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VOLUME 31, NUMBER. 5 June 7, 2005 - May edition

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Council Corner ...... 2 Farewells ...... 10 GENERAL Candidate Forum 3, 4, 5, 6 Resources ...... 11, 12 Tribal News ...... 7 Photo Album ...... 13 ELECTION Community News ...... 8 Education News ...... 14 Tribal Voices ...... 9 Reservation News ... 15, 16

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation 2005 General Election Schedule of Events General election  June 17 ...... 8:00 a.m. District Election Board Orientation  June 18 ...... 8:00 a.m. General Election Polls Open  June 18 ...... 8:00 p.m. General Election Poll Close June 20 ...... 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Poll Votes WW II VETERANS WERE RECOGNIZED—May was National Elders  Month, and an Elders Day Dinner was held on Friday, May 20, at the  June 23 ...... 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Absentee Votes Nespelem Community Center. Elders from 16 different Tribes attended the  July 14 ...... OATH OF OFFICE Dinner, and a Special Tribute was paid to the Veterans of World War II. General election Polling Sites The first Veteran to be recognized was Norman Steele of Omak, WA., who Inchelium Sub-Agency • Keller Community Center was born on the same day the Dinner was being held...May 20, 1926. Mr. Steele served in the U.S. Navy for 3-1/2 years! Nespelem Community Center • Omak Senior Meal Site

Per Capita Payment to be made on or before August 5 2005 General NESPELEM, WA., JUNE 3— elecTion Notice for August 2005 Per Capita cerTiFieD Distribution: * Checks will be distributed on or canDiDaTeS before August 5 in the amount of FLAG FLEW OVER U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING—Toward the end of THE BEGINING OF ST. MARY’S MISSION—A Closure Mass was $500.00 the Closing Ceremony held on Friday, May 27, at St. Mary’s Mission for INCHELIUM DISTRICT held at the St. Mary’s Mission Catholic Church on Thursday, May 26, and * To be eligible, tribal members the new Paschal Sherman Indian School...three Vietnam Veterans who are afterwards a Closing Blessing was held for the old Paschal Sherman Indian must be living and/or born as of on the Colville Tribes’ Business Council formed a Color Guard to raise a School Buildings. Chief Pa-toi (Unknown-1894) stands in front of the first Position #1 midnight June 30. Terry Finley flag...that flew over the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The three Log Cabin Chapel (Church) at St. Mary’s Mission. The majority of the Allen Hammond * New applicants must submit Veterans are: (L to R) Nespelem District Councilmen Andy Joseph Jr. and time that the above picture is published in newspapers, magazines, etc., it a complete application to the Deb Louie...and in back of them Keller District Councilman John Stensgar shows the two horses, but does not show the colt! A descendant of Chief Position #2 Enrollment Department by 4:00 secures the lanyard on the flag pole. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell sent a Pa-toi has a framed picture of the above photo that was apparently given to Richard A. Swan p.m., August 1. letter congratulating the Colville Confederated Tribes on their new Paschal Chief Pa-toi. It’s unknown how old the framed picture is, and it contains the Virgil Seymour, Sr. * Address and/or Payee changes Sherman Indian School. The last paragraph of U.S. Senators’ Maria Cantwell following three items written in ink: “Log cabin 1888”...”(6 sister) St. M. must be in Enrollment Office by KELLER DISTRICT letter said: “Please accept this American flag, flown over the United States Mission school 1908”...and “Father DeRouge died in 1916”. Chief Pa-toi’s July 11. No address changes will Capitol Building, as a gift to the Tribe on the opening of your new school. I wife was Felicite Timentwa (1877-Apr. 22, 1941). Felicite’s mother was Yat-ka-nolx, and her English name was Mary Ann or Ann Mary (1844-Nov. Position #1 be accepted over the phone. wish you the best, and invite you to contact me if I can ever be of assistance”. John F. Stensgar * You are required to provide two 1, 1918). Yat-ka-nolx was the sister of Chief Alexander Smitaken (Smitkin), Lee Adolph (2) pieces of I.D. in order to cast who donated part of his land that became the grounds for St. Mary’s Mission. your check at any bank. If you (Photo was obtained from the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture/Eastern NESPELEM DISTRICT need a new Tribal ID Card plan Washington State Historical Society, Spokane, WA.) ahead to August 1. Position #1 * Cut off date for court orders is July Deb Louie COLVILLE TRIBAL MEMBERS Lucille Pakootas 11. Make sure Enrollment has a copy of new court orders. Position #2 Andrew C. Joseph, Jr Special Notice ON ACTIVE DUTY Eldon L Wilson Tribal members will have the Joanne C. Leith opportunity to pick-up their per capita checks during one of the OMAK DISTRICT following: DATE & TIME: Position #1 Mel Tonasket Monday, August 1, Cherie Moomaw 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DATE & TIME: Position #2 Tuesday, August 2, Margie Condon Hutchinson 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beverly “Bev” Condon Abrahamson LOCATION: Nespelem Community Center GOING TO SHUT DOWN—The “Martha S” (Keller Ferry) will stop Only YOU can pick up your running on Monday, June 13, for a U.S. Coast Guard inspection, and the hull Tribal check, no one else will be allowed to will be painted. The Coast Guard requires this inspection to be held every pick up your check. Tribal ID will five years. The Keller Ferry is scheduled to resume its regular schedule on be required in order to release your Saturday, June 18. The Ferry crosses Lake Roosevelt, and provides a link Tribune check. This will be strictly enforced between Wilbur and Republic on State Route 21. It was in September 1949 that the Keller Ferry first started crossing the Columbia River, and it operates DeaDline Reminder seven days a week, and 18 hours a day (6:00 a.m.-midnight). No checks will be re-issued until two (2) weeks after the distribution SSgt. (E-5) Joseph J. Boyd joined the U.S. Air Force in 1991, and Tuesday, date. Please allow one week for confederated Tribes of the colville reservation he has served in places such as: Travis Air Force Base in California, Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany, Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, the post office to deliver before Afghanistan, Russia, Siberia, and is currently serving in Iraq. We contacting the Enrollment Office to toll free number would just like to let him know that we sincerely appreciate the time June 21st place a stop payment on undelivered he puts in, and the sacrifices he makes, and has made for our Country. FoR ASSISTANCe checks. THANK YOU Joey, and we love you! Brenda Thomas, 1-888-881- From your friends and family in Inchelium Phone (509) 634-2222 Enrollment Office

Tribal Tribune 2 Tribal Tribune c ouncil corner TueSDay, June 7, 2005 vote is important to the direction the cess in the Wenatchi fishing rights bringing in $6 million per year. The a group made up of Tribal members tribal government takes. The active case. This will take place in Seattle Colville Tribes has not ever reached from across the U.S. who are working voter makes that determination every on May 10 thru May 12, 2005. It the $2 million plateau. This tells me to counter the government’s attempts Moses update by Harvey time they vote. If you are satisfied is the first time the Yakamas have that, by income numbers from those to control the lands on Indian Reser- with the direction, then maybe things agreed to meet with the Colville other entities, we (the CCT) are not vations. There will be more to come are alright. We counted the absentee Tribes. By all accounts it’s going to providing these services to our own. in future letters about this process. Greetings: they continue. votes on 5/5/05 they took a little be a rough process simply because of We may have an opportunity to Harvey Moses, Jr. It’s May and it almost seems like We counted the poll vote on Mon- longer; we had to count the Incheli- the stance the Yakamas have taken in become the Estate Planner and Will summer time already. It is nice to day, May 2, 2005. As a member of um District twice and the Nespelem the past. But this time the situation writers for the Northwest. We had a have these warm days but it may not the Election Committee, it was good District twice. For the Nespelem is somewhat different because of the meeting with an individual who is a be good for the local environment that this process did not take long at District, there was a tie for 2nd place questioning by the Appeals Court member of the Land Tenure group, being so dry. We may have a bad all. But as a tribal member deeply for Position #2. We did what the Judges of the Yakama attorney. I fire season to look forward to. I hope embedded in tribal government, it’s Election Ordinance said to do, and believe the Colvilles will prevail not. I’ll be positive; it’s nice to have disheartening to see so few votes. that was recount and certify. Thank because we are right in the claims these warm sunny days and hope As stated previously, the cast of that each of you for your vote. we have made in the past and are charley’s corner by We are having a very tough time making now. with the local Indian Health Service In the Management and Budget cutting much needed services to Committee meeting (5/4/05) the fis- To the Membership, you would like to see during this our members. Their latest action is cal 06-budget process is to be started I apologize for not writing in process. Hutchinson update doing away with the allergy shots and as usual income is down. We will every Tribal Tribune. It seems like There seems to be a strong sug- and diabetes services and makes not have the luxury of getting money there in not enough hours in the day gestion that the Tribe go into the one wonder what IHS is thinking from other sources to save us this to keep on top of all of the issues, “Self Governance” arena as far as our Dear Tribal Members: the positive outcomes. of; after all, diabetes is the leading year. Our administrators are going receive the questions and gather the Health care goes. Instead of traveling We finally get to celebrate the We attended the transportation health problem in Indian Country! to have to sharpen those pencils this needed answers, but I will not quit. to different tribes that have already grand opening of the new Pascal meeting in Olympia, with the state Allergies, if not properly cared for, year. The last 2 years the Tribes has There are many crucial issues that went this route, I attended a meeting Sherman Indian School. After years and federal officials. We were espe- can lead to other major health prob- counted on a federal/state program are effecting us as a Tribe. One of the in San Diego, CA. Numerous tribes of many past and present council cially fortunate because our lawyer, lems. I am unsure how the local IHS dubbed Title XIX as an off-set to our most critical is the health services and leaders were represented and a members’ lobbying for this new con- Brian Gunn, scheduled us a meeting Administration can arbitrarily cut the income shortfall. It was stated this that I do not believe are being deliv- wide view of the pros and cons were struction, we have a beautiful facility with Leroy Gishi, one of the top aforecited services when the Tribes year in one of our Health and Human ered in the manner that they could or discussed. It seems to work for the contribute approximately $100,000 Service Committee meetings that for our children. officials from Washington D.C. We should be. There should be programs smaller tribes and services enhanced. to IHS. If we are all rich and all had this money was not a resource but a We met with the Yakama Nation asked that some of the safety proj- excelling in getting solutions to help I’m personally not sure that it would health insurance, this would not be service provided. If that is the case, to discuss our fishing rights in the ects be placed on the inventory list, us and yet, there still seems to be the work for us and especially with three an issue. Last fiscal year there was we are not providing the Title XIX Wenatchee area. We are in nego- and he is attempting to do just that. fear that if we find positive solutions, and possibly four Clinics all fighting tiations so we are not permitted to If this happens, we will be miles an increase in IHS dollars. We have services required by our member- I might be out of a job. Social ills will made contact with our legislators ship. I say this because over the past for the same dollars for operation discuss any of the details of those ahead of other agencies. Anyway, I never be extinct. There are workers needs. I will be getting all of the discussions. I can report that these am very excited about the results of for help in getting to the root of this couple of years the Yakamas were that are finding ways to stretch information needed and offered in discussions are emotionally draining, this meeting. present short-fall. cited as bringing in $7 million per themselves and the budgeted dollars order to pass on what I learn to you. and it takes an enormous amount of The Bureau of Indian Affairs, We will begin the Mediation pro- year; Okanogan County was cited as that they receive and they seem to be I strongly encourage you to at- self-discipline to sit and listen, when CCT, and the Indian Land Tenure the ones that are getting the negative tend the meetings at the main Tribal your information does not match. Foundation group met recently in reaction internally. Then there are We had a CBC/CTEC strategic Spokane to discuss estate-planning the ones that seem to be able to find building. The decisions that are made meeting on May 6, in Spokane. We services. If the ILTF proposal is ap- creative excuses as to why they can’t by us effect you. I work for you and have two teams, one is the commu- proved our tribe in a pilot project role Tribal Tribune do what the program is designed to you have the right to make sure I am nications team, and the other is the will provide wills and estate planning achieve and they seem to be getting working. I know that our District planning team, which I chose. We services for all the Northwest Region rewarded. Something is wrong with meetings are not always when they discussed the possible reorganization Tribes. The proposal will be submit- this picture. Corrections seem to be should be, but there are four council of some of the programs, and the ted to the BIA/OST for funding, so CoPY DeaDline identified as “micro managing”. persons and each one, I believe, have future projections of the CIPV mill. there will be no tribal dollars. I have been to several Wenatchi the same responsibilities that I have. Discussion of the Mt. Tolman mining I also attended a meeting in Scott- issue meetings and will be on the In your travels, be safe. venture, and the need for experts in sdale on Indian Health issues, and I June 21, 2005 negotiating team with the Yakama Shirley K. Charley place for planning and meeting with guess the main point that sticks in negotiating team. I strongly suggest Omak District Council Person the tribal membership on this issue. my mind is this “Patients are not an that you keep us informed as to what The Healing Lodge Board of Di- interruption in your job, they are the rectors held their meeting in Spokane reason we exist”. They provided a lot in April, and we discussed the pos- of information and various models of sible purchase of land surrounding health care, but I think it was more the healing lodge. This facility is directed at the technical people, but a home away from home for many I still gained a lot of understanding of our troubled youth, and a very of the process. successful program. The facility is Margie Hutchinson located at 5600 East 8th Avenue. They Tribal have a huge emphasis on culture, and I believe this is one of the reasons for 2005 elecTion colVille inDian reSerVaTion GUIDELINES TRIBAL TRIBUNE FORUMS

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Tribal Tribune TueSDay, June 7, 2005 2005 canDiDaTe ForuM Tribal Tribune 3 Colville Business Council General Election Candidates: Views and opinions expressed in the Candidates Forum, complimentary or critical, are those of the candidates. They are not necessarily endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, tribal administration, the Tribal Business Council or the Colville Confederated Tribes membership as a whole. Burden of proof statements made in any campaign materials lies with the candidate.

inchelium District candidates – Position no. 1

TERRy FINLEy - POSITION #1 on you because you are the one making that tough decision by voting. Once again, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your past Hello again, support by voting in the Primary Election. The Primary results were: Terry Hope this letter finds you and your families all in Finley—175, Allen Hammond—111, Lawrence Tonasket—96, and Doug good health. I’ll get right to the point and let you Seymour—89. Remember my door is always open and my phone number know what I am thinking. Our Tribes Future and is in the book. I always make it a point to answer al my phone messages so Survival will depend on the decisions made by the please leave a message if you have concerns. Your concerns are my concerns council in the next few years. The question you will because I am your elected representative. have to ask yourself is, “Do I want someone with the I would like to thank you for your time and may God be with you and knowledge and experience making these decisions your family always. or the inexperienced person?” I believe I have the Sincerely, knowledge and experience needed for our survival Terry Finley as a Tribe! Remember, the Tribe’s survival depends Inchelium Councilman

Dear Inchelium District I possess. If you see me, stop me. I will from. I have many ideas on how to take membership so they can make informed ALLEN Tribal Members take time to talk with you I intentionally moved to different the pressure off our timber. The health decisions. The membership needs to My name is Allen (aka. Charlie) I will begin with a short history, jobs when the opportunity presented of our resources and our home is at know and feel that they will make the HAMMOND - Hammond. I would like to thank ev- which I feel Qualifies me, to be your itself to learn how they were managed risk. We need to broaden our horizons right decisions. eryone very much for the support and Councilman and Representative for the and operated from the inside. I am not and create more businesses and more There are many other issues that POSITION #1 for any future support I may receive. A Inchelium District. Living here on and afraid to research and make a deci- jobs. (Alternative energy - Train our need attention and acted on. discovery I made during the Primary off when I was really young and all my sion, defend my decision if needed membership to open their own busi- I would like to reiterate by 2 prom- Election was some people did not know teen years and adult life to 1992. I left and press forward to get things ac- ness - Work with outside corporations ises from my first letter me by my given name Allen. They knew for colleges in 1992 and after experi- complished. the CCt as a business to bring big business here for more job The first— Is to do the best I possi- me by my nickname Charlie. I’m sorry encing many jobs for the tribe I returned entity is stagnant and wasting our opportunities, etc.) bly can for the membership. for the confusion. My parents—Allen home in 2003. 1992-96 I earned an monies. We need to stop this trend I do not like the way the NIGC & The second— Is to communicate Hammond Sr./ Bernice Laramie, Grand- overall 3.48 GPA with an A.A. Degree now or risk losing it all. the State try to interfere with our gam- issues to the membership and to listen parents—Joe (Fred) Laramie/Lena Jane. from Spokane Community College, a Our tribal membership has many ing and sovereignty. I do not like the for their input after they have all the I am working full time at Fish & B.A. Degree from Eastern Washington health problems or has someone in their way CTEC is operating our Gaming facts not rumors. I believe that is what Wildlife and a part time Gaming Com- University in Recreation Management family who is sick. Our elders are not Enterprise. We should be the leaders a good Councilman is required to do. missioner. We are full steam into our carrying a full load of classes every being cared for in a fashion that makes in Indian Gaming. The CBC is looking I have the experiences, education field season and we are very busy. With quarter with Emphasis’s in Business life easier for them. Our youth have at an awesome location for a casino. I and common sense to be your Council- Gaming we are very busy with NIGC Administration. 1998-99 Wenatchee drug problems that needs addressed say stop looking at it and move forward. man. Together we will move forward and the State. I have an answering ma- Valley College courses that helped me “now” not after they are fried or on Instead of making $10+million we and become leaders again in Indian chine; my home phone number is in the become a Microsoft Certified System their deathbed. IHS seems to fail about should be making $100+million a year. Country. directory and at the end of this article. Engineer and Cisco Certified Network half the time. They seem not to care. Then there is the issue of mining. Thanks Again Allen Hammond Please call and leave a message. I will Associate. We have to do more than what is being There are many concerns that have to 509-722-3781 return your call and answer any ques- There were many job opportunities done at this time. lets get our people be addressed and the real pros and tion as best I can with the information I was skilled enough to get and learn healthy again. cons of mining must be given to the

inchelium District candidates – Position no. 2

Over the years my presence has been enough to keep our council from habitually breaking rules RICHARD A. SWAN - POSITION #2 and regulations to deal with personal vendettas and personal hatred of Tribal Personnel and programs. This sort of behavior became more apparent after a group of council rescinded and dissolved the ethics Inchelium Voters, process in the year “2000”. “Thank You” A new council would be able to begin working on a newer, better, and stricter process for alleged The reality of the Primary vote has shown that each district abuses of power or authority. (It is now 2005.) reservation-wide voted for a change. I am willing and ready to I have been serving as a Gaming Commissioner these past months and it is exciting to be a part of participate in that demand for change simply because I have pushed, the team work in revising the gaming code and establishing a newer stronger policy for our Gaming debated, and demanded that very thing in all my twelve years as industry. your councilman. I have voiced change by participating in Revisions I have never been afraid to speak on your behalf and I will continue to do so as long as you need of our Law & Order Code, TERO Code, and the renewed Policy me. The love that I have for this reservation and my people are things that really keep me going. I & Procedures. have never been afraid of work and if you re-elect me that is something that I can promise, “I WILL These revisions were important for the membership in governing WORK FOR YOU.” ourselves and asserting our right to determine our own destiny The politics of being straightforward and honest does have it’s setbacks when there are people in here on the Colville Reservation. The protection of our Natural power right now who would just like to see Richard Swan just go away. “Well, with each and everyone Resources and Human Resources are very important to me. When of you who vote for me, you will be sending them a message.” any one person or group of people break any of the laws, rules, or I plan to stay home here on the reservation and work on tribal issues. For Every and All Reasons, regulations, it immediately starts the erosion of our sovereignty as VOTE, VOTE, VOTE. a government. This type of activity should not be allowed or condoned. Sincerely,

VIRGIL J. SEyMOUR - POSITION #2 Employment is a major concern on our Reservation. Through cooperation between the Tribe and CTEC, various jobs can be created. Currently, the Tribe is in urgent need of knowledgeable First of all, I would like to thank everyone who supported me Grant Writers in order to utilize all grants available to increase employment. in the Primary Election. We made a very good showing. With Substance abuse is a big problem throughout our communities and has touched all our your continued support and input, we can make the changes lives in one way or another. Prevention Programs and working together through community necessary to instill pride back into our Tribal Government. involvement may be a start to try and overcome the devastating effects of these addictions. Our It has been my observation that the Business Council can children are at stake. If elected, I will lead by example and volunteer for the Tribal Random sometimes cripple themselves through in-house bickering. This Drug Testing Policy. does not help any situation or any of our Tribal members. All I would like to see more public involvement in our Tribal decision-making process. It is not it does is turn people against each other and stalls progress. only your right, but also your duty to speak up on important issues. As Tribal leaders, it is up The Council must also stop interfering with administrative to the Business Council to keep you informed and educated on issues that require your input. procedures. In doing so, it may bring an end to a lot of nepotism If I am elected, I will strive to always keep an open mind, listen to the people and base my that has been going on within the Tribe. Now is a very critical decisions on facts, not corrupt vendettas. I will consider all sides of every issue while keeping time for the Tribe and it is extremely important that we work the Tribe’s best interest at heart. together. Goals and objectives must be set and met in a timely Respectfully, manner. Virgil J. Seymour

Tribal Tribune 4 Tribal Tribune 2005 canDiDaTe ForuM TueSDay, June 7, 2005 Colville Business Council General Election Candidates: Views and opinions expressed in the Candidates Forum, complimentary or critical, are those of the candidates. They are not necessarily endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, tribal administration, the Tribal Business Council or the Colville Confederated Tribes membership as a whole. Burden of proof statements made in any campaign materials lies with the candidate.

Keller District candidates – Position no. 1

for calculating our stumpage, we are seeing a higher return per log. Our animals faired quite well thru last winter. I have JOHN F. STENSGAR - POSITION #1 seen quite a few bears this spring, which concerns me. They take a good number of our fawns and elk calves. I am happy to report that I have seen several blue grouse. Their numbers are coming back, but are not at a level in which I feel comfortable To the People of the San Poil Valley: in taking one. Maybe next year. I was honored by the results of the Primary Election and ask for your continued support in the General Election. I would One article is just not enough space to cover all the issues facing our Tribe. To cover one issue, in depth, would use up continue to work hard on the multitude of issues facing our Tribe. We need to continue planning for future generations while all this space. Here is a list of other areas of concern that I have: CTEC, the ever shrinking Indian Health care dollars, Land meeting the needs of today. I will continue to work on and support the issues that will improve our quality of life. into trust, Office of Special Trust, Tribal gaming, State initiatives, Tribal Court, Supreme Court, Tribal government services, I want to thank the folks who ask about my family. Without their support it would be hard for me to put in the hours that I Economic Development, maintenance of our current infrastructure, to name a few. do. We are all doing great. Come August, Mae and I will be married for 27 years. LJ, Tasha and their five kids are still living A recent US Supreme Court decision concerns me greatly. It was decided in favor of Tribes. Basically, it says that the with us. Our grandkids are a handful, especially our identical twin boys. LJ and Tasha are both full time students. Eric recently Federal Government did not provide sufficient Direct Contract Support dollars to the Tribes. This action covers a number of moved home and works full time. It’s been great to have him back. Eric recently spent some quality time with his daughter. years back. The preliminary research would suggest that the federal government owes the Colville Tribes around $90 million It seems that Tribes take two steps forward and one back at the national level. For example, in the proposed energy bill, dollars. The research is continuing. Consider that there are 562 federally recognized Tribes; I believe that this will come down Tribes would not need secretarial approval for venturing out in the energy business. Another is that if the proposed changes to negotiations because the federal government isn’t going to cut a check to Indian Country for about 2 to 3 billion dollars. to the Homeland Security bill goes forward, Tribes would receive an allocation from congress and not have to fight with I have grown a thick hide for the number of years that I have run for Council. Rumors normally do not bother my family the State Governments to receive our fair share. One of the steps back is: the oil, gas and electrical utility companies are or me. But when the rumors are just an outright lie, I must respond. I do not use illegal drugs. I will take a drug test anytime. lobbying to get legislation passed so that the Secretary of the Interior would be authorized to sign off on leases with no When we were approving our drug testing policy, I was pushing for the Council to be tested first. Tribal input. This is a severe attack on our Sovereignty. I am actively involved in the Telecommunication re-write of the In closing, I am asking for your Vote in the upcoming General Election. I will continue to work for the best interest of our 1996 Telecommunication Act. With continued support of the elected leadership of Indian Country, we may be able to receive Tribe. Also, I would like to wish everyone safe travels on the Pow wow trail and other summer trips. Lim limpt. revenues from the use of our airspace (spectrum) above our reservation. Currently, cell phone carriers pay nothing to the Respectfully, Tribes for use of our Natural resource. Another concern is the cell phone carriers are trying to access the universal service John F. Stensgar fund without putting any dollars in. The universal service fund was designed for build out in rural America. We have a few locations on our reservation without basic dial-up service. Our Natural resources continue to provide the bulk of our revenues. With changing to the Return to Log Value method,

LEE ADOLPH - POSITION #1 elected officials. With this in mind, I request your support during Dear Tribal Voters, the General Election. Thank you for your support during the primary elections. The There are several political and economical issues that concern results confirm that people want change. I have been living our tribal members such as helicopter logging, mining, gaming, in this community for the last seventeen years waiting for a etc., just to mention a few. change. The change must start from the top. Tribal Council My campaign letter will cover most of these issues and representatives are the first place to start from. The Council concerns. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact is the ones that will implement change through constitution me at my home number, (509) 722-3829. Thank you once again. reform, policies and procedures for the tribal government. Respectfully, The voters will implement the change through their chosen Lee Adolph

nespelem District candidates – Position no. 1

DEB LOUIE - POSITION #1 To the People, I would first like to thank you for allowing me to serve you, it has been an honor. I have always kept the children in mind as I make decisions that will affect the Tribes, the people and our resources. I am dedicated to ensuring that our tribal traditions and culture continues through the next seven generations. As a tribal leader I do my best to serve ALL Tribal Members, regardless of the district you live in. I believe I am here for the tribe as a whole and I do my best to serve the people. I feel it is my duty to protect our natural resources, to build up the land base and protect our sovereignty. If elected, I will continue to work for the people. I will continue to advocate for our Veterans, the language program, the youth, our elders and most importantly the Tribe. I would consider it an honor to be able to continue to serve you and to be your voice. Thank you for your continued support and confidence in me. Deb Louie Nespelem District, Position #1

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Washington State University will celebrate the Tribe’s purchase of WSU’s Camp Roger larson PLUMMER, ID, MAY 6—The Last September, the Washington of Camp Larson and also with the Tribe and WSU have agreed to are advocating for the individual “Our plan is to utilize the facility Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Washington State University Board of Regents commitment WSU has shown to implement a series of cooperative academic plans for their children are in a variety of ways that include State University will celebrate the of Washington State University the Tribe’s culture, heritage and educational programs. all part of the overall program. traditional and social activities as Tribe’s purchase of WSU’s Camp approved the sale of the camp to the education goals,” Stensgar said. The Tribe and the University are “This agreement solidifies a true well as learning and healing—a Roger Larson at Cottonwood Bay Tribe for $1.4 million, along with “We are very pleased that we were working on an educational needs collaborative partnership between source for the renewal of our spiritual on Lake Coeur d’Alene, northeast of a $1 million pledge from the Tribe able to offer this important historical assessment to identify baseline WSU and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe strength,” Stensger said. Worley, Idaho, a 36.46-acre parcel over five years to support Native site to the Coeur d’Alene tribe and educational needs of the Coeur as a model for providing solutions to with 700 feet of water frontage. A American education programs. know that they will preserve the site d’Alene Tribe and to develop historical obstacles that have impeded joint press conference and reception Coeur d’Alene Tribal Chairman and benefit from its use,” Rawlins specialized tutoring programs for the the advancement of education in will take place at 10 a.m., May 11 at Ernie Stensgar and WSU President said. “We also believe that this will community. Youth sports programs, Indian communities,” Stensgar said. the Camp Larson mess hall. V. Lane Rawlins will discuss the sale open doors for more communication WSU scholarship opportunities, The Tribe plans to renovate Camp The event will commemorate the and the educational programs that and greater friendship between the teacher recruitment and retention Roger Larson’s facilities so that one return of one of the Coeur d’Alene will be funded as a result. Tribe and WSU.” efforts, cultural sensitivity workshops day it can be utilized for events such Tribe’s aboriginal campsites along “The Coeur d’Alene Tribe is In a demonstration of good faith and educational support programs as youth camps, retreats and sobriety the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. pleased with the recent purchase and commitment, the Coeur d’Alene for Native American parents who camps. Tribal Tribune TueSDay, June 7, 2005 2005 canDiDaTe ForuM Tribal Tribune 5 Colville Business Council General Election Candidates: Views and opinions expressed in the Candidates Forum, complimentary or critical, are those of the candidates. They are not necessarily endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, tribal administration, the Tribal Business Council or the Colville Confederated Tribes membership as a whole. Burden of proof statements made in any campaign materials lies with the candidate.

nespelem District candidates – Position no. 2

ANDREW C. Whi it Leem lem *Encouraging a return to log study, as a different way to ensure a larger share for our logs Hello and Thank You! My name is Andrew C. Joseph, Jr. I really appreciate each of you that go to our mills. JOSEPH, JR. that voted in the Primary Election. As I said before “I’m honored to serve my People”. I have *Closely observing the management of our Casinos to bolster the bottom line. learned a lot in this first term. The US Government Programs are all taking financial cuts. *Looking into bulk fuel purchases to allow for lower prices at the pumps to better serve - POSITION #2 We are going to have to lobby harder to keep the funding that we get from the State and the our Tribal members and attract more customers. Federal Governments. We not only have to compete with Non-Indian interests, we have to *Exploring the benefits of taking over Electric and Telephone utilities on the Reservation. compete with other Tribes. When President Bush got elected back into office, a lot of his staff We have to look at other ways to generate new economies and save existing dollars for the quit! So the new staff needs to be trained all over again about – Government to Government Colville Tribe. It is important to create jobs and provide our members with greater opportunities issues, Sovereignty and Trust Responsibility – those principles that were agree to in Treaties for training to move into leadership positions. and Executive Orders. We can not afford to have other Tribes speaking to the Federal or State There are still a lot of serious issues that need to be taken care of; our Health is a major one. Government on our behalf. We have to work collectively to ensure that the voice of the Colville Priority One—it is time to stand up to the government and take legal action. The Columbia Confederated Tribes is heard forcefully and effectively. River Initiative, our Water Rights. The Probate Code that the Government will try to push on I am active in all the Committees and speak up for all 9,116 plus members that live both on our people if we don’t do our own code. Safe affordable housing for our people. Domestic and off the Reservation. I continue to speak up for our Youth and Elders to promote Education violence and alcohol and drug abuse prevention. On any Multi Million dollar agreements and sustain our Culture. I believe for the first time ever, our Tribal Programs are going to the or businesses that we are wanting to get into, I will ask for a vote of the membership, this Sr. Meal Sites and letting our Elders know how they can serve them. It has been reported includes Wells Dam. I ask you, my People, to vote for Andrew C. Joseph, Jr. in this year’s by TANF that there will be 200 summer youth jobs this year and efforts to expand cultural election for Position #2. My door is always open. Or give me a call any time. I will do my opportunities for our people. Increasing our death benefits has saved families a lot. I support best to help you in any way I can. the Wenatchee and Nez Perce Advisory Boards’ recommendations. Whit Leem Lem (Thank you) The Tribal Council and the CTEC Board are now having Quarterly meetings to find ways Andrew C. Joseph, Jr. to cut spending and make a higher profit. Our oversight activities and strategies include the following to name a few:

ELDON WILSON - POSITION #2 There is a “trust responsibility” from the United States government through the Department of Interior to BIA, Indian Health Service, HUD and other U.S. Government Nespelem District Voters: to fund services for Indian people. The part for the Council and all other Indian tribes is The Primary Election had only about 20% of Nespelem District eligible voters that that they have to lobby Congress through our U.S. Congress for funding. BIA, Indian voted. I am asking the 80% of you who did not vote to vote because you all are asking Health Service and HUD are federal government agencies and it is against the law for for change and the only way we will get change is for you to vote for the change. them to lobby for funds. It is one of the duties for the Tribal Council. I am asking for I am asking for your vote because I will be your voice in the Council chambers. You your vote because I will not use my position to only benefit my immediate family or all are asking for ‘change’ within the Council and I will be that change. My opponents friends. Otherwise, if I do something for one member of the Tribe, then the other 9,000+ both have been on the Council with no change. I have heard from both on reservation members are entitled to the same treatment. and off reservation tribal members that you want to know what is going on with the I would also encourage a Candidate Forum for both positions for the Nespelem Wells Dam settlement, Mt. Tolman mining, timber, casinos, money that the Tribe has District. If it is alright with the other candidates, June 1, 2005, would be a good start. and just what the heck is going on with our tribal government. The last thing is to VOTE either at the polls or by absentee. If you need an absentee The purpose of the Tribal Council is to set policy and work with all government ballot call me at 509/634-4649 or drop me a line. I am the only Eldon Wilson in agencies. The Council is not supposed to micro-manage BIA, Indian Health Service, Nespelem, WA 99155. Lem-lem. HUD or tribal administration, but to work WITH these departments. Eldon Wilson

omak District candidates – Position no. 1

MEL TONASKET - POSITION #1 rights, now more than ever if we are going to maintain control over our trust Dear Omak District Voters: resources. We have come a long way in the last 30 years but we still have I would like to thank all of you who voted in the Primary this year and a lot more work to do. Let’s don’t lose what we have gained. especially those of you who voted for me. The Primary turnout was the Many of you know me, you know that I worked many years in Washington smallest it has been in many years. If you truly care about the future of DC and Washington State getting regulations and legislation changed that maintaining tribal sovereignty over our reservation then I ask you to vote recognizes tribal rights and tribal laws. I hope that you will allow me to in the General Election. continue to work for you and the Colville Indian Reservation. There are people in the Department of Interior in Washington DC that I respectfully ask for your support and vote on June 18th. are developing a department called the Office of Special Trust that are Sincerely, attempting to take control of our trust resources. If they succeed, it is my Mel Tonasket belief they will take us back to the old “Indian Agent” days that we fought Omak District Candidate, Position #1 so hard to get out from under. We need strong experienced leadership, that knows how to fight for your

CHERIE Fellow Tribal members, • Wells Dam Settlement Payout Thank you for your votes in the primary and thank those of you who encouraged and supported • Tribal Preference in Hiring (There is a resolution to support this and has not been MOOMAW my candidacy. I will use my 30+ years of business knowledge to serve you in a professional, implemented. Also 30-day waivers for non-Indian contracted position needs to be enforced.) accountable and committed manner with honesty and integrity. • Revised Ethics Code (Needs to be implemented.) - POSITION #1 “Sovereignty is the power of Indian tribes to make their own laws and be governed by those • 5 Year Budget Plan with a Spending Cap laws. With tribal government functioning properly, business councils will realize that they are Our forest is tired and will not be able to support us for ever more, we need to diversify. accountable, not to Washington, but to the people who elected them. Tribal members will no Our main casino needs to be replaced. The list goes on and on. We need to stop reacting and longer feel helpless in the hands of the very officials they have elected.” These are not my words start finding solutions. but they are something I believe in. It is the responsibility of the council not only to legislate During my time as a Gaming Commissioner I have led discussion with the State on licensing but also to protect the health and well being of members and assets of the tribe. By maintaining fees and other compact issues and have been successful in opening talks with the National oversight to see that resolutions are implemented is not considered day to day management. It Indian Gaming Commission on gaming issue concerns. I am confident that I can represent should also be council’s responsibility to see that we all are working together for the good of our tribe in a well-informed and professional manner. our reservation. As one of fourteen councilpersons I will be there, be accountable and bring your concerns Major issues and concerns: forward. • IHS Contract Health Care My phone number is 509-826-4618. Please see my campaign letter for more detail or call • Columbia River Water Rights (see signed agreement on web at with your questions or concerns. www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2005news/2005-042.html Your Vote Does Count, • Mining at Mt. Tolman Cherie Moomaw

Tribal Tribune 6 Tribal Tribune 2005 canDiDaTe ForuM TueSDay, June 7, 2005 Colville Business Council General Election Candidates: Views and opinions expressed in the Candidates Forum, complimentary or critical, are those of the candidates. They are not necessarily endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, tribal administration, the Tribal Business Council or the Colville Confederated Tribes membership as a whole. Burden of proof statements made in any campaign materials lies with the candidate.

omak District candidates – Position no. 2

been an issue I have worked diligently on this past year. Our reservation roads need to be placed on MARGIE CONDON HUTCHINSON - POSITION #2 the inventory list for future federal funding. Dear Tribal Members, Voting in county, state, and national elections is crucial and I will continue to support this education In the upcoming months our Tribe will face many serious challenges and I would like to be one of process. We need people in place who can respect and honor both the US Constitution and Tribal your pro-active team members. Sovereignty. For example, the tribal vote stopped an initiative that would have blown away our Gaming KEY ISSUES: Industry and one senator from Oklahoma thinks our rights are just primitive agreements that should Continue to support education dollars and early education programs; lobby for federal and state not stand in the way of a state’s future. funding for after school programs; promote competitive recruitment that will encourage our tribal The reorganization of the Department of Interior has been an enormous set back for tribes. This members to return to the reservation to apply their education, knowledge, skills and abilities. US Administration has reacted to the Cobell litigation in a negative manner and made tribes suffer for Maintain support and funding for the elder and youth programs. the mismanagement of Indian funds by the Federal government. We have been at the table and will We need to remember that our patients are the reason we have clinics. To encourage a healthy continue to address this issue through the legislative process in congress. lifestyle for our people our health care programs must offer facilities and providers that are sensitive to The Indian probate reform act was passed in 2004, and we are working with the BIA, University of our patients’ needs. We need regular reports from the CEO of the clinic, patient surveys, and diabetes Idaho, and Indian Land Tenure foundation on this act. education. It’s a proven fact that for every dollar you spend on prevention you save five. It is a huge honor to represent you, and it means a great deal to me to have your support. We need to support the successful enterprises, while taking action to reorganize those that are not Thank you, generating revenue. Establishing relationships with larger corporations such as Boeing for future Margie Condon Hutchinson ventures will keep our tribal enterprises competitive with the non-tribal industries. Providing safe transportation to our Tribal members, especially our children on school buses has

*Visiting Senior Meal Sites BEVERLy CONDON ABRAHAMSON - POSITION #2 *HUD—Rental vs Ownership (Grant Monies) Dear Tribal Member, *Child and Family Services Way’ stim’ aspu?us (What’s in your heart). My name is Beverly “Bubbles” Condon Abrahamson. *Court System & how its decisions are made (ALJ) My parents are Cecelia Rita Timentwa Condon and David Iswald Keller Condon and my grandparents *Upper Positions are C.B. Suzen Timentwa and Lucy Lakekin Timentwa, grandmother, Christine Lakekin Stanislaus. *181-D annual payments, now the parents have to include accrued interest on their taxes. My home place was Malott, Washington; this is where I grew up, was raised and went to school. My *What happened to the Range Payments before Transactions? Year to Year payments to the rightful owners. Indian name is Shen Malulx. *Timber Income from Tribal Land. I am running for Position #2 and asking you the people of voting age to cast your vote in the *Fire Stations in areas. Insurance purposes. General Election on June 18, 2005, at the Omak Senior Meal Site. If you can’t make it to the polls, *Respecting our elders, our elders are passing very fast. you can request an absentee ballot from the Elections office by faxing your request to (509) 634-2233. *Gaming Revenue. Your vote counts as a Tribal Member. Who would you like to see seated at the table making the right These are just some of the issues. The whole Tribal Membership needs to stick together as a whole decisions for our Tribal Membership as a whole and for all the people who are employed by the Colville and get issues resolved. So all of you Omak District Voters please take the time to get out and Vote Confederated Tribes? in the General Election. Some of the concerns: Way’ Limlimt *Wells Dam Claims—why hasn’t it been distributed? Beverly “Bubbles” C. Abrahamson *Code of Ethics—New edition *Employment Chief Moses Mural Project NAIHC Hires New The Chief Moses Mural Project out our community and Promises to funding is available. through the American West Bank, is designed to establish a place of continue to add historical enhance- HOW MUCH: Production cost for 1426 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, Honor and Historic Celebration to ments for years to come. the Mural Project is $15,000. The WA 98837. Please make checks out Lobbying Firm WASHINGTON, MAY 3, 2005—To assist in representing Chief Moses and his tribe’s people. WHY: This mural is a beautiful Mural Project invites Moses Lake to Chief Moses Mural Project: atten- WHAT: A historical Mural de- addition to our community, creating a area businesses and individuals to tion Alan McFadin. the housing interests of Indian tribes throughout the nation, the picting Native American activities visually significant connection to the participate financially in establishing For additional information, National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) has hired in the Columbia Basin. name Sinkiuse Square. In addition to a place to celebrate and honor an please contact: Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP, a firm with more than 250 WHERE: Mural to be on the west the project’s historic value it will also important component of our region’s wall of the GMAC building, facing be a tourism draw, inviting people to history. Colleen Trefz (509) 771-5000 lawyers and a client base that includes Indian tribal governments Sinkiuse Square in downtown Moses the heart of Moses Lake. TO PARTICIPATE: If you would or (509) 766-7291 and tribal organizations. Lake. WHEN: Weather permitting, we like to participate in this historic Patty Jensen (509) 765-7120 Excellent representation on Capitol Hill and before the WHO: Patty Jensen is the featured anticipate completing the mural as project, donations are being accepted Administration is crucial for NAIHC in securing necessary artist. Her work can be seen through- appropriations and advancing our legislative initiatives, according to Ross Bell, Director of NAIHC’s Office of Government Affairs. Progress on Crazy Horse Carving Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP’s Indian Tribal Governments practice consists of five full-time lawyers, all of whom are members of the firm’s Government Relations Group. Key among Generates “New Wave” of Interest them is Paul G. Moorehead, a partner in the firm who has prior CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, carving, and the progress is quite in the world. Work then shifted to the cational and cultural undertaking fi- Capitol Hill and advocacy experience. Moorehead was Chief SD—Dramatic progress on the visible,” said Ruth Ziolkowski. horse’s head, on which Korczak did nanced primarily from an admission Counsel and Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Indian world’s largest mountain carving, a She is the wife of sculptor Korczak extensive preliminary blocking out fee and contributions. Affairs from 1997 to 2005, and previously was government spectacular new, nightly laser-light Ziolkowski (1908-1982) who was in the 1970’s. show and an Indian Museum special asked to carve Crazy Horse by Native Crazy Horse is not a federal or affairs director of the National Congress of American Indians. exhibition will greet summer visi- American elders. state project but is a nonprofit edu- Also a member of the Government Relations Group is associate tors at Crazy Horse Memorial in the Lakota Chief Henry Standing Brian Gunn, (Confederate Tribes of the Colville Reservation), Black Hills of South Dakota. Bear’s invitation said, “My fellow who has extensive experience representing tribes. The colossal mountain carving chiefs and I would like the white “Gardner Carton & Douglas will be a great asset to NAIHE now underway is the focal point of man to know the red man has great a nonprofit educational and cultural heroes, also.” as we continue to work with Congress and the Administration project honoring the North American “Now that shaping has reached to provide for more housing and improve housing conditions Indian. the lower half of the 219-foot high in Indian Country,” said Gary L. Gordon, NAIHC Executive The horse’s head being blocked horse’s head, the massive scale has Director. “Their work representing tribal governments in out on the mountain carving is show- become much more apparent. That ing dramatic change from almost is generating a whole new wave of Washington gives them important and relevant experience to nonstop drilling and blasting during excitement among our visitors, and provide advocacy on Capitol Hill that meets the needs of our an ultra-mild winter and spring. The they especially are interested in the tribal members.” rough shaping has progressed to the astonishing engineering logistics The practice will provide NAIHC additional representation lower half of the 22-story-high head. we’ve developed to create sculpture on Capitol Hill and before the Administration as well as a full on this unprecedented scale,” Mrs. Massive Scale Emerging Ziolkowski said. range of legal services. The nine-story-high face of Crazy “Mother Nature gave us a Horse was completed in 1998. It near-perfect winter for mountain alone is the largest sculpted portrait Tribal Tribune TueSDay, June 7, 2005 T ribal neWS Tribal Tribune 7 LIHEAP/SWP/Food Distribution CONvALESCENT

WHat’s HaPPeninG disabled persons, and use firewood vide what we have. 10am till gone CENTER to heat their home are eligible to remember: 1) You don’t have Keller Community Center at tHe eneRGY - se- receive firewood from the Senior to take all these food items every June 22nd – Wednesday nioR WooD & FooD Wood Program. The program cannot month, only take what you can use. 10am till gone supply your total need of wood for 2) If you are experiencing an emer- Omak Community Center NEWS DistRiBUtion PRo- the winter; it is only a “supplemental” gency and need your food delivered, June 22rd – Wednesday GRaMs! program. please let us know. We will try to 10am till gone Colville Tribal members can help you out. 3). Submitting your Nespelem Food Center LOW INCOME HOME ENERgY sign a contract with our Program to creative cooking recipes and own June 23rd – Thursday chael Wyckoff had his head shaved ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) cut and deliver the firewood for the ideas are very welcome. 4) The Food 10am till gone by RN Karen Monnin as she won A household must be low income, Seniors/disabled. You must supply Distribution Office is always closed Inchelium Community Center the raffle. Sherry Allen, RN, had a an enrolled Indian Tribal member your own equipment (pickup, chain- for inventory every last working day raffle draw to raise money to send living on the Reservation, and only saw, ect) and have the experience of the month. CLOTHINg BANK her daughter Amber to Holland for Colville Tribal members near the and knowledge to be a firewood Northwest harvest/State Sur- We offer a small clothing bank Basketball delegation. Reservation. The household must contractor. plus Foods – To be eligible for to households in need which are Our New Employees: Dr. Damon verify monthly income and a heating these programs a household must provided by donations of good used Chugh, Medical Director; Randy bill. The program can assist with: FOOD DISTRIBUTION PRO- be in need of food and the goal is to clothing and at times furniture from Gunn, Dietary; Danita Adolph, Di- 1] All types of heating bills (electric, gRAM provide a good choice of food items local residents. Your donations are etary; Jennifer Iukes, Housekeeping; propane, oil, firewood, wood pel- Low-income households residing to supplement one meal. Northwest greatly appreciated! lets) Rusty Porter, Housekeeping and on the Colville Indian Reservation Harvest in Seattle and the Spokane applICatIoNS or more Wade Michel, Housekeeping. 2] Assist with deposits to open up and enrolled Indian Tribal members Food Bank donate these foods (dry, INFormatIoN on the energy, new accounts Good luck at home to Pauline living within a 15-mile radius of the canned, or fresh produce). The State Senior Wood or Food distribution Pakootas. 3] Heating system repairs programs: (509) 634-2769 Tiffany Reservation, who are not receiving Surplus Foods are purchased in bulk Thank You, 4] Replace heating systems, install State Food Stamps, are eligible for by the State and distributed to the Circle, OAIII or (509) 634-2770 Sally Hutton, an alternate source of heat Tribal Food Commodities. The Counties and Tribal Food Banks. Dorothy Palmer, Manager or contact Administrator 5] Clean chimneys for elderly and household must verify monthly A household can pickup weekly at your local District Community Cen- permanently disabled. income, provide social security num- the Nespelem Food Bank or on the ter or Senior Mealsites. 6] Provide self-help winterization bers and birth dates on all household following days and locations in the Dorothy Palmer, Manager LI- NURSINg ASSISTANT TRAIN- materials: plastic for windows, members, and verify residency or outlining districts. HEAP/SWP/Food Distribution We celebrated National Nursing INg CLASS th door weather stripping, pipe in- household location. Commodities Home Week from May 7 through The Colville Tribal Convalescent th sulation, etc. consist of canned and fresh fruits/ June 21st – Tuesday May 13 , 2005. We had Crazy Hat Center (CTCC) will begin a nursing 7] Repair broken windows, doors, vegetables, juices, beans, bakery Day on May 10 and Junky Pakootas assistant training class the second roofs, trailer skirting, replace mix, cereals, oatmeal, flour-corn- wore a Crazy Hat, so we took his or third week in June. Successful exterior doors and windows. meal, pasta, rice, canned and frozen picture. completion of the class qualifies meats, instant and canned milk, Inventory/Purchasing CTCC had a nice Bar-B-Que on the student to take the Washington SENIOR WOOD PROgRAM butter, oil, shortening, syrup, soups, Friday May 13 for the residents and State certification exam. Success at The Senior Wood Program Letter of Thanks stew mix, cheese. Frozen ground “Thank You!!” to all the people who helped out with the tribal car auction staff and family members. the exam qualifies one to apply to be is planned to start in June 2005. buffalo is offered as a bonus item. Activities Director Donna March- certified as a nursing assistant. Nurs- Colville Tribal members residing on April 9, 2005, yeah, I know its late. But you know what people say, “better We have recipe books available and and will be taking several residents ing assistants give care to residents on or near the Reservation, who are late, than never”. if you would like recipes for certain to the Sunflower Festival on May 27. in nursing homes, care for patients head of the household, must be 55 I would like to give a big thank you to Spirit Peoples of the Tribal Tribune food items just ask and we will pro- In June, we will be taking residents in the hospital, assist physicians in years of age or older or permanently for the advertisement in the paper and taking the great digital pictures and putting them on a disc for me. That really saved me a ton of time, Thanks to the Two Rivers Casino on June 3 clinics, and are employed as in-home Spirit! and shopping at Walmart in Omak caregivers. The classes will be four creDiT corner And to Terri Conklin at IT (Information Technology) Department for on June 17, and to Mill Pond Days days a week, six to eight hours a day, the web page set up. The web page really looked great and with such good in Nespelem and out for a picnic on for five weeks. The course includes teamwork with the Tribune. The cars could have sold themselves with that June 29. classroom instruction, care skills web page! CTCC would like to send a HUGE training, CPR certification, and actu- Colville tribal credit Dorthey Zacherle helped me out the most, because this was the first auction Thank You to the Colville Business al nursing assistant experience in the I had done for the tribe. I had no idea where to start and Dorthey gave me all Council for purchasing a new whirl- nursing home. Tuition and textbooks Vehicles for Sale the do’s and don’ts on having a successful auction, thanks DZ! pool tub for our residents to bathe in are provided without charge to the I had a great team of helpers behind the scenes who were great in helping and for purchasing a car from Tribal student. The student is responsible 2001 CHRySLER PT CRUISER get this event off the ground. Sonny Marchand – Public Works – thanks for Police Department for CTCC to for some fees connected with certi- helping keep the bullpen organized and helping out on getting some of the 88,827 miles transport our patients to doctor ap- fication. The student is responsible vehicles here for the auction. Also, thanks for letting us use some tools to Accepting Bids pointments in. We would also like to to acquire appropriate work clothing. get cars running. Property sold in “AS IS” condition thank Mill Bay Casino for providing A criminal background inquiry is Last but not least, I would like to thank Bonnie Timentwa, Kirby Vargas, ASKINg BID: $9,500.00 CTCC with playing cards. required before acceptance into the VJ Vargas, Cassie Vargas, thanks for helping out at the tables and keeping Thank You to Job Corp kids for class. The background forms are part things running smoothly. Aaron Carden for helping on the day of the auction Offers to purchase are to be submitted to Colville coming on May 13, 2005 and wash- of the class application available at – Thanks. The auction was a big success, because of all the great help I had. Tribal Credit by May 31, 2005. Please submit bid in I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU for coming out on the weekend and ing ALL our windows and doing CTCC. Position in the class is on a a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Bid Enclosed, PT working the auction. The other people I would like to say thanks to are all of yard work. first-come-first-served basis so apply CRUISER”. Bids can be mailed to: Colville Tribal the local papers who ran our ad; The Star of Grand Coulee, The Statesman Thank You to Linda Zlateff for early. For more information, contact Credit, P.O. Box 618, Nespelem, WA 99155 or emailed Examiner in Colville, The Chronicle of Omak, and The Wenatchee World. cutting and perming our patients’ Michael at CTCC at 509-634-2875. to [email protected] I would really like to thank all of the tribal programs that made this a big and staffs’ hair. Tribal members interested in financing through success by putting their vehicles in the auction, and all the people who showed On May 10, 2005 our DNS Mi- Colville Tribal Credit must apply for a loan at the time up and bid on the vehicles. Once again, thanks for all the participation and they send in their bid before June 30, 2005. hopefully we can do this again next year. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation For additional information, or to look at vehicle, Brian G. Timentwa – Inventory/Purchasing please call Colville Tribal Credit at (509) 634-2658. Colville Tribal Credit reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM colville community 146.448 miles Accepting Bids Property sold in “AS IS” condition. calenDar Vehicle does not run. ASKINg BID: $750.00

Offers to purchase are to be submitted to Colville Tribal Credit by May 31, 2005. Please submit bid Announcing the First Annual in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Bid Enclosed, AFTER PONTIAC”. Bids can be mailed to: Colville Tribal Koulee Kids Fest BEFORE Credit, P.O. Box 618, Nespelem, WA 99155 or emailed June 10, 11 & 12 We raffled off the right to shave Michael’s hair. The winner was allowed to [email protected] grand Coulee Dam Area free rein. Residents and staff gathered in the activities room to watch. We Tribal members interested in financing through Featuring Kids golf Clinic, Painting Lessons, Live served snacks prepared by the charge nurse Sherry. Here are the results. The Colville Tribal Credit must apply for a loan at the time Entertainment… and a lot more! middle photo is the before. Michael was the director of nursing services. they send in their bid before June 30, 2005. Events will be held throughout the area, from Everyone but Michael had a lot of fun. Electric City to Belvedere, featuring fun activities & Sally Hutton, administrator For additional information, or to look at vehicle, entertainment for children 12 and under. please call Colville Tribal Credit at (509) 634-2658. For more information, Contact: Colville Tribal Credit reserves the right to accept or grand Coulee Dam Chamber of Commerce reject any or all bids. 1-800-268-5332 or on the web at www.grandcouleedam.org ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST 1985 MAZDA 626 Accepting Bids th Please Send An Absentee Ballot For The ______Property sold in “AS IS” condition. 9 Annual “2005” Colville Confederated Tribal______Election. Vehicle does not run. ASKINg BID: $750.00 Last Name Memorial For The ______District. Offers to purchase are to be submitted to Colville Please “PRINT” Your Name: Tribal Credit by May 31, 2005. Please submit bid Softball Tournament ______in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Bid Enclosed, June 17, 18 & 19 For Veriication Purposes Please Include Any Other Name MAZDA”. Bids can be mailed to: Colville Tribal Inchelium, WA That You May Go By Credit, P.O. Box 618, Nespelem, WA 99155 or emailed (Maiden name, also know as “AKA”, etc.) to [email protected] $150.00 entry fee st Tribal members interested in financing through $175.00 after June 1 To Be Valid Your “WRITTEN SIGNATURE” Must Be Included Colville Tribal Credit must apply for a loan at the time they send in their bid before June 30, 2005. Last Name, Last Name Was, Married to, Significant Other ______w/Mother’s Maiden Name Signature: For additional information, or to look at vehicle, And must be 12 yrs old or Older Address: ______please call Colville Tribal Credit at (509) 634-2658. ______Colville Tribal Credit reserves the right to accept or For More Info., Joann 722-3259, Jerry 722-3870, reject any or all bids. Jolene 634-2837 (w) or Bun 722-6360 Tribal ID#______

Tribal Tribune 8 Tribal Tribune c oMMuniTy neWS TueSDay, June 7, 2005 les’ Memorial Races THIRD ANNUAL The Family of Les Moses would like to thank everyone for making Les’ Memorial Races a success. ANDREW/JANE FAMILy Yvonne and her family are sending prayers to all of the jockeys and horse owners who made her son’s races a success. A special thank you to the following people for their sponsorships: REUNION & CAMPOUT KELLY HILL, JUNE 17TH - 19TH. raCe JaCKetS purSe moNey WINNer 1 Mile Screaming Elk Ranch $125 J&J Smoke Shop and $125 Annette Moses Drew & Scott owned by Eric/Tracy Turner EVERYONE WELCOME!! Paints Only Ketch Pen Tavern $100 Ralph Moses Diamond Dave & Montana owned by Hank Cate ¾ Mile Mike Harry $150 Yvonne Moses China & Montana owned by Montana Kids Race Jeanne & Kelly Jerred $100 Michelle Moses Magnum & Francis owned by george Marchand ½ Mile Marty Stanley $100 Connie James Lucky Hi Lo & Oliver owned by Junky Pakootas Heavy Weight J.D. Carden $100 Sonny Moses Clever & Ralph owned by Randall gottfriedson ¼ Mile Karen Timentwa $100 Marvin Moses/Stub Owhi Kip & Scott owned by Randall gottfriedson Suicide Racers Montana Pakootas $50 Latoya Carson/$50 Derek Carson Money & Tony owned by george Marchand 3 Horse Express Kelly Jerred/Jr. Leith $200 Vicky Circle Randall gottfriedson Team Steve Palmer Family $100 Dorthy & Butch Burke Louis Zacherle Riding Stephanie Laramie Mark Payne Top Jockey Dommer Mason & girls Montana Pakootas Top Owner Andy & Lori Joseph gottfriedsons Pony Race $50 Wapato Pawn & Trade Jinx & Jordan Pakootas owned by george M.

RAFFLE ITEMS DONATED BY WINNER Painted Saw Blade Ralph Moses Lisa Fry-Dick Horse Halter Connie Moses Jody Cook Blanket w/Pillow Annette Moses Gabe Waters $50 Cash Kathy Desautel Elvira Bob $20 Gas Jackson’s Chevron Katsy Simpson Horse Statue Pendleton Moses Harvey Moses Wall Windchime Michelle Moses Briana Bob Stuffed Bear Myra Moses Barbara Dick Necklace Michelle Moses Lisa Fry-Dick Picture Holder Steven Wynecoop Kayln Colins Tote Bag Yvonne Moses Pete Palmer Clarence and Wanda Johnson of Inchelium Lamp Kathy Desautel Garret Vargas are happy to announce the engagement of Velvet Painting Sharon Covington George Marchand their son, Corey Dillon Johnson to Prairie Beaded Purse Joanne Leith Jody Cook Brooke Slaven of Cimarron, Kansas. The groom-to-be is currently serving as a Specialist in the United 2 Necklaces Lee Bob Cindy Edwards States Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. He returned September 2004 Pillow & Wall Hanging Michelle Moses Andrea Pakootas from a 13 month deployment in Iraq. He is being restationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska in July. Necklace Lee Bob Lori Joseph The bride-to-be is the daughter of Greg and Wrenn Slaven of Cimarron, Kansas. She is currently a senior at Kansas State University in psychology. Special mentions to all the horse people, jockeys, Winfred Pakootas, She plans to continue classes at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. Karen Timentwa, Ralph, Annette, Connie and Michelle for doing it all! A June 12th wedding is being planned in Dodge City, Kansas. Yvonne Moses Family

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The Red Writer is Happy… letters to the editor Once again the editor reminds me this field all I can see is millions of to be clean and sober and free Remember to vote for persons that that the Law is only 450 words and dollars to be made and the loss of one from all drugs, So Let’s Take a have a clean background, are drug Letters to the Editor are published at the discretion of that anything questionable is sent to mountain, like we have a lot of other Strong Stand and Demand Our Law free and have some knowledge of the Editor, as space permits. No letter which contains de- the powerful ORA for review. Just options with our small casinos and Enforcement Take Action. I ask all political science. Remember the good famatory or malicious statements will be published. Any what is dictatorship? Heaven forbid the timber resources near an end… the tribal council to open your eyes old boy concept has hampered our letter which contains questionable material will be sent that we shall not add another page to Seems that we are always putting the to our future. I know the people will growth for years. College education the Tribune. Maybe our words are not cart before the horse, once again, we back you. does not mean good old common to the Office of Reservation Attorney for legal review. All important enough. build a much needed medical center QUESTION: If we have a TERO sense, but gives the person a higher letters must contain the writer’s signature, address, and First, there is a councilperson but without professional Native program and an EMPLOYMENT power to think and make adjustments. telephone number (if available). Letters NOT signed will that I must give kudos to, the head persons to operate them. I should office that is professionally staffed, Also compromise. of law and order has returned all my offer once again that we need to why do we need a PERSONNEL Until next time, I am on your side not be published. Letters are limited to 450 words. Letters calls and has taken immediate action prioritize our education moneys to DEPT. when cuts need to be made, so stay strong, People. exceeding 450 words may be published if space allows and on my request. Nice to see one with the field that will enhance our tribe. why not cut the program that just The Red Writer the Editor so chooses. The Editor reserves the right to edit fortitude, the backbone of a large Now to do this we Must First free duplicates services, or place them Melvin “Bugs” Toulou any letter for content, clarity, and length. pine tree, Thank You. the reservation from all the drugs as under the employment program if Many people are fearful of mining drugs is a sure way to termination. more staff is needed there??? Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, on the Rez. As I am not an expert in We must prepare the next generation complimentary or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal Administration, Tribal Business Council, or the Who Will Mining Actually Beneit? Colville Confederated Tribes’ membership as a whole. On March 9, 2005, Gene Nichol- in Spokane, WA. CTEC had no part of the meeting ended up getting than the general membership are also son, the BIA Superintendent, went intention of seeking membership canceled. the main ones mismanaging the funds to the Colville Business Council input first. The tribal members were Many of the individuals that are that we currently have; therefore, to initiate reopening mining of informed that the meeting was a seeking mining will be benefiting more money will just equal more Mount Tolman on the Colville Rez. closed door meeting. Why should a more than the entire tribal member- mismanagement. The Colville Tribes In regards to the Nicholson wanted to request that a meeting with CTEC and the Council ship. Many of the ones seeking min- will still be poor, so mining is not the feasibility study be done. He wanted be closed doors when it has to do with ing have a vested interest in mining. solution. Rather, we need a change to pay $100,000 to Don Aubertin for the tribal memberships’ land? What However, many of the ones that will in leadership. Elections of 2005 a feasibility study. However, many are they trying to hide? The mining be profiting a lot more off of mining Cathy A. Covington To Whom It May Concern: show them what office duties they tribal members were there to protest This letter is in regards to the work on or what not? Well, not just against it, and one council person Elections of 2005, I am an enrolled the students, but at least anyone stated that a study had already been member who recently started voting. who is interested in how the council done previously, so why pay for one Wouldn’t you agree..? I am a former resident of Nespelem, works, what and how they make again. and have relocated to Coulee Dam, their decision making, just get the Nicholson pursued the mining Concerned Tribal Members, really, I mean REALLY became a TOGETHER in making the change a but this is the first year that I’ve never membership caring and knowing issue the following week, but this It’s been some time, years since reality? We’re still “experiencing” reality. I’m saying out with the OLD received my absentee ballot request how our Tribal Representatives, time with more secrecy. Where’s I’ve written any letter to the Tribal much of the same problems NOW and in with the NEW, Reservation or any letters from the candidates. represent us as a whole. wide. I personally have experienced the trust responsibility to the tribal Tribune, it’s that time again, where as we were in the past. The good, I know that I am just a tribal I have a lot of ideas to help a lot of employment problems, as membership? So $100,000 magically there will be “The time to choose”, the bad, THE UGLY’s still there, in member who’s a nobody until the encourage the membership to trust, appeared in the BIA budget to do the Saturday General Elections. I just many cases worse than not… back when I was trying to provide for my family. Here on the Reservation, elections come around and they just honor, and love our Tribal leaders but feasibility study even though many read an interesting letter from the I left the Reservation in the mid- want my vote but I care who is a the council don’t want to change for Omak District #1 position, Incum- dle 1980’s to gain sobriety and for it hasn’t changed. It’s who YOU tribal members protested the idea of council representative because I am the better of their people, they just bent & got a good heartwarming more than 10 years stayed out of the know and WHAT family you are mining. The Colville people need to proud to be a Tribal member of the want to change to better themselves “chuckle” out of what was written Tribal politics scene. I went through related to. Even though I attained a let BIA know we want better health good paying career as an electrician, and promised two years ago in his some very difficult times in those Colville Confederated Tribes. So I and their families. care with the $100,000, not toxic the NON*TRIBAL person RULES, campaign “Promises”. It’s very first 10 years, but can honestly say am also complaining about not seeing I feel and believe that the council waste dumped into the Columbia they are going to retire at our TRIB- notices on the upcoming election. shouldn’t be paid the wages they River where our salmon exist. apparent that there wasn’t enough that I found a way that keeps me AL expenses, in style. Only one, of co-operation from all the “import- from slipping back into the / that For instance, I’ve never seen are because that is a waste of tribal May 6, 2005, CTEC was planning the many, very serious example that anything around town reminding us resources that could help the tribe ant” various department “Chiefs”, to alcohol problem that has plagued needs to be addressed by our NEW- on presenting mining to the Council get out of the debt problem we have accomplish what “changes” needed many of our families. Through a lot LY elected council persons. that it is election time, nor were there to be attended to, for he’s asking for of prayers and attending a church of Wouldn’t you agree..? any broadcast messages from IT and or help tribal programs hire the “yes”, more time. my youth, I’m alive and to this day, With a lot of Respect, Telecommunications, reminding us help they need. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, “trying” to show and live a better Garry J. McDonald, Sr. to vote on Saturday, April 30, 2005. The main purpose of having I ask you when I ran against him and some of example for my family and friends, Omak What is the deal with that? I found council is to represent the tribe in the others that was or were going to I’ve met a lot of new friends since out too late! My vote wasn’t available the tribe’s best interest and look out make a “difference” in our lifestyles, then. Mainly this letter is to express because of these two facts. for the future of their people, I hear to say NO here as residents of the Reservation my support for those or them that are Not that it really matters who and read promises that the candidates and abroad. WHAT changes have willing to do their utmost in working the council representatives are say they would like to change, but Wi-hust stim a spa-oose all our any way because they’re all in I’ve never seen any such thing as the relations, it for the money, the free travel changes they promise because we’re As a tribal member I choose to Dump our Dinosaurs! and all the benefits. What do we still in debt, the membership isn’t live on the reservation, my spa- as the membership get out of the getting the money they deserve, and oose is part of the sacred land of Dear Tribune Reader: always congenial. He dedicated his ical statistics? How about initiating council when they travel? We don’t the list goes on and on. my ancestors. This land has been In my career I have known genu- work to his readers. He was exem- some cultural change for many youth receive any of the pamphlets or read I had an individual ask me “do my family’s home for generations ine leaders such as Sonny Morigeau plary in his profession. He ensured who appear to have no Indian role anything in the Tribune of their I want a per capita or do I want before it became a reservation. Being and Richard LaCourse. Richard is the Yakama Nation Review’s pur- models?? travels, nor does it benefit us in any a job? protected and preserved for the future deceased and Sonny has retired but pose through his work. He was not How about demonstrating some way. Question: Why can’t someone What kind of question is that to generations to come. In respect to their powerful legacies endure. inclined to publish trite or trivial rhet- leadership by learning what the term shadow a council representative? ask a fellow member, I thought. each tribe that lost so much when Sonny took pride in being a stay- oric. Richard and Sonny possessed implies, by going back to school to What I mean by that is why doesn’t I feel that a lot of members feel the reservation was formed, we share at-home councilman. His report attributes and qualities frequently learn theories and principles? the council encourage any tribal the same way I do, so I am trying to one sacred Mother earth. Our paths to the people focused at important overlooked in selection of council No more “same ol’ – same ol’ ”. member whether an elementary, speak for a lot of you out there! have been brought together through outcomes such as the number of here. No more bandaids or emptying the high school, or college student, to Sincerely, resolutions he brought to council High standards are needed for our tribal porkbarrel while Cd’A, Kalis- creation’s plan. Together our people sit with them in their meetings or to Suesan D. Clark based upon interactions with his tribe to recover and survive. I have pel, Yakama, and other tribes lead have remained strong as Indigenous constituency. read far too many letters which out- the way to new horizons. Too many people of the world. Unique in our He was a quiet Montana rancher line serious concern and status quo holes in the fabric of our system traditional customs, cultural beliefs who had little reason to travel. The council response. need urgent repair. When the snow Your vote can make that are connected to our Creator and people he saw every day at local While family dynamics spiral out leaves the mountains, its time to start precious Mother earth. businesses and on reservation roads of control and violence increases, anew! Dump our Dinosaurs! Vote for All enrolled members will decide were his client. He was a role model council are downtown “feeling hon- someone who knows how to change a difference the choices concerning the Colville for his family and community. He ored” to serve on one committee or what is happening now. reservation. We have more rights chose to make a difference when he another. R. C. Covington I am a concerned tribal member, This is the most important criteria than our ancestors who were forced was elected. How about attaining some honor and I would like this year’s council to me because it rates the value and to live under the control of the During six years at Toppenish, I by establishing safe communities elections to make a difference for our usefulness of the candidate. government and church officials. often visited with Richard. He was on our rez and lowering some crit- future. We are in need of change in 2. Suitability (0 - 20 points). The silence continues to devastate our business economics so that we This criterion is meant to determine our forests throughout the reservation. not only survive, but we prosper. whether or not this is an appropriate Talk has already gone on behind Nespelem Jr. Rodeo Thank-you Candidates for council should be candidate based on his/her goals & closed doors about mining being judged on his/her commitment to objectives and consistency with the a possible solution to the budget Our Junior Rodeo was held on rodeo arena helpers. They all have a appreciated by the local communities the people and to the tribe, his/her needs of the people and the tribe. deficit(s). The BIA superintendent April 22, 23, 24, 2005. We would difficult job but handle it very well. in and around Nespelem. We also experience, ability and realism to do 3. Feasibility (0 - 15 points). Is has brought mining to the business like to thank all the volunteers, award The last thank you goes out to the have had new contestants coming the job required of him or her. the candidate some one who can council. sponsors, spectators and contestants members of the Nespelem Jr. Rodeo here as far away as Oregon, Idaho, Here’s how I plan to evaluate the implement and see projects through Get the facts from all sources that participated to make this year’s Assoc. and our Royalty for taking the Montana and Canada just to visit and candidates based on standards that to completion? rodeo a great success. The chicken time in planning and organizing the compete in our Jr. Rodeo. Keep up are important to me: available not just those presented by 4. Validity of approach (0 - 15 scramble was again enjoyed by the rodeo. You guys and gals do such the good work!!!!! 1. Value and sustainability of CTEC and CCT business council. points). Is the candidate’s method- The Environmental Impact Statement youngsters thanks to Warren Sager a great job each year. The rodeo results and efforts (0 - 25 points). and Lorena Dick for donating the has been an annual event that is ology logical and does it include all (EIS) is over 25 years old, is it still of the proper elements for following accurate today? Will our water, air chickens. “Smokey the Bear” was in attendance thanks to the Colville through? and all the unborn be protected? Tribe’s Fire Management program. 5. Cost realism (0 - 15 points). Our sacred Mother earth was They give us the “PO” numbers Our rodeo was dedicated to a Does the anticipated cost for the can- renewed after the ice periods. When long-time friend, Barbara Vargas, didate’s promises for change seem To: Tribal Council that would have otherwise been paid our Creator created our ancestors to who passed on in June 2004. She have their prior approval for the I know that I’m among the many by IHS. reasonable and appropriate? take care of our sacred Mother earth. was a volunteer for 28+ years and doctor appointments and IHS won’t tribal members who had been getting Respectfully submitted, 6. Timeliness of projects and In respect for our ancestors, coordinated the admission gate sales. pay the bill. I don’t know why they huge unpaid medical bills from our Lawrence J. Fry, Sr. deadlines (0 - 10 points). To what consider the choices made for all She took this responsibility seriously contradict themselves like that then local clinics. Since I can’t really degree are the candidate’s promises of us. Do not place blame for the and did an outstanding job. We are turn around and say that I never got speak for them, I can speak for my- and proposals timely? Are they ap- wrongs from the past but learn very thankful for her friendship and the “PO” numbers. They shouldn’t self and my family. taking all the positives into the future years of service to our Jr. Rodeo club. be giving me “PO” numbers if they propriate to be undertaken? I call this IHS contract care in while retaining our unique identity A special thank you goes to our can’t or won’t pay the bill. I will then total the score for each Nespelem to get their approval and UPCOMINMG as indigenous peoples connected to gals in the Cook Shack. This is an I seen in the last Tribal paper that candidate. The candidate with the they give us the “PO” numbers for our sacred Mother earth. Mining will exhausting job of cooking burgers IHS says they’re forced to stay in DeaDlINe highest score is the one that will the doctor appointments for my wife priority one. become an issue sooner than anyone and fries, making frybread, and receive my vote on Election Day. who is an eligible tribal member for Is there a way that the council can FOr The TrIBal TrIBUNe wants. I ask you to say NO to this waiting on customers for three days. Remember, your vote can make a IHS services and she is also listed help our IHS become fully funded irreversible devastation to our earth. Your food was very tasty. difference in our tomorrows. as a “priority one” and we keep Another thank you goes out to our like they used to be? Because so June 21st Wi-lim-limpt, these appointments on a weekly and Thank you. gate admission and parking gals and far since 2002, I have about $9,000 Billie Jo Bray monthly basis. We then get the state- dollars worth of unpaid medical bills Dannise Davisson ments from IHS that says we didn’t Tribal Tribune 10 Tribal Tribune F areWellS TueSDay, June 7, 2005 with dignity and respect for our loved ones lorraine M. Omak. Lake Air Force Bases, during the “Grandma Tillie”, and now, endure channel. Scary movies were also one Hutchinson, $456.00 He will be remembered for his construction of the new church. A the painful homicide investigation of her favorites. She liked all kinds A special thank you to Gary Williams sense of humor and ability to make large group of priests and personnel of our beloved son, Ronnie “Son- of music from Jazz to Western but Carden, Butch and Dorothy Burke, Lorraine M. Williams (65) of a person smile. He was friendly to from the two military bases were ny” Thomas, Jr., January 12, 2005. mostly traditional Native music. Henry St. Pierre, Marie LaCourse, Nespelem died at her home on Sun- everyone who met him. He believed present for the dedication. “Grampa Adam” took sick on Easter She is survived by her grand- Joanne Gleason, Diane Stensgar, and day May 22, 2005. She was born in Father Keys left the mission as Sunday, and left us April 2, at 4:10 in working hard, which he did, and mother, Theresa Sam; her brothers Karen Timentwa for your donations Nespelem on July 24, 1939 to Elijah a result of a heart attach shortly a.m. Losing his grandson, Ronnie, – Justine Dwight Sam, Byron Jo- then he liked to enjoy life on his and help. This will be our second and Annie (Weibok) Williams. Lor- after the dedication. The next three weakened Grampa’s already broken seph Sam, Lawrence Jacob Chaney, time-off. He loved the outdoors and year without Jack, the 17th of June; raine was a member of the Colville the many activities that brought into years were spent teaching English heart. Colton Jade Seeley; a sister, Steph- Tribe, Catholic Church, Nez Perce and Religion at Jesuit High School However difficult, to say good- anie Bar; uncles, Gene, Gary and it is a sad day for my family. He will his life. He loved his grandchildren always be in our hearts and memory Longhouse, and the American Le- and his great-grandchildren and the in Portland before he returned to bye to my folks, Adam & Tillie, Jerry Sam, Vince Porter, Justin parish work at St. Luke Parish in they lived long, rewarding lives. I Tverberg; aunts, Patricia Porter, and we will miss him more than gion Ladies Auxilary Post 114 in time he spent with them. Woodburn, Oregon. will honor my parent’s memories Aunt/Mom Connie Sam Chaney, words can express. Thank you all for Nespelem. Lorraine worked as a He died May 4, 2005 at his daugh- Father Keys spent 30 years as a by continuing to practice what they Dianna Grunlose, Danielle Flem- your love and support. nurse for Coulee Community Hos- ter’s home in Nespelem where he had pital and retired as a community hospital chaplain in the Northwest, taught me, “Never forget where ming; step-mother Lynn Lonnecker, Rhea, LaVonne and Virgil been residing for the past five years. Providence Hospital, Seattle and St. you come from. Live our culture sister-in-law Heidi Sam, nephew health representative in May of 1998. Rosary services were Friday, May She enjoyed beadwork, craftwork, Vincent’s Medical Center in Beaver- & traditions. Always speak up for Tyler Eneas Sam, cousins Toshina 6, 2005 at the Omak Longhouse ton, Oregon. Even though officially your people. Never give up!” Elders Marie Sam, Jaissa Darlene Grunlose, broken chain yarnwork, attending pow-wows starting at 7 p.m. with Indian Shaker We little knew that morning, and volunteering with community retired, he went on to serve as Chap- leave us when their bodies get tired. Gerald Kenneth Sam and Randi Rai prayers following, then prayers by that God was going to call your name events. Ms. Williams is survived by lain for the Sisters of Holy Names The young should live to be Elders. Louise Sam. the Seven Drum Religion. Funeral Convent at Maryhurst, Oregon, for In morning vespers, I pray for the Funeral services were as follows: In life we loved you dearly, two daughters, Flodell Williams and services were held Saturday, May another 10 years. physical, emotional, mental, and spir- Family Rosary was held at the The- in death we do the same. Deidre Antone of Rebecca Lake; two 7, 2005 at the Omak Longhouse In 2000, Father Keys moved itual strength, to be a model for my resa Sam residence on Saturday, It broke our hearts to lose you, sons, Vance Cleveland and Walter starting at 10 a.m. with burial at St. to the Regis Jesuit Community in beloved children and grandchildren May 7th at 7:00 p.m. Rosary was at Williams of Nespelem; one broth- you did not go alone; for Mary’s Mission Cemetery. A dinner Spokane. Even there, he would not in our grieving journey, and while the Omak Longhouse at 7:00 p.m., part of us went with you, the er, LeRoy Williams of Nespelem th was served at the Omak Longhouse simply rest, but took as much week- I seek justice for my son Ronnie’s Sunday, May 8 . Funeral services day God called you home. and one sister, Donna Williams of following the burial services. day and weekend supply work in the homicide. Watching the judicial were at St. Mary’s Mission Catho- Nespelem and eight grandchildren. area as he could. His fellow Jesuits system manipulated by technicalities lic Church at 10:00 a.m., Monday, Lorraine was preceded in death by remember most his diligence, his and cowardice is a nightmare no May 9th, 2005. Burial followed at You left us peaceful one sister and one brother. Public Father Gordon happiness to serve others, and his fa- victim’s family deserves. A greater the Kartar Valley Cemetery. Dinner memories, your love is still wake services were held at the Nez l. Keys, S.J. vorite phrase, “That’s a plus!” Father judge awaits. followed at the Omak Longhouse. our guide; and though we Perce Longhouse on Tuesday May Keys had a special love for music, Despite my personal journey, I Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel cannot see you, you are 24, 2005. A funeral service was held and was in charge of preparing the stay attuned to tribal business. I was was in charge of arrangements. always at our side. Wednesday May 25, 2005 @8AM music for the Regis community as grateful to witness change in the wind from the same location. Interment well as encouraging music wherever with election turnovers. The power of leroy George Zacherle, Sr. Our family chain is broken, he offered Mass. grassroots. Grandma Tillie’s political followed at the Nez Perce Cemetery. LeRoy Zacherle, Sr. died Sunday, and nothing seems the same; Donations in memory of Father adrenalin pumps through me. Grand- Strate Funeral Home was in charge May 15, 2005 at his home in Malott. but as God calls us one by Keys may be sent to the Jesuit Senior pa Adam whispers an old soldier’s of arrangements. LeRoy was born Jan. 8, 1949 to Wil- one, the chain will link again. Fund, PO Box 86010, Portland, OR courage in my ear. I am impressed liam and Esther Zacherle, Sr. with the activism of my generation 97286. He served in the United States edward Mccraigie to preserve our Natural Resources. A Army during the Vietnam conflict Edward McCraigie was born friend showed me healing medicine from 1967-1968. LeRoy was an art- MeMorial November 23, 1916 to Angelic adam H. plants in abundance. My daughters, ist, mechanic and “Jack of all trades”. Johnny Sampson Sorimpt and Pierce McCraigie at bearcub Sr. Micki & Shawnee won’t pick berries, LeRoy met Glenda April 6, 1990 Margaret Sampson culps Disautel, WA, where he joined his Adam H. BearCub, Sr., 88, died dig roots, nor will my son, Charley, and they were married December 24, older brother, Gabrielle Louie. A Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Coulee fish or hunt, until our year of mourn- 1998. LeRoy’s children are Kenneth few years later his brother, Stanley, Community Hospital. He was born in ing passes. We’ve tasted berries, June 18, 2005 Ray Zacherle, LeRoy Zacherle, Jr., joined the family. Like his parents, Frazer, Mont., to Harvey and Nellie roots, and salmon gifted by relatives. Stone Settings at 9:00 a.m. Faith Volmer, Rainey Zacherle, (Struck-The-Ground) BearCub. He Grandfathers defended this land, so Yemowat Cemetery he was born and raised on a ranch in Jayleen Zacherle, Elliot Zacherle, Plagued by a variety of cancer-re- graduated from Chemawa Indian we could pick, dig, fish & hunt to West of Union gap, WA the local area. Thomas Zacherle, and Mose Zach- lated illnesses in his last years, Fr. School in Salem, Ore. He served feed our families. The Columbia is From first to eighth grade, he erle. Gordon Keys, 85, died at the Jesuit in the U.S. Army National Guard our lifeblood. With right leadership, giveaways & Dinner following went to school at a one-room school- He was preceded in death by his infirmary on the campus of Gonzaga during WWII where he was a high- the Colville Reservation can be at Toppenish Creek Longhouse house located at Disautel. It was at father, William, and his mother, University on January 6, 2005. ly decorated veteran serving in the protected, not exploited. Human Re- South of White Swan, WA. that school that he learned to speak Esther; sisters, Wilma Mae and La- The rosary and funeral Mass both South Pacific campaign. sources are important, too. Qualified English. His first language was his vonne Reynolds and son, Kenneth took place at Jesuit House Chapel on One December 23, 1954, he employees were terminated. Let the All Relatives & Friends native language. He then was able Ray Zacherle. January 10, 2005. The burial took married his high school sweetheart, first order of business for new council to interpret for his mother while she He is survived by his wife, Glenda Welcome to attend. place the next day in the Jesuit cem- Matilda Socula, in Coeur d’Alene, “take care of matters at home”. Last conducted her affairs. at home, LeRoy, Jr., Faith Volmer, etery at Mount St. Michael, Spokane. Idaho. He moved to Nespelem and year, I requested the Council Travel His brothers both preceded him in Rainey Zacherle, Jayleen Zacherle, More Info: Roy Culps Father Keys was born in Seattle, worked on the Grand Coulee Dam Log be printed in the Tribune. “No Elliot Zacherle, Thomas Zacherle, Weekdays, 1:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. death, with his older brother passing WA on August 15, 1919, and after as a laborer, Biles-Coleman on the more smoke and mirrors in tribal and Mose Zacherle. Kenny has two Weekend all day, 509-945-0063 away at St. Mary’s Mission Board- early years in Sausalito, Calif., his green chain and as a lumber grader. government”. boys and LeRoy has two boys, An- ing School of pneumonia; Stanley family settled in Portland, Oregon, He also worked in the apple industry Besides gathering for times of thony and Joseph; Faith’s children died in a car wreck, leaving behind when he was 10, where he attended for many years. He loved traditional sorrow, remember, “Unity is Spirit to are Nickie, Kalaya, Howard and eight children and a wife. His mother a military academy for boys. dancing, stick games, drumming, strengthen the Colville Confederated Sophie nanpooya Gavin. passed away as a result of a fire ac- After high school, Fr. Keys at- praying, hunting, fishing, veterans’ Tribes”. Correect me, if I’m wrong. Public Rosary was held on MeMorial cident at the age of about 72 and his tended the University of Portland, activities, horseback riding and Lam-lampt. Wednesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. father died of old age in 1965. Oregon, and Seattle University, spending time with his grandchil- Charlene BearCub at the Omak Longhouse with the June 17, 2005 Eddie started working for the CC Seattle, WA. Before reaching gradu- dren. Adam ran numerous fun runs Was-Way funeral held on Thursday, May 19, Camps at the age of fifteen to earn ation, he entered the Novitiate for the and his highlight was participating Moses-Columbia-Assiniboine Starting at 11:00 a.m. at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Mis- money for his school clothes and help Society of Jesus in Sheridan, Oregon, in Bloomsday for the last four years. Dinner at Noon sion Catholic Church. Burial at the in 1942. He studied Philosophy at In May 2004, Adam attended Pi-Nee-Waus Community with household expenses. He learned Zacherle Cemetery. Precht-Harri- Mount St. Michael’s in Spokane, the WWII Memorial dedication in rachael ann Sam Building, Lapwa ID how to operate heavy equipment son-Nearents Chapel in charge of WA, and did his regency teaching at Washington, DC. Mr. BearCub was Rachael Ann Sam left for the (cat, as he called it) which he did for th arrangements. Seattle Preparatory School, Seattle. a well-renowned Golden Age tradi- spirit world on the 5 of May 2005 Any questions or for more most of his life for various logging at Deaconess Hospital, Spokane, WA information email: outfits until he retired from driving After his theology studies at Alma tional championship dancer and was College in California and tertianship after a five-year battle with Lupus. Teri Jackson or Violet Nanpooya at the age of seventy-two. During the a member of the Assiniboine Sioux Jack adolph Memorial in Port Townsend, WA, he was or- She was 24-1/2 years old. [email protected] lay-off season from logging he would Tribe of Ft. Peck, Mont.; Catholic dained a priest in Spokane, WA, on Rachael was born on the Desautel Pool Tournament work in the nearby orchards. For a Church, American Legion Post #114 June 18, 1955. of Nespelem, WA and was a proud Summit Pass on October 20, 1980 few years he worked at the sawmill in His first priestly responsibility in- member of the “The Greatest Gen- to proud parents Kenneth Dwight Republic during the logging lay-off. barbara Vargas cluded raising funds for the fledging eration” (WWII veterans). Sam and Terri Lee Adolph who both In his younger days, he enjoyed Jesuit High School in Portland, and Adam is survived by two sons, preceded her in death. Her mother MeMorial rodeoing because he broke horses for teaching in Monroe High School, Adam BearCub, Jr. of Coulee Dam, died in October of 1990 from the his family to use as transportation. Fairbanks, Alaska. Beginning in Sam BearCub of Elmer City; three same illness that took our girl from June 25, 2005 He learned to ski because it was a 1958, Fr. Keys spent seven years daughters, Theresa Elisoff of Port- us. Her father passed away in March Headstone Blessing method used to travel to school in the working in Native American min- land, Ore., Charlene BearCub of of 1991 just five months after her at 10:00 a.m. wintertime when he wasn’t riding his istry. He served as Principal and Nespelem and Minerva BearCub mother had left this world. Rachael Seatons grove Cemetery horse. Returning home from school teacher at St. Mary’s Mission in of Plummer, Idaho; one sister, Vi- Ann was raised by her grandparents he would use his horse to pull him Omak, WA. ola Woods of Wolfpoint, Mont.; Eneas and Theresa Sam at Omak Following will be the Memorial up the hill. He used snowshoes as a He was then assigned to Sacred and numerous grandchildren and Lake all of her years. Her grandfather at Diana Aiken residence ( 1.5 method of travel during the winter Heart Mission in Nespelem, WA, great-grandchildren. also preceded her in death in July of miles North of Nespelem on months on the ranch. He enjoyed in September 1962. He immediately Mr. BearCub was preceded in 1993. Her grandmother, Theresa and gold Lake Road) hunting deer and was meticulous started plans to build a new church death by his beloved wife, Matilda in her Uncle Gene cared for her with about his hunting methods and equip- after the church was destroyed by fire 2004; one daughter, Mamie BearCub loving devotion. ment. He was very much at home in in 1948. For the present, a room in the in 1955; one granddaughter, Rachael Her schooling began at Paschal Dinner will be served the outdoors. He also enjoyed trav- rectory was being used as a church. Pakootas in 1988; two grandsons, Sherman Indian School from Kin- The family of Jack Adolph would and then giveaway, eling to visit his friends and relatives The new church was completed and Terry Swan in 2000, Ronnie Thom- dergarten through the fourth grade. like to thank everyone who supported Rejoining and Namings. dedicated on March 24, 1964. It was during the winter months and par- as, Jr. in 2005; and one great-grand- She finished her grade school years us on the pool tournament on April located near the foot of the hill where ticipated in their winter ceremonies. son, Ambrose BearCub in 2004. at Virginia Grange School in Okano- 2, 2005 at the Ketch Pen Tavern. Ev- Everyone is wolcome to the first mission church stood. The When his grandchildren arrived in his Public rosary was held at the Ne- gan. She graduated from high school eryone enjoyed this special day and join the family. bell tower to the right of the church spelem Community Center on Thurs- life he learned to enjoy the pow wow at Okanogan in 1997. During her we had a great turn out, Jack would The Family of Barbara Vargas was the bell rescued from the fire and day April 7, at 6 p.m. Seven Drum, and he traveled with them to various high school years, she was involved have been proud of all the players. the cross. The interior of the church Catholic Mass, and Military honors places to set up camp. with Band and Choir. She attended a 1st Place – Gene and Sheila Baker, was done in blond wood, with a took place on Friday, April 8, 2005 Jazz Competition in Moscow, Idaho. He married Agnes Dick and they Omak, Gold Black Hills Gold Eagle brilliant red carpet down the center at the Nespelem Community Center. She was also involved with the FHA had one child, Ernest Dwayne; they nd aisle and on the altar. The Stations of Interment was at Little Nespelem and went on a trip to San Diego, CA 2 Place – Sonny Redthunder and both preceded him in death. Later, the Cross were colorful paintings in Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home was with the High School FHA group. Dena Berg, Silver Black Hills Gold he married Esther Samuels and they a modern style done by Mrs. Betty in charge of arrangements. Her biggest dream in life was Eagle ring plus cash prize. had eight children. His wife died in Deepers, a former teacher at Coulee thank You to become a teacher of her native 3rd Place – Henry LaCourse and 1968 of heart problems. His children, Dam High School. I extend a belated Thank You for language, Salish. She was very Rhea Adolph, Memorial Jackets with Rudy “Toot, Lawrence “Duck”, In March 2004, Sacred Heart helping lay my father, Adam Bear- fluent when she spoke, the elders eagle plus cash prize. Mission celebrated its 40th anniver- Florence and Warren, all preceded Cub, Sr., WWII Veteran, to rest. Dad were proud and told her they wished First eight ball break – Gene Bak- him in death. He had twenty-five sary. Father Keys was present at was a member of Nespelem Unit Post there were more youth to carry on er $150.00 donated $50.00 for raffle grandchildren with seven preceding the celebration, and presided at the 114, and the Assiniboine/Sioux tribe the tradition. Her hobbies were Lake draw won by DR Michel. him in death. He had thirty-nine Anniversary Mass. He was also giv- of Ft. Peck, Montana, but the Colville fishing, hunting with her uncles, 50/50 raffle won by Margie great-grandchildren with seven pre- en a special plaque of appreciation. Reservation was Dad’s home for going on drives with her Uncle Gene ceding him in death. A plaque was also given to Mary almost 60 years. CCT’s Veteran’s and picking wild flowers. She also He is survived by his daughter, Mills of Spokane, who assisted in Department, (Lucky Boyd) helped loved picking berries and gathering the planning, fund-raising and other us defray costs for Dad’s dinner. The in MeMoriaM Lottie Atkins of Nespelem; and sons, roots with her grandmother. She had In this section, we wish to say farewell to our beloved Colville Tribal Members and send Arnie, Wayne and Rickie of Omak; administration tasks. She was a sec- generosity of our community helped a passion for riding horses and play- our wishes for health, happiness and faith to their families. We welcome memorials about your loved ones and friends who have passed away, eighteen grandchildren; thirty-two retary at Fairchild Air Force Base, stretch minimal resources. ing basketball. She liked attending traveling to Nespelem on weekends including photographs and poems if you wish. great-grandchildren; his sister-in- Since January 18, 2004, the church with her grandmother. She and during her vacation. She was also BearCub and extended families, Please send your contributions to: Tribal Tribune Memorials, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem law, Nancy Taylor of Yakima; and liked to read a lot and also enjoyed WA 99155. instrumental in bringing Air Force mourn the loss of our beloved Keya, watching the old Classical Movie brother-in-law, Alec Samuels of personnel from Fairchild and Moses Tribal Tribune TueSDay, June 7, 2005 reSourceS Tribal Tribune 11

Tree TalK By Gary Martin Happy May How’s it going this month! I hope that all Moms had a great Mother’s Day! Miss ya Mom! We have Me- morial Day to honor and to reflect upon. Graduations are happening. Congratulations to all our special Headstart Friends! You’re a very special group every year! This is a good month for kids! On May 5, there was a fun Natural Resources Day with Inchelium School. (Photos this month.) Cathy Desautel and her Washington State University Exten- sion Program all–star team, put on a great event! Cathy is moving onto other paths in her life journey and we sure wish her all the best. You have touched many lives, friend! Owhi Lake Kid’s Day with Nespelem School was May 12. (Photos next month.) We’re visiting with Omak and Okanogan 6th Graders this month at Camp Progress and Camp Disau- tel. Nespelem 4th Graders will be at Lost Lake Camp soon. All these fun events and days of honoring, make for an exciting month! THANKS to everyone who help make these events happen! Let’s get to the photos! Take care and we’ll talk with you again next month.  

Daniel L. Fagerlie, Project Director, Ferry County PHONE: (509) 634-2304 Cathy DeSautel, Family Living FAX: (509) 634-2353 Joshua Swain, 4-H Challenge EMAIL: [email protected]. Christine Buckminster, Office Asst. III edu Hannah Hull, 4-H, Ag, Natural Resources

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

Tribal Tribune 12 Tribal Tribune reSourceS TueSDay, June 7, 2005 Columbian Sharp- TRIbAl TRIbUNE SERVICE & SOURCE DIRECTORY FAx YOUR INFORMATION tailed grouse Ofice Number (509) 634-2222 • Fax Number (509) 634-4617

Columbian sharp-tailed grouse judgment entered in this case; and that the to your specifications. *500 foot on Omak were once considered the most abun- LEGAL NOTICEs Court grant other and further relief as the Creek, bordering on Bob Erb’s place. dant upland bird in the intermountain Court may deem to be just and equitable *500 ft. buried electric line to approved region. They were first described by in the premises. meter, box and pole from code approved SUMMONS By PUBLICATION Storey Jackson electric box in house. *500 foot buried Lewis and Clark on the plains of the Pursuant to Colville Spokesperson for Plaintiff water line to shared well. “building under Columbia River, and early pioneers Tribal Code §2-2-71 Colville Tribal Credit Tribal jurisdiction, hole located for septic described flocks of thousands that In the Tribal Court of the P O Box 628 installation (presently good outhouse), Confederated Tribes of the Nespelem, WA 99155 wood heat with electric back-up, good “darkened the sky” when they flew. Colville Reservation Once thought to number greater 509-634-2658 entrance road. *1/4 interest in 20 acres, TT--(1 of 2) transferable title. *Asking $47,000.00 than 2 million birds they have been Colville Tribal Credit, Petitioner For info call Luna Walker, 734-476- vs. reduced to no more than 58, 000 In the Tribal Court of the 0768. To view call Rick, 509-422-1976. Renee V.M. Estrada and range-wide with the majority resid- Confederated Tribes of the Jose F. Estrada NEspELEm Colville Indian Reservation ing in southeastern Idaho. And House for sale in old HUD site. 4 Case Number: CV-OC-2005-25123 Current threats to the population Does 1-20, claiming any right, title, bedroom, 2 bathroom, Laundry/utility J & S Financial Blue Chip, Petitioner estate Lien or interest in the real estate room. Rehabbed, all new everything, include: Habitat conversion due to vs. Florence Stensgar, Respondent or secured interest described in the pellet stove, fenced yard, covered deck, agriculture, intensive grazing, pes- Order from Hearing complaint exterior shed. Appraised for $82,000 will ticide and insecticide application, This matter came before the Court sell for $75,000. Contact Lisa Orr at PO on the 16th day of May, 2005 for a show loss of riparian areas, altered fire COMPLAINT cause hearing. Present was Margaret Box 718, Nespelem, WA 99155. Please regimes, rural development, invasion Case No. CV-CD-2004-24247 Eileen Roberts for J & S Blue Chip Motors. call (509) 634-4986 to schedule an To Defendants: of non-native species, poaching, Not present was Florence Stensgar who appointment to see house. A lawsuit has been filed against you road and power line construction, did not receive notice of today’s hearing. in the above-mentioned Court by Colville NEspELEm pROpERTy Findings of Fact inbreeding/reduced genetic fitness Tribal Credit. In order to defend against 7 Lots & Repair Shop. Water, Sewer The Court after reviewing the file, and diseases (West Nile Virus, etc.) this lawsuit you must answer the complaint and Electrical. $60,000. For more record, and applicable law finds that all threaten the continued survival of by stating your defense in writing and information call (509) 633-0967. Jack personal service or certified mail return filing it by mail or in person upon the Whitelaw Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. receipt requested or substituted service Attorney for Petitioner, David D. Shaw, at The largest population of Co- is a requirement under the Colville Tribal 1.81 ACREs OF the office below stated. If you fail to do Law and Order Code. The petitioner must sCENIC TRusT pROpERTy lumbian sharp-tailed grouse in this within thirty (30) days after the date have the respondent served for the next FOR sALE (101-3940; 101-4392; Washington occurs on the Colville of the first publication of this Summons, a hearing. 101-5469-A) default judgment may be entered against Reservation and Tribal biologists Order Property located approximately ¼ you. A default judgment is one where the have been monitoring them through It is so ORDERED, ADJUDgED, and mile northeast of Inchelium Sub Agency. petitioner is entitled to what it is asking for “lek” counts for over twenty years. DECREED that: Access is by Cobbs Creek road. Improve- in the complaint because you have not 1. There will be a show cause hearing ments include a 1983 26’ x 56’ 2 bedroom The males dance every spring on answered the complaint in writing. on May 31, 2005 at 1:00 PM for the 2 bath Marlett double-wide mobile home ancestral strutting grounds known The complaint has been filed in an petitioner’s motions for repossession, with a covered 968 square foot wood attempt to collect a promissory note, as leks, where they defend an area tracking, storage, legal fees, interest and deck, 160 square foot covered cement security agreement and deed of trust. to gain access to breed females. The non-payment fees at the next hearing. walkway, and a 20’ x 26’ 1 car garage with Colville Tribal Credit is requesting that dance of the Columbia sharp-tailed Done in open court and signed this 16th work shop. The older 2 bedroom 1 bath the Court enter judgment against you for day of May, 2005. home was built approximately early 1940’s grouse is one of the most awesome principal balance together with interest Honorable Judge Abbott is approximately 1908 square feet with animal spectacles and was sacred to Technicians worked with the Wash- Biologists and Wildlife Technicians accrued at the rate of 4.89% per annum; TT--(1 of 2) an 840 square foot shop/garage. Both late fees, attorneys’ fees, costs and various Native American Tribes, who ington Department of Wildlife to are working on protecting and restor- homes have been extensively remodeled mimicked the dance in their rituals. acquire additional birds from the ing grouse habitat for the continued disbursements; that the judgment bear interest at 4.89% per annum from the are hooked up to the city water line and The lekking areas on the Reservation population in British Columbia, Can- existence of Columbian sharp-tailed date of judgment; that in the event of have their own septic systems. Contact have been declining for the last ten ada. A total of 20 birds (males and grouse here on the Colville Reser- nonpayment of judgment, execution may FOR sALE BIA Realty at (509) 634-2348 or Toll Free years. Of the 36 known leks only 8 females) were trapped near Williams vation and possibly on other areas be issued for payment of any judgment @ 1-888-881-7684 extension 2348 for including foreclosure of the property more information. are still active and the distance be- Lake, BC and released on the Reser- of the West. 1.00 ACREs OF TRusT tween these areas has lead to genetic vation to augment existing birds to used as collateral for the promissory 234.99 ACREs OF TRusT note that is the subject of the action; any pROpERTy FOR sALE isolation. prevent inbreeding, which leads to (101-4211-B) pROpERTy FOR sALE further attorney’s fees, collection costs (101-3207-A) This year Tribal Biologists and loss of genetic fitness. These same and cost of further court proceedings for Beautiful view of the North Cascades - located approximately 3 to 4 miles north Property located approximately 6 the execution of any judgment entered miles south of Nespelem, Washington, in this action; that your tribal per capita of Omak, Washington and approximately 1 mile east of Colville Indian Precision with paved access by Buffalo Lake Road. payments be withheld to satisfy any Property consists of pasture/meadow land COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES judgment; that if you are employed by Pine Mill. Vacant property may be used as site for single family residential. Parcel including and road right-of-ways. There the Colville Tribe, that 25% of your tribal are no improvements on the property, wages or salary or $50.00 whichever is is improved with 130 gpm artesian well with pump and utilities such as electrical but telephone and power is available. less be withheld to satisfy any judgment; Property owner asking $112,800.00. that you shall be required to make and septic. Telephone is readily available. Developed for future triple-wide home. Contact BIA Realty at (509) 634-2348 or payments on any judgment entered; and Toll Free @ 1-888-881-7684 extension any other and further relief as the Court Property owner is willing to negotiate. 2348 for more information. may deem to be just and equitable. Contact BIA Realty at (509) 634-2348 or Fisheries news David D. Shaw Toll Free @ 1-888-881-7684 extension 6.9 ACREs OF TRusT pROpERTy by James F. Ives - Colville Confederated tribes Park Rangers / US Army Corps of Jeffrey Center 2348 for more information. Or you may Fisheries Tech. V SalmoN hatchery which will Engineers. FOR sALE 1020 SW Taylor, Suite 855 contact the owner at (509) 826-2697. Property located just north of (1) I would like for you to meet be in the construction and operation (3) I would like for you to look Portland, OR 97205 9.51 ACREs OF TRusT Elmer City, Washington. Includes all mr. Gary Ives the Colville Con- phase(s) during the next couple of and see some of the guys I work with 503/221-4260 pROpERTy FOR sALE improvements. Owners are asking federated Tribes New hatchery years. This is really exciting “en-it” on days when I get the opportunity TT--(2 of 2) (101-5558) $204,000.00. Call BIA Realty at (509) manager. Gary is the son of the ?!!! (aye) Seriously though, Good to get out into the field . Allan Ham- Located approximately 8 miles east of 634-2348 for more details. late Marion F. Ives (enrolled tribal News! mond and Marvin Bob are two great Collection Action on Omak, Washington on the Haley Creek Promissory Note Begun member) Ricky Desatuel displayed some guys and tribal members who work Road. The highest and best use of the HOusE FOR sALE by Colville Tribal Credit vacant property is for future development Coulee Dam, 3 bedrm., 1 bath, laundry And Virginia Jones-Ives of the of the hides and furs which came for our Managment and Evaluation In the Tribal Court for the as single family residential property. room, $65,000. 633-2297. Port Gamble S’klallam Tribe. Gary from animals on our Colville Reser- Program in Fisheries. They mainly Confederated Tribes of the Property owner asking $9,510.00. is a Colville Confederated Tribes vation. The kids (of all ages) enjoy work on the Reservation Lakes, Colville Reservation Contact BIA Realty at (509) 634-2348 or GRANd COuLEE CusTOm HOmE enrolled member and has worked in his display because as Rick says: It’s Rivers and Streams located on our Toll Free @ 1-888-881-7684 extension Beautifully landscaped 4 bdrm, 3 fmly No. CV-CD-2004-24439 other tribal hatcheries for 27 years a hands on, touchy-feely experience tribal lands doing habitat study and 2348 for more information. rms, 3 baths with indoor natural spring SUMMONS By PUBLICATION and hot tub. Perfect for entertaining or and most recently spent 20 of those which gives a greater appreciation of surveys, backpack electrofishing, Colville Tribal Credit, Plaintiff INCHELIum AREA just relaxing. All this on 3 lots with 30x40 27 years as hatchery manager for the the wildlife. boat electrofishing and reports, to vs. 2 Lots for sale on South Twin Lakes, heated shop with additional wood shop. Suquamish Tribe over on the coast. Sheryl, Rick and I had a good day name a few of there duties. Allan is Christine A. Peters. Inchelium Wa. Each lot size is 70’ wide x Easy Maintenance. Serious inquiries only. 100’ long. Legal description is Lots Thirty and met alot of other good people a supervisor so he says, (aye.) But The Confederated Tribes of the Colville 174,900K 509-484-1100 In this picture Mr. Dan Fairbank our Reservation to the said : two (32) and Thirty three (33) Block Three M& E Project Biologist lll is seen who had booths seriously folks Marvin is the real For Sale YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE (3) Salishan Subdivision No. 1, Ferry 2 O’Brien Wind Sail Boards $450.00 welcoming Gary at the tribal hatch- Set up for Tonasket Ranger Dis- boss, en- it marv! I enjoy working HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within County, Washington. These lots are o.b.o. for both 509-484-1100 ery in Bridgeport, WA/ in front of trict, Okanogan Forest Service, Dept. with Allen and Marvin. If you get sixty (60) days after the date of the first ready for building. Water is already in and our brand new 2005 Hatchery Fish of Ecology, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, into Nespelem F.&W. Office stop publication of this Summons, to wit, electricity is available. Price is $13,000 LANd FOR sALE within sixty (60) days after the , and for both lots. Please call Cliff Seyler at Approx. 45 acres, located in Keller, Planting Truck. New truck! New Dept. of Natural Resources and defend the above entitled action in the (509) 935-6232. WA, 129 S. H. 21. Property is on both hatchery manager! two welcome above entitled Court, and answer the sides of Highway 21. West side has INCHELIum AREA additions to our tribe(s). Gary Complaint of Plaintiff above described, electricity & phone lines, new well; will 50 Acres. Located in Seylor Valley. and serve a copy of your answer upon the need to upgrade septic system. Price is my little brother. I taught him Please contact for more information 208- Bridgeport Hatchery undersigned Spokesperson for Plaintiff, negotiable pending BIA’s appraised price. well, “en-it”. (aye) Gary and I 983-1141. Storey Jackson, at the office below May contact realty, Theresa Knox, 634- attended the same Fisheries College stated; and in case of your failure to do wATER FRONT pROpERTy 2346 or landowner, 422-3836. in Bellingham on the Lummi Indian so, judgment will be rendered against TRAILER HOusE Reservation many moons ago. April Stocking Report you according to the demands of the Trailerhouse For Sale - ‘78 Marlette, Welcome Home My Brother! All Complaint in this action, which has been 14-70, $8,000. All new windows, Knotty wANTEd The Bridgeport Tribal Hatchery is making spring plants and these are the totals for your education and years of experi- filed with the Clerk of said Court. Pine Floors, Skirted and Sitting on the month of April 2005. The object of this action is to collect Concrete Strips. On 5 acres of leasable BuyING OLd INdIAN ence will make our Tribes Fisheries an indebtedness of $569.05 owed to Tribal Land (Tribal Members Only). 1 Mile BEAdwORk... Resource(s) sustain and grow for our Colville Tribal Credit on a promissory south of Fort Okanogan Museum. Lake ...... Pounds ...... Number ...... Fish/lb...... Stock flat bags, gloves, moccasins, baskets, current and future tribal members. note. The Plaintiff is requesting that 509-679-2919 old photo’s, etc. For possible future Indian (2) On Saturday, April 23, 2005 Round...... 900 ...... 828 ...... 0.92 ...... RBT the Court enter judgment against the Defendant for $569.05 together with OmAk AREA - TRusT LANd & Cowboy Museum. Paying the best cash I attended a day long “earth day” N. Twin ...... 998 ...... 978 ...... 0.98 ...... RBT interest thereon at the rate of 7.00% 3 bedrm., 1 bath, new carpet, spacious price and treating you right! All purchases event at the Chief Joesph Dam Park living room, new heating furnace, new confidential. Randy Toll Free 1-800-359- S. Twin ...... 3,866 ...... 3,816 ...... 0.92 ...... RBT per annum; that the Plaintiff be awarded area along with Sheryl Sears - CCT $150.00 attorney’s fees if the action is metal roof, partially fenced yard, extra 3931 access code 05. Fisheries and Rick Desatuel the CCT Bourgeau...... 504 ...... 464 ...... 0.92 ...... RBT not contested, and additional attorney’s storage sheds. 317 Edmonds St., Omak. fees if the action is contested; that the $75,000.00. Contact Marty or Rose at –“Wild”life Animal Control Officer Summit ...... 808 ...... 785 ...... 0.92 ...... RBT Plaintiff be awarded Plaintiff’s costs 826-3127. NEw ON for our department. La Fleur ...... 511 ...... 470 ...... 0.92 ...... RBT and disbursements in this case; that the Sheryl and I had pictures, posters HOusE FOR sALE kOmw 680 Am Plaintiff be awarded collection costs of 4 bedrm., 2 bath. 186 Moccasin Flat and brochures of our many on going Little goose ...... 521 ...... 532 ...... 0.98 ...... RBT Plaintiff; that the judgment bear interest “New on KOMW 680 AM on your radio HUD Rd. across from CIPP. Serious dial: Weekly - Thursdays 2:00 p.m., projects which our Fish and Wildlife Nespelem River...... 513 ...... 2,296 ...... 4.47 ...... RBT at 7.00% per annum from the date of inquiries only. For information call judgment; that in the event of nonpayment Music, gospel and Testimonies. Department operate and manage dis- 509-998-3152 or 509-462-0414. Tribal Lost Creek ...... 249 ...... 1,117 ...... 4.47 ...... RBT of judgment, execution may be issued for played on two large traveling display members only. Moses Mountain Ministry Mill Creek ...... 203 ...... 907 ...... 4.47 ...... RBT payment of any judgment; that the Court boards for the visiting public. On award the Plaintiff any further attorney’s HOmE FOR sALE: Rev. Darryl W. stanger our display table we had non-tribal Hall Creek ...... 1,125 ...... 5,029 ...... 4.47 ...... RBT fees, collection costs and cost of further 146 HALEy CREEk ROAd, court proceedings for the execution of OmAk, wA. P.O. Box 3823, Omak, WA booklet/ Sanpoil River ...... 998 ...... 4,462 ...... 4.47 ...... RBT 98841, home phone, 509-826-5265, cell any judgment entered in this action; Regulations for hunting and *Strawbale adobe (7 sides) traditional phone, 509-425-8788. Call anytime to share, Total ...... 11,196 ...... 21,684 that the tribal per capita payments of Hogan style home with raised pole comment or prayer request and fishing along with other project the Defendant be withheld to satisfy ceiling, kingpin style (no center pole). donations to this ministry are welcomed. brochures. All plants at this time are triploid goldendale Rainbow Jumbos (0.92 and 0.98/lb.) any judgment; that 25% of tribal wages *New metal roof covering completed 460 Our Fish and Wildlife Director and triploid goldendale Rainbow legals (4.47/lb.), All fish are are elastomer marked or salary or $50.00 whichever is less square foot circular center room and 48 Thank You and god Bless, Joe Peone, sent along plans / design (green right eye jumbos, and yellow anal fin legals) and adipose fin clipped. of the Defendant be withheld to satisfy sq. ft. office, plus additional 800 sq. ft. of Darryl W. Stanger any judgment; that the Court order the rooms around outside to be completed - binded books of the new future Defendant to make payments on any Tribal Tribune TueSDay, June 7, 2005 PHoTo albuM Tribal Tribune 13 Over the Dam Run Returns After 3-Year Hiatus to Rave Reviews On Sunday, May 8th, 2005, over that all races started with the same shirt; the weather was great and view 360 Pacific Northwest runners and first mile featuring a climb of 300+ spectacular. It might have been the walkers had a great day on one of feet topping at an 8% grade and then best Mother’s Day I have ever had!” the most scenic and unique runs in mile run across the dam. The Over the Dam Race, located the Northwest – the “Over the Dam The 10K classic distance was in North Central Washington, in Run” 5K/10K and Half Marathon. won by Kyle McNaught-Davis, 27, the town of Coulee Dam was a 5K Temperatures in the 60’s greeted the of Spokane in 36:52 and Irena Netik, and 10K road race staple for avid athletes as they took on this classic 27, of Bellevue in 46:45. In discuss- Northwest runners for over twenty running race up and over the largest ing the win, Kyle mentioned having plus years. It began in 1977, lead by concrete structure in North America done the race in 1997-1998 and that Mike Muller. In 2005, the race was – The Grand Coulee Dam, and then the course is a “tough grind.” The brought back after a three-year hiatus out along the Columbia River. Six 10K and half include portions that are by Total Health Events organizers of northwest runners established new packed gravel trail along the Colum- the successful Grand Columbian Iron benchmarks on the newly designed bia River. Irena could not help but and Half Iron triathlon held in Grand Happy Birthday May 22, Kerry. 5K, 10K and Half-marathon cours- marvel at the beauty of the course. A Coulee in September. This year’s Love, Mom & Dad es. Bryan Schultz, 43, of Spokane, civil engineer who works for Puget event was developed as a fundraiser Happy Birthday Washington won the 5K men’s di- Sound Energy, Irena is training for for health interventions to overcome Hey Yaki, Happy Belated 4th Kellie Pauline Pakootas vision with a 17:40 clocking while the ironman World Championships childhood obesity in the area and Birthday! (Sunshine) Kelly Bean, 24, won the women’s in Kona in October and was riding on The Grand Coulee Dam Chamber of Terry Allan Yazzie, May 3rd. 6/10 5K with a 22:50. It should be noted the Grand Columbia Triathlon course Commerce. Love, grammy, Mom, Uncle From your Dad & Mom, the day before. She was effusive in The race was enthusiastically Chard & Brother Ray. Brothers & Sisters, grandpa & her praise “The course is beautiful. embraced by the community once grandma, and Cousins As an engineer, I could not help but again. Generous race sponsorships take a moment in the run and let the were provided by The Coulee Dam beauty of the view and marvel of the Casino and the Coulee Dam Federal dam sink in”. Credit Union. Major sports sponsors The half marathon was won hand- included: Erin Baker’s Breakfast ily by Chris Morlan, 37, of Spokane Cookies, Carb-Boom energy gels, at 1:18:51 – 10 minutes faster than Accelerade sports drink, Runner’s the next male runner-up. Marie World, Brooks running wear and Boyd, 45, of Missoula, MT won the Talking Rain water. The event could women’s half at 1:27:46. Fittingly, not have been held without the the mother of three was able to be commitment and support from the proud of her 11 year old son Robert’s US Bureau of Reclamation and the second place in the 10-11 age group Town of Coulee Dam. Volunteers 5K with a 24:15 on Mother’s Day. who were exceptional and essential The race succeeded as a cele- in the success of the 2005 Over the Happy Birthday, bration of all fitness levels… from Dam run were Randy Spotts (run Uncle June! accomplished runners seeking a course supervisor), Greg Behrens, June 7th notable course with regional UST & Dale Singer, Craig Sprankle, and Love, All your F rankings; to the new runner/walker Dale Carriere – all active community nephews & nieces. Happy Birthday!! seeking an inspiring 5K rewarded members and employees of the US Ben Samuels, June 12th with a view from the top of the dam. Bureau of Reclamation. Community th Many mother daughter/son groups leaders Quincy Snow – Mayor of “Happy 2nd Birthday” Happy 11 Birthday Love Your family: Amber Elwell. Berni, Fernisha, Alex & entered the race. One of many heart Coulee Dam and, David Schmidt – B. Nickolas “Niko” Perez warming stories, the Bates family CEO of Coulee Dam Federal Credit Son, what do you give someone Love Always, your Mom, Dad, Maryjane grandma & Auntie LaVonne came over for the weekend from Union (and race announcer) provided who has given you everything? Chatteroy, WA. Barbara and her the logistical support essential to a Maybe the same things you husband, William, did the 5K along successful race. Race directors were have given me—unconditional with teen daughters, Kristie, Kellee Jonathan and Lynne Hoskins. For love… a hug whenever you and Katie Bates. Barbara stated, more information and results go to needed one… a heart that “The day could not have been more the website at www.overthedam knows what you mean without perfect. All my family signed my run.com. your having to say a word. With all my love, Son, Happy 2005 Over the Dam Run Birthday! Mama-Celia, Poppy-Enrique, guess Who’s “21?” Uncle “Big Boy” and Aunt gina Love, grandma ML & Auntie ML

Happy Birthday Baby girl!! Happy 37th Birthday Shawna Maryjane Francis Samuels, “Squaw Baby” Tonasket. May June 14th 12, 1968. Much Love Baby! Love, All your cousins. Mom, Dad, Fernisha & Alex

Hey Shawnee ‘Che Happy 23rd Birthday! Love, Mom, Micki, Chard & nephews Ray & Terry

Oh No, germaine’s turning “terrible two!” June 7th Happy Birthday! Love, grammy, Aunty Micki, Uncle Chard and Cuzzins Ray & Terry

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Tribal Tribune 14 Tribal Tribune e DucaTion neWS TueSDay, June 7, 2005 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION A time to celebrate...without alcohol

GRANT COUNTY, WASH. - As ฀ More than one in every three Despite the abundance of alco- Parents should also know about ฀ Before sending a teen off to a and enforce consequences for graduation season rapidly approach- 12th (42.6%) grade students used hol ads and community events that their liability when it comes to party, talk with them about the drinking. es, parents, teens and school officials alcohol in the last 30 days connect drinking with having fun, underage drinking parties at their immediate risks of drinking: Help is available for teens and need to be aware of the alarming ฀ More than half of 10th (60.4%) many parents believe teen prom and home. Kids DO NOT have to be 18 overdosing on alcohol, being as- parents to get more information about statistics related to alcohol (and and 12th (72.6%) grade students graduation parties will be safe and to be sued. Parents can be liable for saulted, or being seriously injured drug prevention and treatment. other drug) use during these events say they have tried alcohol. alcohol-free. But since alcohol is the accidents on their property whether in a fall or car crash. The DSHS Division of Alcohol and take steps to eliminate this as ฀ Alcohol use by 10th graders has number one drug of choice among or not they are home. There is no ฀ Don’t provide alcohol to minors, and Substance Abuse contracts with part of these celebrations. One night, increased by 3 percent since fall teens, even “good” kids can end up in insurance coverage for intentional or ignore or condone underage the 24-Hour Alcohol and Drug Help- one party, one event, can change a 2002. dangerous situations: riding in a car acts that occur at an unchaperoned drinking. line to provide free information and family’s life forever. ฀ A national study found that 40 with a driver who’s been drinking, party, including vandalism, fights, ฀ Listen to what your child says referrals to treatment: Here are the surprising statistics percent of individuals who start or attending a party where parents and date rape. about “other kids.” Tell them 1-800-562-1240 in the state of Washington: drinking before the age of 15 will provide alcohol. Here are steps parents can take: you will come to get them any www.adhl.org ฀ One in every four 12th graders develop alcohol abuse or alcohol time they feel uncomfortable, no Online information for parents (25.8%), and almost one in every dependence at some point in their questions asked. and teens can be found at: five 10th graders (18.7%) and lives (NIDA). ฀ Make sure you know who they are http://[email protected] even one in every ten 8th graders ฀ Approximately 1,400 college stu- TESVP Tutor Training with, when they will be home, and www.drugfree.org (10%) reported binge drinking dents will die from alcohol-related that there is adult supervision www.jointogether.org (consumed five or more drinks in incidents by the end of the school Survey ฀ Stay up until kids return home, a row in the last two weeks). year. For Current or Potential TESVP Participants

The Education & Employment Division is in the process of coordinating Tutor Training with Gonzaga University for Tribal Employee School Volunteers. This pilot project is intended to provide To all the graduating you appropriate training to better your skills in tutoring K-8 students in areas of Literacy, Math and Sciences so you can engage students in establishing their study skills and learn and retain information. Before Seniors of 2005 we proceed with these plans, we would like to obtain information from you to determine the level of interest you have in attending Tutor To receive your gift Training. Please answer the following questions and return this from the Colville Tribe form to my office no later than June 15, 2005. 1. Would you be interested in attending a Tutor Training Workshop For further information please ___Yes ___No YOU MUST BE: contact: Alvina Cawston at Higher 1) Able to show proof of your Education, 634-2779 for College 2. What areas are you most interested in? Please rank 1 – 4 with 4 graduation by transcripts, Students, Sonia Zaugg at Public being the highest. certificates or diplomas. Education 634-2621 for High School ___Reading ___Math ___Science ___Study Skills 2) An enrolled member of the students, or Diana Toulou at 634- Colville Tribe. 2293 for the GED students. 3. Are you currently enrolled in TESVP? ___Yes ___No 4. If you are a current volunteer, have you used your leave in the last 12 months to volunteer in a school or allowed educational activity? The Plateau Center for ___Yes ___No Kids who went to the Northwest Indian Youth Conference. The students entered their school poster in an art contest and American Indian Studies If No, Why not?______took 3rd. Their names from left to right: Louis Clark, Nick in cooperation with ______Erb, Krystal Tonasket, Bridget Phillips, Shovanna Gorr. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Thanks, ______Buffy L. Nicholson is offering training in: 5. What barrier or challenges have you experienced, or do you think is a barrier to tutoring students? PUBLIC LAW 93-638 “Laws and Regulations” ______tobacco Quit line and ______“Direct Contract Support Costs” ______Thank you for your response. You can reach me at (509) 634-2728 877-270-SToP June 28, 29, and 30, 2005 with any questions. toll-free Washington State University QUITLINE.COM Pullman, WA

This training is being offered at no charge but space is limited so register early! Research The trainer is Frank Larson, a self determination consultant with the Central Office Bureau of Indian Affairs Assistant - Honoring Colville Assessment For registration please complete People of all ages! and return the attached form or Coordinator1 RECOGNITION contact Angela Wight-Merrill $25,000 – $30,000 Phone 509-335-8618 or Fax 509-335-0103 pHOTO ALBum Email: [email protected] annually, fulltime Deadline For Photographs & Information Child & Family Center July 19, 2005 Registration Form This position involves the successful execution of a fed- Colville tribal member achievers of all ages will be honored in a special section of Name:______Title:______erally funded research project the forthcoming July 2005 Tribal Tribune edition. This is your opportunity to recognize that addresses the mental health your own personal achievement(s) or of someone else including an award, a title, Tribe:______needs of children and families a scholarship, a certificate and graduations from Head Start, kindergarten, grade in Native American tribal com- school, prep school, high school, college and vocational training. We would like to Organization:______munities. Minimum of a BA/BS include engagement and wedding announcements and photographs/greetings from around the world too! Address:______in Psychology, Behavior Health or a related field, with course ______work in research methods and Send in your own or the person’s photograph, either in color or black and white, any statistics. Two years adminis- size, and information including: name, age, hometown, parents or family affiliation, City:______State:_____Zip:______trative experience or research school and graduation date, and what the award/achievement is for. If you do not supervision preferred. Persons of have a photograph, you are welcome to send in information about yourself or another Phone:______Fax:______Native American ethnicity with person and we will feature it as a recognition tribute with no photo. the required qualifications are Email:______highly encouraged to apply. Ap- Photographs will be returned promptly, so please write the return name, address plication deadline: June 10, 2005. and zip on the back. Photographs tear easily, please don’t staple or tape your Holiday Inn Express is holding a block of room for the To request full job description, photographs to a letter or information sheet. BIA Sessions at government rate. It is important that you call 346-4845. Submit letter of contact Meagan Wiley at Holiday Inn 509-334-4437 and interest, resume and three refer- Send your contribution to this mailing address: Colville Achievers/Grads, identify yourselves as being with the BIA sessions when ences to: Robert Lawson, Child & Tribal Tribune, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155. If you have any questions, you call to book your reservations before June 15, 2005. Family Center, 195 W. 12th Ave, please call (509 634-2222 or 634-2223. The rooms are reserved for June 27, 28, 29. Eugene, OR 97401. eo/aa/ada institution committed to cultural

Tribal Tribune TueSDay, June 7, 2005 r eSerVaTion neWS Tribal Tribune 15 Mass was held at St. Mary’s Mission church on Thursday, May 26, and afterwards there From 1894 to 1973 there was a St. Mary’s Mission School — Was a Closing Blessing of old PSIS buildings by Priests, Tribal Spiritual Leaders, and Tribal Elders Let’s turn back the clock to the Year 1959

“HONORING THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND THE FUTURE...”—(Middle/Front row) Fr. Chuck Peterson says the prayers for Communion Services during the Mass held on Thursday, May 26, at St. Mary’s Mission church. Assisting Fr. Peterson is: (on his right) Fr. Mike Fitzpatrick, and in the back row (L to R) are Elizabeth (Betty) Davis, Fr. Jake Morton, Fr. Jack O’Leary, and Fr. Bob Jones. Fr. Mike became the first Priest to be ordained on the Colville Indian Reservation on Saturday, May 14, 1977. Fr. Mike is presently the Priest for the Umatilla Tribe and lives at St. Andrews Mission, Mission, OR. Fr. O’Leary took Fr. Jake’s place on the Spokane Indian Reservation. TRIBAL ELDERS REMEMBER FR. CORKERY—Fr. Paul Francis Corkery gives a lift to Timmy Edwards. On Sunday, May 10, 1959, Fr. Corkery left us when he passed away following several weeks of failing health.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?—The notation under the picture said: “Veronica Stensgar and Joanne Marchand — Planting”.

THIRTY-ONE YEARS AT PSIS & COUNTING!—Larry Witt speaks to the congregation during the Mass held May 26. Since 1974, Larry has taught at PSIS and his students during each of those years have either been in the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th Grade. During his earlier years, he taught students Cross Country and Downhill skiing, he has been a soccer and track coach, a referee, an Adviser for the “Drumbeat Newspaper” for 15 years, etc.

I’LL NEVER FORGET SISTER ?????—The caption for the above photo identified the Catholic Sisters as: (L to R) Sr. Mary Magdeline, Sr. Rose Francis, Sr. Fidelis, (Pinky) Philomena Seymour, St. Monica, Sr. Consuelo, Sr. Iina, and Sr. Rita. GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN FATHER!—Patti Simpson greets Fr. Chuck Peterson after Mass was over on Thursday, May 26. In front of Patti is Annie Butterfly, and in back of Patti is “Swede” Richter.

CLOSING BLESSING FOR OLD PSIS BUILDING—After Mass was said on Thursday, May 26, a Closing Blessing was held for four old PSIS Buildings. St. Mary’s Mission was renamed on Nov. 21, 1973, and became THEN AND NOW!—There weren’t very many buildings on the grounds of St. Mary’s Mission in 1959 compared “Paschal Sherman Indian School”...and that same day “Smitkin Hall” was dedicated in honor of Chief Alexander to today! But 30-years from now the Catholic Church will probably still be there. It was almost 95-years ago that Smitaken (his last name was originally printed as Smitaken/now the last name is printed as Smitkin). The above the formal opening of the new church was celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1910,...and it was also the 25th-Anniversary picture was taken where a building use to stand, and was named after John Cleveland, who was one of Fr. de Rouge’s most famous students..and he went on to become a well known Tribal Leader. And on Saturday, Sept. 15, 1979, two of Fr. de Rouge’s Priesthood. Back in 1910 they did not have today’s modern cranes to lift heavy things...how did new school buildings were dedicated. The Special Education Building was named “Condon-Nicholson” to honor they build that 80-foot church steeple??? Alex Nicholson and Cecilia Timentwa Condon. And the Johnson O’Mallley building was named “Koxit George”. (Photos were obtained from the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture/Eastern Washington State Historical Society, Spokane, WA.)

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FIRST COMMUNION—(L to R) Tawnya Phillips and Anthony Carden receive their First Communion during DESCENDANT OF CHIEF SMITAKEN—Martin Bohl goes over the letter received from U.S. Senator Maria services held Friday morning, May 27 at the St. Mary’s Mission Church. Cantwell, and she also sent an American Flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Martin also explained to the audience what was contained in Washington State Governor Christine O. Gregoire’s letter. She extended a warm greeting to everyone attending the Grand Opening of the new Paschal Sherman Indian School. She said the school would offer hundreds of local students an exceptional learning environment, the use of “green technologics” would make wise use of resources, etc. She finished her letter by saying: “I applaud everyone who worked so hard to ensure that children on Colville tribal land will receive the best possible education. Please accept my best wishes for a joyful and memorable celebration”. Martin Bohl’s mother Lois is the daughter of Louie Smitkin, who was the son of Chief Alexander Smitaken (Smitkin).

FIRST TRIBAL MEMBER TO BE AN UNDERSHERIFF—(R to L) Okanogan County Sheriff Frank T. Rogers and Undersheriff Joe Somday were among the Law Enforcement Officers attending the Sunflower Festival and the Grand Opening of the new Paschal Sherman Indian School. In January 2003, Joe Somday became the first Colville Tribal Member to be an Undersheriff when he was appointed by Sheriff Rogers.

NEPHEW—Paul Wapato Jr describes the different accomplishments that Paschal Sherman (1895-1970) did during his lifetime. Paschal is Paul’s Uncle. It was on Nov. 21, 1973, that St. Mary’s Mission School became known as “Paschal Sherman Indian School”.

THEY INTRODUCED THE GUEST SPEAKERS—Ten 9th-Grade students introduced the Guest Speakers for the dedication ceremony held Friday, May 27, for the new PSIS. They are: (Front row/L to R) Patrick Jefferson, 9th Grade Teacher Nicholas Popelier, Bridgit Phillips, Khrystle Hoffman, Sirena Wak Wak, Shavonna Gorr, Rose LET’S DO IT OVER—In the blink of an eye, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new PSIS was over, and Dick...and (Back row/L to R) Daryl McCraigie and Isaiah George. Not in the picture are: Jessika Timentwa and doing the honors were: (L to R) PSIS School Board Member Theresa Bessettee, 9th Grader Bridgit Phillips, and Sandra Warriors-Pistol Bullet the Chairman of the Business Council Joe Pakootas. Tribal Tribune