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VOLUME 37, NUMBER. 7 July Edition August 11, 2011 Colville Business Council Elects Officers; INSIDE Michael O. Finley Chairman for Third Term Council Corner ...... 2 Tribal Voices ...... 9 Tribal News...... 3-7 Colville achievers .... 10, 11 Nespelem, WA—The Colville Farewells ...... 8 Community News .....12-13 Business Council, governing body for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, today held Vandalism Worsens its annual swearing-in ceremony for recently-elected members, and selected new oficers. on Reservation michael O. Finley was re-elected to the top leadership position of the Tribes. Finley, from the Inchelium District, will serve his third consecutive term as Chairman. “I am honored to again serve as Chairman of the Colville Business Council, and look forward to working with all of the newly-elected and incumbent members over the coming year,” Finley said today. “We have a number of very important issues to deal with, some big challenges ahead, but I know we’re up to the task.” ernest “sneena” Brooks III, a newly-elected member from the Omak District, was named CBC Vice- Chairman. Darlene Zacherle, another new CBC member, from Keller, will be the Council secretary. Andy Joseph, Jr., an incumbent council Nespelem, WA – Vandalism problem is happening so frequently member who this year won re-election is becoming more and more of a in these areas that it’s hitting tribal from the Nespelem District, will Omak District, will be Chairman Gabriel, an incumbent from the “This is an exciting time for problem on the Colville Indian budgets hard. serve again this year as Chairman of of the Community Development Nespelem District, again will lead the Council, as we welcome five Reservation according to employees “There’s a lot of destruction going the Human services Committee and Committee. the Council’s Tribal Government new members and our returning from the planning Department, parks on out there,” says mike palmer, was selected today as the Nespelem Former CBC member Richard Committee. incumbents,” Finley said. “The and Recreation, and Bureau of Indian program manager for parks and District Representative on the CBC’s A. swan, elected this year from the Other members of the Council Colville Business Council will work Affairs (BIA) Forestry. Areas such as Recreation. “For one thing, people executive Committee. Inchelium District, was selected include incumbents sylvia peasley hard to serve the best interests of our the Chief Joseph Rest stop (CJRs) are shooting up outhouses, tearing Brian Nissen, an incumbent CBC Chair of the CBC’s law and Justice of the Keller District; Harvey moses, Tribes and our membership. The and camp grounds at Keller, Buffalo out toilets, painting or what we call member who this year was re- Committee. swan brings 12 years Nespelem District; and Cherie people have placed their trust in us, lake, Omak lake, Gold lake, elected from the Nespelem District, of Council experience to the CBC. moomaw and ernie Williams from and have sent us a clear message Owhi lake, and places in Inchelium Vandalism will chair the management and Doug seymour, an incumbent from the Omak District. luana Boyd that they expect forward-looking, are getting vandalized often. The Continued on page 12 Budget Committee, while Ferdinand Inchelium, will chair the Natural Rowley is a newly-elected Inchelium decisive and fair leadership. We will louie, a new CBC member from the Resources Committee. Ricky District representative. not let them down.” Chief Joseph Hatchery Update Teen Police Academy The Colville tribal police team and a hands on demonstration as the hands on Felony stops activity. the students can use in an emergency department hosted its irst ever Teen led by sergeant Dustin Best.. Dogs These are virtually techniques to situation now. Keep in mind that police Academy at various sites on can be very vicious one moment, utilize in looking for the not-so- sensitivity to tribal membership is the reservation during the week of but very docile the next. If you’re obvious evidence or behaviors at often included in teaching these July 18th to 22nd. Nine young men not doing what’s right though, and a scene. Officer lee Reed led activities. some of the membership and one young woman signed up for they’re trained to point that out, the low speed “emergency vehicle may be very cooperative, while others the week long program that taught they’ll do what they’re trained to operations’ activity that concluded may become way too defensive. Of all the basics of a police academy. do. Next they learned about Tribal day two. course, substance abuse very often Chief of police matt Haney said, policing, History, Jurisdiction, and The third day began with Oficer comes into play too; sometimes an “We’re trying to reach these young commissions from Commander Dave Butz teaching about Defensive people now. We’re trying to instill Henry Hix. Tactics, handcuffing, and control Teen Police Academy in them the value of working for a After a hearty lunch, provided holds. This was a hands on activity Continued on page 13 police department now, rather than by the TANF program, they worked later. We want them to realize what some in the Communications an oficer goes through from a police Center with Alice mcCuen, sonya oficer’s perspective, not from the Whalawitsa, and Carla marconi. other side of the table in booking or Detective Don Redield taught about incarceration.” Crime scene investigations and Immediately after being welcomed evidence processing. This was a to the department and introduction to hands on activity, which meant an Nespelem, WA – At the end of four houses for hatchery staff and staff members the students went to example of the ‘real thing.’ And may, the Chief Joseph Hatchery (CJH) six camping sites for visiting tribal work. This was an intensive course then Chief Haney recapped the day’s project was just over 40% complete. members. The remainder of work to that included not only note taking, activities and further expressed their About half of this work included the be completed is the hatchery and the studying at home, or viewing videos; importance while on the job. two acclimation facilities at Omak water supply systems. but a lot of hands on activities Tuesday began with DUI and and Riverside, plus the housing each day of the program. The irst DRe Investigation and Radar located about a mile northwest of the Hatchery Update order of the day was to observe the equipment and utilization with hatchery. The housing site provides Continued on page 12 departmental vehicles and equipment. Oficer Greg Oyler. Oficer Oyler everything had to be checked and also led the hands on serious double-checked to be sure it as in collision investigation before lunch British Columbia working order. And then the K-9 was served. Oficer Paul Hill led Decides Not to Charge Arrow Lakes Hunter Nespelem, WA – This past year, Reservation. the Colville Tribal Council, on behalf Rick Desautel, a lakes band of the Arrow lakes people, passed a member, was one of the successful resolution to approve an Arrow lakes hunters that went into Canada this “sinixt” Band Aboriginal Hunting past year. He harvested two deer season within traditional territories of and two elk while in Canada over each year at the Nespelem Fourth of July celebration horse parade, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. a period of several trips. The meat a lot of old regalia is brought out and proudly worn by family members “lakes members have been was brought back and shared with who’d inherited them. For the past few years Charlie moses has led the hunting and gathering traditional sinixt elders. During Desautel’s last foods in lakes country since time hunting trip, he was issued a notice parade wearing Peter Dan Moses’ war bonnet and buckskin outit and Ron immemorial,” said John stensgar, to appear in court in B.C. in February Friedlander wears Chief moses’ buffalo-horn headdress with long tail eagle Natural Resource Committee of 2011. The original February feathers and buckskin outit and his horse wears Moses’ horse trappings as chairman. This past year, lakes date was extended into late march well. This year they were joined by John smith and monte Nelson in chief’s members of the Confederated Tribes and in the spring of 2011; Desautel Teen police Academy graduates included: Abe Batten, Allysa Neal, regalia and several other riders. After the parade Charlie said he invites and of the Colville Indian Reservation Anthony Kheel, Bruce Weigel, Hayden Rodriguez, lars Weigel, levi Joseph, encourages other families, men and women, to bring out their old regalia and michael peoples, and Tristen Goss. These young people completed at ten- horse trappings as well, so the people can see bits of our tribal history and gathered in their ancestral territory Arrow Lakes Hunter week course in a matter of ten days as taught by tribal police personnel from become familiar with them. The parade itself is a part of our history that we to harvest big game for the lakes Continued on page 12 elders who reside on the Colville July 18th to July 22nd. should carry on for as long as we can. Tribal Tribune 2 Tribal Tribune CounCil Corner Thursday, augusT 11, 2011

water is pumped out of the Columbia because of the precedence set by Colville Chairman Receives River and pumped up to and stored at this case law. By Harvey Moses, Jr. Banks lake, then via canals pumped There was a court case involving Distinguished Graduate Moses Update down to Dry Falls, summer Falls the Osage Nation vs. United states and the Columbia Basin area; this regarding Indian gaming. This could mean a large loss of water to case law has been a cause for delay Award from Eastern To the membership, was called July 21, 2011 by the us, with severe drops in our water in the Colville Tribes attempts to Our tribal election process is current Committee Chair to have levels (an estimated 30 feet), and build a casino at Barney’s Junction, Washington University inally over and today, July 14, 2011 this company present to the CBC could minimize the annual 181D despite the agreement with the state was the swearing in of the newly for the fourth time on record to vote payments to the membership because that we can build six casinos on elected ive CBC; and the subsequent to invest $750k in their project. The any water pumped out results in a our reservation according to our Nespelem, WA--michael O. pendleton Blanket at the awards selection of the CBC Chair, Vice majority of CBC present during that losses of energy sale income. compact. Finley, Chairman of the Confederated luncheon. Chair, secretary and Committee committee gave a “no” vote to enter There are many other ights going On a lighter note, our Omak c- Tribes of the Colville Reservation, “I worked with michael when Chairs. into this entertainment venture. on within Indian Country that concern store (Tribal Trails) is doing great recently received the Cecil Dryden he was both an undergrad and a I was forewarned by many On to other updates and questions the Colville Tribes, and here are a few inancially. We plan to build another Alumni Award from eastern graduate student here and had an individuals who have ties and/ which are continual inquiries to me examples: c-store at Barney’s Junction and off Washington University’s History opportunity to serve on his master’s or heard rumor throughout our from our membership: small land based Tribes vs. exit I90 at exit in moses lake on Department. The annual award is thesis committee,” Dr. Almeida said community that there were many Yes, we are still having problems large land based Tribes in funding, land we purchased speciically for given to a distinguished graduate today. “even as an undergraduate discussions, which I was excluded with our “trustees”, the BIA. As you appointments to national boards or this purpose. in History at eWU. Finley, who student he distinguished himself from, between the new CBC and the are aware the Colville Tribes has commissions; We are still meeting and received his master’s Degree in for his academic achievements and majority of our existing CBC to have purchased a lot of land and most of Colville Tribes vs. Yakama Tribes negotiating with the company that History from eastern, was presented professional manner. He has always pre-selections made for all executive this land is still in fee (taxable) status. on Usual and Accustoms (U&A) plans to lease CIpV from us. This the award at a luncheon held on the been supportive of this program and committee chairs; with the goal There is a backlog of conversions territories; has been a long process, but it is a Cheney, WA, campus. when he was here as a student, and to prohibit me from serving to my dating back well over a decade since Colville Tribes vs. Teck Cominco good deal for the Tribes in providing “The Cecil Dryden Award is that continues now that he has moved potential on the CBC. the initial request, a backlog of sales mining company in Canada suit; an income source and employment given to recognize outstanding on.” Those rumors were obviously requests from tribal members. In Arrow lakes case on representation opportunity for our people. accomplishments in both scholarship Dr. Almeida said that Chairman true, in that things happened exactly part, because of the old antiquated of the Arrow land Claim. CTFC is coming moving forward. and service,” Dr. Bill Youngs, Finley has “always made himself as I was advised they would. perhaps governmental red tape system in There are many suits iled by other Yes, CTFC borrowed money from Chairman of the History Department, available to our program and our I see things too much in black and doing business and their belief that Tribes which were lost that affect all the Tribes, to build the Omak c-store said today. “michael Finley was an students. every year we put on white – in that what is right is right we “Tribes” still need to be take of Indian Country, e.g., the Cobell and that debt is being paid back on a easy choice for us. Not only is he a American Indian student Day when and what is wrong is wrong. maybe care of by the dominate society at all Settlement; local ishing and hunting distinguished author, but the leader we bring junior and senior high I am not tech savvy or interested levels, these out dated processes take (Cassidy case), that cause problems Moses Update of Colville Tribes. It was a great school here to get them thinking enough to partake in internet forums so long to get any kind of adequate for exercising our sovereignty, Continued on page 4 pleasure to present this award to about going to college. michael and in groups that seem counter results. It takes years (some have michael.” came to speak to them one year, and productive to actual work and been well over a decade) to get our Chairman Finley is co-author of he has been the favorite of all our pose a breach to tribal business lands put into trust status, because of Finding Chief Kamiakin: The life and speakers. He had a big impact on conidentiality. I refuse to participate all the ever-changing hoops that we legacy of a Northwest patriot (2008), our students.” in a popularity game and lower my “Tribes” are made to jump through. Nissen Update By Brian Nissen written with Richard D. scheuerman, Finley, 32, grew up on the moral standards to give lip service to And the requirements imposed upon a professor in seattle University’s Colville Reservation and earned anyone and behind the scenes deals us by our Region level which make it Graduate school of education. an Associate of Arts Degree from to a few, or to be a puppet in some near inancially impossible with the First of all I would like to start by stressing the importance of strategic earlier this month, Chairman Finley spokane Community College in vengeful private agenda, while being cost of cadastral and contaminant thanking everyone who supported me and long term planning. sometimes and Dr. scheuerman were presented 2001. He has a both Bachelor’s a detriment to our tribal membership surveys alone costing thousands of in this years election. This will be the just the term itself turns people off. with the Washington Historical Degree in American Indian studies as a whole. I will not simply sit back dollars as the initial request for trust start of my third term in ofice and I agree that it can be pretty boring society’s “Charles Gates Award,” and a masters Degree in History and allow this attempt by the majority conversion to even be reviewed. it is with great honor and humility stuff but until we can begin to for their Paciic Northwest Quarterly from eastern. silence me in any matters. I still have The delays come from all levels of that I serve as your Tribal leader. I operate off a long term strategy based article, “Chief Cleveland Kamiakin “I have had wonderful a voice, and as one of our fourteen the Department of Interior, from our would also like to commend all of on our peoples’ needs, protecting and 20th-Century political Change opportunities to learn and to serve members of the CBC, I will make it agency/local BIA, to Regional level the candidates who had the courage our sovereignty and resources and on the Colville Reservation.” the Colville people, and I am grateful heard. I will still be representing each in portland, to the Central office and the heart to seek election this building a future for our kids we will Youngs said that Chairman Finley for these,” Finley said. “I hope that and every one of you to the fullest level in Washington D.C. With year. There is a lot of hard work, continue to operate in emergency wrote his master’s Thesis at eWU all our young people have the chance extent possible. all that being said, there are some money and sacriice that goes into management mode. Basically what under his direction, “and his thesis To all the newly elected, and bright spots, here and there, at the to achieve their highest potentials, to an election. I truly do respect each ire needs to be put out next? One was one of the best I’ve ever directed re-elected, the talking is over. The local levels, but we know it will be realize their dreams. Getting a good and every person who answers the of the initiatives I have worked in my 38 years at eastern.” time has come to work towards those a long uphill battle, because they education is important, not just to call and feels it in their hearts to on is to start utilizing a strategic “I am very honored to receive the campaign promises and implement are few within the large bureaucracy ‘success’ in material terms, but to a serve the membership this way. And planning implementation software. Cecil Dryden award,” Finley said these reservation wide savings plans created. just for the record I would never do I understand that there have been greater understanding of others and today. “I want thank all those at that were presented time and again. Regarding one of the individual anything to dishonor the people who strategic plans adopted by the Tribes of ourselves.” eastern, including Dr. Youngs and let us all trust that the good of the trust sales backlogs; the Tribes are run against me in an election. in the past but usually once they Finley served as Vice-Chairman Dr. Deirdre Almeida , Director the whole tribal membership will be working on a land purchase loan Starting my ifth year in ofice are adopted they are put on a shelf of the Colville Business Council American Indian studies program considered when decisions are being to begin buying elders and trust I deinitely have learned a lot and to collect dust. The software I am there, for their encouragement and in 2008-2009, and was elected by made in this upcoming year. lands back, which have been sitting still continue to learn and grow each speaking of is basically like a project support of my work at the University his fellow Council members as my monthly travel report is as there for years. We are hopeful that day. I thank those who pray for me management software. each program and since I’ve come back to the Chairman in July of 2009. At 30, he follows: the loan with only take a couple of and have words of encouragement would be charged with establishing Colville Reservation.” was the youngest Chairman ever to July 11-13 pendleton, Or - more weeks to complete and we and advice. I am always open to a plan of goals and objectives which Dr. Almeida, on behalf of the be elected by the Colville Tribes. In Umatilla Indian Reservation tour of can put into action. According to constructive criticism and want to would then be entered into the American Indian studies program, 2010 he was re-elected to a second their new admin building; a very nice information provided by BIA, there know from all of you what issues strategic planning software. The presented Chairman Finley with a term as Chairman. three story facility, approximately are approximately 150 applicants that are most important and what speciic one we have chosen is called Action 92,000 square feet. The controlled are fully cleared via the BIA process needs are a priority. I would be strategy. This tool helps to create the atmosphere in the basement’s main for Tribal purchase. remiss if I did not take the time to “transparency and accountability” purpose is for storage of all tribal The Tribes took a vote recently thank my family and friends for I referred to earlier. each time a TRIBAL TRIBUNE records. Another high point to this to dissolve its partnership agreement all the support and sacrifice they program would come in to report to tour was the fact that the builder with the Washington state Fish and give in order for me to be a Tribal CBC they could pull out the plan that came in under proposed cost by $1.1 Wildlife Department (WDFW) on Councilman. I know that there are has been adopted and report the status COPY DEADlinE million. The ive CBC who attend lake Rufus Woods, in part because times when I miss my sons soccer of certain projects with the timelines were also invited to witness the of the states continual ignorance to game or my daughters irst laugh listed and also ownership (who is in August 16, 2011 swearing in of their new tribal Chair our sovereignty rights. A number of because of the duty I have sworn to charge of what). This is web based and they expressed their appreciation problems have existed: uphold. I just remind myself that software so it can and will be readily of our presence. 1) issuance of ishing licenses by they are one of the main reasons that available to all tribal members to July 18 spokane, Wa the CCT I have it in my heart to ask for your make sure our goals are in alignment How To – Affiliated Tribes of Northwest 2) catch limits according to Tribes support in being a Tribal leader. I with the needs of the people. You Indians (ATNI) Board meeting to vs. state have had to grow some thick skin will be able to see what we our top Reach Us set up the agenda for the september 3) jurisdictional issues on lake being a public igure and under the priorities and goals are and if we are 2011 ATNI annual conference Roosevelt and in san poil Bay. microscope. I can handle all the actually accomplishing what we are to be held in Tulalip, Wa. We The state feels they have rumors and negativity that I receive saying need to accomplish. At some Want to advertise? requested a determination of the jurisdiction on the san poil, the but there are times that I feel bad for point these plans can also serve as cost of the executive Directors, Tribes contend that this body of water Classified and Display Advertising my mom or my son or my grandma an evaluation tool for management montana location; however, because is solely within the boundaries of the Classified and Display advertising who has to hear some of the rumors purposes also. I am pleased that our of problems with the contracted Colville Indian Reservation, the state out there. I am an optimist at heart current administration team has taken available. General inquires accountant and other unforeseen contends that the 1310 line gives though and I still have hope that one steps closer to making this a reality. Call for advertising rates and Missing your paper? problems this information was not them jurisdiction in the bay. (NOTe: day we as Colville Tribal members The other initiative that I have consultations. Want to subscribe? obtained. BOR 1310 line means 1310 feet will respect each other and realize pushed very hard since I have been monday through Friday Free to adult members of the July 19 – 20 spokane, Wa above sea level) This action could that we are all in this together and the in ofice is having video cameras in 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Confederated Tribes of the Colville - CTFC/CBC retreat at Northern affect all agreements we have with sooner we begin to work as one big the Tribal Council Chambers. This Walk-in Customer Service at Reservation and minors (Upon Quest. Presentation was made by the state, which would, in my mind team the sooner we will realize and too has proved to be a long struggle Colville Communication Services, Parental Request). CTFC to the newly elected council could be a plus. enjoy success and true happiness. to get accomplished. With the help of Nespelem Community Center, concerning their present status and We have been meeting with Rates For all other Subscriptions By nI would like to briely touch our information technology program, Colville indian agency Campus, their projected future. By the CTFC WDFW for some time now in mail (Paid in advance) on a few initiatives that I have been namely Anne marchand, we have Nespelem, monday through Friday, financials provided, in eighteen attempts to resolve the deinition of working on in this article and look purchased and installed a state of Annual Subscription Rates 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. months CTFC went from $8 million a loaded gun; the states contention forward to addressing you each the art video and audio system. We in Washington State $30.00 in the red to a positive cash balance is that shells in a magazine clip month with other objectives I will are now in the inal stages of passing out of State $40.00 of $1.8 million. Also, during this constitutes a loaded weapon, we Contact our office be taking on throughout this term our policy and procedures with a few Canada and overseas $50.00 retreat a presentation was made, for disagree in that a loaded gun is a in ofice. Both of the projects that kinks that need to be worked out. Non-Colville Tribal member elders, To Reach The Tribal Tribune the third time, by a ilm production bullet in the chambers. At this time, I have pushed for since I began The goal here again is “transparency Disabled and Servicemen/Women Call (509) 634-2223 company calling itself leG (life things are getting to the point where serving you in 2006 have to do with and accountability”. With a few $15.00. Fax (509) 634-2225 entertainment Group). stephen lile, the state just keeps infringing upon “Transparency and Accountability”. details and infrastructure questions Office Hours the CeO of leG was invited by our our jurisdictional authority and right seems hard to believe that it has to be answered we will be able to Management monday through Friday Chairman and wanted the CCT to to sovereignty, and we will not stand taken almost 5 years to accomplish. upload the videos of our respective Managing Editor 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. invest in the formation of a Native for that. I think I have an understanding why committees onto our website and Spirit Peoples - 634-2223 American ilm association, with three There is a ight which will get though. It is very tough to change archive them to be readily available e-mail: [email protected] Copy Deadlines of our CBC to be placed on their much larger, regarding our water. the dynamics of the way we operate for our Tribal members to watch at Copy Deadlines for all Copy companies Board of Directors. It has already started and will get as a tribal government in 2 short any given moment. It is then that Staff Journalists except advertisements The movie idea proposed to worse, before it gets better. We are years in office. With our 2 year we will have true accountability to Roger Jack - 634-2266 Due by 4:00 P.m. on dates posted CBC was to be based upon the ighting with a lot of money at stake, staggered terms we actually have YOU, the very people that we serve. actual 1912 football game between i.e., the Columbia Basin farmers, the Council turnover every single year You will be able see how we conduct The official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Carlisle Indian school and West federal government in the form of the which creates instability that trickles ourselves, what we vote on and why Colville Reservation. Published monthly by the Confederated point (The Indians won!). The Bureau of Reclamation who contend over into our administration. For we support certain issues or not. If main characters were to be Jim that they have authority to irrigate 1 Tribes of the Colville Reservation, “Tribal Tribune, Post office example the 5 years that I have been we are not in committee that day we Thorp and Alex Arcasa of Carlisle million acres in the Columbia Basin Box 150, Nespelem, Washington 99155”. a Tribal Councilman we have had 6 will need to be accountable to say and Dwight D. eisenhower of West and to date have 600,000 more different executive Directors. There where we are and why. Of course T o l l f R e e 1-888-881-7684 point. Alex Arcasa apparently ran acres to go before they reach that are revolving doors of employment there are some topics that we discuss for two touchdowns, and this was million acres allocation. We question in almost all of our top director and www.colvilletribes.com leG’s main selling point to us. An WHO has been regulating what they manager positions. This is why Nissen Update emergency management & Budget actually have taken from us?? This I have become a broken record Continued on page 4 Tribal Tribune Thursday, augusT 11, 2011 Tribal news Tribal Tribune 3 Staying Alive Language Course in Inchelium Aims to Create More Fluent Speakers By Cary Lee Rosenbaum Tribune Journalist

INCHELIUM – “xࡊ PLQNWDWF[ࡊއԥO[ࡊ އDOW QTԥO[އFQ´VDLG/D5DH:LOH\WUDQVODWLQJ “We want our language to be alive.” On July 5th, the month-long, advanced Nselxcin course began here, continuing the efforts of restoring the biggest of the three language families spoken by ancestors of the Colville Confederated Tribes – a mission Wiley has been on since 2006, with the help of tribal elder Sarah Peterson. ³7KHJRDOLVWRFUHDWHQHZÀXHQWVSHDNHUVWRJHW other people involved,” Wiley said. “I guess what we’re ultimately trying to do is revitalize the language. “What we’re creating is this little pocket of speakers. Like Inchelium, Spokane; all these little places where the language is being used. … So then we can start to bring it back and make a community that speaks again.” 1LQHVWXGHQWVZKRKDYHEHHQWKURXJKWKH¿UVWWZR books, spend six hours a weekday learning the second- year curriculum at Tom Louie’s longhouse near the ferry landing. ,WZDVWKH¿UVWVXPPHUWKHSURJUDPZDVKHOGLQ Inchelium, after being offered in Omak in 2010 and Keremeos, B.C. in 2009. After Inchelium, the program will return to Keremeos on Aug. 8 for three weeks, ZRUNLQJRQWKH¿UVW\HDUFXUULFXOXP “It’s been an amazing progression over here,” Wiley VDLG³:KHQZH¿UVWVWDUWHGZHZHUHMXVWGRLQJOLWWOH Tiffany Peone follows along during Advanced Nselxcin class Friday, July 29th in Inchelium. Peone plans to teach the conversations. And by the end of it, we’re able to talk beginner course in the fall, as well as use the language while working for Tribal Head Start. about our family, and describe them. ³7KH¿QDOLVWDONLQJDERXWDGLIIHUHQWNLQGRISODQW where it grows, whether it has fruits or berries, when it’s “Childcare made a commitment that language is a priority. 7LIIDQ\3HRQHZLOOEHJLQWHDFKLQJWKH¿UVWFXUULFXOXPLQ gathered. It’s pretty amazing all the things they can do The end goal is to have a fully immersion childcare the fall. after this course.” center.” There are also resources that can be found online at And the process is no cakewalk, especially for those The program aims to have those learners give back InteriorSalish.com, which include font and keyboard learning in their later years, which is why the program to new people downloads, songbooks, tries to target younger adults. that want to get “I feel like it’s really important to have younger people involved, to help and textbooks, as well as learning, because you need young families to learn,” the language SalishSchoolofSpokane.org, Wiley said. “The only way to get young families to learn spread quicker. which has videos. is to have parents learn. And then they can talk to their “The hope is “I just want to encourage kids, because parents are their kids’ teachers. we’ll bring in new QTԥO[އFQ people to take advantage of LaRae Wiley “If you’re talking at home with the child, they’re going people and have what we’re doing,” Wiley to know if it’s important and use it and speak it at home. several different said. “In the end, it’s really going to make a difference for That’s the whole idea is to get young people to learn.” classes happening at the same time at different levels,” Nselxcin teacher our people. Workers from head start and childcare, funded by Wiley said. grants, were in attendance for the month, where they will Classes already exist at Spokane Falls Community “What language does, it heals people,” she added. “It’s hope to use the teachings in their daily work. &ROOHJH IRUHLJQODQJXDJH¿YHFUHGLWV DQG7KH6DOLVK just really important. I think as more people get involved “Each of us is going to go back to each of our School of Spokane (Free on Tuesday and Wednesday and we start living our language again, it’s just going to prospective places and try to share it,” Wiley said. evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.). One of the summer students, make a real big difference in the health of our people.”

Omak Housing Fair Helps Lovejoy New Website Released Housing Project Gain Momentum By Cary Lee Rosenbaum “We’re contracted with a consultant Valley Electric; Colville Tribal Credit; Tribune Journalist right now,” she said. “So they will help USDA Rural Development; Colville us determine the results of the survey. Confederated Tribes’ Recycling, “We’re going to keep having OMAK – Three years ago, Veterans, and Higher Education White Buffalo Meadows opened in meetings to keep asking the community and tribal membership programs; TANF; and LIHEAP Nespelem. In June, Buttercup Lane Energy Assistance. began supporting clients. Now, it’s “Initially the purpose of the home Omak’s turn for housing with the upcoming Lovejoy project, which was fair was to get some information the focal point of the CIHA’s housing out with regards to our program,” fair held here on July 28th. said Tauni Marchand, the CIHA’s Throughout the day, over 100 Administrative Human Resources people made their way through 15 Arial Photo Manager. “ It’s kind of developed into tables, beginning with a survey that information to tenants, homeowners; will help the housing authority address just basic things: cleaning, insurance, the concerns of the westernmost district of the reservation. crime prevention safety. “We had a short two-page “We try to look at some of the local By Cary Lee Rosenbaum summary,” CIHA director Elena departments within the tribe, to give Tribune Journalist Bassett said, “asking everyone who out some of their information,” she Tips showed up if they would answer that added. “A lot of people don’t know 7KH&ROYLOOH7ULEHVKDYHUHDFKHGDQHZDJH TRIBAL survey. We bought some property where to get resources from. So this 7KHQHZZHEVLWHVXSSODQWVWKHSUHYLRXVYHUVLRQ with President (Barack) Obama’s is kind of what it was put here for.” .RQHWKDWZDVZDYHOHQJWKVEHKLQGLQWHFKQRORJ\ Recovery funding. The previous three years, the The website, which features voice greetings in the TRIBUNE “Now we’re in the planning three languages of the Colville Confederated Tribes housing fair had been held in process, and we want to know what on its homepage, brings the Tribe into a new era of DeaDline the community felt there was a Nespelem. CIHA has future plans of web experience, which will be useful in every day life. need for: elders housing, ownership making rounds to each district, as the Among the features currently released is the housing. That was part of the reason event grows. Breaking News page, which pops up on the front page why we wanted that survey to give “I think every year it gets better,” as important information gets passed along. them assistance. The land Lovejoy Tuesday, 0DUFKDQGVDLG³7KLV\HDUZDVWKH¿UVW Tribal Information Technology worked closely will be built on is about 20 acres in what they want us to do with the 20 time we’ve been in a different district, with Desautel-Hege and the programmers at size. So we want to make sure we acre parcel,” Bassett added. “The WhyDevelop.com , of Spokane, to come up with so I think that was a positive thing to have something the community will consultant will help us apply for grants the concept, which automatically scrolls down each Aug 16th kind of target the Omak area. So next be comfortable with.” for the infrastructure; the roads; the RIWKH7ULEHVDI¿OLDWHGZLWKWKH&&7SUHVHQWLQJ The funding for the land — which construction costs. We need to make year, maybe we’ll be in Inchelium or notable Chiefs while providing greetings in their For AssistAnce is located in east Omak, just south of sure we have all the funding in place.” Keller, so that’s the goal or idea.” dialect. Lone Pine Housing — came from The The vendor tables included the “We try to go to all the districts,” Also on the front page is the Tribal News feature Phone (509) 634-2223 American Recovery and Reinvestment following: CIHA’s Crime Prevention Bassett said. “We just want to share at the bottom, which will feature incoming news on Fax (509) 634-2235 Act, of 2009. & Safety, CIHA Housekeeping, the successes we have had within a daily basis, as well as the front page articles from The difference between the current CIHA Omak Survey, Program The Tribal Tribune. Late Copy & Letters to the Editor recent years. If the community shares project and the most recent one, Information Booth, and CIHA Home Looking for a Tribal job became easier, as both received after the deadline Buttercup, was that the CIHA did not Repair demonstration; AMERIND questions and concerns this will assist the Human Resources and Employment and Training will be published in apply for a tax credit award, according Risk Management, Rental & us in developing a successful project departments are able to post positions quickly and easily. the next month’s edition to Bassett. Homeownership Insurance; Nespelem at Lovejoy.” Many features are currently available, and more can be expected in the future. TRIBAL TRIBUNE 4 Tribal Tribune Tribal news Thursday, augusT 11, 2011

Colville Tribes Endorses Jay inslee for Washington Governor Nespelem, WA--The Washington DC, and we are certain Washington and will help to bring Confederated Tribes of the Colville that he will be a very good Governor us into better times.” Reservation today endorsed for the state of Washington,” Inslee, an attorney, was elected Democratic Congressman Jay Finley said. He said the Colville to the Washington state House of Inslee in his bid for the Washington Tribes, whose CBC members have Representatives in 1988, and to

Governor’s Ofice in 2012. worked with Inslee on a number Congress in 1992. He lost his bid 4-H Club Donates Woodpecker Houses The Colville Business Council Submitted by WSU Ferry Co. Extension of important matters, ranging from for re-election to Republican Doc (June 29, 2011) Nespelem Creek 4-H Club built several unique today voted unanimously to publicly the reauthorization of the Indian Hastings in 1994, moved to western woodpecker houses to donate to various places including the Ferry County Fairgrounds. support Inslee’s campaign. Health Care Improvement Act to the Washington and resumed practicing Each year our office receives several phone calls from residents whom have woodpeck- “The Colville Tribes Tribal law and Order Act, wanted law for a time. He ran for Governor ers pecking holes in the sides of their houses, barns or shops. Rather than shoot them as wholeheartedly supports Jay Inslee’s some people would like to do, the 4-Hers say to just put up a woodpecker house over the to support Inslee’s bid as early as in 1996 but lost to Gary locke in the hole the woodpecker started and they will move into the home and quit damaging the run to be the next Governor of possible after his announcement in primary election, then was elected to Washington,” CBC Chairman building. Best of all you become the friend of the woodpecker rather than the enemy as late June. The endorsement vote Congress in 1998 and has served as they are good for the forest in controlling insects! Congratulations to the Nespelem michael O. Finley said today. “Jay came at today’s full CBC meeting. the state’s 1st District Representative Creek 4-H Club for doing a great innovative community project! is well informed on the issues that For more information on 4-H contact Linda McLean, Colville Reservation-Ferry County “The Colville Tribes looks forward in Washington DC ever since. we care about as Tribal members, Extension Educator, (509) 634-2305 or [email protected]. Or you may contact Dan to working with Governor Inslee after If Inslee is the Democratic and has been a good friend to Indian Fagerlie, Project Director, (509) 775-5225 ext. 1113 or [email protected] or the Oka- the next election,” Harvey moses, candidate next November, he likely nogan County Extension office (509) 422-7245. Country for decades.” Jr., Vice-Chairman of the CBC said will face Republican Rob mcKenna, Inslee, now representing Skwant 4-H Life Science Camp Washington’s 1st District, had today. “There are so many important the current state Attorney General. matters that concern both the Tribes “The Colville Tribes are proud Completes Fifth Year announced he was running for Nespelem Creek Kids 4-H Club The last week of June marked the fifth year Governor a week earlier. He will and the state of Washington, from to endorse Congressman Inslee’s participates in Community Ser- that Skwant 4-H Life Science Camp was seek to replace current Governor natural resources protection, criminal candidacy early on,” Finley said. vice Project. held, at Paschal Sherman Indian School, Chris Gregoire, who has decided not and civil jurisdiction, highway and “It’s an indication the strength of our Omak, WA. Skwant 4-H Life Science other infrastructure projects and commitment to help him in any way Camp is part of WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension’s STAR to seek a third term. Program (Science and Technology Across the Reservation). This was a five “Congressman Inslee has been economic development. Jay Inslee we can to be the next Governor of day camp filled with educational and fun activities that included hands-on sci- a very effective Representative in will be a good Governor for all of Washington.” ence experiments, teambuilding skills and life skills lessons. Campers completed a variety of hands on experiments that chal- lenged their minds and sparked their interest. The focus for this Moses Update year’s camp was related to the Continued from page 2. science of food. Campers partici- pated in: a tour of Pine Stump Farms goat dairy located on the monthly basis. They do owe Key Bank for sprung structure at mill Bay, cash to keep updated slots in the casinos, Colville reservation; a global and yes they paid off the debts owed by the non-income producing mills and unemployment insurance for the laid food crisis debate with the debate team from Bellevue College; off mill workers. healthy meal preparation with The Tribe is looking into building a new Administrative building. District meetings are taking place to show Chef Doug Fisher from Spokane Community College. Campers Camp Participants learn the Science Be- possible locations and get input from the membership. There are two site possibilities, one is near the present also participated in chemistry, hind Safely Preparing Healthy Meals. location of the current Admin building (and the ball park area); the second site is located across highway 155 west Visiting Dairy Operations Helps Campers biology, astronomy and geology of the agency campus. Make the Connection Between Farm and experiments. Food. The camp finale was a trip to the Washington State University campus in Pull- The estimated 150,000 square foot building would be spacious enough to house all tribal ofices that are now man, WA, where campers performed science experiments, met student athletes spread out across the agency campus in dilapidated buildings. The goal is to have the cost to build paid for by and Native American student liaisons, as well as toured interesting parts of the WSU campus. This year, the campers got a grants, indirect cost and rental payments from our grants and contracts, plus the BIA. minimal monetary input, if taste of entomology by electing to eat cricket brownies. They also toured the WSU dairy. Campers enjoyed getting an op- portunity to experience the promise and joy of university study. It is our hope that any, would come from tribal funds. many of these students are future Cougs and will return to Pullman in pursuit of a There have been many questions posed by the membership as to how the 181D payments are determined and college degree. w why they luctuate. I am providing some information regarding the 181D payments that was provided by our Sk ant 4-H Life Science Camp is a collaboration between Washington State Uni- versity Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension, Paschal Sherman Indian Enrollment Ofice. School, Colville Confederated Tribes, USDA – ARS, Bellevue College, Rain The lists consist of the year of the payment, amount of the payment, the number of enrolled Colville Tribal Shadow Research, and Washington State University’s Tribal Liaison’s Office. members and the amount paid to each member in that year: Skwant 4-H Life Science Camp brought together over 50 volunteers from across the 1995 no data 8,248 members $5989.17 paid to each member state consisting of research scientists, university professors, Native American stu- dents, student athletes, 4-H challenge leaders and current WSU students to create an 1996 $14,250,709 8,349 members $1,655.79 paid to each member experience for campers that engaged and inspired them about education, science, 1997 $14,651,772 8,406 members $1,755.70 paid to each member and their future. Campers 1998 no data no data $1,649.08 paid to each member learned the importance of 1999 $14,000,066 8,472 members $1,518.27 paid to each member higher education, goal setting and a wide range of life skills 2000 $13,389,620 8,638 members $1,550.08 paid to each member that they can draw upon for a 2001 $17,763,430 8,797 members $2,024.79 paid to each member lifetime. Funding for Skwant 2002 $21,262,975 8,874 members $2,165.81 paid to each member 4-H Life Science Camp was a result of donations from out- 2003 $15,056,305 8,931 members $1,680.00 paid to each member side organizations; campers 2004 $15,176,445 9,048 members $1,677.32 paid to each member were not charged to attend Hissing Cockroaches are Fun, 2005 $17,822,686 9,116 members $1,759.00 paid to each member camp. Friendly and Make the Study of In- If you would like more infor- sects Come Alive. 2006 $17,271,037 9,181 members $1,922.00 paid to each member mation on Science camp or 2007 $19,920,897 9,273 members $2,140.00 paid to each member how you can volunteer, please contact Phil Linden, Colville Reserva- 2008 $20,533,651 9,364 members $2,192.00 paid to each member tion-Ferry County Extension 4-H Challenge Coordinator, (509) 634- Only the Bravest Future Scientists Handled the 2009 $18,169,699 9,370 members $1,939.00 paid to each member 2303 or [email protected]. Or you may contact Dan Fagerlie, Pro- Tarantula While Visiting the WSU Entomology ject Director, (509) 775-5225 ext. 1113 or [email protected] or the 2010 $16,711,733 9,363 members $1,816.00 paid to each member Lab. Okanogan County Extension office (509) 422-7245. 2011 $17,791,734 9,418 members $1,868.00 paid to each member The Grand Coulee Dam settlement was established by congress, and it would take a congressional act to make any changes in use of this money and the chances for that ever happen now a days with things as they are, are probably slim to none. Further these dollars never have been and never will be used for tribal budgetary purposes. Seeds of Bounty Flourish on Colville Reservation The CCT held its annual 4th of July pow Wow from July 1st – 10th, 2011. I have to say that this was one of Nothing says Food Sovereignty like picking and eating fresh vegetables from your the most enjoyable events of this nature, held at the July grounds. The Arbor was full of dancers of all ages and own garden! it was a sight; seeing this makes one wonder what Custer felt when he lead the infamous charge at the little Big Anna Panda Jack, Colville Tribal member/employee and first-time gardener, is ex- Horn, against so many natives. Though the dust was held to a minimum this year, there were still a few problems periencing this form of Food Security. Anna participated in the 2011 WSU Colville 1) seating, there were not enough bleachers, 2) individual chairs were set up, but not used 3) people standing at the Reservation-Ferry County Extension Food Sovereignty/Food Security Garden railing, in front of the bleachers and chaired spectators, blocking their view 4) minimal bathroom facilities, but that Workshop Series. Participants in this Garden Series learned the importance of knowing where their food comes from, as well as how to plant, grow and care for a problem should be resolved for next year. garden. Anna Panda learned “you can grow anything in a pot as long as you take I would like to give a very big thank you to all the 4th of July pow Wow Committee members who have done care of it.” This is evidenced by the fact that Anna has been able to harvest fresh such a great job and I know you will keep up the good work! radishes and lettuce from a “Kitchen Garden” that she learned how to plant through That is all for this month. I thank you all for your encouragement and honesty. I wish each of you a good, her participation in the garden workshop. Anna Panda Jack Practices Food prosperous, safe, and healthy month! Security by Growing Her Own Gro- The 2011 Food Sovereignty/Food Security Garden Workshop Series was made You can contact me at 509.634.2218 (work), 509.631.0390 (mobile) or 509.634.4510 (home), and my ofice ceries. possible through a partnership utilizing the resources of door is always open to you. CCT Food Distribution, WSU Okanogan County Master Gardeners, WSU Ferry County Master Gardeners and the WSU Colville Reservation –Ferry Thank you, County Extension Office. Harvey moses Jr. If you would like more information about gardening, please contact Linda McLean, Colville Res- ervation-Ferry County Extension Educator, (509) 634-2305 or [email protected]. Or you may contact Dan Fagerlie, Project Director, (509) 775-5225 ext. 1113 or [email protected] or the Nissen Update Okanogan County Extension office (509) 422-7245. Continued from page 2. Daniel l. Fagerlie, Project Director, Ferry County that are conidential in nature like lives. even though we may not our strongest assets leading us into Phil linden, 4-H Challenge Coordinator litigation strategies that will require be able to afford per capitas at this the future. We also must continue linda Mclean, 4-H/ANR Extension Coordinator, USDA FRTEP Educator us to turn the system off from time time I still believe that we are one to manage our forests sustainably WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension to time. With that being said I look of the richest Tribes in the Nation. which brings much needed jobs and P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155 forward to the accountability such a sometimes it is taken for granted commerce to our reservation. One system will bring to our Tribe, not but we have one of the largest of our richest natural resources yet Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of agriculture (USDa FRTeP award # 2009-41580-05326 ) and Colville Confederated only for the Tribal Council but also Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Colville agency Bia, and Ferry County extension. Dan Fagerlie, Project Director [email protected] reservations in Indian Country. some to be developed to its full potential extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. the administration whose duty it is to of the smaller Tribes that are located is our Human Resource…”You the Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may contact WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County extension at 9 methow Street #888, Nespelem Wa 99155 (509)634-2304 or [email protected] at least five days before the program. carry out the initiatives and abide by near population centers are doing people”! I will continue to strive the policies and procedures that are very well currently in gaming but to get this accomplished in as many in place. I encourage any feedback casinos aren’t always going to be ways as possible. Again I thank you I can get on the video camera system here in my opinion. some of those for your support and look forward and the Action strategy software. Tribes will never have the land base to hearing from you. I am able to In closing I would like to reiterate Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation what an honor it is to be serving illed with natural resources that we be more responsive through email as your Tribal leader. I get many have. I truly cherish that I am able at [email protected]. compliments from people across the to bring my 5 year old hunting at the As much as I would like to I am nation about our Tribe being willing spur of a moment or ishing for king not sitting at my desk often and it toll free number to vote in such a young person. I salmon every summer or huckleberry is hard to keep up with phone voice am humbled though and understand picking with family. please do messages but i will do better at it. I that I still have a lot to learn. I not take these things for granted. can be reached on my cell phone # look toward our past Tribal leaders Although it has taken a while I still 509-631-0136. (Number will put you in contact with the main switchboard operator) and our elders for the wisdom and believe that our energy development Respectfully, 1-888-881-7684 knowledge they have earned in their endeavors will prove to be one of Brian Nissen Tribal Tribune Thursday, augusT 11, 2011 Tribal news Tribal Tribune 5

Nespelem Community Center Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate my name is Dianne and I am the Domestic Violence/ pleAse, JUsT lIsTeN summer 2011 what a great experience! sexual Assault Advocate for the Confederated Tribes By Ray Houghton, m.D. of the Colville Reservation. I was hired in November When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving This summer has been a great me advice, experience! First of all I wish to of 2010, I have been submitting articles to the Tribal You have not done what I asked. thank our summer youth workers: Tribune, and working with other Domestic Violence/ When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell TJ Andrews, logan Butler, Winona sexual Assault programs in our surrounding area. slowly me why I shouldn’t feel that way, Ramos, Taneesha mills, Nick Jim, but surely our program has been developing so that we You are trampling on my feelings. peesha st. martin and linsey Vargas. can help our people that have issues with Domestic When I ask you to listen to me and you feel you have my worker Brian Hickson and Jr Violence and sexual Assault. Battered Women do to do something to solve my problem, Gunshows, Keller Condon took the have a place to go for help if they are ready. I can help You have failed me, strange as that may seem, lead on helping these workers have a you identify options, ind resources, and support your lIsTeN! All I asked was that you listen, not talk, or great work experience this summer. I decisions. CONFIDeNTIAlITY = sAFeTY. Your do…JUsT HeAR. really appreciate each and every one words will only be heard by the advocate you are talking Advice is cheap, and I can do for myself. I’m not of their efforts. This summer they to, unless you give permission to share. All Advocates’ helpless. When you do something for me that I can and worked on several great projects that take that oath. need to do for myself, you contribute to my fear and will benefit our community. First Confederated Tribes of the inadequacy. of all the, they painted the entire Colville Reservation DV/sA program But when you accept, as a simple fact, that I do feel, exterior of the community center Number is No matter how irrational, Then I can quit trying to and the long house which brought 509-631-1270 convince you and get about the business of understanding new life into the tired exterior. what’s behind this irrational feeling. And when that’s Another big contribution however, WA. state Domestic Violence clear, the answers are obvious and I don’t need advice. is the brand new sweat lodge which Hotline# 1-800-562-6025 Irrational feelings make sense when we understand what’s required many hours of work and Nat. Domestic Violence # 1-800-799-7233 behind them. attention to detail. I asked several sO pleAse lIsTeN AND JUsT HeAR me. AND various departments for help of sOmeTImes YOU JUsT WANT TO TAlK, FIND IF YOU WANT TO TAlK, WAIT A mINUTe FOR their machinery which would have sOmeONe YOU TRUsT TO lIsTeN. YOUR TURN, AND I’ll lIsTeN TO YOU. made this work simple and quick but it was unfortunate we could not ind one tribal department to help us move earth so we did it all by hand. The sweat also comes with a shower, Okanogan Yoga Receives benches and a privacy fence. I know Area there will be many times where the sweat will help with healing for our Grant to Teach Yoga people in need. We will begin some Agency community sweats soon… for Colville Tribes This summer we also are fortunate to receive help from several of our on Aging Residents of Nespelem and the Colville Confederated Tribes are now missionary friends. Bob Twitchell beneiting from free yoga classes at the Nespelem Long House. Kathy and wife mina, have been dedicating SHIBA Stevenson, a certiied Kripalu Yoga teacher and owner of Okanogan Yoga their time to come to the community sign up for a part D medicare received a grant from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for Nespelem area center all the way from Tonasket. plan. The part D plan will help pay residents to receive yoga classes as part of Kripalu’s Teaching for Diversity They are bringing over 40 people for Prescriptions. As CCT/Beneits program. Funding for this class has been made available through the generous from the American missionary Coordinator, I will provide assistance donations of the patrons of Kripalu Center in stockbridge, massachusetts. fellowship during the first week with inding the right Part D plan for of august to help our elders, our you, the customer, and check to see Tribal member, Karen Wapato helped stevenson make the classes a reality. community center and those people if you qualify for any other programs Wapato has been attending classes in Okanogan for more than one year, saw who are wanting some help with any as well. the value of a regular yoga practice and wanted to bring the many beneits projects for a couple days. On top of Arrange an appointment with of yoga to the Nespelem community. The gentle classes have been taught this these missionary groups put on CCT-Area Agency on Aging for weekly since march and are suitable for those new to yoga as well those bible schools and positive projects help with: with some experience. for our area youth. This has been • Understanding your medicare Coverage. enjoyable to witness the commitment The students learn gentle stretching, postures, breathing and relaxation • making sure you are getting the that our missionary friends have techniques. shared with our people and every beneits from Social Security and medicare that you qualify for. year I try to welcome them back and • Obtaining letters of Credible For more information e-mail [email protected] or karen. host them in our community centers Coverage. [email protected] or call Kathy at (509)429-3275, or Karen at 634-2984. to support this effort. • Understanding how your This summer we have found employer plan works with that we have thieves amongst us. medicare. Recently there has been a case of a youth program which had kids purpose and deeper meaning. • looking for Health Insurance TRIBAL TRIBUNE burglary, theft, malicious mischief and active in many different activities. For this summer we are open until Coverage for your Family members vandalism occur at the community It is always good to see kids enjoy 8pm monday through Thursday and And more…!! center and our equipment. This has themselves and doing something 5:30 on Fridays. I am thankful for Feel free to call for an appointment COPY DEADlinE been horrible after all the work we that is positive and constructive. my staff and their commitment to at (509) 634-2831. have put into getting our center where Noon time basketball is still going the goals of this facility. This year, Daryl l. squetimkin August 16, 2011 we want to have someone come strong every day here, as is the p90x has been one of the toughest yet. in and selfishly steal and destroy exercise classes each evening. mixed Through these trials I have grown this property. I hope anyone in the martial Arts training has picked professionally built conidence and community who has any information up speed again and its good to see courage. I hope that I am here to that can help solve these crimes young guys as young as 9 and ten serve you another year. This coming call Colville Tribal Office Tony learning discipline and dedication to year will be one of growth I believe marchand who is investigating these this sport. Its good to see that some good things are still ahead. lem complaints. of our young men who struggle to lempt for your time my good people summer activities: TANF youth ind something positive in life look I thank you for your support and good program has put on a nice summer to training as a way to give their life words of encouragement.

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Grand Marshals Honoring Health Fair Roxanne M. @ 509 634 2941 Potluck @ 5 p.m. August 19, 2011 Vendors, Activities in Park Talent Show/Open MIC We are honoring cowboys (cowboy/cowgirls’ family) of 509 631 4100 7p.m. past, today & future. Join us in celebrating their gift to our community by entering in the parade. Grand Marshals 5K @ 8 a.m., Zekkethal @509 631 4100

Breakfast Fundraiser @ August 20, 2011 5K Run 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Eldon Wilson @ 509 634 4649 Grand Parade @ 11 am, Horseshoes Health Fair @ 9 am – 1 pm Nespelem, Washington Brian Nissen @ 509 631 0136 Vendors, Horseshoes, Parade 3 on 3 Tournaments A Nespelem Valley Drug-free, Billie Leith @ 509 847 5089

Activities in the Parks Alcohol-free, and Violence-free event. 3on3 Basketball Zekkethal @ 509 631 4100 No weapons or Motorized Vehicles allowed in designated activity areas. Open MIC/Talent Show Curt Davis 509 633 1326

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zone around your home long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, If Summer is Within this area, you can take gloves, and a handkerchief to protect steps to reduce potential exposure your face. here (inally)? to lames and radiant heat. Homes • Take your Disaster supplies built in pine forests should have a Kit. Are we at home minimum safety zone of 100 feet. • lock your home. PUBLIC NOTICE If your home sits on a steep slope, • Tell someone when you left and prepared for standard protective measures may where you are going. The Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) will be hosting a FREE training • Choose a route away from course that can help you with becoming WBE, MBE and DBE Certifi- not sufice. Contact your local ire cated. Getting certified as a WBE, MBE or DBE can significantly help department or forestry office for ire hazards. Watch for changes in your company gain access to government contracts. Whether you are any Wildires? additional information. the speed and direction of ire and just starting a business or your company is already established, you can • Rake leaves, dead limbs smoke. benefit from these certifications. Several CCT Programs are funded by In 1902, Washington state had and twigs. Clear all flammable If you’re sure you have time, take Government Grants and are encouraged to make “good faith efforts” to it’s largest wild ire (Yacolt Burn). vegetation. steps to protect your home seek out and utilize a “fair share” of DBE for all procurement needs. Almost 239,000 acres had burnt; with • Remove leaves and rubbish from Inside: approximately 12 billion board feet under structures. • Close windows, vents, doors, Who should attend this training? of lumber parched, and the loss of at • Thin a 15-foot space between blinds, or noncombustible window x Tribally owned for profit businesses. least 38 people. tree crowns, and remove limbs within coverings and heavy drapes. Remove DISADVANTAGED 15 feet of the ground. lightweight curtains. Tribal Member (Minority) owned business Now is a good time to prepare BUSINESS x ourselves for any wildires, especially • Remove dead branches that • shut off all utilities if possible, ENTERPRISE x Small disadvantaged business if there are homes in the wilderness. extend over the roof. including bottled gas. If you haven’t already prepared, or • prune tree branches and shrubs • Open ireplace damper. Close (DBE) x Women owned businesses you know of a relative, friend, and/or within 15 feet of a stovepipe or ireplace screens. Training information and location: an acquaintance, you can do your chimney outlet. • Move lammable furniture into part in emergency preparedness. It’ll • Ask the power company to clear the center of the home away from Instructor: Gerald Ballard, MBA take a few minutes or so to check branches from power lines. windows and sliding glass doors. Management Analyst Four that you or that someone you know • Remove vines from the walls of • Turn on a light in each room to Business Development and Agency Support is prepared for a wild ire. No one the home. increase the visibility of your home Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise knows for sure if and when a wild ire • mow grass regularly. in heavy smoke. Where: Nespelem Tribal Longhouse, Hwy 155, Nespelem, WA may come sweeping up to their door • Clear a 10-foot area around Outside: step, and being prepared for this type propane tanks and the barbecue. • seal attic and ground vents with When: August 25, 2011 MINORITY of emergency will certainly beneit place a screen over the grill - use precut noncombustible coverings. Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm the family and home. The following nonlammable material with mesh no • Turn off propane tanks. BUSINESS information on the emergency coarser than one-quarter inch. • place combustible patio furniture ENTERPRISE Applications, Check List, and Processing Fee Information is located at: Preparedness for a Wildire comes • Regularly dispose of newspapers inside. (MBE) http://www.omwbe.wa.gov/certification/certification_applications.shtml from FemA. Read and consume this and rubbish at an approved site. • Connect the garden hose to Sponsored by: important information. Good day…. Follow local burning regulations. outside taps. Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) Julia, Tribal Health program, CHR. • Place stove, ireplace and grill • set up a portable gasoline- PO Box 150, 1 Colville St. “Getting your Wildire - Are You Prepared? ashes in a metal bucket, soak in water powered pump. Nespelem, WA 99155 more and more people are making for 2 days; and then bury the cold • place lawn sprinklers on the roof Business CCT Accounting Department, their homes in woodland settings - in ashes in mineral soil. and near aboveground fuel tanks. David Osenga, 509-634-2857 Certified as a or near forests, rural areas, or remote • store gasoline, oily rags and Wetting the roof may help if it is WBE, MBE or DBE mountain sites. There, homeowners other flammable materials in shake-shingled. CCT Contracting Office, enjoy the beauty of the environment approved safety cans. place cans in • Wet or remove shrubs within 15 Dorthey Zacherle, 509-634-2277 can improve your but face the very real danger of a safe location away from the base feet of the home. CCT Environment Trust Program, chances of getting wildire. of buildings. • Gather ire tools. Kathy Moses 509-634-2413 Government every year across our Nation, • Stack irewood at least 100 feet emergency supplies WOMEN some homes survive - while many away and uphill from your home. When wildfire threatens, you CCT TERO Contracting Jobs.” BUSINESS Geoff Miller, 509-634-2717 others do not - after a major wildire. Clear combustible material within 20 won’t have time to shop or search ENTERPRISE Those that survive almost always do feet. Use only wood-burning devices for supplies. Assemble a Disaster (WBE) Northwest Native Development Fund, http://www.colvilletribes.com/ so because their owners had prepared evaluated by a nationally recognized supplies Kit with items you may Ted Piccolo, 509-634-2624 for the eventuality of ire, which is laboratory, such as Underwriters need if advised to evacuate. store an inescapable force of nature in laboratories (Ul). these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry ire-prone wild land areas. Said in • Review your homeowner’s containers such as backpacks, dufle another way - if it’s predictable, it’s insurance policy and also prepare/ bags, or trash containers. Colville Tribal Transit Research Project preventable! update a list of your home’s Include: Wildires often begin unnoticed. contents. • A three-day supply of water (one Phase II: Effective Transit Planning for the They spread quickly, igniting brush, protect your home gallon per person per day) and food trees, and homes. Reduce your risk • Regularly clean roof and that won’t spoil. by preparing now - before wildire gutters. • One change of clothing and Colville Tribe • Inspect chimneys at least twice a footwear per person and one blanket strikes. meet with your family to Introduction: my name is Angelena Colville Tribe. This is the phase II of Transit-system Research project to decide what to do and where to go if year. Clean them at least once a year. or sleeping bag per person. Campobasso, I am a Colville Tribal the Colville Transit Research project be illed out. wildires threaten your area. Follow Keep the dampers in good working • A irst aid kit that includes your member. my father was the late that I am currently working on. This I would like to thank each and the steps listed below to protect your order. equip chimneys and stovepipes family’s prescription medications. lawrence Campobasso, and my survey & public meeting in each every one of you in advance who family, home, and property. with a spark arrester that meets • emergency tools including a mother is Ramona Campobasso. I district will help complete phase II chooses to participate in this process, Practice Wildire Safety the requirements of National Fire battery-powered radio, lashlight, and was born in Republic, Washington; research of this project. as this is a chance to make a little people start most wildfires - protection Association standard 211. plenty of extra batteries. my younger years I grew up in the meeting: On monday, August 15 history for the Colville Tribe. This ind out how you can promote and (Contact your local ire department • An extra set of car keys and sanpoil area, then later near Rebecca at the Nespelem Community Center research and data collected in all practice wildire safety. for exact speciications.) a credit card, cash, or traveler’s lake area. I am a master’s student I will be conducting a Community districts will be put into a inal report • Contact your local fire • Use 1/8-inch mesh screen checks. at eastern Washington University participation meeting and survey and taken to Washington, D.C. in department, health department, or beneath porches, decks, loor areas, • sanitation supplies. (eWU). I have a Urban & Regional at 5:30-7:30 pm. All are welcome January, 2011 to be reported on and a forestry ofice for information on and the home itself. Also, screen • special items for infant, elderly, planning degree from eWU. to come and participate. I will be possible grant and funding could take ire laws. openings to loors, roof and attic. or disabled family members. Through the eisenhower & National showing a presentation of phase place to make this Colville Transit • Make sure that ire vehicles can • Install a dual-sensor smoke • An extra pair of eye-glasses. senior Center of Transportation I II Research that I am currently system a reality for our Tribe! get to your home. Clearly mark all alarm on each level of your home, • Keep important family documents am researching the possibility of working on for the Tribe as well as see you then, Angelena m. driveway entrances and display your especially near bedrooms; test in a waterproof container. Assemble pursing a Transit-system for the passing out a survey for the Colville Campobasso name and address. monthly and change the batteries at a smaller version of your kit to keep • Report hazardous conditions that least once each year. in the trunk of your car. could cause a wildire. • Teach each family member how Create a Family Disaster plan • Teach children about ire safety. to use a ire extinguisher (ABC type) Wildfire and other types of Keep matches out of their reach. and show them where it’s kept. disasters - hurricane, lood, tornado, • Post ire emergency telephone • Keep handy household items earthquake, hazardous materials numbers. that can be used as ire tools: a rake, spill, and winter storm - can strike • ensure adequate accessibility by axe, handsaw or chain saw, bucket quickly and without warning. You large ire vehicles to your property. and shovel. can cope with disaster by preparing in • plan several escape routes away • Keep a ladder that will reach advance and working together. meet Food Matters from your home - by car and by the roof. with your family to create a disaster foot. • Consider installing protective plan. To get started: Migraine headaches?? TASTY • Talk to your neighbors about shutters or heavy fire-resistant Contact your local emergency wildfire safety. plan how the drapes. management Agency or your local Can Food be Implicated? MAYONNAISE neighborhood could work together plan your water needs American Red Cross chapter SUBSTITUTE after a wildire. Make a list of your • Identify and maintain an adequate • Find out about the hazards in Almost everyone will get a headache or two neighbors’ skills such as medical or outside water source such as a small your community. sometime in their life. But there are some who technical. Consider how you could pond, cistern, well, swimming pool, • Ask how you would be get a “mother of a headache” and refer to these 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed help neighbors who have special or hydrant. warned. as “migraines”. Here are a few facts about needs such as elderly or disabled • Have a garden hose that is long • Find out how to prepare for each them: 1) The cause is unknown, but the ½ C diced, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes persons. make plans to take care of enough to reach any area of the type of disaster. pain is associated with dilation of extracranial children who may be on their own if home and other structures on the meet with your family blood vessels. 3/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek-style parents can’t get home. property. • Discuss the types of disasters 2) They occur more frequently in yoghurt. Before Wildire Threatens • Install freeze-proof exterior that could occur. Design and landscape your home water outlets on at least two sides of • explain how to prepare and women. 2 Tbs grated parmesan cheese with wildire safety in mind. Select the home and near other structures on respond to each type of disaster. 3) A typical attack may last from several materials and plants that can help the property. Install additional outlets • Discuss where to go and what to hours to several days. They start with an contain ire rather than fuel it. Use at least 50 feet from the home. bring if advised to evacuate. episode of visual disturbances (maybe lashing 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil. fire-resistant or noncombustible • Consider obtaining a portable • practice what you have lights), dizziness or tingling. materials on the roof and exterior gasoline powered pump in case discussed. 4) Triggered by allergic reactions; salt and pepper to taste. structure of the dwelling, or treat electrical power is cut off. plan how your family will stay in menstruation, alcohol, or periods of stress. wood or combustible material used When Wildire Threatens contact if separated by disaster 5) Aspirin usually will not help provide Combine all ingredients to a blender or food in roofs, siding, decking, or trim with • pick two meeting places: If you are warned that a wildire is relief. processor and blend until thick and smooth. ire-retardant chemicals evaluated by threatening your area, listen to your 1. a place a safe distance from season with salt and pepper. Cover and a nationally recognized laboratory, battery-operated radio for reports and some foods have been implicated as being your home in case of a home ire. refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Use such as Underwriters laboratories evacuation information. Follow the 2. a place outside your a culprit, if the person has a sensitivity to, or this spread on bread for sandwiches instead (Ul). plant fire-resistant shrubs instructions of local oficials. neighborhood in case you can’t allergic response to, these foods: and trees. For example, hardwood • Back your car into the garage or return home. Aged cheeses, blue cheese, Camembert of mayonnaise or, as a dip with whole grain trees are less lammable than pine, park it in an open space facing the • Choose an out-of-state friend as A l c o h o l , e s p e c i a l l y r e d w i n e crackers. easy and Nutritious!! evergreen, eucalyptus or ir trees. direction of escape. shut doors and a “check-in contact” for everyone Artiicial sweeteners: aspartame Your best resource for proper roll up windows. leave the key in to call. Beans: lima beans, fava beans, snow peas Dede lavezzo, RD, mpH, CDe planning is www.firewise.org the ignition. Close garage windows Complete these steps Bread: sourdough, still-hot yeast bread which has outstanding information and doors, but leave them unlocked. • post emergency telephone Colville Tribes Diabetes program Caffeine: more than 2 cups/day (1C=8oz) used daily by residents, property Disconnect automatic garage door numbers by every phone. pO Box 150 owners, ire departments, community openers. • show responsible family Chocolate, peanut butter, pizza Nespelem, Washington 99155 planners, builders, public policy • Conine pets to one room. Make members how and when to shut off Fermented, pickled or marinated foods Items (509)634-2970 oficials, water authorities, architects plans to care for your pets in case you water, gas, and electricity at main containing msG (monosodium glutamate) and others to assure safety from ire must evacuate. switches. Processed meats and ish (contain nitrites) Soy “eat Well, move Often, & smile, - it really works. Fire wise workshops • Arrange temporary housing at a • Contact your local ire department sauce even when you think you can’t!” are offered for free all across the friend or relative’s home outside the to learn about home ire hazards. Nation in communities large and threatened area. • learn first aid and CpR. small and free Fire wise materials If advised to evacuate, do so Contact your local American Red can be obtained easily by anyone immediately Cross chapter for information and interested. • Wear protective clothing - sturdy training. Create a 30- to 100-foot safety shoes, cotton or woolen clothing, practice and review these steps! Tribal Tribune Thursday, augusT 11, 2011 Tribal news Tribal Tribune 7

CONVALESCENT Range Department Public Information The Range Department receives of a range unit, it is the responsibility grazing of that class of livestock; a seasonally high volume of calls of that landowner to “fence out” the D. The grazing of livestock upon this time of year regarding range range unit and livestock therein. an area of rangeland withdrawn and lease issues. The following C. Fencing: The Range Department from use for grazing purposes to excerpts are from the Tribal Range is not responsible for maintaining the protect it from damage, after the CENTER Code and address common issues fences on private or lease land unless receipt of notice from the Director brought forward by the public. To permitted livestock from the range or his designee of such withdrawal, clarify the responsibilities of the unit have damaged that fence and or refusal to remove livestock upon department I have included speciic are trespassing. instructions from the Director code language. This will not answer D. Impoundment: The Range when an injury is being done to the all questions, but should address the Department assumes livestock rangeland by the improper handling NEWS most common. control and compliance issues within of livestock; 4-11-35 Range Improvements— range unit boundaries. Animals e.The grazing of livestock in Ownership trespassing from range units to other violation of any provision of this A. Improvements placed on properties will be the responsibility Chapter or any other resolution or We’ve been on the go this permitted rangelands shall be of the Range Department. Any Chapter of the Colville Business summer. The elders enjoyed the 4th considered afixed to the land and livestock issues concerning trespass, Council. of July Celebration. They attended cannot be constructed or removed neglect, or abandonment that occur 4-11-144 Impoundment without written permission secured on private, lease, or other tribal A.Range Department: The Range the Traditional Dinner,Fireworks, by the Director. This section shall properties other than range units will Department assumes livestock Bingo ( A couple getting lucky) & not apply if the improvement is be the responsibility of the Range control and compliance issues within powwow. specifically exempted therefrom Department. range unit boundaries. livestock We have a new addition under the permit terms which will (Amended 12/16/04, Resolution trespassing from range units to other to the facility. He’s a somewhat include the maximum time allowed 2004-776) properties shall be the responsibility mischievious little pup named Bear. for removal of such improvements. (Certiied 12/28/04) of the Range Department to notify He does add much entertainment to B. The Range Department assumes 4-11-140 Acts prohibited on permittee. Any livestock issues their days. Being cute goes a long responsibility for maintaining fence Restricted lands concerning trespass, neglect or way :). lines on range unit boundaries where The following acts are prohibited abandonment that occurs on private, We are looking forward to that boundary is not deined by an under this Chapter: lease or other tribal properties Huckleberry picking and more intersection of a lease or other tribal A. Grazing upon or driving across other than range units will be property. If the property is private any individually owned or tribal lands the responsibility of the Range outings, enjoying these summer or fee or an allotment or a lease of any livestock without an approved Department. days. the Range Department assumes grazing or crossing permit; B. livestock that trespass from sam miller (Cougar sam) turned responsibility, contingent on the B. Unless otherwise provided by private onto range, the Range 102 on July 9th. He was surrounded availability of funds, for one-fourth this Chapter, allowing livestock to Department will assume responsibility by family and friends to celebrate (1/4) of the fencing materials and drift and graze rangelands without to mitigate those instances, issue his Birthday. labor supplied to maintain that fence an approved permit; citations and impound livestock if I would like to extend a special boundary. If a parcel of private land is C. The grazing of livestock upon the owner does not comply. Thank You to Donald Cleveland for located entirely within the boundaries rangelands within an area closed to C. livestock which may be all the work he did in preparation for impounded as provided by this our 30th Anniversary Celebration. subchapter, may be impounded As this article is written prior to the at any convenient place on the event, pictures will be in next months reservation by the employees of the Department(s). Within twenty four Convalescent Center update. (24) hours after impoundment, the enjoy the rest of your summer, person impounding the livestock as we have been Blessed with shall register the same with the Tribal comfortable weather & sunshine. Court. Janice Abrahamson D. Upon registration with the Activity Director Tribal Court, the judge shall set a date and time for a hearing to be held concerning the impoundment. The The warm weather has been hearing shall be held not less than awesome for getting out and enjoying ive (5) days after service or mailing of the notice as provided herein, the sunshine.The elders have been whichever is later, if the owner is busy going to dinners around the Rez, known, unless the owner requests The sunflower Festival. Walmart and is granted an earlier date, and outings and relaxing at Owhi lake. not less than fourteen (14) days after They are looking forward to The posting of the notice as provided July 4th powwow Celebration and herein, if the owner is unknown. the 30th Anniversary Celebration If the owner of the livestock is of The Convalescent Center on July known, the notice of hearing may be 28th. We hope you all can join us.The personally served or sent by certiied elders have adopted a puppy. Bear mail. If the owner of the livestock is brings much joy & laughter to their unknown, the notice shall be served by posting notice in two public places home. Thank you to all who came out on the reservation. to support our car wash & strawberry e. The notice of hearing shall shortcake Frybread sale. A special state that the livestock have been Thanks to Donald Cleveland for impounded, the name of the person all the work he has been doing in impounding them, and the reason preparation for our 30th Celebration. therefor, the brand if any, a general Have a safe & happy summer. description of the place where the Janice C. Abrahamson trespass or other violation occurred, Activity Director and the present location of the livestock impounded and the keeper thereof, and the time, date and place of the hearing. F. The tribal prosecutor shall represent the Tribes in a hearing under this section. If the Court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the impounded livestock were grazing in violation of this Chapter, AS EMPLOYEES OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION OR ITS ENTERPRISES, YOU ARE INSURED FOR the Court shall enter judgment for ON-THE-JOB INJURIES UNDER THE TRIBAL WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS ACT penalties and damages as provided by this subchapter. In addition, the Court shall order the impounded livestock If you are injured or sustain an occupational disease while at work, you may be entitled to benefits as provided sold, in a commercially-reasonable by the Tribal Workers Compensation Claims Act, Chapter 6-15 of the Colville Tribal Code. manner, fourteen (14) days from the NOTIFY YOUR EMPLOYER IMMEDIATELY OF ANY INJURIES, NO MATTER HOW SLIGHT. If you fail to do so, you may lose date of the hearing to pay the amount your benefits under the tribal workers benefits system. In no event shall benefits be paid to a worker who failed to notify of judgment and the ine, unless the his or her employer within fourteen (14) working days after sustaining such work-related injury, excepting owner shall pay such amount, in cases where an extraordinary reason prevented the worker form reporting the injury or occupational disease to the employer in a timely manner. addition to the charges accrued up to the date of payment and costs of It is your responsibility to file a claim for benefits under the act with the administrator of the system. the hearing. You are required to file a claim for any injuries or occupational disease no more than thirty (30) days after you have knowledge thereof. (Chapter 4-11 Adopted 10/1/97, It is your responsibility to obtain any necessary forms from the tribal workers benefits system claims administrator at: Resolution 1997-536) (Amended 9/16/66, Resolution 1966-287) Risk Management (Amended 3/11/55, Resolution 1955-29) 14 Entiat Street, Agency Campus (livestock Ordinance Adopted P.O. Box 150 1/15/44) Nespelem, WA 99155 I would also like to point out the Phone: (509) 634-2010 Tribe issues both range permits and Fax: (509) 634-2419 pasture leases. There are differences in the two, which are primarily season of use and stocking rates. Your exclusive remedy for any work connected injury or disease is through the tribal workers benefits system. There are also private landowners The state’s workers compensation system has no authority to accept a claim from your related to employment by the that own and run livestock on their Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, a sovereign Indian National employer, personal property. Contact the land Operations/Range Department at which is exclusively under the jurisdiction of the tribal workers benefits system. 509-634-2310 (Office Assistant) for other questions or additional information. Cody Desautel Acting Natural Resource Oficer Tribal Tribune 8 Tribal Tribune Farewells Thursday, augusT 11, 2011

scandalous with their behaviors upset because he said they learned it from for children in our community. I have no words to express the thank you Louis Roy Picard their parents. Duffy would have been proud of the ones who showed up for to Ant Dorothy, Jaleen palmer for being with the family all the way to the his inal day. end. Billions of thanks to my sisters penny, shirley, Janet, marie, and Nino louis Roy picard was born in much thanks you to all my family of Nespelem for helping with any little for helping with everything, I couldn’t have done it without you all of you Omak, Wash., to Truman and Clara thing done for my husband. many “Thanks: to family, friends, and my children by me all the way. I would like to say thanks to my brother sam for saying (Bradshaw) picard on Feb. 7, 1950. Bo, evan, and Jossie of Nespelem, Galen of Fallen Nevada, and shawnee good words to me on a daily bread. louie was raised in Omak, san Jose, sammaripa of Fort Hall Idaho. Grandchildren: shon’Dean’ shorty, Derrick, We praised our fathers my Husband in everything he had done he was Calif., and portland, Ore. Cameron sammaripa. Harlan, shania, Cecilia Rose, Zayland, and Zachary the father to all nephews and nieces when fathers were not around or off In a dentist office during the Jr. Dick, and his son-in-law TJ Dick all of Nespelem and Fallon Nevada. to work. Duffy was preceded in death by his father Raymond sammaripa, spring of 1966 louie met the love of This moment is to thank lucille pakootas and Chaz Williams and Thomas Mother Agnes Q. Sammaripa and two Babies his life, Cheryl Beal. Their irst kiss Wilson for the handling his dressing. sending thank you for all you nieces Duffy is survived by his wife Joan l.V. sammaripa of Nespelem, Daughter was about a month later at The Bob and nephews done at our home. shirley, Nina, penny, and marie Wak for shawnee sammaripa of Fort Hall Idaho, son Galen sammaripa of Fallen White Theater. They were married cleaning his room. All the other family for stepping in and helping with our Nevada, Daughter Jossie sammaripa Dick, son Bo sammaripa, and evan in April 1969. home. Buffy Nicholson, Nichelle Barnaby, shoog palmer, Jazlynne Adrian, Brown all of Nespelem, Washington. Duffy’s granddaughter shon’Dean’ molly Jo Condon, Jossie sammaripa Dick, Brenda, Brianna, latisia si John, shorty, Harlen John Dick, Cecelia Rose Dick, Great Grandchildren Zayland louie was in the marine Corps and shon’Dean’ shorty Robin and Neeka somday. Thank you Butche Burke and Zachery Dick all of Nespelem. His brother Uncle and Grandpa Irwin from 1968-1972 where he served and Rick Gentleman and Janet Nicholson, shirley Wak Wak, evan Brown, and Karen miller of schurz Nevada, Charlie Hattie, Heidi, Bode, Baby one tour in Vietnam as a tunnel rat, Jaleen Flowers, Billy Nicholson and Tyson Nicholson for the burning and Zany, my You, mark, Kelly, Jesse, Bindy, and Grandpa Harold miller, plumber and electrician. He received tearing down of his shed of all his stuff. Brothers Reynolds, Norma, loren, Ramona, Joyce sammaripa all of schurz a Purple Heart, Marksman with Rile Words cannot be expressed Darlene Wilder, Kathy, and Rachel moses Nevada. and pistol as well as many other and Grandma ellen for the meals at the longhouse and Dena Timentwa for Family Rosary was held on may 5, 6, 7 longhouse, moved to Nespelem medals. preparing all the meals at the long house plus breakfast each morning, non, Community Center for Washat services to start at 9:00 p.m. open denominations After returning home from the marine Corps, louie started working in and evening cooks, Jp pakootas, Dorothy Zacherle, sue, Dorothy palmer, from 7-9 p.m. I also want to thank Father Bob for his prayers; thank Father the logging industry as a log scaler for the BIA. He was also privileged to be sindy Jackson, and all the ones who brought all the desserts especially sue for his services to my Husband. Washat started at 8:00 a.m. monday morning selected for the Ag Forestry leadership program during which time, louie palmer, and susie marchand, Tonya and Tauni for all the good deserts. my Husband Duffy’s inal resting place was held at the Nespelem Catholic and his classmates traveled to Asia as part of the multi-cultural program. especially thank the meat cutters and the ones who brought the meat for Graveyard above our home here in Nespelem Washington. He continued going to school earning a Bachelors and AA degrees in the meals thank you so peggy Circle, and Chicken monaghan, and Angel my Husband Raymond “Duffy” Harlan sammaripa will be missed by forestry. louie continued working his way up the ladder to general manager pakootas for all the meat. Duffy loved you all dearly. If I have forgotten a everyone he touched but he will never be forgotten by any of us and we will for Colville Timber Resource Company. name or two I will try to remember everyone later and I want you to know never forget his smile or twinkle on whatever he was up to. We all loved him Louie loved to be outdoors and was happiest while ishing, hunting or also what a wonderful job you have done for my family. Thank all my family and will miss him forever especially now he will always be in my heart. Till hiking. for dancing for their Uncle, my husband. we meet again let the house of the rising sun love huckleberry lodge. He fought a long hard battle with health issues beginning in 2003 with many thanks go out to family all the beautiful songs by Cubby lone Thank you from Joan, shawnee, Galen, Jossie, Bo, evan, Derrick, his irst stroke. bear, Alana, and Benny marchand Jr., your Uncle loved you so much. All shon’Dean’, Cameron, Harlen, Cecelia Rose, Zayland, Zackary, and evander On July 22, 2011, at mid-Valley Hospital, louie began his journey to the night long songs came and went at the longhouse. I would like to thank. The sammaripa’s, shorty, Dick, and Brown. Great spirit and family members who preceded him in death — grandparents, Colville Confederated Tribes for the Tribal Government Committee to make louis and Hazel picard; parents, Truman and Clara picard; brothers, Truman an exception to approve full burial beneits for my husband “Duffy,” he was a longtime member of this community, and did help our people out while he and leo picard; and sister, Betty picard. lived here. He provided work for a lot of our Tribal members so they would Titus V. Sampson Memorial louie leaves behind wife, Cheryl Jean picard; son, steve lyle picard; have income. I also would like to thank the Walker River paiute Tribe for loving daughter-in-law, Virginia Rae picard; granddaughter, Cammile the donation of $500.00 dollars to be sent back to the Colville Confederated august 20th Nora picard; grandson, Kenneth louis picard; granddaughter, shyleah Tribes for the assistant burial. This was to Nations who honored my Husband Adeline picard; grandson, Keith James marquez; granddaughter, Kamber and thank you dearly from my family forever. Thank soshannah Jordan for 10 am Headstone Blessing starr marquez; great-granddaughter, Amaya starr miguel-marquez; great- everything she did to help get paperwork done fast. even, molly taking grandson, Joe manuel miguel III; great-grandson, Tevin Gauge storm; and everything down in the many hours was wonderful thank you so much. St. mary’s mission Cemetery many more devoted family, friends, and pets. First and foremost I would like to thank my family for all they did when louie will be truly missed, as he was loved by so many. I lost my best friend this Wednesday may 4, 2011 morning. Dave Best, you Dinner at noon. giveaway to follow at omak Longhouse services will be held at st. mary’s mission long House Friday, July 29, know Duffy always thought the world of you wanted to see you role model Diane Sampson 509-826-2098 2011, at 10 a.m. The precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel is caring for the arrangements. Sealing Washington Juvenile Court Records

THANK YoU! We all remember mistakes of our youth that we wish we could undo. For • If your charge is classiied as a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor: some of us, those mistakes resulted in juvenile court records that follow us a) Have less than 2 years passed since the date of your disposition (when I would like to say thank you to my son, emil seastrom and Chee Chee, all our lives, unless sealed. you were sentenced), or the day that you were released from coninement (JRA for that during my brother Robert Rumseys passing on. And, all the wonderful If a Washington juvenile court record is not sealed, it is a public record or the detention center) or from a full-time residential treatment program, things that they did for the services. Going to get the casket, bringing the even after he or she turns 18. It stays on ile with state and federal agencies whichever is later? casket back to the gravesite, the wonderful meal that they prepared after the that will provide these records to anyone who requests them. Juvenile Court b) Have you been convicted of any offenses/crimes within the last 2 burial at emil and Chee Chee’s home in Kewa, and all the wonderful things records show up when potential employers, landlords, lenders and others years? that they and their friends did for me! I shall never forget the wonderful obtain criminal background checks and even credit checks. Juvenile court • If you are trying to seal records of a diversion agreement: things, that was necessary! Thank you, Georgie for you part in the meal and records are similar to adult convictions because they can make it hard to get a) Have less than 2 years passed since completion of the diversion others. certain jobs, occupational licensing, or housing. agreement OR your love to all, leona seastrom Fortunately, some people are eligible to seal their juvenile records. release from coninement (including full-time residential treatment) Once a juvenile record has been sealed, the record is treated legally as b) Have you been convicted of any offenses/crimes within the last 2 if it never happened. A person with a sealed juvenile record may legally years? answer on applications that they never committed the sealed offense. Any submitted by Richard Barry, Colville Tribal Court spokesperson, and “Duffy” Raymond agency receiving a request for a sealed record must reply that the record is Jesuit Volunteer with Northwest Justice project in Omak, and by sunshine conidential. poliquin, criminal defense attorney. Harian Sammaripa sealing your juvenile record does not require a law degree, but there is a paper process in court. First, you must check to see if you are eligible by “Duffy” Raymond Harian sammaripa was surrounded by friends and obtaining a copy of your records from the Juvenile Department in the county family. He was born January 11, 1945 to Raymond and Agnes sammaripa from the Walker River paiute Tribe of schurz Nevada and was enrolled on where your offense was adjudicated. The qualiications for sealing vary based CoRReCTioN: Please contact the office of this reservation yet always wanted to be from the Colville Tribes. The loss of on the degree of the offense and the time since the adjudication. All court- my husband was a shocker to his family and friends of this community. He ordered ines, restitutions, and fees must have been paid off. In addition, Special Trustee and not the enrollment office. was irst and foremost a Son-Brother-Father-Uncle-Grandfather, and Great you can have no pending charges or diversions. The contact office was incorrectly listed as the Grandfather, “pa-pa.” my husband will be missed by the whole community After determining your eligibility, you must follow a series of steps that of the Colville Confederated and Walker River paiute Tribe. includes illing out a Motion to Seal Juvenile Records and scheduling a hearing enrollment office in the last issue. He built over 79 free cofin’s for our tribal members here on the reservation. with the Juvenile Court. These steps may seem hard, but can be completed on There will never be any words to express my deep gratitude for all our friends your own without an attorney. Documents and self-help materials to assist in or family who called and sent or talked with the children and self. All the the sealing process can be found at www.washingtonlawhelp.org. In addition, kindness of the creator let alone the good jesters and much prayer and the the Northwest Justice project in Omak (509-422-2345) provides services to UNiTeD STaTeS DePaRTmeNT donations of food and money for our home and at the hospital. low-income individuals seeking to seal juvenile records. Duffy was never sick and actually tried to ight off anything with his own It is also suggested that individuals who had their irearms rights suspended oF THe iNTeRioR way. I never thought that he would leave in an instant. as juveniles seek restatement of that right prior to sealing a juvenile record. His enlistment of the United states marine Corps was immediate out of Otherwise the court would seal a juvenile record, have to unseal it to reinstate high school. Duffy’s education was the technical schooling in the marine the irearms rights, and then reseal the juvenile records. oFFiCe oF THe Corps. Duffy fought along many other military marines for three tours in please remember that sealing one’s record does not mean that it is Viet Nam and once in Guantanamo Bay. He was honored by the UsmC at destroyed. If an individual seals his juvenile record and is later charged with a the grave site at Nespelem Catholic Cemetery. felony as an adult, the juvenile record will be un-sealed and that adjudication SPeCiaL TRUSTee FoR Duffy was honored by his niece Buffy Nicholson of Coulee Dam and can be used to the individual’s detriment. Brent A. Jordan of the UsAF still active location in Germany. Duffy suffered sealing juvenile court records provides the chance for a cleaner record, a with Agent Orange throughout the past few years after being diagnosed valuable opportunity that can enhance the quality of career options and life ameRiCaN iNDiaNS permanently disabled. Thank you Both Buffy and especially Brent for his prospects. look into having your record sealed so that past detours do not lag and prayers to the creator and my husband. They were asked by their The following individuals have IIM Uncle; devastated of his sudden death and to honor his walk in and out of become future roadblocks. this site where his body lay. Roni monaghan, you did a great job for Uncle Below is an eligibility checklist for sealing Washington state Juvenile Accounts and need to contact the OFFICE Duffy at the grave site was well done. Court Records provided by SYLaw, a nonproit legal aide organization OF SpECIAl TrUSTEE at: Duffy enjoyed being the carpenter he was throughout our reservation offering legal services to homeless youth in King County (http://sylaw.org/). almost built or touched everything within our Colville Confederated Tribes If you think you may be eligible for record sealing you may call Northwest oST PoB 111, 10 Nez Perce St. Room 125 (iim) Nespelem, of thirty seven years of service. Duffy was a wonderful hand when it came Justice project in Omak, at 509-422-2345; or NJp’s intake hotline at 888-201- Wa 99155 or call our phone numbers: FTo account to helping out the community when the cost of a casket was given free he 1014; or you may contact the juvenile administration at 509-422-7250. Specialist 509.634.2317 account Technician 509.634.2368 encourage young bucks here at Nespelem. He moved here in Nespelem and in 1975 worked for almost everyone I can Checklist: account Technician 509.634.4656 account maintenance remember traveled to so many sites of the UsA where his work took him. • Do you have any criminal charges pending in the juvenile or adult Technician 509.634.2372. We are here monday through He loved Rodeo, was active in the JR. and Indian Open Rodeo of Nespelem court? Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. other phone numbers and was an upper hand in the Rodeo. He was active in the Nespelem 4th • Is there any pending proceeding seeking a diversion agreement with of July events and took stuff very serious. He loved baseball, basketball, you? toll free to call center are 1.888.678.6836. This number is football, snowmobiling, riding horses, worked hard with the baseball with • Do you still owe any court-ordered ines, restitution, or fees for the to the oST Headquarters located in alburquerque New his grandson, 4 wheeling, and loved to cook off with his youngest son Bo records you want to seal? mexico. let alone having a good cold beer... • If you are trying to seal records of a deferred disposition there is no Duffy was a family man and took all his children with unconditional mandatory waiting period after you turn 18. Are you under the age of 18? love. Duffy spent many hours with his daughter Jossie and his grandchildren • If your charge is classiied as a class A felony: shon’Dean’, Harlen, C’Rose, Zaland, Zachary. Duffy loved hunting, camping, a) Have less than 5 years passed since the date of your disposition (when COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES and yet when he returned from the War he could no longer kill. His son Galen you were sentenced), or the day that you were released from coninement (JRA was truly loved by his DAD and got to see the county his father would not Is recruiting for vacant positions leave last summer it was a joy to see three men hang onto their love for a or the detention center) or from a full-time residential treatment program, whichever is later? real father igure. Duffy was able to share with his son’s a lot of the truth of what some of his family members said about his children. To note Cameron b) Have you been convicted of any offenses/crimes within the last 5 For more information, please log onto the really found his inner self to show how much his Grandfather loved him. years? Duffy was an eagle member of the Grand Coulee Charter also was a Grand • If your charge is classiied as a class B felony: Tribes website at: Coulee Dam 301-J member of the JOm and Title 4, Foster Father to 180 a) Have less than 2 years passed since the date of your disposition (when Children of our state and Reservation. Duff, said these kids are commonly you were sentenced), or the day that you were released from coninement (JRA www.colvilletribes.com or the detention center) or from a full-time residential treatment program, whichever is later? or e-mail: IN MEMoRIAM b) Have you been convicted of any offenses/crimes within the last 2 In this section, we wish to say farewell to our beloved Colville years? [email protected] Tribal members and send our wishes for health, happiness and faith • If your charge is classiied as a class C felony: You may contact the to their families. a) Have less than 2 years passed since the date of your disposition (when We welcome memorials about your loved ones and friends who have you were sentenced), or the day that you were released from coninement (JRA Tribes’ Human Resources office at: passed away, including photographs and poems if you wish. or the detention center) or from a full-time residential treatment program, please send your contributions to: Tribal Tribune memorials, p.O. whichever is later? Post office Box 150, Nespelem Wa 99155 Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155. b) Have you been convicted of any offenses/crimes within the last 2 Toll Free: (800) 506-9434 - Fax: (509) 634-2864 years? Tribal Tribune Thursday, augusT 11, 2011 Tribal VoiCes Tribal Tribune 9

We are all effected by what happens Letters To The Editor Greetings fellow tribal members. you. It is crying out. Our people, that more people came out to vote members in return. Letters to the Editor are published at the discretion of the Editor, as Almost 1 month into summer and Our land and nature itself. Have you especially our young people taking What is that I hear in the air space permits. No letter which contains defamatory or malicious state- our half way point is already here. lost the ablility to hear any more has their rightful place. We need more JUDGemeNT HAs COme. ments will be published. Any letter which contains questionable material What has been learned and who has greed translated you to the land of interaction like this with our people my tribal family hold tight will be sent to the Ofice of Reservation Attorney for legal review. All decided to listen for a change hum? deafness. rez wide. anything that can moved will be letters sent by mail must contain the writer’s signature, address, and One thing I know for sure half A quote from Thomas Jefferson We are all effected by what shaken to reveal a true foundation. working telephone number. Mailed Letters not signed or e-mails without Don’t fear what you see on land a working phone number will not be published. of our council has been replaced. “ The Democracy will cease to exist happens. We need to start seeing Now what to do with the other half. when you TAKe away from those ourselves as a collective and not or in the sky it must be to clear and make way for the NeW. Letters are limited to 450 words. Letters exceeding 450 words may be All should have been placed on the who are willing to work and GIVe seperate for this change to happen. chopping block oops voting block. to those who would not”. That quote Also we need more invested in These words I leave with you published if space allows and the Editor so chooses. The Editor reserves from a doctor “Viewing pain Not That’s where the problem began. just rings out of how our tribe and the educational system for our young the right to edit any letter for content, clarity, and length. as an enemy, but as the language Why replace some because their corporatation is ran “The latter half people to have a irm footing in our the body uses to alert you when of that quote”. We need those who world and not dropped to the way Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, complimentary time in ofice ran out. All contracts something needs attention. The Very or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by with our tribal leaders and all tribal are will to represent us full heartly. side and discarded. Unpleasantness Of The language the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal Administration, Tribal Business Council, departments should have been put to Not like a one sided burnt cake and Isn’t the Wells dam suppost to makes It effective. Guilt Deserves or the Colville Confederated Tribes’ membership as a whole. a vote by the tribal members. offer that to us tribal members. To do this. Where’s the paperwork the Our Gratitude, Because Only such To one degree or another our tribal my tribal member family “HeAR investment sheets the time and effort A powerful Force Can Nudge Use departments and our tribal corporate THese WORDs”,”It’s true that for our youth. It must have been spent Towards Reconciliation With Those offices that mean you CTeC has you are but one person in a sea on those trips, car rentals, hotels We Have Wronged.” New Keller Ferry place us in the position We ARe IN of millions, but it is completely suites and the liquor bar. All i’ve seen enjoy Your summer and Thank NOW in a deicit! within your power to be part of the is Take, Take and Take and Nothing You from your future tribal elder I would like to make a comment margaret Haugen (D). Also, for their Don’t you see the signs all around solution”. This can be done. I read seems to be given back to us tribal James Knight. on the new Keller Ferry, and the efforts in this project. It is not about people who worked diligently on party lines, but community needs that this project. As many of you all know made this project possible. the Keller Ferry has been in service There is others, but this project Business Council Actions for more than 60 years. It is old, and was made possible by a few letting starting to deteriorate to the point that the many know about our ferry, Dear editor: and not have been reported out with the unseated Colville Business members who have not been re- it will be unusable within the snew its service, and state of dis-repair. As the stomach turns, so are the as two of the signatures on the Council members.” shirley Charley elected” and therefore, also violating ferry for this service. I would like This is one of the state’s oldest days of the silly, the greedy and recommendation sheet were “susie moved to amend this recommendation their oaths and ethics. to thank them, state Department of operating ferry services, and is vital senseless. Allen” and “shirley Charley”. Both to insert “cap at $2500”, seconded by The council chairman should have Transportation and a Council member to this community, and surrounding I got three pages of paper starting of them should not have signed for ernie Williams. caught this problem as well as the to Two. This has been needed for communities. with Tribal Resolution (TR) 2008- or against as it directly inancially Having voted on the council secretary at the time of the quite some time now. Outgoing Tribal The new ferry is going to be out 498, rescinded on July 7, 2011 by affects them. recommendation sheet, susie Allen “Actions”. But, if the management Council member John stensgar has for bid the summer of 2011, and TR 2011-458. TR 2011-458 was recommended and shirley Charley both violated and Budget Committee Chair was devoted a great amount of time to this hopefully in service around spring/ It takes 5 yes votes on a by Harvey moses, Jr. and seconded their oaths of ofice by violating the honest, he would not have reported issue, and needs recognized for his summer of 2013. It is supposed to recommendation sheet out of a by ernie Williams. It reads exactly: council code of ethics. But, alas, this out as he completely knew of the committee in order for it to go to the “To rescind Resolution 2008-498 in efforts, along with any other council be about the same size class as the they have dodged the ethics charge as wrong. Badger and Brother Badger full council for a inal vote during it’s entirety. The Colville Business members associated with this effort. martha s. The martha s has been an their terms of ofice ended oficially must have voted “for”. either a special session or a regular Council members who have not been The seventh District lawmakers, icon for the local area, and should at the end of “old business” on July Now the honest response by the session of the council. As I look at re-elected have sacriiced time with House of Rep. Judy Clibborn (R), be remembered for its service, along 14, 2011. council must be to rescind TR 2011- Rep. mike Armstrong (R) state with the personnel assigned to her. the recommendation sheet for TR their families and for themselves. Under “Business Council Actions” 458 in its entirety and never visit it Transportation leaders, Rep. shelly Once again thanks to you all. 2011-458, I then can see the council, They have also put wear and tear which records the oficial vote count again. short (R) Rep. Joel Kretz (R), sen. James Albertsen as a result of ethics violations for on their personal vehicles for work and amendments, no indication of How will “voted-out council” pay Bob morton (R), and sen. mary Keller District Tribal member voting on something that directly related travel. The parting gift for financially benefits them (him or Colville Business Council members who voted on the record “for” but back interest-free council payroll her), violated its rule. not re-elected will be chosen upon only “nay” as was the lone “nay” advances? The recommendation sheet for the discretion of the current Colville by Cherie moomaw. It is probable Robert Te lee,phD I would like to apologize TR 2011-458 should have failed Business Council in accordance there were more “for” votes by “CBC Apache, AZ To my Family: it but today, still in prison I struggle I Krystal st. peter am very proud with meth and Heroin addictions. of my Husband for being such an I’ve been clean for 11 1/2 months It was a great excellent father to our 7 children and now and am a irm believer in Jesus my step son’s whom are his. I would Christ. I’m due to release from like to apologize to our children and prison in 2013. I want nothing more opportunity my husband for leaving them and than to come home to my husband I would like to congratulate Household Hazardous Waste Collection for not being a wife and mother. I’m and kids. I also like to thank Chris all those who participated in the sorry for not being there to hold you evans for always being there to help strengthening Communities program kids or be involved at school, sports, me through life. If it wasn’t for him and Disposal Event or even with the family events. I miss I would have died years ago, due to Non-Proit training and their trainer, Don Chalmers of sparrowHawk and love you all a lot. my heart hurts overdose of drugs at age 15. He saved every day. I owe the community an my life. Now I’m saved by the lord. Consulting Company, Inc. apology for my wrongs, for my lies I pray to heal my family’s heart and Take note, it would not be possible and dishonesty and allowing drugs pray for all of you whom are still without programs such as this one that FREE to all residents and qualifying organizations* to take over my life. I got on crack lost to drugs and alcohol. God Bless by becoming a successful and self cocaine in 2003 until 2005 when I you all. I love you and our Beautiful suficient Non-Proit organization, of the Colville Reservation: went to prison. I have been clean off Children. it will beneit our own communities crack since and have no desire to use love mom Krystal st. peter during the hard economic times we This TWO DAY event is the opportunity you have been waiting are facing today. It was a great opportunity that I for! Purge your residence or qualifying organization* (including will treasure, but unfortunately the Thank you program will end this september. CCT government departments) of unused hazardous chemicals. Tribal Tribune: It is hoped the Colville Tribe will Improper disposal can directly impact our rivers and streams or Thank you to all the beautiful people that are helping my son emil support this program for at least one WHEN: seastrom and Wife Regina seastrom remodel the Twin lakes Tavern. more year. There was not enough contaminate drinking water wells. Bring your Household All the simpsons, lavern Fifer, “pinky” marshall, also les Fifer and emil time for each Non-profit training Date: 08/22/11 and Chee Chee (Regina). section to absorb the information Time: 8 am - 2 pm Hazardous Waste to us – we’ll unload it for you, it will be I just can’t thank you all enough for your hard work. that was taught in developing and Place: Keller Also, Thank you all other people that are still digging in and working. doing capacity building with new handled safely and disposed of properly off Reservation at no Thank you so much again. Community Center existing Non-profits/Tax exempt charge to you. I would like to also thank emil and Chee Chee for all the things that they organizations. more time was needed 11669 S. Hwy 21 did for my brother’s funeral. I just can’t thank them enough. especially in the Fiscal management love them and all Keller, WA 99140 and Grant Writing training sessions. leona seastom What’s ok to bring: What’s NOT ok to bring: Overall, thank you Colville Tribe for obtaining the Grant Funding. This Date: 08/23/11 Paints, Adhesives & Solvents Asbestos containing materials will allow me to further my vision in Time: 8 am - 2 pm (Oil-based, Latex-based) Computers X becoming a successful, self suficient Place: Omak Paint Thinner & Stripper TV’s organization to better my community Community Center, Aerosols (Propane, Spray Paint, Explosives needs. and Cleaners, etc) Appliances mandy l. Carson 618 Okoma Dr., Pesticides, Fungicide, Weed Killer Biological Waste Concerned Tribal member Omak, WA 98841 malott, WA Rat Poison Solid waste Fuels (Gasoline, Oil, Diesel) Tires For more information Waste Oil / Filters Medicines, Syringes contact: Antifreeze & Machine Coolant Contaminated Soil Don Hurst, Colville Tribes Mercury (Amalgam, Thermometers) Fiberglass Insulation TRIBAL Environmental Trust Dept., Fluorescent light tubes / PCB Treated wood PH: (509) 634 2421 Ballasts TRIBUNE FAX: (509)634-2422 Photographic Chemicals DeaDline [email protected] Rug & Upholstery Cleaners Batteries Acids / Corrosives 2011 Spay and neuter Clinics Tuesday, Propane tanks Fluids (Brake, Automotive inchelium Site august 22-23, 2011 Surgery and Vaccinations Transmission, and Other) Surgery intake 8:00 am until Full // Vaccinations 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Aug 16th

nespelem Site For AssistAnce *We will accept household hazardous wastes only from residents of the Colville august 24, 2011 Surgery Only // intake 8:00 am until full Indian Reservation, CCT Tribal and other departmental / governmental entities august 25, 2011 Surgery Only // intake 8:00 am until full Phone (509) 634-2223 august 26, 2011 Vaccinations Only associated with CCT operations that generate less than 220 lbs hazardous Fax (509) 634-2235 EVERYONE WELCOME HOWEVER TRIBAL MEMBERS waste/month or 2,200 lbs of hazardous waste per year. Commercial businesses HAVE PREFERENCE Late Copy & Letters to the Editor and organizations with an active EPA Hazardous Waste Site Identification received after the deadline Number are NOT eligible to participate in this HHW event. ColvilleTribalPoliceDepartment/T.A.C.O.KenMiller will be published in the next month’s edition 509Ͳ634Ͳ2472,509Ͳ634Ͳ2473OR1Ͳ800Ͳ551Ͳ5800

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The Colville Tribe High School Boys all indian Team went to Tulalip on april 8, 9, and 10, 2011 and won the all indian High School Stonechild T. moran graduated Congratulations Boys Nationals. Undefeated! from Northwest indian College Jarrod Bradly mcClung in Bellingham, Wa on the 2011 okanogan High Game 1: On April 7, 2011, Thursday the Colville Boys won 64 to 56 and Lummi Reservation on June 17, School graduate played lil shot Callers who was made up of Taholah, Neah Bay, and Tulalip. 2011 with aa degree. Congratulation on your graduation Joaquin We are Very Proud of you! Game 2: On April 8, 2011, Friday the Colville Boys won 54 to 41 and played Tina Lussier We are all proud of your determination and commitment to your Love mom and Dad lummi. Game 3: On April 8, 2011, Friday the Colville Boys won 75 to 62 education goals. and played Coastal Rage. Game 4: On April 9, 2011, saturday the Colville Love mom, amy, aylia, and eva Boys won 58 to 47 and played NW Rez Hoops from Yakima. Game 5: On April 9, 2011 saturday the Colville Boys won 74 to 48 and played NW Rez TRIBAL Hoops for the Championships. Other teams in the tournament were: swinomish who got 3rd, pendleton TRIBUNE Oregon, Hustlers Yakima, Rez Ballers Tulalip, Vikings, puyallup, lummi, lil shot Callers, suquamish, Coeur D’ Alene, Coastal Rage, Tulalip there DeaDline were 15 teams together. left Front row: Keith Rosenbaum, Country pakootas, Jose parez, Ian Frank. Back row: Cody laplante, Cevr peters, BJ Wong, Brandon Kohler, Tuesday, Nate mesplie, Tommy Turner, and Coach Jason Dick. Good Job, and proud of ya... Aug. 16th Robin D. Rosenbaum

“Congratulations Roberta morgan and Brenda Cirk in earning your GeD in the year 2011! Also, Frank Charley, we are proud and appreciative of you for serving our country and being such a good son to your mom, and Congratulations Congratulations friend to us all. may you all have a Daniel James Herrera Seth H. Brooks bright and beautiful future!” 2011 okanogan H.S. graduate 2011 omak H.S. graduate – Diana

The Nespelem GeD students and I would like to thank Cora pakootas, Faylynn Nanpuya and Jamie pakootas for preparing our end of the Year GeD student and Graduate Dinner at the Tribal longhouse, and thank you Dorothy palmer for your contributions. We also would like to thank all of you who came to our fundraising barbeque and Indian The Colville girls got 4th place in the all indian High School Nationals in Taco sale this year, donated food and Tulalip on april 7, 8, and 9, 2011. other items, and showed your support The teams that were in the girls bracket were: Untouchables who won championship, Yakima NW Rez Hoops of our students. who placed 2nd, Yakima Ballers, Tulalip, Canada, swinomish, montana, and muckleshoot. Thank you Reese Clark for helping Front row: Brianna Davis, shirley Ramos, mariah Brisbois, erika swan, Roweena Antone, and mylia Nason. set up the tables for the dinner, Danita Back row: Keya Fasthorse, Corina Nomee, Danielle laramie, shawnee Covington, and Coaches Jason Dick and Adolph for helping clean up after Jeff Brisbois. everyone left, and Roger Jack for Nespelem, WA – lincoln Good Job girls... being there to help me stay focused, Feddersen, a Colville tribal member Jason, and lisa Dick, composed, and on my toes during the from Omak, Wash., recently Jeff and etta Brisbois meal! Your presence is a blessing! graduated with an Associate of Being that is was so late in June, Applied science degree (A.A.s.) Hoopfest and payday weekend, in Fisheries Technology from mt. the students’ regular day off, and Hood Community College. The LoCaL STUDeNT many of the graduates have moved commencement ceremony took place QUaLiFieS on, we didn’t have a lot of people on saturday, June 11, at the earl l. sharing our meal with us, and we Klapstein Track and Field stadium To ComPeTe aT kept it simple. But we really do in Gresham, Oregon. appreciate the people who came to After working for the Colville WoRLD’S LaRgeST show their support for our students Tribes Fish and Wildlife program for JUNioR HigH and graduates for the 2010 – 2011 approximately 14 years, Feddersen school year. wanted to earn his degree and pursue RoDeo DeNVeR Thank you Darlene and Ian a career at the Chief Joseph Hatchery. “I wanted to obtain my degree from Cayden Raen Diefenbech, a 7th Wilder and family, Gloria Atkins, grade student at Omak middle Alvina Cawston, Andy Joseph, Angie mt. Hood when I learned of the new hatchery, I wanted to work there,” school has earned a position on the michel, lucille Johnson, and other Washington state National Junior family members and friends of our said Feddersen. “This is a very important project and I wanted to be High rodeo team and traveled students and graduates, for taking with fellow teammates to Gallup, time out of your busy schedule to a part of it.” The Fisheries program at mt. New mexico, June 26th thru July join us at the dinner and for the 2nd to compete at the 7th Annual delicious food that some of you Hood is a two-year program offering National Junior High Finals Rodeo Cameron marchand brought to us. I apologize if I forgot a variety of classes such as ishery (NJHFR). Recepient of the 2011 Presidential award for educational excellence aND all Star in the West Plains anybody, but words cannot express techniques, fish biology, and Cayden qualified for the 2nd Little League at Cheney for the fourth consecutive year. We are all VeRY proud of you, Cam. Love the gratitude that the students and I equipment maintenance and repair to year in a row. The two events Papa and grandma aubertin, ali, ayanna and mom (Shanna marchand). feel for all of you and the support that name a few. “The isheries classes are in-depth on all aspects of ish culture which she will be participating in you have given us. It is an honor to are pole Bending (horse Dottie) and have shared this informal and casual and field work,” said Feddersen. “The irst year is mostly books, some Breakaway Roping (horse Taxi). afternoon with you as we wrap up the she finished 1st in the state in school year and continue to support lab classes, guest speakers and ield trips. In the second year, you put pole bending beating the 2nd place our students on their educational contestant by 29 points, and ended journeys. what you’ve learned to use. You learn step-by-step the process of raising up 3rd in the state in Breakaway sincerely, roping. Diana Toulou, ABe/GeD rainbow trout in the college hatchery Oliver Williams also qualiied by Instructor, Nespelem from incubating eggs, ponding fry, to release of the ish.” tying for 2nd place in Breakaway After graduation, Feddersen plans roping. He will also go as an alternate Congratulations to the to work for the Colville Tribes Fish in Team Roping. following students for their and Wildlife hatchery program. Featuring more than 1000 outstanding grades this Spring lincoln carried a 4.0 in his last quarter contestants from 47 states, Canadian Quarter of 2011!!! of college with a 3.82 accumulative provinces and Australia the National Honor Roll: grade point average. We are proud Junior who are all vying for more sara James 3.3 of his accomplishments. Feddersen than $100,000 in college scholarships sTUDeNT OF THe YeAR- High Honors: is the irst of six students to graduate and the chance to be named the Dedrick pakootas in 6th grade William “Bud” Dick III 3.7 from mt. Hood Community College National Junior High Finals Rodeo attended North pines middle school luanna “louie” Francis 4.0 with an A.A.s. degree in Fisheries. National Champion. To earn this in spokane. He was selected as Angela Iukes 4.0 In addition, four tribal members are title, contestants must inish in the student of the Year. He is the son of Candace “Candy” attending different colleges to earn top twenty after two go-rounds of Joe pakootas and Danielle stensgar- Congratulations Congratulations Weed-Butz 4.0 their Bachelor of science degrees intense competition before advancing grandson to Joe and Cheryl pakootas Cody W. marchand 4.0 in Fisheries. For more information on to Saturday’s inal championship and Danny Joe stensgar and marty Dillian Zunie Krystina michelle Felix Thank you regarding the salmon Intern program, performance. and martina Whelshula. We are very 2011 okanogan H.S. 2011 Cayden’s parents are: Roni Holder proud of his great accomplishment. Cody Wyatt marchand contact Joe peone, Fish and Wildlife WVC College Tribal College Director. Diefenbach and Kevin Diefenbach. love your family! graduate Tribal Tribune Thursday, augusT 11, 2011 ColVille aChieVers Tribal Tribune 11 Vandalism Continued from front page.

‘tagging’ tables. We repaint them at the Chief Joseph Rest stop,” culture and history. people should these areas when the roads have and repaint them which takes a lot of said Virgil ‘smoker’ marchand, be proud of these things and not tear been closed.” Other damage includes time, material, and money.” palmer Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) them down; it really upsets me to see trees being cut down or partially cut said, “people are also stealing our community planner. “We are seeing this happening.” at parks and camping areas with picnic tables, tearing up the grills, problems with spray painting of If a person gets caught destroying axes and saws which weaken the and starting ires on our docks, and restrooms, tearing the locks off the or stealing property, they can be trees, making them more susceptible we don’t have the money to keep doors and destroying the fixtures ined up to to attacks by insects and disease. ixing and replacing items that are (toilets).” He said, “We have people $1,000 and will be charged back Holford said, “You may lose an entire being destroyed or stolen. Folks need coming from all over the state to for damages and any and all costs campground worth of trees, it’s tough to pick up their garbage as well.” view this facility and our reservation associated with the departments who to put a price on that.” “I have been having a big problem and they take home a part of our rich have to repair the damages. According to marchand, the Joseph Holford, acting assistant Information Technology program, forest manager for BIA Forestry who donated the security camera at has seen structural damage and the CJRs, is following up on band Hatchery Update trespassing of vehicles in areas width for recording purposes and Continued from front page. people know they shouldn’t be in. storing of video images. marchand “What we have seen is people pulling would also like to thank the elders A major function of phase 2 The hatchery building is gates out of the ground, driving over and Nespelem senior meal site has been focused on site work and also underway. Concrete hatchery and around tank traps after we’ve personnel for their help in watching I would like to congratulate my son sean Waters for his accomplishments underground pipelines along with walls and the storage building are closed the road,” says Holford. over the facility. in his sophmore year in high school. sean participated in football, wrestling, getting materials and equipment scheduled to proceed in July. Work “people can still go into those areas If you witness this type of and Track for lake Roosevelt High school. In football sean was ranked #2 detailed and fabricated for the entire on the hatchery office building just not with their vehicles. The cost behavior, please call the Colville lineman. letterhead and was a varsity starter in all games. In wrestling sean project. Over two and a half miles and the broodstock/fish ladder of installing a closure feature can Tribal police at 1.800.551.5800 or had a great season. sean wrestled in the 171 lb weight class. sean placed 3rd of groundwater pipeline have been complex will begin soon. Currently, be $3,500 or more. We are trying to 509.634.2472. For more information, in subdistricts in liberty Bell which brought him to regionals in Rearden placed and successfully tested. This there are approximately 40 tribal protect these areas from erosion and contact smoker marchand at where he placed 4th. From regionals he made it to state in Tacoma WA in pipeline will carry up to 18,000 members working on-site in various preserve them for wildlife. people 509.634.2573 or mike palmer at the Tacoma Dome. He did not place at state, but it is a big accomplishment gallons of water per minute from positions. need to keep their vehicles out of 509.634.3147. for a sophmore to make it to state in Wrestling. sean also had 64 takedowns the well field to the hatchery. and 28 wins which was the most on his team. In track sean placed 2nd in Additionally, several thousand feet discus and 3rd in shot put in the Oroville subdistricts, which brought him to of underground pipelines (up to 2011 CCT Special hunt Applicant Winners (Results are preliminary until verified) the N.C.W.AA. Districts in Wenatchee where he placed 3rd in duscus and 4th 42” diameter) have been placed on in shot put. From districts they took the top 3 boys from discus to state. so the hatchery site. Work at the face North Half Reservation Moose sean made it to state in Cheney WA at eWU fror discus. He did not make of the dam along with the pipeline 1. Donald Abrahamson 6. Sharyl Pakootas the inals, but he threw a new PR (personal record) 125.8. Also, in track he and controls through the dam’s 2. Danny Boyd 7. Mary Richardson ranked #2 in his league for discus and also honorable mention in shot put. irrigation port are scheduled to start 3. Cynthia Fry 8. Kyanne Somday 4. Jacqeline Marchand 9. Mel Tonasket He also lettered in track. soon. Work on the relief tunnel and 5. Oscar Mellon 10. Angel Vargas water pump station has been deferred sean is very dedicated to his sports and has been since middle school. Alt. 1 Cheryl Condon my family makes it our priority to support sean and make it to every football until the capacity of the well ield is game, wrestling meet, and track meet. We are all very proud of sean and determined. South Half Reservation Moose love to watch him play his sports. We all love you sean very much!!! Keep site restoration is underway up the good work sean!!! You know your grandma would have been proud on pipeline corridors with seeding 1. Freda Butterfly 16. Duane Johnson 31. Randi Pakootas of you!!! of disturbed areas and re-paving 2. Vince Carden 17. Randy Kheel 32. William Pakootas love, mom, Dad, Arianna, Grandpa, and Aunties of roadways and pedestrian trails. 3. Charles Charette 18. Joshua Laramie 33. Jesse Palmer The Colville Confederated Tribes, 4. Teddy Cohen 19. Travis Laramie 34. Christopher Peoples Sr Corp of engineers, state parks, and 5. Clinton Desautel 20. Ronald Lemery 35. David Quill 6. Davin Desautel 21. Brett Marchand 36. Rebecca Shaffer the contractor are collaborating to 7. Patrick Erb 22. Steven Mason 37. Carroll Somday Arrow Lakes Hunter ensure that all areas are restored 8. Tim Erb Jr. 23. Ronna Michel 38. Tanya Somday Continued from front page. back to pre-construction conditions. 9. Ruth Ferguson 24. Lewis Miller 39. Ryan Sportsman In addition to underground utilities 10. Christine Finley 25. Paul Myrick 40. Everett Stillwell received a letter that charges would Tonasket, Arkie Andrew and Rick and water pipelines, good progress is 11. Aaron Fitzpatrick 26.Gary Nicholson 41. Tatikum Sundust not be pursued against him. Desautel Desautel who are all Arrow lakes being made on the well pump stations 12.Patrick Gabriel 27.William Nicholson III 42. Thomas Yvonne was hunting in Aboriginal lakes people. 13.Jesse Holford 28. Wilda Nugent 43. Robert Thomas Territory. “This is good news for the “Within the last six months, two and several hatchery site facilities. much of the structure is in place 14. Linda Holford 29.Wade Orr 44. Keelee Timentwa Arrow lakes people,” said michael legal issues (Campbell vs. British 15. Raynee St. Pierre 30. Marshall Pakootas 45. Don Woodward for the headbox, which receives the Finley, Colville tribal chairman. Columbia and Desautel’s case) have 46. (Alt. #1) Gary Clark 47. (Alt. #2) Susie Marchand 48. (Alt. #3) Leroy Richard “We view this as a victory for the transpired that lead us to believe incoming water and sends it along to sinixt people who are asserting their we are on the right pathway,” said incubators, starts tanks, raceways and Hellgate Archery Elk rights to hunt, ish and gather who Virgil seymour, Colville Business rearing ponds prior to exiting the ish are Colville and Okanagan Nation councilman. “This year, the Colville ladder. The base slabs and portions of 1. Neal Bent 10. Aaron Lemery 19. Bud Seymour Alliance members.” Tribes plans to practice our indigenous the walls have been cast for concrete 2. James Best Jr. 11. Kevin Manuel 20. Vaughn Swiptkin “In our view, it demonstrates right to hunt, ish and gather within raceways. 3. Chester Carden 12.Chad Marcellay 21. Robert Thomas an unstated acknowledgement by the Aboriginal Okanogan Territories 4. Mathew Carden Jr. 13. Brett Marchand 22. Martin Timentas British Columbia that lakes people in British Columbia.” 5. Thomas Cohen III 14. Charles Nanamkin 23. Patrick Tonasket meat from wild game back into the 6. Jeffrey Condon 15. Marshall Pakootas 24. Austin Williams possess rights as Aboriginal people There are several items that are United states. These packets will 7. Joe Condon Jr. 16. Winfred Pakootas 25. Don Woodward sr. of Canada,” said Jim Boyd, Arrow needed to make your border crossing only be available at the Nespelem 8. Charles Joseph 17. Nick Sandvig lakes Aboriginal society Facilitator. successful. For example, proof Fish and Wildlife Ofice. For more 9. Stephen Laramie 18. Merv Seylor 4. (Alternate #1) Jordan Leskinen B.C. provincial Fish and Wildlife of identity and citizenship, tribal details on hunting opportunities gave no reason of why charges were identification, proper forms for in Canada, call the Colville Tribes Mt. Hull Big Horn Sheep not pursued. Those who participated importing irearms into Canada, and Fish and Wildlife Ofice at 509-634- in the hunts last fall included pat the proper forms for transporting the 2110. 1. (Either Sex) Monte Stalder 2. (Ewe Only)Anthony Williams 3. (Ewe Only) Zach Bray 4. (Alternate #1) Carol Sam

Mt. Vulcan 1. (Either Sex) Marvin Eshom 2. (Ewe Only) George Irey Sr. 3.(Ewe Only) Thomas Cohen Sr 4. (Ewe Only) James Smith 5. (Alternate #1Alana Seymour

Game Reserve Moose 1. Maurice D. Circle 2. Kevin Clark 3. Edward Cohen 4. Jeffrey Palmer 5. Brian Timentwa 6. Alt. 1 Ashley Carden

Nine Mile Deer Only (Former Eder Property)

Youth Hunt (Oct. 10-18) 17 yr. old and younger (17 yr. old and younger must show proof of passing a tribally approved hunter certification course/ Under 12 must be accompanied with an adult 18yr. old or older while receiving tags and supervised by an adult while hunting.)

1. Tyler Best 2. Quinton Holford 3. Lyndsey McCartney4. Taylor Nicholson 5. Philip Williams 6. Donald Woodward Jr. 7. (Alternate #1) Thomas Cohen III

General Rifle (Oct. 10-18)

1. Mary Bush 2. Geraldine Gorr 3. Michael Hall 4. Gary Ives 5. Corey Peone 6. Willis Quill 7. (Alternate #1) Gloria Maki

Archery (Sept. 1-25)

1. Vince Carden 2. Joseph Condon 3. Kyle Desautel 4. Kevin Manuel 5. William Ronsenbaum 6. Terry Tonasket 7. (Alternate #1) Joseph Holford

Muzzle Loader (Sept. 26-Oct. 4)

1. Robert Clark 2. David Cox 3. Kevin Manuel 4. Jimmy Marchand 5. Loren Orozco 6. Steve Palmer 7. (Alt #1) Virgil Michel

Late Season Rifle (ANY whitetail Nov19-Dec. 6)

1. Patrick Gabriel 2. Lorin Hutten 3. Joni James 4. Kevin Manuel 5. Wayne Nichoson 6. John Sirois 7. (Alt #1) MaryAnn Matheson

Tribal Tribune 12 Tribal Tribune CommuniTy news Thursday, augusT 11, 2011 4th of July Celebration

The Fourth of July celebration in Nespelem was full of activities for young and old enthusiasts alike. The annual celebration began with families setting up camp within the circle where they’ve been for generations. Camp openings determined by the family’s generosity; some have lost loved ones in the past year and put on a dinner and giveaway, others open annually with a dinner open to all. executive Order Day, the day president Ulysses Grant signed the papers that established the Colville reservation is observed, along with the horse parade. Men, women, and children dressed in their inest regalia, horses, too, ride around the circle. many people observe the near solemn occasion. some regalia may be in excess of one hundred years old. Afterwards riders come to the circle and are recognized. sunday was play day for the children. Games and give ways with them in mind were conducted all day long. The traditional dinner is always held on the fourth, this too is free and open to the public. midweek bingo sessions make for fun fundraising. And then Thursday family specials are held. Usually family rejoinings take place, often children are give Indian names at this time. Friday, saturday, and sunday are powwow and stick game days on each end of the concession stands. Contests for young and old are witnessed by large crowds that make for a fun weekend. Winners are selected and honored sunday before the powwow is over. And then teepees are taken down and everyone goes home.

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Happy 1st Birthday august 19th “June 15, 2011” to Happy Birthday to my my Beautiful Daughter Big Brother Harvey g.! “elliyana ann Trevino” You’re always near and aKa (ell-Liscious). i dear to my heart. i love love and miss you so you, Harv.! From your much. Just promise to sis, Sal (Celia Jo) and Jose not forget me. Dadada Rojas-Cazarez, much will be home soon K love, hugs, and graditude mama’s... Daddy. “i love for all you do for helping you too Daniqua.” others. Your the best, Bro! Sincerely, Cameron “Tre” Celia Jo Rojas-Cazarez Teen Police Adademy Continued from front page.

Congratulations to luana Boyd-Rowley and Rich swan, Inchelium’s unruly person may not remember about Teen safety and Website on newly elected Colville Business Council members. Good luck from your how he or she had acted while under the computer from Detective Don classmates! the inluence. Redield. Chief Haney close the day Oficer Gary Miller instructed on with reviews. Taser and Baton usage. There are Before graduation, the group times it’s a lifesaver, other times, just travelled to mount Tolman again to don’t even think about using it. The learn about all terrain vehicles and WiLBUR SCHooL group toured the corrections facility safety procedures. Once back to and learned the booking process the agency, a graduation ceremony from Oficer Linda Desautel. Back was held in their honor in the arbor. Happy Birthday shawn Best who turned 51 years old on June 9th!shawn Back to School night at the police department Detective several tribal councilmen attended Best sr.win’s the bareback, Win’s the bullriding, and he Win’s the all around Don Redield taught interview and the gathering, parents and friends title during Tready Days, 2011. monday, august 29 interrogation procedures. And then of the group were especially invited Because of a dispute mr. Best returns the bull riding saddle and buckle and evidence Tech Jim Kessler and to attend as well. Certiicates were receives $1,000.00, and forfeits the bull riding title this year. mr. Best states Animal Control oficer Ken Miller handed out by Chief Haney with that he has no hard feelings, he has won over 90 saddles and more buckles 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. taught evidence, supply and animal congratulations from many speakers control. Chief Haney recapped the in his time as a bull rider. He states that wining $1,000.00 for this event was who applauded their efforts and day’s activities. good enough for him. This weekend mr. Best won $66,075.00, 2 saddles, and determination to complete the 2 buckles. Happy Father’s Day, Happy Birthday, and Congratulations! Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks & Dessert On the fourth day the students program. This will become an were transported to the Firearms served in the multipurpose Room annual event on the reservation and --Provided by the WTa, aSB and the Wilbur School District-- range at mount Tolman to learn any students between the ages of Firearms famililarization and fourteen and eighteen may apply. It’s meet your teachers, pick up schedules, pay fees and purchase Firearms practical from sergeant an intensive course meant to make lunch tickets, on-line, too. Justin Weigel and Corporal paul Hill. This was actually learning how each individual aware of what goes grades K-6 will meet in their classrooms. to determine safety procedures with on in the life of a police oficers, with grades 7-12 will meet in the multipurpose room. irearms. They each learned to ire the intent maybe of recruiting some pistols and riles at targets. Then of the students for potential oficers return to police department to learn for the Colville police department

WeLCome To THe WoRLD KoNNeR KeiTH RYaN maTHiaS We LoVe YoU CoNgRaTULaTioNS!! Casey & anthony mathias on your new arrival. Born June 28, 2011, weight 8 lbs. 10 oz., 22 1/2 inches. Love - gramma Bev & Pappa Dexter Nicholson

Carla Timentwa’s first elk kill. First kill dinner on July 19th. Bill Timentwa led the ceremony. The elk was taken at Bever grade, Lapwai, idaho. Carla Timentwa Tribal Tribune 14 Tribal Tribune ClassiFieds Thursday, augusT 11, 2011

plANNINg/AdvISOrY Further information please contact FOr SAlE JOBS BOArd the College Director or designee. OpENINg ( 1 pOSITION Tribal members interested in a planning Board position, must send a TrIBAl TrIBUNE ANd 1 AlTErNATE) CoLViLLe TRiBaL COlvIllE TrIBAl letter of interest, resume and no more The Confederated Tribes of the SERviCE & SOuRCE DiRECTORY CReDiT Corporation COllEgE INSTrUCTOrS than two pages of answers to the Colville Reservation College is rECrUITMENT following questions, to the Campus Office number (509) 634-2223 Real estate for Sale seeking individuals interested in 1458 old Highway 97, rECrUITINg INdICATOrS Coordinator, pO Box 150, Nespelem, Fax number (509) 634-4617 malott, Wa 98829 applying for a position on the Tribal WA 99155-0150 by April 8, 2011: Parcels 0820071200, 0820071900 College’s planning Board. The • please state why you are seeking Commercial Property sold in “aS iS” Colville Tribal College is currently Colville Tribal College planning appointment, or re-appointment, to condition developing a pool of instructors Board duties include: policy 2010 appraisal-$105,000 the Colville Tribal College planning to provide instruction in a variety development, advice to the manager lEgAl NOTICES pUBlIC COMMENT offers to purchase are to be submitted of disciplines. Recent successful Board. to Colville Tribal Credit Corporation by of the college and is the liaison • What skills and abilities do you august 31, 2011. Please submit bid teaching experience at the college to the Colville Business Council in a sealed envelope clearly marked: bring to the work of the board? Legal Notice and Publication 1. Dan & Tamara Townsend level preferred. Knowledge of which governs all Colville Indian “Bid enclosed, “malott Store”. Bids • Describe your experience in Notice to Shelly Schrader: Water Source: Winehoff Spring the history and mission of Tribal Reservation matters. can be mailed to: Colville Tribal Credit serving on boards, commissions, or a lawsuit for custody has been filed Location: Township 28N Corporation, P.o. Box 618, Nespelem, Colleges preferred. masters degree The Colville Tribal College against you in the Colville Tribal Court by Range 32e appointed or elected positions. please Wa 99155 or emailed to meghan.finley@ (minimum) in instructional field planning Board is an advisory Sophie Stewart. Section 14 Se4 NW4 add other community involvement colvilletribes.com in order to defend yourself against this 2. Dan & Tamara Townsend preferred. (Business management, board composed of Five (5) Higher For additional information, or to and experience you ind relevant. lawsuit, you must answer the Petition by Water Source: Coffee Can Spring Native studies, liberal Arts, education minded tribal community view structure, please call Colville Tribal • please tell us how these stating your defense in writing and filing Location: Township 28N members appointed by the Colville Credit Corporation at (509) 634-2658. english & math, Forestry, Highway experiences would contribute to your it by mail or in person upon the Petitioner. Range 32e Colville Tribal Credit Corporation reserves Construction, Medical Ofice Clerk, Business Council. The board annually if you fail to do this within thirty days Section 12 SW4 SW4 service on the planning Board for the the right to accept or reject any or all elects a chairperson, vice-chair and after the date of the first posting of this 3. Dan & Tamara Townsend environmental science, Office Colville Tribal College. bids. Note that any reasonable offer Summons, a default judgment may be Water Source: Nampooya Spring professions) oficers from their membership. The would require internal Credit Committee • Give an example of how you Location: Township 28N Colville Tribal College planning entered against you. a default judgment approval. For consideration please submit have handled being part of a voting is one where the Petitioner is entitled to Range 32e the following: Board assists in an advisory capacity Section 12 Se4 SW4 body when you have had a different receive what he/she is asking the Court to HoUSe FoR SaLe: during all planning stages of a master 4. Dan & Tamara Townsend 1. letter of interest demonstrating point of view or position than the enter in the Petition because you have not 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom house with plan for seeking federally charted Water Source: above Habitat Spring majority of the board members. answered the complaint in writing. daylight basement, and large two car your qualiications for the discipline Location: Township 28N Colville Tribal College a custody hearing will be held on garage. Located on 1.19 acres of Trust of Instruction. • What do you hope to accomplish Range 32e The primary responsibility august 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Land in elmer City, Washington. Living 2. Current comprehensive by serving as a trustee? Section 2 Ne4 SW4 Colville Tribal Courthouse, 3 Joe moses space includes 1,348 sq. ft. upstairs of the CTC planning Board is to 5. Dan & Tamara Townsend resume. • Finally, please list two references Rd, Nespelem Washington for you to and 676 sq. ft. downstairs. if interested advise the Colville Tribal College Water Source: aubertin Corrals and their phone numbers and email appear and tell why his/her request contact: mary ann Breiler, @ (509) 422- 3. legible copies of transcripts Spring Director or Designee on matters should not be granted based on the 1578 in the evening and (509) 634-2313 verifying college work and degrees addresses. These should be people Location: Township 28N affecting the community during request by Sophie Stewart to be granted in the daytime. (oficial transcripts required upon familiar with your service and Sole Custody of the minor Child, L.m.; Range 32e the master planning phases for leadership. 12/09/1993. Section 12 NW4 Ne4 offer of employment). federally recognized charted college. HoUSe FoR SaLe - $87,500 - oBo minor Name edited to protect 6. Dan & Tamara Townsend 4. Include a separate list of Open until illed 221 Bowen Street privacy. Water Source: Stucco House Spring grand Coulee, Wa teaching assignments over the past TT: 2 of 2 Location: Township 29N Range 32e Built 1937 ive years. Please include course titles, Section 36 SW4 SW4 Full unfinished basement (also with institution name, and beginning and iN THe CoURT oF THe CoNFeDeRaTeD 7. Dan & Tamara Townsend separate entry)– 678 sq ft SaLiSH aND ending dates for each assignment. Water Source: North Kern Spring (Furnace in basement) KooTeNai TRiBeS, PaBLo, 5. provide two references; current Location: Township 29N Level 1 – main living, 1 bath, 1 moNTaNa Range 32e bedroom – 970 sq ft contact information required. iN Re THe CHaNge oF Name oF: Section 35 Ne4 Ne4 Level 2 – 1 bedroom and small room– 6. Fill out sKC employment WaDe gReYTHUNDeR QUaLTieR 8. Dan & Tamara Townsend 378 sq ft TeRBaSKeT application Water Source: Dowd Canyon Spring Total site area is 3,305 sq ft (which miNoR CHiLD, CaUSe NUmBeR 11- please send completed application Location: Township 29N includes yard) 0065-NC Range 32e Remodeled and appraisal done packets to: NoTiCe is hereby given that a Hearing Section 35 Se4 NW4 october 2009 Colville Tribal College – Campus will be held in the above Court on the The purpose of the above applications New roof, New carpeting, new vinyl, 30th day of march, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. on Coordinator is for livestock water, april 15 to october new 2 pane windows and blinds, new the petition of Jessi Rachelle Qualtier to p.O. Box 150 30. exterior paint, interior paint with texture, change to the name of the minor Child:, Water usage estimate: 1 gallon per 3 new exterior doors with new screen Nespelem, WA 99155 Wade greythunder Qualtier Terbasket minute. doors. Fenced tiered yard, storage under to the name of Wade greythunder Scheduled start of water use: april side of house. Qualtier. The Confederated Tribes of the 15, 2012. excellent view overlooking the back of at any time before the hearing, Questions/comments please contact grand Coulee Dam with lots of windows. Colville Reservation College written objection may be filed with the Lois Trevino (x. 2430) or Bruce Wakefield View cannot be obstructed. (Colville Tribal College) Court by any person. (x. 2423). asking $87,500 or best offer. excellent DaTeD this 22nd day of February, pO Box 150 Regards, rental property for $650/month. Tribally 2011. Nespelem, WA 99155-0150 Bruce Wakefield financed. Want to sell this Summer. Cara Croft, Clerk of Court Colville Tribe, environmental Trust Contact: (509)633-3270 or linda@ (509) 634-2799 TT: 1 of 2 office cuonlinenow.com Summer eND Super SALe

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