Ignacio sports 96th annual Ignacio, CO 81137 SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 start fall Southern Ute Bulk Permit No. 1 Vol. XLVIII, No. 18 season Fair info Official newspaper of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe For subscription or advertising information, call 970-563-0118

PAGE 5 PAGE 6-8 FREE $29 one year • $49 two year INSIDE THIS ISSUE Culture 3 The Health/Ed. 4 Education 5 Fair info. 6-8 Voices 9 Southern Ute Drum Classifieds 11 UTE MUSEUM STANDING ROCK Revamped Ute Museum moves Tribe issues letter of closer to summer opening support to Standing Rock Sioux By Sacha Smith The Southern Ute Drum Staff report tection Agency, the De- The Southern Ute Drum partment of the Interior, The expansion of the and the Advisory Council Ute Indian Museum that The Southern Ute Indi- on Historic Preservation. has been in the works an Tribe is formally sup- The Southern Ute Indian since 2013 is approaching porting the Standing Rock Tribe supports your right the final stages of comple- Sioux Tribe as it protests to seek appropriate and tion. The museum in Mon- construction of the Dakota meaningful consultation trose, Colo. has a projected Access Pipeline. on all matters affecting opening date of June 2017. Tribal Council approved your resources.” Cultural representatives a formal letter supporting The estimated $3.8 bil- from the three Ute tribes the Standing Rock Sioux lion, 1,172-mile pipeline were in Montrose Thurs- Tribe’s efforts to protect would take oil from the day, Aug. 25 to meet with their natural resources, Bakken region of North History Colorado staff for lands, water, sacred sites Dakota across four states to the 10th Ute Indian Muse- and health of their people southern Illinois crossing um Consultation. and their neighbors. numerous waterways in- The consultation began “We were disappoint- cluding the Missouri River. with a tour of the museum ed to learn that the U.S. According to the Stand- construction site. Tribal Sacha Smith/SU Drum Army Corps of Engineers ing Rock Sioux Tribe, the reps were guided through Tribal advisors from the three Ute tribes receive a tour the construction site of the allowed this pipeline to current route of construc- expanded Ute Indian Museum Thursday, Aug. 25 in Montrose, Colo. the expanded building to threaten you and your rel- tion takes the pipeline get a feel for what the lay- public area. off. It is important to note of the museum. History atives without conducting less than one half mile out was going to be. Histo- “I don’t think there that History Colorado Colorado has asked many any meaningful consulta- from the their tribe’s res- ry Colorado also provided a should be alcohol in the mu- doesn’t allow alcohol – or questions of the tribal reps tion and without appro- ervation border. Standing virtual tour of the museum seum ... keep it away from any drinks – in exhibit areas including preferred spell- priate environmental re- Rock Sioux Tribe oppos- showing where exhibits the exhibits these are not of any of their museums so ings of names and places, view,” Chairman Clement es the pipeline saying the may be placed. just replicas these are things the same holds true for the the design of placards and J. Frost said in a letter to pipeline would disturb Going into further detail, we handle with reverence,” Ute Indian Museum. what content will actually the Standing Rock Sioux cultural sites and impact the consultation group went Betsy Chapoose, Northern The reps also discussed appear in the exhibits. Tribe. “This is particular- drinking water from the over each room starting in Ute Cultural Rights and the importance of in- Tribal reps also made ly troubling in light of the Missouri River. the lobby. History Colorado Protection Director said. corporating the Ute lan- suggestions on making up- serious concerns raised by wanted to know what con- Chairman Clement J. guage. Terry Knight Sr., dates to exhibits in the mu- the Environmental Pro- Standing Rock page 2 tent should be in public ar- Frost agreed with Chapoose. Ute Mountain Ute Tribal seum. It was suggested by eas and what should be kept “It’s maintaining the his- Historic Preservation Of- Chapoose that the dioramas in exhibits. This becomes tory, be respectful to the ficer suggested adding Ute be replaced with something important because when culture and the Utes,” he words on signs and exhibits more intriguing. She argued EDUCATION the museum hosts special said. “Alcohol wasn’t next to the English terms that the dioramas are out events in the future alcohol part of our traditions.” – a small detail that could dated. Southern Ute Coun- Tribe meets with can be served in the public The group decided to have been overlooked if cilwoman Amy J. Barry areas like the multi-purpose keep the lobby area a more these consultations were agreed and said that there Ignacio School District room, patio and lobby. His- general space instead of not taking place. is a better way to depict Ute tory Colorado wanted to having culturally sensitive All the consultation life than dioramas. know the tribes’ preference content housed there. So meetings have directly in- This led to discussion on what should be housed that during special events formed the decisions of in the lobby since it is a all exhibits can be closed architecture, and content Ute Museum page 3

TRIBAL PRESERVATION Tribe hosts culture preservation conference Staff report The Southern Ute Drum

The Southern Ute Indi- an Tribe hosted the 18th annual National Tribal Preservation Organization (NATHPO) Conference Aug. 30-Sept. 2. at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. Chairman Clement J. Frost welcomed the group of tribal and federal rep- resentatives to the 5-day event and encouraged them Damon Toledo/SU Drum to take back valuable infor- Chairman Clement J. Frost and La Titia Taylor mation about culture pres- strategize with the education board on how to advance ervation to their tribes. the teachings of the Ute language in schools. “We must protect re- mains of our ancestors. We By Damon Toledo question on the ballot to as Indian people know the Trennie Collins/SU Drum The Southern Ute Drum redo all our schools. We importance of our people,” Bear Dance Chief, Matthew Box explains to NTPC Cultural Night attendees the past everything by one he said. significance of the Bear Dance within Ute Culture on August 31. The Ignacio School vote. All the students, NATHPO was founded District, Southern Ute parents, and staff took a in 1998 and is a nation- ture in Utah National Parks. Board of Education, big chance to help us get al non-profit membership Alden Naranjo, South- and Southern Ute Tribal the financials.” organization of tribal gov- ern Ute NAGPRA coor- Council met on Tues- Chairman Clement J. ernment officials who im- dinator spoke about how day, August 23 to discuss Frost added, “I think it’s plement federal and tribal the Southern Ute and Ute updates regarding the important we continue to preservation laws. The Indian Tribe recently par- upcoming school year have that open dialogue organization aims to pre- ticipated in Ethnographic including the opening and communication with serve, maintain and revi- Overview and Assessment of newer buildings, Ute the schools in regards to talize the culture of Native studies in Arches Nation- language classes, meal our youth. We appreci- Americans. al Park and Canyonlands plans, and sports. ate the time that you set At the conference attend- National Park with the “All the building proj- aside to have this little ees heard from different purpose of bringing the ects are done. That’s a gathering between coun- speakers that talked about Ute voice to the parks. The great relief, and it took cil and the board mem- issues relating to culture studies identified places, Trennie Collins/SU Drum us six years since we bers. We look forward to preservation including the plants, and artifacts that Southern Ute tribal women perform the Lame Dance for started,” stated superin- the new school year and Pueblo of Acoma’s efforts are of cultural significance a crowd at the National Tribal Preservation Conference tendent Rocco Fuschetto. are willing to discuss fu- to repatriate a sacred shield to the Ute people. Cultural Night. “I told the seniors and ture plans for the educa- from Paris, France; the In- The tribe also shared a bit ed a culture night for all meal and witness the Lame middle school [students] tion of our young tribal tertribal Effort to Create of the Ute culture with con- the guests at the Southern Dance being preformed as that this community took Bears Ears National Monu- ference guests. On Wednes- Ute Multi-Purpose Facil- well as participate in a Bear a big chance to put that Tribe, ISD page 4 ment; and getting Ute Cul- day, Aug. 31 the tribe host- ity. Guests got to enjoy a Dance presentation. Update September 2, 2016 waini (2)

SUPD Many Moons Ago Keep homes, cars safe Staff report SU Police Dept.

An officer responds to a call of a burglary. A home- owner has come home after being out all day and a win- dow is open and a curtain flutters in the breeze. The homeowner calls the police because they aren’t sure if someone is still inside. The officer makes entry into the home and searches through courtesy/SU Police Dept. every room, closet and hid- ing spot. No one is found the second most common Lock the door and set the inside but items are miss- entry point is secured. alarm even if you are going ing. Every door was left Bars on windows, secu- to be gone for just a few unlocked and every window rity doors front and back, moments. Secure habits too. Not the work of the bur- video doorbells, dogs in the make for safer keeping of glar, but the carelessness of yard, and video/alarm sys- what you have. the homeowner. The burglar tems all are proven methods Call the Southern Ute Po- had every opportunity to en- that work well on stopping lice Department if you see ter and violate the privacy thieves from entering your suspicious people in your and protection of the home. home. Neighbors that care neighborhood or people act- M. Decker of SU Voc. Rehab/SU Drum archive America has been called about each other and are ing differently. Durango and the land of opportunity. willing to call the police Bayfield caught one person 10 years ago Burglars want opportuni- and each other can stop using their work truck to ty and advantages as well. crime while it is happening. scout out a neighborhood in Tribal Elder Bennett Thompson reads results from the 4th Annual Will Frost Memorial By leaving everything un- Thieves also look through the morning and then come Poker Run held Saturday and Sunday August 19 and 20. locked or open, the burglar neighborhoods looking for back later in evening with This photo first appeared in the September 1, 2006, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. took seconds to find what opportunities with vehicle the same work truck and they wanted and left quick- contents. Valuables left in uniform to commit burglary. ly. By locking doors and us- plain sight can be gone in Give complete and accurate ing deadbolts that secure the the second or two that it descriptions of the people 20 years ago door you cut down the most takes to smash a window. and vehicles involved to the common path of entry for Unlocked doors provide dispatcher. Together, you Back in the saddle. It had been a burglar. By latching win- less of a challenge to a thief and the Southern Ute Police about 10 years since Essie Kent has been to a rodeo, but earlier dows shut and using win- as they move from vehicle Department can make our this month she and her family dow rods, locks or clamps, to vehicle down the road. neighborhoods safer. attended the Ghost Dancer All- Indian Rodeo in Durango to accept the Western Heritage Standing Rock • from page 1 Service Award on behalf of her late husband Bonny Kent. Kent According to the Associ- Department will be ac- Relations recommends do- was honored posthumously for ated Press, a federal judge cepting donations from the nating the following sup- his contributions to the sport. will rule on a request by community to send to the plies: blankets, sleeping This photo first appeared in the the tribe to stop construc- Standing Rock Sioux Reser- bags, non-perishable food September 7, 1996, edition of The tion near their reservation, vation. Donation boxes can items, camping gear and Southern Ute Drum. which straddles the North be found at the Leonard C. first aid equipment. If you Dakota-South Dakota bor- Burch Building, Mouache have any questions about der by Friday, Sept. 9. Capote Building, SunUte donations please contact PR The Southern Ute Indi- Community Center, Farmers Coordinator, Trennie Col- an Tribe’s Public Relations Fresh and Thriftway. Public lins at 970-563-0118.

Dive team trains in Navajo Monica Lujan/SU Drum archive

SU Drum archive courtesy/SU Police Dept. The Southern Ute Indian Reservation contains seven rivers, several lakes and hundreds 30 years ago of small ponds. The Southern Ute Police Department is helping with the newly formed Southwest Regional Dive team that covers La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma and San Southern Ute Fair powwow dancers in the Sky Ute Downs arena. Juan Counties in Southwest Colorado. The Dive Team had the opportunity to train in August with the New Mexico State Police Dive Team on Navajo Lake. We learned This photo first appeared in the September 4, 1986, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. search patterns, low visibility searches, high altitude diving techniques, underwater body bagging, lift bag recovery, entanglements, underwater communications, surface supplied air diving and boat operations. The Southern Ute Police Department wants to be prepared to meet the policing needs of the Tribe even underwater. Hunter Education Class Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 77 County Road 517, Ignacio, Colo., 81137 The Ute Dictionary is available The Ute Dictionary is available to tribal member head-of-households at Five (5) Classes (must attend all classes): the Southern Ute Culture Dept., located on the second floor, in the • Sept. 27 and 29 (6:30 – 9:15 p.m.) Southern Ute Museum. Call 970-563-2983 for aditional information. • Oct. 4 and 6 (6:30 – 9:15 p.m.) • Oct. 5 (4 – 7 p.m.) Range Day • Minimum Age Limit: 12 years of age • Pre-registration required: https://register-ed.com/events/view/87530 • Cost: $10 • Class Requirements: Must attend all classes, pass written test, and demonstrate safe handling of firearms • Class Limit: 20 participants • Class Restrictions: Do not bring firearms or ammunition to class, all items will be provided. Other Classes in the Area (Bayfield, Durango, Pagosa Springs): Visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website for times and locations http://cpw.state. co.us/learn/Pages/HunterEducation.aspx Hunter education courses are recommended for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, whether or not they intend to hunt. Basic outdoor skills acquired in a hunter education course can be invaluable during any outdoor activities. For example, survival basics can help you prepare for and deal with emergencies. And wildlife management lessons provide insight into how and why wildlife agencies manage the resource, particularly by using hunting as a management tool. September 2, 2016 Culture peini (3)

Three vie for royalty titles Towaoc dances into the night

photos Sacha Smith/SU Drum photos courtesy W. Plenty Holes /Weenuche Smoke Signals Lorraine Watts Miss Southern Ute canididate talks about why she chose to perform her fancy shawl dancing as her talent. A night view looking west towards Sleepin Ute shows the Ute Mountain Ute Casino Powwow in full swing. The powwow was held on Friday, Aug. 26 – Sunday, Aug. 28.

Elders enter the powwow arena during Grand Entry of the annual Ute Mountain Ute Casino Powwow in Towaoc, Colo.

Ute Mtn. host casino powwow

Jr. Miss Southern Ute candidate, Dominic GoodTracks, Little Southern Alexandria Roubideaux showcases her Ute Brave candidate showcases his Ute talent of making a little girl’s ribbon dress. language skills as his talent.

DurangoTV promotes museum

courtesy Rudley Weaver/SU Veterans Association Southern Ute Veterans Association member, Rudley Weaver carries the Southern Ute tribal flag, alongside the Sister Nations Color Guard carrying the Ute Mountain Ute tribal and U.S. flags during Grand Entry of the Ute Mountain Ute Casino Powwow in Towaoc, Aug. 26-27.

Museum’s summer opening • from page 1 Damon Toledo/SU Drum on technology and how it “Tell the story as it is,” orado will be sending the On Wednesday, August 24, DurangoTV.com paid a visit to the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum to promote its re-opening. Deborah Uroda, news producer would be added to the mu- Alden Naranjo, Southern tribes a draft list of arti- and marketing consultant, conducted the interviews with LeAnn Wesley, contract seum to enhance the visi- Ute NAGPRA coordinator facts that will go into the employee for the museum and Linda Baker, tribal transition representative. Uroda tors’ experience. Sugges- said. “Tell why there was exhibits. History Colora- commented that the museum has been rich with history and culture, and hopes the tions included video and a movement to get rid of do is asking the tribes for video promotion will encourage others to see the exhibits. The video is currently audio attractions. It was the Utes.” feedback and suggestions available for viewing at DurangoTV.com. Linda Baker (above), tribal transition also recommended that Chapoose agreed, “We’re on the list. representative, discusses the museum’s various exhibits and displays. elders from the three Ute acknowledging history ... The next Ute Indian tribes tell the stories of the it’s part of history, you have Museum Consultation is Ute people. to put it there.” set for December and will “Providing elders with a From here History Col- take place in Denver. At voice to tell the story ... I think orado will take all the sug- this meeting all the text it is important component of gestions and begin to mold appearing in the exhibits the museum,” Barry said. an even clearer image of will be reviewed by the The group also tackled what the museum will look tribal reps. The public how to tell the story of the in- like when it opens. opening of the museum is vasion and removal of Utes. In October, History Col- slated for June 2017.

CULTURAL UPDATE

Volunteers needed! 105 Ute Language Classes The Southern Ute Culture Dept. is seeking Ute Language Classes will be held in the volunteers to help register the Southern Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Ute Fair Exhibits on Wed., Sept. 7 and (SUCCM) in the Large/Small Classroom Thurs., Sept. 8. Questions or to volunteer every Monday, classes are from 5:30 to 7 please call Tara Vigil at 970-563-2985. p.m. Refreshments will be served. (**All classes dates may be changed or canceled) Tribal Membership Classes • Sept. 12, 19, 26 Classes will be held in the Southern Ute • **Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cultural Center and Museum (SUCCM) • **Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 in the Craft Room. Classes are from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Class is Ute Language Limited to the first (20) participates who Ute Language Classes by Lynda D`Wolf sign up. Early sign up is recommend that will be held in the Southern Ute Cultural we can plan for class materials. Center Museum (SUCCM) in the Library • Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24: Beaded Room every Thursday, classes are from Infant Moccasin 5 to 7 pm. Refreshments will be served. • Oct. 25, 27: Make up Session/Beaded (**All classes dates may be changed or Infant Moccasin canceled). For more information contact • Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22: Beginning Cultural Dept., at 970-563 0100, ext.2306 Loom Beadwork • Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 • Nov. 28, 29: Make up Session/ • **Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Beginning Loom Beadwork • **Nov. 3, 10, 17 EvenHealth/Ed. SeptemberDate 2, 2016 wHchuwiiniPage (1) (4)

Academy hosts BBQ Tribe meets with ISD • from page 1 members.” The school board and Tribal Council discussed the importance of teaching the Southern Ute language in classes, with the possibil- ity of it becoming a gradua- tion requirement. “We want students to learn the language,” com- mented Fuschetto. The curriculum is there, we just have to find someone who is committed – someone Damon Toledo/SU Drum who can educate the stu- Ignacio School District Superintendent, Rocco Fuschetto dents every day.” (left) and school board members discuss the current La Titia Taylor from the updates on the Ignacio schools. Southern Ute Education chetto added that the school Students who are eligible Department stated that district has been more per- for sports will be graded on photos Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum there wasn’t any enrollment sistent in collecting the work ethic, which is stated, in the fall for the Ute lan- meal debts, which was will be a bi-weekly follow The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy held it’s annual Back to School BBQ Friday, Aug. 26. The academy invited all parents and families to tour the academy, guage class at Ignacio High disclosed to total around up. Athletes who have poor meet the teachers and enjoy some hotdogs. Face painting is always a big draw, as School. $5,000 currently owed. grades will be out for two Neeka Howe gets her face painted. “It was then suggested “We strongly encour- weeks. that the Ute language class age families to pay their Will Machallister, Ign- should be started at the mid- plans,” said Robert Schur- caio Elementary Assistant dle school. An email was man, board president. “It Principal, brought up the sent out to us, and it includ- helps us get the students idea of rewarding students ed Dr. Stacey Oberly to get fed with a proper meal. It with DOJO points for pos- some advice on how to con- wouldn’t be fair for those itive behavior. tinue the Ute language at the who have to reduce to a “We’ve instilled a school middle school. Through the peanut butter and jelly wide rewards system that summer, we went through sandwich while others get gives points for good be- various communications something better.” havior,” he said. “We have Terena Hight and Krystyn Weaver share a to find more Ute language On the topic of sports, a store that students can use meal on a swing while enjoying hotdogs, speakers – however, they Rocky Cundiff, High to buy things with what is chips and pickles at the SUIMA Back to didn’t want to commit to it School Assistant Principal, called DOJO points, which School BBQ. full term, because most of stated that participating include extra curricular them are elders.” athletes are growing by the activities, school supplies, Meal plans were a ma- numbers. movie coupons, etc. We’re jor concern discussed by “One of the goals of looking to see that move the board, stating that the Bobcat athletics is getting forward.” board has been writing off more involvement. Right “You’ll see that the be- Southern Ute elder, and Culture $10,000 to $20,000 in debts now we’ve maxed out havior data at the middle Education Coordinator Hanley Frost due families letting their high school football. It’s school has gotten better,” offered the blessing for the food. meal account become over- been our biggest number in added Chris deKay, Igna- drawn, which is set up in years, as well as volleyball. cio Middle School Princi- advance to pay for a num- Our goal is to ensure core pal. “Fewer write ups and Drum Coverage ber of meals. If an account values. We also want to fur- fewer disruptive problems. goes below $10, then the ther educate our coaches – The top three categories in Call The Southern Ute Drum at 970-563-0118 if you know of an event that needs district sends a reminder to they seem like they’re all on excelling have gotten bet- Drum coverage. Advance notice is greatly appreciated OR email the Drum at sudrum@ the families via email, text, board as we go forward as ter. We hope to continue southernute-nsn.gov. or phone calls. Rocco Fus- staff to help our students.” that trend.”

Southern Ute Education Dept. Classes Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids Family Spy Night

Wed., Sept. 7 5 – 7 p.m. SunUte Community Center

Calling all agents to help solve secret missions. Join us for dinner and de-coding. There will be a prize for the family that solves the challenge the quickest, as well as raffles for adults & kids. SeptemberDate 2, 2016 SportsOdd manügiinipage (1) (5)

IHS FOOTBALL T’hawks fly away from Cats, 52-15 D12, Native World champs Second-quarter frenzy dooms IHS By Joel Priest Special to the Drum

Two passing touch- downs, two rushing TD’s, two two-point conversions (one kept, one thrown) – it certainly seemed Matthew Davidson wanted a sea- son-opening win twice as much as the next man. But with visiting Igna- cio doggedly staying close through a quarter and a Joel Priest/Special to the Drum half, despite common- Ignacio head coach ‘Ponch’ Garcia appears somewhat amused while fielding a question from manager Quincy place Zero Week mistakes courtesy Anthony ‘Ace’ Ortiz and unexpectedly losing Witt prior to the Bobcats’ Aug. 26 season-opener at Ellicott, east of Colorado Springs. D12 of Cortez, Colo. defeated UNC of Ignacio, Colo. to win the men’s slowpitch a lineman to a brawl 4:58 softball USSSA Native World Tournament in St. George, Utah. The two-day men’s and before halftime, David- took the ensuing kickoff on the third snap for a 28- women’s tournament was played in The Canyons Softball Complex, Aug. 26 and 27. son did his most doubling all the way back to the yard TD, capping a drive, damage defensively, al- Ellicott 24. Senior quarter- which had consumed all of lowing the Ellicott Thun- back Zach Weinreich (un- 25 seconds. CROSS COUNTRY derhawks to rapidly fly officially 12-of-27 for 98 Plehinger, however, into intermission com- yards, 3 INT) was dropped block- ed Cesar Silva’s fortably ahead – and ulti- for a three-yard loss on first point-after kick for an Bobcats bolstering BHS mately to a 52-15 victory down but flicked a 27-yard instant morale boost ... Friday, Aug. 26. TD to junior Kruz Pardo which took a serious hit Cross-Country “It was good,” soph- on second. when Davidson picked omore receiver/return Having put Ignacio’s off Weinreich’s first-down Garcia, Jr., breaks 20 mins. in debut specialist Lawrence Val- first three points up with throw and hustled the dez said of the humbling. a 24-yard field goal four takeaway back to the Bob- By Joel Priest of the route the Class 3A much better here than it was “Now we know what we ticks into the second quar- cat 10 – 28 yards behind Special to the Drum State Championships will four years ago – and we had need to work on. We’re ter, senior Lorenzo Pena’s where the brief Ignacio follow in late October. some good things happen,” going to go harder in prac- point-after try fell short, possession had started. Friday morning, August One of three Bobcats run- head coach Josh Walton said. tice and try to do better but with 3:54 still left be- Two Stewart carries and 26, the I-25/Cimarron Street ning for BHS this fall, Gar- “Sloan (Mazur, a junior) ran next week!” fore the long pause and the just 55 seconds later, Elli- interchange in Colorado cia – a freshman – impressed an 18:59 – I was very happy “We were way better Cats only trailing 18-9, the cott (1-0, 0-0 1A Santa Fe) Springs was already chaotic immediately by debuting as with that – and Elco came in in practices,” said senior ’Hawks knew something went up 30-9 but Plehinger enough given its destroyed the boys’ No. 2, finishing the about 20 seconds after. We Timmy Plehinger. “We drastic had to be done to again stormed through to look, presence of massive all-terrain course 38th in 19 had three kids under 20!” weren’t doing our jobs, but subdue the enemy. bat down Silva’s PAT. construction machinery and minutes, 18.4 seconds. IHS “Overall it was just a we tried our hardest. We And as Weinreich’s “We were tired of getting winding cone zones, lane senior Bryan Gram took good day.” played with heart.” counterpart, Davidson run over,” he said. “And shifts, speed decreases for 112th in 22:48.5 as Bayfield Challenges at even high- And after junior Cesar knew he’d have to lead by we just wanted to make a traffic approaching from the finished 12th in the team er altitudes await the squad Corona, caught up with example. point that we can do it, that west or south. standings with 311 points. next, starting with the EHS senior Jake McAllis- “We came out and I was we can keep up with them. With competitors and Classmate Rachel Cooper September 3 (9 a.m. start) ter in a one-on-one – be- like, ‘Look, guys,’” junior And that’s what we did.” spectators from all over was the fourth Lady Wolver- Lake County Invitational fore allies of each swift- Chiante Stewart said, Da- Three IHS plays later, attending that day’s Chey- ine crossing the finish line, in Leadville, and the 23rd ly swarmed, threatening vidson’s other top back- however, the Thunder- enne Mountain Stampede, clocking 25:51.7, and BHS’ Annual Joe I. Vigil Open an all-out rumble – after field weapon, “‘now we’ve hawks appeared to steal and the general route to the girls took tenth after amass- at Cattails Golf Course in ’Hawk senior Jaylen Hayes ... got to apologize to the momentum back when Norris-Penrose Event Cen- ing 244. Coming down from Alamosa on the 10th (high- carried in a seven-yard TD other team, and we’ve Davidson snared a John- ter requiring a turn onto a Class 4A this season, Eliz- school boys’ feature to start to the opposite side of the got to play our game, get ny-on-the-spot intercep- street paralleling the inter- abeth H.S. won the Stam- 9:20 a.m., girls’ at 10:25). field, joined injured senior this W!’ There was a lot tion of a ball slipping out state, the situation certain- pede’s team title with the “Next week’s going to be line-mate Mark Kempinski of emotions, a lot of stuff of Pardo’s apparent grip. ly didn’t decrease drivers’ low score of 58, while Ala- more of a ‘training’ run,” on the Bobcat bench, the going on, but there was no Davidson’s return set EHS stress levels much. mosa – with four cracking Walton said, referring to hosts couldn’t help be sur- need for that fight.” up at the Ignacio 13 with But as a passenger rid- the top-ten – won the 3A the LCHS Invite. “We want prised at how much heart Following a decent run- 1:00 left before halftime, ing with his Bayfield boys’ championship with 34 the kids to run really well, showed through. back of IHS’ kickoff, Da- and he found Stewart (8- Cross-Country teammates, points (second-place Arvada but we also realize they’re Once the fracas was bro- vidson (unofficial 13-107 50 rushing, 5-93 receiv- Ignacio’s Elco Garcia, Jr., Faith Christian wasn’t close going to be running at ten ken up, IHS junior Marcus rushing) gained nine yards ing) for a 10-yard TD just had his mind set on only the with its 100). thousand feet! It’s going to Chapman intercepted Da- on first down and Hayes 18.1 ticks later, then ran in 2016 season’s first race and “The kids performed be more of a ... run to pre- vidson’s attempted two- 22 on second. Hayes (13- getting advance knowledge very well – the weather was pare them for future races.” point toss, and Valdez then 134) then blasted through Football page 12 Youth football kicks off Ladycat’s moment upon them

photos Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Joel Priest/Special to the Drum The YAFL football season has begun. The Bayfield Wolverines and Durango Demons Ignacio Volleyball varsity head coach Thad Cano and his squad scout visiting 3A go head to head in Durango at Miller Junior High on Saturday, Aug. 20. The Bayfield Montezuma-Cortez’s warm-up session prior to their own, prior to the teams’ season- 4th grade team (above) match up against the visiting Bloomfield Bobcats. opening battle Aug. 30 inside IHS Gymnasium. Action would be back-and-forth, but in the end the Volleycats fell 25-17, 19-25, 28-26, 17-25, 8-15 to the Lady Panthers.

Referees talk with the captains prior to kickoff between the Aztec Tigers and Durango Demons on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Aztec Fields.

The Durango Demons, 2nd grade team score against the visiting Farmington Herd on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Miller Jr. High. For full YAFL schedule see website at www.durangoyouthfootball.com/site. Tribal Fair September 2, 2016 naveeini (6)

96th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow Schedule of Events Saturday, Sept. 10 Sunday, Sept. 11 7 a.m. 3rd Annual Fun 3-D Archery Shoot 8 – 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast SunUte Archery Range (below SunUte) Sky Ute Fairgrounds 7 a.m. Eldred/Glenda Vigil Memorial 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibits pick-up/premium payouts Wednesday, Sept. 7 Walk/Run SUCCM, Large classroom (Registration) SunUte, Multi-purpose Field 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Zip-line Rides 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. All exhibits turn-in 7:30 a.m. Eldred/Glenda Vigil Memorial Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Infield arena (Except Livestock/Baking) Walk/Run 10 a.m. Gourd Dance SUCCM, Large classroom SunUte, Multi-purpose Field Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena 8 a.m. Parade registration/line-up 11 a.m. Red/Green Chili & Salsa Contest (Registration) Ignacio High School Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Exhibits Hall Thursday, Sept. 8 8 a.m. Kiddie Parade registration/line-up 11 a.m. Greased Pole Climb (Registration) Ignacio High School Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield 8 a.m. 4v4 Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament 10 a.m. Parade & Kiddie Parade 11 a.m. Frybread Contest SunUte Community Center South on Goddard Ave. (Main Street) Sky Ute Fairgrounds, north parking lot 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Livestock turn-in 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Zip-line Rides 12 p.m. Baby Contest Livestock: Sky Ute Fairgrounds Sky Ute Fairgrounds, Infield arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Baking turn-in 10 a.m. Gourd Dance 12 p.m. Powwow Grand Entry Baking: SUCCM, Large classroom Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibits displayed 1 p.m. Powwow Grand Entry 3 p.m. Duck Race SUCCM, Large classroom Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Pine River 1 p.m. Sam Burch Memorial Trophy Afternoon session Powwow Drummer Jalapeño Eating Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Friday, Sept. 9 1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibits displayed 1 – 3 p.m. Exhibits displayed For additional Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow info go to: SUCCM, Large classroom SUCCM, Large classroom www.southernute-nsn.gov 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Livestock displayed 1 – 3 p.m. Livestock displayed Sky Ute Fairgrounds Sky Ute Fairgrounds 8 – 10 a.m. Annual Softball Challenge 1 – 2:30 p.m. Stickgame Tournament Patrick Silva Softball Field (Registration) Sky Ute Fairgrounds, East lawn 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Corn Bag Toss Tournament 2 p.m. Jalapeño Eating Contest Multi-Purpose Facility Field Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield arena 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Southern Ute Tribal Fair Picnic 3 p.m. Stickgame Tournament Multi-Purpose Facility, field Sky Ute Fairgrounds, East lawn 1:30 p.m. Employee Tug-O-War 4 p.m. Youth Concert Multi-Purpose Facility, field Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield arena 4 p.m. Youth Games 5 p.m. “All Native Challenge” Tug-O-War Ute Park, Multi-purpose field Sky Ute Fairgrounds, outdoor track 5 p.m. Gourd Dance 5 p.m. Gourd Dance Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena 7 p.m. Powwow Grand Entry 5 – 7 p.m. Royalty Dinner Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena Sky Ute Fairgrounds, east lawn 7 p.m. Co-Ed Softball Tourney 7 p.m. Powwow Grand Entry Patrick Silva Field Sky Ute Fairgrounds, indoor arena 8:30 p.m. (dusk) Fireworks Display Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield Friday, Sept. 9 – Sunday, Sept. 11

The theme for the 96th annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow is, “Our Future Is Our Strength” All Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Contest Powwow information is in the Southern Ute Premium Book, which has been mailed to head-of-household. A PDF file (4.7 MB) of the entire premium book can be found on the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s website at www.southernute-nsn.gov/

Important Tribal Fair contacts: • Tribal Fair info: Tara Vigil, Special Events Coordinator 970-563-0100, ext. 2985 • Powwow info: Corliss Taylor, 970-799-3149; Mike Santistevan, 970-563-0255; and Cindy Winder, 970-563-0100, ext. 2301 • Sky Ute Fairgrounds info: Fairgrounds Manager, Kendra Alexander 970-563-5541 • Powwow vendors (Inside): Ramada Cloud 505-402-8846 September 2, 2016 Tribal Fair naveekyaveini (7)

Corn Bag Toss Tournament Events & Contests Friday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Multi-Purpose Facility Fields Contact & Registration info: SunUte, 970-563-0214 (www.sunute.com)

Fri.Sept 9 –Sat.Sept. 10 Categories: Women’s and Men’s Open Division Prizes: Prizes awarded to 1st – 3rd places (TBD) • Open to Tribal, BIA, Growth Fund, Casino and Permanent Fund employees ONLY. • Games played to 15, until last 6 brackets, then play to 21. • 16 teams maximum, double-elimination (No “IF” Game).

Eldred/Glenda Vigil Memorial Walk/Run

Saturday, Sept. 10, (times listed below) SunUte Multi-purpose field Contact: SunUte, 970-563-0214 (www.sunute.com)

Registration: 7 a.m. SunUte Park, behind SunUte Community Center. Start: 7:30 a.m. SunUte Park Finish: Picnic area behind SunUte

Healthy snack will be served after the walk/run.

Southern Ute Tribal Fair Parade Saturday, Sept. 10, (times listed below) Lineup at Ignacio High School, Parade will proceed south on Goddard Avenue (Main Ave.) Contact: Southern Ute Education Dept., 970-563-0235

Parade lineup and registration: 8 a.m. at the Ignacio High School Parade starts: 10 a.m. from Ignacio High School. Fair Theme: “Our Future Is Our Strength” Parade entries will be judged on adherence to theme. Tribal Fair September 2, 2016 wawHchuwiini (8)

Events & Contests: Sat.Sept. 10 – Sun. Sept. 11

SKY UTE FAIRGROUNDS INFIELD CATEGORIES: OPEN MEN’S/WOMEN’S: SINGLES/DOUBLES ENTRY FEE: $5 SINGLE/$10 DOUBLES CASH PAYOUTS: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: MCKEAN WALTON 970-769-7745 or SARAH RUSSELL 970-563-5280

Sam Burch Memorial Trophy Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. Sky Ute Fairgrounds, infield Contact: Judy Lansing 970-749-7116 Sponsored by family descendants of Sam Burch Open to all Native Americans enrolled in a Federally recognized Indian Tribe. Categories: Class I - Adult (18 yrs. & older) Class II - Youth (17 yrs. & younger) Memorial Trophy Payouts: Adult & youth prizes (TBD) September 2, 2016 Voices suwarog’omasuwiini (9)

4CMR: Ready to rally COMMUNITY GREETINGS

I just want to wish my husband a very Happy Birthday! Seraya and I love you very much and we’re very thankful to have you in our lives. You do a lot for us and we just want to let you know that we do appreciate it a lot. I don’t know what we would do without you and your goofiness. I hope that you have an amazing birthday and wish nothing but the best for you. Love, Seraya and Natelle

photos Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally is gearing up for their annual rally here in Ignacio over the Labor Day weekend. ‘Jack’ and his trusty guard dog, ‘Popcorn’ of World famous ‘Thunder-Rode’ motorcycle accessories from Kingman, AZ will be set up at the rally for a second year.

Chris Valdez’ construction Company ‘Tava Wu Cuttum’ prepping the main tent area.

Stage & Sound Productions were busy getting the light rigging up for the weekend’s concerts under the main tent.

The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally will run from Thurs., Sept. 1 through Sun., Sept. 4 in Ignacio, with Rally Central located at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds. Southern Ute tribal members can get into the event for free by showing a Tribal I.D. General public admission is $15 per day or $40 weekend passes are available. VIP is available at the gate as well. Southern Ute tribal members will have to purchase the VIP upgrade. Check www.fourcornersmotorcyclerally.com for all your rally info.

NEW EMPLOYEES

Oolcu Buckskin Job title: Vital Statistics Clerk Description of job duties: Prepares Certificates of Indian Blood, issues tribal member ID’s. Maintains tribal census rolls. Prepares and presents enrollment requests for tribal council approval. Hobbies: Writing, camping and traveling. Family: Husband – Brian, Children – Keyana, Mamakwa, Sinaav, Sibrya, O’hozhoni. Tribe: Southern Ute

Drum THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM A biweekly newspaper owned and operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colo.

Deadline SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $29 per year • $49 two years PHONE: 970-563-0100 • DIRECT: 970-563-0118 TOLL FREE: 1-800-772-1236 • FAX: 970-563-0391 Next issue: MAILING ADDRESS The Southern Ute Drum: PO Box 737 #96, Ignacio, CO 81137

Sept. 16 PHYSICAL ADDRESS 356 Ouray Drive, Leonard C. Burch Building, Ignacio, CO 81137

STAFF EXTENSIONS & EMAIL ADDRESSES Deadline: The Southern Ute Drum ([email protected]) Sacha Smith • Editor, ext. 2255 ([email protected]) Sept. 12 Robert Ortiz • Composition Tech., ext. 2253 ([email protected]) Damon Toledo • Reporter/Photographer, ext. 2252 ([email protected]) Trennie Collins • Administrative Assistant, ext. 2251 ([email protected])

Articles, photos, The Southern Ute Drum does not assume responsibility for unsolicited advertisements, public material and does not guarantee publication upon submission. notices, letters and greetings Published biweekly and mailed 1st class from Ignacio, Colo. may be submitted in person, Printed by the Farmington Daily Times in Farmington, N.M. by mail, or by email to: The Southern Ute Drum is a member of the Native American Journalists Association, [email protected] the Society of Professional Journalism and the Colorado Press Association. Notices September 2, 2016 tog’omsuwiini (10)

SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE 30 Day Notice Of Availability 2016 GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that applications for Tribal lands are being taken for eligible enrolled TWO (2) COUNCIL MEMBER SEATS Southern Ute Indian Tribal Members for an Agricultural Tribal Land Assignment described as:

The Election Board has determined these are the dates for the upcoming Township 34 North, 2016 General Election according to the Constitution and Election Code. Range 7 West, N.M.P.M., La Plata County, CO, • General Election: Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 – 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Section 25: N1/2NE1/4 • General Election Residency Deadline: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 lying South and East of CR 523, less and • Statement Of Intention Deadline: Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, by 5 P.M. except Travis Weaver • Election Board Decision Regarding Eligibility Deadline: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016 homesite, containing • Notice Of Election: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 approximately 77 acres, • Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, by 5 P.M. more or less • Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Wednesday Oct. 26, 2016, by 5 P.M. (~28 m/l acres are irrigable & assessable • Emergency Absentee Ballot Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, by 5 P.M. within PRIIP & ~49 acres m/l are Range lands) THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD AT SUN UTE COMMUNITY CENTER

Contact the Election Board at 970-563-0100, ext. 2303 or 2305 Posting Date: September 2, 2016 • Expiration Date: October 3, 2016 Off-Reservation Tribal members phone 1-800-772-1236, ext. 2303 Email is [email protected] The selectee for the above-described lot on Southern Ute Indian Tribal land will be determined by a “Drawing”. **Per the Land Code, only enrolled Southern Ute Indian Tribal members eighteen (18) years of age or older are eligible to obtain a Tribal Land Assignment. Each interested applicant will be requested to submit a land assignment application, 5-Year Farm Plan and a card with the name, address and contact of the Tribal member. The cards, applications and Election Board: Labor Day Notice 5-Year Farm Plans will be reviewed by the Lands Division to ensure that the Tribal members requesting an Agricultural Tribal Land Assignment meet the eligibility requirements. After the Due to Administrative Leave being granted, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Election 30-Day Posting Period has expired, a drawing date will be scheduled as soon as possible. A Board will be in the North Lobby of the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administration Building “primary name” and a secondary name will be drawn. The secondary name will be drawn from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. This is for those tribal members that would in the event the “primary” Tribal member declines the land at any time after the drawing. like to pick up and return the statement of intent packets. The “primary’s” documents formalizing the assignment will be presented to Tribal Council as soon as possible to approve the resolution granting the assignment. Tribal members wishing to submit a card confirming their interest, an application for assignment and 5-Year Farm Plans, On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, due to security purposes the Election Board or wishing to submit comments or an objection over the assignment may do so by mail or by will be present in the North Lobby of the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administration contacting the Department of Natural Resources - Lands Division at 970-563-0126 or P0 Box Building to deliver and receive the statement of intent packets for the potential 737, Ignacio, CO 81137. Staff is available by appointment to accompany interested applicants candidates that will be running for office. The doors on the north side of the building who wish to view the land or for assistance drafting the 5-Year Farm Plan. Please call the Lands will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Division at the number above for more information.

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Tribal Foresty/Fuels Wood deliveries and pick-up

The Tribal Forestry/Fuels Dept. will begin wood deliveries and pick-ups on Oct. 3, 2016. Wood orders are taken Mon. thru Thurs. of each week and deliveries to Elders and Disabled Tribal Members are on Tuesdays and Thursdays wood pick up will be Mondays & Wednesdays for all other eligible Tribal Members. No wood deliveries will be done on Fridays to allow Crew to restock and clean equipment. Thank you!

SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Boards And Committees Vacancies

TRIBAL CREDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER The Southern Ute Tribal Credit Committee has an opening for a member. The Credit Committee members must be 18 years old and be an enrolled member of the Tribe. Individuals seeking to serve on the Committee must demonstrate a reputation of personal integrity, dependability, honesty, a strong work ethic, and the ability to perform in a non-biased, confidential and fair manner. They must be familiar with the objectives of the Declaration and must maintain good financial standing with the Tribe. These individuals must also pass a criminal background and reference checks. The term may be for a three (3) year period. Duties of the Credit Committee: Approve loans as required by the Declaration; Monitor compliance with Declaration; Monitor approved loan performance; Make recommendations to Tribal Council on program revisions and updates regarding Committee operations; Maintain confidentiality, objectivity and fairness in conducting all Committee business; Hold bi-weekly regular meetings and other special meetings as necessary; and Coordinate the Committee’s annual budget with Tribal Credit Staff. All interested Tribal members who would like to serve on the committee are urged to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Credit Department.

POWWOW COMMITTEE Attention, Southern Ute Tribal Members & other community Native Americans. The Powwow Committee is seeking {1} interested person to serve on the Powwow Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to organize and promote the Bear Dance and Southern Ute Fair Powwow’s on behalf of the Tribe. The Committee is a non-paid committee and meets bi-monthly. Interested Tribal members/other Community Natives can submit a letter of intent to the Human Resources Department, PO Box 737, Ignacio CO 81137, or email your letter to [email protected].

KSUT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Open Southern Ute Tribal Member Seat on KSUT Board of Directors. KSUT is seeking an individual to fill the “Southern Ute Tribal Member at large” seat on the KSUT Board of Directors. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to KSUT Executive Director, Tami Graham. Letters can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137. Seat is open until filled . September 2, 2016 Classifieds 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 full job details and to apply online. Please refer to the complete job announcements on the Human Resources website at Human Resources • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO • 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 Tribal Member employment preference • Must pass pre-employment drug test/background check. into the HR office and we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE Accounting Manager – GF Department of Maintenance Tech II – Aka Energy Group Applicants and employees, please be sure the HR Department has your current contact Energy (Ignacio, CO) (Platteville, CO) information on file. P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Closing date 9/9/16 Closing date 9/7/16 Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 Management and supervision of all audit, Maintaining equipment at the gas processing Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. accounting and administrative functions of the plant and the field compressor stations Energy Accounting Division safely and efficiently. Provide support Human Resources Director enrichment programs, performing student for engineering projects and oversee third Closing date 9/20/16 instruction and supervision, managing the Maintenance Tech I – Aka Energy Group party contractors during maintenance and Under general direction of the Executive programs and reviewing their success. The (Platteville, CO) construction projects. Performs work related Officer. Management of the Human Resources intent of this teaching position is to assist Closing date 9/7/16 to operation, maintenance, and repair of Department, Employee Benefits Division, and students in the educational process thereby Maintaining equipment at the gas processing plant and compression equipment, including the Risk and Emergency Management Division increasing their potential for success. Position plant and field compressor stations safely processing plant equipment, pumps, gas and within the Tribal Organization. Planning is based on a regular work year (261 days) and efficiently. Contributes to the efficient refrigeration compressors, coolers, electric activities, overseeing direction of department with approved leaves and vacations available management of the plant and equipment to generation, dehydration equipment, and and establishing an internal evaluation process during periods of the year that do not require meet company goals. control systems. for the Human Resources Department. Day-to- student contact. day supervision, problem resolution, support, guidance, policy interpretation, and technical Nurse Case Manager assistance to directors, division heads, and Under general supervision of the Director Sky Ute Casino Resort – Job announcements supervisors. of Nursing. Facilitating the patients overall Visit our website at www.skyutecasino.com to view job openings and apply online. healthcare needs. Coordinates with physicians, Human Resources • Phone: 970-563-1311 • PO Box 340, Ignacio, CO 81137 Tribal Ranger nurses, social workers, other health team TERO-Native American Preference • All Applicants Welcome Closing date 9/20/16 members, contract healthcare providers and Must pass pre-employment drug test, background check, qualify for and maintain Under the general supervision of Wildlife facilities to expedite medically appropriate a Division of Gaming License and be able to work all shifts, weekends or holidays. Captain, assures compliance of all Tribal and cost effective care for patients on and Natural Resource Codes, Laws, Ordinances, off the reservation. Functions as an advisor Busser – Willows (Full-time) areas of Banquet events and catering; setting Regulations and Policies. Pay grade 19; to Tribal Health clinical leadership team and Closing date 9/2/16 up events, food lines, beverage set-up, service $21.32/hour. participates in multi-disciplinary committees Duties include clearing off and sanitizing tables procedures. Bartending experience preferred. to improve clinical quality management for the next group of guests, disposing of trash After School Guide (Part-time) and overall patient care coordination of the and other waste and keeping the restaurant *Fine Dining Busser (Full-time) Open until filled Southern Ute Indian Tribe membership. Pay stocked with adequate supplies such as: plates, Closing date 9/2/16 A regular part-time position that provides grade 22; $61,872/annually. glasses, silverware and napkins. Busser will Provides an exceptional fine dining experience education and physical activities for the after help cooks, servers and dishwashers perform by performing multiple duties to maintain school program to meet the needs of children Registered Dietitian small tasks as needed. Must be at least 14 cleanliness, orderliness and sanitation of ages 3 through 11 years that are enrolled Open until filled years old. Preferably 16 years of age. Must dining room and/or other related dining in the after school program. Pay grade 12; Providing nutrition care and education to have reliable transportation. Must be available areas. Busser job duties include clearing off $10.91/hour. individuals, families, and the community. Pay to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. and sanitizing tables for the next group of grade 21; $26.45/hour. guests, disposing of trash and other waste and Boys & Girls Club Program Aide (Part- *Cage Staff – Casino Teller (Full-time) keeping the restaurant stocked with adequate time) Scorekeeper (Part-time) Closing Date 9/2/16 supplies such as plates: glasses, silverware Open until filled Open until filled Provides fast, accurate and friendly service and napkins. Busser will help cooks, servers, Assists in the implementation and supervision Operates the scoreboard keeping up with to all internal and external customers while dishwashers and bartenders perform small of activities provided within the Boys & Girls balls, strikes, outs, runs scored, innings and providing full compliance with all regulatory tasks as needed. Must be at least 16 years old. Club (BGC) program. Pay grade 12; $10.91/ alike. Keeps accurate written records of controls. Must have a High School diploma/ High School diploma/equivalency preferred. hour. games. Turns in paperwork and game results equivalency. Must be at least 21 years old. Previous experience bussing in a restaurant to designated supervisor. Pay grade 12; $11/ Good math skills essential. Be able to use a 10- and/or fine dining environment is preferred. Crisis Caseworker hour. key calculator. Previous banking or extended Open until filled money handling skills required. Line Cook – Willows (Full-time) Provides counseling referrals for resources Tribal Health Department Director Closing date 9/2/16 available to victims of crime within the Open until filled *Craps Dealer (Full-time) Responsible for the preparation of the A La exterior boundaries of the Southern Ute A professional executive management Closing date 9/9/16 Carte menu in the Willows and accountable Reservation. Pay grade 15; $14.22/hour. position with overall responsibility for the Deals all craps games while providing a positive for consistency of standardized recipes, health services system and supervision of a guest experience through accurate, prompt, presentation, food quality and freshness. High Family Practice Physician variety of health related programs operated by courteous and efficient service. Must be at least School diploma/equivalency preferred. Must Open until filled the Southern Ute Tribe, which provides health 21 years old. Must have a High School diploma/ be at least 18 years old. Must have at least 1 Providing comprehensive medical services services or health related services. Leadership equivalency. One year experience as a craps year cooking experience as a cook in a fast and primary care with special emphasis in for the design, implementation and effective dealer with Dealer School Certification OR 3 paced full service restaurant OR 4 months In family medicine to the patients at the Southern operation of the health system in coordination years experience dealing craps OR Sky Ute House training. Ute Health Center (SUHC). with the Tribal Council, the Executive Officer, Casino Dealer Certificate. Must pass audition the Member Health Benefits Committee or demonstrating proficiency in craps. *Multi-Games Dealer (On-call) Gaming Investigator II any other similar advisory group, and the Closing date 9/9/16 Open until filled department leaders who at any time may have *Event Staff – Banquet (On-call) Deals blackjack (Class 3), three card poker, Under general supervision of the Investigator information or programs that interface with the Closing date 9/2/16 roulette and specialty games while providing III. Regulates and controls Class II and Class health services system. Provides leadership Primary responsibilities include assisting in a positive guest experience through accurate, III gaming on the Southern Ute Reservation. and general supervision to divisions within set-up, serving, tear down, clean-up and re-set prompt, courteous and efficient service. Pay grade 20; $23.51/hour. the Department ensuring compliance with of events in all banquet areas. Acts as a guest Must be at least 21 years old. Must have a policies and procedures. service representative at Banquets and related High School diploma/equivalency. Must High School Teacher – Public Education events. High School diploma/equivalency have 6 months experience as a table games Open until filled Umpire/Referee (Part-time) preferred. Must be at least 18 years old. 21 dealer OR Dealer School Certification. Must Professional teaching position with the Officiating in scheduled games and programs years of age or older preferred in order to serve pass audition demonstrating proficiency in Southern Ute Education Department. Teaches/ sponsored or coordinated by the Sun Ute alcohol. Must have a valid driver’s license and blackjack, three card poker, roulette and tutors Southern Ute or Johnson O’Malley Recreation Department. Under the direct must be driver insurable with the Southern specialty games. Program students in the High School during supervision of the Recreation Manager. Ute Indian Tribe. Must have food handling and after school throughout the school Programs will be run by the Recreation experience. Prefer work experience in all *Must be at least 21 years old. year. Designs and implements summer Specialists. Pay grade 20; $21.32/hour.

NOTICE OF HEARING Case No: 2016-TE-0040/2016-AD-0039 In The Interest Of: Samantha A Rock The undersigned are hereby notified that the above- In The Southern Ute Tribal Court And Concerning: Marietta Watts-Soto, Abel Soto entitled matter has been scheduled for Termination of Of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe • On the Southern Ute Reservation Petitioner I Guardians Parental Rights and Adoption before the above named PO Box 737 #149, CR 517, Ignacio, CO • 970-563-0240 Livingston Veneno, Father Court on September 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Dionna Rock, Mother NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE In the Legal Name Change of, Notice In the Legal Name Change of, Case No.: 2016-NC-100 Case No.: 2016-NC-0106 Deion Torey Hudson, Civil Subject Bella Skye Silva, Civil Subject Notice is hereby given that Deion Torey Hudson filed Notice is hereby given that Fidelia Silva has filed an an application for legal change of name, to be known application for legal change of name for Bella Skye hereafter as Deion Torey Hudson. As of August 23, 2016 Silva, to be known hereafter as Rose Bella Skye Silva. no person filed an objection to the request, and therefore Any person desiring to object to the granting of the notice is hereby given that Deion Torey Hudson name petition may do so by filing an objection in writing shall be and is hereby legally changed to Deion Torey with the Clerk of the Court no later than September 16, Hudson. 2016 at 5:00 pm. If no objection is made, the Court Dated this 29th day of August, 2016. will grant the legal name change. Scott Moore, Southern Ute Tribal Judge Dated this 8th day of August, 2016. Kara Cuthair, Deputy Court Clerk

Ute Indian Museum Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator with children and teachers, and experience Closing date: 9/8/16 in diverse educational settings; Excellent Location: Montrose, Colo. communications skills and public service Salary: $3,000/month experience; Experience in working with Job Type: Full-time volunteers; Successful candidate must pass a criminal history background check prior to hire. How To Apply: Submit an on-line application by clicking the link above (State Job If not applying on-line, submit application to: Portal Link) or submit a State of Colorado Online is the preferred method of application. Application for Announced Vacancy and Department Contact Information: dany. all supplemental questions according to the [email protected] instructions provided below. Failure to submit Position Number: #GCA-09878 a complete and timely application may result Education Coordinator, Ute Indian Museum in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application Supplemental Questionnaire: materials are received by the appropriate • *Please describe your educational Human Resources office before the closing philosophy or pedagogy for either the date and time listed above. classroom environment or places of free choice learning, such as museums. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, • *Please describe your experience working Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: with volunteers. Degree in education, history,museum • *Good communication is important. Please studies, or anthropology; Experience in tell us about your communication style. educational program development,working *Required Question Back page September 2, 2016 tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12)

FLY-FISHING LOCAL IGNACIO WEATHER Your weekend forecast! Shadow casting Friday, Sept. 2 Saturday, Sept. 3 Sunday, Sept. 4 By Don Oliver will see the fly and line Special to the Drum move through the air and then go deep. This is refer- I once had a young client eed to as “lining a fish.” It’s who informed me he want- a very real occurrence, but ed to learn how to shadow is avoidable. If you are go- cast. I explained to him ing to false cast while on a there really wasn’t a cast trout stream, make your cast called a shadow cast. He in a direction away from the 75˚F mostly cloudy 75˚F sunny 74˚F mostly sunny 50% chance showers/thunderstorms 20% chance showers/thunderstorms told me he had seen “A Riv- fish. Or, make a very short

Weather forecasts collected from www.NOAA.gov er Runs Through It”, saw false cast that does not go Brad Pitt make that cast, over the fish. and he wanted to learn it. There are other reasons to I explained to him that a limit your number of false August 2 August 10 August 18 August 24 September 1 shadow cast was really a casts. It tires you out. You Ambient Monitoring Air quality false cast. He told me I was don’t need to make three Current up to date, daily readings for Temp, Wind, AQI – Ignacio: 32 wrong, it was a shadow cast. I taught him or four false casts for ev- Percipitation can be found on the Southern Ute’s AQI – Bondad: 46 I taught him how to shadow how to shadow ery one real cast. It is just Environmental Programs Division, Air Quality Program website at cast and everyone was hap- more work then you need, www.southernute-nsn.gov/environmentalprograms/air-quality/ambient-monitoring. py. Don’t you wish life was cast and especially if you’re casting that straight forward? everyone was an 8 or 9-weight rod. Mak- If you saw “A River ing multiple false casts will Runs Through It”, you saw happy. also limit the number of fish Football • from page 5 a beautiful cast made by a you catch. professional fly fisherman tool. Without leaving your I have never seen a fish the conversion to boot. Unofficially, Pardo caught BOBCAT doubling for Brad Pitt. If driveway, you can watch jump eight feet out of the “Most of the time our three balls for 46 yards to you read the book you ab- what your line is doing by water to grab a fly. I have ... line struggles the first lead Ignacio’s receivers, SPORTS sorbed a description of the watching the false cast. The friends with beautiful false game – our snaps are not while Jacket’s 1-21, Pena’s shadow cast that left no main problem I watch for casts. However, at the end of on point – but today I can 4-16 and Appenzeller’s 3-9 As we enter the doubt of its beauty. I be- is a tailing loop. I’m really the day, my little rinky-dink honestly say our snaps figures led in rushing. 2015-2016 lieve that beautiful cast was good at tailing loops. By cast catches more fish, only were good, our blocking “We’ll definitely bounce Ignacio High nothing more than a really seeing it in a false cast I because it is on the water was good,” said Stewart. back,” said Plehinger. School seasons, fancy false cast. know where to spend some twice as long as my friends’ “We have a freshman, Lo- “We’ll be back next week.” look for full I hope my young client self-education time. beautiful false casts. gan (D’Amour), and when “Yeah, there’s plenty to Bobcat coverage, of days past still calls it a When on the water a false Further, you don’t need a that fight happened he had work on. You can always including shadow cast; it just sounds cast lets me dry my fly off. false cast to increase your to be thrown in the fire – get better,” Stewart said, al- boxscores and better. Once my fly begins to sink, distance an inch at a time. because we only have eight luding to his team’s quirks additional photos, So, what is a false cast? and I don’t want to stop In fact, if you already have linemen! And he…stepped and foibles. “But that takes at The Southern I define a false cast as, “a fishing and apply floatant, a plenty of line on the water, up, was creating holes… practice – you come out and cast with all the principles couple of false casts allows or at your feet, a false cast doing his best!” practice, give 130 percent, Ute Drum’s and movements of a regu- me to fish a little longer. I might not be needed at all. The Bobcats went three- you know?” website, lar cast, only you never let can change the direction my In this situation I like to use and-out on their first two Up next in week one, Ig- www.sudrum.com the fly touch the water. You fly is going with a false cast. a roll cast to get the line series in the third quarter, nacio (0-1, 0-0 1A South- have a back cast and a for- I can also use a false cast to moving. After I roll it out, but after the ’Hawks fin- ern Peaks) will travel to ward cast that stays in con- find the right distance for it easy to then lift it off the ished a three-play, 23-yard 3A Crownpoint, N.M., for stant motion.” my cast without hitting the water and present the fly to drive with an 8-yard David- a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday, Now that you complete- water with fish-scaring pre- an unsuspecting fish. son keeper (plus a conver- Sept. 2, and after a week ly understand a false cast, sentations. Try some of these of sion throw to senior Brody two bye, visit 2A Monte- you might be asking why With all the good things these tips and see if they Pagan), IHS went hurry-up zuma-Cortez on the Sep- make a cast where the fly a false does, why not use don’t help in some small offensively and found im- tember 16 before hosting never touches the water? it all the time? For starters, way. Also, watch or read mediate success. 2A Pagosa Springs on the For starters, making false a false cast will scare fish, about the “Shadow Cast”; it Starting at his own 35, September 23. casts can be a good learning trout in particular. Trout is a thing of beauty. Weinreich nailed five CHS will welcome the consecutive passes and Cats having gained ear- marched the ’Cats to the ly momentum via a 46-20 EHS 18 before the impres- defeat of 4A Fort Wingate sive drive stalled out on (N.M.) Wingate on the road. downs at the 11. Consum- ing the closing 2:30 of the JOINING IN THE FUN third and opening 3:38 of the fourth quarter, Ellicott Ignacio happened to be responded with a 12-play, the only SPC squad active 89-yard grinder capped by in zero week, meaning the a 1-yard Stewart plunge. other five teams debut their Fighting to the end, how- 2016 varsities in week one, ever, Bobcat sophomore and all on September 2 Clay Seibel broke up the against non-conference op- attempted two-point pass position from around the to give IHS a spark for statewide classification. what would be its final pos- Reigning conference session. champs Monte Vista open With soph Isiah Jacket at Cedaredge, while run- under center, the ’Cats went ners-up La Jara Centauri on a 5-play, 55-yard series head out to Rye. Walsen- finished by a 20-yard Ethan burg John Mall hosts Or- Appenzeller carry and Jack- dway Crowley County, et’s 21-yard scoring keeper Center travels to Paonia, with only 2:04 left on the and Dolores welcomes running clock. 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SETTING THE TABLE(S) ***Standings as of Aug. 29, 2016***

Volleyball: 2A/1A San Juan Basin League

OVERALL SJBL SETS Team W L Pct. W L W L Dove Creek 1 0 1.000 0 0 3 0 Dolores 1 3 .250 0 0 0 0 IGNACIO 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Norwood 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Nucla 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Telluride 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Mancos 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Ridgway 0 1 .000 0 0 0 3 Ouray 0 1 .000 0 0 0 3

Football: 1A Southern Peaks Conference

OVERALL SPC SCORING Team W L Pct. W L US/THEM Monte Vista 0 0 .000 0 0 0/0 Centauri 0 0 .000 0 0 0/0 John Mall 0 0 .000 0 0 0/0 Center 0 0 .000 0 0 0/0 Dolores 0 0 .000 0 0 0/0 IGNACIO 0 1 .000 0 0 15/52

– compiled by Joel Priest