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The Official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

4th of July

Pow-Wow

Photo

CollagePlease see pages 8, 9, 10

VOLUME 26, No. 7 -- JULY 2000 Edition -- July 28, 2000

INSIDE

Pow-Wow Photos ..................8,9,10

Tribal Voices ...........................11,12

Photo Album ................................13

Resolution Index .....................14,15

Directory ......................................16

Administration News ......................2

CTEC Update ................................3

Resources .....................................4

Community News ..........................5

Regional News ..............................6

COLVILLE INDIAN

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WASHINGTON

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CTSC Nominated for National Award

ALSO NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD—During a ceremony at Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, July 6, Paul Tillman (2nd from right) holds an award that reads in part: “Northwestern Division Contractor of the Year Award 1999 presented to Colville Tribal Services Corporation for Outstanding performance on the Columbia River Treaty Fishing Access Sites...Oregon and Washington...Category—Civil Works Construction”. The award ceremony was held by the Army Corps of Engineers. Others present (above) are: (L to R) Conrad Edwards, President and Chairman of the CTEC Board; Col. Randall Butler, District Commander; Dan Berg, CTSC Project Manager; and Denny Semters, CTSC Site Manager.

CELILO FALLS—

The sign to the left (located

at Celilo Falls Park) gives

a brief description of

Celilo Falls. On March

10, 1957, the Columbia

River above the Dalles

Dam covered Celi lo

Falls. The lost of Celilo

Falls was felt by some

members of the Colville

Tribe because they are

part Yakama, Cayuse,

Nez Perce, Umatilla, etc.,

and some Colville Tribal

Members had relatives

who lived year around at

Celilo Falls.

FISHING ACCESS SITE—One of the seven sites that CTSC worked on was at Celilo Falls. In the fdront is a fish cleaning station, and in the river in front of the station is a boat ramp, which has wave attenuators on its left and right side. In

the middle of the river is a barge probably headed for Portland, Oregon.

PORTLAND, OREGON—An Awards Ceremony was held here Thursday, July 6, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District Office to recognize the Colville Tribal Service Corporation (CTSC) as the winner of the 1999 Northwestern Division “The Chief of Engineers Construction Contractor of the Year Award”.

CTSC received the award for the job they did during the construction of four Columbia River Treaty Fishing Access Sites between the Dalles Dam and McNary Dam.

Originally, the project was awarded on July 1, 1998, and the contract completion date was to be September 30 this year. However, CTSC completed the project early (14-months early), and all work was accepted on June 18, 1999, at a final contract price of $4,796,688.00 As a result, CTSC received an outstanding performance appraisal for their work, which resulted in a large savings to the Government in terms of S&A costs.

CTSC has also been nominated for a National Award, and they should know by the end of July if they won the award.

Paul Tillman, Manager of CTSC, said that they won the award because everybody involved in the project did their part. Some of the people he thanked were: Dorothy Burke, June Picard, and Cheryl Priest from the CTSC Office; from CETA: Kathy DeSautel, Accounting, and Janice Beasley, Payroll; Sheliah Cleveland, Director of the Employment and Training Program; and Pat Tulee, Manager of Electrical Division.

NESPELEM, WA.—Around the late 1960’s and early 1970’s the Colville Confederated Tribes’ (CCT) Annual 4th of July Celebration was in danger of being closed down. Hardly any people attended the celebration.

But thanks to the efforts of people like Soy Redthunder and his father, Joe Redthunder...the Drum and Feather Club...the countless volunteers, who helped them, the celebration has become a big event on the Colville Indian Reservation.

During the closing moments of the 4th of July Celebration on Sunday, July 9, Soy told the people he was going to retire and that he felt it was time for the young people to take over the celebration. For the past 25 years he has been the “Voice” of the celebration, and he is presently the President of the Nespelem Drum and Feather Club.

The hard work, dedication, and Soy’s devotion to make the celebration a big event on the Colville Indian Reservation has made Soy a part of the history of the Tribe. He did it with the support of his wife, Sharon, and family...Drum and Feather Club...countless volunteers...etc.

It’s unknown at this time, who will take charge of the Annual 4th of July Celebration. Will it be up to the Colville Business Council to appoint someone? Or is somebody going to step forward and take charge???

FAREWELL DANCE—After Soy Redthunder made the announcement that he was retiring as the “Voice” of the Colville Confederated Tribes’ Annual 4th of July Celebration...the Host Drum (Nighthawk Singers, Crow Agency, Montana) honored Soy by doing a Farewell Song for him. The wife and husband team (L to R) of Sharon and Soy Redthunder led the group of well-wishers who joined them in their farewell dance during the closing moments of the final day of the celebration on Sunday, July 9.

Marchand, 9 to 5, to become the Chairperson

of the Business Council for a second straight

year; Jeanne Jerred and Mike Marchand tied,

7 to 7, for the Vice-Chairperson position...a

runoff was held and Jeanne retained her

position for another year by a vote of 9 to 5

over Mike; and for the Secretary position, it

was Margie Condon Hutchinson, 8 votes, and

Lou Stone, 6 votes.

Assuming the Chair position for the

different Committees were: Jeanne Jerred,

Management and Budget; Gene Joseph,

Tribal Government; D.R. Michel, Natural

Resources; Deb Louie, Law and Justice;

Lou Anderson, Human Services; Margie

Hutchinson, Education and Employment;

Mike Marchand, Community Development;

and winning by Accumlation were: Mathew

Dick, Cultural Resources, and Kevin

NESPELEM, WA.—The first thing that

happened on Thursday morning, July 13,

was that the old Council met and took care

of unfinished business.

The old Council then adjourned, and the

Acting Executive Director, Gene Nicholson,

then took over as temporary Chairman of the

Colville Tribes’ Business Council.

Different people said a few farewell words

to the two Council people who decided not to

run for re-election: Doll Watt, Omak District,

and Bob Louie, Inchelium District. Both

were also presented with gifts.

After that, the Council’s Regular Session

got underway, and Gene read the procedures

for the three Officer positions, and the

Chairmanship for the different committees.

The results of the three Officer positions

are: Colleen Cawston defeated Mike

REPEAT AFTER ME—Karole Overberg, Acting BIA Regional Director, Portland, Oregon, administers the Oath of Office to the seven people who won a seat on the Colville Tribes’ Business Council at the General Election held Saturday, June 17. Those who began their new term of office on Thursday, July 13, and the District they represent are: Louella “Lou” Anderson, Omak; Deb Louie, Nespelem; Mike Marchand, Omak; Jeanne A. Jerred, Keller; D.R. Michel, Inchelium; Colleen F. Cawston, Nespelem; and Richard A. Swan, Inchelium.

SEVEN NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS BEGAN THEIR TERM ON JULY 13

Rosenbaum, Veteran Committee.

The assigning of each Council person to

each Committee was to be done at a later

date. Also to be decided later on was who

were going to be on the Election Committee

and the Ethics Committee.

Please see COUNCIL, Page 11

Confederated Tribes of the

Colville Reservation

toll free number1-888-881-7684(Number will put you in contact with

the main switchboard operator)

ADmINISTRATION

T R I b A L T R I b u N E

TRIbAL

CREDIT

Colville Tribal CreditProperty for Sale

1995 Ford Aerostar Van XLT7 passenger seating, all wheel drive

Asking price: $11,200.00Property sold in an “AS IS” condition

Offers to purchase are to be submitted to Colville Tribal Credit by August 15, 2000. Sealed bids can be mailed to Colville Tribal Credit at: P.O. Box 618, Nespelem, WA 99155. For additional information, or to view the vehicle, please call Colville Tribal

Credit at 509/634-2664. Colville Tribal Credit reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

CREDIT

CORNER

June 3: Jerry Sam went to Wellpinit for his niece’s daughter’s graduation.

June 4: We took four of our veterans and 3 others to the Mill Bay Casino Pow Wow. Lester Yellowwolf, Isaac Jack, Isaac Quintasket, Leonard Husky, Art Hesner, Jerry Sam and Mose Davis.

July 18: they had Father’s Day for our elders in the activity room. Velma Casey had a birthday. Guadalupe Vargas was presented with a certificate from “Citizens for the Improvement of Nursing Homes.” She is one of our night shift aides. She has worked here 3 years. Great job Lupe. We are proud of you.

July 1: Our elders were able to attend the horse parade. Art Hesner, Beulah Kayler, Lucy Saluskin, Jerry Sam.

July 4: Our elders attended the Annual Dinner at the grounds. Mose Davis, Art Hesner, Leonard Husky, Beulah Kayler, Elijah Lewis, Bertha Owhi, Lucy Saluskin, Jerry Sam, Vyvyan Samuels, Joe Waters, and Lester Yellowwolf. Gary, Bill and Judy Leah took their parents pat and Clara Leahy to the dinner. Also forgot to mention last month that they had their 65th anniversary.

July 5: Our elders went to bingo. Isaac Jack, Beulah Kayler, Elijah Lewis, Bertha Owhi, Lucy Saluskin, Vyvyan Samuels and Joe Waters.

July 6: Our elders were going to warm up session, but had to cancel because of weather.

July 7: Our elders that went to the Friday night dance session were Art Hesner, Beulah Kayler, Jerry Sam, Vyvyan Samuels, Joe

Colville Tribal

Convalescent Center News

Waters, Lester Yellowwolf.July 8: Veterans Honor Dance 4 of our

8 veterans attended, Leonard Husky, Isaac Quintasket, Lester Yellowwolf, Elijah Lewis, also Jerry Sam and Beulah Kayler.

July 9: Father Bob asked if we would be able to bring our elders down for Sunday Mass. Art Hesner, Jerry Sam, Beulah Kayler, Mose Davis.

The first part of July has been a busy month and also a lot of birthdays. Leonard Husky, Jerry Sam, Rose Piatote, Bertha Owhi, Vyvyan Samuels. My granddaughter LaVina Harry has been baking cakes for our elders. She just turned 11 years old this month. We would also like to thank Jessica Charley for taking time to come down to visit with our elders. Lester Yellowwolf was given a kitten, Chum Chum. John P. and Walter W. built a chicken coop for Lorne “Rex” Graves. One of our agency aides also helped him plant a garden. Thanks.

I am asking if any readers have an “old” pool table that they

would like to donate to a good cause, e.g., the Convalescent Center.

A couple of our residents asked if they could play pool, we presently

do not have one. As you can see, your donation would be greatly

appreciated by both the Resident and Staff.

Thank you.

Harvey Moses Jr.

We had Margurite Ensminger with us for a couple of weeks. Hope she enjoyed her stay with us.

Also would like to say thanks to Lorraine Williams for helping in tearing strips and cutting out pictures of different magazines for our elders projects.

On Wed., July 19,00 we hope to take a group of elders down to Priest Rapids to see the Tule Reed Long House. Roger Jack took his father Isaac Jack Sr. down on July 8, 00 for a special dinner.

We also would like to welcome our new social services worker, Carla Marconi. She started 7-10-00. We hope she enjoys her job here.

We hope you stop by to say hi and see what we are doing. Also want to thank Donna Butterfly and Kelly Lezard for helping unload and load our elders.

Thanks.Ina Harry T.A.

The Colville Tribal Convalescent Center has had several members of the staff attend educational classes recently that will help them provide advanced care for our Elders.

Michele Bent,, RN; Michael Wyckoff,,

RN; and Susan Castrejon,, RN have successfully completed their ACLS training. This is Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This class was held at Coulee Community Hospital and will provide the Elders with advanced care in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Sherri Allen, LPN, has successfully completed her RN training at Wenatchee Valley College in June. She has worked at CTCC as an LPN since 1997. We look forward to her continuing her career as an RN in September.

Guadalupe Vargas, , NAC, was recently recognized by the Citizens for the Improvement of Nursing Homes who are located in Seattle. She received a certificate and has her name and CTCCs published in their pamphlet. The recognition states “”She is professional, friendly, intelligent, and cares a lot about our residents. She has a quiet manner and good sense of humor. She gives excellent individualized care to her residents. If there is a change in their conditions, she reports it right away. Safety of the residents is a priority.” We warmly congratulate “”Lupe” on this special achievement.

The Entire Nursing Staff and all the

NACs - have just finished competency testing and everyone passed. This testing reviewed their basic skills and knowledge and everyone did exceptionally well. Currently the Nursing staff is beginning an IV Certification Self Study program which will bring them all current on the latest IV information plus enable them to brush up on their IV skills.

Judith Cleveland, LPN; Suzette Tucker,

LPN; Michele Bent, RN; Hazel Whitney,

LPN; Susan Castrejon, RN; and Hope

Achenbach, RN, all recently attended an indepth seminar on Pain Management held in Spokane. This will help them with their

assessment skills and also in helping the residents on a more individual basis with their pain.

Amber Gronlund, RN/RCC recently attended a special workshop in Spokane on how to better complete the MDS. The MDS is a comprehensive assessment tool that is required on each resident. It holds information from several assessments and includes input from several different departments. Amber’s job is to coordinate all the information and put it onto the MDS form. The end result of all this assessment input is that the MDS generates a more complete Plan of Care that provides higher quality of care to our residents.

Harvey Moses Jr, Administrator-In-

Training, recently attended a Medicare Payment System Seminar in Spokane. This will help him understand the Medicare billing system and how it impacts our budget.

Donna Marchand, Activity Director,

has attended a three-day Activity Director

Advanced Management Seminar that will

enhance the Activity Department. We are

seeing more activities taking place daily and

each of the residents have the opportunity

to attend in the Activity Room or have

individual activity time in their rooms. Over

the past few weeks many of the residents

have gone out to Community Events and have

enjoyed themselves very much.

Laura Bacon, RHIT; and Glenda

Whitelaw, RHIT also attended a special

workshop in Tacoma that dealt with

Documentation for Accurate Reimbursement

& Regulatory Compliance. This seminar

covered the financial aspect of the MDS

assessment tool and how the information

gathered can be used effectively to allow us

greater reimbursement from the government

for the care given to our residents.

The entire Nursing and NAC staff takes

part in ongoing inservices that help increase

their awareness which, in turn, enables them

to provide top quality care to the Elders.

The Public Education Services/Healthy Nations is proud to report the Colville Tribal Community Network has presently expended their funds for fiscal year 2000. The funding cycle is from July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000.

The Colville Tribal Community Network was reassigned to Public Education Services and Healthy Nations to administrative with the Community Awareness Resources Teams (C.A.R.T.) in our communities.

The Statement of work that was agreed upon with the State of Washington Family Policy Council is as follows:

The Colville Tribal Community Network is working to help youth set limits for themselves regarding drugs and alcohol. To support youth expression of healthy plans for their future children ages 0-19.

The Colville Tribal Community Network is working towards involving local communities in decision-making and leadership/mentorship activities.

The Colville Tribal Community Network will be working towards reducing child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, youth violence, youth suicide, teen pregnancy and male parentage and dropping out of school.

We, Colville Tribal Community Network, will conclude the most effective strategies to use at this time is involve community residents on hosting events, workshops and celebrations to reinforce healthy lifestyles.

The Community Awareness Resources Teams (C.A.R.T.) has been established in Inchelium, Keller and Omak community. The Nespelem C.A.R.T. still needs members.

The C.A.R.T.s contact person is as follows:

Mona Fabela, Inchelium C.A.R.T.Patricia Conant, Keller C.A.R.T.Maren Noyes, Omak C.A.R.T.

The funding for this year (July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001) is approximately $28,100 for all four communities.

At least two (2) members of the C.A.R.Ts will serve on the Reservation Wide Community Awareness Resource

Team (RW CART) to assist in the overview and contract compliance with Program Manager.

The C.A.R.T.s’ have funded the following activities:

• Native American Indian Alcoholics Anonymous Convention• Yakama Nation Veterans Affairs

RetreatOmak Pride Ride• Youth Stickgame Tournament - 3 d Annual• Omak Summer and Cultural School• Alcohol Awareness Relay Run• Camp DUKE• Harlem Crowns• Inchelium Pride Ride• Youth Baseball Team• Last Name Memorial Tournament• Keller Pow Wow• Beads for Youth Cultural Programs• Summer Program• Paper Making Workshop• Wrestling Mats• Washington State Cultural Exchange• Family Night Out• United National Indian Tribal Youth Conference• Community Activity Center• Lake Roosevelt Cheerleading Camp

If you are interested in obtaining an application, please feel free to contact any of the three contact people above and/or Valerie Vargas-Thomas, Program Manager, Public Education Services - Healthy Nations.

Important meeting

Dates:Nespelem C.A.R.T. Meeting

Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in the H.R.D. Conference Room,

Colville Indian Agency, Nespelem, WA

Reservation Wide C.A.R.T. meeting

Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. in the H.R.D. Conference Room,

Colville Indian Agency, Nespelem, WA

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 509 634 2782.

Respectfully Submitted,

COLVILLE TRIbAL

COmmuNITy

(l-r) Ed Desautel, Angela, Jackie Williams, Nancy Michel, Danielle Stensgar, Charlene Agapith, Jennifer Phillips.

Employment & Training would like to

congratulate the 1999-2000 Graduates

Tribal Health Programs Staff is happy to announce our newest addition, Sonny Sellars is our new Fitness Coordinator. He specializes in Exercise Science and Triathlons (swimming, biking, and running). Please join us in welcoming him aboard. Sonny can be reached at extension 2939.

Tribal Health

Welcomes New

Staff Member

DO YOU HAVE CHILD

SUPPORT QUESTIONS?The Washington State child support office will have staff available

to answer your question at the following places, dates and times:

Thursday, September 21, Omak Community Center

Thursday, September 28, Nespelem Longhouse

Thursday, October 5, Inchelium Community Center

Thursday, October 12, Keller Community Center

Each “drop-in session” will be from 10am to 2pm. You may have

questions about paternity, support increase or decrease, possible

reduction of state-owed back support, and tribal custom credit.

These sessions are open door and all are welcome. If you would like

additional information or have additional questions, Please ask for

Barb, Dave or Karl at 1-800-378-6672, the toll-free number for the

Tribal Unit at Spokane Child Support Office.

To the Community

of the Colville Indian

Reservation and parents

of children attending

Paschal Sherman Indian

School: I am honored to inform you that I have

been appointed Superintendent of Paschal Sherman Indian School.

My Background includes work as superintendent, principal and teacher in a variety of tribal schools in Washington, Manitoba, Quebec and the Northwest Territories. In addition, I have experience as a teacher in public schools in California, Washington, and Germany as well as experience as a teaching at the University of California and Gray’s Harbor College in Washington. My professional background includes significant training in teaching and administration. I behold a B.A. degree from the University of California, a M.A. Degree in Educational Administration from California State College, and a Ph.D. degree with a dual major in Administration and Curriculum From the University of Southern California.

Some of you may have Noticed Paschal Sherman Indian School is on the move. One of the program additions at Paschal Sherman for the new school year will be the ninth grade class. Also, we are pushing hard for a new school facility. Initial planning funds for a new fifteen million dollar school have been approved.

I am excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to meeting you and your students.

Yours truly,Dr. Wolfgang StevensSuperintendent, Paschal Sherman Indian

School

2 TRIbAL TRIbuNE FRIDAy, JuLy 28, 2000

RESOLuTION INDEx14 TRIbAL TRIbuNE


SPECIAL SESSION July 6, 2000

REGULAR SESSION, July 13, 2000

10 SignaturesCompiled by Darla Ankney, CBC Recording Secretary

Resolution Numbering Legend Natural Resources - Nat Management & Budget - M&B Education & Employment - E&E

Veterans - Vet Ethics / Elections - Eth / Elc Tribal Government - Gov

Human Services - Hum Law & Justice - L&J Culture - Cul

Executive - Exc Gaming Task Force - Gam Community Development - Com

11 FOR (TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, BL, DM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-422.nat Approve using BIA Water Mgmt. Account

(Cost Center 1881, FY99) carry over money totaling $47,618 as follows: $25,000 continue work on water data base. $21,118 contract for repairs of Environmental Trust and Water Quality office buildings $1,500 staff training on water rights and personnel law. $47,618 Total Carry Over. No tribal funds will be involved.

13 FOR (TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, BL, DM, MM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-423.nat Approve to utilize Carry Over funds and

Modify Environmental Health Budget (Cost Center 6661, FY99) $14,193. No tribal funds will be involved.


2000-424.nat/m&b - FAILEDTo approve CTEC to provide funding in

the amount of $30,300. to meet the operational cost for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Colville Trout Hatchery for FY2001.

6 FOR (MD, MH, JJ, DL, KR, GJ) 7 AGAINST (DW, TB, MM, LS, DM, RS, BL) O ABSTAINED.

2000-425.nat To approve the attached recommendation

as written. 12 FOR (TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, BL,

DM, MM, KR, LS, RS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (DW).

2000-426.nat To extend the current Forest Management

Plan until the Colville Reservation IRMP and new Forest Management Plan is approved and adopted.


2000-427.nat That the proposed Simpson Lakes

Landscape Plan be approved so that layout, contractual development and other preliminary work can be accomplished. The Committee further recommends that the sale of the timber be offered to the CTRC at stumpage rates as determined in accordance with the revised Resource Allocation Agreement. Contract will not be let out until sale is completely marked.

As amended: 12 FOR (TB, MD, MH, GJ, DL, BL, DM, MM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 1 AGAINST (JJ) 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-428.nat That the proposed South Nanamkin

Landscape Plan be approved so that layout, contractual development and other preliminary work can be accomplished. The Committee further recommends that the sale of the timber be offered to the CTRC at stumpage rates as determined in accordance with the revised Resource Allocation Agreement. Contract will not be let out until the sale is completely marked.

As amended: 12 FOR (TB, MD, MH, GJ, DL, BL, DM, MM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 1 AGAINST (JJ) 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-429.natTo approve overtime compensation to

be paid at time and a half to the Natural Resource Enforcement Officers with prior approval authorizing overtime hours from the appropriate supervisors. Dollars are in existing budget.

8 FOR (JJ, DL, GJ, MH, KR, RS, BL, MM) 5 AGAINST (DW, TB, MD, DM, LS) 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-430.nat Are to approve sole bidder David J.

Williams, Tribal member Homesite/Pasture Lease No. 00-69. 101-T4211: located within the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 20, Township 34 North, Range 27 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing 10 acres, more or less, 5 acres for homesite and 5 acres for pasture. Rent: $400. Per annum for his homesite. Term: (99) years 01/01/2000 to 12/31/2099. Rent: $20.00 per annum for his pasture. Term: (5) years 01/01/2000 to 01/01/2004.


2000-431.nat

Lead Grant Budget amendment increase of $35,638.00, bringing the total grant award to $156,978.00 (no tribal match required). The purpose of the grant increase is to contract with an attorney to satisfy EPA requirements as a tribal delegated program, provide added salary, fringe and indirect costs incurred for staff assistance, and complete the Tribes certified and accredited Lead Worker Training with Oregon State University. Chairperson or designee has signature authority.

10 Signature: DM, MH, LS, RS, BL, GJ, MD, TB, KR, CC. Rationale: no special until 7/6/00.

10 Signature: 2000-412.natApproval of the Federal EPA funded

analytical services to be conducted by AAA Superior Laboratory. Test will be performed on groundwater and sediment samples from the Colville Reservation.

10 Signature: RS, MD, DL, DM, GJ, MH, TB, KR, LS, CC.

10 Signature: 2000-413.natThat the attached Game Seasons for the

Reservation and North Half as amended in committee on June 19, 2000 be adopted.

10 Signature: KR, BL, TB, GJ, JJ, DM, CC, RS, MH, LS.

10 Signature: 2000-414.comTo support HOSTING the Qtrly. Tribal

Solid Waste Advisory Network mtg. to be held in Spokane, WA. August 3 & 4, 2000 and to authorize the purchase of 30 T-Shirts/caps and thirty participant luncheon meal. Funding to come from General Fund Reserves and modify the budget accordingly. Funding source: General Fund $1,124.44.

10 Signature: DM, DL, KR, MH, CC, JJ, GJ, RS, TB, LS.

2000-415.m&b To approve to authorize the Inchelium

Ferry program to utilize the old Lake Roosevelt Debris Program income in the amount of $84,757. For needed shop/office/bullpens.


2000-416.m&b To approve a 4% COLA for Pascal

Sherman Indian School effective October 1, 1999 in the amount of $43,167. to be paid from the Tribal General Fund reserves and modify the budget accordingly.


2000-417.m&b To amend resolution 2000-244 (Keller

Waterline Repair Project) to approve an additional $2,600. to bring the final total project cost to $10,915. Project increase due to extended work required as the waterline failed twice and buried waterline required riprap work. The $2,600. to be funded from General Fund Reserves and modify the budget accordingly.


2000-418.m&b To award option 1 for an additional

$574,484 for the fiscal year 2000 Gaming Budget and modify the budget accordingly. 9 FOR (TB, MD, MH, DL, BL, DM, KR, LS, RS) 2 (JJ, GJ) AGAINST O ABSTAINED.

2000-419.com/m&b To approve a FY2000 budget modification

to the Nespelem Community Center in the amount of $31,804., funding to come from General Fund reserves and modify the budget accordingly.


2000-420.m&b To approve a budget modification to

the CBC FY2000 budget in the amount of $2,955. for vacation balance payoff for outgoing Council persons, funding to come from General Fund reserves and modify the budget accordingly.

10 FOR (TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, DM, KR, LS, RS) 1 AGAINST(BL) 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-421.m&b To approve to increase the Annual Tribal

Gatherings List to increase the Keller Youth Pow Wow from $5,000 to $10,000., FY2000 funding to come from the FY2000 CCT/CTEC Donation funding allocation already in place.

SPECIAL SESSIONJULY 6, 2000

Council Members Present: Ted Bessette, Colleen Cawston, Mathew Dick, Margie Hutchinson, Jeanne Jerred, Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Bob Louie, Mike Marchand (arrived at 9:32), Doc Mellon, Kevin Rosenbaum, Lou Stone, Rich Swan, Doll Watt (arrived at 9:30).

Delegation/Absent:Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed

Recommendation Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

10 Signature: 2000-402.natApprove and sign the contract with NRCS

to implement the Range Unit 52 portion of the Omak Creek Watershed Restoration Project. Tribal match to be paid through the Jobs for the Environment Grant.

10 Signature: KR, JJ, LS, MH, DM, RS, MD, GJ, TB, DL.

10 Signature: 2000-403.natApprove modification to the NRCS

Contract RU-16 in Omak Creek to add 5 practices for a total of $5,414. Tribal match to be paid through the Jobs in the Woods Grant.


10 Signature: 2000-404.natAccept and sign grant from Washington

S ta te Depar tmen t o f Eco logy fo r $143,783. Grant will be used to assist in the implementation of the Omak Creek Watershed Rehabilitation Project. Tribal match to be paid through the NRCS.


10 Signature: 2000-405.m&bApprove a co-sponsor to the National

Congress of American Indians mid year session being held in Juneau, Alaska for $2,500 funding to come from the General Fund reserves and modify the budget accordingly.

10 Signature: JJ, MD, GJ, KR, DM, MH, RS, DL, MM, LS. Rationale: Function is taking place June 24-28. Time frame sensitive.

10 Signature: 2000-406.natApprove submittal of the attached Water

Management Planning & Predevelopment FY 2001 funding proposal in the amount of $50,000 to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (No new tribal funding requested).

10 Signature: DL, MD, JJ, LS, MM, DM, MH, GJ, RS, TB.

10 Signature: 2000-407.natApprove for signature the MOA between

the Colville Tribes and the EPA regarding the Preliminary Assessment of Lake Roosevelt. This agreement defines consultation and future funding issues. (No tribal funds requested).

10 Signature: DL, MD, JJ, LS, MM, DM, MH, GJ, RS, TB.

10 Signature: 2000-408.m&bFamily of Leroy Leaf, who are tribal

members, are requesting assistance from CCT. Leroy Leaf is a veteran & family is requesting casket and burial grant. Family also realizes the resolution that is in place.

10 Signature: DL, MH, GJ, MD, TB, DM, RS, KR, MM, DW.

10 Signature: 2000-409.natColville Tribal Cooperative Agreement

application to the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, to enable the development of tribal environmental capacity building and the ability to participate in and contribute to the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry activities and consultations. And authorize the Chairman or designee to sign.

10 Signature: MD, DW, MM, TB, LS, DM, RS, KR, DL, CC. Rationale: Due in Atlanta on June 15.

10 Signature: 2000-410.natTo approve the purchase of William G.

Timentwa’s undivided 12/252 interest within the William Edwards Allotment, 101-903 at the negotiated value of $1,200.00 per acre, his share valued at $7,248.57. Funds will be disbursed out of the Land Acquisition Account.

10 Signature: DL, MM, MD, DM, JJ, CC, LS, GJ, TB, RS. Rationale: no special until July 6, 2000.

10 Signature: 2000-411.natTo approve the Tribes EPA 2000-2001

Are to approve the bidder Marc Vargas for his (99) Homesite Lease with the option to buy. And rental of $1000. for the rest of 2000. With a guaranteed minimum rental of $3,600.00 per annum starting 2001, Tribal member Lease No. 00-76. Tribal Fee Purchase (Former Sockwell) The SW4SW4NE4NE4, NW4SW4NE4, W2NE4, SW4NE4, W2E2NE4SW4NE4, SW4SW5NE4, W2, SE4SW4NE4, W2E2SE4NE4, SE4NW4 and the NE4SW4 of Section 15, Township 31 North, Range 30 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing 125.00 acres m/l. With the knowledge that CIHA reserves the site for future housing development. Rent: $1000. Per annum for the rest of 2000. And a guaranteed rental $3,600.00 per annum starting 2001. Term: (5-10) years 01/01/2000 to 01/01/2009.


2000-432.nat Are to approve the correction for Bonnie

Best, Tribal Member for her Homesite Lease No. 98-29 Resolution No. 1998-591 to read Range 28 NOT 31. Homesite: 101-T4180: Located east of the Columbia/Omak Lake Road in the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW1/4, Section 19, Township 31 North, Range 28 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing 5.00 acres more or less. All other terms and provisions are to remain the same.

12 FOR (TB, MD, JJ, GJ, DL, BL, DM, MM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (MH).

2000-433.e&e The Committee finds that an emergency

exists due to the fact that Colville member owned and operated log trucks are not working, and Colville owned log truck firms engaged in trucking operations employing non-Colville member drivers have been certified by TERO as 100% Colville Business Enterprises thereby allowing non-Colville truck drivers to obtain work on an equal basis with Colville member truck drivers, and an immediate code amendment is necessary to put Colville member owned and operated trucks to work.

That CTC10-3-2 be amended to provide that for trucking firms engaged in trucking operations to be eligible for certification as a 100% Colville Business Enterprise, all drivers must be Colville members. The Colville Tribal Code shall be amended on an emergency basis in conformity with the attached code amendment sheet. TERO will administer this resolution beginning July 1, 2000.

8 FOR (DW, TB, MM, DM, RS, BL, LS, DL) 5 AGAINST (JJ, GJ, MD, MH, KR) 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-434.e&e - FAILEDCTEC Charter Article III, Section 2.

“Number, Tenure and Qualifications” shall be amended by deleting “seven (7)” and inserting “five(5)” to mean that the maximum number of CTEC Board Members shall be 5 rather than 7.

Two CTEC Board positions which shall be decreased are the expired terms of Jim Boyd and Bob Louie, effective on the date of this Resolution.

0 FOR 9 AGAINST (JJ, DW, TB, DL, GJ, LS, DM, RS) 4 ABSTAINED (MD, MM, BL, MH)

NEED -2- GET W/LOU AND CHECK ON THIS VOTE. ALL CBC NOT ACCOUNTED 4.

2000-435.com Recommend that Land Use Review Board

approve Special Use Permit #99-073 for a Family Cemetery proposed by Ms. Janeen West Stanton, daughter of Harry L. Stanton, a tribal member. The property is known as the Stanton Allotment in Curlew, WA. Ms. West buried her father on the property under emergency circumstances in May, 1999. She now wishes to formalize the family cemetery for future burials.


2000-436.com To accept the MOA/PO-00-J02G in the

amount of $50,000 as a set aside to provide required water and waste water facilities

for existing homes that have failed, for approximately 5 participants from the Colville Indian Reservation. Based on past experiences, the existing homes are likely to need facilities ranging from wells with water pressure systems, and on-sit sewage disposal systems to community water and sewer connections. IHS will provide necessary funds not to exceed the amount of $50,000 to serve these homes.


2000-437.com To accept the MOA/PO-00-JO4 for IHS to

assist the CCT to construct Sewage Treatment Plant improvements on the Colville Indian Reservation near Inchelium, Washington. This project will install a Sewage Treatment Plant from the existing River Lift Station to the wastewater treatment facility. The proposed project will be constructed along the existing Sewage Treatment Plant and new right-of-way will be established. The IHS and the CCT will work in conjunction to obtain any necessary permits. Principal parties to the MOA for this project will be the Tribes CIHA and IHS. IHS will transfer all facilities to the Tribe upon completion and the Tribe will own, operate and maintain facilities.

Tota l cos t of the recommended improvements is $200,000. Through this project IHS will contribute $180,000 of regular funding and the CIHA will contribute $20,000 towards the completion of this project. IHS will manage the project and construct the facilities through Tribal Contract.


2000-438.com To accept MOA/PO-00-J14 for IHS

to assist CCT to construct sewage force main improvements on the Colville Indian Reservation near Nespelem, WA. This project will install a sewage force main from the existing River Lift Station to the wastewater treatment facility. The proposed project will be constructed along the existing sewage force main and new right-of-way will be established. The IHS and the CCT will work in conjunction to obtain any necessary permits. Principal parties to the MOA for this project will be the Tribes CIHA and IHS. IHS will transfer all facilities to the Tribe upon completion and the Tribe will own, operate and maintain the facilities.

Tota l cos t of the recommended improvements is $120,000. Through this project IHS will contribute $90,000 of regular funding and the CIHA will contribute $30,000 towards the completion of this project. IHS will manage the project and construct the facilities through Tribal Contract.


2000-470.gov To fund Tribal Employees working in the

BIA Roads and to be funded from current year construction funds for years 2000-2002.

12 FOR (TB, MD, JJ, GJ, DL, BL, DM, MM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (MH).

2000-471.gov/m&b To approve a budget modification to

the CBC FY2000 budget in the amount of $30,000. for political contributions, funding to come from General Fund reserves and modify the budget accordingly.


2000-472.gov/m&b To approve a budget modification to

the CBC FY2000 budget in the amount of $100,000. for political contribution to the First American Education Project, funding to come from General Fund reserves and modify the budget accordingly.

11 FOR (TB, MD, MH, GJ, DL, BL, DM, MM, KR, LS, RS) 1 AGAINST (JJ) 0 ABSTAINED(DW- out of room).

Lake Roosevelt. No tribal dollars required. 13 FOR (TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, BL, MM, DM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.

2000-474.nat/m&b To approve a dividend of $250,000 from

Tribal Credit to the Colville Tribe to fund the purchase of tribal elders land. Funds will be transferred when transactions are completed by BIA Realty.

13 FOR (TB, MD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, BL, MM, DM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.

10 Signature: 2000-475.comTo modify the Colville Tribal Service

Corporation’s Health Facilities Project contract to extend the performance period: From January 13, 2000 through July 31, 2000. TO: January 13, 2000 through August 31, 2000. All other condiditions and terms of

REGULAR SESSIONJULY 13, 2000

Council Members Present: Ted Bessette, Colleen Cawston, Mathew Dick, Margie Hutchinson, Jeanne Jerred, Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Bob Louie, Mike Marchand, Doc Mellon, Kevin Rosenbaum, Lou Stone, Rich Swan, Doll Watt.

Delegation/Absent: None.Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed

Recommendation Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

2000-473.nat To approve the matching grant of $30,000

from the National Park Service Challenge Cost Share program for a joint project with the CCT Parks & Recreation program to construct a launch on the San Poil Arm of Please see REGJULY13, Page 15

FRIDAy, JuLy 28, 2000

TRIbAL VOICES


Letters to the Editor must meet the legal standards set for

libel and slander. Any letter that may contain questionable

comments or opinions will be reviewed by the Reservation

Attorney’s Office. All letters must contain the writer’s

signature, address, and telephone (if available). Letters are

limited to 450-words. Letters not signed, or exceeding the

450-word limit will not be published.

Views and opinion expressed in Letters to the Editor,

complimentary or critical, are those of the writer of the letter.

They are not endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal

Administration, Tribal Business Council, or the Colville

Confederated Tribes membership as a whole.

Letters To The Editor

she brought. Patrick (10) and Elaine (8) Price- Being good and frosting all the cup cakes. Sean Gorr- The deer meat he fumished. Kenn Bourgeau Sr and Boys for the Elk Meat. Kenn Bourgeau Sr for Salmon and Huckleberries. Leonard Cheer for the use of his pickup to haul heavy items around. Leola Timentwa and Friend- Cakes and clean up.

To all the relatives who had any part in making this possible. This was a real family gathering.

All items were handmade by myself, the shawls, hats and beaded bags. I had permission from my elders to pass these out to replace a re-joining that was taken from us a few years ago. Prayers and dinner helped restore this so my son can pick up his regalia and finish it and will again dance. I thank all my family members in attendance to allow this healing process to be completed. even with all the changes that had to be done. Many hearts were healed this day especially ours.

We gave all items out to family members in attendance and gifts went to a family of Sarah Ross who attended from Vancouver BC and Vernon BC. After 175 years Sar-ah’s decedents are finding their way back to the land their great grand-mother grew up. Sarah Ross was the Aunt to our grandmothers and grandfathers: N’HoiKin, WeWeAlx #2, QuinQuinTalx/Quamtalx, Mary Timentwa Carden, Jim Timentwa, Louie Timentwa, Louise Timentwa Saluskin.

Two beautiful Plaques were made by Gary L Carden that were given out. One wood burning of the picture drawn by Smoker Marchand for this event with both acknowledgments burnt into the plaque was given to all Seniors, and requested to be hung in the Omak Senior meal site for all of them, we love you all. The second plaque same picture and same acknowledgments etched in glass (on a mirror) was given to our head cook, who cooked all the meat and ran the kitchen.

My sister who was home suffering from a slight stoke, told me to finish the job that was started even with all the changes, I finished the job, squeezing one day into 3 hours.

I want to thank each of my family members who presented me with a beautiful Pendleton blanket titled (Coyote and Huckleberry sisters) The tears you saw was tears of happiness for I knew you have all excepted this healing process and we are moving on. This is what took place this day, Until the next time when we pass out names on this one, up to 13 we hope, choose a good path to walk and remember we love you all.

On June 24, 2000, our gathering took place at the Senior meal site in Omak. Many unexpected changes took place that could not be helped. Our hearts go out to all families for their sad loses.

Our activities from 10 AM to 2 PM was canceled so many could attend one of the services that was going on the same time. We started our gathering at 2 PM in the afternoon and for those 100 plus family members who waited I thank you for your understanding and patience.

Others chose to leave to attend the Cashmere Pow Wow and some was entered up in the Hoop Fest. I want to thank the families who traveled from Vancouver BC , Vernon BC, Worley, Idaho, Wenatchee, Spokane, Toppenish, Yakama, Wapato, Chelan, Brewster, Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee, Nespelem, Omak, Elmer City, Malott, Okanogan, Wellpinit. We also had some come from Twisp and Wenthrop to meet decedents from the Methow Band. They were told there was no living decendents, but meet many this day.

We welcomed for the first time, a member of the Louise Timentwa Saluskin family. Louise was the sister to our grandfather’s and grand-mothers N’Hoi Kin, WeWeAlx#2, QuinQinTalx (Quamtalx), Mary Timentwa Carden, Jim Timentwa, Louie Timentwa. We will be notified if a gathering such as ours will be taking place in the Yakama Valley so they can meet the relatives from here.

Many photos were identified this day, new faces were introduced to the families. The next gathering should be put on by the younger ones, also we will be naming up to 13 grandchildren on the next one.

The following people need a special thank you for without your help this could not have been possible:

Liz Edwards- The deposit, corn and extras, helping organizing the event. Diane Sampson- Indian Foods, cake and support. Edward Timentwa- Use of photos to be re-copied for this event and all the extras. Roberta Timentwa- Turkey, Hain, all paper items and extras. Gary L Carden- Plaques for this event and all extras. Cindy Warbus- Head cook and kitchen duties. Alvina Lum- Baking all the Huckleberry pies. Mary Hall- Setting up photo display and helping set up center. Chuckie Carden- salad and cakes. Melissa Gou on- Food and set up also Kitchen duties. Anita Price- Making the fried bread and Kitchen duties. Tyson Goujon- Watching sale table and all around help. Christine Timentwa- Foods she brought. Sue Ann Timentwa- Foods

THANK YOU

LETTER

Thank YouFirst of all I’d like to apologize for taking so long in getting

this out.My name is Diana-James Wick and on June 10th, I’d had a

heart attack which later on ended with my heart having to gave five by- passes done to my heart.

It was a very scary time for my family, and me but what helped us through it all were, all the calls, people saying prayers for us, The many cards and flowers and the daily visits from all our friends and family. Without your support it would have been a lot harder on us! Thank you all and may God bless each and every one of you.

Sincerely,

TO THE EDITOR:The Republican party took a giant

leap backward with John Fleming’s resolution to abolish tribal sover-eignty at the G.O.P. convention in Spokane June 16, 2000. While con-vincing the convention members to approve his resolution, he bemoans the unconstitutionality of White residents’ inability to vote on tribal issues on Indian reservations. He’d even call in the military.

Fleming’s efforts smack of Slade Gorton’s style. In 1974, the Olympia news quotes Gorton: “Don’t shoot

Republican party takes a giant leap

backward with passing of resolutionuntil you see the whites of their (Indian fishermen’s) eyes through the bulrushes!’ This “style” has been spreading like cancer through 37M of 50 United States.

As aboriginal people, we survived a 200-year holocaust under the Department of War before we signed peace treaties. But this and other destructive policies aren’t used as a measure of strength, they’re more a measure of how much we were needed from the day we saved the pilgrims from starvation on the first

Thanksgiving Day to now as we’ve taught many White people how to work with our environment.

“American Indian History” has never painted an accurate picture of America’s aboriginal people. This makes it easy for people like Fleming to overlook the fact we had well established governments long before his came along. It’s up to us to leave an accurate legacy of our past in order to have a stronger future.

Vote your conscience remember-ing our descendants need a peaceful

place to grow in understanding, not disruption.

Pauline R. HillaireLummi Tribe

Gorton? Just recently in our local Chronicle paper, there is an article very interesting where Senator Gorton is requesting additional funds for helping Tribal schools replace outdated buildings, among which is our PSIS. This is great! We need to accept whatever positive this Senator happens to do to help us. However, given his record as Anti-Indian, this seems to be a political move? I would

Letter to the Editor:There are 2 articles that were

printed in the newspaper we subscribe to: The Wenatchee World. It pertains to all we who are First Nation People, Native American Indians.

I’d like to point out to all who read these articles, an important fact being: so far, there has been NO COMMENT by Senator Slade

I would point out to all

voters Beware!point out to all voters Beware! Do not be taken in by his “good works” in an election year. Re-read Ramona LaSarta’s letter from the last Tribune. She’s “right on!”

Thank you.Elaine MoomawOmak, WA

and support, our present council will keep us moving in the right direction.

Also, I would like to take this time to thank Cates & Erb and Randy Brown Jr. for their support during MY bid for election. Real good job fellas!

Finally, I congratulate all newly elected council representatives and wish them well. They have a big job ahead of them and it will take all

Dear Tribal Members:I would like to take a little of your

time to thank you for the support you have given in the 2000 primary and general elections. I feel that even though I did not make it in this year, we have good representation to try to get us back on track. My only hope is that we are able to weather the storms that may come up in the near future. I feel confident that, with your backing

of our support to help them through some of the rough times ahead such as our gaming situation, sovereignty, etc.

With that, I will end it here. I wish you all good health and prosperity in the future.

Way lim limt.Dale “way epi” ClarkOmak, WA

Dear Editor:I would like to express my

personal concerns regarding our 2000 General Elections.

1) Council Members, Incumbent or Not, should not serve on the Elections Committee;

2) Council Members, Incumbent or Not, should not be allowed to have any verbal, written or any other form of communication with the Elections Committee;

3) Election Committee members should not be able to dismiss complaints against the Election Committee.

As a tribal member and human being am embarrassed and angry about our 2000 General Election process. I think that we need to redo our entire election for the year 2000. Yes, this may cost us money but we can not afford to not redo our elections. We need to look at this from a moral and ethical point of view, not about the Council People that were effected by the 2000 General Elections.

Pent-up and angry,Julie L. Phillips

Thank you for your support

Personal

Concerns

2000

Elections

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NOT “I”, BUT “WE” CAME BACK—Two former Council people who won a seat on the Council during the General Election held June 17 were: Louella Anderson, Omak District, and D.R. Michel, Inchelium District.

COUNCIL, Continued from front page

VIETNAm mEmORIALTRAVELING WALL SCHEDuLE

VETERANS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES—”The Moving Wall”, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Washington, D.C., will be on display on the Colville Indian Agency grounds, Nespelem, WA., from Aug. 17-23. The above picture was taken when “The Moving Wall” was on display at Leavenworth, WA., from May 19-25. 1998. The name of Army SP5 Dale L. Lambert, a Colville Tribal Member, appears on the Wall. This reporter was given the following information to find his name: “E Pan 51 Line 47”. It means East Wall, Panel 51, Line 47. Eight other Veterans from Okanogan County also have their names on the Wall.

IT WAS THIS BIG!!—Lionel Orr, Omak, WA., caught this 27-1/2-pound salmon below Chief Joseph Dam (Douglas County side) on Friday, July 21.

SALMON ABOVE CHIEF JOSEPH DAM??—Ed Reynolds, Project Coordinator, at a news conference held Friday, July 21, at Chief Joseph Dam, explains how the Army Corps of Engineers are going to work with the Colville Tribe to try to restore a salmon run between Chief Joseph Dam and Grand Coulee Dam. Also participating in the news conference were Colville Business Council members: Colleen Cawston, D.R. Michel, and Deb Louie; and Joe Peone, Director of the Tribes’ Fish and Wildlife Department.


Tree talk By Gary Martin

RESOuRCES4 TRIbAL TRIbuNE

How’s it going this month!

Hope everyone is having a fun, safe

summer. A photo was again needed,

to inspire some “talk”. I may seem

like a real talkative (maybe too much)

guy, but really I’m not. Anyway, a

photo usually helps get me started.

This is a forest scene that I hope you

can relate to. A lot of our forest is

taking on this “look”, so I thought we

could talk about it some.

“Commercial Thinning” is one

of the various forestry treatments

that we do. This is a fun one and

one of my favorites. Typically, we

start with a forest stand in which

most all the trees are of the same

size. In this situation, the trees are

of “commercial” size. They are big

enough to be utilized as a product of

the timber industry. When a whole

stand of trees are about the same size

around in diameter and the same size

up in height; the trees are generally

the same age also. Forest stands can

get this way, when the trees all get

“born” at the same time and grow

up together. A lot of small, clumpy

areas in the forest have this look, but

when you can find a solid, extensive

area of same size trees, it’s quite

a treat. It’s almost as much fun to

discover, as a new waterfall!

When you find these forest

stands, you often find that they are

overstocked and dense with trees.

This just means that there are a whole

lot of trees growing in this one area.

Now, nature got things started this

way and the trees have grown up

together in this crowded condition.

We may have the perception that

things are going OK here. With what

we’ve learned, with what we know

and with what we can predict; we

have the feeling that everything is

not OK with these stands.

Too many trees growing in the

same area, can cause a lot of stress on

the individual trees. It’s kind of like

those new TV shows where people

are put on an island or in a house

and high stress develops. I guess

people will tune in to watch this on

TV, but we sure don’t want to see

this happening in our forest. All the

trees are fighting for the available

water, nutrients and sunlight. Some

trees will dominate in this situation

and some will be suppressed. But all

the trees are stressed to some point.

When trees are stressed, they are

more likely to get hurt by diseases

and insects; especially bark beetles.

Overstocked stands can be a bad

fire hazard also. So, our overstocked

stand of same size trees, that we’re

glad to discover, may present a

serious threat to forest health.

So what can we do? I think

it’s good to identify these areas

and to recommend silvicultural/

forestry treatments for them. If the

majority of the trees are still in pretty

good health, we often recommend

a “commercial thin”. The main

objective of this treatment is to

reduce the stocking of trees to more

healthy and productive levels.

We’re voting some of the trees

“off the island” and “out of the

house”. The suppressed trees that are

commercial size, can be harvested for

timber products.

Our timber markers put yellow

paint on the good looking trees and

space them out at a good looking

Commercial Thinning

distance. Now, we also use a

bunch of recommended stocking

levels, computer models and target

basal area guidelines that relate to

projected growth rates, sustained

yield calculations and future timber

volume levels; but, that’s kind of

technical talk for a nice summer day.

I like to think of it as good looking

trees spaced out. The healthiest trees

are left to grow into the future. So,

we can get multiple benefits from

our treatment. We harvest trees that

aren’t doing too good. We give our

best trees more room to grow and be

healthy. We provide wood products

to society, provide jobs and we

generate some stumpage revenue.

This can be a real nice “win-win”

situation.As with all of our treatments in

commercial size timber, we can’t make this happen without the log-gers. A BIG THANKS to everyone on the logging team that help to make commercial thinnings happen. Our photo shows a stand after treatment. What do you think? Personally, I like the “look”. When you’re visiting the forest and see trees of similar size, spaced out ,with yellow paint on them; you’re probably looking at the results of a commercial thin. This is one of the important treatments that take place in the forest and I hope that our “talk” has helped to explain it some.

Now, please remember that I’m not this talkative in person. It’s just these photographs that get me started. Thanks for listening, keep having a great summer and we’ll talk with you

again next month!

with net guns from a helicopter. (Net guns fire a net over animal) All does were pregnant and in reasonably good condition, given the month. Another 20 deer were collared in Chelan County.

Locations of deer are collected with an airplane. All of the Reservation does turned out to be resident animals (live year round in same area) except for one. We did not capture any long-distance migrants due to the late capture dates and the few animals captured. Four does died between the initial capture in March and the July 14 flight (about 3 months). Collars send out different signal when animal doesn’t move for 12 hours so this is how we know they’re dead. Although we’re not 100% sure of cause of death, predators are strongly suspected (cougars &/or coyotes).

Of the Chelan County does, 3-4 have also died. All of these does were captured along the Columbia River and have migrated out of the

In 1999, a research study was started on mule deer in eastern Washington. This is a cooperative effort between the Colville Tribes, the Washington Department of fish and Wildlife, the Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) and others. The study will focus on the Colville Reservation, the North Half and Chelan County. The goal of the study is to gather field information on mule deer movements, survival and habitat use by using radio collars to track deer movements.

The study got a slow start last winter due to delays in funding that in turn caused delays in ordering & receiving the collars. Then we had a lot of foggy winter weather which complicated capture operations. Plans were to capture 40 deer on the Reservation, 40 on the North Half and another 40 in Chelan County for the first year of study (5 years total).

During March 2000, 14 mulie does were collared in Hellsgate & Swawilla Basin. Deer were captured

Status of the

Mule Deer studyarea into the Cascade Range. One doe has gone as far away as the crest (eastside) of the Cascades.

In order to better track mortalities & determine cause of death, we are trying to fly once a week. This way, not much time has passed between flights and we can then retrieve the collars more quickly to better determine cause of death. (Between predators and scavengers, it only takes 2-3 days for a carcass to get eaten up and strewn around).

We plan to try and capture more does in late summer/early fall (fawns older) at high elevations (cooler) to get a few more animals collared. In the winter (December, January), we will be all set up to start capture earlier than last year. We should be able to get all the rest of the deer we need & we should get more migrant animals, depending on snow conditions. We are also considering collaring some fawns (6-months old) to get a better idea of over-winter survival rates.

CATHY J. DESAUTELFAMILY LIVING EDUCATOR

Ferry County 4-H Camp 2000Over 65 4-H members, teen counselors, leaders,

presenters, and Cooperative Extension Staff attended the Ferry County 4-H Camp held June 21, 22, 23, 2000 at the Twin Lakes Youth Camp. Campers participated in a variety of activities all fun and educational! Educational activities included Canoe Safety, Hydration, Flint Knapping Fish Biology, and Fishing Skills, Archery, Hunting Safety, Handling Sportcaught Fish, Aquatic Entomology (bugs!), Fish Printing, and lots of other crafts.

Campers also enjoyed swimming, campfire activities, (including music provided by local Inchelium musicians), water wars, basketball, and canoeing. Campers received a camp T-shirt, which they could embellish by fish printing. Many had other campers sign their T-shirts. Photo buttons were made for each camper.

Colville Reservation Cooperative Extension Staff (Josh Swain, Cathy J. DeSautel, and Brian Cummings) thank the following for all their assistance in making this year’s camp fun and educational: (please forgive the omission of anyone who helped with camp—we appreciated everyone’s assistance).

Ferry County 4-H Leaders Council for their planning and financial support.

4-H Leaders: Nikki Wimpari, Mary Nelson, Judy Camp, Jim Magnus, Deann Camp; teen counselors- Krysti Christianson, Tiffany Christianson, Shelby Mason, Sandy Simmons, Chrissy Simmons, Vivian Abell, Amanda Paulson, Sara Kreiger, Emily Sutherlin, Sara Sutherlin, Lara Jameson. Camp

would not be possible without these dedicated

volunteers!

Ferry County Cooperative Extension Staff- Dan Fagerlie, Dianna Sage, Carolyn Blake (aquatic entomology)

Judy Cressey, WSU Challenge Canoe InstructorRick Desautel, Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife

DepartmentBobbi Mollenberg, lifeguardBuffalo Mazetti, Flint KnappingCindy Thomas and Anna Sandvig, Inchelium

Tribal HealthWendy Phillips, camp meal preparationDomique Eaglebear, Lorielle Phillips, Brandy

Swan, Lindsay Launer; summer help

Colville Reservation 4-H ers attending campBack row: Sandy Simmons, Krysti Christianson,

Chrissy Simmons, Vivian Abel, Cody Peone, Julius Jacobson. Middle row: Destiny Christianson, Cree Whelshula, Megan Emert, Nicholas Phillips, Michael Jo Front row: Michael Zodrow, Sadie Jacobson, Randi Zodrow

CoLVILLe IndIAn ReSeRVATIon

Cooperative Agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture (special project number 93-EIRP-1-0036), Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Colville Agency BIA, and Ferry County. Cooperative Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported to your local Cooperative Exetension Office. Daniel Fagerlie, Project Director

Brian Cummings, Agriculture, 4-HCathy deSautel, Family LivingJoshua Swain, 4-H Challengedeidre Antone, Office Support

PHone: (509) 634-2304FAX: (509) 634-2353

eMAIL: [email protected]

More photos of 4-H camp activity

SUN SAFETYSummer is fun because there are so many

sunny days!! However, prolonged exposure to the sun can be harmful. To prevent sunburn, heat exhaustion, and possible future skin cancer problems, remember these simple steps:

SLIP on a T-shirtSLAP on a hatSLOP on some sunscreen-preferably SPF 15

or strongerSTAY out of the sun during the hottest part of

the day, take long breaks in the shade.

any such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the Indian owner(s) ; to call for additional information desired to carry out the regulations; or to effect a lease by re-advertising or negotiation in those cases where no satisfactory bids are received or the accepted bidder fails to complete the lease.

Tribal members who have submitted a bid on a piece of Tribal Land may be accorded preference to meet the high bid on that said piece of land, providing the bidder is a non-tribal member. In the event two or more members claim said right of preference the Colville Business Council shall determine the successful bidder in whatever manner they deem appropriate.

Bids may be withdrawn by written or telegraphic request received from the bidders prior to the time ixed for opening. Negligence on the part if the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right to the withdrawal of the bid after it has been opened.

The lands herein listed are to be leased subject to any or all valid existing easements or right-of-ways.

At the time ixed for the opening of the bids, their contents will be made public for the information of the bidders and other interested persons who are present. All envelopes must be plainly marked “BID FOR LEASE TO BE OPENED August 25, 2000”.

DATED: July 19, 2000

Superintendent, Colville Agency

Key for area bid:I- is for Inchelium Area.

NH- is for North-Half Area.

IncheliumItem I-1101-4299: (Known as the Former Bach Property) the

E2NE4, Section 9, W2W2NW4, Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 35 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington, containing 120.00 acres more or less. Has a old single family home with 1 bath, 4 bedrooms, wood heat, large barn and hay storage

GENERAL INFORMATION

SEALED BIDS, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS INVITATION, IT’S SCHEDULES AND STIPULATED PROVISIONS, WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE UNTIL 4:00 P.M. August 24, 2000. BIDS ON INDIAN LAND OFFERED FOR LEASE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CASHIER’S CHECK, CERTIFIED CHECK, POSTAL MONEY OREDER, OR UNITED STATES TREASURER’S CHECK PAYABLE TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE ANNUAL CASH OFFER BUT NOT LESS THAN $10.00 ON ANY ONE ITEM.

Failure on the part of the successful bidder to deposit the initial year’s rental plus the lease fee, within 30 days after the bidder has been notiied will constitute a forfeiture of the bid deposit.

In such cases as bidding on homesites, 10% of the monthly rental will be accepted as we do not wish to create another hardship on members, this would be the case if they were required to submit 10% of the annual rental. EXAMPLE: If an individual bid for a house at $400.00 per month, normally, the requirement would be for that individual to qualify for the bid he would have to submit $480.00 as his 10% of the annual offer of $4,800.00. The terms, conditions and locations on

each lease can be inspected at the Leasing Ofice, Colville Agency, Nespelem, Washington, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The advertisement is limited to TRUST INTERESTS ONLY. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has no jurisdiction over the fee interests.

The lease to be awarded to the qualified bidder submitting the highest acceptable bid as speciied:

1. Tribal tracts to action of the Colville Tribal Natural Resources Committee.

2. Individually owned lands are subject to consent of owners, or in some cases may be granted by the Superintendent.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in bids received whenever

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS************************************************************************************

INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS

RL 07 -01

LEASING OF INDIAN TRUST LANDS

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ISSUED BY: SUPERINTENDENT

BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED Friday, August 25, 2000

COLVILLE AGENCY AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME

NESPELEM, WASHINGTON

DATE: July 18, 2000

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LEASING OFFICE ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 111 NESPELEM, WA. 99155

PHONE (509) 634-2343

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buildings located on this property. Located on Wilmont Creek Area. “AS IS CONDITION”

Minimum Bid: $300.00 per month, plus Bond: $900.00 consists of first and last months rental, and damage deposit.

ITEM I-2 101-T4353: (KNOWN AS THE FORMER Bollingberg

Property) within a portion of the SE4SW4, Section 13, Township 32 North, Range 36 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington, containing 5.00 acres, more or less. Per Resolution No. 1998-433 advertise availability to other tribal members.

Minimum Bid: $250.00 per annum for this homesite.

ITEM I-3FOR SALVAGE AND REMOVAL; 1.Farmall tractor

located at (Former Storley) 2. tractor – Storley Place 3. one disk “All in as is condition”

Minimum bid: Open to offers.

North HalfITEM NH-1151-H0176: Lot 11 in Section 7, Lot 9 in Section 8,

Lot 9 in Section 17, and Lot 13 in Section 18, Township 39 North, Range 39 East, Willamette Meridian, Stevens County, Washington, containing 80.00 acres more or less.


ITEM NH-2151-H0177: Lot 10 of Section 7, and Lot 6 of Section

8, Township 39 North, Range 39 East, Willamette Meridian, Stevens County, Washington, containing 80.00 acres more or less.


ITEM NH-3151-HO178: Lot 8 of Section 7, and Lot 4, of Section



ITEM NH-4151-HO179: Lot 9 of Section 7, and Lot 5 of Section 8,

Township 39 North, Range 39 East, Willamette Meridian, Stevens County, Washington, containing 80.00 acres more or less.


ITEM NH-5151-HO192: Lot 11, of Section 20, and Lot 10

of Section 21, Township 40 North, Range 40 East, Willamette Meridian, Stevens County, Washington, containing 80.00 acres more or less.


ITEM NH-6151-HO193: Lot 9 of Section 21, Township 40 North,

Range 40 East, Willamette Meridian, Stevens County, Washington, Washington, containing 80.00 acres more or less.


ITEM NH-7151-HO195: Section 21, Township 40 North, Range

40 East, and Section 22, Township 40 North, Range 40 East, Willamette Meridian, Stevens County, Washington, containing 73.40 acres more or less.


ITEM NH-8151-HO196: Lot 5 of Section 11 and Lot 8 of Section



ITEM NH-9151-HO197:Lot 10 of Section 25 and Lot 6 of Section

36, Township 40 North, Range 29 East, Willamette Meridian, Stevens County, Washington, containing 80.00 acres more or less. Minimum bid: Open to Offers

(For Ofice Use Only)( )

(Bid ITEM No._________________)BID TO LEASE (Delete portion which are not applicable)(I or We), the undersigned, being of legal age, herebysubmit a bid to lease.

Tract No. ___________,Allotment No._____________ on the following terms.

TERM:__________YEARS

RENT: (A) Cash rental per year: $______________.or (B) _________% share of ___________________.

(Type of Crop) with a guaranteed minimum annualrental of $____________.

IMPROVEMENTS:

(A) As required by terms of advertisementcosting: $_____________.or (B) Additional improvements costing: $_________.

Date:______/_______/______

Signature _____________________________

Telephone: (_______)____________________

Address:___________________________

__________________________________________

City State Zip code

time frame.2000-398.hum CCT to pay for up to 40 Elders to attend the National

Indian Council on Aging Conference to be held in Duluth, MN., Aug. 19-22. Payment will include: airfare, conference registration, voting membership dues, Per-diem and $345 for airport parking and incidental logistical needs for a total or $34,000. Funds to come from the General Fund Reserves.

JUNE 5, 200010 Signature: LS,MM,KR,TB,BL,DM,MH,MD,JJ,CC2000-399.m&b Approve the attached “Addendum No. 2” to the

attorney contract for Lukins & Annis, Resolution 1998-066 and amended on August 10, 1998 under Council Resolution 1998-564. This amendment extends the contract period until 09/30/00 and increase the cap on aggregate fees to $112,000 and expenses to 10,500. This authorizes the Chair of the Colville Business Council or her designee to sign the attached contract addendum. Funds were budgeted in FY98, FY99 and are proposed in FY2000 to cover these costs.

JUNE 5, 200010 Signature: JJ, BL, KR, RS, DM, MM, LS, TB,CC,

MH. Rationale: Meeting scheduled June 14, with the IRS.2000-400.e&e To determine Option 2 for the planning and design

phase for replacement of K-9 Indian School in Omak. Option 2:The tribally controlled school board (grantee)

NorineSmith on her property located on the School Loop Road in Nespelem. The property is directly east of Enid’s residence and west abutting the Nespelem Community Cemetary.

MAY 18, 200010 Signature: CC, GJ, TB, JJ, KR, DL, RS, MM, DM,

MH. Rationale: Emergent need.2000-383.nat Approve the Tribes Grant Proposal submittal of

$200,000.00 to the US EPA Brownfields Division. The purpose of the grant is to complete a comprehensive sit assessment of the Agency and Sub-agency, located in within the boundaries of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The approval of this grant submittal will authorize the Chairperson or designee to sign all required EPA document for submittal of grant.

MAY 25, 200010 Signature: KR, TB, LS, JJ, MD, MM, RS, GJ, DL,

BL. Rationale: grant deadline is May 26, 2000. Official notice rec’d on May 18, 2000.

2000-396.l&j/m&b To approve the attached budget to hire legal counsel

for the purpose of acquiring legal standing in the Ancient One lawsuit, on behalf of the Palouse Band. To come out of the General Fund Reserve.

JUNE 5, 200010 Signature: MD, GJ, RS, KR, DL, DM, TB, MM,

JJ,CC.2000-397.nat That the Colville Tribes extend an offer to purchase

the Hoover property located in the Hellsgate Game Reserve in the amount of the appraised value of $250,000. Funding shall come from the land purchase account.

JUNE 5, 200010 Signature: DL,LS,KR,DM,MH,MM,JJ,TB,BL,GJ.

Rationale: No Natural Resource Meetings before 2 week

the contract remain the same. It is further recommended that the Chair(man)(person) be authorized to sign the modification for the extension.

10 FOR (DM, LS, JJ, TB, RS, KR, MD, BL, DL, DW) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.

Rationale: Cancelled CDC mtg. On 7-11-00. Next scheduled CDC mtg. is 7-25-00 but no special until August.

10 Signature: 2000-476.com To update and revise Resolution 1999-316

by approving the following modifications to the

2000-2001Community Economic Development

Strategies (CEDS). Please see resolution for full description, not enough room to fit on this layout.

REGJULY13 Continued from page 14

10 SIGNATURES

10 signatures that have not been listed on Indexes.This format would not allow for me to go in and add

the 10 Signatures in the proper places.Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed Recommenda-

tion Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally2000-324.com/m&b Approve submittal of the 2000-2001 Lead Based

Paint Grant Proposal due May 1, 2000, in the amount of $170,938.00 to US EPA (no tribal match required). The purpose of the grant is to finalize the Tribes Lead Accreditation.

APRIL 20, 200010 Signature: KR, JJ, DM, LS, BL, TB, MH, RS, GJ,

MD. Rationale: No Special until May 4th.2000-325.nat/m&b Approve the Parks & Rec. Program to submit an

application to the Department of Justice a grant request in the amount of $98,200.00 for vehicles and electronic equipment. No personnel will be hired with this grant and no matching funds required.

APRIL 20, 200010 Signature: JJ, GJ, LS, BL, MM, MH, RS, DM, KR,

TB, MD. Rationale: No special until May 4th.2000-326.nat Eddie Van Slyke requesting permission to use part of

an existing tribal road in Tribal tract 101-T3642. Total effected area is 2.44 acres. See resolution for more details. APRIL 20, 2000

10 Signature: MH, DL, JJ, DM, LS, RS, MM, MD, KR, CC. Rationale: No special until May 4th.

2000-355.com Recommend that the Land Use Review Board approve

Special Use permit #00-087 for a Family Cemetary proposed by Ms. Enid T. Wippel on behalf of her mother

10 FOR (DM, LS, JJ, TB, RS, KR, BL, DL, DW, CC) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.

RATIONALE: EDA CEDS deadline was 6-30-2000. Because of no meetings, could not present to Committee. Currently out of compliance with EDA Grant Funding.

2000-477.hum It is the recommendation to fund the MSS in the

amount of at least $12,098. for salaries, fringe to include the COLA retroactive to 10/1/99, supplies and telecommunications for the remaineder of FY2000. MSS Coordinator is hereby fully reinstated and status made whole.

10 FOR (TB, MD, DL, BL, MM, DM, KR, LS, RS, DW) 3 AGAINST(GJ, JJ, MH) 0 ABSTAINED.

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FoR ASSISTAnCePhone (509) 634-2222 or 634-2223

Fax (509) 634-4617E-mail [email protected]

using the existing P.L.100-297 education grant for the noted school will be responsible for accomplishing the scope of work in accordance with applicable federal, state and local codes, standards, regulations. Assignment of the Project Officer/Coordinator to the PSIS Superintendant or designee. And to allow for the Chairperson or designee to sign all documents applicable. JUNE 5, 2000

10 Signature:TB, LS, CC, KR, DM, RS, JJ, MH, MM, MD, BL. Rationale: Needed for deadline for notification to BIA.

2000-401.l&j/m&b Pursuant to CBC directive, the ORA and the Tribal

Court drafted and negotiated the attached contract with Nadene Naff. Recommend that the CBC approve the attached contract between the Tribes and Judge Naff appointing Judge Naff to the position of Associate Judge of the Colville Tribal Courts for a term of four years. We further recommend that the CBC authorize the Chairperson to sign the contract on behalf of the Tribes. Papers submitted by Tribal Court and dollars are to come from their existing budget.

JUNE 5, 200010 Signature: FOR:KR, MD, BL, GJ, JJ, DW, CC,

MM, RS, MH. AGAINST: LS. Rationale: contract appointment approved May 4, 2000. Chairperson needs to sign contract to put individual on payroll.


Bobbie Lynne Mary MollenbergCongratulations on your Graduation from

lnchelium High School.Bobbie is planning to study sports medicine,

where she has been accepted at Fort Lewis College, in Durango, Colorado this fall Bobbie was also awarded the Washington State Gear Up Scholarship up to $3,300.

To name a few of her High School achievements: Honor Roll, Student Body President, Class President, and Representative, Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Softball Captain, All Opponent Softball Team - 1997-2000! All Opponent Basketball Team 2000. Most Inspirational every season, Most Valuable Player every season, One person pep club (Just Kidding!) Bobbie has worked the last two summers at the Twin Lakes Youth Camp as Counselor. This summer she has completed her Life Saving Training and is the Camp Life Guard/Counselor. I can’t begin to tell you how much you will be missed as you go out into the big world. But always know Bobbie, you hold our pride and our hearts. Love Always and Forever, Dad & Mom.

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August 22

Camille Olivia Brisbois2000 High School Graduate of Wellpinit School.Camille is currently enrolled at Spokane Falls

Community College and will begin classes this September. Camille is the daughter of Bob and Laura Brisbois and granddaughter of the late Gerald Simpson and Pauline P. Flett; Wilma Denison Mankin and Joe Brisbois. We are very proud of you Camille and pray that college life will be challenging, exciting and safe!

Love Mom, Dad and family

Robert “Bert” Thomas Brisbois 8th Grad graduate from Wellpinit School. Keep

up the good work. We are very proud of you!Love, Mom, Dad, Camille, Tawhnee, Chuck & girls

Therese F. DonleySkilskin High SchoolGrand Coulee Dam

Congratulations to Melissa Joan Laramie! On June 11, 2000, she graduated from Seattle University earning the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology/Social Work. Melissa plans on working and living in Seattle, WA for the next year before returning to school to earn her Masters Degree. Melissa is the granddaughter of Alvin and Jeanne Toulou of Inchelium. We love you and are very proud of your accomplishments! Love & Prayers from, Mom, Dad and the whole family

Vikki Marie HallRichard Kelcey Hall

Congratulations to our daughter Vikki Marie Hall and husband Richard Kelcey Hall. Vikki, a Colville Tribal member, Graduated from Appalachian Bible College Bradley, West Virginia May 13, 2000

With a Bachelor of Arts in Bible/ Elementary Education. Richard Kelcey Hall is a bachelor of Theology in Bible/ Pastoral–Greek and missions.

We are so proud of youLove, Mom, Dad April, Jennifer, Chris, Sherrie

Confederated Tribes

of theColville Reservation

tollfree

number1-888-881-7684

(Number will put youin contact with the main switchboard operator)

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my heart the purity in our traditional values. So that I may make my connection and help others make that connection.

What I am asking is. If there are any sisters out there who would be willing to help me out in my walk of life. I would be honored to hear from your. Thank you for your time. I send my respects as well as my prayers. To all the relations. “I give of myself!”

Thank you.Stephen Williams#4496375 Heath RoadShelby, Montana 59474

Looking for some kind of escape from my addictions to alcohol and drugs, but no matter how far I go or which way I turn, it is always there. It is a powerful influence. My addictions have brought me to many places. From jails, prisons, violence, treatment centers, etc.

I feel I have no where else to turn. I have been told that everything in life is a medicine thing. That we deal with all that is life in a medicine way. Only I myself, have not been able to make that connection. So with this in mind I write this letter. Reaching out to the people in a humble manner. I would like to know and understand in

To the people:I am an enrolled member of the

Colville Confederated Tribes. My name is Stephen Williams. I was born and raised on the reservation. For years now, I have been lost. I have forgotten the ways of our people. The sacredness in our walk of life. I remember someone once telling me...“Never forget where you come from. It is a beautiful place.” And though, I have never forgotten where I have come from, I did neglect “however” my true traditional values.

I have wandered away from where I call home. In search of some kind of salvation in my life.

Never forget where you

come from...

Empower, Enlighten, and Grow!Aho, Wai-Lam-lampt,Charlene BearCub

by your compassion. I know each one of you who share the same values I do, will continue to make a difference in the lives of our tribal communities. Was-Way respects you greatly.

Wai!Creator comes along side us when

we go through hard times, and before you know it, He brings us along side someone else who is going through hard times so we can be there for that person, just as Creator was there for us.

I was laid-off my position as Ma-

ternity Support Services Coordinator/

Psychosocial Worker, Tribal Health

Programs, on June 16. I was reinstat-

ed on July 17. I cannot tell you how

grateful I am to my children, family,

community, and my special friends

who were there for me during this

difficult time. I thank the Creator

most of all, He cradled my spirit in

His holy hands.

Tribal people have so many umnet

needs. Our Indian community is

such a giving place to live. I am

humbled and honored to live and

work where I was born and raised.

We are survivors, and Creator hears

our prayer before it leaves our hearts.

Lam-Lampt for your concern and

generosity. Most of all, I am inspired

Thank You

for Your SupportTo the Inchelium voters,

First of all, I would like to congratulate Richard Swan and D.R.

Michel in their election and wish them both well while serving as

representatives for our Tribe.

Secondly, a very special thank you to the many people who

supported me during the election process. I was aware of the strong

support I received across and off the reservation, and I appreciate the

many words of encouragement while running.

My work is not done obviously. I will continue to promote cultural,

social, and organizational change in our Tribal communities. In light

of the recent attacks on our Tribal sovereignty, it is much more clear to

me that we must do our best as a Nation to work together as a unified

presence in the world. You have my commitment to contribute in the

best way I know how.

way’ lim limt, Martina Whelshula

Unmet Needs

To ALL TRIBAL MeMBeRSWe have received, in writing, the following concerns regarding: what is a contested ballot,

how do I change my address or change my voting district.

The first issue is the definition of a “contested” ballots, per the Law & order Code 8-3 elections, states the following:

8-3-100 Contested Ballots, reads:

(a) To insure that only eligible voters vote and that they vote only once and only in one district, the following voters’ ballots shall be treated as contested ballots:

1) New 18 year-olds or other eligible Tribal member voting for the first time.Amended 01/23/84, Resolution 1984-382) Persons who have already requested an absentee ballot.3) Persons who are obviously under the influence of alcohol or drugs.4) Persons who because of a name change are not listed as eligible voters.

(b) All contested votes will be placed in an envelope and the voter’s name and the reason for contesting the vote shall be written on the outside of the envelope.

(c) The contested votes will be declared valid or invalid by the Election Committee on the first Thursday after the Election and then the envelope may be opened. The appropriate votes shall be counted in the totals.

Amended 12/17/98, Resolution 1998-910

(d) Invalidated ballots will NOT be opened.

The second issue raised, who validates or invalidates votes, per the Law & order Code 8-3 elections, 8-3-93 Absentee Ballots, reads:

(m) Ballots will be invalidated and will not count if they contain the printed or signed name of the voter.

Amended 2/7/91

When you mark your ballot, by making your “x” for the Candidate of your choice, that ballot is read out as you have marked it. If you should make any other mark or marks other then the routine “x” your ballot shall be reviewed by the Election Committee for vaildation or invalidation.

According to the Law & order Code election 8-3-104 Certification Procedures, reads:

(a) The Election Committee/Superintendent shall insure that proper procedure is followed, and shall include the following:

#18 Ballots that contain markings other than the routine “x’s” or more “x’s” than allowed shall be reviewed by the Election Committee for validation/invalidation. Each Election Committee member shall audibly vote on each ballot in question.

The third issue raised, your voting district. How you have established your voting district. This happens when you exercised your voting right and voted in an election. You voted in one of the following districts: Inchelium, Keller, nespelem or omak. To change your voting district your request needs to be in writing. Per the Law & order Code elections:

8-3-62 Changes of voting district, reads:

(a) Eligible voters who have moved and physically resided in a different district for a period of one year next preceding the Election may request that their voting district be changed.


(b) The interpretation of the boundaries of the geographical area of the four districts have been defined in 8-3-3(r) under Voting District and will consider individual preference on a case by case basis.


(c) The Election Committee will rule on all requests for change of voting districts and that decision shall be final and authoritative.


(d) Eligible voters that live off-Reservation must request in writing a Change of Voting District. The requirement to request: shall include one (1) year waiting period from the date requested. That change can take place every 5 years.


To change your address, you must submit your request in writing. You will need to include your physical address, mailing address, Tribal Id#, your signature and mail to the Tribal elections office.

Should you have any questions, please call 888-881-7684 and ask to speak to the Tribal

Fellow Tribal Members:I am very grateful for your

continued support and your vote of confidence for a position on the Business Council. I am looking forward to the next election and growing support from families for change of our Tribal government. When elected, I will continue to strive for a tribal government that involves the membership when making decisions affecting our lives.

Today, we are facing critical issues. Our tribal government is in jeopardy once again. The Republic GOP has passed a resolution to abolish tribal governments which was favorable in Washington state. If elected, I would have been involved in strategic planning for improvement of government to government relations. We need leaders that have public speaking abilities to give testimony to the state and national levels. We need a council that protects our assets and our rights as the ‘First Peoples”.

My observations of the tribal gov-ernment and the Business Council is a two -way street. The Council and

their programs are in constant bat-tles over funding and policies. The Council doesn’t work together as a team to protect our interests. Each goes their own way and does their own thing. They struggle to run our tribal government moreless lobby on the national and state levels. We need to pull together as a tribe to fight this battle on the hill to prevent termination of tribes. Unfortunately, I wish I had more trust and faith in our present Business Council’s capa-bilities as Ambassadors.

The United States government needs to uphold the Constitution which clearly prohibits discrimina-tion of people because of race. We would have been terminated years ago if it wasn’t for this clause, in the U. S. Constitution, and this is what really protects us. The Colville Na-tion was created by Executive Order and we don’t have the treaties to protect us like some tribes. We would be eliminated quite quickly. I heard a councilman state, “let them bring in the military, we don’t care.” This is a poor attitude when protecting our people. I do care. I don’t want

anymore bloodshed like happened to our ancestors. I don’t encourage violence and I believe our leaders can still sit down and negotiate. This councilman is an example of the type of people sitting at the table and the “I don’t care attitude.”

Let’s be grateful for what we do have as a Colville Nation. We have been wealthy money-wise. We have other great wealths that go unnoticed. We have our most valuable resource and that is, our people. We all deserve fair and equal treatment. We are all equal in our Creator’s eyes. Our church people are no better than the person who sits and prays alone on a mountain to our Creator. We all pray in our own way. Start your day with a prayer for our tribe.

Respectfully,Joyce Watt(Editor’s Note: the fifth paragraph

of this letter was not printed because the letter was too long! Part of the guideline for “Letters to the Editor” states: “Letters are limited to 450-words. Letters not signed, or exceeding the 450-word limit will not be published”.)

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Flowers, pink flower arrangement,

Jennie Belgarde. McDonald’s

Beanie Bag Set, $100.00 value, Joe

Marcellay. Apple Valley Inn, gift

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Quilt, Leslie Gonzales. KFC, gift

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cash award, Debbie Courchrane.

House gift certificate, Rae Cleveland.

Magoo’s Restaurant, gift. cert. Ronnie

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Thompson. TX Star Quilt, Mildred

Shadle. Red-White-Blue afghan,

donated by Mary McGowan, Gale

Louie. Alvina Lum/2 pies, Rita Clark

and 2 pies to Punkie St. Paul. Mike

Marchand, gift cert. $2000 cash, Jose

Sanchez. Pillows, Bourgeau, Debbie

Hendrickson, 2 each, Elsie Seymour,

Colleen Cawston; Cecelia Meyers;

Elaine Emerson, Suitcase/wheels

Addie Condon to Trudy Batiste.

Pendleton vest, Moon Martin, Tina

Lussier and Miranda Matt. Pendleton

bags, Oscar Mellon, Millie Steele

and Cora Thompson. Special thank

you to Florence Zacherle for such a

professional job in making the vests

and bags from Pendleton blankets

donated by Ok. Bingo-Casino. Cates

& Erb gravel, Larry Neely, 826-

1348. 2 Lady of the Lake boat tickets,

Martina Heldman. Cedars Inn gift

cert. $35.00, Mike Giesol. Darlene

Giesen, cash $25.00, Roy Cate.

Jackpot Gas, $25.00 cert., Robert

The Golden Eagles wishes to

give special thanks again to the

Colville Business Council for their

continued support of our activities.

All functions could not have been

successful without their cooperation

and/of their enterprises. This includes

Mill Bay Casino, E.G. Mr. Calbrese

and Gene Allen, CTRC, CIPP, The

Colville Museum, and our local

Okanogan Bingo Casino as well

as about 60 other sponsors too

numerous to mention!

Since I am also an active member

of the Governor Locke’s Committee

on Aging, I would like to request

any of the seniors and/or groups on

the reservation to contact me if they

have any particular, unmet needs. I

may not be able to help; but I can find

the resources in the state that can be

of assistance to you. I am available to

meet with any of our four rez groups

that would like to have me meet

with them. Please contact the Omak

Senior Center or 670-1560, or simply

320 Columbia Street, Omak.

Thanks again for all the support,; it

took the whole rez team and our local

seniors to make this work! Without

our great sponsors and volunteers

we would have had nothing! To the

best of our knowledge there was 82

prizes awarded from the raffle as

well as numerous other donations

and door prizes.

Thelma Marchand

320 Columbia Street

Omak, WA 98841

RaffleGrand Prize to Ronnie George

(accepted for daughter RyeLyn

Mendoza—4 days, 3 nights at Reno,

Nevada. Whistler’s Restaurant, gift.

cert. for $25.00, Punkie St. Paul.

The Golden Eagles

give special thanks

to their sponsors



COmmuNITy

Monday to Wednesday with the time as follows: Youth 2nd grade to 5th grade - 9:00 am to 11:00 am and Youth 6th grade and above - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Times may flex depending on project.

The teepee making class is being instructed by Ernie Brooks. This also takes place here at the Nespelem Community Center. Ernie is excellent in giving details of making a teepee. Classes are Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you are interested in this project, you may also contact me for more information.

The Coyote Boxing Club is still going! With some of the boxers

Nespelem Youth Coordinator News

The Cultural program here at the Nespelem Community Center has been working on beading. Now that summer is here, we will be picking berries and learning more about the traditional foods. In the past months, we had dug roots, worked on moccasins, and other sewing projects. Other projects are still in the planning for the youth. Louella Friedlander and Pearl Trevino have been great with the youth. They both are very knowledgeable with culture, traditions, and history of our tribes. Everyone interested may participate in the cultural program. You may contact me for more information. The Cultural program runs from

registering into the USA Boxing, we’ve been doing some traveling. In the past, the Coyote Boxers have participated in the USA - ABF Am-ateur Junior Olympic Boxing, the Washington State Regional Champi-onship, and other USA competitions. The Coyote Boxers also participated in the Taholah Days Boxing Smoker

over the 4th of July week. Our boxers have done very well! Our members are as follows: Val Drywater - train-er, Nate Michel trainer, Tina Dry-water - active member, Jory Vallee, Johnny Drywater, Domingo Sanchez, Todd Nanamkin, Myles Manthey, and Bill Drywater. The boxers have been on a winning streak! They are committed to training. You are always invited to participate, even if is only in the physical fitness training. Training at the Nespelem Community Center is from Monday to Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. An Open - Invitational Boxing Smoker is planned for August 26, 00 at the Nespelem Community Center. We are also looking into having an USA Boxing Competition before the end of the year. For more information on the Coyote Boxing, training, the Boxing Smoker, and/or the USA Boxing, you may contact me at the Nespelem Community Center.

Have a fun summer! Julia - NespelemYouth Coordinator(509) 634-2371

Colville Community

CALENDAR

CoYoTe BoXInG CLUBoPen SMoKeR

nespelem Community CenterAugust 26, 00

Bouts begin at 2:00 pm

Admission: $2.00 donationShirts, Trophies, and Jackets awarded!

Weigh - In: 8:00 am to 11:00 amYouth will need a trainer and physical form completed to participate. Both youth & adults will need to have proper

signatures and completed liability forms.To train for this event, you may partake in the

physical fitness program with the Coyote Boxing Club.Invited Clubs from Wash., Id., Can.

For more information, contact Julia at (509) 634-2371,Val at (509) 634-4614, or Nate at (509) 633-2460All proceeds go to the Coyote Boxing Club Funds

This team placed third from a field of twenty three Little League teams from all across the Northern tier of Washington State. As far as this writer knows, no other team from the Coulee Area has gotten past the 2nd day at this tournament.

These young men sacrificed the past month of their summer practicing three days a week and playing in local tourneys three days a week to prepare for the state contest held at Wenatchee on July 5th to the 9th. They lost only two games to the two teams that played off for the championship. The Wenatchee team defeated them on Sunday evening by only one point.

The team would like to thank all the many sponsors and Parents/Family and Friends for the support. It was a great year.

Team members left to right, front row: Matt Bowen-Elmer City, Joel DeWinkler-Elmer City,Kirk Truscott-Grand Coulee, Jordan Heintz (BatBoy)-Electric City, Derek Elder-Hartline, EvanJones-Wilbur, Matt Schroeder-Wilbur, Brandon Heintz-Electric City. Left to right 2nd row: Mike Hardin Sr.-

Coach, Cory Christman-Nespelem, Ted Schroeder-Coach, Gus Smith-Nespelem, Mike Johnson-Wilbur, Andy Schroeder-Wilbur, Mike Hardin Jr. Coulee Dam, Rick Jones-Mgr., Jeff DeWinkler-Coach.

Local All-star Little League baseball Team Takes

third in North Washington State Tourney

World Famous Suicide RaceSchedule for

2000Veterinary Check (free)

Sponsored by Owners and jockeys Assn

Friday, July 21st, 6 – 8 PM

Practice nightFriday, July 22nd, 7-10 PM

Saturday, July 23rd, 7-10PM

Sunday, July 24th, 6-8 PM

Friday, July 28th, 7-10 PM

Saturday, July 29th, 7-10 PM

Sunday, July 30th, 6-8 PM

Friday, August 4th, 7-10 PM

Saturday, August 5th, 7-10 PM

Sunday, August 6th, 6-8 PmNo Practice August 6th

If we face Elimination Race

entries openFriday, July 28th, 7-10PM

Saturday, July 29th, 7-10PMElimination Race (If Needed)

Sunday, August 6th, 7-10PMSuccessive heat(s)

at one hour intervals

Suicide RaceThursday, August 10th

after 9PM

Friday, August 11thafter 9PM

Saturday, August 12thafter 9PM

Sunday, August 13thafter 4PM

Dear Chairperson Cawston,Recently in my mail I received a

copy of the letter you sent to Colville members graduating this spring. With it you enclosed an invitation to the event honoring your graduates.

Unfortunately, I was already committed to an event in Spokane on June 23 , and I was unable to attend. I appreciated being invited very much!

I wanted to express my admiration for the work which the Colville Con-federated Tribes are accomplishing in regard to furthering education of your members. The encouraging and insightful comments which you made in your letter to the graduates was inspiring.

Heritage College continues to be committed to the educational advancement of all those whose opportunities for higher education

have been limited in Washington State, especially those on the Colville and Yakama reservations. If there is anything we can do to assist further in your outstanding efforts, please give me a call.

Congratulations again to you and to all the graduates, and may the Creator bless all of you with special blessings for the Millennium!

Sincerely,Kathleen Ross, snjmPresident

Heritage CollegeOn August 16, 2000, the Foster Grandparent Program will honor our

Foster Grandparents at a special Recognition Dinner. We will show our respect to the Foster Grandparents that have done such an outstanding job this past year. The dinner will take place at the Nespelem Catholic Longhouse at 12:00 noon, till 4:00 p.m. We encourage all the students, staff, supervisors, parents and families, of these much appreciated elders that have been a part of the Foster Grandparent Program, this past year, to come and join and honor your elders at this dinner.

If you would like to do something special for a Foster Grandparent or student or staff or a parent at the dinner, please call me or stop by my office. We invite any and all who wish to attend and honor your elders, for this is the day to let them know how much they are truly appreciated and needed.

Please feel free to contact me at 634-2397 if you have someone you would like to recognize at the dinner.

Lem Lemish,Deby Stanger

Foster Grandparent Program

Foster Grandparent

Recognition DinnerT-shirts For

Sale

at Tribal

Health

ONLy $5.00Support next year’s Alcohol Awareness

Reservation Relay by purchasing this

year’s t-shirt. They are only $5 and are

April-Employee of the Month

Rebecca Ortuno

May- Employee of the Month

Nannette Chapa

Employee

of the

Month


DIRECTORy

FOR SALE

TRUST LAND FOR SALE

Trust land for sale 2.43 acres, more or less. This portion of Colville Allotment 101-652-E, described as: The Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 17, Township 33 North, Range 29 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington. The subject is located approximately 14 miles easterly of Omak, WA., access is directly off of State Highway No. 155. House foundation, well, septic, electricity, telephone readily available. The purchase price has been reduced to $12,500.00, contact Marlene Louie Xhurape for further information at (509) 893-7157 (work) or evenings at (509) 483-3092 or contact Colville Agency Realty Office at Area Code (509) 634-2345.

PROPERTY

RIVER FRONTAGE

Property for Sale. 600’ San Poil River frontage. 25 acres, power, drilled well, septic, fenced, timber and pasture. Good access off Highway 21. 634-4388 by appointment, no dealers. $3,400 an acre. Fee land.

NESPELEM 3Bdrm, 2Bath. Landscaped lot, outbuildings, extra

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parking. Newer carpets, roof and windows. Large Rooms. $75,000. Call Agency One Real Estate. Juli Doty, Broker.

NESPELEM 3Bdrm, 2Bath. Wrap-around deck, utility room, walk-in closets. 24x28 shop with 10ft door. Open floor plan. $88,500. Call Agency One Real Estate. Juli Doty,

Broker.

JOBS

Colville Reservation Extension Agent, WSU Cooperative Extension, Nespelem, WA, non-tenure track, annually appointed position supported by USDA funds granted on a year-to-year basis. Required: Bachelor’s; communicted effectively using oral, written, listening skills, ability to use computer and information technologies; work independently, and as a team. Desired: Master’s; combination of formal education, training or experience in educat in , youth deve lopment or agricultural/natural resources; work with vareity of audiences including Native Americans, livestock and crop producers, persons in agribusiness, governmental agency representatives, elected officials,

Happy Belated Birthday“Simon-G.” (Williams)

Turned 18, June 9, 2000From your Bro, Terrence (-T-),

Rosanna, & your sister - Rissan & family

Simone got her G.E.D. and is now going to college.

Congratulations on your GED.

TREVINO’SCELEBRATE

NEWBORN TWINSJustin and Marissa are proud parents of newborn twins. Their twins,

Justina Pear Trevino and Della Ann Trevino were born June 7, 2000. Della’s weight was 4 pounds, 8 ounces, and she was 17.5 inches in length, while Justina weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce and was 17 inches in length. Justina and Della Ann join two brothers Ulysses and Vladimire.

Happy Birthday“Jobe” 8-20-74

Love you so much,your Mom & Dad

Fawn Socula & Jeffery Palmer

The Wedding date is scheduled

for August 19, 2000 at the

Coulee Community Church at

4:00 p.m. Coulee Dam, WA.

Fawn’s parents are Diana

Socula and Maurice Socula.

Jeffery Palmer is the son of

David “Babe” and Sue Palmer.

Fawn and Jeff have two small

children, Jacob is two years old

and Alyssa is a year old. The

children will be in their parents

presence at the wedding.

Wedding AnnouncementWedding Announcement

4-H leaders, and farm laborers; successful experience in dealing with public issues. Screening begins August 1, 2000, open until filled. Send letter of application, resume, copy of transcripts, three current letters of reference (dated within the past year) to: Rebecca Armstrong, WSU, PO Box 646241, Pullman, WA 99164-6241, (509)335-2822, Fax: (509)335-2926, [email protected]. EEO/AA/ADA.

ANNOUNCMENTS

CHRISTIANS IN ACTION

Christians in Action are in the process of evaluating their KMBI -FM radio translator equipment and need to here from people who are experiencing reception difficulties. We are planning on making a trip to Omak Mountain this summer. Also, look for our new KMBI sign on Elmway coming soon. If you have any concerns or comments, you may write to P.O. Box 63, Okanogan, or call the Christensens A 422-4660 or The Bergs at 422-373 1.

We also coordinate the Stampede Outreach which will be August 10- 13. Some of the events to look forward to are:

Thursday Night Country Gospel Jamboree featuring the Bravehearts with Ted and Bonnie Rollins and band

Friday Night Youth Night headed by Manfisher Ministries with Paul Koval and band Saturday-noon until after rodeo- non-stop music, drama, children’s ministry, refreshments, and free literature

Sunday Western Church Service-speaker Lee Richmond of Post Falls

Prayer meeting for this Outreach will be Thursday Night, August 3, 7:00 p.m. at Triangle Park. Helpers are needed in all areas and donations will be greatly appreciated. If you want to be involved, call or write to the above address and phone number.

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Bareback Riding1. Luther Leith, Nespelem,

WA, 77, $576.00; 2. Shawn Best, Omak, WA, 73, $345.60; 3. Byron Bruisededhead, Standoff, Alb., 69, $230.40.

Saddle Bronc Riding1. Jay Louis, Casa Grande, AZ,

76, $556.80; 2. Phillip Whiteman, Lame Deer, MT, 73, $417.60; 3. Raf Degeuvera, Westbank, B.C., 63, $278.40; 4/5. Cline Palmantier, 59, $69.50; 4/5. Chad Marchand, Vernon B.C., 59, $69.50.

Bull Riding1. Dave Best, Omak, WA,

88, $672.00; 2. Shawn Best, Omak, WA, 78, $504.00; 3. David Alexander, Vernon, B.C., 63, $336.00; 4. Luther Leith, Nespelem, WA, 62, $168.00.

Calf Roping1. Cort Herrera, Pendelton,

OR, 8.7, $710.40; 2. Justin Tom, Warm Springs, OR, 9.68, $532.80; 3. Clarence Wesley, Morely, Alberta, 9.78, $355.20; 4. Pace Bronco, Fort Hall, Idaho, 10.06, $177.60.

Ladies Breakaway1. Katie Valdez, Glenwood,

WA, 2.44, $729.60; 2. Irene Sure, Williams Lake, B.C., 3.6,

$547.20; 3. Cheryl Marchand, Vernon, B.C., 3.90, $364.80; 4. Lea Belgarde, Shurz, Nevada, 4.14, $182.4.

Steer Wrestling1. Frank Reese, 5.04, $518.40;

2. John Clymo, Las Vegas, Nevada, 6.14, $388.80; 3. Justin tom, Warm Springs, OR, 9.52, $259.20; 4. Kevin Littlelight, Mt. Carrie, B.C., 9.87, $129.60.

Team Roping1. Blain Louis/Leo Louis,

Vernon, B.C., 5.06, $828.24 each; Casey Green/Justin Tom, Warm Springs, OR, 5.41, $685.44 each; Steven Fox/Gene Edmo, Fort Hall, Idaho, 5.53, $542.64 each; Pace Bronco, Fort Hall, Idaho/Leo Ramone, Pocatello, Idaho, 5.78, $399.84 each; 5. Ed Harry, Shruz, Nevada/Cody Barney, Pendleton, OR, 6.22, $257.04 each; Greywolf Herrera/Cort Herrera, Pendelton, OR, 6.45, $142.80 each.

Century Team Roping1. Cecil Louis, Vernon, B.C./

Sam Hutchinson, Omak, WA, 5.74, $400.00 each; 2. Joe Moses/Arlen Moses, White Swan, WA, 7.87, $240.00 each; 3. Bill Valdez, Glenwood, WA/Bozo Sampson, White Swan, WA, 8.21, $160.00 each.

SR. Barrels1. Shannon McCrae, Merritt,

B.C., 16.631, $612.48; 2. Vi Antoine, Vernon, B.C., 16.881, $506.88; 3. Kar ie Valdez, Glenwood, WA, 16.910, $401.28; 4. Pam Dick, Nespelem, WA, 17.017, $295.68; 5. Kristen Wil l iams, Mt. Carr ie, B.C., 17.084, $190.08; 6. Shannon Adams, White Swan, WA, 17.159, $105.60.

JR. Barrels1. Amanda Robbins, Omak,

WA, 16.385, $130; 2. Chantelle Williams, Mr. Currie, B.C., 16.517, $78.00; 3. Kimberly McCraie, Merritt, B.C., 17.160, $52.00.

Jr. Steer Riding1. Tyler Peasley, Omak, WA,

75, $95.00; 2. Cody Antoine, Vernon, B.C., 71, $57.00; 3. J.D. Carden, Nespelem, WA, 70, $38.00.

Short HorseRace, SaturdayMontana Pakootas.

Long horse race,

Results from theNespelem All-IndianRodeo held in July

We would like to thank all of you that attended our wedding in April. I

would like to especially thank Nelson Iukes for such a nice ceremony and

Ft. Bob Erickson for the blessing on our marriage.

A big thank you goes out to Kathy Joseph, Wanda Elwell and Lucy

Stanczack, especially you Lucy and you know why...

We can’t forget our family in Idaho, Dixie Stensgar and Jeanie Louie

who did such a wonderful job on the ribbon shirts and Pendleton vests.

Thanks to Florence Desautel, who made our boys their vests.

Most of all we would like to thank our parents, our best man...Snoopy and

our maid of honor,

Denise, our wed-

ding party: Nikki,

Jimmy, Sophie, Bri-

an, Rhonda, Kyle,

Vanessa, Darrin,

Ginell and Jimmer.

Without each and

everyone of you

our day wouldn’t

have been as spe-

cial. Last but not

least, Linda Hall

and Toots for tak-

ing almost a whole

Saturday to do the

women’s hair and

makeup. Thank you

to all that came

and supported us

through this big

step in our lives.

Love, Curtis and

Shelley Davis

(Zach, Kadin,

and Kyla)

Curtis and Shelley Davis Wedding



Photo Album

Happy BirthdayGeorge “Wall” Irey Jr.

7-11-88Love you a lot

Dad, Mom & Family

Happy 1st B-daydraven dick George

July 28thLove Grandma,

Grandpa, Uncle Aunts,Cousins and your Dad Herb

Happy BirthdayTerry dick Sr.

July 2ndLove Diana,

Kids and grandkids

Happy 1st B-dayTalia Jean Carden

August 10Love you very much!Love Sonny, Char,

Lauren, Mick, Nathan

Happy Birthday Kenny!August 2nd, 2000

Love you very muchMom - Cheldyn - Ray Ray

Happy 1st B-dayReyna Lynn

July 4thLove Mom, Grandma, Grandpa,

Uncles, Aunts, Cousins

We want to wish our mom Darcy Epperson a Happy 30th Birthday on July 23rd.... We love you mom, Chance, Teaya, Alana, & Riley

dennis & MattHappy Belated Father’s Day and Congratulations on

8th Grade Graduation! Love your family

Hoopfest ChampionsAll four members of this co-ed championshipWill be Wilbur High School Seniors next year.

Joey is the son of Bob and Lynda Tonasket. Good job Joey.Love All Your Family and Friends

Happy 13th BirthdaySteffie Joann

July 6All our love,

Tiny, Jolene, PhilipAnd Olivia

Happy BirthdayJustine Toulou VanderVeen

5 yrs old July 17. Grand daughter of Alvin and Jeanne

Toulou of IncheliumWe love our Miracle baby-

Love Mom and Dad

Happy BirthdayAnita Frank (L) – June 25th Mom (ester Thomas) (R) – July 4th

Love ya both lot’s and lot’s and lot’sLot’s of hugs and kisses Your Family and Friends

Happy BirthdayHappy 14th, Allen F. Turner (L) (6-30-86)Happy 13th Corby F. Turner (R) (7-15-87)

Love ya both so very much,Love always

Your Aunty Max and Mom

Happy BirthdayLittle Brother

Matt A. Turner (Pops)(9-5-68)

Love ya lot’s Little Bro,Love Always your Sis Max

My name is Lyle Joseph McCrea, a Colville. I was born at Miles, Wash., 6-12-24 near the Spokane Res. We moved to Okanogan in 1930.

My dad was Merel Wm. McCrea, my mother was Clara Orr, and one sister, Delores McCrea Bushnell. Dad was a barber in Okanogan with his own shop until 1946.

I graduated from Okanogan High in 1942, served in the Army for 3 years, moved to Calif in 1945 to attend Mortuary College, graduated in 1946. Changed profession in 1948, and became a barber like my dad.

1950 married my wife Mary in Redondo Beach, Ca., have lived there ever since. We have three grown sons, (Bill, Mike, Mark), one daughter-in-law, Debbie and two grandchildren, Hannah (10) and Clayton (8).

Thank you.Lyle (Joseph) McCrea

Congratulations omak Warriors!Undefeated in Hoopfest 2000

Left bottom row: Lewis Adolph III, Richard Adolph. right: Devin Palmanteer, Jacob Sellers.

The Marchard’s, Palmanteer’s and Adolph families

Look Who’s 1Shae Marie Huckins

“Shae-Bug”Love you lots, Dad, Mom,

sisters and brother

birth

announcement

Summer Jackson and Sherwin C. Womer, Lawrence, Kansas, announce they are parents of a 6 lb., 12 oz., 19” long baby girl, born June 23, 2000. Her name is Jaylynn Frances Star Womer. Grandparents are: Marlee One Road, Lawrence, Kansas; Mr. Jackson (deceased June 2000), Bartlesville, OK; Juanita L. Reyes, Disautel, WA; John W. Womer, Keller, WA.

Great-grandparents are: Diane Z. Picard, Nespelem, WA; Gary R. Reyes, Spokane, WA; Kathy Womer; Raymond “Shorty” Womer, both


ANNuAL 4th of July

CelebrationHeld July 1-9 Near Colville Indian Agency, Nespelem, WA

FOuRTH OF JuLy POW-WOW PHOTOS8 TRIbAL TRIbuNE FRIDAy, JuLy 28, 2000

memorial

Horse

ParadeSaturday, July 1st

FOLLOW ME!—Soy Redthunder (Front) leads the participants in the Memorial Horse Parade to kick off the Colville Confederated Tribes’ (CCT) Annual 4th of July Celebration. Behind Soy is Charlie Moses Jr., and the rideless horse next to him is in memory of his late brother, Raymond.

ONE MORE LAP TO GO!—Lorena Dick with her beautiful costume and her horse with its lavish regalia take part in the Memorial Horse

DancE

Contest

beginsFRIDAy, July 7th

GRAND ENTRY—(L to R) Bill Johnson Jr. with the American Flag, Rex Aitken with the Eagle Staff, and Marvin Bob with the Canadian Flag lead the Grand Entry before the Dance Contests began at the CCT’s 4th of July Celebration.

TRADITIONAL—These were some of the women who competed in the Traditional Dance contest. They were: (front—L to R) Amy Carson, Jackie Carson, unknown, Theresa Best, Susie Finley, and Issa Cawston.

I HOPE I TAKE FIRST PLACE—In the front (L to R) are some of the young women who competed in the Fancy Dance competition.

HOST DRUM—The Host Drum at the CCT’s Annual 4th of July Celebration was the Nighthawk Singers, Crow Agency, Montana. The Lead Singer was (R) Cedric Walks.

LAST ONE—Sabe Redthunder puts the Canadian Flag in its holder on the post during the ceremonies held to kick off the Dance contests which began on Friday, July 7.

Traditional

DinneR Tuesday, July 4th

THANK YOU FOR THIS MEAL!—It was estimated that approximately 650 people enjoyed the Traditional Dinner held on the 4th of July.

I’M GOING BACK FOR SECONDS—(Left/2nd from front) Daniki Williams, Little Miss Poppy, was one of the servers during the Traditional Dinner.

WHAT’S A “C” NOTE?—The Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus performed before the Traditional Dinner was served. They performed a Continental Harmony Concert entitled “Landscape Changing”, Dayton Edmonds told they story about “Grandmother Turtle”, and Paul Steurermann read the cowboy poetry entitled “Stupid”.

Veteran’s

Honor

DanceSaturday, July 8th OLDEST VETERAN—Grace Moore presents a Pendleton Blanket to

Adam Bearcub for the being the oldest member (82 years old) at the Veterans Honor Dance.


Oldest WomanBeulah Kaylor 84 years old.

Oldest manMosie Davis, 85 years old.Each received a Pendleton blanket from the Sharon

and Soy Redthunder family in honor of Ned and Christine Comedown and Joe and Lucy Redthunder, Sharon and Soy’s parents.

Veteran’s Honor DanceWe honored 106 veterans with 156 hats given out.During the traditional dinner on July 4th we served

approximately 650 people.I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of

the volunteers who worked so hard to make this years’ event a success. I have announced my retirement as the “voice” of the celebration after 25 years. Thank you so much for the support over the years. Thank the Colville Confederated Tribes for the support in the past. I have seen many good things come to past on the grounds and I hope that they continue. it is time for the young people to come forward and take over the celebration. My family has dedicated itself to this celebration and it’s tradition. Except for a couple of years, due to a death in my family, I have spent the entire 25 years at the celebration. My father before me ran this celebration for 30 years. Thanks to all of the drums, dancers, visitors, concessionaires, stickgame players, campers who came here to Nespelem to be a part of the celebration. Thank you and good luck in the future.

Soy Redthunder, president

Nespelem Drum and Feather Club

Drums-4th of July Celebration1. Host Drum, Nighthawk Singers, Cedric Walks,

Crow; 2. Walking Bear, Norm Diablo, Ojibway; 3. Golden Eaglettes, Lianna Paul, Colville; 4. Iron Spirit, Gabby Corral, Spokane; 5. Sauk Bixw, Thomas Decoteau, Sauk; 6. Frog Island Singers, Francis Cullooyah, Kalispel; 7. Redtail, Geo. Menninck Jr., Yakama; 8. Weaseltail, Thomas Weaseltail, Blackfeet; 9. Coyote Creek, Mark Davis, Nez Perce; 10. Diving Eagle, Randy Friedlander, Colville; 11. Golden Eagle, Steve Iukes Jr., Colville, 12. Eaglebear, Vaughn Eaglebear, Rosebud; 13. White Swan Intertribal, Jr. Slimjohn, Chippewa; 14. Eagle Star, Steve George, Yakama; 15. Tshimikain Creek, Howard Abrahamson, Spokane; 16. Sitting Horse, Rick Sittinghorse, Cree; 17. Red Willow, George Lee, Yakama; 18. Thunderchild, Ray Thunderchild, Canada; 19. Eagle

Spirit, James Walsey, Warm Springs.

Visiting Royalty-2000Lil Miss Nespelem Spirit, Amelia McClung,

Colville; Lil Miss D & F Club, Arielle Cawston, Colville; Miss Crow Nation, Darralyn Hill, Crow; Lil Miss Poppy, Danika Williams, Colville; Lil Miss Spokane, Jade Peone, Spokane; Jr. Queen, Leona Wapato, Yakama; Mr. Nespelem Spirit, Vernon Reyes, Colville; Miss Mill Bay, Noreen Johnson, Colville/Ute; Lil Mr. Nespelem Spirit, Aaron Stafford, Colville; Lil Miss Mill Bay, Bailey Gendron, Colville; Miss Iwasil, Melanie McDougall, Colville; Tulalip Veterans Queen, Veronica Iukes, Tulalip; Tulalip Vets Jr. Princess, Loreal Jack, Tulalip; United Powwow Cecilia Albert, Colville; Toppenish Powwow Queen, Kristie Jamie, Yakama; Miss Salish Pend d’Orielle, Christy Brooks, Colville; Lil Miss Col. Conf. Tribes, Cree Warriors Pistolbullet, Colville; Lil Miss Salish Pend d’Orielle, Jan-Erika LaMoose, Salish; Miss Thunder in the Valley, Amber Allison, Lower Similkameen; Comox Valley Sr. Princess, Brandy Baptiste, Okanogan; Miss Johnny’s on the Rez, Lori Snow, Okanogan; Lodge Grass 4th of July; Blue Eyes Yarlot, Crow; Keller Bobcat Princess, Colee Adolph, Colville; Sunflower Queen, Bridget Phillips, Colville; PSIS Sunflower Brave, Craig Phillips, Colville.

Rale-4th of July CelebrationListed by: Item, Sponsor, Winner.1. $100.00 cash, Sharon/Soy Redthunder, Oly

Bent. 2. Pendleton Blanket, Jeanne/Roy Moon, Charlene Samuels. 3. $50.00 cash, Rudy Aripa, Glori Robinette. 4. Pendleton Blanket, Dwane/Rena Dick, Willie Washise. 5. $50.00 cash, Barbara Aripa, Willie Smith. 6. Boom Box, Aletha Heath & Levi, Loretta Moses. 7. $50.00 cash, Janelle Jim, Daylon, Rachel Dick, Lolita Henry. 8. Pendleton Blanket, Arielle Cawston, Tracy Monaghan. 9. $50.00 cash, Sharey/Dana Cleveland, Iola Totus. 10. 35mm camera, Sabe Redthunder, Yvonne Stanger. 11. $50.00 cash, Quick/Darlene Saxon, Junie Picard. 12. $20.00 gas certificate, Jackson’s Chevron, Albert Thomas. 13. $20.00 gas certificate, Jackson’s Chevron, Barbara Aripa. 14. Crock Pot, Sharey.Dana Cleveland, Carol/Deshutes Crossing. 15. $100 cash, Agnes Davis, Melinda Broncheau. 16. Beaded Coin Purse, Terri/Sony Redthunder , Jeanne Gallegos.

We would like to thank all of you who supported our new drum and feather club queen, Paulette Manuel. Thank all of the sponsors and the winners. Thanks go out to Shelley Davis for being the women’s floor manager this year. Aletha Heath for handling the raffle. Sabe Redthunder for being the overall floor manager over the years. Jeanne Moon and Collen Cawston for doing the registration. Many thanks to my wife Sharon, who has put up many years of dedication in doing this celebration and my family for allowing me to do this. Thanks to those families who felt a need to reopen their camps. Public works for all of the hard work they did this year. The police department for doing their usual fine job. Thank you

Tiny Tots6 YEARS UNDER—PAID $2.00 PER SESSION,

4 SESSIONS

Girls 7-12 Fancy1st place, Aggie Mennick, Yakama; 2nd place,

Lachelle Ives, Colville; 3rd place, Jade Peone, Spokane.

Girls 7-12 Jingle1st place, Justine Begay, Yakama; 2nd place,

Acacia Bigman, Crow; 3rd place, Myrann Crooked Arm, Crow.

Girls 7-12 Traditional1st place, Randi Joy Totus, Yakama; 2nd place,

Temi Meninick, Yakama; 3rd place, Rashell Begay, Yakama.

Girls 13-17 Fancy1st place, Wetalu Henry, Nez Perce; 2nd place,

Amanda Louie, Colville; 3rd place, Joella McKenzie, Nfekemp.

Girls 13-17 Jingle1st place, Lolita Henry, Nez Perce; 2nd place,

Shoshanna Jordan, Colville; 3rd place, Jenece George, Yakama.

Girls 13-17 Traditional1st place, Leanne Allen, Umatilla; 2nd place,

Amanda Decker, Pend d’Orielle; 3rd place, Cedonia Williams, Colville.

Women 18-19 Fancy1st place, Kathy Eaglespeaker, Blood; 2nd place,

Susie Walsey, Warm Springs; 3rd place, Lacey Abrahamson, Shoban.

Women 18-49 Jingle1st place, Danielle Starlight, Navajo; 2nd place,

Darralyn Hill, Crow; 3rd place, Emily Ponyah, Assiniboine.

Women 18-49 Traditional1st place, Issa Cawston, Colville; 2nd place, Tisa

Pinkham, Nez Perce; 3rd place, Jackie Carson, Nez Perce.

boys 7-12 Fancy1st place, Gabby Corral Jr., Spokane; 2nd place,

David Plant, Kootnai; 3rd place, Justin Frielander, Colville.

boys 7-12 Grass1st place, Jordan Yazzie, Yakama; 2nd place,

Jason Begay, Yakama; 3rd place, Nicholas Martinez, Yakama.

boys 7-12 Traditional1st place, Sparrowhawk Walsey, W. Springs; 2nd

place Cory Williams, Shoshone; 3rd place, Isiah Wynne, Spokane.

boys 13-17 Fancy1st place, Vince George, Yakama; 2nd place,

Eric Broncheau, Umatilla; 3rd place, Randy Stewart, Yakama.

boys 13-17 Grass1st place, Timothy Parker, Rocky Boy Cree; 2nd

place, Allen Retasket, Shuswap, 3rd place, Sheldon Reed, Yakama.

boys 13-17 Traditional1st place, Cloud Diablo, Ojibway; 2nd place,

James Walsey, Warm Springs; 3rd place, Kristopher George, Seneca.

men 18-49 Fancy1st place, Louie Plant, Kootnai; 2nd place, Gary

Smith, Yakama; 3rd place, Rainbow Azure, Chippewa Cree.

men 18-49 Grass1st place, Shawn Scabbyrobe, Blackfeet; 2nd place,

Mike Ponyah, Dine; 3rd place, Raymond Finley, Kalispel.

men 18-49 Traditional1st place, George Meninick, Yakama; 2nd place,

Kermit Davis, Nez Perce; 3rd place, Rex Aitken, Kootnai.

Women 50+1st place, Amy Carson, Nez Perce; 2nd place

Iola Totus, Yakama; 3rd place, Josephine George, Yakama.

Women Costume All Ages: 1st place, Josephine George, Yakama; 2nd place, Wilma Buck, Yakama; 3rd place, Issa Cawston, Colville.

Owl Dance All Ages1st place, Wilma Buck, Yakama & George

Meninick, Yakama; 2nd place, Emily Ponyak, Assiniboine & Mike Ponyah, Dine; 3rd place, Amber Decker, Pend d’Orielle & Richard Walks, Crow.

men 50+1st place, Leroy Seth, Nez Perce; 2nd place,

Bill Johnson, Nez Perce; 3rd place, Allen Retasket, Shuswap.

men Costume All Ages1st place, Richard Walks, Crow; 2nd place, Darrel

Abrahamson, Colville; 3rd place, Kermit Davis, Nez Perce.

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Veteran’s Honor Dance

Saturday, July 8th

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NAME, TRIBE, BRANCH OF SERVICE—Sharon Redthunder (R) writes down John Wilson’s name and branch of service to the list of people who particpated in the “Veterans Honor Dance. To John’s right are Stanley Timentwa Jr. and “Sonny” George. Lil’ Miss Drum and Feather Club Queen, Paulette Manuel, hands out flags to each veteran, who also received a hat.

AMERICAN FLAG/PEARL HARBOR—Bill Timentwa on behalf of the American Legion Post 114, Nespelem, WA., accepts an Amerian Flag that flew on the USS Arizona, a battleship that memorializes the American lives that were lost when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, On Dec. 7, 1941. Bill Johnson Jr. (Center) presented the flag to Timentwa. He received it from his son, Army Sgt. William Eagle Blanket, who is stationed in Hawaii. Next to Johnson is his daughter, Lucy.

I’M NEXT DAD!—Virgil Lewis, Yakama Tribe, says a few words to the audience during the Veterans’ Honor Dance ceremony held at the 4th of July grounds. Years from now Virgil’s daughter, Sheyanne, may become a Woman veteran like Cheryl Grunlose (behind Sheyanne), who is a Colville Tribal Member and was in the U.S. Army.

WHAT TEN DOLLARS?—(L to R) Leonard Husky looks on as Lester Yellowwolf shakes hands and shares a laugh with Charley Squakin. (L to R) Julia Michel stands behind Floyd Gendron and next to them is Chuck Bart. Though not visible...the other Veterans to the left of Bart were: James Stensgar, Adam Bearcub, Issac Quintasketk, Eli Lewis, and Raymond Nason.

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Contest FinalsSaturday, July 9th

FINALS--Above are some of the contestants competing in the Owl Dance on the inal day of competition.

FINAL DAY--Things were wrapping up at the contest dance inals when this photo was taken of the 4th of July grounds.

WE’RE GOING TO WIN!--Above are some of the players competing in the inal day of the Stickgame Tournament.

AND THE WINNER IS?--Traditional dancers perform during the inal day of competition. George Meninick, Yakama Tribe, won the “Men 18-49 Traditional” contest.

THANK YOU!--Moses Davis, 85, receives a Pendleton Blanket from Sharon Redthunder for being the “Oldest Man” on the inal day of the celebration.

CONGRATULATIONS!--Beulah Kaylor, 84 (Center), was the oldest woman present at the 4th of July celebration. She received her Pendleton Blanket from Paulette Manuel, the Drum & Feather Queen.

GIVE ME FIVE--Bouncy, delightful Randi Joy Totus of the Yakama Indian Nation, after receiving her award, gives each contestant winner a big high ive as she works her way toward the end of the line!

I WANT MY ENVELOPE BACK!--These three young ladies were the winners in the “Girls 7-12 Traditional” contest. They are: 1st, Randi Joy Totus; 2nd, Temi Meninick; and 3rd, Rashell Begay; and all three are members of the Yakama Indian Nation.

TOP THREE--The winners in the “Men 18-49 Traditional” contest are: (L to R) 1st, George, Meninick, Yakama; 2nd, Kermit Davis, Nez Perce; and 3rd, Rex Aitken, Kootnai.

TRADITIONAL--Two of the three winners in the “Women 18-49 Traditional” contest are: (L to R) 1st, Issa Cawston, Colville; and 3rd, Jackie Carson, Nez Perce Tribe.

WINNER!--These youngsters competing in the Chuck-O-Luck game at the inal day of the 4th of July celebration.

REGIONAL NEWS

business organizations on topics ranging from global climate change and the Internet to pollution prevention and economic development in the community.

For example, Hipolito Velez, a PNNL staff member, and Manuel Chavallo of Mundo Communications, spoke in Kennewick at a meeting of Familias Latinas Unidas Para Un Mejor Futuro (Latin Families United for a Better World), a support group for Hispanic families. Velez provided an overview of Laboratory activities and Chavallo discussed how the Lab’s economic development programs have helped him establish his business.

The new Community Science and Technology Seminar Series, launched this year by PNNL and Columbia Basin College, explores advances in science and technology. Each presentation features experts (usually PNNL staff members) sharing information in a public lecture format. During the past year, the seminars have provided audiences with futuristic perspectives of computer technology, environmental science, and techniques to combat deadly bacteria and viruses.

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the doors at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)? Are you interested in learning more about what scientists are doing to find the cure for some of our most serious illnesses, the impacts of Ice Age floods on the Eastern Washington landscape, or ways to prevent computer viruses from destroying your computer files? PNNL’s Speakers Bureau and its new Community Science and Technology Seminar Series can be your gateway to discovering more about these topics.

The Speakers Bureau is a free community resource that builds local awareness of PNNL and its mission of delivering environmental science and technology. PNNL, located at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington, is one of nine U.S. Department of Energy multiprogram national laboratories. Battelle operates the Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Speakers Bureau is composed of staff who volunteer to share their expertise with the public. Bureau members have made presentations to civic, service, and

Outreach Programs Share Science With CommunityPNNL Chief Scientist Jim Thomas, who was featured

speaker at the seminar series event in March, talked about computer applications in kitchen appliances, in games and other entertainment, in health care, and in education. Thomas told his audience the World Wide Web will open up a new frontier. “Web graphics will impact how we learn and how we share cultural experiences. They will allow us to learn and to experience far more than we can through conventional means. We will change our goals on the web from access and retrieval to people sharing experiences facilitated by digital media.”

The upcoming seminar in this series will focus on astronomy and stargazing on Wednesday, September 6 at the Columbia Basin College theatre in Pasco with

PNNL scientist Roy Gephart. The seminar is free and open to the public.

Organizations interested in scheduling a speaker should contact the Bureau coordinator, Sue Chin, at 375-3640, or visit the website at www.pnl.gov/speak/ <http://www.pnl.gov/speak/>. For more information about the seminar series, contact Mindy Strong at 375-2599 or visit the website at http://www.pnl.gov/speak/seminar/sem-index.html

Mindy StrongBattelleStaff and Community Relations375-2599, (fax) [email protected]

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is considering a new rule which would document the required standard for processing, issuing or invalidating a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. If this rule is adopted and an individual fails to meet the stated or implied blood

BIA proposes new rules for

Certiicates of Degree of Indian Blood

quantum requirement, the induvidual could be treated as a non-Indian and therefore ineligible for federal Indian programs. It is beliieved that the intention of this proposed rule is to limit access to federal programs where an implied or specific blood quantum is required.

Thomas SquetimkinTom Squetimkin has good attendance and is on time to work

everyday. He stays during breaks and at times, during half his lunch to keep the lumber processing through the sawmill. Tom is a self-starter and knows what is expected as the Sawmill Trimmer Operator, as well as other duties during his shift on days. Tom is a good team player and for his selection as April Employee of the Month he has received $150 cash, framed certificate, $50 gift certificate to his choice of restaurant, and notation in his personal file.

CONGRATULATIONS TOM!

April 2000

Employee of the month

Carrie TorresCarrie Torres is our Sawmill Stacker Helper and is cross-trained

for various positions within the plant. Carrie has been successfully with us for 6.64 years and has an excellent safety and attendance record. She works hard and will do any job asked of her, as will as a lot of overtime. We can depend on Carrie to contact the right person to fix any required maintenance and we commend her for Excellency at a job well done at all times. Carrie received a framed certificate of recognition, notation in personal file, and will also collect a $50 dollar gift certificate for 2 at her choice of restaurant. You deserve it Carrie, CONGRATULATIONS!

may 2000

Employee of the month

The proponents call for, in a time of peace and in a new era of tribal self-reliance, the use of military forces to accomplish their goals and have urged the American government to use “whatever steps necessary to terminate” tribal governments.

On Monday, July 10, 2000 at a special meeting of the National Indian Gaming Association Executive Committee a resolution was passed unanimously denouncing the resolution of the Washington State Republican Party. The resolution calls upon the Republican Party, Republican National Committee, Republican members of Congress, and all state Republican parties to condemn the adopted resolution and for those parties to reaffirm the sovereign status of Indian Nations and uphold the Indian Nations’ right to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance.

Attached is a copy of the Washington State Republican Party Resolution, the NIGA Executive Committee resolution, and NIGA’s response to this attempt to terminate tribal governments. If you have any question please call the NIGA office at 202-546-7711.

Republican Party passes a resolution calling for the termination of American Indian tribal governments

RESOLUTION presented to the

Washington State Republican Party

Convention, June 16/17, 2000.

Whereas Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution guarantees every state a

republican form of government and this guarantee to each state is a warrantee to protect

the citizens of that state: And

Whereas the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs is currently aiding and abetting Indian

tribes to regulate and collect taxes, injure property rights, withhold due process and

grant unequal protection under the laws to some citizens, for the benefit and advantage

of other citizens; And

Whereas these same Indian tribes, with the support and advice of the Bureau of

Indian Affairs, organize and operate tribal governments that are not republican in form,

and in fact prohibit certain citizens from voting for the representation who exact such

measures and laws and injure the citizens being denied representation;

There be it resolved that the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal

government immediately take whatever steps necessary to terminate all such non-

republican forms of government on Indian reservations, and compensate tribal citizens

who have wrongly suffered loss due to denial of their constitutionally guaranteed rights

to be governed by a republican form of government.

education, law enforcement, justice systems, environmental protection and basic infrastructure such as roads, bridges, sewers, solid waste and public buildings.

The resolution adopted by the Washington state Republican Party calling for the abolition of “non-re-publican forms of government on Indian reservations” is contrary without the knowledge of most del-

removed. Tribal governments have the inherent right to make their own form of government, to determine their own membership, to make their own civil and criminal laws and be ruled by them in tribal courts, to tax, to license and regulate, and to exclude persons from tribal lands. Tribal governments are responsible for a broad range of governmental activities on tribal lands, including

A special reportby Rep. George

R. nethercutt, Jr.

As a Republican, I believe in empowering local governments because the government that is closest to the people works best. As your Representative in Congress, I apply this principle to Indian Reservations to mean that Congress should work to strengthen local tribal governments through effective implementation of federal laws supporting Indian self-determination and tribal self-governance policies.

Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution reads, “The Congress shall have power to..., regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.” Thus, the supreme law of the United States recognizes the governmental status of Indian tribes and creates the basis for the

unique federal relationship with

tribal governments. The Supreme

Court, the President and the Congress

have repeatedly affirmed that Indian

tribes retain their inherent powers of

self-government.

Indian tribes enjoy all powers of

self-government except those which

Congress has specifically removed.

Tribal government except those

which Congress has specifically

egate. The Republican Party should work to strengthen—not condemn the Constitutional right of tribes to govern their affairs. In governing those affairs, it is reasonable to expect that Native Americans have the responsibility to participate as equal citizens to work with all other Americans so that together we can address the common problems that face our society and region.

Anti-Sovereignty Resolution

Inconsistent with Republican

Philosophy


unconscionable,” said Andrew. “It is

hard to believe that even Republicans

could come up with something this

inflammatory.”

Andrew also lambasted the

Washington Republ icans for

suggesting the use of U.S. Armed

Forces to remove tribal government

authority. As one Washington

Republican exclaimed, “if Indians

don’t like it, send in troops.” (The

Spokesman-Review. 7/5/00)

“The notion that the U.S. should

send troops to overtake the Native

Americans is incredibly offensive,

said Andrew. “Maybe the Republi-

cans need to send troops to rein in

their out-of-control state parties and

far-right wing leaders.”

government immediately take whatever steps necessary to terminate all such nonrepublican forms of government on Indian reservations, and compensate those citizens who have wrongly suffered loss due to denial of their constitutionally guaranteed rights to be governed by a republican form of government.” (The Spokesman-Review, 7/3/00.)

A r e p r e s e n t a t i v e o f t h e Washington Republicans plans on bringing the issue before the entire party at the Republican National Convention in July. (Associated Press, 7/12/00.)

“That any political body, espe-cially one claiming to work within a ‘republican form,’ could write and pass such discriminatory rhetoric is

Washington, D.C.—Democratic National Committee (DNC) National Chair Joe Andrew criticized the Washington State Republican party today for passing a resolution calling for the abolition of tribal governments.

“Trying to dissolve t r ibal sovereignty is an insult to Native American across the nation,” said Andrew. “I call upon Gov. George W. Bush and the Republican National Committee to publicly denounce these unjust and racist actions by the Washington State Republican party.”

Last week, the Washington Republican party passed a resolution which stated: “Therefore be it resolved that the executive and legislative branches of the federal

DNC Chair Criticizes Republicans

for Anti-Native American Rhetoric


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