Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow Enters Its 28Th Year

VOLUME IX ISSUE 12 August 22, 2014

Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow Enters Its 28th Year Hundreds expected for nationally known event held in Hungry Valley Each Labor Day weekend, the stunning handcrafted silver- from Frog Lake, Alberta Reno-Sparks Indian Colony work, beadwork, baskets and Canada. hosts its nationally acclaimed other American Indian art. Carlos Calica of Warm Numaga Pow Wow. This year, the 28th annual Springs, Oregon will serve as This family event features event, will be August 29-31 in the master of ceremonies, while some of the best Native Hungry Valley. Hungry Valley is the arena director will be Tom American dancers, singers and 19 miles north of downtown Phillips, Jr., from Wadsworth, drummers in the country. Reno and west of Spanish Nev. Besides the memorable pow Springs, nestled in scenic Eagle The Grand Entry will start wow entertainment, over 25 Canyon. at 7 p.m., on Friday, noon and vendors will be selling The host drum for this year‘s again at 7 p.m., on Saturday, traditional native foods and pow wow will be Young Spirit then at noon on Sunday. The pow wow is named after Chief Numaga, the famous Paiute Chief, known for peace. Chief Numaga was a great 19th century leader who had the courage and the vision to counsel against war. Facing severe threats to his people by invading white forces, Numaga repeatedly chose peace. His successful peace negotia- tions, helped set a precedent for future disputes. However, despite consistent calls for peace, an 1860 incident so severe forced Numaga to call for force. As newcomers ravaged the Women’s Fancy — Reno-Sparks Indian Colony dancers Janice Stump and her sister Linda Eben land for silver, two white men, Jones make their way into the arena during last year’s Numaga Pow Wow. The special spot light dance will be held on Aug. 29 between 10 p.m., and midnight depending on the number of participants. There will Continued on page 4 be two spot light dances, one female and one male, with the categories to be announced.

2 Deadlines, Mailing List Important UPCOMING Dates The Camp News Profile Aug. 23 ITCN WIC 40th Anniversary Celebration, 680 Greenbrae Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Started in the early 1980s, Aug. 25 Tai Chi classes, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Camp News is the RSIC Housing Advisory Board meeting, Hungry Valley Community Center, 6 p.m. monthly publication for the *Zumba Exercise Class, Hungry Valley Gym, 6-7 p.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Youth Pow Wow Club, Hungry Valley Gym, 6-7:30 p.m. community. The newsletter Aug. 26 is produced monthly out Senior Paiute Language, Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. of the public relations *Zumba Exercise Class, Colony Gym, 5:30-6:30 p.m. department and duplicated Aug. 27 and distributed by RSIC Tai Chi classes, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Administration Front Office. Senior Shoshone Language, Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. *Zumba Exercise Class, Hungry Valley Gym, 6-7 p.m. SEND US YOUR NEWS Regalia Making Classes, Hungry Valley Gym, 6-8 p.m. Economic Development meeting, Hungry Valley, 6 p.m. The deadline for all print Aug. 28 submissions to be consid- Senior Washo Language, Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ered for publication in The *Zumba Exercise Class, Colony Gym, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Camp News is 5 p.m., the Aug. 29 second Thursday of every Numaga Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, Grand Entry 7 p.m. month. Aug. 30 Hungry Valley Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. CONTACT OUR STAFF Numaga Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, Grand Entry noon & 7 p.m. E-mail your submissions Aug. 31 Numaga Pow Wow Wlak/Run, Hungry Valley, 8:30 a.m. to [email protected] or Numaga Pow Wow, Grand Entry, noon drop off your photos and Hungry Valley Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. suggested articles to the Sept. 1 receptionist at 98 Colony Labor Day, RSIC Offices Closed Road, Reno, NV 89502. Circle of Parents Support Group, RSTHC, 4 p.m. Women‘s Talking Circle, Hungry Valley—TLC Facility, 6 p.m. CIRCULATION Sept. 2 If you live outside Washoe Education Advisory Board meeting, Education Conference Room, noon County and would like to Senior Paiute Language, Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. received The Camp News Women‘s Talking Circle, Women‘s Circle Office, 6 p.m. Beginning Paiute Language Class, Education Conference Room, 6-8 p.m. via U.S. Post, please Sept. 3 contact us with your mailing Tai Chi classes, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. address. Senior Washo Language, Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. If you have a problem with Regalia Making Classes, Senior Center, 6-8 p.m. delivery, please call us at Beginning Washo Language Class, Education Conference Room, 6-8 p.m. 329-2936. Sept. 4 Senior Shoshone Language, Senior Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ELECTRONIC EDITION Beginning Shoshone Language Class, Education Conference Room, 6-8 p.m. For those of you who Sept. 8 would prefer to get an elec- Youth Pow Wow Club, Hungry Valley Gym, 6-7 p.m. tronic version of The Camp Sept. 9 Beginning Paiute Language Class, Education Conference Room, 6-8 p.m. News or just read it on-line, Sept. 10 please see: www.rsic.org Regalia Making Classes, Hungry Valley Gym, 6-8 p.m. and PDFs of our publication Beginning Washo Language Class, Education Conference Room, 6-8 p.m. are available. Tribal Council meeting, RSTHC, 6 p.m. If you have questions, call Sept. 24 us at 329-2936, ext. 3268. Economic Development meeting, RSTHC, 6 p.m. *Zumba Exercise Class, Mondays and Wednesday at Colony Gym; Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hungry Valley Gym.

3 Continued from front page Numaga also has a brothers, kidnapped, molested, documented history of trying and confined two, adolescent to preserve the destruction Indian girls. of our aboriginal lands. Numaga had no choice but Numaga called the pine nut to use force to free the young groves, the Indian‘s orchards hostages. Near the banks of the and asked whites to collect Truckee River and southeast of fallen timber instead of cutting Pyramid Lake, Numaga and his down healthy trees. army killed about 70 white com- Numaga‘s early advocacy batants with many others flee- for Mother Earth fell on deaf ing under the cover of night. ears. Major William Ormsby was Translated from the English killed in the battle. language, Numaga means This unprecedented decima- ―Give Food.‖ He passed away tion of hostiles, made in 1871 and is buried in the hills Dressed To The Nines — The Reno- Numaga a revered leader near Wadsworth. Sparks Indian Colony’s Mike Kane has honored throughout the Great Basin. his wife’s grandfather, a puhagum (Indian doc- However, in a quest for Editor’s note: The photographs accompanying tor or shaman) named Jimmy George, by wear- revenge, the United States this story were provided by Lois Kane. Bio- ing a sawabe kwassu (sagebrush outfit) during graphical information about Chief Numaga was past Numaga Pow Wows. Kane said that in the Army with nearly 750 soldiers, taken from As Long As The River Shall Run: An old days, the Paiutes worked the sagebrush bark was marshaled for a second Ethnohistory Of Pyramid Lake Indian Reserva- to soften it. A grass lining was also processed in battle. That conflict ended the tion by Martha C. Knack, a professor at UNLV the same way and placed inside the clothing. and from the Pyramid Lake Visitor Center web- Kane’s tsotua (hat) is made from eagle and so-called Pyramid Lake War. site. magpie feathers.

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The Grand Entry — On Friday, August or at: [email protected] MISS OUT! 29, registration beginning at 5 p.m., the drum or contact Elliot Ramirez roll call will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by Order today... Grand Entry at 7 p.m. On day two, the drum roll at (775) 250-7013 or at: call will begin at 11:45 a.m., and again at 6:45 [email protected] p.m. On Sunday, the final drum call will be held at 11:45 a.m. Above, Victoria Parker, U.S. Army, carries in the flag during Grand Entry.

4 RSIC Summer Recreation Culminates With LA Trip Youth inspired by Native role model living basketball dream

She is a 22-years-old female and Reno-Sparks Indian Colony youth, boys and girls, think Shoni Schimmel, an Umatilla Indian, is a role model for all. ―She teaches everybody to shoot for their goals,‖ said Allen Tatsey, one of 32 RSIC Recreation participants to recently see Schimmel in action. ―She told us, nothing should stop us from getting where we want to go,‖ Tatsey said. ―I think she is a true role model.‖

Tatsey, a junior at Pyramid Dream Team — Thirty-two youth from the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Recreation Department Lake High who plays football recently attended a WNBA game at the LA Staple Center. Playing for the visiting Atlanta Dream, Shoni and basketball, said the trip Schimmel a Umatilla Indian, was the main attraction. was a blast and he would Wadsworth, the manager of the of Louisville, has brought recommend everyone listen RSIC Recreation Department. unprecedented fan support not to what Schimmel has to say. ―We especially try to find just to the Atlanta Dream, but ―We are always looking ‗outside-the-box‘ education.‖ to the entire WNBA. for learning opportunities for Wadsworth said that the As they did during our children,‖ said Jean recreation program is about Schimmel‘s collegiate days, more than exercising the body. Natives from throughout the She said that she and her staff country travel hundreds of miles strive to expand the experiences to see Schimmel play. of the RSIC youth and to stretch For the RSIC Recreation their spirit and stimulate their Department that meant leaving minds, too. the Colony at 4 a.m., and The trip to LA was just the driving over 1,000 miles. type of unorthodox learning And these huge crowds are Wadsworth wants. not just treated to the court This year, to conclude the antics of the ‗Schimmel Effect‘ Colony‘s summer day camp or Showtime Schimmel, as she program, participants took in a has been nicknamed, the 5-foot WNBA game that pitted –9 guard often stays long Schimmel and the Atlanta after the buzzer sounds— Dream against the host, the Los sometimes for up to three Angeles Sparks. hours— to sign autographs, Schimmel, a first-round draft take photos and personally Showtime Schimmel — Shoni pick after her All-American address her fans. Schimmel, a member of the Confederated Tribes college career at the University Continued on next page of Umatilla, waves at a group of RSIC fans.

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During the RSIC‘s trip to LA, Tatsey was one of the participants who got to speak directly to Schimmel. Tatsey said he asked Schimmel, the eldest of eight kids, what her favorite thing about basketball is. He said that Schimmel told him that she loves to compete and that she especially loves that basketball allowed her to compete with her brothers and sisters. ―Just to be able to give back to Native Americans is huge You Ought To Be In Pictures — RSIC youth were captured on the Jumbotron at the for me,‖ Schimmel recently Staples Center during a recent WNBA game between the LA Sparks and the Atlanta Dream. Shoni told the New York Times. ―I Schimmel, from the Umatilla Reservation, took center stage during American Indian Appreciation think of myself as very Night. Schimmel is the highest drafted Native player to join the women’s professional basketball ranks. different, because I did come ambassador for her people— by the Colony‘s Recreation off the reservation.‖ said that not many people are staff, more than thirty RSIC In the most unassuming doing what she is doing. children not only witnessed manner, Schimmel—a However, thanks to the Schimmel living her dream, professional athlete, an unconventional programming but they were inspired by it.

6 Learning Native Language, Culture During Day Camp Teaching young children key component for language revitalization

At first glance, collaboration between the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony‘s Language and Culture Department and the Recreation Department might not appear to be the likeliest partnerships. However, this summer, joint programming by the two divisions brought exciting, innovative activities to the Colony‘s youth, which quite possibly could have long- lasting, positive impact. Four times a week throughout the summer, the RSIC Recrea- tion Day Camp participants learned Native language and Completely Engrossed — Two young participants of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s traditional culture. Recreation’s Day Camp get instructions from Paiute Language teacher, Stacey Burns. In addition to prac- ―It was my favorite part of day ticing the pronunciation of the basic words, students studied flash cards with colorful graphics. The program was a first-time, collaboration between the RSIC Language and Culture Department and the recrea- camp,‖ said 13-year-old tion department. Along with Great Basin language, the youth learned other Native culture twice a week Lyllianna Williams. ―I liked it throughout the summer. In all, the youth were taught drumming, hand games, Great Basin dancing, pow wow dancing, stick games and the hand drum. better than Wild Waters, better than racing cars, and better Language and Culture Coordi- all summer long,‖ Wadsworth than going to the movies.‖ nator Teresa Melendez said said. ―Learning our language With an average of 25 that the Day Camp Paiute and other cultural activities was children in each class, RSIC language classes were the first an awesome option.‖ focused efforts on youth RSIC Tribal member Victoria language programming. Kane whose two grandchildren ―We know that the most attended the Day Camp was so successful language revitaliza- happy with the program that tion efforts are those focused she made a point to thank the on children,‖ Melendez said. organizers. ―Language learning is a ―I was so thrilled with the commitment and it takes a lot classes---just really tickled,‖ of time and energy.‖ Kane said. ―My grandkids would According to the RSIC come home from Day Camp, Recreation Manager, Jean singing their Paiute songs and Wadsworth, time and energy is then we would pull our books an abundant commodity during out and learn more.‖ the Day Camp as the partici- Kane said that since Day pants are not in school. Camp, her grandchildren often A Love Of Learning — Up to 40 youth attended the language and culture ―My staff works hard to keep have simple conversations with sessions taught through recreation’s day camp. the kids active and interested each other in Paiute. Continued on next page

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Plus, the enthusiasm for the programs extended to the teachers, too. ―The children want to hold onto our culture,‖ said Stacey Burns, one of the Day Camp‘s instructors. ―They want this; I can see it in their eyes.‖ Burns, who also teaches Great Basin language to high school students enrolled in the Washoe County School District, said that her new younger students were extremely eager learners. Study Buddy — According to the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Language and Culture Coordina- ―I would see the kids out tor, Teresa Melendez, it generally takes a dedicated student, who has consistent and good instruction, in the community and they about 7 years to become a conversational speaker. Melendez also said that research indicates that it can would ask, ‗What are we going take up to 21-years to completely revitalize a language that dies out. to learn next?‘‖ Burns said. But despite their eagerness, that because children learn with other departments, both Melendez and Burns said quicker and retain information for example with the recreation that teaching such young better than adult language learn- department, is important,‖ children--sometimes up to 40 ers, the gift of using our Native Melendez said. ―With our soon students in a class--offered language could spread faster to be added, full-time language some challenges, too. and last longer. specialist, we will be aggres- ―Of course, children have ―Their dialect and pronuncia- sively researching avenues shorter attention spans,‖ tion is beautiful, too,‖ Burns said. for new, youth language Melendez said. ―We altered the ―I am so honored to teach these learning opportunities.‖ lessons to include a lot of activi- kids.‖ Nothing would please Kane ties and games to make the At the RSIC, like many reser- more. classes as interactive as vations throughout Indian Coun- ―This is excellent exposure,‖ possible.‖ try, Native language speakers Kane said. ―When you see In addition to learning are hard to find and saving this these young teachers, like language during Day Camp, very unique aspect of a tribe‘s Stacey Burns, it gives our participants studied drumming, culture is very difficult and very children something extra hand games, Great Basin expensive. Melendez said that to hang onto.‖ dancing, pow wow dancing, by teaching the children, the Kane said that it is these stick games and the hand likelihood of keeping the small milestones, like the drum. languages spoken by Paiutes, partnership between language Burns, who also taught stick Shoshone, and Washo people and culture and the recreation games, believes that teaching increases. departments that ensure that Native culture to children is not ―If actual language revitaliza- our Native tongue is not going only important, but the positive tion with a new generation of first to die. impact is felt by throughout the -language speakers is a ―It will live on,‖ Kane said. entire community. Burns said community goal, our partnership

8 Kwena’a Kassa Nugatedu, Eagle Wings Dance Group Dancing in the steps of our ancestors

Submitted by Lois Kane Eagle Wings is an exhibition dance group formed in the summer of 2006. The group performs nine dances, indigenous to the Great Basin people and region. They perform at conferences, museums, schools and at many local events. They dedicate their dances to those who have participated in dance groups before us. Their tunedoedu (teacher) was Patty Hicks, a Paiute-Shoshone elder from the Pyramid Lake Pageant Dancers — The Eagle Wings get inspiration from these dancers. Walker River Paiute Tribe. The dance group‘s motto is could keeping alive the songs life and lifeways of our People. ―Dancing in the steps of our and dances of our Numu, Eagle Wings is open to any- ancestors‖ because we believe Newe, and Washeshu People. one who wishes to help us carry it is the spirit of the Old Ones Every song, every step we take on the songs and dances that that leads and guides us with is a prayer. are indigenous to our Paiute- our dancing. Although we were Singing and dancing was Shoshone-Washo people; all too young to see and the People‘s way of giving young and old, men and witness the dances performed thanks to Creator for the bless- women, teenagers, young boys by the Pyramid Lake Pageant ings he bestowed upon our and girls. Dancers and other similar People, so they could live in Eagle Wings is open to all dance groups, they have been these desert lands we were family members. We currently our inspiration. During the ‗50s placed in. Many of the dances consist of young people, but we and ‗60s, the Nixon Dance honor animals like the antelope, would like to encourage all Group was well-known through- deer, bear, swan, etc., for their family members to join the out Nevada. It was our desire contributions to sustaining the dance group. Your participation to carry on the work as best we

Keeping Tradition Alive — Pictured L-R: Rinna George, Nia Shanks, Alexis Havel, Randa Deluna, Krista Wasson, Sophie Sam-Gonzales, Arin Wasson, Mikayla Ondelacey, Danielle Antonito. Eagle Wings contact information: Lois Kane, Coordinator (775) 425-3804, [email protected] c/o RSIC Education Department; 98 Colony Road; Reno, Nev. 89502

Two Generations, Commmitted To Tradition — Far left: Leilani Mauwee and her mother, Stacey Burns, are the newest addition to the Eagle Wings. The dance troupe was formed about eight-years ago to help keep Great Basin songs and dances alive. Far right: Mikayla Ondelacey has earned buckskin to make a traditional buckskin outfit. would greatly inspire the young month and new dancers are write her in care of: people in your families to want always welcome. RSIC Education Department to be part of Eagle Wings. For more information, 98 Colony Road Parent participation is a please contact, Eagle Wings Reno, NV 89502 must and strongly encouraged. Coordinator, Lois Kane at: For beginning dancers, it seems (775) 425-3804 or email her at: Proud members of the that their transition into the [email protected] or Eagle Wings Dance Group group is better when their family members are there to support Danielle Antonio Stacey Burns them and in some cases, dance Natalia Chacon with them. Nyelli Chacon Transportation is usually Randa Deluna provided to and from dance Wesley Dunn events; however there are Darlene Graham Adriana Gutierrez occasions when parents have Alexis Havel had to or want to drive their Leilani Mauwee dancers to the event. There are Mikayala Ondelacey occasions where we need Briana Mauwee-Quartz parents to get their dancers Nia Shanks Sophie Sam-Gonzales to 34 Reservation Road Samantha Tom to catch the van to events. Krista Wasson Following a one year com- Arin Wasson mitment to dance with the Eagle Wings, dancers can earn buck- Lois Kane, Coordinator Lynette Sam, Transportation skin to make a real traditional Dawn Wadsworth, Drum Back To School — At the end of buckskin outfit. Lisa George, Props August, Eagle Dancer, Wesley Dunn, will return Dance practices are held Jenni and Nellie Burns, to Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. Your the first Wednesday of each fellow dancers wish you the best of luck with Transportation and Props your education. Have a safe journey.

10 Native Poet Finds New Inspiration RSIC community member gets help from childhood friend, looks for more resources

Years ago, Norman T. Zuniga at the Reno-Sparks Indian was told by a well-known Colony for years. The 58-year- publishing company that his old who lives in Hungry Valley, poetry should be recorded in a says he has written over 900 book for all to enjoy. poems. At the time, Zuniga took the ―I write to stimulate myself, as acclaim in stride. He planned affirmation and as instruction,‖ to go forward and have his work Zuniga said. ―Some people published, but one thing or doubt the authenticity and don‘t another got it the way, mostly think that I‘ve written all these just everyday life. poems because there are so However, Zuniga has new many and they cover such a motivation. wide range—poems ―In September, my mother for children, exotic poems—and died,‖ Zuniga said. ―She always sometime people don‘t grasp told me, ‗get it done, don‘t wait, that.‖ New Motivation — Norman “Tiny” you should do that. Since my That confusion or even Zuniga said that the passing of his mother has mom‘s passing, I feel a sense indifference doesn‘t stop made publishing his poetry an urgent project. of urgency to get this done.‖ Zuniga. Now, with a new urgency, ―One time, my sister said, in 1975, Zuniga attended two Zuniga not only wants to ‗brother, I don‘t get your poetry, semesters of college in Tuscon, become a published author, but and I said, that‘s OK,‖ Zuniga Ariz. he has at least three books of said. ―My family will be my true, ―After my college experience, poetry outlined in his head. tiny legacy with my writing as a I learned I didn‘t need to be in a A member of the Southern footnote.‖ classroom,‖ Zuniga said. ―What Paiute Tribe of Cedar City, Zuniga said that if he can college taught me was that I Utah, Zuniga has been a fixture make just one person laugh or really just needed books to cry, his dedication to poetry is learn.‖ worth it. Zuniga identifies himself as a ―I truly have a supportive self-taught poet, though he has family and they might not get studied many great writers and my poetry, but they are not philosophers, some Native, condescending,‖ Zuniga said. some not. He said that her ―They are never judgmental started writing at a very difficult in anyway, not even about my time in his life. lifestyle.‖ ―I wrote out of necessity,‖ Admittedly, Zuniga said as a Zuniga said. ―It was to save child school was not for him. He myself.‖ said that after the sixth grade Today, Zuniga believes his the repetition got to him which writing is an extension of caused him to lose focus which himself. Like a musician or an

Helpful Hand — Norman Zuniga led to him getting into trouble. artist, Zuniga said that he tries displays the personalized illustrations his child- After earning his Graduate to lead his readers by the hand, hood friend, Steve Nighthawk, created for him. Education Diploma (GED) Continued on next page

11 Continued from page xx away together,‖ Zuniga said. box to get this done,‖ Zuniga like little children, to make them ―We ended up spending the said. ―Since the passing of my understand his words. night in a dog house, so no one mother, Viola Zuniga, I have a ―I try to do everything bigger could find us.‖ new sense of urgency than life---dance, pray,‖ Zuniga Nighthawk has been honored to complete this project.‖ said. ―I especially like to work locally for his artistry. Last Zuniga said his first book of after the heightened spiritual summer, he designed and poetry will contain about 15-20 state of the Sun Dance when painted a huge mural inside poems with the intent to inspire there are no distractions and Jesse Hall Elementary School his readers, especially children. if you get the poet, you will get which illustrated the many ―I am very simple,‖ Zuniga the poem.‖ facets of American Indian said. ―Some of the words I use Zuniga even refers to himself education. put people off, but I want to use as a mouthpiece. Zuniga said this isn‘t the only words that people don‘t use ―I can‘t take credit for my collaboration to which he is everyday. poetry,‖ Zuniga said. ―I‘m just looking forward. In addition To contribute to Zuniga‘s the conduit, but I am diligent to Nighthawk‘s help, Zuniga is quest to publish his poetry, with my writing, just like I am if I looking for proofreaders, typist please leave a voicemail mes- am dancing, or watering or and even a ghost writer. sage at (775) 560-7554 weeding my garden, even ―I want to think outside the or (775) 303-7512. caring for a baby.‖ And just like his colorful expressions, Zuniga‘s topics range from the innocence of small children to the roguish behavior of adults, to nature, to religiosity, to politics, all which he claims reflect his own life. ―My work is biographical,‖ Zuniga said, ―and my true life work is just beginning.‖ Having earned critical acclaim and an offer to publish his works of poetry, Zuniga has teamed up with his childhood friend and renowned artist, Steven Nighthawk to illustrate some of his poems. ―Steven‘s illustrations person- alize and complement my writing like no one else can,‖ Zuniga said. ―He has captured what I said and drawn it.‖ About the same age, Zuniga and Nighthawk could probably also write a book about their adventures together. ―One time, as kids, we ran

11 Education: Parent Reminders, School Supplies & Fees Requirements for two funding sources outlined

The Reno-Sparks Indian Johnson O’Malley (JOM) responsibility to wake up early and Colony Education Department still Eligibility requires financial need take the free bus transportation has start-up, basic school supplies on the part of the parents. In provided by the school district. available. cases where students incur Should there be an occasion If you need assistance paying educational expenses that the where the student should ―miss‖ for school fees as well, please family cannot financially provide, the bus, the education department contact the RSIC Education JOM funds are used. Under this will provide up to three rides to Advisors for information. grant the student must be a school per year. If you need a A request form needs to be member of or at least ¼ degree ride, call Reno Education completed by the parent or legal Indian blood, be 3-years–old at 329-6114 or HV Education guardian every year. Each school through grade 12, live on RSIC at 785-1310. is different and each student takes lands and attend a school in Tutoring at both Reno and HV different classes, therefore the Washoe County School locations started on Aug 18, requested dollar amount for each District. Appropriate documenta- Monday through Thursday, after family is different. tion shall include a copy of the school until 5 pm. Advisors will contact the school Certificate of Degree of Indian and provide them with a list Blood or a enrollment card. Hidden Elementary of students whose paperwork has RSIC Tribal Funds will assist a Back to School BBQ, Aug. 26, for 4-6th grade, been submitted this school year RSIC Tribal member or any 4:30-6:30 p.m. for fee payment. Parents will be WCSD student who resides on the Vaughn Middle School responsible to pay for any school RSIC. Housing composition may Family Transition Night, Sept. 4, 6- 7:30pm. Jesse Hall Elementary be required for verification. deposits the students may need as Parent Night for Kindergarten, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. those funds are returned to the New Infinite Campus forms must Balloon Launch, Sept. 1 parent at the end of the year. be filled out every year for 5th Grade Tie Dye Fundraiser, Sept. 8-12 The assistance funds are from advisors to check on students. Picture Day, Sept. 18 two sources: The student, and family, has the

Poetry ( On Lost Innocence…..)

by Norman T. Zuniga We adults are frantically seeking to reclaim ours; I write to incite, Bars are what we have around our hard hearts. ( to arouse to action, stir up, Your Love is pristine, pure warm winter white-ness rouse, impel, provoke, excite, spur, Sooo…..simple, supernaturally cool, totally out-of-site, goad (on), persuade, influence, induce, Dude! To minutely momentarily recapture that blissful state taunt, activates, inspirit, coax, motivate, NIRVANA….. prompt, inspire, etc.) A peacefilled paradigm.

I write to incite, …..BE CHILDLIKE i fight, it’s my birthright; I snipe---- i snipe, i howl, i swipe, i nap, i yowl! i flip, i flop, i slip, i stop

( hey look at me, I’M all over ….) If you would like to contribute to Zuniga’s quest to publish his I’m all over-- poetry, please leave a voicemail I’m everywhere, then nowhere-- message at (775) 560-7554 Have you ever been there? I’ve no hair. or (775) 303-7512. I’m dead, a rotting corpse returning to dust Whence it came, I’ve no name, no game or fame, And this is how I shalt remain, forever UNCHANGED.

13 Children Learn Lifesaving Information, Build Social Skills Students Graduate, Enjoy Drug Abuse Resistance Education Ninety-eight grade school A D.A.R.E. instructor in Indian aged children recently success- Country for over 10-years, fully completed the Reno- Hafalla said that the RSIC youth, Sparks Indian Colony‘s separated by grades (first Summer Youth D.A.R.E. through third and fourth through program. sixth) participated in five, 45- D.A.R.E., which stands minute-long classes throughout for Drug Abuse Resistance the summer. Education, teaches students With the theme, ―Taking good decision-making skills Charge of Your Life,‖ this year‘s to help them lead safe and program culminated with a healthy lives. graduation ceremony that ―This strengthens the partner- included guest speakers, RSIC ship between the police and the Chairman Arlan D. Melendez Always Learning — Through community in preventing and and Emergency Services D.A.R.E., youth learn good decision-making responding to crime and Manager David Hunkup. skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives. violence,‖ said Officer Angelo ―You must always do your substance abuse prevention B. Hafalla, the RSIC‘s D.A.R.E. part,‖ Chairman Melendez told program in the United States, instructor. ―That is the relent- the larger group of students and is very popular with kids less mission of the Reno- in Hungry Valley. ―Besides and parents. Sparks Indian Colony Police wanting to keep our youth safe, According to its website, Department to continually we have to keep our elders safe, today more than 15,000 explore solutions, deter too, so be aware.‖ D.A.R.E. officers and deputies violence, stop crimes, increase Hunkup took the opportunity are in over 10,000 communities community involvement, and to remind the students how nationwide. respond to the community‘s important it is to know their The D.A.R.E. program was needs to improve the safety, street address and even launched in 1983 by the Los welfare, and the quality of life rehearsed a mock emergency Angeles Police and Unified of our community.‖ phone call to 911 with the School districts. students.

―There are natural disasters and human caused,‖ Hunkup 1. Be safe said. ―You have to be prepared for both, so know your address.‖ The core component of D.A.R.E. is to prevent drug use in elementary, middle, and high school students. In addition, advocates contend that D.A.R.E. improves social interaction between police officers, students, and schools. Put It There — One of the ninety-eight Well Done — A proud D.A.R.E. graduate RSIC youth to graduated from D.A.R.E., D.A.R.E. is the most prevalent displays her certificate of achievement after she receives a certificate from Officer Hafalla. successfully completed the summer program.

15 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community

Good advice, all star athletes, big fan, training for effectiveness

Safety First — Giving an injury prevention presentation at the Reno- Catching The Coach’s Eye — Kiyla and Autumn Dick earned Sparks Indian Colony Senior Center, former RSTHC staffer Samantha Tom all star awards from the University of Nevada’s Women’s Basketball Head explains to a room full of elders the importance of home safety, especially if Coach, Jane Albright, during the Wolfpack’s girl’s basketball camp. The small children are near. camp was held at the beginning of August on the University’s campus.

Living Legend — A.C. Green, Jr., retired from the National Basketball There’s No Place Like Home — FirstPic, a subcontractor Association having played in more consecutive games(1,192) than any other of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provided a Native American player in NBA history, made a special trip to greet youth from the Reno-Sparks Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act “Essentials” seminar last Indian Colony during the LA Sparks’ American Indian Appreciation Night at month. In addition to the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Housing Depart- the Staples Center. Nicknamed the "Iron Man," Green is big fan of WNBA All ment staff, several members of the Housing Advisory Board and members Star Game Most Valuable Player, Shoni Schimmel. of the Tribal Council attended the two-day training.

16 In & Around: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community School preparation, strengthening neighborhoods, exercise craze, community alert

Back To School — Chandler, “Channy” and Chesney Sampson All Smiles — Reno-Sparks Indian Colony youth successfully completed proudly display their newly acquired school supplies, compliments of the the D.A.R.E. training this summer during the Colony’s Recreation Department RSIC Education Department. Chesney is a third grade student at Hidden Day Camp. RSIC Tribal Police Officer, Angelo Hafalla said that the program Valley Elementary while her big brother is a sophomore at Wooster High. strengthens the partnership between the police and the community.

Heart Healthy — Dozens of adults dedicated several weeks Surprise! — This rattle snake that recently was captured behind a house to Zumba, an exercise class which combines fun and exercise. Zumba is on Prairie Moon Lane in Hungry Valley. RSIC Emergency Services Director taught in 180 countries to over 15 million people and is billed as starting the David Hunkup reminds residents to use caution on hot days, check under your dance-fitness revolution. At the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Zumba classes car in case a reptile is seeking shade. Be careful when hiking and when lifting are offered in Reno and in Hungry Valley and taught by Harlan Malone. rocks, wood and other possible cover sites where snakes might be.

17 Spectacular Community Gateway Nears Completion One-of-a-kind metal art work links neighborhoods, serves as identifying feature

Rehabilitation work on the spans a busy, five- pedestrian bridge, located lane arterial street. at the intersection of East Prior to the selec- Second Street and Reserva- tion of Powell, tion Road, which joins two twenty-one other neighborhoods of the Reno- artists expressed Sparks Indian Colony, is interest by submit- nearing completion. ting their profes- The addition of metal art- sional portfolios work creates a spectacular for consideration. community gateway that The Tri-Basin portrays the Paiute, Washoe Cultural Committee and Shoshone cultural served as the art heritage of the RSIC. The judging panel and area also has been thought- also provided input fully landscaped and the throughout the concrete pillars and walkways entire planning have been painted. process to assure Designed by nationally- that it reflected known artist Eric Powell, the Great Basin culture artwork makes a cultural and tradition. statement and adds a sense In addition, of pride to the Colony‘s community input community as it helps build a was gathered better understanding and through surveys Major Beautification — RSIC Public Works staffers Jeremy respect for the beliefs and and meetings Hightower and Cyrus Davis did the landscaping work around the pedestrian bridge which links the two neighborhoods over Second traditions of the RSIC. to identify accurate This maintenance free, one- themes for the artwork. Cor-Ten architectural steel is of-a-kind project was funded For example, the metal panels meant to change color or primarily by two grants: a include symbols like a pine nut patina which as a natural transportation art grant from cone which traditionally tarnish forms through Nevada Department of Trans- sustained the Great Basin oxidation. portation and a second Indians; the animals such as the RSIC tribal members Steve matching grant from the coyote and the eagle which are Nighthawk and Melissa Bureau of Indian Affairs. prominently featured in many Melero served as collaborat- The artwork was completed Native American stories; the ing artists, while Terrence in December of 2012 and is in geographic landmarks like the Tobey, PE, a member of the keeping with the RSIC‘s Truckee River which has been a Pyramid Lake tribe, provided vision to focus on long-term culturally significant natural the professional engineering neighborhood improvements resource, and the plants like the plans and specifications. which benefit members, sunflower which was another Reno Iron Works installed residents, businesses and major food source for the Indian the panels onto the bridge visitors. people. using several Native workers. The pedestrian bridge The maintenance-free, More photos on next page

18 The Pedestrian Bridge: Before And After New contrasting paint, trim, plants, decorative rocks, greenery, plus love, labor

Invitation To Be Heard Indian Housing Plan available for community review Maya Dunn Submitted by Tom Dressler, tribes use to plan the activities RSIC Housing Director that they will undertake in the ...on being chosen as At the next Reno-Sparks coming year. captain of the junior Indian Colony Housing Advi- It is the one requirement that sory Board meeting, which tribes must meet in order varsity cheerleading will be held on Monday in the to claim their Indian Housing squad for Spanish Hungry Valley Community Block Grant (IHBG) allocation Springs High. Center at 6 p.m., community for that fiscal year. members will have an oppor- The IHBG is an annual We are all so proud tunity to express their ideas, allocation from the Depart- of you…Keep reaching thoughts, opinions and views ment of Housing and Urban on the Indian Development (HUD), provided for the stars. We know Housing Plan during the pub- for the purposes of affordable you can achieve lic comments portion of the housing activities to participat- whatever you put your board meeting. ing tribes. What is the Indian Housing mind to. Plan? Love, Mom, The Indian Brothers, Grandmas, all Hous- of your Aunties, Uncles, ing Cousins, and Friends Plan (IHP) is the tool which

19 Colony Christian Fellowship Buy Buffalo Meat Come & worship with us at Colony Christian Fellowship phone: 324-0324 Purchase bison meat, prepared or in bulk orders Sunday morning services….…...…….11 a.m. of half, whole, or quarter. Try this delicious bison, Adult Sunday School………...….…….10 a.m. now on the menu at the RSIC Senior Center. Children‘s Sunday School...………….11 a.m. Adult Bible Study…...Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Women‘s Bible Study….Thursdays at 11 a.m. Item Price per Packaging Men‘s Bible Study………..Saturdays at 8 a.m. Pound Communion, Every first Sunday of the month Bison Burger $8.50/lb 2lbs/package

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Women’s Talking Circle

Mondays, Hungry Valley-TLC Facility, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 & Dec. 1

Tuesdays, RSIC-Women‘s Circle Office, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 & Dec. 2

Jennifer Katenay, RSIC tribal member, is the group facilitator and will be holding group meetings monthly. All Talking Circle group meetings are open to all victims of domestic violence and anyone who may have an interest in domestic violence awareness. Confidentiality and respect for each participant is ONE RULE that must be followed in all meetings. For more information, please call Dorothy McCloud, WCP Coordinator, at (775) 324-4600

20 Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center Submitted by Steve Douglas, RPh, Pharmacy Manager adapted from Reuters Health) PHARMACY Hours - Monday-Friday 8 AM – 5PM* *Wednesday afternoon closure does not apply to the Pharmacy

Opioid Overdose Deaths This shows the importance of were for cocaine or heroin Skyrocket In Women reserving prescriptions of opioid (147.2 per 100,000), benzodi- American women are dying pain relievers for situations such azepines (134.6 per 100,000) from prescription drug over- as severe cancer pain where and opioid pain relievers (129.6 dose at historically high rates, they can provide important and per 100,000). ER visit rates the Centers for Disease essential palliation said Frieden. among women for all drugs Control and Prevention "But in many other situations, tended to be highest among announced in July of 2013. the risks far outweigh the those aged 25-34 years. Between 1999 and 2010, benefits,‖ Frieden said. Compared with men, Dr. the increase in deaths from ―Prescribing an opiate may Frieden said that women are prescription opioid pain condemn a patient to lifelong more likely to have chronic relievers increased more than addiction and life-threatening pain, to be prescribed painkill- four times for women, com- complications." ers and other medications, pared to two-and-a-half times For analysis, CDC researchers to be given higher doses, and for men, according to an used data from the 1999-2010 to use them for longer time analysis of national data sets. National Vital Statistics System periods. In addition, for every and the 2004-2010 Drug Abuse It may be that some of the woman who died of a Warning Network to analyze most common forms of pain prescription painkiller over- rates of fatal overdoses and ER are more prevalent among dose, 30 went to the visits related to drug use or women than men such as emergency department misuse among women. abdominal pain, migraines, for painkiller misuse or abuse. In 2010, 15,323 deaths among and musculoskeletal pain "Mothers, wives, sisters, women were linked to drug over- according to Frieden. and daughters are dying from dose, for a rate of 9.8 per He advised doctors to talk overdoses at rates that we 100,000 population. with patients about the risks have never seen before," said Between 1999 and 2010, and benefits of taking opioid Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC direc- 47,935 women died of opioid pain relievers and to follow tor. "The increase in opiate pain reliever overdoses. Over guidelines for responsible overdoses and opiate over- that time period, the percentage prescribing such as screening dose deaths is directly increase in deaths related to and monitoring patients proportional to the increase opioid pain relievers was 415% for substance abuse and in prescribing of painkillers." for women and 265% for men. for mental health problems, Prescriptions for opioid pain Rates for all drug overdose and for using prescription drug relievers such as hydro- deaths were highest among monitoring programs to identify codone, oxycodone, and women aged 45-54 years (a rate patients who may be oxymorphone "are increasing of 21.8 per 100,000 population). improperly using prescription to an extent that we would not The researchers also reported painkillers. have anticipated and that that in 2010, women made Frieden also called on states could not possibly be 943,365 ER visits for drug to improve and implement clinically indicated," Frieden misuse or abuse, a rate of 601 prescription drug monitoring said. per 100,000 population. programs. The highest ER visit rates

22 September 26, 2014

Native Pride March Entertainment

Dinner Vendors Contests & Door Prizes

Volunteers needed for cooking, serving and set up! Raffle Prize & Door Prize donations will be greatly appreciated!

Contact Information: Vendors—Jean Wadsworth (775) 329-4930 Volunteers—Teresa Melendez (775) 785-1321 General Info, Prizes & Donations—Adriana Gutierrez (775) 785-1320

23 A World Without Violence: Coaching Boys Into Men Eight ways to teach boys about healthy, nonviolent relationships

Submitted by Dorothy McCloud, have seen, heard, or witnessed man who spends time with boys Women’s Circle Coordinator as children. or teens will have the greatest The boys in your life need #2 Be There impact when they ―walk the your time and energy. Spend time with your child, walk.‖ Your son, grandson, nephew, even if it is just for an hour Deal with people with respect younger brother—-they all need or two. Just being with them is when you are driving in traffic, you to help them grow into crucial. Children want a male talking with customer service healthy young men. presence around them, even if reps, in restaurants with wait- Boys are swamped with few words are exchanged. ers, and with your family around influences outside of the home #3 Listen the dinner table. —from friends, the neighbor- Hear what your child has to He is watching what you say hood, television, the internet, say. Listen to how he and his and do and takes his cues from music, and the movies to eve- friends talk about girls. Ask him you—-both the good and the rything they see around them. if he has ever seen abusive bad. They hear all kinds behavior in his friends. Is he #7 Teach Often of messages about what it worried about any of his friends Help your child work through means to ―be a man‖ -- that who are being hurt in their problems in relationships as they have to be tough and relationships? Are any of his they arise. Let him know he can in control. friends hurting anyone else? come back and talk to you at There are numerous conflict- #4 Tell Him How anytime. Use every opportunity ing, harmful messages being Teach your child ways to to reinforce non-violent given to boys about what express his anger without using relationships. constitutes ―being a man‖ violence. #8 Be A Founding Father in a relationship. When he gets mad, tell him he Show him how important the Boys need your advice can walk it off, talk it out, or take issue of violence against on how to behave toward girls. a time out. Try to give him women and children is to you. Boys are watching how you examples of what you might say and other men relate to women or do in situations that could turn (Excerpts from Family Violence to figure out their own stance violent. Prevention Fund: Picturing a towards girls. #5 Bring It Up World without Violence) So, teach boys early and A kid will never approach you teach them often that there is and ask for guidance on how To join the Family Violence no place for violence in a to treat women. Try watching TV Prevention Fund and become a relationship. with your child or listening to his Founding Father, log onto: Below are eight ways to music. If you see or hear things www.endabuse.org coach boys into men: that depict violence against #1 Teach Early women, tell him what you think This project is supported by Grant It is a medically known fact about it. No. 2012-TW-AX-0051, awarded that from ages of 0-5, children When it is the time for dating, by the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Points do their most learning. remind him that treating girls of view in this document are those This is when their ―Life Map‖ with respect is important. of the author and do not necessarily is being created. Who they #6 Be A Role Model represent the official position become will show what they Fathers, coaches and any or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The family of Tellivan DeMarce “Telly,” would like to thank everyone who came to support us during our loss this past May. We thank the Colony Tribal Council for their generosity for expenses and assistance by Robin Eagle, Verna Nuno and Robert Sampson who designed the handouts for the services. We thank the Social Services, Public Works, Arlan Melendez for officiating the services. Thanks to James and Toby Stump for their Songs with their drum along with the ladies and gentle- man who sang at the graveside. Thanks to all who helped out cooking the meal at the Hungry Valley Gym and everyone else.

Marylou ShortHorn Stewart DeMarce

27 Legal Notices, Public Announcements Committee member opportunities, construction warning, job announcement

ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT Community Service Assignments 1933 Prosperity Lane , RENO, NV 89502 I have a ready and willing workforce to lend a helping hand to any 2014 RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY ENROLLED MEMBERS: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony department or community member who Please remember to provide the Enrollment Office, with your would like assistance completing any job or task necessary. change of address, Court Order for Name Change, Court It could be odd jobs around the yard, cleaning, moving, Order for custody of minor children, paternity documents, anything you have been wanting to get done. There is no job too big or Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree and documented changes small. in Blood Degree. Please contact 477 Case Manager Allyson Shaw at (775) 329-6114 for details and to put in your requests. The documents are necessary to ensure accuracy in records maintained within the Enrollment Office. Each year we ask for the information prior to the Christmas IN THE RENO-SPARKS TRIBAL COURT allowance distribution. IN AND FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY Thank you, RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA Sheila Katenay, Enrollment Officer PUBLIC NOTICE Enrollment Committee: Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Margaret E. Jackson, who is Robert Sampson, Chairman an RSIC Tribal member, has filed a Petition in the Reno-Sparks Tribal Albert Hernandez, Vice-Chairman Court, Case No. CV-NC-2014-0034, praying that said Court enter an Michael Ondelacy, Secretary Order changing the present legal name of Margaret E. Jackson to the Josephine Astor, Committee Member name of Margaret Elizabeth Mack, which is the name Petitioner desires Darlene Gardipe, Committee Member to have. Sylvia McCloud, Committee Member Marilyn Melendez, Committee Member Notice is hereby given that any person having objection to the aforesaid change of name shall file written objection, showing cause why the

Petition should not be granted, with the Reno-Sparks Tribal Court, The Enrollment Committee meets the first Monday of each 1900, Prosperity Street, Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after publication month at: 1933 Prosperity Lane, Reno, NV 89502. of this notice.

Dated this 30th day of July, 2014

Audiology Services Update Henrietta A. Tobey Clerk of Court I‘d like to provide a status update on Audiology services. As you Reno-Sparks Tribal Court know, recent attrition has led to a decrease in staffing 1900 Prosperity Street of the Audiology program to one audiologist (from a normal staffing of Reno, NV 89502 four) resulting in the temporary suspension of all field clinics. We are making progress on the hiring of new candidates and may potentially be able to fill all three vacancies: one tentative offer has PUBLIC NOTICE been accepted by a candidate and two other Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Charisse Capricia Foster, has candidates have been selected. filed a Petition in the Reno-Sparks Tribal Court, Case No. CV-NC-2014- If all the candidates clear the hiring process, training and orientation 0033, praying that said Court enter an Order changing the present legal can start mid-Sept/early-October and limited name of Charisse Capricia Foster to the name of Charisse Capricia training travel to field service units can start Jan 2015, though some Abbie, which is the name Petitioner desires to have. remote sites may be delayed until Spring due to weather conditions.

We are continuing to reach out to the Service Units Notice is hereby given that any person having objection to the aforesaid to provide us with information on the number of patients needing change of name shall file written objection, showing cause why the audiology services so that we can determine the new travel schedule Petition should not be granted, with the Reno-Sparks Tribal Court, and strategize on how to best meet your needs going forward. 1900, Prosperity Street, Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after publication Please continue to direct status inquires to me in order to free up the of this notice. audiology staff to run clinics and conduct training. Thank you, Dated this 30th day of July, 2014 LCDR Juliane Kim, MD, USPHS Director, Professional Services Henrietta A. Tobey Phoenix Indian Medical Center Clerk of Court 602-263-1200 x 1735 Reno-Sparks Tribal Court 1900 Prosperity Street Reno, NV 89502

28 Jenae Deidra Melendez

It seems like just yesterday you were just a kid starting school…now you’re a confident young lady who received your high school diploma. It’s been our joy to watch you grow and achieve so much these past four years. Hope you know how proud we are and how much we love you. Congratulations and wishing you all the best at Colorado State University of Denver (CSU) in the fall. Lots of Love, Auntie Madge & Uncle Carman Smith & Tobey Towing

Don’t forget to check out http://rsic.org/senior-activites-and-menu/ for daily activities and the menu for the RSIC Senior Program.

31 authority is requesting Drought Causes Call for Conservation "voluntary" water conservation Water Authority taps emergency reserves supply since its customers have a history of complying with pre- Provided by Public News Service reason is during this time vious water saving efforts dur- Reno, Nev. - The severity of year three times more ing periods of drought. of Nevada's ongoing drought water is used outdoors than "This community has always has prompted the Truckee indoors," Foree said. "So, that pitched in when we have Meadows Water Authority is why we are really focusing on asked," Foree said. "It has to call upon its thousands outdoor water use." been a long time since we've of customers in Reno, Sparks The Truckee Meadows had to ask, but 20 years ago and Washoe counties to Water Authority is asking its when we asked for conserva- conserve water. 94,000 customers to reduce tion, we got the conservation Mark Foree, general man- outdoor irrigation by at least 10 we were looking for." ager of the Truckee Meadows percent, and to avoid Foree said about 90 percent Water Authority, says the lack watering between 11 a.m. and of the Reno-Sparks water of water has forced his 7 p.m. supply comes from Lake agency to tap its emergency Foree said cutting back on Tahoe and the Truckee River. "drought reserves" water outdoor watering should be He hopes a heavy snowfall supply for the first time in 20 simple since most irrigation this winter will help restore years. systems have timers which can water levels, but if not, he "We are really focusing be adjusted. warns water conservation on outdoor irrigation, and the Foree adds the water efforts will likely intensify.

Jumping For Joy — In addition to attending a WNBA basketball game which featured Shoni Schimmel playing at the Staples Center located in Los Angeles, the thirty-plus Reno-Sparks Indian Colony youth visited the Santa Monica Pier and Boardwalk. The children saw the beautiful Pacific Ocean, enjoyed an amusement park and carousel, and had the opportunity to fish off the pier. The photo above and those on page 12 were provided by the RSIC Recreation staff.