Quarterly Newsletter www.karuk.us Fall 2006 P.O. Box 1016 • 64236 Second Avenue • Happy Camp, CA 96039 • (530) 493-1600 • (800) 505-2785 (800-50Karuk) Tribal Enrollment Is Currently At 3,475 Enrolled Members

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Karuk Tribe of California Robert Hugh Grant, Sr. 2 Governor & Tribal Chairman 2 Happy 60th Anniversary Bud & Arlene Titus! 3 2006 Election Results! Happy 51st Anniversary Pete & Nancy Super 3 Notes from the Secretary 4-6 The Karuk Tribe of California held their annual Tribal election Introducing Martha Gerace-Schrock, ED, HHS 6 Quarterly Staffing Update 7 on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 for the positions of Vice Chairman and KCDC Summer Youth Workers 7 Treasurer. Both of these positions are for four year terms, ending 2010. ANA Awards SEDS Grant to KTOC 8 The candidates for the position of Vice Chairman were Incumbent, Special Thanks to Suzanne Burcell 9 Leaf Hillman of Orleans, Babbie Peterson of Orleans, Corina Alexander Grants Department Update 9 of Yreka, and Robert Super of Yreka. The candidates for the position of Happy Camp and the Karuk Tribe 10 Treasurer were Incumbent, Leeon Hillman of Happy Camp, Hermanett Karuk Language Department Helps Freshman Class 10 Albers of Yreka, and Charron Sonny Davis of Yreka. William Bright Awarded Honorary Membership 11 DNR Watershed Restoration Program 12 Voters cast their ballots either by absentee or at one of the three polling State Allocates 10 Million to Save Fisheries 13 locations located in Yreka, Happy Camp, and Orleans. There were a total Brazille & Noble Family History Available 13 of 339 valid ballots counted in the election The following numbers are the Karuk Fire Program News 14 official results pending any disputes that may be filed by a candidate. DNR Environmental Education Activities 15 Own Your Own Home! 16 Dave Eisenberg - 25 Years With KTOC! 17 Vice Chairman Naa Vura Yee Shiip Program Update 18 Leaf Hillman 145 Carissa Bussard/Waylon Lenk/Tribal Kids Abroad 19 Senior Center News 20 Babbie Peterson 98 Nikiya Lester/Irene Miranda/Head Start News 21 Corina Alexander 48 Bigfoot Jamboree Demonstration Brush Dance 22 Newsletter Article Submission Information 22 Robert Super 46 Kagan/Nate Davis/Lester Aubrey Bags Elk 23 Vice Chairman Elect The Nurses Corner 24 Leaf Hillman COS Distance Learning Spring Schedule 25 Low Income Assistance Program 26-27 Treasurer Seeking Relief From Emotional Pain? 27 Leeon Hillman 152 Reduce Heating Costs 27 Hermanett Albers 93 Charron Sonny Davis 90

Treasurer Elect Congratulations to the newly elected Council Members! Leeon Hillman Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 2 to Robert’s wifeandchildren.Hewillalwaysberemembered inourthoughtsandhearts. Super andstep-fatherEarlintheFamilyFortJonesIndianCemetery Herman Henry Albers andGrace(Jerry) Albers. leaves grandchildrenandgreatgrandchildren,numerousniecesnephewsmanycousinsother relatives. He Super. Patricia and Laffoon, Calvin and (Super) Nellie Jerry, Anthony and (Super) Elberta Super, Lorelei and brothers, Oregon; Hugh Grant, Medford, Albert of Oakhurst, Clinton Roberta Super and and Earl “Sam” Yreka Super; of in-laws Peter Roxanne and Nancy daughters, Super, two Eugene Yreka; of all Richard, son and Michelle; and drum great a also was He maker. family. and wife his with ceremonies cultural attending and fishing, hunting, enjoyed He activities. cultural Tribal/ and sports in participation grandchildren’s and children his of and raisedinSiskiyouCounty, hisentirelife. Dorothy May (Albers) Super. He was born in July 1944. He was born Council Tribal The be. expresses theirrespectandhonortoRobertGrant,Sr. to him voted relatives and friends family, his that leader Tribal the be to proud was He strength. his endure to able was he that day last the to up position Council Large at Member his worked had He 2006. 31, August on Sr. Grant Robert Member, We, Arch and Florrine Super, will miss our uncle very much. The Tribal Council sends our deepest condolences Services were held at Girdner’s Funeral Chapel in Yreka. Robert was laid to rest with his mother Dorothy May Robert is preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents Hugh William Grant and Mae (George) Grant; and Robert is survived by his wife Judy (Super) Grant of Yreka; two sons and spouses, Robert Jr. and Linda., Rodney part being much very enjoyed He bowler. avid an was Robert late the and Grant Hugh William late the of son the is Robert Council Tribal our of passing the hear to saddened were We Robert HughGrant,Sr. CaliforniaGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger Chairman Arch Super Meets With Arch Super, Tribal Chairman n rglr ai, o ht e nw the knows challenges non-gaming Tribes face. he that so basis, regular a on The Tribesgovernor the with meet to hope of Triballand. trust and reservations lands, location of because issues different many also and issues similar have Tribes the of Many Tribes. the of questions asked and Governor Schwarzenegger seemed to listen discuss to leaders wishes and concerns for gaming compacts. Tribal other 25 with along Schwarzenegger, Arnold Governor . himn rh ue mes with meets Super Arch Chairman Former CouncilMember Robert HughGrant,Sr. 1944 -2006 Page 3 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 2006 Together they have found Together a friendship, raised a family, and built a beautiful marriage. Submitted by Elizabeth Super Anniversary! h t Love... your SUPER Family! grandchildren. over thirty great- three great-great- two grandchildren, grandchildren, and July 13, 1946. Bud July 13, 1946. Bud in Medford, Oregon, in Medford, Oregon, (Cook) were married (Cook) were married always worked in the always worked in the Bud Titus and Arlene and Bud Titus as a faller. They have as a faller. timber industry, mostly timber industry, had six children, twenty- Happy 60 Happy

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sharing a love like no other. Through joy and through tears they’ve remained these 51 years a precious treasure to one another Paul “Bud” & Arlene Titus Arlene & “Bud” Paul 1946 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 4 huge difference. a make can adults of care and love the whom for children are they that is opportunity the But circumstances. difficult under lives their begun have who children parenting is challenge The opportunities. and challenges both present will following placementpreferences,intheorderofpreference: the establishes hereby Tribe the child, the for control best and the guidance, care, secure can placement such and home child’s the outside placed B.Tribal PlacementPreferences SECTION 1. KARUK TRIBEOF CALIFORNIA -CHILDREN’SCODE when placingachild. Children’sour of B 1- Section home. their from child a removes ICWour guidelines the shows Code follow workers Karuk Tribe through anefficientandeffectiveservicesystemthatempowersindividuals,families,communities. Indian Child Welfare Committee(ICW): TRIBAL COUNCIL SECRETARY QUARTERLY REPORT and adoption assistance),RecruitingFosterFamilies,andSponsoring care foster for payments federal for standards forth sets (which IV-ETitle obtaining in active are To we communities. this, healthy do and families healthy job is to develop and promote community resources that nurture healthy children, organizations.Our and groups families, individuals, with partnership in working website, events,ortribalprograms. upcoming newsletters, on input andwelcomesuggestions value your I members. other and/or you serve to doing been have committees tribal and staff, council, my goals by reaching the membership and offering communications on what your accomplished have by.I flown hope has secretary.I time your the as How years I did some research on the internet and found some useful information. The children who come into your home your into come who children The information. useful some found and internet the on research some did I lands. Tribal near or on placement a to given be preferencepreferenceshall category, placement each Within is jurisdiction Court’s Tribal the under falling child a event the In county the or we when guidelines and plan a have do we show Children’sto our Code of part share to wanted I The Karuk Tribe’s ICW Committee Mission is -- Child AToRaise VillageTakes Whole AIt Ayukii, Yootva for taking the time to read my article. I have now served three 6 A non-IndianfosterhomelocatedoffTribal landsandlicensedorapproved bytheTribe. A non-IndianfosterhomelocatedonornearTribal landsandlicensedorapproved bythe Tribe. (6) (5) Aninstitutionforchildren approved bytheTribe oroperated by anIndianorganization thathasaprogram AnotherIndianfamily. (4) Another memberofthechild’s Tribe. (3) (2) A memberofthechild’s extendedfamily, according totribal (1) PURPOSE AND PLACEMENTPREFERENCES suitable tomeetthechild’s needs. laws, customsandtraditions. Notes from theSecretary: Karuk Tribe Foster Home: you cancontactourCourt Administrator. Children’sour see to like would you If possible. if members family with Code without afinding ofgoodcause. made be shall preferences these from deviation no and Code this to pursuant proceedings all in preferences placement these apply shall Court Tribal The While we try to keep children with their parents, we also try to keep them Florrine Super, CouncilSecretary to preserve, protect and strengthen the children and families of the

The Karuk Tribe has been has Tribe Karuk The Youth LeadershipConferences. Florrine Super Page 5 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 for a s Continued on Page 6 www.karuk.u QUALIFICATIONS OF OF QUALIFICATIONS Notes from the Secretary... Notes from the Secretary... members shall withdraw Election Committee Support the positions of the National Indian Education Association and the National Indian Head Start Association; Directors Indian Head Start funding to 4% of total Head Increase not in dollars achievable now, Start funding in real dollars; hypothetical future SECTION 5. SECTION MEMBERS COMMITTEE ELECTION C. of their positions during any and all functions from exists. interest of a conflict any election in which their duties only when resume Such members shall Nepotism of interest. is no longer a conflict there and shall a conflict of interest shall be considered involving a Spouse or include election matters Grandparents, Siblings, Children, Cohabitant, Parents, We We continue to support our LIAP Coordinator with Another goal is to help those who don’t qualify for Our information technicians have been keeping our Our Head Start Classrooms are now open. have We Register to vote today! Go to necessary provide to established was Committee LIAP • • the Head Start Act Reauthorization. Tribes are asking for support on the following issues: emergency assistance or services that are not being provided being not are that services or assistance emergency by federal, state, county, Tribal or other agencies for our members. processing applications efficiently and in a timely manner. applications, difficult process us help meetings monthly Our make necessary program collaborations, and help interpret guidelines and objectives. and follow LIAP obligated has council the so need in much very are but LIAP some funding to help those who need assistance. children. helped a lot of elders and families with It has Revisions Website: you hope We activities. Tribal upcoming on updated website are able to get good information that keeps you informed. If you have any suggestions please contact me. Future our are Head Start: Children full classes with a waiting list. It looks like we will have regarding issues hot some are Here year. successful another Elections: Elections: I had to withdraw Ordinance, Committee our Election As per Committee. the Chair of the Election myself as Sons-in-Law, Mothers-in-Law, Fathers-in-Law, Grandchildren, and Step-Children. Step-Parents Daughters-in-Law, Committee Election Karuk your contact or form, registration 96039. at: PO Box 815, Happy Camp, CA (LIAP): Assistance Program Low Income - The chance chance The :

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We had We a successful Second Annual Karuk Youth Check out our webpage regarding Indian Child If you would like to offer your home and family and and family and home your offer to like would you If Part of the ICW Committee’s responsibility is to You can expect many rewards such as such rewards many expect can You Foster Foster parenting is about changing lives one child Daniel Pratt Sr. giving a presentation at the Stop giving a presentation Daniel Pratt Sr.

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be given in our next newsletter! Leadership conference held on October full report, including pictures, will A Yreka, California. 14, 2006 in

Youth Leadership: Youth Welfare at www.karuk.us Welfare background check. A home evaluation will be completed completed be will evaluation home A check. background by our social service department. and submit a foster family application and submit to a Services Department. To apply, you need to complete become a foster family, please become contact a our foster Karuk family, Social children. start and oversee our own Karuk Tribe Foster Home and Home Foster Tribe Karuk own our oversee and start oversee foster parents who offer their home to Tribal

parents/be_FosterIntro.asp) available for foster care. (http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/foster available for foster care. don’t have to own your own home, you don’t have to make have to own your own home, you don’t don’t is financial and other assistance and there a lot of money, foster parent. The truth is, you can be single or married, you The truth is, foster parent. There are many myths about what it takes to qualify to be a many myths about what are There Dispelling some myths: from harm. from satisfaction in doing a meaningful and meaningful a doing in satisfaction exceptional job--protecting children difference difference in a child’s life, and the the chance to learn and use special knowledge and skills, making a themselves, themselves, challenging experiences, to help children feel good about We hope you will consider making that investment. making that hope you will consider We at a time. It is about believing and investing in the future. the in investing and believing about is It time. a at Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 6 Notes fromtheSecretary... Tribe! Consultant. Care DeliverySystems,andIntroductiontoPersonnel. Service, Recent Trends and Advances in Healthcare, Administration and Organization of Health Care Facilities, Health Tactical Planning, Quality Management Systems, Health Policies and Politics, Fundamental of Supervision, Customer Vocational Education,sheisalsoaRegisteredNurse. University, as well an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Health in Tuba City, Arizona forsixyears. held the position of Chief of Ambulatory Care with Tuba City Indian Medical Center Quality Management Director.and Prior to employment with the Director TananaHealth Chiefs Conference she of roles the in years nine past the for worked has she that isanexcellentcomplimenttotheKaruk Tribe ofCaliforniaandourprograms. She Services. Human and started on Health Tuesday, September5,2006! of Director Executive the as Gerace-Schrock pro sports. and college in goals accomplished have who Members this Also, fundraisers. committee will be responsible for honoring those Tribal hold and donations they as receive fund this replenish will club Booster the that intent the with money allotted sporting has council The events. for money who request youth who year have the We throughout committee. new a formed has ment Stage! New contact yourHeadStartDirector. the Tribe’s request. For more information on these issues I encourage you to write to your congressmen to support • • • • She has relocated to the area with her husband Gary; we Nursing look forward a to a wonderful as future for and her with the development Karuk HMO for Program Medicaid State Florida the in positions held also has She and Strategic in classes taught and years seven for colleges several with Faculty as Adjunct served has Martha State Arizona from (MBA) Administration Business of Masters a holds She She comes to us from the Tanana Chiefs Conference in Fairbanks, Alaska where Martha has a broad and dynamic background with a wonderful mix of experience Martha hiring approved has Council Tribalthe that announce to pleased am I KarukBooster Club:StillintheDevelop e r loig o mmesi! h council The membership! for looking are We programs tomeetcostsharingrequirements; Provide greater flexibilitytoIndianHeadStart program standards andmeasures; Require HHStoconsultwithTribes andexpertson programs; Support Nativelanguageimmersionandculture Universities HeadStartPartnershipProgram; Expand andmaintaintheTribal Collegesand Introducing theNewExecutive Director Continued from Page5 of HealthandHumanServices - Florrine Super saying you would like to receive tribal information. your email address to [email protected] with a note you would like to be put on my email list, send me If time. any at me contact questions, any have or esteem, all ofwhichcanbeusedthroughout life. self enhances teamwork... teaches and promotesfitness physical leadership, provides **Proceeds from thecagefightshavebeen • • • • If you would like additional information and/ discipline, instills character, build Sports Some Booster ClubGoals: camps. tournament entrancefeesandsport Organize fundraiserstohelppayfor in sports. be championsinlifethroughexcellence Empowering young Tribal Membersto or herroleasaKarukathlete. Recognize eachindividualandvaluehis who shareourvision. Help intherecruitmentofindividuals Sara Spence,HumanResources Manager allocated tothiscause! Executive Director ofHealth Martha Gerace-Schrock, & HumanServices Page 7 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Bernard Lowry, Jr. Lowry, Bernard Rosie Bley, Director Rosie Bley, technology skills such as cleaning and maintaining internal computer and troubleshooting external components, computer issues, installing basic software, data entry, and how to assisted She effectively public. the with work beginning computer users and visitors as needed with technology and Internet - Bernard and Bernadette Lowry were Happy Camp Community Computer Center Community Computer Happy Camp two Happy Camp High who School completed summer students work through the Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC) and Supplemental Training Program, in partnership with Youth Now that the program has been completed for the Bernadette Lowry worked as Bernard Lowry, Jr. worked Summer Supplemental Youth Youth Supplemental Summer Rosie Bley Employment & Training Program Training & Employment season, the KCDC and the their HCCCC for them thank and studies their with well Bernadette wish Bernard and would help. also We like to thank Joyce Jones of NCIDC TERO and the Director Dion Tribe’s Wood, for giving us the opportunity to work with them. and assisted with data entry, filing, entry, data with assisted and inventory, building maintenance, landscaping, cleaning and repair. He was always there with a smile to assist with other job duties as needed. (HCCCC) Center Computer Community Camp Happy the Youth Technology Assistant. Bernadette learned new and center the in maintenance daily performed She issues. files, books, and software. organized the Karuk Tribe of California. The Supplemental Youth component a is (SYP) Program Training and Employment of the Workforce Investment meaningful a provide to Act designed is program This NCIDC. service provided by work experience for American Indian youth between the ages of 16 and 21. at (KCDC) Corporation Development the Karuk Community mation into HCCCC database Bernadette Lowry enters infor Sara Spence, Sara Human Resources Manager Human Resources There are currently 151 Martha Gerace-Schrock was October 2006. hired into the position of Executive employees employees on staff! covers This report mid-July through early For more information on employment with the We have We switched gears in the Yreka Clinic and Jessica Thom Jessica resigned her position as Registered Eileen Tiraterra has been hired as an On Call Junalynn Ward left her Junalynn Ward position as Aide Clinic in Barbara Houle has submitted her resignation Monty Mollier resigned his position as Elizabeth Reidiger resigned her position as Lisa Schamehorn resigned her position as Sales Quarterly Staffing Update Staffing Quarterly Sara Spence Tribe, Tribe, benefits, how to apply, etc. visit our website at www.karuk.us/jobs/ Grant that was awarded. We are offering bonus for the RN position! a signing for the Yreka Clinic and we are also recruiting for Coordinator to be hired in the Registered Nurse/GPRA a Happy Camp Clinic this December through the HRSA are recruiting for a second Family Nurse Practitioner at Practitioner Nurse Family second a for recruiting are Physician Clinic a for search to continue We time. this Dental Assistant at the Yreka Clinic on 10/4 and at this at and 10/4 on Clinic Yreka the at Assistant Dental time the position will not be re-filled. the lab/clinic mail runs between Orleans, Happy Camp, Happy Orleans, between runs mail lab/clinic the Yreka. and was hired to fill this vacancy on 9/19. Courier to fill in as needed for Geraldine Peters doing the CASA Program. the CASA the Happy Camp Clinic on 8/3 and Susanna Greeno 10/19 and Cheyenne Davis will be taking her Cheyenne place. previously worked as a Summer Intern in Tripp was hired on 9/25 to fill this vacancy. to fill was hired on 9/25 Tripp effective Manager Program CASA of position the from Maintenance Worker on 9/15 and has transferred to the to transferred has and 9/15 on Worker Maintenance Housing Authority Maintenance Department. Jacob Medical Assistant at the Yreka this vacancy. to fill Angelina Bailey was hired on 8/15 Clinic on 8/4 and the position at this time and are maintaining part time hours at the Gift Shop. Shop Clerk at the People’s Center Gift Shop on 7/12. (we Center the at Director time full a having not to Due rehired not have we task) this for proposals seeking are are very pleased to have her here and she is proving to to the staff! be a valuable addition Director of Health and Human Services on 8/28. We Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 8 financial aid advising, mentoring and job placement services. Over the next three years, at least 50 Tribal members Tribal50 least at years, three next the Over services. placement job and mentoring advising, aid financial Services Student new a addition, Coordinator at In each expenses. distance learning operating center annual will provide and project staff, participants center with career computer counseling, acquisition, academic advising, equipment new fund will Grant ANAnew The homelands. ancestral the outside relocation required previously that education high school students, unemployed/underemployed community members and Tribal employees to access postsecondary Karuk Tribehelp campuses”—the will college “virtual centers—or learning distance to centers computer community three converting By positions. management executive and professional licensed to positions, resources natural and services family education, health, paraprofessional to positions clerical entry-level from ranging jobs different 100 Through programs. learning Karuk Paths to Prosperity, the distance Tribe’s Human Resources Department will create a public-access web site that features through training professional and vocational essential pursuing in members community individual support then territory—and ancestral the within exist increase public awareness of the wide array of occupational opportunities that Karuk The 30%. by increase will age of the years 50 while over population 2020, year the by 19% another by decrease will age of effective interventions, Siskiyou County’s population under 19 years Population projections by the State of California suggest that without of young adults and their children from Siskiyou County as a whole. to provide living labor in targeted economies 1800s late the in catastrophic disruptions of social and economic systems, including the loss of traditional village subsistence life ways County), Orleans (Humboldt County) as well as (Siskiyou Yreka (Siskiyou County). Historically Karuk people have suffered at least two Camp Happy of communities River mid-Klamath remote educational the enhance in will opportunities that employment and project development social three-year a Prosperity, to Paths Karuk for California of High SchoolcampusadjacenttotheHappy Center. locatedontheHappyCampHigh Classroom. locatedontheHappyCamp College ofSiskiyousDistanceLearning School Campus,onthecornerofFourth Camp CommunityComputerCenter Happy CampCommunityComputer HAPPY CAMP—The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) has awarded $900,000 to the Karuk Tribe Karuk the to $900,000 awarded has (ANA) Americans Native for Administration CAMP—The HAPPY NEWS RELEASE:October20,2006 Avenue andWashington Street ANA Awards $900,000For KarukPaths To Prosperity vial cmue tcnlg to technology computer available utilize will Tribe Karuk the years, three next the of each in $300,000 at risk.” are also populations disabled and elderly growing youthful our populations, energetic strong our and of help the without that “We mindful are application, ANA grant its in noted Tribe survey revealed there is a pervasive belief among remaining residents that timber workers have moved away in search of a better life. A 2005 community own choosingandtheirmaking. their of future a for people Karuk among hope of sense and renewed a create education postsecondary to barriers the remove to aims Prosperity lrig out-migration alarming an in resulted has perception this fiction, or fact Whether here. future no is there because employment find to area this leave to have children our ih N’ poiin of provision ANA’s With Since Happy Camp’s last sawmill closed in 1994, many displaced many 1994, in closed sawmill last Camp’s Happy Since to both financial and geographic barriers. Karuk Paths to Paths Karuk barriers. geographic and financial both to causes of poverty is low educational attainment, attributed appropriate, culturally sustainable pursue economic development. and Among the employment underlying wage force nowlivesinpoverty, despitethe Tribe’s bestefforts the of 89% that revealed survey A1990s. 2005 early the and, more recently, the collapse of natural-resource-driven Community ComputerCenterinOrleans Panámniik CenterinOrleanslocatedon Highway 96,whichhousesthe Community ComputerCenter Page 9 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 on opportunitiesfor grant e d archives, u c aand t i o nr , e s o natural uamong others. r c e s , at Oak We Knoll. have been assisting DNR and the D e Land p a r twith m e submitting n t grants, and this fall & will be winter working Rick Hill is taking the lead on working inquiry of letters and proposals Currently, The Grants Office got started on its seasonal its on started got Office Grants The regarding news awaiting anxiously are We Hester Miller, Grantwriter, Resource Developer Resource Grantwriter, Hester Miller, Grants Department Update Department Grants to recognize innovations in government. with Program Directors to develop out-year and long-range planning for departments. Both Rick and Hester look forward to to: using 1) more efficiently these schedule grant writing plans to avoid short deadlines and 2) be more responsive to the needs of the Tribe and priorities. Tribal Council’s funds remaining the secure to submitted being are Senior Community Camp Happy the for necessary Center’s kitchen, as well as additional funds to evaluate developing a transitional living facility cleaning in August when cleaning we in relocated within the Happy Camp Administration Building. We are the hall from Sara Spence. now located across proposals submitted for a Orleans and Cultural funding for Center an evaluation in study at This Camp. Happy of east facility Knoll Oak the summer we completed the State Indian Health Program renewal application; a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will allow the Tribe receive to funding for 2005 winter storm damage and any future disasters; the third year renewal application for our HRSA grant, which supports our Health Program and and Vision Community Award; the Ash clinics; Institute the Healthy through Award Harvard University, which seeks Rosie Bley . Thank you Sue Special Thanks to Thanks Special

Suzanne M. Burcell Suzanne I would like to give a special thank you to

a member of the Karuk Tribe and I am proud to call to proud am I and Tribe Karuk the of member a her my friend. project worth funding. She devotes every ounce of ounce every devotes She funding. worth project Native themselves, help people help to strength her be to proud is She alike. non-native and Americans my endeavors. The scope of the ANA grant was her was grant ANA the of scope The endeavors. my vision, and she worked hard for the last year and a a it make to place in pieces necessary the put to half encouragement, a shoulder to lean on, or business advice, she was there no matter how busy she was. When I followed that advice, I was successful in help she has given me and others throughout her career. Personally, the last twelve friendship has changed years my life. Whether I needed of her my friend and mentor Suzanne Burcell for all the The Karuk Tribe of California is pleased to

ANA Awards $900,000... Continued from Page 8 Awards ANA

Rosie Bley at 530/493-5213. 2006. For more information, contact Project Director Project contact information, more For 2006. Jim Berry at 530/493-5376, or Project Coordinator project is expected to be fully operational by December by operational fully be to expected is project Center will participate in an ANA grantees’ workshop grantees’ ANA an in participate will Center in mid-November, and the Karuk Paths to Prosperity Corporation and Happy Camp Community Computer County Regional Occupational personnel in Program. the Karuk Community Development Key School, Karuk Tribal Housing Authority and Siskiyou and Authority Housing Tribal Karuk School, Community Development Corporation, Community Computer Center of Orleans, Orleans Elementary Happy Camp Community Computer Center, Karuk High School, College of the Siskiyous videoconferencing (interactive facility in Happy Camp), Siskiyou Union High School District, Happy Camp Paths to Prosperity project would not be possible: acknowledge the following community partners without whose cash and in-kind contributions the Karuk time base or compensation, or promotion. time base or compensation, or promotion. as a result of which 35 (70%) will realize significant gains significant realize will (70%) 35 which of result a as in employment, such as initial job placement, increased Associate’s Degrees from accredited community colleges, community accredited from Degrees Associate’s are expected to earn paraprofessional certificates or Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 10 nesadn o te ay hns ht h Karuk the that Tribe hasdoneforHappyCamp. things many the of understanding better a people give will it that hope I Tribe, Karuk the about anyone’sview change will article this that doubt I Although way. positive a in Tribe the view the years, yet over many residents of Happy Camp still do not community the help to things good many Camp have a long history. The Karuk Tribe has done ◊ The Tribe operates a Head Start program in Happy Corporation Development Community Karuk ◊ The Program Nutrition Senior a has Tribe Karuk The ◊ was Services Health Camp Happy when 2002, In ◊ ◊ The Tribe donated $10,000 to help the Happy Camp grants large several received has Tribe The ◊ Native American children. Camp which serves both Native American and non Computer Center. continue operation of the Happy Camp Community $300,000 for to used be will year.grant per this of A grant part large ANA year three a been awarded has Tribe the Bley, Rosie and Burcell Sue of work hard the to Thanks open. it keep help to to find and the Tribe has used discretionary money difficult been times at has center the for Funding only high school students but the entire community. high school for many years. The center serves not the at Center Computer Community Camp Happy which is owned by the Karuk Tribe has operated the beautifully the remodeled formerHeadwaybuilding. to relocated is it when Program buy new kitchen equipment for the Senior Nutrition to used be will money this of All building. the of Center. The Tribe People collected $15,000 in the rent for in use ate seniors and continued program Nutrition Senior the out, rented was building time the the During Crew. Fire CDF the to people, feeds Program Nutrition Senior the where multipurpose room, the out rented Tribe the Recently race. of regardless citizens senior all serves which to thecommunity. and the Karuk Tribe is providing quality health care solvent, financially now is Services Health Camp them $2,000 per month to rent the building. Happy Services by paying their final payroll and by paying all patients. The Tribe helped Happy Camp Health to services provide to continued and Camp Happy Karuk the in clinic doors, medical the of operations assumed Tribe their closing of verge the on Volunteer FireDepartment. water system. Camp Community Services Happy District to the upgrade the to town’s through passed were which The Karuk Tribe and the community of Happy of community the and TribeKaruk The HappyCampand The Karuk Tribe Laura Mayton,CFO oe f h cmuiy il prcae h Tribe’scontributions andsupporttheKaruk Tribe in return. the appreciate will community the of more community of Happy Camp. My hope is that someday for the six to photo and document. Included in the plant the in Included document. and photo to six the for taking thetimetosharehisknowledgewithus. understands what theyare. he if see to Phil to names descriptive the give will then plants, some identifying at hand their try Language Department and will use what they learned to particular plant. that of feel or look the to refers which else something add Youthen it. might on feeds animal of kind what to to have part of the new name include something relating is way One plants. named have may how people Karuk on the ways different few a learn the to office to language invited were and Specialist, Language Albers, Phil contacted students The ago. generations territory ancestral Karuk the in not were they because identified not were plants some TribalUnfortunately plants. the historic of uses and names Karuk the are descriptions ◊ The Tribe has contributed to many local organizations events local many to contributed has Tribe The ◊ ◊ For many years the Tribe has paid Tribal employees Assists HighSchoolFreshmen Phil Albers teachingfreshmen Karuk LanguageDepartment Family ResourceCenter. The and organizations, sports schools, including and scholarships. dinners, graduation, Christmas and Thanksgiving sober day, history sports, of variety a including Ambulance duringworkhours. Camp Happy the for emergencies to respond who students howtounderstand i kd i M. ore Ekman-Macdonald’s Dorrie Ms. in kids Six The Karuk Tribe has done many things for the for things many done has Tribe Karuk The for Phil to you thank special a give to like We’d the to over walking enjoyed thoroughly kids The the namesofplants Rosie Bley, RegionalOccupationTeacher Happy CampHighSchool ahrd specimens gathered and Creek Indian up thirty took a field trip book. The complete class of the creating of aspect technology the with assisting am I Teacher, publisher ROP and a As desktop Rentz. Erin Biologist USFS of assistance area the with our in found plants local of book a creating science are class freshman

Page 11 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Susan Gehr, Karuk Language Program Director Language Program Karuk Susan Gehr, Bill said yes to so many of our calls for help on the of many attended he country, Karuk to visits many his On Many universities and membership organizations issue When he heard that we had made him a he member, was Left to right: Violet Super, Vina Smith and William Bright Smith and William Vina Super, Left to right: Violet documentation and restoration of our language. almost entirely on a voluntary basis. he Moreover, did so with He did so great respect for us. Though we might have called The Karok Language “Bill’s Book,” he never hoarded the work rights on to Karuk. his Representatives from many tribal language programs told us how fortunate we were to have Bill working agree. We on our language. Our there. everyone with visiting enjoyed He ceremonies. our spoke he that said They Bill. with talk to loved speakers fluent like a real Karuk elder from long ago. honorary degrees or honorary who memberships society to their to someone contributions who lifetime outstanding made has might not otherwise qualify as a Bill member. has generously his knowledge and his good nature shared his time, his energy, Tribal the reasons, these For years. fifty-seven over for us with Council bestowed upon him the first honorary membership in Tribe. our reached membership his of Word him. to lot a meant It thrilled. hospice a at away passed he 15, October on as time, in just him near his home in Boulder. Gehr, Gehr, they used the internet and remote desktop software back and forth. trade drafts of the dictionary database to to William Bright, uhyanapatánvaanich Bright, William to THE SWEEP PROGRAM NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!!! PROGRAM NEEDS THE SWEEP Tribal Council Awards Honorary Tribal Membership Tribal Honorary Awards Council Tribal We are accepting equipment donations for the SWEEP program. Some of the SWEEP participants work in yard yard in work participants SWEEP the of Some program. SWEEP the for donations equipment accepting are We

When Bill first came to us, the tape recorder Fifty-two years after the University of Throughout the years, he returned many times many returned he years, the Throughout He returned in 1950 to continue his work on Bill Bright first came to Karuk country in In September, we received word that William William that word received we September, In

(Colleen) Here are some examples of what is needed: Weed Eaters, Shovels, Lawn Mowers, Pruning Shears, Pruning Pruning Shears, Pruning Mowers, Lawn Shovels, Eaters, Weed needed: is what of examples some are Here (Colleen) Rakes. Ladders, Clippers, Hand Saw, maintenance for elderly, disabled or for people who cannot supply these items or to items these yards. their clean for who supply disabled people cannot Due to budget for elderly, maintenance the can bring You are appreciated. Any donations to items the these participants. to provide unable were restraints items to the Office Administration Karuk or Tribal call ext 1-800-505-2785 2030 (Dion) or 2025 (Lisa) or 2045

recently published Karuk Dictionary with Susan had not yet been invented. When he worked on the on worked he When invented. been yet not had three solid years. section of his book to be incorporated into the new the into incorporated be to book his of section dictionary, Bill worked on the project himself for began working on The Bill Karuk not Dictionary. dictionary entire the allow to blessing his gave only California published Bill’s book, the Karuk Tribe

Jim Ferrara on transcribing several collections of Harrington notes. John P. curricula for Head Start, elementary, high school and community-based classes. He worked with others with proofreading of hundreds of pages of helped Julian Lang with his plays and performances. performances. and plays his with Lang Julian helped many and Supahan Sarah Supahan, Terry helped He to our lands, willing to help anyone who asked. He asked. who anyone help to willing lands, our to Language. Karuk community as “Bill’s Book” – The Karok of California’s Publications in Linguistics Series, published that work now lovingly known in the His dissertation was a years in language. later, Two 1957, the University grammar of the Karuk from the University of California, Berkeley. our language. In 1955, he was awarded a Ph.D. uhyanapatánvaanich ‘little word-asker.’ his questions, they baked him cakes, cookies and him: on name a bestowed even Ruben Nettie pies. to him. In addition to being willing to answer all language. He worked with several of our elders. He He elders. our of several with worked He language. was homesick, and the grandmothers took kindly old. He came to us to conduct fieldwork on our the spring of 1949 when he was a mere 21 years stepson Joe. and to his family, including his his daughter granddaughter Susie, Aretha, his wife Lise and his ‘Bill’ ‘Bill’ Bright had a very advanced and aggressive form of brain cancer. Our thoughts go to Bill Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 12 national povertylevel. the under living or unemployed as members our of percent 87 showed data census Tribal Karuk 1999 In of region. the economy long-term the and of resources improvement resulting cultural the natural, of restoration term long to Tribal members. jobs wage living providing while Forests National the with prioritized watershed restoration implement action plans in partnership systematically to is division watershed the of Tribe the and Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests. between The strategy collaboration as began Program. Program Restoration This Watershed the created Resources crucial fortheirsurvival. is habitat upslope and aquatic, riparian, of restoration the and valuable, culturally are species fish Our Tribe. the to quality,water important sites cultural and fisheries, forests, Karuk within Ancestral are Territory. Forests National Past management Rivers decisions Six effect and Klamath The our to vitality economic and ecological Ancestral Territory. sustainability, the Karuk Tribe has established an effective an established has TribeKaruk sustainability,the other for them prepare employment opportunities. which skills valuable provides and the importance of planting native species. This training natural other control erosion including techniques restoration ecosystem and operation equipment heavy in trained wage are living Teammembers standards. national a to compared when members team restoration the of all pays o ufil h gas f etrto ad economic and restoration of goals the fulfill To In contrast, the Karuk Watershed Restoration Program the to dedicated is California of Tribe Karuk The Natural of Department Tribe Karuk the 1999, In restoring in interest vested a have people Karuk The Karuk Tribe Department ofNaturalResources During Watershed RestorationProgram csse mngmn ad cnmc revitalization in within Ancestral Territory economic role integral and an management play ecosystem to capacity our increase to vehicle the been has partnerships Building region. this of renewal environmental and economic supporting of means a as agencies, State and Federal with partnership the region. of economy the rebuilding for component significant a as seen are fisheries and watersheds improved mission, our depend. of People byproduct Karuk a the As which the preserve and promote, cultural/natural resources and ecological processes upon protect, to is Resources in sedimentloads. on-the-ground improvements and a substantial reduction restore and protect the Klamath River watershed through to potential high have projects species. decommissioning fish Road of habitat spawning the to threats major the of one is Sedimentation streams. bearing fish into sediment of deposition road subsequent and catastrophic erosion caused and persistent address to designed The mission of the Karuk Department of Natural of Department Karuk the of mission The primarily was Program Watershed Karuk The After RoadStream Crossing Excavation Before Page 13 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 The Klamath River Tributary Fish Passage The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated The Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources Natural of Department Tribe Karuk The fish passage at the mouth of Ti Creek. Ti fish passage at the mouth of Improvement Project aims to adult improve fish juvenile passage and at passage creek issues at mouths creek mouths. affected by These tributaries Salmon, Klamath, mainstem the with associated directly fish are and lower Scott River. This project would implement manual modifications of these barriers to allow for fish passage during low flow periods. These modifications the under volunteers community by implemented be will Biologists. Fishery Tribal guidance of Karuk to working on projects that improve Klamath fish River and runs its in tributaries. the If you to would participate in like next year’s creek mouth enhancement efforts, or if you have any questions, please contact the Karuk Fisheries Program at 530-627-3116. fishery. fishery. The Klamath River Restoration Grant Program will prioritize instream screening, barrier fish improvement, quality removal, water improvement, fish passage and water conservation projects. flow improvement, is currently working on two projects for submission to this grant program. The Mid Klamath Fish Passage and Rearing Enhancement Project will engineers enlist specialized to create prioritized sites in the Middle Klamath subbasin. project-ready These designs projects for include five replacing a bridge on culvert Fort Goff Creek, barrier, creating a with fishway around a permanent barrier a on Rock Creek and open up nearly mouths the at refugia enhancing habitat, fish of miles 10 of Tom Martin and O’Neil Creeks for oversummering juvenile salmonids, and improving adult and juvenile Fisheries Program Fisheries Vickie Minden, Shasta Lake City, CA CA City, Minden, Shasta Lake Vickie Brazille & Noble Family History Available Available Brazille & Noble Family History The Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources Natural of Department Tribe Karuk The State Allocates $10 Million to Help Save Our Fisheries Save Our to Help $10 Million Allocates State

to four miles of habitat on Fort Goff Creek

For those who are related to the Brazilles and Nobles, Even if dam decommissioning becomes a reality, The Upper Mid Klamath region of the Klamath High valasity culvert barrier blocking fish passage passage High valasity culvert barrier blocking fish

families and the rich history as described in this book. going to www.naturegraph.com. You will enjoy the photos of both of photos the enjoy will You www.naturegraph.com. to going from NatureGraph Publishers in Happy Camp, who published the published who Camp, Happy in Publishers NatureGraph from by Publishers Naturegraph from online it order also can You book. Street in Weaverville, Street California, in across Weaverville, from the Courthouse, or by Valerie by Valerie Budig-Markin. It has a wealth of information of the can purchase this book on Main You Brazille and Noble families. Mining Camp – Photographer of the Trinity Alps 1859-1922, I would like to inform you of a book photos of which the history of both families. It is called Nellie mentions E. Ladd- and has watersheds that will result in imitate benefits to the million to fund projects primarily in the Scott and Shasta and Scott the in primarily projects fund to million it will be years before the first dams are removed. this To end, the State of California has allocated $10 Basin, breed fish diseases, and alter historic flows. Basin, breed fish diseases, and alter that currently block fish passage to the Upper Klamath the Scott and Shasta Subbasins to decrease agricultural dams River Klamath four the of fate the on and impacts, in the tributaries of the Upper Mid Klamath, as well as to a healthy condition is dependent upon current efforts Gate Hatchery, Gate Bogus Hatchery, Creek, Shasta River, Scott River and other tributaries. Bringing this section of river back annual juvenile fish kills of outmigrating smolt from Iron from smolt outmigrating of kills fish juvenile annual temperatures and other elevated quality including measures pH and of ammonium. This water has led to mainstem in this region are suffering from excessive River currently plays a crucial our role fishery. Currently, in inputs of the water health to the of Klamath Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 14 welcome yourinvolvement. 3446 x3010. We look forward to the expansion of the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources Fire Program and in applying for employment with the 2007 crew of Karuk 1, please contact Harold Tripp or Molli White at (530) 627- tirelessly attempttoeaseprocessing offirecrew suppliesandpayroll. who KCDC, at staff the is program the to process. invaluable reimbursement Also program fire the of administration events. piled fuels left by fire suppression activities. This is important as it reduces the chances of future catastrophic wildfire mechanical chipper and four person operator crew. This crew and chipper are utilized to reduce the volume of cut and Cultural train communications, government to Advisors andensuretheprotectionof Tribe’s interests. government maintain to is it responsibility whose group select very a is This Representatives. Tribalthe are natural resourcesthroughtheuseof Advisors. and cultural enhancing and promoting protecting, in advance the leads Program to important archeological sites and Tribally sensitive resources. The Karuk Fire impacts negative of incidence the reducing identify thereby Karuk areas, significant and culturally within recognize to complexes qualified major are individuals three Territory.These the Ancestral on advisors seven over and trained mobilized we year Territory.This Ancestral Karuk in activities suppression over 15,700acresofforest. contained and has to date influenced 95% also is Complex Orleans The Commander hard work and easy-going their attitudes. for Incident explicitly them thanking the with and habits earned them an excellent evaluation work firefighting to approach aggressive their Again, dispatched to the Orleans Complex. the Happy Camp Complex, K1 was manner. effective Their attitudewasoutstanding…” and a safe in very worked crew 1 Karuk “The stated, rating crew One Camp Complex. Happy the of portion each on evaluations exemplary received 1 Karuk is of crew The acres. 6,160 Complex over burnt has Camp and contained 95% Happy the are adjacent to each other. Currently, or join either that fires of series a is the of part Complex. Camp AHappy fires complex become These later Camp. would Happy also near Fire, Goff the to dispatched was 1 Karuk and successful efforts Suppression Camp. were Happy near Creek Indian on Fire Fork South the on out called was crew the return their K1 workedtheentirewildlandfire seasonnearlynon-stop,earningtopevaluationsoneach assignment. whole. a as crew the within growth professional as well valuable individualdevelopmentas by marked was year This within theKaruk Ancestral Territory. Karuk 1 Fire Crew and the Karuk Cultural Advisors for their commitment to preserving and protecting Tribal interests Karuk 1 offers entry level and experienced positions to Tribal members over the age of 18. If you are interested are you If 18. of age the to Tribalover positions members experienced and level offersentry 1 Karuk the in expended effort and time the for Barnett Tamaraof appreciation our reiterate to like would we Finally, In addition to the handcrew and Cultural Advisors, the Fire Program has also mobilized a newly acquired 12 inch interactions Service Forest US and TribeKaruk of aspects all Overseeing inter-agency on advise and monitor with, work Advisors Cultural Karuk After completing their work on after Shortly Forest. National Plumas in fire Grease the to assignment short a on season the began 1 Karuk The Karuk 1 (K1) handcrew operates as a 20 person Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) sponsored wildland fire crew. 2006 the thank to like would Resources Natural of Department Karuk the and Program Fire Tribe Karuk The Karuk Fire Program News Top Row, From Left:RafeyLogan,JoshRose,Tuffy Tims, BrianPadilla,Wayne Rose, Harold Tripp, NikolasSuper, Brett Rhodes,ShaneSpence,Vyron Frank, Barry Hockaday, Terry Davis-BottomRow, From Left:JamesCourts,Johnny Erickson, JettyThom,Fred Trimble, NeimiahJerry, Taylor Super, KenjiOka zaki- NotPresent: Laurence Williams, Jordan Aubrey, GabrielMontgomery, Karuk Tribe Fire Program Wildland Handcrew Leland Donahue,JohnLollich “Karuk 1” Molli White,DNRFisheriesManager Karuk 1. by and us to offered employment training the for you opportunities, thank us of All firecrew. our of success the to commitment never-ending his Harold thank Tripp, Firecrew Coordinator, to for like would h ce o Krk 1 Karuk of crew The - Page 15 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 than once during surveys. Site Representative (Title IX) at (Title Site Representative Chopping Contest. Recaptured, Chopping Contest. Recaptured, tagged carcasses are chopped to are tagged carcasses a fish carcass during the Carcass during the Carcass a fish carcass Shirley Preston, Indian Education Indian Education Shirley Preston, Orleans Elementary School, chops prevent counting the same fish more more counting the same fish prevent , 530-627-3446 or [email protected]. 2007 Environmental Education Projects 2007 Environmental Jeanette Quinn, Environmental Educational Coordinator Educational Quinn, Environmental Jeanette The Fall Salmon Spawning Survey Training is an extremely an is Training Survey Spawning Salmon Fall The to the In Environmental the addition Surveys, Fall Salmon Education Program will include Native Forest Plants/Ethnobotany Plants/Ethnobotany Forest Native include will Program Education Studies/Noxious Weed Awareness year. during Noxious Weed Awareness because is included being is a and the Program new Education Environmental component of and 2006-2007 the broom scotch as such plants non-native of proliferation the of area. the in plants native out crowd which thistle, star water safely while doing surveys. Robinson, US Service, discussed safety Forest issues with students and Steve throughout the day. reviewed with them what they had learned important annual event. to Students participate in surveying who for Fall attend Chinook Salmon are on streams, where local they collect real eligible data for the DFG. In addition to collecting data during the surveys, students learn about fish quality water and requirements, habitat anatomy, and cycles life issues. All photos courtesy Jeanette Quinn All photos see during the surveys, collect data and mark redds (where fish lay their eggs), process fish carcasses, read a map, and be safe during the surveys. In survey the to down hiked students afternoon the Chopping Carcass the for River Salmon Contest. Representatives participating from agencies the competed in chopping a and fish carcass in schools Elementary Schools attended the Fall Salmon Spawning Survey Training at Oak Bottom Campground on the Salmon River Road near Somes Bar. The event was coordinated and hosted by the Salmon River Restoration Council (SRRC). During the morning session, station leaders from Service, the US Mid Forest Council, Klamath CA and Department Watershed Game (DFG), and of SRRC students how to identify fish they might taught Fish Salmon Survey Training Survey Salmon Environmental Education Program Education Environmental Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources Natural of Department Tribe Karuk Salmon Survey Training. a fish carcass.

If you would like more information about the Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Education On October 6, 2006 twenty-six students from Forks of Salmon Elementary, Junction Elementary and Orleans Monique Gurule, Orleans

Shannon Flaugherty (standing, right), SRRC

West, Rony Reed and Daniel Hacking (back left Rony Reed and West, Education Coordinator, shows Forks of Salmon Education Coordinator, and Junction Elementary students Halley Souza,

to right) how to read a topographical map at the to right) how to read Cheyenne Barstow (front left and right), Majestah Cheyenne Barstow (front

Elementary School, practices tagging Program, please contact Jeanette Quinn, Environmental Education Coordinator SRRC, showed students how to cross a stream and maneuver in and around the boots to practice White Water Safety. Nat Pennington and Shannon Flaugherty, Nat Pennington and Shannon Flaugherty, Safety. Water boots White to practice half with a machete. Contestant performances were judged “applause-o-meter.” Next, students by put on neoprene the waders and audience felt-bottomed Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 16 Without other debts, then, using the annual incomes in the table above, the maximum loans available to should notexceed$1,000permonth. gross monthly income of the borrower. Therefore if you make $3,000 per month, your mortgage the home loan, payment including property tax and hazard insurance, should not exceed one-third, or 33%, of the above. listed for amounts paid the is below that falls Aamount the that is guideline income reasonable There are some basic qualifying guidelines to determine how much of a house you can buy if your income Here aretheguidelinesaccordingtoHUD: “Head ofHousehold”mustbea Tribal member. The persons. those of income total the and family the in HUD. The guidelines are based on the number of persons make less than 80% of the median income as determined by The KTHA loan program is for those Native Americans who By EddieDavenport,LoanOfficer (530) 493-5434 ext. 105 Loan Officer Eddie Davenport Loan Program. personal residence), so give me a call and I’ll send you the application and the guidelines for the Home own their for purchasing buyers home first-time as (such well as guidelines other has program The it! own you help can we fits, that property a find you if so price, purchase the of 100% loan will KTHA qualify.might you how see us let and application an out fill to time good a be might now area), service TribeKaruk (the Counties Humboldt or Siskiyou in property a buying about thoughts had have you If those at80%ofthemedianincomewouldlooklikethis: Number ofPeopleintheHousehold Number ofPeopleintheHousehold Do You Want To Own Your OwnHome? Karuk Tribe Housing Authority 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 Annual Adjusted GrossIncome(80%ofMedian Maximum Loan Amount basedonnootherdebts income –2006) and goodcredit. $55,300.00 $51,500.00 $47,700.00 $42,900.00 $38,150.00 $33,400.00 $62,950.00 $59,100.00 $259,600 $243,700 $228.000 $212,000 $196,600 $177,000 $157,300 $137,700 Page 17 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 David Eisenberg - October 2006 David Eisenberg Capping Ceremony UC San Francisco 1978 The first outreach staff consisted of Mildred Donahue in Orleans, Carol A A lot has changed in 1981 - Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles are married. Pac-Man With the Karuk Tribe! Karuk the With the job, but I had to leave. I jumped into my truck, we went to a fire, stayed on the fire line all night, and when I got back in the morning, Pat told me they had of case terrific a with later days few a conference a to went I job. the me offered ever since.” Tribe poison oak, and have been with the Purcell at Forks of Salmon, Linda Reynolds in Yreka and Lessie Aubrey in job as the nurse for the Happy the for nurse the as job Camp Clinic. David worked at nurse a as later and school, high and elementary the for teacher substitute a as Memorial Hospital Rogue every Valley other weekend. In May of 1981, David September, In USFS. Camp Happy the for 305 Engine on firefighter a as job a got the Karuk Tribe advertised for a Public Health Nurse. “ I was still working for the fire crew and asked my boss if I could go to the interview” David recalls. “He said sure, just take your radio in case we have a fire. I was in the middle of the interview when the fire tone went off. I told them I was the right person for dominates dominates the video arcades. IBM produces Hilton its and first Justin Timberlake personal are born. computer. MTV Paris begins broadcasting... Eisenberg joins the Karuk and Tribal Health Program on David September 17th 1981 as the Public Health Nurse. twenty-five years. When David started, the Karuk only Tribe recently had received federal recognition. Health care provided was at a small Fort Jones with clinic one dentist and in In these past twenty-five years, David has seen the Tribe grow and expand. He feels He expand. and grow Tribe the seen has David years, twenty-five past these In David & wife Pat Pat wife & David : David receiving : David receiving Work With in 2004 With Work award from Leaf for from award graduated from UC Santa Cruz last June, got married the next day, and they had their first their had they and day, next the married got June, last Cruz Santa UC from graduated April 8, 2006. child on When community. Camp Happy the and Tribe the serve to able be to honor an been has it think don’t “I replied David plans future about asked I’ll make it to the second twenty-five years, but the first go-round sure has been fun!” being voted as one of Left performing a scene from from scene a performing Right: the Most Fun People To the Most Fun People To Fiddler on the Roof in 2003 in Roof the on Fiddler David Eisenberg - A Celebration of 25 Years Years 25 of Celebration A - Eisenberg David

David’s first job as a nurse David’s David and his wife Pat have two sons, who attended Seiad Elementary and then Happy Camp High School. In 1980, David came to Happy Camp when his wife Pat got a Samuel Merritt Hospital - 1979

David, Joseph and Ben - 1983 David, Joseph and Ben

Joseph attended UC Berkeley is now married and starting his third year of Medical School at UC San Diego. Ben

Burcell, Alan Burgess, Wes Valentine, Larry Jordan and Martha Schrock.) Valentine, Wes Alan Burgess, Burcell, Happy Camp, who was also the CHR One supervisor. of the first home visits David made was to Daisy Jacobs who was living at Ferry Point. David has worked for Suzanne eight Aaron health Peters, directors Greg ( Gehr, Bill Smith,

located across the street from Larry’s (now Parry’s) Market. (now Parry’s) located across the street from Larry’s a nurse practitioner, and the Tribal Health office in Happy Camp was Camp Happy in office Health Tribal the and practitioner, nurse a Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 18 Karen Tracy, RN,MSN Corina Alexander, NaaVura Yee ShiipProgram Director one treatmentwhenneededandsupportduringgroup projects. healing intraditionalways. to educate our new volunteers so they can work with our Tribal children in supervision and cultural projects to promote and HappyCampResourcesCenters, Tribal Government. Tribal Treatment, Child Indian WelfareCourt, State Court, Cultural Act, Awareness, Psychotherapeutic Yreka Compensation, Witness Victim Abduction, Child Violence, Domestic Abuse, Substance Issues, Safety volunteers learned a lot about the following subjects: Crisis Intervention/ the and weekends two held Volunteers/Culturalwas for It Practitioners. to childrenbetweentheages3-17. services therapeutic Services. sensitive culturally provides Program The which Andrea saidmade herworkmuch easier. and 12,2006toperformaprogramreview. Because of these people, our Tribal children will be able to receive one-on- receive to able our Tribalbe people, will these children of Because Arch Super Hermanett Albers Phil Albers Jr Sara Spence Nadine McElyea Michelle Gorman Pat Hobbs Tammie Pipkin Joe Snapp April Attebury Barbara Norman Mike Edwards Carla Charraga Coleen Chiles Robert Dunn Robert Super Tanya Busby David Eisenberg Wepresentations their for people following the thank to like would training forty-hour its completed Vurahas Naa YeeProgram Shiip Naa Vura Yee Shiip program is funded through Office of Emergency The State Indian Health Program found our material to be in good order, and thanked us for our hard preparatory work, preparatory hard our for us thanked and order, good in be to material our found Program Health Indian State The Representatives from the State Indian Health Program, Sacramento, visited the Karuk Tribal Health Program on October 11 , B.S.CSACIII,Substance Abuse Program Director ofKTOC , FRSSupervisorofHealtherapyInc. , ChairmanoftheKarukTribe ofCalifornia , HumanResources ManageroftheKaruk Tribe , , District Attorney ChiefInvestigator forCountyofSiskiyou , ICWCaseWorker, ofKTOC , Victim ServicesCoordinator forCountyofSiskiyou ., CulturalPractitioner Substance Abuse Counselor ofKarukTribe ofCalifornia , SocialWorker III,ofKarukTribe ofCalifornia , Court Administrator/Mediator ofKTOC , T.E.I., Parent Volunteer Coordinator ofHealtherapy, Inc. , LegalServiceCoordinator forDomesticViolence Center otnos ult Ipoeet iue, n mdcl etn mnts a wl a plce, and policies, as credential files. Inaddition,shereviewed staff and boardtrainings. well as minutes, meeting medical procedures, accomplishments, performance improvement activity in every and department, and personnel and minutes, Improvement Quality Continuous Directors (Council), and administrative policy and procedures. She reviewed board minutes, Accreditation part ofthereviewinvolved medicalanddentaldepartments,thecommunityservices program. Her work. at staff the of observation and data improvement performance minutes, meeting procedures, , Family Services Coordinator of Family Resource Center , , Attorney atLaw, ofKTOC , ExecutiveDirector ofFamilyResource CenterYreka Public HealthNurseoftheKarukTribe ofCalifornia , CulturalTherapist,KCDC Naa Vura Yee ShiipProgram Update State IndianHealthProgram Review nra uit vstd h Amnsrto Ofie o efr rves eadn te or of Board the regarding reviews perform to Office Administration the visited Zubiate Andrea and policies reviewed and Clinic, Yreka the at review her performed MSN, RN, Tracy, Karen Mike Edwards, SocialWorker III, making hispresentation fingerprinted bySaraSpence Phil Albers, Jr. relaxing Tamara Alexander and after 40hourtraining. Santana Grantgetting Page 19 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Submitted by Marty Lenk Submitted by Marty Submitted by Rana Bussard by Submitted and Starla Davis This summer, Phil Tripp Photo from left to right: Phillip Photo from Tripp, Sandi Tripp, Linda Davis Sandi Tripp, Tripp, and Starla Davis traveled with a with traveled Davis Starla and group of Happy Camp teens to Monaco France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Submitted by Sandi Tripp Karuk Tribal Descendent, Carissa Ann Bussard, recently completed her Carissa Ann Bussard Attends UC Berkeley Attends Bussard Ann Carissa June 2006 with top honors including being co-valedictorian of is currently her studying class. English, Mathematics, She and Astronomy. Although Carissa hasn’t declared a major, she is leaning toward the field of Education. is the Carissa great-granddaughter of Minnie Hockaday. Carissa’s parents (Steve and Rana Bussard), and family, friends wish her the best of luck in her future at UC Berkeley. six week mark at UC Berkeley. Carissa graduated from Yreka High School in Waylon Lenk Studies in Germany Lenk Studies Waylon “TRIBAL KIDS TRAVEL ABROAD” TRAVEL KIDS “TRIBAL 80805 Muenchen Germany Willi-Grafstrasse 7/158 Willi-Grafstrasse When not in school, home Waylon’s is in Ashland Oregon, with his He has been a student at Lewis & Clark College in Portland for the past the for Portland in College Clark & Lewis at student a been has He Waylon Lenk, Waylon a Tribal descendant from the Emma Pearch and Elsie his email address is [email protected]. Or mail (it costs more than a regular Lenk Waylon letter) him at: parents Marty & Karen Lenk. While he may be a world part away, of his heart is If always friends on would the like Klamath to River. contact him, two years and as part of the Studies Abroad program will be in Germany until until Germany in be will program Abroad Studies the of part as and years two Studies. Arts and German Theater He is double majoring in next July. Young families Young of Orleans, is now attending the University of Munich in Germany. Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 20 is pu euainl adus Tak o Vickie you Thank - handouts educational plus wonderful - Dental kits provide the to generous Also denture and floss, brushes, tooth paste, tooth of handouts so - was testing Department glucose and Pressure monitoring blood did King Kristen - Creek in Willow Caregiver Fair Support the Health and Yreka in Fair Senior the attending for Department CHR the thank to like Thank you! frozen vegetables! for trips our limit now.have Wenow we can freezer small the to backup a that we can use at health fairs and forthe chest freezer as would like to thank the TERO Department for our banner offers Camp. Happy in month a once groups support We and Camp Happy in caregivers with works Jones Carol senior the centers to and approve menus Start and provide Head nutrition education. with works Ost Linda Fair. Health the at time her volunteering CAfor Montague, in Center Resource Caregiver Mountain from Jones Carol and Fair; Health the at TribalKaruk Reunion our at time Linda Ost, R.D. from Dunsmuir, CA, for volunteering her KTOCthe Program; to Center $1,000 Senior of donation area. service our in communities the to services great provide to continue us help to donations for thankful always are programs Our donations. money as well as - match cash donations, free use of buildings and utilities are considered McLane movingdonated Babbie Peterson&Toni copy machinetothe Senior Center. e would We their for Market Parry’s thank to like would We Rep. (CHR)-doingbloodpressure Kristen King,CommunityHealth and glocosechecksattheSenior o fnig Vlner time, Volunteer funding. for match cash a are show to required dependent grant Programs are that Tribal Center Program. Senior to KTOC’s machine the copy donated old their Director, Program Start Head California of Tribe Health FairinYreka oi cae Karuk Mclane, Toni Senior Center News boldt CountyCal Works Program -handoutquiltstoseniorsjust asfall JoAnne Rosenbach andEsterCervantes,cooks assistantfrom theHum starts coolingour weather-theynowhavewarm lapblankets! Orleans’ site. All Seniors who come to lunch and all and lunch to come who Seniors All site. Orleans’ the at out California’sgive of to Program Center Senior TribeKaruk the to them gave She project. senior her as a Ford Family Foundation Scholarship. She is now now is She attending collegeinChico. Scholarship. Foundation Family Ford a received also and Camp Happy in Program Leadership Connie. from gift a as Connie was a participant in the Ford Family Foundation quilts beautiful these of one home bound seniors who are delivered lunches received Ester Cervantesshowingthe elders thedifferent colorsand to enjoyagreat mid- seniors astheycome to PanamnikCenter - handsoutquiltsto JoAnne Rosenbach, Babbie Peterson,SeniorCenterSupervisor senior centercook High SchoolGraduateConnieBondGives Connie Bond made lap blankets for local seniors local for blankets lap made Bond Connie day meal! Lap BlanketstoKaruk Tribe Senior designs thatConniesenttous. Center Program Elders - Page 21 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Birthday th and Devon. Karuk Tribe! Karuk Mom, Billy, Marcus, Maria, Maria, Marcus, Mom, Billy, And congratulations on And congratulations Miranda family and the Miranda family your new addition to the your new addition Irene Miranda! Irene Love you always, Happy 20 Happy Toni McLane, Head Start Program Director McLane, Head Start Program Toni

Rick and Amiee Rick and 8 1/2in 7lbs. 8oz. September 17, 2006 September to Grandpa Antone Aubrey! Aubrey! Antone Grandpa to to Karuk Happy Camp Head

Length: Parents: CA Lester of Eureka, Grandparents: Proud Aubrey Antone and Deborah of Happy Camp. Born: Weight: Head Start News Birthday Birthday th th Health & Education Coordinator Happy Camp Cook PM Teacher AM Teacher Assistant AM Teacher Happy Camp Bus Driver Nikiya Nayeli Lester Nayeli Nikiya Cook Happy 4 45 Happy Bus Driver Director Cook Assistant, Bus Monitor Cook Happy Camp Teacher Assistant Happy Camp Teacher Program Services Coordinator Program Happy Camp Teacher/Center Supervisor Happy Camp Teacher/Center Yreka AM Teacher/Center Supervisor AM Teacher/Center Yreka PM Teacher Assistant PM Teacher Start Student Mekhia Gabriel on November 14! Start Student Mekhia mentioned above) (Grandfather to both Mekhia and Nikiya

The Happy Camp Center has the privilege of having a staff member with decorating talent. Linda Thompson Betty Robinson, Justine Jerry, Rana Bussard, Maria (Nena) Creasy, Maria (Nena) Creasy, Quinn, Tara Linda Thompson, Linda Cathy Scott, Marlene Rodriguez, Javier Lopez, Javier Anderson, Nell Sakota Sylvia Parry, Sylvia Parry, Donna Goodwin Sanchez, Linda Davis, Toni McLane, Toni We We are off to a “head start” this year in our Head Start Centers. We are having a good year with enrollment

enjoy the scenes each month. Thank You Linda. You Thank enjoy the scenes each month. takes time at the beginning of each month to place a theme in the foyer glass cases. The children, families and staff Head Start Staff Update for filling the Happy Camp sandbox. Thanks to all the Head Start staff for making our school year a success. for to all the Head Start staff Thanks for filling the Happy Camp sandbox. beautiful plants. Thanks Nena. Thanks to Yreka Parent Nick Alexander for filling the Yreka sandbox and Javier Lopez Javier and sandbox Yreka the filling for Alexander Nick Parent Yreka to Thanks Nena. Thanks plants. beautiful involvement, safety, hygiene, and health practices we implement. Stop and visit our centers. We appreciate and visitors volunteers. The Yreka Center has a little touch of garden. Nena Creasy has given the outdoors a lift with some the curriculum, language, literacy, Karuk language & culture, kindergarten readiness, special needs services, parent child development activities and would like to make new friends. We are very pleased that our centers have a reputable a have centers our that pleased very are We friends. new make to like would and activities development child with Program Start Head our to well responded have communities These areas. Yreka and Camp Happy the in standing Yreka Center has a waiting list of seven children. We are always happy to take more applications for three and four-year four-year and three for applications more take to happy always are We children. seven of list waiting a has Center Yreka old children. Please contact us should you know of any old three children or who four-year could use some social and waiting list. In Yreka we have twenty children in the morning class and twenty children in the afternoon class. The numbers. Currently we have full classes with twenty children in Happy Camp, and a need for children to be put on a Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 22 issue. These dates will be the same every year for the winter issue, and April 15 for the spring issue, October 15 for the fall issue, included. be will articles anonymous No address. and Bley [email protected]. and/or photos to [email protected] or to Rosie articles email may CAyou Camp, Or 96039. Happy Spence, 1016, Box Sara P.O. to Articles, Newsletter information your submit please newsletter, this in placed like would Article deadlines: July 15 for the summer All submissions must include your name you events or articles news, have you If Newsletter Articles Bigfoot Jamboree Parade- DemonstrationBrushDance January 15 Sunday, September 3,2006

litter alongHighway96andSecond Avenue soitlooked Deborah Aubrey wouldliketogiveaspecialmention her husband Antone R. Aubrey, Jr., whoworkedhard in the hotsun,weedwacking&makingsure there wasno nice fortheBigfootJamboree andparade. Thank you Antone! Submitted byDorcas Harrison for paradewatchers. to Dance foliage Brush the demonstrate and plants local with trailer flatbed a decorate local Tribaldescendents & Members year, Every Day Weekend. Labor on annually held Parade Jamboree Bigfoot the at Dance Brush demonstration Karuk dancers provide a provide dancers Karuk Page 23 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Submitted by Linda Davis by Submitted mental toughness and intensity getting open court movement and spacing rebounding secrets and defense team offense teamwork Ball handling the drive attack move off triple attack moves from threat attack moves from the post shooting with confidence defensive keys to domination precision passing • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pictured: Lester Aubrey and his elk Aubrey Lester Pictured: Submitted by Lessie Aubrey & Carrie Davis Aubrey Submitted by Lessie Nate Davis Nate Attended Davis the NBC Camp for Basketball over the This was a complete skills basketball training camp and on of the most popular camps. They have been camps since hosting 1971. Over 50,000 training athletes have attended for the last three years. The coaches emphasize solid fundamental basketball skills taught using the latest cutting edge techniques, such as the following: 2006 summer at Simpson College in Redding, CA. in Redding, at Simpson College 2006 summer Local Athlete Attends Basketball Camp Basketball Attends Athlete Local Jeanie Super Karuk Tribal Member Bags Elk Member Tribal Karuk Kagen

Mommy Loves You! Loves Mommy We are very proud of you too, Lester. We We’re not sure of the total We’re weight, but just the meat alone Lester was quite surprised at the size of his Elk saying “one saying Elk his of size the at surprised quite was Lester Each year hunters in Siskiyou County must purchase a

Happy Second Birthday Second Birthday Happy accomplishment. weighed 586 pounds. The antlers had six points on and seven on one the other side. side Lester was quite thrilled with his Day, Dwayne Myers, and two of his sons, Allan and Sequoi, to Sequoi, and Allan sons, his of two and Myers, Dwayne Day, help cut it up and pack it out, which took over six hours. help of Keith Aubrey, Earl (Scrub) Aubrey, Davey Davis, TJ man couldn’t even move one leg by himself”. In fact it took the took it fact In himself”. by leg one move even couldn’t man ended. tag this year, and downed his Elk three days before the season his chance became a reality. After waiting to be drawn for over for drawn be to waiting After reality. a became chance his his received finally Camp Happy of Aubrey Lester years, twelve chance to be drawn for an Elk tag, but for one Tribal member Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 24 otntl w sil ae niitc ta eiiae RA ot f the of most MRSA eliminate that antibiotics have still we Fortunately it. kill longer no many and antibiotics our to “resistant” more and more from and blood mucous, wounds, contaminated surfaces(likefloors, sinks,countersortowels). with contact from easily more and contact, skin to skin from just – easily very spreads it because dangerous (Staph bacterium a of form dangerous a is it means that be can It Aureus). families. MRSA stands for “methcillin resistant staph aureus.” Translated under control. hands! Wash– do your you If wounds. from drainage or mucous blood, with contaminated be may that else water and scrub your hands well. Be very careful to avoid touching any surfaces, towels or anything your hands! wash importantly, most And healed. is wound their until skin their with contact in come that objects other or towels toothbrushes, share don’t MRSA, for treated being is someone If day. every realize thepowerofsimpleactions. even whentherehasnotbeenanyobviouswoundsor injures. members, family other to spread has it cases some year.in last And mucus there and secretion (likeboxing,cagefighting andmartialarts). sweat where bleeding, in sports result which in injuries higher or wounds is are risk the and hockey) basketball, contact sports, where there is skin to skin contact (football, wrestling, people whoareillorunderemotionalandphysicalstress. every year. Those at special risk are the very young, the very old and MRSA is an important issue and by working together with your health provider we can keep it keep can we provider health your with together working by and issue important an MRSAis Wash before preparing food, before eating, and after using the restroom. Use plenty of soap and clothes clean wear and shower Takeperson. a another of wounds open the Avoidwith contact don’t we Sometimes ourselves? protect to do we can What In our Karuk clinics we have seen dozens of MRSA cases in the in especially – risk increased at be can athletes healthy Even Staph the becoming because is dangerous Bacterim also Aureus is It It is serious, It is dangerous. And we need to protect ourselves and our MRSA isspreadingrapidlyinSiskiyouCounty, intheUnitedStatesandthroughoutworld. MRSA sore Methcillin ResistantStaph Aureus Spreads inSiskiyouCounty! whole body. This can be life threatening. Deaths from MRSA the throughout spreads it are that severe so MRSAincreasing becomes the infection and point this antibiotic treatment generally cures it. Sometimes antibiotics do not work At so. or week a over larger gets which boil or pimple a like antibiotics. multiple use they when rid even infection, get the of to carrier MRSA a is who someone for difficult be can It them. around others to it spread can they is, that but carriers; become sick, they get never exposed are who people time, but not all of the time. Even worse, some What does a MRSA infection look like? Often it starts out looking out starts it Often like? look MRSAinfection a does What The Nurse’s Corner MRSA infectiononleg MRSA infectiononback Judy Blind,FNP Page 25 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Happy Camp 4:00P - 6:00P 4:00P 6:00P - 9:00P 6:00P 6:00P - 9:00P 6:00P 1:00P - 1:50P 1:00P 2:00P - 5:00P 2:00P 6:00P - 9:00P 6:00P 6:00P - 9:00P 6:00P 6:00P - 9:00P 6:00P 8:00A - 5:00P 8:00A Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 2/26/06 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 4/16/07 Begins Begins 1/17/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 3/28/07 Begins 1/17/07 Begins 2/21/07 Begins 1/17/07 2/26/07 Begins Begins 2/15/07 Begins 3/1/07 Begins 1/24/07 Begins and1/17/07 3/26/07 Begins and1/12/07 3/26/07 Begins 3/26/07 Begins 1/17/07 M M MWF - 9:50A 9:00A W Th Th ED ED MWF - 10:50A 10:00A W T MWF MWF 8:50A- 8:00A M M Sat (except Yreka) (except d to individual sites as enrollment allows) as enrollment d allows) sites to individual unity Computer HighCenter) School / Tulelake

dules.htm for current class schedule. dules.htm class for current

(March 3 only) Wellness (Weed & Yreka only) session/wk. on campus) session/wk. on campus) 1/22/07 Begins (combination online and on campus): ment Learning Videoconferencing: (Weed & Yreka only) eaching eaching ition ition videoconferencing locations. Limited Enrollment—Register Early! French I ECE Practicum ECE Child Development Child Development Nutrition Nutrition Work Exp. Orientation Music Music Appreciation Materials and Curriculum Materials Marriage and Marriage Family Ethnic Studies Ethnic Studies Child Guidance & ChildManagement TTh - 4:15P 3:00P Take classes online or from one of ourregional Online website,Registration on http://www.siskiyous.edu. available our Visit http://www.siskiyous.edu/sche Visit Online and Hybrid Yreka Campus / Weed Campus (classes offere Spring 2007 Distance Learning Distance 2007 Spring FR 1 ETHN 1 ETHN FCS 11 ENGL 44B ENGL 44B American Literature II ECE 3ECE 6ECE 24ECE 33ECE ECE 14ECE MUS 31MUS WEE 1 ENGL ENGL 1C ENGL 1C Thinking Comp./Critical Adv. Comp./Critical Adv. Thinking Etna High School / Happy Camp HS (at the HS (at Comm High Etna / Happy SchoolCamp For the Center938-5555more Welcome information, at (530) contact 397-4339. or at (888) toll free Happy Camp 1 CSCI 12 CSCI Intro to Computer Science CSCI 16 campus)on Web Programming sessions/wk. (two CSCI 28A Internet Introduction to Web Publishing I Begins 1/17/07 30 PEMA 10 READ Fitness Physical & Principles of College Reading 81H BA 81J BA Stress Management Time Management CSCI 28B Web Publishing II 10 HEA in Health Action HIST 17A HUM 1 to 1877 History U.S. 33 MUS Humanities Introduction to of Jazz Survey & Pop ENGL 1C 1 GUID Comp./Critical Adv. Thinking HIST 2 Collegiate Orientation U.S. History Topics in ECE 60 ECE 61 I Pre-School Literacy EDUC 52 II Pre-School Literacy Introduction to Online 37B CSCI Computer DesignGame II (two on campus) sessions/wk. ECE 25 ECEof Supervision Begins 1/17/07 53 EDUC T Online Effective ENGL 1A College Compos 1B BA 15 BA 81D BA Managerial (one Accounting Human Business in Relations Conflict Management 81E BA 81F BA Solving Decision Making / Problem Ethics and Values EDUC 54 Online Course Manage

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Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 Page 26 tribal orlocal agencyintheservicearea. An applicant mustnotreceiveanycomparable publicassistance. Each applicant willhavetoapplyconcurrently forfinancial assistance fromotherfederal, state,county, Bureau ofIndian Affairs Programs (BIA) states.htm at: you who live outside the service area, try with electricity, propane, wood and minimal weatherization. The applicant must reside in the service area. For those of Low IncomeHeatingEnergy the house(north-facingside). of side shady the on curtains Close heat. solar the retain to down goes sun the as soon as them close and shining time inhalfcansaveupto33%onyourhotwaterheatingcosts. in additiontotheair. re-heated be to have house the of contents the because more you cost actually can low too down it turning home, at not or sleeping you’re when back heat the turn to sense makes it harder.while work Also, furnace your make thermostats inthoseareasandclosethedoorsforapainlessreductionheatingcosts. department. much to heat your house as you did just a few years ago. Here are a few money saving tips from the Karuk LIHEAP

www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/tribal.htm ™ ™ ™ This program provides energy assistance to eligible tribal members. This program provides eligible households eligible provides program members. This tribal eligible energyto provides assistance program This

In winter, open the blinds and curtains on the sunny side of the house (the south-facing side) when the sun is shower your cutting but possible, as long It’sas for morning cold a on shower hot a under stand to tempting will and quickly more any up heat won’t It temperature. desired the above up thermostat your turn Don’t Don’t heat areas of your house you don’t use regularly, such as guest rooms. Close heating vents or turn back as twice paying be may you kerosene and propane oil, heating home of costs escalating rapidly the to Due providers mustbecertified orlicensed.Background checksarerequired. Adult Services: payments. while obtainingandincentivepayment. An applicantcanbeontheprogramfortwoyearsor48 Indians withskills/workand/oreducation. The goaloftheapplicantistobecomemoreemployable Skills, Work, Education EnhancementProgram (SWEEP): burial andemergency assistance(burnout,flood, destructionofhome). General Assistance: Call The NationalEnergy Assistance Live outsidethe Tribal 1-866-674-6327 Monday throughFriday, Lisa Aubrey at1.800.505.2785or 530.493.1600Ext.2025 Service area? Low Income Assistance Programs (LIAP) Referral (NEAR) Adult careassistanceprovidesnon-medicalforeligibleadultIndians. The This programprovideslowincomefamilieswithfoodand/orclothing,shelter, Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Reduce HeatingCosts [email protected] r diitrd y tts at: States by administered or :

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hs program This Page 27 Karuk Tribal Newsletter • Fall 2006 For those of you who do use alcohol and drugs to abuse substance three has now TRIBE KARUK The only trauma builds a deep-seated rage in people. Most people people Most people. in rage deep-seated a builds trauma handle those feelings by burying them deep inside, and for the most part they stay drink buried. alcohol, Whenever however, people those feelings come they usually out come out and in explosions of rage when you least expect it. Not everyone turns to drugs and alcohol to cover those feelings of injustice or to overcome their many people do. low self-esteem, but its in life face to courage the you give to or pain up cover ask yourself if it is really working harsh for reality, you. Does drugs and alcohol actually give you the relief that do they really solve any problems? you are seeking and counselors; Anthony Ballard in Orleans; Tanya Busby in Happy Camp; and myself, Joe Snapp in Yreka. Also there are two therapists available for people who want to make personal growth and heal from their traumatic and Camp Happy in LCSW, Lent, Chuck are; They past. Yreka. in Orleans; and Jessie Drake, LCSW, s This program i Starting this month, teachers of 4th grade classes in Wyoming and teachers and Wyoming in classes grade 4th of teachers month, this Starting in California, Oregon and can Washington request safety presentations to be given to their 5th grade classes by calling Pacific Power at 1-800-375- 7085. Let’s save on energy and our budgets. save on energy Let’s The deadline for HIP applications is The deadline for HIP Joseph E. Snapp, B.S. CSAC II Snapp, B.S. CSAC Joseph E. Apply for the CARE program offered by PP&L and PG&E. This program gives a discount discount a gives program This PG&E. and PP&L by offered program CARE the for Apply a year. once Indian tribe or Alaska Native village Indian tribe or 2. Be income eligible 3. Reside in the service area 4. Send a disability/handicapped statement 5. Proof of Ownership or Lease 6. assistance No prior HIP 1. American Be a member of a federal recognized Pain? Help is Available Help is Pain? These are just a few examples of the traumatic I think almost everyone has had some injustice

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Housing Improvement Program (H.I.P.): (H.I.P.): Program Housing Improvement lives our tribal That members kind have of experienced. drank up the money. Maybe you didn’t get new shoes or shoes new get didn’t you Maybe money. the up drank teased school at kids other and wear to clothes nice have you. caregiver said, “...oh that doesn’t hurt.” Maybe they said said they Maybe hurt.” doesn’t that “...oh said, caregiver Maybe about.” cry to something you give I’ll or up “Shut parents your because eat to enough always not was there some manner. There are many kinds having of your feelings validated neglect. is one kind. That Not means your and knee, your scraped and down fell you when that done to them at some time in their life and physical; that abuse; of causes acts been have may It pain. emotional emotional; or sexual, or maybe they were neglected in visit www.energytrust.org/residential/ehp/swat.html. visit www.energytrust.org/residential/ehp/swat.html. *Eight bulbs max per customer and is not valid with Medford) (Bi-Mart Medford, Grants Pass) (Fred Meyer, any other utility offer. a special offer from Energy Trust of Oregon now through December 31st. For a list of participating retailers, participating of list a For 31st. December through now Oregon of Trust Energy from offer special a Oregon customers can also purchase ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs for .99 to $1.99 through through $1.99 to .99 for bulbs light fluorescent compact STAR ENERGY purchase also can customers Oregon ATTENTION!!!!! on your utility bill. If you need an application please call and request the CARE application be sent to you. Karuk Tribal Council Fall, 2006

Arch Super, Chairman Desktop Publishing: Leaf Hillman, Vice-Chairman Rosie Bley Florrine Super, Secretary Editor: Mission Statement Leeon Hillman, Sara Spence The mission of the Karuk Tribal Treasurer Council is to promote the general Roy Arwood, Written By: welfare of all Karuk People, to Member at Large establish equality and justice for our Karuk Tribal Members, Florence Conrad, Tribe, to restore and preserve Tribal Descendents, Families, Member at Large & KTOC Staff traditions, customs, language and ancestral rights, and to secure to Robert Goodwin, ourselves and our descendants the Member at Large Printed By: power to exercise the inherent rights Alvis Johnson, Mosaic Press LLC, of self-governance. Member at Large Happy Camp Vacant Member at Large This seat will be filled in the coming election scheduled for March 7, 2007

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Change of Address If you are not sure whether your correct address and phone number are on file with the Tribe, please write us or call (800) 505-2785 Ext. 2028 and let us know your current address and phone number for future reference.