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VOLUME 38, NUMBER. 9 September Edition INSIDE October 16, 2012 St. Mary’s Mission Fire

Council Corner ...... 2 Community News ...... 7 Tribal News...... 3-5 Tribal Voices ...... 8 Farewells ...... 6 Classifieds ...... 9,10 Hearing To Determine Whether Canadian Mining Giant Will Be Held Responsible For Environmental Cleanup Under U.S. Law

YAKIMA, WA – Today, a hearing The Confederated Tribes of the The ire that started on October 2nd and is still not fully contained as of press time, started near the intersection of Highway 155 and Omak Lake Road. was held in federal district court to Colville Reservation, the State of The origin of the blaze that covered almost 17,000 acres of reservation land in ankle high soot, closed Paschal Sherman Indian School classes for a week determine whether Teck Metals, Washington and Teck presented and residents had to be transported to their homes throughout the Colville reservation, Yakama reservation and beyond; two family homes burned to the Ltd. (Teck) will be held liable under scientiic evidence and admissions ground; eight outbuildings destroyed; Omak Lake Road and Columbia River roads closed; and temporarily knocked out power throughout the valley; is U.S. law for the industrial wastes it still under investigation. discarded into the Columbia River Teck Cominco Two hundred eighty-eight personnel were on the ire; four crews, three helicopters, twenty-one engines, four bulldozers, and eight water tenders; so far that traveled into the United States. Continued on page 2 at a price of $2.5 million. The homes belonged to Bernie and Becky Zacherle and Mignon de Plessis. Housing Improvement Program

is the actual applicant who began the a happy future. process in 2009. With the assistance An addendum to home ownership, of the program representative, Dena the home comes with appliances such Timentwa, who walked the applicant as: electric range, refrigerator, hot through the process that began at the water heater, and it’s solar heated, agency, then Portland Area Ofice, as well. The family selected colors and inally Washington, D.C., where for carpeting in each of the bedrooms inal approval had to be approved. and the living room area. Outside, Public Works, Frank Friedlander, the ground had been leveled for was also instrumental in getting the landscaping of their choice. They Valley Quality Manufactured two- must carry home insurance while bedroom home delivered and set up living in the home, after twenty years on the Friedlander allotment. All they may gain title to it. heirs to the allotment had to approve Besides having a rent-free home, the home being placed there, too. the only stipulation for ownership is KELLER SAN POIL DAYS 2012 -- The Grand opening for the new arbor Tribal contractor, Jesse Palmer built that the family not try to proit off was held September 21st. Contest Powow and kids festivities were held over a ramp for George, who’d broken it. No renters or sale of the home is the two day event. Two specials were held. A Women’s Short Fringe and his back several years ago. And allowed; if such occurs, the family Men’s Prairie Chicken - Round Bustle Special as well as a One-Man Hand after inal inspection, the keys to the will be billed for the entire worth of Drum contest. Pictured above is Grand Entry and oficial opening of the arbor. home were handed over to him with the house as of this date By Roger Jack never in their vocabulary, especially much applause and well wishes for Tribune Journalist in their wills to survive. Something they’d learnt from their parents NESPELEM, WA -- George George Friedlander, Sr, old Colville S. Friedlander of Nespelem was hereditary chief, and Celestine given the keys to a new Housing Minthorn Friedlander of the Umatilla Improvement Program two-bedroom tribe, both of whom passed on several home north of town on Gold Lake years ago. Road on September 17th. The HIP “Sometimes when we think we program is not a common program, have it rough, think what our old in that it can only provide homes people had to endure.” A relative at such as George’s to families in dire the new home said. “Each generation need of such a facility. And the has it easier and easier and sometimes competition to acquire a home too is forgets how tough life was for our pretty much a national competition. old people in those days. No lights, Interviews and assessments must be no water, no free food or money. made and documented; sometimes Some were lucky to have clapboard an occasional drop-in visit must be houses.” made to assure program moderators Life has changed somewhat today. that the ‘need is surely there.’ We have programs to assist us in our CTCC POWWOW -- The thirtieth annual Colville Tribal Convalescent George, 65, and his brother time of need. George and Wesley got Center powwow and yard sale was held on September 27th on the campus Wesley, 63, will share the home. into a legal bind that, when in tribal grounds from eleven to two o’clock. Residents of the facility are always ready BARNEY’S JUNCTION GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY - They’re the two who’d survived court a judge ruled against them and to welcome guests for visits, fund raisers, cultural events, or to share a meal Richard Swan of Inchelium; Jim Boyd, Inchelium; Joe Somday of Keller; several years of virtual homelessness. from then on they were rendered and a laugh. This year’s powwow was mc’d by Steven Iukes, Junior, also Mike Finley, Inchelium; John Sirois, Omak; Billy Nicholson, Nespelem They’d lived in the gutted remains homeless. But in this day and age lead singer for the Golden Eagle drum. As he would say, drum number 362 district councilman; unidentiied contractor; John St. Pierre, Colville Tribal was none other than the Eaglets which is comprised of his family members, of the basement of their old family help may be found around the corner, Federation Corp rep; Kathy Desautel, overseeing the transition, and potential also. Members of Paschal Sherman Indian School’s Blue Jay Indian club home with a tarp overhead for a though it may take some time to come manager of the convenience store; Luana Boyd Rowley, Inchelium council attended, as well as a busload of Keller School kids in regalia and ready to while; they’d lived in non-running to fruition. Tribal programs are there member; unidentiied contractor; and Joe Pakootas, CEO of Colville Tribal dance. Together the group comprised of about forty students who danced recreational vehicles, too; and burned to assist in acquiring homes, water, Federation Corp, breaking ground for a new tribal convenience store on several inter tribals, owl dances, circle dances, crow hops, and others. Their wood they’d hauled in in tents in the electricity, food, and sometimes a September 7th where the Barney’s Junction owners had operated a restaurant teachers and chaperones also had to get out on the dance loor and show wintertime for warmth and cooking. little spending money. business for decades. The new convenience store, once completed, will their trick moves. It was a nice day, the sun was shining and it was warm, All the while they worked in the They it all the qualiications to employ at least ten to twelve people year round. It’s located on the west side and the air not too smoky or congested from many forest ires in the region. forests for a living. Laziness was qualify for the HIP program; George of the Kettle Falls Bridge, which is of course olde Indian country. TRIBAL TRIBUNE 2 TRIBAL TRIBUNE COUNCIL CORNER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012

Washington to ensure the settlement Teck Cominco court proceedings. payment was not counted as income Nespelem District Council has been in state assistance programs. meeting at the Nespelem Community From the Desk of the Chair Johnson Update I was elated to support a language Center on the second Sunday of By John E. Sirois By Nancy C. Johnson endowment fund. Language is more the month at 6:00 p.m. A survey than just a means of communication. was dispersed which supported It inluences our culture and even our meetings on Sunday. We begin each thought processes. Ted Moomaw said meeting with a simple meal, which Lim limt isquilxw (greetings my gratitude in your vote for President Dear Tribal members • Health & Wellness- 2.5 % - he believed learning the language is sponsored by Nespelem District people) Obama come election day! Your My heartfelt condolences to the (human resource) was healing. It is often dificult to Council members. Indian Health I wish you all good health and voice has power and I urge you to families who have buried loved • Language- 2.5% (our identity) translate our indigenous language to Service attended our last district spirits in this time of change. As our exercise it! ones; the past couple of months. It 4. Community Development- 4% English, because the thought process meeting and provided information season changes, our lives change It may be surprising, but we is dificult to ind words, especially The membership made a clear is often different. The assimilation of on Contract Health Services (CHS). and we move forward together! We continue to average around 10 when a child returns home. We are voice to vote for both a 20% and Native Americans was an effort to President Obama signed a letter saddened by the elders who have left 30% payout. The membership take this time to mourn the passing Council representatives at each transform Native American Culture stating a member should not be sent us. There are no words to express my will have input into Community of our loved ones and pray for their Committee meeting and continue to to a European American way of to collections, if they have a purchase safe journey! May their strength and deepest sympathy for the tremendous Development plans in each district. life. This effort nearly made our order for service. I too want to address the peoples’ business. We heartache and pain you must feel. It was important for me to see a example inspire us to continue on in take this responsibility very serious language extinct, but also changed remind Tribal members to call CHS, My thoughts and prayers are with system for continued membership the way we think and conceptualize when you experience an emergency. this walk of life with a good heart! and want to set the example at the top We also ask for prayers for the ones each of you. input. The Colville Business Council the world. The loss of our language You too must get a PO number for of what we need to work together to October was Breast Cancer decided to rely on a system, which is who lost their homes to ire! May we had an impact on our identity. The each service. College Students please get work done. I recognize and thank Awareness month and I am reminded permanently in place for continued always come together and help each trauma suffered by Indian people provide proof of your enrollment in the CBC Members and Committee of women who have lost their lives future planning. The membership has continues to impact us as people. college to Contract health. There other in these times of need! to breast cancer, and those who are clearly stated they want a Long term I have been on the road quite Chairs for their dedication and hard We are survivors! Our language, are some exciting things going on in ighting cancer. It was over a year plan. The Community Economic a bit as of late advocating for our work to keep the items flowing must survive. It deines who we are each of the committees. Today there on their committee agendas! The ago when I talked with Teila and I can Planning (CEDS) meeting is held in as people. Our children are hungry was a presentation and planning interests on many different levels. I hear her words to advocate for early each district annually. We discussed returned to Washington DC to secure example starts at the top and we to learn the language and traditions. I for a Boys and Girls club. Native detection. Nobody likes to do these short term surveys, but decided to commend the Language program, the Aspirations will be working with our that our settlement funds would be have put forth that effort to set that exams, but do the self breast exams rely on a program with the most immersion schools, daycares, elders communities on a suicide prevention non-taxable and that we be able example. As a good friend of mine and schedule your mammograms. natural it. As the Health & Human would say, “it’s about attitude and and all the individuals who have plan. to deposit those settlement funds We know the chance of successful Services Chair; I did not see a plan, fought to keep our language alive. In In closing, I traveled to Denver attendance!” We need to carry a into our children’s IIM accounts. treatment is highest when breast which comprehensively planned for passage of the Language endowment to attend the National Indian health Fortunately, we were successful on positive attitude and have solid cancer is detected early. Health & Human Services and would fund we celebrate Native American Board. Majority of the discussions both accounts. While in DC, I also attendance; hopefully that example I want to summarize the Colville like to see planning expand on their Day with a vision of hope. I want were around the Indian health care testiied before the House Natural will catch on and influence all Business Council’s decision on the planning efforts. Dan Brudevold to see language programs in our day act, which I will continue to update Resources Committee on the IRS’ of our government functions and balance of the 193 million settlement presented an option for landscape cares, Head Starts, Public Schools, you on the impact and changes. I stance that our settlement funds are community actions! funds. There are three highlights, architecture, to strategically plan Tribal organization and throughout have kept a copy of my receipts, taxable. The IRS even believes the I also travelled to Central which made me proud to be a part development in our communities. We our communities. We continue to while on travel and reimbursed the of this decision and planning. We have had presentations on investment of funds derived from trust lands Washington University to meet ight assimilation and stand up for Tribe. I am being very conscious funded our future, values and planned firms. Change will take time and should be taxable! It is this stance with our brother and sister Plateau our beliefs. to only accept what I need to travel. the IRS took with the last tribal for membership input. dedicated effort, but I see hope for Again, I want to thank our ire This would be a signiicant savings to Nations to hear Dr. Owsley present 1. Funding our future – 50% our children. trust settlement! In the future, the on the Kennewick Man issue. We, as ighters and emergency personnel, our Tribe if adopted by the Colville IRS and Dept. of Treasury want toward a sustainable fund, with a plan I commend Mike and John for for your work on the Omak Mission Tribe. Don’t forget, November 15, Plateau Tribes, attempted to educate for future interest. their successful lobbying efforts of to categorize all settlement or per ire. I am saddened with the news of 2012 is Great American Smoke out Dr. Owsley about our beliefs about 2. 1% Generations or permanent ensuring that per capita payments capitas as taxable. We all know this those who lost their homes. I can’t day. In closing, I am humbled and the need rebury our ancestor, and this fund from this year’s settlements will not is unjust and it is why we continue to imagine the feeling you have in loss honored to serve members of the was the irst time Dr. Owsley had ever 3. Funding our values be taxable and Chairman Siros’s ight to protect our sovereign rights! of your possessions, but am thankful Confederated tribes on the Colville met with the Plateau Nations! We • Forest restoration 30% (natural persistence to ensure the Children’s Fortunately, we have an ally with that you all escaped without injury or Indian Reservation. will never stop in our responsibility resource) money will be placed in their IIM loss of life. My heartfelt condolences Respectfully, Sen. Don Young of Alaska to point • Land purchase 10% (increase accounts. It too is important to out the faulty assumptions held by to return him to Mother Earth! for the animals, which were lost. Nancy C. Johnson land base, economic & elder recognize Colleen Cawston who I implore you to visit the Colville Nespelem District Council the IRS and will continue to push It was then to attend the Federal purchase) works for Indian policy in the State of Tribe website for updates on the for possible legislation that will ix Court hearing on the Teck Cominco permanently this wrong opinion by case in Yakima. Teck Cominco the IRS. has stipulated (admitted) that they So it becomes to easy for the 18 year our tradition of saving our resources We were also successful in dumped millions of tons of slag and effluent into the Columbia River, old to go from owning a $15,000 car for use in the future. We used to dry securing FEMA funds to assist our meat and berries for the hard which was a huge success for our (100%) to owing for a car -$15,000 in the rebuilding/repairing of the Zacherle Report (debt). Who wins? The lender. They seasons so that we could survive. Keller Community and the damage it efforts to clean up the river. This eat up the equity in loans and fees. We didn’t eat everything in a week suffered. President Obama signed the hearing went on to argue the rest of By Darlene Zacherle Soon the 18 year old can not make or a month, but we projected for FEMA Disaster Request that included the case to hold Teck responsible the car or insurance payments and the survival in preparing for the future. other counties within the State of for the environmental disaster in vehicle get repossessed. The bank Help guide our youth in which was Washington as well. We really do the sediment behind Grand Coulee Keller District Update This broke the community fiber. gets it all in the equity the car its once a practiced traditional method owe the Obama Administration a Dam! Our attorneys put forth a sound Dear Tribal Members, Our main food sources was also self. The 18 year old get bad credit of preparing for the future. Most huge debt of gratitude for the support argument and i feel that the judge In my last article, there were a taken away and one of which was ratings that will stay with them for children only know what they are the salmon. When this occurred, they have shown our people over heard and gave weight to our points! couple topics that I had not had the quite some time. taught. If you don’t know the answer, we shall hear a decision sometime in time to include in the generational we were given lour and lard. These So parents, grandparents, aunties don’t be afraid to ask. that last several months. This past two substances led to many health December with a verdict from Judge trauma story to our youth. I will and uncles, help guide the 18 year Respectfully, Tribal Trust Settlement was a direct problems such as diabetes and heart old through the maze of money Suko! cover those now. Darlene Zacherle result of the Obama Administration disease. We went from a diet which management. We have forgotten Colvilletribes Council Earlier in the month we also During my story, I had described willingness to settle these long how our traditional style of living consisted of approximately 99% attended the ATNI conference to standing court actions, and their had been taken away by moving protein to one that could eventually compassion shown in the FEMA forth regional positions on the our ancestors onto reservations, and lead to early death. I then asked the Disaster Declaration funds. In our Trust Reform efforts going within then onto individual allotments. students how many were aware of time of need, they responded to our BIA and preparing for the Clobell gluten free foods. Many raised their Teck Cominco requests and supported our claims settlement process. It is inspiring hands. Gluten free means free from Continued from front page. that have occurred on our lands. to see Nations coming together to Act (directly access FEMA for lour. Many of us are allergic to milk I strongly urge you to show your address these issues of the Stafford Tribes), Violence Against Women (lactose) and now many are inding Act and the HEARTH act(Tribally out that they are also allergic to lour of Teck’s discharges over a period costs doesn’t make sense.” controlled leasing provisions outside (gluten). These two sources of food of decades. At today’s hearing, evidence are not indigenous to our culture and “Over the last decade we’ve taken showed that Teck used the smelting BIA regulations), and many other have made many of us sick. Google signiicant steps to ensure that Teck site located on the Columbia River How To pieces of legislation facing Indian is an amazing internet tool. For those is held responsible for the millions to discard waste, which is expensive Country! who are not computer friendly, you of tons of hazardous substances to dispose of, and allowed it to low We also met with the Spokane can ask your health provider or have it discarded into the River,” said downstream. Additionally, evidence Colville Tribal Chairman John Sirois. was presented showing that: Reach Us Tribe about co-management issues your child google gluten. You will “Teck’s actions injured our Tribes’ • From 1920 to 1997, Teck we face on the Columbia River be able to research the meaning and lands, waters, and other natural discarded 10.1 million tons of slag, Want to advertise? in Lake Roosevelt. It has been a foods that contain gluten. resources. The Columbia River containing 130 tons of cadmium, few years since sew have met with The second topic that I covered and Lake Roosevelt is a center of 2,000 tons of arsenic, 30,000 tons Classified and Display Advertising them, so it was good to discuss was the 18 money. Everyone our Tribal culture, and we want to of copper, 14,000 tons of lead and Classified and Display Advertising issues Council to Council to,address eventually has an interest on this ensure contamination in the River is 390,000 tons of zinc by dumping it adequately assessed and addressed. into the Columbia River. General inquires Available. our concerns. We then called a topic. I informed the youth that this Call for advertising rates and money is theirs. It does not belong to It’s time to clean up the River.” • Teck conceded that its sewer Missing your paper? Five Party Agreement that included Since 2004, the Tribes and the efluent discarded to the Columbia consultations. their mom or dad, aunt, uncle or new Want to subscribe? National Parks Service, Bureau of State of Washington have been River from 1923 to 1997 contained Monday through Friday best friends that will come out of the Free to Adult Members of the Reclamation and Department of engaged in litigation with Teck more than 200,000 tons of hazardous 8:00 am to 3:00 pm wood work. That no is a very easy related to the hazardous substances substances including mercury, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs word to say. That this money is set Walk-in Customer Service at it discarded into the Columbia River. cadmium, arsenic, copper, lead and Reservation and Minors (Upon along with the Spokane Tribe and aside for them, and only them. But Parental Request). Colville Communication Services, Last month, days before the trial was zinc. us. This was also another meeting to spend this money wisely. They originally scheduled to begin, Teck • Teck knew its wastes were Annual Subscription Rates Nespelem Community Center, that had not occurred in quite some will have all types of people coming inally admitted that it disposed of reaching and impacting the Upper In Washington State $30.00 Colville Indian Agency Campus, time (4 years) and it was well over towards them who will want a part millions of tons of slag (smelting Columbia River in the United Out of State $40.00 Nespelem, Monday through Friday, due! We organized work groups of their money from new friends waste) and other hazardous waste States and Teck recognized it faced Canada and Overseas $50.00 including mercury, cadmium, zinc, potential claims based on disposal 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. around key management issues to predatory lenders. New friends Non-Colville Tribal Member Elders, aren’t interested in your well being, copper, arsenic and lead into the of its wastes. However, proits were going forward. Water quality, ish Disabled and Servicemen/Women but how the 18 year old can spend Columbia River and Lake Roosevelt. “excellent” - $100 million per year in Contact our office consumption standards and many Teck also admitted these wastes are the 1980s - so the company continued $15.00. some of their money on the “new other issues were addressed, but releasing hazardous substances into to discard slag at a rate of 400 tons To Reach The Tribal Tribune friend”, or individuals who want Media Services Staff many more co-management issues the environment. per day, and sewer efluent lowed Call (509) 634-2223 to borrow money with no limit on For years, Teck has argued that from its facility 24 hours a day. Managing Editor Fax (509) 634-2235 will be a worked on going forward! the time to return it. It’s best just its wastes are not present in the Today’s hearing focused on the Spirit Peoples - 634-2223 We have been very busy, but we to say no. U.S., and if they are, its slag is two remaining contested legal matters e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours want to make sure you contact us Predatory lenders come from “inert” and that not a single drop of – whether the court has personal Monday through Friday Staff Journalist with your concerns! We are here to draining the interest off of a product their liquid efluent remains in the jurisdiction over Teck, and whether 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Roger Jack - 634-2266 serve and represent you the Tribal that an 18 year old might purchase. Columbia River. Recently, Teck Teck’s actions constitute arrangement e-mail: [email protected] Copy Deadlines A car is a good example. Lets say admitted that its hazardous wastes for disposal of hazardous substances Citizens in the best way possible! are in the Columbia River, have under federal environmental law. Copy Deadlines for All Copy an 18 year old purchases a car for Office Assistant II We want to do this with your help leached, and are continuing to release “It’s time for Teck to inally be held Except Advertisements Ann-Janette Johnny - 634-2225 and voice to provide guidance and $15,000.00 and pays cash for this hazardous substances including lead, accountable for its actions,” Sirois vehicle. Four or six months later e-mail: [email protected] Due by 4:00 P.M. on dates posted feedback to improve our efforts! zinc, arsenic, and cadmium into the said. “We are hopeful this decision they decide that they want a different Way’ lim limt’ (thank you very much) environment. will beneit future generations—not type of vehicle. They go to an “Teck Metals has already just Tribal members but everyone The Official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the for your time and consideration of institution for a loan. For a car that acknowledged that it released that uses the Columbia River. It will Colville Reservation. Published monthly by the Confederated my report! they used to own 100% of, they now millions of tons of toxic pollution present a clearer path for the United Tribes of the Colville Reservation, “Tribal Tribune, Post Office John E. Sirois, say’ ay owe the bank a small payment for the into Washington state, and we feel States to deal with the remediation of the Columbia River under U.S. law Box 150, Nespelem, Washington 99155”. Chairman new car. Lets say they had to take conident the federal court will ind Colville Business Council out a $5,000.00 loan. That payment that U.S. cleanup laws apply to Teck,” and that the Tribes, as a sovereign isn’t to large, but this opens the door said Jim Pendowski, Ecology’s entity, will participate in the process TOLL FREE 1-888-881-7684 PO Box 150 Toxics Cleanup Program manager. to thoroughly investigate and clean Nespelem, WA 99155 for another loan. The 18 year old “The law has consistently been on up the river system.” (509) 634-2212 work was able to do it once, with no credit our side, and making American A decision on this hearing is www.colvilletribes.com established and with no work history. (509)631-1448 cell taxpayers bear the burden of cleanup anticipated before the end of 2012. TRIBAL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012 TRIBAL NEWS TRIBAL TRIBUNE 3

Colville Indian COLVILLE TRIBES’ FISH AND WILDLIFE Housing Authority CAPTURE GRAY WOLF

Department’s effort to develop a wolf taking DNA samples, monitoring CIHA UPDATE management plan has been greatly the animal’s temperature, taking enhanced by this latest success.” measurements of the wolf and This spring, the Colville Tribe determining its body weight. They KELLER WIND brought in a wolf trapping expert, outitted the wolf with a GPS collar Carter Niemeyer to teach the which will monitor the animal’s STORM DAMAGE Tribes’ wildlife personnel how to movements. successfully trap gray wolves. While The Colville Tribes’ are On July 20, 2012 the Keller area was heavily damaged by a wind storm Niemeyer was on the reservation, the developing a draft Wolf Management that may have exceeded 100 mph. Numerous Colville Indian Housing trapping team captured a 68-pound plan, with plans to share the draft Authority (CIHA) housing units were damaged by upended trees and/or female and a 72-pound male. plan with the tribal membership and lying debris. All housing units under management by CIHA are insured Since then, employees have the public in the near future. Once continued to look for wolf signs, through Amerind Risk Management Corporation. Immediately after the wind the plan is completed and approved damage an Amerind representative arrived on site to conduct as assessment “Specifically, enough signs to by the Colville Business Council for the repairs. Amerind then secured a general contractor to begin repairs warrant trapping,” said Joe Peone, (CBC), it will contain a harvest but unfortunately after several weeks of negotiations an agreement could Fish and Wildlife director. Krausz not be reached. and Antoine had been working to component. Sirois said that Colville tribal Amerind, as the insurance carrier, secured a second general contractor: NESPELEM, WA—Two Donovan Antoine teamed up to trap identify possible wolf-trapping members who see wolves on the All About Remodel, LLC, who met with CIHA and TERO on September members of the Colville Tribes’ Fish and collar a 104-pound female gray locations on the south and north half 20, 2012. The owners of All About Remodel have indicated that they have a and Wildlife Program, trained earlier wolf on Sunday, September 2. of the Reservation, and deployed a reservation are encouraged to ill out small core crew and will need carpenters or laborers immediately. If anyone this year by a wolf-trapping specialist, “We’re very pleased that our trap line in an area where suficient a “Wolf Report Form,” available on is interested in working on the Keller units, you are asked to contact TERO captured and collared a female wolf Colville team, who learned from wolf signs were found. the Tribes’ website. immediately either as a subcontractor, carpenter, labor, or other classiication. on the Colville Reservation—the an expert how to accomplish this “It was exciting to set up the traps “I am proud of the success that Contact TERO at 509.634.2735 for local hiring information. third wolf to be trapped here in the difficult task, now has worked for the irst time,” Krausz said. “After our wolf trapping team has had this A total of 15 claims have been iled to Amerind, with six (6) units identiied summer,” Krausz said. “Our skill as priority for repairs due to family relocations. CIHA will continue to monitor past three months. independently to collar a third wolf,” six days we were inally successful.” level and ability to effectively track, this general contractor and will attend construction meetings regularly. Colville Tribes’ Wildlife Biologist Colville Chairman John Sirois said Krausz and Antoine then Eric Krausz and Wildlife Technician today. “Our Fish and Wildlife “processed” the trapped female, locate, and collar gray wolves has added to our knowledge of gray wolf distribution and abundance CIHA Housing on the Colville tribal lands and within the region. Several individuals have sacrificed time away from Service Officer their families in order to locate and I am Colville Indian Housing Authority’s Housing Services Oficer and capture these animals. This is a great I am available to the local community for FINANCIAL COUNSELING. I accomplishment.” am an Accredited Financial Counselor/Planning/Education Credit Counselor. “The whole experience has been If you are in debt, want to improve your credit history, apply for mortgages, incredible for me,” Antoine said. learn preparation for homeownership, apply for Section 184 mortgaging, “I’ll view being a part of wolf develop a household budget, make large purchases, open bank accounts or recovery on the Reservation as one start savings accounts, asset building, etc., I can help you with these processes. of the pinnacles of my career. We Your inancial well being is very important so gaining these tools can make have spent countless hours searching your family’s lives more comfortable and stable for the future. Your credit for evidence of wolf presence locally score can be of great beneit to you or it can also be very conining. Having and it was great to inally be able to doors open to you as a consumer is very liberating and being a positive role ind and participate in trapping one. model for your children is even better! We were able to apply the knowledge Please contact me if you want to discuss any of these matters or I also have and experience Carter Niemeyer handouts and resources with great information about inances, budgeting, taught us to catch a wolf and I’ll savings, etc. I can be reached at 509 634 2172 or sharey.redthunder@ never forget it.” colvilletribes.com for more information. Thanks for the time. Sharey Redthunder, “The CBC joins me in saying lim lim’t (“thank you!”) to these CIHA Housing Service Oficer employees,” Sirois said. “We applaud the professionalism and expertise of the Fish and Wildlife COLVILLE TRIBAL MEMBER AND Department and are conident that the Tribes’ Wolf Management Plan ATTORNEY BRIAN GUNN RECEIVES will be based on sound data because PRESTIGIOUS 40 UNDER 40 AWARD of these wolf-trapping successes.”

NESPELEM, WA – This week the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development announced the recipients of its prestigious national Nespelem COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES “Native American 40 Under 40” recognition awards. This award and honor recognizes 40 emerging American Indian leaders between the ages of 18 to 39 who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication to achieve Community Center Is recruiting for vacant positions signiicant contributions in business, communities, and Indian Country. Amongst the recipients was Brian Gunn. Brian is an enrolled member of the Colville Tribe and has provided both legal and lobbying services for the For more information, please log onto the Tribe for many years. Newz “Brian has been an enormous asset to our Tribe, not only in his professional Tribes website at: capacity but also as a role model for our youth. Brian is an example of how Wi xast sxelxalt everyone. has an awesome work ethic and gets hard work, dedication, and a good education, can lead to personal success The community center has a tight along with everyone and is always and the ability to make a difference for all of Indian Country. It makes schedule which changes week to smiling. He is a valuable employee www.colvilletribes.com me proud when I see the intellect and work ethic of our ancestors being week as new circumstances take and a great new addition to our team or e-mail: displayed in the work and lives of our contemporary Tribal membership, place within our community. Often, here. Hopefully we will be able and I know our ancestors are proud, as well. This recognition is a welcomed many people are left wondering if to start some positive things in the acknowledgement and compliment to the strength of our people, our the gym is open or what is going evening for our youth and families. [email protected] traditions, and Brian’s ability to share that with people from all walks” said on down here. Hopefully not much Anyone wishing to get involved You may contact the Chairman John Sirois. further! One really cool project we with upcoming projects please feel When asked about his feelings on receiving the award, Brian said, “It are close to completing, is installing free to contact me at my tribal email. Tribes’ Human Resources Office at: was an honor to have been nominated and to be included on a list with such an electronic reader board next [email protected] distinguished individuals.” He added that being included on the list “is also to the highway. This may make it some ideas I would like to work a nice reminder that I’m not 40 yet.” easier for community members to on with your help are: pow wow Post Office Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155 The “Native American 40 Under 40” Awards will be presented at the 37th see what is taken place here each dance classes, pow wow drumming Toll Free: (800) 506-9434 - Fax: (509) 634-2864 Annual Indian Progress in Business Awards Gala (INPRO), a featured event week. The sign was bought from classes, deer meat drying, putting of RES Oklahoma, from November 14th-15th, 2012, at the Hard Rock Hotel our budget last year along with the together a few fun holiday events & Casino in Tulsa, OK. help with the TANF and tribal health for the upcoming celebration season programs. We have had help with the and a spring pow wow. I would like

installation cost also with our Tribal to put a few things together but I’m FGP Recognition Dinner Police and TANF. With this sign we looking for a planning group. I am will be able to broadcast events taken also looking for someone to donate You are invited to attend one of three The Foster Grandparent Program, under the auspices of Loretta Watt, place here at the community center, some sweat wood. Any wood would Free workshops in your community program director, held its annual recognition dinner at the Omak Long hours of operation, closures and be appreciated. Andy Trader is house on August 31st. MC’d by its own director, each foster grandparent in emergency messages. The Nespelem volunteering the irst Thursday of Building a Better Community attendance was recognized and honored with a certiicate of appreciation. Community Center staff will be in each month at 6pm to be a math “We’re honored to have each and every one of them,” Loretta said, “without control of board content and upkeep. tutor here at the community center One class at a time them some our own children might be left on their own to survive on their Another awesome addition is for anyone. own in a world they even don’t know. It’s even a greater honor to see some the information technology group This year we have a few Developing a Spending Plan that Works in your life of our children succeed in school and some gone on into the military. And recently installed some equipment individuals who would like to put Working with Checking and Savings who do they remember when they come home but their mentors from the here which will soon allow us to on a haunted house however the Foster Grandparent program? It’s really exciting to see that.” become a “hot spot” for wireless gym was scheduled prior to this to th Stanley Timentwa, a foster grandparent himself, entertained with his  October 25 – Inchelium Community Center devices. I cannot truly elaborate on host a basketball tournament long November 15th – Omak Career Path Services usual wit, song interpretations, and magic on the guitar. Much of his musical this at time of this report, as details in advance of this group planning  Workshops are from 5:30 to 7:30 interpretation comes from within, I’m told. He’s played the guitar for several are still being worked out, but please this event. Hopefully if this group decades; Stan serves the children in the East Omak Elementary School. stand by and hopefully I will be can get more volunteers they can Refreshments Provided The Advisory Board unanimously voted to honor its founder this year: put something fun together for the Matilda Seymour Carden Boyd Absher, who began the process of creating able to post up lyers soon detailing further information. kids. We really need more and more a program such as the Foster Grandparent program, irst with a feasibility As the fall time comes closer people to help Volunteer. So, come study and then seeking grants to fund the program, and inally to assemble we will have more youth and and get involved much as you want tribal elders in each district to participate in the program. Forty years later more activity wishing to use the and it does not matter what your the program is still going strong, in part with the tribal dollars spent on Have a Credit or Budget Question? Find the Answers Here! the program, but mostly the youth and elders’ enthusiasm. Bonnie Carden community center extended hours. age or what you have to offer! Just Once we notice that evening activity like a good pot of stew, we all have Timentwa accepted a certiicate on behalf of her mother, her siblings, andall To Register for Classes call NNDF the youngsters who’ve beneitted from her mother’s work. “She would’ve has been increasing we began to take different lavors, colors and textures loved to have seen the success of the program. She loved her work with the head counts. Once activity increases but once we boil around a lil bit 509.634.2626 we then extend our business hours. together, we sure can taste good Brought to you by Northwest Native Development Fund program. She was always looking out to see that her foster grandparents and www.nndf.org children were well taken care of in the program and the community. Thank I would like to welcome our newest together. ..ennit?? [email protected] or [email protected] everyone who voted to honor her today.” full time employee Vincent Nysti. He Dan Nanamkin TRIBAL TRIBUNE 4 TRIBAL TRIBUNE TRIBAL NEWS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation OFFICE OF RESERVATION ATTORNEY-CODE REVISER QUARTERLY UPDATE

LZ COMMO September 19, 2012 By Arnie Holt (Vol. 31) To: Spirit Peoples, Tribal Tribune During the month of October, meet our Supreme Commander. the withdrawal was complete and FROM: Anna M. Vargas, Code Reviser 9,10 and 11th, 2012,a Veterans PFC Harry F. Charbonnneau the enemy positions silenced. By his Symposium will be held at the entered the United States Army on courageous actions, resourcefulness, Subject: August Quarterly Report Coeur d’Alene Casino. All Veterans June 26,1942 and was Honorably and inspiring devotion to duty in are invited to attend. Veterans who Discharged on November 30,1945 the face of grave personal risks, A quarterly update will be submitted to the Tribal Tribune each April, August and December. The quarterly report experienced problems with the VA from Ft. Lewis, Wa. Lieutenant Hall relected great credit is utilized to provide record and notice to the public of all amendments, corrections, revisions, updates, expansions, or new law enacted and codified in the Colville Tribal Law and Order Code. or other health provider within the During his enlistment in the US upon himself and upheld the highest system are especially encouraged to Army, PFC Charbonneau performed tradition of the United States Naval The following supplement chapters were processed and are for the 2012 publication year: attend. For more information, please the duties as a Teletype Operator. Service. contact Steven Mofitt,TVR at cell#: While serving his country, PFC LCDR Larry W. Hall Sr. was  4-10 Water Resources Use and Permitting Fee Scheduled (January, Resolution 2012-01) {208) 596-7482, Ofice#: (208) 686- Charbonneau has earned and was a proud Warrior of the United  8-3 Elections (January, Resolution 2012-45) 1800 or e-mail him at: emofitt@ awarded the following medals and/ States Navy. He served 22 years  7-1 Governmental Corporations (February, Resolution 2012-79) cdatribe-nsn.gov or citations: the American Theater of dedicated service and rose to the  2-5 Debt Set-Off (February, Resolution 2012-80)  6-5 Gaming (February, Resolution 2012-81) Joe Jay Pinkham (US Marine) is Service Medal ,the Asiatic/Paciic rank of Lieutenant Commander. He 3-1 Criminal Code (February, Resolution 2012-82) no longer among our ranks. He left Service Medal, the Phillipine  is a Vietnam Veteran and fulilled his  9-5 Realty (April, Emergency Resolution 2012-264) to meet our Supreme Commander. Liberation Medal with 2 Bronze duties with Honor, Pride, Dedication  2-5 Debt Set-Off (August, Resolution 2012-488)) On August 23, 2012,Mr. Pinkham Service Stars, the Bronze Service and Courage. His service to this  9-1 Mortgages, Deeds of Trust and Real Estate Contracts (August, Resolution 2012-487) stood relieved. Arrowhead, the Good Conduct Country will not be forgotten. Representing the Colville Medal and the World War II Victory On September 10, 2012, The following proposed code amendments are being processed: nd Confederated Tribes were; SSG. Medal. Lieutenant Commander Larry W.  2-1 Criminal Actions (30-day comment period, 2 Committee September 26, 2012) Arnie Holt (US Army),SGT. Richard Private First Class Harry F. Hall Sr. stood relieved All proposed code amendment information are available upon request. You may also visit our web site at D. Bradshaw (US Army) and Sp/4 Charbonneau was a proud Warrior Providing Military Honors were: www.colvilletribes.com and highlight GOVERNMENT, go down to the Law And Order Section, than to Jim V.Smith (US Army). Also of the Colville Confederated Tribes SSG. Arnie Holt (US Army),L/ Proposed Amendments Tab to review the current Codes that are in the process of being amended. representing the Colville Tribes was who served in the United States Cpl. Joseph F. Mellon (USMC),Sr. PFC Andy C.Joseph Jr. (US Army), Army. He served his Country during Airman Cheryl A. Grunlose (US Air I would strongly encourage all Tribal Members to view the amendments periodically so if you have any Chairman of the Colville Tribal World War II with Honor, Pride and Force), Chief Master Sergeant Monty comments, you can submit them to me.

Veterans Committee. Courage. His service to this Country J. Fields (US Air Force), Sp/4 James Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (509) 634-2389/FAX (509) 634-2387 or will not be forgotten. V. Smith (US Army), L/Cpl. Monte [email protected] or [email protected]. On September 7, 2012, PFC Harry R. Joseph (USMC) and PFC Andy F. Charbonneau stood relieved. C. Joseph. Providing Military Honors from The Spokane VA Medical Center the Colville Tribes were: SSG. Arnie held its third Annual Honoring of Holt (US Army} and Specialist 4th Native American Warriors of all wars Class James V. Smith (US Army). on September 8, 2012. This Honoring The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation ceremony is getting bigger each year as members of different tribes in the Colville Tribal EMS, Fire & Rescue Paciic Northwest come together for P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 this ceremony. A great lunch was served which included BBQ Salmon. Everyone had a good time and was WINTER FIRE PREVENTION awarded a set of dog-tags which read “Honoring Our Veterans and Welcome Home”. Other dignitary’s Winter time is approaching and we are getting ready to fire up our wood stoves, furnaces and in attendance received blankets from base board heaters, some things to consider beforehand: the VA Volunteer staff. I would like to thank the VA Have your stove inspected. Private First Class Jack F. volunteer staff, the cooks and Cleveland is no longer among our everyone who made this ceremony Have your chimney inspected and cleaned properly. ranks. He left on August 24, 2012 to a success. I would like to especially meet our Supreme Commander. thank Cindy Gagne, the Mayor of Burn dry seasoned wood, no green wood, this creates a lot of creosote and results in Private First Class (PFC) Jack F. Omak, Wa., for her representation chimney fires. Cleveland entered the United States of all the veterans in her community. Army on September 4, 1952 and was Representing the Colville Make sure your furnace is functioning correctly; keep all combustibles at least 3 ft. from Honorably Discharged on Lieutenant Commander (LCDR} Confederated Tribes at this Ceremony furnace and check the filter. September 19,1960 after fulilling Larry W. Hall Sr. is no longer among was: SSG. Arnie Holt (US Army), an 8 year obligation. our ranks. He left on September 1, Sgt. Leonard D. Holt (US Navy), Baseboard heaters need to be cleaned of any lint that may have collected on them during During his enlistment with 2012, to meet our Supreme Sp/4 James V. Smith (US Army) summer months, check for any exposed wires and that they are secured to the wall. Make the United States Army, PFC Commander. and L/Cpl. Joseph Mellon (USMC). sure that there is nothing combustible sitting on or near heaters within 3 ft., like a bed for Cleveland performed the duties as LCDR Larry W. Hall Sr. entered Also, representing the American example. an Infantryman. While serving his the United States Navy on August 6, Legion Unit 114 was Lottie Atkins. country, PFC Cleveland has earned 1971 and was Honorably Discharged The Hall Creek Drummers from and was awarded the following after 22 years of service. Inchelium was fantastic as they sang It is also time to check your smoke alarms and replace the batteries in them; it is good medals and/or citations: the Korean During his enlistment with the their Honor Songs. practice to test your smoke alarm on a weekly basis to ensure they are functioning Service Medal with 1 bronze star and United States Navy, LCDR Hall Contact Information; Arnie properly. It is recommended to have at least 1 smoke alarm on each floor of the house. the United Nations Service Medal. performed the duties as a Staff Holt, Veterans Resource Program PFC Jack Freer Cleveland was Operations and Plans Oficer. While Manager Have a fire escape plan and make sure everyone in the household knows it. Make sure a proud Warrior of the Colville serving his Country, LCDR Hall (509) 634-2755 you have at least two ways out, keep windows clear of any items that may hinder your Confederated Tribes. He served has earned and was awarded the E-Mail; arnie.holt@colvilletribes. exit and make sure that windows open easily. Have fire drills at home so your children 2 years of active duty of which following medals and/or citations: com know what to do and what is expected. Practice, practice, practice! 1year was served in Korea with the Vietnam Service Medal, the Lottie Atkins,Staff Assistant Co. FM 19th Infantry Regiment. National Defense Medal, the Silver (509) 634-2756 Things to remember during a fire, stay low, get out and stay out. PFC Cleveland served his country Star Medal, the Navy Commendation E-Mail; lottie.atkins@ with Courage, Honor and Pride. His medal, the Navy Achievement Medal colvilletribes.com THANK YOU, service to this country will not be and three Good Conduct Medals. Mailing address; Colville Tribal EMS, Fire & Rescue forgotten. The Silver Star Medal is the third CCT. Veterans Resource Program On August 30, 2012, PFC Jack F. highest Combat Military Decoration P.O. Box 150 Cleveland stood relieved. that can be awarded to a member Nespelem,Wa. 99155 someone they care about in a state of Providing Military Honors were: of any branch of the United States distress or struggling with a problem. SSG. Arnie Holt,Sgt. Richard D. Armed Forces for Valor in the face Most times, a spouse will be able to Derby Committee Bradshaw, Sgt. Thomas H. Pichette, of the enemy. The Silver Star citation SECONDARY PTSD provide support without feeling too P.O. reads: The President of the United ta xed themselves. However, when 2 Joe Marchand,Sp/4 Larry States of America takes pleasure AFFECTS SPOUSES, the stress is constant and support is frequently needed, “caregiver Release Fish in Rufus W. Thompson, PFC Frank R. in presenting the Silver Star to FAMILY, AND FRIENDS Fry,Sp/4 Bill J. Pichette,Sgt. Ted J. Lieutenant (then Lieutenant, Junior burden” may occur. The impact of PTSD can reach Spouses tend to slip in to a Bessette,and Grade) Larry W.Hall, United States far beyond individuals with the Arnold Cleveland. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry caregiver role without even noticing Woods Lake disorder, affecting the lives and it. That role may include constantly On August 30, 2012 a memorial and intrepidity in action on 15 May health of friends and family who ceremony was held for Private Terrry 1975,while attached to and serving in watching for people or circumstances NESPELEM, WA – Net proceeds of, we had several staff from the care for them. that might “set them off’ or arranging Dick. Providing Military Honors U.S.S.HENRY B. WILSON (DDG- This transfer of emotional distress from the irst annual “Trippin With tribe assist with the derby and ish were; Sp/4 Jim Smith (US Army) and 7),while engaged in the recovery of the family life so that the veteran The Triploids” derby was used release,” said Jill Phillips, derby is called Secondary Post Traumatic will not be upset by normal daily Sp/4 Alton Weipah. S.S.MAYAGUEZ, which had been Stress Disorder. However,_if you recently to purchase, tag and release coordinator and Colville Tribes’ seized in the Gulf of Thailand by activities. live with someone who suffers from A second study also revealed that approximately 700 triploid rainbow resident ish hatchery manager. “The units of the Cambodian Navy.With PTSD, you may notice yourself U.S.Marine and Air Force survivors violent behavior in the relationship trout (that averaged 3 pounds each) derby brought anglers, businesses beginning to “mirror” some of their (such as pushing someone, throwing into Rufus Woods Lake. and the community together to have in the water endangered by enemy behaviors. ire from Kho Tang Island, Lieutenant things, physical abuse) was linked “If you happen to catch one of good time ishing, but it also was The signs, symptoms, and effects with caregiver burden. Hall volunteered as Officer-in- of Secondary PTSD are just as varied these ish, the ish tags say “Trippin a great platform for outreach and Charge of the ship’s gig to assist in While secondary PTSD is not a With The Triploids 2012” on them, education, to beneit the ishery on as the ones exhibited by veterans disorder which is currently recognized their rescue. During this mission, he so ishermen will know where they Rufus Woods Lake”. with “primary” PTSD. Resea rchers by the Diagnostic and Statistical was instrumental in the gig’s crew found that as PTSD symptoms got came from,” said Nancine Lorz, The derby event had rescuing the thirteen Marine and Manual of Mental Disorders, mental worse in veterans, so did the burden health professionals have long derby coordinator. “It’s nice to see approximately 250 derby entrants Air Force personnel. On two other experienced on the part of the spouse separate occasions, he maneuvered recognized the stress of loving this come full circle and it’s been a and was sponsored by Grizzly’s Bait or loved one. someone with PTSD and suggest lot of fun, everything we’ve done has and Tackle, the Confederated Tribes the gig into positions well within the It is important to have basic lethal range of enemy gunners, both attending individual therapy and been good for businesses too.” of the Colville Reservation, US Army information about PTSD. Simply support groups in order to understand drawing and suppressing the hostile knowing the symptoms and where The fish were purchased and Corps of Engineers, Bridgeport State ire that otherwise would have been and learn how to cope better with released from the Chief Joseph Fish Park, Bob Feil Boats and Motors, they come from can help the their loved one’s PTSD. Couples directed at the helicopters attempting relationship. Farm, a net pen operation just west of Pepsi, PCL Construction Leaders, to extricate U.S. Marines trapped and counseling may also be very useful. Dr. Matthew D. Tull, a contributor Nespelem, Wash. The loy tags were Les Schwab of Brewster, Port of pinned down on the island. Lieutenant For more information on PTSD to About.com says it is important treatment for veterans and their partially donated and purchased from Douglas County, Coulee Playland, Private First Class (PFC) Harry F. Hall continually delivered accurate to realize that providing support Charbonneau is no longer among our suppression ire in the face of intense, families, locate the VA center nearest Floy Tag and Manufacturers Inc., a and Hooked on Toys. requires energy and can be stressful. you for assistance: www.va.gov/ company in Seattle, Wash. Next year’s event has been ranks. He left on August 29, 2012 to hostile automatic weapons ire until It can be upsetting for a spouse to see directory/guide/ptsd_lsh.asp. “What a great event to be a part scheduled for May 18, 2013. TRIBAL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012 TRIBAL NEWS TRIBAL TRIBUNE 5

THE PERTUSSIS DISEASE VILLAIN!

Whooping Cough breath. coughing often ends with a “whoop” vaccine can safely be given to Pertussis is a highly contagious Symptoms noise. The sound is produced when infants. Five DTaP vaccines are bacterial that causes uncontrollable, Initial symptoms, similar to the the patient tries to take a breath. The recommended. They are usually violent coughing. The coughing common cold, usually develop a week Whoop noise is rare in patients under given to children at ages 2 months, can make it hard to breathe. A deep after exposure to the bacteria. Severe 6 months of age and in adults. 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, “whooping” sound is often heard episodes of coughing start about 10 Coughing spells may lead and 4-6 years. Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers when the patient tries to take a deep to 12 days later. In children, the to vomiting or a short loss The Tdap vaccine should be given are committed to providing responsive high quality consciousness. Pertussis should around age 11-12, and every 10 years health care services to our communities. We feature a complete range of health care services including: always be considered when vomiting thereafter. Medical • Dental • Lab • X-ray • Optometry • Pharmacy • Podiatry occurs with coughing. In infants, Health care organizations strongly We also provide sliding fee-for-service and accept most insurance choking spells are common. recommend that adults up to the age Podiatrist coming to Keller Other pertussis symptoms include: of 65 years receive the adult form of Open to the Public, All are Welcome Runny nose; slight fever (102 F or the vaccine against pertussis. lower); diarrhea HELP SILENCE THE SOUNDS Inchelium Health Center San Poil Valley Health Center What services do Dr. Expectations (prognosis) OF PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING (509) 722-7006 (509) 634-7300 Rodriguez provide: Dr. Dru Rodriguez, Podiatrist, will be In older children, the outlook is COUGH)! Fax: (509) 722-7021 Fax: (509) 634-7301 Foot Pain generally very good. Infants have SCHEDULE YOUR Ingrown toenails available at the San Poil Valley Health the highest risk of death, and need APPOINTMENT TODAY FOR Diabetic foot care and exams Center in Keller on careful monitoring. YOUR VACCINATION! Corns and calluses October 5th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PREVENTION: Arthritic conditions DTaP Vaccination, one of INCHELIUM Health Clinic; 509 Arch and heel pain the recommended childhood 722-7006 Athlete’s foot Please call either: immunizations can protect children KELLER Health Clinic; 509 Diabetic shoes against the pertussis infection. DTaP 634-7300 Foreign bodies Becki at 509-634-7313 or Blisters Poor circulation Brenda at 509-722-7629 Fungal nails to make an appointment Chinook Salmon Management Fractures and sprains in Similkameen River Bunions Flat feet NESPELEM,WA -- The Colville spawners on the spawning grounds.” Warts Tribes’ Fish and Wildlife (CTFW) According to CTFW, this Neuromas We expect his schedule to fill up rather Department is implementing a management strategy also utilizes Cysts quickly, so make an appointment soon. conservation strategy for summer selective gears such as hoop nets and Chinook salmon in the lower dip nets that provide the opportunity Peripheral neuropa- Accepting I.H.S. Medicaid, Medicare, Similkameen River in late September to selectively retain hatchery-origin The residents and staff of the Convalescent Center wish to give their thies Private Insurance and Sliding Fee and early October 2012. Chinook while successfully releasing heartfelt thanks to all the Fireighters, Emergency Personnel, Those who The Tribes’ selective harvest crew natural-origin Chinook salmon. kept the Camps running smoothly, everyone involved in the effort to keep is removing hatchery-origin summer “Hatchery-origin Chinook will be us all safe. Many traveled far, leaving their own families behind to protect Chinook salmon from spawning areas sampled for biological characteristics ours. Thank you. to reduce the proportion of hatchery- as well as coded wire tags and PIT A special Thank You to the family of Judy Walawitsa for their generous origin spawners (pHOS) in the wild. tags,” said Casey Baldwin, CTFW Sr. donation of a large lat screen TV for our Elders. In life, Judy was an incredibly Hatchery-origin fish removal is Research Scientist. “Wild Chinook giving woman. Whenever donations of any kind were needed here at the intended to promote the spawning salmon will be immediately released Convalescent Center Judy was always there for us. Her generosity lives on of natural-origin or “wild” salmon and allowed to spawn naturally.” in her children. She is greatly missed by all. and encourages local adaptation to The study area on the lower Many Thanks to Gail Jameison, Clara Carson and Marie Anderson for the unique environmental conditions Similkameen River extends from the your help and support for our Salad Luncheon Fundraiser. You ladies are the best. It was a success. We appreciate those in the community who came out of the Okanogan and Similkameen conluence with the Okanogan River TRIBAL TRIBUNE rivers. upstream to the Kline Site, a WDFW to sample our cooking and support the Activty Program. Thank you. “In the long term, the CTFW plans property located near the cross We had a great summer! The residents enjoyed several community events. to utilize the Okanogan weir for channel connecting the Okanogan We went on a picnic, took long rides ,went out for ice cream, went to Casino, Chinook salmon adult management and Similkameen rivers. shopping, Stampede, Rodeo’s, etc. As the season is changing we are looking COPY DEADLINE activities,” said Joe Peone, CTFW “This strategy for reducing pHOS forward to our annual Powwow on September 27, 2012 and Halloween is director. “But we will be studying is consistent with contemporary just around the corner. Keep us posted if there is something going on in the the effects of the Okanogan weir over science for conservation community that you think the Elders would enjoy in the coming months. October 23, 2012 the next several years so we will need management of hatchery programs You can reach me at 634-2879. to implement other methods of adult including the Chief Joseph Salmon Wishing you all health and happiness. FOR ASSISTANCE management such as the purse seine Hatchery,” said Baldwin. “This Janice C. Abrahamson in the Columbia River and beach effort is also consistent with selective Activity Director Phone (509) 634-2223 -- Fax (509) 634-2235 seines in the Similkameen River. harvest and broodstock collection Colville Tribal Convalescent Center Late Copy & Letters to the Editor received after the These activities will help us achieve projects undertaken by the CTFW deadline will be published in the next month’s edition salmon population objectives for the Department.” ratio of hatchery-to-natural origin Re-Elect Bob Heath Discover Pass Ferry County Commissioner - Dist 3, DEMO Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Colville Tribes the Washington Food Matte r s Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Washington Department Diabetes Prevention Program: RECIPE FOR NOVEMBER Creamy Chicken and Noodles of Natural Resources (WDNR), the Washington State Parks and 8 oz uncooked Dreamield’s Pasta noodles November is Diabetes Recreation Commission (WSPRC) (Stop by my ofice and get a coupon for this!) have provided a tribal version of Awareness Month!! 2 cups water 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts the Discover Pass called an Annual Pass, which will be distributed to We are already “aware” of diabetes here in Indian Country, 1 ½ cups chopped onions and ¾ cup chopped celery ½ teaspoon each : salt and thyme leaves, plus the Tribe at no cost, for display in you say. That is so true. But here are the latest igures that maybe vehicles operated in or parked on you were not aware of: 1 bay leaf State managed recreation lands by There are 79 MILLION people in the US who have “pre- (10-oz) can Lo-Sodium, Lo-fat Cream of Chicken enrolled members of the Colville diabetes” (been told that they are “borderline”). There are over soup Confederated Tribes who are 160 million people who already have full-blown diabetes. Of ½ cup Nonfat Buttermilk engaged in off-reservation rights that “Vote for my Grandpa Bob. He’s a that number, there are 196,800 who are younger than 20 years. have been reserved through Federal They estimate that approximately over 4,000 children EACH Cook pasta according to package directions— Straight Shooter, a Team Player & a Treaty or Executive Order. The State YEAR ARE DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES! The omitting salt. Set aside. Meanwhile, boil the water is making Annual Passes available Champion for the People.” --Chantel bad news is that many of those 79 million WILL develop type over high heat and boil chicken breasts, onions, celery, for use by tribal members to avoid 2 diabetes within a few years if they continue to live the same spices, then turn down to simmer for 35 minutes. Cool, the inconvenience of citations based way they have been. The good news is that pre-diabetes doesn’t then cut chicken into bite-size pieces. on failure to display Discover Pass, inevitably lead to diabetes. By taking certain steps, people CAN when tribal members access state prevent it from happening. Continue boiling until the liquid is cooked down managed recreation lands in order Characteristics used to identify people at risk for pre- to about 1 cup. Throw away bay leaf. Whisk in the to exercise reserved off-reservation diabetes are: obesity, being sedentary, high blood pressure, high can of soup and buttermilk. Take off heat, add chicken rights. cholesterol, & family history. Heredity play a major role in the pieces and pasta; toss to blend. Sprinkle with parsley The Colville Tribes Parks and development of type 2 diabetes, because of six genes on different if desired. About 400 calories in each serving. Your protein and starch portion all in one! Add a vegetable Recreation will distribute the chromosomes that have been identiied by researchers. They have Discover/Annual Pass to tribal found that is leads to defects in insulin usage or secretion. This on the side and enjoy! members at the General Membership may seem discouraging to you, but remember that there are many meeting scheduled October 13, 2012 hormones that play a key role in regulating your body and YOU Dreamields = a diabetic pasta, with less carbs at the Nespelem Community Center. CAN INFLUENCE those hormones by your lifestyle!! You do to digest! Tribal ID card will be required. not have to be one of those statistics! 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SOCULA, Randolph W. “Randy” (47) Surrounded by his family, Randy His credits also include being listed in the Academy of American Poets, moved on to be with his ancestors Wednesday morning August 22, 2012 from and the International Who’s Who in Poetry. He portrayed the historical igure Spokane, Washington. Born into the Grand Coulee, Washington home of of Chief Joseph during a 1992 Quincentennial Commemoration. He wrote, Maurice W. and Helen (Nelson) Socula on November 6, 1964, Randy was produced and narrated Season of Grandmothers for the Public Broadcasting a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. A lifelong resident of Corporation and has served as consultant for a number of historical books and the Grand Coulee area, Randy was baptized into the Roman Catholic Church movies. In 1999, Phil George was nominated by the International Library and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School where he was a standout of Poets to appear in “Poet of the Century Anthology.” Spec. 4, Phillip member of their baseball team. He was an avid Seahawks fan. Though he George of the 241 Medical Detachment, U.S. Army, stationed at Cam Ranh always loved to see the Seattle Seahawks win, the greatest day of Randy’s Bay, VietNam. received the Soldier of the Month and a plaque was mailed life occurred in Grand Coulee, Washington on April 5, 2008 when he married to his parents. Debbie Williams. A wildlands ireighter, Randy enjoyed spending time A collection of 20 poems called Kautsas published in 1978, 1985, and 2000 outdoors ishing and hunting as well as spending time with his many friends has been prized by people worldwide. The Nez Perce National Historical at the E.C.B. & G. A devoted family man, Randy’s greatest joy and love was spending time with his daughter, Jessica and grandkids, Jazmine, Jayden, and Park displays over 10 peoms of Mr. George’s throughout their visitor Jace, both those related by blood and his chosen family, whether picnicking, center where he worked as a seasonal Park Ranger. In 1977, the Big Hole camping or just relaxing around the house. National Battleield hired him to write a peom commemorating the 100 year Predeceased by grandparents: Jim Wiley, Matilda Bearcub, C.V. “Moot” Anniversary of the 1877 War and the Big Hole Battle that the United States and Bertha Nelson; a niece and a nephew; Randy’s legacy lives on through his engaged upon the Nez Perce Indians. He called this Prelude to Memorial beloved bride: Debbie Socula; grandmother: Sylvia Nelson; father: Maurice Song, 100 Years Later. Another poem, Salmon Return, is exhibited on a Nez Socula; mother: Helen McClain; daughter: Jessica Sumner; grandchildren: Perce National Historical Park sign at the Canoe Camp in Oroino, ID. This Jazmine Sumner, Jayden Wayne and Jace Steven; brothers: Dion Socula is where Lewis and Clerk learned to make the Nez Perce style of building and Donovan Sovula; sisters: Alicea Barcklay, Heather Day (Bobby) and canoes—an easier and faster method—for the much needed canoes to reach Fawn Palmer (Jeff); uncles: Patrick Nelson, Adam Bearcub and Leroy the Paciic Ocean in 1805. “Sam” Bearcub; aunts: Berta Cobell, Carmen Holt (Arnie), Marietta Nelson, For years, Mr. George has taught and made cultural arts and crafts Charlene Bearcub, Teresa Ellisoff (Jeff), Minerva Bearcub and Delores Thelma J. “Teila” St. Paul (57) was born February 13, 1955 in Nespelem, for numerous family and friends. His travels took him to powwows and McNevins; and numerous nephews and nieces. A 7:00pm recitation of the Washington to John & Christine (Dick) Lezard. Teila passed away in Spokane, celebrations across the country. Perhaps even more rewarding was to watch Rosary for Randy took place at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee, Washington surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday morning, his poetry unfold through sign language and in colorful, personally created Washington on Friday, August 24, 2012, with a Mass at 11:00am Saturday, September 19th, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital. A graduate of Riverside regalia. Some were entranced and entertained with his smooth and powerful August 25, 2012, rite of Christian burial followed at Grand Coulee’s Spring High School in Anadarko, Oklahoma, Teila attended NW Indian College of movements, bringing back the days of old. Others seek his style and posture, Canyon Cemetery. There is an on-line register book for friends and family to Bellingham, Washington. On June 28, 1998 she married Darius “Kanie” St. while still others, both young and old, hear the voice of the “Old Ones,” sign at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral home of Grand Coulee, Paul in an outside ceremony at North Dam Park in Coulee Dam, Washington. coming to teach us again. WA is honored to be serving Randy’s family. A member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Mission of Nespelem, Teila enjoyed Phil is survived by nine sisters, Lee Bourgeau, Phyllis George, Gloria her work for the Coulee Dam Casino as a Human Resources Analyst and Greene, Lucinda George, Nancy McAllaster of Lapwai, and Susie George- belonged to the Grand Coulee, Washington Moose and Eagles clubs. An Weaskus of Juliaetta, Lisa Villa of Wapato, WA, Patti Rosario and Teri active “social butterly” Teila loved meeting new people and spending Rosario of Bellingham, WA, four brothers, Reggie George, Sr., of Tacoma, time with her family and many friends. She enjoyed traveling, having WA, and Ted George, Sr. of Lapwai, James G. Rosario, and Darryl Rosario particularly fond memories of cruises and trips to Hawaii, visiting wineries, all of Bellingham, WA, one aunt, Betty Jean Torres of Toppenish, WA. He boating, spending time gardening lowers and vegetables, and decorating and is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Timothy George, Samuel redecorating their home. Teila loved shopping yard sales, craft fairs, malls George, Sr., Charles Rosario, Pete Rosario, Jr., one sister Maria Rosario and anywhere else she could ind new clothes and add to her collection of James, His maternal grandparents: Elizabeth Tawatoy Samuels and Albert shoes. Her great love though was spending 24 hours per day seven days a Williams, paternal grandparents: Matilda Lawson and Andrew Del Rosario. week with Kanie and her wonderful grandbabies whenever possible. Dressing will be at 2:00 PM at the Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Predeceased by both of her parents; brothers: Vernon Lezard, Gilbert WA, tomorrow, October 9. Rosary and memorial at 7:00 PM and Wahluset Yellowwolf and Frank Lezard; sisters: Doris McCraigie, Evelyn Leaf Services to follow at the Nez Perce Longhouse, Nespelem, WA. Funeral and Thelma Lezard; Teila’s legacy lives on through her beloved husband: services will began at sunrise and full military services at the Chief Joseph Kanie St. Paul; children: Kristi Wilson (Catherine), Jamie Lezard (Kathy), Cemetery, Nespelm, WA. Dinner will follow at the Nez Perce Longhouse. John Wilson (Roberta), Michael St. Paul (Shari), Venus St. Paul, Kristin The Strate Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Whitehead, Victoria Uren (Dale), Robert St. Paul, Ginell Moon (Ronald), Bobbio Nault (Brenda), Norman Senator (Liz) Balboa George (Andrea) and Jason Whalawitsa; thirty-seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers: David Lezard (Linda), Kelly Lezard (Anna) Leonard Lezard and Wayne McCraigie; sisters: Kathleen Sam (Eugene), Lois Lezard, Lovey Thomas (Robert), Noreene Lezard (Wayne), Doreene Lezard, Virginia Lezard (Francis) and her numerous nephews and nieces. Tom V. Baker, Sr., 92, a 69 year Monse, WA resident passed away Sunday A recitation of the Rosary for Teila will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, morning September 9, 2012 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1920 September 23, 2012 at the Nespelem Community Center in Nespelem, in Okanogan to the late Perry Baker and Nellie Douglas Baker Pichette. Washington, with a Memorial Mass at 10:00am on Monday, September 24, Tom was a husband, father, daddy, granddaddy, great-granddaddy and great great-granddaddy. 2012. Burial will take place at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, Tom left home at age 13 supported himself with numerous occupations Washington following Teila’s services. such as logging, mining, farming, breaking horses and working at the Her family requests donations be made in Teila’s memory to the American Okanogan Livestock Market. In 1941 Tom and Itsy started the Baker Ranch Cancer Society, 920 N Washington St., Ste 200, Spokane, WA 99201, https:// and began acquiring farmland. Tom enjoyed geology, gardening, archeology, www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index. An on-line register rodeo, for many years participated in the Omak Stampede in calf roping book is available at stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand and bulldogging, history and traveling. In 1958 Tom was the irst farmer inCoulee, Washington is honored to be assisting Teila’s family. Okanogan County to implement wind strips to save topsoil. Tom said that farming was his calling. Tom was instrumental in the research and compiling of the family tree. He especially enjoyed his children. Tom married Pearl “Itsy” Smith on January 9, 1941 in Monse, Washington and together they had six children Kay, Dick, Debbie, Cindy, Tommy and Ann. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl “Itsy” Baker, his son, Richard “Dick” Baker, his daughter Arlene “Kay” Waddell and a great-grandson Tim Cashen, Brothers and sisters Olive (Truman) Moomaw, Leah (Joseph) Snider, William (Josephine)Baker, Eugene “Doc” (Mabel)Baker, Ruby Marie Baker, Irene (Lawrence “Spud”) Cunningham, Pearl (Clyde) Freel, Victory “Bud” Larry W. Hall, Sr., 69, of Electric City, peacefully passed away Sept. (Mildred)Baker, Lillie May Baker, Mary (C.B.) Hopkins. Tom is survived by his children, Debbie (Jim) Wheeler, Cindy (Ken) 1, 2012 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Larry was born on Hoke, Tom Baker Jr., Ann (Mike Martindale) Rogers. Grandchildren, Lynn Oct. 3, 1942 to Ruby and Ernest Hall of Omak, WA. (Pam) Cox, John Cox, Karen (Nick) Cashen, Hanna (Mike Bigelow) Wheeler, Larry entered the Navy in 1959 and rose to the rank of Lt. Commander Tara (Chris Culler) Wheeler, Mandy (Calvin Eldred) Hoke, Rose (Dusty) before retiring after 22 years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Waddell, Jake Rogers and Rachel Rae Rogers and his beloved “Grand dogs”. War and received several service commendations, including the Silver 9 Great-Grandchildren, 9 Great-Great Grandchildren, a sister Mergeline Star for gallantry in action. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat “Merg” (Merle) Jackson. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Brewster, military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of former member of the Cattlemen’s Association, Brewster Fire District, the United States armed forces for valor in the face of the enemy. Rodeo Association and Washington Wheat Association, the Brewster Grange After returning home to Washington, he worked for the Colville #1018. Tom voluntarily maintained the Ft. Okanogan Cemetery from 1994 Confederated Tribes as Program Manager for the Information Technology until his death. department, and during that time he steered the development of Graveside services will be held at Ft. Okanogan Cemetery Friday, technology services for Tribal Programs across the Colville Reservation. September 28th at 1:00 p.m. with Father Matthew Nick oficiating. Tom’s life will be remembered and honored at the Brewster Grange Hall with dinner Phillip William George. Phillip William George was born March 22, His career with the Tribe spanned over 20 years, and he was recognized to follow. Memorials may be made to: Ft. Okanogan Cemetery with checks 1946 in Seattle, WA to Peter Sidney and Edith Bessie Williams Rosario. as both Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year for his dedicated payable to Tom Baker Jr., PO Box 687, Okanogan, Wa 98840. Barnes He was born Phillip Peter Rosario but was later adopted by his Step- service. Chapel, Brewster, Wa. is caring for the family. father, Russell R. George and his name became Phillip William George. Larry is survived by his children, Stephen Hall of Brewster; Larry Phil died October 4, 2012 at the American Lake Veteran’s Administration Hall, Jr. of Kennewick; Dee Dee Martinez of Bridgeport; and Corey My father, Mose Sam, passed away recently on the evening of September Home in Tacoma, WA of “agent orange” which he contacted in Viet 21, 2012. He requested to be kept two nights and to be buried on the third Nam. He is an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe. Hall, currently on deployment in Italy; and numerous grandchildren, morning. He also asked to be wrapped with tanned hides in a manner that he He grew up on the Colville Indian Reservation in Coulee Dam, WA nieces, and nephews. had witnessed when he was a young boy. The family with encouragement and attended high school in Lapwai , ID, and Coulee Dam, graduating Larry was preceded in death by his daughter Yvonne Hall, his bother Lee from elders, his military family, and friends followed through with his request. from Coulee Dam High School in 1964. While there he learned the Hall, and his parents Ruby Shaffer and Ernest Hall. ceremonial ways of his ancestors in the Old Chief Joseph Longhouse at He was buried on the third morning at St. Mary’s cemetery. I wanted to A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Nespelem, WA. Phil has expressed some of his childhood in poems such publically give thanks, to the cooks, the ishermen and hunters, those twenty Senior Center in Grand Coulee, WA. In lieu of lowers, please make donations or so nephews and grandsons who dug grave, the pall bearers, the drummers, as First Grade and Name Giveaway. By the time he was 18 years old, in Larry’s memory to Sacred Heart Medical Center at www.shmc.org the military veterans and those many friends who came and showed their Proviso, had been translated into 18 languages worldwide. Phil recited respects. Many people shared “Mose Sam stories” which brought laughter it for Voice of America and Radio Free Europe after it won a gold medal and helped lessen the grief and loss and I am ever so grateful to these people. for National Poetry Day. Senator Frank Church read it before Congress Kenneth James Memorial As mentioned, my dad had made to me his burial requests and we did our where Phil later became a Congressional Interne in Washington, D. C. Proviso also won top honors at the National Arts Exposition at best to follow his wishes. It was not my intent to disregard the hard work of To all those who honored the IN MEMORIAM Scottsdale, AZ. Mr. George received the Golden Feather Award from the the cooks or any others who had taken time out of their lives to contribute family and friends of Kenny LaGrande Festival of Indian Arts—winning in all categories—including In this section, we wish to time and effort through this dificult time. From the moment my dad passed traditional dancing. Proviso was narrated by the late Vincent Price on James by sharing in the memorial on until the last person left the property after the burning many people stepped say farewell to our beloved the Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show and on the Dick Cavett Show. It is dinner/giveaway, you are truly Colville Tribal Members and up and offered their assistance. I give thanks to all of those who stepped in now on display in the Western Museum of Art in Texas. (and you know who you are) and offered their help. To the lady that designed appreciated. And those who send our wishes for health, Phil graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in could not attend due to other happiness and faith to their and made the cards and delivered them to the longhouse, I did not get a Santa Fe, NM, majored in both Creative Writing and Indigenous commitments, thank you for families. chance to shake your hand or thank you and I wanted to acknowledge you Ethnomusicology. As president of the PowWow Club, he groomed We welcome memorials for your work. During the burning the tribe sent a pumper truck over from and coached a 12-member Swan Dance team of young ladies who sending your love, greetings and Mt. Tolman and I also wanted to thank those two workers for being there. held a Command Performance at the White House and for the Ed gifts. Also, those who helped about your loved ones and Many lower arrangements did not have cards but give thanks to the senders. Sullivan Show in New York City. Phil also attended the University of with preparations. We feel friends who have passed away, Many people brought food both to the house and longhouse and it was greatly California in Santa Cruz, CA, and the San Francisco State University. humbled by your generosity. including photographs and appreciated. There were many who could not miss work to attend the burial His education was interrupted by his service in the U.S. Army, as poems if you wish. services and I truly understand their obligations to their employers and of Please send your contribu- a combat medic in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969. His return Suzette/Jim Moore course meeting the inancial needs of their family. to civilian life was soon celebrated when he won 1st place Grand tions to: Tribal Tribune Memo- The late Mose Sam had hundreds of nephews, nieces, Champion at the National War Dance Competition sponsored by the Jeannie/Jim Jackson rials, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem grandchildren, not to mention many dear friends and in closing National Indian Athletic Association (NIAA), followed by winning Pete James/Dee WA 99155. give thanks to all on behalf of his family. Marlowe Sam Pendleton Roundup dance competitions four times in Oregon. David, Skip (Lewis) James

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“Nespelem Needs Nez Perce Cultural Center By Ruth Moses Wapato and domestic violence caused by drunkards. Alcohol was the only drug that I knew of when When I drive through Nespelem, it’s like I was growing up. a ghost town to me. It’s very different from The Nez Perce had a longhouse near the town the Nespelem I remember as a child. I’m 78 of Nespelem. The longhouse was a large one now, so it’s been a long time. Nespelem means room wood structure with only one entrance. “between two valleys”, at least that’s what I There was a large wooden stove near the was told by my elders. An article written by a entrance. One had to go outside to an outhouse long time resident, Clara Wyatt, in 1967, says to relieve one’s self. The large room was lighted Nespelem is an Indian word meaning “large by lamps. Every winter my sister and I would meadow beside a stream”. dress up in our regalia and dance until midnight The town of Nespelem had two grocery during the years from 1942 to 1945. The men stores, one owned by a Mr. Louie Prince and would war dance, men and women would dance later sold to Mr. Neal: the other grocery store together in the owl dance. I has a couple of boy was called Casey’s. Both stores carried clothing, cousins who did the hoop dance. Sometimes Happy 12th Birthday Lillian Modesta Boyd pots and pans, school supplies, blankets, saddles we would have soup dances which meant the April Dawn Ensmihger graduated and food. Mr. Prince and Mr. Neal gave credit to women would make soup which would be Christopher Lewis Tonasket from EWU and earned a bachelor we couldn’t have asked for Born September 6, 2012 to my Dad so he could buy us (six children) school served at the dances. Michael Boyd & fiance Nikki Fry. of education in mathematics and clothes and food. My Dad would then pay his The last time the old longhouse was used for anyone better then you! reading. April is the daughter of Jim Lots of love, Lily weighed 8lbs 10 oz bill when he sold his cows. I don’t remember the funeral for my brother Harvey Moses Sr. and Carmen Ensminger of Loon which store made the most money, but when who died in 1983. The following information Mom, Darin, Tani, Lake, WA. April currently resides Inchelium Family, Henry & and was 20.5 inches long. was provided by my niece Darlene Wilder, in Spokane, WA. With her husband, I returned to the reservation in 1950s, neither Hunter Welcome to this crazy store was there. Most people my age remember daughter of my brother Harvey Moses Sr. On Jess and children, Sierra and Orion world Princess, We love you! Mr. Casey because he stole his son’s wife. the evening of December 10, 1983, “The Washat Love, ALL OF US They married and seemed happy. I remember / Seven Drum” services were held from 8:30 or Mr. Prince because I heard he paid so much 9:00 until Mid-night. His (closed casket) body, attention to my Mother that my Dad became then lie in state until sun-rise the following so jealous that he spoke sharply to Mr. Prince. morning. There was a dinner in the same area Some people my Mother’s age told me that she where the closed casket was draped with the was very pretty when she was young. primarily purple Pendleton with geometric Nespelem had a drug and confectionary store “Indian” designs & covered with the U.S. whose owner was Mr. James L. Davis. He was Flag. There was electricity for a few lights, no a kind friendly man. I seldom saw his wife running water-restroom was an outhouse. We who stayed upstairs where they lived. If I had had to carry in water, and wood, because we a penny or a nickel, I would buy penny candy used the wood range to cook dinner on. My and a candy bar for a nickel. Sometimes I had dad never wanted to be buried any other way enough money to buy a root beer loat which or place-he chose the Old Longhouse because I enjoyed very much. Mr. Davis employed he said all his elders passed through there and Indian youth during the summer or after school just did not want to take any chances or risk of hours. There was another drug store in town, a not being on the right journey” Congratulations to Colville Tribal combination of a drug store and service station, Another more modern longhouse, built in Ryden Wayne Timentwa Member Chris Finley, daughter but I never bought anything in the store. 1981-1982, had electricity, rest rooms, a large 7lbs. 4 oz. 18.5 inches There was a hotel that looked like a large social room and a special sacred room where September 5, 2012 of Randy Finley and Ann West (maiden name: Lawrence) great house called Steele Hotel. It was later bought funeral services are held and special religious Proud Parents: Trisha Jack and by the Hulberts. My only memory of the hotel meetings where only members of the Washat Rocky Timentwa Happy Birthday niece of Virginia Mason. Chris Proud Sister: Talliyah Timentwa Finley just completed her Ph.D. in was when I was about 7 years old, our family Seven Drum Religion can attend. The social Grandparents: Shannon Boyd, Grampa Floyd-ski American Culture at the University had been to a movie in Grand Coulee. It was a room has dinners for funerals, weddings and Montana Pakootas, Stan Jack, Julie Love you to the moon and of Michigan. Upon graduating cold winter day and we had dificulty getting to meetings about the business of running the Bock and Martin Timentwa back! from Colville H.S., Chris moved to Nespelem. The road to our home was a dirt road. longhouse. Special groups, such as the Nez Great Grandparents: Cindy Boyd, Love all your grand kids Portland where she graduated from My Dad decided it would be too dangerous Perce Trail Foundation can schedule meetings Wayne Boyd, Stan Jack Sr, Angie and Portland Community College in because of slick roads, freezing temperature and in the social room. My daughter Karen had her Francis Timentwa, Jackie Lafountaine across the rez 2002. Chris moved to Eugene where late hour to seek shelter at the hotel. I was just wedding there about 30 years ago. and Junky Pakootas 10-17 she graduated from the University of happy to be in a warm place and safely in bed We had a hospital. I’m not sure how many Oregon in 2005. She double majored that I don’t remember too much about the hotel rooms it had. All I remember was I spent a at the University of Oregon in both I have no idea when the hotel closed. There is lot of time there. Visits to the doctor weren’t Ethnic Studies (summa cum laude) no hotel now in the town of Nespelem. scheduled so the wait could be hours. Indian and Sociology. Chris also earned a There was a movie theatre owned by a white women found employment as nursing assistants. minor in English. family. My sister and I seldom went to a movie Many babies were born in the hospital. Mothers Chris left Eugene and moved because we did not have the money or we didn’t stayed in the hospital for about two weeks after to Ann Arbor, Michigan where have a way to get there. We lived about 8 miles delivery. My mother had ive of us children born she earned the Rackham Merit from town and sometimes we didn’t even have at home. Only my younger brother was born Fellowship from 2005-2010 at the a car. My brothers would go to the movies on in the hospital. We had a dentist whose ofice I University of Michigan. While horseback. My sister and I were not allowed think was in the hospital or in a building near attending the University of Michigan, to go unless accompanied by our parents. The the hospital. My experience with the dentist was Chris earned a Masters of Arts in boys had more privileges than girls when I was painful and unforgettable. I had a tooth pulled American Culture in 2008. On young. When we did go to the movies, we saw without any pain medication. Even now I dread her quest for a Ph.D. in Ann Arbor, mostly cowboy and Indian movies. The Indians going to the dentist. Chris taught multiple courses, co- seldom won. This is an excerpt pulled from the memoirs chaired the Native Graduate Student As I recall there was a restaurant owned by a that I am writing for my four children. They Caucus for over six years, traveled lady named Edna Hunt. I don’t remember eating grew up in California, very different from my the nation attending conferences there, but I was told she cooked dishes that the childhood life. All four children live on the and speaking at them, co-edited and Indians liked-mainly stews, mashed potatoes reservation now. I left the reservation when I co-authored a book. She inished her and vegetables, meat and fry bread and biscuits. was 13 years of age and didn’t return except for Happy Birthday Attached to the restaurant was a room which Dad (Oct. 20) and Tayah Rose (Oct. 4), dissertation over this past summer. my senior year in high school. At that time the Her dissertation title is “Decolonizing was a beauty shop. The beautician was a man Nespelem Public School included irst grade we love you both so much! who had the mannerism of a woman. He never Love, All of your family Sexualized Cultural Images of Native to twelfth grade. Peoples: ‘Bringing Sexy Back’ to did my hair so I can’t say too much about him. The main reason I’m writing this article Native Studies”. He and Edna were close friends and today they is that the reservation needs a Nez Perce Chris moved back to Eugene in would be called the odd couple. Culture Center in Nrespelem. This will tell August and will be teaching full time Other places I remember were the post ofice the history of the Nez Perce on the Colville for the Ethnic Studies Department (still there) a grange hall where dancers were held and other holiday events. As usual there Indian Reservation. Tourist will have a place at the University of Oregon. She to visit when they pass through our town of will be teaching Ethnic Studies 101 was a pool hall where there was gambling and alcohol smuggled in by bootleggers as liquor Nespelem. When we visit the reservation, we and Introduction to Native Studies, often stop at the Indian Museum in Coulee subtitled: violence, race, and settler was not allowed on the reservation. Somehow there didn’t seem to be a lack of booze on the Dam. Likewise, I’m sure tourists stop here to colonialism. Chris can be reached at learn more about our people. [email protected] reservation. There were brawls, car accidents Recruiting Future Forestry Leaders and Scientists Posted by Nancy Molina, U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest PROTECT YOURSELF FROM Research Station, on August 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM As part of the Forest Service’s Paciic Northwest Research Station’s Recovery BECOMING A VICTIM OF Act program, the Station’s Focused Science Delivery Program has entered into an agreement with the University of Washington’s School of Forest Resources to SEARCH AND RESCUE create leadership and learning opportunities for Native Americans pursuing graduate degrees in the forestry sciences. Take these simple precautions and a wait if you do break down. Students, who are tribal members, are offered inancial, educational, cultural, make your trip to the woods a safe a. Water and social support and are provided with mentored work experiences on research and enjoyable experience. b. Extra clothes (dress projects in their ield of interest. The skills, knowledge, and experience gained by 1. Plan your trip and let others properly for the weather) these students signiicantly enhance their ability to contribute to the advancement know what your plans are. c. Know your physical of science-based forestry both on and off of tribal lands. In addition, their ability a. What your trip is for limitations (extra meds if needed) to integrate traditional knowledge with modern science has signiicant beneits to b. Who will be going with you d. Extra food if you have both the university and the research agencies they work for. c. What type of vehicle you a medical condition that requires As of this date, three Native American graduate students have been recruited will be going in food(diabetes, hypoglycemia) and are working on research projects led by Station scientists and university faculty. d. What area you will be in e. STAY WITH VEHICLE Two students, Tmth Spusmen “Spus” Wilder and Jeromie Gritts, enrolled at the e. Where you will be starting 4. Essential items in your beginning of the 2010-2011 academic year. A third student, Christopher Beatty, is doing project work during the summer and will begin coursework in the fall of 2011. your trip from vehicle Wilder is interested in the ecological effects of different policy frameworks f. What time to expect you a. Topographical map/ and restoration practices among forest landowners east of the Cascade Mountains. back compass His research project will examine stand structure and composition parameters on g. What route you will use to b. Flashlight/headlamp (extra national forest, state, and Yakama tribal lands in eastern Washington to determine get to and from your trip batteries) how forest health is affected by management and restoration strategies. During last h. Cell phone c. Extra clothing summer, Wilder assisted with research projects conducted by the PNW Station on 2. Check your vehicle and d. Extra food and water the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and at the Forest Service Paciic W ildland make sure you have emergency e. Waterproof matches Fire Sciences Laboratory in Seattle. equipment f. Candle/ire starter Wilder involved with other Native American students in efforts to integrate a. Spare tire traditional knowledge with forestry sciences, and has co-authored a paper that has g. Pocket knife b. Jack and star wrench been submitted for publication. He has also been assisting with the development h. Emergency medical kit 3. Make sure you have enough of a national natural resources research agenda for the Intertribal Timber Council i. Space blanket/large emergency items to get you through and helped develop and administer a questionnaire for tribal managers and leaders garbage bags to ascertain research needs. TRIBAL TRIBUNE 8 TRIBAL TRIBUNE TRIBAL VOICES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012

Crisis Management Letters To The Editor Let’s Start with Our Ancestors... Dear Editor: nonsense anyway? I hope you are Dear Editor: fraud and or incompetence, thefts of The Tribal Tribune encourages Colville tribal members to submit at least a little embarrassed. But I tribal client funds; whether it is at letters to the Editor for publication on this page, and will attempt What this new young council is doubt you are embarrassed. Crisis management is a scary the Convalescent Center (or home to publish all submissions in their entirety, subject to the following cycle from which to operate. Crisis care elder abuse), Social Services, guidelines. learning incorrectly and is afraid And this is where your ignorance management or mismanagement is Fire Control, or Foster Care funds 1. Letters should be no more than 450 words. Submissions exceeding of correcting? Let’s start with our of the oral history of our Sinixt this word count will be edited for length only. If a letter of more than Ancestors always talked about the Peoples gets dangerous. Your government operations failure. for children who’s parents have lost 450 words is submitted more than one week before the deadline for “we, the Lakes Peoples”, Sngaytskstx ignorance is mixed with some their way and need the support of submissions for an upcoming edition, Tribune staff will make every (Sinixt). You young ones can’t even ignorance, jealousy, and meanness. Much of the frustration at the healthy communities to find their effort to contact the writer and request that the writer resubmit the get your own territorial area right, we Council table is the tendency for the healthy lives. At the same time, letter to it within the word limitation. were never self/externally-identiied Up north, at the occupation of Council to create or manufacture we must exercise honesty about our 2. Letters must contain contact information for the writer, including as the “Arrow Lakes People”. My Sinixt Territory by these three, crisis: Omak Wood Products culture base: Not to “make it up the writer’s full name and a phone number and/or email address. parents and aunts and uncles all the law of the land is what counts, purchase causing the current 11- as we go” just to get one’s spoiled Tribune staff will contact the writer to verify that the letter is a spoke of the Lakes Nation, the Sinixt xwuplax’n. Bob Campbell and year CCT inancial crisis, is the case way to steal from the community submission from the person identiied as the writer. If staff cannot Peoples who we are. Somehow, Marilyn James were taught by in point. donations funds for selish purposes. verify that the letter was sent from the person identiied as the writer, This rampant dishonesty to con you young ones are so lacking in their Mothers what is real and it is the letter will be held until such veriication can be made. Many tribal members think lacking other tribal members out of their 3. Letters must be submitted by no later than the deadline given in knowledge, that you are making large xwuplax’n, not the new-age club the Tribune as the last day for submissions for a particular edition. cultural mistakes along your scary Arrow Lakes Society. qualiications for Council is a crisis. share of fairness and justice is what Letters which are submitted after the deadline will be held for the next path. I am embarrassed for you all Many tribal members think lacking is angering everyone and this abuse issue of the Tribune. at this point. I mean, what you are Their mothers and elders guided a deinition of qualiications is more by our leaders of the “Settlement” 4. Letters containing defamatory statements will not be published. doing is what may be understood for them to the xwuplax’n teachings as of a crisis. We can see that education distribution brings the sting and pain Defamation is a statement which is false, published, and which injures a child to do. But grown, mature they brought back the remains of alone is no remedy for ignorance, nor of greed all up in our faces. a person’s reputation or good name, or holds up a person to ridicule, adults are expected, in our Indian our ancestors. Bringing home the is ignorance a sensible substitute for scorn or contempt. case, to be knowledgeable about our ancestors was the irst priority of the education. Between the two ends “Leadership and morality are Letters to the Editor may be submitted in hard copy to the Tribal culture and history from a human mothers and elders. They spoke of of education and ignorance we need indivisible. Good leaders are the Tribune at ADDRESS or electronically to EMAIL ADDRESS. being level, not a mid-directed how the ancestors viewed the water knowledge, ethical frameworks custodians of morality. The question Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, complimentary for a healthy Tribal vision, and is not whether Saddam Hussein was or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by college history or business major and land and all things of the land the memory and practice of our good or bad or how many of his the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal Administration, Tribal Business Council, perspective. and water and how we were placed hereditary, ancestral cultural base. people he massacred. The point is or the Colville Confederated Tribes’ membership as a whole. here to have reverence and to behave that Mr Bush and Mr Blair should Outside of this we must leave the All this says is your parents either responsibly for all of those things not have allowed themselves to didn’t know themselves or told you within our territory. They have corruption, nepotism, and cronyism stoop to his immoral level. If it is correctly but you missed the boat, brought back 64 ancestral remains that degrades us, everyone: These acceptable for leaders to take drastic Thanks for the Assistance are the greed qualities that spoil the As a Tribal member I would like their houses were damaged. There failed the lesson. and each one of those ancestors they action on the basis of a lie, without to extend my appreciation for their were a lot of people, more than can brought back represents at least one healthy application of knowledge, an acknowledgement or an apology assistance to the following Agencies/ be mentioned in this letter. Thanks How is it that the original teaching and sometimes there were spoil an ethical Tribal vision, when they are found out, what should Organizations...Local FEMA, as they again. To the program that provided enrollment records all say “Lakes”, many teachings attached to the return and spoil a practical, functioning we teach our children?” (Desmond helped with the organization of the the people with generators, gas, not the “Arrow Lakes” and not the of remains. collective memory of our hereditary Tutu, Why I had no choice but to assistance, Nespelem Valley Electric water, and other essentials to survive. “Arrow Lakes Society”? and ancestral culture base. spurn Tony Blair…I couldn’t sit with and the other Electric companies Doc Mellon helped greatly with this Shame on Mike Finley and Jim someone who justiied the invasion that assisted with the cleanup and project. We are members of the Lakes for what you have been trying to We have to peel away the layers of Iraq with a lie, The Observer, restoration of Power to the Keller (Sinixt) Nation. We are not an ruin in our Anscestors’ home, Sinixt of generations of learned self-abuses Sunday 2 September 2012). residences. Without their assistance I am sorry for the people that “interest group” like the “Arrow Territory. some of us use against each other like Ferry County PUD would have had overlooked the monetary assistance Lakes Society”. What white guy Susan River Ione embezzlements, credit card thefts, Lou Stone, an extremely dificult task at hand program, as there were a lot of people tricked you kids into doing that Seattle, WA 98126 thefts of tribal salaries wasted by Inchelium, WA 99138 cleaning up all of their power lines. NOT living in Keller that received They gave up a lot of personal time, checks. There were a lot of people as they worked day and night to living in Keller that did NOT receive restore power. My hand is out for checks. Some that needed the money The Empty Chair Still singled out their shaking as I am very grateful. to replace house hold things (food) I attended the “Tree of Healing up on the table and he said “Don’t be Attention Colville Tribal Members To all of the people that gave their after the power was restored. I wish Conference,” with an open, clear, an empty chair for your people.” To Allow me to remind you that Lone ranger and tonto still ride today, time and effort to the cleanup around the council would look into this and sober mind and a good heart. One of me this presentation really put things especially in small border towns. We native people are still singled out and the houses, and other local areas. get money back from the people not the presentations there was conducted into perspective on how a person harassed by someone who don’t like the way we live. Because one Caucasian Cutting trees, and moving them. living in Keller. by a Childcare worker and Comedian should approach their work. Many woman resents us, she constantly calls the police who patrols us often. On Fire Management, and the County by the name of Mitch Factor; he times I feel sad about our state of Burden Blvd. we have 9 or 10 Indian families and we are referred to as ghetto Road shop for their effort in cleaning I hope that other people will thank is Menominee and Seminole and affairs; I feel we are losing way too people by this woman. You probably know who I mean. Some town people the roads so that people can move the people that gave their time to calls himself a ‘Menominole’. He many of our people to alcohol, drugs know and say you Indians are getting more big money, even before we know around, and emergency services can assist with the Keller people in their described his childhood as a very and violence on our reservation. I it. Many people put for sale signs in their cars and trucks hoping to get some move in if needed. time of need. brutal one; he was raised by a single don’t want to be an empty chair; I’m Indian money and the car lots are full when you can drive to Spokane and To the people that worked at the Thank You All mother who would beat him severely. going to do my best to help my clients get the same vehicle for 2 to 3 thousand dollars less. Community center in Keller cooking, They lived in poverty and many times to walk the healing path! I want all of Colville Tribal Members I urge you to take your money elsewhere. James M. Albertsen taking applications, and providing didn’t have enough food to eat. One our people in every program, in every Sincerely T, some with a place to sleep when Keller Resident time he had gone two days without district, to not be an empty chair and The red writer no food and his mom told him that become passionate about their work Mel “Bugs” Toulou things were going to change, she for the good of all the people. If we This is Election Year said that she had an appointment didn’t have our leaders traveling to Dear Tribal Members, rapes don’t count! with a certain Social Worker lady make good things happen for our Power & Independence This is election year and it is Economy: The HEARTH Act at DSHS and she was going to give people, then all of the chairs would be Tribal Membership more critical than ever to break (Helping Expedite and Advance them money and food stamps. They empty, there probably wouldn’t even First of all I am so happy for the people to get the 20% payment that the the historical pattern of Native Responsible Tribal Homeownership walked a long way across town in be chairs to ill. All of the bickering referendum passed overwhelmingly for the 30%. Peoples being non-voters. We need Act)- introduced by a Democratic order to make their appointment with needs to stop; our people need bring Thank you to all who got the signatures on the petitions (for Joanne to pay attention to what is at stake House member from New Mexico the DSHS lady. When they got there back values of kinship and work Sanchez to organize everything so eficiently, to gather up all the petitions because we stand to lose too much! created to cut down the red tape they sat and waited, they waited a together for the good of all. Just & and bring them to the Rally.) Historically Republicans have been tribal members face with BIA and long time… and nobody called their words of truth, no politics here; from Thank you to my son Ricky Gabriel to accept the petitions at the rally severely Anti-Indian while we giving Tribes more leasing authority; name. Finally a receptionist came Quikuana (Mouse), Ayatt Sin Caseal as the tribal government Chairperson. For the council who did sign off to have gained more under Obama’s pending now under the Senate Indian over and pointed over at a booth with (All my Relatives) accept the petition. (Andy Jr.,Harvey, Brian, Sylvia, Dorlene, Sneena, and administration than most realize. Affairs Committee. an empty chair and said “She’s not Michael A. Joseph Chemical Ferdinand.) for Ricky to see the process through for the people(2nd meeting) Eastern Washington is predominantly Education: The Native CLASS here today.” Mitch put an empty chair Dependency Professional Republican but don’t be fooled by Act, legislation to support education to have the signatures certiied & counted.(Andy Jr., Sylvia, Darlene, Richard, the negative press Obama and the for Native children was introduced by Leona, Cheri, Harvey attended.) Ricky chaired the third meeting on the 30%& Democratic Party receive because a Democratic Senator from Hawaii it was boycotted by most of the council,(AndyJr., Dorlene, Sylvia, Cheri here are some facts on some but has stalled in the Republican The Insider deal-making attended the meeting)Cheri left early.(Ricky, Andy Jr., Darlene, Sylvia, & important issues: house. Dear Editor: bad idea gets enough attention, at Doug Seymour) attended ()the 4th of July meeting for the 30% rally. Low Income: The House The Republican House has CCT it is unstoppable and that is Thank you also for all the people who attended the rally’s, meetings, in (Republicans) recently proposed a attempted to eliminate Medicaid, The insider deal-making the way bad ideas have evolved chambers, all the speakers, all the support. bill to keeps welfare recipients out of Planned Parenthood, the EPA, between the CBC and CTEC/ over the years as I have seen in Ricky had to take a lot of B.S. for his stand (to honor the peoples wishes) strip clubs, liquor stores, and casinos and safety inspectors overseeing CTFC is an old crony game that anyway. So the new, old, bad from the other council, but it was all worth it to see all the happiness now. (a large source of revenue for many everything from food additives to the I’ve watched for too many years idea is the dead and passing “bio- By over whelming vote it shows the peoples power & independence to tribes nation-wide) which passed FAA, all the while continually trying in the Colville Tribes operations. fuels” distraction. lookout for their own interests. 395-27. Funny considering that the to give more tax breaks to the rich. “For the people” Republican National Committee And let’s not forget it was the Native- I would like to suggest the I continue awaiting the Gerry Gabriel spent approximately $2,000 as a friendly Obama administration that Colville Business Council invest answer to the question: How is P.S. “business expense” at an expensive S approved the $193 million settlement in a seeing-eye-dog to assist them I agree with Willie Womer. with overseeing themselves. it possible that we have 14 council & M club in West Hollywood where and got the tax breaks from! The list members and four “negotiators” half naked entertainers simulated sex goes on and on but don’t rely on me It may be one of the only acts midair. Just another example of or my opinion and instead take the constructive investments from of the $193 Million Settlement, the inequality Republicans view low time to investigate the candidates and settlement funds we have as we Richard Swan, Doug Seymour, income citizens with! party histories. A good place to look look ahead. Brian Nissen and Mike Finley, NATIVE AMERICAN Women: Earlier this year Senate is the “Topics in Native American attempted to negotiate away the Republicans did everything in their Advocacy” page on the Friends Look back at the selfish Colville Tribes’ tax exemption of Saturday, Nov. 24th at 7:05 NIGHT! power to destroy the Violence Against Committee on National Legislation blindness over the last six years trust funds? Spokane VS Tri-City Women Act by drastically cutting (FCNL.org) or the National Congress of the apparent squandering away funding and removing provisions of American Indians (NCAI.org) or of Wells Dam Settlement Funds And maybe only the CBC Chiefs Americans that would have protected gay, the dailykos.com. The NCAI reports (WDSF) by the crooked “Energy could make themselves believe immigrant, and Native American that currently only 2 out of 5 eligible Program” in the Omak District. that the recent trip to DC by the women! 88% of violent acts Native voters actually vote and cite There was no business plan of Chairman and the Chairman of committed against Native Women this as a “Civic Emergency” which it any sort. Canola crops grown Vice actually changed anything are perpetrated by non-Native men is. Dollars, respect, and rights don’t by Ernie Williams and Cherie about tax exemption of trust yet Tribal justice system’s hands go to the unheard and voting is our Moomaw were dancing in their income and trust settlement are tied from prosecuting them and voice and way to be heard! Please heads at the time of the managers funds. President Obama himself protecting our women. Additionally, exercise the rights our ancestors assured Tribes it is not taxable they tried to dissolve the Justice earned and don’t let us backslide and appointment. Was this revealed at the Nespelem District Meeting in when signing for the Settlement. Department’s ofice that was created lose what is rightfully ours by apathy The only reality we need to never to administer laws and coordinate and something as simple as failing to the WDSF lie about transparency ALL TRIBE MEMBER RECIEVE THE GROUP RATE national response to domestic vote! There is still time to register to (see “Johnson Update” TT August forget is how negotiators wanted ON ALL TICKETS PURCHASED! violence and sexual assaults. The vote but time is running out! Future Edition)? to give that up in order to greedily $5 saving on all tickets! Republicans also recently attempted generations depend upon it! take 80% of the Settlement Funds $13 in the Lower Level to redeine Rape by the use of the Sincerely, Was the Energy Program to waste. $10 in the Upper Level word “Forcible” in order to withhold Tania Barnhart cronyism the irst thing to evolve Dr. Robert TE Lee Secure your tickets by Contacting: state medical coverage for victims of Colville Tribal Member and proud out of the con? Luke Apple statutory rape and incest as if those Democrat It goes to show you when a Apache, AZ 509-328-0450 ext 316 [email protected] TRIBAL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS TRIBAL TRIBUNE 9

PAID ADVERTISEMENT Paid Advertisement INITIATIVE 5-4-1 INITIATIVE 5-4-3 Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution of the Colville Confederated Tribes. of the Colville Confederated Tribes.

Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign. Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign. I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Constitution. tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Constitution. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES 2013 GENERAL ELECTION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES 2013 GENERAL ELECTION OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE “Shall the number of members of the Colville Business Council be reduced from OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE 14 members to 5 members: Chairperson elected reservation-wide. Four council members, one elected from each of the four reservation districts?” “The Chairperson of the Colville Business Council shall be the Chief Executive Oficer of the Colville Confederated Tribes and shall be responsible for the execution of the legislation passed by FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE the Colville Business Council. The Chief Executive Oficer is re sponsible for the Administration of the Tribal Government Operations and Programs and for the presentation of the Tribal AMENDMENT XI (CONSTITUTIONAL) Administration’s proposals to the Colville Business Council. That Section 2, of Article II, Governing Body, is hereby amended to read: The Business Council shall consist of Five (5) council members; four to be elected, each by their respective district and one to be elected The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer has the authority to veto any legislation from the at large by all districts and this council member will be the Chairperson of the Business Council and Chief Colville Business Council. The Colville Business Council has the authority to override any Executive Oficer of the Colville Confederated Tribes. Executive Veto by the Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer through a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the The representation from the districts hereby designated shall be as follows: Inchelium district, one council Business Council.” member; Keller district, one council member; Nespelem district, one council member; and Omak district, one council member. FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE The Business Council so organized shall elect (1) from within its own a Vice-Chair Person; and (2) from AMENDMENT XIII (BY-LAWS) within its own number a Secretary; and (3) may appoint, from within its own number, such other oficers and committees as may be deemed necessary. That Section 1, of the By-Laws, of Article I, the Business Council, shall be amended to read as follows: The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer of the Business Council shall preside over al l Regular and Special PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-1 Meetings of the Business Council. The Chairperson shall perform all duties of the Chairman and exercise authority delegated by the Constitution and By-laws, the Tribal Membership, and the Business Council. The Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth Date Validation Chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie. ______The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer of the Colville Confederated Tribes shall be responsible for the ______execution of the legislation passed by the Colville Business Council. The Chief Executive Oficer is responsible ______for the Administration of Tribal Government Operations and Programs and for the presentation of the Tribal ______Administration’s proposals to the Colville Business Council. ______The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer has the authority to veto any legislation from the Colville Business ______Council. The Colville Business Council has the authority to override any Executive Veto by the Chairperson/ ______Chief Executive Oficer through a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Business Council. ______PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-3 Please Cut this entire Page out of the Tribal Tribune TODAY Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth Date Validation Please Return Signed Petitions Page To: ______Lou Stone ______PO Box 281 ______Inchelium, WA 99138 ______You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441 ______PAID ADVERTISEMENT ______INITIATIVE 5-4-2 ______Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution Please Cut this entire Page out of the Tribal Tribune TODAY of the Colville Confederated Tribes. Please Return Signed Petitions Page To: Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign. Lou Stone PO Box 281 I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Inchelium, WA 99138 Colville Tribal Constitution. You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES 2013 GENERAL ELECTION PAID ADVERTISEMENT

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE “The council members of the Keller and Nespelem districts for the irst election will INITIATIVE 5-4-4 be elected for a one-year term. The council members of the Inchelium and Omak districts and the Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer in the irst election will be elected Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution for two years. Thereafter, the successive terms of ofice of a council member shall be for of the Colville Confederated Tribes. a period of two (2) years of until his/her successor is elected and installed or otherwise amended. And thereafter elections for the Business Council shall be held every year and Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign. shall be called at least sixty (60) days before the expiration of the term of ofice.” I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Constitution. AMENDMENT XII (CONSTITUTIONAL) That Amendment VI, Section I, of Article III, Nominations and Elections, is hereby amended to read: The TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES irst election of the Business Council under this constitution as amended shall be called, held, and supervised 2013 GENERAL ELECTION by the Superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Elections Committee of the Colville Business Council. OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE At the irst election if there are more than two certiied candidates for each ive respective positions there “No business shall be transacted unless a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of will be a primary election for that respective position. If there are only two certiied candidates per position three (3) Colville Business Council Members. A Majority of the Colville Business Council then those two candidates will not participate in a primary election but only in the general election. In the shall consist of ifty per cent plus one (50% + 1) of the Colville Business Council Members primary election, the two candidates per position receiving the highest number of votes for their respective within an established quorum.” positions will become candidates in the general election. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the general election for that respective position will be declared the winner in that contest. FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE The council members of the Keller and Nespelem districts for the irst election will be elected for a one- year term. The council members of the Inchelium and Omak districts and the Chairperson/Chief Executive AMENDMENT XIV (BY-LAWS) Oficer in the irst election will be elected for two years. Thereafter, the successive terms of ofice of a council That Section 2, of the By-Laws, of Article II, Quorum, shall be amended to read as follows: No business member shall be for a period of two (2) years or until his/her successor is elected and installed or otherwise shall be transacted unless a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of three (3) Colville Business Council amended. And thereafter, elections for the Business Council shall be held every year and shall be called at members. A majority of the Colville Business Council shall consist of ifty pe r cent plus one (50% + 1) of least sixty (60) days before the expiration of the term of ofice. the Colville Business Council members within an established quorum. PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-2 PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-4 Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth Date Validation Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth Date Validation ______

Please Cut this entire Page out of the Tribal Tribune TODAY Please Cut this entire Page out of the Tribal Tribune TODAY Please Return Signed Petitions Page To: Please Return Signed Petitions Page To: Lou Stone Lou Stone PO Box 281 PO Box 281 Inchelium, WA 99138 Inchelium, WA 99138 You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441 You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441 TRIBAL TRIBUNE 10 TRIBAL TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012

this Summons, a default judgment may be complaint in writing. Section 3 NW1/4 NE1/4 Applicant Name: Billie Leith entered against you. A default judgment Purpose: Irrigation, 40 acres Application Number: 09-27-2012-01G is one where the plaintiff is entitled to The complaint has been filed in an Water Usage: Approximately Water Source: Well TRIBAL TRIBUNE what it is asking for in the complaint attempt to collect a promissory note, 576,000 gallons per day, 20 days per Location: Township 31N, Range 30E, because you have not answered the and additional security interest. Colville month, April through October Section 35 NW1/4 NE1/4 complaint in writing. Tribal Credit Corporation is requesting Purpose: Domestic use SERVICE & SOURCE DIRECTORY that the Court enter judgment against Applicant Name: Robert Compton Water Usage: Approximately 5000 The complaint has been filed in an you for principal balance together with (Range Program) gallons per day Office Number (509) 63 4-2223 attempt to collect a promissory note, interest accrued at the rate of 7.5% Application Number: 09-25-2012-01S Fax Number (509) 634-2235 and additional security interest. Colville per annum; late fees, spokesperson Water Source: Unnamed spring Any persons claiming their water Tribal Credit Corporation is requesting fees, costs and disbursements; that the Point of Diversion: Township - 30N, rights may be adversely affected by the that the Court enter judgment against judgment bear interest at 7.5% per Range - 31E, Section – 6 NE ¼ NW ¼ issuance of permits for the above water you for principal balance together with annum from the date of judgment; that Purpose: Livestock, Wildlife use application may contact Lois Trevino any proceeding to establish, enforce, or interest accrued at the rate of 6.1% in the event of nonpayment of judgment, Water Usage: Approximately 2 to 4 (509)634-2430 or Bruce Wakefield modify a child support order. CTCSP may LEGAL NOTICE per annum; late fees, spokesperson execution may be issued for payment of gallons per minute, all year with limited (509)634-2423. serve written notices on the parties to the fees, costs and disbursements; that the any judgment; any further spokesperson use during summer order by first class mail. CTCSP may serve judgment bear interest at 6.1% per fees, collection costs and cost of further these notices to the last-known address FOR SALE NOTICE annum from the date of judgment; that court proceedings for the execution of Applicant Name: Robert Compton of the parties. Petitions for modification IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT OF in the event of nonpayment of judgment, any judgment entered in this action; (Range Program) of a child support order may be granted THE execution may be issued for payment of that your tribal per capita payments be Application Number: 09-25-2012-02S by default if a party fails to appear at a Women’s golf clubs with bag, COLVILLE CONFEDERATED any judgment; any further spokesperson withheld to satisfy any judgment; that if Water Source: Unnamed spring modification proceeding. This applies TRIBES INDIAN RESERVATION fees, collection costs and cost of further you are employed by the Colville Tribe, Point of Diversion: Township - 31N, brand “Tech Plus” even if CTCSP cannot prove that the party In Re the Support of: court proceedings for the execution of that 25% of your tribal wages or salary Range - 31E, Section – 31 SE ¼ SE ¼ call 634.2106 who failed to appear actually received CASE NO. CV-CS-1998-18042 any judgment entered in this action; or $50.00 whichever is less be withheld Purpose: Livestock, Wildlife the notice of the hearing sent by first if interested J.V.J, DOB: 06/28/90 that your tribal per capita payments be to satisfy any judgment; that you shall Water Usage: Approximately 2 to 4 class mail to the last-known address of $85 OBO v. withheld to satisfy any judgment; that if be required to make payments on any gallons per minute, May to November Rena A. Dick, the party. you are employed by the Colville Tribe, judgment entered; and any other and Petitioner Dated this 25th day of September that 25% of your tribal wages or salary further relief as the Court may deem to Glen F. Desautel, 2012. or $50.00 whichever is less be withheld be just and equitable. Respondent Petitioner: to satisfy any judgment; that you shall David D. Shaw And Colville Confederated Tribes, Child be required to make payments on any Commonwealth Building Colville Tribal Child Support, Support Program. judgment entered; and any other and 421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1150 Intervenor By and through its Authorized further relief as the Court may deem to Portland, OR 97204 (IVD# 813092) Representative: be just and equitable. 503.221.4260 (tel) A petition or motion has been filed Tara Miller, CCT Bar Member David D. Shaw TT: 1 OF 2 in the Colville Tribal Court by the Colville Mail a copy of your Answer to the Commonwealth Building Confederated Tribes, Child Support following address: 421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1150 Notice to allow public comment for Program (“CTCSP”) naming you as a Tara Miller Portland, OR 97204 the following water permit application: party. Colville Tribal Child Support Program 503.221.4260 (tel) Applicant Name: Lloyd Olbricht CTCSP’ claim is the Petition or Motion PO Box 468 TT: 1 OF 2 Application Number: which is available by contacting CTCSP. Nespelem, WA 99155 11-28-2011-0179G To defend against this lawsuit, you Questions? You may phone Mrs. Miller SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Water Source: Well We’re Here For You!!! must answer the Petition or Motion by toll-free at: 1-877-515-2544 ext 7700 or Pursuant to Colville Tribal Code §2- Location: Township 29N, Range 31E, filing a written Answer with the court (509) 422-7700. 2-71 Section 6 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 and serving (delivering) a copy of your TT: 1 OF 2 Colville Tribal Credit Corporation, Purpose: Irrigation - 55 acres New Inventory Arriving Weekly! Answer to CTCSP, at its address listed a lending institution wholly-owned by alfalfa & pasture below, within 20 days after the day you SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Water Usage: Approximately received this Notice, not counting the day Pursuant to Colville Tribal Code §2- Indian Reservation, 310,000 gallons per day you were served with this Notice and copy 2-71 Plaintiff, from April to October of the Petition (within 30 days after the Colville Tribal Credit Corporation, vs. day you received this Notice and Petition, a lending institution wholly-owned by Estate of Terrence J Dick. Sr., Applicant Name: Rodney Wood or Application, if you were served off the the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Estate of Diana L. Dick, Application Number: 08-30-2012-01S Reservation of the Confederated Colville Indian Reservation, Does 1-20 claiming any right, title, Water Source: Barnaby Creek Tribes). Plaintiff, estate, lien or interest in the real estate Approximate Point of Diversion: If you do not file a written Answer, a vs. or secured interest described in the Township - 34N, Range - 36E, Section – 23 Kelli R. Palmanteer, Amanda Reeves, Default Judgment may be entered against complaint NW ¼ NW ¼ Maytag & Amana Appliances • LA-Z-BOY Furniture Jason Peppler you. A Default Judgment is a judgment Defendants Purpose: Small-scale domestic Does 1-20 claiming any right, title, Englander Mattress Sets • Bedroom and Dining Groups and order of the court in which the Case No. CV-CD-2012-35157 irrigation estate, lien or interest in the real estate Petitioner is entitled to the relief that the To Defendants: Water Usage: 350 gallons, 3 to 4 times Air Conditioners or secured interest described in the Petitioner or Intervenor is asking for in the A lawsuit has been filed against you per week, June to October (annually) Petition or Motion, because you have not complaint in the above-mentioned Court by Colville Defendants filed a written Answer to CTCSP’ Petition Tribal Credit Corporation. In order to Applicant Name: Antoinette Huge selection in stock! Case No. CV-CD-2011-34179 or Motion. defend against this lawsuit you must Abrahamson - Pepin To Defendants: If you wish to seek the advice of any answer the complaint by stating your Application Number: 09-18-2012-01G Shop Webster Furniture in Brewster A lawsuit has been filed against you attorney in this matter, you should do so defense in writing and filing it by mail or Water Source: Well in the above-mentioned Court by Colville promptly so that your written answer, if in person upon the Attorney for Plaintiff, Location: Township 33N, Range 28E, Tribal Credit Corporation. In order to Delivery Available in the Methow Valley! you file one, may be served on time. David D. Shaw, at the office below stated. Section 20 NE1/4 NE1/4 defend against this lawsuit you must This Notice is provided pursuant If you fail to do this within thirty (30) days Purpose: Domestic answer the complaint by stating your to Title 2-2-70/2-2-71 of the Colville after the date of the first publication of Water Usage: Approximately defense in writing and filing it by mail or Confederated Tribes’ Law and Order this Summons, a default judgment may be 5000 gallons per day in person upon the Attorney for Plaintiff, Code. entered against you. A default judgment Applicant Name: Dale Smith David D. Shaw, at the office below stated. Please also be advised that you are is one where the plaintiff is entitled to Application Number: 09-20-2012-01S If you fail to do this within thirty (30) days to keep CTCSP and CCT Court informed what it is asking for in the complaint Water Source: Okanogan River after the date of the first publication of of your address from here on out. 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