar Ray Leonard.’ She and suv's and top of the line service!

February 25, 2011 Navay-kava-knee (7) Sports

Ladies at .500 entering districts Cats never trail in Bayfield win By Joel Priest By Joel Priest Special to the Drum Special to the Drum

For the Lady Bobcats, it was Too much “Sweet Caroline.” too little, too late. Not enough “Sweet Georgia But more like TWO little, Brown.” TWO late as their regular sea- Bad news for the Bayfield son ended with a no-love-lost Wolverines, who saw the Ignacio loss at Bayfield an evening Bobcats find their rhythm early after Valentine’s Day – and in the Feb. 15 non-league Pine three nights after an overtime River Rivalry game inside BHS loss at Telluride, which cost Gymnasium. And insurmount- them a shot at second place able news for the hosts when outright in the San Juan Basin considering the guests had League’s 2A side. It could still already wrapped up another end up theirs, but would league championship-winning require aid from both Mancos campaign three nights before. and Dolores – the 2A half’s top Junior Shane Richmond squad – this weekend. opened the scoring with a three- “Our focus is on that,” head pointer, senior Ryan Brooks fol- coach Brice Searles said, con- lowed about two minutes later cerning this weekend’s 2A- with a triple, and classmate Jay District 3 Tournament, “but to Black knocked down another at play as well as we did was a the first quarter’s midway good sign for us. Face it, there’s moment, staking IHS to an 11-0 no Bayfield compared to what lead they’d never relinquish en we have in our league – it’s a route to triumphing 54-40. whole different ballgame. For us “Our game plan was to come to play this well – even at the out fast and strong, play physi- end to close the gap the way we cal. And try not to come out did, nobody quit – it showed a scared, make mistakes,” said photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum real big sign of character for our head coach Chris Valdez. “And In his final Ignacio-Bayfield contest, senior Ryan Brooks (3) team. And that’s what I’m look- Richmond couldn’t hold the ball went out with a roar, here battling for an offensive rebound ing for.” early, Deion [Hudson] had a against Wolverine Seth Posey (10) during IHS’s regular-season The Lady Bobcats fell 54-50 couple errors … but we shake finale Feb. 15 at BHS Gymnasium. Brooks totaled 26 points as at the Minerdome, then 56-50 photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum those errors off and other people the Bobcats won 54-40. at BHS Gymnasium, leaving Ignacio’s Michelle Simmons (3) leaps into action, taking on pick up the pace.” them at 9-9 overall. But not Bayfield’s Candace Shaw en route to the basket during the Bottling up 3A Bayfield’s beginning the third quarter at the beginning of the year, before one last rush to inject Lady Bobcats’ regular-season finale Feb. 15 inside BHS “Big Three” of center Derek against the Wolverines, with know we’re going to get their some future rivalry fear into the Gymnasium. The opposing guards combined to score 31 Hillyer, power forward Seth Brooks chipping in five more of best. They’re going to get our Lady Wolverines: 12 straight points – Simmons had 19 – as the Lady Wolverines narrowly Posey, and guard Seth his game-high 26 points. best; it’s going to be a good, Michelle Simmons points and a won, 56-50. Roubideaux with the defense, Ignacio’s lead expanded to 41- hard-fought battle all the time.” buzzer-beating three-pointer respectively, of Brooks, 23 after three quarters, with Richmond finished with 12 from Rose Mirabal made for a ten rebounds. Ludwig’s 16, Mariah Vigil’s 12 Richmond, and senior Pedro Richmond putting in a nice points for IHS (17-2, 11-0 15-4 Ignacio scoring run. “Twelve missed free throws – one-upped Emily Langley’s 11, Vigil, the Cats stormed out to a reverse layup in the waning sec- SJBL), Black totaled seven, and They’d trailed 52-35 entering that will always come back to and Cotton’s 12 one-upped 20-7 lead after a quarter and led onds – though Roubideaux can- Vigil five. Colton Davis and Paul those final minutes. haunt you,” Searles lamented of Sarah Wontrobski’s 11. 29-13 through two. Hillyer, celed it with a 17-foot pull-up Tahlo each sank one basket as “We did make some mistakes the team’s total. “But I thought Simmons put in ten more, but Posey and Roubideaux were jumper at the buzzer. Posey well. Hillyer led BHS (11-8) there at the end that got them our girls played outstanding; the that was the extent of IHS’s out- held to a combined zero points, finally worked in close enough with 11 points after his slow back into the game,” BHS skip- effort was there. But overall … I put. while Brooks, Richmond and for a bucket, but with 4:37 left in start, Roubideaux netted eight, per Ron Posey admitted. “They think it’s just a lack of execution: Finishing a respectable 7-5 Vigil dropped in 22. the fourth frame and BHS trail- and Kane Hamilton had six. have a couple good shooters and We get a steal, then we turn it against the full 2A/1A SJBL in “Jay played a great defensive ing 45-29, not enough time for Against Telluride (5-10, 4-9), we let one of them get started a over, get a steal, turn it over. We 2010-11, IHS’s most recent win game, Pedro,” Valdez said, the necessary magic remained. Vigil scored 13 points as Ignacio little bit.” missed our opportunities, we also came in dramatic fashion, a “Xavier [Watts] came off the Brooks hit two free throws with dashed out to a 30-10 halftime That was Simmons late, but really did.” 40-39 home win over Mancos on bench and played a great defen- 0:20 left, symbolic for the team’s lead inside the Minerdome and freshman Cloe Seibel early – Against THS, the opportuni- Feb. 11, meaning the Lady Cats sive game. And our big guys were sizable senior class in their final had no reason to look back, other with three threes in the first half, ties were there: Ignacio led 23- have now won – counting last consistent – that’s what it takes to go-round against the purple-and- than Austin Koenig’s 13 points. including one that tied the score 17 at halftime, 38-29 heading season’s district semifinal – try to beat a team like this.” gold, then exited to an ovation Brooks led the way with 15 at 12-12 after one quarter. She’d into the final quarter. But the three straight over the Lady Jays. Eager to face a team blessed from the fans filling one side of points, while Black again was a finish with 11 points, while Lady Miners stole momentum “I think it’s a sign of things to with size and speed, something the near-capacity venue. Don’t solid third option with his nine. Simmons racked up a game-high and then the show by winning come,” Searles said, “but … the they didn’t find to their liking in really have to say which color “We’ll be ready for anyone,” 19. Mirabal totaled seven points, the tiebreaking fifth frame 7-3. main thing is just that our pres- a 56-25 walloping of Telluride – scheme they were supporting. said Brooks of this weekend’s and Pam Cotton was two missed Statistically, the two teams were sure and the opportunities we get though it did polish off an 11-0 “It’s great,” Brooks said of the Class 2A-District 3 Tournament, free throws away from a double- about as even as the final score; from it – we’ve got to take San Juan Basin League slate – win – and, in effect, the season. “just go out and play our best and double with her eight points and Mirabal’s 16 points offset Emy advantage.” Ignacio sped up the tempo “We circle this on our schedule see where it goes from there.”

A message from the undefeated IJHS boys’ basketball coach

to get the chance to coach your As the top seed in the San boys. I enjoyed it very much. Juan Basin Junior High In addition, we had two young Basketball League, the Ignacio ladies as our managers. As man- Bobcats beat the Ridgway agers, they helped with invento- Demons, Telluride Miners and ry, prepared the gym for practice, Mancos Blue Jays, respectfully and learned how to take statistics. completing the season 18-0! Thank you, ladies! I’m very proud of these young I would also like to thank my men. They worked hard and coaching staff: Shane Brooks, C never stopped. Throughout the team; Tim Velasquez, B team; season, they received compli- and Kathy Herrera, A team assis- ments from officials, opposing tant and statistician. coaches, players and fans – com- May God bless all of you and pliments like “They are well dis- your families. I wish you success ciplined,” “They play well as a in your education, sports, and life team,” and “They show advanced goals. playing and good sportsman- ship.” La Titia Taylor Parents, thank you for allowing Ignacio Junior High School your sons to play. I am honored boys’ basketball head coach

Ignacio Junior High boys’ basketball coach La Titia Taylor (left) gives her players pointers during a time-out Feb. 19. The undefeated Ignacio Junior High boys’ basketball team, from left to right: (bottom row) Anthony Manzanares, Wyatt Hayes, Austin McCaw, Andrew Martinez, Keith Joosten, Blaine Mickey, Joseph Herrera, (top row) Kathy Herrera, Ellie Seibel, Shea Hanna, Cody Witcher, Charles Rohde, Trevor Sivers, Nicholas Herrera, Adison Jones, Xavier Reynolds, Klayson Smith, and coach La Titia Taylor. Ignacio Junior High’s Adison Jones (right) shoots a free throw during the championship game against Mancos on Feb. 19 as teammates Anthony Manzanares (25) and Wyatt Hayes (12) look on. The Cats finished the season undefeated at 18-0.

photos courtesy McKean Walton

February 25, 2011 Misc. WahCHEW-wi-knee (8)

Little athletes make big plays in SunUte basketball By Joel Priest Special to the Drum

The score was supposed to be the least of the players’ concerns. It was the underlying theme of the entire program, after all. “I think that’s the best part,” said Recreation Manager Janet Mosher, “when you see the kids playing and the parents know it’s a developmental league. It’s for fun, about getting better at the game.” But in the final engagement of the 2011 SunUte Youth Basketball Developmental League Tournament, Feb. 12 inside the SunUte Recreation Center, youngsters Katrina Chandler and Quanah Casey weren’t trying to hear that. Nor were their respective teammates. Knowing the running clock was his worst enemy, and his Ute photo Ace Stryker/SU DRUM Mountain Rec side trailing Chandler’s Jazz 21-18, Casey – one Youth basketball participants scramble for the ball during the last day of competition Feb. 12 of the shortest on the court – coolly at SunUte Community Center. This year boasted the largest program enrollment yet, with about swished a trey from the right wing, 200 local kids competing. tying the game and getting an team, than win by having one impressive reaction from the still- guy score all our points.” sizable crowd of spectators. That was a concept to which But Chandler, daughter of – the players gravitated. In a con- and player for – Klint Chandler photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum test between Seibel’s Bobcats (head coach of the 4A Durango Anthony Suina (left) of the 11-12 Celtics gets a shot away and Kristi Garnanez’s Hornets, Lady Demons), relished the before the Suns’ double-team can arrive during the Feb. 12 end- guard Clay Seibel (a younger opportunity to execute what she’d of-season tournament. brother) came up with a steal late learned. Fouled in the backcourt as the first half wound down. No after the inbounds pass, Chandler son we give them prizes: medals, “We went undefeated!” Hornets could catch him on a stepped to the stripe, and hit the T-shirts. All the coaches are vol- exclaimed Kasey Chandler, breakaway, but instead of scoring winning free throw – releasing it unteers, which is awesome, and member of the 7-8 Nuggets. an uncontested layup, the Cat with 0:01.4 left. it’s all developing up in stages.” Seibel’s bunch was another that chose to wait for a trailing team- “To me it was nothing out of the Similar to the height of the rim achieved blemish-free status. mate to correctly fill his own run- ordinary,” she said of her make, for each division: 5-6s played on “But after we went undefeated ning lane, then dished off. like a seasoned NBA veteran. eight-foot rims, 7-10s on nine- I told the kids … it’s not about The hustle and discipline seen – Casey’s side, from Towaoc and footers, and 11-12s on the regula- being undefeated,” he said, “it’s and on many more plays through- having already played twice in tion 10-foot hoops. So also was not about winning, it’s about out the season – wasn’t random. Cortez before coming to Ignacio the enforcement of the rules: age- walking away knowing what you “We had practices Monday for another pair, handled the proportionally more strenuous, learned. And getting better.” through Friday at night too, so defeat – concluding the Ages 11- overseen by Oscar Cosio, Jennifer Mosher said every member of we just don’t throw them out on 12 division – quite well, illustrat- Ruybal, and R.C. Lucero. this year’s 18 teams showed the court,” Eppie said. “They’re ing that one of the program’s by- “It’s all about fundamentals. improvement. practicing every night, and we products is the confidence need- They’ve got to learn the basics “Some kids are more experi- have that set aside for the kids.” ed to execute a crossover. now, then elevate their game enced, but as a coach I tell them “Coaching these kids is some- photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum “The parents are really behind when they get older,” said Trae to play as a team, pass it to every- thing I love to do right now … Lawrence Valdez of the 9-10 Bobcats dashes up court before these kids; we had over 200 kids Seibel, coach of the 9-10 one on the team, make sure teach them some things I learned the Hornets’ defense can catch him during the Feb. 12 end-of- enrolled in this program and every Bobcats. “That’s what we really everyone shoots,” Eppie said. from my coaches, Chris Valdez season tournament. year it gets bigger – last year it focused on.” “And as a coach I’ll pull players and Shane Seibel,” Trae Seibel was 180,” said Angelo Eppie, Still, players couldn’t help but out to tell them that, like, ‘I know said. “And I implement having she said. Thunder, a coach and tourney SYBDL volunteer and 5-6 Bulls focus on the outcomes after four you can shoot, but let the other fun, big-time.” “The little kids never forget scorekeeper], Susan [Velasquez, coach. “And at the end of the sea- quarters per contest. kids.’ I’d rather we lose as a Mosher expressed gratitude for you,” noted Eppie. “So to me it’s who went 2-for-2 coaching the 9- the volunteers who helped put not a ‘job’ coaching; it’s for the 10 Suns in the tourney for Beth the program together. kids. Those kids never forget I Santistevan, after her regular “Thank goodness for them, or made a difference here at this rec work with the 7-8 Thunder] … we wouldn’t have a program!” center – Janet, Damon [White we all do.”

photo Ace Stryker/SU DRUM Janet Mosher, recreation director at SunUte Community Center, hands out medals to partici- pants in this year’s youth basketball league during the final day of games Feb. 12. More than 200 local youth participated. Second Annual No Tap Tournament Rolling Thunder Lanes in Ignacio • March 19 & 20 Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort Rules: • Cash once in a division, highest standing. • Must use highest 2009-2010 league average. If • Pay out will be 1 of 5 entries. no 2009-2010 average is available, current league • $1,500 will be added by the Sky Ute Casino to average as of March 21 of 21 games will be used. the prize fund. (Verification from league secretary/association • Check in time is no later than 30 minutes prior to manager muse be presented prior to bowling). If squad time. not established average, bowler must bowl scratch. Breakdown of funds: • Tournament managers reserve the right to verify Open & Women all averages. Lineage to Rolling Thunder $ 9 • USBC membership card required at check-in. Prize fund $ 10 • Bowl three games on one pair of lanes. Tournament expenses $ 3 • Three divisions: Open, Women and Youth. Open Youth can contain women and men, Women’s for women Lineage to Rolling Thunder $ 7.50 only, Youth for youth only. Prize fund (scholarships) $ 7.50

February 25, 2011 Swatagum-soo-wee-knee (9) Voices

ExpressExpress YourYour OpinionsOpinions Recreation staff thanks made decisions that have had a An internal audit needs to be I would like to thank everyone negative impact on the prosperity done; again, I would not want to Horoscopes by “The Starlady” who made the 2011 Youth of the people. The neglect of take over an administration that Basketball season a success. council involvement in changes has some questions about mis- i PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) c VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 23) Thank you to the Recreation Staff has created division among management or misuse of tribal Your new Solar Year blasts into action led by hard-driv- The seeds of new growth will be sown on the 4th when who worked diligently to make council members, and the unity funds. These have to be done ing MARS in your sign. You can’t sit this one out Little a NEW MOON in your opposite sign of PISCES casts sure everything ran smoothly, the of leadership has been weak. professionally and with respect, Fishes! The keyword here is action. Take the lead and its promising light in the relationship section of your rest of the SunUte staff who Each of the elected council so that it is resolved in an effec- boldly push your agenda forward. JUPITER, MER- chart. No matter how you logically perceive your helped support our efforts, and a members were elected by the tive way, and if allegations are CURY, and URANUS have moved into a financial area involvements, the PISCES MOON could turn logic into huge thank you to the volunteer people to assure that all concerns found to be true, then the violator of your chart . Their influence may inspire clever ideas, idealism. Later in the month on the 19th, a FULL coaches, without you, our pro- would be addressed and resolu- has to own up to it and face the and money-generating projects. You have the ability to MOON in VIRGO brightens the whole picture and gram would not be possible. tions brought to the satisfaction outcome of whatever process make an impression on others now. Ensure that it’s a common sense prevails once again. The bottom line Janet Mosher, of the people. These concerns needs to take place. positive one. here is… cooperation. recreation manager deal with abiding by policies, This is just a short statement to ^ ARIES (March 21-April 20) d LIBRA (Sep. 24-Oct. 23) procedures, laws and regulations alert you to my seeking the office Not so fast RAMS. Before you go charging off at full Have your fun LIBRA, but after it’s all said and done Emerging from retirement to passed by the Tribal Council and of the chairmanship. I will write a velocity there are still a few details in the “unfinished you’ll still have to think of better ways to improve your right the ship by the Constitution “in order to longer statement in the next issue business” sector of your chart. Now might be the best health and diet regimen. Currently SATURN (in your Greetings, tribal membership. exercise our inherent rights of of the Drum. I will be available to time to clear away the leftovers such as old debt, or unre- sign) is forming a fortunate connection to VENUS your It is with great disappointment self-government as confirmed by any tribal member that would like solved issues. On the 20th when the SUN comes blazing ruling planet. Both love and personal progress take a and concern that I choose to come the Constitution and bylaws to sit down and talk with me on into your sign once more you’ll be ready to press for- turn for the better. With the planets heating up things in out of retirement and put my approved November 4, 1936, to the past issues and my positions ward with your personal agenda. Three motivating plan- your opposite sign of ARIES this month, close relation- many years of experience and administer our tribal affairs, to on them or the future. ets MERCURY, JUPITER, and URANUS currently ships may require more of your consideration. Work maturity to lead this tribe again. I preserve and increase our tribal I know the issues and concerns occupy your sign ARIES. Take action before the 30th. towards a friendly solution. am ready to put this ship back on resources.” are about the overall governmen- _ TAURUS (April 21-May 21) e SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) course and bring stability to the The Constitution is the peo- tal operations that need to be Hey TAURUS it’s not every day that your capable plan- Spending more time with loved ones may be at the very tribal membership and its council. ple’s bible to the elected officials addressed, some of which are etary ruler VENUS gets to shine its brilliant light in the top of your priority list. An amplified energy in the enjoy- It is my belief that the council to follow and administer, and Social Services, courts, SUPD, highest point of your chart. Set your ambitions free. ment section of your chart insures that a good time can be needs a leader that will help them only the people can approve Health Services, employment, There’s an exceptionally compatible NEW MOON had by all. It’s a creative month for you SCORPIO. Job become more educated and changes or amendments to the elders, and the Growth Fund, just arriving on the 4th that releases lively possibilities, and or work related projects might showcase your talent and effective in their roles and Constitution. to mention a few. generates rewarding friendships. There’s nothing to lose ingenuity and earn you both personal recognition and responsibilities as council mem- If I am elected to the chairman- Again, I offer you my many by gathering your confidence about you and setting monetary rewards. Put the excess energy you’ve acquired bers to work on behalf of the trib- ship, I will continue the ongoing years of experience, maturity, your sights on future long term intentions. this month to good use. Be persistent, and focused. al membership. The council must investigations and may intensify traditional knowledge, and to have a leader that they can trust the process. I feel the member- work on behalf of you the tribal SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) ` GEMINI (May 21-June 21) f and have confidence in to guide ship needs to have the air cleared membership. I am also a veteran. As VENUS gradually climbs to the highest point in Home and property matters might take up more time them in making decisions that on the allegations, as well as Thank you. May our Creator your Solar Chart, job related matters become priority. than you’d like. Current planetary placements indicate Best to adopt a fresh perspective TWINS. Step lively as March to be a favorable time to form a more secure benefit their membership. myself. I do not want to enter an continue to walk with you and there’s an upsurge of positive planetary activity taking home base. Spring is about to be sprung and the NEW The past administration has office if issues brought forth by bless your family circle. place all month and you won’t want to miss any oppor- MOON on the 4th draws your attention to the matters at forgotten the membership and the membership are not being or Clement J. Frost tunities. MERCURY your sign ruler enters the zone of hand. Family relationships and home improvement ven- left the people behind, and have have not been addressed. Ignacio hopes and wishes on the 9th giving you a clear shot at tures may demand your undivided attention. Be kind, launching future goals. Furthermore generous JUPITER clear, and patient when dealing with the elders or other and optimistic URANUS have your back. GO...do what family members. EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL LETTERS PUBLISHED IN THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM ARE PUB- it takes GEMINI! LISHED AS SUBMITTED AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE SOUTHERN UTE g CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) DRUM OR THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE. a CANCER (June 22-July 22) Each month there is a planetary theme that drives your The Southern Ute Drum encourages letters from readers on any topic. We ask that letters be 500 words The SUN and MARS in compatible PISCES favor your actions. This time it’s all about communication. or less. Letters deemed to be libelous will not be published. Letters should be submitted by email to long range plans and even lend support to your grandest Normally Capricorn folks are motivated by common [email protected] by the end of the day Monday preceding publication. ideas. Additionally, the NEW MOON on the 4th super- sense and practicality. But this month your intuition charges your intuitive instincts and steers you towards takes over early on. Used in a productive way you could your targeted plan. Avoid snap judgements MOON be quite successful when incorporating creative meth- KIDS. MERCURY in impulsive ARIES may prompt you ods of getting your point across to others. Most of our to speak impulsively, particularly on the job. Choose your progress and growth is based on how we verbally words carefully, once spoken you can’t take them back. express ourselves. Don’t be shy CAPRICORN. b LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) h AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Generosity has always been one of your best qualities March glides in like a lamb in your chart and sets off LEO. But this month a more conservative approach with your month on a high note. The big news is lively finances may be called for. Your sign ruler the SUN, VENUS breezing into your sign on the 1st and staying teams with MARS and the NEW MOON to activate the around until the 26th. Take note of the NEW MOON on personal resource area of your chart. Clearly the mes- March 4th AQUARIUS, it’s your cue to review your sage is to wipe the slate clean of negative spending financial status and change what is no longer working. habits, and impulse buying. Launch a fresh start on the It’s spring, a time for renewal and revival. Imaginative 5th, 6th, or 7th while the Moon is in action-oriented ideas regarding money may easily pop in when you ARIES. Prospective endeavors will have a greater least expect them. Rely on your quick wit to come up chance of a successful outcome. with resourceful solutions.

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]

New Employees

Marissa Rocha Job title: Contracts and grant manager Description of duties: Manage financial and programatic compliance of contracts and grants awarded to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Frances Fisher Job title: AP/AR clerk Description of duties: Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivables. Hobbies: Photography and hiking. Family: Mother - Jean Haddell THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM Comments: This will be a challenging and intersting job. A bi-weekly newspaper, owned and operated by the Southern Ute Indian Next Drum Tribe on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colorado. IACAP – IGNACIO AREA CORRIDOR ACCESS PLAN March 11 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $29 Per Year • $49 (2) Years Sky Ute Casino Resort, Event Center, Room A • Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. PHONE: (970) 563-0100 • DIRECT: (970) 563-0118 DEADLINES TOLL FREE: 1-800-772-1236 • FAX: (970) 563-0391 All registered Southern Ute Indian Tribe members, aged 18 and over and their families are invit- MAILING ADDRESS & PHYSICAL ADDRESS ed to a “Dinner and Informational Meeting” regarding the Ignacio Area Corridor Access Plan. The Southern Ute Drum • 356 Ouray Drive Southern Ute Indian Tribe has contracted with URS Corporation, to develop the Ignacio Area Display/Classified PO Box 737 #96 • LCB Building, 2nd Floor Corridor Access Plan in conjunction with CDOT, LaPlata County and the Town Of Ignacio. This is Ads & Jobs Ignacio, CO 81137 • Ignacio, Colorado an opportunity for Tribal Members to come and be a part of what will determine existing and future access needs in the defined study area and make recommendations that seek to establish the STAFF EXTENSIONS & EMAIL ADDRESSES Southern Ute Drum, ([email protected]) appropriate balance between access to adjacent land uses and maintaining an acceptable Level March 4 Ace Stryker • Editor Ext 2255 ([email protected]) of Service (LOS) and safety on SH172/SH151/CR517. Representatives from the 4 entities will be Jeremy Shockley • Reporter/Photographer, Ext 2252 ([email protected]) on hand to receive input regarding this issue from Tribal members. Please RSVP to Marcella Stories & News, Robert Ortiz • Comp. Tech., Ext. 2253 ([email protected]) Olbert by Feb. 23 and advise how many from your household will be attending so the meal can Announcements Andrea Taylor • T.I.S. Director, Ext. 2250 ([email protected]) be planned accordingly. There will be awesome prize giveaways but you must be present to win. The Southern Ute Drum does not assume responsibility for unsolicited Wishes/B-Days! material & does not guarantee publication upon submission. Marcella can be reached at Tribal Planning by phone at 970-563-4749, Published bi-weekly and mailed 1st class from Ignacio, CO. fax 970-563-4839 or by email at [email protected] March 7 Printed by the Farmington Daily Times • Farmington, NM The Southern ute Drum is a member of the Colorado Press Association. February 25, 2011 Notices Tahgum-soo-wee-knee (10)

SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE SPECIAL ELECTION

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 SunUte Community Center 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The candidates for Tribal Chairman Kevin R. Frost Pearl E. Casias Richard L. Jefferson Matthew J. Box Clement J. Frost

The candidate receiving the HIGHEST number of votes shall be elected.

Voter Registration Deadline: March 31, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: March 31, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. Emergency Ballot Deadline: April 11, 2011 by 5:00 p.m.

Notice of proposed revised Minor Source Program and request for comments Reservation dated December 13, Tribe will require owners/opera- The Southern Ute Indian 1999 (“IGA”), tribal law tors to submit a best available Tribe/State of Colorado (Resolution of the Council of the control technology proposal for Environmental Commission is Southern Ute Indian Tribe # 00- review by the Tribe on a case-by- seeking comments from interest- 09), State law (C.R.S. § 24-62- case basis. In lieu of case-by-case ed persons on a proposed revised 101), and federal law (Act of control technology review, the Minor Source Program, that is, October 18, 2004, Pub. L. No. required level of control and cor- an air pollution control program 108-336, 118 Stat.1354) to adopt responding emission limitations that will be applicable to sources rules and regulations for air qual- may, in the Tribe’s discretion, be of air pollution located within the ity programs applicable to all set forth in a general permit that exterior boundaries of the lands within the exterior bound- may be established for various Southern Ute Indian Reservation aries of the Southern Ute Indian categories of similar sources with that emit or have the potential to Reservation. similar control technologies and emit regulated air pollutants in capabilities. A draft General amounts that are less than the III. Deadline for submission Permit to Construct/Operate Oil major stationary source levels set of written comments. and Gas Minor Sources Located by federal law and that are Please provide any comments on the Southern Ute Indian greater than the minor source on the proposed revised Minor Reservation is expected to be pre- thresholds set forth in the pro- Source Program no later than pared and proposed by the posed Program. On May 28, 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, Southern Ute Indian Tribe for 2010, the Commission published 2011. Please submit your com- public review and comment once notice of a proposed Minor ments to Brenda Jarrell, Air the final, or nearly final, form of Source Program and requested Quality Program Manager for the the Environmental Commission’s public review and comment. Southern Ute Indian Tribe, by Minor Source Program is deter- Additionally, on July 21, 2010, a one of the following methods: mined and before the public hearing was held on the • E-mail: bjarrell@southern- Commission’s Minor Source proposed Program. Based on the ute.nsn.us Program is finalized. comments received and at the • Mail: Southern Ute Indian Pursuant to the Program regu- Commission’s request, the staff Tribe/State of Colorado lations, emission sources will be of the Southern Ute Indian Environmental Commission, c/o charged an application fee as Tribe’s Air Quality Program has Brenda Jarrell, Air Quality well as an annual emissions fee revised the proposed Program. In Program Manager, Southern Ute for releasing air pollutants into summary, the changes are aimed Environmental Programs the Reservation air-shed. Fees at clarifying the scope of the pro- Division, P.O. Box 737 MS# 84, will be used to fund administra- gram and streamlining the pro- Ignacio, Colorado, 81137 tion of the Program and allow for gram by, among other things, • Fax: 970-563-0384 the development of other neces- reducing unnecessary paperwork • Hand delivery: Air Quality sary regulations. and procedures. Because of the Program, Environmental The Tribe and the Environmental extent of the revisions, the Programs Division, Southern Ute Commission will enforce civil Commission has determined that Indian Tribe, 116 Mouache Dr., compliance with the Program. the revised Program should be Ignacio, Colorado, 81137 Appealable administrative actions re-published for public review taken by the Tribe will be subject to and comment. IV. Summary description of review by the Commission in proposed revised Program. accordance with the administrative I. Statement of time, place The purpose of the revised appeal procedures contained in the and nature of rule-making pro- Program is to establish a permit- Program and the Commission’s ceeding. ting program for existing minor Procedural Rules. In addition to receiving written sources and a preconstruction comments as provided below, the permitting program for new and V. Where a complete copy of Environmental Commission will modified minor sources located the proposed revised Program hold a public hearing at Leonard within the exterior boundaries of can be obtained. C. Burch Tribal Administration the Reservation. The Program A copy of the proposed revised Building-Buckskin Charlie authorizes the imposition of Minor Source Program is avail- Room, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137 emission limits and controls for able upon request from the on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, those sources. The Program also Tribe’s Air Quality Program beginning at 3:00 p.m., to receive provides a mechanism for a Manager who can be contacted public comment on the proposed source to voluntarily establish by e-mail, mail, fax, or in person revised Program. The public hear- permit limits to become a syn- at the addresses noted above. The ing will be held as part of a regu- thetic minor source. revised Program also is available lar Environmental Commission Minor source permits will at the following website: meeting. include emission limitations, and http://www.southern- monitoring, recordkeeping, ute.nsn.us/air-quality/environ- II. Legal authority under reporting, and testing require- mental-commission which the rule is proposed. ments to assure compliance with For further information con- Legal authority is vested in the the emission limitations. Unless tact: Brenda Jarrell, Program Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State otherwise specified in the permit, Manager, Air Quality Program, of Colorado Environmental compliance by existing sources Southern Ute Indian Tribe, P.O. Commission by the must be achieved within three Box 737 MS#84, Ignacio, This space is reserved for you! Intergovernmental Agreement years from the date of permit Colorado, 81137; telephone Advertise with the Southern Ute Drum. Between the Southern Ute Indian issuance. number (970) 563-4705 (ext. 970-563-0118 Tribe and the State of Colorado To determine the appropriate 2246); fax number (970) 563- Concerning Air Quality Control level of control and the correspon- 0384; e-mail bjarrell@southern- [email protected] on the Southern Ute Indian ding emission limitations, the ute.nsn.us.

February 25, 2011 Tahgum-soo-wee-knee soo-koos spiku-up (11) Classifieds

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 Announcement and Requirements in the Human Resources Dept. 14933 Hwy. 172 • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO • 970-563-5064 • [email protected] P.O. Box 737 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • Phone: 970-563-0100 • Fax: 970-563-0396 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 Tribal Member Employment Preference, Must Pass Pre-employment Drug Test & Criminal History. *Human Resources accepts applications for Temporary Employment on an on-going basis.

Gas Volume Analyst Custodian Lake Capote Manager – APPRENTICE Temporary Electrician Closing date 2/28/11 – Red Willow Production Closing date 2/28/11 – Sky Ute Fairgrounds Closing date 2/28/11 – This program is designed to Responsible for the repair, maintenance and instal- Monitors natural gas production volumes, nominates Daily cleaning of Sky Ute Fairgrounds to include vac- meet the needs of a Southern Ute Tribal Member lation of mechanical and electrical equipment in natural gas to gas gathering and transportation uuming carpeted areas and offices, sweeping, mop- with a desire to become the Lake Capote Manager. Tribal buildings, troubleshooting and correcting pipelines, maintains gathering and transportation con- ping, waxing, and buffing tiled floors and all facilities. Lake Capote Program operations are located under safety hazards. tracts, and, controls wellhead and pipeline imbalances. the Wildlife Resource Management Division in the Assistant Controller Natural Resources Department. The objective of Temporary Buildings Maintenance Technician Lease Operator II Closing date 2/28/11 – Aka Energy Group the Lake Capote Manager Apprentice position is to Provides maintenance support, troubleshooting, Closing date 2/28/11 – Red Willow Production Sssisting in managing all accounting functions, to offer a Southern Ute Tribal Member hands-on and preventative maintenance on Southern Ute Manages and maintains field operations safely and include establishing and maintaining accounting experience and guidance in all phases of managing Indian Tribe buildings and building systems. efficiently in compliance with all applicable tribal, principles, practices, and procedures, and, manag- the Lake Capote Recreation Area (LCRA). The federal, state, and county regulations. ing monthly accounting tasks. Time Frame for this program’s completion is twelve (12) months, unless there are circumstances Cultural Department Director requiring an extension or reduction. Closing date 2/25/11 – This is a professional man- agement position with the overall responsibility for KSUT - Public Radio Temporary HVAC Technician the formulation, planning, implementation and Provides maintenance support, troubleshooting, management of tribal cultural and historic pro- KSUT Offices: 970-563-0255 • P.O. Box 737 • Ignacio, CO 81137 and preventative maintenance on heating, ventilat- grams and various related activities. The Culture Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] • KSUT online: www.ksut.org ing, and air conditioning systems including machin- Department Director provides direction, support, KSUT is an Equal Opportunity Employer ery, computer aided digital controls, hot and chilled guidance, and general supervision to divisions and water distribution systems and variable volume sys- programs within the Department to promote and tems located in Southern Ute Tribal buildings. Underwriting Sales Representative maintain the integrity and continuity of Southern Ute culture and history. The Director shall ensure Open until filled – Administration Director for a local radio station, responsible for the timely completion Temporary Plumber of all administrative functions and support of the strategic vision. Provides direct business management, all actions of the Department are based upon and Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and instal- effectively express the cultural values, principles budgeting and financial oversight support to the management team and the Board of Directors. A lation of mechanical and plumbing equipment in Bachelors Degree is required along with a minimum of 5 years experience in office management, account- and perspectives of the Southern Ute Tribe as a Tribal Buildings and Systems, to include correction whole and ensuring the primary beneficiary of its ing, budget preparation/management, program/project management and grant management. Good people, of safety hazards. organizational, leadership and communication skills are a necessity. Previous non-profit management and actions is the tribal membership. grant writing experience a must. Must be self-motivated and a team player. A great new way to find out about job opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week! The job hotline lists the job title and closing date for both Permanent Fund and Growth Fund positions. Full job announce- ment including qualifications in Human Resource Department. Hotline is updated weekly. SUCAP *Applications for Temporary Employment are accepted at the Human Resources Department on an on- going basis. Applications are kept on file for six months. Southern Ute Community Action Program Central Office • 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO • (970) 563-4517 Obtain complete job description/application from SUCAP offices. Sub-Cook Teacher SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE COMMITTEE Open until filled – SUCAP Head Start. Weekdays, Closing date 3/4/11 – Looking for staff to make a Election Board Vacancy preparing meals for children and adults. Will main- difference in the lives of children and have their tain kitchen cleanliness, exp. cooking for large Early Childhood College Education paid for as they The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has one (1) Election Board vacancy for an Alternate Board member. The groups preferred. Must be able to lift at least 50 go! (Some restrictions apply.) Exceptional Health chosen applicant will serve a three (3) year term. This opportunity is available to interested Tribal Members pounds/pass background checks/obtain food han- Care benefits! HS/GED and 2 years experience who meet the following. dlers permit. working in preschool program required. CDA, AA, • must be a registered tribal voter or BA preferred. Must pass background checks. • must reside on the reservation • cannot be a Tribal Council member, or a candidate for tribal office • must not have been convicted of a felony • must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud within five (5) years. All interested Tribal members are urged to pick up an application or submit a letter of intent to the SOUTHERN UTE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Personnel Department in the Leonard C. Burch Building before 5:00 p.m. on March 11. Transportation Maintenance Worker 1 The Adult Occupational Training Program, and the orother agencies as needed through observation and Colorado Department of Transportation are adver- training: Sky Ute Casino Resort - Job Announcements tising the Transportation Maintenance Worker 1. Other duties as assigned or required. Human Resources Department: 970-563-1311 • Fax: 970-563-1419 This training program will be under the Southern P.O. Box 340 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ute Indian Tribe, for six months and six months Education and experience requirements: One under CDOT and will be employed in Durango, year of labor experience in heavy construction, Indian Preference Employer • All Applicants Welcome • Apply online: www.skyutecasino.com CO. Applications can be picked up at the Education heavy equipment operation, or farming equipment Department, or the Human Resources Department, use. Food & Beverage Preference Given To Qualified Southern Ute deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at 5:00 Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s Café Cashier – FT Tribal Members and other Native Americans. pm. If you have any questions, call Luana Herrera License and a good driving record. Slots FT: Full-time, PT: Part-time, at 970-563-0237. The selected individual must be able to obtain a Slots Operations Supervisor – OC OC: On-Call, TMP: Temp Colorado Commercial Driver’s License within 1 Major responsibilities: year from hire with appropriate DOT Medical Card This position is a training position to become a and endorsements (e.g. Tanker, HazMat, Air Brakes) fully operational Transportation Maintenance This experience must be specifically documented IN THE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL COURT Worker I. These positions will receive top notch on your application. OF THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE • ON THE SOUTHERN UTE RESERVATION training from our professional Maintenance PO BOX 737 #149, CR 517, IGNACIO, CO (970) 563-0240 Department Staff in roadside, facility, traffic, Necessary special requirements: bridge, and equipment maintenance as well as Colorado Driving Record release waiver, verifica- training in the operation of snow removal equip- tion & check may be required during the hiring In the Legal Name Change of, In the Legal Name Change of, Case No.: 2011-016-NC Case No.: 2006-GS-139-GS ment. Specific job duties vary by position and process NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE location. This position will work under the guid- Must pass a pre-employment medical physical and Jordan Andrew Cuthair, Civil Subject Elyssa Katherine Weaver, Civil Subject ance and supervision of a lead worker to perform a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test). A crim- Notice is hereby given that Bernadine Zamora on behalf of Notice is hereby given that Julie Phillips filed an application the following duties: inal background check may be conducted. Jordan Andrew Cuthair has filed an application for legal change for legal change of name on behalf of Elyssa Katherine Attending training, safety classes, and meetings Must live with twenty (20) miles of where the of name, to be known hereafter as Jordan Andrew Zamora. Any Weaver to be known hereafter as Elyssa Katherine Phillips. As related to maintenance activities. workstation and/or equipment are located. This is person desiring to object to the granting of the petition may do of February 14, 2011, Julie Phillips appeared by telephone, no Performing the following duties under a lead work- necessary in order to report for emergency work so by filing an objection in writing with the Clerk of the Court other parties appeared after filing objections. Therefore notice er: roadway surface maintenance and maintaining within thirty (30) minutes driving time under no later than March 14, 2011 at 1:30PM. If no objection is is hereby given that Elyssa Katherine Weaver name shall be roadside appearance and facilities; adverse weather conditions, after notified to report made, the Court will grant the legal name change. and is hereby legally changed to Elyssa Katherine Phillips. Dated this 16th day of February, 2011. Maintaining traffic maintenance signs and traffic to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous Dated this 10th day of February, 2011. Suzanne Carlson, Southern Ute Tribal Judge delineations; condition may be considered to be notification to Kelly Herrera, Court Clerk Learning to apply paint and thermoplastic with spe- report to work station. In the Legal Name Change of, cialized striping equipment; Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside In the Legal Name Change of, Case No.: 11-027-NC Installing crosswalks, stop bars, lane control arrows, regular work hours and work overtime including Case No.: 2011-017-NC NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE symbols and legends to the roadway surface; weekends and holidays. NOTICE OF LEAGL NAME CHANGE Araylia Dawn Brown, Civil Subject Operating snow removal equipment to keep roads Must be willing and be physically able to work in Julius Jacob Cuthair, Civil Subject Notice is hereby given that Araylia Dawn Brown has filed an free and clear of snow and ice; extreme temperatures and weather conditions for Notice is hereby given that Julius Jacob Cuthair has filed an appli- application for legal change of name, to be known hereafter as Maintaining and repairing bridge structures; main- long periods of time. cation for legal change of name, to be known hereafter as Julius Araylia Dawn Romero. Any person desiring to object to the grant- taining assigned equipment, buildings, grounds, Must provide the supervisor with a telephone num- Jacob Zamora. Any person desiring to object to the granting of ing of the petition may do so by filing an objection in writing with the petition may do so by filing an objection in writing with the the Clerk of the Court no later than April 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM. If no rest areas and miscellaneous structures; ber where he/she can be reached for the purpose of Clerk of the Court no later than March 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM. If no objection is made, the Court will grant the legal name change. Stockpiling and/or hauling material as needed. responding to an emergency. objection is made, the Court will grant the legal name change. Will learn to provide road and weather reports and Must be able to read, understand and follow oral Dated this 14th day of February, 2011. Dated this 22nd day of February, 2011. other pertinent information to the dispatch center and written instructions in English. Kelly Herrera, Court Clerk Kelly Herrera, Court Clerk Community Business Section

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Durango Discovery Museum Traveling the Old Spanish Trail opens to public

Media release celebrate the Powerhouse’s long- new public plaza along the Durango Discovery Museum awaited ‘reopening’ as an inter- Animas River, including the active science and energy muse- Carver Brewing Co. and Family Following a 10-year, $4 mil- um,” she said. Stage, featuring science and art lion renovation and interior Atom Family memberships are shows. Education programs, reconstruction to the town’s his- priced from $60 and are valid for birthday parties, and science- toric Powerhouse, the Durango 12 months after purchase. related events are already taking Discovery Museum opened to Membership prices will increase place in the newly remodeled the general public Wednesday, (Atom level goes up to $75) one Carlton Family Science Feb. 23. week after opening on Education Center, aka “The Ed.” “It’s hard to imagine we are Wednesday, March 2. The indi- Winter hours for the museum finally here,” said Claire vidual admission price is $9.50, are Wednesday through Saturday Bradshaw, the museum’s execu- and children age two and under from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tive director. “It’s been a long are free. Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Through journey, but none of this could The museum opened with the winter, the museum will be have been possible without the more than a dozen major exhibits closed on Mondays. Tuesdays thousands of volunteers and in the Southern Ute Indian Tribe will be open to school-group donors who generously gave Energy Gallery, including the field trips. their time and their dollars to this eTree, Good Time Clock, The museum is a unique amazing endeavor. Animation Station, Magic hands-on museum where visitors She said the museum is some- Planet, and Mensch Spark Shop, can explore science and energy Loch Wade, 47, of Utah, thing local residents can take plus a theater, “mad scientist” topics of all kinds. Phase II of the began a hike Jan. 31 that immense pride in. exhibitions, and Durango museum master plan includes would take him and his two “It is a worthy addition to the Discovery Kids, a toddler-specif- two remodeled buildings at 1333 llamas, five-year-old short- town, and we hope everyone ic play zone. Camino del Rio and a river-fac- hair Chelce and seven-year- joins us in the coming weeks to The museum also features a ing public plaza. old long hair Jasper (above), through six states and some of the most beautiful land- scapes the country has to offer Tribe, new Durango museum along the Old Spanish Trail. The trail, which has not been used since the 1800s, form educational partnership was a trade route connecting settlements in New Mexico to Media release director of the Discovery ing about engineering and robot- Los Angeles. The trip has Durango Discovery Museum Museum. “Further, the long- ics, magnetism, static electricity, been a 7-year dream of term goal is to encourage more circuits, and states of matter. Wade’s. When asked why he’s The Durango Discovery Southern Ute graduates to enter Youth are engaged three to four doing this, Wade said “it has- Museum and the Southern Ute STEM fields that will give them times per week in museum-led n’t been done since the 1800s, Indian Tribe have entered into a employment advantages when experiential programs and field and I wanted to meet differ- 5-year science, technology, engi- pursuing business and leader- trips to the Durango Discovery ent people and cultures.” neering and math education part- ship positions.” Museum. Loch began his journey in nership that will serve tribal Discovery Museum educators Additionally, the partnership Abique, N.M., and hopes to youth from pre-Kindergarten are currently providing hands- invites Southern Ute tribal mem- reach Moab, Utah, by sum- through high school. on STEM programs to youth in bers of all ages to take advantage mer. He’ll then take a few “The goal of this partnership the Southern Ute Indian of a free, 5-year, Proton-level months off and begin his is to build confidence, knowl- Montessori Academy and the membership at the Discovery travels again in the fall. He edge, and skills in STEM sub- Southern Ute Indian Tribe Museum. All enrolled tribal and his llamas made an jects, giving Southern Ute tribal Education Program. To date, members may activate their appearance at Southern Ute youth the tools necessary for more than 60 Southern Ute trib- memberships by visiting the Montessori Head Start in success in school and in life,” al youth have explored science museum and providing tribal Ignacio on Feb. 18 to spend said Claire Bradshaw, executive and technology subjects, learn- identification. time with students. photos Robert Ortiz/SU DRUM

Made with love

Students share V-Day love

Students from the Ignacio Intermediate School set aside their regular class schedule Feb. 14 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Organized by Oscar Cosio, the festivities included cookie making, a scavenger hunt, and door prizes. Cosio filled the auditorium with music as students and teach- ers gathered together after lunch to socialize. Student classrooms also created Valentine’s Day cards, which were shared locally at the Ignacio Senior Center.

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