VOLUME XII ISSUE 7 August 31, 2017

Annual Senior Fun Day Bonds Elders, Community

Colony event renews friendships, celebrates gift of experience, wisdom with age

In Native American tribal Plus, it was the principle pants showed off their person- communities, elders are the of Reno-Sparks alities by wearing unique hats wisdom-keepers as they know (RSIC) Chairman Arlan D. that culminated with a hat our history, know our culture Melendez’s welcoming contest via loudest applause. and educate the next genera- remarks. Many of the elders played tion. “It doesn’t matter where chair volleyball. Everyone For the Paiute, and you’re from, we are all Native, enjoyed the catered lunch Washoe people, elders are held and we are all family,” compliments of Bertha in the highest regard. Chairman Melendez said. Miranda's Mexican Food Nowhere was that more “Today’s event shows that right Restaurant and Cantina. There evident than at the recent Reno- here.” also was bingo with prizes as Sparks Indian Colony Senior Besides meeting and greeting well as many information Fun Day. friends from afar, the partici- Continued on page 5 Organized and managed by the RSIC Senior Program, the annual event drew over 350 participants from as far away as Bishop, Calif., and Fort McDermitt, which straddles the Oregon— border. Teresa Bill, one of the RSIC staff members who helps orchestrate the event, said that the mission for Senior Fun Day is simple. “We have elders from so many different reservations this gives them an chance to see family and friends and catch up,” Bill said. “When we come together, we learn more and Stacked Team — Elders from the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe joined forces to play really, it is just to have fun.” chair volleyball. This activity was just one of several options for the 350-plus senior who That sentiment was echoed attended the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Senior Fun Day. Friendship, family, and food were and celebrated from 10 a.m., enjoyed by all, while others took advantage of informational booths and free giveaways. Some attendees even had his/her blood pressure checked. In addition, Bingo was a huge hit with until the last visitor left the RSIC prizes galore. Pictured above include: back row, left to right: Sharon Williams, an unidentified Gym at 3 p.m. player, and Gloria Johnny; front row: Joan Downs, Jennifer Dendaas, and Suzie Hicks. 2 Important SEPTEMBER dates Deadlines, Mailing List 1 Hungry Valley Handgames, Pow Wow Grounds,6 p.m. The Camp News Profile Indian Days Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, 7 p.m. Started in the early 1980s, 2 Warrior Mountain Run, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 7:30 a.m. The Camp News is the Numaga 3 Mile Walk/Run, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 7:30 a.m. monthly publication for the Hungry Valley Handgames, Pow Wow Grounds, 11 a.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, Noon, 7 p.m. community. The newsletter 3 Hungry Valley Handgames, Pow Wow Grounds, 11 a.m. is produced monthly out Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, Noon of the RSIC Public 4 Labor Day – RSIC Administration Offices Closed Relations Department and duplicated and distributed 5 Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Senior Center, 10 a.m. by RSIC Administration 6 Day at the Museum, THPO/Cultural Resource Program,6:45 a.m. Front Office. Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. SEND US YOUR NEWS Native Artists Reception & Artists’ Talk, TMCC, 5 p.m. Law & Order Committee, Tribal Court, 6 p.m. The deadline for all print Economic Development Meeting, Hungry Valley Rec Center., 6 p.m. submissions to be consid- Confidence Health Resources PCS Caregivers Event, 34 Res. Rd., 6 p.m. ered for publication in The Camp News is 5 p.m., the 7 Confidence Health Resources PCS Caregivers Event, HV Rec Center, 6 p.m. second Thursday of every RSIC Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. month. 8 Native Art Classes, RSTHC Behavioral Health, 9 a.m. 11 Education Advisory Committee meeting, Education Conference Room, Noon CONTACT OUR STAFF Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Senior Center, 1 p.m. E-mail your submissions Enrollment Advisory Committee meeting, Enrollment Office, 5:30 p.m. to [email protected] or RSIC Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. drop off your photos and 12 Drug Endangered Children Information Evening, Hungry Valley, 6 p.m. suggested articles at 34 Reservation Road, Reno, 13 Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. NV 89502. Suicide Prevention Training, RSTHC, 4 p.m. Tribal Council Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. CIRCULATION 14 Healing to Wellness Court Alumni Meeting, Tribal Court Room, 5 p.m. If you live outside Washoe 16 Health Fair, RSTHC, 10 a.m. County and would like to Military Appreciation Day, National Championship Air Races, Stead Air Field receive The Camp News 18 Spaghetti Bowl Reconfiguration Public Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 5 p.m. via U.S. Post, please Executive Health Board meeting, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. contact us with your mailing address. Miniature Golf, Wild Island, 6 p.m. If you have a problem with 19 Commodity Distribution, Senior Center, 8 a.m. delivery, please call us Drug Endangered Children Information Evening, RSIC, 5:30 p.m. at (775) 329-2936. 20 Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. ELECTRONIC EDITION Family Hand Drum Making, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. 21 Youth Hand Drum Contest, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. For those of you who 22 Native American Day, RSIC Administration Offices Closed would prefer to get an electronic version of The Native American Day Celebration, 34 Reservation Rd., 4 p.m. Camp News or just read it 25 Grocery Store Tour, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. on-line, please see: Housing Advisory Board Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. www.rsic.org and PDFs 27 Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. of our publication are Healthy Aging Bingo, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. available. Economic Development Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. If you have questions, call 28 Talking Circle, RSTHC Behavioral Health, 4 p.m. us at 329-2936, ext. 3268. Updates at : www.rsic.org

3 Susan Quartz-Holling Takes Oath of Office Newly appointed tribal council member has leadership experience

Susan Quartz-Holling was Leadership— sworn into office on July 12 The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s to fill a vacancy on the Reno- Chief Judge Joseph Sparks Indian Colony Tribal J. Van Walraven Council. administered the Quartz-Holling previously oath of office to Susan Quartz- served on the Council in the Holling recently. early 80s and again after the Council members 2001 and 2003 elections. Ruth Sampson She also recently served Guerrero, Jody McCloud and Daryl as the vice chairman of the “Doug” Gardipe Colony’s Education Advisory are also pictured. Committee.

Nevada Heritage Award Winners Announced

Paiute elders Flora Greene, Patricia Hicks recognized as living cultural treasures

The Folklife Program of the She was born and raised which are not as easy as she Nevada Arts Council is pleased on the reservation and is the makes it look.” to announce that Flora Greene oldest living alumna of the Patricia Hicks was born and (Nixon, Nev.) and Patricia historic Stewart Indian School grew up on the Walker River Hicks (Schurz, Nev.) have in Carson City, Nev. Indian Reservation. She has been unanimously selected Now 100 years of age, she been involved in American as recipients of the Nevada grew up speaking the Paiute Indian dancing since she was a Heritage Award for 2018. language at home and learned teenager and has remained These awards recognize and about traditional food ways and involved with this art form celebrate living cultural crafts from her parents and for more than 50 years, treasures: individuals who family members. currently as the director of the embody the highest level Her special knowledge Agaidicutta Dance group. of artistic achievement and the includes tanning and sewing Hicks is known for her bead- highest level of service. deer hides, traditional bead- work and makes the traditional Their accomplishments work, and basketry. regalia for the dancers to wear assure that folk and traditional “She has dedicated her whole – buckskin dresses for the girls, arts will continue to be known, life to maintaining the American shirts and pants for the boys, valued, and practiced in their Indian culture and preserving deerskin moccasins for all. families and communities. the Indian traditions and Paiute “I love to hear her sing the These awards, which include language,” wrote nominator beautiful songs of our Numu a $3,500 honorarium, recog- Meg McDonald. “Over the years people,” wrote Alan Mandell, nize lifelong commitments she has always been eager Vice Chairman of the Pyramid to mastering, teaching and to teach any and all young Lake Paiute Tribe, in his letter sharing traditional arts. people that are willing to listen supporting this nomination. Flora Greene is a member and learn the Paiute language Green and Hicks will be hon- of the Cui-ui Ticutta Pyramid and to learn the crafting skills, ored during the Numaga Indian Lake Paiute Tribe. Days Pow Wow.

4 Continued from front cover Traditional Baskets in Transi- is not an easy booths with souvenirs and im- tion, Paiute, Shoshone & job. portant materials to take home. Washoe Baskets which is According to a “It overwhelms me and I feel housed through the end of the November 2015 so good in my heart to see so month by the RSIC Cultural report by the many family and friends,” said Resources Program/THPO. American Asso- Reynelda James, an elder from Bill, who often identifies and ciation of Re- Pyramid Lake. “We don’t see organizes outings for the RSIC tired Person’s Public Policy everyone that often so this is a Senior Program, explained that Institute, by 2050, the number blessing.” the coming to Reno adds a of American Indians and Alaska Furthermore, two elders from special dimension to the day. Natives (AI/ANs) ages 65 and faraway Bridgeport, Calif., not “Since the RSIC senior center older will more than triple, and only participated in all the is so centralized, many of the the number of those 85 and Senior Fun Day activities, but elders take the opportunity to older will increase sevenfold— 94-year-old Madeline Stevens shop and see things in the city,” from 42,000 in 2012 to 300,000 Lundy and Bill said. “That helps us get so in 2050. 91-year-old many people to attend.” Today, more than 5.2 million Joyce Glazi- Certainly, Tribes are in the citizens identify er took in an best position to provide ser- as American Indian / Alaska art exhibit: vices to Native elders, and con- Native (AI/ AN), either alone The Culture sidering the future growing pop- or combined with other races. of Weaving: ulation of older Americans, that Continued on page 6

5 Exhibit shows until Sept. 6 Ben Aleck Opening Reception Phil Buckheart Karma Henry & Artists’ Talk Topaz Jones Wed. Sept. 6 ▪ 5-7 p.m. Jean Lamarr 7000 Dandini Blvd. RDMT 334u TMCC Main Gallery Jack Malotte Reno, NV 89436 RDMT Building Melissa Melero-Moose 775-673-7291

Continued from page 5 ages 50-plus receive Medicaid reside in urban areas have or use Veterans Affairs cover- increased 34 percent from 2000 Heartbreakingly, almost twice age, and 22 percent receive to 2010. as many older AI/ANs are care provided by the Indian Today, 44 percent of AI/ANs uninsured than are people in Health Service. ages 50 and over reside the same-age US population In areas like Reno-Sparks, on tribal lands. Alaska has the (16 percent versus 8.5 percent). the number and proportion highest proportion of AI/ANs A larger percentage of AI/ANs of AI/ANs (of all ages) who Continued on back cover

6 Northern Nevada West Nile Virus Cases Increasing

Washoe Health District confirms first death from disease transmitted by mosquitos

Reno, Nev. — Over 60 mosquito tests have returned positive West Nile Virus... for West Nile Virus in Washoe infection is an illness transmitted to humans primarily County, and the first human by mosquitoes. The pathogen that causes West Nile Virus death has been recorded (WNV) infection is a virus that is known to infect birds and in the regional due to the virus. other animals as well as humans. Outdoor workers are at The virus also has been found in five other humans, several risk, particularly in warmer weather (when mosquitoes are birds and one horse in the more likely to be present). For more information about ways district. to reduce the risks of infection, see: http://bit.ly/1SCOM2g Washoe County health officials advise that increased when mosquitos are active, insecticide fogging will occur  Vaccinate your horses. especially in the early throughout the county in the morning and evening.  Water in the daytime rather areas and neighborhoods than late in the evening. where the virus has been  Use repellants containing detected. DEET, picaradin, oil The Washoe County Health Additionally, the Health of lemon eucalyptus or District's Communicable District will be conducting a IR3535 which are the best Disease Program investigates fourth round of helicopter when used according all reported cases of diseases larvicide applications in late to label instructions. September. like West Nile Virus (WNV). "The increase in positive  Make sure that your doors Healthcare providers should collections was expected," said and windows have tight- consider a WNV infection as a Washoe County District Health fitting screens to keep diagnosis among patients who Officer Kevin Dick, "but a hu- mosquitos out. Repair or are ill and have recently man casualty is never easy replace screens with tears experienced mosquito bites. to accept, so our thoughts and or holes. Symptoms may include fever, headache, body ache, skin rash prayers go out to the family and Clear standing water due to  and swollen lymph glands. friends of the deceased. We'll flood irrigation, never know exactly how many Those with a more severe illnesses our abatement  Monitor and reduce back- infection may experience high activities will prevent, but if it yard sources of water such fever, headache, neck stiffness, prevents even one case of West as horse troughs, pet water stupor, disorientation, coma, Nile Virus and the extreme bowls, flower pots to reduce tremors, convulsions, paralysis discomfort and cost associated mosquito population. and even death. with it, we feel it is worth our In humans, the virus has an  Remove items around your efforts." incubation period of three to ten home which can be poten- Dick reminds every one that days. tial mosquito breeding- even with public health interven- More information on WNV grounds, including small tion, people should take person- and the Washoe County Health puddles, pools, planters, al steps to prevent mosquitos District's Vector-Borne Disease children's sandboxes, from hatching and biting. Prevention Program can be wagons or toys, underneath found at http://bit.ly/1SCOM2g.  Wear proper clothing and and around faucets and repellent if going outdoors tires.

7 Magazine Seeks to Link Old West to Biblical Truth

Publication prints fake speech, suggests religion justifies racism

I recently read this chief’s Indian’s wisdom, and his the presidential library speech about George Washing- warriors fight as we do--- for George Washington and this ton and something just didn’t himself is alone exposed. was their reply: “This speech seem right. Quick, let your aim be certain, has proven to likely be a myth It was published in Vol. 4 and he dies. Our rifles were or legend. There is no solid of Trail Ride magazine under leveled, rifles which, but for proof of where the origins of the title “When God Goes to him, knew not how to miss-- that speech came from. It is War.” ‘twas all in vain, a power published in some books, but “I am Chief, and ruler over mightier far than we, shielded without any citations, it is not my tribes. My influence extends him from harm. He cannot die able to be proven really one to the waters of the great lakes, in battle. I am old, and soon way or the other.” and to the far blue mountains. I shall be gathered to the great Following is an open letter have traveled a long and weary council fire of my fathers in the I wrote to the author and editor path, that I might see the young land of shades, but ere I go, of Trail Ride Magazine: warrior (George Washington, there is something bids me from the day he had horses speak in the voice of prophecy. Dr. Elliot Johnson: shot out from underneath him) Listen! The Great Spirit protects It is good to hear that you will of the Great Battle. It was on that man, and guides his be more selective in using the day when the white man’s destinies---he will become the stories that “cannot be verified”. blood mixed with the streams of chief of nations, and a people I was sure that the chief’s our forest, that I first beheld this yet unborn will hail him as the speech was not true because chief. I called to my young men founder of a mighty empire.” Washington would have written and said, ‘Mark you tall and about it somewhere in his daring warrior? He is not of the I emailed this speech to the correspondence. redcoat tribe---he hath an Fred W. Smith National Library, They say that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. I enjoy reading good books on history because good history writers are concerned with teaching history--- and they do that by using footnotes. Sometimes I will go to the bibliography before I read the book because I want to know that what I am reading is true. The writings of Washington are easily verified because all of his writings are found listed in chronological order in the Library of Congress and the National Archives. All you need is the date, sender and recipient and you

Fairytales? — Trail Ride magazine links stories of the old west to Christianity. File photo Continued on page 9

8 Continued from page 8 border of the Promised Land, “I “Therefore go and make will establish your borders from disciples of all nations, can get an actual copy of his the Red Sea…Exodus 23:31.” baptizing them in the name letters. In Numbers 34:6 he said, “Your of the Father and of the Son Have you been keeping boundary will be the and of the Holy Spirit and up with what happened up coast of the Great Sea…(the teaching them to obey every- in Charlottesville, Va.? The Mediterranean).” In Genesis thing I have commanded white supremacists, neo-Nazis 15:18 God spoke of both the you. And surely I will be and the Ku Klux Klan marched, southern and northern bounda- with you always, to the very end and violence broke out between ries saying, “that day the Lord of the age.” them and people who opposed made a covenant with Abram This is called The Great these hate groups. and said, ‘to your descendants I Commission given to the When our president missed give this land, from the river Christians and it should be the opportunity to stand of Egypt to the great river, the noted that it does not say with those who oppose hate, on Euphrates.’” In Numbers 34:10- anything about driving anyone Twitter, former President 12 the Lord said to Moses, “For out and seizing their land. Barack Obama quoted Nelson your eastern boundary, run a Jesus also said in John 3:17, Mandela, “No one is born line from Hazar Enan to “For God did not send his Son hating another person because Shepham. The boundary will go into the world to condemn the of the color of his skin or his down from Shephan to Riblah world, but to save the world background or his religion… on the east side of Ain and through him. Whoever believes People must learn to hate, and continue along the slopes east in him is not condemned, but if they can learn to hate, they of the Sea of Kinnereth. Then whoever does not believe can be taught to love…For love the boundary will go down stands condemned already comes more naturally to the along the Jordan and end at the because he has not believed human heart than its opposite.” Salt Sea (the Sea of Kinnereth in the name of God’s one and Dr. Johnson, did you know is now known as the Sea only Son. that there are those out there of Galilee and the Salt Sea is Concerning the Chosen teaching hatred of Indians? now known as the Dead Sea). People, in Revelation 7:4 God And did you know that they As Christians, we must use is still dealing with the Jewish are using the Bible to do it? these teachable moments people, “Then I heard the They are teaching that the to proclaim God’s truths. number of those who were cowboys are the Chosen In the Old Testament, when sealed: 144,000 from all the People and that the Indians are God judged the Canaanites, tribes of Israel.” the Canaanites. this was prophecy of how God Unfortunately, anyone who I know that is hard to believe, will judge nations and peoples-- teaches that the American but they are also teaching that - men women and children Indians should have been America is the cowboy’s when He comes again. exterminated as God Promised Land---never mind It is God who judges, not commanded the Canaanites that the Promised Land had men. Until God’s judgment to be, is teaching a twisted boundaries. of the world as found in Revela- interpretation of the Bible which I say this because I notice tion 16, we are living in the age amounts to white supremacy that on every other page of your of grace. In this age, there are and nullifies the Great Commis- magazine, you have written at no Canaanites to be judged, sion. the bottom of the page, the only lost people to be evange- As a matter of fact, this false slogan, “A Cowboy’s Journey lized. teaching is so embedded in Into the Promised Land” and I The Lord Jesus Christ American history that Adolph hope you don’t literally believe specifically gave the church Hitler used it to justify the that. these instructions as found genocide of the Jews during God said of the southern in Mattthew 28:19 & 20. Continued on page 10

9 Elders Enjoy Healthy Benefits From Dog Ownership

Researchers show pet owners typically more active, stay in shape

London – According to Health + Safety magazine, older adults who take care of man’s best friend tend to be more active, a study conducted by British researchers has found. Researchers at the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge’s Center for Diet and Activity Terrific Side Benefit — Being a pet owner often means better physical health, as our Research examined data furry four legged friends need to be walked which inadvertently keeps the owner active. File photo from 3,123 participants ages 50 to 92. The participants wore “Physical activity interven- The researchers caution electronic devices to measure tions typically try and support against blanket promotion physical activity for seven days people to be active by focusing of dog ownership, as not and filled out questionnaires. on the benefits to themselves, everyone is able to look after a Approximately 18 percent but dog walking is also driven pet, but noted that the findings of the participants had a dog. by the needs of the animal,” “point to new directions of pro- Of those, two-thirds reported lead co-author Andy Jones, grammers to support activity.” walking their pets at least once from the University of East a day. Even in the worst Anglia’s Norwich Medical Editor’s Note weather conditions – which School, said in a July 25 The study was first published often cause people to stay in- press release. “Being driven in the Journal of Epidemiology doors – participants who walked by something other than our and Community Health. Please their dogs were 20 percent own needs might be a really consult with the RSIC Housing more active and were sedentary potent motivator, and we need Department for specific guide- for 30 fewer minutes per day to find ways of tapping into it lines and rules regarding pet than those who didn’t own when designing exercise ownership in tribally owned or dogs. interventions in the future.” rental housing units.

Continued from page 9 nature of American history teachers and their perversion World War II. where land theft and murder of the Bible. He said, speaking of the Jews were legalized. Steve Melendez and the Slavs, “The Natives will The world witnessed justice be our Redskins”. being stood on its head at Editor’s Note However, again Mandela Standing Rock where a people Steve Melendez is a Paiute said, “No one is born hating who have lived on the land from the Reno-Sparks Indian another person because of the for thousands of years and who Colony. Living in Texas, color of his skin or his back- had a treaty with the United Melendez is the president of ground or his religion…People States were treated as the American Indian Genocide must learn to hate …” trespassers. Museum. For more information, Hitler learned well, but he The sad thing is that it could please see: learned well from the Jezebel all be traced back to the false http://www.aigenom.org

10 11 Smoke From Wildfires Negatively Impact Air Quality

How clean, polluted outdoor air links to human health

12 Fire Season Continues, Awareness Still Imperative Hungry Valley Fire Department remains vigilant under extreme conditions

According to Hungry Valley reservation’s off-highway weather and dry conditions, Fire Management Coordinator vehicle access road . Chantler wishes to remind our Lance Chantler, August proved Though the vehicle operator community to stay alert and to be a busy month for the carried and used a fire extin- practice good fire safety. Tribe’s volunteer firefighters. guisher, the occupants were With just over a week left, unsuccessful controlling the fire ֍ Obey local burning laws Chantler reported that his team which eventually burnt over 10 ֍ No camp fires responded to 12 calls, including acres of Hungry Valley land. ֍ Dispose cigarettes safely three fires, two of which were In addition, lightning ֍ Exhausts spark fire, only human caused. continues to be responsible drive on paved roads. In fact, one of the fires for several area fires including involved a vehicle which caught one on tribal lands. Find more information at: fire while travelling on the With forecasted warm www.livingwithfire.info/

More Government Funding to Address Opioid Epidemic Governor Sandoval priority, new law focuses on prescription drug abuse, prescription protocols

Carson City, Nev. – Governor First Lady Kathleen Sandoval said. “I will reconvene the Brian Sandoval recently by implementing the stakeholders group which announced the Nevada Division recommendations of the 2016 included representatives from of Public and Behavioral Health Prescription Drug Abuse law enforcement, regulators, (DPBH) will be receiving more Summit and Assembly Bill 474, healthcare professionals and than $1.2 million in federal passed and signed during the other industries in order grant awards to add to the 2017 legislative session. to confront and defeat this already $8.24 million received This law made various problem once and for all.” by the agency to assist changes related to reporting Sandoval said that these in Nevada’s battle against the of drug overdoses and grant funds are integral opioid epidemic. establishes prescribing to coordinate Nevada’s According to the governor’s protocols for all healthcare response to the opioid crisis. office, each of these grants will providers that are prescribing “The Nevada Department help the state and stakeholder controlled substances for the of Health and Human Services partners address the full spec- treatment of pain. “The State remains committed to the trum of the opioid epidemic: of Nevada is fully committed governor’s mission to aggres- identification of those most to eradicating the plague sively stem the tide of prescrip- at risk by analyzing a wide of prescription drug abuse from tion drug abuse, misuse and variety of data including health our community. These funds diversion and these grant and prescribing information, will help make it possible awards will allow us to primary prevention of sub- for Nevada to implement the implement recently passed stance use, early intervention many recommendations that legislation and provide for an and referral to treatment, and more than 500 stakeholders immediate positive impact ongoing treatment services. identified and prioritized as a for our citizens,” said Nevada’s These funds will further the result of last year’s Prescription Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John efforts of the Governor and Drug Abuse Summit,” Sandoval DiMuro.

13 14 56th National Championship Air Race Set for September

Free admission for Veterans on Military Appreciation Day

Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air RARA will host a 90 minute Racing Association (RARA) USO-type show for the first announced that Saturday, Sept. time. 16 will be Military Appreciation The show, featuring the Day at the National Champion- Bama Girls Troupe – comprised ship Air Races. of former Miss Alabamans – is The day is dedicated to cele- a fast-paced, high-energy show brating and honoring our armed with songs and dances for audi- forces personnel and will ences of all ages featuring these types of aircraft up close,” conclude with a USO-type well-known military tunes as Logoteta said. show. well as songs from other The 1,500 complimentary As part of Military Apprecia- genres. The show will be filled Saturday tickets for military tion Day, 1,500 complimentary with lots of surprises for all personnel may be reserved Saturday tickets will be provid- military personnel including by calling one of the following ed for active duty, reserve/ World War II Veterans who will locations – first come, first national guard and retired be in attendance with Honor served: military. Flight Nevada. Reno ANG: “The National Championship The Bama Girls Troupe will (775) 788-4585 Air Races have a long and also sing the National Anthem NAS Fallon MWR: proud history of working with Saturday and Sunday as part (775) 426-2836 and supporting our military,” of both days’ opening ceremo- Plumb Lane Armory: Tony Logoteta, COO of the nies. (775) 384-5811 Reno Air Racing Association “Since 1989, The Bama Girls The Reno Air Racing said. “We are proud to dedicate have entertained troops around Association (RARA), a 501(c) an entire day to honor and the globe, from Panama to (3), holds the National celebrate the service so many Guantanamo Bay, to Iraq and Championship Air Races every brave men and women have installations all across the September at the Reno-Stead given and are giving to our United States,” said Jessica Airport. The Reno Air Races country.” Sanders Walker, Military have become an institution Immediately following the Liaison for the Reno Air Racing in Northern Nevada and conclusion of Saturday’s races, Association. “This show is for aviation enthusiasts from generously sponsored by the around the world. City of Fallon, CamGuard, Last year’s event generated DAV, Spencer Aircraft Supply more than $66 million for the and the Not New Shop at NAS region’s economy. The event Fallon. We greatly appreciate features six racing classes, a their incredible support of our large display of static aircraft military and their families.” and several military and civil “As always, the National flight demonstrations. Championship Air Races For more information on the are showcasing a number National Championship Air of military static displays during Races, to obtain media Wild Blue Yonder — Vintage planes will decorate the Northern Nevada skies race week and we look forward credentials, volunteer or during the national Championship Air to our current and retired purchase tickets for this year’s Races and Air Show on September 13-17. military fans being able to see event, visit www.airrace.org. Photo Provided by NARA

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17 Ask Paul

Sometimes when a person is crystal), marijuana (pot, edibles, Alcohol Questions: referred to me, they have filled out dabs), inhalants (paint thinner, How often do you have a drink a screening tool or questionnaire aerosol, glue), tranquilizers (Valium), containing alcohol? from their health care provider. barbiturates, cocaine, ecstasy, How many drinks containing This health care provider has no- hallucinogens (LSD, mushrooms), or alcohol do you have on a typical ticed some possible mental or narcotics (heroin). day when you are drinking? physical issues which may have Drug question for both men and How often do you have four or been a result of substance use. women: more drinks on one occasion? Please note there are many differ- In the past year, have you used a How often during the last year ent screening tools and in no way recreational drug or used a prescrip- have you found that you were does a screening tool or question- tion medication for non-medical not able to stop drinking once naire substitute for your health care reasons? you had started? provider’s care and expertise. If you answered “yes” to any of How often during the last year Maybe I can save you a trip to a these questions we’ll move to a more have you failed to do what was doctor and have you take a couple thorough assessment. But wait, there normally expected of you screening tools yourself. If the re- is more! Let’s look at your emotions. because of your drinking? sults from your scores are not Emotions Questions: How often during the last year where you want them, please come Answer Yes or No have you needed a first drink in and see me. Our Behavioral During the past two weeks, have in the morning to get yourself Health Department has many ex- you been bothered by little interest going after a heavy drinking perts in different life areas who are or pleasure in doing things? session? here to help you confidentially with- During the past two weeks, have How often last year have you had out judgement. you been bothered by feeling down, a feeling of guilt or remorse This first set of questions is very depressed or hopeless? after drinking? general. Remember one or two An answer of “Yes” to either How often during the last year questions cannot tell a person’s of these will tell us to move to a more have you been unable story. thorough second set of questions to remember what happened First Set of Questions: which will narrow our focus to offer the night before because Alcohol: One alcohol drink is con- help. of your drinking? sidered a 12oz beer, 5oz glass of Second Set of Questions: Have you or someone else wine, 1.5oz liquor (one shot) AUDIT (1) questionnaire has 10 been injured because of your Alcohol Question: questions about alcohol use and the drinking? Men: In the past year, have you answers have points assigned Has a relative, friend, doctor, or had 5 or more drinks in a day? to them. other health care provider been Women: In the past year, have Never = 0 points concerned about your drinking you had 4 or more drinks Monthly or less = 1 point or suggested you cut down? in a day? 2-4 Times a Month = 2 points Score if you are a woman: Drugs Question: 2-3 Times a Week = 3 points A score of 0-3, indicates a low risk Recreational drugs 4 or More Times a Week = 4 points. of health problems related include metham- After answering the questions, add to alcohol, 4 – 12 indicates risky use phetamines up your points and I’ll tell you what the of alcohol and there is an increased (speed, scores mean. risk of health related problems due to alcohol, 13 – 19 indicates a

18 harmful alcohol use and 20 + is 8. Have you engaged in illegal For example, severe. activities in order to obtain drugs? have you ever heard Score if you are a man: 9. Have you ever experienced anyone say “It’s just the A score of 0-4, indicates a low withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) way I am” Or “I just drink, risk of health problems related when you stopped taking drugs? it’s what I do “or “I drive and to alcohol, 5 – 14 indicates risky use 10. Have you had medical function better when I’m using.” of alcohol and there is an increased problems as a result of your The person saying these things is risk of health related problems due drug use (e.g. memory loss, right (except for the last one). They to alcohol, 15 – 19 indicates a hepatitis, bleedings)? are defining who they are. What if harmful alcohol use and 20 + is DAST Scoring this person changed his/her thought severe. 0 = Healthy process from “It’s just the way I am” Low risk means basic education 1-2 = Risky – Education and continue to “It’s the way I used to be!” on alcohol would be appropriate. to monitor I don’t tell people what to do or Risky scores indicate concentrat- 3-5 = Harmful – Brief Intervention force any change on them. I share ing on behavioral changes until or referral to specialist different options to using substanc- getting to a low risk. 6+ = Severe - Refer to specialist 2 es and ask them to honestly look Harmful and Severe use would Don’t worry these questionnaires at all of the options to decide which be a referral to engage in more don’t tell the person’s whole life story. would be the most beneficial way in depth examination to determine Each individual has their own road and to live their life, consistent with their the appropriate level of care. journey. Each individual has their own core beliefs and values. The person If you answered “Yes” to the pain and stress in their life and each I’m serving makes all of the deci- Drugs question, here is a Drug individual seeks relief in different ways. sions for their life. Many times after Screening Questionnaire, DAST (2) These questionnaires are just that, a person experiments without sub- DAST Questions: questionnaires. They are used as tools stances in their life, they feel more 1. Have you used drugs other than to see if a person’s substance use is fulfilled spiritually, emotionally, those required for medical causing them problems in their life. mentally and physically. reasons? The idea is to be a warrior – one who is Also, these people tell me they 2. Do you use more than one drug as smart, strong and fast as he/she can feel more like a true warrior at a time? be to protect those who are not as by striving to be the best they can 3. Are you unable to stop using smart, strong, or fast as they are – It’s be to protect and serve their family drugs when you want to? very challenging to be this kind of warri- and community. 4. Have you ever had blackouts or or if the person is slowed down by sub- If you think you or a loved one flashbacks as a result of drug stance use. Also, the answers to these (or not so loved one) needs help, use? questions are not just give me a call. 5. Do you ever feel bad or guilty to be used to label a person, but as a These services at Reno Sparks about your drug use? starting point or baseline to begin offer- Tribal Health Center are free and 6. Does your spouse (or parents) ing suggestions for healing. The idea is confidential to tribal members. ever complain about your to move forward and progress. Paul Snyder involvement with drugs? Labels tend to stagnate a person and Phone: 775-329-5162 x 1962 7. Have you neglected your family sometimes the person even uses them Email: [email protected] because of your use of as an excuse to use alcohol or sub- drugs? stances.

19 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community Schools starts, Veteran remembrance, hot day, cool treat, kindhearted elder

First Day Photos – Damien A. Torres poses with his Jesse Respect – Flags at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will fly Hall Elementary teacher, Erin Adams, on the first day of school. at half-staff in honor of Reuben Nuno, a US Marine Corps Veteran Torres, the son of Micaela Chagolla and Jesus Torres, was and member of the Colony community, who passed away featured in the Reno Gazette Journal’s Back to School photo on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Just shy of his 70th birthday, Mr. gallery. He is the grandson of Carla and Venancio Chagolla. Nuno served during the Vietnam conflict.

Free Ice Cream! – Recently, staff and by-passers of the Reno- Sharped Dress Man – Charlotte Fry (left), a Reno-Sparks Sparks Indian Colony Tribal headquarters were treated to a cool Indian Colony elder designed, made and gifted Scott Nebesky frozen treat and beverages compliments of Umpqua Bank. Above, (right), the RSIC Director of Planning a ribbon shirt. Nebesky who RSIC Public Works Mamerto Munoz Jr., gets a Sprite and a Drum- oversees the Tribal Historic Preservation Office frequently attends stick from Shawn Tomlin, Umpqua Bank Commercial Merchant Native American cultural events, and thanks to Fry’s kindness, Sales Officer. Nebesky has apt attire.

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Legal Notices, Public Announcements

RSIC Enrolled Members: Christmas distribution important dates, information

RSIC ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT 34 Reservation Road; Reno, NV 775-786-3363 NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGES All changes must be made in writing to the RSIC Enrollment Department no later than October 15, 2017.

MINORS & ADULTS UNDER THE CARE or GUARDIANS / CAREGIVERS (includes: RSIC Human Services, Tribal Court, Child Care Protective Services, Foster Care, or under the care of a guardian, etc.) The representative must provide proper documentation and must be submitted to the Enrollment Department no later than October 15, 2017. Please, parents who have joint custody, come to an agreement on who gets the check for their minor children. Please provide a signed and notarized agreement to the Enrollment Department no later than October 15, 2017. Otherwise, the check will be made out to the member parent of the minor child / children.

OUT OF STATE OR INCARCERATED MEMBERS For those members that request to have their checks mailed, the member must send a signed notarized letter to the Enrollment Department, no later than October 15, 2017. Incarcerated members must submit a signed authorized letter postmarked from the correctional facility stating the full name and address of the person to pick up their check by October 15, 2017. No money orders will be sent or issued.

PICKING UP CHECK BY ANOTHER PERSON The member must submit a signed notarized letter authorizing a certain individual to pick up their check must include the full name and address of person picking up check. The letter must be submitted no later than, October 15, 2017.

COMPLETE W-9 Due to the distribution amount all new enrolled members will need to complete a W-9 form, including minors prior to October 15, 2017. No checks will be issued if W-9’s are not submitted

OUTSTANDING WARRANTS If a member has a outstanding warrant or is otherwise wanted by law enforcement, the check shall not be distributed to that member and if another person picks up that member’s check, that person will be in violation of RSIC Law & Order Code, Section 4-9116, which provides the following: (a) a person knowing another person is a fugitive, commits the offense of obstruction of justice by intentionally: Providing a fugitive with money, transportation, a weapon, disguise, or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension. Obstruction of Justice is a Class C Offense.

32 Legal Notices, Public Announcements

Tribal committee openings, guidance for reporting illegal activity

See It, Say It Recruitment for Executive Health Board In accordance with the Nevada Native Nations Land Act, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal The Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is recruit- Council, along with Tribal Police and Hungry Valley ing for one (1) RSIC Tribal representative to fill a Fire departments wish to remind all community vacancy on the Executive Health Board. members that the RSIC now has jurisdiction of The Executive Health Board voting membership 15,354 acres in the Valley. consists of five (5) Reno-Sparks Indian Colony If you see or hear illegal activities—shooting, residents who are enrolled members, and two (2) dumping, alcohol use, or off-road vehicle activity representative from the Urban Indian population, outside designated routes and areas, please call for a total of seven (7) voting members. RSIC the tribal police at 323-2677 or 240-9775. representatives must live on the Colony or A community where people intervene for the good in Hungry Valley. of others is a safer community. The Executive Health Board members meet 9-1-1 Tips for Mobile Phone Users at least once a month, usually on the third •Provide your 10-digit phone number, so the Monday, and are provided a monthly meeting operator can call you back. stipend for participation. •Give your precise location or the location of the The members are appointed by the Tribal emergency. Council and shall serve a term for a four-year •Describe the emergency clearly. period. •Stay on the line until the operator tells you If you are interested in being a member of the to hang up. Executive Health Board, please submit a letter of interest and have it time stamped to:

RSIC Tribal Elections The Executive Health Board c/o Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center ...will be held November 4th, 2017. 34 Reservation Road To receive election information, please update any Reno, NV 89502 name changes and / or address changes with the RSIC Enrollment Office, Recruitment for 34 Reservation Rd.; Reno, NV 89502 Housing Advisory Board (775) 786-3363 HAB is actively seeking interested community Spaghetti Bowl · I-80 · I-580/395 members to sit on the Housing Advisory Board. Reconfiguration Public Meeting If you are interested in being a member of the September 18 · 5 p.m. Housing Advisory Board, please submit a letter Multipurpose Room of interest to: 34 Reservation Road · Reno, NV 89502 Tom Dressler All Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal members, residents, RSIC Housing Director employees and community members are invited to attend a c/o 34 Reservation Road public meeting to review three options by the Nevada Department Reno, NV 89502 of Transportation (NDOT), regarding the future construction of this very important, nearby interchange. For more information, please call RSIC Planner Scott Carey www.rsic.org at:775-785-1363 x 5406. 33 34 35 Continued from page 6 elders are at the core of our said Brendan Able, the RSIC communities. Senior Center Activities Coordi- ages 50 and over (14 percent), However, these same elders nator. “Typically, our youth have followed by Oklahoma, New comprise the most economically the energy while the elders Mexico, South Dakota, and disadvantaged group in the exercise their wisdom, which . has the nation and are at increasing risk guides us all.” most AI/ANs ages 50 and over of financial exploitation and Able said that an elder—man (nearly 172,000), followed neglect. or woman—is not elected or by Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona To combat this crisis, the appointed, but always is widely and . National Indian Council recognized and highly respect- Of course, the federal govern- on Aging (NICOA) was estab- ed for their wisdom and spiritual ment has a trust responsibility lished in 1976 by Tribal Leaders leadership. to AI/ANs that includes a legal to advocate for improved “Our elders often are known obligation to protect treaty comprehensive health, social for being the kind of people who rights, lands, assets, and services and economic have paid attention and gaining resources, plus a duty to carry wellbeing for our elders. knowledge and wisdom from out the mandates of federal law “In our culture, we hold our life,” Abel said. “Certainly, we to AI/ AN people, and our elders in the highest regard,” feel that on Senior Fun Day.”

Graduate Experts — In collaboration with the Hungry Valley Recreation Department, several young residents of the community successfully completed the DARE program or Drug Abuse Resistance Education which seeks to prevent use of controlled drugs, membership in gangs, and violent behavior. Taught by Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal Police Officer Angelo Haffalla, the program is in its 6th year at the RSIC. To successfully graduate, students are taught a fast-tracked 10-week program. Pictured above are: back row, left to right: Rodney Yahola, Kolin Wadsworth, Jacob Stump, Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Hunkup, Recreation Assistant Jacob Bill, Chairman Arlan D. Melen- dez, Irene Skenandore, Maaliyah Shaw, Teanna Shaw, Leighla Jim, Cecelia Shaw, Marissah Benjamin, Warren Christy, Jack McNees, Tribal Po- lice Chief Darryl Bill, Tribal Administrator Edward Reina, and Hungry Valley Recreation Supervisor Joana Hicks. Middle row, left to right: Tribal Councilmember Robin Eagle, Aron Quartz, Oscar Ordonez, Josh Shaw, Floyd Shaw, Jayden Ordonez, Ember Aguilar, Atsa Esha Phoenix, Jordan Rivers, Adrian Garcia, Naeleen Ordonez, and DARE Officer Angelo Haffala. Front row, left to right: Gabe Miller, Quentin Smartt, Hungry Valley Gym Supervisor Shane Bill, Cody Frank, Tatza Phoenix, Collins, Uriah Coffman, David Merrifield, Ian Dunn, Aiyana Collins, Nezbah Sanchez, and Camron Dunn.