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NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES Team Colorado returns to the states

By Sacha Smith The Southern Ute Drum

All good things must come to an end, and on Saturday, July 26 the sun set one last time on Team Colorado in Regina, Saskatchewan. The closing ceremonies of the 2014 North Ameri- can Indigenous Games took place at the First Nations University. The ceremonies included both traditional courtesy Michael Kirsch/SU Dept. of Education and contemporary celebra- Anschutz summer program participants and educators. Pictured left to right, back row: tions and grew national at- Jennifer Hellier (program director), Cameron Bean, Howard Richards, Aspen Baker, Stewart tention in Canada, being Cloud, Tanisha Coyote and LaTitia Taylor. Front row: Keifer Goodtracks-Alires, Michael broadcast live on national Kirsch, Roshae Weaver, Shannon Shaw (Educator) and Renee Johnson (Educator). Canadian television. The closing ceremonies SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT weren’t as formal as the opening ceremonies, teams were not individually in- Students participate in troduced and there was no clear distinction between Anschutz Summer Program NAIG athletes and the gen- eral public. By Michael Kirsch Everywhere you looked SU Dept. of Education there was a kid exchang- ing his or her jacket for an The Colorado Area Health opposite teams jacket. Not Education Centers (AHEC) that one was particularly provides opportunities for better, but more as a parting Sacha Smith/SU Drum students to explore and pre- Tifiny Mills shows off her bronze and silver medals she won pare for various careers in Colorado page 5 while representing Team Colorado in swimming. the fields of health and med- icine. This summer, seven students had the chance to SPOTLIGHT ON... participate in one of AHEC’s summer programs at the Col- orado University Anschutz medical campus located in courtesy Michael Kirsch/SU Dept. of Education Aurora, Colo. Roshae Weaver, Aspen Baker, & Cameron Bean examining a KSUT Public Radio From July 15 to July 19 “patient” at the Anschutz CAPE center. the Summer Health Careers of other related fields. training. The students also art 3 of 3: Throughout its ongoing years providing service Institute offered the stu- The Institute provided experienced hands on labs. P to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, KSUT Public Radio has dents various activities and workshops on reading/study These included exploring continued to expand its name into the homes of listeners. workshops that investigated habits, personal health and obesity, working with a ca- health and medical careers wellness, Myers-Briggs per- daver, a suture lab and facing Over the next three issues, the Drum will be highlighting the that included pharmacists, sonality inventory, writing real life medical scenarios history surrounding KSUT’s origin as well as the station’s general practitioners, nurs- personal statements for col- plans for its foreseeable future. Tune in to KSUT Tribal Radio ing, surgeons, and a variety lege entrance and HIPPA Anschutz page 5 91.3 FM in Ignacio (www.ksut.org) for ongoing broadcast of tribal related news, music, and information. May the odds... KSUT looks toward future

By Damon Toledo The Southern Ute Drum

Great expectations lay among the horizon of KSUT Public Radio as the Tribal owned station clears the path for its upcoming future involving improved services for the commu- nity, while staying persis- tent in creating a strong legacy for the generations to come. Damon Toledo/SU Drum archives Since the beginning, Sheila Nanaeto, Tribal Radio Director and disk jockey, During the Ute Hunger KSUT has broadcasted reads the morning announcements. Games sponsored by the news to the community plans to utilize digital KSUT has had ongoing Southern Ute Cultural Center through airwaves. After technology for its coming support from the Tribe, & Museum, participants the station split its FM years. who in return provides as- learned how to make fire transmission signal into “All of our current sets for the station with the using traditional methods. two during the year 2000, equipment is twenty years expectations of keeping it Staff member, Tallas Cantsee the public was able to old and wired together with running. In order to fur- helps participants learn how gather more information copper sound wiring,” he ther establish its legacy, to construct a Wikiup in not only through Tribal said. “Soon, all equipment KSUT has developed the record time on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the museum. Radio, but also Four Cor- will be linked through a Carlos Sena Legacy Fund, Fabian Martinez/SU Drum ners Public Radio. This at network in our new studio. named after KSUT’s for- the time was a major step- Right now, Tribal Radio mer general manager. The ping-stone for the station. has a transmitter stationed fund essentially creates Nowadays, KSUT is look- in Farmington which we an endowment that will ing at improving its ways broadcast here in Ignacio. support KSUT’s opera- SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE of expanding services to We are using the Internet tions in the future, staying the public, providing lis- to transmit our signal to true to Sena’s vision and General Meeting teners with various sourc- that transmitter, and that leadership. es of digital access as the has truly helped us with “The fund is about sus- Friday, August 29, 2014 technology continues to that improvement. Stream- tainability in local pro- Sky Ute Casino Event Center rapidly evolve. ing through the Internet al- gramming,” said Tami 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rob Rawls, KSUT’s Di- lows listeners to listen to Graham, Capital Campaign rector of Administration, KSUT anywhere around gave details on how KSUT the world.” KSUT page 8 Lunch will be provided Update August 8, 2014 waini (2)

MANY MOONS AGO

courtesy SU Water Resources Division Water breeches the Dr. Morrison Canal on Thursday, July 31 resulting in the canal being closed. WATER RESOURCES Dr. Morrison Canal shut down due to bank failure Staff report that has resulted in the canal can be resumed as soon as SU Water Resources being shut down. possible. BIA anticipates SU Drum archive Division BIA Irrigation Department work being completed by staff, with support from the Saturday, Aug. 9. 10 years ago The Dr. Morrison Canal Tribe’s Water Resources Di- Questions and concerns on the Pine River Indian Irri- vision, is working diligently should be directed to BIA The Three Feathers Blues Band jams out for all the attendees at the Southern Ute Culture gation Project (PRIIP) expe- to repair the section of bank Supervisory Civil Engineer Center and Museum’s Open House Wednesday July 28th. Pictured (from left to right) are rienced a bank failure on the so water deliveries to both Vickie Begay at 970-563- Calvin Richards on guitar, Kean Richards on drums, a special guest performer, and Laura night of Thursday, July 31 tribal and non-tribal lands 9484. Richards on tambourine. This photo first appeared in the Aug. 6, 2004, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. TECH TALK Information technology training opportunities from MIS

By Mick Souder placing/receiving calls, call Introduction to Perma- Management Information forwarding, conferencing, nent Fund Information Systems transferring, call pickups, cor- Technology Infrastruc- porate directories and more. ture/Understanding our In the past Management Also voicemail setup and ba- Network: In an attempt to Information Systems (MIS) sic use through the phones and make out network more se- has offered to tribal mem- Outlook will be covered. cure and user friendly, MIS bers the technology classes would like to help users vi- MIS offers tribal employ- Digital Security: Face- sualize how our network is ees. This fall we are offering book/Computer/Device structured. We will show the classes, many of which Safe Use: This is high-level how your workstation and apply to the very specific security class/discussion on phone connect to the email technologies the Permanent the safe use of computers, and Permanent Fund com- Fund uses. However, we are social media and personal puter applications, and be- Cassandra Naranjo/SU Drum archive also offering one-on-one end user devices. General yond. Wireless networks and training for tribal members practices, Do’s and Don’ts of shared drives will also be to talk with MIS staff on safe surfing and Social Me- covered. 20 years ago whatever topic the tribal dia topics will be covered. Men on a mission (MOM) from Ignacio took it all! MOM captured the men’s division member wants to learn Fax Server, Use and tournament held annually during San Ignacio. They defeated Players of Durango 7-6. about whether it is how to Fileshare Use in our Dai- Tips: This class will cover Third place honors went to the Sky Ute Lodge and Casino. use their home computer ly lives: This class builds on what the Permanent Fund better, how to use a specific the MIS Fileshares workshop Fax Server is, and how to This photo first appeared in the Aug. 5, 1994, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. computer application, how held in the summer of 2014. properly use it. We will cov- to buy a phone or other top- Common practices such as er sending/receiving faxes, ics. We assume these ses- how to add and remove files, address book, customizing sions will run from 30 min- and using the Fileshares as your cover sheet and more. utes to an hour. Information a backup device will all be Benefits of using the fax on how to sign up is below covered. server include saved time, in our class schedule. reduced costs in fax ma- Along with one-on-one ses- Cisco Jabber Instant chines, paper, toner, phone sions, MIS is offering classes Messaging, Use and Tips: lines, time spent walking/ on various tools and topics This class will cover the Per- waiting for fax to scan and from August through October. manent Fund’s Instant Mes- send, better security/confi- saging (IM) product, Cisco dentiality, receive confirma- Navigating PFWEB 2.0, Jabber. Learn how Jabber tions on status of your fax Collaboration and Docu- provides standard IM fea- and much more. ment Sharing on PFWEB tures such as one-on-one 2.0: Two part class; Part 1 and Group Chat IM as well To sign up for a one-on-on covers basic navigation and as being able to see others session or to enroll in a class permission access of the Per- “presence state”. Along with please send an email or call manent Fund intranet, PF- IM and availability capabili- Mary E.S. Monte, mmon- WEB 2.0. PFWEB 2.0 uses ties, you will also learn how [email protected] or user and department permis- Jabber can control your cis- 970-563-0128, and tell her sions to control access and co phone through your PC. which class or classes you SU Drum archive editing of documents and are signing up for, whether content. Part 2 covers how to Outlook Calendaring, you want a personal session 30 years ago work with other team mem- Use and Tips: Outlook Cal- and your preferred date and Background building was the “home away from home” Sheridan dorm. Standing are bers on document editing endaring is quite important times. Melanie, Joyce, Jessie, Olbie, Rana, Charlie, Kayla and Carletta. and collaboration. in our work lives, so this Please include your class will cover the basics, phone number and email This photo first appeared in the Aug. 10, 1984, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. Introduction to Cisco as well as creating calendar address. Signing up ensures 7940/60 phones: This class invitations using the Invite your place in the class and will cover the basic functions Attendees, Scheduling as- allows MIS to notify you of the Cisco 7940/60 desk- sistant, and the Shared Cal- in the event of schedule top phones. Topics such as endars feature. changes.

Date and time Topic Aug. 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Introduction to Cisco 7940/60 Telephone Aug. 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Digital Security; Facebook/Computer/End-user Device Safe Usage Aug. 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fileshare Use in our Daily lives Sept. 10, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cisco Jabber – PF Instant Messaging (IM), Usage and Tips Sept. 17, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Introduction to Cisco 7940/60 Telephone Sept. 24, 10 a.m. - 12p.m. Outlook Calendaring, Usage and Tips Oct. 1, 10 a.m. - 12p.m. Introduction to Permanent Fund It Infrastructure/ Understanding our Network Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 12p.m. Cisco Jabber – PF Instant Messaging (IM), Usage and Tips Oct. 15, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Digital Security; Facebook/Computer/End-user Device Safe Usage Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fax Server, Usage and Tips Culture August 8, 2014 peini (3)

Ute games teach survival skills SUPD crafts a connection

Fabian Martinez/SU Drum photos Damon Toledo/SU Drum Michelle Salazar, gives a helping hand to Mahleywa Parish-Some, with a bow. Participants The Boys & Girls Club was treated with a special visit from the Southern Ute Police also learned how to use a flint and steal as a way to make fire at the Southern Ute Department. Joann Gomez from Victim Services gives a helping hand to a club member Cultural Center & Museum for the Ute Hunger Games. whose crafting a bracelet.

CULTURAL UPDATE

SOUTHERN UTE ROYALTY Tribal Fair Powwow. Dinner will take place PAGEANT on the east lawn at 5:20 p.m. at the Sky The Southern Ute Royalty Committee will Ute Fairgrounds. The Dinner must feed hold the annual SU Royalty Pageant on approximately 600-800 people. The bidder August 28 at the Multi-Purpose Building at must provide a menu, drinks, condiments 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. and paper & plastic ware products. Please The following Titles & Age requirements are: submit bids to Darlene Frost, Secretary/ • Miss Southern Ute: 16-25 years of age Treasurer, by contacting her at 970-569- • Jr. Miss Southern Ute: 9-15 years of age 0100, ext. 3620, or Amber Doughty, • Little Miss Southern Ute: 5-9 years of age Chairperson at 970-563-0100, ext. 2344. • Southern Ute Brave: 5-15 years of age Deadline to submit Bids will be accepted Contact the SU Royalty Committee at 970- on August 29, and NO LATER THAN 563-0100, ext. 3620 for more information. September 4, 2014, at 5 p.m. Club members and department representatives BIDS FOR HOSPITALITY FOOD TRIBAL MEMBER ARTISTS came together on TENT FOR TRIBAL FAIR POWWOW The Culture Department is seeking three Wednesday, July 30 for an The Southern Ute Powwow Committee is (3) paintings/artwork that is representative afternoon of crafting. They seeking bids for the Hospitality Food Tent of the culture of the Utes. Artwork can be created sets of key chains for the Tribal Fair Powwow. We are looking any medium, must be in full color. Can be and bracelets. Members on Saturday, September 13, 2014 to have of wildlife i.e., elk, deer, bears or horses. of the Southern Ute Police served light lunch and a full dinner and Landscapes are also needed i.e., mountains Department provided a helping hand for the kids as Sunday, September 14, 2014 to serve a and rivers. Artwork must be original and they made pieces of their full breakfast and a light lunch. Each meal signed by the artist. Tribal Member artists own. should be able to serve approximately 100 only, chosen artwork will become the property people. Please submit your bids to the of the Culture Department and will receive a Elise Redd, 970-563-4788 or her email at cash payment. Artwork must measure 10- [email protected] at Southern 1/2” X 13-1/2”. For more information please Ute Cultural Department. If you should contact Joycelyn Dutchie at 970-563-4802 SUCCM UPDATE have any questions please do not hesitate or [email protected]. Deadline to contact Edward Box, III at 970-442-0044 to submit artwork is August 22. FREE ARTIST VENDOR SPACE SUCCM SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS for more information. Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum TRIBAL FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (SUCCM) is offering any Native American (SUCCM) is seeking a qualified tribal BIDS FOR SOUTHERN UTE The Culture Department is looking for artist a place to set up and sell their or community member for its Board of ROYALTY DINNER volunteers to take in, register, catagorize artwork, beadwork, and crafts. We will Directors. For more information, please The Southern Ute Royalty Committee is and organize the exhibits for the 94th provide a space to the vendor inside the call 970-563-9583 during regular business seeking Bids for the Southern Ute Royalty Annual Southern Ute Fair. If you interested museum for free. For more information hours. A letter of intent should be submitted Dinner to be held on September 13 during contact Tara Vigil, Events Coordinator at please feel free to contact Venessa Carel in person to SUCCM or by mail at PO Box the supper break of the Southern Ute 970-563-0100 ext. 3624. at 970-563-9583. 737, #95 Ignacio, CO 81137. Health August 8, 2014 wHchuwiini (4)

VETERANS AFFAIRS YOUR HEALTH VA Southwest Region Tribal Healthy Homes and Radon Government Relations Awareness to La Plata County Summit to support Veterans Staff report tors, radon test kits, Healthy ma from mold growing inside Four Corners Office Homes Pledges, resources the walls of our childhood for Resource Efficiency and information. home, and people responded Staff report for tribal leaders, Veterans, es from VA, Indian Health “Our neighbors, who have with stories of their own. The Office of Tribal Veterans Service Providers, Service, other federal part- The Four Corners Office a young baby, almost got car- health effects of so many in- Government Relations and Tribal Health Directors, ners, the State of Colorado, for Resource Efficiency bon monoxide poisoning from door air pollutants like carbon at the Ute Mountain Ute Re- State of New Mexico as (4CORE) and the Colorado a dryer venting problem,” monoxide, dust mites, mold A Southwest Region Vet- sort and Casino, an enterprise well as tribal government State Extension Office of reported one participant. and household chemicals can erans Training Summit will of the Ute Mountain Ute and tribal health partners. La Plata County have part- “I loaned them the carbon be resolved fairly easily if you be held Wednesday, Aug. Tribe, in Towaoc, Colorado. For more information about nered to increase community monoxide detector that we know what to do.” 20 through Thursday, 21. This Summit provides an the VA, the Office of Tribal awareness of public health received from the workshop The Healthy Homes pro- Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. opportunity to network with Government Relations, and issues related to residential and when they were able to gram funded by the EPA and Thursday, 8 a.m. – 3 and hear updates from VA the Southwest Region Sum- indoor air pollution and ra- see their dangerously high concludes in August 2014. p.m., at the Ute Mountain leadership and subject mat- mit, please visit www.va.gov/ don in 2014 and will be cel- CO level they moved out of The radon program funded Ute Resort Hotel Casino, ter experts, share best prac- tribalgovernment. ebrating the successful com- the house since the landlord by CDPHE concludes in 3 Weeminuche Drive in tices and join together with Conference registration is pletion of these programs on wouldn’t fix the problem.” September 2014. Towaoc, Colo. others who serve Veterans free. If you have questions August 19 at the La Plata “Radon, a radioactive nat- The community is invited On Aug. 20-21, 2014, the in Indian Country. More about this Summit, please County Fairgrounds. Work- urally occurring gas, which to attend the Community Cel- Department of Veterans Af- than twenty speakers and contact LoRae HoMana ing together, the organiza- is the second leading cause ebration of Healthy Homes & fairs (VA), Office of Tribal program representatives Pawiki, Tribal Government tions have reached over 400 of lung cancer after smok- Radon Awareness in La Plata Government Relations will will impart information that Specialist – Southwest Re- La Plata County residents ing, exists at high levels County on Tuesday, August host the Southwest Region serves as an education ses- gion, at Lorae.Pawiki@ and provided 24 free com- in La Plata County,” says 19 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Veterans Training Summit sion on benefits and servic- va.gov or 928-776-5306. munity workshops. Wendy Rice with CSU Ex- at the La Plata County Fair- 4CORE received an En- tension. “No one knows how grounds, La Plata Room. vironmental Justice Grant safe their home is until they Lunch will be provided. This from the Environmental do the test.” public event will showcase Just keep swimming Protection Agency (EPA) to “It has been a wonder- successes of the Healthy fund educational workshops ful experience presenting Homes and Radon programs on Healthy Homes across La Healthy Homes information and provide ongoing commu- Plata County. CSU Exten- to my Bayfield, Ignacio and nity resources, and discuss sion received a Radon Grant Durango neighbors and see- next steps with local leaders from the Colorado Depart- ing folks make the connection and EPA staff. Please RSVP ment of Public Health & En- between indoor air pollut- at www.fourcore.org. vironment to provide radon ants and health effects in the For more information, education and test kits. home,” said Sandhya Tillot- contact Sandhya Tillotson, Workshop participants son, Healthy Homes Program 4CORE Healthy Homes Pro- have improved the health Coordinator at 4CORE. “I’ve gram by emailing sandhya@ of their homes through the shared a personal story of my fourcore.org or calling 970- free carbon monoxide detec- younger brother getting asth- 259-1916 ext. 115.

Elders Services August activities

• August 13: Northern Navajo edge casino trip van will be leaving at 9 a.m. • August 14: Trip to mesa Verde van will be leaving at 8 a.m. • August 21: Movie day in Durango (please call the office for a list of showings) Fabian Martinez/SU Drum • August 26: Farmington shopping trip van will be leaving at 8:30 a.m. Trips are subject to change without prior notice. There will need to be 3 or more tribal elder, Kristean Velasquez-Baker and Calvin Levato, two youth employees, have been working hard to complete their certification to become lifeguards. Both employees completed ten handicapped or disabled members to attend. If you have any questions please call the hours in the pool and online courses to help earn their certification. elder services office at 970-563-0156.

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Students earn appreciation Youth employment wraps up

Trennie Collins/SU Drum photos Damon Toledo/SU Drum Mary Guenther, Youth Employment Program coordinator, and members of the youth After spending the summer performing dedicated workmanship, members of the Southern employment program (YEP) enjoyed rafting on the Animas River, on Friday, Aug. 1. The Ute Youth Employment Program have concluded their days of providing their hardest group also enjoyed a lunch in the park and a movie in the afternoon. Members of the YEP work for the Tribe. The youth workers along with Tribal Council gathered on Monday, (above) and some supervisors pose for a group photo. For some youth employees, this Aug. 4 where they reflected on their duties, while including personal thanks to the peers was their last day of the program. and supervisors who guided them during their successful effort. Kiefer Goodtracks-Alires

(above) reviews his work duties with Mary Guenther, youth employment coordinator.

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It was all fun and games with a splashing war between rafts, Charise Hunter tries to dodge water splashed by Arla Duran. Vice Chairman, Melvin J. Baker, gives his thanks to the youth workers. Tribal Council acknowledged the youth with safe blessings, leaving the workers with Cameron Weaver uses Anthony Suina’s knowledge that will be head for balance while trying to stand up used in developing future in the raft. work experience when out Fabian Martinez/SU Drum in the job field.

Anschutz summer program • from page 1 as doctors in the Center for Advancing Professional Ex- perience (CAPE) building (a mock up hospital). The work was rigorous and the expectations were high dur- ing the camp and the students worked very hard (8 a.m.-10 p.m. everyday) to achieve those expectations. During their stay in Den- ver, the participants traveled to the Colorado History mu- seum where they enjoyed a behind the scenes tour and learned of the careers that can be found there. The tour in- cluded a visit to the prepara- tion and design center where the displays are imagined and created as well as the ar- chives where many artifacts are stored and rarely seen. The Summer Heath Ca- reers Institute concluded with a day of job shadow- ing medical professionals in their working environ- ment. From neurosurgeons, to pharmacists, to the Chil- dren’s Hospital; the partici- pants engaged in a wide va- courtesy Michael Kirsch/SU Dept. of Education riety of real life experiences. Cameron Bean and Howard Richards stitching things up Armed with new knowledge, during the suture lab. a certificate, and insight to student participants have summer 2016) with the Col- the various careers in health opened the doors for future orado Area Health Education and medicine, these seven programs (one is planned for Centers (AHEC). Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy events

EDUCATION UPDATE Special Events SUIMA Round-up • Round up: 8/21/14 2014-2015 Fall Round-up will be held on SPACE CAMP INFORMATIONAL artist pieces. All proceeds will be used to • First Day of School: 8/25 August 21 at the SUIMA building, rooms PRESENTATION establish a scholarship fund for graduating • No School: 9/1/14 Labor Day holiday and times are posted. Danny Jaques, Space Camp Hall of Fame members of the Ignacio FFA Chapter. • Back to School Night: 9/5/14 • Infant/Toddler: August 21, ASP member and Pine River Community Contact Bridget Roderick 970-769-0288 • Southern Ute Tribal Fair: 9/13/14 screening in classrooms. 9 a.m. - noon Learning Center science teacher, will give for tickets or question. • PDD-No School for Students: 9/29/14 • Primary: August 22, Dial Testing in an informational Power Point presentation classrooms. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Space Camp and Space Camp Turkey, POTENTIAL GED STUDENTS For more information contact SUIMA, at Snacks will be provided and child care for on Thursday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the If you have not received a high school 970-563-0253. siblings. at the Ignacio Community Library in Ignacio. diploma, but would like to, then you may Students interested in going to Space consider working toward a GED credential. Camp in June 2015 should attend. For more In January of 2014 several major changes Hey Kids & Teens, ages 1-18 years! information, call 970-970-749-9387. to the GED process were instituted that Ignacio School District is sponsoring a include: FFA BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER • Entirely new GED test, FREE Breakfast and Lunch meal program this summer! The Ignacio FFA Booster Club are having • Online completion only, a fundraiser during the Taste of the Four • Receiving your GED credential better Parents may join their kids – Breakfast @2.50/Lunch $3.50 Corners at the Fox Fire Farms on August prepares you for entering college. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner featuring Fajita If you have any questions or need help, call Please no checks or large bills. Bar by CJ’s Diner and desserts by Baked. the Adult Education Center and talk with Meals are served daily, Monday-Friday, June 16 – Aug. 15 Wine tasting entertainment by Lacey Dr. Jonathan Hunstiger (Adult Education Meals served at the Ignacio Elementary School *85 CR 320 Black. $40/person, silent action of local Program Manager) at 970-563-0237. Breakfast – 7:45-8:45 a.m. • Lunch – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NAIG August 8, 2014 wHchuwiini (6)

NAIG goes out in style

Sacha Smith/SU Drum

Sacha Smith/SU Drum Namichen Oberly zeros in on the ball before she serves. Volleyball began action later in the week with their first game The crowd gathers at the First Nations University in Regina Saskatchewan Saturday, July 26 for the closing ceremonies of being played Wednesday, July 23. the weeklong event.

he North American Indigenous Games’ burning torch was Team Colorado returns home • from page 1 T put out in Regina, Sask., Saturday, July 26 officially ending the 2014 NAIG games. The closing ceremonies were entertaining, gesture with those they com- Team Colorado represented VOLLEYBALL spiritual and bittersweet. A Tribe Called Red was the headline peted with all week. all three Ute tribes, having performance, and actor Adam Beach made an appearance, Though Team Colorado one volleyball player from The U19 girl’s volleyball joining the crowd to celebrate the nationally televised closing. was a small team, compared Northern Ute. finished up their time at NAIG to their Candian counter- on Friday, July 25. The girls parts, Colorado still man- WHERE TO NEXT? did not make it to the medal aged to grab four medals. rounds but did compete with Three in swimming and one According to Winkler, the some high caliber teams. in archery, Kevin Winkler, future of NAIG is undeter- Defeating British Columbia recreation manager said. mined. – gold medal winner – in the “The games were very “As of now there is no new second set of the match forc- exciting for our very small location, and if the games do ing a third set be played. team, we got to participate happen again they will be on a high level against some held in the states,” he said. GOLF high caliber teams like New York, Manitoba and [British SWIMMING The golf team finished Columbia].” their 54-hole tournament at Along with the medals The lone swimmer of Tor Hills golf course Friday, won in swimming and ar- Team Colorado made a big July 25. No one from the golf chery, the under 19 girl’s splash in Canada. Tifiny team medaled, but they all basketball and the under 14 Mills won three medals dur- had their own personal vic- boy’s basketball also made it ing her time abroad. Bring- tories. All golfers beat their to the medal rounds. ing home one gold, one previous day’s score at least “Our small team made it silver and a bronze. The once through out the tourna- to the medal rounds and that bronze medal was won in ment, some by more than ten was awesome to see.” relay when she teamed up strokes, according to Rocky Sacha Smith/SU Drum Colorado’s team was with a member of Team New Cundiff, golf coach. Chasity Bean goes up for the block against Team British Columbia. Team Colorado went on smaller than previous years Brunswick. to lose 2-1. and that may have been for a TEAM COLORADO number of reasons, but Win- ARCHERY JACKETS kler was glad to have taken such a dedicated bunch. Archery came to an end Team Colorado jackets on “It was awesome to take hours before closing cer- sale for NAIG participants so many kids that wanted emonies. Archer, Kursh only . If you were a member to play,” he said. “We Cotonuts, ended his time of Team Colorado and wish raised the bar, and these in Canada on the podium to buy another team jacket, are the kids that were will- receiving the silver medal you can now purchase one at ing to meet that bar, on all in the U19 Compound di- SunUte Community Center. levels.” vision. Cotonuts finished Jackets are only available for Winkler was very proud with a combined score of NAIG participants, and are of the fact that Colorado was 987 just edging in front of available until Monday, Aug. the only team in the four Mitchell Washington, Team 18. Jackets will cost you $70. corners to have a team com- Wisconsin, by two points to If you have any questions con- pete in the games and that claim silver. tact SunUte at 970-563-0214.

Damon Toledo/SU Drum Randy Herrera, Badminton player, poses with Native American Actor Adam Beach during the North American Indigenous Games closing ceremonies on Saturday, July 26.

Sacha Smith/SU Drum Kursh Cotonuts smiles as he stands on the podium after receiving a silver medal in U19 Compound in Archery.

Sacha Smith/SU Drum Sacha Smith/SU Drum Mannie Wall (center) shows off the ball he caught during the Players from different teams gather on stage celebrating the weeklong competition coming Regina Red Sox game Team Colorado attended Friday, July to an end. 25. (left) Dermarr Harlan (Right) Kursh Cotonuts. Sports August 8, 2014 manugiini (7)

FLY-FISHING COLORADO SPORTS Fly fishing, bears, and eagles; CHSAA begins 93rd year it must be Alaska of sports

By Don Oliver grayling. That trio liked to Official practice begins Aug. 4 for golf, Aug. 11 for all others Special to the Drum hide underneath the sock- eye and eat their eggs. The Staff report remains unchallenged year Casey its first secretary (com- Had the Vikings been fly salmon run was just getting Colo. High School in and year out,” CHSAA missioner). Truscott replaced fishermen, bear hunters, and started, so the salmon were Athletic Association Commissioner Paul Angel- Casey as secretary in Decem- eagle watchers, instead of there by the millions and ico said. ber, 1926 and held that post plunders and pillagers, Alas- the trout and grayling by the The Colorado High Teams may start scrim- until July, 1948 when Glenn ka would have been their def- tens-of-thousands. The dry School Activities Asso- mages on Aug. 7 for Boys’ T. Wilson became commis- inition of Valhalla. It certainly flies worked when we found ciation and its 346 mem- Golf, Aug. 11 for Softball sioner. Ray C. Ball took over is mine. My wife, who is now rainbows and chars hiding in ber schools open the 94th and Aug. 16 for all other the commissioner’s post in known as “She who leaves the riffles, by tree stumps, or school year with Boys’ Golf sports, except football, 1966 and remained in the of- no fish untouched” (SWLN- the underbrush. I managed to official practice on Aug. 4. which starts scrimmage fice until Aug., 1986 when FUT), had just returned from catch some really large rain- All other sports start offi- Aug. 21. Aug. 21 also marks Ray Plutko assumed the du- a weeklong fly-fishing trip to bows with dries. The bass cially on Aug. 11. Student the first day of competition ties. Bob Ottewill became the Alaska. There aren’t enough poppers were used for the athletes in Cross Country, for all fall sports except Association’s sixth commis- adjectives to describe the chum salmon. This became Field Hockey, Boys’ Golf, Boys’ Golf (Aug. 7), Boys’ sioner in July 1990, followed beauty and awesomeness of my favorite fish. They ag- Football, Girls’ Gymnas- Tennis (Aug. 14) and Girls’ by Bill Reader who served the 49th state. So I won’t try, I first applied gressively took the popper, tics, Boys’ Soccer, Softball, Softball (Aug. 15). as Commissioner from 2002 except to say, “You have to sunscreen. Over weighted around 10 pounds, Boys’ Tennis, Volleyball A major change in until 2010. Angelico assumed see it to believe it.” and brought my backing to and Spirit anxiously await CHSAA by-laws allows the position on July 1, 2010 We stayed at the No-See- that I added a the light of day. that starting date. for football (and all sports) The CHSAA has had 58 Um Lodge located north of heavy layer of As far as the bears and Prior to the start of prac- to utilize what has com- presidents dating back to King Salmon. Yellow Dog eagles go, they were every- tice, though, the CHSAA monly been known as “Zero 1921. Its current president, Fly Fishing Adventures ar- deet-formulated where, everyday. SWLN- will conduct several meet- Week” as a regular compe- Centauri Schools Superin- ranged the trip. As in the bug repellent, FUT and I showed the bears ings for school administra- tition week. This allows for tendent Curt Wilson, is in past, Yellow Dog did a su- where the fish were. Some- tors, including the annual more flexibility in schedul- the first year of a two-year perior job of sending us to a and then lit the times it felt as if you had a New AD/Principal’s and ing, especially in football. term as president. great destination. The staff first of several 700 pound dog just follow- League Presidents/District In May 1921, a group of The Association enters at the lodge was some of the ing you around. The bears Athletic Directors meetings, superintendents and prin- the year with few changes most professional and com- cigars for the caught and ate the salmon. held in conjunction with cipals met in Boulder and on staff. Paul Angelico, in petent hosts I have ever met. day. The eagles ate what the bears CHSAA’s All-School Sum- organized the Colorado his 25th year at CHSAA, They made our trip a memo- didn’t. It was a great partner- mit on July 31-Aug. 1. The High School Athletic Con- is Commissioner. Assistant rable one. ship. Only twice did bears New AD/Principal meet- ference. The purpose of this Commissioners Bert Borg- I’m sure you’re thinking, catch; rainbow trout, arc- get a little to aggressive or ing starts at 8:00 a.m. on organization was to better mann and Tom Robinson with a name like No-See-Um, tic char, sockeye salmon, close. One bear wanted the July 31, as does the District regulate and develop the in- are in their 27th and 14th the memorable part was do- chum salmon, and grayling. fish SWLNFUT had on, and Athletic Directors Meet- terscholastic school athletic years on the staff, respec- ing battle with flying insects. The arctic char and sock- another bear wanted the spot ing. The League Presidents’ program. tively. Meanwhile, Bethany To combat the bugs I did a eye salmon are referred to I was fishing. Our guides Meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. There were nine leagues Brookens and Harry Wa- little research before we went around here as brook trout discouraged both bears. The All-School Summit be- by the time the first consti- terman are in their seventh and came up with a perfect and kokanee salmon. The The bears were huge, gins at noon on July 31 and tution was published, in- years with the Association. formula to repel the bugs. I big difference between here compared to those in Du- concludes at noon on Aug. cluding the Northern, North Bud Ozzello enters is in first applied sunscreen. Over and there are the sizes of rango. The bald eagles were 1. All the meetings will be Central, Western Slope, Sub- his fifth year on the staff, that I added a heavy layer of these species. They were also larger. A park service held at the Denver Marriott urban, Southeastern, Arkan- while Jenn Roberts-Uhlig is deet-formulated bug repel- much larger in Alaska. ranger explained that since South at Park Meadows (I- sas Valley, South Central and in her third year, and Ryan lent, and then lit the first of To catch all of the spe- the eagles in Alaska ate more 25 and Lincoln Avenue). San Juan Basin leagues. Casey is in his second year several cigars for the day. The cies 5, 6, and 7-weight rods salmon than those in Colora- “The start of the new The first champions with CHSAA as Director of bugs stayed away, of course worked great. The fly pat- do their diet was richer in vi- school year, which includes crowned that school year Digital Media. so did everyone else. Well not terns used were egg patterns, tamins and nutrients. Made the beginning of the fall were Colorado Springs in Donna Coonts serves as everyone else. The very com- bass poppers, royal wulffs, sense to me. sports season, is one of football, Greeley in bas- administrative assistant to petent guides said they had elk hair caddises, and stream- Even if you don’t fly fish, the most exciting times in ketball, and Fort Collins in Commissioner Angelico, smelled worse and consented ers that sank like anvils. Alaska needs to be on your a student’s life. Certainly track and field. while Whitney Webermeier to guide me. The egg patterns worked list of places to visit. It is in- the start of fall practice is a In 1924, the Colorado (Borgmann), Rocky Railey Their efforts helped us great on the trout, char and describable. bit more special because it High School Athletic Con- (Brookens), Theresa Muniz starts the entire school year. ference joined the National (Waterman), Audra Cathy The community-based feel- Federation of State High (Ozzello), Jane Boudreau FLC BASKETBALL ing that high school sports School Associations and (Roberts-Uhlig) and Mon- bring to high schools re- has remained an active ica Tillman (Robinson) as- mind each of us of our own member of that organization sist the other administrators. Herrera, Pirates anchoring roots. Schools have always ever since. Bookkeeper Kenzie Hew- been the hub of activi- Loveland’s R.W. Truscott son and mailroom coordina- fourth in QBL ties for neighborhoods and was the Association’s first tor Sharon Garcia round out communities and that status president and Eaton’s J.C. the Association staff. By Joel Priest Tapscott (30.3 ppg, 11.2 rpg, outing, in addition to con- Special to the Drum 0.7 bpg). Mackay’s attack verting a steady 74 percent has been much less reliant from the free throw line – It won’t be much longer on one standout soloist; Aus- where he has attempted 36 An advantage in basketball until Alex Herrera returns to tralian NBL veteran Todd more charity tosses than his the states, bigger in and bad- Blanchfield’s 18.8 ppg leads closest teammate. der to the bone. five players each averaging In the blowout, Herrera And that will come as a nearly 13 ppg. netted 32 points – his third relief to most foes in the One probable matchup in game this summer topping Queensland (Australia) Bas- that contest will particularly 30, and sixth exceeding 25 ketball League, as the former be worth fans’ attention; – on 11-of-14 accuracy (in- Ignacio Bobcat has proved Herrera will likely see battle cluding 2-of-2 from three- one of the – and often the – against continental Shane point land) from the floor most consistently dominant Harris-Tunks (7.1 ppg, 5.8 and 8-of-9 at the stripe. He players on any of the loop’s rpg, 93.1 FT%) – the former also pulled down 12 boards courts, night in and night out. University of Colorado big and swatted aside three shots Through Round 14 of against whom he made his – akin to his four rejections the 2014 season, Herrera official Fort Lewis College when South West Metro and South West Metro held regular-season debut back traveled to the Mountain- down the fourth rung in the in 2011. eers’ Clive Berghofer Recre- QBL’s ladder with a 9-5 Sharing top billing with ation Centre base on July 12, overall record, owning one Tapscott won’t be any less when/where he also regis- less loss than both Brisbane exciting; in November 2013 tered 33 points and grabbed and Ipswich (each 9-6). But the former Portland (Ore.) an awesome 22 caroms in a Rockhampton, at 13-2, and State University forward 110-83 romp. photos Fabian Martinez/SU Drum Mackay and Cairns (each was taken by the Maine Red It should be noted that Advantage Camp Participants; Xavier Reynolds, Keegan Richmond, and Clay Seibel practice 12-3) were well ahead of the Claws – an affiliate of the South West Metro, thanks in drills that will improve ball handle Monday, Aug. 4 at the SunUte Community Center. Pirates, who most recently – Boston Celtics – in the NBA no small part to the contri- as of the Drum’s deadline – D-League Draft, cement- butions of Herrera and FLC managed a lopsided 118-79 ing his potential after earn- teammate Rasmus Bach home win Aug. 3 over last- ing International Basketball (13 GP; 12.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg), place Toowoomba to gain League Rookie-of-the-Year should be playoffs-bound some momentum into a road [28.6 ppg, 12.7 rpg] honors in ’14 – an incredible ‘180’ meeting at Mackay on the in ’12 and its MVP [23.5, for the club after it held Friday, Aug. 8. 14.9] award in ’13. down (finalized by a loss to, After the Meteors, SWM Having now seen action ironically, Toowoomba) the then heads to Rockhamp- in all but one of SWM’s league’s basement a year ago ton Saturday, Aug. 9, to contests, Herrera exited the with just one solitary victory. close out a crucial Round 15 Toowoomba tilt averaging The QBL season will end Girls and boys alike would get one-on-one against the league-leading a beastly 22.5 points, 14.3 with a best-of-three Finals the practice with instructors with a weeklong Rockets and star Chehales rebounds and 2.1 blocks per weekend of August 29-31. camp, Aug. 4 through 8. All skills will prepare participants for the upcoming basketball seasons. Get all your Bobcats news here! Younger participants were welcomed Also check us out online at www.sudrum.com into the Advantage Basketball Camp, and proved with their skills. A program for up to date sports, news, and calendar events. instructor helps Kathleen Taylor practice the drill. Notices August 8, 2014 wawHchuwiini (8)

IT’S YOUR VOTE • IT’S YOUR TRIBAL COMMUNITY PUBLIC NOTICE: TO GENERAL PUBLIC Unauthorized grazing on Southern Ute Reservation The Election Board has determined these are the dates for the upcoming 2014 It is illegal to graze unauthorized livestock on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. General Election, according to the Constitution and the Election Code. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe shall continue If you have livestock trespassing on Southern General Election - Friday, November 7, 2014 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to strictly enforce Title 18 of the Southern Ute Ute Tribal lands, you have until 4pm on August Constitution; Article IV, Section 1: There shall be annual elections on the first Friday in Tribal Code and applicable federal regulations 15, 2014 to contact Southern Ute Animal Control November. which prohibit trespass by livestock and the to claim/gather said trespass livestock and pay running-at-large of livestock on Tribal lands. any associated fines. After this date and time General Election Residency Deadline - Friday, August 8, 2014 Violators of Title 18 of the Southern Ute Tribal the Tribe will take all necessary action to ensure Constitution; Article IV, Section 5: A candidate shall physically reside within the present exterior Code are subject to civil penalties and fines up the protection of the Reservation and its natural boundaries of the Southern Ute Reservation for at least ninety-days (90) preceeding the election. to $1000.00, impoundment of livestock and all resources, including, those actions authorized impoundment costs. In addiction, violators may by the Tribe’s Constitution and Code. be subject to actual and punitive damages and You may contact Southern Ute Animal Control Statement of Intention Deadline - Monday, September 8, 2014 by 5 p.m. injunctive relief. at 970-563-0133. Election Code 11-3-101 (3): A Statement of Intention shall be filed with the Election Board not less than sixty-days (60) preceding the date of the General Election.

Election Board Decision Regarding Eligibility Deadline- Tuesday, September 23, 2014 SOUTHERN UTE WILDLIFE DIVISION Election Code 11-3-102 (2): Any decision of the Election Board regarding eligibility shall Wildlife Advisory Board Vacancy be made at least forty-five (45) days before the election The Tribe is seeking enrolled SUIT members Tribe are eligible for $20/hr compensation Notice of Election - Wednesday, October 8, 2014 wishing to fill THREE vacant seats on the for meeting attendance. Meetings are held Election Code 11-4-102 (1): Election Board shall post notices of the election within the Tribal Member Wildlife Advisory Board. Two roughly on a quarterly basis throughout Southern Ute Reservation at least thirty-days (30) before each election. of the vacancies are for regular, 3-year seats the year, and a commitment to attend and on the Board, while the third vacancy is for a participate in all meetings is expected. Youth-Only, 1-year seat. The Youth seat may Interested tribal members must submit a brief Voter Registration Deadline - Wednesday, October 29, 2014 by 5 p.m. only be filled by a Tribal Member between letter of interest to the Southern Ute Wildlife Election Code 11-1-104 (1): Any enrolled Southern Ute Tribal member, 18 years or the ages of 14 and 18. This 8-member Board Division at P.O. Box 737, Ignacio CO 81137. over, shall register themselves to vote by this date and time to be qualified to vote at the works closely with the Wildlife Division in For more information, please contact the upcoming election. The deadline to do so is seven (7) business days before the election. planning and recommending actions related Wildlife Division at 970-563-0130. Letters to Tribal hunting and fishing programs. of interest will be accepted through Friday, Absentee Ballot Request Deadline - Wednesday, October 29, 2014 by 5 p.m. Board members not already employed by the August 8, 2014. Election Code 11-5-102 (2): The application, letter, or telephone call requesting an absentee ballot must be received by the Election Board no later than the close of business at least seven (7) business days before the election SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE - SOCIAL SERVICES Emergency Ballot Request Deadline - Thursday, November 6, 2014 by 5 p.m. Citizen Review Panel Election Code 11-5-107 (1) (2) (3): A voter may make a written request that the Election Board provide him an emergency absentee ballot if: (a) He will be confined in a hospital or The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking no convictions for crimes of violence or at his place of residence on election day because of events arising after the deadline for two (2) Southern Ute Tribal Members to involving a child victim, is not party to serve on the Citizen Review Panel. The litigation involving the Division, or has had absentee ballot requests; or (b) He must be absent from the reservation on election day Panel reviews complaints arising from and an active welfare case within two years, is and the reason for such absence arose after the deadline for absentee ballot requests. related to cases handled by the Tribe’s not a Division employee. All applicants will The written request shall contain the following: (a) the voter’s name and address; (b) The Division of Social Services and engages in be subject to a background investigation. nature of the emergency causing confinement or absence from the reservation; and (c) The a conflict resolution process. Panel members Tribal members interested in serving on the voter’s signature. shall receive compensation at the rate of $25 Citizen Review Panel can turn in a letter of The emergency ballot request must be made before the day of the election. The Election per hour for service on the Panel. Applicants intent at the Human Resources Office. The Board shall review emergency requests on a case-by-case basis. If the Election Board must be at least eighteen (18) years of letter should provide specific evidence of his/ determines not to grant the request, the voter shall be promptly notified of the denial and age or older, have demonstrable personal her qualifications. For detailed information the reason. If the Election Board determines that the request should be granted, the Election or professional knowledge and experience about this volunteer position call Human with children and/or adult protection, have Resources at 970-563-0100 ext. 2424. Board shall deliver the emergency absentee ballot at its office during regular business hours or, in the case of a medical emergency, at the place where the voter is confined.

Questions or concerns, contact our office at 970-563-0100 ext. 2303 or 2305. In The Southern Ute Tribal Court Off-Reservation tribal members phone 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303. Of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe • On the Southern Ute Reservation Email is [email protected] PO Box 737 #149, CR 517, Ignacio, CO • 970-563-0240

In the Legal Name Change of, In the Legal Name Change of, Ella Marie Joy-Burch, Civil Subject Calvin Klein Levato, Jr., Civil Subject Keepseagle v. Vilsack, Settlement Funds Update Case No.: 2014-0050-CV-NC Case No.: 2014-0052-CV-NC NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE Venue Location and Webinar Information Notice is hereby given that Ella Marie Joy- Notice is hereby given that Ella Marie Joy- Approximately $380 million in settlement funds remain undistributed from the Keepseagle v. Burch filed an application for legal change Burch filed an application on behalf of Calvin of name, to be known hereafter as Ella Marie Klein Levato, Jr. for legal change of name, to be Vilsack litigation. The Settlement Agreement approved by the Court requires that these funds Ramos. As of July 29, 2014 no person filed an known hereafter as Calvin Klein Joy-Levato, Jr. only be given to non-profit organizations providing services to Native American farmers & objection to the request, and therefore notice is As of July 29, 2014 no person filed an objection ranchers. The parties to the litigation propose creating a Trust that would distribute most of hereby given that Ella Marie Joy-Burch name to the request, and therefore notice is hereby these funds as grants to eligible non-profit organizations. Counsel for the plaintiff class want shall be and is hereby legally changed to Ella given that Calvin Klein Levato, Jr. name shall to discuss the Trust and seek your views about the mission for the Trust and who should Marie Ramos. be and is hereby legally changed to Calvin Klein oversee the Trust. For that purpose, counsel has scheduled several regional meetings and Dated this 30th day of June, 2014 Joy-Levato, Jr. webinar (telephone conference) calls on the dates stated on this flier. Interested individuals, Judge Chantel Cloud, Dated this 30th day of June, 2014 Tribal governments, non-profits and other organizations are invited to participate. Southern Ute Tribal Judge Judge Chantel Cloud, Southern Ute Tribal Judge In the Legal Name Change of, Public comment is requested from Indian Country Dominika Raven-Marie Joy-Ramos, Civil In the Legal Name Change of, Hold one of the dates (below) and make plans to provide input. For more information, visit Subject Faustino Luciano-David Joy, Civil Subject www.indianfarmclass.com, or email [email protected] or call 479-200-8210. Case No.: 2014-0051-CV-NC Case No.: 2014-0053-CV-NC NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE Webinars: • Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (MST) Notice is hereby given that Ella Marie Joy-Burch Notice is hereby given that Ella Marie Joy- Please register as soon as possible. To To register for the webinar, please visit: filed an application on behalf of Dominika Burch filed an application on behalf of Faustino participate via telephone only, please call: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ Raven-Marie Joy for legal change of name, to Luciano-David Joy for legal change of name, to 866-901-2585 or 404-835-7099 at least 15 register/4870689536306820866. be known hereafter as Dominika Raven-Marie be known hereafter as Faustino Luciano-David minutes before the webinar is scheduled, Telephone access code: 2575793. Joy-Ramos. As of July 29, 2014 no person filed Ramos. As of July 29, 2014 no person filed an an objection to the request, and therefore notice objection to the request, and therefore notice is to begin and provide your information to is hereby given that Dominika Raven-Marie Joy hereby given that Faustino Luciano-David Joy the operator with the access code. • Aug. 20, 6-9 p.m. (MST) name shall be and is hereby legally changed to name shall be and is hereby legally changed to To register for the webinar, please visit: Dominika Raven-Marie Joy-Ramos Faustino Luciano-David Ramos. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ Dated this 30th day of June, 2014 Dated this 30th day of June, 2014 register/573117497260638466 Judge Chantel Cloud, Judge Chantel Cloud, Telephone access code: 3181396. Southern Ute Tribal Judge Southern Ute Tribal Judge

The United States of America in the court of Indian Offenses in Indian Country (Colorado) Ute Mountain Ute Agency

Case No. 2002-0186 mailing address to the Court of Indian ORDER Offenses. There are no exceptions to this Dora Hatch f/k/a Thompson, Petitioner v. procedure by the Southern Ute Tribe. Robert Anthony Thompson, Respondent 6. If the Petitioner has exercised due This Matter came before the Court for a status diligence and has been unable to locate on the 10th day of April, 2014. Present in court the Respondent, the court can authorize was the petitioner, Dora Hatch. After hearing service by publication. from parties, reviewing the file and applicable IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, law, and being otherwise fully informed in the ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT: premises, the Court finds: 1. This matter is hereby rescheduled for a 1. The court has personal and subject matter hearing to modify child support on the jurisdiction this matter. 19th day of august 2014 at the hour of 2. Petitioner filed a motion to modify child 11:00 AM. support. 2. The Petitioner shall complete personal 3. The court ordered Petitioner to complete service upon the Respondent. If the personal service upon the Respondent due petitioner cannot locate the Respondent, to the length of time since this matter has she mat notify the court of her due diligence come before the court. and the court can issue an order approving 4. Petitioner asserts that the Respondent’s service by publication. whereabouts are unknown. 5. The Respondent is an enrolled member of So ordered this 30th day of June, 2014. the Southern Ute Tribe. The Southern Ute By the Court: Tribe cannot disclose the Respondent’s Rachel D. Muhonen, Magistrate

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Torres says goodbye EXPRESS YOUR OPINIONS VANDALISM being vandalized, look back and see how On August 1, 2014 around 2:30 a.m. and we felt. The expense, time and insurance 3 a.m. I was awakened by my dogs that we claims we have to deal with now. Also, we were being vandalized outside. I came upon are in the process of making sure this will a broken bottle of a flavored beverage, a not happen again with the help of upgrad- shattered back window of the SUV; dent on ing the security situation around our home the tailgate and a cracked back-up light on and property. the pick-up truck. The area that we reside in, was always Apparently these people used a framed thought (by other friends, locals) a quiet, metal object to do the damage, which was easy going neighborhood, everyone up here lying nearby, along with a not broken bottle does their daily things, no one bothers any- of the same type of beverage by the vehicle. one. But when things like vandalism hit, it These were taken in by the Southern Ute Po- makes you a little wary of strange vehicles, lice as evidence and for fingerprints. people coming, just to turn around. So please The reason I’m writing this, is to have be aware of your surroundings 24-7; don’t After a total of eleven months serving the Southern Ute the community, neighbors, and friends to be take anything for granted. Don’t be prey to Indian Tribe, Dr. Michael aware of your surroundings 24-7. Just be- these types of people that go out at night with Torres, chief medical officer cause there’s outside yard lights, this does “no sense of guilt “ or do they? of the Southern Ute Health not stop people from vandalizing your per- We don’t bother other people, just work Center has officially signed sonal property. I have already talked to some on our home projects and enjoy our retire- off. He quotes that working for friends, to make them aware of this incident. ment years. the tribe has been an honor The “disrespect” these vandals have By the way, forgot to mention to these van- as well as an achievement, shown to an elderly couple, one that has a dals. Do you really think you got away with all while providing the best permanent disability and is a tribal mem- no one watching you from the time you en- care for the Southern Ute people. Torres quoted that ber, it goes to show you what type of people tered the property, did the damages, leaving even though he’ll be further they are. the evidence behind, “Think about it,” just away from the tribe, his heart I wonder, if after they did the damage, because no one has confronted you about the will always remain in Ignacio. did they wakeup, look at themselves in the incident. I’ll leave it at that… Damon Toledo/SU Drum mirror and feel like they got away with the vandalism? In the later years, as they may Thank you, too, turn into elders, might get a taste of Vera and Roy O’John KSUT looks to future • from page 1 EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL LETTERS PUBLISHED IN THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM Coordinator. “It’s to keep the lay down quality tracks. We listeners the benefit of gath- ARE PUBLISHED AS SUBMITTED AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE station up to date with tech- have some amazing musi- ering tribal news through SOUTHERN UTE DRUM OR THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE. nology and requirements for cians in our community who their personal devices. Ad- The Southern Ute Drum encourages letters from readers on any topic. We ask that letters the station. The money ends sit in their basements and ditionally, the station is be 500 words or less. Letters deemed to be libelous will not be published. Letters should up paying for national pub- do jam sessions... We want prepping to launch into be submitted by email to [email protected] by the end of the day Monday lic radio programming, new those folks to record and tell iTunes Radio starting on preceding publication. staff, and renovations of the their stories.” Tuesday, Aug. 12, allowing new media center. We want Musicians will be able to anyone with an iTunes ac- listeners to know about the record top quality tracks us- count to stream directly to long-term value of KSUT ing brand new equipment. their device. and that they can support the It is KSUT’s ambition to “95-97% of our [audience] COMMUNITY GREETINGS station in any way. People make performers feel com- listens on radios in homes are welcome to donate to- fortable when setting up to or cars,” said Rob Rawls. wards our new building and record in the studio as long “Eventually, cars won’t have services...There’s just so as they’re on par with the radios, so this allows our sta- much potential for KSUT stations requests, according tion to be streamed through to be a leader in the national to Nanaeto. any device that supports media world.” “Any musician can come iTunes. Our FM transmitter If there is one thing KSUT to Ignacio and record,” she will be used less as our sat- is really excited about, it’s said. “We just ask them to ellite streaming will be used the opening of the Eddie be consistent and possibly more. We want to keep up Box Media Center, the sta- donate to our fundraiser. with technology and want tion’s next constructive plan [They] can also record a people to have easy access.” for bringing better services number of tracks and donate Rawls concluded that to the community. The new two of those that the station FM transmission isn’t end- media center is planned to can use, which in return gets ing just yet, as KSUT has to have larger space for KSUT them advertisement... We slowly make the transition. staff with the addition of want listeners to understand “We know traditional sys- playing, football, baseball and basketball! We five studio spaces. Further- why we are doing this and tems are changing, just not remember when you started playing sports more, the media center will that it’s always about the as fast as people think. We in Bayfield! That was a very good place to also include a performance love of music.” can’t ignore our original start because you had some outstanding space for visiting artists and KSUT plans to fully im- transmitter just yet,” he said. coaches that pushed you because they knew musicians. merse itself into the digital After years of expansion you had athletic talents. Through the years “The media center will world within the next ten and paving ways in commu- your talents have really been recognized by be a place where we won’t years as the station finds nication, KSUT continues to competitors, coaches, umps, refs, as well as shut the door on people,” newer, technical ways in hold strong in remaining as HAPPY BIRTHDAY EUFEMIA - AUG 10 the fans and younger children! Last year was said Sheila Nanaeto, Tribal reaching the audience. one of the most prominent You’re already going to be 10! Gosh, you a very good year for you both academically Radio Director. “[It will be Smartphones will eventu- tribal radio stations in the have grown into a beautiful young girl. and athletically. an open center] where in- ally be able to fully stream United States with plenty You certainly keep us on our toes because Little did we know you were going to be spired people can come and KSUT’s broadcast, giving more services to come. nothing goes by you without you noticing! outstanding in track also, not to say we were And, we will always remember to keep an surprised when you told us you were taking eye on you when we babysit! HaHa! You and track for the first time. Keep up the good Upcoming events your paint job or maybe the haircuts! work and always remember, win or lose, to You certainly have given us memories that we put in your 100+%, that’s all we can ask for. Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 Sept. 12–14 will never forget. Most of all, we love seeing We are glad you had fun this year playing Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow you dressed in your regalia and dancing. you softball with your friends and cousins. I know Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Ignacio Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Ignacio bring a lot of joy to our hearts! Keep learning it was quite an experience for you and your your culture and practice your traditions brother. Sept. 1 Oct. 13 Granddaughter, continue being the beautiful We are so very proud of you. You are an Southern Ute tribal offices closed Cultural Diversity Day young girl you are with beautiful and awesome grandson with a wonderful caring (Labor Day) (Southern Ute Tribal offices open) wonderful thoughts. You have a awesome personality. Don’t let people tell you that you Sept. 7 Oct. 31 caring heart. can’t do something, show them that you Grandparent’s Day Halloween We love you more than words can say, may can. We are always here to support you in the Creator watch over you and protect you. everything you do. And, most importantly of all, always With all our love, remember to treat everyone with respect. 2013 annual reports available Grandpa and Grandma E. May the Creator watch over you, guide you, and protect you through your chosen path. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRUZ - AUG. 12 We love you more than you will ever know. Wow! It’s so hard to believe you are turning 14! It seems like it was yesterday when you started Grandpa and Grandma E.

THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM A biweekly newspaper owned and operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Deadline on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colo. Attention Southern Ute SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $29 per year • $49 two years Next issue: PHONE: 970-563-0100 • DIRECT: 970-563-0118 tribal members: TOLL FREE: 1-800-772-1236 • FAX: 970-563-0391 The 2013 Southern Ute Aug. 22 MAILING ADDRESS Indian Tribe’s annual report Southern Ute Drum is available for pick up in PO Box 737 #96, Ignacio, CO 81137 The Southern Ute Drum Deadline: PHYSICAL ADDRESS office. Tribal members who 356 Ouray Drive would like to receive a copy Aug. 18 LCB Building, 2nd Floor, Ignacio, CO 81137 by mail can request for one STAFF EXTENSIONS & EMAIL ADDRESSES by contacting the Drum at Articles, photos, The Southern Ute Drum ([email protected]) 970-563-0118, or by email Andrea Taylor • Tribal Information Services, ext. 2250 ([email protected]) advertisements, public Sacha Smith • Editor, ext. 2255 ([email protected]) at sudrum@southernute- notices, letters and Robert Ortiz • Composition Tech., ext. 2253 ([email protected]) nsn.gov. An electronic PDF Damon Toledo • Reporter/Photographer, ext. 2252 ([email protected]) greetings may be Trennie Collins • Administrative Assistant, ext. 2251 ([email protected]) version will also be available for download on the Southern submitted in person, The Southern Ute Drum does not assume responsibility for unsolicited material and does not guarantee publication upon submission. Ute tribal member website by mail, or by email to Published biweekly and mailed 1st class from Ignacio, Colo. http://www.southernute-nsn. the following address: Printed by the Cortez Journal • Cortez, Colo. The Southern Ute Drum is a member of the Native American Journalists gov/members. [email protected] Association and the Colorado Press Association. Notices August 8, 2014 tog’omsuwiini (10)

SOUTHERN UTE CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM KSUT Board of Directors Vacancy Board of Directors Vacancy

Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum 9583 during regular business hours. A letter KSUT Radio is seeking one Southern Ute tribal special meetings as needed. KSUT is a 501(c) (SUCCM) is seeking a qualified tribal or of intent should be submitted in person to member to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. (3) nonprofit organization. Please send a letter of community member for its Board of Directors. SUCCM or by mail at PO Box 737 #95 This is a non-paid position that requires attending interest to Rob Rawles at KSUT, P.O. Box 737, For more information, please call 970-563- Ignacio, CO 81137. board meetings every month, with additional Ignacio, CO 81137. Open until filled.

REQUEST FOR BIDS SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Food service for Southern Ute Royalty Dinner Powwow Committee Vacancy

The Southern Ute Royalty Committee is drinks, condiments and paper & plastic ware The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has two Pow Pow Wow Committee is to nurture and promote seeking Bids for the Southern Ute Royalty products. Please submit bids to Darlene Frost, Wow committee member vacancies. Candidates a positive image of the Southern Ute Indian Dinner to be held on September 13 during the Secretary/Treasurer, by contacting her at 970- must be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal member, Tribe. All interested individuals are to submit supper break of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair 569-0100, ext. 3620, or Amber Doughty, or a Native American community member. a letter of intent to the Personnel Department Powwow. Dinner will take place on the east Chairperson at 970-563-0100, ext. 2344. Members serve on a voluntary basis. The in the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administration lawn at 5:20 p.m. at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds. Deadline to submit Bids will be accepted on responsibility of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe building. The deadline is September 6, 2014. The Dinner must feed approximately 600-800 August 29, and NO LATER THAN September people. The bidder must provide a menu, 4, 2014, at 5 p.m. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Administrative appeals & hearings officer REQUEST FOR BIDS Food service for hospitality tent for powwow Requested By: Southern Ute Tribal Council Policy. This individual will draft the Office’s The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is requesting rules to govern hearings, will hear administrative The Southern Ute Powwow Committee is seeking approximately 100 people. Submit your bids proposals from qualified individuals to serve as appeals on an as-needed basis, and will issue bids for the Hospitality Food Tent for the Tribal to the Elise Redd, 970-563-4788 or her email director and chief hearing officer of a newly- written decisions. Case load will vary and is Fair Powwow. On Saturday, September 13, 2014 at [email protected] at Southern Ute established Administrative Appeals & Hearings difficult to estimate, but based on past need may a light lunch and a full dinner served and Sunday, Cultural Department. If you have any questions Office, which will serve as an impartial, non- be approximately 1-3 days per month. Proposals September 14, 2014 a full breakfast and a light please do not hesitate to contact Edward Box, III judicial forum for hearing administrative are due by August 15, 2014. A copy of the full lunch served. Each meal should be able to serve at 970-442-0044 for information. cases as provided in tribal codes and policies, RFP can be requested from Monte Mills, Legal including, but not limited to, the Traffic Code, Department Director, at mmills@southernute- Workers’ Compensation Code, and Personnel nsn.gov or 970-563-4803. CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT To the Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colo. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Environmental Commission Physical Therapist

The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, through southernute-nsn.gov/environmental-programs/ Introduction: This Request for Proposal is an Respondents who are selected for further the Tribe’s Environmental Programs Division, is air-quality/environmental-commission/ invitation to physical therapists in the Four consideration will be asked to participate in an seeking applications from interested individuals for Qualifications: Applicants should have some Corners area to submit proposals for the cost of interview process. All questions and inquiries appointment to fill one vacancy on the Southern knowledge, experience, education, or interest in delivering services to the Southern Ute Indian regarding this RFP should be directed to: Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental air quality or environmental protection. Montessori Academy. Preference will be given Debra Ewing, Special Education Coordinator, Commission. The Commission was created in Location: J&R Administration Building, to qualified Southern Ute Tribal members or Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy, 275 December 1999, when the Tribe entered into an Environmental Programs Division Offices, 151 other local Native Americans. The Southern Mouache Circle, Ignacio, Colorado 81137, 970- agreement with the State of Colorado to protect CR 517, Ignacio, Colorado. Ute Indian Montessori Academy is located in 563-0253, ext 2714, dewing@southernute-nsn. air quality on the Reservation. As part of the Closing date: August 11, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. Ignacio, Colorado. It is a Montessori program, gov. Please email your response to the above agreement, a joint commission was created Who may apply: Interested individuals providing educational services to Southern Ute address. Responses received after August 15, composed of six members, three of whom are Compensation: Appointment is not compensated. children birth-12 years old. We follow a school 2014 will not be considered. appointed by the Governor and three of whom To apply: Interested tribal members, tribal year calendar and contracts generally run from Required Proposal Format: One type are appointed by the Southern Ute Indian Tribal employees, or other individuals should submit a September 1 through May 31. This is a part time written page including: Professional objective, Council. The responsibilities of the Commission letter of interest and resume no later than August position, offering 14 hours per week. The intent name, address, phone, fax, email, credentials, include adopting air quality standards, promulgating 11, 2014 to: Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Air is to seek out a qualified, experienced physical experience, references, cost of service delivery. rules and regulations, and reviewing appealable Quality Program, Attention: Mark Hutson, P.O. therapist to provide assessment and evaluation Criteria for Evaluation of Response: The administrative actions pertaining to the Reservation Box 737 MS #84, Ignacio, CO 81137, Fax: 970- of children age birth to 12 years, consultation Southern Ute Indian Academy will evaluate the Air Program. The Commission meetings are held 563-0384, E-mail: mhutson@southernute-nsn. with parents and educational staff, and direct responses to this RFP based on the following: approximately every 3-4 months. gov. For additional information, contact Mark intervention in one-on-one and group settings. professional objective, credentials, experience To review the Commission’s current activities, Hutson, Southern Ute Air Quality Program, Our objective is to provide comprehensive working with children, teachers, and families in please go to the following website: http://www. 970-563-4705, extension 2206. educational support to children and their families. educational setting, and cost. Classifieds August 8, 2014 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atü (11)

Southern Ute Growth Fund – Job announcements Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Job announcements Please visit our website at www.sugf.com/jobs.asp to view job details and to apply online. Please refer to the complete job announcements on the Human Resources website at Human Resources • PO Box 367, Ignacio, CO 81137 • Phone: 970-563-5064 • Job hotline: 970-563-5024 www.southern-ute.nsn.us/jobs. If you need help filling out an online application, please come into Tribal member employment preference • Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check the HR office and we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE Accounting Technician – Red Cedar compressors, electric generation, dehydration Applicants and employees, please be sure the HR Department has your current contact Gathering Co. equipment, control systems, treating systems as information on file. P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Closing date 8/12/14 well as other processes. Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 In Durango, Colo., provides accounting and Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. administrative support to Red Cedar Gathering’s Operator III – Aka Energy Group, LLC purchasing, engineering and operations groups. Closing date 8/20/14 Dispatcher Human Resources Generalist Manages payroll process, interfacing with Maljamar, N.M., responsible for operating Closing date 8/14/14 Closing date 8/15/14 Southern Ute Indian Tribe payroll department to one or more gas plant processes, including Under general supervision of the Sr. Under the general supervision of the Personnel ensure accurate, timely delivery of time records. widely diversified job tasks within the same Communications Officer, provides radio Department Director, the HR Generalist will Presents a positive and professional image to process, in a safe manner; responsible for dispatch services for the Southern Ute Indian perform a wide range of Human Resource duties internal customers and vendors. assisting in shutdown planning. Plant facilities Tribe. Pay grade 17; $17.22/hour. to include policy interpretation and application, could include gas processing plants, plant recruitment, applicant processing, employee Automation Technician II – Red Willow compressors, electric generation, dehydration Part Time Front Desk Attendant (3 positions) orientation, data entry and management, and Production Co. equipment, control systems, treating systems as Closing date 8/14/14 providing assistance and guidance to supervisors Closing date 8/12/14 well as other processes. Assuring an efficient entry and exit point for and employees on employment matters. Pay In Ignacio, Colo., responsible for the accurate members of the Community Center, to include grade 20; $47,868/annually. collection, display and maintenance of gas Petroleum Engineer IV-Operations – Red providing reception duties to the public by well automation data, including maintenance, Willow Production Co. telephone and in person, greeting, screening and Patrol Officer installations and repair of all automation Closing date 8/25/14 assisting customers, monitoring member access Closing date 8/15/14 equipment, to include contractor oversight of Ignacio, Colo., requires a multi-discipline control, and maintaining class registration. Pay Patrols the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, automation related projects. skill that includes engineering and technical grade 12; $11/hour. and is responsible for preserving the life support for both surface and sub-surface issues and property of all citizens within the Tribal Operations Tech I – Aka Energy Group, LLC for the Operations Department. Requires AP/AR Clerk Community. Pay grade 18; $18.80/hour. Closing date 8/20/14 assurance that all Red Willow production Closing date 8/15/14 In Maljamar, N.M., responsible for operating facilities are designed and constructed to Vendor setup and maintenance and filing of Human Resources Director one or more gas plant processes, including be operated within accepted industry documents relating to vendor setup. Assists with Closing date 10/31/14 widely diversified job tasks within the same guidelines and practices. An integral part of processing accounts payable including vendor Under general direction of the Executive process, in a safe manner; responsible for the Operations Department and will support invoices, travel per diems, and check requests, Officer, is responsible for management of the assisting in shutdown planning. Plant facilities ongoing activities in several oil and gas basins including creating payment vouchers, matching Human Resources Department, Employee could include gas processing plants, plant in which Red Willow operates, also supports to POs and receivers, and generating checks. Benefits Division, and the Risk and Emergency compressors, electric generation, dehydration Operations with the development and tracking Pay grade 14; $13/hour. Management Division within the Tribal equipment, control systems, treating systems as of annual capital and operating budgets. Organization. Incumbent is responsible well as other processes. Facility will be operated Detention Officer for planning activities, overseeing direction as efficiently and profitably as possible. Instrument and Electrical Engineer/ Closing date 8/15/14 of department and establishing an internal Programmer – Red Willow Production Co. Under general supervision of the Detention evaluation process for the Human Resources Operator II – Aka Energy Group, LLC Closing date 8/25/14 Sergeant, maintains the safety and welfare of Department. Responsibilities include the day- Closing date 8/20/14 In Ignacio, Colo., responsible for inmates and visitors and monitors all activities to-day supervision, problem resolution, support, In Maljamar, N.M., responsible for operating instrumentation, controls, and electrical power within the detention center. Pay grade 17; guidance, policy interpretation, and technical one or more gas plant processes, including systems maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and $17.22/hour. assistance to directors, division heads, and widely diversified job tasks within the same design. Performs work on well sites, field supervisors. The Director of Human Resources process, in a safe manner. Plant facilities compression, water disposal facilities, and Detention Sergeant will identify and train a Southern Ute Tribal could include gas processing plants, plant office environments. Closing date 8/15/14 Member to assume the position of Director of Under general supervision of the Detention Human Resources within five years of hire. The Lieutenant, assist in the planning, organizing, training program will follow a written training and reviewing administrative and staffing plan to be development in conjunction with the Sky Ute Casino Resort – Job announcements functions and activities in the Detention Tribe’s Executive Officer and other personnel Visit our website at www.skyutecasino.com to view job openings and apply online. Division. Pay grade 19; $20.64/hour. as appropriate. Human Resources • Phone: 970-563-1311 • PO Box 340, Ignacio, CO 81137 TERO-Native American Preference • All Applicants Welcome • Must pass pre-employment drug test, background check, and qualify for and maintain a Division of Gaming License. SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL MEMBER ONLY

*Craps Dealer – Full-time *Poker Dealer – On-call After School Guide Bison Educator Closing Date 8/11/14 Closing date 8/11/14 Closing date 8/15/14 Closing date 8/20/14 Deals all craps games while providing a positive Deals the various games of Class 2 poker while This is a regular part-time position that provides Provides a part-time opportunity for a Southern Ute guest experience through accurate, prompt, promoting a positive guest experience through education and physical activities for the after tribal member to provide program coordination, courteous and efficient service. 21 years old and accurate, prompt, courteous, and efficient school program to meet the needs of children organization, design, and implementation described older. High School diploma/GED. 1 year experience service. High School diploma/GED. 21 years ages 3 through 11 years that are enrolled in the in the scope of work of the grant description that as a Craps dealer with Dealer School Certification old and older. Must have 6 month’s experience after school program. Pay grade 12; $11/hour. funds the position. It involves developing materials or 3 years experience dealing craps, or Sky Ute as a poker dealer or Dealer School Certification. and providing Bison education to the tribal Casino Dealer Certificate. Must pass audition. Must pass audition. Administrative Assistant membership, in the traditional uses of bison. Will Closes 8/15/14 develop a cookbook, and hold cooking sessions Facilities Staff – Full-time *Security Officer – Temp Performs administrative, clerical and Education for the membership. Position is grant-funded and Closing date 8/11/14 Closing date 8/11/14 Department support to the Director of Higher its continuation is dependent upon continuation of Responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance and Responsible for guest and employee safety on Education. Pay grade 14; $13/hour. funding. Pay grade 15; $14.10/hour. repair of the facility, equipment and building. property. Presents themselves professionally 16 years old and older. Must have a High assisting and helping customers with their Cashier Youth Cultural Educator School Diploma/GED. Prior exp in one or more problems and concerns. Must have a High Closing date 8/19/14 Closing date 8/20/14 related fields preferred. Must be able to work all School diploma/GED. 21 years old and Provides general clerical support to the Accounts Provides a part-time opportunity for a Southern Ute shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. older. Must have a valid driver’s license Payable/Accounts Receivable and Payroll tribal member to provide program coordination, Must have a valid driver’s license and must be and must be insurable with the Southern Ute offices, and serves as cashier. Pay grade 13; organization, design, and implementation described insurable with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Indian Tribe. Must have 2 years minimum $11.59/hour. in the scope of work of the grant description that experience in law enforcement, security or funds the position. It involves providing cultural Front Desk Staff – Full-time related field. Floater programing for the youth of parents who will be Closing date 8/11/14 Closing date 8/19/14 attending DBT classes, as well as supporting the Providing quality guest services that include *Surveillance Agent – Full-time Supporting the SUIMA through a variety of cultural youth and family programs at the Southern reservations, registration and check-out, PBX Closing date 8/11/14 duties including providing classroom coverage Ute Indian Montessori Academy and the Boys operations, mail and message service for hotel Ensuring a safe and secure environment for and supervision of children in the After School & Girls Club. The DBT classes will be held in guests. Must be accurate with daily accounting Casino customers and employees by observing, Program, being assigned to differing duties on 8-week long sessions, three times per year. Pay procedures. Must have a High School Diploma/ reporting and recording gaming and non- an as-needed basis. Pay grade 13; $11.59/hour. grade 15; $14.10/hour. GED. 18 years old. Must have previous gaming activity using surveillance equipment experience in hotel front desk. Must have 3 to abide by all procedures, gaming regulations, months previous customer service experience. and policies and protect the Southern Ute SUCAP – Job announcements Must possess a valid driver’s license and be tribal assets from illegal and questionable Southern Ute Community Action Program insurable with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. activities. Must have High School Diploma/ Central Office • 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO • Phone: 970-563-4517 • Fax: 970-563-4504 GED. 21 years old and older. Must have Obtain complete job description/application from SUCAP offices • www.sucap.org *Multi-Games Dealer – On-call prior experience in Surveillance, a Casino Closing date 8/11/14 gaming department, or equivalent. Knowledge Bus Driver, Bus Monitor/Teacher Assistant, check, and be eligible for SUCAP’s vehicle Deals Blackjack (Class 3), Three Card poker, of Table Games, such as Blackjack, Three Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant, and Assistant insurance policy. Applications are available at Roulette and specialty games while providing Card Poker, various Poker Games, Craps and Maintenance/Janitor 285 Lakin St. Ignacio, CO 81137, or via email. a positive guest experience through accurate, Roulette preferred. Must have computer skills Open until filled For information contact Zach Bertrand at 970- prompt, courteous, and efficient service. High and working knowledge of Microsoft Office SUCAP’s Head Start Division in Ignacio, CO 563-9235/[email protected] or Peggy Iberg at School Diploma/GED. Must have 6 months applications. is hiring for multiple positions. Must pass 970-946-8196/[email protected] Table Games Dealer experience or Dealer background checks. Call 970-563-4566 and ask School Certification. Must pass audition. *Must be at least 21 years old. for Char Schank if you have questions. After School Educators Open until filled Assistant Cook To assist program staff in the development and Open until filled delivery of educational units for Ignacio Middle Ignacio School District – Job announcements Great benefits. Do you like working with School students. These are part-time and/or Application/Information: 970-563-0500 ext. 221 awesome people? SUCAP’s Ignacio Senior contract based positions for qualified educators Information, job descriptions and application can be found at: www.ignacioschools.org Center is looking for someone to assist in and program providers. Qualified applicants Ignacio School District is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year preparing Meals on Wheels & on site meals will create and facilitate fun, engaging, for their elder nutrition program. Great hours experiential and educational program units in High School Science Teacher Elementary Special Education Teacher and weekends off! Will maintain kitchen an after school environment. Lessons are to be Open until filled Open until filled cleanliness, must obtain food handlers within based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Ignacio School District is accepting applications Ignacio School District is accepting applications 3 months of hire; experience cooking for large Math, Service Learning, or the Arts. For more for a High School Science Teacher. Must hold a for an Elementary Special Education Teacher groups preferred. Must be able to lift at least 50 information contact Peggy Iberg at 970-946- CDE Licensure in endorsed area. for the 2014-15 school year. pounds. Must have valid Colo. driver’s license 8196/[email protected]. and be insurable by SUCAP insurance. Driver LAND FOR SALE Afterschool Program Assistant Open until filled Attention tribal members/employees Full-time with benefits, for an academic enrichment Part-time for Road Runner at SUCAP, Ignacio, program in Ignacio, CO. Qualified applicants CO. Current CDL, medical card, and passenger Get to work in 5 minutes from this 16-irrigated acres on the Southern Ute Indian Tribe reservation, must have at least 2 years experience working endorsement preferred. High School Diploma/ 4 easy miles north from Ignacio, one full irrigation water share from the King Ditch, south sloping with youth ages 11-18 and must be energetic, GED required. Must be insurable by SUCAP. land growing hay, average 650 bales one cutting, w/pond, electricity at property line, entirely dependable, self-motivated, creative, and have a Must submit a Motor Vehicle Report with fenced, private, excellent access road, asking price has been reduced to $170K but will discount $5K passion for working with youth. Applicants must application. Must be able to pass drug/alcohol to Southern Ute Tribal member or Southern Ute Tribal employee for a quick close please call Steve also be able to pass a criminal history background test, background check. Williams 970-884-1326 or email questions to [email protected] for more details.

For Sale For Sale Roland KR-500 digital keyboard - dark wood Advertise in the Drum! Brand new home on 1.4 acres outside Ignacio Our rates are the best in the county! stand and bench. $400 or best offer. Also b. 1540 sq-ft, 3b/2b. Owner financing Call or email today for more info! sheet/book music from the 40’s-90’s. Call available. $269K. 970-749-6646 970-563-0118 • [email protected] Marilyn at 970-444-5005. Back page August 8, 2014 tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12)

¡Viva San Ignacio Fiesta!

The Threadgill’s “Celebrating 114 years, San Ignacio Fiesta” float was the grand prizewinner of the San Ignacio Fiesta Parade, Saturday, July 26 in Ignacio.

2014 San Ignacio Fiesta Queen winner, Sage Betty Box traditionally hands out dollar coins, Medicine-Blanket waves to the camera as along with her husband, Eddie Box Jr. during she makes her way down the parade route. the San Ignacio Fiesta Parade.

Photos by Robert L. Ortiz The Southern Ute Drum

2014 San Ignacio Fiesta Results Little Miss Southern Ute, Ollyvia Howe beams in the morning sunlight as she waves to the crowd gathered along Main SAN IGNACIO FIESTA ROYALTY PARADE Street in Ignacio, Saturday, July 26. • Fiesta Queen: Sage Medicine-Blanket Grand Prize: • First Attendant: Selena Cook • Threadgill’s celebrating 114 years • Second Attendant: Tori Archuleta Commercial: • Third Attendant: Jazmin Carminoros • 1st: Ignacio Family Medicine • 2nd: Take Shape for Life - Getting Healthy FIESTA RAFFLE WINNERS Royalty: • Grand Prize: $500: Lorena Richards • 1st: Southern Ute Tribal Royalty • 2nd: 40” Smart TV: Lydia Silva • 2nd: Ollyvia Howe, Southern Ute Royalty • 3rd: Handmade Quilt: Adreaanna Cook Horse Single: • 4th: Gas Grill: Mike Johnson • 1st: Lynn Jack w/Flag • 5th: $200: Cash Melvin Political: • 6th: 3 hours, Big O DJ: Marcus Archuleta • 1st: Elect J Paul Brown • 7th: Handmade Quilt: Natalia Pena • 2nd: Brad Blake for County Commissioner • 8th: Willow Tree Nativity: Candace Cook Children Walking: • 9th: $150 Home Depot: Deacon Larry Tucker • 1st: Boys & Girls Club of the Southern • 10th: $100: Tiffany Weinmeister Ute Indian Tribe Padre Damian de la Cruz-Nunez rides on the San Ignatius • 11th: $100 Lewis Mercantile: Lynn Richards Children Riding: Catholic Church float with fellow members of the church. • 12th: Griddle/Warmer: Derek Sage • 1st: Chris Walker Motor Bikes • 13th: iPod Shuffle: Leonard Atencio • 2nd: Shooting Stars Basketball Team • 14th: Sterling Belt Buckle: Lynn Richards Music: • 15th: Crock Pot: Krislynn Thompson • 1st: Los Mitotitos LOCAL IGNACIO WEATHER • 16th: $25 Cold Stone: Lynn Richards • 2nd: Duke Schirard for Sheriff Senior Citizen: Friday, Aug. 8 Saturday, Aug. 9 Sunday, Aug. 10 HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT • 1st: Family Reunion Sandwich Board Doubles: • 2nd: Harry Valencia • 1st: Gene Gurule, Jeremy Padilla Civic/Community: • 2nd: Jim Squires, Rod W. • 1st: Ignacio Wrestling Association • 3rd: Lenny Blair, Mason Carpenter • 2nd: Knights of Columbus Singles: Non Commercial: • 1st: Gene Gurule • 1st: Valencia Family • 2nd: Dean Hudson • 2nd: Mini Beep Mostly sunny 84˚F Mostly sunny 86˚F Mostly sunny 85˚F • 3rd: Mason Carpenter (See www.stignatiuschurch-ignacio.com for SUCAP DUCK RACE RESULTS full results) • 1st: $400: Alex Herrera of Ignacio • 2nd: $300: Naomi Azulai of Bayfield July 26 Aug. 3 Aug. 10 Aug. 17 Aug. 25 • 3rd: $200: Paul Gallegos of Ignacio • 4th: $100: Ben Ruybal of Ignacio Weather data for July 22 – Aug. 3

110 Temperature 100 90 High 101.7˚ 80 70 Low 51.2˚ 60 Average 70.1˚ 50 Average last year 67.7˚ 40 Average hourly temperatureAverage (˚F) 30 7/22 7/24 7/26 7/28 7/30 8/1 8/3

.7 Precipitation .6 .5 Total 1.296” .4 Total last year 2.244” .3 .2 .1

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Average hourly visibility (miles) Average 10 Air quality: Good 0 0 7/22 7/24 7/26 7/28 7/30 8/1 8/3 Air quality descriptor: 50 Data compiled by Southern Ute Environmental Programs Weather forecasts collected from www.NOAA.gov