5 young tribal Head Start kids Ignacio, CO 81137 SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 members vie for back at school Bulk Permit No. 1 Vol. XLIV No. 17 royalty titles Official newspaper of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe For subscription or advertising information, call 970-563-0118

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Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum 20th Ignacio Bike Week kicks into gear

• Briefcase Full of Blues (above left), a Blues Brothers tribute band, took the stage at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds on Friday, Aug. 31 for their homage to John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd’s legendary blues act. Shawn Amato, reprising the role of Jake Blues, frontman for the show, gave an energetic performance to the Ignacio Bike Week audience. • Clay Seibel (above right) shows his skills before the spectators who gathered in the Wells Fargo Bank’s parking lot, Saturday, Sept. 1 during the Native American dancers performance for the Ignacio Bike Week. As the rally started to wind down on Sunday, Sept. 2, anticipation over the Ignacio Bike Week motorcycle giveaway was high. • The winner of the bike was Martha Herrera (left) of Abiquiu, N.M. She and her husband were very proud to receive the prize. During this year’s festivities, the rally supported the Mercy Regional Breast Center by selling pink bandanas for the mayor’s ride and later photo op at Durango’s Santa Rita Park. Christopher R. Rizzo/SU Drum See more Ignacio Bike Week coverage on pages 12 and 13. AIR QUALITY Southern Ute Tribe enters Bearly hanging on national policy arena

By Ace Stryker The Southern Ute Drum

As the reputation of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Air Quality Program has grown in recent years, it has begun to find a voice for the first time in national policy- making. The tribe in March became the first in Indian Country to win approval from the U.S. courtesy Tom Johnson/SU Environmental Programs Division Environmental Protection Members of the Southern Ute delegation to Washington, D.C., Agency to begin issuing pose for a photo near the National Mall (left to right): Tom Johnson, Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum its own operating permits Evironmental Programs Division head; Rep. Cory Gardner, A young brown bear spent much of his day on Thursday, Aug. 23 lounging in a tree to major sources of air pol- R-Colo.; Steve R. Herrera Sr., executive officer; Kyle Hunderman, adjacent to the residence of Laurie Watts, who has lived on Southern Ute lands most of lution on its reservation, a air quality scientist; Brenda Jarrell, Air Quality Program manager; her life. Watts said she’d never seen a bear in the wild until the incident. She attributed the Madelyn Maynes; and attorney Sam W. Maynes of Durango law bear’s casual visit to her young grandson, Orion Hunter Watts, considering it a great honor. Jump to page 8 firm Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel. Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow events schedule FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Gourd Dance 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exhibits pick-up Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum, Large classroom 10 a.m. Exhibits displayed 1 p.m. Powwow Grand Entry Southern Ute Cultural Center & Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena 10 a.m. Red/Green Chili & Salsa Contest Museum, Large classroom 1 p.m. Handgame Tournament Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Exhibits Hall Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Annual Softball Challenge 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gourd Dance Ute Park - south softball field 1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Southern Ute Tribal Fair Picnic 11 a.m. Frybread Contest Multi-Purpose Facility, field 1 p.m. Sam Burch Memorial Trophy Sky Ute Fairgrounds, north parking lot Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield 4 p.m. Youth Games 11 a.m. Greased Pole Climb Ute Park, Multi-purpose field 4 p.m. Southern Ute Tribal Fair Youth Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Gourd Dance Concert “REZ-URRECTION” 12 p.m. Baby Contest Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn 7 p.m. Powwow Grand Entry 5 - 6:30 p.m. Gourd Dance 12 pm Grand Entry Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena (Start time TBD) Southern Ute Fair Shoot-out 5 - 7 p.m. Royalty Dinner 2 p.m. Jalapeno Eating Contest SunUte Community Center Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn 7 p.m. Powwow Grand Entry 3 p.m. Duck Race SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Los Pinos River from Bear Dance Evening Iron Man & Woman Dance Special bridge to Hwy 151 bridge 7 a.m. (registration) Eldred Vigil Memorial Walk/Run Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Afternoon Jalapeno Eating Contest SunUte, Multi-purpose Field 8 p.m. (dusk) Fireworks Display “Powwow Drummers Special” 8 a.m. Eldred Vigil Memorial Walk/Run Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena SunUte, Multi-purpose Field (Start time TBD) Southern Ute Fair Shoot-out (Start time TBD) Southern Ute Fair Shoot-out 8 a.m. (registration) Parade registration/line-up SunUte Community Center SunUte Community Center Ignacio High School 8 a.m. (registration) Fun 3-D Archery Shoot SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 INFORMATION SunUte Community Center 12 p.m. Fun 3-D Archery Shoot 7 a.m. 3rd Annual Classic Car Show Powwow Info: Joyce Ford at 775-671-5462 or Scott’s Pond/Trail system Sky Ute Casino Resort Natalie Richards at 970-799-1159 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibits displayed & premium 8 - 11 a.m. Free Memorial Breakfast Tribal Fair Info: Tara Vigil, Special Events Coordinator payouts Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn at 970-442-1185 Southern Ute Cultural Center & 8 a.m. Southern Ute Fair Shoot-out Website: www.southern-ute.nsn.us/culture/fair Museum, Large classroom SunUte Community Center 10 a.m. Parade 9 a.m. Tipi Raising Contest South on Goddard Ave. (Main Street) Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield More Tribal Fair & Powwow information on pages 10 and 11. Update September 7, 2012 waini (2)

NEWS IN BRIEF MANY MOONS AGO

IGNACIO registration, are automati- ing lot. It is anticipated that cally covered by the COR- this move will occur during AGRICULTURAL LAND SAR fund. Southern Ute the last week of September; MANAGERS NOTICE hunters and anglers should please also note that this The Water Quality Pro- be aware that obtaining a may cause a disruption in gram for the Southern Ute tribal hunting or fishing per- services during this time. Indian Tribe is now accept- mit does not automatically If anyone has any questions ing applications for the 2013 extend CORSAR coverage. please contact Steve Wil- Cost-share Program. The Tribal-permitted hunters liams with Building Main- Cost-share Program is aimed and anglers should consider tenance at 970-563-0265 at land managers living within purchasing CORSAR cards or Dale White with Tribal the exterior boundaries of the through local vendors, espe- Services at 970-563-0100 Southern Ute Indian Reserva- cially if using remote loca- ext. 2324. tion on the Animas, Florida tions in the off-reservation and Pine watersheds who are Brunot Treaty Area. For MOTOR POOL SURPLUS interested in implementing more info, call the La Plata VEHICLES TO BE SOLD Best Management Practices County Sherriff’s Office at Southern Ute Motor Pool (BMPs) for more efficient ir- 970-382-6274. is accepting Sealed Bibs on rigation and/or riparian pro- surplus vehicles. These ve- tection/improvements. The VETERANS POWWOW hicles are at the Motor Pool majority of costs are covered DATE CHANGED TO Facility located at 815 Coun- by the tribe through conser- NOV. 10 ty Rd. 517, Ignacio Colo. Ap- vation agreements in which The date of the Southern plications and Vehicle list can BMPs such as surface gated Ute Veterans Powwow has be pickup at the Motor Pool pipe, underground pipe and been changed to Nov. 10. Office, all vehicles, sold as is inlet structures, or ripar- It will still take place at the only. This is open for tribal ian fencing are implemented. Sky Ute Casino Resort. members only. Deadline for Such BMPs limit return flows submitting bids, will be Sep- from irrigated land and re- 1ST ANNUAL NATIVE tember 14, at 5 p.m. store/protect critical riparian AMERICAN BOWLING Dave Brown/SU Drum archive zones, thus decreasing erosion TOURNAMENT SERVICES COMING and other pollutants into our The Sky Ute Casino Resort TO AN END 10 years ago local watersheds. Call project will host the first annual Na- Lawn Service will end on Southern Ute Veterans salute as the flags are lowered to half-staff during a 9/11 coordinator Pete Nylander at tive American Bowling Tour- Friday, Sept. 14. Wood Ser- observance attended by many tribal staff members. The one-year anniversary of the 970-563-0135 for more infor- nament at the Rolling Thunder vices for Tribal Membership terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon was observed in a variety mation. Lanes Sept. 7-9. Call Rolling will begin Tuesday, Oct. 2. ways in the Southern Ute and Ignacio communities. Ceremonies took place on the tribal Thunder Lanes at 970-563- campus. NOW IS THE TIME TO 1707 or check out the website BAYFIELD SPAY AND NEUTER at www.skyutecasino.com for This photo first appeared in the Sept. 20, 2002, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. If you own a cat or dog more information. 4-CORNERS HERITAGE that is not spayed or neu- DAYS FOLLIES tered, now is the time to FREE BISON MEAT The Bayfield Heritage have them fixed. Rabies vac- AVAILABLE TO TRIBAL Days Committee wishes cination included. If you live MEMBERS to announce a community- in Bayfield or Ignacio, call The Southern Ute Indian wide search for people of the La Plata County Humane Tribe’s Division of Wild- all ages who possess a talent Society to make an appoint- life Resource Management they wish to present at our ment at 970-259-2847. $5 maintains a small herd of 4-Corners Heritage Days for cats; $15 for dogs. bison for the Tribe’s cer- Follies. The overall theme emonial, cultural and dietary for the Follies, will be “Our SEARCH-AND-RESCUE needs. As a service to the Heritage – History, Talents, CARDS AVAILABLE tribal membership, the divi- & Community.” The Fol- The Colorado Outdoor sion makes available bison lies will be the kickoff for Recreation Search-and-Res- meat to enrolled Southern the annual Bayfield Heri- cue card is a means to volun- Ute tribal members free tage Days festival to be held tarily participate in funding of charge. Tribal bison are Sept. 28 and 29. The Bay- the cost of missions, training grass-fed at low herd density field Lions Club has agreed and equipment for search- and are free of artificial hor- to organize and sponsor the and-rescue efforts in Colora- mones and other synthetic annual kickoff program for do. In the event a cardholder chemicals. Bison meat is the festival and will accept is lost or injured in the back- naturally low in cholesterol performance applications country, the county sheriff and an excellent, healthy al- from anyone in the four will be reimbursed through ternative to beef. If you are corners area. Further in- L. Grove/SU Drum archive COSAR fund for the cost of an enrolled Southern Ute formation and application a search-and-rescue mission tribal member interested in blanks may be obtained by 20 years ago for that person. In La Plata obtaining bison meat for per- contacting Edmund Tucker Southern Ute Royalty members proudly display their crowns and flowers. County, CORSAR cards are sonal use, call the Division at 970-884-2185 or tuck@ available anywhere state of Wildlife at 970-563-0130. mightyturk.com. Applica- This photo first appeared in the Sept. 18, 1992, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. hunting and fishing licenses Quantities and cuts of meat tion blanks will be forward- are sold. The card may be available may be limited. ed via email upon request. purchased for $3 for one Lions’ members, Ken Ga- 30 years ago year or $12 for five years. ELDERS SERVICES herty 970-884-2054, and You may also purchase the DIVISION IS MOVING Lynn Tollar 970-884-0624 Sunshine Smith and Leah Sage card online at www.dola. The Elder Services Divi- may also be contacted for cut the cake in their honor for the colorado.gov/corsar_order/ sion will be moving to the further information. Appli- present and past royalty of the order_instructions.jsf. Indi- vacated Ranger modular cants may also refer to the Southern Ute Tribe. viduals with a current state building that is located in Heritage Days web page for hunting or fishing license, the NW corner of the Jus- further information at www. This photo first appeared in the Sept. 10, 1982, edition of The or boat, snowmobile or ATV tice Complex’s west park- bayfieldheritagedays.org. Southern Ute Drum. Advertise in the Drum! Our rates are the best in the county. Call or email today for more info! 970-563-0118 • [email protected]

CULTURAL UPDATE SU Drum archive MONTHLY ELDER BIRTHDAY ing, marketing, and/or volunteer recruitment CELEBRATION skills. The Board meets the second Wednes- On Sept. 19, the Cultural Preservation day of each month. Please submit a letter of Department will be hosting the first month- intent in person to SUCCM or by mail at P.O. ly elder birthday luncheon. The luncheon Box 737 #95, Ignacio, CO 81137. will be held in the large classroom of the Southern Ute Cultural Center. & Museum ATTENTION PERFORMERS All tribal elders with birthdays in Septem- The Cultural Preservation Department SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE ber are invited to attend. All tribal elders is looking to update and add on to the list and spouses are welcome to join us in rec- for all Native powwow dancers, Ute Bear General Meeting Notice ognizing our birthday elders. We will share dancers, and Ute lame and T dancers. If a meal, cake, ice cream and socializing. For you know you’re on the list but haven’t more information, call the Cultural Pres- been contacted in a while, it’s because you Thursday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. ervation Department at 970-563-0100 ext. need to update your information. Call Tara Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Events Center 3620 or 970-563-4788. Vigil, special events coordinator, at 970- 563-0100 ext. 3624 or 970-442-1185 or MUSEUM SEEKING NEW BOARD email [email protected]. The de- For information call Sunshine Flores at MEMBERS partment is also looking for interested Ute 970-563-0100 ext. 2319 Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum flute players, Ute storytellers, Ute artists, (SUCCM) is seeking a qualified tribal or com- Ute speakers and presenters, and Ute bead- munity member for its Board of Directors. ers and seamstresses for teaching classes The candidate should possess strong fundrais- and performing at events. Culture September 7, 2012 peini (3)

THIS IS YOUR LANGUAGE 'ícha-'ara muni 'apaghapi 'ura-'ay 16. Transitive verbs

By Tom Givón Ute Language Program

16.1. Transitive events

Transitive events are typically those in which one participant, an agent, acts upon another participant, a patient. As a result of the agent’s action, the condition, state or location of the patient changes. Most commonly, the agent appears as the grammatical subject of a transitive clause, and the patient as its direct object. In Ute, a transitive verb is thus one that requires a direct object. Tom Alires/Special to the Drum Current Miss Southern Ute Brianna GoodTracks-Alires greets Southern Ute Indian Tribal 16.2. Simple transitive verbs Council Lady Pathimi GoodTracks, who also served as a judge at the pageant. The most typical transitive events are coded by verbs such as “break,” “bend,” “twist,” “cut,” “chop,” “eat,” etc., where the direct object (patient) registers a change of state/ condition: Royal anticipation (1) a. 'áapachi 'ivichi qopoqh-ti-kya boy/S stick/O break-CAUS-ANT ‘The boy broke the stick’ (the whole became parts)

he Southern Ute Indian Tribe will crown its new Royalty for b. mamachi tukuavi chikavi'na-y T 2012-2013 at the Tribal Fair Powwow on Friday, Sept. 7. woman/S meat/O cut-IMM This year, the Royalty Committee accepted seven applications: ‘The woman is cutting the meat’ (the whole became parts) two for Jr. Miss Southern Ute, two for Little Miss Southern Ute, c. na'achichi páana-y tuka-vaani and one for Southern Ute Brave. girl/S bread-O eat-FUT ‘The girl will eat the bread’ (external became internal)

d. 'uwas-'ura núuchi-u maroghoma-puga he/S-be person/O-PL create-REM ‘He created the people’ (nothing became something)

e. 'uwas-'ura 'áapachi tua-qa she/S-be boy/O bear-ANT ‘She gave birth to a boy’ (internal became external)

f. 'áapachi siveetuchi paqha-qa boy/S goat/O kill-ANT ‘The boy killed the goat’ (live became dead)

But many well-known transitive verbs are less prototypical, so that their subject is not an acting agent, or their object is not an affected patient. Thus:

(2) a. 'áapachi na'achichi punikya-qha boy/s girl/O see-ANT ‘The boy saw the girl’

b. na'achichi núaru nuka-y girl/S wind/O hear-IMM Ace Stryker/SU Drum ‘The girl hears the wind’ Tauri Raines, an applicant for Little Miss Southern Ute, demonstrates her beading talent. c. mamachi múa-y-av sumay-kya Little Miss Southern Ute applicant Yllana woman/S father-O-OWN remember-ANT Howe shares some of her craftwork with the ‘The woman remembered her father’ judges. d. ta'wachi tukapi 'asti'i man/S food/O want-IMM ‘The man wants food’

16.3. Bi-transitive verbs

Bi-transitive verbs require both a direct and indirect object, with the latter marked in Ute by a post-position. In the most typical bi-transitive events, the subject/agent acts to change the location of a direct object/patient. The location assumes the grammatical role of indi- rect object. Typical examples are:

(3) a. ta'wachi po'okwatu tuka'napu-vwa-na wachu-ka man/S book/O table/O-at-on put-ANT ‘The man put the/a book on the table’

b. mamachi tupuychi tuvupu-vwaa-tu kuu-ka woman/S rock/O ground/O-at-DIR rock/O pick-ANT ‘The woman picked the rock off the ground’

c. 'umus-'ura tuka'napu kani-vaa-tu-mana-kway nóo'wa-qha-y Ace Stryker/SU Drum they/S-be table/O house/O-at-DIR-leave-go carry-PL-IMM ‘They are carrying the table from the house’

Unlike English, Ute post-positions make a strong distinction between an animate and inan- imate location. Animate locations are marked with the post-position -chu (general direction) or -chukhwa (motion). Inanimate locations are marked with the post-position -tu (general direction) or -tukhwa (motion). Thus compare: Jr. Miss Southern Ute applicants Jazmin Carmenoros (left) and Odyssey Silva Baker (4) a. Inanimate location: exhibit their traditional dance styles as part po'oqwatu kani-vaa-tu níi-kya of the judging process. Tom Alires/Special to the Drum book/O house/O-at-DIR send-ANT ‘(s/he) sent the book to the house’

b. Animate location: po'oqwatu mamachi-vaa-chu níi-kya book/O woman/O-at-DIR send-ANT ‘(s/he) sent the book to the woman’

c. Inanimate location: núuruachi kani-vaa-tukhwa nóo'wa-y baby/O house/O-at-move carry-IMM ‘(s/he) is carrying the baby to the house’

d. Animate location: núuruachi mamachi-vaa-chukhwa nóo'wa-y baby/O woman/O-at-move carry-IMM ‘(s/he) is carrying the baby to the woman’

In the next column we will discuss less typical bi-transitive verbs, whose indirect object does not code a location. 'uvus. toghoy-aqh

Ace Stryker/SU Drum Southern Ute Brave applicant Cyrus Naranjo gets a little family support during his interview. Health September 7, 2012 wHchuwiini (4)

KIDNEY CORNER YOUR HEALTH Iron: An important mineral Major increase in pertussis for us all cases in Colorado

By Dr. Mark Saddler an overdose iron can be very Low-cost vaccinations available Durango Nephrology dangerous to children. Associates Some patients cannot tol- Staff report sis,” Urbina said. “Infants are it’s particularly important erate iron tablets (or have San Juan Basin Health Dept. too young to have received all for people who have contact Anemia, a deficiency of very high iron needs) and the doses necessary to protect with infants to be up to date red blood cells, is a com- require intravenous iron. Pertussis (whooping against pertussis, so immu- on their immunizations. mon problem that can cause There are some newer prep- cough) cases in Colorado nizing people who care for Parents should ensure weakness and fatigue. arations of iron for intrave- have more than quadrupled infants and who spend time their children are up to date One important cause of nous use that are safe and this year, with a total of 715 around infants is key.” on all the their immuniza- anemia is iron deficiency, well tolerated. cases through mid-August. In fact, a family member is tions, including pertussis. though it’s important to em- The hassle of having to This mirrors the nationwide the source of pertussis in 75 The San Juan Basin Health phasize that not all anemia come in to a clinic for place- increase with more than percent of infant cases, accord- Department offers Tdap vac- is due to iron deficiency, so ment of an intravenous line 22,000 pertussis cases al- ing to a CDC-sponsored study. cinations to children, teens usually a careful workup absorb the iron from vegeta- is an obvious disadvantage, ready. San Juan Basin Health and adults for less than should be done to determine ble sources than from meat. particularly since several “We are alerting the pub- joins CDPHE in advising $15. Call 970-335-2013 in the exact cause of any case For people who are defi- intravenous injections are lic to an epidemic number of that vaccination is the saf- Durango or 970-264-2409 of anemia. cient in iron, we often pre- usually needed, but this is pertussis cases in Colorado est and most effective tool in Pagosa Springs for an ap- Iron deficiency can usu- scribe iron supplements. nevertheless a very effective and are urging Coloradans to to prevent the spread of per- pointment. ally be diagnosed by blood These are salts of iron, such way to replace iron stores get vaccinated against pertus- tussis. Pertussis immuniza- For more information tests that measure iron and as iron sulfate or iron gluco- fairly quickly. We use this sis,” said Dr. Chris Urbina, tions are recommended for about immunizations, visit iron-binding proteins in the nate. They can cause stom- approach quite commonly in chief medical officer and ex- all children and adults, but www.sjbhd.org/immunizations. blood. ach irritation and sometimes patients on dialysis. ecutive director of the Colo- To make new red blood constipation. They also tend Any patient who becomes rado Department of Public “Tdap,” the pertussis vaccine that also serves as cells, the body requires a to color the stool black, deficient in iron warrants a Health and Environment. a tetanus booster, is recommended for the following: hormone called “erythropoi- giving the impression that careful search for the cause Rates of pertussis are high- etin,” which is secreted by there is blood in the stool, of the iron deficiency. Occa- est among infants younger • Pregnant women in the third or late second trimester the kidneys and stimulates even when there is in fact no sionally, a deficiency of iron than six months, followed by • Parents of infants under 12 months of age the bone marrow to make bleeding. in the diet can be the cause infants six to 11 months old, • Caregivers of infants, including grandparents, babysitters, new red blood cells. We will Iron is best absorbed when (especially in vegetarians), and children 11-14. and childcare workers • Healthcare workers discuss more about this hor- taken on an empty stomach, but more often, iron defi- “Infants are particularly • Others who plan on having close contact with an infant mone in a future edition of though some patients find ciency is due to blood loss. susceptible and have much • All adults who need a tetanus booster, if they previously the Kidney Corner. that the stomach irritation is This can be due to heavy higher rates of hospitaliza- have not received Tdap In addition, new blood worsened when it is taken in menstrual bleeding or blood tions and deaths due to pertus- cells require various nutri- this way. Absorption of iron loss in the stool. ents, the building blocks for can be improved by taking Sometimes bleeding from making new red blood cells. a tablet of vitamin C at the the gastrointestinal tract One of these is iron, which same time as the iron. It usu- can be difficult to detect, is needed for the red pigment ally takes a long period of so unless there is another Open for business (“hemoglobin”) that enables time to replete the body’s clear source of blood loss, red blood cells to carry oxy- iron stores, so iron tablets most iron-deficient patients gen to the tissues. are typically given for sev- should have a colonoscopy Iron is absorbed from the eral months at a time. to look for a colonic source small intestine; it’s present Remember to keep iron of bleeding; sometimes we in many foods, including red tablets out of the reach of can pick up treatable cases meat. It’s more difficult to children, because if taken in of colon cancer this way.

FOUR CORNERS NEWS Emergency services to run natural gas emergency drill Sept. 12

Staff report nel are teaming up with Safety Specialist Bill Rob- WPX Energy Aztec, N.M.-based WPX ertson. “The exercise is a Energy to conduct a simu- cooperative effort with mul- If you happen to see emer- lated natural gas well site tiple agencies participating Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum gency vehicles and energy emergency. with a common goal: public company vehicles in the “The exercise gives ev- safety and environmental Kristy Davis (right), owner and proprietor of KD’s Café Latte, takes a moment to greet her vicinity of La Plata Coun- eryone an opportunity to protection.” neighbors who dropped by for a friendly visit on Wednesday, Aug. 29. The new espresso shop and eatery is located adjacent to Shur-Value Market in downtown Ignacio and is ty Roads 318 and 319 on execute longstanding emer- A post-exercise evalu- open for business. Wednesday, Sept. 12 around gency response plans and ation will take place with 9 a.m., don’t be alarmed: It’s agreements and to work participants to identify op- only a drill. together hand-in-hand to portunities for joint response Emergency services and safely resolve emergen- improvement in the unlikely law enforcement person- cies,” said WPX Energy event of a real emergency. Education September 7, 2012 manugiini (5)

COMMUNITY EDUCATION First day for parents, kids PRCLC’s new director ‘focusing on what we do best’

By Ace Stryker parents who need a refresher accredited college courses. The Southern Ute Drum in any given subject. Lectures are delivered to a Additionally, the center classroom at the center via Cathy Calderwood is the offers its facilities for cer- videoconferencing, and stu- new executive director at tain subjects, such as art and dents can use a microphone the Pine River Community computers, where parents to ask questions at any time. Learning Center, but she might not have the needed Now in its fourth semes- isn’t new. materials at home. ter, the fledgling program She returned to the job in “We do a lot of science, can stream anything in USU- April, presumably helped in because it doesn’t make College of Eastern Utah’s part by a great line on her sense for a lot of these fami- traditional catalog, making resume: From 1995 to 2005, lies to own a microscope,” it possible to earn anything she served as executive direc- Calderwood said. “Any ser- from an associate degree to tor of the Pine River Commu- vice they need, we can help a doctorate without leaving nity Learning Center. them with here.” Ignacio, Calderwood said. photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Calderwood said she’s ex- Robbins said a major com- “It’s a really neat pro- Parents took advantage of a chance to spend some one-on-one time with their children during cited to be back, and she’s ponent of the center’s home gram,” she said, emphasiz- the first day of school at the Southern Ute Montessori Head Start on Wednesday, Sept. 5. wasted no time moving the schooling services is helping ing that small class sizes are needle. The center’s list of prepare students for Colora- an added benefit. current and up-and-coming do Student Assessment Pro- Robbins said many stu- initiatives has something for gram and TerraNova exams. dents have found the program everyone, from child care and Activities at the center a more comfortable alterna- home schooling help to adult foster a sense of community tive to traveling to Durango education and a full slate of among home schooling stu- or elsewhere. Additionally, college courses — including dents who could otherwise center staffers can help stu- Ph.D.-level classes. lack the social exposure at dents fill out applications for Cecilia Robbins, the cen- public schools, Robbins scholarships and federal fi- ter’s student service coordi- said. Staffers create social nancial aid, and can provide nator, said a sense of renewed opportunities by organizing child care during classes. The youngest students show enthusiasm for returning to school at the Early Head focus is feeding into the cen- field trips and community Native American students Start. ter’s longtime goal to con- service projects, she said. qualify for in-state tuition stantly improve its offerings. Recently, students have and non-Native students for “It’s been a long time and enjoyed meeting virtual “pen 1.5 times in-state tuition un- a long road, and everything pals” via online video chats der the partnership. we’ve ever done has been and sending packages back Calderwood said plans toward the better,” she said. and forth to places such as call for a second classroom Japan, Calderwood said. in Ignacio and one in the ABE/GED Head Start students played together, or center’s Bayfield location FAMILY LITERACY busied themselves with solo projects, within the next year. during the early hours of school. At the heart of the center’s services are its Adult Basic Ed- The center also offers ser- COMMUNITY ucation and General Education vices to students in public EDUCATION Development programs. schools. Every Wednesday, “That’s really how we it hosts a lunchtime event at Adults interested in ongo- HEAD START UPDATE started,” Calderwood said. Ignacio Elementary School ing education have a variety The ABE program aims that brings in parents and of options available to them. OUR SERVICE AREA FOR 509, south of U.S. Highway 160, and east to help adults with little or community members to read The center frequently hosts RECRUITING HAS EXPANDED to County Roads 526/523. Transportation is no schooling to the pre-high stories with the kids. classes on topics includ- Our service area for recruiting has available for Head Start students only. For school level learn basic read- “It’s a way to get parents ing finance, computers, art, expanded. The Southern Ute Montessori an application or for more information, call, ing, writing and math skills. involved in school and in cooking and more. These are stop by, or visit www.sucap.org. Contact Head Start/Early Head Start program is The GED program follows, their children’s education,” available for a small fee — now taking applications for enrollment in a Head Start/Early Head Start family offering high school-level Calderwood said. but are among the very few the Bayfield area: west to County Road advocate at 970-563-4566. courses to adults without a To this end, there are also things for which the center high school diploma. The regularly scheduled family charges. The lion’s share of classes lead to a compre- nights, in which parents and its services are free. hensive test that, if passed, kids come together to play One recent class on cell EDUCATION UPDATE grants a certificate equiva- educational games. phone use brought a group lent to a diploma. For families that are more of golden-aged students, Last year, Calderwood said, comfortable at home, the the youngest of which was HIGHER EDUCATION CLASSES GED TEST DATES the GED program graduated center offers themed “totes” 83, Calderwood said. Most September classes The Southern Ute Department of Edu- more than 40 students — com- full of toys, games and wanted to learn how to use • Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: cation would like to announce there will parable to local public schools. books aimed at promoting their phones for such pur- Moccasin class not be a GED test in September, but tests basic skills, Robbins said. poses as texting words and • Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: will resume Oct. 5. The test is held at the HOME SCHOOLING Parents can check them out images to grandchildren. Greeting card, scrapbooking class Southern Ute Education Building at 330 for a month at a time. For more information on with Brenda Nelson Marshall Burns Ave. Registration and payments are For parents home-school- the services offered at the Pine • Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: due by Tuesday before the test. Scholar- ing their children who need COLLEGE CLASSES River Community Learning Moccasin class ships are available for Native Americans a little help, the center also Center, check out its website October classes who live within 50 miles of the service has a program. Staffers offer Through a partnership with at www.prclc.org or call 970- • Saturday, Oct.13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: area, spend 12 hours in class, score a 450 free tutoring to home school- the Utah State University 563-0681 (Ignacio) or 970- Bread class - yeast bread, tortillas, on practice tests, and submit paperwork ing students and coaching to system, the center now offers 884-7765 (Bayfield). fry bread, and biscuits two weeks in advance. For more infor- • Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: mation, call the Pine River Community Pie class - peach, apple, and pumpkin pies Learning Center at 970-563-0681 or November classes Donna Broad at 970-563-0237 ext. 2784 • Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: or 970-749-1953. Holiday Turkey class, we will cook a The GED test will be changing Jan- turkey dinner uary 2014. All previous test scores • Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - will be thrown out and students will Christmas card class with Brenda Marshall need to retake all five sections. It is important that students complete All classes will be in the Higher Educa- all five sections of their GED before tion Building. Call Luana Herrera to sign the January 2014 date. The Educa- up 970-563-0237. tion Department has an online GED Academy classroom that is available ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK/ for at-home GED test preparation. RECEPTIONIST CERTIFICATE Please call Donna Broad for pass- The Southern Ute Adult Occupational words. There is a minimum time re- Training Program is working with the quirement each week to be allowed to Emily Griffith Opportunity School in use this program. regards to an administrative clerk/recep- tionist certificate for six months at the ADULT OCCUPATIONAL Southern Ute Education Department. TRAINING PROGRAM TAKING Tribal scholarships are available as well SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS as Emily Griffith Opportunity School The Southern Ute Adult Occupational application. Students must apply online Training Program is now accepting ap- for enrollment. Twelve slots are avail- plications on a first-come-first-served able. Deadline has been extended to Oct. basis. There 20 scholarships available 5. If you are interested in signing up or at this time. The scholarships are for want information, call Luana Herrera at tribal members who are interested in 970-563-0237. attending a vocational training school or a junior college with a certificate EDUCATION INTERNSHIP program. In order for students to attend PROGRAM any school, it has to be an accredited The Southern Ute Adult Occupation- and approved by the Council of Higher al Training Program is accepting ap- Education Accreditation. There is no plications for tribal members who are deadline for the certificate program, interested in working for six months since some vocational training schools as an intern. Call Luana Herrera at the are year round. If you are Interested in Southern Ute Education Department at applying for a certificate, call Luana 970-563-0237. Herrera at 970-563-0237. Sports September 7, 2012 naveeini (6)

Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Under the bright bulbs of Aspen High School Field at sunset, the Ignacio Bobcats warm up prior to kicking off the 2012 season against Aspen on Friday, Aug. 31. Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Ignacio’s Miel Diaz (23) smashes away during the Volleycat varsity’s 2012 season opener IHS FOOTBALL Thursday, Aug. 30 inside IHS Gymnasium versus 4A Kirtland (N.M.) Central. After losing the first two sets, Ignacio recovered to win the next three over the Lady Broncos. Whitewashed: Skiers IHS VOLLEYBALL Five alive: IHS comes from blank Bobcats 56-0 behind to down Kirtland 3-2 By Joel Priest Special to the Drum By Joel Priest Special to the Drum On Sept. 1, the Univer- sity of Alabama began its A band of Bobcats, hungry 2012 football season by to avenge last year’s Class mashing Michigan 41-14 2A state-championship loss, as described by FOXS- was going to be visiting them portssouthwest.com writer in less than 36 hours. And as Anthony Andro: “The No. Kirtland Central’s schedule 2-ranked Crimson Tide would have it, awaiting them physically dominated the in their only warm-up test Wolverines, running at will, was another crew of Cats passing at will and put- hungrier simply for some ting defensive pressure on respect. Michigan.” “I think it’s very im- Sounds awfully like the portant,” said Ignacio li- two-quarter torture endured bero Angela Herrera af- by 25 or so Ignacio fans ter the Thursday, Aug. 30 Joel Priest/Special to the Drum who made the trip the next five-set defeat of the New With teammate Cloe Seibel (0) observing, Ignacio libero day to Aspen and had their Mexico enemy, which en- Angela Herrera (10) skids onto the scene and keeps the hopes swept away by a 56-0 tered as maxpreps.com’s play alive during the Volleycat varsity’s 2012 season opener Skiers’ avalanche. No. 9-ranked team in N.M. Thursday, Aug. 30 inside IHS Gymnasium versus 4A Kirtland “That was ugly,” said Class 4A, “because people (N.M.) Central. Ignacio climbed out of a two-set hole to win head coach Lupe Huerta. were underestimating our the match 3 to 2. “Holy mackerel. Their skills. And we’re trying speed killed us.” to prove to everyone that tie at 24 on Simmons’ first after, with Ignacio ahead It began swiftly — via we’re better than what we ace service after numerous 10-4 on kills by Simmons Casey Hornburg’s 35-yard have been in the past. Being netted attempts utilizing a and Cheyenne Cook, but TD run on Aspen’s first of- able to beat someone that’s short run-up into her leap. his team got no closer than fensive play, following a beaten us so many times is Seibel deftly placed another 19-17 on a net violation 19-yard Adison Jones punt Joel Priest/Special to the Drum just a great accomplishment ball into empty space sec- against Seibel, and Ignacio — and set fire to the young One of many fresh faces for the Ignacio Bobcats, Charles for Ignacio.” onds later to re-tie at 25, and took the set courtesy KC’s Bobcats’ first-game fears. Rohde (20) draws a trio of Skiers including Eli Alpern (89) “For me, I’m not think- Destinee Lucero followed botched pass of a routine on a rare positive-yardage carry at Aspen on Friday, Aug. Six seconds later, with ing about myself,” said head with a kill to put the Cats at Vigil attempt. 31. Ignacio was shut out 56-0 in its 2012 season-opener. 10:38 left in the first frame, coach Thad Cano. “How set point. “It felt great. My serves Jones took a shotgun snap intervened, one figure ad- rera both injury casualties, well the girls are working Just as scrappy, however, weren’t there,” she said, “so and found Charles Rohde equately showed just how senior Austin Haire was together: That there is my KC managed to stave off I swung at anything … just (3 rec., 27 yds.) for seven well Aspen was clicking: also stymied by the Skiers reward.” not the first, not the second, to swing.” yards. On second down, The Bobcats had recorded and finished with minus-15 Scoring first in each set, but a third clincher and ul- “Everyone’s just having however, AHS scored again just seven total tackles up to yards on seven carries, los- the Lady Broncos (0-1, 0-0 timately put the Volleycats fun,” Seibel said. “We’re via a 27-yard interception that moment. ing one fumble — but later 1-4A) immediately threat- down 2-0 in the match via a here to play volleyball, and return by sophomore Joel And only when Mike recovering one coughed up ened to follow a familiar muted kill by senior Hannah no matter going to three Brice with 9:49 remaining. Sirko was content to milk by Aspen’s Wyatt Young (5- pattern: a rapid 7-0 lead in Washburn. games or five games, we Atoning for a previous the mercy-rule running 21) in the dying minutes. Set 1 before Volleycat senior “Bottom line: These girls still push it and push each miss, senior Erik Wehse’s clock during the second half Antonio Torres de Silva Michelle Simmons, about have been working really other to play our best and second point-after kick was did Ignacio have additional managed to catch an IHS- to have an interesting start hard together as far as let- have fun.” successful, and the Skiers’ opportunities — Aspen’s high four balls for 22 yards, to her final season, mashed ting stuff go and looking for- In a match where strong 13-0 advantage quickly 15 plays were all runs — to and recovered a Skier- down her first kill. ward, and you could see the serving would clearly have grew to 20-nil at the quar- rack up some stops. muffed punt to help prolong “One of our main goals results from it,” Cano said. swayed the day, it was fit- ter’s end and a doubt-free But freshman reserve RB Ignacio’s best march: a 12- was just to stay positive no “They were down two [sets]. ting that, after a fine right- 47-zip at halftime. Zac Storm crashed in from play push in the first quar- matter what happened,” she We talked about it: next play, to-left cross-court kill “It’s not all just one man five yards out to score on ter that began at the Bobcat said. “We talked about what next ball … and they did that by Cook and a Simmons on this team,” said Horn- the Skiers’ ninth snap (4:57 22 and reached Aspen’s 42 we were doing wrong, and very, very well over the last left-handed strike to bring burg (4 att., 125 yds., 2 TD), left, third quarter), and before senior Jake Gallaher we left it at that. … Stayed three sets.” it up, match point would a senior and Aspen’s lead- Wehse’s conversion split sacked Jones at midfield. positive and moved on to the Indeed, after the teams not come via an ace. But ing rusher in 2011. the posts. With 3:17 to play Meanwhile, Aspen’s next play.” swapped four failed serves after Herrera hit long, Sei- Inactive due to having in the rout, Aspen freshman Luke Rider threw for TDs of Sure enough, in just a few in five points early in Set bel ended the contest with not yet accumulated the Oscar Solis plowed through seven yards (to senior Dan- minutes the score stood 10- 3, Vigil put Ignacio ahead another dumped set, send- CHSAA-mandated nine to sack Jones (unofficially ny Schwartz) and 13 yards 10 after senior Mariah Vigil 5-4 with a kill, and a Sim- ing three Lady Broncos practices to become eligi- 9 of 18 passing, 64 yards, (to soph Harry Ferguson), forged the match’s first tie, mons smack soon made it sprawling in vain. ble, junior Clayton Jeffer- 2 INT; 8 carries, minus-18 and also ran in a 13-yard and of the seven more that 9-5. Kirtland kept coming Up next (their Sept. 4 son was reduced to track- yards) for a nine-yard loss QB keeper with 11:35 left in followed — before Herrera back, however, despite home match vs. 4A Aztec, ing Ignacio’s defensive and two-point safety. the second stanza. The con- served long with KC leading spectacular all-around N.M., was played after the stats on a clipboard. And In the backfield with Iaa- nection with Ferguson was 24-22 — five were forced by team defending led by Drum went to print) for when intermission finally sic Pena and Adam Her- the second of Aspen’s three Ignacio (1-0, 0-0 San Juan Herrera and Lucero, and Ignacio will be their Tues- single-play scoring drives; Basin League), indicating eventually tied at 15, be- day, Sept. 11 San Juan Ba- soph Ryan Fitzgerald (6- to Marley Max-led Kirtland fore Ignacio firmly shut sin League opener at home 107 rushing) scampered in they wouldn’t simply shock the door on a Vigil block against Dove Creek, with from 29 yards for the first and awe the smaller school of Washburn. the Sept. 14-15 swing to Tel- half’s final points. this time. Simmons offset a four- luride and Nucla down the Next for IHS will be their A beautiful, backwards, contact violation starting road — where they’ll also Saturday, Sept. 8 home set dump by junior setter Set 4 with another kill but, see Ridgway. opener at 11 a.m. against Cloe Seibel again brought after a wayward KC attack, “I think we should be able Pueblo’s Dolores Huerta Ignacio level early in Set 2 gave the Lady Broncos back to push each other the way Prep. The Scorpions shut at 5-5. And of the 10 score- the ball with another netted we did tonight,” Herrera out Las Animas 18-0 to start board deadlocks, five were serve. Fortunately, freshman said. “As long as we stay the month. again created by the Cats, Miel Diaz converted an at- positive and believe in our- Entering the game, As- who’d taken the lead at 7-6 tack and then an ace from the selves and each other, we’ll pen was a “receiving votes” on a Simmons slam and then line, and Ignacio received do fine.” Joel Priest/Special to the Drum team in Colorado Preps’ allowed KC to tie only once another point on an appar- “We haven’t really beaten Ignacio’s Antonio Torres de Silva (44) lowers the pads to preseason Class 2A poll, while rebuilding a 21-17 ad- ent substitution infraction a team like this,” Simmons brace for impact while running after a reception on Friday, but unranked in the Denver vantage. against KC. added, “in such a long time. Aug. 31, at Aspen. The 2A Skiers held the Cats scoreless in Post’s coaches/media pre- Kirtland fought back to tie Brian Joe was pressed For us to do it tonight, it was the season-opener for both teams. season poll. at 22, only to see Ignacio re- to call timeout soon there- just exciting.” Sports September 7, 2012 naveekyaveini (7)

Final tune-ups JV, C-Team fall in Aspen

Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Ignacio sophomore quarterback Adison Jones stands tall as the pocket collapses during the Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Bobcats’ final true preseason tune-up, a Saturday, Aug. 25 scrimmage against 2A Pagosa Springs at the Pirates’ Golden Peaks Stadium. With an overhauled and expanded roster, Ignacio Volleycat JV setter Angel Paul (6) prepares to bring an attacker — whether Ignacio began its 2012 season on Friday, Aug. 31 at 2A Aspen — but fell 56-0. Ignacio’s Malli Benavidez (13) or another to the outside — toward the net during the team’s 2012 home opener is 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 against 2A Dolores Huerta Prep from Pueblo. season-opener Thursday, Aug. 30 inside IHS Gymnasium. The 4A Kirtland (N.M.) Central Lady Broncos swept the best-of-three, however, by scores of 25-9 and 25-14. With an ice bag numbing a wounded acromioclavicular, or AC, joint, Ignacio sophomore Iaasic Pena discusses the situation with Bobcat assistant coach Rocky Hocker during Ignacio’s final true preseason tune-up — a Saturday, Aug. 25 scrimmage at 2A Pagosa Springs. On Friday, Sept. 31, the Cats officially kicked off Ignacio sophomore Tanisha Coyote (25) the 2012 season with a test prepares to bump a pass to the Volleycat at 2A Aspen, losing 56-0. C-team’s front-liners during their 2012 debut The team returns to Ignacio Thursday, Aug. 30 in IHS Gymnasium. Able to for its Saturday, Sept. 8 claim victory in one set, Ignacio ultimately fell home opener at 11 a.m. to 4A Kirtland (N.M.) Central after a tie-breaking versus 2A Dolores Huerta third set (scores were 17-25, 25-19, 10-15). Prep from Pueblo. With teammate Nicole Williams (12) watching, Ignacio Volleycat JV player Malli LOCAL EDUCATION Benavidez (13) hovers to deny a Kirtland (N.M.) Central kill during the 2012 season- opener Thursday, Aug. 30 inside IHS SUCAP to launch new after- Gymnasium. KC, however, prevailed in the school program best-of-three, 25-9 and 25-14.

Staff report to ride the school bus down to snacks and homework/tutor- Ignacio High School Fall upcoming sports schedule Southern Ute Community the junior high. Transportation ing time. Then participants Action Programs from the academy can be ar- will move into the projects FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL ranged if needed. and activities planned for the Sept. 8 vs Dolores Huerta H Sept. 11 vs Dove Creek H Sept. 14 vs Shiprock A Sept. 14 vs Telluride A Southern Ute Community The program will begin remaining time. All students Sept. 15 vs Tri (Nucla) Ridgway/Nucla A Action Programs would like Monday, Sept. 10 with an who want to participate in JV FOOTBALL Sept. 18 vs Mancos H to announce the start of a open house party for parents the projects must partici- Sept. 18 vs Kirtland H Sept. 21 vs Ridgway H new free projects-based after and students who want to pate in the homework/tutor- school program called CU- learn more about what it has ing time. If a student simply RIOSITY. to offer. The program has two wants to stay to get help with The program is funded by certified teachers and one stu- homework, they are wel- a 21st Century Community dent teacher on staff. Pizza come to do that. Learning Centers grant. The and cake will be served. Enrollment packets are program will be located at CURIOSITY will take available at Ignacio Interme- Ignacio Junior High School place Monday through diate School, Ignacio Junior and is available to all Ignacio Thursday during the school High School, and the South- School District and Southern year. It will start each day ern Ute Indian Montessori Ute Indian Montessori Acad- when the final bell rings and Academy. emy students in the sixth, end at 6 p.m. The activity For more info, call Pro- seventh and eighth grades. bus will be available to kids gram Manager Audra Snow Students from Ignacio In- at 5:45 p.m. at 970-903-7973 or email termediate School will be able Each day will start with [email protected]. Voices September 7, 2012 wawHchuwiini (8)

FLY-FISHING Air Quality Program • from page 1

Fly-fishing for the Olympics responsibility the EPA had getting involved in not only implementing the program, only granted to states be- regulatory issues that impact so we’re at the point where fore. The official delegation tribal lands, but also nation- we’re just learning this,” By Don Oliver are next. Wearing all the ceremony will take place on wide issues,” he said. Johnson said. “EPA typically Special to the Drum gear a fly fisherman usually Thursday, Oct. 18, when Re- Johnson said that’s im- will add things to regula- has on, the participants will gion 8 Administrator James portant because the local tions but they won’t remove I love the Olympics. have to jump from a 10-me- B. Martin brings a delega- airshed includes not just the things, so we’re finding little As I was watching the ter platform into the water. tion from Denver to meet reservation, but the entire things that we think could be most recent summer games, Points will be awarded on with the Southern Ute Indian Four Corners area. Having more efficient.” it came to me: There is no style and size of the splash Tribal Council. a seat in the national discus- As an example, Johnson competition for fly-fishing. as each person hits the On the heels of that victo- sion allows the program to said the EPA has no provi- This just isn’t right. water, being able to swim ry, the program recently won advocate for tribal interests sions for closing out a permit Fly-fishing has been to the edge of the pool, another: The U.S. House of on a much bigger stage, he under certain circumstances around a long time — certain- and how much of the gear Representatives’ Subcom- said. where it would make sense, ly longer than the 400-meter makes it to the “bank.” mittee on Energy and Power Attending the forum were such as when a facility no individual medley. With that The final event will be extended an invitation to Johnson; Herrera; Brenda longer exists but its permit is thought in mind, I propose a the faculties similarly need- actually catching fish us- speak on Thursday, Aug. 2 at Jarrell, Air Quality Program still in place. venue for fly-fishing to be an ed to pass a sobriety test. ing a fly rod. Points will be its Clean Air Act Forum. Just manager; Kyle Hunderman, Before returning to Igna- Olympic sport. I plan to sub- Further, the rocks will awarded on the total num- one other tribe, the Navajo air quality scientist; lobby- cio on Friday, Aug. 3, mem- mit my idea next week, and be highly polished and ber of fish caught. However, Nation, had a voice in the ist Christine Arbogast of bers of the delegation made with any luck the American the contestants will have instead of some fancy one- discussion of possible future Kogovsek & Associates; and a stop at the office of Janet contingency will stand three to wear waders, studded fly tournament, the contes- changes to the law. Sam W. Maynes, a partner at McCabe, deputy assistant abreast on the medal podium boots and a fully loaded tants will be allowed to use “Out of all of Indian the Durango-based law firm administrator of the EPA’s and garner fame and fortune. vest, and carry a fly rod. as many flies, of any type, Country, we were asked to Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Office of Air and Radia- The competition will be Points will be awarded, or they as deem necessary. give our views,” said Execu- Sheftel. tion. They briefed McCabe somewhat like the gymnas- deducted, based on the fre- This is a no-holds-barred, tive Officer Steve R. Herrera Because of the tribe’s on the tribe’s programs and tic events. Fly-fishing won’t quency of how often they catch-as-many-fish-as- Sr. “The Southern Ute tribe relatively young program, proposed changes to the be just catching the most fish fall, the amount of time possible-any-way-you-can has been asked to participate it had less to say about the Clean Air Act, joined on a for the gold. The participants needed to make the cross- event. Just no bait. … and to have a voice, and I Clean Air Act than some of conference call by regional are going to have to show ing, and style. So there it is. A four-event think it’s awesome.” the states present, Johnson EPA staff. expertise in a variety of dis- Rowing will be the sec- competition, plus an over- Herrera credited the in- said. Much discussion re- Johnson said making a ciplines. Similar to gymnas- ond event of the competi- all winner. The folks I fly- vitation to the “diligent volved around state issues connection with a national tics, medals will be awarded tion. Rowing will occur not fish with can win this. They work of employees past of little concern to the tribe EPA administrator could in each discipline, plus an in some watercraft that looks won’t even have to train. and present.” — which has had a general- help the tribe advance its in- overall winner. like an arrow, but in a tra- Just think, more medals Tom Johnson, head of ly good experience working terests beyond the regional The first event will be bal- ditional drift boat. The boat for the United States, and the tribe’s Environmental with the EPA on implement- office. ance-rock walking. Anyone must carry an ice chest full fewer for China. Programs Division, said it ing Clean Air Act provi- “It allows us to tell our who fly-fishes knows being of chilled beverages, two re- I did want to include one was more than an honor: sions, he said. story directly to the EPA ad- able to keep one’s balance ally overweight people, two more event: beach fish ball. It was a signal that the But the tribe did have ministrators in Washington, while stepping from rock to fly rods, and other assorted But I just couldn’t make it tribe is making strides and opinions on several issues, where they may not get a rock is very important. For gear. work. Who in their right earning recognition for such as the way the EPA in- complete picture,” he said. this event, it won’t be just a With the blast of the start- mind would want to watch its progress beyond the troduces new rules. “Typically in our routine op- few small rocks arranged in ing gun, the highly trained four people, in waders and bounds of the Southern “We’re going through and erations … we will deal with neat order on top of a soft and very fit rower will have boots, rolling around in the Ute Indian Reservation. methodically reviewing all the regional EPA office in mat: Large and small boul- to row five miles into the sand, trying to throw a dead “The program … is now the regulations, and we’ll be Denver.” ders will be arranged in a wind. The best time will win. fish across a net? It was just pattern, making necessary Swimming and diving too ugly to think about. COMMUNITY GREETINGS NEW EMPLOYEES CONGRATULATIONS MANFORD 9, 2012 at 10:22am. AND BRANDI Thank you both for giving us two beau- Luis Ortiz We would like to say Congulations to tiful grandchildren, niece and nephew. We Job title: Detention officer Manford and Brandi Raines on the birth of love you all. Description of duties: Supervise inmates their new baby boy: Zachary Eugene Arrum Hobbies: Horseback riding, working out, spending time Raines who came into this world on August Mom, Dad, Jeremy and Jordan. with friends, enjoying the outdoors, watching movies. TRIBAL OBITUARIES

PEABODY – Melvin C. Peabody, 57, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Denver, Colo- rado due to a lengthy Illness. Viewing was held at Hood Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 2-8 p.m. A Graveside Service was Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Ouray Memorial Cemetery. Jerald Peabody officiated. Mr. Peabody was born January 10, 1955 in Cortez, Colorado the son of McKean and Lo- Kevin Winkler retta Peabody. He grew up in Towaoc, attended High School at Montezuma High School Job title: Lifeguard and was involved in basketball in high school. Description of duties: Provide a safe environment to patrons He worked for the Southern Ute Tribal Organization for approximately 20 years in dif- of the SunUte Community Center pool. Take care of chemical balance within the pool. Administer CPR/First Aid when needed. ferent departments, most recently construction services. Hobbies: Fitness training, mountain biking, hiking, unicyling. He was an excellent hunter and loved to ride his Harley, He loved working on and tinker- Family: Molly Turner (wife), Paislee (daughter), Linda ing with old cars. Melvin especially loved his grandkids. He was willing to help others Winkler (mother). and a very caring person. He had been known to work on his days off to help others. His eclectic loved of music included ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and oldies. He was a Member of the Four Corners Gourd Society - A Native American Blessing Society and he was a Sundancer all his life. “He was the most honest person” - remembers his sister Joycelynn. He is survived by his wife of 30 Years, Janis Peabody of Ignacio, CO, His children, Ma- rie Gunn and Anthony Gunn, both of Ignacio, Siblings: Jerald Peabody of Cortez, Tyrone Peabody of Reisterstown, MD, Ike Peabody of Cortez, Luana Peabody Sessions of Grand Junctions, CO, Joycelyn Dutchie of Ignacio, Theodore Weeks of Towaoc, CO, Jennifer Dickson of Kamiah, ID, Elberta Thompson, Sharon Cloud, Marlene Peabody and Helena Peabody all of Ignacio.

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Southern Ute Tribal Fair events FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 Southern Ute Fair Shoot-out & older) $100; female (15 & younger) $75 • No double bones. If caught, bones are Friday, Sept. 7, (start times determined by • Best Dressed Western: Tribal member: forfeited regardless if they were just handed out! bracket) (15 & older) - $75; Tribal member: (15 & • You may bone hop on last stick only! Annual Softball Challenge SunUte Community Center younger) - $75 • All sticks must be visible during Friday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Superintendent: Susan Velasquez, • Best Native Group: $100 tournament games. Ute Park - south softball field SunUte Recreation Dept., 970-563-0214 • Chairman’s Award: (TBA) • Captain’s responsibility all teammates are Superintendent: Kayla Wing, Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Sept. 5 • Executive Officer’s Award: (TBA) aware of all the rules. SunUte Recreation Dept., 970-563-0214 Entry Fee: $200/team. • Team captains, if little children are playing, Sign up deadline will be Thursday, Sept. Double-elimination tournament. help them when hiding. 6, at 5 p.m. Kiddie Parade OPEN to everyone. Will proceed before regular parade. • Each game can have new captain; let the Games to be determined upon team Parade Categories for Kiddie Entries: other team know. registration. The Kiddie Parade is open to children 12 General Softball Rules: (enforced) SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 years and under. • Single elimination bracket. Horseshoe Tournament 1st place winners in each category will Saturday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. • A minimum of (4) women must play at all 2nd Annual Eldred Vigil receive $25 and a prize. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield times, (2) women in the infield and (2) in the Prizes will be awarded to all entrants. Superintendents: McKean Walton 970- outfield. Memorial Walk/Run • Best kiddie floats • Best clown entry 769-7745 & Sarah Russell 970-563-5280 • Must have at least nine player to start. Saturday, Sept. 8, (times listed below) • Best bicycle entry • Best wagon entry Categories: Mens & womens; singles & • Three balls and two strikes. SunUte Multi-purpose field • Best youth group entry • Wackiest entry doubles • 12” softball to be used. Superintendent: Precious Collins, Entry Fees: $5 singles, $10 doubles. • Official softball ASA bats only! SunUte Recreation Dept., 970-563-0214 All entry fees go toward jackpot, with $300 • Substitutes may enter any time. Registration: 7 a.m. at field. Contest Powwow added in each category. • Players must be at least 18 years of age. Start at 8 a.m. from SunUte multi-purpose Saturday, Sept. 8, (times listed below) Payouts will be made to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. • Open to Permanent Fund (Tribe), BIA, field, finish at SunUte Community Center. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Growth Fund & Casino employees. Brunch will be provided after the walk/run, Gourd Dance: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 5 – approximately 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Sam Burch Memorial Trophy Southern Ute Tribal Fair Picnic All participants will receive a T-shirt. Grand Entry: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Doors prizes will be awarded. Contacts: Joyce Ford 775-671-5426 or Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield Friday, Sept. 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Natalie Richards 970-799-1159 Superintendents: Judy Lansing & Steve Multi-purpose Facility field Burch 970-563-4555 Superintendent: Tara Vigil 970-442-1185 Fun 3-D Archery Shoot Sponsored by the family descendants of Saturday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. Handgame Tournament Sam Burch Scott’s Pond and Trail System Saturday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Open to all Native Americans enrolled in a Youth Games Superintendent: Precious Collins, Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall Federally recognized Indian tribe. Friday, Sept. 7, 4 p.m. SunUte Recreation Dept., 970-563-0214 Superintendent: Joycelyn Dutchie 970- Ute Park, Multi-purpose field Divisions: Adult (18 years & older); Youth Registration from 8 – 11 a.m. at SunUte. 563-0100 ext. 2405 Superintendents: Sarah Russell 970-563- (18 years & younger) First round will begin at 12 p.m. at Scott’s Pond. Event open to all Native American teams. 5280 & McKean Walton 970-769-7745 Adult prizes: 1st place saddle; 2nd place Categories: Youth open, 6-12 years; Youth open, 3-5 person teams. saddlebags Categories (by age): 4-6 years; 7-9 years; 13-17 years; Youth traditional/bow fingers 6-17 Double elimination tournament. Youth prizes: 1st place: bridle/bit; 2nd place 10-12 years; 13-15 years; 16-18 years. years; Hunter class (HC) 18 & older; Senior $100 cash entry fee. leather halter 1st - 5th place, cash prizes. hunter class (SHC), 50 years & older. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. closes at Contest Rules: Cracker and watermelon eating, softball and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. 12:45 p.m., no late entries. • Competition: This contest is a competition egg toss, foot race, and three-legged race. No entry fee! $5,000 guaranteed prize money/prizes! in the performance and characteristics of Male and female divisions. Must have own equipment (limited Handgame Rules: a sensible, well-mannered, free and easy- Tribal members and direct descendants only! equipment available for SUIT youth). • Anyone cheating will be disqualified, including all team members. moving ranch horse which can get a person around on the usual ranch chores, in open Home Run Derby Tribal Fair Parade • No alcohol or drugs: Anyone intoxicated will be reported to the S.U.P.D and his/her country rides, and over obstacles. Friday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, (times listed below) Equipment: entry fee will be forfeited. • Any western equipment of Ute Park - south softball field Lineup at Ignacio High School • No arguing or attitude: Show good the exhibitors choices may be used the kind Superintendent: Kayla Wing, Parade will proceed South on Goddard Ave. sportsmanship during games. of equipment apparently necessary for the SunUte Recreation Dept., 970-563-0214 Superintendent: Southern Ute Finance • Coin-toss will be used. control of the animals, such as tie down, Cost: $10/per person. Dept., 970-563-0100 • All questions and complications resolved may be considered by the judge in making Men & Women brackets, 16 and older. Parade lineup and registration: 8 a.m. at the before start of game. awards. Extra credit will not be given for ASA Bats only. Must provide own pitcher. Ignacio High School. • All team members must be on hand and expensive, fancy, or parade equipment of the Men will hit own core .44, women will hit Parade starts: 10 a.m. from Ignacio High School. ready for each game. animal or dress of the rider. own core .47 Parade entries will be judged on adherence The Horse: • Must let the other team know who will • The horse will judged on to theme: “Honor the Warriors” point before they hide. riding qualities of gaits (walk, trot and lopes), Categories for Parade Entries: Contest Powwow • No thumb pointing, double pointing or movement, response to the rider, manner, • Floats: All floats will be categorized by either disposition and intelligence. Confirmation Friday, Sept. 7, (times listed below) fake guessing. commercial, family or service/organization. will not be judged. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena • Use hand, stick, bones to point and state out Float prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50. • The Exhibitor: The exhibitor will be Gourd Dance: 5 – 6:30 p.m. loud. (1st - 3rd place awarded in each category judged on proper dress (Native or western) Grand Entry: 7 p.m. • No scarves - may hide under scarf, both except for Chairman’s and Executive and will remain mounted throughout the Contacts: Joyce Ford 775-671-5426 or hands must be out once ready to show. Officer’s Award) exhibition except when asked to dismount Natalie Richards 970-799-1159 • Show both bones once point has been made. • Best Native Dress: Male (15 & older) • No going back under, if caught only bones and remount and ability to control and $100; male (15 & younger) $75; female (15 are forfeited. maneuver the horse. Tribal Fair September 7, 2012 tog’omsuwiini (10)

Southern Ute Tribal Fair events Royalty Dinner SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 Frybread Contest Baby Contest Saturday, Sept. 8, 5 - 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 12 p.m. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn Sky Ute Fairgrounds, north of main Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn Superintendents: Outgoing 2010- FREE Memorial Breakfast parking lot Superintendent: Sunshine Smith Youth 2011 Southern Ute Royalty, Jennifer Sunday, Sept. 9, 8 - 11 a.m. Superintendent: Shawna Steffler, 970- Advisory Council GoodTracks 970-946-1241 Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn 799-3721 Contact: SkyDawn Baker 970-764-8072 Sponsored by the Frost & Lopez Families Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (TBD), Grand 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in each category. Southern Ute Tribal Fair Superintendent: Dona Frost 970-563-0100 prize (TBD) Prizes for all participants. ext. 2460 All participants will receive an apron. Category: Native Regalia (girls & boys Youth Concert Cost: FREE Singles category only. separate). “REZ-URRECTION” Menu: Scrambled eggs, french toast or waffles. Singles categories: 12-14 years; 15-17 years; Children will be judged on best dressed Saturday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m. Sausage patties or lean crisp bacon, breakfast 18 and older. native regalia. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield (south-side) home fries or hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy Frybread Contest Rules: Infants: 0 to 6 months; Crawlers: 7 to 12 Contact: Robert Ortiz 970-903-0346 and seasonal fresh fruits. Coffee (reg & decaf), • Open to all Native Americans months. Toddlers: 2-3 years; Walkers: 4-5 FREE outdoor concert, promoting a drug & signature hot tea selection juice. • Flour, salt, baking powder, shortening, years alcohol free way of life. water will be provided. This is an alcohol and drug free event. Contest Powwow • Must bring own utensils, bowls, Jalapeno Eating Contest Bands confirmed to perform: Sunday, Sept. 9, (times listed below) potholders, etc. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. • Chase Manhattan Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena • No pre-made dough will be allowed. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn (Rap/Hip-hop), Twin Cities, MN Gourd Dance: 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Each contestant will be provided with Superintendent: Robert Ortiz 970-563- • When Darkness Falls Grand Entry: 12 p.m. three matches to start fire. 0100, ext. 2253 (Hardcore/Metal), Acoma Pueblo, NM Contacts: Joyce Ford 775-671-5426 or • No paper to be used to start fire, no outside Categories: Men’s & Women’s • Signal 99 Natalie Richards 970-799-1159 help. Prizes: Over-all grand champion (combined); (Industrial/Metal/Rock), Farmington, NM • 20-minute time limit: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes in each category. • Left To Rot Build fire; Grand champion to the fastest overall time, Tipi-raising Contest Prepare dough; (Death Metal), Laguna Pueblo, NM Sunday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. combined! Fry two frybreads to be judged, (swap • Unsheathe Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield First to eat 5 jalapenos wins in his/her two of your best within 20 min. if needed). (Hardcore/Metal), Ft. Defiance, AZ Superintendents: Byron & Etta Frost 970- category. • Frybread will be judged on color, texture • Sleep Tastes Pretty 946-4061 and taste. (Metal), Gallup, NM Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. • B.B.Y. • No outside interference with judges. Duck Race No entry fee. • Judges’ decisions are final. Sunday, Sept. 9, 3 p.m. (Rap), Ignacio, CO Registration forms will be available for this event. Concert sponsored by: Superintendent: Beth Santistevan 970- Teams will consist of 3 team members who 563-0237 • Southern Ute Indian Tribe will erect tipi. Chili & Salsa Contest Open to the general public. • Southern Ute Growth Fund Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. Tipi-raising Judging Criteria: “Ducks” may be purchased beginning • Sky Ute Casino Resort. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Exhibits Hall • Contestants will use tribal tipi provided or August 26, and throughout the weekend at In cooperation with: Superintendent: Robert Ortiz 970-563- use their own. Fair events and the powwow. • Southern Ute Cultural Dept. 0100, ext. 2253 or 970-903-0346 • Fastest time to erect the tipi. The “ducks” will be released from the Bear • Sky Ute Fairgrounds • Each Team will be given 45 min. max. to Prizes: Over-all grand champion (chili only); • KSUT Tribal Radio 91.3 FM Dance Bridge and retrieved at the Highway erect the tipi. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes in each category. 151 Bridge. • REZ-olution Radio Hour • Technique of erecting the tipi. Categories: Red or Green Chili and Salsa. • Southern Ute Police Department The fastest “ducks” will receive payouts. • Each Team will have only one chance to All varieties of chili and salsa will be Payouts to be determined • LosPinos Fire Department erect the tipi. accepted. • Basin Printing & Imaging • Absolutely no tipi creeping during this event! The hotter the better but taste and freshness will determine winners. Jalapeno Eating Contest Fireworks Display Chili & Salsa Rules: “Powwow Drummers Special” Greased Pole Climb • Only one chili or salsa entry per person. Sunday, Sept. 9, approx. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 8 p.m. (dusk) Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. • No cooking on premises. Must bring Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Indoor Arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield finished chili and salsa. Burners and Superintendent: Robert Ortiz 970-563- Fireworks by Stonebraker Fireworks 970- Superintendent: Southern Ute Growth electrical cords will be provided. 0100, ext. 2253 563-0119 Fund/TMEAC • Entries accepted until 11 a.m., no One representative from each drum group Contact: SnowBird Frost 970-764-6303 exceptions! MUST compete! Southern Ute Fair Shoot-out Categories: Team and Individual. • Must provide your own utensils, label First to eat 5 jalapenos wins $500, winner- Saturday, Sept. 8, (start time determined All participants must sign a waiver. with name. take-all! by bracket) 18 years and younger need a parent/guardian • Crackers, tortillas, frybread will not be SunUte Community Center signature. accepted. Superintendent: Susan Velasquez, Southern Ute Fair Shoot-out Team category will consist of 5-person teams. • Submit enough salsa for 5-7 judges. SunUte Recreation Dept., 970-563-0214 Team prize: $500. Sunday, Sept. 9, (start time determined by • May submit chips with salsa. bracket) Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Sept. 5 Individual category, reach top of pole for • Ghost judging, judges decisions are final. Entry Fee: $200/team. envelope. SunUte Community Center • No one is allowed in the Exhibit Hall Superintendent: Susan Velasquez, SunUte Double-elimination tournament. Individual prize: Child (12 and younger) will during judging. OPEN to everyone. receive a T-shirts. Recreation Dept., 970-563-0214 Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Sept. 5 Entry Fee: $200/team. Double-elimination tournament. Exhibit information OPEN to everyone.

Arts and Crafts Division Homemaking Division Superintendent: Dixie Naranjo 970- Superintendents: Dona Frost 970-563- 779-8541 0100 ext. 2460 Southern Ute Cultural Center & Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum (SUCCM) Large classroom. Museum (SUCCM) Classroom. Exhibit Turn-in: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs, Exhibit Turn-in: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs, Sept. 6 at the SUCCM. Sept. 6 at the SUCCM. Judging of all exhibits: Thurs., Sept. 6 Judging of all exhibits: Thurs., Sept. 6 (evening). Exhibits displayed Sept. 7-9. (evening). Exhibits displayed Sept. 7-9. SUCCM open at 10 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 7 SUCCM open at 10 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 7 and 1 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 8. and 1 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 8. Exhibits Pick-up: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun., Exhibits Pick-up: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun., Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Arts & Crafts premium payouts: Homemaking premium payouts: 1st: $24; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $16. Class V 1st: $24; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $16. Class V premium payouts: (To be determined) premium payouts: (To be determined) Payouts: Sat., Sept. 8, 1 - 4 p.m. Payouts: Sat., Sept. 8, 1 - 4 p.m. Arts and Crafts Divison Classes: Homemaking Divison Classes: Class I - Elders (55 years & older) Class I - Elders (55 years & older) Class II - Adults (18 years & older) Class II - Adults (18 years & older) Class III - Juniors (7 - 12 grades) Class III - Juniors (17 years & younger) Class IV - Elementary (K - 6 grades) Agriculture Division Livestock Division Superintendent: So. Ute Ag. Extension Superintendent: So. Ute Ag. Extension Office 970-563-0150 Office 970-563-0150 Southern Ute Cultural Center & Livestock Premium Payouts: 1st: $200; Museum (SUCCM) Large classroom. 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50 Exhibit Turn-in: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs, Payouts: Sat., Sept. 8, 1 - 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at the SUCCM. Livestock criteria: Judging of all exhibits: Thurs., Sept. 6 • All Livestock entries must be pre- (evening). Exhibits displayed Sept. 7-9. registered by 5 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 5. No SUCCM open at 10 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 7 late entries will be taken. and 1 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 8. • Livestock will be judged on the owner’s Exhibits Pick-up: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun., premises. Sept. 9 • Entries may be done over the phone by Arts & Crafts premium payouts: calling 970-563-0150. 1st: $24; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $16. Class V • Livestock division is for Tribal members premium payouts: (To be determined) and their immediate family members. Payouts: Sat., Sept. 8, 1 - 4 p.m. • Results will be posted in Exhibit Hall on Agriculture premium payouts: Fri., Sept. 7. 1st: $24; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $16 • Open class only. Payouts: Sat., Sept. 10, 1 - 4 p.m. Agriculture Divison Classes: Class I - Adults (18 years & older) Class II - Juniors (17 years & younger) SunUte September 7, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atü (11)

SUNUTE’S TRIBAL FAIR SUNUTE UPDATE “To expand and improve the quality of life for the Southern Ute tribal members and EVENTS & ACTIVITIES surrounding communities by stimulating social, physical, emotional, mental, cultural, and spiritual growth through recreational activities.” ALL WEEKEND 8 A.M. SOUTHERN UTE FAIR CO-ED SOFTBALL CHALLENGE WRISTBAND WEEKEND Co-ed softball tournament between Per- Please note that this weekend is the manent Fund employees, Sky Ute Casino Southern Ute Tribal Fair, Sept. 7 – 9. Su- Resort employees, and Growth Fund em- nUte Community Center will hold a free ployees (starting time will be determined by entry weekend starting Friday, Sept. 7 at how many people sign up). During this event: 12 p.m. and run to the end of business day Concessions, awards: First, second, and third on Sunday, Sept. 9. Due to the Basketball place prizes, MVP, All Tourneys. No fee. Shoot Out that will occur at SunUte this Tribal employees only. Restrictions: Must be FALL SEASON SOFTBALL YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM weekend, Front Desk will provide wrist- at least 16 years old to play. Balls will be pro- Fall season softball as started. We have Games will be played on Tuesday bands to all individuals that wish to utilize vided. ASA and USSSA bats only. Bats must four men’s teams and six co-ed teams. evenings. Coordinator: Susan Velasquez. the rest of the facility through the weekend. be on bat list. Men will hit core .44. Women Men play on Tuesday evenings and Co- The facility is open and free to those who will hit core.47. Coordinator: Kayla Wing. ed plays on Thursday evenings. Food YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL want to come and use the facility to work- concession will start September 4 and Ages 6-14. $20 registration fee. Deadline out, shower, or use the pool. While they are 5 P.M. SOUTHERN UTE FAIR HOME will be provided throughout the season. to sign up is September 25. Coaches and here at the SunUte Community Center all RUN DERBY Coordinator: Kayla Wing ref’s needed. If you’re interested in signing rules and policies apply. Here are the guide- Men’s and women’s division (registration up. Coordinator: Susan Velasquez lines for this weekend’s passes: has begun; participants can sign up at the FALL YOUTH SOCCER • Colored wristbands will be given to pa- time of the event). During this event: Conces- This is a Bayfield Rec Program but we TRIPLE WIN PROGRAM trons depending on age: sions, music. Awards: First and second place will be taking kids who sign up here at Southern Ute Tribal Members can enter RED: 7 years or younger (must be super- prizes for each division. Fees: $10 per per- SunUte over to play games in Bayfield and to win a gift card every month for the vised at all times) son. Restrictions: Must be at least 16 years practices will be held here in Ignacio, with next 12 months. You can enter the raffle GREEN: 8 years to 12 years of age old to play. Balls will be provided. ASA bats the exception of the 3-4 year olds, they will if you: Workout in the gym; In the pool; BLUE: 13 years or older only. Men will hit core .44. Women will hit practice in Bayfield. Ages 5 years to 8th Participate in noon ball/soccer; Attend • All person(s) new to the facility must core.47. Coordinator: Kayla Wing. grade and 3-4 year olds too! Coordinator: Group exercise classes. Ages 10+. first listen to the verbal liability and sign the Precious Collins. Tickets can be redeemed at trainers desk. liability waiver and must do so for any chil- SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 Coordinator: Robin Duffy-Wirth. dren under the age of 18 years old. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE • Free entry will start Friday, Sept. 7 at 12 Women’s basketball league will be starting SUNUTE IMPORTANT NOTICES p.m. and will end at closing Sunday, Sept. 11 7 A.M. 2ND ANNUAL ELDRED A. September 12. Team registration fee is The entire basketball gym will be closed at 5 p.m. VIGIL JR. 5K RUN/1 K WALK $200. Deadline is September 7 to sign up. for bleacher maintenance on September • Members will still swipe in and they All youth and adults are welcome. During Coordinator: Susan Velasquez 17 from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. The gym will be must receive a wristband. this event: Continental breakfast will start at re-opened on September 18 at 6 a.m. 8 a.m. Everyone that signs up will get a shirt. MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE SunUte hours for the Southern Ute Tribal FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 – SUNDAY, No fee. Registration will begin at the SunUte Men’s softball league will be starting Fair: Friday, Sept. 7 from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. Park at 7 a.m. The run/walk will end on the September 10. Team registration fee is and regular hours for the weekend. If you SEPT. 9 east side of SunUte by the fire pit. No restric- $200. Deadline is September 7 to sign up. have any questions about activities or tions. Coordinator: Robin Duffy-Wirth. Coordinator: Susan Velasquez programming, please call us at 970-563- SOUTHERN UTE FAIR SHOOT OUT 0214 or visit our website at www.sunute. Men’s and women’s basketball tournament 8 A.M. SOUTHERN UTE FAIR FUN PRE-AUTUMN BASH MEN & com. Got suggestions or comments you (starting time will be determined by brack- 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT WOMEN SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT would like to share with us? Call us or ets). During this event: Concessions, 50/50 Youth to senior divisions and open to tra- September 15-16. Registration fee is email us from our website at www.sunute. raffle, gym music between games, team ditional categories. Awards: First and second $200. Deadline is September 13 to sign com. We look forward to meeting your room (Mouache), and wristband weekend. place for each category. Categories: Cub (6- up. Coordinator: Precious Collins needs in the coming year. Awards: First place will receive 70 percent 12), Youth (13-17), Youth Traditional/bow of its division’s entry money, MVP, All Tour- fingers (6-17), Hunter Class (18 and older), ney. Second place will receive 30 percent of and Senior Hunter (50 and older). No fee. its division’s entry money and All Tourney. Registration will start at 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Fee: $200 per team. Registration deadline at SunUte. First shooting round will start at is Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. Restrictions: Must be at 12 p.m. at Scott’s Pond and trail. Restric- “HonorSouthern Ute Indianthe Tribal Warriors” Fair — Sept. 7-9 least 16 years old to play. Coordinator: Susan tions: Must bring own equipment. Limited Velasquez. equipment might be available for Southern Ute tribal member youth participation only. FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 Coordinator: Precious Collins. 9 A.M. SOUTHERN UTE FAIR PARADE 8 A.M. SOUTHERN UTE FAIR SUNUTE FLOAT! Asking that any kids and SHOOT OUT employees that want to be on the float and help Men’s and women’s basketball tourna- prepare the float be at the Ignacio High School ment (starting time will be determined by by 9 a.m. Participants of the SunUte float will brackets). During this event: Concessions, receive pizza and dessert after the parade. 50/50 raffle, gym music between games, team room (Mouache), and wristband week- EVENING. POWWOW IRON MAN & end. Awards: First place will receive 70 per- WOMEN Dance Special This year’s Southern Ute Indian Tribal Fair theme and logo are by Norman Lansing. cent of its division’s entry money, MVP, All SunUte will be sponsoring an Iron Man & The design honors the seven bands of Utes in the seven arrowheads. The red lines Tourney. Second place will receive 30 per- Woman’s Special. Exhibition dance between represent the people; the red represents blood warriors might shed in times of war. The cent of its division’s entry money and All high energy categories at the powwow. Big cash buffalo skull symbolizes life. The drum is the center, a round form representing the entire Tourney. Fee: $200 per team. Registration prizes will be awarded for first place in the men universe. The eagle feathers represent strength and courage. The 12 moons represent deadline is Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. Restrictions: and women’s categories. No entry fee, dancers the 12 months in the year. Must be at least 16 years old to play. Coor- just need to be ready to dance. Saturday evening dinator: Susan Velasquez. at the powwow. Coordinator: Ian Twiss. Bike Week September 7, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12)

IGNACIO BIKE WEEK Rally’s return to fairgrounds brings

By Ace Stryker events in the fairgrounds, it’s we’re handling everything.” The Southern Ute Drum clear not everyone can win The Sky Ute Casino Re- all the time. sort assumed its largest role Leather and chrome “We competed with our- yet in Ignacio Bike Week swathed the streets of Igna- selves, obviously,” he said. festivities, offering a full cio over Labor Day week- “That’s something that will slate of concerts, contests end for the 20th consecutive go into our report with the and giveaways throughout year. chamber of commerce.” the weekend. For its part, This year, thanks to But there was plen- said Marketing Manager a partnership between the ty that did work, he said. Heather Hughes, the casino Ignacio Chamber of Com- Camping in the fairgrounds had a “record-breaking” merce and the Southern Ute was wildly popular. The ad- weekend. Growth Fund, they also re- dition of tribute bands — in Tragically, two inci- turned to the Sky Ute Fair- the style of The Blues Broth- dents on Sunday, Sept. 2 cast grounds. ers, The Eagles, and ZZ Top a pall over the latter part of Ignacio Bike Week, a — drew raucous crowds. the weekend. production of the Ignacio “The quality of what At just before 10 a.m., San Chamber of Commerce, we brought for music was Juan County (N.M.) Sher- saw a slight bump in the great,” Valdez said. “We got iff’s Office deputies were number of visitors this year, a lot of positive comments.” dispatched to U.S. Highway from about 22,000 to nearly And the mayor’s ride 550 south of the Colorado- 25,000, said Event Coordi- — a new event that invited New Mexico state line. An nator Johnny Valdez. The bikers to wear pink bandanas SUV had pulled out in front town’s flagship event made a and ride the local highways of three motorcycles, hit- host of changes for its 20th to raise breast cancer aware- ting two of them. One of the anniversary, including the ness — brought in more bikers, 43-year-old Michael addition of various activities than $3,800 for the Mercy Shockley of Louisiana, was and attractions and — most Regional Breast Center. Fol- killed, as was the driver of notably — a return to the lowing the ride, the bikers the SUV, 78-year-old David fairgrounds, the site of its assembled at Durango’s San- Hutchison of Aztec, N.M., biggest and most boisterous ta Rita Park in an attempt to according to a news release. celebrations years ago. set a world record for most In the afternoon of the “The venue was really people in pink bandanas in same day, authorities de- clean and nice. Everyone one place. clared a rally attendee inside really thought the world of For next year, Valdez the fairgrounds dead. Mark that,” Valdez said. “It’s defi- said he hopes to build on Torres, acting director of the nitely a winner for us. We’ll the successes and retool the tribe’s Justice & Regulatory just have to find a way to problematic aspects. And Department, said no foul make it work without com- he’s wasting no time: A full play is suspected. The cause peting with ourselves.” bevy of meetings are already of death is undetermined That’s the big takeaway scheduled to plan next year’s pending an autopsy, but is this year, Valdez said: When event. most likely medical, Tor- bikers have a choice be- “We want to recoordi- res said. He said the person, tween free events downtown nate the way that things are who has not been named, or at the Sky Ute Casino Re- done,” he said, “make sure was a Native American visi- sort and paying a gate fee for we’re unified in the way that tor from out of town. Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum The Sky Ute Casino Resort provides a visually stunning background for Ignacio Bike Week. The hogs lined up for the casino’s Blues, Brews & BBQ free outdoor concerts on Saturday, Sept. 1.

Christopher R. Rizzo/SU Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Sam Maez rides in the bike parade down Maine Avenue in downtown Durango. Participants from as far south as the San Carlos Apache Reservation prepare to speed off from the Sky Ute Casino Resort on Friday, Aug. 31 during the annual poker run that takes riders through the scenic San Juan skyway, topping out in Telluride, Colo.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Hanley Frost gives a short welcome preceding a formal blessing of the Sky Ute Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 30, prior to the kickoff of Ignacio Bike Week.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Southern Ute students donned togas on Goddard Avenue Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum during Bike Week in a fundraising effort for the local Wildcats A modified chopper draws in passersby on Goddard Avenue as bikes began to line the main drag for Bike Week festivities basketball team. The togas were sold as part of a dance event on Friday, Aug 31. at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds on the night of Friday, Aug. 31. Bike Week September 7, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-peiku-chipikwag’atü (13) growth, some growing pains

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Local talent made a good showing in the Sky Ute Fairgrounds Arena during the biker bullriding, held throughout the weekend.

Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Biker bullriding and mutton busting are always big draws at the rally. This year’s events took The Pledge of Allegiance and American flag officially opened the rodeo events during Bike place in the Sky Ute Fairgrounds Arena. It made no difference to the bulls, however, as they Week on Friday, Aug. 31. battled bikers, with the bulls winning most of the time.

Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Tobi Lee vocalist for Mustang Sally (top) flashes a smile while performing at the Sky Ute Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Casino Resort. Yellow Jacket provided the drum beat for the Native American dancers in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot in Ignacio on Saturday, Sept. 1. Southern Ute cultural dancers performed in various dance styles and encouraged participation from spectators during a round dance.

Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Mustang Sally and Lynette Skynyrd, an all-female Lynyrd Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Skynyrd tribute band, rocked out in the Sky Ute Casino Opening up the Blues Brothers tribute act on Friday night at the Fairgrounds, Briefcase Full of Blues made a grand entry in a Resort’s parking lot on Sunday, Sept. 2. replica of the iconic Bluesmobile from the hit movie starring Dan Aykroyd and James Belushi as blues musicians on the run. Notices September 7, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-wachuku-chipikwag’atü (14)

SOUTHERN UTE MUSEUM ELECTION UPDATE Lecture series to kick off with Old Spanish Trail event Sept. 8 Museum to host talks on local history, heritage through fall

Staff report A simple field trip will Southern Ute Cultural Knudson is past show off four key areas Center & Museum of the historic route to the president of the east of Ignacio. The South- The Southern Ute Cultural ern Ute Indian Reservation Center & Museum will kick Old Spanish has 75 continuous miles of off its fall Saturday Morning Trail Association the trail, an lengthy contin- Lecture Series on Saturday, uous stretch of the national Sept. 8 with a discussion of and a member trail system under one trib- entrepreneurism along the of La Vereda del al jurisdiction. That allows Old Spanish Trail. for easy driving approxi- Dr. Douglas Knudson Norte Chapter mating the historic trail, as will present “How to Make of the OSTA. He well as opportunities for Money and Celebrate Ute wildland experiences with Heritage (and Hispanic and will involve Ute private enterprises led by Anglo) along the National historian Dr. tribal individuals. Historic Trail” at 10 a.m. Add to the local trail seg- The lecture is free. Mem- James Jefferson, ment the nearby Ute Moun- SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE bers of the Old Spanish director-at-large tain Tribal Park, the long trail 2012 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION Trail Association and all of the OSTA segment in the Navajo Na- TWO (2) COUNCIL MEMBER SEATS interested community mem- tion, and the Jicarilla Apache bers are invited. board, and a Nation in New Mexico, and The Election Board has determined these are the dates for the upcoming 2012 Knudson applies his re- board member visitors can enjoy a wide va- November General Election according to the Constitution and Election Code. search, consulting, and riety of heritage experiences. teaching background in of the Southern The principles and ideas to General Election – Friday, November 2, 2012 – 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. outdoor recreation eco- Ute museum. be discussed are relevant to Constitution Article IV, Section 1 nomics and tourism to all of these tribes and other There shall be annual elections on the first Friday in November. practical community and tourism enterprises. enterprise development. It though they remain almost The ideas also relate to the Election Board Decision Regarding Eligibility Deadline – Tuesday, will be a creative idea and “undiscovered” by most chapter’s recent discussions September 18, 2012 strategy session. tourists. of community and county Election Code 11-3-102 (2) Knudson will suggest Knudson is past president development of tourism at- Any decision of the Election Board regarding eligibility shall be made at least ways Southern Ute individ- of the Old Spanish Trail As- tractions and experiences forty-five (45) days before the election. uals and groups can draw in sociation and a member of along the trail. tourists to their segment of La Vereda del Norte Chap- This is one of a series of General Election Notice of Election – Wednesday, October 3, 2012 the 2,700-mile trail. With ter of the OSTA. He will field events partially spon- Election Code 11-4-102 (1) some effort and organiza- involve Ute historian Dr. sored by La Vereda del Norte Election Board shall post notices of the election within the Southern Ute tion, they can offer unique James Jefferson, director- Chapter of the Old Spanish Reservation at least thirty (30) days before each election. experiences for tourists at-large of the OSTA board, Trail Association. from Europe, Asia, Latin and a board member of the Several lectures on Voter Registration Deadline – Wednesday, October 24, 2012, by 5:00 P.M. America, and large urban Southern Ute museum. southern Colorado’s his- Election Code 11-1-104 (1) areas of the United States. Nathan Strong Elk, the toric trading and traditional Any enrolled Southern Ute Tribal member, 18 years or over, shall register Ignacio’s facilities and mu- incoming museum director, heritage will take place at themselves to vote by this date and time to be qualified to vote at the seum already serve as an will help stimulate the dis- the museum through the upcoming election. The deadline to do so is seven (7) business days before attractive, friendly base, cussion. fall season. the election.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline – Wednesday, October 24, 2012, by 5:00 P.M. Election Code 11-5-102 (2) Requests for an absentee ballot must be received by the Election Board no later than the close of business at least seven (7) business days before the election.

Emergency Absentee Ballot Deadline – Thursday, November 1, 2012, by 5:00 P.M. Election Code 11-5-107 (1) (2) (3) A voter may make a written request that the Election Board provide him an emergency absentee ballot if: (a) He will be confined in a hospital or at his place of residence on election day because of events arising after the deadline for absentee ballot request; or, (b) He must be absent from the reservation on election day and the reason for such absence arose after the deadline for absentee ballot requests.

The written request shall contain the following: (a) The voter’s name and address; (b) The nature of the emergency causing confinement or absence from the reservation; and, (c) The voter’s signature.

The emergency ballot request must be made before the day of the election. The Election Board shall review emergency requests on a case-by-case basis. If the Election Board determines not to grant the request, the voter shall promptly be notified of the denial and the reason. If the Election Board determines that a request should be granted, the Election Board shall deliver the emergency absentee ballot at its office during regular business hours or, in the case of a medical emergency, at the place where the voter is confined.

Contact the Election Board at 970-563-0100 ext. 2303 or 2305 Off-Reservation tribal members phone 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303 Email is [email protected] Classifieds September 7, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-manüku-chipikwag’atü (15)

Southern Ute Growth Fund – Job announcements Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Job announcements Obtain complete job descriptions and applications from the Growth Fund Human Resources, Please refer to the complete job announcements on the Human Resources website at 14933 Hwy. 172 • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO • 970-563-5064 • [email protected] www.southern-ute.nsn.us/jobs. If you need help filling out an online application, please come into Tribal member employment preference, must pass pre-employment drug test & criminal history. the HR office and we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE Gas Systems Controller/Scheduler Landman I Applicants and employees, please be sure the HR Department has your current contact Closing date 9/10/12 – Red Cedar Gathering Co. Closing date 9/28/12 – Red Willow Production Co. information on file. P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Durango, CO. Monitors gas flows, volumes and Houston, TX. Under the direction of the Land Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 activities related to the operation of pipelines Manager, develops, obtains, and maintains Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. and plant facilities including treating plants, orderly and accurate land records for all Red gathering pipelines, gas compressors, remote Willow interest properties, both operated and (5) Swimming Instructors program areas such as child abuse and neglect electric generators and dehydration equipment; non-operated, including partnership documents, Closing date 9/11/12 cases, youth-in-conflict cases and adults unable will also coordinate scheduled volumes for leases, joint operating agreements, divisions of Under supervision of Aquatics Coordinator, to protect their own interests. Pay grade 22: delivery to interstate pipelines. interest, and title opinions. Works with others instructs American Red Cross individual and $59,521/year. in the correct use of land data; responds to group swimming lessons at the SunUte aquatics Production/Revenue Accountant II communications from interest owners; prepares facility. Responsible for preparation of class, Receptionist/Mail Clerk Closing date 9/12/12 – Red Willow Production Co. reports as needed. instruction of individuals, break down of Closing date 9/17/12 Ignacio, CO. Prepares and analyzes production equipment and all documentation associated This position performs reception duties for the and sales data: calculates royalties due, taxes Landman II with SunUte individual swimming lessons and Southern Ute Tribal organization including, payable to Federal, Indian and state agencies, Closing date 9/28/12 – Red Willow Production Co. the American Red Cross. Pay grade 16: $15.37/ but not limited to, operation of the telephone transportation allowances, and amounts due Houston, TX. Under the direction of the Land hour. switchboard, greeting visitors, providing various owners, including working interest Manager, negotiates lease terms and manages information about the Tribal government and owners, royalty, and overriding royalty prospect level information; drafts basic Detention Sergeant referring callers or visitors to the appropriate owners. Processes payments and reviews contracts for review and approval; develops, Closing date 9/11/12 office for assistance. Performs clerical duties related reports. May review gas contracts, joint obtains, and maintains orderly and accurate land Under general supervision of the Detention for the Tribal Information Services Director operating agreements and other revenue related records for all Red Willow interest properties, Lieutenant, assist in the planning, organizing and other Departmental Divisions as needed, documents to assure compliance; resolves both operated and non-operated, including and receiving administrative and staffing including mail processing and distribution. Pay discrepancies between data provided to us by partnership documents, leases, joint operating functions and activities in the Detention grade 13: $11.59/hour. outside companies and appropriate agreements. agreements, divisions of interest, and title Division. Paygrade 19: $20.64/hour. Processes prior period adjustments; analyzes opinions. Works with others in the correct use Human Resources Director data from gas control and delivery system of land data; responds to communications from Detention Center Registered Nurse Closing 9/21/12 departments as needed. Reviews and reconciles interest owners; prepares reports as needed. Closing date 9/12/12 Under general direction of the Executive various general ledger accounts. Performs This is a registered Nurse position responsible Officer, provides oversight, administration special accounting projects involving data Landman III for providing professional and clinical services and management of the Human Resources analysis and preparation of information for Closing date 9/28/12 – Red Willow Production Co. at the Southern Ute Detention Center. Pay grade Department, Employee Benefits Division, and spreadsheets and other required forms. Houston, TX. Under the direction of the Land 21: $53,373/year. the Risk Management Division within the Tribal Manager, negotiates lease terms and manages Organization. Incumbent is delegated authority Senior CAD Designer prospect level information; drafts basic Business Office Manager and responsibility for the planning, direction and Closing date 9/18/12 – Aka Energy contracts for review and approval; develops, Closing date 9/14/12 coordination, operation and internal evaluation of Durango, CO. Responsible for production of obtains, and maintains orderly and accurate land Responsible for THD office management to the Human Resources Department. Responsible new drawings and for filing, recall, maintenance, records for all Red Willow interest properties, include the overall direction and supervision for day-to-day supervision, problem resolution, correction, and updating of drawings related to Aka both operated and non-operated, including of the health registration functions, benefit support, guidance and technical assistance facilities including process flow diagrams, piping partnership documents, leases, joint operating contract, medical records, medical administrative to directors, division heads and supervisors. and instrument drawings and site layout, pipeline, agreements, divisions of interest, and title assistants, insurance verification, voucher It is expected that this position will recruit and mechanical drawings. Develops conceptual opinions. Works with others in the correct use examination, data entry, benefits coordination, and employ a Southern Ute Tribal Member drawings and assists in review of detailed project of land data; responds to communications from billing and collection of all third party resources as the Human Resources Director Apprentice, drawings. Responsible for filing and managing interest owners; prepares reports as needed. across the THD department. Pay grade 19: installing him/her into the position within the civil and electrical drawings and other third party Some supervision of staff may be required. $42,932/year. four-year contract term. Pay grade 26 and will drawings. Interacts with both office and field staff be hired on a four-year contract. as needed at all levels. Contributes to managing Recreation Manager contract CAD design work as required. Closing date 9/14/12 Tribal Health Department Director Responsible for operation of the Tribal Recreation Closing date 11/24/12 Program in the SunUte Community Center The Southern Ute Indian Tribe operates the including planning, budgeting, implementing Tribal Health Services for the Southern Ute Sky Ute Casino Resort – Job announcements and supervising recreational program of interest Tribe and other HIS eligible members, The Human Resources Department: 970-563-1311 • Fax: 970-563-1419 to Tribal members of all ages including children, Health Services includes the health center that P.O. Box 340 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. teens, young adults and senior citizens. Pay provides a range of services including, medical, Indian preference employer • All applicants welcome • Apply online: www.skyutecasino.com grade 19: $42.932/year. dental, pharmacy and behavioral services, as well as numerous specialty services through Food & Beverage Transportation Social Services Clinical Supervisor surrounding local providers and the Tribal Banquet Staff – OC, closes 9/7/12 Shuttle Driver w/CDL – OC, closes 9/7/12 Closing date 9/17/12 Health Department. This position answers to Hotel This is a senior level position that provides the Tribal Council and will be responsible for Room Attendant – FT, closes 9/10/12 Clinical Supervision to staff Caseworkers the leadership and daily operations of the Tribal Room Attendant – TMP, closes 9/10/12 providing a full range of intake and/or ongoing Health Services including the Health Center and social casework services for a variety of the Health Department.

SOUTHERN UTE CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM A great new way to find out about job opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week! The job hot- line lists the job title and closing date for both Permanent Fund and Growth Fund positions. Full job Board of Directors vacancy announcement including qualifications in Human Resource Department. Hotline is updated weekly.

Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum The Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of each (SUCCM) is seeking a qualified tribal or month. Please submit a letter of intent in person community member for its Board of Directors. to SUCCM or by mail at PO Box 737 #95 The candidate should possess strong fundraising, Ignacio, CO 81137. FOR SALE marketing, and/or volunteer recruitment skills. 2000 Chevy Suburban, 2500, w/tow-haul, tan, $7000 OBO. 970-317-4664

SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE SUCAP – Job announcements Southern Ute Community Action Program Powwow Committee vacancy Central Office • 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO • (970) 563-4517 Obtain complete job description/application from SUCAP offices. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has four is to promote the traditions and culture of the Powwow Committee Member vacancies. Must Southern Ute Indian Tribe through powwows. After School Substitute Teachers Bus Monitor be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members or a All interests individuals are urged to submit SUCAP program – Open until filled SUCAP Head Start – Open until filled Native American community member. Members a letter of intent to Personnel Department in In Ignacio serving 6th to 8th graders. Part- Work with bus driver to ensure the safety of serve on a voluntary basis. The responsibility of the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administration time as needed, Monday through Thursday children to and from the center. Must work well the Southern Ute Indian Powwow Committee Building. between the hours of 12:30 and 6 p.m. with the public, parents, & staff. Must have High School diploma or GED along with or be able to obtain CPR/1st Aid certification. at least 20 hours of college credits in Must pass background checks & TB test. Free WI-FI for education, social sciences or related field. our customers The Understanding of Colorado Academic Driver Standards and experience with youth ages SUCAP Road Runner Transit – Open until filled Southern Ute 10-16. Responsible for supervising and Part-time, Ignacio, CO. High School Diploma/ Drum welcomes assisting kids in fun, educational activities GED required. Transit or school bus experience designed to enhance school day learning preferred. Current CDL with passenger • Organic Espresso drinks all visitors to the along with monitoring attendance and endorsement preferred. Must be insurable by • Frappes Southern Ute participation. $13-$15/hr. DOE. Must pass SUCAP. Applicants are required to submit a • Hand-dipped ice cream background checks. Motor Vehicle Report with application. Must • Smoothies Indian Reservation pass drug/alcohol test, background checks, and • Fresh baked pastries for the pre-employment drug/alcohol screen. Serving Breakfast & Lunch 92nd annual featuring paninis & salads Southern Ute Monday - Friday Tribal Fair & 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Powwow. Advertise in the Drum! 563-4663 Our rates are the best in the county. Have a safe, Call or email today for more info! 565 Goddard Ave. Suite South-A 970-563-0118 • [email protected] Located in the back of Center Point Complex in downtown Ignacio enjoyable time. COMMUNITY BUSINESS SECTION Back Page September 7, 2012 tog’omsuwiini-naveeku-chipikwag’atü (16)

NATIONAL NATIVE AFFAIRS NCAI launches grassroots Native voter registration campaign

Staff report Additionally, a range of National Congress of “We are excited materials can be printed and American Indians distributed in communities. that so many The PSA videos and radio The National Congress of spots feature messages from American Indians on Tues- Native media tribal citizens, parents, veter- day, Sept. 4 launched a na- outlets have ans, elders, leaders, celebri- tional grassroots media cam- ties and athletes. paign with leading national stepped forward The national grassroots Native media organizations to support this media campaign is also to encourage Native people helping to register Native to register to vote and par- national effort. voters online. Participat- ticipate in the 2012 national This message ing websites will provide election. voters with the ability to The new campaign, ti- should be part of register using Native Vote’s tled “Every Native Vote every community partner tools. Counts,” is part of the orga- Through a new partnership nization’s ongoing nonpar- gathering with Turbo Vote, Native Vote tisan voter outreach effort, between now is making it easy for voters Native Vote. With a goal to register to vote online at of turning out the largest and Nov. 6.” http://nativevote.turbovote. Native vote in history in org. Turbo Vote delivers 2012, NCAI reached out to voter registration materials members of the media to – Jefferson Keel, to an individual’s home with participate in the campaign NCAI president a prestamped envelope. and hopes these partners are Tribal newspapers, radio joined by many more in the stations, television stations, coming weeks. now and Nov. 6, 2012.” online destinations, and oth- “Turning out the largest Native Vote has produced er media outlets are encour- Native vote in history re- more than a dozen pub- aged to join the effort by dis- quires all of Indian Country lic service announcements seminating the campaign’s working together, and the available in video and audio PSAs and encouraging voter Native media will play a for download, broadcast, and registration via social media, critical role in reaching our online sharing available at television, radio, and print goal. These Native media NativeVote.org. publications. partners are volunteering the air waves — radio and Native Vote has partnered with national Native media television, the print media, organizations and companies to promote civic participation and the web — to send In- and voter registration among Native people. Initial Native dian Country an important media partners participating in the “Every Native Vote message: Every Native vote Counts” campaign include: counts,” said Jefferson Keel, president of NCAI. “We are • First Nations Experience — FNX Television excited that so many Native • Kohanic Broadcast Corporation • Native American Public Telecommunications media outlets have stepped • Native American Times forward to support this na- • NativeNewsNetwork.com tional effort. This message • Native Public Media should be part of every com- • Native Sun News munity gathering between

LOCAL IGNACIO WEATHER

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