Quarterly Newsletter www.karuk.us Fall P.O. Box 1016 • 64236 Second Avenue • Happy Camp, CA 96039 • (530) 493-1600 • (800) 505-2785 (800-50Karuk)2005 Tribal Enrollment Is Currently At 3,411 Enrolled Members

Klamath River, Happy Camp Photo by Rosie Bley

hts... hlig ig Second Annual Fall Basketweavers Gathering 13 H Karuk Family Wellness Court 14 Preventing and Reporting Elder Abuse 15 The Chairman’s Corner 2 SWEEP Success Stories 16 Staff Day 3 Who is Ellen? 17 Notes from the Secretary 4-6 Grant McElyea / Money Management Tips 18 Karuk Youth Council 7 Neva Lenk Attends U of O/COS DL now at HCCCC 19 Contract Compliance / Christmas Bazaar 8 Education Department Update 20 CRIHB Meeting/Senate Bill 678 Hearing 9 The Baby Page 21 Earned Income Tax Credit 9 CHS Levels of Care 22 Staffing Update/GABY Grants Available for Youth 10 Patient Feedback/Medicare Drug Coverage 23 Elder Shares Local History 10 LIAP Update 24-25 KTHA Update/KTHA Securities & Emergency Services 11 Nurses Corner/Screening Prevents Colon Cancer 26 Karuk Tribe Military News 12 KTHP Turkey Trot/KTHP Charging Policies 27 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 2 you like anddon’t like aboutour newsletter. Pleasewrite, call,oremail us. what see; and hear to want you what newsletter; our about feel you how know us let to membership our encourage to like meetings, there were some negative reports on our newsletters. It was news to us that there were any such reports. I would WellnessCourt The would havemanycomponentstoassistour Tribe andcommunities.ItwouldbelikeanotheravenueoftheJusticeSystem. Tribe. the for WellnessCourt a fund and develop implement, to grant a for applying of preparation with input. constitutionmembership.interestsbetterourservetheWetoof more thatTribal hope us callMembers write,willemailor ourupdate to likeTribewouldthe time, this At BIA.the Tribebyour forwarded regulationstowere manythat had 1987, originalTribalconstitution,ourConstitution.Ourpossibleresearch,revision ofandreview adoptedinStephanie on Dolan us. They areverycool. for work that people the know to get to members our encourage I etc. health, KCDC, housing, tribal resources, natural of employees keep an eye out for the best interest of our tribal members. Our work force consist of administration, department our the of Tribe.for Many do continuously they that work hard the for employees our honor to planned is staffday a year Arch Super, Tribal Chairman NEWSLETTER STAFFDAY COURTTRIBAL 2005. Dad and Mom were married on October 4, 1955 in 1955 4, October on married were Mom and Dad 2005. 4, October on anniversary wedding 50th their celebrated member, tribal blood full Super, (Jerry) Lee Nancy mother itr, n mn rltvs n fins t h Mnrs n Convention Inn Miner’s Center onOctober8,2005. the We hopetheygoanother 50years. at friends and relatives many and sisters, and brothers children, their with day special their 11.celebrated They of grandparents great and 3; of grandparents estranged 13; of grandparents are mom and Dad Grenada). finally and Hilt Yreka, valley, the (downriver, county, Siskiyou in Florrine and Gary David, Robert, Archie, Lariel, Donald, children, Jr., Peter their raised They life. her most been homemaker had a She Oregon. in Chemowa in school She to valley.went the in raised was and CA, Yreka, In born was Mom 71. at logs still and industry logging the in Indian Sherman and valley School in Carson City, NV. the He has worked his in whole life school to went He Ashland, Oregon. Our father, Peter Ray Super Sr., tribal member and our and member tribal Sr., Super Ray Peter father, Our (Our father andmother together, allthetime). NANI AKA, NANI TAAT XAKKAN,ITIHAN Dad was born in Hupa and was raised in the Valley. – Staff was able to spend the day at the Jet Boat Excursion in Grants Pass Oregon in September.Each in Oregon Pass Grants in Excursion Boat Jet the at day the spend to able was Staff – – For a long time, we have had good reports on our continuous newsletter. Recently at our constitution – Our Tribal Court Administrator and Wellness Court Team has finished their training sessions in sessions training their finished Teamhas WellnessCourt and Administrator Court Tribal Our – Workgroup forfurtherinformation. Casino Tribalthe or Council Tribalwith touch in get to Membership Tribalour encourage WeOctober. of end the at Office Governor’s the with meet to We plan forward. move to Compact Gaming our get to hoping are we and Office Governor’s the to proposal better a attorney.attorney,new Weour with Mr.working submit been to have` Dennis Whittelsey venture for the past few months. Our last proposal was submitted incorrectly by our former TRIBALCONSTITUTION CASINO ARCH SUPER•CHAIRMAN’SCORNER – The Gaming Tribal Casino Casino Workgroupour with working been has – The TribalThe–attorney, workingCouncilbeenourwithhas Peter &NancySuper, Married for50years Page 3 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005

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Newsletter Articles Newsletter If you have news, articles or events you name your include must submissions All deadlines: Article Rosie Bley at Rosie Bley would like placed in this newsletter, please submit your information toNewsletter Articles, Box P.O. 1016, Happy articles email may you Or 96039. CA Camp, and/or photos to and address. No anonymous articles will be included. issue, fall the for 15 October issue, for the winter issue, and April 15 for the spring spring the for 15 April and issue, winter the for year. every same the be will dates These issue. Karuk Tribe of California organizational employees enjoy employees of California organizational Karuk Tribe a fun day together on the Rouge River in Grants Pass, Oregon River on the Rouge a fun day together Staff Day 2005 Day Staff Sara Spence, Human Resources Manager Resources Human Spence, Sara

Everyone had a wonderfully WET trip on the boats boats the on trip WET wonderfully a had Everyone This year’s activity was a jetboat trip on the Every Every year the Tribal Council sponsors an Inter-

– Yootva to the Tribal Council! Tribal to the Yootva – the staff the working staff for them and it is greatly appreciated one of the many “perks” the Tribal Council provides for provides Council Tribal the “perks” many the of one and the food was great with plenty of it! This is just and the turnout was great. and the turnout was their own expense as there was extra room on the boats boats the on room extra was there as expense own their allowed allowed employees to bring along guests this year at OK Corral guided by Hellgate Jetboat Excursions. We OK Corral guided by We Hellgate Jetboat Excursions. Rogue River Rogue in River Grants Pass, Oregon, with lunch at the telephone each day. don’t have faces to put with the voices they hear on the on hear they voices the with put to faces have don’t with three sites sometimes so staff far from each other, allow allow the staff to get to know each other as quite often to promote the “team” environment of the Tribe and enjoying a recreational activity together. This day is Development Development Corporation are invited to spend the day Karuk Tribe Housing Authority, and Karuk Community Community Karuk and Authority, Housing Tribe Karuk where all employees of the Karuk Tribe of California, Tribal Tribal Departmental Relations Day (AKA: Staff Day) Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 4 poig sus Lo fr hs opruiis s you as opportunities these for Look issues. concerning upcoming input your give to meetings council attend and program, tribal favorite your for money raise help to look for opportunities to serve our communities, take time Please Tribe.and community your to contribute to want you if offer to lot community.a Tribeour The has about Holidays! As the holidays come up we begin to think more requires and pays for a team to work together to create a create to together work to grant team a for pays the and requires training, to people many this send would we why wondering you’re If members. team 5-8 included Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was a five day training that and donations for give-away prizes! For more information looking for volunteers. We need transporters, chaperones, Wecan. we are as much as them support should we tribe Leadership Youth for upcoming plan an to regularly meet will wellness court. Tribal Healing to Wellness Court - the tribalwebsite. please contactme. event •HappyCamp,California Lifestyles Medicine isGoodConference) Conference. Youth Leadership: Tribal CouncilSecretary QuarterlyReport read throughmyquarterlyreport. local schools, the tribal newsletter,tribal the schools, local and newspapers, local offices, tribal all in located be will Advertisements life. healthy lifestyles while applying their culture to everyday participants onafirst comefirstserve basis. lhuh hs s pn to open is this although attend, to members tribal all encourage We participate. I would like to take this time to wish everyone Happy Ayukii! h ot Cucls ol s o ec yuh about youth teach to is goal Council’sYouth The Karuk YOUTH Council atne tann i Sate Wsigo and Washington Seattle, in training attended I Aja Conrad our for things positive doing youth have we When More informationisonpageseven. Karuk The Council YOUTH We are looking for 5 for looking are We December 3, 2005 • One day Culture Karuk Yav pa anav Conference (The Notes from theSecretary ★ JaclynGoodwin Healthy ✵ Florrine Super, CouncilSecretary all th through 12 through ot. e il cet 75 accept will We youth. ★ Judge Flies-Away, JoeSnapp&FlorrineSuper YAV PA ANAV Alma Navarro th grade youth to youth grade at the“yavpaanav”(Wellness Court) PO Box815,HappyCamp, CA 96039. registration form. Or contact your Karuk Election Committee: h fml cut u t cid abuse child to due court family the with involved are who adults abusing and establish drug courts for substance develop to governments tribal Indian courts, unitsoflocalgovernment,and Court the Drug capacity of build states, state to courts, Family local is Program Implementation the of goal the Tribe pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Tribe’s the in forth set provisions the to pursuant Tribe the with registered have and criteria eligibility the meet who and over and age of years eighteen are Tribethe who of members NOMINATIONS, AND ELECTIONS - VII ARTICLEin states constitution Our vote? to Tribe the with ahr? u tre pplto ms cnit f aiis in families of five with work to plan we so budget, our within stay and need consist must population target Our fathers? especially involved... families get we do how so recovery of families as like look graduate from our wellness court. Family is an important will part community have our what of to vision a needs team our planning, and/or neglectissues. Election Information: Election Results: tribe! your and family, your you, for important It’s issues. federal to interferewithyourvotingrights. website. Our intent is to make this as easy as possible and not Karuk the on form a downloading or committee election the at the polling booths or beforehand by requesting a form from members can “register” with the tribe to vote. You may register Election Ordinance,shallhavetherighttovote. ht s eles or? The court? wellness is What o to Go to Go registered be to means it what wondering you Are hns land A w are we As learned: I Things eitr o oe oa! o to Go today! vote to Register and state, local, tribal, your in active stay to Remember tribal so form a created has committee Election The http://www.co.siskiyou.ca.u http://www.co.humboldt.ca.us/election Elections: Court Tribal Karuk Administrator and/orJudge. our contact have asuccessfulprogram. make our clients and team stronger to We always need to focus on what will court. wellness our into people get to begin, we we need to have As a good process point. starting a as families o mr ifrain please information more For www.karuk.u for Siskiyou County Siskiyou for s Florrine Super All 1. Section s o a for / for Page 5 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Cathy Scott, receiving a Cathy Scott, receiving Certificate of Appreciation Appreciation Certificate of Cathy Scott managing the CASA fair booth the CASA Cathy Scott managing A SPECIAL THANKS SPECIAL A FOC has been established to support our Karuk As you can tell, this is a worthy cause. YOUR your monetary support. TO CATHY SCOTT who help to booth which is one of our big events. coordinate (FOC members do our fair not receive stipends for their time) Cathy-Thank you for an outstanding job as the chair! The way you organized our volunteers as a team enhanced the made exciting sure event. every You detail was in success place, of this and your people skills added a cooperative atmosphere to the valuable experience. People like you make all Friends of CASA (FOC) Friends of CASA CASA Volunteers and CASA’s basic operational expenses. expenses. operational basic CASA’s and Volunteers CASA As the Vice-Chair of FOC, I would like to FOC goals explain Committee’s and duties. the Our members share the same mission as our throughout CASA raisers fund organizing program; by CASA therefore to contribute we the year. The Karuk CASA program Such relies communities. our from entirely support monetary and grants on contributions enable us to recruit, screen, and train tribal advocates to speak for abused and neglected children in Juvenile Court. It also helps with gas for volunteers to visit and/or transport children to necessary appointments. background a and fingerprinting for ($55) dollars Fifty-five program. check is a big cost for our CASA KARUK CASA IS THE FIRST IN CALIFORNIA. So when you see Committee our selling tickets, FOC selling t-shirts, or looking for support volunteers, your Karuk CASA contribution Your Program. please children our further help will advocacy efforts and help us provide service to our tribal children. Volunteers are needed! We can or contacts, your time, your use

/ m www. . If you are g for more information. I g www.calindian.or .) The bill is widely supported by Tribes and http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home www.calindian.or http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/elections.ht g

Karuk children have the right to grow up among their Your Your ICW Committee attended SB 678 hearing and Go to Go to I am pleased to announce we have two adults who are Part of the ICW Committee’s responsibility is to start It is the ICW Committee’s intent to protect the best

and is updated weekly at Indian organizations. The The Indian list organizations. of supporters continues to grow senate bill – YOOTVA! senate bill – Services (CILS) for all their support and efforts towards this also wanted to take this time to thank California Indian Legal A home evaluation will be completed be will evaluation home A your household over the age of 18. must be taken of all people living in fingerprints for background check When approved by ICW committee, by our social services department. submit a foster family application. apply you need to complete and Social Services Department. To family, family, Please contact our Karuk and family and become a foster you would like to offer your home own people so we will continue to recruit foster parents. If

to become foster parents from their own home! Karuk Tribe Foster Home: Foster Tribe Karuk calindian.or Code. (To Code. read (To the bill itself or a summary of it, visit Family Code, Probate Code and Welfare and Institutions with the Indian Child Welfare Act by amending the California the amending by Act Welfare Child Indian the with supported its intent. SB 678, the bill to improve compliance Karuk children.

Indian Child Welfare Committee (ICW): Committee Welfare Indian Child for Federal Election Information for Federal

for California Statewide Election Information Statewide Election for California Humboldt County Election Information Election County Humboldt effort, effort, visit interested in learning what you can do to help support this other families who are going through the certification process have our own Karuk Tribe Foster Home. Also, we have four have enough family homes for our children, so it is an honor to honor an is it so children, our for homes family enough have Indian Country, it’s Indian has it’s Country, been said several times we just don’t and to oversee our tribal foster home! As I travel through going through the process to become certified foster parents and oversee our own Karuk Tribe Foster Home. Tribe and oversee our own Karuk

We We continue to review cases, intervene, and represent our Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 and these Policies. of 1978 and Act these (ICWA) Policies. Indian Child Welfare exercising the Tribe’s rights and responsibilities under the the Karuk Tribe of Indian the California Tribe families Karuk and by it’s fully interests of the child and promote the stability and security of Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 6 date hasn’t been officially chosen but we plan to have it have to plan we but chosen officially been hasn’t date here. We will continue to plan for the upcoming event. A other or Tribalcounty, state, federal, by provided being not are that services or assistance emergency necessary Reunion Tribal Reunion: become self-sufficientandemployable. members tribal helping by goals our our reach expand and program can we so program LIAP our for assistant consistent decision. and fair a make us help to systems point or policies on working be will I Committee, LIAP the of Secretary As children. with families and elders of lot a helped has It obligated some funding to help those who need assistance. for LIAP but were very much in need. So the council has help interpret and follow LIAP guidelines and objectives. applications, make necessary program collaborations, and difficult process us help meetings monthly Our manner. timely a in and efficiently applications processing with agencies forourmembers. Low Income Assistance Program (LIAP): was certificate Center given toherbythecouncil) People $50 a and appreciation of certificate YOOTVA (A world! the in difference the Before we know it, our 2006 Tribal Reunion will be provide to established was Committee LIAP e il otne o ok o fnig o e an get to funding for look to continue will We qualify didn’t who those help to was goal Another Coordinator LIAP our assist to was goal Our held attheKarukCommunity CenterBuildinginHappyCamponFriday and enjoyed talking Tribal politics. She was a very loving wife and mother and she will be missed very Karuk TribeCalifornia the much. Virginiaof of years. member many a Services for was member a were was she which of Seniors, Happy the husband. her with Virginiarides taking and woodcutting with Reno to trip annual her and Bingo playing gardening, loved numerous other nieces, nephews and wonderful brothers and sisters in-law that will miss her deeply. She enjoyed hunting, and children great-grand 16 also are There Jaclyn. and Ray Robert children their and Camp Happy of Goodwin Bob and Planningfor 2006 Tribal and Trina; Patricia and John Murphy of Anderson and their children John Jr., Craig, and Alisha; Elsa Alisha; and Craig, Jr., John children their and Anderson of Murphy John and Patricia Trina; and of Frank Deverous and TerrieValerie;Redding and their children Mini and Deverous Ray; and Leona Peters of Yreka and her children TrudyVyron, daughters Jodie their and Creek Willow of Lawton Alan and Theresa families: their and daughters five her are deeply her miss will who family her of members Albers. James brother her and VirginiaAlbers, Edith is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond mother Lyle Peters, a resident her of Happy Camp. Other by death in preceded was She illness. long a VirginiaCounty,Siskiyou of resident life-long Peters, Mae after home her in away passed recently Virginia Peters Nov. 12, 1932 -September4,2005 ht e a ue hm n h wbie s e pae the updates he As website. the on them use can he that so server) email the down bog will it otherwise – please disc or CD ( on Canning Gerry to copies forward please sharing, mind not do you that etc. nature, local buildings, A KARUKCHAT ROOMISCOMINGSOON! webpage. our updating on work We continually website. to [email protected] with a note saying you would like to like would you saying note a address with [email protected] email to your me send list, email my on put be to like would you If time. any at me contact questions, any classroom staff. Keepupthegoodwork! and administration great our of because is success This Start. Head reputable very returning a Wehave the children. new all and see to great it’s and Start Head Yreka Head Start: Karuk the on available have website. to like would member content itwouldbegreatlyappreciated! Website: Reunion. me if you have ideas or concerns with the upcoming Tribal as we have many activities available for all ages! Contact early intheyear(aroundJune). receive tribalinformation.FlorrineSuper f o hv ay iia pcue o Tia events, Tribal of pictures digital any have you If Our goal is to have a very informative and user friendly If you would like additional information and/or have the visited have I begun! has year school new The lae e m ko wa yu s Krk Tribal Karuk a as you what know me let Please If you have never attended, I encourage you to attend , September9,2005at11:00 am. Revisions Children are our Future Page 7 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005

9pm – 12am No cover charge! No cover TEEN DANCE Clean & Sober Activity Clean & Sober No Registration Fee! No Registration Prize Giveaways! High School Students Only Free Conference T-shirts & Bags T-shirts Free Conference Housing Available Upon Request Available Housing Transportation Provided Upon Request Provided Transportation Snacks, Lunch, & Dinner Provided Snacks, Lunch, & Dinner to: Dance 9pm—12am Alma Navarro ______• ´ Registration Form: YES, I Need transportation My t-shirt size is: S M L XL XXL My t-shirt size is: S M L XL YES, I Need transportation ® Movies 7pm-9pm Movies • Jaclyn Goodwin

Karuk Tribe-Florrine Super Tribe-Florrine Karuk December 3, 2005 December ´ Yav pa anva Conference pa anva Yav (“the medicine is good” conference) is good” (“the medicine PO Box 1016, Happy Camp CA 96039 PO Box 1016, Happy Karuk YOUTH Council YOUTH Karuk 1-800-505-2785 ~ Fax: 530-493-5322 1-800-505-2785 ~ Fax:

Return your registration form by 11-18-05 form registration your Return

People of all ages and ethnic background are welcome to attend the Aja Conrad

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Form may be duplicated. Each person attending must fill one out and return by Nov. 18 by Nov. may be duplicated. Each person attending must fill one out and return Form

Conference 8am-7pm Conference

® Age: ______Date of Birth: ______I plan to ride with: Age: ______Date of Birth: ______I plan to ride with: ______Emergency Contact Person/Phone Number: Contact Emergency Home Phone: ______Email: Home Phone: ______Email: ______Zip: City: ______State:______Mailing address: ______Name: Last name: ______First for teenagers ages 13-19 from 9:00 pm-12:00 am. for teenagers ages 13-19 from 9:00 form at www.karuk.us or contact any tribal office. This is a free event for 5th grade and up. Afterwards there will be a dance dance a be will there Afterwards up. and grade 5th for event free a is This office. tribal any contact or www.karuk.us at form and watch movies that have to do with our tribe. We only have enough room for 75 people so hurry and fill out a registration a out fill and hurry so people 75 for room enough have only We tribe. our with do to have that movies watch and our traditions and culture; we will go over diabetes, obesity, and drugs and alcohol. We will switch groups throughout the day the throughout groups switch will We alcohol. and drugs and obesity, diabetes, over go will we culture; and traditions our and games provided. This youth day is for kids to get together and discuss about our traditions to help them make healthy decisions. There will be food be will There decisions. healthy make them help to traditions our about Karuk Tribe’s Karuk first Tribe’s annual youth conference. We will be teaching children Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 8 compliant tofederal regulations. had and months and entities tribal other with consistent several be to drafted been for development in been had policy This procurement. contract for policy fiscal the to and adopted the compliance department’s draft amendment temporary solutiontotheproblem. ehd t cnrl rfc r big netgtd s a as investigated being are traffic control to methods alternative complete, is construction the until installed be measures to address this issue such as speed bumps cannot permanent Since seriously. concerns these take staff and traffic as soon as the project is complete. The Tribal Council slow to bumps speed install to Housing intends Authority the community, housing Yreka the within issue serious our constructionprocurementpolicy. by allowed Our as services these perform to received. contractors with height were the bids at negotiating no of process the in now is manager construction out season, bid construction finally of was project the When expected. than longer took project the for Affairs Indian of Bureau the Workof by Scope the of development The delays. unexpected many experienced has project Yreka Roads the complete to 2005 of spring the in performed Language programsandGrantwritingstaff. Assistance, Income Low Education, the of oversight and Burcell, department has assumed the responsibility for supervision Fred employee compliance The Supervisor. time Crew Maintenance formerly long to delegated has been management project construction and Quinn, Scott Manager NEPA/Land the under fall now responsibilities department transportation The Department. Compliance the and Management Transportation/Construction Tribal of restructure the including transitions several made has administration Tribal The year. busy a been it’s and us, the Tribe. of integrity programmatic and fiscal toward contributions positive make to is goal The to. adhered are regulations internal control process to ensure that applicable rules and the in step necessary a is department The contractual requirements. and administration grant Federal and State, Tribal, with complying and understanding in council and department compliance provides assistance and The direction to department. program directors, staff fiscal the and departments tribal between liaison a as operates Council, the compliance department, under the direction of the Tribal Contract ComplianceUpdate Policy Development: Policy s rfc oto (pe lmt nocmn) s a is enforcement) limit (speed control traffic As Roads: on Update upon come fast has 2005 Year Fiscal of end The A separate component of the Tribes’ fiscal department, Director of Administrative Programs &Compliance io wr ta ws o be to was that work Minor The Tribal Council reviewed Council Tribal The Erin C.Hillman ld Idpnet otatr gemns umte and submitted approved bythe Tribal Council numbered seventytwo (72). Agreements Contractor Independent filed. were grants or contracts expired (20) twenty for documents out Close $3,943,007.00. totaling Tribe the to awarded were contracts and funding grants 35 of total A total $5,027,934.00. of requests for submitted were contracts and grants (42) Services programstoname onlyafew. Social and Clinics Health Department, Resources Natural our part in support which Agreements, Funding Annual Affairs Indian of Bureau or Service Health Indian the within funded open grant files. This does not count the individual departments this taskwouldhavebeenimpossibletocomplete. Yootva. communities, our of contributions the Without CAP. the of component critical a was that Survey Assessment Needs our to responses with overwhelmed was office My (CAP). Plan Community Action receive a Tribedeveloped the funding, continued to order in Development and Services Community Development wasconductedandthe Tribe hadnofindings. and Services Community of Department California of State Natural of addition to the internal audits, a Department programmatic review with the the for Resources, Child Care program and Education department. In completed and initiated agencies. internal agreements between tribal entities and with outside with and entities tribal between agreements both internal for Understanding, of of Memorandums Memorandums and Agreement of approval and review compliance the for policy a and Authority Housing the for policy audit list From October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005, forty two forty 2005, 30, September to 2004 1, October From 82 administering is Tribe Karuk the Currently Grants: eurd y h Sae f aiona eatet of Department California of State the by Required Review: Programmatic Other policy developments in the works are a waiting a are works the in developments policy Other available onlineatwww.karuk.us or area. We willhavetableapplications by calling530-493-1600ext.2202or 18 tablesfor localvendorstosetup with theKaruk Tribe ofCalifornia We are planningaPeople’s Center December 10,2006. We willhave inside thePeople’s Center exhibit Christmas Bazaar inconjunction Christmas Bazaar Annual Christmasdinner on 2201 for more information. nenl ui rves were reviews audit Internal Leo Carpenter, Jr. . Page 9 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 $37,263 $13,750 $33,030 OAKLAND � Lawrence Jordan Lawrence : Due in part to the claiming complexity of EUREKA � actors may apply). WASHINGTON, D.C. � $35,263 $11,750 $31,030 Washington, D.C. Washington, (510) 835-0284 If taxpayer is single If taxpayer is married • : Millions of dollars in EIC funds go unclaimed each year : By providing an incentive to work, the EIC has been found to ESCONDIDO Income Levels for 2005 Tax Year � Tax Credit (EIC or EITC)? of Homelessness andPoverty.) ofHomelessness of EIC Administrative Office Telephone Office Telephone Administrative SANTA ROSA Attorney), Tanya Busby (Case Worker), Busby (Case Worker), Attorney), Tanya andPriorities.)Policy : In 2002, the added money from the EIC brought 4.9 million more the EIC brought 4.9 million from : In 2002, the added money Earned Income Tax Credit Tax Income Earned and Lawrence Jordan (Executive Director) Jordan and Lawrence 0 1 : California Indian Legal Services California Eligible children 2 or more Number of BISHOP – Yreka Area), Florence Conrad (Council Member), Florence Area), – Yreka « LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN » CAN FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LOW-INCOME « E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.calindian.org « GET EXTRA MONEY BACK IN THEIR TAX RETURN » RETURN TAX THEIR IN BACK MONEY EXTRA GET « Santa Rosa Arch Super (Chairman), Mike Edwards (Social Worker III (Social Worker Super (Chairman), Mike Edwards Arch • Florrine Super (Council Secretary), Barbara Norman (Tribal Barbara Norman (Tribal Florrine Super (Council Secretary), Daniel Pratt (Social Worker III – Orleans Area), Area), III – Orleans Photo L-R: Daniel Pratt (Social Worker Administrative Office Telephone: (510) 835-0284; Facsimile: (510) 835-8045 CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES LEGAL INDIAN CALIFORNIA For the 2005 tax season, the EIC can return up to $4,400-- the average credit for eligible workers with childrenis about $2,100! Increases employment increase and rates reduce of employment welfare single use among parents. (Source:Center onBudget Reduces Poverty (Source:Institute forthe Study people above the poverty line,including 2.7 children. million Lack of Awareness because eligible taxpayers are unaware of the credit. High Fees for Commercial Tax Preparers the credit, about 70% of filers the claiming EIC resort to tax paying commercial preparers to file their return–even though free services be available. may Contact CILS for more information about the EIC and our free tax preparation services On July 19-21, 2005 the Karuk Tribe participated in the Bi-Annual Bi-Annual the in participated Tribe Karuk the 2005 19-21, July On The primary reason for the Bi-Annual meeting is to Medicare the budget, Service Health pass Indian the discussed Grim Dr. What is the Earned Income Established in 1975, the Earned Tax Income Credit provides a refund for certain low-income working and individuals. families Who Is Eligible for the EIC? Single or people married who worked during the tax year, are between ages 18 to 64 (or 25to 64 if no children), with avalid social security and number, who are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident qualify may for the EIC if their is under income certain (other amounts factors apply). may Benefits from the EIC ! ! ! Why Help is Needed ! ! In Their Tax Return Tax Their In Bi-Annual Joint CRIHB/IHS Meeting CRIHB/IHS Joint Bi-Annual Oakland • Joint Meeting for the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) and the Area Northwest Indian Portland Health Board in Lincoln City, Charles Dr. by visit a was meeting the of highlights the of One Oregon. Grim, Director of Indian Health Service. Grim, Director of Tribes affect which issues health Tribal of support in jointly resolutions Northwest. Pacific in California and the Program. and the IHS Scholarship Benefit, Part D Pharmacy E-mail: [email protected] Earned Income Tax Credit Tax Earned Income Lawrence Jordan Lawrence Eureka • Low-Income Individuals and Families Can Get Extra Money Back Low-Income Individuals and Families go to www.calindian.org or call • California Indian Legal Services or call • California Indian Legal go to www.calindian.org Escondido • For more information, about the EIC and our free tax preparation, free information, about the EIC and our more For Bishop Senate Bill 678 Hearing (California Area IHS Director) Area (California On August 23, 2005, the Indian Child Welfare Act

average credit for eligible workers with children is about $2,100

voted in favor of SB 678. (ICWA) Committee (ICWA) attended a hearing on Senate Bill 678 in Sacramento, California. Arch Super testified in support of this bill on behalf of the Karuk Tribe of California. SB 678 will improve State Court compliance Code, with Family California the the amending by Indian Act Welfare Child Probate Code, and Welfare Institutions Code. As a result of the Tribe’s testimony, the Senate Judiciary Committee

Doni Wilder (Portland Area IHS Director – also – IHS Director Area (Portland Doni Wilder wife of Karuk Tribal Member Leroy Wilder), Dr. Dr. Wilder), Leroy Member wife of Karuk Tribal Charles Grim (IHS Director), and Margo Kerrigan Kerrigan and Margo Director), Charles Grim (IHS

permanent resident may qualify for the EIC if their income is under certain amounts (other f permanent resident may qualify for the EIC if their income is under certain valid valid social security number, and who are U.S. citizen or legal between ages 18 and 64 (or 25 to 64 of no children) with a Single or married people who worked during the tax year, are Who Is Eligible for the EIC? Who Is Eligible for

• For the 2005 tax season the EIC can return up to $4,400-the for certain low-income working families and individuals. families working for certain low-income Established in 1975, the Earned Income Tax Credit provides a refund refund a provides Credit Tax Income Earned the 1975, in Established What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC or EITC)? (EIC or Credit Tax What is the Earned Income Lawrence Jordan (Executive Director), Director), (Executive Jordan Photo L-R: Lawrence Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 10 on 8/29on 8/26. on Cooks Center Nutrition Senior on 9/16 and vacancy in the Happy Camp Clinic on 9/6. Clinic on 8/17 and 8/17 on Clinic Clinicon7/25, this position was previously held by Yreka Clinic on 7/25. who resigned on 5/31. in Happy Camp that was createdwhenwas that CampHappy in Nell resigned her position to transfer to the Head Start Cook vacancy theposition,vacated CookStartwasRanawhichHeadwhenYreka Grants for Youth are Now Available! w.hsac.r/rnscm Yu a as cl GABY Camp Happy member,the board 493-5442, at Bley call Andrew also can http:// You to www.shastarcf.org/grants.cfm. go information, more or assistance For project. Foundation by December14,2005. Computer Centerat493-5213 orKathySuviaat244-1219. Attention: SiskiyouCounty Youth Regional CommunityFoundation for youthledcommunityserviceprojects! is awardinggrantsfrom Shasta Sara Spence Grants Advisory Boardfor Youth Bonnie AlvarezBonnie Janet Burcell LanaGivant Jolena Jerry Sharon Denz rt a rpsl o a rn t hl yu opee a complete you help to grant a for proposal a Write rpsl ae u a Sat Rgoa Community Regional Shasta at due are Proposals

and Kathi Hauzer StephanieGriffin Get upto$1,000 filled the Dental Receptionist vacancy in the Yreka filled theRegistered Nurse vacancy inthe Yreka filled the Patient Assistance Clerk vacancy in the Christina KelleyChristina resigned her position as Pharmacy Billing Clerk 11-19 yearsold. and currently have 162 employees on staff. hired a privatecompany,a hired Custodian at the Yreka Clinic on 8/8; we have staff/departments out there. the of alllargewith ratherbecome has task Services Orleans on7/18. rudkee vcny n oe Bar/ Somes in vacancy Groundskeeper filled the position on 10/17. (GABY) Nell Sakota Nell Here is the quarterly staffing update; we JessieThom Monty Mollier started on 9/6 to fill thesefillvacancies.startedto9/6 on , to clean that clinic at night as the as night atclinic thatclean to , filled the Dental ReceptionistDental the filled Leona PetersLeona resigned their positions as positions their resigned Wilson Donahue Wilson resigned her position asposition herresigned filled the Maintenance/ Pioneer CleaningPioneer SharonDenney Staffing Update transferredto started

to find out about employmen are posted on the website. In one month I had 15 people sign up emaillist you can sign up for to be notified when new positions position descriptions for vacancies. We haveyou alsocan downloadimplemented an employmentan application as well as read informationfull about employment withthe Tribe. thisOnwebsite in Happy Camp on 8/2 and Bussard transferred to the bus driver position. www.karuk.u Tribe,additional information canbeobtained onour Websiteat If you or anyone you know is interested in employment with the that filling of vacancy. process the in still we and 10/14 on Manager in the Happy Camp Head Start Center andCenter Start Head CampHappy the in into that position. Maria was previously the Teacher’s Assistant Department of Natural Resources. hiredon9/22 asseasonal Biological Technicians towork inthe the Health Program to function. keep up to date on the AR/Billing that needs to be done to allow advertising for a Temporary Accounts Receivable Clerkand we to are trystill inand the process of filling that vacancy. We are also that vacancy on 8/28. Hazel DavisGendron, index1.htm#PageTop http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~siskiyou/ Also: ontentExpress&func=display&ceid= http://www.hazelshobbies.com/index.php?module=C Siskiyou County. western in history non-native and native into insight seek who those for jewels hidden many web site is, in her words, a “work in progress” and has families and historical people, places and events. Her Elder Shares LocalHistory LindaDavis It seems as though there is always a vacancy of some sort. Darlene Navarro Leaf C. Hillman, Harley Moore, Lora Burns Historian To visit,goto: s Just click on Sara Spence, HumanResources Manager resigned her position as Billing Clerk on 9/22 resigned positionher HeadStartas Teacher resigned her position as CASA Program Maria Nena Creasy ekn ifrain n local on included) information seeking (myself knowledge many to and her memories She shared generously history. has mining tribal and local on information talented of fountain a remarkably is who woman a is Employment Opportunitie and Genealogy t with the Tribe. ae Dvs Gendron Davis Hazel and Grant Hillman Daria TrippDaria was transferred Rosie Bley s for more filled were Page 11 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 I have worked in the security/ the in worked have I law enforcement field fourteenfor years.over I was raisedborn and over in for river Happy the on lived Camp has family and my year eleven an have I generations. 8 old son who is enjoying getting to know his extended family and our Karuk heritage. Building, Happy Camp Emergency Services Emergency KTHA Securities and and Securities KTHA Karuk Tribe Housing Authority Administration Authority Housing Karuk Tribe I will be entering into the California Peace Officer I would like to take this opportunity to thank the suggestions, questions, any with me contact to free Feel Yootva! Ayukii! I am Lisa Haas and I am the new Security Director My job as director is to implement the Tribal Karuk Lisa Haas Police Department. Standard and Training (P.O.S.T.) program in future. I Currently, along thewith the residents Yreka in the near are Housing starting Community, a Neighborhood Watch Program. residents of the Yreka HousingKaruk Tribal Authority Housing for all their support and Community together. programs and these develop we the while encouragement The success of the Security Department lies with strong and continued support from all. community involvement or concerns by calling (530) 842-5355. for the Karuk Tribe. for the Karuk Executive Director Sami Jo Difuntorum Sami Jo Karuk Tribe Housing Authority Housing Tribe Karuk KTHA Update KTHA

KTHA welcomes our newest Housing Committee We just ended our program and fiscal year at the KTHA. KTHA. the at year fiscal and program our ended just We KTHA is pleased to announce the hire of our Director of of Director our of hire the announce to pleased is KTHA The KTHA loan program has over $978,000.00 obligated obligated $978,000.00 over has program loan KTHA The The long anticipated Yreka Elder’s community is The summer went by quite fast at the Housing Authority. Authority. Housing the at fast quite by went summer The

Schuler which expires May 16, 2007. May Schuler which expires remainder of the term vacated by former board member Joe member Sheila Robinson of Yreka. Sheila is serving the

are scheduled, they will be posted in all Tribal offices. Tribal posted in all will be are scheduled, they for public review and comment on the APR. Once and the comment dates on the for public review public comment meetings in Orleans, Yreka, and Happy Camp Camp Happy and Yreka, Orleans, in meetings comment public Performance Report (APR). KTHA staff will be scheduling Watch. You Watch. can You contact Lisa in the Yreka office 530 842- Annual the called report a compile we year each of end the At busy developing security programs, including Neighborhood including programs, security developing busy Law Law Enforcement officer employed by the KTHA. She is 1644. residing Yreka in community the and will be the first Tribal Security and Emergency Services, Lisa Haas. Lisa is currently currently is Lisa Haas. Lisa Services, Emergency and Security us. him at 530 493-5434 ext 105, or email edavenport@karuk. are interested in loans programs offered by KTHA, please call call please KTHA, by offered programs loans in interested are Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). If you you If (CDFI). Institution Financial Development Community the contact person for the loan program and the upcoming Humboldt County. KTHA loan officer Eddie Davenport is To To qualify for this program, you must live in Siskiyou or in first time homebuyer loans to eligible Tribal members.

email [email protected]. [email protected], or Ann Escobar at 530 842-1644, housing, please call me at 530 493-5434, extension 113, email email 113, extension 493-5434, 530 at me call please housing, Orleans. If you would like more information on Elder’s Yreka community, fourteen in Happy Camp, and ten in fourteen in Happy Yreka community, into their fifteen homes have new Elder’s homes. in We the substantially finished. Our first eight Elder’s have moved many important projects forward. projects forward. important many Housing Authority (KTHA) construction department moved Authority (KTHA) construction department moved Housing this year due to a very wet spring. Even so, the Karuk Tribe The construction season in Northern California was short Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 12 2005. In November 2005 SPC Bevelyn Kozma will be May will Kozma Bevelyn parents SPC 2005 November In became 2005. they and 2004 September NC, to Iraq. He married SPC Bevelyn Cowans, of Lexington, His tour in Germany was 2004. extended due February to Germany his deployment to returned and 2003 March was years, three Darmstadt, Germany. for SPCKozma was deployed to Iraq duty of tour First GA. Gordon, Fort in AIT attend to on went he there From KY. Lexington, Knox, Ft. at graduated from boot camp the Army August joined 2000. He and 2000 June in FL, Clearwater, School, High Countryside graduated from Kozma SPC Germany. Darmstadt, of outside Cambrai- Kaserne Fritsch at Corp, stationed 5th the of part is which Brigade, Signal Battalion, 22 the with Signal is Kozma 440th SPC Army. US the in serving Florida is Dunedin, of Kozma Patricia Member Tribal deployed 5Oct2005. all are of him. He is now serving his second tour in Iraq, we proud how and loved is he much how know to him want cousins, name to numerous too and Martin Steven Nick and Tribal Member Andi Cossman; Tribal Member Chase; Leo Member Tribal and Lynda Whipple; Birdie Member Tribal and Andrew Uncles, and Aunts Kyle, deployed toIraq. SPC JoshHillman back afterayear in NorthernIraq Home Safe to Ft.Lewis SPC Richard George Kozma, son of Richard and Richard of son Kozma, George Richard SPC P Kzas aet, rtes ihe, Chris, Michael, brothers parents, Kozma’s SPC SPC RichardGeorgeKozma SPC Richard George Kozma Karuk Tribe Military News Leaf Hillman Babbie &HeatherPetersonwith Heather LinnaePeterson and is currently in San Antonio Texas training to be a culinary graduated from Great Lakes Naval Base on September 23, 2005 friends. So are we. grand children’s his proudvery of service. decision the join to games, running, wrestling, reading and hanging out with his with out hanging and reading wrestling, running, games, his Orleans interests include in computers, computer home at time spare his In submariner. a as use will he which electronics and in computers training of year a receiving is he where stationed Connecticut now Groton is in He 2005. 19, from Great graduated Lakes Naval Base on August (E-1) Peterson for theNavy. within weeks of then each other, left their home and June, in School graduated from Hoopa Valley High Bar, Somes in school Elementary Grandpa Willard Titus inchair Seaman Apprentice Seaman Apprentice Heather LinnaePeterson rbl ebr abe eesn a hd vr busy very a had has Peterson Babbie Member Tribal emn prnie ete Lna Ptro (E-2) Peterson Linnae Heather Apprentice Seaman Seaman Recruit Grant Henry Grant Recruit Seaman Dwayne, Grant, Seaman RecruitGrantHenryPeterson

War Army Veteran. Willard TitusWillard Sr. is“Bucky” TitusJr. is a Vietnam rte, edn ad agn out her hanging and like reading and brother, music to listening playing saxophone, learning guitar, cooking, writing, include interests specialist. Heather’s extracurricular WWII Army Veteran and their Uncle TribalMember Willard Karuk Titus Grandfather, Sr. ais their service, military of history a with family a with friends. Grant and HeatherGrantfromandcome oh tedd Junction who attended Linnae, both Heather son, daughter, and Henry, Grant Peterson’s Dwayne husband and Babbie Base. Naval Lakes Great at camp boot from graduate of them each witness to then twice and traveling to Chicago Illinois graduations school attending high children’s her first summer, Grant HenryPeterson Seaman Recruit Erin Hillman Page 13 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Leo Carpenter, Karuk People’s Center Director Karuk People’s Leo Carpenter, Annual Spring Karuk rd Annual nd of 2005. There th On Saturday morning Verna Reece led about led Reece Verna morning Saturday On Verna Reece Verna was the lead teacher of Karuk basketry. thirty people on a field trip to gather Woodwardia Woodwardia gather to trip field a on people thirty cap. the National of Endowment the Arts and the Karuk Tribe. The delicious meals were planned and prepared by head cook Carrie Davis and her Davis. Kathy and Ward Lora Mrs. Ward, Gaby Ward, “Loli” helpers, Laura After dinner on Friday evening a prizes Bingo game offered of keychains, Karuk a jewelry, t-shirt, a Navajo blanket and Center. People’s a beautiful star quilt donated by the One style. weave open the men the taught Colegrove, Brian person Brian taught to weave, made himself a open weave through the 25 rd On Sunday after breakfast most of the participants For three days participants shared meals, The People’s Center hosted the 2 The People’s Basketweaving Gathering for April 2006. Basketweaving Gathering for fern. Verna then fern. Verna taught how to re-seed the area while gathering by striping the leaves on the site. The students returned to and extracted the fibers used to weave the baskets. In before the dinner evening The Davis Dance group put on a demonstration Brush dance. After the dance, dinner of salmon, cooked in the Carrie and crew. traditional Karuk way was served by went home. We are planning our 3 were 125 registered participants for the three day three the for participants registered 125 were event held at the Karuk Tribal Administration Fall Karuk September 23 Basketweavers Gathering on Complex. weaving tips, and good conversations, given from at grant a of because participants the to cost no Second Annual Fall Karuk Basketweavers Gathering Basketweavers Karuk Fall Annual Second Leo Carpenter, Jr. Leo Carpenter, Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 14 epe’ olcie ah a they as paths collective peoples’ their to big concern of and consequence are they reconnected, get and heal each they as people individually Indigenous to matter only not revolutions These communities. tribal few a among least swirl—at this revolution spiritual that signify Courts Wellness needless. and preventable is which of most spirit; human and the of depression, decay devastation, particular this address to their Encouragingly, and Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts attempt abuse drug dependency. and delinquency, crime, devastating related and alcohol extensive include For people. many North cowed American Indigenous Nations, and symptoms conquered a to common symptoms remaining the of psyche indigenous the rid to is purpose and intricate-communitynationbuildingcampaign. - incessant the to innovation and intellect indigenous of application thoughtful the arms’demand strategy,does it circumstance. and Though this context ‘native’ revolution does not employ a ‘call to of change major a indicate to the next - like the stories in some creation myths - which world one from berthing the like almost is movement the traditional and enlightening ways. 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Preventing & Reporting Elder Abuse & Reporting Elder Preventing community members on October 5, 2005. This 5, 2005. community members on October The with training was provided in cooperation the Forest Happy Camp Family Resource Center, HOW TO REPORT ELDER ABUSE ELDER REPORT TO HOW Service, and the Karuk Senior Center Program. It is Service, and the Karuk Senior Center Nutrition Staff a requirement for our Senior Center Abuse. to be mandated reporters of Elder Were you aware that when you continue to when you continue that you aware Were burden of and place the phone use an elder’s bill on them, that is long distance phone your abuse? elder reportable

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other County participation in building its relationship with the County Court and welcomes and Court County the with relationship its building responsibility and expression of tribal sovereignty. ya pa anav. The Tribal Court will continue to work with an infrastructure necessary to support this important Siskiyou and Humboldt - is required in order to fully develop fully to order in required is - Humboldt and Siskiyou at first but it does not prevent the Tribe from developing Of course, collaboration with the State - the Counties of must be worked out and may restrain the tribe’s creativity

and develop a grant proposal for implementing for proposal grant a develop and 2005 and over the next few months will continue planning Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 16 employment. payment. An applicant can be on the program for two years or 48 payments while they acquire skills for permanent with skills/work and/or education. The goal of the applicant is to become more employable while obtaining an incentive SWEEP stands for Skills, Work, Education Enhancement Program: Would you refer Tribal members to the program? What doyouthinkcanimprovetheSWEEP Program? mother Violet Tripp, whom I lost in 2001. I married and lived in Hawaii until Hawaii in lived and married I 2001. in lost I whom VioletTripp,mother me here to Happy Camp. Right after school I moved to Hawaii, homeland of my Somes Bar, CA. I lived in Somes Bar until I entered High School, which moved So give us some background of who you are? you who of background some us give So needed ahomeandjob. Would yourefer Tribal members totheprogram? What doyouthinkcanimprove theSWEEP Program? life? of quality your changed program SWEEP the has how words, own your In employment? your to lead this did How What dutiesdidyoudowhileontheprogram? time? the at circumstances your were What What yeardidyousignupfortheProgram? How didyouhearoftheSWEEP Program? How longhaveyoulivedinthearea? January 2004. people. I’msohappy! supported methroughmy transactions. I’mvery thankful forthehelpinghand California IndianManpower ConsortiumInc.(CIMC)whopaidforjobtraining. workedI the time with TEROthat During Dion program, Wood, Terotowardme pointed who program, Director another with no positions open for permanent work, I was offered to do SWEEP time assisting Lisa Aubrey, LIAP Administrator. Authority for promptly taking me on board with their maintenance department. But h rga. the program. SWEEP SuccessStory! me getonmyfeetwhenIneededitthemost. are. Wes Mayton Marlene “Sunday”Kalua, Tribal Member, HappyCamp,CA CQI Director’s HappyCampHealthOffice. In yourownwords,howhastheSWEEP programchangedyourqualityoflife? one. How didthisledtoyouremployment? What dutiesdidyoudowhileintheprogram? What wereyourcircumstancesatthetime What yeardidyousignupfortheProgram? How didyouhearoftheSWEEP Program? How longhaveyoulivedinthearea? So giveussomebackgroundofwhoyouare? Wesley Mayton, Tribal Member, HappyCamp,CA SWEEP SuccessStories All mychildhoodlife Today, I have a good full-time job. I am self-sufficient and I work with good with work I and self-sufficient am I job. full-time good Today,a have I Terry Tripp, sister I was starting over in my life and life my in over starting was I May7 My name is Marlene is W.“Sunday name Tripp”as My knowfrom me Most Kalua. I thank the Karuk Housing Housing Karuk the thank I I think everyone needs help once in a while regardless of who they Itsthere-reach back.Irecommendit! th 20 2004 Iamnotsure. I always thought that a social worker should be incorporated into Mostofmylife A littlejobhere,athere.Ijustworkedinto This program is to enhance eligible Indians’ lives ? Desperate FlorenceLopez,Elder’s Director 97–Itik 1997–Ithink Bornandraisedhere. Ifiled,typedminutesforLessie Aubrey, reaching out! The SWEEP program helped and helped program SWEEP The

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Old Town Park Old Town Sara Spence, Human Resources Manager Resources Human Spence, Sara Downtown Happy Camp our dedicated every piece of mail out

Do you ever wonder who that voice is that answers the phone She also does several other several does also She that comes into and out of the Administration Office. distributes memos, faxes, inter- She when you call the Happy Camp Office? It is Ellen Johnson, Ellen is It Office? Camp Happy the call you when by long time friends) Administrative Receptionist! phone the answers always Ellen ready to help direct your call to the appropriate place in such a pleasant manner. things for the Tribe including office supply ordering, logging in and Who is Ellen? is Who Ellen was born and raised in Happy Camp One demonstration of Ellen’s wonderful contribution to the community was the She spreads happiness and laughter throughout laughter and happiness spreads She the office wherever she goes and encourages us to with holidays the during side “creative” our express decoration door a making like homework... required for the front door. The most recent example was Halloween and another good one was Valentine’s Day as seen in the photos. where she lives with her husband Bill. She has one Lisa daughter, Haas, who works Authority for as the Housing their Karuk Tribe Security Yreka Housing. Director in development of the Happy Park Camp that Old Town was built in 1999 across the street from M e Evan’s r c a n tFor i l e . of you remember, those who it was previously the site of the Timber and Inn Del Theater, Rio and are! Ellen Johnson, Administrative Office Receptionist Administrative Office I figured I would take this opportunity to give you a face to put with the name since several of you hear it on a regular a on regular it hear you of several since name the with put to a face you give to opportunity this take I would I figured later had become a field of old cement and blocks garbage with overgrown weeds for Ellen years. and her husband Bill, community members, took along and the time, money, with other park lovely a into it make and up it clean to effort for the community to enjoy. They continue to office mail, etc. Ellen also keeps us all on our toes so that we consistently check in with her and let her know where we are so when you call, she can tell you where we mow and maintain it to keep it looking nice! staffed! short are we when phones answer helping by desk front the at in pitch who staff all thank to like also would I basis. Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 18 . When making large4. purchases shop around. There are value.best The the choose purchase a making When 3. amounts extra paying before cards credit off Pay 2. a for $1,000 save you If borrower. a not saver a Be 1. 10 MoneyManagement Tips often significant differences in price between retailers be any betterinquality. choice, you are paying for a name brand that may not expensive most the purchase you when Sometimes later. item the replace to more spending up end you and good not is quality the choice, expensive least expensive choice. Sometimes when you purchase the valuebest expensiveleast the not often is most the or pay onyourhomemortgage istaxdeductible. you interest the offfirst. Also cards credit paying by payments interest future on moneysaving are you so have a much higher interest rate than home mortgages usually cards Credit mortgage. home your towards your futurespendingpower. your future spending power. increases Paying interest interest decreases Earning power. spending overall your in shift $100 a is difference The $50. you cost have will it interest, 5% at year a for $1,000 borrow haveyou will If you interest, $50. 5% earned at year on the same orsimilar items. Grant McElyeaReceivesFordFamilyFoundationScholarship Laura Mayton,CFO . If you 6. read a lot, yard sales and thrift stores are a great place For Christmas5. shop the day after Thanksgiving and get great 10. Get organized. By being more organized you will save will you organized more being By organized.10. Get Invest in a 9. 401K plan at work or purchase an IRA. Money Plan vacations 8. in advance. If you plan your vacation ahead Have a 7. yard sale. You will earn extra cash, clear your house used books in excellent condition for the price of one new several purchase to able be Youwill books. purchase to crowds. largeexpect and early start to Plan purchase. to plan you in advance which stores you want to go to and what items newspapera purchasing deciding and time of ahead day a the day after Thanksgiving. Plan your shopping deals strategygreat offer and by early open retailers Most bargains. something thatyou already have but cannotfind. on money spend not will you and because something, townforgot you to trips extra make to have not do you if moneymanyon For items. example gasless use will you it isdistributed. until taxed not is plan 401K qualified a investin you that deals whichwillsave youmoney. air fare and lodging. Youon may deals also be able best to find the package for look to time have will you time, of money ontheirpurchases. and garage of unwanted items, and help someone else save book. in SiskiyouCounty, California. and Oregon, in students to scholarships provides Oregon, Roseburg, in Baren, based Foundation, Family Van Monica Ford The by counselor. School High Camp Happy scholarship this for nominated was Grant 19th. September on COS Anne from Scholarship program at an awards banquet held plaque at Foundation Family Ford award the of Director Leavitt, scholarship his and workinSiskiyouCounty. the His in plans are to become a law enrolled enforcement Program. officer Degree AA is Justice of Administration Grant Scholarship. Start Jump Foundation Family Ford the and Program Education California of Tribe Karuk the of help the to thanks Weed in Siskiyous the of College graduate of Happy Camp High School, is attending Grant McElyea, a Tribal member and 2005 and member Tribala McElyea, Grant n h atce poo Gat s receiving is Grant photo, attached the In Submitted byNadineMcElyea Page 19 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005

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Page 21 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Bevelyn “Pete” and Richard and Patricia Robert and Jenevieve Quinn of Robert and Jenevieve

Robert & Anthony SPC Richard Kozma and SPC Bevelyn Lorelie & Leo & Millicent Born on May 25, 2005 at 4:44 PM in The late Gene Courtney; Julia Courtney- The late Gene Courtney; Alan and Lillian Quinn of McCloud, CA Alan and Lillian Heidelberg, Military Installation, Germany Heidelberg, Kozma Kozma of Dunedin, FL Caroline Cowans of Lexington, NC 8 lbs 9 oz. 21” long Parents: Paternal Grandparents: Maternal Grandparents: Details: Joe and Lyndsey Jerry- Joe and Lyndsey Born August 7, 2005 Born Rayann Lynn Jerry Rayann Lynn Scott and Jeanette Quinn of Somes Bar, CA Quinn of Somes Bar, Scott and Jeanette Heinz-Glendale Janesville (Sunny) Jerry-Yreka Eugene Super-Yreka Janice Watts-Janesville Janice 6 lbs. 6 oz., 19.5 inches long oz., 19.5 inches 6 lbs. 6 Born September 4, 2005 at 5:23 PM at Mad River Community Community River Mad at PM 5:23 at 2005 4, September Born Anthony & Berta Jerry-Montague Maternal grandparents: Great-grandparents: Details: Parents: Paternal grandparents: Great-grandparents: 5 lbs 13 oz., 19 inches long Williams and Joe Williams of Trinidad, CA Trinidad, of Williams and Joe Williams Eureka, CA and the late Stan and Aline Wilder of Orleans, CA Wilder Aline the late Stan and and Eureka, CA Hospital in Arcata, CA Arcata, CA in Hospital Weight: Parents: Paternal Grandparents: Maternal Grandparents: Paternal Great-grandparents: Details: Yupsítanach (Baby) Page (Baby) Yupsítanach Dakoda John Scott Kozma Casey Alan Quinn Alan Casey Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 22 of the CHS Department. Department. CHS the of October 6, 2005. The Karuk Tribe will cover the following expenses for all for expenses following the cover will TribeKaruk The 2005. 6, October Extension 2156orLucille Tiraterra, CHSClerk,at493-1600,Extension2151forfurtherinformation. The Contract Health Services (CHS) Levels of Care were reviewed and updated by the Karuk the by Tribalupdated and reviewed were Care on of Board Levels Health (CHS) Services Health Contract The E.Diagnostictesting. D.Labservicesforstudentsandtransientswhentheprofessionalservicehasbeenapproved forpayment Guidelinesmaybereimbursed onacasebybasisonly. (CHSappealsprocessmayapply). C.X-rays/MedicalImaging. 1.Prescriptionsnotcovered undertheKaruk Tribal HealthPharmacy B.Consultingservices(evaluations andmanagementservices). Y. Acupuncture, bycertifiedacupuncturist, forpain(limitedto five visits). X.Chiropractor, forspinalmanipulation (limitedtofive visits). 1.Maximumof10visits perreferral,withamaximumof2referralsepisode. Furtherreferrals W. Mental Health Services(limitedto five visits). U.Physical Therapy T. Hearing aids ($1,600capforoneear andCHSwillpayonlyonce). S.Contacts/Glasseslimitedtoonepair every two years($200cap). R.Inofficeprocedures. Q. 3. An escortmayaccompany individuals unabletotravel withoutassistance(eg; childrenand P. Opticalexamination forvision(refractive exam). 2.Patient musthave areferral fromaKTHPprovider. rate, 1.Perdiemupto$30per dayplusonenightslodgingatthegovernment willpayfortravel expenses atthefollowing rates: O.For patientshaving Medicaidorothermedicalcoverage forofficevisits,CHS N.OutpatientRadiationtherapy. M.OutpatientChemotherapy. L.Orthopedic Appliances/Devices. K.Oxygen J.MedicalSupplies I.Sleep Apnea Evaluation. H.Urgent CareServices. determinedonacasebybasis. travel over 7hours round tripinoneday, orinspecialcircumstances b With awrittenreferral fromthereferringKTHPprovider. a. With awrittendoctor reportstatingthecauseofcomplication. 1.Onlywhennecessarytosave thelifeofmotherorincaserapeincest;consistent Level 2 B. Abortion services. A.Pregnancy relateditems. Level 1 byCHS. withFederalRegulations. forthesameepisodemust beapproved byManagedCare. handicappedadults)CHSwillpaytheescortupto$30dollars perdayforfood. G.Emergency Services(ER). F. Colonoscopywithorwithoutpolypremoval, sigmoidoscop. A. Prescriptionmedications. OB/GYN devices. Items that were changed are in are changed were that Items (Re-certificationneedednolessthanannually). Effective: will bepaidtopatientswhoseappointments(medical/dental)require CHS LevelsofCare for FY 2006 (Not Durable MedicalEquipment) October1,2005throughSeptember30,2006 italics Please call Anna Myers, CHS Supervisor, at 493-1600, Supervisor,at CHS call Myers, Please Anna . . that patients eligible meet all requirements all meet

Page 23 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 s about their care. In order to obtain thi MediCal/Medicare dual eligible patients will be automatically be will patients eligible dual MediCal/Medicare The goal is to seamlessly help all elders receive the medications the receive elders all help seamlessly to is goal The Low income elders should consult with their local clinic to see to clinic local their with consult should elders income Low that eligible patients discuss enrollment with their local clinic. This and completed, it get up sign should who those that ensure help will funding for prescription drugs. it will help protect the clinic’s enrolled into a randomly selected Medicare plan. This is intended to simplify things for elders but again in Indian Country it a is bit different. The just best plan is for elders to check with their clinic if they receive a letter from Medicare indicating that they were Medicare. sources funding time same the At interruption. without need they that are changing and, hopefully, elders will take help the this clinic opportunity and to community. By maximizing enrollment in Medicare the Drug Coverage plan clinics can stretch each dollar provide the most services to the community as possible. and automatically enrolled. if they are eligible for the Extra Help program which assures that the elder and clinic maximizes the amount of money expected from Therefore, we improved our process and gained patient satisfaction. Therefore, we improved By Lessie Aubrey, Director of Quality Management, Compliance and HIPAA Compliance Quality Management, of Director Aubrey, By Lessie Medicare Drug Coverage Update Medicare Patient Feedback is Very Important! Very is Feedback Patient wisely. Patient surveys to determine their level of satisfaction. Patient surveys to determine Complaint Forms which are located in the lobby Complaint Forms which Review”, and also located in each lobby called “Rave Compliment forms, Suggestion boxes in each clinic lobby boxes in each clinic Suggestion Timeline: Timeline: Open enrollment begins November 15. This program is completely voluntary but Indian Beginning January 1, 2006, Medicare Part D,

How Do We Use This Information? Use We How Do collect this data We and use it in our Performance Improvement Process. This means we use what information is obtainable and The Karuk Tribal Health Program is very interested in what our patients have to say I hope you can see that your input is very important to the quality of services we provide, and I hope to hear from you soon through soon you from hear to hope I and provide, we services of quality the to important very is input your that see can you hope I Patient Survey’s are usually done annually. Next time you receive one, please respond quickly and truthfully, and send it in to us. and send it in to us. and truthfully, respond quickly one, please you receive Next time are usually done annually. Survey’s Patient The Rave Review is a form (blue) to compliment a staff member on their services or care. When we receive a that Rave Review, Patient Complaint Forms are pink and located in the lobby. The outline for making the complaint is included on the form. All We will take constructive suggestions very seriously, but suggestions for beer, cigarettes and matches, etc., will be ignored. Please ignored. be will etc., matches, and cigarettes beer, for suggestions but seriously, very suggestions constructive take will We We cannot place soda or snack machines in our lobbies either, because they are contrary to our prevention and educational activities. activities. educational and prevention our to contrary are they because either, lobbies our in machines snack or soda place cannot We Several years ago we learned after installing a new phone system, that our patients were having a difficult time reaching staff or Suggestion boxes are occasionally a source of jokes and discrimination against employees, but mostly provide good and needed

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Individuals will have a choice of Enrollment is at optional/voluntary. least However, it two is (2) important plans. that clinic income is not diminished. Country is unique in that there will sources be if a eligible elders loss refuse of to funding register. In an simplify effort things, keep to in mind the following key points: 1) the program starts in earnest but in the meantime In January, there are things to be aware of; 2) MediCal/Medicare dual eligible beneficiaries will be automatically enrolled into with the Elders 3) co-pays; no have will and plan D Part Medicare limited income should ask for extra help; and 4) Elders have uninterrupted access to their prescriptions while ensuring Prescription Drug Coverage considered the will most significant change take to Medicare in years. effect. 40 It has This also been called with resolved be to need details of lot is A created. ever benefit the most complicated drug the plan and new information is coming out every day. one of our Performance Improvement Activities. one of our Performance Improvement

We analyze this information and come up with ideas to improve the care we offer our patients. improve the care we offer analyze this information and come up with ideas to We staff member is then presented with a certificate. member is then presented with a certificate. staff

complaints are sent to Lessie Aubrey, who investigates them. The complaints usually tell us Aubrey, that complaints something are has sent gone to amiss, Lessie and we try to resolve the issue(s). use the suggestion boxes

To do so would only encourage this behavior. do so would only encourage To in the clinic lobbies. satisfaction surveys, it no longer presented itself as a problem. it no longer presented itself as a problem. satisfaction surveys, trying to make an appointment. tried We various ways to make the system work more and efficiently, after several modifications and appropriate to our mission statement. appropriate to our mission through patient suggestions. Lobby toys have been requested, but because of infection control standards, we are unable to place them Performance Activities. Improvement Diaper changing tables, lobby water coolers, and outside clinic benches have all been obtained information we have instilled: information Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 24 local agency intheservicearea. An applicantmust notreceive any comparablepublic assistance. Each applicant willhave toapplyconcurrently forfinancialassistance fromotherfederal,state, county, tribalor Bureau ofIndian Affairs Programs (BIA) other utilityoffer. (Bi-MartMedford,GrantsPass) (FredMeyer, Medford) visit www.energytrust.org/residential/ehp/swat.html. *Eightbulbs maxpercustomerandisnotvalid withany a specialoffer fromEnergy Trust ofOregon now throughDecember 31st.For alistofparticipating retailers, Oregon customerscanalsopurchaseENERGYSTAR compactfluorescentlightbulbs for.99to$1.99through discount onyourutilitybill.Ifyouneedanapplication pleasecallandrequesttheCAREapplicationbesent ATTENTION!!!!! Housing Improvement Program (H.I.P.): This programprovidesgrantassistancefundingtorepair August ofeveryyear. To qualifyyouneedto: funded or thereplacementofyourhome. . NopriorHIP assistance 6. ProofofOwnershiporLease 5. Sendadisability/handicappedstatement 4. Resideintheservicearea 3. Beincomeeligible 2. Beamemberoffederalrecognized American 1. Indian tribeor Alaska Nativevillage once ayear. The deadlineforHIP applicationsis Apply fortheCAREprogramoffered byPP&LandPG&E. This programgives a Lisa Aubrey at1.800.505.2785or 530.493.1600Ext.2025 Low Income Assistance Programs (LIAP) area, try area, The applicant must program reside in the This service area. For those members. of you tribal who live outside provides eligible the eligible households service with to electricity, propane, assistance wood and minimal energyweatherization. provides program This Low IncomeHeatingEnergy at: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/states.htm States by administered www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/tribal.htmor at: tribes 4th gradeclassesin Wyoming, bycallingPacific Power at1-800-375-7085. request safetypresentationstobegiven totheir5thgradeclasses,orthe Starting thismonthteachersinCalifornia,Oregon and Washington, can to you.Let’s save onenergy andourbudgets. This programi [email protected] s only Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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Page 25 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 The goal of The goal This program 1-866-674-6327 Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, This program provides low income families with food with food families low income provides program This Call The National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) Assistance The National Energy Call Adult care assistance provides non-medical care for eligible adult Indians. care for eligible adult Indians. assistance provides non-medical Adult care Live outside the Tribal Service area? Service Tribal outside the Live out the 2006 HIP Congratulations to application!!!!!!!!!!! www.acf.dhhs.gov/ Community Services certificates for filling the $50 Wal-Mart gift Wal-Mart the $50 Sanderson. They won won They Sanderson. Nancy Allen and Arlene Allen and Nancy is to enhance eligible Indians with skills/work and/or education. and/or education. with skills/work eligible Indians is to enhance Adult Services: the applicant is to become more employable while obtaining and incentive become more employable while the applicant is to for two years or 48 payments. applicant can be on the program An payment. destruction of home). destruction (SWEEP): Program Education Enhancement Work, Skills, General Assistance: General and/or clothing, shelter, burial and emergency assistance (burn out, flood, (burn out, flood, assistance and emergency burial shelter, and/or clothing, The providers must be certified or licensed. Background checks are required. or licensed. Background be certified The providers must m

programs/ocs/csbg/index. ht service area try This assistance program for low families income provides with food, shelter, transportation, health safety issues. The and applicant must reside in area, be very low income the and service those For member. tribal a be of you that live outside of the and Development (CSD): our webpage! Coming soon!!!! Low Coming soon!!!! Low Assistance Income Applications on Program ™ ™ ™ Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall, 2005 Page 26 This monthweare goingto placetheFocusonFitness Strike abalancebetweenthenumberofcaloriesburned whenyouexercise andwhatyouaretakinginwithdailymeals. exercising regularly. Regular exercise means you areburning morecalories,but thatisnotagreenlighttoover indulge. Oh... ifwere onlytrue!-Inrealitytomaintainahealthy weightyouhave towatch whatyoueat,even ifyouare ___True If youexercise regularly, you caneatwhatever youwant: strength trainingbuilds strongermusclesandflexibility helpsusmove ourjoints. A wellrounded fitnessprogram includeseachofthese typesofexercises. Aerobicexercises raisetheheartrate, ___Flexibility training ___Aerobic exercise For overall fitness,concentrateon: add up. things, like takingthestairs,parkingyourcarfarther away andwalking, washing yourcarortakingawalk afterdinnerall You don’thave togothegymorbeafitnessfanaticactive. Think “activity “insteadofworking out“.Little ___Work outinagym ___Train foramarathon To getinshape,youneedto: the “talktest”isoneofbestways tomeasureyourexercise intensity. Breaking outinasweatcan happen,but ifyou’re toowindedtotalk, you maybepushingyourself toohard . Infact ___ Golongerthan15minutes ___ Breakoutinasweat When exercising, youmaybepushingyourself toohardifyou... with yourdoctorornursepractitionerbeforestartinganexercise program. All oftheseconditionscanbehelpedbyregular physical activity. Ifyouhave achronicillness,youshouldconsult ___ CoronaryarterydiseaseHighbloodpressureDepression Regular exercise mayhelptoprevent: colon cancer by 35%! Colon cancer develops slowly over as much as a decade. The problem is that it seldom causes seldom it that is problem The decade. a as much as over slowly develops cancer Colon 35%! by cancer colon developing cancer. Inthis way, many, coloncancers arepickedupatanearlycurativestage. a have you if out find to studies further do can doctor your stool, the in blood is there If blood. detect can movement symptoms untilitisfaradvanced. A PersonalHealthtipfromthe Karuk Tribal HealthProgram Haveulcerative orCrohn’s colitis • Havepolyps inyourcolon • Haveafamilyorpersonal historyofcancer • Aremorethan50years ofage • See yourdoctorforahome coloncancerscreeningkitifyou from rates death cut can home at do can you that screening painless simple very a that shown have Studies Luckily, colon cancers tend to leak blood into the intestine. A simple test you can do at home on your bowel your on home at do can you test simple Aintestine. the into blood leak to tend cancers colon Luckily, Screening Prevents Colon Cancer Deaths!

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Council Approved: August 11, 2005 August Approved: Council Spouses And Dependents Of Karuk Tribal Members Tribal And Dependents Of Karuk Spouses Non-Indian Beneficiaries Karuk Descendants And Other California Indians Living Any Native American Living Outside Of Karuk Service Area American Living Outside Of Karuk Service Any Native Karuk Tribal Members Living Outside Of Karuk Service Non-California Indians living within karuk service area Area A $2.00 charge per 30-day prescription or cost of medication, is greater. whichever Cost of medication plus $5.00 dispensing fee. Within The Karuk Service Area The Karuk Service Within medication. per 30-day prescription of covered $5.00 charge prescription. VII. VIII. III. IV. V. VI. Cost of medication plus 30% plus $5.00 dispensing fee. Cost plus 10% plus $5.00 dispensing fee per 30-day prescription. Cost of medication plus 20% plus $5.00 dispensing fee per 30 day Effective October 1, 2005 Effective October Prizes will be awarded in all categories 5 K course leaves the Clinic and proceeds to and around Greeenhorn Park Greeenhorn to and around the Clinic and proceeds 5 K course leaves with courses clearly marked route shorter follows a similar 2 mile walk/run will be served Post-event refreshments 8:00 am. Events begin at 9:00 Registration at • • • • • Saturday, November 19, 2005 November Saturday, 12 and under • 13-18 years • 19-30 years • 31-50 years • 51-64 years • 65 + 12 and under • 13-18 years • 19-30 5 K Run (3.1 Miles) and 2 Mile Fun Walk/Run Mile Fun and 2 (3.1 Miles) 5 K Run Commemorative T-shirts will be given to the first 50 participants will be given T-shirts Commemorative Start and finish at the Karuk Tribal Health Clinic, 1519 South Oregon Street, Yreka Street, 1519 South Oregon Health Clinic, Tribal the Karuk Start and finish at Karuk Tribal Health Clinic - Turkey Trot Turkey - Clinic Health Tribal Karuk Karuk Tribal Health Pharmacy - Charging Policy Summary Health Pharmacy Tribal Karuk Native Americans-- $1.00 dispensing fee. Native Non-Native Americans—Share of cost must be met first, then $1.00 dispensing fee. Americans—Share of cost must be met first, Non-Native a. b.

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