Happy Ignacio PRSRT STD MARCH 3, 2017 birthday Dr. grapplers place U.S. POSTAGE PAID Vol. XLIX, No. 5 Ignacio, CO 81137 Seuss at state Permit No. 1 Official newspaper of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe For subscription or advertising information, call 970-563-0118 PAGES 5-6 PAGE 8 $29 one year • $49 two year INSIDE THIS ISSUE FREE Culture 3 The Health 4 Education 5 Sports 8 Voices 9 Southern Ute Drum Classifieds 11 TRIBAL COUNCIL IHS BOYS BASKETBALL Letter of referendum update Cats cop tenth straight Dear Tribal Members: The Election Board did not seek legal re- view of the constitutionality of the Petition On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, the before the Election Board issued its verifi- district-level title Southern Ute Indian Tribal Election Board cation and certification. The Election Board presented a petition for referendum to the explained that legal review for compliance IHS boys slip past T-ride in Cortez, 45-44 Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council. The with the Constitution should occur once the petition requested: Petition was presented to the Tribal Council. By Joel Priest Tribal Council therefore accepted the Petition Special to the Drum 1. The remaining of the Sisseton Set- and set a tentative election date (March 16, tlement Funds $45,515,000 be 100% 2017), subject to legal review for compliance Consider the San Juan dispersed tax-free immediately to the with the Constitution and the Election Code. Basin League rivalry be- enrolled members of the Southern Ute The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Consti- tween Telluride and Igna- Indian Tribe. tution says that Tribal Members may bring cio resurrected. 2. The remaining of the Sisseton Settle- issues to be considered for referendum And consider the Min- ment Funds $45,515,000 retained in a only if the issue is an “enacted or proposed ers still wondering ‘What restricted account will not be utilized ordinance or resolution of the tribal coun- will it take?’ to trip up the or dispersed on any specific programs cil”. (Article VI, Section 1). Except when loop’s perennial heavy- in both the Permanent Fund and the a referendum addresses an enacted or pro- weight. Growth Fund. posed ordinance, a referendum issue cannot Able to regain the up- Joel Priest/Special to the Drum change or limit the powers of the Tribal per hand on the Bobcats, The Election Board reviewed and con- Council, such as the power to make appro- 44-42, in the 2A-District 3 Led by Calvin Levato and Ocean Hunter at near right, the Ignacio Bobcats begin celebrating their 2A-District firmed the petition for referendum and ver- priations, because that would infringe on Tournament’s champion- 3 Tournament championship win, 45-44 over Telluride, ified and certified it as a valid petition. The the Council’s constitutional powers. ship game (Sat., Feb. 25) at Montezuma-Cortez H.S. Election Board submitted a memorandum Tribal Council addressed a similar issue in via two free throws by se- to Council indicating the following: 2008, when a “Call for Referendum” was sub- nior anchor Andrew Den- the left wing from junior which ultimately secured mitted to the Election Board. That Referendum ny with 0:49 left, THS’ Kai Roubideaux, himself victory inside Montezu- 1. That the Petition had the number of did not successfully pass through the verifi- players and fans were left unable to find an open ma-Cortez H.S. Gymnasi- signatures of registered voters required cation and certification process. Among other in disbelief when IHS shot closer to the rim af- um, 45-44. by the Election Code. problems, that Referendum was not addressed sophomore Lawrence Val- ter Valdez fed the ball into “Kai was doing as much 2. That each page of the Petition “clearly at a proposed or pre-existing resolution or or- dez stole the show 42 ticks the post, Valdez used the as he could,” recalled Val- states” the referendum issue to be put dinance that could be acted upon by the tribal later. backboard to bank in the to a vote as the following: membership through an up or down vote. Taking a return pass on go-ahead three-pointer— Cats title page 8 Should the remaining of the Sisse- Like in 2008, the Petition that was pre- ton Settlement Funds $45,515,000 sented last week does not call for an up be 100% dispersed tax-free imme- or down vote on any existing or proposed IHS GIRLS BASKETBALL diately to the enrolled members of resolution or ordinance. Council has nei- the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. ther enacted nor proposed any resolution or 3. That each person circulating the peti- ordinance appropriating or distributing the Lady Cats wrest D-3 tion signed the notarized statement re- funds. Rather, the Petition attempts to leg- quired by the Election Code. Referendum update page 7 title from Norwood Ignacio holds SJBL power to 22 points

LOCAL CUISINE By Joel Priest Special to the Drum

Tribal foodies bring flavor Perhaps Alejandra Lujan wanted to see the tempo to Ignacio increased as much as the fans. By Sacha Smith Or perhaps she just The Southern Ute Drum wanted to slam the door on San Juan Basin League Every community has nemesis Norwood by the their staple restaurants, the fastest means she could. ones you go to out of love It was probably a bit of Joel Priest/Special to the Drum for their food, and out of both Saturday afternoon, habit. Tribal members Es- Feb. 25, at Montezu- Following a 37-22 win over Norwood, Ignacio senior Alejandra Lujan (23) shouts while presenting the telle Monte and Elise Redd ma-Cortez H.S. 2A-District 3 Tournament’s first-place plaque for fans’ are becoming increasing Kicking her game into inspection inside Montezuma-Cortez H.S. known around the commu- high gear, as well as a nity for their food services; plodding 2A-District 3 NHS’ Amber Padgett into the locker room and offering some new flavor Tournament championship managed a jumper in after we’d finished talking options different from the Trennie Collins/SU Drum back to its initial back- reply, but Lujan coun- ... I was getting a little ir- “usual” restaurants. Laurie Monte and Estelle Monte join together most and-forth pace, Lujan be- tered by twisting her way ritated,” said Lujan, of the Both ladies offer their ca- mornings making food for all to enjoy. Estelle owns a small gan the fourth quarter with through traffic for yet an- team going into halftime tering services to the com- catering business, which sells breakfast and snack items a steal and hoop. Then af- other two points – putting tentatively ahead by four, munity. Monte, owner and Monday through Thursday. ter a steal by sophomore Ignacio up 33-19 and on a “and I was like, ‘No! I’m head chef of her business, Kiana Valdez, dropped in no-return course towards a going to put that aside and “Rez Girls Catering” focus- another transition bucket 37-22 win over the vaunt- keep going.’” es on providing homemade with a hard pull-up shot in ed Lady Mavericks. fresh breakfast, snacks, des- the lane over a defender. “Well we came back Lady Cats page 8 serts and take-home dinners to the community several days out of the week. Redd, who hasn’t quite settled on a name for her Mid-school, SJBL champs! food endeavor, manages a weekly lunch sale every Monday and continues to cater events around town. Her specialties include Sacha Smith/SU Drum some customer favorites – Elise Redd prepares fry bread during her Monday Lunch Indian Tacos, brisket and of Sale on Feb. 27 inside the Multi-Purpose Facility. course chile, she said. Alike, the ladies have ly passionate about. Monte employs four trib- long been known in the “I like to cook, that’s why al members that help her community for their food. I do it,” Redd said. deliver her food – her sister Monte, said it runs in her Similarly, Monte said, “I Laurie being her main help- family, as her mother would make good money, but it’s er shares kitchen time with often cater events when she not all about the money, I Estelle and also serves as was younger. Redd said she like to make people happy.” the main distributor of the has been catering several Like most of us know, food. community events for the just because you love doing Estelle prides herself on last 12 years, but it has be- something doesn’t necessar- the freshness of her ingre- come more consistent over ily make it easy. Both ladies dients – everything being courtesy Karla Tucson the past year. talked about the amount of made the day it is sold. She Both acknowledged that work that goes into sharing said she would never com- CONGRATULATIONS to the Ignacio Middle School Boys A-Team – San Juan Basin League Champions of 2017 – you all deserve it: (back row left to right) Coach Duffy, making money is a goal, their food with the com- promise the freshness or James Mars, Gabe Tucson, Brady McCaw, Dylan LaBarthe, Bryce Finn, Keaden Reid, however they both said that munity – both recognizing quality of her homemade and Coach Tucson. (front row left to right) Nakai Lovato, Adam House, Joe Garcia it’s more than the money; early on that it was not a job and Holland Rokiumau. it’s something they are real- they could do alone. Foodies page 12 Update waini (2) March 3, 2017

Many Moons Ago

10 years ago Harlem Ambassadors Entertain the Southern Ute Reservation at SunUte. This photo first appeared in the March 2, 2007, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Sacha Smith/SU Drum Durango Film Festival volunteer Jason Benally, left, talks with “Power Lines” director Klee Benally about his film at a special screening held at the Ignacio High School Auditorium, Tuesday, Feb. 28. FILM FESTIVAL KSUT brings Native films to Ignacio RC Lucero/SU Drum archive

By Sacha Smith The Southern Ute Drum

Through a collaboration between KSUT Tribal Ra- dio and the Durango In- dependent Film Festival, KSUT was able to bring a special screening of two native films, “Shiloh” and “Power Lines”, to the Ig- nacio Community free of charge. Ignacio residents took ad- vantage of the free screen- ing on Tuesday, Feb. 28 watching both the Docu- mentary Short and feature length film before they screen this weekend at the Roberta Cook/SU Drum archive Durango Film Festival. Both directors were also in 20 years ago attendance and held Q & A sessions with the public. Marjorie Borst interviews Ross Anderson, fastest American Indian on skis, during the The first film shown was Native American Hour on KSUT. “Shiloh”. A documenta- This photo first appeared in the Feb. 14, 1997, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. ry short directed by Mark D. Williams about a Na- tive female boxer Shiloh “Shy” LeBeau as she com- Sacha Smith/SU Drum petes for the 2016 Ring- Mark D. Williams, director of the documentary short side World Championship. “Shiloh” answers questions from the audience Tuesday, The audience is taken on a Feb. 28 inside the Ignacio High School Auditorium. journey through LeBeau’s life in Lawrence, Kansas matches. and performs that address where she trains at the Has- “I seen on Facebook that social and environmental kell Boxing Club. LeBeau, she just won a title ... it was injustices. Halee is joined Diné and Sans Arc Lakota a story I wanted to tell,” by her friend on a suspense- Sioux of the Cheyenne Riv- he said, “It’s important we ful journey that leads them er Tribe, shows us how she have inspiration in the na- to Halee’s homeland where trains and stays motivated tive community.” she finds out a secret her even as she faces adversi- You can catch “Shiloh” father has been hiding from ties in her day-to-day life as screening again this week- her. a working mother pursuing end on Saturday, March 4 Director, Klee Benally her dream. LeBeau’s story at noon at the Gaslight Twin said “Power Lines” took serves as an inspiration to Cinema. him eight years to write and all Natives showing them Next up, was “Power that he made the film to tell SU Drum archive that having a strong work Lines”, directed by Klee a story about the relocation ethic, discipline and belief Benally. The full-length fea- of Natives that is still hap- 30 years ago in oneself can take them ture takes us on a journey pening today as well as tell- Congratulations to KSUT Radio Station on their Open House (left to right) Jack places they had never be- with a teenage poet Halee, ing the story of environmen- McDonald, Manager KSUT and Douglas Remington, Program/News Director of fore imagined. a Diné relocation refugee, tal and social injustices. KSUT. Director, Williams said who runs away from home You can catch “Pow- This photo first appeared in the March 6, 1987, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. he got the idea for the docu- to escape her abusive father. er Lines” screening again mentary from being friends The young poet shares her this weekend on Saturday, with LeBeau on Facebook stories and views through a March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Sta- and following her boxing number of poems she writes dium 9.

Frozen landscapes

Saturday, March 18, 2017 10 a.m.

For more information about the Community Wellness Movement call Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Cattails stand in stark contrast to the thin sheet of ice that still covers the surface of 970-563-4555 or 970-749-7030. Scott’s Pond on the morning of March 1, 2017. March 3, 2017 peini (3) Culture

UTE LANGUAGE Elders: Crafts and conversation Box works to make Ute language stick in Ignacio schools

By Jeremy Wade Shockley The Southern Ute Drum

Cultural Preservation Di- rector Edward Box III, start- ed his position in December 2016 and began to pursue the ideas set forth in a 2014 Tribal Resolution, in what Box describes as his “first big and important project,” as director. Chairman Clem- ent J. Frost signed a reso- lution in 2014 to preserve Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum and teach Ute language to Cultural Preservation Director Edward Box III outside of his Evalyn Russell shares her latest beadwork project, a set of beaded roses, which will tribal members, tribal staff office in the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum on adorn a pair of traditional Ute moccasins at the Multi-Purpose Facility on Wednesday, and students in the Ignacio Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Box is spearheading the Ute March 1. school system. language program for Ignacio’s public schools. “I’m really focusing on the language, engaging with students enter the public “Ute needs to be our main elders and sister tribes [in school system. language,” said Box. the process],” Box said. “My grandparents always “I need to capture what “The main focus is to get it spoke Ute,” said Box, “I I can with our tribal elders back into the schools.” want to encourage tribal el- now,” said Box. “We be- The Cultural Preserva- ders to pass that on.” come our [Ute] bands when tion Department is work- Box explained the con- we speak our language” ing as a team with staff, ditions he perceived as The big question is “how Ute elders, and the Igna- factors, which helped lead do we capture the younger Southern Ute tribal member Jackie cio School District. Three to the decline of fluent Ute generation?” asked Box. TwoCrow decorates her moccasins with tribal elders are currently being spoken among the Box sees mobile phones a pair of matching turtles, their shells working to create a curric- Southern Ute people. and digital media as being a adorned with an orange blaze depicting ulum for the program. Many Utes were discour- conduit for teaching the Ute The Four Directions. The present goal is to be- aged from speaking the language to a younger gen- gin with classes offered at Ute Language, especially eration. Ignacio High School and in the boarding schools. “They need to learn to then shift the focus to in- Which then attributed to speak Ute,” Box said. clude Ignacio’s middle the loss of language for The language courses Southern Ute elder Evalyn Russell is school and elementary. The many Utes of that genera- are expected to be led by among those who enjoy the opportunity projected start date would tion, impacting Ute fami- tribal elders or tribal mem- for beadwork and socialization. have Ute language courses lies who began conversing bers with language expe- starting as soon as the fall in English in their own rience. Additionally, the semester of 2017. Over the homes – eventually teach- teachers will be required to past few years, there has ing their children English obtain their teaching certi- CULTURE UPDATE been a push to have the Ute first and Ute second. fication through the State language taught earlier in The other factor is more of Colorado. POWWOW DANCERS NEEDED 105 Ute Language Classes Ignacio public schools, at straightforward in that the “Hopefully we can all Powwow dancers needed for the Bow Ute Language Classes will be held in the least at the middle school Utes have adapted to En- come together to preserve Hunter’s event on Saturday, March 18 at Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum level, when most SUIMA glish in modern times. the language,” he said. the Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Event Center. (SUCCM) in the Large/Small Classroom If you are interested in dancing please call every Monday. Classes start at 5:30 to 7 Tara Vigil, Special Events Coordinator at p.m. Refreshments will be served. 970-563-2985. • March 6, 13, 20, 27

Tribal Membership Classes Tribal Membership Events will be held in the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Tribal Elder Department events (SUCCM) in the Craft room. Classes start For more information contact Tribal at 1 to 3 p.m. Mon. and Tues. Elder Services at 970-563-0156. • Ribbon Shirt – Men/Boy: March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. Southern Ute Cultural Department Class is limited to the first (20) participates Contact Hanley Frost Sr., Cultural who Sign up, Early sign -up is recommend Education Coordinator at 970-563- that we can plan for class materials. 0100 ext. 2306 or 970-563-2306. Email: (All classes dates may be changed or [email protected]. canceled.) Health wHchuwiini (4) March 3, 2017

Tribal membership information and assistance Dental Clinic Hours

upon death of tribal family member The dental clinic is open: Monday – Thursday, 7:15 a.m. – 5 p.m. Purpose MULTI-PURPOSE/CHAPEL Fridays, 7:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. This information is provided to tribal member families Facility Operations Manager Lunch break (only on Friday) from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. as a means to contact appropriate Tribal Department for 970-563-4784 The clinic is now open through lunch, Mon. – Thurs. assistance in preparing funeral arrangements and other re- • Wake, services and/or meal arrangements. quirements associated with a family member’s death. Dr. Brian Talley, the pediatric dentist, will be back in the TRIBAL MEMBER HEALTH (TMH) clinic March 27, 28, 29 and 30, for any and all pediatric Contact information and assistance provided to the tribal TMH Coordinator dental needs membership upon the death of a tribal family member. 970-563-4742 • Processes all outstanding medical bills for payment EXECUTIVE OFFICE Dental tips Executive Officers TRIBAL COUNCIL Reminder it is recommended to brush your teeth twice 970-563-2300 or 970-563-2314 Council Affairs Office Manager a day for two minutes (in the morning and at night) and 970-563-0100, ext. 2319 also floss once a day. SUPD: CHIEF OF POLICE OR JUSTICE & • Floral Arrangements. Arrangements will be made for It is also recommended not to put a baby/toddler to bed REGULATORY: Director a casket spray OR flowers to be delivered to the Mortu- with a bottle of anything other than water. Putting a baby SUPD Chief of Police ary. Tribal members may pick their choice of arrange- to bed with a bottle of milk/juice/etc., causes rampant 970-563-2811 ments not to exceed $500. decay throughout the mouth called baby bottle mouth. Justice and Regulatory Director • Food Purchase. Food may be purchased for a wake 970-563-2291 up to but not exceeding $200. A voucher signed by the • Escorts. Arrangements made by family and must be Chairman will be provided. within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Reservation. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TRIBAL INFORMATION SERVICES Chief Financial Officer Tribal Information Services Director 970-563-0100, ext. 2444 970-563-2250 • Tribal Insurance Policy. Schedule an appointment • Contact entities to lower flags for information regarding the Tribal Insurance Policy. • Initiate Life Insurance Policy Process – two certified • Outstanding debts will be submitted to the Court. death certificates required TRIBAL COURT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Court Clerk Property & Facilities Management Director: 970-563-0240 970-563-2510 • Probate filing • Burial sites. Grounds Maintenance will meet family • Outstanding Debts. Processes bills associated with at the cemetery to pick out the site. Grounds Mainte- the funeral arrangements, headstones, credit cards, etc. nance and Construction Services will then have staff (Paid out of life insurance policy) available the morning of the burial and will work closely with the funeral home to complete the grave site covering.

EMERGENCY FAMILY SERVICES NON-TRIBAL CONTACTS EFS Program Coordinator 970-563-4718 HOOD MORTUARY • Assists with transportation for in-coming immediate 970-247-2312 family members, either by bus, plane, or mileage. Funeral arrangements Funds will come out of the family members allotted $600 Emergency Assistance funds. If the Tribal Mem- FAMILY CRAFT MEMORIALS ber does not have any money left in their individual Robert Hahn accounts EFS cannot assist with transportation. Imme- 970-247-4571 or 970-888-683-0600 EXPANDED HOURS AT Headstones diate family members includes, mother, father, sister, SOUTHERN UTE HEALTH CENTER brother and grandparents. In an effort to meet the growing needs of the Southern Ute Tribal Community the Southern Ute Health Center and Pharmacy has expanded its hours of service. The new daily schedule is:

Monday –Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (open through lunch) *Closing at noon the 1st Thursday of every month*

• Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled appoint- ments. • Bringing all medications and glucometer to every ap- pointment helps your provider give good care. • To avoid conflicts with another patient appointment patients more than 10 minutes late will be asked to re- schedule. • Please call 970-563-4581 if you have any questions OR if you need to cancel an appointment.

SOUTHERN UTE HEALTH CENTER WILL BE CLOSED *Clinic, Pharmacy and Dental Closure the first Thursday of each month, from 12 to 5 p.m. for Clinic Staff Meetings and Education to improve the Care we give to you.

If you have any questions, please call 970-563-4581.

Breast cancer awareness reception A Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness reception will be held March 21 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. You are invited for appetizers and conversation at the John S. Williams room at the casino for an informal reception to address the prevention of cervical and breast cancer. It is sponsored by the Womens Wellness Connection Grant, Tribal Health and the CHR program. Good food and prizes! Come to find out more about how you can prevent cancer with routine screenings. Remember, screening is the key to prevention! Call Devon Davalos at 970-563-2347 or Susan Turner at 970-563-2363 for any questions. And remember to get your routine mammogram and PAP smear. If you need assistance with scheduling these appointments don’t hesitate to call. March 3, 2017 manügiini (5) Education

FFA, AG bring petting zoo Dr. Suess celebrated at IES

photos Trennie Collins/SU Drum Trennie Collins/SU Drum Ethan Rohde-O’Leary bravely reaches to touch the 600-pound pig at the Future The Ignacio Elementary School had a special guest come to their school in honor Farmer’s of America (FFA) Petting Zoo held at Ignacio High School’s Ag Building on of Dr. Suess’ Birthday on March 2. Mr Kneel, who’s a professional speaker, Hip Hop Friday, Feb. 24. Emcee and Beatboxer, came to the elementary school and entertained the kids.

Sydnee Cruz pets a horse at the Future Farmer’s of America (FFA) Petting Zoo held at Ignacio High School’s Ag Building on Friday, Feb. 24.

Divine Windyboy enjoys viewing and petting the baby goats at the Petting Zoo sponsored by Ignacio High Schools Ag Department and the FFA.

Do you have an upcoming event and you want media coverage by the Drum? Call The Southern Ute Drum at 970-563-0118 or come visit us in the Leonard C. Burch (LCB) Tribal Admin. Bldg., (2nd floor-west wing of the LCB) 356 Ouray Dr., Ignacio, Colo. 81137 or email us at [email protected] News naveeini (6) March 3, 2017

Students celebrate the legendary Dr. Suess

he Dr. Suess themed performance T held at SunUte Community Center filled a portion of the auditorium with students from the Southern Ute Indian Montesorri Academy and the Southern Ute Head Start on Wednesday, March 1.

SUIMA guide and Southern Ute tribal member Shawna Steffler keeps a close watch on the younger students during the Dr. Suess program. Students from SUIMA spend a morning at the Sun Ute Recreation Center for a Dr. Suess themed performance.

Young classmates fill the bleachers during the Dr. Suess extravaganza.

Shyida Howe sits with her daughter, during the annual Dr. Suess themed school event.

Photos by Jeremy Wade Shockley The Southern Ute Drum

Part DJ, part Cat-in-the-Hat, the performance artist dazzled the children during his act at SunUte.

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Veterans hold annual meeting

courtesy Bruce LeClaire /SU Veterans Association Utilities The Southern Veterans Association held it’s annual meeting on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Double Tree in Durango. Officers elected at the annual Southern Ute Veterans meeting: Commander – Howard Richards Sr., Vice Commander – Raymond Baker, SU Utilities: Solid Waste Secretary – Bruce Heller, and Treasurer – Bruce LeClaire. Program reminders Staff report debris Trash pickup can be a little SU Utilities Division • Chemicals and oil com- confusing sometimes, so here Agenda items of the mon in commercial or in- is some clarification. Resi- Southern Ute Veteran’s The Southern Ute Utilities dustrial product use dents have to have their poly- annual meeting included, Division Solid Waste Pro- • Concrete, masonry, and rocks carts at the side of the road by bylaws review and update, gram provides a reliable and • Dead animals 6:30 am of their scheduled review of 2016 Association convenient way for Southern • Stumps or logs that are pickup day. If you do not activities, election of Ute Tribal customers to dis- greater than 6 inches in have your cart out by 6:30 officers, and strategic plan. pose of their trash. This is a diameter am then you are taking the wonderful program that is • Vehicles and trailers chance of your trash not get- FREE of charge to South- • Tires – except during the ting picked up that day. If you Referendum update • from page 1 ern Ute Tribal members and Spring and Fall Clean Up had your polycart out in the Southern Ute Tribal Depart- events right place by the right time islate how Tribal funds are spent, and those a “particular issue,” and not multiple issues, ments. Here are some friend- • Poisons and it still was not collected, are powers that are exclusively reserved for and the Petition violated that limitation. ly reminders to follow at the If you have a question you will need to notify Utili- Tribal Council as stated in the Constitution. For these reasons, the Tribal Council vot- Transfer Station: on whether or not an item ties within 24 hours to obtain Lastly, the Petition has a second defect in ed today to cancel the referendum election This is the list of items is acceptable to take to the a special pickup. However, if that it addressed more than one “particular that was tentatively scheduled for March that are acceptable to take Transfer Station, please call you did not have your poly- issue”. The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Elec- 16, 2017. A motion was carried to offer as- to the Transfer Station and Utilities at 970-563-5500. cart out in the right place by tion Code restricts referendums to “a particu- sistance to the petitioners. there are specific places for Every Tribal member that the right time and therefore lar issue” and cannot be used to address more Tribal attorneys prepared a legal memo- you to put them. This will would like to utilize the missed your pickup, you will than one issue. The restriction is designed to randum on this issue, and Tribal Council has help to ensure proper dis- Transfer Station is required have to wait until the follow- prevent confusion when there is more than agreed to make that memorandum available posal of all items. to register annually at the ing week’s regular pickup. one issue. For example, in the current Peti- to the membership. Members can request • General household garbage Utilities Office Building Or, if you simply cannot wait tion, the first issue called for the distribution a copy by contacting Lindsay Box, Com- • Chemicals and oil com- (right next to the Transfer until the next week, you can of the funds to the enrolled members. That munications Specialist at 970.563.2313 or mon to household use Station) to receive a vehicle request a special pickup but issue could be confusing when read with [email protected]. such as cleaning supplies pass that will allow access please understand that you the second issue which calls for holding the and motor oil. to the Station. Please under- will be charged a fee of $30 funds in a restricted account. The Election Respectfully, • Branches, leaves, and stand that Utilities will issue each time. Code limits the subject of a referendum to Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council burnable lumber – take vehicle passes to ensure that Elders and handicapped these items to the burn pile only Tribal member trash customers may have their The following items can is accepted. This will help polycarts picked up at their be set aside by the shed: guarantee continued free home, instead of the road. • Latex and oil based house service to all customers. You will have to contact the paints When taking items to the Utilities office to make- ar • Home appliances, refrig- Transfer Station, customers rangements. The trash con- erators, and freezers are allowed to dump no more tractor will place blue stakes • Home electronics than 5 cubic yards of per- at the entrance of the cus- • Car batteries sonal trash per week. That’s tomer’s driveway indicating As always, there is help quite a bit of trash, it is just the need for this service. available to anyone that about 8 feet long by 4 feet Last, the Transfer Station needs assistance. If the wide by 4 feet deep, which is hours of operation are post- Solid Waste Monitor is not the size of a heaping full size ed at the front gates. How- available, you can either call truck bed. Out of consider- ever, please keep in mind the office at 970-563-5500 ation for other tribal mem- that the Station is closed for assistance or simply go bers, if you have more per- on holidays and may close inside the office building sonal trash than the allocated when administrative leave and they will get someone amount of 5 cubic yards per is granted or if there is in- to help you. week, the Bondad landfill clement weather without The following items are will accept 3 cubic yards per prior notice. If you have any NOT allowed: month for Southern Ute trib- questions regarding service • Construction, remodel- al members and tribal em- that the Utilities Division ing, or home and property ployees. The Bondad landfill provides, please contact us demolition debris requires that you bring your at 970-563-5500 and we • Commercial or contractor tribal identification card. will be happy to help you.

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Lady Cats wrest title • from page 1 Finishing with eight points in the final frame and ten all told, Lujan joined junior Avionne Gomez (11 points) and freshman Mor- gan Herrera (14) in double figures, but only fresh- man Makayla Howell (two points) managed anything else before fouling out with 3:06 left and IHS comfort- ably ahead. “As a team we all could have played a lot better, but Joel Priest/Special to the Drum we did play really good,” Ignacio Lady Bobcats head coach Shane Seibel takes Lujan said, “and now it’s questions from KSUT-FM’s Ray deKay following IHS’ 37- time for regionals!” 22 defeat of Norwood in the 2A-District 3 Tournament’s Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Wasting no time build- championship game, played at Montezuma-Cortez H.S. Ignacio’s Avionne Gomez (center) is swarmed by teammates and coaches after making ing upon the previous eve- edly outscoring Norwood can get a lot bigger.” her state record-tying tenth three-pointer versus Mancos inside IHS Gymnasium on ning’s 64-35 semifinal rout (17-4), which got only a Up next, on Saturday, Feb. 16. of Ridgway, the Lady Bob- Padgett basket and two FT’s March 4, IHS will play the IHS GIRLS BASKETBALL cats (15-6) played NHS from Stephanie Ragsdale in previous day’s Rangely-San- to an 11-11 draw through falling behind 27-17 after ford winner at Western State eight minutes, with Herrera 24 regulation minutes. Colorado University in matching counterpart Macie Magallon, who would Gunnison, for the 2A-West Gomez ties state three- Magallon’s first five points foul out with 1:22 left in Region, Pod H title and in the marquee individu- the fourth, finished with berth into the ‘Great Eight,’ point record al matchup. But even with only seven points in defeat. to be held this year at the Gomez scoring five points Ragsdale registered six, Budweiser Events Center Junior drains ten vs. Mancos at home in the second, the score at Padgett five and Cortney in Loveland. Tipoff time at intermission was only 17-13 Lemon four (zero after the WSCU is slated for 1 p.m. By Joel Priest on anybody ... your coach- al – bettering 5A Thornton “I think at the beginning upbeat first quarter). Special to the Drum es, your parents, whatev- Horizon star and future we were just trying to get “It means a lot. It really IN THE DISTRICT er,” Seibel recalled after the WNBA player Jamie Car- ahead – kick it up as far as does,” Lujan said, speaking SEMIFINAL As if the Lady Bobcats’ 78-31 domination of MHS ey’s nine recorded not even we possibly could, so that on the significance of reach- 2016-17 season hasn’t on Senior Night. “Take two months earlier (in De- we could then run our plays ing the postseason’s second Storming out to a 32- been special enough, giv- personal responsibility, and cember, 1996) against 5A a little better,” said Lujan. weekend with fellow active 14 lead after two quarters en the abundance of young the girls responded.” Boulder Fairview. “But then once the second varsity seniors Sharmaine against RHS, the Lady ’Cats talent – in most games this “I wanted all the seniors “I was very nervous out quarter came I think every- Price and Rachel Cooper. got 18 points from Herrera, winter, head coach Shane to have a good home game there!” said Gomez, the one was just kind of out of “Last year we went and our 16 from Gomez, 13 from Seibel has started three to remember – even Tori fifth individual to ever it ... panicking, worrying whole goal this year is to Lujan and ten from Howell freshmen – and that talent’s (Archuleta) and Alejandra drill ten triples in CH- more about the scoreboard beat the first game. We’re in a well-balanced outing. willingness to develop on (Lujan), who are currently SAA-sanctioned girls’ than how we were playing.” in the championship game The Lady Demons, mean- the fly, an upperclassman out right now,” said Go- hoops. “I shot, like, nine Having struggled of- already, so we’ve just got while, were led by senior recently forced the state to mez, of achieving her larg- threes and ... I don’t know; ten with her foul shooting to wait to see who we play Ara Norwood’s ten points. at least take some sort of er objective in the team’s I was just really nervous. It during her first high-school and take it to ’em. It’s really Ashley Medina contributed notice. last regular-season game was a good day.” season, Herrera nailed five good; it feels amazing.” eight and Geri-June Hall Wielding Colorado high inside IHS Gymnasium this “We just understood that of her six tries during the “Now that I realize what six, but both Emma Copp school girls’ basketball’s winter. it was a state record, ten,” third quarter as she totaled we can do together, and that (three points) and Caitlin hottest hand, Ignacio ju- Scoring more points than said Seibel. “And we gave seven points – singlehand- we can work together, we Sanchez fouled out. nior guard Avionne Gomez the visiting Lady Jays, Go- her an opportunity to hit it, burned Mancos Thursday, mez finished with 34 points and she did! She came out Feb. 16, for a state re- – without attempting a free on fire.” cord-tying ten three-point- throw – and drained three Wrapping up regu- Cats cop tenth title • from page 1 ers, and was still warm triples in the first quarter, lar-season work on the 18th enough two days later to two in the second, three at 1A Ouray, Gomez scored dez, carried off the court on Miners rally. His fourth shot Ocean Hunter, Calvin Le- lead a comeback against in the third and two in the a team-high 16 points – teammate Daniel Weaver’s from deep sliced Ignacio’s vato and Roubideaux each another 2A/1A San Juan fourth. matched by freshman cen- shoulders after his only make advantage all the way down chipped in two. Basin League team bent on Her work came only nine ter/forward Morgan Herre- in the game. “I tried to get it to to 42-41, and senior Jordan “Our coach told us that not suffering a similar fate. calendar days after the 20th ra (who’d dropped 17 on him to get a shot, he passed it Williams then tied the game it might have not happened “We had a big team anniversary of Kerri Als- Mancos) – in a hard-earned to me and I took mine.” with a free throw and 3:24 ever in Colorado,” said Law- meeting today, and we talk- baugh’s historic ten-trey 47-44 win. “I’ve just always wanted remaining. rence Valdez, of IHS’ unique ed about personal account- day for then-4A Alamosa to make one of those type of “We got a ten-point lead like postseason streak. “And ... ability – not putting blame against Pueblo Centenni- Gomez ties page 12 shots to help my team make we wanted, but never could that I made ‘that’ shot to seal it to the end.” build on it. We missed a few it was big for me.” “Valdez hit a clutch shot! shots, made some mistakes, Schacht (0-5 FT) and Just wobbled in there, you turned the ball over – little Denny each finished with Grapplers make State know?” joked head coach things like that – and we gave a game-best 12 points for Chris Valdez. “But that’s them too many second-chance THS (12-8). Senior Rye what the game’s all about; opportunities ... something we Livermore scrapped hard anybody can win on any were trying not to give them,” for his ten, Williams fin- given shot! We had the op- said Chris Valdez. ished with eight and Jack- portunity and took advan- With each side electing to son Pettinos two. tage of it.” milk the clock for all it was Up next, on Saturday, Telluride did precisely worth on each subsequent March 4, IHS will play the that during the first quarter, possession, a Roubideaux previous day’s Hotchkiss-Del taking Ignacio to task to the rejection with 1:41 left kept Norte winner at Western tune of 16-14 after eight the score even as the Bobcats State Colorado University in minutes of welcome action, sought to follow up on the Gunnison for the 2A-West but the ’Cats fought back to previous night’s 61-32 semi- Region, Pod G title and berth take a 25-20 lead back into final destruction of Dolores. into the State Tournament’s the locker room. After an IHS timeout – ‘Great Eight’ at the Budweis- “We weren’t really playing preceding Denny’s clutch er Events Center in Loveland. together. We were not mak- charity chucks – Johnny Tipoff time at WSCU is slat- ing our shots, weren’t run- Valdez missed a makeable ed for 2:30 p.m. ning our plays right,” Law- up-and-under reverse layup rence Valdez said. “Once and Schacht (said to origi- IN THE DISTRICT photos Joel Priest/Special to the Drum we started doing that it was nally hail from the Charlotte, SEMIFINAL Wray’s Carlos Tarin tries resisting Ignacio’s Lorenzo Pena with whatever breath he’s got starting to work out. But it North Carolina, area) was left as Pena applies a decisive squeeze during the Class 2A, 160-pound division’s third- was kind of rough through- fouled on the rebound. But Erupting for five threes place match, Feb. 18 inside Pepsi Center in Denver. Tarin somehow did avoid being out the whole game.” Schacht, who would be the and 29 points in the third pinned, but with Pena recording multiple near-falls, the Bobcat senior easily defeated Offsetting a three-point- last Miner to leave the lock- quarter, the Bobcats went the Eagle sophomore by 14-3 major decision. Pena finished his last season with a 37-5 er by Miner junior Reed er room when all was said into the home stretch versus record, and IHS finished 16th in the team standings despite having only three entrants. Schacht, senior Joaquin and done, missed both of the DHS leading 58-26. John- King’s third long-range ensuing FT’s which would ny Valdez logged a team- connection in the contest have made for a daunting best 14 points, Levato fol- put IHS (15-6) up 35-27 two-possession lead. lowed with 11 and McCaw with 4:06 left in the third “They played a great and Lawrence Valdez each quarter, which ended with game. They really did,” scored eight. Ignacio up 37-31. Chris Valdez stated. Tristen Swaggerty led the Sophomore Clay Sei- Junior Cole McCaw Bears with a game-high 21 bel (seven points) sank a equaled Johnny Valdez’s points, but only Justin Pur- triple starting the fourth, ten points for a share of the kat, with five, was anywhere and junior Johnny Valdez team-high as the Cats won close. Dakota ‘D.K.’ Smith Ignacio’s Stocker Robbins keeps a grip Ignacio’s Ethan Appenzeller ponders (ten) followed with a closer an incredible tenth consecu- had four points and Brennan on the leg of Limon’s Woody Aguilar, what to do next with the leg of Peyton’s two-pointer, but Schacht’s tive district-level title. King Hite two, to round out Do- using it for leverage in resisting the Britton Holmes during the Class 2A third trey ignited a dynamite finished with nine points and lores’ scoring. Badger’s takedown attempt during 145-pound State Championship, Feb. 132-pound action on Day 2 (Feb. 17) 18 inside Pepsi Center in Denver. of the Class 2A State Championships Appenzeller unfortunately lost his inside Denver’s Pepsi Center. Aguilar rematch with Holmes – whom he’d BOBCAT SPORTS would win a close 6-4 decision, stopping seen in last year’s finale at 138 – by a Robbins short of the placing phases of 5-3 score, finalizing his 2016-17 season Look for full Bobcat sports coverage, the weight’s consolation bracket and record at 38-5 while Holmes ended up including box scores and additional photos, finalizing his senior-year record at 21-8 41-2. at the Southern Ute Drum’s website at (Aguilar finished 40-7 after eventually placing fifth). www.sudrum.com, GO IGNACIO BOBCATS! March 3, 2017 suwarog’omasuwiini (9) Voices

STARWHEELS COMMUNITY GREETINGS Horoscopes by “The Star Lady” HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES Happy Belated Birthday to James Bird Red, grandpa’s almost-Leap-Year pal! May the i PISCES (Feb. 19 – March 20) c VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sept. 23) year bring you adventure, good times, and opportunities for advancement. Remember, Wishing you a STAR STUDDED BIRTHDAY A FULL MOON in your sign on the 12th PISCES! Welcome to the month of MARCH. might give you favorable options to explore always look ahead and to expand your horizons! A warming SUN/NEPTUNE connection on regarding relationships. The SUN, MECURY, With Love, your mom, grams, gramps, the 1st brightens your day, and enhances your and NEPTUNE in the mystifying sign of PI- Char, Kyla, Sage, Anthony, Birdie, natural psychic abilities. Be true to your in- SCES may not allow you to see the situation and the rest of the gang! stincts, and trust your own judgment before clearly. Creating confusion is one of NEP- putting your decision into action. If its travel TUNE’S peculiar habits. Stay grounded VIR- you want, the 1st through the 13th are dandy GO. You have the ability to sort, and analyze days to put a plan into motion. Firecracker most predicaments. When carefully thought MARS will be in a rush to get things done. out, your solutions are always smart, sensible, TRIBAL OBITUARIES Events might happen quickly Little Fishes and workable. But there are times when emo- so pay attention to money matters. Accruing tions make it tougher. Michael was born on November 7, large debt would not wise. 1960, to John Spencer Williams and Wan- d LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) da Mae Accuttoroop in Durango, CO. ^ ARIES (March 21 – April 20) A FULL MOON slips into your sign late on Michael is a member of the Southern Congrats ARIES, the NEW MOON in your the evening of the 12th. So next day you’ll Ute Indian Tribe and a graduate from sign on the 27th launches a playful adventur- have more daylight at your disposal. It’s the Bayfield High School. Michael always ous cycle. Pursue your personal goals and keep start of Daylight Savings Time. You own the had a smile and willing to lend a helping the forward momentum going. MERCURY’S 13th, and 14th as well LIBRA. Pursue your hand. He was an excellent rancher and entry into ARIES on the 13th may supply you social pleasures. Your mind is fixed on find- cherished his beloved cat. He loved go- with bold, fresh, ideas. Demanding that others ing adventure now. Throw that serious mask ing to the casino and playing cards. do your bidding will not get you the cooperation you’ve been wearing out the window. Fun lov- you desire. A more productive scenario is possi- ing JUPITER is still in your sign. Don’t waste He is survived by his brothers: Stanley ble on the 22nd, and 23rd. Your Martian power any of it. There’s nothing more for you to do. “Bear,” Eric and Roderick Williams and is potent this month. Use it to promote goodwill. Just give in, and go with it. Ronald Yellowbird; sisters: Elizabeth, Mar- It may be best to keep a lid on aggressive actions. ianne, Michelle and Susan Williams as well e SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) as numerous relatives and close friends. _ TAURUS (April 21 – May 20) Cheer up SCORPIO, flexibility is your Man- He is preceded in death by by his par- Both you and the friendly FULL MOON are tra for MARCH. Opening your mind to new ents John Spencer Williams and Wanda poised to launch a favorable new cycle. With thought patterns, and developing healthier American Horse; his brother John Chad MARS entering your sign on the 9th, and MER- eating habits, may lead to lead to a positive Williams. CURY entering on the 31st, you are bound to turning point if you’re not careful. Be inspired. A Graveside Service was held on Fri- feel motivated, and overflowing with productive MARS enters your opposite sign of TAURUS ideas. Some plans may be ready to launch this on the 9th and might trigger opposition with a day, February 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at month, other objectives can be put on hold for spouse regarding money and how to spend it. WILLIAMS – Michael Spencer Wil- Ouray Cemetery in Ignacio. awhile. VENUS begins its retro dance on the 4th Be willing to compromise SCORPIO. This is liams passed away peacefully on Monday, In Lieu of flowers please make donations and may slow your progress. You’re the patient a good month to focus on your favorite amuse- February 13, 2017. He was 56 years old. to the La Plata County Humane Society. type, and can gracefully handle delays. JUPI- ments, and enjoy spending time with people TER has your back, and sends you good luck. you enjoy. ` GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) f SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) NEW EMPLOYEES Inspiration can come from many different av- The big news is JUPITER and its MARCH enues. For you GEMINI, this month may of- message to you. Contacts with friends, or fer a lively menu of entertainment, and many groups will be friendly and filled with en- Jeremy Wade Shockley delightful hours spent with love ones. JUPI- joyment. New beginnings are likely Saggies. Job title: Reporter/photographer for The Southern Ute TER’S freedom loving influence promotes Spring officially arrives on the 20th with the Drum happier times on the 5th, and the 31st are both Equinox. JUPITER’S ongoing presence in Jeremy (b. 1977) is an award winning photojournalist are good days to enjoy with others. VENUS the satisfaction section awakens your sense and self-taught photographer who has been exploring goes into retrograde on the 4th and you need of adventure, and beckons you to come out to foreign lands and cultures from an early age. to be mindful of both love and money matters. play. Now is the time to act Saggies. VENUS, In addition to continuing his work in Latin America and What you say to others should be diplomatic. MARS, URANUS and the MOON insure a Africa, Jeremy has been documenting the American The ARIES influence might have you barking good time will be had by all. West for more than a decade. He worked on staff as a orders to friends, Woof, woof. photojournalist for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe from g CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) 2008-2013. a CANCER (June 22 – July 22) Your thoughtful nature has always been reli- Jeremy has garnered numerous awards from The Your nurturing habits can’t help but be aroused able, and steady, and will for the most part be Society of Professional Journalists, The Native American with generous JUPITER sitting comfortably in that way this month. But the SUN/NEPTUNE Journalism Association and the Colorado Press the domestic section of your Horoscope. Try conjunction on the 1st may cast some doubt on Association for his photography and reporting. In addition not to get carried away MOON KIDS. We your plans for the day. Do you, or don’t you, to his work for The Southern Ute Drum newspaper, his are all aware of the giant planet’s tendency to will you, or won’t you. Confusion may reign. photography has been included in museums throughout promote an over the top influence. A nurtur- It’s not a permanent condition and the SUN will Colorado. ing surge sets in on the 6th and 7th when Luna move away the next day. The Solar System is Jeremy resides in the Vallecito Valley with his wife Rachel. passes gently through your sign, and has you currently endowing you with greater insight. When not making photographs, Jeremy enjoys travel favorably connecting with family members. Take this gift and use it wisely when interacting and adventure in the American Southwest and abroad. Slow and steady steps, combined with pa- with family members, and elders this month. His hobbies include flyfishing and mountain biking. tience, will get you the results you are seeking. h AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 18) b LEO (July 23 – Aug. 22) There’s a small window of opportunity on the A sociable JUPITER in the communication 1st when the SUN and NEPTUNE join forces zone will likely keep you busy Lions. But it’s and entice you to go spend some of that green the BIG GUY’S tie to URANUS on the 2nd that stuff. Later on the 4th when VENUS turns may offer an unexpected surprise. Venus turns retrograde you may not be as motivated to retrograde on the 4th and sets up the possibility shop, or you might go in the other direction of hearing from a long distance friend. Accept it and impulsively buy something expensive. LEO, you’re unforgettable. The other option on Keep your receipts in case you decide to re- the table is that you could meet someone new turn what you bought on impulse. On the 9th while traveling. That’s if you are single and look- MARS rolls into the sign of TAURUS. Family ing. The sign of LEO rules matters of the heart, disagreements might arise. Be the peacemaker and LEO’S understand that principle perfectly. AQUARIUS.

Carole Maye is a Certified Astrology Professional with over 30 years of astrological study and practice. Private horoscope consultations can be arranged by appointment, via email: [email protected]

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Professional Design & Contruction Services for Plan Review and Inspection Services for Cedar Point – Residential Home Construction Multi-Family Rental Units

Southern Ute Indian Tribe 2017. Proposals received after that time will not Southern Ute Indian Tribe nacio, Colo., 81137 until 2 p.m. MDT, March Construction & Project Management Dept. be accepted and will be returned unopened. Con- Construction & Project Management Dept. 14, 2017. Proposals received after that time P.O. Box 737, 116 Memorial Drive tact April Toledo, Project Manager, for a copy P.O. Box 737 will not be accepted and will be returned un- Ignacio, CO 81137 of the RFP at 970-563-0138 or atoledo@south- 116 Memorial Drive opened. Contact April Toledo for a copy of 970-563-0138 ernute-nsn.gov. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ignacio, Colorado 81137 the RFP at 970-563-0138 or atoledo@south- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is requesting the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has 970-563-0138 ern-ute.nsn.us. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe submittal of responses to the RFP for profession- established a preference for contracting and sub- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is requesting Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has al design and construction services for residential contracting to certified Indian owned businesses. the submittal of responses to the RFP from a established a preference for contracting and homes (built on-site) at the Cedar Point Subdivi- For information on TERO, contact the TERO nationally certified building inspector to pro- subcontracting to certified Indian owned busi- sion in Ignacio, Colo. Responses to this RFP will office at 970-563-0117. The Southern Ute Indian vide Plan Review and Inspection Services nesses. For information on TERO, contact the be received by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all bids, for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for the Ce- TERO office at 970-563-0117. The Southern Construction and Project Management Depart- to waive any informality in bids and to accept the dar Point Housing Initiative’s Multi-Family Ute Indian Tribe reserves the right to reject ment located at 116 Memorial Drive in Ignacio, bid deemed, in the opinion of the Tribe, to be in Rental Units. Responses to this RFP will be any and all bids, to waive any informality in Colo., 81137 until 2 p.m. MDT, on March 13, the best interest of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. received by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s bids and to accept the bid deemed, in the opin- Construction and Project Management De- ion of the Tribe, to be in the best interest of the partment located at 116 Memorial Drive in Ig- Southern Ute Indian Tribe. REQUEST FOR BIDS SunUte Swimming Pool Improvement Project Tatting Class SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE

Southern Ute Indian Tribe returned unopened. Contact Ian Thompson for a Thursday Boards And Committees Vacancies SunUte Dept. copy of the RFP at 970-563-2657 or ithompson@ March 9 at 5 p.m. P.O. Box 737, 390 Mouache Circle southernute-nsn.gov. A mandatory pre-bid confer- Election Board Ignacio, CO 81137 ence will be held on March 6, 2017 at 9 am at 290 Southern Ute Election Board is seeking one full-time board ATTN: Ian Thompson Mouache Circle, Ignacio CO, 81137. The Southern Join like-minded folks member. Closing date: March 3, 2017. Qualifications 11-2- 970-563-2657 Ute Indian Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Office learning the age-old art of 102; (1) & (3): Must be a Southern Ute Tribal Registered The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is requesting the (TERO) has established a preference for contract- tatting. Randy Houtz will Voter; Must reside within the exterior boundaries of the submittal of responses to the RFP for Construction ing and subcontracting to certified Indian owned return to ICL on March Southern Ute Indian Reservation; Shall not have been con- Services for the SunUte swimming pool improve- businesses. For information on TERO, contact the 9th at 5 pm to help us victed of a felony. Shall not have been convicted of a mis- ment project. Responses to this RFP will be re- TERO office at 970-563-0117. The Southern Ute continue to learn and demeanor involving dishonesty or fraud within five years ceived by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s SunUte Indian Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all create. Join us for some immediately preceding appointment to the Election Board. Dept. located at 290 Mouache Circle in Ignacio, bids, to waive any informality in bids and to accept fun and conversation The Election Board Members are compensated; IRS Guide- CO 81137 until April 3, 2017. Proposals received the bid deemed, in the opinion of the Tribe, to be in lines. A Criminal Background Check is required. Southern as we work to improve after that time will not be accepted and will be the best interest of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Ute Employee Benefits is offered. You will be considered an our tatting skills. If you Official of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Submit Letter of couldn’t make it to the Intent to: Election Board. P.O. Box 737 #32. Ignacio, CO first classes, no problem, 81137. Physical Location: 356 Ouray Drive/LCB 2nd Floor PUBLIC NOTICE, TO GENERAL PUBLIC everyone is welcome. East Wing, 970-563-0100 ext. 2303/2305, email: election@ Unauthorized grazing on Tribal lands southernute-nsn.gov.

It is illegal to graze unauthorized livestock on the Southern Ute Indian Reserva- Gaming Commission The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking two (2) South- tion. The Southern Ute Indian tribe shall continue to strictly enforce Title 18 of the Advertise ern Ute Tribal Members to serve on the Gaming Commis- Southern ute Tribal Code and applicable federal regulations which prohibit trespass sion for a three (3) year term. Applicants must possess the by livestock and the running-at-large of livestock on Tribal lands. Violaters of Title in the following attributes pursuant to the Regulation One of the 18 of the Southern Ute Tribal Code are subject to civil penalties and fines up to Gaming Commission Rules and Regulations: Applicants $1000, impoundment of livestock and all impoundment costs. In addition, violators Drum! must be at least twenty-one years of age; Must possess a basic knowledge and understanding of gaming activities may be subject to actual and punitive damages and injuctive relief. 970-563-0118 If you have livestock trespassing on Southern ute Indian Tribal lands, you have authorized on the Southern Ute Indian reservation; Must have experience or expertise in regulatory matters or in until MARCH 24, 2017 to contact Southern Ute Animal Control to claim/gather said sudrum@southernute- trespass livestock and pay any associated fines. After this date and time the Tribe will administrative hearing procedures; Must have the ability nsn.gov to observe restrictions concerning conflicts of interest and take all necessary action to ensure the protection of the reservation and its natural confidentiality; Must submit an application form and a let- resources, including those actions authorized by the Tribe’s Constitution and Code. Visit the Drum offices ter of interest explaining why the applicant wishes to be You may contact Southern Ute Animal Control at 970-563-0133. on the second floor of appointed to the Commission; and must undergo a back- Signed by Pearl E. Casias, the Leonard C. Burch ground investigation. Applications may be obtained at the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, June 9, 2011 Tribal Building. Division of Gaming Office – Licensing in the West Wing of the Justice Complex, 149 County Road 517, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137. Applications and letters of interest are required to be turned into the Division of Gaming Office by 5 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2017. Any questions can be answered by the Division of Gaming at 970-563-0180.

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 Di- rectors. 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.

Tribal Credit Committee The Southern Ute Credit Committee is looking for eligible Tribal Member applicants to serve on the Committee. The appointment is for three (3) years. This is a compensated Committee, and, you will be considered an employee of the Tribe, per IRS guidelines. Credit Committee will submit approved applicant recommendation to Tribal Council for final appointment. Individuals seeking to serve on the Com- mittee 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 criminal background and reference checks, per the Credit Committee By-laws. The duties of the Tribal Credit Committee are: Approve loans as required by the Credit Committee Declaration; Moni- tor compliance with the Declaration; Monitor all approved loans for performance; Make recommendations to Tribal Council on program revisions and updates regarding Com- mittee operations; Maintain confidentiality, objectivity and fairness in conducting all Committee business; Hold week- ly regular meetings and other special meetings, as needed; and Coordinate the Committee’s annual budget with Tribal Credit Staff. Interested Tribal Members are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Credit Committee, PO Box 737 #60, Ignacio, CO 81137. If you have any questions, please speak with Daniel Larsen, Tribal Credit Division Head, at 970-563-2458.

Water Quality Standards Review Team Team Member Vacancy. The Southern Ute Water Quali- ty Program has one (1) opening for Tribal Member Team Members to serve on the Water Quality Standards (WQS) Review Team. Tribal Members will serve alongside SUIT Staff from other agencies to help protect water quality on the Reservation by developing water quality science and policy. Members must be 18 years old, and be an enrolled member of the Southern Ute Tribe, Tribal Youth are en- couraged to apply. Individuals seeking to serve on the Team must demonstrate knowledge and/or personal interest in water quality, fisheries/natural resource management or re- lated field. Team members will serve a one year term and are compensated for meeting attendance at a rate of $20 per hour and requires about 4 hours a month. Please submit all letters of interest to the Water Quality Program, PO Box 737 #81 Ignacio or in person at the Justice and Regulatory Administration Building, 71 Mike Frost Way by June 15. All letters of interest will be presented to Tribal Council for their consideration and Team Member selection. Con- tact Curtis Hartenstine 970-563-0135 charten@southern- ute-nsn.gov with any questions. March 3, 2017 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atü (11) Classifieds

Southern Ute Growth Fund • Job announcements Southern Ute Indian Tribe • Job announcements Please visit our website at www.sugf.com/jobs.asp for full job details and to apply online. Please refer to the complete job announcements on the Human Resources website at Tribal Member employment preference • Must pass pre-employment drug test/background check. www.southern-ute.nsn.us/jobs. If you need help filling out an online application, please Southern Ute Growth Fund, Human Resources • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO come the HR office and we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. Phone: 970-563-5064 • Job hotline: 970-563-5024. ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE Applicants and employees, be sure the HR Dept. has your current contact information on Environmental Compliance Specialist – GF pre-employment drug test and criminal histo- file. Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. Department of Energy (Ignacio, CO) ry background check. Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Human Resources • P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Close date 3/10/17 Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 Under direct supervision of the Exploration JIB Accountant II – Red Willow Production & Production (E&P) Manager, this position (Ignacio, CO) Detention Transport Officer will be provided by the Supervisory Physician. oversees the oil and gas compliance program Close date 3/19/17 Closes 3/8/17 for the Department of Energy. Conducts en- Under direct supervision of the Assistant Con- Under general supervision of the Detention Loan Specialist vironmental and reclamation inspections in troller, this position performs assignments per- Sergeant, incumbent maintains the safety and Closing date 3/15/17 a variety of aspects of oil and gas develop- taining to the review and recording of trans- welfare of inmates and visitors and monitors Provides any clerical, secretarial, and client ment. Drafts permits, conditions of approval, actions into the general ledger that pertain to all inmate activities within and outside of the support to the Tribal Credit Division as need- remediation actions and other documents; outside operated properties and the joint inter- detention center. The Detention Transport Offi- ed. Presents a positive and professional image ensures compliance with applicable Tribal est billings for partners in Red Willow’s oil and cer will be responsible for transportation of in- to Tribal employees and the public. Pay grade and Federal stipulations and regulations as- gas exploration operations. Minimum qual- mates to and from other facilities, medical ap- 15; $14.22/hour. sociated with energy-related projects. Re- ifications include: Bachelor’s Degree in Ac- pointments, and court appearances. Pay grade sponds to spills and provides oversight of counting, Finance, or Business and two years 18; $18.96/hour. After School Guide (Part-time) remediation actions. Minimum qualifications relevant accounting experience in oil and/or Open until filled include: A Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum natural gas is required. Must have basic under- Administrative Assistant Provides education and physical activities for the Engineering, Geology, Physical Science, or standing of oil and gas industry business con- Closing date 3/9/17 after school program to meet the needs of chil- other science-related degree is required. Must cepts and processes. Must have strong organi- Under general supervision of the Construction dren ages 3 through 11 that are enrolled in the have three years’ experience in a compliance/ zational skills and the ability to handle large Services Division Head, provides accounting after school program. Pay grade 12; $10.91/hour. regulatory/technical position and three years’ volumes of work and multiple projects simul- and secretarial support to Southern Ute Tribe experience in the oil and gas industry. Must taneously. Must have demonstrated attention Construction Services Division, performing Boys & Girls Club Aide (Part-time) have experience with oil and gas drilling, to detail and accuracy in the workplace. Must basic accounting & clerical duties. Pay grade Open until filled workover, production, and abandonment op- demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and 16; $15.65/hour. Assists in the implementation, planning, and erations. Must have a strong knowledge of adaptability; must be willing to assist others, supervision of activities provided within the BMPs associated with oil and gas projects. learn new skills, and participate in a productive Maintenance Worker Boys & Girls Club (BGC) program. Pay grade Must be able to read and interpret energy-re- team-oriented environment. Must have ability Closing date 3/10/17 12; $10.91/hour. lated documents. Must have strong comput- to identify and resolve accounting issues. Must Performs daily grounds, repair, and mainte- er-based data management, GIS, GPS, and have ability to prepare statistical and other re- nance of the Tribal grounds and buildings. Pay Chief Medical Officer word processing skills. Must be willing to ports and documents for dissemination. Must grade 13; $12/hour. Open until filled assist others, learn new skills, and participate be proficient in Microsoft Windows, MS Word Organizing and supervising the work of the in a productive team oriented environment. and MS Excel. Must have valid driver’s license Clinic Registered Nurse Southern Ute Health Center clinical programs Must have valid driver’s license for state of and be insurable under RWPC’s vehicle insur- Closing date 3/13/17 to ensure that effective clinical services are residency and be insurable under the Growth ance policy. Must pass a pre-employment drug Providing professional and clinical services. provided and quality standards are met. Pro- Fund vehicle insurance policy. Must pass a test and criminal history background check. Pay grade 21; $26.45/hour. vide the day-to-day oversight and coordination of all clinical providers and overall leadership Construction Services Repairman of the clinical department to ensure compli- Closing date 3/13/17 ance with all appropriate policies, regulations, Southern Ute Shared Services • Job announcements Assists in home repair to Tribal Home Rehab and accreditation standards. Require providing Please visit our website at www.southernute.com/careers for full job details and to apply online. Program, Elders Maintenance Program, Tribal both direct patient care services as well as all Tribal Member employment preference • Must pass pre-employment drug test/background check. Member and Elderly/Handicapped Emergency required administrative services within the de- Southern Ute Growth Fund, Human Resources • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO Repair, and Tribal Rental Units. Pay grade 15; partment with a split of approximately half of Phone: 970-563-5064 • Job hotline: 970-563-5024. $14.22/hour. the time being allocated to each clinical and administrative duties. Business Intelligence Developer I – SU tions and fixes to the production system. Nurse Practitioner Shared Services (Ignacio, CO) Closing date 3/13/17 Registered Dietitian Project Manager – SU Shared Services (Ig- Close date 3/10/17 Provides direct and comprehensive primary, pre- Open until filled nacio, CO) Under the general direction of the Application ventative, and therapeutic medical care to indi- Providing nutrition care and education to indi- Development Manager, the Business Intel- Close date 3/13/17 viduals across their lifespan. Clinical supervision viduals, families, and the community. ligence (BI) Developer I analyzes, develops Overall responsibility for the successful initia- reports and maintains SAP’s Business Objects tion, planning, design, execution, monitoring, (BOBJ) and Budgeting, Planning and Con- controlling and closure of a project. solidation (BPC) systems. The BI Developer Sky Ute Casino Resort • Job announcements I supports customers’ business goals; assists Vice President Applications Development – Visit our website at www.skyutecasino.com to view job openings and apply online. reporting end users and Shared Services staff SU Shared Services (Ignacio, CO) Human Resources • Phone: 970-563-1311 • PO Box 340, Ignacio, CO 81137 as needed in BOBJ and BPC operation and Close date 3/7/217 TERO-Native American Preference • All Applicants Welcome maintenance, including development, backups Development and implementation of IT appli- Must pass pre-employment drug test, background check, qualify for and maintain and disaster recovery as required to meet the cations, and applications systems analysis and a Division of Gaming License and be able to work all shifts, weekends or holidays. information needs of the business. programming activities that enable the organi- zation’s business processes, to include the in- Line Cook-Willows (Full-time) questions. Maintains a thorough understanding PeopleSoft FSCM Developer I – SU Shared ternal application development of PeopleSoft Closing date 3/3/17 of all player tracking software, promotions and Services (Ignacio, CO) Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance Preparation of the A La Carte menu in the rules in order to convey pertinent information to Close date 3/10/17 and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Kro- Willows and accountable for consistency of Casino guests, while having a pleasant and out- Entry level development and production sup- nos, Business Objects, Budgeting Planning and standardized recipes, presentation, food qual- going customer service demeanor. Must have a port of PeopleSoft Finance and Supply Chain Consolidation, Web Development, Geograph- ity and freshness. Ensure all guidelines are High School Diploma/equivalency. Must be at Management applications, providing enter- ical Systems, SharePoint and all other enter- followed according to the established specifi- least 21 years old. Must have a minimum of 2 prise-wide technical support and consultation. prise applications where necessary. Manages cations and standards in food safety and san- years’ experience in customer service. Previous Will focus on the technical view of the Finance IT professionals who design/adapt application itation. Requires one to be an excellent team Casino host or club (player tracking program) and Supply Chain applications with emphasis software. Application development may in- player and trust worthy. High School diploma/ experience preferred. on the impact, implications, and the functional/ clude both systems analysis and custom pro- equivalency preferred. Must be at least 17 technical benefit of enhancements, as well as gramming and configuration of packaged prod- years old. Must have at least 1 year cooking *Craps Dealer (Full-time) the design and implementation of customiza- ucts created by third parties. experience as a cook in a fast paced full service Closing date 3/10/17 restaurant OR 4 months In House training or Deals all craps games while providing a posi- presently attending school. tive guest experience through accurate, prompt, In The Southern Ute Tribal Court courteous and efficient service. Must be at least Of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe • On the Southern Ute Reservation *Player Development Staff (Full-time) 21 years old. Must have a High School diplo- PO Box 737 #149, CR 517, Ignacio, CO • 970-563-0240 Closing date 3/7/17 ma/equivalency. 1 year experience as a craps Performs all administrative functions of the dealer with Dealer School Certification OR 3 NOTICE OF PROBATE NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE Player’s Club, enrolls new members and ser- years experience dealing craps OR Sky Ute In the Estate Of, In the Legal Name Change of, vices existing members, promotes card usage Casino Dealer Certificate. Must pass audition Case No.: 2016-PR-0147 Case No.: 2017-NC-0021 from existing members through club benefits and demonstrating proficiency in craps. Dionna Alayne Rock, Deceased Arecio Adarius Eagle Boy Baker Hayes, Subject Notice to: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors and all Notice is hereby given that Shawnda Baker-Diaz on promotions, assist guests with accounts, point other persons claiming an interest in said estate: The behalf of Arecio Adarius Eagle Boy Baker Hayes has redemption, promotion entries and any other *Must be at least 21 years old. Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Indi- filed an application for legal change of name, to be an Reservation, Ignacio, CO: Greetings: Take notice known hereafter as Arecio Adarius Eagle Talon Bak- that a petition has been filed in this cause, alleging er Hayes. Any person desiring to object to the grant- that the above decedent died leaving certain assets, ing of the petition may do so by filing an objection Ignacio School District – Job announcements and asking for the determination of heirs of said in writing with the Clerk of the Court no later than Application/Information: 970-563-0500 ext. 221 decedent, the administration of said estate including March 17, 2017 at 5 PM. If no objection is made, the allowing of creditors of said decedent and for the Court will grant the legal name change. Information, job descriptions and application can be found at: www.ignacioschools.org distribution thereof. You are notified that said cause Dated this 10th day of February, 2017. will be set for hearing before the Tribal Court at the Kara Cuthair, Court Clerk Family and Consumer Science Teacher above address on March 13, 2017 at 3 PM. All 3/17/17 Ignacio School District is accepting applications for a Family and Consumer Science persons having claims against the above estate are NOTICE OF PROBATE Teacher for the 2017-18 school year. required to file them for allowance with the Tribal In the Estate Of, Court at the stated address on or before the time and Case No.: 2017-PR-0002 date of said hearing, as above set forth or said claims Blossom Lucas, Deceased shall be forever barred and all persons interested in Notice to: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors and Visiting Angels said estate are hereby notified to appear and answer all other persons claiming an interest in said estate: LOVE your new career with Visiting Angels. Become a caregiver today. Flex schedules, incen- said Petition and offer evidence in support of their The Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute tives, bonus progress and more! Call 970-264-5991. LOVE ... its what we do! position. The Court will proceed to hear the matter Indian Reservation, Ignacio, CO: Greetings: Take at the date and time set above, or such later time to notice that a petition has been filed in this cause, al- which the matter shall be continued and to make the leging that the above decedent died leaving certain determination therein necessary. assets, and asking for the determination of heirs of Forestry Aid (Fire), GS-0462-3, Bureau Of Indian Affairs Dated this 8th of February, 2017 said decedent, the administration of said estate in- Kara Cuthair, Deputy Court Clerk cluding the allowing of creditors of said decedent Southwest Region, Southern Ute Agency, Office of Deputy Trust Services, Division of Forestry, and for distribution thereof. You are notified that said NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE cause will be set for hearing before the Tribal Court Branch of Fire Management, Ignacio, CO. GS-3: $26,150 - $33,999/per year; Full-time - tempo- In the Legal Name Change of, at the above address on March 6, 2017 at 9 AM. All rary, not to exceed 6 months. Close: 3/8/17; Indian Preference eligibles/current status employees Case No.: 2016-NC-0158 persons having claims against the above estate are or former employees with reinstatement eligibility/VRA eligibles. Job Summary: The Bureau of Krista Waukene Red, Civil Subject required to file them for allowance with the Tribal Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government Notice is hereby given that Krista Waukene Red filed Court at the stated address on or before the time and relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the qual- an application for legal change of name, to be known date of said hearing, as above set forth or said claims ity of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve hereafter as KRISTA WAUKENE RED-GARCIA. shall be forever barred and all persons interested in As of February 7, 2017 no person filed an objec- said estate are hereby notified to appear and answer the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Duties: Perform Wildland tion to the request, and therefore notice is hereby said Petition and offer evidence in support of their fire related duties involve fire prevention, patrol, detection or prescribed burning. Performs assign- given that Krista Waukene Red name shall be and position. The Court will proceed to hear the matter ments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels is hereby legally changed to KRISTA WAUKENE at the date and time set above, or such later time to management techniques, practices and terminology. This consists of fireline construction, use of RED-GARCIA. which the matter shall be continued and to make the pumps and engines, hose layouts using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in the effective Dated this 9th day of February, 2017. determination therein necessary. use of water and additives, working in and around aircraft such as helicopters, safety rules and basic Paul Whistler, Southern Ute Tribal Judge Dated this 24th of January, 2017 fire behavior. Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by Kara Cuthair, Deputy Court Clerk hose or backpack pump, etc. Chops brushes, fells small trees moves dirt to construct fireline using various hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaskis, McLeods and may use power tools including chainsaws and portable pumps to control spreading of wildland fire and/or to prepare control lines prior to burning. Patrols fireline to locate and extinguish embers, flareups and hotspot fires that may Advertise in the Drum! threaten developed firelines. Cleans, reconditions and stores fire tools and equipment. Participates Call or email today for more info! in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the 970-563-0118 • [email protected] safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fireline activities. Back page tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12) March 3, 2017

FLY-FISHING Tribal foodies bring flavor • from page 1 food, so she has accepted basis like Rez Girls Ca- The future of the two is Fly Fishing trip specialist can the strenuous work it takes tering, Redd recalled the uncertain, but they both see to provide a high quality work and long hours that themselves still cooking make your journey easier product. goes into her weekly sales and providing that service. “It’s a process,” Estelle as well as other events she You can try a taste of By Don Oliver there are two rate schedules. said. From Saturday’s caters, like funerals, birth- Redd’s food on Monday’s Special to the Drum I have investigated this and spent shopping for ingre- days, and graduations. at the Multi-Purpose Fa- find that reputable lodges dients to waking up at 3 “It’s not easy,” she said. cility from 11 a.m. – 2 I don’t know about oth- charge the same rate, with a.m. to begin making fresh Which is why she has em- p.m – cash and debit cards er people, but I find travel or without a FFTS compa- tortillas, the Monte sisters ployed some help of her accepted. She can also be for fly-fishing can be a real ny being involved. It’s just say they are committed to own. Redd partners with reached for catering at 970- hassle. Not just getting from good business. making the business thrive. fellow tribal elder Terry 799-8149. point-A to point-B, but try- Once the date, destina- “You have to love to Box on her weekly sales. If you would like to try ing to find lodges, quality tion, and travel arrange- cook,” Laurie said. “This is Box helps with all tasks Rez Girls Catering, you can guides, and edible food. ments have been made the certainly not for the weak including prep, cooking, catch one of their employees And, if you throw in inter- question of trip and medical at heart.” serving and managing the delivering breakfast to trib- national travel all the fun for evacuation insurance will Estelle added that sales window. al campus and around town a trip can go by the wayside, come up. The travel insur- though it is hard she en- Redd, however doesn’t Monday-Thursday from 8 right quick. However, for ance question is a balancing joys the interaction with see herself expanding into a.m.-10 a.m. Rez Girls also those of us who hate spend- act. I have booked trips with the community and enjoys the day-to-day business accepts both cash and debit ing hours searching the in- you’re going to be unhappy and without travel insur- feeding people. At the end like Rez Girls Catering. cards. If you have any event ternet for the perfect trip, with me for suggesting you ance. And, I have had to use of the breakfast run you will “I like it how it is now,” coming up that you are inter- there is an alternative. That use a FFTS company. Start the travel insurance twice. often find Laurie or Estelle she said. “I like to visit ested in having catered you alternative is the Fly Fish- your conversation with a Based on having used that giving out their leftover with my friends and cook can reach out to Rez Girls ing Trips Specialist (FFTS). FFTS by letting her know insurance on two separate burritos for free,“Nothing for them, it’s fun to me ... Catering at 970-553-9025, Some people refer to them your skill level, what type occasions, I always buy it. goes to waste,” Estelle said. I wouldn’t want to do it ev- or on their Facebook page at as travel agents. I like the of fish you want to catch, However, there are different Though not on a daily eryday.” Rez Girls Catering. term FFTS; it sounds more are non-fly fishers going types of policies that cost rugged. with you, any time con- different amounts. Again, So, just what does a FFTS straints, and your budget. use a FFTS company that company do? A good FFTS This conversation will lay has someone whose job is Gomez ties state record • from page 8 company has the experience the groundwork in finding to work with the insurance to discover the type of trip the right destination for you. companies REVIEWING THE been equaled previously rently a junior guard for you want and not just push Many FFTS companies The other coverage that RECORD by 3A Trinidad’s Ashleigh Lafayette College (NCAA the trip of the week. They have specialists in certain can be purchased is medical Ackerman (Feb. 23, 2003, Division I) in Easton, will go to great lengths to destinations, such as Alaska, evacuation insurance. If I Gomez’s ten makes from against then-2A Rye) and Penn. meet your wants and de- the Bahamas, or the Western am going to a country where beyond the three-point Holly Reinke of 4A Denver Going into the ’16-17 sires. As in all businesses, United States. Once a desti- English is not the language arc were the most since D’Evelyn (Jan. 24, 2012, campaign, she was the FFTS companies come in nation has been identified, of choice, I have crossed 5A Aurora Regis Jesuit against 4A Arvada). Leopards’ top returning all degrees of competence. you want to work with the several time zones, and am then-senior Anna Ptasinski Ackerman went on to three-point shooter in Pa- I suggest you work with person, in that office, that in a remote location, I buy sank ten on Feb. 18, 2014, hoop at CSU-Pueblo and triot League play, having a FFTS company that has has been to that area, been it. What this policy does is as she logged 30 points in is currently a Colorado hit 38.5% of her tries (and been in business for a long in those lodges, and can get you out of the backcoun- a 91-31 road win at Castle School of Mines assistant 35.8% against all oppo- time and will happily pro- speak with authority and try and into a hospital, in a Rock-based 5A Douglas coach. Reinke became nents) as a sophomore. As vide you with references. To knowledge about them. country of your choice. Buy County. a star fast-pitch softball of Feb. 25, 2017, she was find these FFTS companies The question of saving this one. I have never had to Later to play at Otero hurler for Colorado State leading LC in three-point you can spend some time on money now comes up. You use it, but I know a fly fish- JC in La Junta and Univer- University in Fort Collins, makes, as well as overall the internet, or go to an out- ask, “Why spend extra erman who would have lost sity of Great Falls (MT), completing her career last percentage (33.1) for any door show. money on a FFTS company an eye if he had not had a Alsbaugh’s mark had also May, and Ptasinski is cur- player with more than ten. Once you have decided when I can just book the trip medical evacuation policy on a FFTS company, being directly with the lodge?” that got him out of a jungle truthful with them is ex- That’s a good question. The and into a hospital. JUST FOR THE RECORD 2A/1A San Juan Basin League Girls’ Basketball Box tremely important. If you truth is that reputable lodges Using a FFTS compa- tell an FFTS you can fly will quote the same rate to ny is good for my mental Mancos 31, at IGNACIO 78 (Feb. 16, 2017): fish anytime, anywhere, in you that a FFTS company health and the safety of the Mancos (6-14-5-6) 31 – K.Wallace 1 0-2 2, E.Asnicar 0 0-0 0, E.Cole 4 9-15 18, E.Most any condition, when in fact quotes. The lodge pays the computers I hate. Plus, I 0 1-2 1, B.Peacock 0 0-0 0, A.Cole 1 0-0 2, E.Peacock 1 0-3 2, I.Jaime 1 4-6 6. TOTALS: you’ve only just started fly FFTS Company, and knows can fly fish here while the 8 14-28 31. 3-POINTERS: E.Cole. TOTAL FOULS: 11. FOULED OUT: None. fishing, you’re going to end the FFTS Company won’t FFTS company works on IGNACIO (21-22-25-10) 78 – M.Howell 3 2-2 8, K.Valdez 1 0-0 2, L.Gallegos 2 0-0 4, up with the wrong trip. Then book business with them if my next trip. A.Gomez 12 0-0 34, M.Herrera 6 5-10 17, P.Lyon 0 0-0 0, R.Cooper 0 1-2 1, I.Pena 0 0-0 0, S.Price 0 0-0 0, H.Pearson 1 0-0 2, J.Richards 0 0-0 0, F.Taverres 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 30 8-14 78. 3-POINTERS: Gomez 10. TOTAL FOULS: 22. FOULED OUT: Howell (5:17 left, Q4). Supernova Furniture – compiled by Joel Priest Family Owned and Operated

Craft sale & swap Spring Craft Sale and Supply Swap on Saturday, April 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the ELHI Community Center in Ignacio. We are featuring hand made items, baked goods and gently used second hand items. Craft supply sale/swap will be held following the sale. Vendor applications can be obtained by emailing [email protected]. The sale is sponsored by Skills for Living and Learning, a 501(c)(3) not for profit.

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Ambient Monitoring: Air quality: As of 2/1 Current up to date, daily readings for Temp, Wind, AQI – Ignacio: 37 Precipitation can be found on the Southern Ute’s AQI – Bondad: 40 Environmental Programs Division, Air Quality Program website at www.southernute-nsn.gov/environmentalprograms/air-quality/ambient-monitoring.