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The Official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation WASHINGTON

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Map of Reservation History Tribal Members and Colville Gaming Employees

I wanted to take the time to speak with as the basis for taking Colville’s gaming you about the latest litigation over Colville machines. gaming that occurred in Seattle on the 8th At the hearing, the court appeared to of December. be particularly persuaded by the fact that As most of you are aware, on December Colville had been attempting to follow the 8th the Colville Tribes appeared before law and reach a resolution on this issue the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle for four and a half years. In addition, the Washington. The Tribe was there on an court took particular notice of the fact that appeal of the federal district court’s decision Colville had applied and qualified for the in Spokane last December that held that the process for class III gaming procedures from Tribe could not operate gaming machines the Secretary of the Interior, and that the without a tribal-state compact, and that the procedure process was currently underway. United States had not breached its trust A decision from the court will not be responsibility to the Colville Tribes by issued for six to twelve months. Until a initiating a forfeiture lawsuit against the decision is issued, the Tribe can continue Tribes’ gaming machines. to operate these machines under the stay At the trial, the government argued that order issued by the district court in Spokane. the Johnson Act authorized the United States Depending on the decision from the 9th to take the Tribes’ 800 gaming machines Circuit, we may be able to continue to operate because all types of gaming machines are these machines for an extended period of time prohibited in Indian country absent a tribal- after the decision is issued. state compact or Secretarial procedures. Regardless of when a decision is issued The Tribe counter-argued three main points: by the court, the Tribe is actively pursuing (1) it is a breach of the government’s trust contingency plans. Unfortunately, the details responsibility to take our gaming machines; of some of these plans cannot be released (2) the lawsuit should be stayed while the at the current time. In addition, the Tribe Colville Tribe was allowed time to proceed continues to have discussions with the state through a process for class III gaming of Washington and is preparing for a hearing For the past 100 years the procedures, authorized by the Secretary in front of the Secretary of the Interior around of the Interior; and (3) due to the decision the first of the New Year. I will detail the in Colville v. State of Washington that background and status of these efforts in a removed the compact section of IGRA, the subsequent article in the Tribal Tribune. Tribe has been learning government could not rely merely on the Sincerely absence of a compact or class III procedures Colleen F. Cawston, Chairperson the Non-Indian way Season’s Greetings The 20th Century will leave us in the next undergone an operation at a Seattle hospital, its Indian youth. She later married Sam Orr few days. Whether the Tribe or individual and that his death was probably caused of Omak. As the 20th century draws to a close, it is an appropriate time to members liked it or not, changes have by going back to work too soon. Many reflect on the events of the past, and look forward to the future in the occurred. Listed below are: SOME of the newspapers paid tribute to him. The Indian 1938 new millennium. As a people, we must be proud of the tenacity we have events that have happened and have affected Chiefs pleaded to have Fr. DeRouge buried at *An Election was held on Feb. 26 to vote demonstrated against great odds to stay together, protect and preserve our the Colville Confederated Tribes...SOME St. Mary’s Mission, but his body was sent to on the proposed Constitution and By-laws events that have affected not only the Tribe, Mount Michael’s Cemetery, Spokane, WA. for the Colville Confederated Tribes. The rich heritage, valuable culture, and continue to practice our traditions but other American Indian Tribes as well... vote was 503 for, and 76 voted against it. that our elders have passed on to us. Not only have we survived, but in and also included are some individuals from 1924 The Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John many way we have prospered! different Tribes who have brought honor and *The U.S. Congress on June 2 granted Collier, approved the results on Apr. 19. As we celebrate this holiday season, let us take some time to reflect respect to the American Indians. American Citizenship to all Indians born *According to “Article III--Nominations upon what we as a people have contributed in these 100 years. At the *Have you ever wonder why the Colville in the territorial limits of the United and Elections” of the Constitution, at the first turn of the century we were fighting to establish our identities in a society Indian Reservation was established by an States. Before that, citizenship had been election for Business Council seats, the two that wanted to ignore our existence. A major step was the creation of Executive Order instead of a Treaty? The given to approximately two-thirds of the candidates receiving the 3rd and 4th highest U.S. House of Representatives with the Indians through treaty agreements, statutes, number of votes in the Inchelium, Nespelem, our Constitution and By-Laws in 1938. It has helped guide us through U.S. Senate’s concurrence used the 1871 naturalization proceedings, and by receiving and Omak Districts would serve one-year; some turbulent times. In the 1950’s the introduction of language in Appropriation Bill to do away with the an Honorable Discharge from the Armed and the candidate receiving the 2nd highest Congress to terminate tribes. During this time our people through treaty system. The House said that the treaty- Forces in World War I. number of votes in the Keller District would great leaders such as Lucy F. Covington, Frank George who with the making powers of the President and Senate serve one-year. support of many Tribal members were steadfast in their fight against could not force the House to appropriate 1926 *The first fourteen Council people were: this legislation. More recently, we have witnessed the passage of the money. The House didn’t want to provide *Jessie Jim, Omak, WA., was chosen INCHELIUM District-Peter J. Gunn, Charles Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, allowing us to develop economically money for projects agreed upon in treaties “Princess America II” at an annual Indian A. Hall, Florence Quill, Barney Rickard; and provide for jobs for our people. We have persevered through this that was approved by just the Senate. Congress in Spokane. She represented KELLER District: Henry Covington, Gus century to keep our communities together. We have stood united and *Let me be a free man—free to travel, American Indians at the Miss America Whitelaw; NESPELEM District: Marcel together against those who want to take away our past and sacrifice our free to stop, free to work, free to trade when pageant in Atlantic City, and was the Arcasa, Moses George, Albert Orr, Hiram future for short-term gains. I choose, free to choose my own teachers, daughter of Annie and Long Jim. B. Runnels; and OMAK District: Joseph free to follow the religion of my fathers, free Adolph, Lewis H. Runnels, Daniel Samuels, We look more and more to each other for support and guidance as to think and talk and act for myself...Chief 1934 and Louie Smitkin. we enter the new millennium. I believe the coming years are going to be Joseph 1879. *The Indian Reorganization Act was positive for the Colville Tribes. We must remember that each of us will designed to restore some of the resources and 1939 be contributing to this positive future, for the future is not determined 1906 self-government that Tribes had previously *Those seven Council people who were by one, but by many. Take time today to stop and look around you; at *The Act of March 22,1906, said that each enjoyed. elected for one-year had to run for reelection. your family, friends and neighbors. We need to treasure our diversity man, woman, and child would receive eighty Those who won would serve a two-year term, of people, opinion, and beliefs of those around us for we gain in our acre allotments. This Act was amended by 1935 and elections after 1939 were then held every the Act of June 25, 1910, which said Indians *Mathew Dick won the first Suicide Race year for the seven Council positions. diversity. would either receive 80 acres of agricultural ever held at the Omak Stamped. During this holiday time in whatever way each of you follow your land or 160 acres of grazing land. According *Wallace Moomaw won the bareback 1944 religion, my prayers are with you. If you will be attending the Winter to a 1977 BIA Socioeconomic Report contest at the Omak Stampede. *Apr. 1--SSgt. Abel Williams, Nespelem, dances, Mass, the Longhouse, Shaker church, or whatever faith you 333,275 acres were allotted to 2,505 Indians. WA., was a gunner on a bomber that was follow remember your fellow man in prayer as we embark upon this 1936 shot down over Germany and he lost his life. next millennium. 1916 *Apr. 1--The hospital on the Indian *President Woodrow Wilson signed a Agency grounds at Nespelem is open to 1945 Colleen F. Cawston Proclamation on May 3 that said certain lands patients. The first baby born was to Juanita *Apr.8--Sgt. Matthew Swimptkin, 21st Chairperson, Colville Business Council on the Colville Indian Reservation would be Runnels at 12:44 a.m., May 30. Infantry, 24th Infantry Division, passed opened to settlement by homesteaders. away while in a hospital in England. He was *Six days later the Indians received more 1937 from Omak, WA., and was wounded twice May the Creator be with you during bad news, Fr. Etienne DeRouge, who founded *Caroline Nelson, Valedictorian at Curlew in battle. St. Mary’s Mission in 1886, had passed away High School, was among the five American this time and throughout the next year. suddenly at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 9. A Indians who were the first recipients of the newspaper reported that Fr. DeRouge had Annual Scholarships set up by the State for Please see PAST 100 YEARS, Page 3 tribal tribune 2 OpiniOns MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 odds. We are still here today. It is estimated the fastest growing minority group today. US 9thCircuit Court of Appeals to defend our that over 20 million Indians were eliminated Even within our own tribe, there were less rights to run our own casinos. These fights to open the lands up for non-Indian settlers. then a dozen employees in 1970. Today we will no doubt continue, but we need to remain indian country by Mike The Indian holocaust was much worse then have over a thousand employees. We have strong. I was very proud of the solidarity that the Jewish holocaust in World War II. Some many business operations that are the envy our tribe showed when we had the casino estimates of the genocide are even higher. of tribes throughout the country. We have protest rally in Spokane. This support made a BIA Trust Procedures Consultation to operate the system. Today, this small tribe Indian populations bottomed out in 1895 but purchased back thousands and thousands difference. We need to continue to strengthen On December 7, 1999, the BIA held a is putting plans together to build their own are now rising back up again. The last census of acres of lands back that were wrongfully ourselves with our businesses, with our special consultation on draft “Development natural gas turbines. They don’t own any gas, counted about 2 million Indians. We have taken from our tribe. Last week, we sat in the government, and continue to do everything of Broad Trust Policies,” which was held but they buy gas from other tribes and pipe it in Reno, Nevada. The BIA’s first goal is to their tribally owned gas turbine generators. to identify broad trust policies under which Then they will sell the power to California the department will administer its trust customers. This is very similar to studies responsibilities that pertain to trust income that have been conducted by our own tribe cawston’s corner by and assets. The second goal will be to identify for several years. We could buy gas from the colleen F. cawston any revisions or amendments to trust program northern Plains tribes, for example, pipe the regulations or statutes that may need to be gas into our region, build your own turbines, To the membership: accomplish anything they set their minds to. the review of the five signature directive. made in order to clarify and enhance the and sell the power to the BPA grid system. In Today I returned from one of the School All of our graduates from Headstart through Regrettably, I share with you that this issue Department’s trust responsibilities. the past, our tribe has shined away from this Christmas concerts which our communities college levels deserve our praise. We are was not addressed. This agenda item was Any change to BIA trust responsibilities plan for several reasons. One, this is a very have and I left with the feeling of great pride, also working towards the establishment of tabled until the next Government Committee are of great concern to all tribes. The BIA expensive project. Two, there is risk from seeing our young people working together clinical facilities in the Inchelium and Keller Meeting. I expressed in this meeting that I has been coming under fire for many years a number of factors, including long range in harmony. While listening to the band districts. Also, a clinical expansion in the felt this issue should have been addressed and for mismanagement of tribal resources and energy need projections and variable prices play and the choir sing it made me think Nespelem district. Within the first art of next not delayed further. funds. This pressure has been increasing for gas purchases. However, other tribes are of how each child contributed by playing year the council will be considering applying In closing,, I realize that we have recently with the filing of a class action getting into this business today and so are their individual instruments or singing to to the Community Development Block Grant experienced many difficulties throughout lawsuit against the BIA. The BIA has many many private utilities. contribute to the overall performance. If and other funding opportunities to raise this past year. However, I feel that we also trust responsibilities, but from the BIA point These opportunities are here today because one of them were missing then it would not approximately 12 million dollars still needed must encourage our employees and especially of view, most if not all of these mandates of the national deregulation of energy that is have been the same. Much like this is the to realize these facilities. Finally, I realize our children. Therefore, I would like to send have not received adequate funding from currently taking place. In the past this was surroundings to this holiday season, during that there are many of our employees who a positive message to our membership with Congress. Because of these financial and a heavily regulated industry. But today, the hustle and bustle, it is beneficial to take work diligently towards providing services great hope for our future. We need to build legal problems, tribes are very concerned that like with the phone companies, there are a moment and reflect on the many blessings to our youth, our elderly and our natural the self esteem of our young people, where the BIA will attempt to weasel out of even opportunities for entry into the marketplace. which each of us have. . resources and their contributions often go they can stand up and feel proud that they more of its responsibilities. CERT is looking into setting up a consortium For our tribe there have been a great many unrecognized. were born a member to one of the greatest There is no clear definition as to what of tribes interested in getting into the energy accomplishments and successes. These In my last letter to you it was shared that Tribe’s in the Pacific Northwest and in this exactly are the BIA trust responsibilities, business. Currently, the CERT organization successes include the realization of our the agenda for December 9 was to have great nation. so how can you have a clear policy? This is assisting tribes in marketing their energy detention facility, the Inchelium Headstart process will continue, probably forever, and resources. This consortium would take these facility, the Nespelem Headstart facility, tribes will need to keep an eye on the BIA farther; tribes would actually be power and the Omak Longhouse. The detention as usual. generators. A Company will be formed and facility will hire approximately 70 employees Energy Issues the tentative name is “Red Energy.” Then an both professional and non-professional staff. Hutchinson report The Coalition of Energy Resource Tribes effort will be made to find tribes interested I have also received recent notification by Margie Hutchinson (CERT) met in Denver last month to deal in investing into this new company, with that the Colville Tribe has been awarded with national tribal energy issues. I was the hope of starting businesses and making $200,000.00 for the construction of the Dear Tribal Members: against the recommendation, because I felt delegated to serve on the Executive Board profits. There is no precedence for this type Nespelem Headstart facility. I would also First of all I would like to wish everyone a that Nespelem was the Tribal Headquarters, of Directors for the CERT organization. of consortium amongst tribes and it remains like to commend our enterprises who are Happy Holiday Season, and the most joyous and that the BIA, IHS, and Administration are President Clinton has proposed a bill to create to be seen whether it will work or not. presently operating showing a profit: Tribal Y2K Year. all located here. But since it was approved an Indian Energy Program. The bill will also Currently, our own tribe is now gathering Gaming, Colville Tribal Service Corporation, One of the more important issues I have by a majority vote of the CBC, I will support provide some limited financial and technical up some of the previous energy research RRE, Colville Indian Precision Pine, Colville been involved with is the 9’ Circuit court of the change and assist wherever I can to make assistance for tribal energy programs and efforts and will soon be coming up with Tribal Resource Corporation, Colville Tribal Appeals hearing in Seattle, on December 8th. the change successful. projects. CERT is also working to create recommendations. The CTEC board has Logging, and Colville Tribal Credit. Good One of the issues to be decided is whether We also were fortunate to meet with the new grant programs within the energy hired an energy consultant and is proceeding Job! I would also like to commend Colette the United States has breached its trust Area Director, Stan Speaks, and were given field through the Administration for Native with this preliminary step. We need to decide Adolph, John Sirios and Mary Beth Clark for responsibility to the Colville Tribes. And some updates on various projects. He stated Americans. where we want to go with regard to energy. their successful grant application for “Five further, whether the case should be sent back the Cache Creek and Omak Lake projects Some tribes are getting into the energy We need to know if it makes sense to start up Star Enterprise Community Project”. This to the District Court, or we should be allowed should be ready to begin this spring. And utility business. The Yakama Indian Nation our own utilities. BPA is making us an offer project will realize 2 million each year for to seek remedies through the Secretary of the that the Rebecca Lake flood would be getting recently announced that they were about to for wholesale power right now. If we wanted five years, and five local communities will Interior. After listening to the presentations, repair funds. Also funding for the new set up their own utility company. They would to, we could buy this power and run it through share this grant on or near our reservation. and the questions the three judges asked at detention facility will be programmed into purchase wholesale power from BPA and our own utility to serve our own reservation. In the Education field, we awarded two of the hearing, I felt very optimistic, but our the BIA Operations and Maintenance fund. sell it back to their tribal members through This is no simple matter, and there are a lot our Tribal Members who received doctoral lawyer Bruce Greene, said to be cautiously The PSIS school construction funds have their own utility company. The Affiliated of complexities and red tape and some risks degrees, namely Martina Whelshula and optimistic. gone back to 12” place on the priority list. Tribes of Northwest Indians has also initiated also. But the stakes are high and we need to Brian Gunn. Their accomplishment, along Then another issue was the changing of the If you have any questions or concerns an energy program to provide technical take a hard look at it. Today we pay some of with several others who have received this Special Sessions to be held on a rotating basis please don’t hesitate to contact me. assistance for tribes. As Vice-President for the highest energy prices even though many level of education, will serve as a role model ATNI tribes, I was one of the negotiators our ways of life were sacrificed for the big in the four districts. The intent of the change Margie Hutchinson with BPA to provide the start up funding for hydroelectric projects that were built in the to our young people. Our children can would be to encourage a more balanced ATNI’s programs. The Fort Mojave Tribe, northwest. participation from the four districts. I voted which is a small tribe on the California, End of the Millennium! Nevada, Arizona border started its own If US federal genocide policies of the electrical utility company. The local utility 1800’s had been successful, none of us Making Census 2000 ‘most accurate ever’ of Native Americans fought them and wouldn’t let them utilize would be here today. Millions of dollars and the existing power lines. The tribe then built thousands of soldiers were utilized in an The next Census Day takes place on April 1 of 2000, and unconventional households, for instance when another person or its own transmission lines. They buy power effort to destroy our Indian people. Thanks efforts are underway to make sure it gives a better accounting family occupies a particular dwelling in addition to the head of wholesale, then sell it to their members, and to the courage and wisdom of our ancestors of Native Americans than the last one in 1990. household. Whole households can be missed due to addressing they employ their own people when possible our people have survived through impossible That would be the one that undercounted American Indians discrepancies between census records and local practices in overall by 4.5 percent, and American Indians living on rural areas. And entire housing clusters can be overlooked it reservations by 12.2 percent. An undercount of that magnitude an enumerator doesn’t know the residential geography and so is bound to have budgetary repercussions, as federal program doesn’t take a certain fork in the road, or scout around behind a guidelines often reference census numbers. Funding for job certain hill. Linguistic and cultural considerations also contribute training, roads, homes, senior centers, bilingual education, to undercounting. Headstart, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, Community The Census Bureau is also going all-out to earn the public’s HowHow toto reachreach usus Development Block Grants, and a multitude of other projects trust that it can maintain confidentiality in the computer age. By derives from census population figures. Yet Native Americans law, census answers are not shared with a single government Want to advertise? were the most undercounted group in the nation last time agency. No court of law can find out individual answers, and the Classified and Display Advertising around. Census Bureau cannot divulge addresses to mailing houses or Classified and Display Advertising Available. The Census Bureau hopes to reduce the undercount and fundraisers, or anyone else. As more and more data is digitized, achieve the most accurate census ever of Native Americans in Census Bureau information has come to be protected by Call for advertising rates and consultations. General inquires 2000. Among other corrective measures, the Census Bureau multiple high-tech security measures; and published statistical Monday through Friday is actively seeking to hire tribal members as enumerators. summaries cannot be connected to individual answers. Census Missing your paper? 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Tribal members already know the area, people, language and Bureau employees cannot work as tax collectors, assessors or Want to subscribe? 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Gorton is “the dean of the anti-Indian movement.” Indeed, over 1987: After losing his Senate seat, Gorton registers as a [email protected] his career Gorton has promoted an almost inexplicable agenda lobbyist with the Non-Indian Negotiating Group to provide Management Main Tribal Switchboard of anti-Indian initiatives and policies. “It’s no wonder Indian technical assistance for non-Indians on Indian land claim issues. CCS Managing Editor (509) 634-2200, Extension 2222 tribes would take on Gorton,” states an April 1999 editorial in 1991: Re-elected to the Senate, Gorton moves to block Sam F. Sampson the Lewiston, ID Tribune. “Indian tribes have other antagonists legislation giving tribal courts jurisdiction over reservation Office Hours 634-2222 in Congress, but none has made the all-out assault on Indians on residents who are members of other tribes. Monday through Friday e-mail: [email protected] a number of fronts as Gorton has.” The following chronology 1995: Senator Gorton introduces a rider to the Appropriations 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. is an overview of Gorton’s most egregious acts against Indian bill directing that any tribe be denied “at least 50%” of self- Layout Editor / Graphic Designer people. governance funds if they fail to accommodate non-Indian water Copy Deadlines Spirit Peoples 1974: As Washington State Attorney General, Gorton claims on Indian reservations. Copy Deadlines for All Copy 634-2223 litigates against Indian treaty fishing rights in the case that 1997: Gorton introduces riders to the Appropriations bill Except Advertisements e-mail: [email protected] would become known as the Boldt decision. directing that any tribe be denied “at least 50%” of self- 1975: After losing the Boldt case, Gorton appeals to the U.S. governance funds if they fail to accommodate non-Indian water Supreme Court. The court refuses to hear his appeal. claims on Indian reservations. The Official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation 1977: Gorton falsely represents the Boldt decision in his 1997: Gorton introduces riders to the Appropriations bill that Published monthly by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, appeal as one which grants rights “on the bases of race and would require means testing for tribes and would require all Hwy 155 / Cache Creek Road, Nespelem, Washington 99155. ancestry,” instead of treaty rights, which were at the heart of tribes to waive sovereign immunity in order to receive federal POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Tribal Tribune, the case. Gorton’s actions are described by the Seattle Post- monies. Post Office Box 150, Nespelem, Washington 99155 Intelligencer as a “back door” effort to overturn the decision. Slade Gorton: Out of Touch, Out of Time. 1978: The Supreme Court rejects the appeal. 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Early Childhood Education Health BEAT Pam Moses, Tribal Health Program & Nespelem Head Start Protect Our Heritage Suesan Smith (parent), Cassandra Ferrier (parent), Clarissa Cawston and Kellie Ankney. All the time Buckle Up! Don’t Drink and Drive & volunteers hours they have contributed has been very valuable. We have had excellent classroom volunteers that are exceptional with the children. As Why seat belts and car seats? parents, it is a double reward for their child and the Because you should know these facts: If you don’t wear a seat belt, program because it enables parents to learn about your unrestrained body can strike others, causing serious injury to all in a car. Or, you can be thrown from the vehicle causing serious injury Head Start, their curriculum & lesson planning and it to you. If you don’t wear your seat belt for your own protection, then helps when the teaching staff implement lesson plans wear it for others who care about you. geared toward the child’s needs. Most volunteers What about drinking and driving? learn that the primary focus is not totally academics, Unfortunately, this story has become all too familiar. Drunk but the socialization skills that children this age drivers are involved in almost 50 percent of all fatal traffic crashes. develop. The teaching staff focus on individual The problem is that most people never consider themselves guilty children’s needs as well as group activities. of driving under the influence of alcohol. Instead, the drunk driver If you have questions about what Head Start is always someone else, to everyone else, you are the other driver. NESPELEM HEAD provides or concerns about your child, please feel You can make the difference by being a responsible driver: START NOTES free to contact the teaching staff to schedule time Know your limit. If you decide to drink, don’t drive. Be a good to discuss these issues or better yet, step into the friend, be a designated driver. We appreciate parent support and patience classroom and visit! We encourage parents to visit Another fatality. A mother and father childless. during this time of “change” at Nespelem Head when possible, so please feel free to drop by. A child motherless. A child fatherless. Start. Changes always create a certain amount of Veronica Redstar Another precious member lost. So many deaths from car accidents can be prevented if everyone anxiety for adults, but for the children it has certainly would learn to wear their seat belts. Seat belts increase the chance of been felt and understood. We appreciate the parent surviving a crash by nearly 45 percent. the best way to get children support by teaming up with the teachers and working SPECIAL buckled up is to get adults buckled up, children mirror their parents. together to make all the transitions easier for your ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please, no more senseless deaths. Buckle up before you even start child. I believe that the teaching staff and volunteers your vehicle and ask your passengers to do the same. Make it a habit. have done an excellent job in dealing with the big OF APPRECIATION Almost every newspaper article about a motor vehicle accident changes and teaming up to work with children death always reports whether a seat belt was used at the time the individually on issues surrounding changes that True words express a very giving heart and a accident occurred. In most cases, it was not. Hint! involved staff who left the program. person who appreciates the lives of those around Please, please, buckle up. Do it for your children and family. Nespelem Head Start is continuously seeking her. We would like to acknowledge Mary Vasquez We care. volunteers to come into the centers and spend time and Tony Atkins. Many times Mary has expressed, with the children. If you are an employee of the “I don’t like to see the children go without...” and it Tribe or COUNCIL, you are encouraged to apply is a very sincere expression for not only her child, for the Tribal Employee Volunteer Program with Val but all the children in Head Start. Thomas of Public Education/Healthy Nations. Ibis is From the staff of Early Childhood Education and Congratulations Dave Stensgar on your an avenue for employees as well as parents of Head Nespelem Head Start staff; also on behalf of the Start to take some volunteer time with Head Start children of Head Start, we would like to express our in a number of areas. i.e. bus monitor/rider, kitchen deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for all retirement from the Colville Tribe. Now is the helper, Janitorial, classroom aid or clerical. L a s t that these two have contributed for the children of year we had a number of volunteers contribute time Nespelem Head Start. Last year Mary Vasquez and time to begin enjoying that retirement life, Dave. towards Head Start activities: Camille Pleasants, Tony Atkins donated extra Halloween costumes for who was a Parent Committee Chairperson that children who might be without and throughout the Love from your family, Clara and her family too! contributed numerous hours doing fund-raisers & year Mary has continuously provided for the holiday activities with the children; Linda Yallup, who not season and needs of the children with contributions. only served as the center office assistant, but as a During graduation, they contributed balloon parent she spent time with her daughter, Ronnie Bell, bouquets and this year contributed abundantly to the during meals & field trips; Carol Hunt, who was Thanksgiving turkey door prize gifts for families. our campaign member for literacy who contributed Recently, Head Start needed materials and supplies her time by reading to groups of children (Daisy for Santa hats and, again, they were on hand to scouts) throughout the year. She recently moved to provide the children with their hats and Christmas Invitation Japan, we wish her well. The Tribe & Head Start ornaments! presented Carol & Camille with Pendleton blankets Mary contributes her volunteer time to sit with for the number of hours contributed to Head Start; the staff and talk about upcoming activities and work for Bids Bonita Herman along with other staff are always as a team member in providing input. She rolls up The Mr. and Miss CCT providing their time towards our Head Start Health her sleeves and helps when possible. It has been Selection is now accept- Screens. The Indian Health providers -and team very rewarding for the children and we realize that ing bids for the Crown, have been very helpful in providing health services as parents of a Head Start child themselves. Alana, for the prevention & health care needs of our Head has been a primary focus for them, but by being fully Medallion and Dinner for Start children. Lola Campbell & Debbie Stanczak involved in her school activities they find there are the July 2000 Mr. and have been very helpful in screening Head Starters if greater needs and ways of providing good things Miss CCT contest. they have missed their health screen appointments. to happen for all children. But, all of us working Along with Glenda Baez and Jim & James, of for Head Start want them to know how they have For information on Christmas WIC & Nutrition. All team members are certainly touched the hearts of all the children and staff by these bid packets, please appreciated in meeting the health care needs of the their gift of giving. children. Our thanks Mary & Tony for all the support you contact John Stensgar at Stocking Raffle This year, as mentioned, has been very difficult have provided! We always hear, “what goes around (509) 634-2190 or (509) with all the staff changes. But, the difference has comes around,” and in this case we pray double 634-4529, also Juanita Winners been the number of volunteers who have stepped up goodness for you and your family this holiday Reyes at (509) 634-2845 Here is the list of winners on the to help out in the classroom or as bus monitors. The season! Christmas Stocking Raffle put on by volunteers we have on board are Dawn Ostenberg or (509) 826-3977. Children and Family Services. Thank (parent), Melvin (Jeff) Brisbois (parent), Charity Canon, Tosha Barber (parent), Valerie Louis, you for your support and have a merry Chrsitmas and a safe holiday. 1. Levi Picard; 2. Matilda Bearcub, won 2 stockings; 3. Bonita Herman; PAST 100 YEARS, Continued from front page 4. Jada Dosey; 5. Sis Signor; 6. Mike Whitelaw; 7. Lois James, won 1946 (1989) acres of “opened” land being held great Jim Thorpe at the Carlisle Ray Patnude, Coulee Dam, and her 2 stockings; 8. Bev Nicholson; 9. *1946--Fred Marchand won the under temporary withdrawal order Indian School in Pa. He scored younger sister and brother are Debra Yvonne Moses; 10. Chic Irey; 11. Saddle Bronc ride at the Omak by the Secretary of the Interior. The three touchdowns, when Carlisle Simpson, 9, and Charles Marchand, Susie Seylor; 12. Jasmine Vargas; Stampede. In 1989, Dave Best tied Tribe needed legislation to restore beat Army 27-6 in 1912. Army’s 12, both from St. Mary’s Mission. for first place in the Saddle Bronc this land to Tribal ownership. The fullback was Dwight Eisenhower. He 13. Elizabeth; 14. Dave McClure; 15. ride. U.S. Senate finally passed a bill to left us in 1962, but he will always be 1983 Lorraine Clark; 16. Gabie Corral. restore the 818,000 acres of land to remembered. 1947 the Colville Confederated Tribes. *Dave Best won the All Around *Marion Ives won the Calf roping This Act became known as Public 1963 Cowboy title at the Omak Stampede. contest at the Omak Stampede. Law 772, and it came at a price. The *Jim Thorpe was among the 17 *The Inchelium Hornets beat the *Nov. 19--Eight Tribes from Tribe was told to develop a five-year men who were the first players to be Wishkah Valley Loggers 38-22 to the Pacific Northwest adopted a plan to terminate the Reservation. inducted into the Pro Football Hall of capture the State B-8 football title Constitution for an organization to Fame. Jim played his college ball at in Kingbowl VII. Lonnie Simpson be known as the Affiliated Tribes of 1960 the Carlisle Indian School, and also set a Kingbowl record by rushing the Northwest Indians. About 200 *Dave Smith took first place in won the Pentathlon and Decathlon for 295 yards in 30 carries. For the people attended the meeting held the Steer Wrestling contest at the at the 1912 Olympic Games in season, he rushed for 2,570 yards at the Council Hall of the Indian Omak Stampede. Stockholm. and 35 touchdowns in the Hornets’ cOlVille business cOuncil Agency at Nespelem. 1961-1977 1963 11 previous games. 1953 (1956, 1968, 1987) 1961--Delores Palmanteer *Joe Cleveland played basketball *1953--Leonard Condon won McNevins was chosen to represent for the Toppenish Papooses when 1985 District MeetinG the Bull Riding contest at the Omak the Colville Tribe as their first Indian they won the National All Indian *Joe Redthunder and Katherine Stampede. Larry Condon won the Princess in the Miss Indian America Basketball Championship title at McCraigie were inducted into the contest in 1956, Leonard Condon Contest to be held in Sheridan, Klamath Falls, Ore. Joe also played Stampede’s Hall of Fame. Joe was won again in 1968, and in 1987 the Wyoming, on Aug. 4-6, 1961. In for the team when they won again inducted for being the organizer of scHeDules winner was Gary L. Sam. 1964 Darlene Moses was chosen to in 1966, when the tournament’s the Stampede Indian Encampment, *Aug. 15--According to 67 Stat. represent the Colville Tribe at the official name was changed to World INCHELIuM DISTRICT NESPELEM DISTRICT and Katherine was honored for her Every 3rd Wednesday Every 2nd Wednesday 586, American Indians were granted Omak Stampede and other activities. All Indian. work at the Indian Encampment and the right to consume alcohol. It was In 1975 the title was changed to Miss of each MONTH of each MONTH she also became the first woman to 6:00p.m. at the 6:00p.m. at the up to the Individual Tribes, however, Colville Indian Nation, which was 1965 if alcohol could be consumed on the won by Yvette Joseph. The title in be inducted to the Hall of Fame. It Community Center Nespelem Catholic Longhouse *May 4--June 5...The Walt was created in 1977. Reservation. 1977 was changed again, this time Disney movie “Run Appaloosa Run” to Miss Colville Confederated Tribes that was shot in the Omak area was 1956 and Lettye Hall won the contest. about an Indian girl and her horse 1994 KELLER DISTRICT OMAK DISTRICT *July 24--After allotments were winning the Suicide Race at the *Dave Jane, 80, tossed out the Every 1st Wednesday Every 3rd Wednesday made and Homsteaders claimed their 1962 Omak Stampede. Adele Palacios, opening pitch of the 1994 Little of each MONTH of each MONTH land, the Colville Tribe faced another *Alex Arcasa was a running who is a Choctaw Indian, played the League season on Sat., Apr. 23, at 6:00p.m. at the Community Center 6:00p.m. at the Community Center problem. For there remained 818,000 back, who played football with the lead role. Her brother is played by Omak’s East Side Park.

tribal tribune tribal tribune 12 resOlutiOn inDex MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 born October 22, 1999, case #99-199. Is Adopt: Dabnee An Marazoff, born June entitled to retroactive payments. Payment 20, 1988, case #99-205. Is not entitled to entitled to: 12/3/99 $500 per capita. retroactive payment. Special Session: December 2, 1999 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, Compiled by Berni Michel, CBC Recording Secretary DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN ABSTAIN

1999-793.gov 1999-806.gov Resolution Numbering Legend Enroll: Lok Chante Marcellay, born Adopt: Naomi Patricia Marazoff, born Natural Resources - Nat Management & Budget - M&B Education & Employment - E&E October 7, 1999, case #99-196. Is entitled to December 29, 1986, case #99-204. Is not Veterans - Vet Ethics / Elections - Eth / Elc Tribal Government - Gov retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: entitled to retroactive payment. Human Services - Hum Law & Justice - L&J Culture - Cul 12/3/99 $500 per capita. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, Executive - Exc Gaming Task Force - Gam Community Development - Com 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN SPECIAL SESSION LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 with Margie Hutchinson as Tribal Delegate ABSTAIN December 2, 1999 ABSTAIN for the Eastside Park Development Project. 1999-807.gov 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, 1999-794.gov Adopt: Janet Eileen Marchand, born Council Members Present: Colleen 1999-776.nat BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, Enroll: Tyana Marie Towner, born August 20, 1941, case #99-202. Is not entitled Cawston, Mathew Dick Jr., Jeanne Jerred, Approve offer from Kenneth Holford, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN July 26, 1999, case #99-195. Is entitled to to retroactive payment. Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Bob Louie, Doc Tribal member, to purchase the small shed retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, Mellon, Kevin Rosenbaum, Lou Stone, situated upon a portion of the former Morgan 1999-784.com 12/3/99 $500 per capita. DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Richard Swan, Doll Watt. Property purchased by CCT. Rescind Emergency Resolution 1999- 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Delegation/Absent: Ted Bessette (funeral) 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, 750 in it’s entirety. The resolution set new DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. ABSTAIN Margie Hutchinson (funeral) Mike Marchand DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. rules for the Sr. Wood Program, rescinding LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 (del). LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 the resolution is necessary because of ABSTAIN 1999-808.gov Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed ABSTAIN inconsistencies with other Tribal/BIA Laws. Adopt: Joann Cecile Marchand, born Recommendation Information, Colville The LIHEAP program will bring a new 1999-795.gov February 6, 1944, case #99-201. Is not Business Council Vote Tally. 1999-777.nat proposal back to Community Development Enroll: Keith Mykel Ryan Ford-Pakootas, entitled to retroactive payment. Approve the purchase of Henry Pakootas’ Committee after working with other entities born September 14, 1999, case #99-194. Is 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, 1999-771.m&b undivided 1/5 interest in Agatha Nelly to resolve these inconsistencies. entitled to retroactive payments. Payment DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Continuing Resolution for FY2000 Budget Sorimpt allotment. Funds to be disbursed out 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, entitled to: 12/3/99 $500 per capita. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 for continued operations through the month of the Land Acquisition account. DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, ABSTAIN of December 1999. Budget levels will be 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 3/12 of FY99 original approved budget with DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. ABSTAIN LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999-809.gov exceptions of: Property Insurance, Higher LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN Adopt: James Marcus Marchand, born Education, Forestry, Land Purchase, and ABSTAIN 1999-785.com September 15, 1946, case #99-203. Is not December Dividend. Essential travel only on Approve Service Line Agreement with 1999-796.gov entitled to retroactive payment. a case by case evaluation by Administration. 1999-778.nat Vertis and Sundown Campbell to place a Enroll: Elly Auna Charley-Gorr, born 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, 10-signature emergency authorized by Approve to purchase Colville Tribal effluent line and drain field in Tribal Tract October 5, 1999, case #99-191. Is entitled to DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Resolution 1991-431 on November 22, Elder’s undivided interest with those T4641. The wastewater system will provide retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999. 11 FOR (JJerred, KRosenbaum, individuals who are 65 years of age or older. service for their home on the Campbell 12/3/99 $500 per capita. ABSTAIN MHutchinson, GJoseph, CCawston, Funds to be set aside from Land Acquisition allotment near Disautel Pass. 8 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, TBessette, MDick, DMellon, DLouie, Account in the amount of $250,000. 9 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan) 0 1999-810.gov MMarchand, BLouie) 0 AGAINST 0 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, AGAINST 2 ABSTAIN (DLouie, DWatt) Deny: Elaine Ray Burnam, born January ABSTAIN DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. DWatt) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (DLouie) 2, 1958, case #99-210. Applicant does not LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999-797.gov meet the requirements of Amendment III & 1999-772.hum ABSTAIN 1999-786.gov Enroll: Aztec Valiente Quintero, born V. Approve DSHS (State of Washington) Enroll: Malcolm David Carson, Jr., born August 17, 1999, case #99-189. Is entitled 9 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, Primary Care Case Management/Children’s 1999-779.nat September 25, 1999, case #99-218. Is entitled to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, Health Insurance Program (PCCM/CHIP) To declare Helen Carson’s 80.0 acres a to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: 12/3/99 $500 per capita. DWatt) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN(DLouie) contract for calendar year 2000. key tract for the purpose of obtaining Title 12/3/99 $500 per capita. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, 10-signature emergency authorized by Insurance and negotiations. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-811.gov Resolution 1991-431 on November 23, 1999. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Deny: Colton Allen Darden, born October 10 FOR (LStone, TBessette, MHutchinson, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN 4, 1999, case #99-198. Applicant does not DMellon, RSwan, KRosenbaum, GJoseph, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN meet the requirements of Amendment III & MMarchand, JJerred, CCawston) 0 ABSTAIN 1999-798.gov V. AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN 1999-787.gov Enroll: Nathaniel Clay Nicholson, born 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, 1999-780.nat Enroll: Robert Daniel Bennett, born September 28, 1999, case #99-193. Is entitled DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-773.com Approve CTEC to purchase for the Tribes October 7, 1999, case #99-217. Is entitled to to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Approval for Housing Improvement 10.0 acres more or less at the purchase retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: 12/3/99 $500 per capita. ABSTAIN Program to purchase 4 new manufactured price of $22,250 with the provision that 12/3/99 $500 per capita. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, homes for elderly Tribal members. the Colville Indian Precision Pine be given 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-812.gov 10-signature emergency authorized by permission to store it’s finished lumber on DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Deny: Shannon Renee Cooper, born Resolution 1991-431 on November 30, 1999. the property in the event of a catastrophic LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN February 5, 1980, case #99-216. Applicant 10 FOR (DMellon, KRosenbaum, MDick, flood. ABSTAIN does not meet requirements of Amendment TBessette, RSwan, LStone, MHutchinson, 9 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, 1999-799.gov III & V and Section 8.1.160 of Enrollment DWatt, DLouie, GJoseph) 0 AGAINST 0 BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, 1999-788.gov Enroll: Bryce Orion Nicholai, born Ordinance. ABSTAIN DWatt) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (RSwan) Enroll: Maggie Jean Pakootas, born October 19, 1999, case #99-188. Is entitled 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, September 28, 1999, case #99-211. Is entitled to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-774.nat 1999-781.cul to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: 12/3/99 $500 per capita. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Approve offer from Debra Tonasket for Approve that Mathew Dick, Jr., be seated 12/3/99 $500 per capita. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, ABSTAIN her homesite/pasture lease no. 99-52. To as the Chair of the Culture Committee. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. include option to purchase for the homesite. 8 FOR (JJerred, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999-813.gov All other terms remain the same. KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN Deny: Chuyler Christian Shanklin, 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, AGAINST 2 ABSTAIN (MDick, GJoseph) ABSTAIN born December 15, 1995, case #99-215. DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-800.gov Applicant does not meet the requirements of LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999-782.cul 1999-789.gov Enroll: Reyna Lynn Dick, born July 4, Amendment III & V. ABSTAIN Approve the delegation for Council on Enroll: Makaya Kamay Domebo, born 1999, case #99-186. Is entitled to retroactive 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, representation on NAGPRA be Mathew October 24, 1999, case #99-207. Is entitled payments. Payment entitled to: 12/3/99 $500 DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-775.nat Dick, Jr., with alternates being Colleen to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: per capita. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Approve to delegate Betty Parisien as Cawston and Mike Marchand. 12/3/99 $500 per capita. 8 FOR (JJerred, DLouie, BLouie, ABSTAIN Tribal Representative for the Ferry County 7 FOR (JJerred, BLouie, DMellon, 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, Tax Foreclosure Sale to be held 12/10/99. A KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. DWatt) 0 AGAINST 2 ABSTAIN (MDick, 1999-814.exc check to be issued to Betty Parisien in the AGAINST 2 ABSTAIN (MDick, GJoseph) LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 GJoseph) Special & Regular Sessions will be held amount of $20,000 to be paid out of Land . Out of Room: DLouie ABSTAIN in each District beginning with Omak on Purchase Account. 1999-783.com 1999-801.gov December 16, 1999 on a rotating basis of 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, Amend 1997-215 to replace Dale Clark 1999-790.gov Enroll: Katlyn Ann Louise Watt, born Keller, Inchelium, Nespelem and Omak DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Enroll: Kenneth Dean Harry, born September 18, 1999, case #99-187. Is entitled (KINO). Exceptions to rotation would be October 14, 1999, case #99-209. Is entitled to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: due to funerals held at respective community to retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: 12/3/99 $500 per capita. centers in which case the sessions will be 12/3/99 $500 per capita. 9 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, held at the next district in the rotation with 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, the following session held at the district in Want to subscribe to the DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (DWatt) which the exception occurred that caused the LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 interruption in the regular rotation. TRIBAL TRIBUNE? Moving? ABSTAIN 1999-802.gov 8 FOR (MDick, DLouie, BLouie, Send subscription or change of address to: Enroll: Skyler Slade Stensgar, born DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, 1999-791.gov October 6, 1999, case #99-192. Is entitled to DWatt) 2 AGAINST (JJerred, GJoseph) 0 Tribal Tribune, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 Enroll: Henry Stewart Joseph, born retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: ABSTAIN June 6, 1999, case #99-197. Is entitled to 12/3/99 $500 per capita. 9 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, 1999-815.m&b Name: ______retroactive payments. Payment entitled to: FIRST MIDDEL INITIAL LAST 12/3/99 $500 per capita. BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, Approve Budget for FY2000 General 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (DWatt) Fund in the amount of $42,824,976 in DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. expenditures for the period October 1, 1999 Address: ______LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999-803.gov to September 30, 2000. Any new positions, ABSTAIN Adopt: Jesse Lawrence Louie, born April salary increases and major purchases and/ 1999-792.gov 21, 1997, case #99-190. Is not entitled to or changes will require Administrative prior City:______State:______Zip: ______Enroll: Jade Ida-Lin Timentwa-Pheasant, retroactive payment. approval. If allocation for PSIS shortfall is 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, not needed, this amount will be reallocated Free to Adult Members of the Confederated Tribes of the tribal tribune DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. back to the General Fund reserves. Colville Reservation and Minors (Upon Parental Request). LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, ABSTAIN DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. COPY DeaDline ReMinDeR LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 In Washington State ------$30.00 Per Year Tuesday, January 18, 2000 1999-804.gov ABSTAIN Elsewhere in united States ------$40.00 Per Year Late Copy & Letters to the Editor Adopt: Joshua Daniel Basil Marazoff, Canada and Overseas ------$50.00 Per Year received after the deadline will be pub- born June 6, 1991, case #99-206. Is not SPECIAL SESSION lished in the next month’s edition entitled to retroactive payment. December 2, 1999 Rates For All Other Subscriptions By Mail (Paid In Advance) FOR ASSISTANCE 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Call for Special Rates for Non-ColvilleTribal Phone (509) 634-2222 or 634-2223 DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Fax (509) 634-4617 LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999-816.m&b Member Elders, Disabled and Servicemen/women. E-mail [email protected] ABSTAIN Please see SSDEC2, Page 13 1999-805.gov tribal tribune MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 resOlutiOn inDex cOntinueD 13 tribal tribune

Approve FY 2000 Other Revenues training will come from 1999 Justice System 1999-819.m&b 1999-821.m&b/hum at Tribal Credit: Applicant must be employed Tribal Budgets in the amount of $6,571,254 STOP Grant recently awarded to Tribal Accept LIHEAP Grant Award in the Approve FY 2000 WIC Budget/Contract for a minimum of 6 months; however, if in revenues and expenditures for period Court. amount of $185,997. This grant award in the amount of $61,057 with no Tribal applicant has just completed post secondary October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, represents the Federal Allocation for FY2000 matching dollars. education and is now entering workforce, Any new positions, salary increases and DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Oct. 1, 1999 to Sept. 30. 2000. 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, the 6 month requirement will be waived. major purchases and/or changes will require LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Applicants who work seasonal will be Administrative prior approval. ABSTAIN DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 considered continuously employed if their 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN lapse in employment is normal for the DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-818.m&b/com ABSTAIN seasonal position. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Approve acceptance of the application for 1999-820.m&b/hum 1999-822.m&b/com 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, ABSTAIN funding from US Department of Commerce, Approve DSHS (State of Washington) Approve RFP to complete environmental DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Economic Development Administration Interlocal Agreement for Title XIX/Case clean up of the Former HRD site. LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 1999-817.m&b in the amount of $43,000 from 1/1/00 to Management, Title V/Sr. Employment and 9 FOR (MDick, JJerred, DLouie, BLouie, ABSTAIN Approve contract between Tribal Court 12/31/00 and to authorize Chair or designee USDA Nutrition Program for calendar year DMellon, KRosenbaum. LStone, RSwan, and Justice Systems Software Company. to sign. No Tribal dollars involved. 2000. Tribal matching dollars of $4,306.20 DWatt) 1 AGAINST (GJoseph) 0 ABSTAIN 1999-826.m&b Contract will allow Court to purchase new 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, Approve $1,500 Tribal funds from the computers and install a new computerized DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. 1999-823.m&b CTEC Gaming budget to cover the expenses case management system. Training and LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Approve contract with Balam Consulting for a chartered bus. The Okanogan Football formal system roll-out will occur in February ABSTAIN ABSTAIN for services pertaining to assessment of the Team will travel to the Tacoma Dome 2000. Funds to cover purchase and cost of Chief of Police applicants (only qualified in Tacoma, for the State Championship Colville Tribal Member applicants) using Football Game. the job description need comparison and the 10-signature emergency authorized assessment center package as out lined in the by Resolution 1991-431 on December 2, bid proposal submitted by Balam Consulting. 1999. 10 FOR (DWatt, TBessette, DLouie, 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, LStone, RSwan, DMellon, KRosenbaum, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. MHutchinson, MDick, CCawston) 0 Jury Duty listing LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN ABSTAIN 1999-827.gov 1999-824.m&b Enroll: Meranda Mae John, born October January, February March 2000 Declare Colville Tribal Credit Case #94- 6, 1999, case # 99-200. Is entitled to 14373, Loan 8908 as uncollectible since the retroactive payment. Payment entitled to: default judgement was denied in Colville 12/3/99 $500 per capita. Brewster Louise, Arnold, Eugene; Louis, Albert Seymour, Albert Scott; Seymour, Deanne Tribal Court and the Appeal was dismissed Note: Resolution was inadvertently not Cleveland, Avery; Edwards, Cheryl L.; Clifford. Marie; Seymour, John A.; Seymour, Shirley in Colville Court of Appeals. The debt is numbered with previous Tribal Government Hall, Neal Blinn; McCraigie, Beverly Rae; M.; Signor, Gerald Raymond; Simpson, Alex deemed uncollectible, we authorize Tribal Resolutions. Runnels, Inez J.; VanBrunt, Patrick Dean. Coulee Dam George; Stensgard, Alan L.; Stensgar, Gary; Credit to write off the principle balance 10 FOR (MDick, JJerred, GJoseph, Aura, Mary Leona; Butz, Candace Stensgar, Wendy Rae; Swan, Francis; Swan, owing on the account. DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum. Bridgeport Genevive; Clark, Myra; Desautel, David Richard Alan; Tonasket, James Robert, 4 FOR (MDick, JJerred, BLouie, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 Dyer, Linda; Nanpuya, Fay Lynn; Van A.; Dick, Nikki Marie; Gentemann, Richard Wapato, Lisa Marie; Watt, Phillip Laverne; KRosenbaum) 4 AGAINST (GJoseph, ABSTAIN Brunt, Helen Louis. Gerald; Gorr, Sean Raymond; Hall, Mary White, Diana Lee; Wulff, Gerald D; Zaugg, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 2 ABSTAIN S.; Jane, Wade Fritzgerald; Lebret, Peggy Sonia Kay. (DLouie, DMellon). Chair voted FOR to Malott Louise; Marchand, Joaquin Jefferson; break the tie. MOTION CARRIED Byrd, Pearl Irene; Fry, Anna Mae; Marconi, Rena Philomene; Miller, Cynthia, Keller Herman, Bernice M. L.; Nicholson, Buffy Lynette; Palmanteer, Antoine, Jerald Allen; Bray, Avery John; 1999-825.m&b Joshua Dean Lakekin; Peasley, Janice Rae; Conant, Daniel Parks; Ferguson, Brook Rescind 1991-257 and to establish the Okanogan Raymond, Kristal Lea; Rollins, Willa June; Anthony; Foster, Vickie L.; Goodwin, Mindy employment requirement for loan eligibility Charley, Florence; Conrad, Victor, Seyler, Wesley O.; Simpson, Leonard Ray. Mastel. Feddersen, Lincoln W; James, Lucretia Iris; McDonald, Geraldine Louise; Palmanteer, Elmer City Nespelem Richard H.; Somday, Rachel C; Timentwa, Antoine, Cecil J.; Antoine, Cyril; Black, Adolph, Marilyn Marie; Adolph, Nicolas, Tammy Regina; Zacherle, Ronald Len. Susan M.; Black, Teresa Jill; Carson, Phillip; Andrews, James Edward; Ankney, Clara Ann; Clark, Carol C.; Cleveland, Suzanne; Atkins, Lottie Jane; Bearcub, colville community Omak Dana; Desautel, Sheila Lee; Dick, Terrance Adam Harvey; Berland, Ramona W.; Bob, Abrahamson, Martin Jesse; Adolph, James; Gabriel, Lisa Marie; Holford, Larry Thomas E.; Boyd, Jerald Anthony; Brown, Gloria Ann; Agapith, Carla Jean; Allen, G; Kanzleiter, Brenda Marie; Moore, Mark Gregory; Butterfly, Freda Marie; Isaac T.; Amundson, Adam W.; Andrew, Suzette; Nason, Raymond T.; Quinto, Carden, Kevin Eugene; Carston, Darren calenDar Sharleen M.; Baez, Luise J.; Banning, Julian Lawrence; Slaathaug, James Robert; Lee; Chaney, Shelly Annette; Circle, Darren Christopher, Edwin; Belgarde, Shawn Arthur; Stanczak, Lucy A; Tuschen, Roberta A.; Wayne; Circle, Victoria Lynn; Clark, James, Wilson, Phillip Mark. Best, Christina Rae; Best, Theresa Marie; A.; Cleparty, Alvie D.; Cleveland, Wesley J.; Bourgeau, Carmen Leah; Boyce, David Condon, Molly Jo; Covington, Sharon Kay; Edward; Bradshaw, Dawn Marie; Brooks, Inchelium Davis, Milton Arnold; Desautel, Dwayne Ernest Bennie; Browning, Geraldine G; Bailey, Timothy; Banning, Andrea E.; G.; Desautel, Twila Rae; Dick Gilbert; Dick, Open Mens Basketball Tourney Buckner, Violet Virginia; Campbell, Joseph Boyd Jason Lee; Boyd, Joseph F.; Boyd, Anthony; Carden Kerry Benedict; Carson, Sharon C.; Boyd, Sherry Kay; Carson, Allen Michael Francis; Douglas, Lewis Arthur; Jan. 8, 9, 2000, Nespelem, WA Robert Joseph; Cate, Leah Marie; Charley, Eugene; Carson, Eileen M.; Carson, Willard Elwell, Jesse John; First, Bruce Alexander; True Double-One Championship Game. Bernard; Charley, Shirley; Chuweah, Arthur Anthony; Charette, Laurie; Conrad, Juanita Frank, Anita Annie; Friedlander, Desiree 1st, jackets; 2nd, hooded sweatshirts; 3rd, T-shirts. 10 All Dawn; Fry, Larry Eugene; George, Harvey; B.; Clark, Hoyt Benton; Clark, Robert Fry; Deleon, Sharon A; Desautel, Clinton; Stars, 1 MVP, 1 Most 3 pts-one game. A.; Condon, Bryan Lyle; Condon, Mary Desautel, Richard L.; Desautel, Shawn Gonzalez, Charlotte A; Hahn, Susan Desiree; E.; Coronado, Stacy Merle; Crim, Ryan David; Ena, Latona Lureen; Ensminger, Harris, Shelly Anne; Hollow, Colette Hurry get your entry fee in early. First 10 teams are in Nathanial; Desautel, Lawrence; Descoteauz, Dustin Joseph; Evans, Anne Francis; Caroline; Jack, Lyle Gaylen; James, David $200.00, ASAP. Mail to: Phil Wak Wak, Box 286, Nespelem, P. Gail; Edwards, Billy Lee; Edwards, Ferguson, Larry Robert; Finley, Charles Bazil; James, Victor Alan; Johnson, Stormy WA 99155. (509) 634-2370 Work; (509) 633-1417, home. Lawrence Dean; Edwards, Terrence Levi; Eneas; Finley, Jacqueline M.; Finley, Larry Renee’; Joseph, Monte, Ray; LaCourse, Erb, Robert Henry; Friedlander, Joseph J.; Finley, Roger Lee; Finley, Timothy Rebecca Gay; LaFountaine, Roslynn Marie; Dean; Fry, Robert Duane; George, Deanna Allen; Fry, Ray Anthony; Hawley, Lynette Leith, Roy Jesse; Louie, Lovina Veronica; Lynn; George, Robert Wendell; Gorr, Bonita Dawn; Holford, Kenneth S.; Jack, Virginia; Lucht, Douglas Ray; Marchand, Frank Round Robin Basketball Joann; Gorr, Melvin Lee; Grand Louis, Kheel, Randy NMN; Laramie, Steven Daniel; Marchand, Russell H.; McClung, 5th & 6th Grade Anthony Abraham; Gunn, Robert Leroy; Raymond; Leadercharge, Michael Boye; David Dale; McKay, Lawanda, Monaghan, Boys and Girls Hall, Emery Peter, Hargrove, Rodney Jay, Louie, Robert E.; Mason, Elizabeth Lucy; Brian Keith; Moon, Ronald Jay; Moses, Harvill, Rose Marie Lynn; Hewankorn, Hazel Melton, Philomena S.; Michel, Angela S; Anette Edith; Moses, Rachel D.; Nanamkin, January 8th & 9th, 2000 Mae; Holford, Lester L; Hubbard, Jolene Michel, Myron Scott; Nicholson, Monte George, Nanamkin, Troy Martin; Nomee, Omak Community Center Ann; Irey, Tiffany Pauline; Jake, Louise Louis; Pakootas, Deon Bernadette; Pakootas, Sandra L. Omak Washington Nadine; Jane, Jesse Owen; Joseph, William; Shane Francis; Phillips, Julie Lynne; Rickard, Launer, Glenon R.; Lezard, Annabelle S.; Leroy Carl; Rosenbaum, Monty Ray; ALL COACHES WILL HELP REFEREE! For more information contact: Mark Timentwa (509) 422-7421 Molly (509) 422-7415 This poem was written by a U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan. the following is his Lillian (509) 422-7400 request: Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to celebrate these festivities. Let’s try in this small Round Robin Basketball way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and 1st & 2nd Grade dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small part to plant this small seed. Boys and Girls “Twas the night before Christmas, The face was so gentle, The soldier awakened January 22, 2000 He lived all alone, The room in such disorder, and I heard a rough voice Omak Community Center In a one bedroom house made of Not how I pictured “Santa don’t cry, Omak Washington Plaster and stone. A United States soldier. This life is my choice; I had come down the chimney Was this the hero I fight for freedom, ALL COACHES WILL HELP REFEREE! With presents to give, Of whom I’d just read? I don’t ask for more, For more information contact: And to see just who Curled up on a poncho, My life is my god, Mark Timentwa (509) 422-7421 In this home did live. The floor for a bed? My country, my corps.” Molly (509) 422-7415 I looked all about, I realized the families The soldier rolled over A strange sight I did see, That I saw this night, And drifted to sleep, Lillian (509) 422-7400 No tinsel, no presents, Owed their lives to these soldiers I couldn’t control it, Not even a tree. Who were willing to fight. I continued to weep. No stocking by mantle, Soon round the world, I kept watch for hours, Nespelem All Indian 40+ Just boots filled with sand, The children would play, So silent and still On the wall hung pictures And grownups would celebrate And we both shivered Basketball Tournament Of far distant lands. A bright Christmas day. From the cold night’s chill. January 29-30, 2000 With medals and badges, They all enjoyed freedom I didn’t want to leave Awards of all kinds, Each month of the year, On that cold, dark night Nespelem Community Center A sober thought Because of the soldiers, This guardian of honor Nespelem, Washington Came through my mind. Like the one lying here. So willing to fight. Entry Fee: $150 (Due by January 15, 2000) For tis house was different, I couldn’t help wonder Then the soldier rolled over it was dark and dreary, How many lay alone, With a voice soft and pure, Awards given to 1st through 4th places I found the home of a soldier, On a cold Christmas eve Whispered, “carry on Santa, For more information: Larry Jordan (509) 634-2238 Once I could see clearly. In a land far from home It’s Christmas Day, all is secure.” Ken Bourgeau (509) 633-3622 The soldier lay sleeping, the very thought One look at my watch, Send Entry Fee to: Larry Jordan Silent, alone, Brought a tear to my eye, And I knew he was right. Curled up on the floor I dropped to my knees “Merry Christmas my friend, P.O. Box 234, Coulee Dam, WA 99116. In this one bedroom home. And started to cry. And to all a good night.”

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Greetings and happy holidays! With dignity and respect for our loved ones employer and my community but, $150,000. My employer’s insurance without treatment, my condition company has refused to pay for the continues to deteriorate. Fortunately, procedure for others, and there is no there is an option for us but we need indication of a change of heart. We your help. have established a tax-deductible I’ve had MS for nine years, and account with the nonprofit National have steadily lost my mobility. I Foundation for Transplants. For a use a walker and wheelchair to get fee (5% of the first $100,000 raised), around, and hand-controls on my the Foundation assists in fundraising, car - my co-workers say, ‘it takes takes custody of the funds and Letter of Thanks a village” to get me through the releases them only for specific At a time of year when we all & everybody at the long house, the workday. The Fred Hutchinson transplant-related costs. This way give thanks for what we have I am people who cut and dried the meat, Cancer Research Center in Seattle donors are assured their contributions at a total loss for the right words and to all who brought food to our is testing a promising procedure are going for the intended purpose. to say or respond to all who helped house. I would like to thank all my for progressive MS, the “stem cell My family and I need your with the recent loss of my daughter cousins (especially Kathy, Debbie, transplant”. It is the opinion of my support. You can help in two ways: doctors that there is no alternative a) a tax-deductible contribution and our sister, Robin Circle. I would Vicki, Pam, Billie, & Karen) for treatment for my condition. Stem to the special account: National Just like to thank all the family and coming as soon as you did and for cells are immature cells in the bone Foundation for Transplants for Scott friends, the community for all their helping at the house, Joan & Penny marrow, which can grow into any Hall, P.O. Box 1970, Los Altos, help during our most recent and for doing all you did. I am a former employee of the accepted to participate in a procedure type of human cell (hair, skin, CA 94022 with checks payable to unexpected loss. I have had a very Thanks goes out to Darla & Steve Colville Tribe. I was employed as that shows promise to halt my rapidly blood, etc.). In the transplant, your NFT/Scott Hall and/or b) please hard time adjusting to this loss and for going and getting the things for a Forester Practices Forester from progressing multiple sclerosis. I live own stem cells are harvested and convey any ideas for fundraising to knowing that she will not be coming the giveaway, Dena Berg for giving 1988 to 1990 and also as the Lake near Chewelah, WA, and support stored, your existing immune system me at my work (my employer has home no more. 1 know she is missed all the shawls, bags and beaded items, Roosevelt Water Quality Council my family (wife Keitlyn and two is destroyed using radiation and generously extended the use of my by all her friends and 1 want to thank Cheryl & the girls for their shawls Coordinator from 1993 to 1995. children, 3 and 5) as a water quality chemotherapy, then the stem cells are work email) [email protected] or call everyone who stops by and checks on and beaded items. All who helped I have a post-holiday adventure manager for the Kalispel tribal reintroduced to “restart” the immune me at (509) 445-1147. If you wish our family. I would especially like to in any way at all my family and I coming up that I’d like your help government. I want to continue system. (The symptoms of MS are a more information on the procedure, thank my dear friend and coworker, say thanks, because without you we with. I have very recently been to contribute to my family, my result of one’s own immune system please call me or the Fred Hutchinson Bonnie, for helping me the first hours would not have made it through this attacking the nervous system). The Cancer Research Center. If you wish and the whole time during this whole very trying time, especially this time stem cell transplant has been done to know more about NFT, contact situation. of year. with 60 MS patients worldwide (20 Carolyn Vanucci at 1-800-489-3863. I would especially like to thank Thanks goes out to Spirit at the in the U.S.). Although there are no If you choose to contribute and Deb & Jeannie Louie & family for Tribal Tribune for the wonderful job Wright or wrong? guarantees, the success rate has been wish to remain anonymous, please coming home and helping with the he did on the remembrance cards and 86% in halting the progression of the specify that with your donation. arrangements as soon as you did. the pictures he did up for us. Thanks I am writing this letter with been hired. I immediately tried to stop disease for as long as the patients Please accept my profound thanks To my Aunt Joann thanks for all goes out to all who sent flowers and the intent to reach the parents and this at the Athletic Director level, the have been monitored (the longest is for any assistance and my wishes your help and direction. To Grandpa cards. wrestlers of the Grand Coulee Dam Principal, then Superintendent level, three years). Time is of the essence for a healthy and happy twenty-first Jimmy thanks for just being there. If I forgot your name it is Middle School and the Little Guy and then finally it went to the School in beginning this procedure, and it is century. I thank Bill Timentwa and the not without thanks, to all of the Wrestling programs. Board. I was shocked and dismayed scheduled to begin in early February. With warm regards, Seven Drum for their services, the community thanks for being there As you may have already heard, at the resistance that I came up The stem cell transplant will Scott Hall drumming gave me strength and and helping during this very trying I will not be coaching wrestling this against at all levels after all the time require six months off work, including *(Editors’ Note: Although the helped me get through it all. To time and unexpected loss. season. The decision was made not and effort that I have invested in both 2-3 months in Seattle with a full-time letter exceeds the 450-word limit, it’s Father Bob and all the people from For every time you think of me, by me, but one of higher authority. programs. caregiver, and numerous follow-up being printed because of its content.) the Catholic Church for their rosary I’m right here in your heart. Recently, events unfolded which I am disappointed and angry sessions. The Fred Hutchinson Center and prayers. The family of Robin Michelle left me out of a job. Bad decisions about the decision and lack of and families, who have undergone There are so many people to thank Circle were made on both ends. Mine, being treatment, estimate the total cost at communication on the part of the for all their help, the cooks from the Peggy & Denny to assume an “Annual” contract Grand Coulee Dam School District. beginning to the end, a great big Matt, Kyle, Reese, Darren meant yearly or 365 days. I later A courteous phone call from the thanks to Brenda & Karen, Rhea Auntie Leora & Uncles found out that in the Grand Coulee newly appointed Athletic Director tribal employees Dam School District “Annual” means stating his intentions would have “for the season.” I received a new eliminated this ordeal! I wanted to contract in May of 1999. But, since be your coach this year and planned have rights last years contract was signed on on coaching for many years to come. December 21, 1998, I felt no urgency Nevertheless, I would like to To The Membership: managers are comforted by Admin- and it was never stressed to me that it thank the Colville Confederated Wai! Thanks to those who ask istration, and buffed to council. Yet, needed to be signed before December Tribes, Raider/Pirate Booster Club, where my letters are. Mine was an employee isn’t granted the same of this year. Simply for the fact that returned as “too long, cc: File Copy, and the Coulee Dam Federal Credit privilege. An employee or staff is left the contract states “Extracurricular Executive Director”. Remember to the mercy of the very same pro- contracts are renewable on an annual Union for their financial support. when lengthy letters were continued Lastly and most importantly, I’d gram manager they tried to address. basis.” I had all intentions of signing into the next edition? The chain-of-command becomes like to thank the kids, parents and the new contract and thought it was I have concerns with administra- only a chain. fans that supported my programs for properly communicated to that affect. tive levels of management. I speak I feel our current employment the last three years. I appreciate the The Grand Coulee Dam School from my perspective as a tribal system operates under the “who District’s bad decision came when memories. I’ll be watching! employee. We have some excellent you know”, not “what you know” program managers, some are so-so, I was contacted by phone to turn in Sincerely, philosophy. Why else is nepotism and yet others have unhealthy “con- keys and wrestling uniforms and was Coach Payne unchecked with program managers told at that time that a new coach had trol” issues. An employee answers to their immediate supervisor, then wearing several hats except account- whomever is next in line, the Admin- ability? I commend the NEW council istrative Director, or the Executive for taking care of business. All 14 of Director, etc. them. Listen to the facts not the ex- Employee concerns about pro- cuses. Change isn’t so bad, why did i ask you to ind out grams or positions are often stifled; Creator gave us seasons? If employ- employees are dissuaded from coun- ees had the opportunity of a chosen cil audience, therefore, often suffer few, as Paul Harvey says, “you would what is happening in silence because zero is done per hear the rest of the story”. Tribal chain-of-command. Employee rights employees have rights, ennit? Have are basically limited by their program a safe holiday season. Tribal Members: college educated or a person with manager. BUT! When concerns Freedom of speech is a civil right. The last five months of 1999 special skills I wouldn’t recommend arise from employees about certain ‘Was-Way’ have been a shameful disaster for employment with the Colville Tribe. program managers, these program Charlene BearCub-Thomas the Colville Tribe. Off Reservation I don’t have to repeat what has Tribal Members, I ask you to find been said already about the civil out what is happening from within rights as Colville Tribal Members, our Tribal Council Chambers. The US. Citizens, tribal employees and When life starts letters that you have been reading a human being is being violated by let’s help one another in the TRIBUNE for the past four some of the Tribal Council. The Without Me months are not exaggerating. It may ironic thing is that we as Colville Dear Members, a certified Trust Status report form When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see; sound like a broken record but this Tribal People let it go on. As you probably know, there is a the Colville BIA Realty for ALL If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; is the least effect Tribal Council and After all of this I still want to wish class action suit by Native Americans land holdings. These should include I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today, progress is halted Not that all of the all of you Colville Tribal Members against the BIA’s handling of IIM applicable easements, rights-of-way While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. Council is at fault but there is a main and your families the best for the accounts. An offshoot to this is a and expiration dates, in addition to I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, four with vendettas and revenge, next hundred years. As Indian People revamping of BIA recordkeeping on acreage and ownership. Colville has And each time you think of me I know you’ll miss me too; three-four who are intimidated and we are still strong and proud and we allotment interests. One BIA official all land records; Portland has none. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, six trying to carry on business. have a right to be strong and proud says the BIA is going away. Stan If rights-of-way have expired or are That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, One of the answers is to have Merry Christmas and a Happy New Speaks (Portland BIA) says they are coming due, request an accounting, And said my place was ready in heaven far above a General Membership Meeting Year to all of you and May the creator implementing a new system and will for you are allowed to participate in And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. where the only agenda is information bless you all. need an accurate accounting of our the renewal process besides the final But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, from the people who are affected, Lem-lem trust holdings. approval of any action. For all life, I’d always thought I didn’t want to die. tribal employees. If you are a Eldon L. Wilson I cannot obtain a consistent and Let’s help one another. We need I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, clear picture of my holdings which to protect what our ancestors fought It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I hope is an individual problem, and so hard to maintain. Don’t let your I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, not the case for all tribal members. rights disappear. Remind your I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. Letters To The Editor I ask all tribal members to double councilmembers to protect our Trust If I could relive yesterday I thought just for awhile check your land holding records, holdings. Ask them for an update on I’d say good bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. Letters to the Editor must meet the legal standards set for libel especially fractionated allotments, court actions. But then I fully realized that this could never be, then, using your “U” number, request Noel D. Orr and slander. Any letter that may contain questionable comments For emptiness and memories would take the place of me. or opinions will be reviewed by the Reservation Attorney’s Office. And when I thought of worldly things that I’d miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. All letters must contain the writer’s signature, address, and But when I walked through heaven’s gate, I felt so much at home. telephone (if available). Letter are limited to 450-words. Letters When God looked down and smiles at me, from his great golden throne, not signed, or exceeding the 450-word limit will not be published. rare instances He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you. “ Views and opinion expressed in Letters to the Editor, Today for life on what is past but here it starts anew. I was told once that when I was both sides of a fence. Gave my soul to complimentary or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, conceived it made a lot of people someone else. Made a lot of money, and since each day’s the same day, there’s no longing for the past. They are not endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal happy. My name from my father’s still didn’t find what was true. Now But you have been so faithful, so trusting, so true. Administration, Tribal Business Council, or the Colville family was Lyle Matthew Harris. I’m back, no saddles, fences, doors. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn’t do. Confederated Tribes membership as a whole. My grandmother from my mother’s I’ve always been true to you. You But you have been forgiven and now at last you’re free. side called me (the-lot-ti-cut)/River. never cheated. Walk on with the So won’t you take my hand and share my life with me? Long since I was born, how I knowledge that we all can be Indian. So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart. forgot who I was. Was teased from Lyle Harris tribal tribune tribal tribune 4 resOurces MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999

TREE TALK By Gary Martin COLVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION Merry power outage, flood, storm, etc. Good items to have The “Challenge” during any given winter in our area! Ready-to-eat, canned meats, fruits and vegetables of Setting Goals Smoked or dried meat, like beef jerky Christmas to Josh Swain, 4-H Challenge Program Juices-canned, bottled or powdered drink mixes (be sure to have water for these) Goal setting is a skill and any skill- whether it’s Soup-canned or dried shooting a basket, typing, investing, or goal setting- Milk-powdered or canned Everyone!Drawn by ashley Wilson, age 4 must be learned and practiced. Knowing how to High energy foods-peanut butter, jelly, crackers, set goals and what type of goals to set increases nuts, trail mix, hard candy, cookies and granola bars the chance that a goal will be reached. The single Flashlight with spare bulb and batteries biggest thing to help you reach a goal is write it Battery-operated radio with spare batteries down. A written goal is 90 times more likely to Disposable plates, eating utensils, etc. be reached! Paper towels Some other characteristics of a good goal are: First aid kit Understandable- you need to understand the Water goal you set, be able to explain it, and understand Store at least three gallons of water for each the factors which influence the outcome. person in the household. It is best to use purchased Believable- set your goals high, but if goals are bottled water or fill purchased containers with continually too hard to reach a pattern of failure tight-fitting lids. Do not reuse plastic jugs, which can develop. This is an area where sharing your contained food, milk, or household chemicals, goal with someone you trust can be helpful. People because it may not be possible to remove all traces who may be able to give you good feedback about of food or chemical from the plastic. your goals are a spouse, friend, mentor, or parent. Every six months use these items and replace Controllable- do you have control over the with new ones for storage. factors? For instance winning the lottery isn’t a real good goal because you do not have any control Holiday Food Safety Reminder over the outcome. Identify the areas where you do Avoid food poisoning this holiday season have control such as time management, behavior, by keeping hot foods hot, and cold foods cold. attitude, self-control, and practicing a skill. Never leave foods out that should be refrigerated. Measurable- evaluation is often the most Refrigerate pumpkin pies—they contain eggs, which overlooked part of goal settting. When you set your can result in salmonella food poisoning. Thaw goal, make sure you can measure it, and monitor meats and other frozen foods in the refrigerator. your progress regularly. Keep a written record. Toss leftovers that have been in the refrigerator Desirable- a goal that feels like a chore is going longer than two days. DON’T LET FOOD to be very difficult to achieve. When your goal POISONING RUIN YOUR HOLIDAY! Steve Laramie (far right) with Haskell University students and Galen Desautel (far left). is something you want to achieve it will be much easier to discipline yourself and do the work to How’s it going this month! Merry Natural Resources Program. friend from Nespelem and also had achieve the goal. Make them fun! Friend of the Twin Christmas to everyone! Thank The students introduced a chance to visit with more friends Growthful- goals should be positive so you can you Ashley for your snowmen themselves and we learned that they from Nespelem. I ran on Haskell’s build on them in a healthy way. Lakes Youth Camp drawing. Back in November, Steve come from a diversity of homelands, course country course and track The 4-H Challenge program is a great way for Josh Swain, 4-H Challenge Program Laramie and I had a very nice trip to from all across the United States. (something I’ve always wanted to groups to practice identifying and implementing Haskell Indian Nations University Steve and I shared some slides and do). Travelling halfway across the group goals. To find out more about this hands on in Lawrence, Kansas. Haskell was discussion of the Colville Reservation country, time changes, toll roads, city educational and leadership program call 634-2304. established in 1884 to partially fulfill and of our forestry activities. Part of traffic, flat country, tornado warnings treaty and trust obligations and has our purpose was to share information. posted in buildings; can all be very become a nationally recognized Part of our purpose was to motivate strenuous on forestry travelers. intertribal institution of higher and encourage. We had fun and I feel Steve and I were impressed FAMILY LIVING education. we succeeded in our purpose. with everyone and everything we We visited with students and staff We had a chance to look around the experienced at Haskell. We want to PROGRAM of the Natural Resources Program. 320 acre campus. We had beautiful, THANK all the students and staff of Cathy J. Desautel This Program is coordinated by the warm weather. We watched the the Natural Resources Program for Natural Resources Advisory Board, football team practice. They are a all their hospitality. Steve and I were New Year’s Resolutions of which the Bureau of Indian Affairs young team and were having a very honored, to represent the Colville Setting New Year’s resolutions is a tradition in and the Intertribal Timber Council good season. We got to visit a career/ Indian Agency and our Forestry our culture. Over 100 million people will make are members. Several additional college fair at the gym. We had a Program. We look forward to our New Year’s Resolutions and most of these will national and local agencies and nice lunch at the cafeteria with 3 next opportunity to visit Haskell. relate to people’s unhealthy behaviors. Sixty institutions are members of the Board student friends from Inchelium. I percent of Americans die from illnesses connected and provide support to Haskell’s attended a birthday party for a student to behavior such as overeating, lack of exercise, and smoking. Pledging to change these behaviors are common resolutions. However, only about 50 to 60 percent of those making resolutions actually keep them. Reasons for failure include- setting unrealistic goals; trying to colville tribal indian do too much, too soon; and not following a proper plan of action. In addition to the information on goal setting in language program the previous article, remember the following tips Larry Holford was recognized during the when making resolutions. Don’t be too hard on Well it’s looks like the big One is just around the corner, (2000) that is. Hope all things Business Council’s Community Development yourself- unhealthy behaviors have usually been committee meeting as a “Friend of the Twin Lakes turn out well for all you people out in God’s country. God will take care of you native part of your lifestyle for years and you aren’t going Youth Camp.” americans. take care to change them overnight. Take small steps and The 90’s marked a time of renewal for the Twin g¤mntitkŸ be happy with little successes. If you fail, don’t Lakes Youth Camp with new projects such as 4-H get discouraged. Keep trying- behavior changes Challenge and Culture Camp. Hundreds of people ns¤lxc‹n nxa›amx¡‹n nim‹pu can be attempted throughout the year, not only at volunteered time to maintain the youth camp, but New Year’s! one person’s dedication and behind the scenes work iÂm Happy ...... k¤n limt ...... kn lamt/lamt©kn ...... ›˜yce really stood out- Larry Holford. Storing Emergency Food During his tenure with Tribal Public Works, iÂm sad ...... k¤n pa›pa›silx ...... kn pupv˜mk ...... teqteqetc˜ Larry was a familiar face whenever there were and Supplies- SAFELY breakdowns or a dirty job to be done. He always iÂm Going...... k¤n ›xŸ uy ...... kn©k nu ŸtŸ ...... k–sa When the New Year arrives, will you be prepared saw jobs through to the end; even when it meant for any Y2K glitches? Will you have enough food iÂm tired ...... k¤n ›ay Ÿt ...... kn ›ay Ÿt ...... ›il˜twisa staying late into the night or volunteering his time. and water to survive for several days? Will you His dedication, know how, friendliness, and positive have heat? Whether you are worried about all the iÂm angry ...... k¤n €aymt ...... kn himÂt ...... ®cÂemca attitude benefited the camp greatly. computers failing on January 1, 2000 or not, you Larry’s contributions were recognized with a should always have at least three days of supplies WhatÂs this ...... stim axa› ...... tam ax˜› ...... ›it–kl plaque presented by the 4-H Challenge program stored in case of an emergency. and the Planning Department. The plaque will be Food storage- it is important to store food, come here ...... xŸuyx kÂla›...... ¡n– Ÿta› ...... k–m permanently displayed at the Twin Lakes Youth which doesn’t need refrigeration and can be eaten Camp. Which one...... ha k®n ...... nek˜naw ...... min® ›ku with little or no cooking. Store foods familiar to 4-H and other volunteer-based programs you- a crisis is not the time to learn new recipes! continue to succeed because of people like Larry. Who is that ...... swit ix®› ...... swat ›a¡®› ...... ›ii›hi Avoid storing high salt foods, which increase thirst. Volunteers are often unsung heroes and contribute Store one or two manual can-openers with your their time out of a desire to make a difference in Where is it ...... la› k®n ...... kla›k˜› i¡˜› ...... min–› emergency food supply! Canned foods can be their community. Take the time to thank these heated indoors with canned-heat (such as Sterno). people for their efforts, it may be the only “pay” i canÂt walk ...... lut kn xŸist ...... ›am¤n kn ›a¡nu Ÿt ...... wet–›ipskikayksa Charcoal grills, hibachis, and camp stoves must be they receive. Then find something you believe in used outside due to carbon monoxide. enough to volunteer- make a difference! i donÂt know ...... lut ta› cmist®n ...... lut ¡mit–nÂen ...... k–›nu Following is a list of food and items to keep on hand in case of an emergency such as an extended iÂm not sure ...... mat ...... m¤tw¤n ˜xŸ ...... ku›wˆt

Good ...... ast ...... ¤t ...... t€˜›c Brian Cummings, Agriculture, 4-H PHONE: (509) 634-2304 bad ...... kÂast ...... kÂat ...... qeps®s Cathy DeSautel, Family Living FAX: (509) 634-2353 Joshua Swain, 4-H Challenge EMAIL: [email protected] long ...... w®sx¤n ...... wi ¤n ...... k–het Deidre Antone, Office Support P.O. Box 111, Nespelem, WA 99155

WhatÂs your name? ....swit askŸist ...... wat iqÂen¡–t ...... man˜ weh wen®kt Cooperative Agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture (special project number 93-EIRP-1-0036), Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Colville Agency BIA, and Ferry County. Cooperative Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidense of noncompliance may be reported to your local Cooperative Exetension Office. Daniel Fagerlie, Project Director

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showed on their faces. Hand drums generations. It seemed like this event Healthy Nations Community Report made by the Youth Culture Camp provide them an opportunity to just or the Native Youth Gathering were be themselves and participate in a brought out. Songs that had been cultural activity they truly enjoyed. learned and practices were sung with In our recent past, stickgame had a serious pride. At the end of each become associated with alcohol abuse game, the losing team went to the and violence, but more recently, winning team and congratulated them there has been a changing norm. with a handshake. The championship In the Omak community, the Watt game between Omak High School family recently sponsored an alcohol, and Medicine Wheel School brought drug and violence free stickgame the entire group together to watch and tournament as a memorial to Josie cheer for their favorite team. In the Watt. I heard many young people end, Omak went undefeated, for the attended this community event. day, winning eight straight games to Others are hosting family stickgames claim the championship. Medicine in their homes. These are examples Wheel gave it their best shot, and it of healthy, family and community- was a competitive game, but Omak’s based, cultural activities that young determined young players prevailed. people seem to be responding to in a This school-based, stickgame positive way. Healthy Nations would tournament was a great success be interested in helping to organize a in many ways. Trudi Tonasket youth stickgame tournament, in the deserves a lot of credit for organizing Omak community, some time after the event. The students deserve a the new year. Maybe it could be Inchelium high school team, The Host team. Omak high school stickgame team, The Champs. lot of credit for their enthusiastic coordinated with the local schools, participation. There have been other but if not, then maybe a weekend at On November 10th, I travelled were invited from Omak, Nespelem, and the other three schools came and work, competition, school pride and youth stickgame tournaments but this the Community Center. If you are to Inchelium for a youth stickgame Lake Roosevelt, Wellpinit and made an exciting day of it! I don’t sportsmanship were also qualities the first one, I know of, that has been interested in helping to organize a tournament held at the high school Cusick School Districts and the know whether an official count was demonstrated by the students organized within the school system. stickgame tournament for youth, gym. The one day tournament was Medicine Wheel School in Spokane, taken, but I would guess, there was who participated in the stickgame It was good to see the Indian students give me a call, George Abrahamson, organized by Trudi Tonasket, Native WA. The Nespelem, Wellpinit and 75 to 100 students at the tournament. tournament. There was a sense of fun participating whole-heartedly in a Omak Healthy Nations office, 422- Studies teacher at the Inchelium Cusick schools didn’t show, but Qualities usually associated and excitement in the air. The young healthy and fun activity; an ancient, 7425. Thank you. School. Student stickgame teams teams from Inchelium High School with high school sports, like team people were enjoying the game and it traditional game that comes from their Indian culture and spans the Keller District tribal elders participate in Community Education/Wellness Coordinator I recently began working as the The Keller Cheerleaders helped with was able to attend, I hope to be able traditional cultural property study Community Education/Wellness the dinner/bingo. In December we to implement with the youth in Keller Coordinator in the Keller district. My had another bingo. At this one we had and in some of our reservation wide name is Darlene Zacherle. I’d like to pies and the big prize was a Nintendo programs/activities. let you know of some of the activities 64. Grandma Alice was the winner. Other activities scheduled: On I’ve been involved with. Congratulations! The Babysitters December 29, we will meet at the We had a Sobriety Powwow Club helped with this bingo. We Keller Community Center for a on November 27, 1999. I’d like to will have another one tentatively sleigh riding party. An N.Y.G. thank the Powwow Committee, the scheduled for January 23rd at 5 p.m. overnight is scheduled for 1/16/00 at cooks, Healthy Nations Staff, Keller A 4-H group has been started in the Omak Community Center for the Keller Youth and the other 3 districts. Youth Royalty, Bill Timentwa and Keller. We’ve had two meetings I will be contacting youth that are the drums: Golden Eagles, Eaglets, already. The first one was for adults interested in participating with the Coyote Creek (all from Nespelem) who wished to sign up to be leaders for planning of the Northwest Indian and Walking Bear, Merit, BC. We the dog/cat, rabbits, marksmanship/ Youth Conference in Spokane April had approximately 1780 total years fishing, sewing, liberal arts, cooking 2001. On January 7, at the Keller sobriety with all the people that and other groups. If you are interested Longhouse, a Family Constellation attended the powwow and dinner. in being a group leader or joining, training study-groups will be held. (L to R) Ivy Marchand, Charley Quintasket, (L to R) Michele Sirois, Cecilia Smith, All of us had a great time. you can contact Mary Jo Nee at 634- Also an aerobics workout will be and Joe Marchand Mary Marchand, and Matilda George On 11-20-99, nine youth attended 8124 or 634-2191. Our next meeting scheduled in January. a training session to become certified is scheduled for Jan. 9, 3:00 p.m. at I would like to thank you for your babysitters. We’d like to thank Kathy the Keller Community Center. time. If you have any questions and/ Desautel for coming to Keller to be On Dec. 6-10, I attended the or suggestions, please contact me at the instructor. These youth (those Youth Wellness and Leadership the Keller Community Center or call who aren’t out of town on vacation) Institute V and the native Youth (509)634-2191/634-2260. will help with watching 3 yr-11 yr Paths XI Conference. The Health Darlene Zacherle children over night on December 31, Promotions Programs, University New Year’s Eve. of Oklahoma sponsored this. I was In November we had a Turkey/Pie able to meet a lot of great youth and Bingo along with some donations. instructors. Some of the workshops I

Nespelem Report Healthy Nations Colville Tribal musician Greetings to all! releases debut recording (L to R) Paul James (L to R) Alex Sam and (L to R) Mary Marchand and and his wife, Alice James Monaghan Bertha Matt I would like to wish arrange-ments. you all a very merry LaRae debuted her songwriting The History/Archaeology Department of trip covering most of the Grand Coulee Dam Christmas and a and singing in Spokane in January the Colville Confederated Tribes continues its reservoir in the company of department staff of 1997 for a performance during commitment to preserve and protect traditional and the boat skipper. The History/Archaeology happy new year. the annual Coyote and Friends information. Through the Grand Coulee Dam Department arranged an opportunity for the gathering at the Met. In the spring Project FY 1999, the department conducted a study elders to travel on a houseboat and experience First off I just want to say THANK of 1999, LaRae reconfigured her band, rebuilding her sound around to gather valuable information from tribal elders a different view of this land. Traveling on the YOU to all who participated in her own keyboard playing. Now in the area affected by the construction of Grand river stimulated and refreshed memories not the Santa’s Helpers volleyball, booking under her own name, Coulee Dam. Loss of land, medicinal plants, herbs, previously recalled. The trip was a wonderful we ended up with seven teams LaRae Wiley is once again playing roots, fishing sites, and hunting sites are some success. Laughter shared among all of the participating. We had a joyous examples of the different losses felt by our Indian time and the participants were very local festivals including Art Fest, crewmembers will never be forgotten, nor the Chataqua, and the Chewelah people. In this area, there lies a spiritual value of stories told each day. Viewing this land from the giving. Thank you, your gifts will be the land and its various uses held by our ancestors Basin Blues and Jazz Fest. river created an entirely different perspective appreciated. LaRae also works with and together they constitute a unique 46 way of for the elders. Some of them didn’t expect to I was able to attend the youth Inchelium, Washington based life” that can never-ever be replaced. Our tribal ever attain an opportunity like this and were leadership and wellness conference musician, Jim Boyd, singing and elders are providing the information necessary for which tied into the youth paths playing keyboard with his band, the rest of us to remember these ways and times. ultimately pleased. The elders really enjoyed themselves on the river. We have even heard conference held in San Diego. I Rez Bound. This summer, Jim The following is a list of Tribal elders from the brought home a lot of information Boyd and Rez Bound played indigenous tribes of the project area who initially from members of the community that the elders to work with the youth. I am very a variety of venues including participated in this project: Alice Irey, Paul are still speaking about their journey. It made the staff of our department proud to hear how excited to be working with the youth opening for a Silver Mountain James, Marguerite Lentz, Joe Marchand, Bertha performance by folk legend Joan much they enjoyed themselves. and the young adults. LaRae Wiley Matt, Jim Monaghan, Eva Adolph-Orr, Charlie In November of 1999, LaRae Baez. The group has just returned The staff of the History/Archaeology The youth activity center is Quintasket, Alex Sam, and Cecilia Smith. Nettie Wiley celebrated the release of fro the Native American Music Department would like to express our nearly completed, it looks good. The Francis-Covington and John Marchand, who are her debut recording, Dissonant Awards show in Albuquerque, no longer with us, also participated in the project. appreciation, gratitude, and respect for our whole inside has been completely where Boyd took the prize for remodeled it is beautiful. Thanks to World on her own Humming Tree They enjoyed sharing information and felt it was elder’s contributions to this project. We couldn’t label. Both singer and songwriter, best compilation recording for the the C.I.H.A for all the renovations very important. Nettie and John looked forward to do our job without them. Their efforts to retrieve LaRae combines passionate Smoke Signals soundtrack album. this couldn’t have happened with out participating in the second phase of the project, the and share memories of this area were amazing, themes, subtle imagery, and LaRae Wiley is a graduate of your support, thank you. If you are houseboat trip. We would like to extend a special considering that some of those memories stirred strength of delivery to move Eastern Washington University with degrees in history, music and thanks to Roosevelt Recreational Enterprises for up sad and painful emotions. interested in helping out at the center her audiences. She pulls from education, and has also studied working so generously with us. We appreciate We would like to thank all of the elders for please let us know, or if you have any her experiences and heritage their cooperation and assistance making this trip participating in this project and wish them a very ideas for activities to be done there. voice and music at Whitworth to weave music and lyrics that College and Western Washington possible. Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! I can be reached at 634-2780 or tell the tales of people past and Several of the informants went on this houseboat We look forward to working with you again. ext. 2780, if you have any questions University. She is a member of the present. Her songs are an eclectic Colville Confederated Tribes. She or ideas please give me a call. mix of Native American, blues, lives in Chewelah, Washington. Stefanie Lelone, Healthy Nations jazz, rock and pop influences, Youth Education/Wellness all held together by ear-pleasing

tribal tribune MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 p.s.i.s. tribal tribune 11 Ms. Simpson and Mr. Orr’s 5th Grade Poems & Prose THE VOICE OF PROuD A Friend A Friend Wanted: A Friend PASCHAL SHERMAN INDIAN SCHOOL STuDENTS & STAFF I would like a friend who cares and A friend who cares and shares A friend who likes me helps out. A friend who shares with A friend who likes me and will be A friend who cares about me stuff and shows some respect to me there A friend who is there for me and I will show respect to them. A friend to talk and laugh with A friend I like. Whoever puts up with me, that A friend to yell and cry with Soni Gunshows person is always there for me and will A friend to walk and run with the second graders at paschal sherman go anywhere with me. Someone who A friend who will be a friend. I Need A Friend knows me and is a good listener will Jessica Olebar A friend who cares. indian school have been looking forward to not tell my secrets. A friend who shares. Nicole Tewawina Wanted: A Friend One who loves and I want a friend who cares and shares. One who plays and christmas and the coming of santa. Here are Wanted: A Good Listener I want a friend that plays and could Talks to me all the time till A good listener is someone who tell that I could be any body I want the end. Dear santa, please come to my house a teddy bear. i will give you knows me and I talk about them in a to be. And then at last we meet again. nice way. They listen to my words. A Someone who puts up with me will Shannon Boyce i want a present. please irst and i’ve been good this cookies and milk. Have a good listener will hear my cries and stay with me until the end and then get me a present. i was year and be careful going Merry christmas. From, my words. A good listener will not we will reunite again, a friend. Wanted: A Friend good. i want a computer or down the chimney. From Mariah tell my secrets to others. Eddie Olebar A friend who shares things and thinks a teddy bear and a pair of your friend, Josh Craig Phillips I am a good friend. Wanted: Friend A friend who likes me and is there pJs or a pair of socks and a Dear santa, Dear Mr. claus, Wanted: Someone Who A friend who cares and shares is for me. game or a box of 64 crayons i have been a good girl How are you? i want Puts Up With Me A friend who likes me Corey Wiley or a toy box. santa, i’ll leave this year and i want a new pooh and tweety and a Someone who puts up with me will And is there with me. know that I am there. Eugene Moore Wanted: Someone Who you cookies. love, rebecca toy. i think it should be toy soldier please. i love Someone that puts up with me will Puts Up With Me a bike. i hope you and my family and star. you are share and care. Wanted Someone who cares Dear santa, your elves have a good nice santa. i’m nice too. They will never dare me to cut my I want a friend that helps with life and Someone who plays hair. problems. I want a friend that will Someone who shares i want stickers and a christmas. love your friend, My name is tiffany. love, All I ask is for someone to care and always be my friend and that helps And who stays with you all the way. talking tigger and Winnie Valencia tifany that won’t dare no where or at all. me do the right thing in life. Frank Carden the pooh. Money and a Dear santa, LaCrisha Cate Michael Prescott talking Winnie the pooh. Dear santa, i have been a good girl be careful going down the i have been very nice. and how are you doing? chimney. i’ll put cookies please bring me toys How are your reindeer it was the christmas when snow kept an milk by the tree for you. because you are very nice. doing? When are you going santa i love you. Do you i would like a paintball gun to come to my house and love me? your iend, elaine and a tV with some movies are the elves going with falling, falling, falling and an eore and a tweety you? please give me a doll One Christmas Eve the snow in the ninth grade and who though everybody was laughing at her but Dear santa, and a pooh and a talking with a red dress please. would not stop falling. The snow she was weird. He mom was an only this was a new kid in school. Her i have been good. santa, tigger. Happy Holidays. love angelica trucks could not get through the parent and her name was Debbie. name was Krystal. please will you get me a love elias snow. Nobody went outside and Christmas was coming and all Cassie The next day Cassie and Krystal nobody went any where and nobody wanted was snow. Her mom kept on became friends. Cassie asked Krystal dreamcast please. santa Dear santa, could get Christmas trees until asking Cassie if she wanted anything what she wanted for Christmas. will you get me a mewtuo? Dear santa, i’ve been bad, but could morning when the roads were safe else, but her answer was the same, Cassie was surprised because when Dear santa, i want pokeman. i have been good this you bring a present for me, to drive upon. and that was snow. she heard what Krystal wanted. Dear santa, i want a radio year. can you please get me because i will be good next Everybody wished it would stop Every day when Cassie woke up She jumped up and shouted snow! snowing. Santa granted their request she rushed to the window to see if There were only 2 more days stereo. i need new shoes a nintendo 64? it snowed year. are you going to bring and everybody was happy. The snow it has snowed, but there was only a until Christmas. They day before santa. i want a paintball. for the first time today. me a present? i want a play stopped and baby Jesus was born on stupid sun (that’s what she called it.) Christmas it snowed, Cassie and santa, i want a dreamcast. be safe coming down the station and a computer. i Christmas. that day when she went to school her Krystal were so happy. Michael This Christmas is a special time teacher asked her what she wanted. and Eddied had a snowball fight i want a toy soldier. Dear chimney. How did you get want pokemon toys and a for everyone too. We are happy and After she told the class everybody with Cassie and Krystal. Cassie and santa, i want a nintendo 64. so fat? love, Jordan dog for christmas and a tV it is time to celebrate. We are going to started to laugh, but she didn’t think Krystal went sledding and it was your Friend, Von with some games. santa, i mass to share in this special occasion. it was funny. the Christmas the snow kept falling, Our grandmother is ill and we are She told everybody to be quiet but falling, falling. Dear santa, want a paintball gun. sharing the Christmas with her and they kept on laughing. Cassie ran out Jessica Olebar Dear santa, Get me a pokemon and From, nico are helping her get better. We want of the classroom. Before she left she Omak - Paschal Sherman Indian How are you? i want a toy a mewtwo. i did very good her to live as long as she can. We are noticed that a girl in the back was School car for christmas and i hope today. can you give me a Dear Mr. claus, staying at her house a lot because we looking at her. Cassie though that want her to remember the “Christmas you have a nice christmas. dream catcher? and i want i want a paintball gun and when the snow kept falling, falling, falling. Frank Carden Omak - Paschal Sherman Indian Christmas School Pinecones ______The snow was six feet dep. The town was snowed in. No one could get out of their houses. It looked like we would not have Christmas. We did not have a tree, a turkey and hardly any presents stored away. Christmas was only two days away. A kid named Nicholas Nick decided that four days in the house was long enough. He took the tennis rackets of his brother and sister and tied them on his feet. Then he climbed out of the kitchen window and started off toward the forest with a sled and a saw. He found a lot of trees that he did not want. Two hours later, he was Patrick Price (one of the third Strength and Smiles still having fun playing in the snow. graders at PSIS) decorating pine Dan Nanamkin-Salish instructor at PSIS with some of his students showing Finally, he saw the perfect tree. He cone’s for their tree. If you would their strength and smiles. sawed it down and dragged it home like see there, they are on display in the 3rd grade classroom. on the sled. When he got home, John McGinnis, 7th grader at everyone was asleep. He set the tree Paschal Sherman, was Santa’s helper up and decorated it with lights and for the Speech-Language Christmas ornaments. When everyone woke Party on December 8. The party up, they were excited. They started was for young children and their to open the presents that they had and friends. It was sponsored by Rhonda were happy. The end. Friedlander, speech therapist, who Leo Johnson rewarded the children for filling Okanogan - Paschal Sherman up their sticker charts and being Indian School excellent students. We would like to thank Mr. Delmar Howe, for making ______his appearance at our school and spreading the Christmas cheer. Once upon a time in a little town called Shinning Star there was a November’s Respect and Responsibility Award was earned by Mary family, and in that family was a little Keith Adolph and Jake Chaney Sarah Friedlander. Mary is very attentive and polite in class. She tries girl who wanted snow, lots of snow. are decorating pinecones for their her best and is helpful to others. Great job, Mary - we’re proud of you! He name was Cassie. Her brothers three in the third grade classroom were Eddie and Michael who were tribal tribune tribal tribune 10 MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 colvillenews forcolville and about youth youth N.Y.G. Youth Report I felt really good about N.Y.G. brought everybody closer together will eat you. Valerie Vargas-Thomas’ truck, FUN STUFF this year cause this was the first it was the ultimate ice breaker. You High ropes was awesome! My because they were all on the high time we had visiting Tribes come had to communicate, speak your favorite was the Flying Squirrel. You ropes when it happened. No, N.Y.G. to N.Y.G. We had the privilege of ideas out loud and trust everyone get shot up 30 feet into the air. then youth weren’t fighting. We had one having the Nez Perce and the Coeur a little. Which I think everyone lower you 5 feet off the ground and pushing conflict, that was it. No staff d’Alene Tribes attend. This year we ended up trusting everyone in their then someone spins you. If you are member in Healthy Nations or Twin had N.Y.G. held at the Twin Lakes groups. Some people just wanted strong enough and can tuck yourself Lakes Youth Camp let any male or Youth Camp in Inchelium, WA. to jump into high ropes. I was one into a ball you spin Mock One Speed. female sleep together at N.Y.G. For We had Story Telling by Dayton of those people, but low ropes is We had a couple of problems. We the most part, everyone had a good Edmonds, knowledge on plants in just as important as high ropes. My had a conflict with the Rainbow time in the end. All the conflicts we had just brought us closer together. the forest by Rebecca Peone, Family favorite part in low ropes was the one Beach Resort store. Which was I would like to thank Monte, Larry Ties by Language Programs elders, where we were trapped on an island resolved, everyone left happy. We and Jeremy for teaching and helping stick games by Lovina Louie, drum surround by shark infested water and had a pushing conflict. Which was make drums. I would also like to making by Monte, Larry, Jeremy, have to swing to a raft 15 feet away resolved as well. Marion’s reaction thank the youth that came and stayed dream catcher making, dance, and swing a bucket of water across to the Rainbow Resort store conflict. for N.Y.G. Camp ’99. swimming, skits and ropes course. and you can’t spill a drop. You can’t I’m going to stop some rumors Sammuel Finley, I think the low ropes course really touch the ground because the sharks right now. No N.Y.G. youth burnt N.Y.G. Coordinator From the Nespelem Youth Coordinator

The Halloween Party was held needed for our youth! There are cans The Regalia Making Project pm to 6:30 pm. Any middle school October 29, 1999 at the Nespelem set at the Trading Post for change to meets Monday through Friday from and high school teens that want to Community Center. I believe that go towards the youth basketball team 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm; although will plan activities or fund raise for field the kids had fun and I would like to uniforms. The youth do not have postpone of Fridays if there is a trips are more than welcome to come thank the parents and community uniforms at this time and it would be schedule event or reservation for to the meetings. members for assisting with the party nice for them to have something to community/family activities. I would The 3rd Annual Community and donations. You were a great show their pride during their games. like to thank Louella Friedlander for Christmas Bazaar will be held on help Jim and Jeannie Jackson, Barb If you would like to sponsor or her time, devotion, and commitment December III 1999 at the Nespelem Stensgar, Sadie, Marietta Brisbois, donate toward the youth basketball as the instructor for this project. We Community Center. To reserve and the parents and community uniforms, please contact me at the not only work on regalia, but on a table for the cost of $15.00 per members that offered to judge the number below. Thank you. arts & crafts in this class! So, if you table (proceeds will go towards the costume contest. I actually didn’t The Coyote Boxing Club are interested in participating, don’t Christmas Baskets), please contact expect too many participants in the Smoker that was planned for October hesitate to contact us at the Center. me at the Community Center. I will Halloween Party, and there were a 16, 1999 had been postponed until The Sewing Group meets every also have a bake sale table for the lot of youth and adults! That was November 20, 1999. 1 received Wednesday from 5:30 pm until cultural activities and a 50/50 for the great, and I plan on having another calls from participants that were whenever everyone decides to quit Christmas Baskets ... so, come and next year. August of the year 20003 sick, injured, and just not ready for for the evening. This is also not visit us at the Community Center! 1 will begin a planning committee our Smoker in October. Some will only focused on sewing, but on The Nespelem Community for the Halloween Party. A lot can be ready in November. The Coyote crocheting and any other projects Center Activities and Events are be accomplished with community Boxing Club is the first to start you would like to work on during this open to anyone who wishes to and parent involvement ... I have training, and the other clubs had time. Another thank you goes out to participate. We do not discriminate faith that the community can do this! just started recently, therefore we Suzette Tucker and Carol Monaghan from race, color, religion, or any The Youth Basketball Teams needed to postpone until November. for their expertise in these projects. other reasons. The activities and have started practicing at the Center! The Spokane Tribe has confirmed Come on in and visit, sew, crochet, events are more meaningful when we Our committed coaches are as follows: their participation in the November or whatever interests you! participate together as a community. Adam Bearcub, Tony Ankney, Smoker, and I will be doing my usual I attended the Northwest Indian We can learn from each other as Mario Redstar, Mark Ives,, and Tim contacts to the other clubs. Youth Conference Planning much as we can offer our knowledge Palmer. Billie Monaghan, Dorothy The USA Boxing Association Committee Meeting in October. to the youth and other community Palmer, and Terry Covington are the had their coach’s clinic October If any teens are interested in members. I would like to thank supporting parents. I don’t have the 23, 1999. Nate Michel, the trainer, participating in the Entertainment everyone for their support in the list of everyone at this time, but if and myself are now certified USA part of the planning of the NWYC youth activities through donations, there are others, I apologize for not Boxing coaches. If you are interested year 2000, please contact me as soon sponsorship, assistance, and other mentioning you, and would like you in joining the USA boxing, you may as possible. The scheduled meeting efforts to help out our youth. to know that you are appreciated. For contact either one of us. A note to start: for the entertainment part of this any youth that wish to participate in It takes a lot of training, commitment, Conference is December 07, 1999 Merry Christmas to all the youth basketball teams, you may patience, responsibility, and self - beginning at 5:00 pm at the Nespelem and to all a goot night! come to the Center on the practice discipline to participate in boxing. Community Center. We will also be Julia, the Nespelem Youth days and sign up. Please look for the This is a physical and mental fitness planning with Dorothy Hamner and Coordinator at 634-2371. Come days and times in the announcement project! The Coyote Boxing Club her teens from the Okanogan High stop by the Community Center with portion of the Tribal Tribune. educates boxing as a sport and not School. your ideas! Basketball Team Uniforms are a weapon! Teen Meetings are being held at the Nespelem Community Center every Tuesday evenings from 5:00 Omak Youth Coordinator north Omak elementary JOM/title ix students of the Month for november North Omak Elementary JOM/Title IX Students of the Month for November were, Tyler Furston and Marty Staggs Jr. Tyler is in Mrs. Jamieson’s 2nd grade classroom. Tyler is an outstanding student at North, he works hard every day, and is a great role model to others. Marty is in Mrs. Hack’s 1st grade classroom. Marty was selected for REBURIAL AT WAPATO POINT

Tyler Furston Marty Staggs Jr. JEANETTE TIMENTWA ROOT FEAST

tribal tribune tribal tribune 12 DirectOry MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 for 49 children and contributed a total They will be mailed upon request by judge’s expectations, child development, March 29, 2000. Dinner will be provided 344 hours since they were sworn in on calling 422-7250 for local calls or toll free interviewing, investigation, report writing, during the training sessions. Tribal Tribune Service & Source Directory September 30, 1998. Selected volunteers 1-800-755-8182 from anywhere in Eastern mental health issues, children and divorce, For additional information or inquires, Call or Fax Us Your Information Right Now! are assigned by the courts to advocate Washington. domestic violence, personal safety, child please contact CASA Program Manager 24-Hour Message Number (509) 634-2222 for the best interests of children in Applications will be screened and much abuse/neglect, substance abuse, cultural Peggy Sullivan at the Juvenile Department. 24-Hour Fax Number (509) 634-4617 juvenile dependency case proceedings. consent to a background investigation. awareness, paternity issues, school Supervision by professional staff members Those accepted must successfully issues, and the role of the CASA in of the Juvenile Department is provided. complete 40 hours of training, from an dependency cases. Volunteer job descriptions and intensive state-approved curriculum, This comprehensive training is FOR SALE / WANTED FARGO FOUNDATION applications can be obtained by the which will be provided at no cost. Training scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Healing Lodge of the Seven Okanogan County Juvenile Department, will include presentations by local experts on Monday and Wednesday evenings 227 North 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 432, and professionals on legal considerations, beginning February 28 and ending on FAMILY NEEDS RESV HOME Nations, a nonprofit native American Okanogan, Washington 98840-0432. Pre-qualified for bank financing. Desire adolescent regional treatment center, 2 or more bedrooms and a garage/shop. received a grant from $10,000 from the In town or out, on a lot or acreage. If your Wells Fargo Foundation to provide funding reservation home is looking for a new for cultural and educational progams for family, please call our buyer’s rep, Juli FY-2000. Doty, at Buyer-Realty. (509)826-2400. The organization operates a 30- bed residential chemical dependency program, serving both boys and girls, age photo BIDS WANTED 13-17 years. Native American youth came from tribal and reservation communities Accepting bids for a Non-Profit throughout the country. Approximately album Organization to help put on our Traditional 50075 youths complete treatment in a Meal for the Mill Bay Casino Pow-wow year. Since its inception, the program has Event. Also accepting bids for The treated over 1500 chemically dependent Breakfast On The Grounds during the adlescents from 150 tribes. same event. If you are interested, please “We’re very excited about the $10,000 contact Elayne Birdtail at Mill Bay Casino grant from Wells Fargo, this will enable 1-800-648-2946. We have a kitchen The Healing Lodge to focus attention available for your use here in Manson. on the very important issue of culture and education,” said John Guenther, Administrative Director. “We are thankful ANNOUNCEMENTS for your support in this critical area of need for Native American youth.” EVERGREEN PUBLIC SERVICE Funding support from the Wells Fargo INSTITUTE RECEIVES $100,000 Foundation will allow Native American GRANT FROM PAUL ALLEN adolescents experiencing substance FOUNDATION abuse the opportunity to escape the cycle The Evergreen State College’s of addiction. Staff at the Healing Lodge Northwest Indian Applied Research are thankful for Wells Fargo Foundation’s Institute announces a $100,000 grant support. from the Paul Allen Foundation. It is the first grant awarded to the Institute that STATE DISABILITY COMMITTEE opened in September. The Institute, one SEEKS HIGH SCHOOL of five public service arms of the college, STUDENTS will convene meetings, symposia and The Governor’s Committee on workshops, sponsor and conduct applied Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE) research; and publish and disseminate is presenting a Youth Leadership Forum in Mineke Ann-Audrey Redstar Merry X-mas Happy B-day and Merry Christmas and research papers and conference Olympia, August 13-17, 2000. This will be proceedings. a statewide, all expenses paid conference, (long-living, strength and honor) Hannah, Juliann & Trisha Merry X-mas Happy New Year “Our role is to make college resources for 40-50 selected disabled high school Pecan Tree and Happy 1st Birthday Waylon Lelone Grandma, Grandpa available to tribal constituencies,” says juniors and seniors to be held at The Happy 3rd Birthday wish for Trisha. Love, Mom & Dad & Aunt Jeni Alan Parker, Institute director. “We are Evergreen State College. “Boo Boo Noka” Love you kids, Love always, really fortunate to have received funding The prime sponsor of this event is from the state to open the Institute. The the Washington Mutual Bank. Other I love you very much! Mom & family Tristan, Duncan, Jana & Joel grant from the Paul Allen Foundation will contributors are the Developmental Your Mommy & John John magnify the benefits of the Institutes’ Disabilities Council, President’s programs to the tribes.” Committee on the Employment of Parker says work will concentrate on People with Disabilities, Employment the major tribal concerns of governance, Security Department, Northwest economic sustain ability, cultural Paralyzed Veterans Administration, Holiday Greetings revitalization and natural resource Nintendo, University of Washington DO-IT management. In addition, the Institute Program, Social Security Administration, Private Kristi K. Wilson, L.R.H.S. Class of ’99, United will function as a liaison with Evergreen’s Washington State Human Rights States Army. Kristi says she is getting along fine at boot reservation-based educational programs. Commission, Bates Technical College, The Institute’s first project was to Central Washington Mental Health and camp in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She extends her facilitate meetings aimed at improving Solar Energy. holiday wishes to all at LRHS. She also says that she is relations between the Legislature and The Forum will bring together students tribes. with diverse disabilities. They will be lonesome and would like to hear from you. Here is her Parker is enthusiastic about “a project introduced to adults with disabilities who address; Pvt. Kristi K. Wilson, ‘D’ Company, 2/60 INS, 3rd near and dear to our hearts - Native have been successful in their careers American food production.” He envisions and leaders in their communities. It will Platoon/Cold Steel, Fort Jackson, SC 29207 a series of workshops, sponsored jointly be the first time that many of the students Regulations only permit her to receive letters or post- with Evergreen’s Organic Farm, which will will be exposed to college life. They will Bethi Michelle BearCub focus on identifying and producing foods learn about the history of the disability cards only, no gifts or food items. She will be home for 12/20/99 and then marketing them regionally. movement that brought about the passage Christmas and return to boot camp on January 2. “Happy Birthday Toones” “We will assist tribes to create of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Your true spirit of courage and sustainable local economies through the other powerful disability legislation. use and development of local resources The deadline for receipt of applications Happy Birthday Christyna! determination has made us so such as native foods,” Parker explains. is January 14, 2000. the application is We love you! XXOO proud of you! Keep up the good Parker, a member of the Chippewa- available in alternate formats of audio Mamoos and Dadoos work and have a very special Cree tribe, served 20 years as chief tape, large print, Braille and on the Happy Birthday Michael holiday season. We count our counsel to the Senate Committee on Internet. For more information or to We love you son, we hope you have Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. and receive an application package, please blessing have you & Boxer! then managed a public service institute contact Debbie Himes at (360)438- a very happy 13th birthday. Love you both very much, at George Washington University. He has 3246(v); (360)438-3167(TTY); e-mail: We are very proud of you “pretty boy” Your Family & Friends been a member of the Evergreen faculty [email protected]; or by mail at for three years. GCDE, PO Box 9046, Olympia, WA The Evergreen State College, a public, 98507-9046. four-year college of arts and sciences Also Danny Gonzalez, my son, once again will be partic- annually enrolls more than 3,600 students. CHILD ADVOCACY GRANT ipating in the highline wrestling tournament, sponsored in Birthday wishes Evergreen opened its doors in 1971. Since AWARDED TO OK. CTY. part by me, and the Colville Tribe, he’s won this tournament to “DOT” then, it has become a national leader JUVENILE DEPARTMENT TO in the development of interdisciplinary TRAIN VOLUNTEERS two years, and now will be his final year, and wrestling 12/17/?? learning communities that combine and We are pleased to announce the unlimited division, seniors. He also will be attending next A friend in need, coordinate several academic subjects Okanogan County Juvenile Department that are traditionally taught separately. has been awarded a child advocacy grant fall, University of Washington, however he’s had numerous is a friend indeed. The high quality of Evergreen’s programs to fund recruitment, screening, training offer of school from Gonzaga University. have been recognized by national media, and support for volunteer court appointed Due to limited space, including U.S. News and World Report special advocates in Okanogan County We would like to attribute part of Danny and Misha magazine, which has rated Evergreen I can’t fit in your age, chid abuse/neglect cases with the goal Cardonas success to Gene Nicholson; he’s been a great among the top ten regional liberal arts that 100% of all these children have a so I’ll just wish one of colleges in the West since it began ranking special child advocate working on behalf big asset to their lives. Both my kids want to say thanks colleges. my dearest partners, of their individual best interest. so much, he’s the greatest. New CASAS will join an active group the best of your life! THE HEALING LODGE OF THE of caring citizens who have advocated Thank you. SEVEN NATIONS RECEIVES Always, Chuck $10,000 GRANT FROM WELLS Marlene R. Xhurape Happy Birthday “Class of 1971” Spokane, WA Auntie Donna Love from all of us MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 Our past tribal tribune 7 some photos that will help us remember the 20th century!

Copy of letter dated 9 Feb. 38 1938--Above is a copy of a letter set to Tribal members informing them that a vote on the proposed Constitution and By-Laws would be held on Sat., Feb. 26, 1938. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of the Constitution and By-Laws, and an Absetee Ballot.

Map of land open to homesteaders 1916--The above map was made by Clair Hunt, who formerly headed the Allotment office for the U.S. Indian Department. The map said that lands open to homesteaders were colored red, and that Omak was the only townsite on the Reservation that had a railroad. At the bottom of the map was Indian Allotments and the number assigned to each allottee. Allotment No. 1 was assigned to David Williams, and the last number was 2168--Mary L. Seymour. In the lower right corner is 53 Indian Allotments designated by letters instead of numbers, for example: “CQ Charley Quintasket”.

Copy of absentee Ballot 1938--Above is a copy of an Absentee Ballot that was not counted. Apparently the number (1261--in the upper right hand corner) is the number assigned to the Ballot. The Delegates of the Constitution Committee selected the three people to serve on each election Board: Nespelem District…Hiram B. Runnels, Judge; Louie Wapato, Clerk; and Joe Redthunder, Teller; Keller District…Thad Moore, Judge; Noma Peasley, Clerk; and Joe Monaghan, Teller; and Inchelium District…Herman Stone, Judge; Louis E. Quintasket, Clerk; and John Seymour, Teller. The three officials for the Omak District is unknown.

Ground where Grand Coulee Dam was built (Above) 1933--In July 1933, Gov. Clarence Martin drove the first stake in a ceremony that marked the beginning of construction on Grand Coulee Dam. 0n June 1, 1942, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the first water poured over the Grand Coulee Dam spillway. In former U.S. Senator Clarence C. Dill’s book (1970), he described how Grand Coulee Dam got its name: “The Grand Coulee is the name applied to the river bed caused by the river’s having at some time in ages past, cut a course south from where it now turns west after flowing southwest for 140 miles from the border near Trail”.

Col. Boyington (On left) 1945--One of the more colorful members of the U.S. Marine Corps was “Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, who was part Sioux Indian, and whose home of record during World War II was Okanogan, WA. He was a member of the famous “Black Sheep Squadron” (VMF-214), and was the Marines’ top fighter ace (28 confirmed kills). After his release as a Prisoner of War (20-months), he returned to a hero’s welcome at Okanogan, WA., and later Wrestler went to Washington, D.C., as a Lieutenant Colonel to receive both the Navy 1940’s--During the 1940’s, one of the main attractions at the Meeker’s Cross and the Congressional Medal of Honor on Oct. 5, 1945. His book Shows’ carnival was when Simon “M” Sampson Sr. took on the carnival’s about his famous squadron became the basis for a TV Series (1976-1977), wrestlers! “Baa Baa Black Sheep”. tribal tribune 8 Our past MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999

Celilo Falls 1957--On the morning of Mar. 10, 1957, The Dalles Dam’s steel and concrete gates closed. Six hours later and eight miles above the dam, the age-old Indian fishing grounds Wy-am (Celilo Falls) was covered by the Columbia River and lost forever. The lost was felt by some members of the Colville Confederated Tribes. Some Tribal Members, because of their mom, dad, or perhaps both parents, are also part Yakima, Nez Perce, Cayuse, Umatilla, etc.

Kettle Falls 1974--The level of Lake Roosevelt was lowered during the construction of the Third Powerhouse at Grand Coulee Dam. Because of this, people were able to see the old salmon fishing grounds at Kettle Falls.

Long House July 1976--Virginia Andrews dances in the old wooden long house at the Fourth of July grounds in Nespelem. The original long house brings back memories to those who watched the dancing either inside if there was room, or watch the proceedings from outside the long house. On July 12, 1934, the Spokane Chronicle reported that there was 40 acres set aside for the 4th of July Grounds (present site).

Balancing Rock 1977--This “Balancing Rock” is located on the south end of Omak Lake. An Omak District Councilman was told that people were tying to dislodge the rock. He made arrangements to have a fence put around it on May 13, 1977. The Colville Business Council passed a Resolution on May 16, 1977, that HUD Homes Constructed anyone attempting to, or who dislodged the rock, would be fined a maximum of $300, or receive 30 days in jail, or both. There is a second “Balancing December 1976--Nespelem District Councilman Ernie Clark looks over Rock” located on one of the hills above St. Mary’s Mission. the grounds where HUD Homes were to be built near Nespelem, WA. Construction on Project #1 started on July 19, 1976, and there was a total of 120-homes built in the Reservation’s four Districts.

Elk Relocated To Colville Indian Reservation Mt. Tolman Jan. 12, 1977--Facing the camera is (R) Keller District Councilman Glen 1978--The Colville Tribe signed a Prospecting Permit with AMAX, Inc., Whitelaw. In back of him is the truck that was used to deliver 50-elk from Lahonton Trouts on Aug.8, 1978, to do exploratory drilling and testing on Mt. Tolman. On Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, to Friedlander Meadows in the May 1977--Tribal Fish Biologist Jery Marco handles one of the Lohonton Jan. 25, 1981, the Tribe and AMAX signed a Lease Agreement to develop Southeast corner of the Reservation. An elk calf had to be destroyed because Cutthroat trout during spawning operations at No Name Creek north of Omak a large open pit mine that contained copper and molybdenum. The project it suffered a dislocated hip. The elk herd consisted of 18 adult females, 4 Lake. Based on Jerold L. Thiessen (1965) survey study, the U.S. Fish and ended when the Tribes’ Attorney Steve Chestnut drew up a Termination female yearlings, 10 female calves, 4 male yearlings, and 13 male calves. Wildlife Service did the groundwork for the first stocking of the trout into Agreement dated Feb. 22, 1982, and submitted it to Charles Stott, AMAX Based on an aerial survey done a few yews ago, it’s estimated that there are Omak Lake in 1968. Omak Lake is reported to be the largest alkaline and Project Manager. AMAX, Inc. pulled out because of the oversupply of 500-700 elk on the Reservation. saline lake in Washington. molybdenum and a big decline in prices. MOnDay, DeceMber 27, 1999 Our past tribal tribune 9

Rep. Tom Foley 1979--U.S. House of Representative Tom Foley (L) and his wife Heather (R) look at an overlay of the Mt. Tolmm open pit mine project on Saturday, Aug. 11 (Omak Stampede weekend). The next year (1980), Rep. Foley became House Majority Whip; he advanced to Majority Leader in 1986; and finally in 1989 he took the top leadership position, the Speaker of the House.

Inchelium Hornets - Girls Softball Team 1989--The Inchelium girls softball team were the Washington State B Softball Champions when they defeated Bridgeport-Pateros 8-1 on May 29. The team consisted of. (L to R) back row: Rob Burris, manager; Joyce Christinson, score keeper; Duane Gatlin, coach; and Ray Lawrence, Assistant Coach standing (3rd row): Nicole Lawrence, Tina Christinson, Jodee Skigmund, Cindy Jo Holford, Amber Lawrence, Jalene Finley, Mary Zacherle kneeling (2nd row): Connie Rae George, Latona Swan, Erika Boyd, Sissy Stensgar, Chris Smith, Paula Elsworth, Chanle W. Swan and sitting: Chris George and Erica deLone.

Chief Moses 1985--On Nov. 21, the Spokesman-Review has an article that Chief Moses (1829--Mar.25,1899), was to be one of 10 inductees into the Washington State Centennial Hall of Honor. The Hall of Honor was established in 1981 to recognize individuals who had a big impact on Washington State, the nation, and the world. When Washington celebrated its Statehood Centennial in 1989, there were 100 people who were inducted.

St. Mary’s Mission 1986--Past and present Jesuit volunteers got together for a group picture during the centennial celebration of St. Mary’s Mission held Jan 28-29. The two oldest tribal women and the two oldest men, who were students at Inchelium Hornets - Football Team the Mission were honored. They were: Lillian B. Best, Omak; Josephine 1991--The Inchelium Football team captured the Class B-8 Kingbowl XV title with a 44-34 victory over the Pateros Billygoats on Dec. 7. A crowd Marchand Camille, Nespelem; Steve Cleveland, Nespelem; and Bennie K. estimated at over 700 attended the game to see their team win their second State B-8 title. During the season they won 10-games and suffered no losses. Smith, Monse. The Seniors on the team were: (L to R) Eti Ena, Mike Heath, Alfala Ama, Duke Finley, Ryan Stensgar and Alan Stensgar.

Police Oficers Memorial LoVina Louie - Miss Indian World 1993--The re-dedication of the Indian Law Enforcement Officer’s Joe Redthunder 1990--LoVina Louie, 17, of Nespelem, who was Miss Indian World Memorial was held at Aartesia, New Mexico, on May 6. The Memorial is 1990--Joe Redthunder, 82, of Nespelem, was the Grand Marshal at the 1990, also participated in the Grand Parade with Joe Redthunder. Ms. Louie dedicated to those Law Enforcement Officers who gave their lives in the line Omak Stampede Grand Parade on Sunday, Aug, 12. He attended nearly captured her crown on Apr. 21, 1990, at the 7th Annual Gathering of Nations of duty. The Memorial has 58 names and includes: Colville Tribal Game everyone of the 57 Omak Stampedes, and was one of four families that made Pow-wow held at Albuquerque, New Mexico. She served as an Ambassador Officer, Roy Richard Bradshaw (08-27-1973) and Tribal Police Sergeant up the first Encampment, about two years after the Stampede began. He is of goodwill and traveled to pow-wows and other functions throughout the Louis M. Millard (08-27-1986). Their names are also on the National a descendent of the Chief Joseph band of Nez Perce. United States, Canada, and beyond. Memorial in Washington, D.C. ADMIN - Head Start

Inchelium high school team, The Host team. Omak high school stickgame team, The Champs. Christmas Pinecones

(L to R) Ivy Marchand, Charley Quintasket, (L to R) Michele Sirois, Cecilia Smith, and Joe Marchand Mary Marchand, and Matilda George

Patrick Price (one of the third Strength and Smiles graders at PSIS) decorating pine Dan Nanamkin-Salish instructor at PSIS with some of his students showing cone’s for their tree. If you would their strength and smiles. Omak Youth like see there, they are on display in the 3rd grade classroom. north Omak John McGinnis, 7th grader at Coordinator Paschal Sherman, was Santa’s helper for the Speech-Language Christmas elementary JOM/title Party on December 8. The party was for young children and their friends. It was sponsored by Rhonda ix students of the Friedlander, speech therapist, who rewarded the children for filling Month for november up their sticker charts and being North Omak Elementary JOM/Title IX Students of the Month for excellent students. We would like to November were, Tyler Furston and Marty Staggs Jr. Tyler is in Mrs. thank Mr. Delmar Howe, for making Jamieson’s 2nd grade classroom. Tyler is an outstanding student at his appearance at our school and North, he works hard every day, and is a great role model to others. spreading the Christmas cheer. Marty is in Mrs. Hack’s 1st grade classroom. Marty was selected for REBURIAL AT WAPATO POINT November’s Respect and Responsibility Award was earned by Mary Keith Adolph and Jake Chaney Sarah Friedlander. Mary is very attentive and polite in class. She tries are decorating pinecones for their her best and is helpful to others. Great job, Mary - we’re proud of you! three in the third grade classroom

Tyler Furston Marty Staggs Jr. JEANETTE TIMENTWA ROOT FEAST (L to R) Paul James (L to R) Alex Sam and (L to R) Mary Marchand and and his wife, Alice James Monaghan Bertha Matt Mineke Ann-Audrey Redstar Merry X-mas Happy B-day and Merry Christmas and (long-living, strength and honor) Hannah, Juliann & Trisha Merry X-mas Happy New Year Pecan Tree and Happy 1st Birthday Waylon Lelone Grandma, Grandpa Happy 3rd Birthday wish for Trisha. Love, Mom & Dad & Aunt Jeni “Boo Boo Noka” Love you kids, Love always, I love you very much! Mom & family Tristan, Duncan, Jana & Joel Your Mommy & John John palmer roman and engagement Roberta Tuschen of Manuel Roberta and Dr. Lake, Washington Moses in Counseling Degree Marcy working on Doctorate her currently is Roman of Roman the announce to California,proud Sacramento, are ofengagement their daughter Marcella (Marcy) Rayann Roman son ofto Perry Ray Palmer, of Dorland Palmer and Eliza Coulee Dam, Washington, with employed is and State University Washington from psychology Services a as Family & Children Tribes, Confederated Colville the Perry serving duty in Pensacola, currently is active Worker. Social Perry Corpsman Medical a as Florida Navy. States the Unitedfor 2000 to work on State University Fall will attend Washington in Education. obtaining Degree Master his

Bethi Michelle BearCub 12/20/99 “Happy Birthday Toones” Your true spirit of courage and Happy Birthday Christyna! determination has made us so We love you! XXOO proud of you! Keep up the good Mamoos and Dadoos work and have a very special holiday season. We count our blessing have you & Boxer! Love you both very much, Your Family & Friends

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