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COLVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION

The Official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation WASHINGTON

Will QVL become known Monday, May 28, is “Memorial Day”. It’s a Day we as Colville Indian Power & Veneer? can say thank you to our Colville Tribal Members... past and present...who served in the Armed Forces during peacetime or in combat. The below poem is a little way of showing respect and saying thank you to those VETERANS:

NEW JOBS???—Quality Veneer and Lumber Company closed down the plywood mill on July 17, 2000. At that time, 200 employees produced 200 million M3/8’s of plywood and 7-1/2 megawatts of power. If the Colville Tribe takes control of the QVL facilities, 71 people would be hired to start up the mill and it’s felt that within 18 months the workforce would increase to 120. The power plant is capable of producing 12.5 megawatts of power.

By Sam Sampson *This deeded land, which was originally NESPELEM, WA.—For 50+ years... part of the Reservation’s trust land, would be it was known as Biles-Coleman Lumber converted back into trust status. Company to Tribal Elders, past and present. *Omak Creek runs through and along the As the years passed the company had a East side of the property and the Northern sawmill, dry kilns, crane shed, factory, and in most property contains frontage on the 1970 a plywood plant began operations, and Okanogan River. in the mid-1970’s a power plant was built. *There is nearly one mile of rail line with Biles-Coleman was sold in the mid- six different spur lines. 1970’s...and eventually there would be *Site contains 23 parcels of land, and also four different owners. It was last known as has several excess lots in East Omak. Quality Veneer and Lumber (QVL). *Seventy-one people would be hired when When QVL purchased the company in the plywood mill starts operation, and within Fr. Erickson will 1998, they operated only the plywood mill. 18 months it’s estimated there would be 120 On July 17, 2000, they closed down the mill people working there. because of financial problems. Presently the If efforts to purchase QVL succeed, it sale of the QVL plant site is being handled by would become known as Colville Indian the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western Power and Veneer (CIPV). To accomplish always be remembered District of Washington. both short and long term success CIPV would On Thursday, May 3, the Colville need 16.25 million board feet of timber, and Business Council passed Resolution 2001- both green veneer and power would be sold. 249 to purchase QVL. The vote was: 7-for, Veneer is thin layers of wood which can 4-against, and 1-abstained. Those who voted be glued together to form plywood. The Because he became in favor of the resolution were: Jeanne Jerred, power plant has two turbines with generators Louella Anderson, Mike Marchand, Mathew capable of producing 5 megawatts and 7-1/2 Dick, Kevin Rosenbaum, D.R. Michel, megawatts of power. Margie Hutchinson...and those against were: The city of Omak, city of Okanogan, and Gene Joseph, Richard Swan, Lou Stone, Doc the Okanogan County Commissioners passed a part of us Mellon...and Ted Bessette abstained. resolutions stating that they would assist the The Resolution was passed stating Tribe in obtaining grants and other economic By Sam Sampson CTEC’s Board of Directors and the Corporate assistance. NESPELEM, WA.—Hundreds and Management staff would conduct final It’s estimated that the total cost for hundreds of people from through out the negotiations with the Trustee, and that the full power production, and to operate the Reservation attended the “Farewell Dinner” goal of competing the negotiations would green end of the plant to peel one-shift of held here at the Community Center on Friday, be July 1. fir logs would be $9,464,000. This cost May 18, for Father (Fr.) Bob Erickson. Some of the items that would be covered would include: plant and equipment, capital During his stay here, the Catholic Priest in the purchase are: improvements, working capital, and closing became a part of us and the Colville Indian *QVL’s different facilities (sawmill, and due diligence costs. Reservaton. factory, crane shed, etc.) and equipment that He held Mass on Sundays, baptisted sit on a part of the area that covers 386 acres. children, performed Wedding ceremonies, and held Parish meetings. He not only per- formed the normal duties of a priest...he was also invited to share in the Colville Tribes Norris Palmanteer Retires doings: sweathouse, Chinook dances, stick games, and pow pows. He said: “You have BREWSTER BEARS ALUM- welcomed me into your families...whether at NUS-Family members, relatives, a wake, give-away, around the table, picking huckleberries, digging roots, etc.”. co-workers, and friends attended In his newsletter to those people who the “Retirement Luncheon” held for belonged to the Sacred Heart Mission Norris Palmanteer at the Cedar’s congregation he explained why he was Inn, Okanogan, WA., on Wednes- leaving! day, May 16. He has worked for He said he was going on a Sabbatical leave the Colville Confederated Tribes at until this September, and that during this HE BECAME ONE OF US—(L to R) William Dick, Veronica Tatshama and her mother, break he would use the time for some R&R, Sophie Stensgar wanted this picture taken so they’d have something besides their fine-good different times for the past 40 years. classes, recharging his batteries, spiritual memories of Fr. Bob Erickson. Behind them is the “Money Tree” blanket. People decorated He received a “Certificate of Appre- direction, counseling, etc. the tree with whatever they could give to help Fr. Erickson with his traveling expenses. ciation” from the Business Council Fr. Erickson explained that Fr. Anthony and part of it read: “In recognition of Ahn, S.J., would take his place during his valuable contributions to the Colville Sabbatical leave and that Fr. Ahn’s stay or the Jesuits asked him to leave. He said this said that you are my kind of people, you Confederated Tribes for all your years here may go beyond September. It was a was his decision. He felt that even though he accepted and overlooked the brokenness and few years ago that Fr. Ahn spent a month saw what needed to be done here, he wasn’t limitations that I have. of service”. Norris was one of the on the Colville Reservation. And later he able to do everything he wanted to do, and He thanked the two different Indian many fine Indian athletes from lived among the Indians on Reservations in to him the result was “burn out”. He said he religious groups that made him feel welcome: the Monse area who played high school Montana and Washington. had no one to blame but himself. the Shakers and the 7 Drums. basketball for the “Brewster Bears”. Fr. Erickson said when his Sabbatical He said that the Colville Indian Reser- In his own humble way...he has become ends this September, he’ll be given a new vation was his kind of country, and that he a part of the history of the Colville Indian assignment. He said that noboby in the parish never got tired of driving thru it. Fr. Erickson Reservation. 2 tribal tribune Council Corner thursday, May 24, 2001

Nethercutts offices. Both have allocation of time is 9 minutes. book, the staff and especially to Mary committed to work to restore these Following my testimony of May Hall a great big Thank You. decreases. Given that the President 8, 2001 we have already received By Colleen F. Cawston Other areas of concerns I Cawston Corner is Republican, it is very beneficial comment back from Tom Slonaker, communicated included our concern to have the Congressman’s support Director, Office of Special Trustee of the increasing energy costs. It is in restoration. I also provided tes- on the adverse impacts of the new hopeful that there will be increases timony to the dramatic impacts of regulations being proposed. These To the membership to be ruled invalid. This is the most both 18 year old and first time voters in the LIHEAP program, however these issues during the BIA 2001 regulations could impact the way in As a member of the Election common cause for a ballot to be for the primary. Most importantly, the concern, I shared was that of the determined invalid. The second and I encourage each of you who 18 or budget testimony. I provided testi- which funds including the annuity 2001 Committee, I want to first many individuals who are just barely thank each of the adult membership third greatest cause is the marking of over, to vote. The Election Staff mony on both the National umbrella payment are approved for distri- over the income guidelines. This was who exercised their right to vote on more than one candidate per position, office number is 634-2221 the staff of concerns and on the Regional bution from minor’s accounts. At May 5, 2001 and cast a ballot for and making any additional comment for this election is Nikki Wipple and specific issues. I brought forward present it could increase the amount an area that had not been looked at, the primary election. At this time on the ballot. I urge you not to sign Shirley WakWak. the challenge to compare the other of both paperwork and possible jus- and would need to be looked at as the I want to provide some advise to or initial your ballot, or write any I have been lobbying hard for Interior agencies that provide for tification beyond the request form. energy situation unfolded. each of you as we near the June 23, other statement on your ballot. That the reductions identified in the the Management of Lake Roosevelt, I will continue to keep you abreast I wanted to report of the outcome 2001 General Election. First and is unless you want your ballot not Presidents Budget for FY 2001. It specifically National Park Service of the progress, which is being for a delegation made to Washington foremost if you plan to request an to count. In the event you make is presented to reduce our portion and Bureau of Reclamation and how made to insure that an expeditious D.C. in March. The intent of this absentee ballot, do so in advance. a mistake on your ballot, contact of the Lake Roosevelt Management much reduction they received. Other yet accountable means is developed delegation was to make visits to The postal date stamp your ballot the elections office to seek another to zero, this is a reduction of over areas emphasized included that there with regards to the Office Of Special the Senators and Congressman for must have is June 23, 2001. Any ballot. I am very pleased to report $300,000. I made appointments with are many methods of transportation, Trustee. support of the Wenatchee fisheries date after this will cause your ballot that we had a significant number of Senator Murray, and Congressman which all cost differently, and ac- There are some positive compo- issues. I was please on my recent cordingly need to be looked at indi- nents of the Presidents budget. The delegation (reported above) that vidually. Specifically, I elaborated most excited being that the Design Senator Inouye, HI has forwarded a on the tremendous impact faced and Construction of the next six BIA letter to the National Fisheries and when the Inchelium-Gifford Ferry Schools is included in the budget. Yakama Nation, which Chief of Indian Country By Mike Marchand is down. The need to assure that If this component of the budget is funding will follow the construction maintained, then Paschal Sherman Staff, Pat Zell, committed to have of detention facilities. Finally, that Indian School would be appropriated written. This was not the first time the COPS Grants from DOJ will be both the Design and Construction that the Senator has heard of this QVL Purchase: and programs to implement the plan. programs are well managed, but a ending in 2003 and need to plan for component in this next fiscal year. issue and having his support, comes The former Biles-Coleman Saw- Also, things change, and it may be few of them are not. Unfortunately, maintaining law enforcement beyond This has been a struggle, which the after many meetings with the Senator mill, now known as the QVL prop- that modifications will take place, when you get a terrible manager, then. It is difficult to capture those Tribes have undertaken for decades and Ms. Zell. erty, has been in bankruptcy court but at least there is now a plan to the ones who typically suffer are the areas of greatest concern when your now. To all the students who assisted for the last several months, In the build on. employees through no fault of their in the development of last years note meantime, CTEC has been looking Unity Trek—Okanogan River: own. Getting fiscal responsibility at a plan to buy the property. This There are plans to have a Unity re-established within the tribe is one proposal was approved in Council Trek from Canada down the of the Executive Directors many Special Session held yesterday, May Okanogan River this summer. Some challenges. When a program goes result in reduced per capitas. So I of these manager try to twist the story relieved of their duties and replaced 3, 2001, at the Omak Community of the Canadian tribes are building into the red, to me this is just like personally do not have a lot of mercy around they blame the Council and by competent people. I’m not nam- Center, I won’t go into all of the canoes right now. These will be stealing from the tribe, because a for managers who drastically over they say things like, “What about ing specific people, but this is how I details, I am sure this information paddled down the river. Also there manager is spending money that spend. If it is a small amount, then gaming money?” like this money strongly feel about this. will be forthcoming through other are plans to ride horses also. This will they are not authorized to spend. maybe they need another chance. But should be used to bail them out for channels. But, basically, a value was take some time and camps will be set When we bail them out, there is no if its thousands of dollars, or hun- their incompetence. Gaming money established, the environmental clean up. Details are still being worked out magic money account to create new dreds of thousands of dollars, then is the tribes money, its purpose is up costs were estimated and subtract- now, more information will come money. We have to take this money something is drastically wrong and not to cover for managers who don’t ed off of the purchase price. There out later. from some other program or from correction needs to take place. Some do their job. These people should be was a great deal of debate about the Affiliated Tribes of reserves, which will eventually likely estimated clean up cost and many Northwest Indians Conference: concerns were expressed about the ATNI will be meeting in Oregon possibility of getting stuck with ex- next week at the Seven Feathers pensive liabilities. On the other hand, Casino. Their Chairman, Sue Eagle Review By D.R. Michel the benefits were power production, Schaeffer, said she will be retiring which will utilize the wood waste and after this term and is very happy to veneer production, which provides a be hosting ATNI at “her” casino. If In recent issues of the Tribune veneer only, we will not be in the needs work to correct some winter these numbers substantially. There badly needed outlet for our fir trees, you can get a casino with conference the focus has been very negative, plywood business. The plant will damage. There are valves and piping are many environmental issues. and also another kiln, which is badly facilities, you can get a lot more I would like to share with you be supplied with tribal timber. that need to be replaced and quotes CTEC and the tribe’s Environmental needed for operations. The other ma- business. Negotiations with the state some off the positive things that are The current annual cut is set at an have been received for that work. Trust program have set in place plans jor benefit to the tribe is the 386 acres seem to be coming to a head, but its going on. Colville Indian Housing average of 77 million board feet per The GE 7.5 Mw turbine was running that will off set these costs and limit of land, which has high potential for hard to say what will happen yet. the tribe’s liabilities. The county and Authority (CIHA) is planning to year. We don’t have to increase the when the plant went down and is not industrial and commercial devel- Many people cannot understand why city have also said they would be break ground late summer early cut to supply the plant. CIPP usage anticipated to be a problem. CTEC opment, with good access to water, we don’t just build a new casino. willing to help in any way they can. fall on two buildings in Inchelium. is around 48 million board feet per anticipates after closing the deal to power, and transportation. This was Its not that easy, because we are It has been brought to my attention Each Town House unit will contain year. The Veneer plant will use begin producing electricity in 30 quite controversial, arguments lasted trying to get approval for the three and I have witnessed confidential six two-bedroom single family 16.25 million board feet per year. to 60 days. The 5 Mw needs to be for hours, but a strong majority of sites. The state has never approved documents being passed out to the apartments. Also CIHA is planning This gives the tribe control of 64.25 rebuilt or replaced. There is money membership. These documents are Council did approve the purchase. more than one per tribe. We think rehab work on the 437 developments, million board feet of our annual cut. in the budget to do this work. BPA the opinion of the author only. They CTEC will now have authorization this well get approved but this is these are the houses that have the The remaining 12.75 million board has stated that it would purchase contain half-truths, lies and rumors. to finalize the deal and enter into a slow process. If we lose one of garage attached and the duplex units feet will be offered to the other mills electricity from CTEC at 7.5 cents If you have any questions or financing arrangements. This closes the sites, we will lose millions and built under this project. in the area. In the past we have had per Kw. If the 5 Mw unit is rebuilt, concerns, please call or stop by. My the capita on the old Biles-Coleman millions of dollars. Many people, me CTEC draws a lot of negative to depend on these other companies the plant would have 13 Mw’s of home phone number is (509)722- operations. At one time, the operation included, get frustrated at our pitiful 3980 and work is (509)634-2217. comments and questions of what to purchase our timber. We were at capacity. The plant would use 2 Mw included a sawmill and factory, retail looking casinos and get embarrassed, Until next time, take care. have they done for us. I like many their mercy from quarter to quarter. and 11 Mw’s would be sold. Income store, gas sales, and plywood plant, but we will have to wait until we of you have concerns also and At times we would have to take per day would be: and it also included thousands and get a compact from the state. At have asked those same questions. I our fir into CIPP at a lower price thousands of acres of timberland on ATNI, gaming is one of the top would like to share some positive because these mills were on quotas. This is a projected low rate we can the reservation. In recent years, the issues. Right after ATNI, comes the information with you. As of March Plywood or veneer plants can pay get in the open market and increase Council was successful in buying NCAI conference. This back to back 1Mwhr = 1000 Kwhr 2001 CTEC employed 400 Tribal more for logs than a sawmill because 12,000 acres of land from QVL. schedule is planned on purpose. Here 11 Mwhr = 11,000 Kwhr members, 6 spouses of members, it utilizes more of the logs during Now, we have it all. The other big in the northwest, we get all of our 11,000 Kwhr x $.075Kw = $825hr 10 descendants of members for a the production process and is sold block of non-Indian owned fee land is needs and resolutions considered at $825 hr x 24hr/day = $19,800 per day total of 416 Colville members, 92 in a different market. The difference on the eastern side of the reservation the ATNI conference and then we members of other tribes for a total in price can be $30.00 to $60.00 19,800 per day - Gross revenue at BPA’s rate and this is the Boise Cascade proper- take this to the NCAI meeting, with of 508 tribal members, there are 164 per thousand board feet higher at (7344) hog fuel ty, and this also includes thousands all of our resolutions and strategies non-preference employees for a total plywood or veneer plants than at a (3560) labor of acres of trees. Currently the tribe all set and ready to go. No other of 672. Also there are 84 temporary sawmill, that difference comes back is negotiating for purchase of these region has been able to do this like us, (500) supplies = $8,396 per day gross profit employees, 37 tribal members, 5 to the tribe in stumpage. The question lands also, but this purchase will and so this gives us northwest people descendants of members for a total has been asked why the tribes think likely be spread out over a long time a tremendous amount of influence of 42 Colville members, 20 members it can make this work when nobody period. at the national level. As 1st Vice- of other tribes for a total of 62 tribal else has been able to. Bottom line is Integrated Resources President, I preside over the meetings members, and 22 non-preference the supply of raw material, we have Management Plan EIS: on Tuesday, May 8. Also, I have to be Hutchinson Report employees. FY 2000 CTEC paid the it, we control it. CTEC has letters On the same day, another on standby, should the President have Tribes $21,929,792.00 in dividends. from potential buyers of our veneer controversial issue was approved, and to leave or get sick. To be honest, I These dollars are used in the Tribal products stating they will purchase that was final approval of the IRMP really enjoy ATNI, because many of Dear Tribal Members: that the 477 funds were available budget. They help off set the decrease what we can produce at the plant. EIS. This plan is the culmination of the Councils from the northwest are Since I have last reported to to do feasibility studies. So if you in the federal dollars. Also I have been asked, why should years of work, with goal of getting my good friends and we try to help you, we have had two additional are planning on a small business, We are in the final steps of we buy a different mill when we have a coordinated resource management each other out. Whenever I leave this meetings, with the State Gambling contact the employment and training purchasing the QVL plant, under not received anything from the one plan, which included the majority office, or whenever I get thrown out, Commission, and the Mediator program for technical assistance. One CTEC the plant will be named we have. CIPP from 1994 to 2000 has of the resource programs. This plan ha, I will still have many good friends for our gaming compact. We’ve of our distinguished tribal members, Colville Indian Power and Veneer. returned to the tribes $8,763,906 in is essentially a tribal goal statement in Indian country and am thankful for made tremendous progress with this Tim Wapato, was one of the keynote his purchase will bring the tribes payments and dividends. for how we want our resources to this. So I will be very busy in the next process, so hopefully we are nearing speakers at this national event. 386 acres. The plan is to run the The Power plant will burn hot be managed. Numerous meetings couple of weeks. We also have my the end of this exhaustive process. Colleen Cawston was unable to at- Green End and Dry End to produce fuel. This is the bark, chips and waste were held with technical staff and families Mary J. Marchand Memorial We have agreed on many of the tend the CTEC empoyment banquet veneer, and the power house to from the manufacturing of veneer throughout the districts. I would like Pow-wow this next week also, so critical issues, but still need to iron because of her prior commitment to produce electricity. This project on the site. Hog fuel will also be to thank the many tribal members thank you in advance to everyone out the scope of games. speak at the Lewis and Clark Col- will employee 71 people at a start trucked from CIPP. The power house and many staff who worked very who has helped. We attended an economic summit, lege, so she asked if I would be the New Executive Director: up. The Veneer plant will produce hard to complete this plan. Some and I gleaned some very valuable keynote speaker. The banquet was The new Director, Debra Powless, people objected strongly to this plan information for our tribal enterprises. held at the new beutifully constructed has a very challenging job ahead I met one on one with David Sutton, long house in Omak. The employees and felt very strongly that important of her. We are in a down cycle for concerns were not being met in TRIBAL TRIBUNE who is the Deputy director for the and managers were receipients of timber prices and this always sends office of Small and Disadvantaged the employee/manager of the month some areas, such as allowable timber shockwaves throughout he tribe. cut, range leasing practices, water Business Utilization, Environmental were all eligible for the manager or There has been a lot of poor man- Protection Agency. We discussed the employee of the year. Robin Herman quality, and protection to wildlife. agement in recent years. Part of this On the other hand, this was the first various contaminated land fill sites was the employee of the year, and is due to the relative strong revenues on the reservation, and the possibility Jackie Tupling was the manager of time that the tribe has ever had a that our tribe has been receiving. of acquiring grant funds to help clean the year. Congratulations go to all plan like this which even attempted Timber prices were climbing and COPY Deadline up these sites. He offered his tech- employees who do such a wonderful to coordinate and consider all of the casino revenues were high, but in many multiple uses and interests. It is the last year, revenues have dropped Tuesday, June 19, 2001 nical expertise to help write a grant job, thank you. I would like to thank For Assistance proposal for the tribe. And he stated the staff for coordinating such an a comprise plan in many respects, and drastically. Part of this is market Phone (509) 634-2222 or 634-2223 so probably no single interest group and part is bad management. Many that in order for tribes to take full organized and wonderful event for got everything that they wanted, of our managers have gotten into Fax (509) 634-4617 advantage of these grants, we really these employees. The next steps are to implement this the bad habit of overspending their [email protected] need to look at these EPA grants on a Margie Hutchinson plan. Each tribal program will have budget and then they come in and daily basis, via the internet. We were to develop the policies, regulations, expect the tribe to bail them out. Most also informed that if tribal members were interesed in pursuing a business Tribal Tribune 6 tribal tribune Resources

Colville Indian Reservation

By Gary Martin CATHY J. DESAUTEL 4-H/AG/NATURAL RESOURCES FAMILY LIVING EDUCATOR Have you ever thought about what it would be How’s it going this month! I hope that all Moms had a great Mother’s Day! We have Memorial Day to honor like to sleep next to a 30 foot phython or maybe and to reflect upon. Graduations are coming up soon. Congratulations to all our special Headstart Friends! You’re Parent’s Day at Paschal Sherman even a naked mole rat? Over 20 participants in a very special group every year! This is a good month for kids! On May 3, there was a fun Natural Resources Day Indian School the Incheliums Haypitcher, Paws N Claws, and with Inchelium School at Bissell Flats. Cathy Desautel and her Washington State University Extension Program Huntin and Fishin 4-H Clubs got to find out at On April 19, 2001, students at PSIS offered all-star team, put on a great event! Owhi Lake Kid’s Day with Nespelem School was May 17. San Poil Forestry the Pacific Science Center’s 4H Camp out. This hosted a Kid’s Day at Mt. Tolman with Keller and Wilbur students on May 21. We’re visiting with Omak and unique projects for parent participation. The th is a weekend where anyone involved with 4-H th th 7 graders, with the assistance of Cooperative Okanogan 6 Graders this month at Camp Progress and Camp Disautel. Nespelem 4 Graders will be at Lost Lake can spend the night at the Seattle Pacific Science Extension Family Living Educator, prepared Camp soon. All these fun events and days of honoring, make for an exciting month! THANKS to everyone who Center. Once you enter the Camp-In, you are international food dishes from some of the countries help make these events happen! When there’s a choice between my writing and photos of kids, it’s an easy choice locked in the entire night. to make. So, take care and we’ll talk with you again next month. they had studied in Social Studies. Preparing the recipes had certain limitations—recipes had to be 4Her’s were able to see and learn about international, but simple; had to be cooked in either dinosaurs, stars, physics, computers, backhoes and the microwave, crock pot, or electric skillet; and other large equipment to name a few. They were had to have only a two hour preparation time. The INCHELIUM STUDENTS also able to see actual artifacts of the Titanic and students prepared dishes from Peru, Hungary, the see a laser light show. This camp has shown that Orient, Mexico, Italy, and Germany. The dishes science can be fun. were served on an elegantly set table and the parents who attended thought the foods tasted great. ENJOY DAY AT BISSELL FLATS Of course we could not travel this far and not ride the roller coaster, see Pikes place market and The 7th graders did an excellent job of safe food experience Seattle’s crowed city streets. Although, preparation considering they prepared the dishes I did not get much sleep because we were either in their regular classroom instead of a kitchen or talking about how many people have walked on the home ec room. Many students learned skills they floor before us or thinking about whether that huge did not know before—simple food preparation, food python sleeping next to us will get out and eat one safety, use of new spices and preparing different, of the kids, it still became a memorable experience. but interesting recipes. This is only one of the events 4H has to offer. Become a leader or create a family club. 4H members can participate in camps, clubs, outings such as this one as well as community service and development.

(left to right) Michele, Alison, and Mandy prepare foods from Mexico, Hungary, and Peru).

7th Annual WSU Cooperative Extension Parenting Conference.

LoVina Louie, Veronica Redstar, Michelle Pakootas , Theresa Ann Wilder, Shelley L. Davis, Lisa Ortiz, Lynn Louie, Brenda Mason, Leslie Lahr, Erika Zacherle, Bonnie L. Boyd, Lourie Meusy, Debi Toulou, Danielle Stensgar, and Peggy Cleveland were among 325 attendees at the WSU Parenting Conference in Spokane, Wa., May 8 and 9th. The conference is offered annually in different areas of the state and provides workshops and keynote speeches on current topics related to Parenting Education. Colville Reservation Cooperative Extension has been a part of organizing this conference for the last five years.

6th Annual Inchelium Environmental Education Day

On May 3, 2001, the third, fourth, and fifth graders from Inchelium School enjoyed a great RESERVATION RELAY day in the sun, learning about the environment by attending seven mini-workshops. Presenters included WSU Cooperative Extension staff from the Colville Reservation and Ferry County— Jeannette Finley, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and 4-H Agent; Josh Swain, 4-H Challenge Coodinator; and Carolyn Blake, Water Quality Educator. Other presenters were Judy Cressey, Inchelium School Prevention Specialist; Gary Martin, Colville Tribal Forestry; Rich Fleenor and Rebecca Peone, Tribal Plant Vegetation; and from Ferry County Conservation District: Lloyd Odell, Events to look Resource Technician and Chris Tretter, Water Resource Specialist. Workshops included water forward to: quality, plant identification, habitat games, and nature crafts. Cattlemen’s and Range Manager’s Tour June 5-6, 2001. This tour will focus on Range/Pasture and Forestry Research being conducted enroute and at the Colockum Research Center. This is a free tour . Please call our office to register.

4-H Natural Resource Camp- June 20 to the 22, 2001 at the Twin Lakes Youth Camp. You must be a 4-H participant to attend. The cost is only fifteen dollars. This includes all meals and a T- Shirt. Call Rich Fleenor and Rebecca Peone present a 775-5235 to register your child. workshop

JEANNETTE L. FINLEY

Jeannette Finley, 4-H, Ag/Natural Resources PHONE: (509) 634-2304 Cathy DeSautel, Family Living FAX: (509) 634-2353 Joshua Swain, 4-H Challenge EMAIL: [email protected]. Deidre Antone, Office Support edu

Cooperative Agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture (special project number 93-EIRP-1-0036), Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Colville Agency BIA, and Ferry County. Cooperative Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported to your local Cooperative Extension Office. Daniel Fagerlie, Project Director

Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 R esources tribal tribunE 7 EPA Sampling in What’s Planning Up To Now? The month of May is set aside for ument provides a practical tool in coming year. Many funding sources the Community Economic Devel- providing a general direction that is require projects to be mentioned in a opment Strategies (CEDS) annual received from several aspects of the Tribal Strategic or Long Range docu- the Upper Columbia meetings that are held in each district. Tribes. These meeting present the ment; the CEDS is such a document CEDS was once commonly known as current demographics, employment, that most funding agencies are famil- the OEDP that the Tribes are obligat- and economic condition of the Res- iar with. In essence, the Community ed to complete under the Economic ervation and surrounding areas. This Economic Development Strategies Development Administration (EDA) meeting also revisits the past years document is a very critical piece for River and Lake grant guidelines. However, this doc- priorities and discusses any activity the success of securing grant fund- that was done on each. The goal ing that many Tribal Programs seek of these meetings is to grasp Tribal to implement benchmarks of their Vacancy Notice members input on the direction they program. Roosevelt Begins Chief Joseph wish to see their Tribe go. If you were unable to participate It is very critical to grasp Tribal in the meetings and would like the In May, Scientists from the Environmental Protection including arsenic, mercury, cadmium, lead, zinc; and Cultural Center members input in forming the annual opportunity to provide input, you still Agency will begin sampling sediments from the Upper dioxin, furan and PCB compounds in both river bed Project Coordinator CEDS priorities. The CEDS is also can until June 8, 2001. Plus, if you Columbia River near Inchelium north up into Canada. sediments and fish tissue. discussed at the Development Group would like a copy of the final CEDS In addition, many of the tributary streams where mines, Our traditional homelands and current tribal Contract Position table that comprise of CTEC man- document that will be completed by mills and smelter sites are located will also be sampled. communities are within these affected areas and we Please forward resume and letter agers and various Tribal programs. the end of July 2001, please provide of intent to: Mary Beth Clark, Planning These priorities are then taken to the your mailing address when talking This effort is a result of the Colville Tribes request to need to have more current information to understand the Manager, CCT Planning Department, P.O. EPA in 1999 to conduct investigations at multiple sites potential risks to those using the lake and its resources. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 Colville Tribal Business Council for to Mr. Marchand. Feel free to give to determine if there is a potential for environmental Lake Roosevelt is a vital resource to the Tribe and a their final input and then passed by Arnie Marchand, Economic/Tourism and human health concerns from years of mining and national treasure. Over a million tourists visit this area Basic Functions: Responsible resolution. Planner a call at 509.634.2574 to pulp mill industry pollution in the US and Canada. This annually and the Tribes have substantial economic for advanced professional program The CEDS document is a very discuss your valuable perspective; he development for the Chief Joseph Cultural valuable tool to CTEC, Tribal Pro- is anxious to hear from you!! sampling effort is a limited in scope and will determine investments in marinas on the lake and related businesses. Center Project; Administers, monitors whether hazardous substances are present and whether We need to ensure that water quality and environmental and coordinates project specifications, grams, and especially the Planning Submitted By: Mary Beth Clark, additional investigation is necessary under CERCLA or conditions improve and that continuing releases of functions, goals and objectives as they Department. This document assists Planning Manager the Superfund Program. hazardous substances in the watershed are minimized or apply to the Chief Joseph Cultural Center; in providing a direction for the up- eliminated if possible. Administers the terms and conditions of Studies in the early 90’s commissioned by the Lake contract/grant, including such aspects Roosevelt Water Quality Council, EPA and Department Contact: Patti Stone, Office of Environmental Trust as modifications and evaluation of of Ecology showed the presence of high levels of metals for more information at 509-634-2415 performance under the contract/grant; Chief Joseph Cultural Actively seek and submit proposals to funding agencies; Knowledge in finance methods; Prepares and develops Center Project contract/grant terms, conditions, and budgets for contract/grant objectives, The Chief Joseph Cultural Center project is moving along at a steady and contractor/consultant agreements: pace. There will be an open meeting held to present an update on this Monitors progress of contract/grant either project plus the monument project as well. To date these projects have Colville Tribe and by personal contact, or by review of oral and/or written reports; Collects and grasp funding from the Nespelem Five Star Enterprise Community, analyzes data for program development, Department of Transportation, Washington State Community Trade determines needs, and prepares and and Economic Development; and the National Park Service. It would presents recommendations; Knowledge be great to grasp your ideas and thoughts on the Cultural Center project the Okanogan and experience in implementing project plus time to just sit and visit. If you have any questions, please contact from concept stage to construction; Attend various meetings; and attend and prepare Mary Beth Clark at 634.2578 or Rodney Cawston at 634.2277. agenda, notices, minutes, etc. for the Nez Nation Alliance Perce Band of Chief Joseph meetings. Chief Joseph Cultural Center How to Apply: This position is currently a One-Year Contract Position. You can obtain a full job description Project Update - Open Meeting by contacting either Mary Beth Clark, June 19, 2001 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Explore Economic Planning Manager at 509.634.2578 or Casey Garvin, OA III at 509.634.2570. Nez Perce Longhouse Bring your favorite dish and your appetite!!! Deadline: Letter of Intent and See You There!!! Resume must be received by June Opportunities 1, 2001. By Desautel-Hege Communications

(Omak, WA, May 11, 2001) – The past two years. CTEC has also and meaningful employment oppor- Colville Tribal Enterprise Corpora- purchased logs from Tanizul and tunities for Tribal members. CTEC tion (CTEC) recently received its N’quakua First Nations in Canada. manages several businesses on behalf first load of Ponderosa Pine cants CTEC was established in 1984 of the Colville Confederated Tribes, from the Osoyoos Indian Band by the Colville Confederated Tribes’ including gaming establishments, of Canada, which is part of the Business Council to further advance a wood products division, a credit Okanogan Nation Alliance a group the Tribes’ self-sufficiency initiative union, retail stores, and recreation- comprised of Chiefs from all of through economic development by al enterprises on Lake Roosevelt, Okanogan’s bands. The Osoyoos In- providing revenue for the Tribes among others. dian Band has a small mill in Oliver, British Columbia and the Colville Tribal Enterprise Corporation owns and operates Colville Indian Preci- sion Pine (CIPP), a sawmill in Omak, Washington. Joe McGinnis, Osoyoos Indian How To Band’s Forestry Manager said, “CTEC’s purchase of the logs is basically a test run to determine the viability of developing a long- term program with the Tribe and to Reach WantUs to advertise? discover other opportunities.” Classified and Display Advertising CTEC has been working with Classified and Display Advertising the Okanogan Nation Alliance to Available. stimulate commerce between the General inquires Call for advertising rates and Colville Tribe and Canadian bands. Missing your paper? CTEC is looking to supplement consultations. Want to subscribe? 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the to the Editor received 19th Tribal Tribune, Post Office Box 150, Nespelem, Washington 99155 after the deadline will be published in the next month’s edition www.colvilletribes.com Tribal Tribune 4 tribal tribune Community thursday, May 24, 2001 Colville Community Summer Reading CALENDAR Summer is just around the corner, which three resource centers. you will be surprised educate, enlighten and expand the world means the children will be home from school. at what has been added to the collections. and light the fire to learn more. Reading and What to do, what to do? As concerned parents Pick up an activity to do with your child, learning is fun, pick a topic that is new and you can only allow so much television and even a walk and a nice talk will be an event also an old subject that is updated with new video games before the children’s brains turn they will remember as a special time spent technology. Examples: telephones 40 years The Kettle Falls Historical Center to Jell-O. Television can be educational but with you in the Summer of 2001. ago and now we have cell phones, television it should not be used as a babysitter. Video Believe it or not, children do not stay used to be just three or four channels, now Native American games are fine if used for a short period of children for long in today’s society in there are 100+ channels (and still nothing entertainment. Really, how much eye and this country. Make these formative years to watch) and reading. Now there are books Artist Show for 2001 hand coordination does a child need? An special. Children need to understand there on the Internet, audio books to listen to as June 2, Saturday- June to July 1, Sunday unexercised brain is a bunch of flabby, gray is life before and after television and video you work around the house or yard. Find a cells. As we all know, unexercised muscles games. Adults and children, depending on the subject, read about it and explore the many The Historical Center is located 3 1/3 miles west of Kettle Falls on St. no matter where located, does not look smart, environment, will use television and video facets and how the subject links to other areas Paul’s Mission Rd. just off Hwy 395. It is open 11-5, five days a week, especially for a fat head. games as avoidance to situations. yes, reading that can be just as interesting to read about Wednesday thru Sunday beginning in June. Your child will always remember his or can be escapism too. and learn. Application forms to enter are available at her favorite book when he or she is grown. As a family who reads, subjects and Plan a summer reading list with your Perfect in Colville or the Historical Center on weekends I’m sure you remember your favorite authors articles can be selected that will open up child. Plan time to be together. in May. Call 738-2827 for more information or forms. when you were a child. Come with your discussion and exploration. Reading can From: children and check out the new books in the Tribal Resource Centers Inchelium-Keller-Nespelem Washington State Adrian Holm, Librarian Hunter Safety Course Colville Indian Class Schedules Housing Authority The following is a list of locations, times and dates of the upcoming hunter education classes. P.O. Box 528, Nespelem, WA 99155 June 14 to 15 Inchelium School - 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. July 12-13 Mount Tolman Training Center - 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Phone (509) 634-4767 WIC Works Please call the following phone numbers for additional information or to have your name added to the sign up sheet for the classes. 509-634-2128 (Rick Desautel’s Office) in Native 509-634-2110 (Fish & Wildlife office) 509-722-3131 Colville Housing American The Gathering 2001 Authority Communities Omak Community Center June 9, 2001 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Down Payment The Special

The dates are confirmed for this years gathering. Supplemental Nutrition Come join the families on June 9, 2001 for our annual gathering. Assistance Program Program for Women, This year we will have at least four families giving The Colville Indian Housing Authority would our Indian Names to family members. Possibly five. like to remind you of the Homebuyer’s Down Infants and Children Payment Assistance Program. Since the program’s Morning session Indian and Native American WIC William Dick giving out two names to his children. His daughter beginning in February of 1999, 34 Tribal member Programs provide much-needed nutrition Marlene Dick Poulson giving out two names to her two daughters. families have received Down Payment Assistance and health benefits to Native American Dinner will be approximately 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. women, infants and children each month, Loans. The homes purchased have a total value of according to the Food Research and Action afternoon session $1,907,562.00. Center’s (FRAC) new publication, “WIC in Tillie Timentwa Gorr will give out 4 names to her grandchildren. Native American Communities: Building a Nancy Hall will be giving out 6 names to her grandchildren, If you are low income and would like to buy a home, Healthier America.” The report reviews 25 which will end the afternoon session. Will have pictures on display CIHA may be able to help. If you think you cannot years of health and nutrition progress driven again, attempting to identify some. Will have families introducing their families to the group. Some telling stories. Will have an qualify for a home loan at this time, C.I.H.A. can by WIC and analyzes previously unpublished open mike to share things with the families. government data on the extent of Native analyze your situation and offer credit counseling to American health and hunger. Please feel free to attend this year, sign the guest help you become homebuyer eligible. WIC is especially crucial for Native book as you arrive, you are all important to me. You can call 1-800-294-3023 or (509)634-4767 American communities because of the No alcohol or drugs allowed. Any questions, please call: high levels of hunger and food insecurity Tillie M. Gorr, 633-3622 or 1-888-830-2297, pin #4663. for more information regarding the Down Payment they suffer. According to the FRAC report, Assistance Program and homeownership planning. new data from the Census Bureau and U.S. Our prayers go for the ones who have to travel far, to have a safe trip. Department of Agriculture confirm that, For the ones who cannot make it, greetings to your families from ours. Ask for the Housing Services Officer, Cindy Boyd. during the period from 1995 to 1997, 22.2 percent of Native American households were hungry or on the edge of hunger (“food insecure”), more than twice the rate of the population as a whole. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines “food insecurity” as a shortage of resources leading to outright First Annual hunger or to such other serious problems resulting from low incomes as the family being unable to purchase a balanced diet or enough food for the children, or the parents Rez Hoopla skipping meals so the children can eat. Passport to Wellness Overall 8.6 percent of the Native American households reported that they were suffering 3-on-3 Basketball from hunger, also more than double the nationwide rate. Tournament Health Fair For a copy of “WIC in Native American Friday, June 8 Communities: Building a Healthier America” From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm contact Geri Henchy at FRAC (2020986- June 16 & 17, 2001 Nespelem Community Center 2200 or visit FRAC’s website at www.frac. Nespelem Community Center org. FREE TO EVERYONE Nespelem, Washington Prizes, Free Snacks, Administrative Leave for Tribal Employees (with supervisor’s approval) TRIBAL Four Divisions: High School Boys, High Participating Organizations: Tribal Health Programs, Indian Health Service, American Diabetes Association, Professional TRIBUNE School Girls, Open Male, Open Female. Hearing Healthcare, Okanogan Health Department, Tribal Police Twelve teams per Division. Department, Grand Coulee Physical Therapy, Women’s Health Services, Inland Northwest Blood Center, Tribal Safety & Health (TOSHA), Lead Prevention Program, and many more. Prizes: 1st Place, Tank-tops. 2nd Place, Donate blood at this year’s health COPY Tank-tops. 3rd Place, Tank-tops. Entry fair and receive a free t-shirt. Deadline fee: $60/team. To sign up for a mammogram or bone density screening, call (509) 634-2942. Before you take your team to the big show (Hoopfest), test them at Tribal Health’s prequel to the big dance with some Sponsored by Colville Confederated Tribes Rez’ Hoopla! The action begins Saturday morning during Tribal Health Programs June P.O. Box 150 Nespelem WA. 99155 the cartoons. Bring your shoes, ball, team, and your “A” Phone (509) 634-2943 game. For an entry blank, call Sonny at (509)634-2939. Late Copy & Letters to the Editor19th received after the Deadline is June 4, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. deadline will be published in the next month’s edition

Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 P.S.I.S. News tribal tribunE 21 making 4 or 5 something strange happened. The Cave a creek and trees. Their names were Anthony, The fry bread started to move! It was a piece By Martina ComesLast Kenneth and Charles. They thought they were of fry bread! Nancy Anne Sinancy screamed! Once there was a girl named Jesie. She cool. Charles saw the first elk eating grass. The fry bread hid behind a plate. Nancy Anne lived in the country she liked living in the It’s antlers were big. All of a sudden they Sinancy started to look for the fry bread, but country she thought it was fun she loved it. heard a rumble, that is when Charles looked she did not find it. Finally, she found the at the bushes. Two more elk came out of the There she had a best friend in the city she fry bread. It was not scared of Nancy Anne bushes. And we shot the elk with shotguns. missed her friend you know what her name Sinancy and she was not scared of it too. Then we brought the elks home in a jeep and was, Katrina, and that summer Katrina came THE VOICE OF PROUD Nancy Ann Sinancy and the fry bread had enough food for everyone. PASCHAL SHERMAN INDIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS & STAFF started to play stick game. The fry bread to visit Jessie and Jessie was happy. They both went into the mountains and Jessie went knew many stick game songs and before The Tree Nancy knew it, the fry bread was winning! ahead of Katrina, and Katrina called Jessie There they met Runnanik and Snicksdiah. By Zetta in 3rd Grade New School for Paschal The fry bread kept winning stick after stick where are you. I can’t find you, Jessie said I Runnanik, the rabbit had a pink bow tied on We took a walk and saw a tree then the until Nancy was down to her last stick! The am over here by this weird looking black hole Sherman each ear. Snicksdiah, the skunk had his hair tree fell over and hit Zetta in the head. Ouch! fry bread won! She made 10 pieces of fry in the mountain. Katrina said its a cave Jessie On Wednesday, April 11, 2001 the Chair parted in the middle and combed down till it Then we went up to table rock. We saw a bread, and each piece of fry bread started said “WOW” that’s cool I never knew there of the Tribal Business Council, Colleen was soft and shiny. Qwas qwai? and Sincilip bear with a sock then it started to talk. The to move. They filled the house! Her house were caves around here. “Well let’s go in, Cawston, and Mike Marchand, Omak District decided to play Runnanick and Snicksdiah bear said, “I’m goin to bite you in the butt started to crack! Nancy started to run she ran you go first.” Look there’s a fire on a candle. Councilman visited the staff of Paschal in a game. It was the biggest game of the unless you take this sock from me because as fast as she could but the fry bread took over Let’s go now “Ok” THEY went home and Sherman to bring them some long awaited summer. Qwas quai? and Sincilip bet all their it really stinks. Then I took the sock and the world. They made Nancy their slave. She ate a P.B.J. sandwich and they were alright. good news. money on the game. They thought they would threw it away. was so mad being a slave she ran away from Paschal Sherman is on the list of new win, because all summer long they had good home. She went to live in the house by the schools to be built in 2002. The school has luck. But Runnanick and Snicksdiah had The Three Elk garbage. She was not a slave again. already received planning money and the really powerful songs and after nine hours, By Charles Wood-Lovejoy staff has been busy working on the layout of they beat Qwas quai? and Sincilip. The end Once upon a time there were three boys the classrooms for the new school. Q was quai? and Sincilip were now who were hunting at Moses Mountain. It has The money to build the school will poor. They had no money to make bets arrive in October 2002 and the staff hopes and no money to play stickgame. But most to walking through the new school doors in importantly, they had no money to buy their the fall of 2003. food for the winter. Qwas Qwai? decided The school will be built with additional the only thing to do was to challenge classrooms anticipating increased enrollment. Snicksdiah to race the Suicide Race. The Computer labs, woodshop, music room, and next day Sincilip went running for Nespelem Home Ec room are just a few of the special to borrow a fast horse from his auntie. But Honoring Colville services that are also planned. the next day Sincilip wasn’t back. Qwas We are very excited about this new qwai? went into the fields behind Paschal People of all ages! adventure and welcome the community Sherman Indian School and caught an old support for our new school. horse, because he couldn’t rope the young, Submitted By: strong ones. When Qwas qwai? showed up at Amber Lawrence the starting line, Runnanick and Snicksdiah RECOGNITION 2nd Grade Teacher started laughing at him and said, “Your horse Paschal Sherman Indian School is weak. You can have a head start.” Just then, they hear galloping from behind. PHOTO ALBUM 3rd Quarter Awards Sincilip rode past Snicksdiah right when the Deadline For Photographs & Information Jr. High Science and Math race began on a big tan horse. He was already Tuesday, June 19, 2001 Honor Roll: Eli Squetimkin going so fast they he easily won the race Citizenship: Eli Squetimkin and beat Snicksdiah. Rabbit and skunk lost, Colville tribal member achievers of all ages will be honored in a special section Most Improved Math 8th grade: and so had to give Blue jay and coyote their of the forthcoming June 2001 Tribal Tribune edition. This is your opportunity to Matt Robles money back. And Qwas qwai? And Sincilip recognize your own personal achievement(s) or of someone else including an Most Improved Math 9th grade: ate fry bread all winter long. award, a title, a scholarship, a certificate and graduations from Head Start, Sara McGinnis The End kindergarten, grade school, prep school, high school, college and vocational Most Improved Science 9th grade: training. We would like to include engagement and wedding announcements William Shawl The Animals and photographs/greetings from around the world too! Most Improved Science 7th grade: by Orianna Sky Sam Send in your own or the person’s photograph, either in color or black and white, any Allison Prescott The bear had some cubs. size, and information including: name, age, hometown, parents or family affiliation, The little kitten is playing with the yarn. Most Enthusiastic Learner 8th grade: school and graduation date, and what the award/achievement is for. If you do not Levi Brotherton The little dog plays with a bone. The people draw on a piece of paper. have a photograph, you are welcome to send in information about yourself or another The caterpillar was on the branch. person and we will feature it as a recognition tribute with no photo. The horse talks to a moose. Photographs will be returned promptly, so please write the return name, address and Savvy Survival The little kitten is talking to the dog. Students in the 8th and 9th grade at Paschal zip on the back. Photographs tear easily, please don’t staple or tape your photographs The cat in the hat had some ideas. Sherman have the opportunity to take a Home to a letter or information sheet. The moose was running along. Economics class focusing on basic skills Leslie was playing on the tire swing. Send your contribution to this mailing address: Colville Achievers/Grads, in the areas of foods, child development, Tribal Tribune, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155. If you have any questions, personal wellness, and consumerism. James please call (509 634-2222 or 634-2223. Oliver, Tribal Dietician, presented nutrition THE FRYBREAD concepts and allowed the students to make By Taylor Gallaher their own pizzas. There was a lady who was making fry This semester class covers nutrition for bread. Her name was Nancy Ann Sinancy, and she’d been making fry bread all her life. various life stages, thematic presentation But today was a different day. She began of foods, outdoor cookery, nutritionally making fry bread in the usual way but after sound party planning, and will culminate in performance projects for the Sunflower Festival May 25th.

By Anthony Dick One day there was a boy named Kenneth. Kenneth was in the forest and he saw a grizzly bear. He ran home to get his gun to shoot the grizzly bear. It has great big teeth and he had great big claws. He killed it and then he dragged it home and then he skinned the grizzly bear. Kenneth is 12 years old, he is medium and he has black and brown hair. It was on March fourth on Anthony’s birthday my Dad took me and Kenneth to go hunting. I shot a buck and my Dad shot an elk then we want camping. I brought my dog. I went camping. I went swimming and I find a 10 dollar bill and let it dry and me and Kenneth went to find my dog and then we 4th of July had to go to town to get some hotdogs so we could eat. then after we got done eating we went to look for our dog and then we heard some thing and it found a coyote and he was eating the coyote.

The Bet POW WOW AD By Jennifer Fox Qw as qwai? and Sincilip love to go to pow wow. Q w as qwai?, or Blue jay, always wore a purple vest with red beads in the shape of a feather on his shoulder. Sincilip, or coyote, loved to braid his hair when he went to pow wows. He would tie shiny blue ribbons in his braids. He also brought a drum with a picture of a grizzly bear on it. When Qw as qwai? and Sincilip went to pow wows they played stickgame. They played from dawn to midnight. They would bet money on every game and win a lot. After they got tired of playing, they would go teach the little children at the pow wow how to make stick games sets. They would cut sticks out of oak and paint stripes on elk horns for the bones. Qw as qwai? and Sincilip went to pow wows all summer long, making money for their winter food. In August, Qwas qwai? and Sincilip went to Omak Stampede to play stick games. Tribal Tribune 20 tribal tribune Photo Album thursday, May 24, 2001 Wedding Announcement Kimberly Dawn Edwards-Belgarde & Jamerson Lee Cheer

Sara E. Finely June 9, 2001 - 7 years Love, Mom, Dad & Randi

Happy 2nd Birthday Happy 15th birthday Happy Birthday Corvin Brooke C. Louis Raymond Brigman Love Uncle Ben & Gramma Bev hope you had a blast. May 20, 2001 lil ballz Love Auntie Lorna

Kimberly Dawn Edwards-Belgarde, daughter of Lillian M. Belgarde, and Jamerson Lee Cheer, son of Sandra L. Cheer, would like to announce their engagement. The couple have set a date of Saturday, June 30th, 2001. The ceremony will be held at St. Mary’s Mission, to begin at 5:00 p.m. with a reception/dinner to follow immediately there after at the newly built Omak Long House. Happy Birthday For those friends and family who have been a part of their lives Shireen Lynn Brigman- together for the past 6-1/2 years and whom the couple was not able to Meyers send an invitation to - please feel free to come and join the soon-to- May 11, 2001 be newlyweds exchange their vows. Not once, but twice that joyous afternoon. If anyone would like to participate or have questions, please feel free to contact Kim at 1-888-881-7684, ext. 2729 or Lillian at 509-422-7400. Otherwise, the couple can be reached at P.O. Box 3531, Omak, WA 98841. Thank you.

Lordy, Lordy Kaila Wakan Gloria Allen 1st grade next year Happy B-day sis look who’s 40 Love ya, Grandma Geri, Have a good one Happy Birthday, May 24, 2001 Aunties, Uncles & cousins Love you from the Rez

“BABES” Happy 21st B-Day May 16; We all love you & miss you very much. Love, Your Family

Happy 13th Birthday Amanda Marchand, Look Who’s Fifty! 5-11-88 Happy 15th Birthday Devin, May 8 Welcome to the teens Happy 11th Birthday Derek, May 10 Have a Great Birthday! Happy Birthday We love you with all our hearts and many more to come. Sharon DeLeon Dad, Mom, bother, Love, Laura, James, J-Dub & Oliver Love you, Mom & Dad June 1, 2001 & Baby To Be

To our mom, Rachel Shawna: Happy Birthday Girls Mommy, I love you Tissie & Taressa Marchand For all that you do. June 8th and June 15, 2001 I’ll kiss you and hug you ‘cause you love me too! You need me . . . to teach you to play. So smile ‘cause I love you On this Mother’s Day. Love, Daniel and Joseph Abrahamson Cuz’ns from the Start Country and Trisha are happy to announce the arrival of their new sister, Shantana Ray Pakootas. Shantana’s parents are Shannon babygirl Boyd and Montana Pakootas. Shantana was born on May 6, 2001. Tanya Jerred and Wayne Agan are the proud parents of a She is being held by her sister Trisha in the middle. baby girl born on 4/29/01 at 9:49 p.m. in the Valley Hospital Cooper Michael Marchand, (far right), is wild about his new baby in Spokane, WA. Cheyanne Michelle Agan weighed in at sister, Kylee Joe Marchand, born March 24, 2001. Kylee’s parents 6 lbs., 11 oz. and 18 1/4 in. long. The proud grandparents are Kelly Joe Marchand and Bridget Boyd. Kylee is being held by her of Cheyanne are, Richard and La Donna Jerred of Inchelium, cuz’n, Country on the left. WA, Richard (Dale) and Fern Anderson of Veradale, WA, These cuz’ns moms, Bridget and Shannon, re sisters. Three more and Bill and Sherri Demers of Spokane, WA. Congratulations cuz’ns not pictured are Russell Boyd and Dolly Louie’s children, Andrew, Leighton and Mariah. That makes eight! Tanya and Wayne, from all of us Grandpa and Grandma’s. Racheal Desautel Your mother Sharon would also be proud. Submitted with love and kisses, Happy Sweet 16 B-day Gramma Cindy Love you, Dad

Tribal Tribune 8 tribal tribune Tribal Voices thursday, May 24, 2001 The way I see it is... The Tribal Police To whom it may concern: leader doesn’t seem to understand our leaders? Is this really worth they are. If they were so involved in Dear Editor: Not willing to get out of his car, the Being away from the reservation is that the view of the membership my time? I know holding degrees I getting “qualified” Indian personnel It seems anyone is able to go official sat there waiting for back up, for a short time, it disgusts me to is that the council is a team, not a could easily find employment off the into positions, it would seem like into the police department now knowing that the support he insisted come back and read about the things bunch of individuals. Blaming team reservation and at this time in tribal they would recruit during this time, days and fill out an application he needed was more than 60 miles that are going on in our “leader” members only makes everyone look politics, that doesn’t sound like a but no! So this is a personal thank and be eligible for the job. The away. Left there for abuse, she finally positions. I have never seen such bad, and not just the guilty parties. bad idea. And, communicating with you to Mrs. Cawston for giving us Tribal Police, for instance, have hung up and acknowledged that she arrogant acts as far as our leaders Upon leaving to get my education all the other interns, I am not nearly some of her time. She may be the had numerous situations regarding would have to take care of herself. trying to blame other people to off the reservation, I felt confident I the only one who feels this way. In only one that knows how strong employees lacking the intelligence As a community this is what we justify their own wrong doings. It had a secure spot set for me when I fact, the only reason I would come our internship program is. She also for the ability of solving a simple have to face, the poor response of our problem. The Tribal Police Force is just plain disrespectful to point returned, but now I have to question back at this time is that I feel it is my knows how unafraid we are to use our police force. So every time you have seems to disregard the knowledge the fingers at others, especially that. Why in the world would I come duty to do everything I can to make voices now too, so it showed a lot of to endure the police’s lack of efforts, one should need. specifying the people. What this back? To get ripped on by council, our tribe and my reservation a better guts for her to come in front of us, but take down their badge number and An example of these situations place to live it lets us know that at least she cares. that were left for dead, as one could file a complaint. This seems to be the Speaking of education, there The way I see it is that it is just put it, was an incident involving only way we will be able to clarify has been a lot of bickering about weak to try to point fingers. Be domestic violence between husband our problem. management and the training for a man, take the blame. Once this and wife. Trapped in the bathroom It is sad to think that people who Nothing changes, management. This is something I happens, the teamwork process will with only the phone, the wife called pledge honor to protect would sit and have been directly involved with. begin again. We need to get rid of the police for assistance thinking do nothing. Perhaps the tribe’s new Come to find out that there are only this individualistic attitude that has that within minutes the police would vehicles are so nice that no one wants if everything stays a couple people in the council that engulfed our leaders. Once this be there to seize the condition at to get out of them. even care about the education of our happens, it will be seen that it’s hand. After waiting more time than Sincerely, youth. I have worked directly with not so and so doing wrong, it’s the needed, one policeman showed up. Kyle C. Flett the same. the chair on this particular subject leaders doing wrong collectively. and know she is compassionate about Then, and only then will politics start To the Membership: discrimination encouraged against this. She was the only one, even after functioning in a constructive manner Another year has passed, nothing our own children? Silence from two years on my internships that even again. And if this can’t happen, I say changes, if everything stays the same. CBC members present should be showed her face to any of us interns. kick them all out and bring in people Thank you for I understand it takes money to make interpreted as condoning this hate That says a lot for her, but says even who will at least attempt to make it money, or “the more you make, the mongering. Sickening what council more for the rest of the council who happen. more you spend,” but I consider the members will allow when they are up doesn’t take the time to show up Kyle Desautel your support tribal membership shareholders in all for re-election. We need solutions, for 5 minutes and let us know who our financial doings. not embittered leadership. I highly appreciate those in any given subject. Key persons The people are never asked for No amount of yearly payments, or individuals who supported and voted can give insights to enhancement of their opinion, and if someone claims a few hundred dollars in per capita for me in Nespelem District Primary services or whatever is needed for they do what’s best for us, I’d like handouts should ever be considered Election. Running for council is not any certain program. We are going to see how their decision-making equivalent to what the people really To The Owner of an easy job. The reason why I chose to experience budget cuts soon. Key works for the low-income families in deserve. With three casino’s, and to do this for the second time is I do persons can be utilized for inputs and HUD, for the low-income Elders, the apparent recession, something is care for the members of our tribe. I writing grants. I could go on and on ignored Veterans, the single-parent wrong with this picture! POB 1939 Omak think it is very important to possess with this. This is an example, I am employed mother or father working Too many families are hurting, not the skills to interact effectively with open to new ideas and I am able to for minimum wage, (yet face lay- enough jobs, not enough money, and I am submitting this letter to the buying you beer, or offering you the People, Tribal, State/Federal provide input to new ideas. I like to offs to save money), the youth who not enough to go around. So suffer editor of our Tribal Tribune after positions if they are elected. Don’t government. As an adult probation read, write and think. reading some disturbing garbage let yourself be used like that. Follow only receive attention if it’s negative the children and families. Tribal officer, I have done this and will For those who were elected to that is being sent to tribal member’s your heart and vote as proud people. behavior. Big whoop-te-do for a dollars are whittled away, and we’re continue doing this as the opportunity run for the General Election, I wish homes. I am referring to the so called If we had reservation wide voting, detention facility & high salaried told it’s economics. The commodity arises. them well. Please take the time to news letter called MOCCASIN TEL- the candidates would not be able to director. Where’s the investment in foods program & LIHEAP are Written material was distributed A-FACS. buy anyone out of their jurisdictions. listen to the people who go to you for our youth to provide prevention and at least two years ago, Working for serving people. We’re good enough Speaking as an elder of my Going back to POB 1939 Omak assistance. Everyone is very import- wellness recreation, (throw in some a Common Goal. This work was for hand-outs, and training programs, families also a Omak voter, I was WA, the “Turtle” had their legal ant. There are always two sides of a love and compassion). Most youth devised by me. It’s about what could but not good enough to deserve our shocked to see this sort of mail advisor to look over the articles that story. If it is an employment issue of earn their money through fund- possibly work with individuals at fair share. I am concerned about the coming in. We know during election were being published. Who was your concern, one might consider hiring a raising, but a lot of grown-ups just different age groups and suggestions low-income tribal members who live time a lot of slander is thrown around, legal advisor? I hope you have a lot professional person to be hired within want a check cut for their activities, toward enhancement of services for elsewhere and receive only the few but I think this is being carried of funding because I would not want the Personnel Department to handle and they usually get it. There’s a our people. The programs mentioned payments from home. How do they much too far. This also insults my to be in your shoes when you have to personnel issues before further action big focus on punitive measures, but were the Colville Tribal Police, survive? Does anyone care? intelligence on how to vote. We appear in court for your work. I hope is taken. never enough money to have ongoing Colville Tribal Court, Drug/Alcohol In the real world it’s called all know what is happening in the this is the last one I get, and no, I If I have ever been unkind, rude, youth activities, and permanent youth and Mental Health Program. An corporate greed. On the rez it’s called sections that is talked about in this will not sent you any address for my insulting or acted inappropriately to facilities for each district. “Let’s just Advisory Committee was suggested campaign promises. Lam-Lampt. letter, and would much rather read families out of the area. I could not you, please forgive me. We can only let ‘em foul up and lock ‘em away.” and key people from various programs about the candidates who are running and would not do this to them. I feel Soon we’ll have a generation of throw Call me, let’s talk. (509)634-4900. was highly recommended. Key learn from our mistakes and strive to and who hold a seat in the council I have enough brain in this old head aways because no one will want Empower Everyday people. persons does not necessarily mean live a better life. Until later, have a chambers on what they can do or of mine to vote for who I think is best to make the effort for prevention. “Was-Way” “all managers,” but other persons great day! what good they have done while they for the job, how about you? I understand an individual was in Charlene BearCub who possess that extra expertise Diana M. Socula are in there. One’s accomplishments I will sign my name, as I am council using profanity about our is never the same as the next guy and not afraid of comments. I am Tillie mixed Hispanic children/generation will come to light without pictures of Timentwa Gorr from a long line of being enrolled. Why was such Indian Hitler pictures. I have not and proud families and many chiefs. That will not put Indian people in the same is all, I have spoken what is in my Controversial light as this murderer from years past. heart today. Vote at the polls without I, speaking for myself, vote for who I all the poison, you will be able to Thought I’d fill believe will be the best suited for the sleep better at night because you will issues facing us job, whether they be related or not. have a clean heart. If someone wants to buy your Tillie Timentwa Gorr Dear Editor: Pine took ten years to pay the loan you in on recent vote, then it only shows the other Coulee Dam, WA Election time is here again and I back; it would take ten years to pay voters what they will be like while hope everyone votes in the primary. back this loan too. They want the they are in there. Don’t let anyone It’s important to vote in the primary plant for the generator to produce buy your vote by false promises, council decisions and not just in the general election. electricity. Do we want to sell Tribal Membership: Was their any guarantee what the We have very controversial issues electricity? We already get power Thought I’d fill you in on the costs for clean up would be? Would facing us since our decrease in revenues from Bonneville Power recent purchase of QVL and the the profit from the power plant go gaming revenue and tribal entities Administration in 181-D claims. decision on the Environmental right back into clean up? Why invest Beware of the are feeling the impact. There has Last week, there was a forum Impact Statement. 50 million in one district in enterpris- been reduction in force taking place of tribal leaders in Seattle. distin- The Tribal Business Council es and so little in the other districts? in our casinos and tribal government. guished representatives such as; voted May 3rd in Omak to purchase On the Environmental Impact rumors that may Why isn’t upper management being Senator Inouye, McDermott, Sen. the 80 year old, defunct, potential Statement the tribal council voted to cut instead of the $7.00 an hour Patty Murray, etc. Where were our superfund site for 10 million dollars, 15 more years of pollution, degrad- employee? Our enterprises aren’t leaders and Madam Chair? They 3.5 million estimated cost for clean- ing, destruction of the riparian areas, be circulated making money. What is happening were on retreat at Coeur d’Alene, up and 6.5 for the old, broken down watersheds, fish beds, wildlife hab- with our gaming money? Idaho with CTEC Board members. equipment, (putting C.I.P.P. sawmill itat, the huckleberries, Indian foods The timber market has been They can meet with these individuals & 54 million board ft. of timber up & medicines. about candidates declining and CTEC is waiting for daily. They should have met with as collateral without a vote by the The E.I.S. was mis-handled, kept an upswing to happen. Most lumber the Senators and asked for their help membership.) very quiet, 1 meeting published in Letter to the Editor: the people on the ballot in our voting mills are closing down around us. for our people. Council needs to set Totally contrary to the the Tribune, no books, no materials As I read the letter that Pam districts. Beware of the rumors that The big issue is whether to purchase the priority. No wonder we are in presentation, proposal at district to make decisions from, the 7th al- Phillips sent out to the voting may be circulated about candidates. a second sawmill, Quality Veneer financial crisis. meetings in which B.I.A. was ternative not decided on till October members of the Inchelium district, I Call your family on the reservation, Lumber in Omak? Council wants the Please get out and vote to create supposed to get a grant, the tribe 2000, 3 meetings held with very little felt good about the message she was especially those that are working as mill for the 380 acres for jurisdiction change. would match the grant, the rest to be attendance and advertisement in the relaying. Pam walks the talk, Joe employees of our tribe. Many have but it is an environmental hazard and Respectfully, financed by Key Bank (It appears to Tribune. (It was basically a forest Pakootas walks the talk. They had suffered at the hands of the people needs to be cleaned up. We would Joyce M. Watt have to get a loan to buy it. Precision Okanogan, Wa. be mis-representation by CTEC & plan to enable the foresters to cut the same goal, to bring a positive they voted for. If someone’s name the Tribal Business Council) nearly 80 million board ft. per year) role model to the council table that is mentioned in a campaign letter, Those who voted to put our Voting to contribute to mis-man- will be an advocate for our people as call them, verify everything you read assets in hock: Margie Hutchinson, agement were Margie Hutchinson, a whole. I recently spoke to a man and hear. Some people do a beautiful Mike Marchand, Lou Anderson, Mike Marchand, Lou Anderson, I highly respect. I told him what job of glorifying themselves on Jeannie Jerred, Matthew Dick, Kevin Matthew Dick, Gene Joseph, Jeannie Letters To The Editor bothered me most about the last paper; of portraying themselves as Rosenbaum, & Dr. Mitchell. Jerred, Kevin Rosenbaum, & Dr. two years was how our council and victims when they themselves are the Letters to the Editor must meet the legal standards set for libel Those who voted to protect our Mitchell. our people have been divided. That inflictor’s of pain and the source of interests were: Ted Bessette, Doc Voting to uphold their oath to even with a change in leadership, it and slander. Any letter that may contain questionable comments or falsehoods and vendettas. Exercise Mellon, Lou Stone, Richard Swan. office to protect to preserve, enhance would take a long time to heal the opinions will be reviewed by the Reservation Attorney’s Office. All Deb Louie voted in committee to our natural resources were Lou wounds that have been inflicted upon your right to vote; but please think letters must contain the writer’s signature, address, and telephone protect our interests also May 1st. Stone, Richard Swan, Doc Mellon, us. Friends have been pitted against carefully about whom you vote for. (if available). Letters are limited to 450-words. Letters not signed, Are they truly out for the good of Several people at the meeting Ted Bessette. friends, family against family. It or exceeding the 450-word limit will not be published. the membership or only looking to were in opposition, asking why Committee Meeting on May 1st saddens my heart to see this. As Pam Views and opinion expressed in Letters to the Editor, Deb Louie voted to clean up the continue to reek havoc on our Tribe? didn’t we sue the companies and says, we are all one and the same; we complimentary or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. They make them clean up their own mess the cattle, logging, roads had need to unite to the common good of Sincerely, are not endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal Administration, pollution? Were any other feasibility contributed to the pollution. our communities and membership. Myra Aubertin studies done such as wind, water, Respectfully Yours, Gerry Gabriel As we look ahead to the general Tribal Member, Tribal Business Council, or the Colville Confederated Tribes solar power? Why bail out QVL, election we need to educate ourselves Inchelium District membership as a whole. would they bail us out? and our non-resident relatives about How many years. for cleanup? Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 Tribal Voices tribal tribunE 9

Issues that stick in my mind With dignity and respect for our loved ones Colville Tribal Tribune: aren’t working - open your eyes and come from explaining the four food I have been approached by several see, these entities are on a down slide groups for proper nutrition each individuals about a variety of issues, with no stops in sight. day, gets an incline to chair - can’t the issue that sticks in my mind Yet your trying to buy another possibly be expected to comprehend uppermost is the idea of buying companies headache, What has Tribal Business and the way out the old Washington Veneer (Omak gotten into you, do you see a gold of problems, instead of spending Wood Products) - this is insane your mine in Colville Indian Precision monies that she so openly states she purchasing someone’s problems, the Pine, with the lumber market - wants redistributed into programs to 3rd Annual Tribes Veterans Program I appreciate all you did for several thousands of $$$ you would answer No - otherwise our per capitas ‘help’ us - quote unquote. my family and I. Now, I’d like to thank all the cooks: take to rejuvenate that building to would reflect our timber dollars and Seems to me the help is assigned Taree L. Marchand Memorial Andrea Pakootas for the salmon, huckleberries, and make it workable is devastating. obviously it is not, or maybe it is to the Council Trips and Indemnities This year’s basketball tourney turned out for making desserts, and getting hold of the Vets Why was it an administrative but being applied to “Madam Chair associated with such. successfully. I had fifteen 6’ and under teams w/teams Program. Trudi, Frenchy, Jessi and Khaila for the deer decision not to merge with Kalispel and her designees (yes hens) flying Inhale us-nag— ™ traveling as far as Pendleton, Yakima and Tulalip. It meat, salads and all the support and understanding of Tribe in a joint venture for the Casi- around Hawaii - cohabiting into some Ä/Ç/É/Ñ/Ù/hand to mouth existence was a very competitive tournament with D&H beating my short days or no days at work. Jackie Marchand no?? Why wasn’t it taken to a general entities that have absolutely nothing hardships, and exhale some solutions our team for the championship. for getting the things that I forgot in town and getting meeting, we have a right to vote on to do with us, why don’t you come instead of padding your pockets and Each year I try and give out the best awards cuz to cook. Rocky Campbell and Loretta Pakootas our future - this may of been our only to your senses and concentrate on over grown bodies. possible including leathersleeves for first, sweatshirts, for cooking. Aunt Lucille for bring things for the give way out of this hole - Obviously the what we have now, and try to save Sincerely, t-shirts, etc. I would like to thank Jim and Fawn Swan away, you too Jackie. Also, Inchelium Community three “cat shacks” we operate and face, good grief. Marlene Xhurape for being so generous and donating a hoopsaq with Center for the use of the long house. have the audacity to call “casinos” - Just goes to show a person that Spokane, WA the same emblem on the jackets and other awards. The raffle winners were: 50/50, Rocky Campbell, I would like to thank Ted Bessette for donating Beaded Key Chain, Josie Zacherle and Medicine Bag once again this year and also Kevin Rosenbaum of Necklace, Chuck Mckinney. Thank you everyone. It Inchelium. It makes me feel good to know there are was nice. people out there including these councilmen, that care While I have your attention, I would like to Why shoud we vote enough about your family and memorial to donate out congratulate Kevin Isaac Pakootas for all his hard of their own pockets. A basketball was also donated work in selling raffle tickets, he is Inchelium High To the Tribal members, will you achieve for our tribe? Their like a candidate that will ask why or by Jay Begaye for 3-point shootout champion, thanks. School’s Carnival King for this year. He and I sold We have been just sitting here reply is, they did what the tribal why not. A candidate that will look I would like to thank all the people that donated about 1900 tickets by ourselves. Good job Kevin. and wondering why we should vote membership told him/her to do, and into faxes before making a decision their quality time to help out. Terri Coen, Fawn and Kevin also ran for the Mr. Northwest Indian Youth this year or any other year. These that’s why you shouldn’t vote for instead of just sitting there and Jim Swan, Debbie Condon, Rainie St. Pierre, Natasha Conference, he never won, but I ‘d like to say how campaigns any more are splitting the him/her. (So that’s not what I ask). shaking their heads yes or no. We Swan, Amanda Marchand and Bryson, Brandi, Frank proud I was of him. Next year he will be ready to run community, families, and District. What I’m asking, is what are you want a candidate that will honestly and Lonnie Seymour. To my refs that volunteered for this position if he wants to. We had no idea what We may not vote because we are going to achieve for our tribe? make a decision whether right or (Penny Pakootas, Jim Swan, Marie Red Starr), and to expect, but now we will be ready for next year. getting so tired of reading how not Letters that are coming out wrong. We want a candidate that last but not least, fried bread power maker, Alana Kevin was the only Colville Member to run for this. to vote for this person and how not through the mail with no name on it will fight for the tribal membership, Seymour. There were numerous compliments about I am very proud of you son. to vote for that person. It is getting just P.O. Box numbers because they sovereign rights, TERO rights and Alana’s frybread. Alana does a lot for this tournament I’d like to wish you a very late birthday, you too where everyone is verbally abusing are just as bad in backbiting. Without not to each other. and I couldn’t do it w/out her. Sam, where ever you are. everyone in his or her campaign a name they must be rumors. They We know that after an election we Once again, thanks everyone that helped in one way Thank you for your time in reading this. or another. I am sorry if I forgot anyone. letters so forth. must not be proud of what they are feel it takes a family and community The family of Ray “Daddy Warbucks” Pakootas, Also I’d like to thank Lewis Adrian and Phil Wak Sharyl Rae and Kevin Isaac Pakootas Did candidates forget what they doing. to heal from the abuse of the election. Wak for the use of the floor machine. It’s embarrassing are actually running for? It sounds What is the membership voting It takes at least three months period and gross when the gym and floor you are suing for like a lot of first and second graders for, the candidate that can be the to get to feel comfortably to talk to your tourney is total filth. I walked around cleaning Memorial Service for “if you don’t play with me I won’t be most backbiting or for someone that each other again. up garbage that had been there for at least a month. your friend.” No offense to the first can gossip the most? We thought that Our Creator gave us a mind to Our gym floor is so dirty I think people get hurt. I Tom Charette and second graders. If you don’t vote we are suppose to vote for whom achieve great things in life not to complimented Phil Wak Wak and the way he takes June 2, 2001, 10 a.m. for me I won’t be your friend. There we think would do the best job to destroy others and ourselves. care of his gym and center. Maybe our O.C.C. staff Hall Creek Cemetery has been a lot of backbiting, mean represent us proudly as a whole tribe. Sincerely, should take a drive over there and see what a center’s Inchelium, WA letters and petition. The candidates that will stand up Georgia Simpson supposed to look like. Even people in the crowd were Dinner to follow at Then you ask candidate what speak his/her own voice. We would Regina Seastrom making comments about the lack of maintenance. We St. Michael’s Church Hall. need to start replacing these non-Indians in the center Everyone is invited. and all of our business w/Indians who take pride in their community center. Also, we need to get workers at these centers on holidays. Our kids have nothing to Ida Leone Oerter Election time 2001 do on these holidays, and here our centers are closed. Ida Leone Oerter died March 10, 2001, at age 88. this is the time these kids want to go to the gym and Mrs. Oerter was born June 9, 1912, in Toroda, Tribal Members: interest and vendettas. People and popularity contest, or who has the hang out w/friends and play basketball. No Excuses. Wash. Her maiden name was Pellican. A graduate Election time 2001 - now is programs are too busy defending biggest family but who will work in Anyway, back to the tourney. I would like to thank of the Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane, the time for us tribal members to themselves against accusations and behalf of the tribal members. Read all the teams that came and competed. Without you she was a registered nurse and worked for the Indian be held accountable for what has their employment rather than the between the lines, you should know guys there is no tourney. Hope to see you next year. Health Service in Montana and New Mexico before happened for the past several years. functions of their programs. who is lying to you - ask questions, I’m shooting for 20 all-Indian teams. This tourney moving to Portland in 1956. She worked at Portland gets bigger and better every year. Next year I’ll take This is not saying that the full find out the truth and look them in General Hospital and later at the Portland veteran’s As a Tribe, we are no longer looked orders on any t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. before I order up to as leaders in Indian Country. Council is guilty of this, but they the eyes and ask them what they have hospital, until her retirement in 1974. She married Mel accomplished in the past two ears. awards. I’ve had people ask about this. Oerter in 1950, he died in 1991. Local, state and federal governments do not do anything to control the Thank you for your support and help everyone. There are several who have caused Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Kollar; see the Tribe as not being able to people who are doing the abuse. Benny & family discontent, animosity and have not sister, Mildred Davis; and two grandchildren. Her fulfill our obligations in contracts In FY 1999-2000 there was almost benefited anything for the Tribe. No son, Bobby, died in the early 1980s. and agreements on government to an even split (and it as bad), in FY one has to tell you who these people In memory of Arlie Cooper Private memorial service. Remembrances to the government relationships. But all is 2000-2001 through elections the are but we are talking about a very A flower of love and a beautiful soul was called American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by not lost because we can fix it with the pendulum swung for improvement. critical part of the Tribe’s future. by the creator January 22, 2001. Arlie had a gift of Portland Memorial Funeral Home. right people being elected. Now in 2001-2002 we can start Please vote and vote for the people giving, she will always be in our memory and in our Since 1999, decisions have been forward again with two or three not who will do the best for the Colville heart. (Quote from Georgia Tongle letter of Jan. 2001). made in the council chambers, not being re-elected. Tribe. Lem-lem. Arlie Anne Cooper, 83, died January 22nd at In Loving Memory of Mid Valley Hospital in Omak, WA. Arlie was born on a professional basis but personal The tribal elections is not a Eldon L. Wilson Leroy and Snazz Leaf February 17, 1917 in Meteor, near Inchelium, WA to Elvina Charette and Edward Stanger. It would have been your birthdays this month. Arlie was raised at the family home in Stanger We’re all thinking of you. But we know you’re in a (Seyler) Valley. She attended Chemawa Indian better place. Smiling down on us from the Heavens School, lived for a time in the Colville Valley and in above. You were loving parents and grandparents. The Wherever I May Roam her later years made her home in Omak. She found kindest people anyone could have ever met. You’ll I, U.S. Army Sgt. Wil- great pleasure in seeing that everyone was fed, she was always be remembered and missed dearly. l i a m EagleBlanket, currently de- a tireless cook at funerals and worked as a cook for the Omak Seniors. Arlie was a champion fund raiser ployed to Egypt/Israeli border, took a Thank You day off (4 April 2001) and visited Mt. for the Tribal Artists Association and found delight in Native arts and crafts, teaching, basketweaving We would like to thank everyone for their support Sinai/St. Catherine’s Monastery tour. and sewing. Family reunions and bingo were also a and prayers when our mother, Isabell Joseph passed This location is where Moses saw the passion of hers. away. burning bush (which is still at the Survivors include her daughter, Laurel Lee “Lollie” We especially want to thank Father Chuck Peterson monastery but not burning anymore) McCollum of Gulfport, Mississippi, three brothers, and Father Bob Erickson. The cooks, Glenda Baez, and received the 10 commandments Bud Mathis of Inchelium, George Stensgar of Port Leana Rubi, J.J. Baez, Sonie Irey, Marsha Smith and on Mt. Sinai. There are two ways to Orchard, WA and Alex and wife Kass Stensgar of “Waldo”. The drums, Bill Timentwa, Frank Halfmoon, the top of Mt. Sinai. Ride a camel for Portland, Oregon; three grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, close Stan Timentwa, Steve Iukes Sr. and Judy Wetan. The about $10 part-way up. As you get friends and helpers. casket bearers: Avery Bray, Brian Edwards, Lester closer to the top, you have to leave She was preceded in death by her son Claude M. Dick, Lyle Louie, Kenny Bray and Victor Louie. The your camel behind cause it gets very Cooper, daughter Arlene Cooper and her sister, Mariel grave diggers: Tuck Edwards, Alfred Carden, Cecil steep and you walk the rest of the way “Mikki” Ward. Carden, Henry St. Pierre, Patt Watt, Tracy Edwards up. I chose to walk the whole way, On June 23rd, 2001, family and friends will be and Michael Matt. All who sent flowers and cards. cause if Moses did it, then I can also. gathering at St. Michael’s Mission in Inchelium in Also a special appreciation to Aunt Hazel, Aunt Mary, Only I was not carrying the stone memory of Arlie and for the Scattering of Ashes. Lorna and Bernie. They were a real big help to us and The family and friends of Arlie Cooper would like I’m just wanting you to know tablets back down the slope. we appreciate all these people who helped us so much to also take this time to thank everyone for all the help during this difficult time in our life. I carried a camera, video camera and support that was extended to all of us during and becuz of your love and patients Now we would like to write some things that are I am a person and the Colville Tribal flag which after her passing. Blessings to all. “Blessed are those I am Colville was given to me by Deb Louie who can give without remembering and take without coming from our hearts. We thought our mother would always be around I am important (thanks Deb). forgetting.” to help us, to teach us, to love us, to laugh with us, becuz I am When you get to the top of to be here so we could say “I love you man.” It’s the I listen to you when you speak Mt. Sinai, there is a chapel on top I ask that you give me that Ray “Daddy Warbucks” Pakootas hardest thing to lose your mother and our mother will dedicated to the Holy Trinity. And in return and you do with love Memorial be in our thoughts and hearts forever. We believe she When I walk I have my head up one Egyptian vendor selling sodas, is in peace now and is no longer suffering in pain. We cookies, water, etc.! It took 2 hours Hello, becuz you give me time I am writing in regards to Ray “Daddy Warbucks” will love her and miss her forever. Tell you love ones to know who I am to go up 7,500 feet above sea level, Pakootas Memorial that was held on March 2, 2001. I that you love them today and every day. When I am weak you hold me up where the photo was taken. I will am really thankful to all the people that helped Kevin Thank you all again very much, Robyn, Delbert & When I am not seeing clear you try to make this an ongoing article “Lil’ Mountain Man” and myself. Without all the help, Guy Herman, Sue Turner, Wendy Wood and Francis see for me with the Tribal flag in tow. Gotta be I doubt we could have did it all. Everything turned When I am confused you give Herman. Andy and John Herman, Alex Mills Jr., and representin’!! out very well. Robert Mills. Also from Albert Louie. He would like me direction First, I’d like to thank Kevin for all he did. He did You tell me of the old ways This article was brought to you to express a heartfelt thank you to all the many friends by: Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, the anything with no questions asked, anywhere from and family who expressed support and prayers for and I learn becuz the young cleaning to making huckleberry pies. Thanks Kev. I need to know and never forget Multinational Force and Observers would like to thank Teresa and Maxine Whitney for all him. In a year we are planning a memorial dinner, You have patients and understanding Peacekeeping Force, Sgt. Eagle, the the running around shopping, helping and just being headstone setting and giveaway for Isabell. And we becuz you remember when you were young letter A, and the number 19. there. Thank you ladies. I’d like to thank Marlene invite all to join us then. Thank you mom Q: Why don’t cannibals eat and her family, William Dick and his family, and Thank you, Albert Louie I am who I am becuz of clowns? Butch and Dorothy Burke, without you help I know your love & trust things would have been a lot harder. Marlene, thank I love you - A: Cause they taste funny. P.S. I love that joke. Had to put you for the kind words and for getting me help from Berta and Michael Ortiz C.C.T. Vets. I want to let the Colville Confederated that one in my letter.

Tribal Tribune 14 tribal tribune Reservation News thursday, May 24, 2001 Request For The Colville Confederated Tribes Proposal (RFP) Colville Tribal Indian Language is Proud to Present Its University of Preservation Program Washington Dear Tribal Members: Faculty Tour Annual Indian I have here a ns¤lxc‹n Pronunciation GuideBook with the phonetic letters of the alphabet, and the correct way to pronounce them and a word to say and hear the letter used. IÂm hoping this Luncheon GuideBook Scope of Work: Accepting Culture Camp will help you to pronounce some of the words that have been put in the Tribune for all of you. proposals Colville Confederated Bye! q’¤mntitkŸ Tribes-University of Washington Held at Twin Lakes Youth Camp Faculty Tour Luncheon starting at Inchelium, Washington a (a) as in the English word father...... example: ...... anw‹ - you 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, c (c) ch as in the English word church...... example: ...... c€as - crash 2001 at the Nespelem Catholic Long Session (1)...... Ages 8-9 years...... July 8-13, 2001 cÂ(cÂ) ts sound as in then English word cats ...... example: ...... cÂa¨t - cold house located North of Nespelem, Session (2)...... Ages 10-11 years...... July 15-20, 2001 ¤ (¤) as in the English word elephant...... example: ...... ¤cxŸ–y - he goes Washington. Session (3)...... Ages 12-14 years...... July 22-27, 2001 h (h) as in the English word happy...... example: ...... hiwÂt - rat A luncheon meal will be Session (4)...... Ages 15-18 years...... July 29-Aug. 3, 2001 i (i) as in the English word see ...... example: ...... ix‹› - that k (k) as in the English word kite...... example: ...... kilx - hand provided to no less than 80 people Arrival will be a 4 p.m. on Sunday and depart at 6 pm. on Friday of each kÂ(kÂ) is pronounced as a hard k...... example: ...... kƒst - bad and will include: (2) Meats, (3) session. Salads, Variety of fresh Fruits and kŸ(kŸ) qu as in the English word queen...... example: ...... kŸint - take it Children may also be moved up an age group to allow more room in the kŸ(kŸ)...... is pronounced as a hard kŸ...... Vegetables, (2) Breads, Dessert, younger groups. Beverages (coffee, juice, and/or ice example: ...... kŸ¤ckŸƒct - strong There will be 50 slots per session, 25 male and 25 female. The first 50 tea), and Condiments. Note: Some l (l) as in the English word love...... example: ...... limt - happy completed applications, from the first 25 males and 25 females, received per traditional foods (roots and berries) lÂ(lÂ) pronounced as an abruptly stopprd l ...... example: ...... slÂa t - friend session will be selected. Letters of acceptance will be sent out the week after will be donated by program staff. ¨ (¨) pronounced as a “slurpy” ¨ ...... example: ...... ¨tÂap - bounce Contractor will supply necessary the closing date. œÂ (œÂ)...... pronounced as a click (tl) out of cups, plates, napkins, baggies, labor, Please remember to get a copy of your child’s immunization record. This the side of your mouth...... example: ...... œÂlap - elder equipment to complete luncheon as is needed to complete each application and may be obtained from either the m (m) as in the English word mom ...... example: ...... mah–ya - raccoon required, including meal preparation, Nespelem or Inchelium Indian Health Centers or your child’s school district. m (mÂ)...... pronouned as an abruptly— delivery, set-up, take-down, and The cultural activities will stress awareness of traditional Indian foods, ended m ...... example: ...... stim - what clean up of the designated eating sweat bath, drying meat, making moccasins, drums, and Indian dancing. The n (n) as in the English word no ...... example: ...... naqs - one area. Food handlers permits are Recreation program will include swimming, basketball, softball, canoeing, n (nÂ) pronouned as an abruply ended n ...... example: ...... n‹nÂwi›s - pretty required. hiking and the WSU Ropes Course. soon Colville Tribe will pay fifth Applications are available at all district community centers, Nespelem, p (p) as in the English word pop ...... example: ...... p¤nÂkín - when percent (50%) of the total contract Keller, Inchelium, Omak Schools, PSIS and at the Tribal Planning Department. p (pÂ) pronouned as a “popped” p ...... example: ...... p’um - brown price for start up costs to purchase Application deadline is June 15, 2001 at 4 p.m. q (q) pronounced as a k deep in the back of your throat...... example: ...... food. The remaining fifty percent For more information please contact: Flodell Williams, Colville Tribal qƒqna› - grandmother (50%) of the contract program will Planning, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. (509)634-2571, fax (509)634- q (qÂ) is pronounced as a hard q ...... example: ...... qÂa›xƒn - shoe be issued upon successful completion qŸ (qŸ) is pronounced q with rounded lips...... example: ...... qŸƒcq¤n - hat of the luncheon, and a required plate qŸ (qŸ)...... is pronounced as a hard q with count by the contractor. rounded lips...... example: ...... qŸ¤mq‹n - hair All remaining food will be sacked r (r) is rolled on your tongue...... example: ...... yirnc–t - full moon up and handed out to the people in s (s) pronounced as in the English word sister...... example: ...... sl’a t - friend attendance. t (t) pronounced as in the English word top...... example: ...... t–m-mother Proposal Requirements: t (tÂ) pronounced as a hard t ...... example: ...... t‹na› - ear 1. Proposal must be in writing u (u) pronounced oo as in the English word soon...... example: ...... u¨-and with menu and total proposal amount. w (w) as in the English word walk...... example: ...... w‹k¤n - I seen it 2. Copy of current Food Handler’s wÂ(wÂ) an abruptly ended w ...... example: ....swÂawƒsa› - aunty permit must accompany proposal. x (x) pronounced as a soft “h” in the back of the throat...... example: ...... x‹xut¤m - girl The offer for proposal shall ( ) pronounced as a gutteral “h” constitute a Contract between deep in the back of the throat...... example: ...... ast - good Colville Tribes and the successful xŸ (xŸ) pronounced as an “h” with rounded lips, proposer. in the back of the throat...... example: ...... xŸuy - go Information or Submission of xŸ (xŸ)...... pronounced as a gutteral “h” Proposal: with rounded lips in the back of the throat...... example: ...... Ÿus - foam up Rodney Cawston, Contracting y (y) as in the English word yellow...... example: ...... yus - purple Officer, University of Washington Faculty Tour Luncheon Proposal, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. Recognition Ceremony and Dinner Telephone (509)634-2277. Proposals will be accepted until Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Proposal opening will be 2:00 p.m. at the Tribal Administration building. Preference Order on Selection: (1) Charitable or nonprofit organization and private individuals using all proceeds for RFP to fund a charitable function. (2) Individual Colville Tribal Member who do not meet the requirements of (1) above. (3) All other parties.

Proposed Code Amendment NEW SECTIONS 3-7-37 and 3-7-38 Office of the PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT Reservation OFFENSES Public Health, Safety and Welfare WILDHORSE Attorney 3-7-37 Using, Possessing, Purchasing, or James “Rit” Bellis, Attorney Obtaining Tobacco Products by Minors Lisa Orr, Code Reviser (a) Minor: for the purpose of this section, means a person under the age of 18. In accordance with the (b) A minor commits the infraction of using, possessing, purchasing, or RESORT Colville Business Council obtaining tobacco products, as defined in Chapter 6-8, if the minor uses, procedural rules, proposed code possesses, purchases, or obtains tobacco products. amendments must be posed for (c) Rehabilitation, community service: The following penalties shall be given: public opportunity to comment (1) For first infraction: participation in a tobacco cessation program under & CASINO and view. Copies of proposals the administration and discretion of the tobacco coordinator or two may be obtained by calling (509) hours of community service; 634-2366. (2) For second infraction: 1. Add NEW Section 3-7- (A) participation in a tobacco cessation program under the 37 and 3-7-38 which pertains administration and discretion of the tobacco coordinator for to tobacco use, possession, two hours of community service; and purchasing or obtaining tobacco (B) participation in a peer training group under the administration products by minor’s. and discretion of the tobacco coordinator for four hours; We are now accepting public (3) For third infraction: rehabilitative treatment in a one-hour six- comment until May 30, 2001. week cessation program or substantially equivalent program, or 20 Please submit your comments hours of community service. by mail or e-mail. Both addresses (d) Tobacco products possessed by minors are considered contraband and are listed below: may be seized by police, as provided in Chapter 2-3. ORA, Code Reviser (e) This section does not apply to the use of tobacco for traditional tribal Attention:Chapter 3-7 ceremonial purposes. PO Box 150 3-7-38 Selling or Giving Tobacco to Minors Nespelem, WA 99155 (a) Minor: for the purpose of this section, means a person under the age of E-mail Address: 18. [email protected] (b) A person commits the infraction of selling or giving tobacco products, as Public comment will be defined in Chapter 6-8, to a minor in the person sells or gives, or permits returned to the Human Service to be sold or given tobacco products to a minor. Committee on May 30, 2001. A (c) Fine: The following penalties shall be given: Second (2nd) Human Service (1) For first infraction: $50.00 fine; Committee meeting will be (2) For each subsequent infraction: $100.00 fine.

Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 Community tribal tribunE 5 Partnership in Development JURY SELECTION offers hope for the future April, May, June 2001

Partnersjhip 2005 and the Okan- for the Okanogan County area. The Tribe is an investment that carries Alliance 2005 also takes full advan- BREWSTER: Cleveland, John; Fall, Bernadette Arlene; Harry, Michael; ogan County Council for economic cities of twisp in the Methow Valley, forward through future gneeratons,” tage of the very close proximity of Marcellay, Gabriel; Montes, Corina Kay; Reese, Mary Jean; Yacinich, Michael Development, (OCCED), announced Tonasket in the north country area said Co-President Lael Duncan in a the largest satellite receiving station BRIDGEPORT: Carden, Joseph; Grunlose, Alma; Stensgar, Rodney Owen; the ratification by both groups of an have already seen financial benefit recent letter of support to the state. in the North America, the Verestar Van Brunt, Helen Louise operating agreement, which will lead As a result of Alliance 2005 ef- facility, located in the Brewster area via Alliance 2005. Parntership 2005 COULEE DAM: Adolph, Diana; Butler, Bruce; Clark, Garry Lee; Comedown, to a formal merger on July 1st of this has designated the recipients of dis- forts to attract new business to the in the Sothern county. As a result the Martin Ray; Davis, Curtis Damon; Desautel, Brandi Louise; Desautel, David A.; year. The group combines the expe- tressed community tax refunds from Okanogan, WSU has chosen Okan- telecommunicaitons outlook is very Desautel, Joseph Gordon; Dick, Matthew; Dyer, Linda; Gleason, Joanne; Gorr, rience, relationships and economic ogan County to be one of three com- bright for the Okanogan area. Sean; Gregory, Vanessa; Hall, Bill; Jackson, Tori; Jane, Wade; Lelone, Stefanie; the State of Washington and OCCEd Leonard, C. Dawn; Louie, Maria; Marchand, Tauni; Marconi, Carla; Matt, Doris; development skills of the OCCED, has assisted the ocmmunities in the munities chosen for a pilot program Alliance 2005 Co-Chair Bill Moore, Casey M.; Myrick, Lloyd J.; Nanamkin, Joshua Lynn; Nicholson, Buffy with the down to earth experience planning and granting proces. The through the WSU Telework Project. Colyar says: “There is a very strong Lynette; Palmer, Georgena; Palmer, Jeffrey; Palmer, Perry; Raymond, Glenn of local business leaders who were This project will create opportunity effect here in the Okanogan to A.; Simpson, Gloria; Smith, Cherilyn; Stanger, Kenneth; Stensgar, Danny Joe; Colville Tribal Enterprise Corpora- Toulou, Diana Lynn; Toulou, Ronald D.; Turner, Marilyn; White, Melvin known as Partnership 2005. The tion (CTEC) has received the over- for residents in the Okanogan to create a stronger economy, that new group will operate as alliance whelming support of the Alliance telecommute for employers who are will create jobs and give our young ELMER CITY: Antoine, Kara; Black, Susan; Clark, Yvonne Marie; Cleveland, 2005. Officers are: Bill Colyar and located great distances from their peope incentive to return. That helps Sharey Lea; Desautel; Gary Evans; Dick, Leah Katrina Allan; Gabriel, Patrick; 2005 in its’ efforts to purchase and Hansen, Roberta; Holt, Leonard ; LaPlante, Daphnee; Ludwig, Lori ; Matt, Alan; Lael Duncan, co-Chairmen; Terry re-open “the mill” in east Omak. This Okanogan homes. The Alliance us prosper and maintain the rural Michel, Julia Gendron; Moses, Charles Dewane; Moses, Mary Lorretta; Munson, Knapton, vice Chairman; Warner would bring 70 to 120 new jobs to works closely with local businesses lifestyle we have grown to know Casey Paul; Orr, Lenor M.; Paul, Michael; Quinto , Julian Lawrence; Redthunder, Bartleson, Treasurer; and Pam and is firmly committed to main- and treasure. This is a difficult, but Keith D.; Socula, Dion Lewis; Stanger. Darren A.; Waggoner, Stephen Lawrence; the Okanogan area and a 3.6 million Wapato, Philip Harvey; Weipa, Alton Fancher, Secretary. The 29 board dollar payroll into our economy. taining the rural lifesytle we are attainable, task. members are representative of all “Because the Tribe is committed accustomed to here in the Okanogan. INCHELIUM: Arcasa, Jean Betty; Arnst, Jacqueline; Bailey, Timothy; Banning, areas and communities in the county. Andrea; Baulne; Kimsqualhine J; Boyd, Bonnie; Boyd, Desirae; Boyd, James to Okanogan County as well as the Lee 1156; Boyd; Lanny F 52351; Boyd, Sean; Boyd, Violet; Burris, Anna; Burris, The group has already had a bottom line, I feel every confidence Virgil; Campbell, Roxanne; Carson, Donna; Charette, Laurie; Church, Mary; very positive impact in our region in their commitment to the mill, the Condon, Joseph Henry; Crinklaw, Carol; Desautel, Shawn David; Ellsworth, and the future projects the group is Franklin; Elton, Charlotte ; Ensminger, Rose; Erickson, Phyllis; Ferguson, community and future generations. ESTATE PLANNING Robert Lee; Fifer, Subrina J.; Finley, Francis James; Finley, Kelly Lois; Finley, working on have great job potential An investment made thorugh the Lucy Jean; Finley, Russell James; Finley, Terrence William Steven; Fry, Joanna; COLVILLE INDIAN AGENCY Gatlin, Cheryl; Hoffman; Christina, Hoffman; Timothy; Holford, Candy; Jack, Virginia; Kheel, Larry Michael; Laramie, Cynthia; Lee, Jessica ; Marchand, Jacqueline; Marchand, Jessi Marie; Marchand, Nicole; Meusy; Melvin, Michel, PROBATE OFFICE Travis Lane; Mollenberg, Bobbi; Nanpuya, Michelle; Nugent, Wilda Marie; Orton, Patty; Pakootas, Deon; Pakootas, Sarah; Peone, Joe; Phillips, James F 92331; Phillips, Pamela; Rickard ; Lisa Ann; Rosenbaum, Cary Lee; Sandvig, Anna Lee; DSI Proposal WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “PROBATE”? Seymour, Audrey; Seymour, David Jr; Seymour, Edward; Seymour, Gilbert; Probate is a legal process in which a judge determines who Seymour, Melanie; Seymour, Shirley; Signor, Joanne; Signor, Marvin Patrick; will receive your property after you die according to the State, Simmons, James; Stensgar, Frederick Daniel; Stensgar, Guy Edward; Stewart, Tribal, or Federal law, or all three. Alice S.; Stillwell, Roberta Mae; Swan, Darren A.; Swan, Jerame; Swan, Mark; Swan, Walter; Thomas, Clifford Lee, Jr.; Thomas, Robert Francis; Tomeo, Kato Harmful, Says The purpose of probating an estate is to gather and take care Kamiakin; Toulou, Alvin P.; Wapato, Denise Lee; Watt; Harry J., Watt; Lawrence of the property of a person who has died to pay his/her debts, P.; Watt, Raymond E.; Whelshula, Martina Marie; Williams, Janice Maureen; and to distribute the remainder to the persons entitled to it, either Wulff, Dustin R.; Zacherle, Erika Kay; Zaug, Sonia Kay by the will or relationship of the deceased person. KELLER: Albertsen, James; Aubertin, Charles; Bray, Avery; Condon; Pamela G; Ferguson, Brook Anthony; Ferguson, Eric Clinton; Ferguson, Mark Raphael; Local Utility WHAT IS A WILL? Gallaher, James 2958; Heldman, Martina; Herman, Angela; Hewitt, Julie A ; A will is a document, which provides direct instructions for Jerred, Kathleen ; Jordan, Jack Earl; Kheel, Vern Francis; Mellon, Agnes J.; Meredith, Melody Ann; Monaghan, Rachel Brandie; Nanamkin, Frederick ; Neal distributing land or money belonging to a person at the time , Timothy Raymond; Overton, Richard; Pearson, Rose M.; Peoples, Christopher; of his/her death. The Probate Office requests that you send the Riehart, Dorothy L; Stensgar, Barbara; Sutton, Angela; Tonasket , Anthony Officials Original Last Will and Testament or a Court Certified Copy Joseph; Tonasket , Don Alex; Tonasket , Juanita Marie; Tonasket , Robert L.; to our office. The Administrative Law Judge will not accept a Van Slyk, Edith D. Nespelem, WA, Apr. 30— in power costs from the DSIs to copy; it has to be the ORIGINAL or a NOTERIZED COURT Officials at Nespelem Valley the backs of all other Northwest MALOTT: Albertsen, Margaret; James, Terry; Aubertin, Robin; Charles, CERTIFIED COPY. Leonard; Bray, Robert; Raymond; Avery; Edward L.; Condon, Teresa Jean Electric Cooperative (NVEC) say power consumers in the region who the recent proposal by the Direct are already being affected by rate NESPELEM: Abeyta, Pamela D; Adolph, Lucas; Adolph, Rhea; Agapith; WHERE CAN I HAVE A WILL MADE? Adrian , Andrews, Keyana; Ankney, Justin; Anthony, Lori; Atkins, Gloria; Service Industry customers (DSIs) increases,” says Bill Miller, NVEC Outside Attorneys prepare wills for a fee. The Bureau of Bearcub, Roberta; BlueEyes, Mary; Bob, Thomas; Brooks, Daniel; Camarena; to establish a tiered rate system for General Manager. Indian Affairs Probate Office will prepare a will free of charge for Dorothy; Carden, Sylvia; Carson; Charity, Cawston, Colleen ; Cawston, Karen; Bonneville power Administration Manufacturing aluminum uses all Indians holding trust property. For more information call the Circle, Cyrus Michael; Circle, Victoria Lynn; Clark, Olive Mae; Clark, Shelly Lee; Cleparty; Olson H.: Coburn, Christian Louise; Covington, Edward; Covington, (BPA) customers would triple rates massive amounts of energy, often Realty/Probate Office of Colville Agency at (509) 634-2349 or Patrick Allen; Covington, Sharon Kay; Davis, Moses; Davis, Susan Marie; for consumers and other businesses 30-40% of a company’s budget. the nearest Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in your area. Desautel, Pamela Dale; Desautel, Twila Rae; Dick, Dwane Paul; Dick, William in the Pacific Northwest. As power cost have increased and Tribal Attorneys Office also prepares Last Will and Testament. Joseph, Jr. ; Douglas, Lewis; Elwell, Virgil; Florence, Julie Ann; Foster, Vickie; Francois, Stephen; Frank, Sallie; Friedlander, Desiree; Friedlander, Lalainia; “It’s one of the worst proposals I the price of aluminum has lost George, Barbara; George, David, George, Jody; George, Matilda; Gonzalez, have ever seen,” said Shorty Womer, value, some companies have closed WHAT IS THE LAW IF I SHOULD DIE Charlotte; Gua, Charles 7528; Innes, Rockne; Iukes, Steven 7866; Jack, Lyle; NVEC Board President. “We’re all down, laid off workers, and sold WITHOUT A WILL? James, Deanna; James, John; James, Peter; Jim, Charles, Johnson, Lucille Washington Inheritance Law dictates: Angela; Johnston, Consuelo Marie; Joseph, Edward W.; Joseph, Jacquelyn feeling the pain of the energy crisis, the power on the open market or Rose; Kaulaity, Emily Marie; Lacourse, Melvin ; LaFountaine, John; Leach, but that’s down right greedy and back to BPA. Kaiser Aluminum (a) If there are no surviving children of the decedent, the Diana; Marchand, Russell 41055; McDonald , Daniel D.; McDougall, Mannie; grossly unfair to our people who in Spokane, Wash., posted $500 entire estate goes to the spouse. McKay, Allen Max; Michel, Bernadine; Monaghan, Carol ; Monaghan, James P (b) If there are surviving children and all are children of the 111921; Moomaw, Julia Catherine; Moore, Raymond; Morin, Beverly C.; Moses, already live in an economically million in profits from power sales Ellen P.; Moses, Katherine Mary; Moses, Rae Ann; Nanpuya, Andrew; Newman, depressed area.” while other consumers in the region surviving husband/wife the wife spouse will inherit one- Rochelle Ann; Nomee, Sandra L; Orr, Wade; Pakootas, Avery; Pakootas, James; In BPA’s latest announcement, are facing triple digit rate increases half of the estate and the children will inherit the other Pakootas John; Pakootas, Milo John; Pakootas, Thomas; Parisien, Elizabeth; the DSIs were asked to leave the from a supply shortage. The DSIs half and the one-half will be divided among the children Patterson, John; Piatote, Rose ; Picard, Doris; Picard, Richard Pascal; Redstar, equally. Mario Charles; Sam, Clydell Kate; Sam, Karen Bonnie; Sam, Moses; Sammaripa, system for two years, and look claim that forcing them to leave the Norman B., Saulque, Vernon Mason; Semoe, Peter; Simpson, Lois; Simpson, for a permanent alternative power BPA system would increase their Patty; Smiskin, Jeffrey; Smith, Suesan Deneice; Sorimpt, Tony H.; St.Peter, WHAT IS TRUST PROPERTY? supply by 2006 or install their own power costs and force many plants David Lee; St.Peter, Leroy Michael; Stanczak, Anthony James; Stanger, Robert; Trust property is real or personal property (land or money), Stensgar, Lawrence; Stout, Stacie ; Thomas, Jason Aaron; Thomas, Lawrence; generation on site, The DSIs are to close down. which is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Timentwa, Bonnie Mae; Timentwa, Ira Patrick; Tongel, Georgia; Tyan, Jacqueline aluminum companies that settled in “We all have to help the region V.; Vargas, Marc; Wak Wak, Nina Lee; Walker, Bryan Clinton; Waters, Elizabeth Indian. Karrie; Weed, Ann M.; Whalawitsa, Edward Luke; Whiteman, Sandra L.; Whitney, the Pacific Northwest, where power get through the energy crisis,” says Tony Jeremy; Williams, Connie Lois; Williams, Leroy; Wilson, Kristi Kay; Wippel, was often cheaper than other parts Miller. “If the DSIs shift the cost WHAT IS RESTRICTED TRUST PROPERTY? Norine Phyllis; Womer, Sherwin Charles of the county. to customers of consumer-owned Restricted Trust Property is property held by an Indian OKANOGAN: Berney, E. Jean; Charley, Florence; Cook, John Glenn; Hall, In response, the DSIs have been utilities, then our small and large which may not be sold or leased, etc., without the consent of Vickie; Kohler, Autumn Dawn;; Tatshama, Nina Rae; Will, Bertha M.; Wilson, circulating their own proposed commercial customers face closures the U.S. Government or an authorized representative of the U.S. Drew Perry; Zacherle. Lester Louie special deal on Capitol Hill in and lay offs as well. This is not the Government. OMAK: Abrahamson, Fawn J; Abrahamson, Lucetta C; Abrahamson, Washington, DC, and the White way to solve the problem.” Phyllis A; Abrahamson, Titianna A; Adolph, Ambrose; Allen, Darlene; Allen; House undermining BPA’s normal NVEC is asking its members to WAYS OF DISTRIBUTING YOUR INTERESTS: Mervel Eugene; Allen, Darcy; Andrew, Sharleen; Baez, Danita; Bales, Lindsey; public negotiating process. The contact the Bush Administration and (a) WILL or DEED your interests to a person who now Baptiste, Prudence; Barnaby , Phillip; Belgarde, Carl; Belgarde, William, Bessette; Harry, Best, Abraham; Best, Devin; Best, Jami; Best, Vera; Bourgeau, proposal would have BPA provide their legislators in Washington D.C., owns a share in the same property, keeping a life estate Camen; Bourgeau, Ryan; Boyd, Patricia; Breiler, Elizabeth; Breiler, Rhonda; its customer groups with 75% of to tell them how a triple digit rate (use for the rest of your life) for yourself. Brown, Charlene; Brown, Virginia; Buckner, Violet; Burke, Roselyn; Campbell, the power they need. The additional increase would affect their household (b) You can BUY shares of other owners and increase your Joseph; Cannon, June; Carden, Chester L; Carson, Juan; Carson; Robert; share. Casimir; Gerald; Cate, Bernice; Cate, Leroy C; Chapa, Nannette; Charley, Lori; 25% would be purchased on the open budget or business. To learn more, Cheer, Rhonda; Clark, Dale Lee; Clark, Kenneth Vern; Cohen, Teddy Ericson; market where prices are significantly contact NVEC at (509)634-4571. (c) You can EXCHANGE shares with other owners to Condon, Bryan Lyle; Condon, Freddie Hone; Condon, Marie Sistene; Condon, higher than cost-based prices charged “We’re going to need help from increase your or their shares in a certain allotment. Sonya Lynn; Crim, Debra Elaine; Dennison, Patricia M.; Desautel; Charles Lee; by BPA. our customers on this one,” says (d) You can GIFT DEED the share to another co-owner Desautel, Lucetta Damar; Descoteaux, Raymond Albert; Dick, Alison Louise, reserving a life estate for yourself. Dick; Jason Lee, Edwards, Arnold; Edwards, Darcy; Edwards, John; Edwards, “This proposal shifts $1.5 billion Randall; Edwards, Timothy K 91773; Erb, Mildred; Frank; Joseph Lee; Fritz, (e) You can SELL your shares to another owner or the Tribe. Edith; Fry, Elizabeth; Fry, Marie A; Fry, Michael; Fry, Robert L. ; George, Henry (f) If there are not too many owners, the land may be 62433; George, Robert; George; Wanda; Gorr, Bonita; Gorr, Jacqueline K; partitioned (divided into individual parcels of land of Goujon, Kimberly; Grand Louis, Anthony; Gunn, Jennier; Gunn, Tatum; Hall; Emery 5857; Hall, Patti; Harris, Ida; Harvill, Rose; Herman, Delbert; Holford, which each parcel would contain a certain number of Lester; Holloman, Steven; Howard, Robert; Huckins, Norma; Iukes, Byron; acres). Each owner would receive a piece of land in Ives, Melissa; Jameson, Jaima; Jane, Linda; Johnson, Bonnie Laurice; Jolley, which he/she would be the sole owner of so many acres. Kenneth Everett; Joseph, William; Lacourse, Annie A.; Launer, Glenon; Lazard, Parcels would be divided in accordance with the amount Gabrielle; Lezard, Noreene; Little Simone; Louie, Ferdinand; Louie, Kevin ; Louie, Victor; Louis, David; Louis, Valerie; Lucero, Ramona ; Manuel, Alenandria; of interest owned, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Marchand, Aaron; Marchand, Caroline; Marchand, David; Marchand, Earl K heirs. In order to partition every owner must consent to 72969; Marchand, Lewis; Martin, Joanne; Martinez, Celia; Martinez, Melanie; the partitionment. Matt, Michele; McCartney, Karl Edward; McClung, Dena Michele; McCraigie, Arnold; McCraigie, Cynthia; McCraigie, Lois D.; McCraigie, Norene K.; McCraigie, LOU STONE Wayne; McDonald , Joseph Walter; Miller, Cody Adam; Miller, John Henry; We also ask that you provide us with information on Miller, Sophia T.; Moomaw, Daniel Aaron; Moomaw, Truman Francis; Morris, marriage’s dates, divorce dates, change of address, and adoptions. Wayne Allen; Nicholson, Lisa Doreen; Nicholson, Wayne Grant; Noyes, Steven It is important for our office to be aware of the information Thomas; Pakootas, Lorena; Palmanteer, Eddie A 3274; Palmanteer, Kevin ; Palmanteer, Rose M.; Peterson, Darryl; Picard, John D.; Pichette, Teresa M.; requested for probate purposes. It is vital information for the Pierre, Marcella Lee; Ponce; Jennifer Ann, Price, Naomi Anita; Quill, Joseph Administrative Law Judge in determining heirs in an estate. L.; Quintasket, Katherine Renee; Rhody, Janice Larissa; Robinson, Terry M.; Roy, Patrick Wayne; Rusk , Viola M.; Sam, Gary Lynn; Samuels, Alexander Should you have any questions, please write to the Louie Albert; Sanchez, Clair P.; Sandaine, Mayselle Juanita; Sargent, Timothy James; Schrock, Dale Robert; Sellars, Lawrence; Seyler, Arthur; Seymore, Paul; Superintendent, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Colville Indian Shadle, Charles; Shaw, David C 82278, Simpson, Dale; Sirois, Katherine; Smith, Agency, Post Office Box 111, Nespelem, WA 99155, or contact Herman; Smith, Jeremy; Smith, Raymond; Solomon, Merton; Squetimkin, Daryl; the Colville Agency Probate Office at (509)634-2349 Beverly Squetimkin, Thomas; St.Peter, James David; St.Pierre, Henry Lewis; Stanczak, Lyle Jack; Steele, Tanya; Stensgar, Patrick G.; Tachell, Tievon; Thiele, Brenda Orr Nicholson or 634-2351 Robin D. 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Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 Reservation News tribal tribunE 15 Local students to Inchelium School Earth Day a Big Success attend energy seminar Nespelem, WA--Nespelem Val- at Lake Roosevelt High School. That’s less than four meters per mile are also members of the Colville ley Electric Cooperative (NVEC) Hailey Jo Henderson is also in her of line, making NVEC the smallest Confederated Tribes. NVEC began selected two high school students sophomore year at Bridgeport High electric cooperative in the state. operations as one of BPA’s first to attend the Youth Energy Seminar School. Past winners of the NVEC NVEC serves the western half of the customers in 1941 with 34 miles of (YES) at Boreal Ridge, California, YES sponsorships include: Colville Tribal Reservation. Almost line and 140 members. June 23-27, 2001. Joseph Camerena 2000 - Amber Scott, Elmer City; half of the member-owners of NVEC of Nespelem and Hailey Jo Hender- Miranda Jack, Nespelem; Michael son from Bridgeport are this year’s Fletcher, Cameron Lakes. 1999 - recipients. Shawnee BearCub, Nespelem; Emily This is the sixth year that NVEC Henderson, Bridgeport. 1998 - Rose has offered sponsorships to the YES Butterfly, Nespelem; Richard Dahl, Our 2nd celebration of Earth Day was an even bigger success than program. YES is organized by the Bridgeport. 1997 - Steve Helgerson, PUBLIC NOTICE last year. nearly every student, teacher and staff member participated in Nevada Rural Electric Association Elmer City; Rebecca and Alice a litter and aluminum can pick up. We divided up into 10 teams, each a to teach young people about coop- Smith, Nespelem. 1996 - Erin Timm, different color, and set out around the community to clean up. The Dark erative and energy issues. Students The Colville Tribes will be Okanogan. Bess Derting, Okanogan blue team won. Their area was Lower Hud. It was a nice day...good develop business and leadership YES participants will fly from weather, hornet spirit and a good time by most everyone was evident. skills as they organize and run their selling surplus irrigation Spokane, WA to Reno, NV. As part After the clean-up, everyone came back to the cafeteria for root beer own electric cooperative canteen. of their experience, they will report equipment: wheel lines, hand floats and to hear the results of the Earth Day Poster Contest. There Participants elect officers, a manager were many beautiful posters on display in the cafeteria and lobby. back on their adventure to the NVEC and a board of directors from their Some of the winning posters are still up. Stop by the school or the membership at the cooperative’s lines, main line, and circle peers. The YES program also pro- community store if you haven’t had a chance to see them. An essay 62nd Annual Meeting on Friday, vides an opportunity for teens from irrigation equipment. contest was held and winner will be announced soon. The response to southeastern Okanogan County to October 5, 2001. the poster and essay contests were great and we will be sure to hold meet other young people from around NVEC serves just over 1,000 these contests again next year. the country. members along 398 miles of line. Thank you Colville Tribal Forestry for provided a truck and garbage Joseph Camarena is a sophomore All equipment will be sold bags this year. Also, thank you community volunteers, parents and everyone who came out to help. We couldn’t have done it without you. on an OPEN BID BASIS. Together we can make a difference on earth and in the environment. We are making a difference one person at a time! Submitted by the National Park Service Earth Day Committee: Teresa Shaffer, Mrs. Langlois, Mr. Francis, Ms. If interested please call (509)634-2308 for Woolum, Mr. Washington and the Gear-Up Kids.

Nez Perce Book Author a bid sheet, or you may stop by the Range What our Earth means to Me Office in Nespelem, WA. Bids will be closed By Nicky Fry, 3rd grade, 1st place To Speak At Coulee Dam June 8th, 2001 at 12:00 noon. If didn’t have the earth, we wouldn’t be able to live. We have water to take care of the trees. We have trees to build houses. We need houses to shelter us. If you cut down a tree you should plant another. We also need water for drinking, irrigation and recreation. Jerome A. Greene, whose new epic struggle any Hollywood script- We need food to stay alive. Food and water keep us alive until you book about the epic Nez Perce’s writer would admire.” get old and die. fight with the U.S. Army in 1877 “Jerome Greene is precise, even has drawn rave reviews, will be at brilliant, in detailing the Nez Perce What our Earth Means to Me the Coulee Dam City Hall on June 7, trail and the military groups that 2001 By Destiny Petty, 4th grade, 1st place 2001 at 7p.m. to talk about the dra- hounded them for weeks,” Kreck I think you need to respect the earth. “Why: you ask? Well, the earth matic events of the Nez Perce War. said. is a mysterious and beautiful place. Without the earth where would we The presentation, “Nez Perce “We are extremely pleased that be? No where. “We” wouldn’t be “we”, we would be nothing. That’s Summer, 1877: Perspectives on the Jerry had agreed to take the story Nespelem why I think that we should respect the earth and its purpose. Apparently Nez Perce Watt,” details the 1,700 of the Nez Perce war to the people we’re not doing that! I mean, when I walk to school, I see at least 23 mile trek across some of the most along the route of this tragic event cans, 16 plastic bags, and 30 bubble gum wrappers. rugged country in the Pacific North- in U.S. History,” Martha Kohl, editor What do you say? You say this place is too dirty! Well the fact is, west surrendering only 40 miles from of the Montana Historical Society you most likely helped make that “dirty” mess. So now I think you the Canadian border in Montana. Press, which published the book Junior Rodeo should help clean it up. No I’m not saying that we can clean up all the The Nez Perce War touched us and is co-sponsoring the tour, said. garbage in the world, but we can help! If we all pitch in and respect all. The story ended in the area with “By linking the book with the places the earth by picking up a little garbage everyday we just might have the non-treaty Nez Perce, including where the events happened we think a clean town. Chief Joseph, being placed on the that people will be able to feel even Results Colville Indian Reservation after more deeply what this means to all Senior Boys What Our Earth Means to Me exile in Oklahoma for seven years. of our heritage.” Chute Dogging: 1-Casey Davis, 2-Jose Sanchez, 3-Cody Bucholtz, By Angel Swan, 4th grade, 2nd place The non-treaty Nez Perce were not The National Park Service at 4-Jess Lisenbey. Saddle Bronc: 1-JD Reedy. Calf Roping: 1-Cody I love the earth because it does a lot for us. It rains so we can grow allowed to return to their homeland Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Cory, 2-Rooster Ogg, 3-Cody Staples. Bull Riding: 1-Jeremy Ives, 2 vegetables. it is always green an some parts of the world. What I like in the Wallowa Valley of Oregon. Area, the Northwest Interpretive Chris Scott. Bareback Bronc: 1-Matt Leader, 2-Jeremy Ives. Senior about the world is that we have animals to love. I like the earth because Dick Kreck of the Denver Post Association, the Montana Historical Boys Reserve: JD Reedy. Senior Boys All-Around: Jeremy Ives. God made people so we can talk to them He made people to make other said Greene’s new book, “Nez Perce Society, and the U.S. Forest Service people happy and not sad. I love the earth because it has trees for us Summer 1877: The U.S. Army and are sponsoring the event. Senior Girls to breath and for us the live. I don’t like it when people litter all over the Nee-Me-Poo Crisis,” makes “an Greene will be available to sign the world because I love the world a lot. Cow Ride: No qualified rides. Goat tying: 1-Jamie Fekkes, 2-Lindsey Watkins, 3-Tobi Osburn, 4-Anna Carr. Breakaway Roping: 1-Scottie Fuller, 2-Lindsey Watkins, 3-Brittney Highsmith, 4-Marcie What Earth Day Is: Weinke. Barrels: 1-Amanda Robbins, 2- Sabrina Lay, 3-Kacie Altizer, By Joe Condon, 6th grade, 1st prize The Colville Tribal 4-Jamie Fekkes. Poles: 1-Jessica Gerard, 2-Amanda Robbins, 3-Sabrina Earth Day, what is it? Is it a book or a movie. No, it’s a day when Lay, 4-Kacie Altizer. Senior Girls Reserve: Lindsey Watkins. Senior people over America pick up trash to save the atmosphere from Girls All-Around: Amanda Robbins. pollution. Here on the Rez we have contests on Earth Day, like trash Bar Association contest to see who can pick up the most trash or poem essay and poster contests. I think Earth Day is cool because people try to keep the world Intermediate Boys clean. That is why I think Earth Day is cool and you should too. So be Presents Calf Stake Tie: 1-Tyson McClure, 2-Jake Pratt, 3-Shane Marchand, cool and don’t pollute. 4-Dean Agee. Steer Daubing: 1-Tyson McClure, 2-KC Knowles. Steer Ride: 1-Willy Ives, 2-JD Carden, 3-Garrett Wolf, 4-Sev Carden & Cody What Earth Day Means to Me Mestdagh. Breakaway Roping: 1-Jake Pratt. Bareback Bronc: No By Sunny Swan, 6th grade, 2nd prize THE PEOPLE’S qualified rides. Intermediated Boys Reserve: Jake Pratt. Intermediate Earth is a very important part in everyone’s life. Without Earth we Boys All-Around: Tyson McClure. wouldn’t be here. Trees, Fish, and our Water are a big part that helps us live too. If we Intermediate Girls keep polluting and littering the water and our Earth then we will have LAW SCHOOL Steer Ride: 1-Kimmie Schroeder, 2-Lecole Adolph. Goat Tying: no more beautiful animals and other beautiful things to see. A Free Legal-Aid Clinic 1-Lylan Corey, 2-Mackenzie Pratt, 3-Megan Brown, 4-Lena Oakes. Everyone plays a role in our lives. The trees give off air, the water Breakaway Roping: 1-Coti Fuller. Barrels: 1-Coti Fuller, 2-Jackie gives us energy and the animals give us food. Widmer, 3-Brittnee Tower, 4-Lena Oakes. Poles: 1-Mackenzie Pratt, We can help everyone else’s lives and ours by keeping our Earth June 14, 2001 2 Brittnee Tower, 3-Nicole Hull, 4 Kayla Ottmar. Intermediate Girls clean. So be smart and don’t litter. Reserve: Mackenzie Pratt. Intermediate Girls All-Around: Coti 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fuller. What Earth Means to Me By Chelsi K. Pakootas, 6th grade, Honorable Mention Coulee Dam Town Hall Junior Boys I had a dream, what if there was no Earth, what would we do, what Coulee Dam, Washington Calf Ride: 1-Beaudeen Adolph, 2-Garrett Rogers. Goat Tying: would we be, where would we go, and what would we see. 1-Dusty Moore, 2-Bo Segerman, 3-Kile Beeman-Geis, 4-Garret Rogers. If there was no Earth, where would we go, what would we eat, The Legal-Aid Clinic will Poles: 1-Kile Beeman Geis, 2 Riley Palmer, 3-Tony Copple, 4-Tyson would we live on Mars or Jupiter? That would not at all be very neat. The Earth means a lot to me and it should mean a lot to you. provide information on Williams. Barrels: 1-Kile Beeman-Geis, 2 Tyson Williams, 3-Riley Palmer, 4-Garrett Rogers. Junior Boys Reserve: Garrett Rogers. So don’t litter and pollute, Landlord/Tenant Law Junior Boys All-Around: Kile Beeman-Geis. Recycle! This presentation will give a limited overview of the laws Earth governing landlords and tenants under both Tribal laws Junior Girls By Jake Warren, 6th grade, Honorable Mention and State laws. A Question and Answer period will follow Calf Ride: 1-Nadine Downey, 2-Shelby Streeter, 3&4 Laura One time when I was picking up trash I saw a creepy guy with a big the presentation. Copies of the pertinent portions of the Bennett, Katie Brisbois & Elly Rose Beckenridge. Goat Tying: mustache. He was throwing out a ton of garbage, a stash, so I picked it Landlord/Tenant laws will be available. 1-Nadine Downey, 2-Macy Fuller, 3-Kelly Downey, 4 Mallory Brown. up and turned it into cash I gave the money to a bum who didn’t litter. Poles: 1 Kelly Downey, 2-Nadine Downey, 3-Jillian Gerard, 4-Kelsie He said that the garbage was the root of the problem. Please take care If you need more information call Campbell. Barrels: 1-Kelly Downey, 2-Elly Rose Beckenridge, of the earth it’s the only one we have. Be polite, don’t pollute. 3-Nadine Downey, 4-Cheyenne Meredith. Junior Girls Reserve: Kelly 634-2450 or Downey. Junior Girls All-Around: Nadine Downey.

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Tribal Tribune 10 tribal tribune Tribal Voices thursday, May 24, 2001

Who can you trust? Tribal Clean Tribal Members: persons who instigate the original generations and want to leave a good you all. Want to know something-I Up and Fun Day Who can you trust? Watch what firing do not do this on a professional future for our children. No one knows think I have the first indications of you say and who you say it to. basis but personal vendetta and it why we like to live in Inchelium, “old-ziemers”, am getting forgetful Mistrust and back-stabbing is within only costs us tribal members. I am not Keller, Nespelem or Omak but it is with names. So if I call you Joe and June 1st, 2001 starting at 8 a.m. the employees of the Tribe and suppose to name the names but you home to us and we love it. your name is Frank, then just call me Fun Day events starting at Noon CTEC. The Tribe is losing money all should know who is doing this in No matter what happens there is anything but late for supper. Colville Indian Agency Campus from state and federal programs the name of the Fab Four. a lot of pride in myself when I see Lem-lem, Eldon Wilson because we are not making the But all is not bad-there is light at Hawaiian Days is the Theme for the Day. Awards for: Most Improved, Most Creative, reports that bring in the dollars. the end of the tunnel and maybe if Thought About It, Road Crew and Best Dressed Team. Tribal and CTEC employees have the elections go as they should the Games: Kick Ball, Hula Hoop, Volley Ball, Bad Mitten, been fired from their jobs, appeal, Tribe can get back on a positive track. Three Legged Race and Water Balloon Toss. win the appeal, the appeal is not It will not be an overnight ordeal Dunk Tank: We will have a dunk tank as a special attraction for the day to raise money for the Christmas Food Baskets. Nominations for fellow recognized, take it to the tribal court, because a lot has been done that has Alaska Native employees to sit on the dunk seat are being accepted. First volunteer win in court. The employee not only hurt the Tribe from the Federal and for the seat is Jack Smith of Purchasing. get their job back but also back pay State government. Programs will be asked to identify their work teams and day project for and in the meantime their position is I thank you people out there that judging of awards. Volunteers for judging of project is needed. Subsistence To sign up for the Road Crew contact Eldon Wilson at 634-2455. filled by someone else and now are appreciated my last letter in the For other districts who want to participate in a clean up day unemployed. Guess who pays for all April 2001 issue. For people of my in their work areas, a coordinator needs to be identified. of this? You and I, tribal members generation, I will be 58 on August For more information on this years event, whose dollars these are. The person/ 6th, we are working for the future Rights Upheld in contact the Purchasing Program: 634-2745. Katie John Case Katie John, an 83-year-old Ahtna in the Alaska federal district court. Thank you for elder, celebrated another major NARF staff attorney Heather Forest Products Division victory in her Alaska subsistence Kendall-Miller and co-counsel hunting and fishing rights lawsuit William E. Caldwell argued the your votes in the filed against the United States. The case on December 20, 2000. Three Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued of the 11 judges who heard the en an opinion in favor of protecting banc appeal concurred and would Primary Alaska Native subsistence rights. have adopted the district court’s more The court held that “the (1995) expansive reasoning and extended To all of my People: of being in office before. Again, I judgement rendered by the prior the priority for subsistence fisheries Thank you for your votes in the quote from my letter - please vote panel and adopted by the district to all navigable waters in Alaska. Primary. I almost made it, but that’s for the candidate you feel in your court should not be disturbed or Three other judges would have Life. My heart feels good knowing heart will do the best for you and altered by the en banc court.” reversed the prior decision and of the support and belief you have in yours. They should be pro-active This decision is one of a series upheld State jurisdiction over all me. Lim-limt again, and may Khulen and visible to you, the constituents, started in 1991 when Katie John filed Chuten be with you all. navigable waters in the State. in their aspirations and goals. They a lawsuit against the State of Alaska John Echohawk, the Executive Now to go on to the next leg of should be fervent in seeing that Tribal when her Copper River fishing site Director of the Native American this Election. I go back to the last government be carried out to the was closed to subsistence fisheries Rights Fund, is pleased with the page of my campaign letter. Look fullest for all of the people, not just very closely at your choices. All the by state managers. Ninth Circuit’s decision. John said, themselves or their families. candidates should have track records The case received its first favor- “it states clearly in ANILCA that Again, I thank you all very much. to help you make your decisions able ruling in 1995 by the Ninth Cir- the federal government would step Kathy M. Womer cuit Court of Appeals whose interim on, as they have had experience in to protect subsistence fishing decision held that the Alaska Nation- as traditionally practiced by rural al Interest Lands Conservation Act’s Alaskans.” This is the impetus of priority for subsistence use extends NARF’s involvement to see that to fisheries in federally reserved wa- ters - some 60% of Alaska’s inland justice is afforded the Alaska Native Area Agency on navigable waters. The U.S. Supreme people. Court declined review and the case Meanwhile, the Native American went back to the Alaska federal Rights Fund is celebrating the victory Aging district court for final proceedings. but preparing for the next round of All Senior Centers open: In July 2000, the State of Alaska litigation. The State of Alaska had 7:30 am. To 4:00 p.m. DAILY was granted rehearing by the full 90 days to appeal the case to the panel of Ninth Circuit judges Supreme Court. following entry of final judgment NESPELEM SENIOR CENTER Meals served Monday through Friday Phone : 509-634-2895 FAX: 509-634-2859 call before faxing March 2001 Head Cook/Site Supervisor Lucetta Desautel Employee of the Month Assistant Cook-Elsie Picard Don Whittington Elder Assistant-Rhea Adolph Don has been our Planer Mill-Days Certified Lumber Grader Driver/Handyman-Robert Thomas for the past 10.6 years, with a total of 14.15 years of service with CIPP. He was also a nominee for 2000 Employee of the Yar and also received nine years of safety recognition. Don OMAK SENIOR CENTER is here ready to work early every day and is also here on time Lunch served Monday through Thursday to work even if he has worked a double shift the day before, Breakfast every Friday at 9:00 am. assisting the swing shift. He is alwasy helpful in keeping the Phone: 509-422-7449 Employees planer mill running, whether it is maintenance or production. Don has always pushed the grades to make CIPP money. FAX: 509-422-7433 For Don’s recognition, he will receive a framed certificate, Head cook/Site Supervisor/Elder Assistant notation in personnel file, $150 cash, and $50 gift certificate Sharon Ives of the Month to his choice of restaurant. Congratulations Don! Assistant Cook-Eva Newsom CONGRATULATIONS Don! Driver/Handyman-Pete Hall Jr. KELLER SENIOR SITE Lunch served Monday through Thursday Breakfast every Friday at 10:00 am. Want to subscribe to the TRIBAL Phone: 509-634-8206 FAX: 509-634-2806; call before faxing TRIBUNE? Moving? Head Cook/Site Supervisor Trainee-Vacant Send subscription or change of address to: Tribal Tribune, P.O. 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Tribal Tribune 18 tribal tribune Health News thursday, May 24, 2001 Tribal Health Programs present: HealthyNEWS The Five Components Health Facilities Project Program Update of Physical Health In a previous article we briefly described the Health Facilities There are five components of health and fitness that everyone should be Obese is over 25%. Project Program. This article will discuss the proposed new aware of when designing an exercise routine: b. Women. I. Too lean is under 12%. II. Lean is 12.15%. III. Healthy Inchelium Clinic. Later articles will discuss the other two 1. Muscular strength is the maximal force a muscle or muscle group can is 15-20%. iv. Moderately overfat is 26-32%. v. Obese is over 32%. projects. exert during contraction. The frequency of exercise is generally recommended to be at least a. Minimum amount per week. I. Twice a week. II. 40% of one rep. max. an accumulation of 30 minutes per day on most days of the week. When For several years the Tribes have recognized the need to III. 8 rep’s (30 seconds). considering an exercise program, all of the aforementioned aspects of health improve health services on the Reservation. A planning process b. Recommended amount per week. I. 3-4 times per week. II. 40-80% of and fitness should be duly considered, including all, excluding none. The rate was implemented to address those needs. The Nespelem, one rep. max. III. 8-15 rep’s. of perceived exertion should be moderate, on a scale of 0-11+ (see below) Inchelium and Keller communities were targeted. Independent c. Maximum amount per week. I. 7 times per week. II. 80% of one rep. one should work at a rate of perceived exertion of 3-7. business plans were developed for Inchelium and Keller. max. III. 15 rep’s. Nespelem’s business plan is a work in progress at this time. d. Objective. I. Strength. 1. High intensity, less than 6 rep’s maximum. 2. Rate of Perceived Exertion Moderate intensity, 8-12 rep’s maximum. II. Endurance. 1. Moderate 0...... Nothing at all...... No intensity...... Couch potato. The planning process involved open community involvement. intensity, 12-15 rep’s maximum. 2. Low intensity, rep’s. 0.3 The objectives identified in the business plans were the 2. Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert 0.5...... Extremely weak...... Just noticeable...... Reaching for popcorn inspiration and expression of the communities who will be the a force against a resistance over a sustained period of time. 0.7 end-users of the facilities. 3. Cardiorespiratory endurance is the capacity of the heart, blood vessels, 1...... Very weak...... Adjusting how you sit and lungs to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles and tissues 1.5 Inchelium has been operating as a P.L. 93-638 contracted during sustained exercise and to remove the metabolic waste products that 2...... Weak...... Light...... Standing up facility since 1989. That is, the Tribes have elected to contract would result in fatigue. 3...... Moderate...... from the Indian Health Service all or some health component 4. Flexibility is the ability to move joints through their normal full range 4 services. A new health center has significant upside potential of motion. It is needed to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and for correct 5...... Strong...... Heavy...... Walking for success based on all the projections utilized in the planning body posture. 6 effort. The existing health programs may be re-structured into a a. Minimum/recommended amount per week. I. 3-4 times per week. 7...... Very strong...... Jogging more unified and comprehensive health facility. All services will II. Stretch to the point of discomfort. III. Hold for no more than 30 8 be open to the public in Inchelium with equal access to delivery seconds at a time (may stretch another muscle group, then return to 9 of care. These services will generally be the same as present. the previous muscle). 10...... Extremely strong...... Strongest intensity...... Running A proposed expanded staffing model, one which will be based b. Maximum amount per week. I. Few times per day. II. To the point of 11 primarily on the projected users, may include physical therapy, discomfort. III. Hold for no more than 30 seconds at a time (same as 11+...... Absolute maximum...... Highest possible...... Sprinting expanded dental and optical, traditional medicine/healing above). and telemedicine, to name a few. We have even anticipated 5. Body composition refers to the make-up of the body considered as a For any questions on developing your personal training program, call construction of a helipad for emergencies that may require two-component model: lean body mass and body fat. Health Education in Tribal Health at 634-2939, or 634-2940. helicopter transport. a. Men. I. Too lean is under 5% body fat. II. Lean is 5-9% body fat. III. Healthy is 10-20% body fat. iv. Moderately overfat is 21-25%. v. We are in the beginning stage of development for a community health board. This board would facilitate the separation of politics and health care. They will also lend support to the Health Administrator and assist in the adoption of a mission statement, help develop goals and objectives, and assist in the setting of policy and resolution of any issues that might arise. EPA Sampling in the The Tribes believes that quality care must be accessible and responsive to the needs of the people. Individuals and their families are the ultimate owners of their own health and they have the primary responsibility for properly managing their lives and each aspect of their health. The proposed new Inchelium Clinic is an important support system that can ensure individuals are Upper Columbia River and afforded the opportunity and assistance in managing their health and that of their families.

We welcome your comments and input, please feel free to contact Becky Rey, Project Coordinator, at 509-634-2301 Lake Roosevelt Begins In May, Scientists from the human health concerns from years presence of high levels of metals in- Over a million tourists visit this Environmental Protection Agency of mining and pulp mill industry cluding arsenic, mercury, cadmium, area annually and the Tribes have will begin sampling sediments from pollution in the US and Canada. lead, zinc; and dioxin, furan and substantial economic investments the Upper Columbia River near This sampling effort is a limited in PCB compounds in both river bed in marinas on the lake and related Inchelium north up into Canada. scope and will determine whether sediments and fish tissue. businesses. We need to ensure that In addition, many of the tributary hazardous substances are present Our traditional homelands and water quality and environmental S.O.U.L. Stomp News streams where mines, mills and and whether additional investigation current tribal communities are within conditions improve and that smelter sites are located will also be is necessary under CERCLA or the these affected areas and we need continuing releases of hazardous sampled. This effort is a result of Superfund Program. to have more current information substances in the watershed are Alert the Colville Tribes request to EPA Studies in the early 90’s com- to understand the potential risks to minimized or eliminated if possible. in 1999 to conduct investigations at missioned by the Lake Roosevelt those using the lake and its resources. Contact: Patti Stone, Office LeCole Adolph - I’m in the 7th grade at Wilbur High School multiple sites to determine if there Water Quality Council, EPA and Lake Roosevelt is a vital resource of Environmental Trust for more in Wilbur, but live in Keller. On March 7th, I was in Olympia at is a potential for environmental and Department of Ecology showed the to the Tribe and a national treasure. information at 509-634-2415 the S.O.U.L. Stomp rally in Olympia because legislators need to know that it’s important to fund a statewide tobacco prevention program that works.

Consider the facts: 22 percent of high school students smoke; 24,000 Washington kids become new daily smokers each year; 244,000 Washington kids are exposed to secondhand smoke at home; 4.9 million packs of cigarettes are illegally sold to kids in Washington each year; tobacco companies spend $109 million on marketing each year in Washington state. Commemorating Statistics like these are the reasons why more than 1,000 kids traveled to Olympia for the rally. Too many young pepole begin smoking every day and studies have shown that the earlier people begin smoking, the more difficult it is for them to quit. It’s important teenagers don’t start smoking so they won’t fall into the vicious cycle of tobacco addition. Kettle Falls through Debi Austin, from the Department of Health’s advertisements on the dangers of smoking was the featured guest at the rally. She had her larynx removed after 30 years of smoking three packs a day and she now travels around the country talking about the dangers of tobacco addiiton. The Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of the Department of Health were also at the rally. Playback Theater To claim memory of the upper Stevens County Historical Society are invited to tell stories from their mances with an historical emphasis. and lower falls, now covered by the and Friends of Kettle Falls Library, own real life experiences. Using Founder William Layman has held waters of Lake Roosevelt, places you the performance will take place at trained actors and musicians, these a longstanding interest in Kettle as an elder in our community. the 7:30 at the Woodland Theater in stories are immediately given artistic Falls and is well-known in the field If living memory of this most Kettle Falls. expression through being reenacted of Columbia River studies. He has special of places along the Columbia On July 5th, 1941 Kettle Falls on stage. Central to Playback’s recently completed a book The River is of interest, then you are disappeared. Gone was its inspiring values is a desire to give expression Mid-Columbia Remembered which encouraged to come to a theater beauty, the foaming, surging, roaring, to the richness and wisdom of the has been done in cooperation with the TRIBAL TRIBUNE performance that hopes to hear your tumbling water rushing over rocks. human story. It is the belief of Colville Confederated Tribes. story. The North Central Washington Anchored in specific memories of Playback that any story, no matter Admission is a suggested dona- Playback Theatre Company from their time by the falls, those that were what it is, is important and can be tion of $5.00 to $10.00 at the door. COPY Deadline Reminder Wenatchee, Washington is coming there to see them tend to regard their rendered with meaning and beauty. People volunteering a story for the to Kettle Falls on June 23rd to visits with fondness. While Playback lends itself to Tuesday, June 19, 2001 event will receive a photograph of Late Copy & Letters to the Editor received after the commemorate the 60th anniversary Playback Theater, practiced many different kinds of story-telling deadline will be published in the next month’s edition of the flooding of the falls. Sponsored throughout the world, is a form of possibilities, the N.C.W. Playback the falls. by Kettle Falls Historical Center, non-scripted community theatre has a special fondness for perfor- where people from the audience Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 Resolution Index tribal tribunE 19

TB) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. planned WMU’s will be reviewed by NRD staff RATIONALE: Deadline for grant is 5/7/01. before being finalized; 4)The AUM level will be set at 91,350 with management plans appropriated 2001-217 thru 2001-240 between livestock and wildlife, and increase will SPECIAL SESSION April 19, 2001 Are all enrollment cases. Any questions, please require an approved plan; and, 5)Formalize and see Enrollment Department. integrate the Project Proposal Planning process. SPECIAL SESSION May 3, 2001 The new Forest Management Plan will be tiered 2001-241.nat/m&b to the approved Colville Reservation Integrated Compiled by Darla Ankney, CBC Recording Secretary To approve attached contract with the Resources Management Plan. In accordance Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board with Natural Resources Committee/CBC wishes, to control noxious weeds in Okanogan County additional meetings were conducted in the four on Indian Trust lands using hand pulling and districts to explain the FEIS for the IRMP. Resolution Numbering Legend other biological methods up to $20,000. Per year 8 FOR (JJ, LA, MM, MD, GJ, KR, DRM, MH) Natural Resources - Nat Management & Budget - M&B Education & Employment - E&E depending on available funding from the BIA. 4 AGAINST (RS, TB, LS, DM) 0 ABSTAINED. Veterans - Vet Elections - Elc Tribal Government - Gov Chairperson or designee has authority to sign all MOTION CARRIED. Human Services - Hum Law & Justice - L&J Culture - Cul pertinent documents. Executive - Exc Gaming Task Force - Gam Community Development - Com 12 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, 2001-249.nat DRM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. The quality Veneer and Lumber Omak plant MOTION CARRIED. site is for sale through the US Bankruptcy Court for To approve the acceptance of Federal the Western District of Washington and the entire 2001-203.nat amendment number three to Grant #GTP03T101114 2001-242.nat plan site of approximately 386 acres lies within SPECIAL SESSION To approve the Application for Grazing in the amount of $221,300.00 for the PSIS To approve the purchase of Pauline C. the exterior boundaries of the Colville Reservation April 19, 2001 Privileges for Range Unit #6, Roger Cate for 19 allocation awarding partial funding for fiscal year Stensgar’s undivided 72/720 interest at the and the land was originally part of the Reservation cattle, May 1st, 2001 through December 31st, 7-01-00 to 6-30-01 by the Dept. Of Interior, BIA, appraised value of $94,000.00, her share being trust lands, but was alienated from trust through the Council Members Present: Louella Anderson, 2003 be approved. Chairperson or her designee and authorize the Chairperson or her designee to $9,400.00 within the John Covington Allotment General Allotment Act, and it is the best interests of Ted Bessette, Mathew Dick, Margie Hutchinson, has authority to sign all documents. sign the amendments. No. 101-2245, described as follows: An undivided the Tribes to return this land to the ownership of the Jeanne Jerred, Deb Louie, Mike Marchand, Doc 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, 9 FOR (LA, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, 72/720 interest in the W1/2SE1/4, NE1/4SW1/4 Tribes, clean up the environmental pollution that has Mellon, DR Michel, Kevin Rosenbaum, Lou Stone, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION KR, LS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION Section 10, the NW1/4NE1/4 Section 15, Township occurred under prior ownership, and to eventually Rich Swan. CARRIED. CARRIED. (TB, RS - out of room). 29 North, Range 31 East, Willamette Meridian, return the land to trust status, and the CTEC BOD Delegation/Absent: Colleen Cawston, delega- Washington, containing 160.00 acres, more or has unanimously approved this purchase; and tion. Gene Joseph, Leave. 2001-204.nat 2001-211.e&e/m&b less. Funds to be disbursed out of Land Purchasing CTEC BOD has unanimously approved the term Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed To approve the Application for Grazing To approve the acceptance of Federal Accounting and reimbursed out the Senior Account sheet submitted by KeyBank for the financing of this Recommendation Information, Colville Business Privileges for Range Unit #18, Joanne Leith, 20 amendment number five to Grant #GTP03T101114 when funds become available. purchase; and the Timber Allocation Agreement Council Vote Tally. horses, be approved. Chairperson or her designee in the amount of $426,854.00 for the PSIS 12 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, be amended to include a new enterprise, Colville has authority to sign all documents. allocation awarding partial funding for fiscal year DRM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. Indian Power and Veneer(CIPV), as a beneficiary 10 Signature: 2001-198.e&e 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, 7-01-00 to 6-30-01 by the Dept. Of Interior, BIA, MOTION CARRIED. under the agreement; and, CTEC is in need of To approve the Headstart grant for Quality KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION and authorize the Chairperson or their designee $1,500,000 to fund a portion of the equity for the Improvement and Training and Technical CARRIED. to sign the amendment. 2001-243.nat purchase and has requested a CCT-UDAG loan Assistance in the amount of $65,433 federal funds. 10 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, To approve the request of Larry Winders, as from the Tribe for this purpose; and that the CBC The non-federal share of $16,358 has already 2001-205.nat KR, LS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION agent for Colville Indian Housing Authority to authorizes and approves the purchase of Quality been met. The Committee also recommends To approve the Application for Grazing CARRIED. (RS out of room). modify existing lease No. 4632 to increase the Veneer and Lumber Plant, land and equipment by that the CBC approve the grant and authorize Privileges for Range Unit #5, Fred Carden, 11 acreage by two and one-half acres to cover the the CTEC. The BOD and corporate management the Chairperson or designee to sign documents horses, be approved. Chairperson or her designee 2001-212.cul/m&b expansion area, which was originally thought to are authorized to enter into final negotiations with pertinent to this funding. has authority to sign all documents. To contribute $3,000 from the 587 Litigation be within their leasehold boundaries. Description: the Trustee, with the goal of finalizing and closing 10 FOR (LA, JJ, TB, MM, DRM, DL, MH, RS, 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, Budget, (approved by Resolution 2000-701) toward CIHA (Nespelem Elder Site). Rent: $250.00 per the purchase of assets of Quality Veneer and LS, KR) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION hiring an expert in the Ancient One case. The other annum - pursuant to prior agreement wherein an Lumber’s Omak plant by July 1, 2001. AND that appraisal was requested to assess the damages RATIONALE: Grant application is due April CARRIED. member tribes of the tribal coalition are also to the CBC authorizes and approves the terms of the trespass. Purpose: Modify the Lease to add 15, 2001. Rapid submission time from grant contribute funds. The expert is Deward Walker, an financing as presented in the term of sheet from 2.50 acres for additional office space. Term: To run announcement. Additional program steps to 2001-206.nat anthropologist. He will analyze the administrative KeyBank. The BOD and corporate management concurrent with the term of existing 25 + 25 year process through Parent Policy Council. Timely To approve the request from Mae Noyes and record to help the coalition tribes to address the are authorized to enter into final negotiations with lease which is due to expire on March 16, 2030. process to assess and research program needs BIA Leasing to cancel resolution #1991-431, issues in their amicus briefs. He may also provide KeyBank and can execute all documents necessary 12 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, for grant submission. to rescind #2001-036. DESCRIPTION: Lease an affidavit to support the administrative decision for the financing of this project. However, this DRM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. #01-021, Tribal Tract #101-2229-A: a five acre of returning the remains to the coalition. approval does not waive the sovereignty of the MOTION CARRIED. 2001-199.m&b parcel located in Section 9, Township 33 North, 10 FOR (LA, TB, MD, DL, MM, DM, DRM, KR, Confederated Tribes in this matter. AND that the To approve a budget modification to Tribal Range 28 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (MH). MOTION CBC authorizes and approves CTEC and the CCT 2001-244.nat Cost Center 746 PSIS General Fund in the County, Washington. More commonly known as CARRIED. Dept. Of Environmental Trust to enter into a five To approve the offer from Ronda Marchand, amount of $402,706.00, to cover the Omak School the former Timberline Store. RENT: CIHA paid the (5) year agreement to clean up all of the known Tribal member for Homesite Lease No. 01-29, Apportionment Agreement Account through August $300.00 first month rent out of their “Emergency environmental issues at the Omak site. AND that 2001-213.cul/m&b Tribal Tract No. 101-T4211. Description: Lease No. 2001, and further, the funds to come from the Grant Fund”, BIA Realty (Leasing) has refunded Amend the FY2001 Hart West and Associates the Timber Allocation Agreement be amended 01-29, Tribal Tract No. #101-T4211: SW4NW4NE4, General Fund reserves and modify the budget the $300.00 to CIHA. TERM: was one (1) year contract. Amendment to add attachment C, Scope to include the Colville Indian Power and Veneer SE4SW4NW4NE4, of Section 20, Township accordingly. As amended, due to the fact that there (CIPV) as a beneficiary under the Agreement. AND emergency homesite lease. of Work, schedule and budget for additional 34 North, Range 27 East, Willamette Meridian, was gross mismanagement of tribal dollars in the that a CCT-UDAG loan in the amount of $1,500,000 10 FOR (LA, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, KR, Wenatchapam, Moses Columbia and other work as Okanogan County, Washington, Containing 5.00 Superintendent position at the PSIS, the Council be entered into with CTEC to fund a portion of its LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (TB). MOTION directed by the Tribes. Add $36,275 to the contract acres, more or less. East River Road, within the has no choice but to put out a vote of no confidence, CARRIED. price for additional work as stated in attachment C, Omak District. Rent: $250.00 per year with option equity position in the purchase. and further that the school board terminate this funds to come out of the General Reserves. The to purchase. Purpose: homesite. Term: 10 years, 7 FOR (JJ, LA, MM, MD, KR, DRM, MH) 4 contract immediately and readvertised immediately. 2001-207.nat Hart West and Associates contract be amended to begin upon the date of approval. AGAINST (GJ, RS, LS, DM) 1 ABSTAINED (TB). As amended, that this budget modification be To approve the offer from Toby Epperson, to extend the term of September 30, 2001. And to 12 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, MOTION CARRIED. contingent upon the implementation of the previous tribal member, for pasture lease bid item #K-3, amend the budget accordingly. DRM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. amendment. Tribal Tract #101-T3750. Description: 101-3750: 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, MOTION CARRIED. 2001-250.cul 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, the SW4NW4 of Section 29, Township 32 North, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION To approve Research Permit entitled KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION Range 33 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, CARRIED. 2001-245.nat “Documents Project Review by Elders”, and CARRIED. Washington, containing 40.00 acres, more or less. To approve the request from Matt Boyd, Jr., allow the named individuals from the Language RENT: $75.00 per annum, (Bid). TERM: 5 Year 2001-214.gov Tribal Member to add 2.5 acres, to his existing Preservation Program to participate in the project, 2001-200.m&b lease, to begin upon approval. The Tribal Government recommends that homesite lease No. 96-107, Tribal Fee - Former to locate, edit, place in context and publish all of The Colville Tribal Court attempted, on behalf of 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, Resolution 2001-045 be amended to extend until Camp Property (White House). Description: Lease the key written primary documents relating to the Lori Stensgar and her daughter Shayleen Finley, to KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION 4:00 PM Wednesday, April 25, 2001 (by delivery to No. 96-107, Tribal Fee - Former Camp Property history of the Clearwater Valley and the Nez Perce deposit IIM into the OTFM IIM account where said CARRIED. the Enrollment Office), the deadline for submission (White House): SW4NE4SE4SW4, Surrounding people up to the time of the 1877 Nez Perce War. monies would have generated interest income, and of required relevant data for enrollment (which is house - within Section 33, Township 33 North, 9 FOR (LA, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, DRM, such attempt was refused by the OTFM because 2001-208.nat also needed to be eligible for retroactive payment Range 36 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, KR) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION the monies were not trust monies; and that the Begin the process to seek the Secretary of of 2001 BPA Claims by Resolution 2001-045, in any Washington. The 2.5 acre addition would go from CARRIED. RS, LS, TB - Not returned from lunch. Colville Tribal Court did deposit such monies into the United States Dept. Of Interior’s approval case where the Enrollment Office relied on such the existing house towards the barn and Seylor the Tribes’ account on behalf of Lori Stensgar and to transfer federal land back to the Colville information to make a favorable recommendation Valley Road. Purpose: Modify the Lease to add 2001-251.cul her children during the pendency of the action; and Confederated Tribes. The subject land is located for enrollment but which upon review by the 2.50 acres. Term: Reduce the term from 99-years to A government to government relationship exists that the Colville Tribes returned the principal sum across the highway from Barney’s Junction, Kettle Committee has been determined to be incomplete 10-year term, beginning at the date of approval, Mr. between the CCT of the Colville Reservation and to the Colville Tribal Court, but made no interest Falls, Washington and is within our usual and and referred back to the Enrollment Office for Boyd will exercise his right to purchase according the USDA Forest Service regarding the Nez Perce payment; and; that the Tribes placed said interest accustomed fisheries and Lakes (Sinixt) Nation further review pursuant to the Membership Code, to the existing lease. National Historic Trail and the Colville Business monies into the Reserve Account; and that the homeland; it is also lateral to the “falls” at the CTC 8-1-124(3)(b). 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, GJ, MM, DM, DRM, Council regarding all major decisions, Interagency Tribal Financial Officer has determined that interest culturally rich Kettle Falls fishery site. The process 6 FOR (MM, DL, TB, MD, LS, KR) 1 AGAINST KR, LS, RS) 1 AGAINST (JJ) 0 ABSTAINED. agreements, and management issues of the at 5.10 Percent would amount to $4,722.39. Now shall include, but not be limited to, all necessary (MH) 3 ABSTAINED (RS, DM, DRM). MOTION MOTION CARRIED. Nez Perce National Historic Trail, therefore: 1) therefore be it resolved, that the M&B Committee administrative actions such as land survey. The CARRIED. (LA - out of room). Approve: GS 9/11/12 Nez Perce National Historic does hereby recommend that the CBC appropriate Chairman of the Colville Business Council is 2001-246.nat Trial Administrator position, full time, located at $4,722.39 to be deposited in trust for the benefit of authorized to sign all documents necessary in this To approve the request from Michael Watts, Nespelem, WA., per the attached Job Description Shayleen Finley consistent with the Colville Tribal overall process. Tribal Member for his pasture lease on Tribal (Forest Service Funding) No tribal funding. Court’s Order of September 21, 2000. To come 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, Tract No. 101-T5418. Description: Pasture lease 9 FOR (LA, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, DRM, from general fund reserves and adjust the budget KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION on Tribal Tract No. 101-T5418: 15 acres within KR) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION accordingly. As amended, to add $142.53 to cover CARRIED. SPECIAL SESSION the S2N2S2SW4 of Section 8, 40 acres within CARRIED. interest earned on $4,722.39 from 09/15/00 thru May 3, 2001 the S2S2SW4 of Section 17, Township 33 North, RS, TB, LS - Not returned from lunch. 04/19/01 for a total of $4,864.91. 2001-209.nat Range 28 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, The traditional/cultural importance of Council Members Present: Louella Anderson, County, Washington, containing 55 acres, more or 2001-252.l&j KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION anadromous fisheries and summer steelhead is Ted Bessette, Colleen Cawston, Mathew Dick, less. Purpose: Pasture. Rental: $198.00 per annum To approve the appointment of Dennis Nelson for the pasture. Term: 5 years to begin upon the CARRIED. recognized and supported by the Tribal Membership Margie Hutchinson, Jeanne Jerred, Gene Joseph, as a Justice of the Colville Tribal Court of Appeals date of approval. and the CBC. CCT has authority to manage their Mike Marchand, Doc Mellon, DR Michel, Kevin for a term of six years, pursuant to Amendment X 12 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, 2001-201.m&b Trust lands and natural resources. CCT along with Rosenbaum, Lou Stone, Rich Swan. of the Colville Tribal Constitution. DRM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. To approve the attached amendments to the Natural Resource Conservation Service have under Delegation/Absent: Deb Louie, delegation. 6 FOR (JJ, LA, MD, KR, DRM, MH) 3 AGAINST MOTION CARRIED. Defined Benefit Plan and the CBC Plan, according taken the restoration of Omak Creek watershed. Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed (MM, GJ, DM) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. to IRS Specifications for the CAP filing, as stated in CCT has been planting summer steelhead smolts Recommendation Information, Colville Business 2001-247.nat attached documents, and revise Retirement Plan in the Omak Creek watershed for the last three Council Vote Tally. 2001-253.gov To approve the request from Michael Watts, Documents from Lukins & Annis, dated February years and reintroduced spring chinook salmon into Dalene Rietdorf and on behalf of her siblings Tribal member for his Homesite Lease No. 01-32, 2, 2000 and authorize the Chairperson or their Omak Creek in the Spring of 2001. Current water 10 Signature: 2001-215.hum and herself, has attempted to receive justice and To approve the attached application for the Tribal Tract No. 101-5418. Description: Lease designee to sign all plan documents. temperatures for spring chinook are too high for compensation for alleged mis-management of her FEMA grant in the total amount of $334,327 (10% No. 01-32, Tribal Tract No. 101-T5418: a five 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, successful spawning in Omak Creek, and there is IIM and Trust Fund Management account by her of grant is Tribal Match) for the purchase of two (2) acre portion within the S2N2S2SW4 of Section 8, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION a lack of riparian vegetation for steam temperature trustee, the Superintendent of the Colville Indian fire trucks and turnout gear for the Tribal EMT Fire Township 33 North, Range 28 East, Willamette CARRIED. modification which is a direct result of past improper Agency, BIA, Nespelem, WA. BE IT RESOLVED, Dept. Tribal match funds not to exceed $33,433 to Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington. A land use practices. In addition, current livestock that the CBC, while contemplating participation in come from General Fund Reserves, and to modify 5.00 acre homesite to be determined pursuant 2001-202.nat grazing precludes riparian vegetation restoration a general class action suit against the BIA Trustee, the budget accordingly. Further, to authorize the to a completed formal survey. Purpose: 5 acre To approve the request by Billie J. Zilbert (for efforts. Therefore, be it resolved, that we, the CBC hereby authorizes the Office of Reservation Chairperson or her designee to sign all related homesite with option to purchase. Rental: $250.00 Richard Zilbert, deceased) and BIA Leasing to Attorney to represent the Rietdorf siblings in a legal do hereby approve the recommendation of the Fish per annum. Term: 10 years to begin upon the date cancel resolution no. 1998-228. General location: documents. and Wildlife Dept., that a moratorium be placed on of approval. petitioning for compensation of their alleged losses Recreational lease #98-51, Tribal Tract #101- 10 FOR (DL, MM, MH, RS, LS, MD, CC, LA, JJ, leasing Tribal range land along Omak Creek. The 12 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, MM, DM, due to the failure of the Trustee to properly protect T2028: Space #12, Shady Cove Trailer Court. Rent: GJ) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. moratorium would be enacted as leases for range DRM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. their resources held in their IIM accounts while they $1,000.00 per annum, the payments are current. RATIONALE: Grant deadline 5/2/01 ASAP. use are brought forth for renewal, and would remain MOTION CARRIED. were minor children. Term: 5 year Lease (4/1/98 to 3/31/03). Once 10 FOR (LA, TB, MD, GJ, MM, DM, DRM, KR, in effect until a management plan and the goals 10 Signature: 2001-216.e&e this resolution is canceled, no more bids will be for restoration of anadromous fisheries in Omak LS, RS) 2 AGAINST (JJ, MH) 0 ABSTAINED. To approve the Early Head Start grant in the 2001-248.nat accepted on tribal tract #101-T2028, Shady Cove MOTION CARRIED. Creek watershed have been met. 11 FOR amount of $606,045 federal funds. The cash match To select Alternative 7 with the listed conditions Trailer Court. (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, KR, LS, RS) of $151,511 has already been met. Further that the 1)Annual allowable cut will be set at average 11 FOR (LA, TB, MD, MH, DL, MM, DM, DRM, 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman or her designee is authorized to sign all 77+/- MMBF per year; 2)Increase the allocation KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION related documents. of regeneration treatments, pending review and CARRIED. 2001-210.e&e/m&b 10 FOR (JJ, MH, MD, CC, RS, DM, LS, LA, GJ, approval during the PPP process; 3)Schedule of

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Please, only reclaim photos that you have personally submitted. thursday, May 24, 2001 2001 GENERAL ELECTIONCANDIDATE FORUM tribal tribunE 11 General Election Candidate Forum 2001 Colville Business Council Candidates Views and opinions expressed in the Candidates Forum, complimentary or critical, are those of the candidates. They are not necessarily endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, tribal administration, the tribal Business Council or the Colville Confederated Tribes membership as a whole. Burden of proof statements made in any campaign materials lies with the candidate.

Inchelium District Candidates – Position #1

instead you hurt somebody or something. It sounded good at the time, listening to one side Kevin J. Rosenbaum of a story. I guess that’s politics. If once in a while we could just solve one issue, working together, that would be one step forward in progress. But instead issues come back to be Position #1 discussed again and again. Sometimes that’s good but not all of the time. All of this starts from a simple yes or no. Hi, Hello and all the graces of the day, Inchelium people near and far. I’ve used the word “we” in my letter. The “we” is us as a council (I’m included). We My name is Kevin J. Rosenbaum. I’m the incumbent from the Inchelium District Position are people just like you. We make mistakes, bad calls, fail to communicate, etc. We’re not No. 1. I am looking forward to your support in the up and coming 2001 Colville Tribal perfect, all knowing, we’re just like you, nothing personal. We give it our best shot, with the General Elections. information that is given to us. I have truly enjoyed the last two years serving you, the membership. Thank you. I will What can I give to you, the membership? I can give you me, my time, encouragement, continue to do so if you choose. My wife and I were sitting around talking about this letter. support, assistance, opinion, my ear, whatever an individual can. But a councilperson is not Mulling over issues and other things. When she said, what do you really want to tell the an individual. It’s all or at least most of all to get everything else done. membership? The issues will always be there. So this is what I wrote. I’ve tried not to let too In my heart I feel that I’ve served you, the membership, well, the last couple of years, and much politics/campaigning into this, because politics/campaigns is one problem our tribe hope to continue. If not, you certainly will tell me when you vote on June 23, 2001, Colville has already. So here goes. Tribal General Election Day. Vote for someone you think will be there for you, the membership. Being a councilperson isn’t as easy as saying yes or no. I wish it were that easy. One thing Remember that voting is one of the most effective ways of expressing your opinion. you need to know is the meaning of yes or no. Everything and anything we do is good or Thank you for your time, bad. There is no in between. I’ve always thought yes was a good thing, but not in all issues. Kevin J. Rosenbaum, (509)722-5430 (home), (509)634-2206 (work) P.O. Box 244, You feel great about your decision for a couple of days, thinking you did the right thing, but Inchelium, WA

Inchelium District Candidates – Position #2

Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which contributes to the symptoms of alcohol and substance abuses. Cultural Dear Inchelium District Voters: restoration will be the base to wellness. Lou Stone PTSD addressed as a treatment focus, comes from the idea that the cultural trauma we aboriginal people have It’s time for MORE CLEAN UP! suffered under presents itself similarly as does wartime trauma. In the healing, the denial about the pain handed NO MORE COVER - UP! down from generation to the next is a vital part of the therapy. As a tribal organization, we are quite young yet Position #2 and have not developed the skills of maturity, which provides for openness and honesty about what we believe compared to how we act. For this election, for this position in Inchelium, there is a choice. I have been providing Thank you for your trust in me and continued support for desperately needed improvements in our government a lot of energy for exposure of our internal problems in order to get us out of denial. We can then address changes, services provided for you. I hope my service to you will be rewarded by your votes for me in the General Election. which will help us clean up the mess. My opponent, being in partnership with the cover-up and denial about our Like my late, beloved grandparents, I too am “clean and sober.” In addition, neither me nor any members of condition, promotes the illness for an ailing and failing organization, which refuses to reform itself for the good my family aid in the misery of our Peoples by selling beer, wine, or tobacco products to them. In fact, I assisted of all the Peoples. As the previous Chairman for several years, his leadership for maintaining the abuses was the in the passage of Resolution 1989-47, which prohibited the use of alcohol or drugs at tribal activities on tribal plan of every day, as is the case of the current Chairman. properties. Our children need role models of healthy living; it is confusing for them to be told to not use alcohol It’s time for MORE CLEAN - UP! and tobacco while modeling the sales of such products to their community - this is a conflicting message. Thank you for your continued support for my dedicated service to you. I work very hard responding to your Further, the Council recently supported my recommendation for the passage of Resolution 2000-124, which phone calls and letters with constructive assistance and action. This is a service I will continue to provide for you. enabled the Inchelium Enterprise Community to conduct “a Feasibility Study for the Inchelium Wellness Center.” With warm regards, On February 15, 2001, we passed Resolution 2001-085 “to seek funding for the Planning and Development of Lou Stone an Inchelium Wellness Center . . .” We will need community participation to move this project forward: Our 509 738 6441 (home), 888 881 7684 x 2215 (office) Wellness Center will serve the entire Reservation and other Indians in the cultural-based treatment for Post

sincere apologies Julie Phillips, Myra Aubertin, Joe Peone and Loretta Pakootas. How he determines which tribal members lifes have value and which ones don’t is beyond me. Joseph A. Pakootas I choose to remain focused, speak with honest feelings, dealing only with truth and facts. I received calls from tribal members who did not receive their absentee ballots in time to vote in the Primary Election. I have inquired of the Elections Office and been assured that all tribal members who requested an absentee Position #2 ballot for the Primary Election (whether they voted or not) will have their absentee ballot for the General Election Dear Inchelium Voters: mailed to them beginning on May 25, 2001. If you have not received your absentee ballot by June 4, 2001 please Thank you very much for your support in the Primary Election held let me know so that I can be sure you get the opportunity to vote by absentee ballot for the General Election on May 5, 2001. The results have been officially certified and because of of June 23, 2001 if you so choose. Requests for absentee ballots can also be faxed to the tribal headquarters at your vote of confidence, I will advance as one of two candidates in the (509)634-4116; Attn: Election Coordinator. General Election for Position 2 in the Inchelium District. With your support, I enter the General Election with much pride and enthusiasm. In closing, let me once again I would like to applaud Pam Phillips for her honest caring efforts as a thank you for your vote of confidence. first time candidate in the Primary Election. She spoke from her heart and Respectfully, was very sincere in her beliefs about our Tribe and People. Joseph A. Pakootas During the primary election Lou Stone sent out an emergency concern POB 146 note dated 4/21/01 with his campaign letter viciously attacking me along Inchelium, WA 99138 with four other tribal members. Because I am his opponent I can accept (509)722-5505 the attack on myself even through there was no truth to his accusations. (509)722-3782/fax However, the attack he made on the other four tribal members as a campaign tactic is totally out of line and unacceptable. Please accept my

Keller District Candidates – Position #1

a dedicated effort from the Business Council. The cost of always remain sacred to our culture. Financial security Oscar “Doc” Mellon our tribal programs that provide important services and jobs with environmental preservation is difficult but well to our membership continues to grow but unfortunately worth it. the income from our core businesses, such as gaming and I will always remain dedicated to protecting our right Position #1 timber, has been declining. To remain competitive we need to govern ourselves as a sovereign nation. Our destiny to continually pursue operating efficiencies in our existing must remain in our own hands. Dear Tribal Members: businesses with a high sense of urgency. We also need to I know we have the ability and resources to meet the I would like to ask you for your support in the upcoming be careful how we invest our capital in new ventures to challenges we face if we work together. I would look general election for Business Council representing the receive the highest possible return in both revenue and forward to the opportunity to discuss these issues with Keller District. With the experience gained from my tribal employment. The economic climate and resulting you directly, so please feel free to contact me any time. first term, I believe I am better positioned to work for employment for our membership in the private business Sincerely, your welfare and the general economic health of our sector must improve as well. Small business success is Ocar “Doc” Mellon reservation. essential to a healthy economy. Home (509)634-4262 I truly believe that our reservation, if managed Improving our business base is imperative but not at the correctly, will continue to provide for our membership. expense of our environment and natural wildlife, which will We face some tough challenges though, that will require Tribal Tribune 12 tribal tribune 2001 GENERAL ELECTIONCANDIDATE FORUM thursday, May 24, 2001 Keller District Candidates – Position #1 Continued

Tribal Members who live off the reservation. Your concerns mirror those who live on the reservation. Some of those are: Timber prices John F. Stensgar are down, Gaming revenues are low, Will the low revenues effect the per capita’s, Management of our Natural Resources for our Position #1 future, no operating gas station in Keller, Tribal employee morale is low and the Micro-managing of Tribal Programs by a few Tribal To the People of the San Poil Valley Council to name a few. I will work hard on these issues. I am asking for your support in the upcoming General Election. I We need to Protect our Tribal Sovereignty, Protect our Tribal will work hard to improve the Quality of Life of our Membership. Members Rights, Manage our Natural Resources for our Future, I will listen to your concerns and vote accordingly at the Council and work together to meet the needs of the People. I thank you for Table. We are looking at some pretty tough financial decisions considering me in the upcoming election. during this next budget cycle and I would like to put my years of With Respect, Quality Management Experience to work for You. John F. Stensgar I really enjoyed the week vacation that I took to meet with our

Nespelem District Candidates – Position #1

Tribal Members, Thank you very much for the support in the past primary election. There was a field of very qualified candidates Mathew Dick, Jr. for position 1 in the Nespelem District. Any one of the four that wasn’t chosen would have been an effective leader for the Colville Tribe. So it is a great honor to be chosen to move on to the June General Election. Today, our Tribe is faced with a very serious budget deficit and your leadership will soon be faced with some difficult decisions. It will take experienced proven leadership to work their way through those budget Position #1 shortfalls and arrive at a solution that has the most benefit for all Tribal members. In fiscal year 1996-1997, the Colville Tribe experienced record producing revenues. When you compare that to revenues for fiscal year 1997-1998 and 1998-1999, you begin to wonder who was watching the store Vote for experienced, during those years. During the thriteen (13) plus years that I have been on Council, I have demonstrated the ability to work proven leadership. through complex issues and help arrive at the solutions that are best for the Tribe. I thank you for allowing me to serve you for all these years and my prayers will always be with you. Sincerely, VOTE Mathew Dick Jr Mathew Dick Jr

Nespelem District Candidates – Position #2

• Administrative Director, (4 years) Tribal Convalescent Center, (3 years). I pledge that you will receive all of the above by Harvey Moses, • Executive Director, (4 years) voting for me in the upcoming General election. I • Comptroller, CTEC (7 months) I BELIEVE: promise you that I will move to review all past actions • Council member, (2 years) • The CCT should hire “qualified tribal members” at thoroughly for validity; I will review all standing Jr. • Chairmanships held and other activities: all levels within tribal government and enterprises complaints against the present leadership to the best Fellow Colville Tribal Members; • Education, Employment & Training • The Elected Official is a policy maker, not an of my ability; I will work to rebuild the trust in our My name is Harvey Moses Jr. I would like to thank Committee (1 year) administrator Tribal Government and Tribal Administration. I will everyone for your vote of confidences in me during • Management & Budget Committee (1 year) • The CBC represents the membership at all levels work to make us all proud of being members of the the May Primary election for CBC Position #2, in the • Ethics Committee (2 years) • The CBC is a role model for tribal government and Colville Confederated Tribes. Nespelem District. Now we have to work on the June • CTEC Board of Director member (1 1/2 years) the membership We all need to take stock in our future, our 2001 General Election and I ask for your continued • Alternate Delegate - Affiliated Tribes of • The CBC sets a positive course of advancement for children’s future and the future of the reservation. If support so we can bring the government back to serve Northwest Indians conventions (2 years) the tribes future change does not happen, our future could be bleak. the needs of the membership. • Representative - Council of Governments, (dealing • The CBC deals with outside governments, effectively I believe in our future, it is critical for us to come MY QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: with the Spokane Tribe of Indians, County • The CBC protects all tribal assets, (human and natural) together and face it as an untied people. We all need • Life long resident of the Colville Indian Reservation Commissioner’s, (5 counties) federal and state The message is clear to me; the membership want to demonstrate that willingness to change and improve and Nespelem District representatives on Lake Roosevelt usage), (1 year) “positive change” in their government; a “voice” in things by casting our vote! • Vietnam Veteran • Liaison - Government-to-Government meetings, their government; “fair representation” at all levels; Harvey Moses Jr. • College Graduate (Business Administration) (dealing with federal agencies on archeology and “accountability” of the leadership; “positive role models” • 15 plus years of Upper Level sovereignty matters in relations to the CCT’s (Usual from leadership; the leadership to protect our “assets,” Management experience with CCT and Accustom areas), (1 1/2 years) (human and natural). • Chief Accountant, (7 years) • Administrator in training, Colville Omak District Candidates – Position No. 1

Dear Tribal Members, Absentee Voters: Poll Voters: Shirley K. Charley Thanks to each and everyone of you that took the time Call 1-888-881-7684 to see if you will receive an Got to the voting places in your District. Only to go and vote. I am thankful for all of the votes that were Absentee Ballot for the General Election or need to mark your Choice for a Candidate on the Ballot. If Position #1 cast in my favor. request one. You can call this number and find out which you make a mistake and mark two (2) Candidates on I will be asking you to vote for me in the General District you Vote in. the same side, Your Vote In Invalid. Ask the workers Election being held on June 23, 2001. Let me be your You can go to the Tribal Building in Nespelem and for another Ballot, the mistake will be considered choice and I will use my voice. Vote at the Election Officer. This Vote will be considered “Spoiled” and not counted. The new Ballot Will Be Good luck . . . candidate’s in the General Election. an Absentee Vote and counted. You can request an Counted. I could promise you a lot of things. But, I am only one Absentee Ballot by mail: CCT Election Coordinator, PO 18 Year Old/New Voters: vote at the table. I will take your views into consideration Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. Or Fax your request to Exercise Your Right to Vote. Be Counted. I when making my decisions. Concerns to me: Sovereignty, (509)634-4116. Information needed: Name, Address, Challenge you to Vote. Don’t Settle For Someone Financial management, Gaming, Employment-Training, Enrollment Number, Date and Signature. Else’s Choice. Environmental issues, Health and Death benefits, Per You can drop your Absentee Ballot off at any Voting Thank you again for your votes. Consider me Your Capitas and our Casino’s. Keeping Our Reservation a place. Make sure they are in the required envelopes and Choice in the General Election. Federally Recognized Tribe. you have filled out the information needed on the outside I hope that you read the last Tribal Tribune and seen of the white envelope. Shirley K. Charley my letter. I will be sending a letter out soon. I witnessed You need to mail your Ballot on Friday, June 22, the Poll and Absentee Votes and have concerns and 2001. Or bring them to the Election Office at the Tribal hopefully some solutions. I believe the following is very Building. The envelope needs to be postmarked before important and want you to be informed. June 23, 2001. Post Offices are not open on Saturday.

Dear Tribal Members: feeling that our tribal leaders represent our tribe as a whole, therefore, the general Dale “wayepi” Clark I want to thank you for your support in the 2001 Primary election and ask for membership should have a say in whom is to represent them. I’m not saying to Position #1 your continued support in the upcoming General election on June 23, 2001. With do away with districts, keep the criteria the same, but allow members to vote for the state our economy is in today, there is much work to be done and I feel up to candidates in each district. I feel this will improve the quality of our leadership the challenge. Also, with the experience I’ve gained working for the Tribe and and we should see better days ahead. serving on the Business Council, I feel that I will be very effective as a tribal The time has come for our tribal to pull together. I keep speaking the “Indun” councilperson. There are many needs to be met for our tribe but, unfortunately, our way - the way of honor and respect. I know we can’t turn the clock back to the economic condition will not allow us to take care of them all at one time. Therefore, good ol’ days, but it is not too late for us to regain what we once had. We just we need to prioritize our needs and take care of them one at a time. To be able to need to open up our hearts and start treating each other with respect, because do this our tribal leaders need to put personal differences aside and work together only “together” can we possibly overcome any obstacles that may get in the way and always be open to suggestions. We need to get out of the micromanagement of bringing our reservation back to respectability and enrichment. mode and focus on working with federal, state, and county governments as well I’ve taken up enough of your time, so I will end it here. Once again, I ask for as other tribes to better our chances of being successful in attaining our goals. your continued support and wish you the best. Also, I want to remind everyone Our ethics code is in need of revision because it is somewhat outdated and there - every vote counts! So, whether you choose to support me or not, let your voice are no procedures. We need to reinstate the ethics committee - one that will have be heard, please vote. Have a good day. Way lim limt.. no council members on it and one that will have the power to enforce the laws of Dale “way epi” Clark the code. I feel our tribal leaders should not be above the law and should be held accountable for their actions. Reservation-wide voting is another item I would like to touch upon. It is my

Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 2001 GENERAL ELECTIONCANDIDATE FORUM tribal tribunE 13 Omak District Candidates – Position No. 2

will assist the tribe in long range planning for our natural resources. Margie Condon Hutchinson I would like to thank all those who take the time to visit and care for our elders. We need to be THANKFUL to our elders for their Knowledge, Native language, and Culture they share with us, they are our last link to our history. I support funding for their social well being. Position #2 We need to build on the strengths of our CTEC Enterprises, because they are the revenue and Dear Tribal Members: employment we need. They provide the necessary funds to many of our tribal programs, without their Thank you very much for your support, I am truly honored by your trust and confidence in me. hard work we would not be able to meet the tribal budget, or be as successful as we are. Essential to this election is the challenging economy, which now touches every one of our tribal Thank you for your early support in the primary elections, its voters like you who help at the start members, posing both challenges and opportunities for working families. Such exciting developments, to make victory at the finish a reality. We still have the general election ahead of us, but with good like the Quality Veneer Plant make it necessary for our tribe to elect leaders who have both the preparation and hard work, I believe we will succeed. background and commitment to fight for changes that ensure our people have jobs. Energy is one of Thank you, President Bush’s initiatives and that’s one of the capabilities of the new veneer plant. Margie Condon Hutchinson I am committed to increase the number of Native-owned businesses. I have been involved with the PO Box 89 employment and training department to secure funding for technical assistance to those who wish to Okanogan, WA 98840 pursue this venture. We approved the proposal for the Credit Department to be our Small Business (509)826-05962 Development Center. I supported the Environmental Impact Study Plan, because we need something in place to ensure we are protecting our resources for our future generation. We now have a plan that

Tribal Members: I support Quality Veneer Lumber, now that it has been purchased, because it Joyce Watt Hello. My name is Joyce Watt and I appreciate your support does create jobs. The question that we need to know is how much Douglas Fir for a seat on the Business Council for the Omak District. I want to will council allow to be cut for this mill? It will take some of the pressure off Position #2 represent all tribal members on and off the reservation. Remember to the pine and let it grow. If elected, I will advocate that the financial package vote in the General election on June 23, 2001 and get your absentees used to purchase QVL will be paid off in a short term plan and not like the votes early. Precision Pine plan that still isn’t paid off. I want grants to help clean up the We need strong leaders that can bring the decision-making process site before work is started. back to the people. We should have voted on the purchase of Quality I support our Gaming Industry. The question we need to know is what Veneer Lumber in Omak and we should vote on the site for the percentage of our gaming profits has the Council negotiated to give to the new casino. These decisions need your input as shareholders and if state in the compact? Our gaming revenue has decreased significantly and the elected, I will bring the decisions back to you, the voters. impact has affected our tribal budget. How much more are we going to lose? Everyone knows that we are facing a budget crunch and will need Remember, I will be fighting for you. Let’s put the Colville Reservation to make additional cuts for the 2002 fiscal budget of $8 million. back on the map as a strong Indian nation across Indian Country. Let’s put We have about $30 million in the reserves. Where will the cuts be hope and pride into our youth for a better future. Let’s get respect from our made? Everyone knows that our tribe is becoming poorer each year members for our Business Council. Vote Joyce on June 23, 2001! and it’s because of the poor decisions that the council is making at Respectfully, Joyce M. Watt the table. This is affecting our tribe and you. P.O. Box 1698, Okanogan, WA 98840

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Colville Business Council 2001 Primary Election Official Returns Tribal Keller District (1) A designated, no-charge space is available to each certified candidate for the 2001 Primary and General Elections at no Position #1 ...... NO PRIMARY charge to the candidate. Candidates may purchase additional advertising space on other pages on a cash-up-front basis. We have rate-sheets (prices) Nespelem District available for review and we will gladly assist you with your paid Position #1 ...... Polls Absentee Total advertisement. Mathew Dick, Jr...... 55 75 130 (2) The no-charge space in the Candidate Forum section represents Charlene Bearcub...... 16 44 60 approximately one-sixth (1/6) of a page which a candidate Sheilah A. Cleveland...... 22 56 78 can use for an advertisement of his/her choice. This space will Arnie Holt...... 29 50 79 accommodate whatever the candidate chooses such as a slogan/ Andrew C. Joseph, Sr...... 29 40 69 photograph; message/photograph; or a message/no photograph. Joanne C. Leith ...... 61 89 150 If you choose a long message of 450-600 words, you will not have room for a photograph; to accommodate a message and a photograph, you will have room for 350-400 words. Position #2 ...... Polls Absentee Total Gene H. Joseph ...... 53 111 164 (3) Candidates may wish to submit a photograph of themselves Harvey Moses, Jr...... 35 78 113 for publication. We will accept either color or black and white Lucille T. Pakootas...... 53 54 107 photographs. Please remember that candidates are responsible for providing their own photographs. Diana M. Socula...... 9 22 31 Albert C. Thomas...... 19 17 36 Note: If you have questions about a photograph, please contact Kathy Womer...... 41 69 110 Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation us prior to the required deadline so that you will have it ready to submit with your other materials on or before the deadline. 2001 General Election (4) Campaign materials must be type-written, dated and signed by Omak District the candidate. A contact telephone number should be provided Position #1 ...... Polls Absentee Total whenever possible. No handwritten or unsigned materials will be Theodore “Ted” J. Bessette...... 109 49 158 accepted for publication. Schedule of Events Ronald S. Best...... 11 15 26 4 June 22...... 8:00 a.m. Orientation of District Election Note: If you have questions concerning your advertising Shirley K. Charley ...... 114 80 194 ...... Board Members materials, contact us prior to the required deadline so that you Dale “wayepi” Clark ...... 100 86 186 will have time to get them ready for submission on or before the Robert “Bingo Bob” Howard...... 15 18 33 4 June 23...... 8:00 a.m. General Election Polls Open deadline. 4 June 23...... 8:00 p.m. General Election Poll Close (5) Under no circumstances will the Tribal Tribune editor or any Position #2 ...... Polls Absentee Total Colville Communication Services staff member discuss another Margie Condon Hutchinson ...... 148 153 301 4 June 25...... 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Poll Voting candidate’s advertisement. Vincent “Beanie” Adolph...... 59 21 80 4 June 28...... 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Absentee Voting All candidate messages will be reviewed by the Tribal Tribune Addie Louie Hargrove...... 20 10 30 editor prior to publication for content which is the same tribal Junior McDonald...... 61 22 83 4 July 12...... OATH OF OFFICE policy that applies to the Tribal Tribune letter to the editor Joyce Watt ...... 66 44 110 column and other sections. If there is a problem with the content of your materials, you will be contacted to discuss the matter so General Election Polling Sites please provide a contact telephone number, written preferably by Inchelium District your signature. Inchelium Sub-Agency Position #1 ...... NO PRIMARY (6) No Free Candidate Forum in the April 2001 Edition. Keller Community Center (7) No E-mail or fax copy accepted. Position #2 ...... Polls Absentee Total Nespelem Community Center Lou Stone ...... 53 77 130 Joseph A. Pakootas ...... 70 123 193 Omak Community Center For Assistance, Call: Colville Communication Services Pamela J. Phillips...... 61 17 78 (509) 634-2222 or (509) 634-2223 - (Operating regular business hours)

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nespelem head start program TRIBAL MEMBERS EARTH DAY PAY THEIR RESPECT TO

HOLD HER STEADY MATE—(L to R) Kadin Davis drops some garbage into the lawn bag held by Issa Cawston. LET’S GO!—In observance to “Earth Day”...the children of the In front of them is Tyler Agasto with Nespelem Head Start program picked up the litter that was scattered his own personal lawn bag. The around the Nespelem Community Center. Getting ready to begin their three were among the members of the clean-up are: (L to R) Tyler Agasto, Theron Nault, Minoka Redstar Nespelem Head Start program that (behind Theron), Domonic Cotton, Issa Cawston, and Kadin Davis. cleaned up the trash around the grounds About 20-million people took part in the first observance of Earth of the Nespelem Community Center. Day held in 1970. root digging at SWAWILLA BASIN SALUTE—These people from different parishs got together to form a group that entertained everyone before food was served during a “Farewell Dinner” held Friday, May 18, at the Nespelem Community Center for Father (Fr.) Bob Erickson. The band and singing members are: (L to R) Charlanne Quinto, Jeanne Toulou, Nancy Montes, Kathy Joseph, Vicky Desautel, and Joe Booth. Watching and listening to the group perform are: (L to R) Charley Quintasket (with jacket) and Peg Orr.

I’M READY!—The kids from the Nespelem Head Start program find out who their leader will be as they WHO’S DOING WHAT?—(L to R) LoVina Louie prepare to dig bitter roots in the Swawilla Basin area cleans a bitter root as Drew Vargas used his root on Thursday, May 10. digger to get another one, Tyler Boyd must have her bag already full, and behind her Willie Davis seems to be deciding what he should do next. They selected a place to dig where they could get a good view of Lake Roosevelt below them. WELCOME—Fr. Anthony Ahn said “Grace” before people enjoyed their meal during the “Farewell Dinner” held for Fr. Erickson. Fr. Ahn will take over the duties of the Sacred Heart Mission parish. PRECIOUS MOMENTS BEING SHARED—Sonie Irey pays her respect He previously served on Indian to Fr. Bob Erickson. Sonie was among the many people who talked to Fr. Reservations in both Montana and Erickson before he left to take a Sabbatical leave until this September.

BY THE NUMBERS—Jalisa Mills shows (L to R) HERE YOU GO—Rochelle Newman drops a bitter Lisa Watt and Ricardo Sanchez how to clean a bitter root into Taren Redstar’s bag as Tyler Agosto grabs a root. bitter root he dug up! they share their first digging of bitter roots

THREE GENERATIONS—(L to R) Bridget Arnold Brown got together with her Granddaughter, Marcie Palmer, and her daughter, Roberta Hansen, to have a group picture taken with Fr. Erickson. The three were among the countless number of people who expressed their gratitude to Fr. Erickson for what he did for them and they wished him well.

I’M BACK The Inchelium-Gifford Ferry TWO DISTINGUISHED TRIBAL ELDERS— assumed normal operations on Agnes Davis speaks to the people who attended the Wednesday, May 2. The photo SPECIAL GUESTS—The children of the Nespelem special feast that celebrated the first digging of bitter Head Start program shared their first digging of bitter roots by the children of Nespelelm Head Start program. was taken on Friday, May 11. roots with Tribal Elders, parents, etc., at their feast held Seated next to her is Anne George, who when “The The elevation of Lake Roosevelt at the Community Center on Friday, May 11. Enjoying Moving Wall” was here last August, was presented on Monday, Apr. 23, was 1217.6 their meal were: (clockwise) BIA Superintendent Gene a blanket for being the oldest and the longest active feet above sea level...on Friday, Nicholson (with glasses), his son Billy, Larry Fry, member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Agnes is May 11, it was 1233.55 feet... Shidisa Fry, Issa Cawston, Trey Nicholson, Macy Bray, one of the three remaining fluent Speakers of the Nez and on Sunday noon, May 20, and Johnnie Bray. The kids dug their roots during a Perce language from the Colville Indian Reservation, the elevation rose to 1253.6 feet. field trip they made to the Swawilla Basin. and is an Instructor in the Tribes’ Language program.

Tribal Tribune thursday, May 24, 2001 Reservation News tribal tribunE 17 IT WAS ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS BILES-COLELMAN LUMBER 24th Annual Nespelem J.r. COMPANY AND TO THOSE WHO WORKED THERE IT PROBABLY I CAN BRINGS BACK A LOT OF DO IT MEMORIES...SOME GOOD...AND Ashley Carden gives it her all as she competes in the Jr. Girls Calf Ride on Sunday, Apr. 29, at MAYBE SOME BAD. the Nespelem Jr. Rodeo.

SAWMILL—The old sawmill still stands, and to those that worked there they’ll probably remember how the Sawyer used his own judgment on how to cut a log when he ran it back and forth on the carriage...and how the Tail Sawyer would separate the boards, waste, etc. For those old enough to remember, there used to be a pond located in front of the sawmill’s log loading deck where kids used it as a swimming hole.

CRANE SHED—The Crane Shed (long building in the middle) contained the unstacker, planner, PIECE OF CAKE—Davis Tatshama competes on Sunday, Apr. 29, in the Senior Boys Bull Riding contest dry chain, on one end (far right) was at the Nespelem Jr. Rodeo. As it turned out, Jeremy Ives won the event, and he also won the Senior Boys an opening where railroad tracks All-Around title. ran into the building so boxcars and flatcars could be loaded with lumber, and there was a huge crane overhead that would pick up the lumber after the dry chain puller put the last board HOLD’EM on his load. To those who worked on the dry chain...they could tell you war stories about how they learned to STILL use the rollers, how they used their (L to K) Sev Carden, J.D. hands to control the movement of Carden, and Cody Sutton attempt the boards, how they learned to pull to get the cow under control as 2x12x20 (diameter, width, length) Pam Dick rushes up to put her boards side by side, etc. saddle on it during the Wild Cow Riding contest held Sunday, Apr. RUSSIAN HILL—In the middle 29, at the Nespelem Jr. Rodeo. of the picture is the yard (road runs Their team placed second. beneath it) where logs were unloaded from the trucks and placed on the ground, and scalers from Colville Timber Resource Company (CTRC) would go over each log to determine the length and diameter, species (Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, etc.), and if the log had any defects. They used a polycorder to record all this information, and after completing each load the polycorder would determine the gross and net total of the load.

FACTORY—The building that is at a 90 degree angle to the right of the Crane Shed is the old factory. Before World War II broke out, most Tribal Members probably survived by working at seasonal jobs, such as picking hops in the Yakima Valley, thinning and picking apples, picking cherries, etc. During World War II there was a shortage of man power due to people entering or getting drafted into the WHERE’S THE OTHER THREE?—Three of the six All Around Saddles rest on top of the fence at the military service...because of this Nespelem Jr. Rodeo grounds on Sunday, Apr. 29, as everyone waits to find out who the winners were. The Tribal Members (men and women) All Around Saddles were awarded to the winners in the following age categories: Senior Boys, Senior Girls, were able to get a job at Biles. Intermediate Boys, Intermediate Girls, Junior Boys, and Junior Girls. HE DID HIS JOB AND THEN SOME The Director of the Environmen- tal Trust program, Gary Passmore gives a brief history about the tasks performed and accomplished by Norris Palmanteer. The occasion was a “Retirement Luncheon” held for Norris on Wednesday, May 16, at the Cedar’s Inn, Okanogan, WA. Norris’s co-worker, Barb Aripa, gets his going away gifts in order. Norris formerly served as an Omak District Councilman (1980-1986), and for the LAST OCCUPPIED BY OWP—The above building is now the main office of the CTEC Gaming Division. It past 20 years he was an Engineering was last occupied by Biles-Coleman’s successor, the Omak Woods Product. In the basement was where classroom Aide (Sewer/Septic) with the Envri- training was held for those students who went to the Scaling School in 1994 and 1995. A majority of those graduates onmental Health Department. are now working as Scalers for CTRC.

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