PRSRT STD US PoSTage PaiD CHeNeY, Wa PeRmiT No 20

VOLUME 36, NUMBER. 2 February Edition INSIDE March 11, 2010 Wenatchi Fishing Rights In Courts Hands

Council Corner ...... 2, 3 Tribal Voices ...... 9 Tribal News...... 4, 5 Resolution index ...... 10 Health News ...... 6 Farewells ...... 11 Colville Tribe Supports Okanagan Nation’s Protest in Canada; Calls on BC Premier Not to Use Police Force

NESPELEM, WA – T h e in the area, it held last month that Confederated Tribes of the Colville the Vernon, BC-based logging Reservation today sent a letter to company, Tolko Industries, could British Columbia’s Premier, Gordon begin harvesting timber in the Campbell, urging him not to use Browns Creek area, following an force to break up the Okanagan archeological investigation. Nation’s protest of clear-cut logging Tolko claims to have conducted in its territory. an archeological investigation of the The Colville Tribes “strongly area, but the Nation’s leaders believe support the Okanagan Nation and the it would be impossible to do so, given Okanagan Indian Band’ courageous the depth of the snowpack there. A stand against clear-cut logging” in judge in BC, however, refused to the Okanagans’ aboriginal territory, hear their evidence about the lack of Chairman Michael O. Finley stated a meaningful archeological survey, in a letter to Campbell. ”We stand opening the way for Tolko to begin in unity and solidarity with our logging operations. The Okanagans Okanagan relatives north of the 49th decided to blockade the logging site PORTLAND, OR – The battle to ish at the same site, essentially Simon, attorney for the Wenatchi good case and we have very good Parallel,” Finley wrote. He noted last month. between the Wenatchi constituent issuing a split decision and allowing tribe had twenty minutes, not three evidence…I’m just being cautious,” that the ecosystem in the Brown’s Most recently, Tolko has been tribe of Colville and the Yakima both tribes to ish at Icicle. days, to present the case to the three said Simon. Creek watershed is very delicate successful in a court action to allow Nation over ishing rights at the Yakima iled an appeal in the judge panel. The ruling will come in about six and should not be disturbed by the BC government to use its police Wenatchapam Fishery Reservation 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, on Both sides have spent the last month, late summer or early fall, unsustainable logging practices, and powers to break up the blockade. at Icicle Creek was heard at the the basis that the judge’s legal year and a half submitting briefs to at which time the three judges will Federal Court of Appeals in that the Okanagan’s efforts to stop “The situation is very, very serious conclusions ignored the plain the court. The hearing was basically issue a written decision and either Portland, OR, on March 2, 2010. language in the 1894 Agreement, logging here will help protect clean for the Okanagan protesters,” Finley for the judges to ask questions of afirm what the district court ruled In August 2008, U.S. District and that there’s nothing in there water supplies for all citizens of the said. “We have taken our request to the attorneys about issues that were Judge Garr M. King issued a that granted the Wenatchi any or they’ll reverse the district judge region. the highest level of the Canadian lengthy ruling and found that rights. The Colville Wenatchi then not clear or about any arguments on one issue or the other. The Okanagans are currently in a government, asking Premier of the the 1894 Agreement should be iled a cross appeal of his decision that have been provided in the “Between now and when the standoff with the British Columbia province not to use its police power interpreted to provide ishing rights that allows Yakima to continue to briefs. decision comes this fall, the ishing government, which is attempting to to quell this protest.” to the Wenatchi tribe at Icicle Creek. ish there. “I think it’s good to be optimistic season this spring can go forward allow logging in the Brown’s Creek The Colville’s letter asks Prime He also ruled that the agreement did The Court of Appeals hearing about our rights. We won with the as it has for the last three years,” watershed area. The Nation has been Minister Campbell to avoid using not relinquish the Yakima’s right is different than a trial, in that Don district judge, we put on a very he continued. in BC courts for ive years on this police force to settle the matter, and matter. allow the courts make a decision on While the courts have yet to the Okanagan’s land claims irst. rule on the Okanagan’s land claims Colville Tribes to Host Event To Encourage Participation in 2010 Census Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation NESPELEM, WA—The count of tribal members, and that we funding decisions, he said. Wakan, Tribal Partnership Specialist Colville Business Council Confederated Tribes of the Colville will receive more federal program The Colville Business Council for the US Census in Spokane, has Reservation will host a “Census dollars accordingly.” and Doreene Lezard, Partnership been assisting with preparations for Primary & General Election Kick-Off” event from 12 noon to Finley said that the Census Assistant for the US Census and a Saturday’s event and for other related 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20th, at questionnaire is very short--only Colville Tribal member, have been Census activities. the Nespelem Community Center. 10 questions--to assure an accurate working hard to assure that the 2010 Wakan said today that Census march 08 .....7:30 a.m...... oPeNiNg DaTe FoR FiLiNg PeTiTioNS Event participants will have the count of the population on the Census gathers accurate data here, takers will be on the Colville march 19 .....4:00 p.m...... CLoSiNg DaTe FoR FiLiNg PeTiTioNS opportunity to enter a rafle for a 52- Reservation. The questionnaire does Finley said. He said that Duane Reservation in about two weeks. march 22 .....9:00 a.m...... DeaDLiNe FoR WiTHDRaWiNg PeTiTioNS not ask for personal information march 22 .....10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF CaNDiDaTeS inch lat screen television. Four lat- ...... (eLeCTioN CommiTTee) screen tvs, one for each Reservation such as a person’s Social Security april 30 ...... 8:00 a.m...... oRieNTaTioN oF DiSTRiCT eLeCTioN District, will be rafled at a later date. Number, citizenship status, or socio- ...... BoaRD memBeRS Free t-shirts and other promotional economic information. To the Members of the may 01 ...... 8:00 a.m...... PRimaRY eLeCTioN PoLLS oPeN materials will be available at the “We give more personal event Saturday, and refreshments information to the pizza delivery Polling Places: served. man when we pay him with a credit Confederated Tribes of the inchelium Long House The purpose of the event is to card, or to people we can’t even see Keller Community Center encourage Colville Tribal members when we buy merchandise on the Colville Reservation Nespelem Community Center to participate in the 2010 US Census, Internet,” Finley said. “The basic omak Senior meal Site Michael O. Finely, Chairman of demographic information requested Dear Tribal Members: of tribal membership, which is the Colville Business Council, said by the Census can only help the may 01 ...... 8:00 p.m...... PRimaRY eLeCTioN PoLLS CLoSe I am writing this “open letter” typically undercounted, could mean may 03 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF PoLL VoTiNg today. It will include an interactive Colville Tribes and its members to to you all to encourage your an increase of millions of dollars in may 06 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF aBSeNTee VoTiNg kiosk which provides information get our fair share of federal funding. participation in the 2010 US Census. federal funding to the Colville Tribes June 11 ...... 8:00 a.m...... oRieNTaTioN oF DiSTRiCT eLeCTioN on how each part of the census Much of that funding is based on Census takers will be visiting your and our people. It could bring more ...... BoaRD memBeRS questionnaire relates to funding for population, and that’s why we need homes beginning in mid-March, jobs to our membership, and provide June 12 ...... 8:00 a.m...... geNeRaL eLeCTioN PoLLS oPeN Reservation programs. this count to accurately relect the and I hope you will take the time to future generations with information “The results of the 2010 Census Polling Places: Same as Primary election number of people who are here.” answer the brief questionnaire they needed to track their Tribal lineage. can mean increases in millions of Finley added that the information will provide. The information collected by June 12 ...... 8:00 p.m...... geNeRaL eLeCTioN PoLLS CLoSe dollars for the Colville Reservation, collected by the Census is kept June 14 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF PoLL VoTiNg This Census Survey, though only Census Takers will be reduced to based upon population data,” Finley conidential for 72 years. Personal 10 questions, will provide population a numerical basis, without any June 17 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF aBSeNTee VoTiNg said. “Participation in the Census, information is removed from all July 08 ...... oaTH oF oFFiCe information that will help the Colville individual identification data, by our members, will assure that the Census data, and it is aggregated Tribes and its members to receive our before it is released to be used for federal government has an accurate numerically for purposes of federal fair share of federal program funding. funding purposes. All other Census These dollars are based on the Census Information will be kept conidential population numbers gathered every for 72 years. UPCOMINMG COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES ten years. We won’t have another chance The questionnaire does not ask for another 10 years to provide DeaDlINe for personal information such as a this population count. On behalf Social Security Number, citizenship of the Colville Business Council, I FOr The TrIBal TrIBUNe or financial data. Its purpose is encourage you to participate in the to get an accurate count of the US Census. population of the US, and to use Very truly yours, March 24th those numbers to distribute federal Michael O. Finley program dollars. An accurate count Chairman Tribal Tribune 2 Tribal Tribune CounCil Corner Thursday, March 11, 2010

COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT - January 2010 Jerred Report By Jeanne A. Jerred Charley’s Corner By Shirley K. Charley elizabeth Mason-allen Inchelium District

Date Place Delegation Amount To all tribal members Ferry. We have been advocating I want to thank everyone that was after the next Council is sworn in. NO TRAVEL TO REPORT It appears as though spring may for this since we were alerted to the involved in the Referendum Vote The Committee is always made up have arrived already as there are removal of the allocation at the state of 2010. Thanks to everyone that of the Council that is not up for re- Prepared by: Justina Campbell Travel Total$ - robins out on the lawns and Canadian level last year and especially after VOTED. election the following year. Geese have been lying North for at the pin hole leaks in the hull were The terms of the Council will stay I strongly suggest if there is another at 2 years. Carleen anderson Omak District least 3 weeks. I think the snow lakes discovered. We believe the safety issue that you, the membership There were MANY votes that that are falling every now and then of the public transportation users is would like to see as a Referendum Date Place Delegation Amount here are really roots and lowers in paramount and especially when those DID NOT COUNT. If there were 1/18/2010 Portland, OR National Indian Child Welfare Assoc. $1,572.95 Vote, to put it in writing and send it 1/23/2010 Washington, DC National Child Support Enforcement $3,880.09 disguise. users include school children on a signatures, comments or anything We have had encouraging reports daily basis. else actually written on the BALLOT to the Election Ofice at PO Box 150, Prepared by: Barbara Covington-Garry Travel Total $5,453.04 from both of our Lobbyists, Miguel Last month I relayed my concerns it was INVALID. So, even tho you Nespelem, Wa. 99155. Travel safe and be safe. at the State level and Brian at the about our FY 2010 approved budget did cast a vote it did not count. Shirley K. Charley Omak District DC level, for continued interest and I will not be the Election Chair Shirley K. Charley requests for follow up information Jerred Report Date Place Delegation Amount Continued on page 3 1/3/2010 Olympia, WA Meet with the Governor$ 623.10 about the funding for the Keller 1/28/2010 Spokane, WA Plateau Tribes meeting$ 438.43

Prepared by: Emby Stensgar Travel Total$ 1,061.53 Moses Update By Harvey Moses, Jr. Michael Finley Inchelium District How To Date Place Delegation Amount Tribal membership: 1/4/2010 Olympia, WA Mtg w/Governor Gregoire$ 800.74 As many of you see when you pass through the Administration building, 1/11/2010 Washington, DC ITMA Lobby $ 2,151.78 things are getting more hectic around the old ofice and we Colville Business 1/12/2010 RES2010 Registration Fee$ 749.00 Reach Us 1/28/2010 Spokane, WA Council of Plateau Tribes$ 259.85 Council members seem to be scheduled for travel even more than usual. Unfortunately, traveling is a must for this job to attend meetings with federal Prepared by: Justina Campbell Travel Total$ 3,961.37 Want to advertise? and state oficials (for the most part), but there are also numerous meetings between Tribes included in the scheduling. Jeanne Jerred Keller District Classified and Display Advertising I am always amazed by the annual campaign letters and one of the most Classified and Display advertising Date Place Delegation Amount misunderstood and abused items in these letters is regarding “travel” and the NO TRAVEL TO REPORT General inquires available. promise that many make naively stating; “I will not travel”, “I will stay home Call for advertising rates and and take care of business!” Well, if you were to uphold this inexperienced Missing your paper? Prepared by: Justina Campbell Travel Total$ - consultations. promise; not only would the Tribe not be included in most of the federal or Want to subscribe? monday through Friday state dealings, you would not even get half of the required tribal business Free to adult members of the 8:00 am to 3:00 pm done. Approximately 90% of business involving our members is taken andy Joseph, Jr. Nespelem District Confederated Tribes of the Colville Walk-in Customer Service at care of via the phone, during the day, at night, and on the weekends - and Reservation and minors (Upon Date Place Delegation Amount Colville Communication Services, in most cases, for many of us, that is okay, as we accept it as part of our job 1/4/2010 Washington, DC I H S Consultation Work Group mtg.$ 1,018.41 Parental Request). 1/26/2010 Atlanta, GA National Indian Health Board$ 489.52 Nespelem Community Center, as elected oficials. Rates For all other Subscriptions By Colville indian agency Campus, I can imagine you are all tired of hearing or reading these words, but with Prepared by: Emby Stensgar Travel Total$ 1,507.93 mail (Paid in advance) Nespelem, monday through Friday, the comments that come back, it is apparent that I must be repetitive: Annual Subscription Rates 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Much of our various funding for programs, involving grants and contracts Gene Joseph Nespelem District in Washington State $30.00 depend on the Colville Business Council, Moses Update out of State $40.00 not program managers or employees. If Date Place Delegation Amount Contact our office the Business Council members did not Continued on page 3 1/4/2010 Olympia, WA Meet with Governor Gregoire$ 376.70 Canada and overseas $50.00 1/4/2010 Lummi, WA Discuss Timber Sales w/Lummi$ 252.61 Non-Colville Tribal member elders, To Reach The Tribal Tribune 1/11/2010 Portland, OR Obama Administration; 111th Disabled and Servicemen/Women Call (509) 634-2223 Congress Preview$ 751.34 1/28/2010 Spokane, WA Plateau Tribes meeting$ 237.48 $15.00. Fax (509) 634-2222 Office Hours Management Williams Update By Ernie Williams Prepared by: Emby Stensgar Travel Total$ 1,618.13 monday through Friday Managing Editor 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spirit Peoples - 634-2223 Mike Marchand Omak District e-mail: [email protected] Copy Deadlines Copy Deadlines for all Copy Tribal Membership By the time this article is in Date Place Delegation Amount Staff Journalists except advertisements 1/3/2010 Olympia, WA Meet with Governor $535.60 Way xast everyone. The following print, we should have in place the 1/28/2010 Portland, OR ATNI Econ. Development Mtg. $761.05 Roger Jack - 634-2266 Due by 4:00 P.m. on dates posted is a summary of the assignments Chief Joseph Hatchery Project, that I have been working on for you which should avail approximately Prepared by: Barbara Covington-Garry Travel Total $1,296.65 in the last 7 months. To this date I 45 million dollars in funding. The official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the have been instrumental in bringing The Colville Tribes and T.E.R.O. Harvey Moses, Jr. Nespelem District Colville Reservation. Published monthly by the Confederated to the Colville Tribes approximately hope to have some apprenticeship Tribes of the Colville Reservation, “Tribal Tribune, Post office Date Place Delegation Amount 20 million dollars in roads program programs in place along with some 1/3/2010 Lummi, WA Mileage Adjustment: Nespelem - Olympia, Box 150, Nespelem, Washington 99155”. contracts and am looking forward to journeyman positions illed by our Lummi and Seattle$ 127.05 Tribal members. 1/3/2010 Olympia, WA Meet with the Governor$ 534.45 T o l l f R e e 1-888-881-7684 the next round of A.R.R.A. funding. 1/8/2010 Portland, OR Traveler Reimbursed $ (127.05 ) The Tribes have a few “shovel ready” The Colville Confederated Tribes 1/4/2010 Lummi, WA Meet w/Lummi Tribe on Timber Sales$ 208.87 roads projects to submit in those Business Council, accompanied 1/6/2010 Portland, OR ATNI Ex. Board mtg & BIA Roads$ 1,120.80 www.colvilletribes.com 1/12/2010 Spokane, WA TERO/MONAC meeting$ 276.10 discussions. by the Colville Tribal Enterprises 1/13/2010 Adjusted Per Diem owed to Traveler$ 20.05 Corporation (C.T.E.C.) Board had 1/20/2010 Spokane, WA TeRO/MOnaC Traveler Reimbursed $ (276.10 ) recently attended one of the best 1/26/2010 Portland, OR Traveler Reimbursed $ (59.15) 1/28/2010 Portland/Spokane Plateau Tribes & Reimburse Portland trip $ 268.16 retreats in the 27 year history of 1/31/2010 Richland, WA Tribal Alliance, COE/NAGPRA$ 348.00 those functions. The new C.E.O., Mr. Total Travel$ 2,903.48 Joe Pakootas, assured the Colville Prepared by: Emby Stensgar Reimbursement Total$ (462.30) tribal tribunE Business Council that we are headed in a new direction with our re- Brian nissen Nespelem District organization, which Mr. Pakootas Date Place Delegation Amount again assured us would be positive in 1/2/2010 Olympia, WA Meeting with the Governor$ 663.68 2010 ElEction information 1/4/2010 ATNI Individual Membership Fee $ 35.00 its achievements. Mrs. Gloria Joseph 1/12/2010 Spokane, WA TERO/BPA/PLL & Fish Hatchery$ - has attended all of the retreats in the For Information Only 27 year history and has stated that 1/13/2010 Tucson, AZ WIA/477 Conference$ 1,016.51 this was one of the greatest of all. 1/20/2010 Spokane, WA Healing Lodge Strategy meeting GUIDELINES (For Information Only)$ - In reference to recent articles in 1/26/2010 Lacy, WA TANF Reauthorization meeting$ - maRK YoUR TRIBAL TRIBUNE FORUMS the Tribal Tribune on the closure For Information Only of the Colville Indian Precision (1) A designated, no-charge space is available to each certiied candidate for Travel Total$ 1,715.19 CaLeNDaRS! the 2010 Primary and General Elections at no charge to the candidate. Pine (C.I.P.P.) and the Colville Candidates may purchase additional advertising space on other pages. We Indian Power & Veneer (C.I.P.V.) have rate-sheets (prices) available for review and we will gladly assist you Virgil Seymour Inchelium District 2010 Primary Election with your paid advertisement. operations; this action has been due to the current recession, the bad Date Place Delegation Amount Candidate Forum (2) The no-charge space in the Candidate Forum section represents 1/3/2010 Olympia, WA Mtg w/Governor Gregoire$ 701.18 approximately one-sixth (1/6) of a page which a candidate can use for an condition of the timber market, and Copy DeaDline 1/12/2010 Spokane, WA Meet w/BPA on Fish Hatchery$ 256.69 advertisement of his/her choice. This space will accommodate whatever the our outdated equipment. When I TUeSDay, March 24, 2010 aT 4:00 p.M. 1/19/2010 Spokane, WA Meeting w/WDFW$ 290.51 Forum Published only once in the march 2010 edition. candidate chooses such as a slogan/photograph; message/photograph; or a was employed as your T.O.S.H.A. 1/21/2010 Seattle, WA Nat. Resource Project Comm. Mtg.$ 593.70 message/no photograph. Safety Officer, I found that the If you choose a long message of 450-600 words, you will not have room No exceptions to the above published deadlines equipment at those facilities looked Prepared by: Justina Campbell Travel Total$ 1,842.08 unless authorized by the Colville Business Council for a photograph; to accommodate a message and a photograph, you Election Committee and the Tribal Tribune editor. will have room for 350-400 words. as though it had come over on the (3) Candidates may wish to submit a photograph of themselves for Maylower. C.T.E.C. has approval John Stensgar Keller District publication. We will accept either color or black and white photographs. for a Request for Quotations and Please remember that candidates are responsible for providing their own Date Place Delegation Amount Qualifications (R.F.Q.Q.). They 1/3/2010 Olympia, WA. Meet with Governor$ 544.63 Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation photographs. 1/5/2010 Colville, WA. North Half Forestry Mtg.$ 136.20 Note: If you have questions about a photograph, please contact us prior currently have in place, a team of 1/6/2010 Colville, WA. North Half Forestry Mtg.$ 118.73 Colville Business Council to the required deadline so that you will have it ready to submit with your consultants and engineers researching 1/11/2010 Phoenix, AZ. DOI Listening Consultation$ 1,660.08 Primary & General Election other materials on or before the deadline. recommendations from a feasibility 1/19/2010 Tulalip, WA. DHS Mtg $ 829.51 (4) Campaign materials can be hand delivered, E-mailed or Faxed in. Letters study for some retroits on future 1/22/2010 Colville, WA. North Half Forestry Mtg.$ 136.20 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1/25/2010 Washington,DC North Half Forestry Mtg.$ 1,560.11 must be type-written, and dated a contact telephone number should be upgrades, This plan will be used for march 08 .....7:30 a.m...... oPeNiNg DaTe FoR FiLiNg PeTiTioNS provided whenever possible. No handwritten materials will be accepted for 1/28/2010 Spokane, WA. Plateau Tribes Mtg.$ 182.00 march 19 .....4:00 p.m...... CLoSiNg DaTe FoR FiLiNg PeTiTioNS publication. funding grants to cover the cost. march 22 .....9:00 a.m...... DeaDLiNe FoR WiTHDRaWiNg PeTiTioNS Prepared by: Barbara Covington-Garry Travel Total$ 5,167.46 march 22 .....10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF CaNDiDaTeS Note: If you have questions concerning your advertising materials, contact There are other business activities ...... (eLeCTioN CommiTTee) us prior to the required deadline so that you will have time to get them ready that are being reviewed in regard to april 30 ...... 8:00 a.m...... oRieNTaTioN oF DiSTRiCT eLeCTioN for submission on or before the deadline...... BoaRD memBeRS their possibilities for beneit to the Juanita Warren Inchelium District may 01 ...... 8:00 a.m...... PRimaRY eLeCTioN PoLLS oPeN (5) Under no circumstances will the Tribal Tribune Editor or any Colville Colville Tribes. We are currently Date Place Delegation Amount Polling Places: Communication Services staff member discuss another candidate’s working in conjunction with NO TRAVEL TO REPORT inchelium Long House advertisement. Keller Community Center All candidate messages will be reviewed by the Tribal Tribune Editor prior Tribal Planning on the possibility Nespelem Community Center to publication for content which is the same tribal policy that applies to the of a Housing Memorandum of Tribal Tribune Letter to the Editor column and other sections. If there is a omak Senior meal Site Understanding (M.O.U.) outlining Prepared by: Justina Campbell Travel Total$ - problem with the content of your materials, you will be contacted to discuss may 01 ...... 8:00 p.m...... PRimaRY eLeCTioN PoLLS CLoSe the matter so please provide a contact telephone number, written preferably a possible house manufacturing may 03 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF PoLL VoTiNg may 06 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF aBSeNTee VoTiNg by your signature. business. We are also currently ernie Williams Omak District June 11 ...... 8:00 a.m...... oRieNTaTioN oF DiSTRiCT eLeCTioN NO FREE CANDIDATE FORUM IN ThE APRIL 2010 EDITION. working with a native solar panel ...... BoaRD memBeRS (6) June 12 ...... 8:00 a.m...... geNeRaL eLeCTioN PoLLS oPeN (7) E-MAIL OR FAx COPy ACCEPTED. company on the possibility of doing Date Place Delegation Amount 1/4/2010 Lummi, WA. Lummi Tribes mtg-Cancelled $0.00 Polling Places: Same as Primary election a pilot solar panel installation. That 1/13/2010 Portland, OR. BIA Mtg-changed Itinerary ($488.25) June 12 ...... 8:00 p.m...... geNeRaL eLeCTioN PoLLS CLoSe For Assistance, Call: Colville Communication Services installation has, tentatively, been 1/13/2010 Portland, OR. BIA Roads Mtg $969.28 June 14 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF PoLL VoTiNg 1/28/2010 Spokane, WA. Plateau Tribes Mtg. $362.34 June 17 ...... 10:00 a.m...... CeRTiFiCaTioN oF aBSeNTee VoTiNg Phone (509) 634-2223 July 08 ...... oaTH oF oFFiCe FaX (509) 634-2222 (operating regular business hours) Williams Update Total Travel $1,331.62 Continued on page 3 Prepared by: Barbara Covington-Garry Reimbursement Total ($488.25) Tribal Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2010 CounCil Corner Tribal Tribune 3 Williams Update Moses Update Continued from page 2. Continued from page 2. travel to meet with BPA, DSHS, on their list of priorities. slated for 10 houses at Butter Cup 2 year term, all progress made on that EPA, COE ofices, they simply would My travels history is as follows. Lane in Inchelium. This will deine project may be at a dead end when the not contract with us; they would not February 1, 2010 - Richland, the cost effectiveness and energy council member leaves ofice. The approve grants or contracts with the Washington Cultural Committee savings of this effort for our people. performance value of your efforts Tribe. These agencies and the many This meeting involved the CCT, I am currently working with the cannot earn the respect of your voting other entities do not come to the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Wampum and Energy Program on a Memorandum constituency or your peers, the other reservation with their wallets open Yakamas. Discussing the status of Understanding (M.O.U.) on a new council members. This will, in all and ready to give us their money, of our relations with the Corps of energy endeavor. It is believed that probability, never be the case when we need to meet and negotiate with Engineers (COE) and our combined this electrical project would have a council members come and go at 2 them on their turf, which is far from plans to get our ancestors reburied huge impact on the economic future year intervals. our reservation homes and families. that is held at various locations of our children and their children. Well, next week is a busy week. I If your Tribe’s elected oficials do around the country. February 2, 2010 To date, the M.O.U. has not been know that it may not always seem as not meet with these agencies to vie - Portland, Oregon – 2011/2012 BIA signed; I will keep you updated on though we are working hard enough, any further actions. for the dollars involved in the grants budget hearings The Colville’s have but rest assured; we are working at problems with the way this process There is a referendum vote before and contracts for these programs, our best on your behalf. I am going there are many other tribe’s traveling is taking place, the regional Director the people on the possibility of a 4 to Portland on Friday the 26th for the to knock on their doors to take took it upon himself to appoint 2 year term on the Colville Business sealed bid opening on the Chief Joe what would be ours. Understand, individuals from the Northwest to Council positions. I strongly urge you Fish Hatchery Project. Good luck to that the only outsiders that come represent the 57 Northwest Tribes SUPER BOWL PARTY - The TANF Program sponsored a Super Bowl to support that referendum; here is the our Tribal Contractors, The following to our reservation are typically the in this budget process. The problem party at the Omak Community Center which included an appearance by four logic behind that recommendation. is that 1) an elected official was former NFL football players. The NFL Celebrities in Motion includes former The Colville Tribal Membership does week I will be attending the Yakima people who want something from our Tribe. players: Ron Fellows, Oakland Raider and Dallas Cowboy; Toussaint Tyler, not realize that when the Bureau of appeal on the Wenatchee Icicle River appointed, but that elected oficial Another misconception is who the New Orleans Saint; Manny Hendrix, Dallas Cowboy; and Randall Morris, Indian Affairs (B.I.A.) had initially ishing rights case. comes from a Self Governance Tribe, Seattle Seahawks. Their message focuses on the importance of making “Good established the C.C.T. Constitution Well, I’d better save some “shareholders” are and “the roles of not a direct service tribe like we are; the elected council”. The Colville 2) the second appointed individual Choices” and the impact decisions today can have in building a foundation outlining the current 2 year term, it discussion for a later date. I try to Business Council is the “shareholder” is an employee from the Umatilla for a lifetime. During a halftime rafle, one young fan won the jersey worn by had been designed for failure. A 2 year answer all of your phone calls and in regards to CTEC business and Tribes, not a tribal leader; 3) the Ex-NFL star Ron Fellows. This event was a drug- and alcohol-free activity term is not enough time to establish expressed concerns. My phone the business development on the selection process is unclear, the for the youth of the reservation. stability in the C.B.C. requirements. number is (509) 634-2212; feel free reservation. In the last couple of Take, for instance, the possibility of to call me at any time. regulations said that the appointments Nespelem District meetings, we were will be done through tribal leader Organized by WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County any given project undertaken by a Lem lemt Extension Office as part of the R Fit Nation Program C.B.C. Member. At the end of their E.A. Williams told that “we” the Business Council recommendations, not the regional had to come to the membership before directors wishes. There will be In collaboration with CCT Food Distribution Program Omak& Nespelem Community Center Directors making decisions at the council table more discussions on this situation Learn hands-on Techniques for Starting your Own Seeds at home. with regard to the reservation. Do as things develop. February 5, 2010 Learn hands-on Methods for Planting and Maintaining a Vegetable Garden. you realize how cumbersome this – Spokane, WA - BPA Settlement Learn how to Plant a Vegetable Garden in a Large Pot or Tub. Jerred Report process would be if this was so? In The meeting was very confusing to Learn how to Build and Utilize a Compost Bin for Improving your Garden Soil. Continued from page 2. fact, the truth is that your elected all in attendance, including the BPA oficials were elected to make those oficials themselves. Their problem 2010 Garden Workshop Series decisions. If the membership truly is that the individual(s) who created Taught by WSU Okanogan Co. Extension and since then I have been given the within the ONA to talk with CCT believes that they need to make the the formula to determine the amount Master Gardeners actual documents that supported that Chair Mike Finley to iron out the inal decisions, what is the need for of money the CCT gets annually is no decision. next steps to be taken in order to a Colville Business Council? If you longer employed with BPA. I realize Pre-Registration Requested to Insure Enough Supplies Available I am still concerned. The total accomplish this. truly feel that the Colville Business this does sound like a lame excuse; the For More Information Contact: Linda McLean, (509) 634-2304 2010 projected revenues include We should also be planning the Council is a waste of time and money, CCT has an individual hired working the total amount of the Wells Dam Annual meeting of CCT and ONA not representing your best interests, with BPA people trying to come up Nespelem Community Center Omak Community Center accounts and this number was used as a result of the historical, irst ever, you each need to begin the process with this formula. We are supposed 5 Nespelem School Loop Rd 601 Benton St to support the approved budget of meeting between the two held last of changing the dynamics of “tribal to get the inal numbers for our 181D Nespelem, WA Omak, WA $29,659,756.00. May 12, 2009. I hope we get this government” on the reservation. For amount, sometime between the week However, the approved total planned soon with enough time to all the rock throwing, name calling, of the February 22nd – March 1st. Seed Starting Seed Starting March 16, 2010 expenditures for Public Safety is let the membership know, should you and discontent, I believe that the February 6-12, 2010 – Chehalis, March 18, 2010 want to attend. Colville Business Council as a whole WA - Winter ATNI Conference It 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm $5,088,299.: Land& Property is $6,975.010. ; Services is $5,511,108. To all who have lost loved ones, are trying to ultimately do what is was a good meeting. The irst day Grow your Own Groceries Grow your Own Groceries ; CBC/Non Department is I offer my condolences and ask the best for the membership and the is generally given to the host tribe, April 13, 2010 April 14, 2010 $17,464,160. This is why I have a Creator to give you comfort and reservation. Sure there are a few but this time the morning was given 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm major concern yet and have continued strength to continue your journey members that may seem to have their to the membership allowing them to speak their minds about ATNI or Food in a Tub to communicate my concerns to my with out them. Lastly I ask him to own agendas, but they were elected Food in a Tub by membership vote and apparently May 4, 2010 colleagues and administration in protect you and your families, give problems they are experiencing and May 6, 2010 writing and verbally. you health and keep you safe. doing what their district wants them look for advice and remedies. ATNI 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm We have made progress in Remember the Ides of March? In to do. My recommendation is for committee’s produced 13 resolutions Composting becoming a part of the Okanogan like a Lion---Out like a Lamb or vice you to get together, talk, agree upon and forwarded them on to NCAI. June 10, 2010 Nation Alliance and the ONA Grand versa, at any rate enjoy every day to a process and then if you truly feel The CCT asked for the removal of the 3:00pm-5:00pm Chief Stewart Phillip was given the fullest. you cannot trust anyone at the council NCAI Executive Director, because authorization by the First Nation Jeanne Jerred table, redo the constitution, so the she does not work for the best interest membership and no one else can of all Tribes. The resolution failed, speak, representing the reservation. but a letter was sent to the NCAI SeeKiNg There is a referendum vote taking Executive Committee for a face to place that concerns the term length face meeting regarding the Executive of the elected council members. Director. February 12, 2010 – Seattle, CoLLege This vote is important and should WA - Bureau of Reclamation, (BOR) not be taken lightly. It was spoken The discussion covered a number of gRaDUaTeS of briely at the Nespelem District issues that exists between the CCT meetings, some pro and some cons. and BOR, including but not limited My contention is that, this should to archeology, electrical power Omak Community have taken place and been approved costs, possible land exchange and Center seeking photos long ago. It will stabilize the Colville employment at Grand Coulee Dam. Business Council and Administration; We will be getting information from of College Graduates it will add stability to our sovereignty, the project engineer regarding power it will give us a stronger stance when usage, power that is apparently given with thieir Diploma dealing with outside governments. to a community free of charge. to post as inspiration It will make the elected officials The meeting was fruitful and there more accountable; it will make tribal is more information to come. to the youth to look administration more accountable. February 19-20, 2010 – Spokane, In a Natural Resource Committee WA. CBC Shareholders and CTEC forward to college. meeting last week a vote was taken The meeting was one of the most Please contact on mining, again. The vote to explore productive meetings we’ve had the possibility was 4 FOR and 6 between these organizations. Future Fawn Swan, Omak AGAINST. The discussions leading business development by CTEC up to this vote was sketchy at best. was discussed and planned. The Community Center The debate was that this vote was not bank loan was discussed and should Director, for more to approve mining on the reservation, be near completion as we were but to see if there was interest out speaking. It is a very good deal, as information. there, if mining was to ever happen far as loans go. The tribes will not on the reservation. My question to have to assume any debts and will not 509-422-7742 the NRC Chair is why is this back be subordinate to the banks loan. I at the table, when it lost only a few feel the right decision was made to years ago? How can we consider renegotiate this loan. We also talked mining, when we are in the middle about the mills and RRE, Roosevelt of a court case against a Canadian Recreation Enterprises (house boats) (mining) Company for polluting the and their futures. February 22, 2010 CEDAR Columbia River? How can we even – Olympia, WA - EPA Meeting consider mining when we fought regarding the Columbia River against the mine at Chesaw? Agreement. February 24-25, 2010 DRUMS We need to start utilizing and – Spokane, WA Columbia River protecting our water resources, this Treaty This meeting is important resource is going to become more in that it will decide on our rights to important to everyone, much sooner the river as is it, the treaty is to take FOR SALE then we think. With the uncontrolled place between the USA and Canada, Any Size: growth off the reservation and and tribes are lobbying for a set at 10”- Powwow Size Drums along the river systems the water that negotiations table. availability is going to become more Until the next time, please take questionable. In 2024, the present care of your self, your families, be Doodle’s treaty between the USA and Canada safe and happy. You can contact me at will expire, and it is said that Canada 509.634.2218 (work), 509.631.0390 TeePee may not renew the contract. That (mobile) or 509.634.4510 (home), P.o. Box 174 means a real problem with the low and my ofice door is always open elmer City, Wa 99124 of the Columbia River. The federal to you. government will become more of a Thank you, 509-633-8396 hindrance, as things go; as we are low Harvey Moses Jr.

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4 Tribal Tribune Tribal news Thursday, March 11, 2010 Colville Tribal Energy Update CREDIT CORNER LEGAL NOTICES The Colville Tribal Energy BIA Minerals and Energy Program A feasibility report with illed one of Paschal Sherman Indian Program continues to move forward will support environmental, tax and recommendations will be completed School bus’ fuel tank. SUmmoNS BY PUBLiCaTioN with various energy initiatives, associated issues to the inal stages of in 2010. The Energy Program will The biodiesel burned in logging Pursuant to Colville Tribal Code §2-2-71 and an overriding focus of energy this project. The grants will help, but work ensure the accuracy of the trucks, school buses, and other diesel in the Tribal Court of the development, economic independence the right partners and support from wind resource data, develop a plan vehicles has dramatically lower Confederated Tribes of the and job creation. These efforts the Colville Business Council will be to transmit the power, work with carcinogen content than regular Colville Reservation are centered on these principles: the ultimate factors in this project’s power companies to purchase the petrol diesel. Many studies have Colville Tribal Credit Corporation, Plaintiff environmentally friendly job creation successful completion. power and institute job training to proven the harmful effects of petrol vs. and economic development for our Developing a Colville meet the needs of proposed wind diesel in cancer rates, birth defects Darryl gua, Defendant future generations and lands. Tribal Utility farms. Many issues need addressing and other health concerns. Biodiesel ComPLaiNT oN PRomiSSoRY NoTe Woody Biomass Co- The Energy Program made a before any real development can fueled school buses expose children Case No. CV-CD-2009-29267 generation Plant formal presentation to the Colville occur. It will take serious study at dramatically lower rates to those To Defendant: The Energy Program presented Business Council for the development into the environmental impacts, carcinogens reducing potential health a lawsuit has been filed against you in the above- mentioned Court by Colville Tribal Credit Corporation. in order the Colville Business Council the of a Tribal Utility. There are many the feasibility of construction sites, issues. The health of our children to defend against this lawsuit you must answer the complaint results of mechanical and inancial examples of Tribes developing their transmission issues and land use and our people alone provide reason by stating your defense in writing and filing it by mail or in feasibility studies of a woody biomass own utility to serve their purposes and issues. Wind power is one of greenest enough to move forward with this person upon the spokesperson for Plaintiff, meghan Finley, at forms of energy, but is not without project. However, this project needs co-generation plant. This study strengthen its sovereignty. While the office below stated. if you fail to do this within thirty (30) yielded promising results and the more work is needed to complete the concerns. The Energy Program will a solid network of partners to grow days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, preliminary inancial analysis shows Tribal Utility Plan, it is clear that the continue to report to the Colville the use of biodiesel. a default judgment may be entered against you. a default an excellent return on investment. Colville Business Council supports Business Council on this project and The Energy Program has started judgment is one where the plaintiff is entitled to what it is A 40 Mw Co-generation plant will this idea and wants the Energy inform the tribal membership of new this bio-fuel project and now more asking for in the complaint because you have not answered have the fastest pay off period and Program to follow the adopted developments along the way. partners are needed to carry it on. the complaint in writing. will create approximately 25 plant Strategic Energy Plan. This Utility Solar Power A Dept. of Energy stimulus grant The complaint has been filed in an attempt to collect a jobs, and another 175 jobs for private provides a structure to develop Solar Power is considered the for research and development of promissory note, and additional security interest. Colville Tribal contractors to chip and move the and manage power generating greenest form of energy production $162,000 will support this project. Credit Corporation is requesting that the Court enter judgment woody biomass to the plant. projects in the future, and create right now, and the Energy Program has Additionally, the Energy Program against you for principal balance together with interest accrued The co-generation plant will be jobs and economic development met with a solar and fuel cell company submitted a USDA Demonstration at the rate of 9.25% per annum; late fees, spokesperson fees, located at the CIPV site in Omak as for the reservation. A tribal utility to look at possible collaborations for Grant for $100,000 submitted costs and disbursements; that the judgment bear interest at it makes sense to co-locate next to can support the Tribes’ ability to many solar implementation options in November, 2009 to develop a 9.25% per annum from the date of judgment; that in the an existing transfer station connected buy/sell power, provide electricity for the Colville Reservation. The business and marketing plan, provide event of nonpayment of judgment, execution may be issued to the power grid. The excess conservation services, possible solar Energy Program looks forward accurate data as to the amount of for payment of any judgment; any further spokesperson fees, power not used for our purposes, panels for residences, jobs and job to incorporating solar power into canola needed to be grown and collection costs and cost of further court proceedings for the will be sold to the grid at market/ training for tribal members into those the overall portfolio of energy processed annually, and provide execution of any judgment entered in this action; that your negotiated prices. The next phase new green energy occupations. projects. There are many advances strategic tools to ensure success of tribal per capita payments be withheld to satisfy any judgment; of this project includes producing a Wind Energy in technology in solar panels and this initiative. that if you are employed by the Colville Tribe, that 25% of your tribal wages or salary or $50.00 whichever is less be withheld business plan and the development The Energy Program began the Energy Program will make sure Tribal Energy continues to move to satisfy any judgment; that you shall be required to make of an investment grade proposal for the most eficient and dependable forward with the bio-fuels project studying Wind Energy potential payments on any judgment entered; and any other and further possible investors. technology be utilized in any solar for many reasons; environmental on the reservation in the fall of relief as the Court may deem to be just and equitable. project on the Colville Reservation. benefits, reclaiming our land for The Energy Program has made 2008. Anemometers, which are meghan Finley partnerships with Tribal forestry temporary towers with devices for The Energy Program will continue our use, ighting noxious weeds, job Colville Tribal Credit Corporation folks, US Forest Service agencies measuring wind speed and direction, to share updates and developments creation, and developing another P. o. Box 618 and local biomass groups. The were installed on the reservation around implementing solar power renewable energy source. Tribal Nespelem, Wa 99155 Energy Program is now working near Keller Butte, Cody Butte and across the reservation. Energy Program is not interested in 509/634-2658 hard to ind the right partners to buy Bridgeport. These anemometers Bio-fuels Development taking over farm land, or running a TT - 1 of 2 the generated power. As a result, we provide digital wind data to the The Colville Reservation is a land farm, rather it wants to help spur this are researching and making contact Tribal Energy office, and to the rich area with acres of dormant farm movement on and provide resources SUmmoNS BY PUBLiCaTioN with irms to develop a “PPA” Power Tribes’ wind contractor. The irst land, and the Energy Program along to get this sector of our economy Pursuant to Colville Tribal Code §2-2-71 Purchase Agreement that makes the year of data reveals Cody Butte with other concerned partners have going. The theme with bio-fuels is Colville Tribal Credit Corporation, most sense for the plant operation has a good wind resource, Keller studied and produced a pilot project product diversiication will ensure a a lending institution wholly-owned by the Confederated and our economic interest. This is Butte has a marginal resource, and of biodiesel development. Test plots proitable venture. Tribes of the Colville indian Reservation, an exciting project that will have a the Bridgeport area almost no wind have revealed canola will grow on The Tribal Energy Program looks Plaintiff, great impact on the economy and resource. Omak Mountain is in line to the Colville Indian Reservation forward to having a signiicant role vs. tribal membership as a whole. get an anemometer to test a possible with high producing yields. We used in developing a green sector of our Samuel F. Sampson, Recently, the Energy Program wind resource as well. Tribal Energy canola oil derived from canola seeds economy that can provide jobs, Does 1-20 won two grants to support the inal will continue to examine the data to grown on the Colville Reservation to power and revenue to the Colville Claiming any right, title, estate, lien or steps of development. The US make sure the sites selected are viable produce a clean burning biodiesel. Tribes for years to come. If you have interest in the real estate or secured Dept. of Energy funded a grant for development. These projects can With the hard work of local farmers, any questions, please call the Energy interest described in the complaint Defendants for $324,000. (Half for Woody cost in the $100 million dollar range, Phil Linden of the WSU extension Program at 509-422-7740. Case No. CV-CD-2010-33028 Biomass and half for Bio-fuels). ofice and the Energy Program staff, so proper data and planning will To Defendants: biodiesel was produced and actually Another grant of $190,000 through require years of dependable data. a lawsuit has been filed against you in the above- mentioned Court by Colville Tribal Credit Corporation. in order to defend against this lawsuit you must answer the complaint Funerals at the Community Center and Long house by stating your defense in writing and filing it by mail or in person upon the attorney for Plaintiff, David D. Shaw, at the Most families are very responsible your work and dedication. I thank the Tribal Police Department. The would be nice to ix it up the best we office below stated. if you fail to do this within thirty (30) and respectful when they use our you. tribal police could assist during an possibly can and soon we will began days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, center and long house for funerals It is best to alert our staff if you emergency to gain access into our spring cleaning there I hope that you a default judgment may be entered against you. a default which may help insure we can follow expect an emergency may take place facility but you are still required to will join us for that event. judgment is one where the plaintiff is entitled to what it is a trust system as we have done thus during the weekend so we may set make direct contact with myself or Starting by the end of March asking for in the complaint because you have not answered far for this type of family emergency. things up and be prepared. However, community center staff irst through we will change our hours once the complaint in writing. Most cooks take great pride in this is not always possible so should our emergency phone number(s). again. Normally basketball season The complaint has been filed in an attempt to collect a their workmanship and dedicate your family emergency happen All events being held at the slows down in late march. Once promissory note, and additional security interest. Colville Tribal themselves all night long and all during the weekend or holiday when community center or long house we establish this time to be, we Credit Corporation is requesting that the Court enter judgment day until the last meal is served and myself or workers are out of area or should make considerations for a will move back our hours and close against you for principal balance together with interest accrued at the rate of 10.5% per annum; late fees, spokesperson fees, cleaned up. I appreciate these cooks cannot be reached it is important to possible back up plan. In case of such down earlier in the evening. For costs and disbursements; that the judgment bear interest at follow this procedure: for making the transition easier by a natural or family emergency your now we still have plenty of evening 10.5% per annum from the date of judgment; that in the maintaining a clean kitchen and food First call the community center event could be subject to movement basketball players, we have mixed event of nonpayment of judgment, execution may be issued serving area. Most of our cooks here phone @ 634-2370 I will list our or cancellation on short notices. I martial arts once a week in the for payment of any judgment; any further spokesperson fees, in Nespelem have done a great job in emergency phone number(s). Please hope however that grieving families evenings, the weight room is steadily collection costs and cost of further court proceedings for the caring for our facilities during these try to contact myself or NCC staff could respectfully consider this as used in the evenings as well the youth execution of any judgment entered in this action; that your tragic events. Unfortunately there through this emergency number. We well and other considerations that TV room upstairs. tribal per capita payments be withheld to satisfy any judgment; were a couple times when one group may or not, be able to be of immediate are effected by these emergencies Mark your calendars March 25th that if you are employed by the Colville Tribe, that 25% of your left us a huge mess to clean up after assistance but during off hours the and be willing to be patient and 5:00 pm we will hold our community tribal wages or salary or $50.00 whichever is less be withheld them. For all the cooks that have done likely hood is less likely. I have also understanding during those stressful dinner. It would be great if somebody to satisfy any judgment; that you shall be required to make such an outstanding respectful job I assigned one community center/long times much as possible. could ind a way to honor all our payments on any judgment entered; and any other and further wish there was a way to acknowledge house key to the responsibility of Fact is our long house size is athletes during this time. There was relief as the Court may deem to be just and equitable. not adequate for the size of our so many who did so good in the David D.Shaw community. I believe our long house sports locally and down the dam. If Pacific Building should be at least double the current any departments or vendors would 520 S.W. Yamhill, Suite 1015 size. Nespelem has a huge population like to set up during this community Portland, oR 97204 and many funerals occur here. When dinner please get at me right away. 503.221.4260 (tel) these emergencies take place all If you know somebody who would TT - 1 of 2 activities and work cease at the be willing to help me out with community center. entertainment that would be so nice This year we will focus more on since our friend Barry Black has Vehicles for Sale the long house. There are repairs and moved away. maintenance that is long over due. It Lem lempt: Dan Nanamkin 1975 CHeVRoLeT CoRVeTTe accepting Bids Property sold in “aS iS” condition COlVIlle CONFeDeraTeD TrIBeS aSKiNg BiD: $5,000.00 Is recruiting for vacant positions Offers to purchase are to be submitted to Colville Tribal Credit Corporation by March 31, 2010. Please For more information, please log onto the submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Bid Enclosed, “CORVETTE”. Bids can be mailed to: Tribes website at: Colville Tribal Credit Corporation, P.O. Box 618, Nespelem, WA 99155 or emailed to Meghan.inley@ www.colvilletribes.com colvilletribes.com or e-mail: Tribal members interested in financing through Colville Tribal Credit Corporation must apply for a [email protected] loan at the time they send in their bid before March You may contact the 31, 2010. Tribes’ Human Resources office at: For additional information, or to look at vehicle, please call Colville Tribal Credit Corporation at (509) Post office Box 150, Nespelem Wa 99155 634-2658. Colville Tribal Credit Corporation reserves Toll Free: (800) 506-9434 - Fax: (509) 634-2864 the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Tribal Tribune

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LZ Commo PEACE CIRCLE By Arnie Holt STim aHS SPooS -- “What is in your heart?”

As the CCT Veterans Resource was a proud WWII Native American Proudly have Worn. Mike Somday, elder, asked me that the other day. After the training session I have a little bit to say. Also, a Program Manager, I have been to the Warrior from Lodge Pole, Montana. Their faces will be unshaven and short article follows. 4 districts of the Colville Reservation On January 28, 2010, Pvt. Conway stained with Blood; in an attempt to ind out what issues stood relieved. Their lips will be cracked and AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANK YOU the Veterans need assistance with. Color/honor Guards caked with Mud. AT THIS POINT IN TIME Some needs identiied are: a Social Rile Squad: Jim Smith, Tinker Their Hearts will be still and cold Security Representative to talk Watt, Bill Pichette. inside, “On the other side there is knowledge with veterans concerning beneits, Flag Bearers: Frank Fry, But they Fought in Hell and did The Sacred Way assistance for veterans who need Lawrence Thompson, John Grant. so with Pride. The Star Gate starts to open home repairs for the handicapped and Bugler: Stan Timentwa So Please take care of them as That Spiritual place starts to open Guard Commander:Arnie Holt they pass your way, more involvement in the different Step through Ladies Auxiliary – American For the Price of Freedom they’ve community events. I will continue Do not be afraid Legion Post 114: Lottie Atkins, Already Paid. to come to the different districts as For it is time to begin . . . Barbara Aripa, Grace Moore and This one Last thing we ask in To begin the healing. scheduled. Ina Harry. your name, At present, the Veterans are Airman 3rd Class Frank Louis Bless them and keep them in your We have these things all our lives attempting to start a Color/Honor halfmoon is no longer among our Heavenly Hall of Trust your Self to these things Guard in each district. The Color ranks. He left on January 31, 2010 to Fame. Open your mind to the opportunity Guards would be posting the meet our Supreme Commander. Author Unknown Colors at community events such Airman 3rd Class Frank Halfmoon The opportunity to heal as High School graduations, District entered the United States Air Force Thousands of Vets could Give yourself a chance meetings, Pow Wows, etc. The Honor on April 5, 1952 and was Honorably get benefits upgrade Bring these elements together Guards would be providing Military Discharged on January 21, 1956. Military review could bring Believe in yourself Honors at Veterans funerals. Each During his enlistment in the Air millions of dollars to soldiers with We all can make it happen. district is unique in their own way Force, Airman Halfmoon performed PTSD [Ponderings of PANDA aka Anna Administration’s “Strengthening tomorrow may bring, for our elders and each district would be utilized the duties as a Radio/Generator WASHINGTON – A military Francis-Jack] Communities” grant for help with especially, this was a special gift. to Honor and show respect to the Operator. Duty stations include: review could bring millions of dollars Denver, Colorado, Keesler Air Force in beneits to thousands of Iraq and funding. Frank Bunky Andrews Thank you Jim Andrews for agreeing members from their community. February 22, 2010 to laminate my copy! Your help Base, Mississippi, and Germany. Afghanistan veterans discharged attended a meeting and spoke briely The Veterans are also attempting This is what was learned, each in While serving his country, Airman with post-traumatic stress disorder. about this grant, where a portion was with keeping the longhouse in line to purchase lags for each Sr. Meal our own way this past week, at the Halfmoon has earned and was The military has agreed to review set aside for training in peacemaking is also greatly appreciated. We had site in each of the districts: The U.S. Peace Circle’s 5-day training session efforts. The Peace Circle submitted to move out and back in Wednesday Flag, the CCT Flag and the Pow/MIA awarded the following medals and or the records of recent veterans citations: National Defense Service offered in Nespelem, Washington, a letter of support for this grant for district meeting. along with the lag poles, tops and discharged with PTSD to decide Medal and the Army Occupation whether they were improperly denied at the Log Longhouse. Re-reading and was, as a result of that letter, a The Colville Tribal Casinos stands. Total cost is $368.45 for each what little notes were taken, there recipient of a small portion of that Medal, (Germany). beneits. donated gifts and items to help our district. (The Veterans are accepting became a need to honor the feelings Airman 3rd Class Frank L. The agreement stems from a grant money. The program will be event. Coulee Dam Casino gave donations in each of the districts). that were written down. So very few Halfmoon was a proud Native judge’s order in a class action lawsuit helping community building in this its gift bags to bag up PC dusters, things are ever scribbled down and effort. Attempts are being made to get American Warrior of the Yakima originally filed by seven combat lighters, magniiers and stress balls saved, or even shared. I found this pictures of our Veterans in uniform Tribe. He performed his duties in the veterans. They alleged the military The Peace Circle program would that mistakenly were thought of as in my notes and decided to share it. also like to thank the Diabetes to place in the perspective Sr. Meal Military with Loyalty and dedication. illegally denied benefits to those big golf balls. Okanogan Bingo & It is becoming that time you know, to sites. This is not only a way to Honor His service to this country will not discharged, at least in part, because of Prevention Program for providing Casino provided several lunch bags, share. Sharing it passes it on. most of our healthy snacks and windbreakers, water bottles, small the Veterans but is also intended to be forgotten. On February 4, 2010 the disorder during a six-year period Traditional ways of handling lunches. Thank you to everyone who keep and prevent our Veterans from Airman 3rd Class Frank L. Halfmoon that ended Oct. 14, 2008. glasses, sanitizer spray, and even a issues and problems were shared car shade. Mill Bay Casino, with being forgotten. stood relieved. Opting in brought food throughout the week, with each person who attended the The Veterans Resource Program is Color/honor Guards: Soy Legal notices are currently being and for all the donated goodies for its upcoming opening, provided Peace Circle training this past week. the potluck on Friday. Elsie Picard also assisting veterans who drpooed Redthunder, Harvey Moses, Eldon mailed to about 4,300 veterans pink and black bags/back packs, It was offered to all tribal members chip clips, chap stick with holder, out of High School to join the Military Wilson, Harold Halfmoon and Arnie informing them they can “opt-in” to provided a good number of dishes all and reservation residents. It began week, and she gets an Atta Girl ! eyeglass cases, fridge magnets, and by obtaining Diplomas. So far, two Holt. the lawsuit until July 24 to be part of on February 15, President’s day (a Other elders who participated and ly swatters! A big “THANK YOU” (2) Korean Veterans and two (2) Ladies Auxiliary – American the expedited review. Attorneys for holiday) and ran through Friday, received certiicates were Josephine to all you casinos for all your gifts! Vietnam Veterans will receive their Legion Post 114: Barbara Aripa, the veterans estimate that millions February 19, 2010. Marcelley, Elizabeth McCartney, Jeannie Moon, Grace Moore, Sharon of dollars could be paid to veterans The gift-filled back packs were a High School Diploma this spring. If It was a time for healing, a time Redthunder, Darlene Wilder, Ellen under the agreement, with some Darlene Wilder, Gerri and John big surprise for everyone who came there are others who wish to receive for coming together. It was a time GrosVenor, Philip Grunlose, Ellen and each was illed with different their Diplomas, please contact this Moses, Kathy Moses, Yvonne Moses, veterans receiving hundreds or Annette Moses and Myra Moses. more dollars in increased monthly to get to visit with one another, a Moses, Ramona Rounds, Diana things. ofice for more information. time to remember our ancestors. It There were several women who beneits. Aiken, Grace Moore, Wilma was time to share a meal and be glad VETERANS WORKSHOP Former Army Sgt. Juan Perez, Goggles, Bill Russell, Tina Paul, got a good work out. Marie and Rose TAPS of yesterday’s connections. It was Condon prepared all the snacks and On Saturday, February 6, 2010, a 36 of Owosso, Mich., said the and Sharon Covington. Also, Nancy HONORING a time to bring out ways of getting Veterans Workshop was held at the development in the suit, iled in 2008 Mellon, Beverly McCraigie, Adeline daily lunches, and kept the building help; of finding similarities and Fredin, Rosemary Simon, and Elena OUR FALLEN Nespelem Long House. Dale White, a in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, spotless. Their helping hands and differences of healing among our old Bassett. Several others dropped by Since January 1, 2010, the Veterans Nationally Accredited Service Oficer was a relief. Perez, a father of ive laughter helped round out our warm people. It was just time. Each one of Resource Program has been involved and Michael Stewart, both Service who did two tours in Iraq, said he has throughout the week and still others exchange at break and lunch time. us gets that feeling . . . . that feeling came to have lunch. Thank each and with providing Military Honors to Oficers of the Okanogan County migraine headaches and an eye injury Sometimes it was hard to lighten up that now is just the time. four (4) fallen veterans: Charles L. Soldiers and Sailors Board, was related to a head injury sustained in every one of you for your interest and and their presence helped. Mr. Philmer Bluehouse, Navajo participation. Toulou, Eugene John, Joseph “Jerry” available for discussions pertaining Baghdad. He also has nightmares If I have forgotten anyone please traditional peacemaker / Trainer, Conway and Frank Halfmoon. to Veterans beneits. The veterans and takes medication for his mood Again we apologize to the accept my apologies. It is late and came and shared his people’s ways, Janice is not here to proofread my Corporal Eugene John is no who attended the work-shop left related to PTSD. Pakootas family for the mix up in their engrained, encompassing, longer among our ranks. He left with a better understanding of their Since he left the military, he said, the use of the Nespelem Longhouse. ramblings. communal knowledge. Our elders Our prayers remain with each and Each overcame personal obstacles; on January 19, 2010 to meet our entitlements and were appreciative he and his wife were laid off from in turn gazed into their collective every one of you for your loss. each chose to be here. Each crossed Supreme Commander. of the assistance they received. The their jobs and declared bankruptcy, in knowledge base and shared. It was paths with one another, and each Ladies Auxiliary also provided lunch part because of medical bills from the Employment & Training, and Cpl. Eugene John entered the an ongoing process. “Phil” comes Val Palmer of War Tech, let our learned of his or her personal for the Veterans and their families. birth of his two youngest kids. United States Army on February 29, from Ft. Deiance, Arizona and has purpose at this particular point The next work-shop will be held “I’m glad that they are finally program make color copies. The 1952 and was Honorably Discharged been in traditional peacemaking on April 10, 2010 at 9:30 am. at the moving forward and reevaluating the Planning Department also provided in time. Opening our hearts and on February 28, 1955. Cpl. Eugene since the mid 1990’s. Phil is in equipment for our presentation, and Nespelem Long House. If you have soldiers that need to be reevaluated acknowledging our self worth is John was a proud Native American private practice, but is involved in John’s Flowers was more than happy any type of questions about your and doing the right thing,” Perez the irst step. And welcoming those Warrior who served his country with working on recognition of traditional in need into the Circle is an even beneits please mark your calendars said. to accommodate our crashing his Honor and Pride. His service to this peacemaking as an alternative to the for this date and time. Another of the veterans who iled lower shop for our impromptu order. greater step. May each next step country will not be forgotten. On western judicial system for tribes and Winfred Pakootas also helped with include I would like to recognize “the the suit, former Marine Cpl. Tyler even bigger events, of visions January 21, 2010, Cpl. Eugene John their court systems. We are indebted Omak Golden Eagle Veterans” as Einarson, 28 of Moorhead, Minn., the opening of our longhouse before unfolding into a new realm. Visions stood relieved. to his commitment to help get our they took the initiative to elect a who was shot twice while serving in we began our training. We appreciate and dreams can become reality. One Color/honor Guards: tribal peace circle efforts off the Vice-Commander, Stan Timentwa, Afghanistan in 2005 and has PTSD, him taking time out and coming up can ask for healing and ceremony. ground. Thank you, Phil. Rifle Squad; Soy Redthunder, and a Treasurer, Lee McCartney, at said Monday he expects his monthly and helping us with the cleansing of One can ask, what is in your heart? Several tribal programs helped Jim Smith and Arnie Holt. their irst Veterans meeting. They government beneits to increase from the longhouse. Stim Ahs Spoos. our event become reality. A Flag Bearer: Smokey Senator also collected $56.00 towards the about $117 to more than $1,100 A big thank you also goes to From the beginning, from the small daily stipend and mileage Cindi Reyes, tribal Archives and Bugler: Phillip Hogan purchase of their lags and selected because of the suit. last time, and then into the future to allowance was available for all Ladies Auxiliary, American a name for their group. “It’s a ight every day. Something Records Manager, for taking time the next time, “Thank you all, Peace eligible tribal elders who attended. out on such short notice (a one-day Legion Post 114: Barbara Aripa and I would like to express my thanks like that changes a person, and not Circle Elders and members.” We are Thank you Administration, Public notice/request) and coming to take Lottie Atkins and gratitude to the Ladies Auxiliary necessarily in a good way,” Einarson all helpers. Thank you for trusting us Safety department, Accounting, and group photos of our Peace Circle of the American Legion Post 114 said of his war experience. and yourselves, and the journey. Accounts Payable for helping us for all of their support. In addition, I PTSD is an anxiety disorder that members on Friday, February 19. complete what paperwork needed to Arlene Owhi, A&R Technician, also Anna Francis-Jack and Janice would also like to thank the American can develop after a terrifying event be done, to get a small stipend out to printed our best picture that same Matt Legion of Grand Coulee for the use in which the person was physically our eligible elders and volunteers. Peace Circle program staff. of their bugle for Military Honors. harmed or felt threatened. Symptoms morning for a surprise handout. Our Payroll staff was also needed and Colville Tribes, P.O. Box 150, A special thank-you to Arlene Owhi can range from lashbacks to problem Circle was inishing ceremonies that is included in this thank you; they Nespelem, WA 99155 and Sylvia Irey for their support in drinking. afternoon and going separate ways. A provided background info to complete 509-634-2071 helping me give the Fallen Veteran At issue is the disability rating photo accompanies this “thank you” our vouchers. for inclusion in the Tribal Tribune. [email protected]; an Indian Honor. given by the military to veterans Thank you goes to tribal With the uncertainty of time and what [email protected] Private Joseph “Jerry” Conway If you have any Veterans news discharged with PTSD. Each of the is no longer among our ranks. He and would like to share it with other seven plaintiffs was given a rating of left on January 20, 2010 to meet our Veterans, please send the article 10 percent or less. Supreme Commander. to me: Arnie Holt, CCT Veterans The law requires the military Pvt. Jerry Conway entered the Resource Program, P.O. Box 150, to assign a disability rating of at United States Army Air Corps on Nespelem, WA 99155. least 50 percent to those discharged July 29, 1942 and was Honorably A Soldier’s Blessing for PTSD, said Bart Stichman, Discharged on September 12, 1945 I heard a Soldier as he knelt and co-executive director the National from Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Prayed Veterans Legal Services Program, a During his enlistment, Pvt. Conway And here is what he said: nonproit organization that represents performed the duties as an electrician God, Please Bless our Buddies the veterans. Since October 2008, with Headquarters Co. 454th who now lay Dead. the military has given the 50 percent Bombardment Group. Duty station We don’t know what you have rating to those discharged with include: North Apennines, PO Valley, in mind, PTSD, Stichman said. Air Combat Balkans Tunisia, Naples- But when you Judge them, Please The higher rating ensures that the Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France be Kind. veteran receives lifelong monthly and the Rhineland. While serving his When they come before you, disability payments, free health care country, Pvt. Conway has earned and They’ll be Poorly for the veteran and the veteran’s was awarded the following medals Dressed; spouse, as well as health care for the and or citations: European African But they’ll walk Proudly, For they veteran’s minor children. Middle Eastern Theater Service did their Best. If a veteran qualiies for a higher Sitting: Josephine Marcelley, Ellen Moses, Elizabeth McCartney, Grace Moore, Tina Paul, Elise Picard and Their Boots will be Muddy and Medal, 4 overseas Service Bars, disability rating, he or she may receive Rosemary Simon. Standing: Rose Condon, Marie Condon, Darlene Wilder, Janice Matt & behind her Philip Grunlose; their Clothes will be WWII American Campaign Medal Gerri and John Grosvenor, Nancy Mellon, Philmer Bluehouse, Ramona Rounds & behind her Bill Russell; Wilma Torn, LZ COMMO and the WWII Victory Medal. Goggles, Sharon Covington and Beverly McCraigie. Private Joseph “Jerry” Conway But these are the Clothes they Continued on page 6 Photo Courtesy of Cindy Reyes, archives & Records, Colville Tribes, 02/19/2010 Tribal Tribune 6 Tribal Tribune HealTH news Thursday, March 11, 2010

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JUST SAY NO to the “Sauna the end of their glycogen stores, they temperature is a good to a point. A there is no way to keep up with the San Poil Valley Community Inchelium Community Suit”. Many people like to use sauna usually hit the wall and have a hard warm body means you have good luids you lose through sweat loss. Health Center Health Center suits to help lose weight. It does time summoning energy to continue, blood low to the working muscles. However, even with good hydration Keller, WA Inchelium, WA make you lose weight, but mostly like many a marathon runner at Mile With good blood flow, you are before and during the exercise bout, Medical: (509) 634-7300 Medical: (509) 722-7006 water weight from the sweat you 20 of 26.2. delivering a lot of oxygen to the your body starts to get overheated M-W-TH 9:30-2:30 Mon - Fri 7:30-4:00 lose wearing it. The sauna suit has When people train their bodies working muscles, which is good for and your ability to maintain a higher Dental: 634-7320 Dental: 722-7013 been designed to trap heat, which to use fat for their energy needs, fat burning. You have better range intensity suffers. As your intensity Wed 7:00-5:00 doesn’t lend itself well to losing the they save their muscle glycogen for of motion because your muscles are falls, so does the amount of calories type of weight you want to count as later use. This is seen with many more pliable and you are able to get you are burning. As you get tired, the the weeks surrender to your exercise endurance athletes. One pound of fat more work out of them. sooner you have to stop exercising. program. contains 3500kcal, enough energy to To maintain this core body We cannot count on fluid loss Of course, many people exercise walk 35 miles! So, even the leanest temperature during exercise, the week to week to maintain weight to maintain their weight, or to of body frames has plenty of body body has to get rid of the excess heat. loss. Your fluids will have to be lose weight. If someone wants to fat for energy. However, to train The heat is absorbed by the water replaced. If you wear the proper maintain their weight, they would your body to burn fat as its primary which we sweat because water can clothing that helps keep your body balance their eating habits with their source of energy, you need to keep absorb a lot of energy, keeping our cooler, you’ll be able to exercise activity levels. If someone wants to the intensity low. Fat needs a lot of body cool and able to maintain our longer and burn more calories, lose weight, they will choose to eat oxygen to be metabolized, compared exercise intensity. We can help the helping you to maintain your body healthier and moderate their intake to muscle glycogen. body do this in a couple of ways: we weight, or lose weight. Sauna suits of easy calories: foods with lots of People have bought sauna suits can be well hydrated before we begin may be good for use as a light warm- sugars and/or fats. They can also to help them burn more fat, thinking to help this cooling effect, and we can up for the irst 5-10 minutes to warm exercise more and burn more calories the higher body temperature will help dress so our body can let this heat than they intake. do that. However, it was just stated escape. The better we can control up the muscles, but should be shed During exercise, depending on above that fat is metabolized at lower our body temperature, the longer we after that before beginning the main your intensity level, the body will intensities with plenty of oxygen. can exercise and the more calories part of your routine. JUST SAY either use stored muscle glycogen The sauna suit does not increase we can burn. NO to the sauna suit for weight loss for its energy, or call on its fat caloric expenditure, which is helpful However, the sauna suit was purposes. reserves. The thing about muscle in losing weight. The sauna suit meant to trap the heat the body is If you have any questions regarding glycogen, is that the body can only actually has some negative effects producing. This is causing you to Your Fitness, please contact me at store so much of it before you burn on your exercise investment. sweat more and more because the 509-634-2940. through it during exercise. This sort The body, during exercise, wants body can’t get rid of the heat. This By: Sonny Sellars, Certified of exercise is usually associated with to keep its temperature within a leads you to become dehydrated. No ACSM Health and Fitness higher intensities. When they reach given range. A higher core body matter how well you can hydrate, Specialist

Personnel Records) (NPRC-MPR) LZ Commo CONTINUED stores records of individual military service pertaining to former service By Arnie Holt members who no longer have a service obligation. Included are records back pay as well as reimbursement for records of military personnel who performance of veterans who are completely for health care expenses. have been discharged from the U.S. * awards and medals discharged (with no remaining To help the affected veterans, the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, * disciplinary actions reserve commitment), or who are National Veterans Legal Services * insurance Navy and Coast Guard. retired or have died. Records are Program and Morgan Lewis Recent military service and * emergency data usually transferred to NPRC (MPR) & Bockius LLP law firm have medical records are not online. * administrative remarks within six months after these events. coordinated about 100 volunteer However, most veterans and their * separation/discharge/retirement lawyers to offer free counseling. NPRC (MPR) does not have records next-of-kin can obtain free copies (including DD Form 214, Report of of members who are still in the active Stichman said it’s possible some Separation, or equivalent) of their DD Form 214 (Report of or inactive reserves or in the National veterans will qualify as part of the Separation) and other records several * and other personnel actions. class action suit who did not serve in Guard. The records of each military ways: Detailed information about the service department on ile at NPRC combat, but instead were discharged veteran’s participation in military for PTSD related to some other type * Use our eVetRecs system to (MPR) are listed under Location of create your request of traumatic event, such as rape. battles and engagements is NOT Military Service Records. * Mail or Fax a Standard Form contained in the record. Military Service Records The Department of Defense and SF-180 Most Oficial Military Personnel and Official Military the National Archives and Records * Learn more about requesting Files contain both personnel and Administration (NARA) signed Personnel Files (OMPFs, military service records active duty health records, but this an agreement to make the Oficial DD Form 214) Military personnel records are practice was discontinued by the Military Personnel Files a permanent If you’ve been discharged from primarily administrative records and service branches beginning in 1992. series of records, transferred to military service, your personnel can contain information such as: See Military Medical and Health NARA custody 62 years after the iles are stored here at the National Records for more details. * enlistment/appointment service member’s separation from Archives and Records Administration The National Archives’s National * duty stations and assignments the military. The new Archival (NARA). We are the oficial repository * training, qualiications, Personnel Records Center (Military Program Division at the National Personnel Records Center now holds nearly 1.2 million official military personnel iles of former US Navy and Marine Corps enlisted former Presidents, famous military for at least 10 years. These records personnel who served between leaders, celebrities, entertainers and above are open to the public and 1885 and 1939. Also available are professional athletes who served in researchers at the Archival Research the records of 150 “persons of the military and have been deceased Room. Food Matters exceptional prominence”, including

rather than cut up-sugared strawberry pieces. BURN NOTICE ReCoNNeCTiNg WiTH Rather than buy a box of processed “Rice-A- Roni”, buy a package of brown rice, cooks CCT for the NESPELEM Area ReaL FooD, PaRT ii some and sautee the rice with chopped fresh mushrooms, onions, garlic or a small amount Last month we talked about the problem: WHAT: TRAINING FIRE of frozen vegetable such as peas, or chopped Suicide WHERE: DEBRIS PILE NEAR TRIBAL FISH & WILDLIFE people are eating more and more processed broccoli. For only a small amount of time foods; where all the valuable nutrients have AND CORRECTIONS FACILITIES more, you have your very own Rica-A-Roni been taken out. We all need to eat more “real START DATE: April 3, 2010* and much more nutritious. You could try now Core food”, food that is harvested and prepared The debris pile is located between the while the weather is still cold, to grow some right from its natural state. Whether or not it Tribal Fish & Wildlife and Corrections Facilities parsley or other herbs in small pots in your at 68 Schoolhouse Road near the Colville is organic is not so much an issue as whether windowsill. This way you could add a fresh Indian Agency, Nespelem, WA. or not it was grown locally or nearby so it Team The debris was generated in 2008 during touch to all your foods. More about growing the demolition of six uninhabitable houses on didn’t have to travel 3 months after sitting next month...... the Colville Indian Agency in a warehouse for another 6 months. Also In 2009, Environmental Trust Department whether or not the food has been processed VEGETABLE SAUCE FOR WHOLE GRAIN Meeting (ETD) retained services of a Certified Asbestos Contractor and independent air monitoring to death so it doesn’t contain what we need PENNE PASTA consultant to sort and separate the demolition to be healthy! ¼ C extra Virgin olive oil, 4 lage cloves garlic, March 16, 2010 debris and remove Asbestos Containing Materi- sliced, 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into als (ACM) and stored hazardous material. Post Heavy equipment operator and Asbestos worker in 1/2 face So, How Do We Find Real Food?? It is abatement testing confirms remaining debris is respirator and Tyvek Full Body coveralls 1-inch cubes, l large onion cut into slices, ¼ C permitted by the EPA Region 10 to be burned as not as dificult as you might think. If you fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh parsley. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. a training fire under provisions of the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR). have one close by, you can shop at Farmers’ Put all the above ingredients in a pan and stir to Markets, natural-food grocers, or place orders coat with oil Cook until the squash is tender, about Children & Family Services x A total of 10 cubic yards of suspected ACM 20 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste. and hazardous materials were removed with local growers you might ind. There are and appropriately disposed of at a off-site 1 lb whole wheat or Dreamfield’s penne pasta, permitted landfill. community gardens in our communities now. 2 large broccoli crowns (cut into pieces) Boil in Nespelem, Washington x Debris remaining within the pile is non-ACM . . .Keller has one at the school; Inchelium lightly salted water and cook pasta to its directions. and suitable for burning. has one across from the clinic, sponsored by Put broccoli pieces into water with pasta 2 minutes Zekkethal Vargas-Thomas, the Diabetes Program. Omak has a garden before draining. When you strain the pasta, reserve Program Manager II *Weather Conditions may cause spot sponsored by TANF workers. These are 2 cups of the pasta water in a measuring cup. When the squash is tender add the reserved pasta burn to be rescheduled for gardens that you might be able to put in an cooking water and 1/8 tsp. nutmeg. Stir well to mix Colville Confederated Tribes later in the week of April 5th. Debris pile FREE of ACM. order for fresh foods that you might be able and mash down the squash. Cook about 5 minutes to get from these programs. IF, HOWEVER, more. add the cooked penne and broccolis to the Tribal Health Program CONTACT INFORMATION you can’t contact one of these, and you must pot and toss well. enjoy Linda Pierce, Public Safety, 509-634-7968 Don Hurst, ETD Response Program, 509-632421 Dan Arroyo, TOSHA, 509-634-2024 Kathy Moses, ETD Information Repository, 509-634-2413 use the regular grocery, rest assured that “real Dede Lavezzo, RD, mPH, CDe 16 Nespelem/Sanpoil Street Chris McCuen, EMS, 509-634-2446 Kris Ray, ETD Air Quality, 509-634-2418 food” is still within your reach!! Contact the RD at: Pete Palmer, SWAC, 509-634-2577 Gary Olson, EPA Region 10 FARR Coordinator, 206-553-0977 Grocery stores do carry fresh foods; a 422-7450 or 634-2943 PO Box 150 variety of packaged grains; even fresh fruits that have been frozen for your convenience. For This Column comes to you courtesy of Nespelem, Washington 99155 example, choose whole, frozen strawberries, Tribal Health Programs TRIBAL TRIBUNE [email protected]

509 634 2944 (p) COPY DEADLINE 509 634 2925 (f) 509 634 1997 (c) March 24, 2010 Tribal Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2010 CommuniTy news Tribal Tribune 7 Nespelem 2010 All Indian Basketball Tournament Results The Nespelem all indian Basketball Tournament Men’s Open Age: was held February 13-14-2010. This year we All Stars: had around 30 Teams competing in (4) separate 1. Ben Covington-3rd mushroom Hustlaz tournaments, men’s and Women’s open age, the 2. Charlie Thomas- Franchise 40-49, and the 50 and over bracket. This year was 3. Nick Barnaby- Fallin Rock the largest all indian Basketball Tournament in the 4. Korey Carden- Young Bucks Connections Through Science and Ad- Nespelem and grand Coulee Dam area. 5. ed Wolfe- Descendents venture Bring Paschal Sherman Indian The following represents how the teams placed, 6. Preston Wynn- Tshimikain Creek School Students and Omak high School the tournament all stars, mVP’s, mr. Hustle’s, 7. Chad- CDa Rez most Points in (1) game, most (3) in one game, 8. Rocky- CDa Rez Students Together and tournament sponsors, and recognition of 9. marcus- Nespelem assistance. 10. Chris- Nespelem mVP: Zack – Nespelem Throughout the 2009-2010 school year, freshmen students from Paschal Sherman Indian School Team Places: mr. Hustle: austin-CDa Rez and their future classmates from Omak High School have been attending monthly fieldtrips together. These Legends 40-49 most Points: Kotee Reuben outings have focused on science, adventure and teambuilding. WSU Colville Reservation- Ferry County Extension, USDA ARS, Paschal Sherman Indian School, Omak High School, and CWU Gear-Up Omak 1st Place - Cayuse Warriors, most 3’s: Kotee Reuben have coordinated events that bring these future classmates together in an environment of cooperation and 2nd Place - Toltwash (Snoqualamie) learning in order to strengthen the bonds of friendship by providing shared experiences between students. 3rd Place - elmway auto Women’s Open Age: This program known as ‘Connections’ has: explored hydrology while snowshoeing at the Loup, learned 1st Place: Notorious about geology and rock climbing at Omak Lake; and harvested bitter roots for elders on Omak Mountain. All Stars 40-49 2nd Place: UWma 1. Dan Wilson- muckleshoot 3rd Place: Kick Rocks This is the second year of this program and students and teachers are reporting that these adven- 2. marion ives-elmway auto 4th Place: omak tures are making the transition into Omak High School easier for the incoming sophomores. Program facili- tators stress the importance of science and education while focusing on life skill development and interper- 3. Rudy Peone- Sesame Street sonal skill development of the group. Science presenters from the community have addressed the students 4. gordon Williams- Toltwash Women’s Open Age about the work that they do in the field and the impacts that science has on the community. The goal of this 5. Bob Sobotta- Cayuse Warriors All Stars: program is to excite and engage students about education and reduce some of the barriers between future (mVP) Johnathan Takes enemy- 1. Rachel givens- out of Control classmates. Cayuse Warriors 2. ashley Robles- omak For the remainder of the school year we are planning trips to: WSU Spokane for adventures in the (mr. Hustle) Ricky grunlose- 3. Fall Boyd- muckleshoot health care field; the Wild Horse Wind Farm to explore alternative energy; and a canoeing and rock climb- Toltwash 4. Serena Condon- Kick Rocks ing adventure at Banks Lake. If you are interested in addressing these students about science please contact (most Points) glenn Jones 5. mikayla Schaaf-out of Control us; we are always looking for volunteers and presenters to inspire these young people. Contact: Phil Linden (most 3’s) Benny marchand 6. misty- Notorious at WSU Colville Reservation- Ferry County Extension (509) 634-2303. 7. Crystal Lamebull- UWma Old Natives 50 plus mVP: Carla- Notorious 1st Place - Yakama ms. Hustle: Rowena St Pierre 2nd Place - Womer & associates most Points: april Ranahan 3rd Place - Palouse Country Boys most 3’s: Rhonda St Pierre 4th Place - Nespelem Legends Tournament Sponsors: 50 & Over: Womer & associates, Coulee Dam Casino, 1. Demont Johnson-Tacoma electric City Bar & grill, JRD Construction, Coulee 2. mike Tulee- Port angeles House, glo Simpson, Soy/Sharon Redthunder, Brian 3. archie Lokanin- alaska Nissan, Francis Nason, Ken Stanger, Bunky/Dory, 4. medicine Bear- Womer & assoc 5. Tom Yallup- Palouse Country Larry Jordan, Val Palmer, andy Joseph Jr., John 6. ed marchand-Nespelem Legends Smith/enid Wippel, adam Bearcub, Joan Wak 7. Jerry Walters- Yakama Wak, Farmers inc., Ribail advisory Services, melody 8. Bill Schaaf- Yakama Restaurant, gene Joseph. (mVP) gary Pierce- Yakama (mr. Hustle) Bob Dennis-Womer and assoc. Special Thanks to tournament (most Points) Preston Boyd- Port angeles committee and great help and (most 3’s) mike Tulee- Port angeles assistance: Men’s Open Age: Shelly Davis, Jeff/etta Brisbois, Deidre antone, 1st Place: Nespelem Shirley Wak Wak, Janice matt, Roweena antone, Family and Consumer 2nd Place: CDa Rez Francis Nason, Chad monaghan, Virginia Lezard, Sciences 3rd Place: Tshimikain Creek adam Bearcub, Raynee St. Pierre, John Smooth 4th Place: Descendents Smith, Regina matt, Larry Jordan, marie Condon

Our 2010 Nutrition Calendars are here and going fast! Produced in collabora- tion with the Tribal Food Distribution Pro- RUBY STREET gram, each month again features a different nutritious recipe using the products from the food program as well as traditional na- tive foods and plants. There are Nutrition MOTORS Facts for each recipe and important dates, including information for the Northwest Harvest outreach sites each month. You can get your copy from our office, various 9020 e. Sprague avenue sites in Nespelem, Omak, Inchelium, or Keller, or off our website at http:// Spokane Valley, Wa 99212 ferry.wsu.edu/family.index.html. (corner of Sprague and argonne in the Valley) 509-327-6229/509-216-7201 Shop our selection online at www.rubystreetmotors.com INDIAN OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 12 yEARS!! Daniel L. Fagerlie, Project Director, Ferry County We have been selling affordable, quality pre-owned vehicles in the Phil Linden, 4-H Challenge Coordinator Linda McLean, 4-H/ANR Extension Coordinator, USDA FRTEP Educator Spokane area for over 12 years. Our prices and quality have never Judy Moses, Family & Consumer Science Coordinator been beat! Don’t get liquidated by other dealerships! Stop in here WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension P.O. Box 111, Nespelem WA 99155 irst and save big money! Be sure to tell us you saw this ad and

qualify for a special tribe discount! Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of agriculture (USDa FRTeP award # 2009-41580-05326 ) and Colville Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Colville agency Bia, and Ferry County extension. Dan Fagerlie, Project Director [email protected] extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. 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.

Colville Reservation Conservation District

The Colville Reservation Conservation District is a Tribal organization formed in 2003. it was established to assist and create awareness in the practice of conservation within the lands of the Colville Reservation. 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7, aT, PW, 2002 Ford explorer Limited 4x4, 4.6, aT We will be hosting a series of meetings to provide information on the many programs available through the PDL, aC, CC, am/Fm/CD. $7,995.00! loaded! Heated leather, Power sunroof, Federal Government for use to make improvements on your land throughout the Reservation. The irst meeting remote start, Sirius radio just to name a will be held March 10th at the Nespelem Long House at 10am. The second meeting will be held March 11th at the few! all this for only $7,995.00! Inchelium Community Center at 10am. In addition we hold monthly Conservation meetings every third Thursday of the month. For more Information Please feel free to contact us at 509-634-2374. Tribal Tribune 8 Tribal Tribune CommuniTy news Thursday, March 11, 2010

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judgment entered; and any other and LEGAL NOTICES further relief as the Court may deem to Happy 4th Birthday Lil Princess be just and equitable. Joyceeann 2/2/06 Love, Dad, meghan Finley mom, andre’, & all your family in the Children’s Court of the Colville Tribal Credit Corporation HAPPY BIRTHDAY Colville Confederated Tribes P. o. Box 618 Kenny – 5, Annie – 46, Kenny – 19, Steve – 52 NoTiCe aND SUmmoNS Nespelem, Wa 99155 morgan Covington-Jan 3 From the Family No. mi-2009-29026 509/634-2658 in Re the Welfare of TT: 2 of 2 Happy Belated Birthday! J. ST. P. The Covington Family Kiley, Happy Belated 9th minor child iN THe CoLViLLe TRiBaL CoURT Birthday we are all very proud To: Krystal St. Peter NeSPeLem, Wa Shauntina Cawston-Jan 18 of you You are hereby given notice that an Case No. CV-CU-2006-26088 Happy Belated Birthday! adjudication Hearning pursuant to the iN Re THe CUSToDY oF: Love mom & Dan Colville Tribal Code will be held at the DoNoVaN NYSTi, DoB: 3-3-93 The Covington Family Big Sissy, Peyton, audriaunah, agency Campus, Nespelem, Wa on the SHYaNN DaViS, DoB: 1-28-96 gunther & Smokeg 10th day of march 2010 at 10:00 am. VeRoiCa WooDWaRD, and DoNaLD Wyatt Covington- Feb. 24th The sole purpose of this hearing will be WooDWaRD Happy Birthday! to determine if the above-named minor Petitioners, Love, the Covington Family should remain minor-in-Need-of-Care. v. You are hereby summoned to appear at DaRNeLL Sam, RiTa DaViS, CaRoL this hearing. Failure to appear may result Sam, and Shan Birdtail-march 10 in an order of Default against you. maRK NYSTi, Happy Birthday Dated this 8th day of February 2010. Respondents. Love, The Covington Family esther milner, Representative for CFS oRDeR FoR SUBSTiTUTeD SeRViCe-1 TT: 1 of 2 No known address for them according to the Petitioner, (3) the Petitioner shall Jessica & mitch JR- march 4 have the notice to the Respondents Happy Birthday! SUmmoNS BY PUBLiCaTioN published for two months in the Tribal Love the Covington Family Pursuant to Colville Tribal Code §2- Tribune, (4) the Petitioner shall post 2-71 the notice as required in the Code, now, Nicole Birdtail-march 30 in the Tribal Court of the therefore Happy17th Birthday Bevan T. Senk 3-16-05 Confederated Tribes of the Happy Birthday! iT iS oRDeReD that: 1. The Petitioner Lanae michel Colville Reservation shall post the following notice in two Love, the Covington Family Happy Birthday ‘Boo’ Colville Tribal Credit, Plaintiff public places on the Colville indian Love mom, Dad, Sisters, Love mommy (Jodi) & vs. Brother, & grandma’s Reservation for three weeks, one copy Denise Covington To my beautiful Granddaughter grandma Wendy alicia H. Ruiz, Defendant at the Tribal Headquarters Building, and ameNDeD ComPLaiNT oN the other copy at the Colville Tribal Court, We Love You! Breandi Carson, you’ve brought so PRomiSSoRY NoTe aND shall have the same notice published You are our gramma, mom, much joy and love into my life, I Case No. CV-CD-2008-28323 for two consecutive issues in the Tribal aunty, Sister & Friend love you so much mama too. Sorry I To Defendant: Tribune. 2. Notice to Rita Davis and mark Love, The Covington Family live so far away from you. But I do a lawsuit has been filed against you OMAK LADY HAWKS Nysti: a lawsuit for custody of DoNoVaN my best to see you when I can! in the above-mentioned Court by Colville NYSTi, DoB: 3-3-93 and SHYaNN DaViS, Tribal Credit Corporation. in order to DoB: 1-28-96 has been filed against you in Love you mama too The Omak Lady Hawks 4th Grade Girls won the Omak Winter Slam defend against this lawsuit you must the Colville Tribal Court by Veronica and Grandma Mona – WEST END Tournament on February 27-28. Record 4-0 played, Waterville, Inchelium, answer the complaint by stating your Donald Woodward, Petitioners above. Entiat and Inchelium for Championship. defense in writing and filing it by mail in order to defend against this lawsuit, Thank you or in person upon the spokesperson for you must answer the Petition by stating Codi Marchand Plaintiff, meghan Finley, at the office your defense in writing and filing it by below stated. if you fail to do this within mail or in person upon the Petitioners. thirty (30) days after the date of the first if you fail to do this within thirty days publication of this Summons, a default after the date of the first posting of this judgment may be entered against you. Summons, a default judgment may be a default judgment is one where the entered against you. a default judgment plaintiff is entitled to what it is asking for is one where the Petitioner is entitled in the complaint because you have not to receive what he is asking for in the answered the complaint in writing. Petition because you have not answered The complaint has been filed in an the complaint in writing. 3. additionally, attempt to collect a promissory note, the Petitioners have filed a motion and and additional security interest. Colville affidavit for temporary custody of the Tribal Credit Corporation is requesting above-named minors, and a Show that the Court enter judgment against Cause Hearing will be held on april 5, you for principal balance together with 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Colville Tribal interest accrued at the rate of 9.00% Courthouse, 3 Joe moses Road, Nespelem per annum; late fees, spokesperson agency, Nespelem, Washington for you Happy Belated Birthday to fees, costs and disbursements; that the to show cause why their request should judgment bear interest at 9.00% per not be granted based on the request by Joseph P. Thomas annum from the date of judgment; that Darnell and Carol Sam to take custody, January 31, 2010 in the event of nonpayment of judgment, and the minors living in the Petitioners Happy Birthday to Shihiya execution may be issued for payment of home. 4. also, a Trial has bee set in this RainyDawn Vargas-Thomas James (lil Sonny) monaghan any judgment; any further spokesperson case, based upon the petition, for may 4, February 28, 2010 Happy 13th love Dad fees, collection costs and cost of further 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Colville Tribal court proceedings for the execution of Courthouse, 3 Joe moses Road, Nespelem Love always, mom, mmixat, any judgment entered in this action; agency, Nespelem, Washington, and you Kyle, Taylor, Sister, Q-Bear, gus that your tribal per capita payments be should attend or a default judgment will & anthony. The family of Coaches: RJ Jane, Codi Marchand. Players: Khani Priest, Maggie withheld to satisfy any judgment; that if be entered against you. Pakootas, Shantana Pakootas, Krista Marchand, Jamie Utt, Aiyhana Clark, you are employed by the Colville Tribe, iT iS So oRDeReD. Louella Friedlander Kristen Romero, Erica Romero, Katie Dillon, Maria Rios, Chandra Shibley, that 25% of your tribal wages or salary DoNe iN oPeN CoURT this 5th day o Riley Abrahamson, Taylor George or $50.00 whichever is less be withheld January, 2010 Invites her family and friends The picture is courtesy of mark Dillon to satisfy any judgment; that you shall Judge elizabeth Fry be required to make payments on any TT: 1 of 2 to celebrate her 80th Birthday We will do what she loves most visiting, eating and of course LooK!! UPCOMINMG playing B I N G O !!!!!! iT’S THe miTCHeS!! DeaDlINe Saturday, april 17, 2010 Nespelem Tribal Longhouse miTCHeLL aND FOr The TrIBal TrIBUNe BUBS Dinner @ 12 noon March 24th Bingo with many prizes PaKooTaS

Class of 1990 – 20 Years & Counting Tiffane george, th you make us proud. 12 Annual Hang in there, you’re doing good. Duke Finley Memorial grandpa Hank, grandma midge, Dad-Steve, Sister- Basketball Tournament Stephanie and Inchelium, Washington Uncle Kenny, auntie elaine. April 2-4, 2010 Men’s Division Women’s Division Skyla LeMae ~ 6’ foot and under plus one (Open) ~ Open ~ height challenges must be made before ~ high School Rules Apply Flores-Thomas the game starts ~ 8 Women Roster ~All players must play by 2nd game ~ One All-Star Pendleton Jacket ~ high school rules apply ~ $20.00 fee for each technical, which Nasha L. Flores and Robert ~ 8 man roster must be paid before reentering the ~ $20.00 fee for each technical, which tournament. Thomas of Coulee Dam and Nespelem must be paid before reentering the are pleased to announce the birth tournament. of their daughter born on Friday,

Entry Fee: $350 per team. Must be paid in full by March 27, 2010. No February 5, 2010 at Coulee Medical personal checks accepted except for sponsors. Money orders payable to “Michael Center in Grand Coulee. Skyla Finley” LeMae Flores-Thomas weighed 7 Deadline: March 27, 2010 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches in Awards: 1st: Pendleton Jackets; 2nd: Sweatshirts or Jackets, 3rd: Sweatshirts length at birth. 1 All-Star Pendleton Jacket for man and woman Siblings are Malerie Thomas age Contact: Michael Finley @ 509.690.7536 or [email protected] 7, Robert Thomas age 6, and Teyton Lodging: Rainbow Beach Resort (509) 722-5901. Ask for tournament special or Flores age 4. Maternal Grandparents Kathy Desautel (resort located 8 miles from gym). are Lettye Hall of Grand Coulee and FRONT ROW: Stacey Stout, Rena Redthunder, Anna Saxon, SECOND ROW: Dion Boyd, Dennis Payne, Donavan Tournament organizers, Inchelium School District, Inchelium Community Center and Ben Flores of Coulee Dam. Paternal Picard, Lovina Louie, Bruce Butler, Shelly Clark, Billy Tatshama, THIRD ROW: Twila Desautel, Rachel Pakootas, Rainbow Beach Resort are NOT RESPONSIBLE for theft, injuries, damages, break-ups, Grandparents are Yvonne and Robert L.J. Marchand, Lyle Jack, Robbie Simpson, Ira Timentwa, James Sam, Stephanie Misiaszek, BACK ROW: Bill divorces, tournament babies, or short funded travelers. Thomas of Nespelem. Andrews, Nickie Schilling, Denise Michel, Molly Condon, Billie Leith, Raymond “Dode” Louie, Laurie Saulque. Tribal Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2010 Tribal VoiCes Tribal Tribune 9

Now we wait... Letters To The Editor Many years ago, our elders court hearing for the rights of our Winfred Pakootas for the evening us in support. I know of no other from the Wenatchee recorded oral Wenatchee people to fish at our prayer before the hearing and his important agenda than when our Letters to the Editor are published at the discretion of the Editor, as histories that documented our tribal traditional homelands. It was a day of space permits. No letter which contains defamatory or malicious state- remembering the isherman. I would people are ighting to protect their ments will be published. Any letter which contains questionable mate- history and this placed an eternal like to thank Chas Williams for the mixed emotions. It was very moving inherent rights in our traditional rial will be sent to the Ofice of Reservation Attorney for legal review. connection to our homelands at the to see so many of our Wenatchee song and words of encouragement homelands. Now we wait to hear All letters must contain the writer’s signature, address, and telephone Icicle River. Reading these histories people attending this hearing. Many at the de-brieing with the attorney. of the judge’s decision and then re- number (if available). Letters NOT signed will not be published. was fascinating and it gave me a of our Elders were able to make it I would also like to thank Lucille group to plan our next strategy. We Letters are limited to 450 words. Letters exceeding 450 words may be sense of identity and pride. Our and most importantly many of our Pakootas for her closing prayer published if space allows and the Editor so chooses. The Editor reserves have the strength of our ancestors the right to edit any letter for content, clarity, and length. ancestors had tremendous forsight by young people also took time from sending us all on our journeys to our behind us and the will to protect our their busy lives to be there. Our homes in a safe way. So many times Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, complimentary preserving our culture, our language, resources for our children ahead of or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by and our precious lands. I often collective presence before the panel we hear our leadership speaking of us and the hope and pride to witness the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal Administration, Tribal Business Council, imagine these places and what they of judges was so powerful. To have their responsibility for protecting the perpetuation of our cultural or the Colville Confederated Tribes’ membership as a whole. must have been like prior to contact our elders with us; William Dick, our sovereignty. I want to express survival. of non-Indian settlers. Louella Friedlander, Phil Grunlose my appreciation to Andy Joseph Respectfully, On March 1, along with my and many others was a testament Jr, Gene Joseph, Harvey Moses Jr., Colleen F. Cawston family, I joined many of my other to the signiicance this hearing has Mike Marchand, and Ernie Williams All this can be done... fellow tribesman to witness a federal on all of us. I would like to thank as elected leadership to be with speqweqwalqs Dear Colville Council Members; tribe. In talking with my friends and Our fate in ch. 7 or 11 is in the relatives,it appears that the tribe hands of others and the tribe has I never missed anything... is trying to see how little it can no control over the outcome. Only spend rather how many profits it the lawyers will make the money. First of all this won’t be long, I read case against Susie Allen, that’s really when we did go to reservation wide than experienced and knowledgeable can generate with jobs and beneits. Whatever CBC wants to do can the Tribune that I haven’t gotten for not news or something I care about, voting you could bet I would jump leadership, Will we even have a Currently the membership is carrying be done under the existing CTEC some time and picked it up-- same ol because irregardless of the decision on that, and she would get each and REZ to call our own next year??? a ever increasing debt and social organization. The use of CTEF does BS, I never missed anything. Coming by the courts, NOONE has a right to every vote from us in Spokane, and Its questionable, Look at our 181-D burden. The tribe needs to use its not solve the problems. This can only soon is Elections and every member touch someone else for any reason-- don’t dismiss me as saying, Yeah just - never was increased like they said assets, both physical and people to be achieved by having a proitable should be aware of the changes and and to be proud of the fact that YOU her kids, I have more pull that you after the attorneys were paid off, stop this hole we are sinking into. CTEC providing jobs and payroll. new faces that we need to see. Let me won-- another reason guys take a think. Finally, CFS - what a joke, and we are still paying big bucks I see no beneit to the tribe to go CTEC has Debt, Cash flow is point out some detrimental issues that look at what she brings to the table, one person gets fired for a wood for power, what about just giving us to limited liability corps. inadequate,No leadership,Appears to need your attention. First, Carleen not a damn thing-- Last ditch attempt plant, and gets rehired from the very Native’s power for free?? And taxing CTEF takes the proitable units have no source of funds, bia has been Anderson, trying to “save face,” by at another couple years in Council by program he was ired from??? Sure the payments we get, why not even and leaves the rest in CTEC and the of no help. The ship is sinking. complimenting the very people she bringing up the Omak Clinic, yeah glad none of my family is involved though it would hurt a lot of people, Tribe. Keep in mind most of these As a Tribal member and lived degraded, which if you read into it right she is originally Inchelium in that program, and because he has seniors, tanf clients, etc, we would unproitable ventures were set up by on the Reservation, Former CETEC shows how “two-faced,” she is, by district which would explain why a Masters Degree means he can jump get money on a regular, the economy the CBC, then given to CTEC to try boardmember and Chairman,CBC that I would determine that she would they got their clinic irst. Yeah the from program to program , get ired, is what it is right now, work with it, and run. ired me three times [CBC has the do anything for the beneit of herself clinic is a long time coming but and hired all in the same day!!!! Give We don’t get per capitas anymore It only makes things more tendency to shoot the messanger], and/or family, regardless who it hurt, why worry about it now right before me a break, what about the safety and because of your lack of money complicated. the plan to not pay our debts is or what damage it did-- now since elections? As far as I and my family well-being of Tribal children. management and planning, can you Has more federal control. unacceptable. The Covilles’s she got into council its all good, and are concerned Susie Allen has done Another day for me, for you living do anything right???????????? Shifts debt to the tribe and reputation, barrowing ability will be apology is supposed to be accepted, a heck of a lot more than anyone on the Rez, what you have to endure Marlene R. Cardona CTEC. destroyed. Having worked in the corp come on now…..See the real person sitting on that council has done for daily is way too overwhelming for 1612 East Dalton Makes the units more independent. world and been part of Corporations behind that face, its tells a whole her district as well as others, and me to handle. Just keep in mind who Spokane, WA Working together is a asset! with inanacial problems and viewed complete different story. Secondly, I and my family will attest to that you vote for, the Good Ol’ Boy voting One reason given is that the those with them. Those irms that she is all proud about beating her under any circumstances. And, if and has to go, WE are broke, with less accounting will be separate. This survived had to get leadership, sell will be more costly and each unit is assets, eliminate loosers, increase currently accounted for at CTEC the cash flow from units that are CTEF gives an alternative for proitable. All this can be done under The problem is... CTEC to enter bankruptcy. This CTEC. should only be last resort for the Wayne Knauf How did the Tribal Business enterprise, so they never made a politicians. They never established After hiring a consultant group to Council (T.B.C.) cause the failure proit. Most of the money they did a profit making corporation with ind out what was wrong with their of the Colvile Tribal Enterprise generate from our own resources production management cost tracking corporation, then hired a corporate Corporation (CTEC)? For years was used by our T.B.C. to establish capabilities. Because of their lack of manager to resolve and fix their Thank you Elmway Auto certain Tribal (Business?) Council a out of control spending spree, for professional monetary over sight, management problems, they have “Elmway Auto,” which is located at the Grand Coulee Dam, WA. members have interfered and programs and a well entrenched make 9000 + tribal members have been now ired the manager and made a between Omak and Okanogan, School’s and at the Nespelem, WA. undermined (9,000 +) tribal members work program for pay checks for the denied the wealth and success of the brilliant move, they now think that it WA., and owned by Mr. Pedro Community Center. The entire corporate operations for personal tribes ruling class, where 9,000 + sleeping giant that now has a money is about time to reinstall their ruling Sandaval, provided a sponsorship fee and political reasons, where these tribal members have subsidized, a spending hangover. What remains class A TEAM. “Elmway Auto” team would like to certain T.B.C. members, their over twenty year welfare program that now today is a group of T.B.C. Their A TEAM that was not able contribution in order for the “Elmway provide an extended appreciation site committee, certain corporate cost billions and billions of dollars members, like a group of drunken to resolve the corporation cash low Auto” team (Mark Ives, Marion Ives, and a large thanks to business owner board members, and a number of which only beneit 800 + to 1000 Federal Reserve Bankers, are giving problems in the first place. The Duane Marchand, Benny Marchand, Pedro Sandaval for his contribution past so called corporate C.E..O.s, + tribal members out of 9,000 + our tribal members money away, problem of no capitalization in the Daryl Squetimkin, Abe Grunlose & and community support, which all lacked the technical skills, mainly members. where our T.B.C. all fourteen tribal beginning, and no capitalization Jeff Brisbois) to participate in the Feb. allowed for community members inancial management experience Our T.B.C. have nothing to show council members gave $300,000 of now is still their major problem and 13, 14, 2010 Basketball Tournament to participate in a healthy lifestyles and knowledge to maintain positive for their financial decisions and our tribal members money to Oregon will remain their major problem into organized by Larry Jordan and held activity. Thanks Mr. Sandaval! production operations to make a proit. spending habits, except T.B.C. debt state park service with no strings the future. It takes money to make Certain past T.B.C. members set up created by our reservation ruling attached, this is just the tip of the money, and it takes the right people CTEC so they could cannibalize the class and a out of date B.I.A. fort iceberg of our T.B.C. give away that know how to make money to set corporation of its inancial resources system. Because of past inancial and program. up a system for tracking money and TRIBAL COUNCIL for (money) to maintain their own business practices where resources For over thirty years the T.B.C. using money to make a proit. For tribal council ego’s and celebrity and money of our tribal members our sleeping giant is still asleep and over twenty years the Tribal Business another 4 years???? status. These individuals created a have been put in jeopardy by some will awake to the fact that they have Council has not igured out that they unproductive corporate process and of our past and present ruling class put our 9000 + tribal members in caused their own inancial problem It’s that time of year again, Do we need all 14 members in the atmosphere you could call “make T.B.C. members, Corporate C.E.O.s bankruptcy. What this tribe needs is a right at the beginning, because they election for new tribal council. I council now? Or would you like work” for entitlement type pay and B.I.A. employees. Our tribal matching inancial tracking plan with forgot to give the corporation enough was wondering if the tribe has to a change? Look at all the money checks. From their delusional dream members need to require our T.B.C. adjustable rates to control both the money in 1984 to make money. The tighten their belts on programs, why we would save since we don’t have of grandeur, the T.B.C. our sleeping members to have cost management Tribal Government and Corporation corporate C.E.O.s on the other hand don’t we down size the tribal council the timber resource like we had in giant has not risen: Why? From their experience. Do not vote for anyone spending habits, and they need played golf, made big salaries, which and eliminate 7 members this year the past. We are in hard times like beginning, past CTEC Corporate that does not have at least a minimum truthful and honest leadership. For they did not earn and for the past and get the council down to at least the rest of the country, no revenue C.E.O.s lack the skill to establish twenty years or more they have not of two years of cost (management) years our golfer type corporate 5 members. 1 from each district and coming in and hard times ahead. known or made a effort to learn how a business management model tracking experience, working with C.E.O.s have not igured out that 1 extra to be tribal executive. I don’t We had to discontinue our mills and team infrastructure to support a Cost manager, Cost Engineer, their problem was their inability to make a proit, so they didn’t make think we need 14 members now with and lot of people out of work right positive production management Cost Accounting and a Attorney to set up and implement a profit any money. The problem is – our the economy the way it is. This is my now. Struggling to make ends meet. practices. What had been established with knowledge and experience making system, and to be honest ruling class T.B.C. has been ignoring opinion. Some people might not like Shouldn’t we all ind something to was a unproductive, over grown, in production management cost and tell the T.B.C. they did not know the problem. it but wouldn’t it save more money Respectfully yours. replace the losses we have with new money gobbling tribal government liability, based on legal CPM tracking how to make a proit. This is a case in the long run. We don’t have to with a deeply entrenched ruling experience. of the blind leading the blind. The Edwin Desautel pay for all these tribal trips and the programs. This is my opinion is all, class mushroom culture, supported This tribe cannot afford another T.B.C. still haven’t seen the light. Tribal member, Omak Dist. meeting that would only take a few why don’t we look for a change and by a mentality called tribal (VIP) twenty + years of on the job training move ahead, rather sitting there and celebrity politics. In their vain for certain T.B.C. members and people to do this rather than 6-7 people going to the same meeting. spinning our wheels and getting no image’s of self importance and self Corporate C.E.O.s that have never where. What is the tribal members worked for a Corporation and lack Dismissed Battery Charges Also, this new deal coming out for gratification, lacking professional input? What do you want to get From The Turtle’s Corner table, but seems to fail to see any that the new council work for a new organizational skills to structure a production and cost management better in the future, it’s up to you the management model and team for educations or experience, where the information it sounds like the classic fault with her physical actions taken 4 year program rather than 2 years. people to decide what you want. money making opportunities and data base, man power, and unit costs case of the perpetrator blaming the against the victim, in the Council I think it would work then if we not diversiied inancial accomplishment, are compiled by a corporate type victim. Does the perpetrator suggest chambers. put anymore council in and downsize Thank you our ruling class T.B.C. and political cost management team, experienced that the victim should not take any One other item of interest is that council. Won’t hurt to try would it. John Whalawitsa picked Corporate C.E.O.s have failed in cost management tracking action to protect herself from being the perpetrator has apologized to our tribal members. systems, unit cost’s for production “poked 3 times” with an index inger, another person in her column, and Unethical T.B.C. and management cost projections based by the perpetrator? If the victim did admits she was wrong in what she administration over sight and on adjustable rates to arrive at market not ile charges to protect herself, the said about him. It would be nice Thank you negative coordination practices value and projected proit margins to perpetrator may have continued to if she apologized to the victim, have cost our tribal members billions make money from our products and exert aggressive, and unprofessional Susie Allen, Inchelium District I would like to thank everyone that called to check on Travis George and billions of dollars where our services. actions on the victim and possibly to Councilwoman. while he was in the hospital. A special thank you to Kris Doney for all she tribal council, past and present have Ruling class T.B.C. members have others on the Council that she may Hopefully, Omak District will done for Travis & I. May the Great Grandfather continue to bless you in never established a track record of no idea what production management disagree with. take notice of the perpetrator trying nursing. Thank you again. Travis is in rehabilitation now at St. Lukes. We financial management success to means or how a corporation works If Tribal dollars are used in to blame the victim, for actions were so blessed with all the prayers, when Travis does return home please verify that they know what they to produce a profit. Fact: The protecting the Council members to remedy physical attacks taken do not bring drugs or alcohol around he will have a long recovery yet from are doing, other than to budget and Colville Confederated Tribes was from physical attacks, the perpetrator against the victim. Please note that his accident. Please respect our request. Again! Thanks to all of you for calls spend, and use tribal members money called a sleeping giant by the white should be blamed and not the victim, the perpetrator does not deny the & your prayers. Our prayers are with all of you too. to energize their own personal image government oficials of the Bureau for the use of the money. Should the aggressive behavior. Karen George and political agenda. What they have of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.) back in perpetrator have paid for the costs to Susie Allen is a good Sonny George & Family accomplished is they have destroyed 1970. Because of the tribes abundant the Tribe, for the proceedings and the Councilwoman and has done good Special thanks to my mother (Lucetta Desautel) my sister Debbe our timber, our wild life and native natural resources. It was said by the dismissal of the case? work for the Inchelium District and Friedlander for all you have done for me at this time. You’ll never know how B.I.A. that within twenty years each Inchelium District voters WILL the Tribe as a whole. We Inchelium food and mis-managed our water much I appreciate you both. I could have never gone thru this ordeal without resources. tribal member would be a wealthy take notice of the perpetrator’s voters can’t let this go unnoticed. We your help, Love & prayers, I Love You. Karen The tribes have good and capable individual as soon as the T.B.C. woke physical actions against one of our appreciate and are proud of all our democratic people in our tribes and up and decided what they would need Council members. Inchelium voters Inchelium Council members. government, but lack leadership to make a proit. please speak up for our Council Inchelium voters please speak up, capabilities within our T.B.C. and The only thing that our ruling class members and make sure they are if you have concerns about Tribal reservation ruling class. Twenty T.B.C. has learned is to budget and not physically mistreated by others business. TRIBAL TRIBUNE plus years ago, CTEC was not given spend billions and billions of dollars, on the Council. Thank you, enough capital (money) by the and create a thirty year ON THE JOB The perpetrator talks about the Irene Graves COPY DeaDLine - Mar. 24, 2010 T.B.C. to operate as a proit making training program for special interest victim’s behavior at the Council Inchelium District Voter Tribal Tribune 10 Tribal Tribune resoluTion index Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Any letter which contains questionable mate- Executive - Exc Gaming Task Force - Gam Community Development - Com (3) Billion dollars in federal and state rial will be sent to the Ofice of Reservation Attorney for legal review. funds are allocated to tribes, states All letters must contain the writer’s signature, address, and telephone and communities based on the census number (if available). Letters NOT signed will not be published. January 21, 2010 immediately transferred from fee to Company for $11,915 and related Letters are limited to 450 words. Letters exceeding 450 words may be data. Funds will come out of the 1/3 published if space allows and the Editor so chooses. The Editor reserves Resolution Index trust status. Funds for purchase and travel fees, to prepare the application Wells Dam Account. To be used as closing costs to be disbursed from to the EPA 2010 Tribal Solid Waste the right to edit any letter for content, clarity, and length. door prizes for census participation. Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, complimentary Condensed by, Lawrence Waters, the Land Purchase/Wells Dam 1/3 Management Assistance Project, 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by CBC Recording Secretary account. Chairperson or designee with funds coming from the 1/3 GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal Administration, Tribal Business Council, Wells Dam Economic Development Council Members Present: Andy to sign all pertinent documents and 2010-055.m&b/l&j or the Colville Confederated Tribes’ membership as a whole. Funds. Joseph Jr., Shirley K. Charley, Ernie legal instruments. Approve the recommendation 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, Williams, Gene Joseph, Juanita brought forth by the Director of GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Warren, Susie Allen, Harvey Moses Colville Tribal Gaming Commission “Somebody needs to change Jr., Virgil Seymour. 2010-039.nat 2010-045.nat/com for the completion of the second Delegation/Absent: Michael Approve Thinning Contract to EPA has a funding opportunity half of the project for the Mill Finley, Jeanne Jerred, Brian Nissen, William T. Zacherle for 146 acres available through the ERE 2010 Bay Sprung Structure Surveillance this ‘policy’.” Carleen Anderson, Mike Marchand, in the Red George HFR Project Program to provide grant dollars equipment change over in the amount John Stensgar. in the amount of $33,580.00. No between $50,000 to $250,000 over of $37,561.77. Funding to come from To concerned Tribal Members needed for books, school supplies, tribal dollars required. Chairman Listed by: Resolution No., a 12 to 36 month period to develop gaming and authorize the Chair or Last year I dropped out of my funding on a new vehicle and money Condensed Recommendation or designee is authorized to sign all recycling and related projects with a his designee to sign all pertinent sophomore class and just recently to put down on an apartment. But Information, Colville Business necessary or pertinent documents. 20 percent match which may be in- documents. went to Idaho to get my GED so “because of a policy” I’m not allowed Council Vote Tally. 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, kind. This authorizes the Executive 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, that I could get into modeling and to have any of MY money. I’m not Director to modify the contract with GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED enter college. I was frowned upon saying a GED is as good as a high 2010-033.ele 2010-040.nat SparrowHawk Consulting Company 2010-056.nat/m&b by many in the community because school diploma, but it seems like for $11,825 and related travel fees, Approve the following language Approve excavator piling Contract Approve the Land Operations/ many had high hopes to see me my intentions behind getting my to prepare the application to ANA- for the February 27, 2010 referendum to J-Pack Excavation Contract for Range Program to request from graduate high school. I did love GED to enter college sooner should vote by the tribal membership 348 acres in the Red George HFR ERE with funds coming from the 1/3 the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) school, my freshman and half of be considered. Because of all the Wells Dam Economic Development regarding extending the CBC term Project in the amount of $45,970.00. 2010 Noxious Weed Funding for my sophomore year I did online frustration I was unable to get into No tribal dollars required. Chairman Funds. limit, which was authorized by the sum $65,500. This funding schooling and actually enjoyed it. I college this Spring, I again prepared 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, Resolution No. 2009-920: “Should or designee is authorized to sign all will assist the Land Operations didn’t drop out because I couldn’t do to apply for the Fall quarter but it necessary or pertinent documents. GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Colville Business Council term Program in managing the control the work or I didn’t want to; I guess no longer looks like I’ll be able to limits be increased from 2 years to 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, 2010-046.cul and spread of invasive weeds to our I just turned out to be one of those do so since I won’t be 18 until three 4 years?” with the choices being to GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Approve the History/Archaeology wildlife habitat, native population kids that wanted to do more, sooner. months into the semester. I called vote “yes” or “no”. Included will 2010-041.nat As clarification Program to seek grant funding from stability and cultural resources on I got my GED in Idaho within two to calmly explain my situation once be an explanation as to how the of previous Tribal Resolution 2007- the Bonneville Power Administration the reservation. weeks, with above average scores. I again to a lady at Social Services and Constitution of the Confederated 615 pertaining to homesite lease for the Tribal Museum. This 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, was excited to get into college in the I was told to apply for inancial aide; authorizes the Chairman of the Tribes of the Colville Reservation provision; approving a life lease GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Spring, which would be more than a inancial aide won’t help cover any of to Phyllis M. Banks at $0.00 per will be amended, if this referendum Colville Business Council or designee 2010-056.nat/m&b year sooner than I would have gone my living arrangements because I’m month of homesite thereon within to sign all documents related to this passes. Approve the Land Operations/ in if I had waited for high school to not 18, they won’t help fund a vehicle the following described: a 5.00 acre matter. 6 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS), Range Program to request from the end. I had met with people from a because..again, I’m not 18. I wish 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, 1 AGAINST (GJ), 0 ABSTAINED portion of parcel #63022220001000 Bureau Of Indian Affairs (BIA) 2010 couple different community colleges, someone would have warned me within the NW ¼ SW ¼ NW ¼ NW GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED 2010-034.ele Range Inventory Funding for the sum had half the paperwork done then about all of this before I dropped out ¼ of S 22, T30 N, R 36 E.W.M. Ferry 2010-047.cul Approve the Schedule of Events of $140,000. This funding will assist called Social Services to make sure of school, before I forked out $80.00 County, Washington. No back rent is for the 2010 CBC Term limit Approve the History/Archaeology the Range Program in updating the I was able to get my IIM monies, and of my wallet to get my GED. I wish owed by tenant. Chairperson to sign referendum vote which will be by Program to seek grant funding livestock carrying capacity (AUM’s) I was denied. Was told I wouldn’t be back in elementary school when they all pertinent documents and legal from the Community Foundation of absentee ballot voting only, and in on the range units and to ensure the allowed to get it until I was 18, and tell us we can be whatever we wanted instruments. accordance with the Law & Order North Central Washington for the program meets our Best Management even then I’d only get half until June to be, that they tell us we could be 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, Code, 8-3 Elections, Section 8-3-91 Tribal Museum. This authorizes the Practices (BMP’s). when I “should have graduated.” whatever we wanted to be…..but not (a), the Election process will begin GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Chairman of the Colville Business 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, I called back at least three or four until after we’re 18. 2010-042.nat upon approval. Council or designee to sign all GJ), AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED times, talked to a few other people, From someone that’s trying to 6 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS), Initiate a directive this day to the documents related to this matter. even went to meet with a council better her life, 1 AGAINST (GJ), 0 ABSTAINED Bureau of Indian Affairs – Realty/ 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, member. I asked only for the money Cassandra Waters Leasing departments to provide a GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED 2010-035.nat Tribal Fish & Wildlife Approve the revised organization full and accurate disclosure of any 2010-048.cul schedule for Parks and Recreation and all trust and fee properties, Approve the History/Archaeology Tag drawing program with the addition of the that are previously and currently Program to seek grant funding from Let’s get some answers... North Half Enforcement Officer managed by those offices. This the Icicle Fund for the Tribal Museum. Whom ever it may concern right they will get there clinic. You approved October 8, 2009, Resolution requested disclosure to be made to This authorizes the Chairman of prize winners the Colville Business Council with the Colville Business Council or I would like to irst off say good don’t have the money for per-capitas #2009-781 luck to the New CEO of CTEC and but for a clinic. It is quoted in many 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, informational copy to Darla Carden designee to sign all documents 2010 hope you stay longer than six months letters in the tribal tribune the tribe GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED – NRC/Fish & Wildlife Dept, Monica related to this matter. Listed by: Hunter Name, PRIZE. if you go seven I would be surprised has no money, (but they do have 2010-036.nat/e&e Desautel – Real Property Mgmt, Paul 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, Bent, Neal - Sleeping Bag; because of the track record of not s surplus fund for whom????) So Sign the “Tribal Project Labor Tillman – Facilities Maintenance GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Mgmt in revisable report form and an 2010-049.cul Bourgeau, Troy - Spotting Scope; keeping CEO. Hope you bring good where are you going to get the money Agreement” for the Chief Joseph ideas to the table. for the clinic???? She said herself Tribal Hatchery Project funded by the accurate asset inventory list that will Approve the History/Archaeology Campbell Sr, Vertis - Trophy Pak; I would like to address a couple “When the money’s gone it’s gone. Bonneville Power Administration. include the following information Program to seek grant funding from Condon, Jeffery L - Meat Saw; ields: signed lease terms (inception the Institute of Museum and Library Finley, Patrick C. - Chair; Gadder, of concerns I have after reading There goes your government, state Council Chair or the designee to sign the tribal tribune. That’s one of the and federal grants, and all kinds of all pertinent documents. date & lease length/renewal date), Services for the Tribal Museum. Josephine F. - Elk Call; Gallaher, James - Cast Iron Skillet; Gorr, letters of a council person. I don’t services you enjoy because the Tribe 6 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS), Tribal Resolution reference number This authorizes the Chairman of Richard L. - Survival Kit; Holford, know where you get your deinition wouldn’t have matching funds for 1 AGAINST (GJ), 0 ABSTAINED (if any), tenant names(s), property the Colville Business Council or Joseph W. - Moose Mug; Holford, of battery but let’s call apples, apples the grants.” We need cash reserves to 2010-037.nat location description, legal property designee to sign all documents Lester - Clip Light; Leach, Dana and peaches, peaches. My deinition protect our existence” (half quote) so Approve a lease agreement to information (legal address, parcel, related to this matter. - Binoculars; McCartney, Lindsey of battery is that if you threaten do the Omak district need a clinic at David & Eleanor Townsend of the tract and/or full legal description), 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, - Hoochie Mama; McGinnis, Frances anyone in anyway or form that is this time (NO), (Another time when homesite located at 674 Omak Lake including any structure and GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED - Gift Card; Nicholson, Wayne battery. (Violent: Displaying great we bounce back (YES). Keep reading Road, Omak, and legally described outbuildings information thereon, 2010-050.cul G. - Rifle Scope; Orr, Lionel J. physical force or rough action). the tribal tribune and you will see as that portion of Tribal Tract No. rent amounts as charged by lease Approve the History/Archaeology - Radio; Pretty on Top, Stacie J. My other concerns is that we are who is wagging their tongues. Lets 101-T567: Lot 9, the NW ¼ SW ¼ agreements, rent arrears to date, Program to seek grant funding - Backpack; Salverson, Mychel in a rough inancial situation and you think smart on this one and wait until NW ¼, and the N1/2 SW ¼ SW ¼ proof of hazard insurance coverage, from the Kalispel Tribe Charitable last date of physical site inspection - Windriver Knife; Sandvig, David want a clinic in Omak. I do think that we have the money to support it. NW ¼ of Section 2, Lot 1, and the SE Fund for the Tribal Museum. This performed by BIA, and notation of - Bootwarmers; Smith, Jane - Knife they do need a clinic but right now?? In one letter we have no money, ¼ of Section 3, Township 31 North, authorizes the Chairman of the fee vs. trust property status. The Sharpener; Stalder, Monte - Gloves/ NO? Isn’t that some of the reason we then we have a surplus fund Range 28 East, Willamette Meridian, Colville Business Council or designee aforementioned inventory list to be Hat; Stensgar, Michael J. - Spot are in inancial situation because of somewhere but where did it come Okanogan County, Washington to sign all documents related to this Light; Swan, Jim - Wall Mount; the clinic in Nespelem? They wanted from????? Let’s get some answers to include only home, existing provided speciically in excel or word matter. report format with any TAAMS or Tonasket, Kristi - Knife/Flashlight to build when we had no money but and just not wagging tongues. outbuildings, driveway plus 200 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, Combo; Welch, Ramona - Bow; they built it anyway. Correct me if I Georgia Simpson feet north, south, east, and west of other BIA utilized reporting lists as GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED attachments, should be emailed and Wilson, Tony - Canteen. am wrong, but I think if the time is Inchelium, WA homesite dwelling. Lease terms to 2010-051.cul or/hard copy delivered for review no commence January 1, 2010 to June Approve the History/Archaeology COLVILLE TRIBAL COLLEGE later than February 26, 2010. 30, 2010 (6 months) at the monthly Program to seek grant funding from Accreditation by Salish Kootenai College rental rate of $700.00 in “as is 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, the National Park Service for the P.O. Box 150 - Nespelem, WA 99155 / pho: (509) 634-2797- fax: (509) 634-2614 condition”. Chairman or designee to GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Tribal Museum. This authorizes the sign all pertinent documents. 2010-043.nat/com Chairman of the Colville Business Spring 2010 Degree Program Courses 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, EPA has a funding opportunity Council or designee to sign all Dept Course # Course Title Credits Days Times Room instructor GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED available through the Community documents related to this matter. Action for Renewed Environment 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, Developmental Studies 2010-038.nat DVSP 94 Introduction to Composition 3 M W 8:30 - 10:00 EED / CLS 1 Myxter, Jamie (CARE) 2010 Program to provide Purchase the fee property located GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED DVSP 99 Algebra 5 M W 9:00 - 11:30 EED / Lab Gillespie, Rick grant dollars between $75,000 to at xxx Highway 97, Okanogan , WA 2010-052.cul Environmental Science $100,000 over a 12 month period to to include tax parcel no. 3326200020 Approve the History/Archaeology ENVS 112 Biological Field Methods 3 T Th 10:30 - 12:00 EED / CLS 1 Gillespie, Rick containing 0.24 acres more or less; reduce toxic risks on the Reservation. Program to seek grant funding from SCID 114 Scientific Literature 3 T Th 1:00 - 2:30 EED / CLS 1 Gillespie, Rick legally described as the Southerly This authorizes the Executive the National Endowment for the GEOL 120 Environmental Geology 4 M W 1:00 - 3:00 EED / CLS 2 Gillespie, Jere Director to modify the contract with GEOL 121 Environmental Geology Lab 1 T 1:00 - 2:00 EED / CLS 2 Gillespie, Jere one-half acre, of the following Humanities for the Tribal Museum. SparrowHawk Consulting Company This authorizes the Chairman of Business & Computers described property to wit: A strip BUMG 257 Business Law 1 3 T Th 10:30 -12:00 EED / Lab TBA of land 250 feet in width, lying for $11,890 and related travel fees, the Colville Business Council or to prepare the application to the EPA BUMG 258 Business Law Lab 1 T 1:00 - 2:00 EED / Lab TBA Northwesterly of and parallel and designee to sign all documents BUMG 103 Applied Accounting III 3 M W 3:00 - 4:30 EED / CLS 1 Stratis, Danielle CARE Program, with funds coming adjacent to the State Highway in the related to this matter. BUMG 106 Applied Accounting III Lab 1 M W 4:30 - 5:00 EED / CLS 1 Stratis, Danielle East half of the Northwest quarter from the 1/3 Wells Dam Economic 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, BUMG 100 Introduction to Business 3 M W 1:00 - 2:30 EED / CLS 1 Rehaume, Bill of the Northeast quarter in Section Development Funds. GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED CSCD 170 Page Layout and Design 3 T Th 9:00 - 10:30 EED / Lab Gillespie, Rick 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, 20, Township 33 North Range 2010-053.cul Liberal Arts 26 E.W.M., Okanogan County, GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED Approve the History/Archaeology ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthroplogy 5 M W 9:00 - 11:30 EED / CLS 2 Gillespie, Jere 2010-044.nat/com Program to seek grant funding HIST 120 World History 5 T Th 9:00 - 11:30 EED / CLS 2 Gillespie, Jere Washington. EXCEPT that portion MATH 101 Art of Math 5 M W 9:00 - 11:30 Tribal Credit Rehaume, Bill conveyed by document recorded EPA has a funding opportunity from the Potlatch Fund for the available through the 2010 ENGL 101 English Composition 1 3 M W 10:30 - 12:00 EED / CLS 1 Myxter, Jamie under Auditor’s File No. 657067 Tribal Museum. This authorizes the ENGL 306 Writing Research Papers 3 T Th 3:00 - 4:30 EED / CLS 1 Stratis, Danielle TSWMAP to provide grant dollars (Reel 25, Page 40). The Colville Chairman of the Colville Business Social Sciences Tribe is authorizing the purchase of approximately $150,000 over a 12 Council or designee to sign all SCLG 110 Introduction to Sociology 5 M W T Th 4:30 - 5:45 EED / Conf Rm Gunshows, Margaret of the property in the amount of month period with no match, to close, documents related to this matter. Native American Studies $43,000.00, plus associated closing clean-up / or upgrade open dump(s). 7 FOR (SC, EW, JW, SA, HM, VS, NASD 104 Native American Images In Film 3 M W 1:00 - 2:30 EED / Library Myxter, Jamie costs with an anticipated closing This authorizes the Executive GJ), 0 AGAINST, 0 ABSTAINED NASD 220 Native American Literature 3 M W 1:00 - 2:30 EED / Conf Rm Stratis, Danielle Director to modify the contract NASD 301 Living In Two Worlds 3 T Th 1:00 - 2:30 EED / Conf Rm Stratis, Danielle date of on or before March 1, 2010. 2010-054.m&b Physical Education Upon purchase, property to be with SparrowHawk Consulting Approve the bid for four (4) HPED 112 Physical Fitness 2 M W 4:00 - 5:00 EED / NCC Sellars, Sonny

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Corrine “Evon” also was big into the local Okanogan her journey. The Gendron family for Merchand. Frank L. Halfmoon cousins and friends. LaCourse and Omak Stampede kiddie parades all their support and Aunt Maybelle She was preceded in death by Frank was preceded in death and each year made parade costumes for coming out to the hospital. Anita her parents and two of her children Frank L. Halfmoon, 80, of by his parents, ive brothers, three for her children like Uncle Sam for Dupris for reading the eulogy. The LaVern (Bobbi) Steele and DeeDee Coulee Dam, Wash. died at his sisters, and his beloved wife, Anna. Louie or Mary Mary Quite Contrary pallbearers for doing any task that Steele. home on January 31, 2010. Dressing Strate Funeral Service (Grand for Linda. Evon also loved the we asked. The hunters for providing A Rosary was held at 5:30 P.M., will be at Strate Funeral Home Coulee, WA) and Burns Mortuary outdoors and liked camping and us for the dinner. Amy Gorr for Thursday, in the Omak Community in Grand Coulee WA at 10 a.m., (Pendleton, OR) are in charge of driving on the dirt roads on the providing any help when asked. Jr. Center. Following the Rosary in February 2, 2010. That evening, services at Grand Coulee, Nespelem reservation and taking the family Timentwa and Chelsia for gathering Omak, Mildred was taken to her open denomination services will and Pendleton. swimming at Omak Lake. the boughs and their help. The cooks hometown of Vernon B.C. and laid begin at 6 p.m., February 2, followed Evon had various jobs in her life. for all the meals at the family and to rest in the St. Benedict’s Church that evening by Washat services at 9 Luella Josephine When Okanogan Community Action community rosary, breakfast, and Catholic Cemetery. p.m. at the Nez Perce Longhouse at (Wetrosky) Jahn irst open it’s doors in the late 1960’s the dinner. Stan and Punky for their Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel Nespelem WA. Longhouse services Evon was one of the irst to be hired. singing. The Golden Eagle singers is in care of the arrangements. will begin the following morning at Luella Josephine (Wetrosky) Jahn Other jobs she did was run a thrift at the gravesite with their beautiful 7 a.m.; Strate Funeral Home will be of Inchelium passed away July 27, store on East Omak. Later Louis songs. The Colville tribe for all Louie (William in charge of these services. At 7 p.m. 2009. She was born April 6, 1920 to and her bought a small logging outit. their support. Tony Padia for his that evening (Feb. 3), a Rosary will Joseph and Mary (Munsch) Wetrosky Evon’s job was to hook the logs on singing. The Colville Tribal Law Lewis) Somday be held at the Mission Longhouse at their home near Kingsley, Iowa. the landing pad. She use to joke Enforcement for the extra vehicles near Pendleton, OR, followed by a She graduated from Sioux City in around and tell us she was a “hooker” and escorting our mother from St. Washat service. The next morning, 1939 and married Carl Albert Jahn, and had a good laugh about it. She Mary’s Mission to the Nespelem a Washat service will begin at 7 a.m. January 14, 1940 in Kingsley. In also was a foster parent later on in Gravesite. Everyone who we did (Feb. 4), followed by a Catholic Mass Dec. 1958, Luella and Carl took July 15, 1935-February 23, 2010 the 1980’s. not miss, thank you all for your love, at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Mission their children along with her brother Corrine “Evon” LaCourse was Evon’s favorite color to wear prayers and support for our family near Pendleton, and internment John and headed across the country born in Spokane, Washington on was pink. When she wore it she and mother during her passing. We will be at the Agency Cemetery at from Aurelia, Iowa to Sunnyside, July 15, 1935 to Herman and Barbara would say “I’m In the Pink!”. She love you all! Mission; Burns Mortuary will be in Washington in hopes that their family LaCourse. Her grandparents on her always ended her conversations charge of these services. could have a better life. Luella and father’s side were Julius LaCourse with her children on the phone with I am longing for home Mr. Halfmoon, enrolled member Carl lived there until their children and Isabel Friedlander LaCourse- “Love ya Love ya Love ya!”. Her It calls to me of the Nez Perce Tribe, was born Feb. graduated from high school. They Arcasa. On her mother’s side were favorite words to hear were...hey The warming of the ire 13, 1929 at Pendleton, Oregon to retired and moved to Moses Lake Maude and Frank Petrak. Evon was Mommmm??? when her children The lights ever a glow Otis A. Halfmoon and Mary Joshua where Luella was able to fulill her knowledgeable of her Indian blood would come to her house and look The memories do still linger Halfmoon; Frank was one of their passion for ishing – both winter and of the Entiat/Wenatchee band and of for her when she wasn’t sitting on The footsteps now are gone 13 children. Frank grew up on the summer. About 1980, they moved her Umatilla side. She came from a her favorite couch. The laughter now is stilled. Umatilla Indian reservation, as well into their cabin by Twin Lakes. Evon also volunteered with Sister Luella lived there with her husband great lineage of Chiefs of the Entiat But other thoughts still lived as on the Nez Perce reservation, Ann Flagg in the later 1970’s and – where she enjoyed fishing and band and was proud of her heritage. of memories still lingers attending schools at St. Andrews would drive around in her car visiting hunting, and a daily Bingo game – as On her mother’s side she was proud thoughts of home. Mission, Slickpoo Mission, and St. of her Irish and Bohemian blood. shut-ins and people in jail to pray for Joseph’s Academy. long as she could. them. Evon was a prayer warrior and ~Author, Corrine “Evon” Louie Somday died February Luella was a loving wife, mother Evon was the oldest sibling and LaCourse, Sept. 7, 1985 Frank was a U.S. Air Force had one brother, Victor LaCourse loved to read the bible. She prayed 10, 2010, at his home in Malo, veteran, and served two tours and grandmother, and enjoyed ishing for everyone that needed it and Washington, at the age of 82. Louie overseas. Frank married Anna Ruth with her grandchildren. She loved to (deceased). She married Louis May the Great Spirit Millard in 1953 (divorced in 1980) always prayed for the ‘block’ where was born in Malo on June 4, 1927, Miles Jan. 3, 1958 at McGuire Air spoil them with roasted hotdogs Guard You and Guide You to Joseph and Louise Somday and had 4 children, Louis Alfred she lived. Force Base in New Jersey, and shared and marshmallows every chance As Long as the Stars Shine (Tonasket). Millard (deceased, Sgt Millard was Evon also attend Wenatchee 34 wonderful years together. Frank she could, and always had M&M’s killed in the line of duty on the Valley College Omak when it was And the Moon Gleams As a young boy, he helped his attended Gonzaga University and waiting before they went to bed. In Colville reservation), Livia Lynn irst established. Her favorite classes ~Author, Corrine “Evon” parents on the ranch and went to Creighton University in Omaha and the last few years, her little dog, Tiny, Millard, Omak, Jonathan Leo Millard, were in philosophy. She could talk to LaCourse Curlew School. On May 12, 1945, received a B.S. in Biology; Frank brought her much joy. Ephrata and Milinda Inez Millard, anyone on any subject on any level. he enlisted in the US Navy as a also attended Univ. of Idaho, Univ. Luella loved going to church at Machinist’s Mate. He served in Okanogan. Her grandchildren were Evon was an intellectual in her own of Washington and Utah State for St. Michael’s every Sunday that she In Loving Memory World War II and returned safely to Mauricia Garcia, Levi Brotherton, right. Evon was a ‘conversationalist’ graduate studies. Frank worked at could, as well as the Inchelium Meal Ryan Millard, Crystal Millard and and loved to visit with anyone. She Cecelia Lynn his home to graduate from Curlew Shell Chemical (Calif.), and later Site where she made many friends. Josh Millard. was an avid reader before her eyesite High School in May 1947. as a isheries biologist, working for She enjoyed going to watch and made it harder to read. She liked to Rebecca Thomas Louie married Betty Lou Bonwell listen to the old time iddlers that Her irst years of her life were march 09, 1983 – the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dabble in art and poetry. She learned around 1950. They had 3 stepsons, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, played in the area. She was preceded in Nespelem Washington. Later January 29, 2010 her family moved to Riverside, the piano. She was never afraid to 3 daughters and 4 sons. He is where he and lived in NJ, NE, CA, in death by her parents, 10 siblings, ‘tell it like it is’. She could be a real survived by Joe, Francis, Victor her oldest son, Gayle, who died in Washington where she attended We would like to take this time ID, WA & NM; he retired in 1990. school. She also attended a short character and everyone that got to (Gopher), Arlene, Deanna (De In his career, Frank worked on infancy, her oldest daughter, Janice, to express our thanks to the many time at St. Mary’s Mission. In her know her loved her. De), Bill and Betty Lou Somday monitoring fisheries programs to her son-in-law, Roger Conant and Evon was a devoted grandmother people who helped us out during the and Ben Marchand. Louie had one grandchild. high school years she enjoyed loss of our sister Ce Ce. To all of my make recommendations to policy- and her living room was the “heart” 23 grandchildren and 13 great makers in many western states and She is survived by her husband participating in the school newspaper aunts, cousins, friends, and extended and drill team, watching her brother of birthdays and opening presents on grandchildren. Louie is also survived Alaska. Frank also worked on U.S. Carl, daughter Janet Schreiber and family for cooking and cleaning the by his sister, Martina Heldman. play at the high school football games Christmas Eve. One of her hobbies v. Oregon, and the U.S./Canada husband Richard of Moses Lake, house, donating not only money, but Early in his life, he did some and going to dances at Maple Hall later in life was Native American Fisheries treaty, as well as providing daughter Betty Conant of Chelan, son crafts and she would make a wing food, time and give-away items. To ranching, farming and sold Christmas Carl J. Jahn of Sunnyside and daughter with her parents. One of the fondest the cooks who cooked for the funeral. depositions in other Tribal ishing memories was when she marched dress or shawl for anyone that Trees for awhile before he established cases. Bonnie Mares and husband Lionel needed it. To Father Jake for officiating the a successful logging business, off Mabton, seven grandchildren with the Omak High School drill service. To Leslie Stearns for the During his life, Frank was an team in the Lilac Parade in Spokane. Evon was a special soul, very Somday Logging. He worked beside accomplished championship dancer and eight great-grandchildren. She unique, very gifted and touched very nice arrangement cards, and his brother, French, and sons. Louie is also survived by one sister, Loretta A hard worker, Evon worked in the everyone else involved as there are in both traditional and fancy dancing. apple orchards and saved money by our Creator with a different employed many fine men in the In his retirement with Anna, he Porsch of Sioux City, Iowa, her God far too many to list by name and Community and on the Colville for spending allowance and school challenge regarding this life. Despite enjoyed ishing, camping, dancing daughter, Kay Wimmer of Kingsley, items. Reservation. He also threw a number clothes. Evon graduated from Omak her challenges she always held her at powwows, listening to music, and many nieces and nephews around head up high and went on with her We love each and every one of of memorable Christmas Parties the country. High School in 1953. She was you and feel fortunate to have such visiting with family and friends, known for her beauty and her father life and was proud of who she was, at the Blue Cougar. Louie was a and photography. While living in The Rosary for Luella Jahn was caring people in our lives!!! member of the Colville Confederated wanted and encouraged her to run and proud of her children and her Coulee Dam, Frank came to know held at 7 p.m. Monday, August grandchildren. Again thank you so much for all Tribes. He enjoyed rodeos, horses and love the people in the Nespelem 3 at the St. Michael’s Mission in for Miss Indian America in Sheridan, you have done. Wyoming. Evon was a member of the Colville and gaming with Donna Nanamkin. Longhouse community; he cherished Inchelium. The Mass of Christian Confederated Tribe and St. Joseph Mary L. George He was a proliic reader and an avid the relationships he and Anna shared Burial was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Shortly after graduating Evon Belinda A. Thomas married Louis Millard. He was a Catholic Church. She is survived by 3 sports fan. with the people of that community. In August 4 at the St. Michael’s Mission children, 1 special daughter ( Punky Joseph Thomas and Thomas Funeral services were held on with Father Jake Morton and Father logger and they bought and moved Family these years, Frank sought to respect a a small trailer to Aeneas Mountain St. Paul), 5 grand children, 4 nieces, February 15, 2010, at Curlew High his cultural heritage through song, Bob Jones oficiating. Casket bearers to live in. Evon always joked around one aunt (Aunt Maybelle Gendron), School. Father George Morbeck dance, learning and speaking his were Carl Jahn, Jr., Lionel Mares, saying that she was the irst hippie. and numerous cousins. Mildred Steele officiated and arrangements were native Nez Perce language, and in “Punky” Daryle Marchand, Richard Later they moved on the Okanogan provided by Berg Funeral Service sharing stories of those who had Schreiber, Melvin Kheel, and Harry Flats. It was not an easy life with Our beloved Mildred Steele passed of Republic. gone before, as well as those around Watt. Honorary casket bearers were away on March 2, 2010 at Regency him. Frank was passionate about his Aaron Conant, Jim Judd, Lee Elton, hauling water and no plumbing while Manor in Chelan, Wa.. She was raising 4 young children. She tried Thank You from spiritual walk, and was a devoted Robert Fifer, Clem Nicholas, Sarah to make the best of it by do things born in a wagon on June 17,1924 Catholic as well as a member of Finley, Millie Swan, Noel Campbell, in Vernon, B.C. to Joseph Richard the Somday Family the Longhouse. Friends and family Robert Schreiber, Darrell Kinney, like having “Friday Night Chicken Marchand and Julia Tonasket. Night” and let each of her kids bring will recall Frank as a soft-spoken Gary Wulff, Joann Signor, Larry their pet chicken in the house for Mildred was an avid bingo and On behalf of the Somday family, advocate for respectful tribute to Fry, Sherry Boyd, Robert Evenson, entertainment. After a few years they casino player. She loved her family we would like to thank everyone in cultural aspects that native people and Bea Fifer. Burial followed the Community for your prayers, moved to Okanogan and then settled and friends and enjoyed socializing, share in this life, such as kinship, at the Hall Creek Cemetery in at East Omak in 1966 where she still teasing and could make a friend in a cards, lowers, food and support after honoring traditional ways, adhering Inchelium. Please visit the online resided when she passed away. heart-beat. She had a “colorful” sense the loss of our father, Louie (Lewis) to tribal principles regarding life memorial and sign the guest book Evon was a devoted mother. of humor; she could even make the Somday. It was such a blessing to and death, and providing leadership at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. She loved to sew and cook. She devil blush. see and hear from all of you. If you through teaching about the cultural The Danekas Funeral Chapel and made Louis’s cowboy shirts. Some She was well known for singing had a chance to attend the services, legacies which tie families, friends, Crematory in Colville was in charge On Tuesday, February 23 our “Amazing Grace” in her native thank you for coming to give Dad of arrangements. of the other things she like to sew beloved mother, Corrine “Evon” communities and nations together. were school clothes, raggedy Ann Salish language at funerals, baptisms, such a nice send-off. Survivors include brothers We thank the Inchelium LaCourse passed away at Sacred weddings and special events. She We wanted to thank the Colville Community, St. Michael’s Mission and Andy dolls for both daughters, Heart Hospital in Spokane. Family Alphonse Halfmoon of Pendleton, parade outfits, Native American loved camping, ishing and family Tribe for everything. The pine casket OR, Ron Halfmoon of Lapwai, ID, and the Meal Site. rosary was at her house on February and Pendleton blanket were beautiful regalia, doll clothes, barbie doll gatherings. and Harold Halfmoon of Arizona, as Luella and I have been residents 25 at 7 pm; community rosary was She was a Native American and exactly what Dad wanted. Thank since 1980 and enjoyed the clothes, stuffed animals and special February 26 at Omak Longhouse well as a sister, Elizabeth “Connie” gifts at all holidays for her children. language teacher since 1996 at the you for sending the Tribal Police to Skanen of Plummer, ID. Additionally, community very much. at 7 pm and funeral services at St. Colville Tribal Language Program. escort us to the Somday Cemetery, Carl A. Jahn and family If she didn’t have a pattern she Mary’s Mission on February 27 Frank has numerous nephews, nieces, made her own. Evon was extremely She shared her knowledge of berry for providing the Honor Guard to at 10 am. Evon was escorted with picking, root digging, basket weaving, remember his service to our country creative and imaginative. many law enforcement vehicles to Evon was known for her great toupee mat making, pit cooking and and for doing such a great job on the the Nespelem Catholic Cemetary memorial cards. meals like tapioca pudding and India Salish singing. for burial side services. A dinner and In her lifetime she lived in Vernon, We’d also like to thank all those Curry. One of her great recipes was giveaway was held at the Nespelem B.C., Oroville, Manson, Soap Lake, who helped out with the services, a angel food cake with jello pudding. Longhouse. Father Jake Morton Omak, Chelan and Kingshan, Az. donated things we needed and She sold the recipe to Betty Crocker officiated and Precht Harrison- for $100. .She spent time at Apple Meadows, assisted with the arrangements: Nearents provided arrangements. Omak Wa.. Father Morbeck, Catholic Church; Evon was a progressive mother. The family would like to thank the She became a Den mother and started She married Norman Steele on Scott Miller, Bergh Funeral Home; following: Punky St. Paul for all Feb. 16, 1953. They were married for Fred Bremner, American Legion; Kim the irst Cub Scout group on East her support and being with us at Omak when Jon was at the cub scout 57 years. Mildred had three children and Ryan, Curlew Riverside/Curlew the hospital and helping us with the Fergus Marchand, LaVern (Bobbi) Store; John and Ben Stotts, Stott’s age. She was the kind of parent that arrangements, Daria Lewis, Bonnie if she saw the need, she would take Steele and DeeDee Steele. Construction; Judee, Julie, Kari & Dundas and Joan Goujon for coming Her siblings consisted of her all the employees at Anderson’s leadership and see that something out and being with the family at the was done. At a time when parental bothers, Casmir Tonasket, Lenard Groceries; Penny and Jon Gianukakis hospital. Daria and Susan Mathieu Marchand and Raymond Marchand and the Curlew School; Leola Thiele, involvement was not a ‘coin word’ for helping with the cleaning. David Evon was already involved. She and her sisters Josephine Marchand, Curlew Civic Hall; Wanda and Lindeblad and Betty Fry for coming Pauline Marchand, Joanie Marchand, always said, “I raised you right!”. Connie Fletcher, Music; Flowers, out to the hospital. Shirley Charley Margaret Marchand and Alice Etc.; Ky Somday, Slide Show of She would read classics to her for making the beautiful ribbon children like “Call of the Wild”. Marchand. her grandchildren are Grandpa; Shauna Somday, Send-off shirts, Sacred Heart Medical Center Pernell, Dave, and Lance Marchand song for Grandpa. Evon also made Indian regalia outits Ontology Ward for taking care of our IN MEMoRIAM for her children in the later 1960’s and Tanya Steele. She has 11 great Lastly, we wanted to apologize In this section, we wish to say farewell to our beloved Colville Tribal mother. Hospice for their support and grandchildren Alice Thompson, for the mix up on the food, as we and followed the local pow wow trail the beautiful quilt. The priests and Members, Direct Descendants, Non-Tribal Members, Friends and send one summer to watch her children Kelsie, Lauren, Kalem, Smith, heard that many of you had to leave chaplains at Sacred Heart Medical Keenan and Sequoia Marchand, before the serving began at the Civic our wishes for health, happiness and faith to their families. dance. Evon made sure that each of Center that provided all the prayers We welcome memorials about your loved ones and friends who have her children were involved in music Amanda and Shyanne Steele and Hall. We knew the burial would take at her bedside. The harp player with Brandon and Alexis Gomez; and, 3 awhile so we asked that you all be passed away, including photographs and poems if you wish. and received musical instrument the beautiful music throughout the lessons or involved in band. Evon great- great grandchildren Clayton served immediately after mass. So Please send your contributions to: Tribal Tribune Memorials, P.O. days we were there helping Evon to Thompson, Kolette and Taylor sorry that did not happen. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155. Tribal Tribune 12 Tribal Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2010 TRIBAL NOTICE! CallCall NOW!!!NOW!!! CAL will stop at nothing to earn all your business. Shop Now! Pay Later! CLAImS AS DOwN PAymENT!

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