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Permit No. 8 ~ Nespelem, Washington 99155 Volume 25, No. 11 -- NOVEMBER 1999 Edition P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155

The Official Publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Honor

Our

VeteransPlease See Page 4

“New Millennium Agreement”“New Millennium Agreement”Signed by State and Tribes

NESPELEM, WA.-Representatives from the Federally recognized Tribes in the State of Washington attended a Tribal/State Summit, entitled “Building Bridges for the New Millennium”, from Nov. 1-3 at Leavenworth, WA.

To develop a better Government to Government relations, six-key issues were covered: Natural Resource Management; Economic Development; and Social, Cultural, Education, and Law Enforcement.

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Gov. Gary Locke, Attorney General Christine Gregoire, and the Chairpersons of the different Tribes signed

an “Agreement to Institutionalize the Government-to-Government Relationship in Preparation for the New Millennium”.

“I call on all citizens of the State to support this agreement and commit themselves to improved tribal/non-tribal understanding and relations,” said Gov. Locke.

The Agreement affirms the 1989 Centennial Accord and helps carry out the terms of the Accord on a day-to-day basis. The Accord was signed on Aug. 4, 1989, by the Gov. Booth Gardner and representatives from 26-Federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Gov. Booth Gardner was sched-uled to sign the agreement in Oct. 1992, but instead called for a revised agreement.

The Colville Tribe responded by filing a lawsuit saying that the state refused to negotiate in good faith. A U.S. District Court Judge in June 1993 dismissed the Tribes’ suit on the grounds that the Eleventh Amend-ment barred suits against the state in Federal Court and that the IGRA violated the Tenth Amendment.

However, the Court also made a second ruling in favor of the Tribe, and severed the Tribal-State Compact section of IGRA as it relates to the Colville Tribe and the State of Washington. This second ruling provided the legal basis for the Tribe to begin its gaming operation without signing a pact with the State. On June 4, 1994, the Tribe opened its first gambling facility at the Mill Bay Casino in

Manson, and added 100 slot machines in July. The Tribe then remodeled its bingo hall in 1995 in Okanogan into the Okanogan Bingo Casino, and opened the last of its casinos at Coulee Dam, WA.

The Colville Tribe, which has had to fight to keep its slot machines since the United States filed it’s suit on June 12, 1998, were finally given a favorable decision by the District Court on Jan. 19, 1999.

The Court said it’s not known whether the Tribe will win their appeal, but that their case raised big questions about the law. The Court therefore ruled that the Tribe could keep its slots until a decision was

NESPELEM, WA.—The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing on Wednesday,

Dec. 8, to hear the Gaming Case involving the Colville Confederated Tribes and the United

States of America.On Friday, June 12, 1998, the U.S.

Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington State filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Spokane, WA., against approximately 794 electronic gambling machines (slots) located at the Tribes’ three casinos in Coulee Dam, Okanogan, and Mason, WA.

The United States, who are trustees for American Indian Tribes, said that they were bringing action against specific devices, not against the Tribe or their casinos. They claimed they were not suing the Tribe, that they were suing the machines.

One could say that the Colville Tribe and other American Indian Tribes’ troubles with gambling start-ed in 1987 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states could not ban gambling on Indian Reservations. This decision prevented States from regulating Indian gaming.

To solve this problem, the U.S. Congress in 1988 passed the Indian Gaining Regulatory Act (IGRA), which legalized gambling on Indian lands. But the new law also required tribes to negotiate gaming compacts with their states.

The Colville Tribe met with the Washington State Gaining Com-mission, and it took about four years to reach an agreement on a gaming compact.

U.S. 9th Circuit

Court Of Appeals

To Hear Colville

Tribes Gaming

Please see GAMING, Page 5

reached on their appeal, because the question of hardship was in their favor.

The Court said if the slots were seized that the employees, both Indian and non-Indian, would be out of work. A tribal affidavit stated that the Tribes’ gaming operations added approximately 500 new jobs,

Official Certification of the Returns

1999 Special Election

For Tribal Council

November 6, 1999Nespelem District Polls ABS Total

Sheilah A. Cleveland --------------------18 -------- 83 ------- 101William (Bill) Desautel -------------------17 -------- 40 -------- 57Mathew Dick, Jr. ------------------------57 ------ 137 ----- 194James F. Ives -----------------------------11 -------- 16 -------- 27Joanne C. Leith ---------------------------55 ------- 125 ------- 180Eldon L. Wilson ---------------------------17 -------- 38 -------- 55

Omak District Polls ABS Total

LaVada Anderson -------------------------4 --------- 10 -------- 14Louella “Lou” Anderson -----------------54 ------- 107 ------- 161Mildred Erb ---------------------------------33 -------- 38 -------- 71Margie Condon Hutchinson --------67 ------ 142 ------ 209Linda D. Louie -----------------------------17 -------- 12 -------- 29Garry J. McDonald, Sr. -------------------9 --------- 11 -------- 20Caroline Sellars ----------------------------9 ---------- 4 --------- 13Eddy Timentwa ---------------------------33 -------- 34 -------- 67Joyce Watt ---------------------------------49 -------- 56 ------- 105

Please see ColuMbIANs, Page 5

NESPELEM, WA.- Steps were

taken to improve the chances of

having an Omak Stampede next

year during the fourth meeting held

Nov. 16 by officials of the City of

Steps are taken to have an

Omak Stampede next year

THEY DID THEIR TIME —Six of the servicemen who were at the Veterans Honor Dance, on Saturday, Nov. 6, are: (left to right) Leonard Husky, Elijah Lewis, Jumbo Gendron, Issac Quintasket, Issac Jack and

Omak, Omak Stampede Inc., and the

Colville Confederated Tribes.

During the first meeting (Oct. 12)

issues were presented, at the second

meeting (Oct. 27) the Colville Tribe

presented their position paper, and

-the Omak Stampede Inc. presented

their position paper during the third

meeting (Nov. 10). After the second

and third meeting, the possibility

of having an Omak Stampede this

coming August didn’t look too good.

Bod Widdifield, Ticket Director

for Omak Stampede Inc., suggested

that they break into smaller groups,

and to have each group present the

decision they reached on an issue at

the next meeting.

It was eventually decided by

everyone that there would be five

groups: Park Layout, Suicide Race,

Money Group, Copyright, and

Overall Organization. Each group

consists of two or more people, and

each group will report what they

accomplished at the next meeting,

which is scheduled to be held

Thursday, Dec. 9.

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, the

Colville Business Council passed

“Emergency Resolution # 1999-

705”. The Resolution is entitled:

“Issues & Concerns of the Colville

Confederated Tribes: Use of Eastside

Park and Overall Participation in the

Omak Stampede and Suicide Race”.

The Resolution has three main

sections on “Issues”. Tribal member

Wenona Wilson, who was the

Mediator at the meeting, went over

the Resolution’s 2nd Section entitled:

“Issues related to the Stampede

event and Stampede, Inc.”. The first

four issues were passed before the

meeting closed for the night. Four

issues remain to be passed at the

next meeting.

$500.00Per Capita Payment

Distributed on or before December 3, 1999

RESOLUTION 1999-702

Approved in Special Session

October 21, 1999

Three Tribal Leaders from

Colombia Visit Colville

Indian ReservationNESPELELM, WA.-Three

Leaders from the Arhuaco Tribe

in Colombia (NW South America)

v i s i t ed t he Co lv i l l e I nd i an

Reservation Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Margarita Villafana, Rogelio

Mejia, and Danilo Villanfana left

their Tayrona homeland to make their

people’s first trip to North America.

The three Leaders were selected by

their spiritual Elders, and they visited

American Indian Tribes to discuss

common issues and business

INSIDE

Community News .............6-7

Colville Youth....................8-9

Letters To Editor ...........10-11

Resolution Index ...........12-13

Photo Album ...................... 14

Opinion/Editorials ................ 2

Administrative News ............ 3

Veterans .............................. 4

Natural Resources ............... 5

WSU Co-Op Extension ........ 5

Community News

Nespelem, WA — The Healthy Nations & Drug Elimination Office will hold a “Recognition Award” ceremony during the 1999 Sobriety Pow Wow to be held on Nov. 27 at Keller, WA.

The Pow Wow will start at 1:00 p.m., followed by a Traditional Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Another Grand Entry will be held at 7:00 p.m. Afterwards, there will be an Honor Dance, and the presentation of the awards.

The deadline for the nomination of a person to receive this award was Friday, Nov. 19. The Award Ceremony is being held to recognize those youths and adults, who have made a commitment to live their life without taking drugs or alcohol, and are a positive role model to their fellow Tribal Members.

Awards are scheduled to be presented to eight youths, two each for the Reservation’s four districts: Omak, Nespelem, Keller and Inchelium. One adult from each District are also scheduled to receive an award.

Senior MealSite NewsNESPELEM

Monday - FRIday

7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. daily

Meals: Monday Through Thursday

NESPELEM SENIOR MEAL SITE STAFFLucetta Desautel, Head Cook / Site Supervisor

Elsie Picard, Assistant CookRhea Adolph, Elder Assistant

Robert Thomas, Driver/Handyman

(509) 634-2895

KELLERMonday - FRIday

7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. daily

Lunch: Monday Through Thursday

Breakfast: Friday at 10:00 a.m.

KELLER SENIOR MEAL SITE STAFFHazel Foster, Head Cook / Elder Assistant

Pauline Stensgar, Assistant CookDonald Heldman, Driver / Handyman

(509) 634-8206

INCHELIUMMonday - FRIday

7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. daily

Lunch: Monday Through Wednesday

Breakfast: Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

INCHELIUM SENIOR MEAL SITE STAFFKay Welch, Head Cook / Site Supervisor

Gerrie LeLone, Assistant Cook / Elder AssistantJohn “Mac” Seymour, Driver / Handyman

(509) 722-3721

OMAKMonday - FRIday

7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. daily

Lunch: Monday Through Friday

Breakfast: Friday at 9:00 a.m.

OMAK SENIOR MEAL SITE STAFFSharon Ives, Head Cook / Site Supervisor / Elder Assistant

Eva Newsom, Assistant CookPete Hall Jr., Driver/handyman

(509) 422-7449

Would you like to help a family in need this Christmas? BE A TURKEY SPONSOR FOR

$10! Send to: Christmas Food Baskets, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155.

Your donations of canned food items, monetary donations, and toys will be greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU - THE CHRISTMAS BASKET COMMITTEE

ConTaCT PERSonS:

Dorotlty Palmer, LIHEAP/SWP/FOOD -----------------------634-2770Joan Wak Wak, CFS ----------------------------------------------634-2646Bev Morin, Nesp. Trading Post ---------------------------------634-2701Elvira Bob, Omak/Nesp. Forestry ------------------------------634-2560Carey Batten, AaoA ----------------------------------------------634-2758Enid Wippel, Fire Management ---------------------------------634-3107Lorraine Williams, CHR -----------------------------------------634-2941Pete Palmer, Planning --------------------------------------------634-2570Phil Wak Wak, Nesp. Community Center ---------------------634-2370Lillian Belgarde, Omak Community Center -------------------422-7400John Stensgar, Keller Community Center ---------------------634-2190Mona Fabela, Inch. Community Center ------------------------722-7031

all RESERvaTIon SToRES:

Nespelem 634-2701 • Keller 634-4632 • Inchelium 722-3305

A P P L I C A T I O N F O R M

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS

(FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED)

NAME: ________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________ (Directions to/or location of home)

TOWN: ________________________________________________

Telephone:_________________ or Message: __________________

or Alternate Contact: _____________________________________

Total number of household members: ________________________

Any household member disabled/handicapped?: ________________

Ages of children (specify if boy or girl): ______________________

dEadlInE FoR aPPlICaTIonS IS

dECEMBER 10, 1999 aT 4:00 P.M.

MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:Christmas Baskets, P.O. Box 150

Nespelem, WA 99155

OR DELIvER TO:

The Colville Tribe’s Christmas Food Basket committee is seeking donations and volunteers to coordinate the annual Christmas Food Basket project. The goal is to provide 450 baskets to families in need on the Reservation. Applications are available at each District Community Center, Tribal Stores, and the Food Distribution Program. Application deadline is 4pm on Friday - December 10, 1999. The Food baskets will be issued to eligible households on Friday - December 17th through your local District Community Center. Volunteers will be needed to help with sorting food, wrapping gifts, and basket distribution on December 15, 16, and 17th.

Donations of toys and non-perishable food items may be taken to the District Community Centers, Keller Store, Inchelium Store, or Nespelem Trading Post. Monetary donations may be deposited to the Christmas Baskets account at Colville Tribal Credit department or mailed to “Christmas Baskets, PO Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155”.

A basic food basket will include: 1-10/12 1b Turkey, 10 lbs. Potatoes, stuffing mix, canned corn, cranberry, pumpkin pie mix, bread. Other suggested food items to donate are: dessert mix, rice or beans, powdered milk, cereal, jelly, syrup, pancake mix, oil, tuna, fruit or juice, main dish mixes, flour, noodles, soup and peanut butter.

1999ChristmasFood Baskets

Colville Tribal IndianLanguage Program

Well it’s time to start thinking of good ole’ Christmas toys, snow, ice skating, and of course Turkey and all the trimmings. Are all of you ready for the year 2000? I’m not.

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A Big Thank You!Many many Thanks to a desevering working Crew that done the Mini Pow that was cordinated by

the Mathew Dick Family. This took place instead of the Omak Pow wow.I wish to compliment the Two Louie boy’s Woodstock and Jackson, and of course their crew, which

I don’t know there names.They did a real professional maintenance job, They kept the Restrooms clean and plenty of tissue

and hand soap for everybody. They kept the trash picked up, you never had to ask them to do this chore, they just done it. To bad they weren’t the ones chosen to do the Fourth of July Pow Wow.

I wish to Thank Carrie Waters for her part in keeping the Bathrooms very clean. I’m really SORRY Boys for being so late in Thanking You and your Crew, but I just had to many irons in the fire. This month I missed the due date, usually it’s the third Tuesday of the Month, but this month was moved up a week.

So keep up the good working habits.Lim Limpt, Elsie M. Picard and the rest of the concession crews.

Countdown to

Census 2000New form includes

irst-ever tribal responseQuestion 6 will be number one in the minds of many American Indians,

Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians as they fill in the census form in the year 2000.

For Question 6 will ask an old question - ‘What is this person’s race?’ - in quite a new way. For the first time, the census form will acknowledge native diversity by allotting space to indicate the enrolled or principal tribe of every household member. The answer is based on self-identification, proof of enrollment not being required for the census. The Census Bureau is also encouraging specifically: that is, Kaibab Paiute will be preferred to Paiute. It may come as a shock to anyone used to filling out standardized forms, but there will even be enough boxes to accommodate multiple tribal names - they must be serious!

All humor aside, filling out the census forms is indeed serious business. Census information assists communities in obtaining federal funds and planning data for schools, hospitals, roads, housing, job training and a variety of other services and necessities, including programs critical to native communities such as diabetes screening.

The official Census Day will be April 1, 2000, but the forms will become available beginning in March.

Nespelem Community CenterChristmas Bazaar

at the Nespelem

Community Centerdecember 11, 1999

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Fee is $10.00 per table and one

CongratulationsMark Staggs

Mark has been employed with Precision Pine Company for 11.46 years as an outstanding employee. Mark operates the Twin Saw in the sawmill on the day shift. Mark has received a certificate award, notation in his personal file, $150.00 cash, and $50 restaurant certificate of his choice. Congratulations Mark!

August 1999

Colville IndianPrecision PineCompany

September 1999

CongratulationsDave McDougall

Dave has been employed with Precision Pine Company for 11.47 years as an exceptional employee. Dave operates the Big Debarker in the sawmill on the swing shift. Dave has received a certificate award, notation in his personal file, $150.00 cash, and $50.00 restaurant certificate of his choice. Congratulations Dave!

Sobriety Recognition

Health Beat

drink plenty of fluids to loosen

respiratory secretions/prevent

dehydration, keep warm, eat

soups and nutritious meals to help

build up strength, avoid smoking

and drinking large amounts of

alcohol, if you are an adult who

can tolerate aspirin, it is all right

to take aspirin, if you cannot take

aspirin or are a child, take Tylenol

or aspirin substitute, never give

aspirin to a child with the flu.

If you have a cough: Take over

the counter cough medicine (if

needed), use a humidifier or put

a pan of water on the stove (be

sure children will not get to the

pan and tip it over).

If you become dehydrated or

are unable to keep food down,

contact the clinic for advice. We

also have easy-to-read pamphlets

on flu prevention.

How can I protect myself and

my family against flu? Avoid

people with flu or flu symptoms,

wash your hands frequently with

soap and warm water, drink plenty

of fluids, eat nutritious meals.

If you are a senior or in a high-

risk group, get a flu shot. Since the

flu virus in the flu shot has been

killed, the flu shot cannot give you

the flu. The few people who have

acquired the flu after being given

the flu shot had already been

exposed to the flu before they had

the flu shot.

DIABETES

AMONG

AMERICAN

INDIANSDiabetes is a chronic disease

and serious complications from

it has been increasing among

American Indians, The major

problems have been kidney failure,

amputations, and blindness.

There are two main types of

Diabetes: type 1, which usually

occurs during childhood or

adolescence; and type 2, the

most common form of the disease,

usually occurring after the age

of 45.

The Pima Tribe in Arizona has

the highest rate of diabetes in the

world. About 50% of them who

are between 30 and 64 years of

age have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes

among American Indians in the

U.S. is 12.2% for those over 19

years of age.

The American Diabetes As-

sociation encourages American

Indians to make healthy choices in

their lifestyles to prevent, or delay

diabetes and its complications.

Diabetes is a serious problem

for American Indian communi-

ties:

* Diabetes is 4-8 times more

common in American Indians

compared to the general U.S.

population.

* In some American Indian

communities, up to half of all

adults have diabetes.

* The numbers of American

Indians with diabetes are

increasing over time.

* Diabetes is the number one

cause of blindness, end stage

renal disease and non-traumatic

lower extremity amputations in

American Indians.

* Diabetes is the 4th leading

cause of death for American

Indians of all ages.

Why is there such an epidemic

of diabetes among American

Indians?

Indian people did not have

diabetes in the past. Because

they were hunters and gatherers,

they had very high-fiber, low

fat diets and their lives required

continuous daily exercise.

Because they lived in times of

feast and famine for thousands of

years, their bodies developed the

genetic ability to store calories

and release them during times of

scarcity. This is called the storage

or fat gene. The modern, highly-

processed “fat” diet of today, has

taking this special ability to store

fat creating the conditions that

bring on diabetes.

What is Diabetes? Diabetes

means that your blood sugar is too

high. Your blood always has some

sugar in it because the body needs

sugar for energy to keep you

going. But too much sugar in the

blood is not good for your health.

What are signs of diabetes?

Being very thirsty, urinating

often, feeling very hungry or tired,

losing weight without trying,

having sores that are slow to heal,

having dry, itchy skin, losing feel

in the feet or having tingling in the

feet, having blurry eyesight.

You are at greater risk of

having diabetes if you: are over

age 30, have a family history of

diabetes, are overweight, do not

exercise regularly, had a baby that

weighed over 9 lbs. at birth, are

Native American.

Please contact your health

care provider if you experience

or have any of the above signs or

symptoms. Only your health care

professional can determine if you

have diabetes.

FLU

SEASON

IS HEREWhat you should know

about the flu.Recently there have been

several cases of flu in Eastern

Washington. This article

will tell you some of the

symptoms of the flu, tell you

what to do if you have the flu,

and how to prevent flu.

Flu is a contagious disease

caused by a virus. There are

many types of flu but the

flu symptoms are similar.

Symptoms usually begin 1 to

4 days after exposure.

Early symptoms last about

3 days and may include:

fever and chills, headache,

aching muscles and joints,

tired feeling, appetite loss,

experience nausea and

vomiting.

Later symptoms usually

begin after the 4th day: dry

cough, stuffy nose feeling

with a runny nose, sore throat.

These symptoms usually

disappear within a week, but

you may feel tired for 7 to 10

days longer.

What can I do it I have

these symptoms? Rest in bed,

Steve LemeryThe Northwest Indian Housing Association at a

recent quarterly meeting selected Steve Lemery as the Association’s Employee of the Year.

Steve started working for the Colville Indian Housing Authority (CIHA) as a Maintenance Supervisor on October 10, 1980, and held that position until March, 1998. He performed maintenance on over 300 rental homes, and established maintenance policies that are still in effect today.

He presently holds the position of Inspector/Quality Control Person. The CIHA’s letter of nomination reads (in part) as follows: “When Mr. Lemery was promoted to the position of Inspector/Quality Control Person, he proved he was up to the task and was able to quickly learn the techniques and skills necessary to perform in this important position.”

Brian GunnThe law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP at

Washington, D.C. has announced that Brian Gunn has joined the firm and will practice in the areas of Federal Indian Law and General Litigation.

He is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, and his parents are Maxine Wood, Okanogan, and Virgil Gunn, Nine Mile Falls, WA and he has a sister, Jennifer Lynn Gunn, Omak.

Brian graduated from Omak High School in 1991, received his B.A. Degree from Washington State University in 1995, and obtained his law degree this year from the University of Washington.

Pentad Private Industry Council (PIC)HonoRS ToP GRadUaTES

Gregg ScottGregg Scott and Colville Confederated Tribes were

named Okanogan County’s employee and employer of the year by the Pentad Private Industry Council (PIC). Top businesses from the agency’s other four counties were also recognized at their 16th annual banquet in Wenatchee Friday night. Board member Vic Power and Okanogan County Worksource Manager Linda Skinner congratulated Gregg and supervisor Larry Hall.

PIC trained 600 workers last year along with another 400 summer youth. The agency spends about $4 million annually increasing the skills of disadvantaged and dislocated workers throughout North Central Washington and the Columbia Basin. The agency has training centers in Omak, Brewster, Wenatchee, Moses Lake and Othello.

Seventy nine percent of adult graduates were employed three months after training, averaging $361 per week. “Both statistics are considerably above funding agency standards,” said director Dave Petersen. “We’re the only PIC in the State of Washington that has met its performance standards fourteen years running. It’s a fact companies and workers in this area can be proud of,” he added.

Following a string of low skilled jobs that seemed to vanish with the seasons, Gregg Scott had once again been laid off. He contacted the Okanogan County Job Service.

Counselor Ken Kelnhofer assessed Scott’s aptitudes and interests. Scott researched the labor market before deciding on training. In the summer of 1998, with scholarships from PIC and Employment Security, Scott enrolled in the Computer Network Specialist program at Wenatchee Valley College North. On the first try, he passed each of six tests necessary to earn his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer credentials.

Kelnhofer encouraged Scott to seek an internship to demonstrate his new skills. Larry Hall, manager of Colville Confederated Tribes’ Microcomputer department, asked Scott to write some macros and was pleased with Scott’s work. The Tribe later advertised for a computer network technician. Scott applied and was hired. “Scott is a conscientious, dedicated and intelligent computer network technician who consistently accomplishes all tasks in an exemplary manner,” says Hall.

Elaine Timentwa EmersonNespelem, WA — Elaine Timentwa Emerson was

among six American Indian Artists who received a $5,000 Community spirit Award. This annual national fellowship award was established by the First People’s Fund for artists who have used their talents and skills to share their knowledge of the traditional way of life of their tribe.

Elaine said she was surprised when she learned that she was going to receive the award. She learned later on that Joe Fedderson, Lacey, WA, had submitted her name for the award.

Elaine for twenty years has given classes on the making of baskets and has taught the Okanogan language to the people on the Colville Indian Reservation.

She said, “I have always believed that in order to

Colville Achievershave self esteem, my people must relearn the arts, language and culture of our ancestors.” She takes the basket makers to the places where past generations have always gone to collect the materials needed to make baskets, and she follows the ceremonies that are done when gathering the needed materials.

Elaine said it was a learning experience for her when she received her award, because the other five artists were from different parts of the county.

The other five American Indian Artists were: Pura Fe Crescioni (Tuscarora/North Carolina), singer/songwriter/poet/dancer and founder of the women’s drum group, Ulali; Clyde Estey (White Earth Ojibwe/Minnesota), black ash basket weaver; Nathan Jackson (Tlingit/Alaska), sculptor; Carrie Ortiz (White Earth Ojibwe), potter; and Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie (Seminole/Muskogee/Dine), photographer.

Nespelem’s Timentwaawarded EWU Scholarship

Sheila Timentwa of Nespelem, Wash., has been selected to receive a $2,000 Indian Education Presidential Scholarship for the 1999-2000 academic year at Eastern Washington University. The EWU American Indian Education Program awards this scholarship to students new to the university.

Timentwa is the daughter of Joe Fire Crow Sr. of Lame Deer, Montana. She is a graduate of Busby High School.

Timentwa is a junior at Eastern majoring in psychology. She is also active in the Cultural Awareness Program and the Native American Student Association. She is pleased to report that she is a cancer survivor. Timentwa has two grandchildren and is involved in the Colville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14.

Coulee Dam’s Kyle Desautel awarded EWU Scholarship

Kyle Desautel of Coulee Dam, Wash., has been selected to receive a $2,715 Minority Business Scholarship for the 1999-2000 academic year at Eastern Washington University. This renewable scholarship is used for the recruitment of minority students in the field of business.

Desautel is the son of Patricia and William Desautel of Coulee Dam. He is a 1997 graduate of Wilbur High School, where he was active in varsity baseball, basketball, football and golf. He participated in the State Golf Tournament and was a member of the Honor Society.

Desautel is a junior at Eastern majoring in business management. He recently interned at the Colville Tribal Enterprise Corporation.

JOB CORPS

(L to R) Sheila Pakootas, Matt Pakootas and Mary George are going through training at the Columbia Basin Job Corps at Moses Lake, WA. Sheila is taking up a business occupation course; Matt, cement masonry and Mary George is involved in painting.

Congratulations Michelle Paul!You conquered your phobia and completed the

Outdoor Ropes Adventure Course at SuperCamp. Michelle attended an educational leadership SuperCamp. She graduated from the Senior Forum, SuperCamp, Quantum Learning Forum. She attended this last summer from July 25 - August 3, 1999 at Claremont Colleges in Claremont, California. She completed the academic and life skills curriculum of the program which included an Adventure Course. A big thank you goes to William Taylor who sponsored her through his Wilderness Scholarship. Thanks also goes to Jean Berney and Emily Abrahamson for giving her this opportunity and thank you to CTEC Donation Fund for helping her. Michelle is a sophomore at Omak High School, her current GPA is 3.671. She participates in soccer, basketball, fastpitch softball, and slowpitch softball. Her mother is Debbie Jane, sister Rachel and grandmother Donna Priest. Michelle, we are proud of you and love you lots. Mom, grandma

Artist Gallery through the Five Star Enterprise Community. The purpose of this Artist Gallery is to act as a place that CTAA members can go to showcase their artwork, have a place to practice their artwork, and conduct classes to the youth and community in the various art fields. It is the CTAA hopes this Seed Grant will start a community planning effort and produce a preliminary study to lay the foundation for a Tribal Artist Gallery/Studio. Once this space for our Artists becomes a reality, we will have a place to teach and share our tremendously talented Artists from our area! One idea the CTAA had for a name of the Artist Gallery would be “Camas Prairie Artist Gallery.” but we would welcome any suggestions that anyone may have!

The CTAA have a number of key activities that they would like to share as well. The CTAA is planning a schedule of which next year’s Art shows they will attend. They will be sending a representative to the Yakima Bazaar (12-3-99 to 12-4-99), and if you have artwork you want to send, please notify the President of the CTAA. The CTAA has also planned on a Special Invite to the Cheney Cowles Museum to offer a class to assess artwork values to gain insight on assessing your values for your artwork. This class is still a work in progress and we will let you know when it will be offered, so stay tuned for the next update. The CTAA hopes to have a regular update in the Tribune for all the members and interested people so look for that update as well! If you have any questions please contact Georgia Tongel, President of CTAA at 634-4515. Wayt’ lim limpt’

healthy manner. Please get involved and contact the CTAA for more information on how you can become involved.

CURRENT EVENTSThe CTAA has received a Five

Star Enterprise Community Seed Grant Award. The CTAA has been identified as a recipient of a seed grant ($8,000.00) to develop an

year, and their mission is to promote Colville Tribal Artists both traditional and contemporary in all tile art fields (music, painting, sculpture, beading,

woodwork, baskets, you name it!). They feel it is important to pass their knowledge, skill, teachings, and lessons to the youth. They feel it is a way they can give back to the conununity, and empower the youth to express themselves in a positive

The Colvil le Tribal Art is t Association (CTAA) has been very busy over the last few seasons. The summer was filled with many art shows, successful showing, and new membership. The fall signaled a new beginning as the CTAA holds it annual membership meeting in the fall. They will be holding their annual election of officers and collection of membership dues. The dues are $25 a

Colville Tribal Artist Association Receives a Seed

Grant from the Five Star Enterprise Community

Nespelem Community Center

1999/2000 Fall/Winter

ACTIvITIES SCHEDULE

Mon: Nespelem School Boys Basketball practice: 3:30-5:00 p.m. (until November 22, 1999); 3rd/4th Grade Basketball: 5:00-6:30 p.m.; 5th/6th Grade Basketball (Nespelem School): 5:00-6:00 p.m.; Women’s Basketball: 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Men’s Basketball: 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Coyote Boxing: 4:30-6:30 p.m.; 1st/2nd Grade Basketball: 5:00-6:30 p.m.; Open Women/Men Basketball: 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Wed: Nespelem School Boys Basketball Practice: 3:30-5:00 p.m.; 3rd/4th Grade Basketball: 5:00-6:30 p.m..; 5th/6th Grade Basketball (Nespelem School): 5:00-6:00 p.m.; Women’s Basketball: 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Men’s Basketball: 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Thurs: Coyote Boxing: 4:30-6:30 p.m.; 1st/2nd Grade Basketball: 5:00-6:30 p.m.; Open Women/Men Basketball: 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Friday: Nespelem School Boys Basketball Practice: 3:30-5:00 p.m.; Coyote Boxing: 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Other act ivi t ies: Sewing - Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Regalia sewing, Monday through Friday, 4:00-7:30 p.m. (unless there are other activities scheduled). Other scheduled weekend activities will be posted.

To request for the Community

To all individuals interested in applying for the construction of the Kalispel Tribal Bin-go Located in Airway

HeightsThe contact person is:Mr. Jerry Huff-Lugo ConstructionPh. (509) 238-2940Mobile (509) 880-5182Address: N-24111 Sands roadChatteroy, WA 99003Colville Tribal applications will

be accepted.You can pick up the applications

at the Employment & Training Department located at the New HRD building OR the Tribal Employment Rights Office Also.

Lugo Construction is requesting all individuals who may be interested in another construction of a building in Spokane. If you are, please attach a letter of interest.

If you have any questions regarding this notification, contact the T.E.R.O. at (509) 634-2716.

November is National

Diabetes Month

Colville Tribal News

The Credit Corner

INTEREST RATES

FOURTH QUARTER 1999

EFFECTIVE 10/1/99 TO 1/1/2000

Real Estate10% Down Payment ------------------------------------------ 6.36%5% Down Payment -------------------------------------------- 7.36%Mobile Home ---------------------------------------------------- 10%Home Improvement and Home Equit ---------------------- 8.24%Land Purchase ------------------------------------------------- 6.75%Consumer/Personal ------------------------------------------11.25%Computer Purchas -------------------------------------------------6%Education -----------------------------------------------------------7%

Auto Loans(Over $10,000 Loan)

Credit Rating Maximum Term Down Payment Interest RateExcellent ------------48 months --------------20% ------------- 8.25%Excellent ------------60 months --------------10% ------------- 9.00%Average -------------48 months --------------20% ------------- 9.50%Average -------------48 months --------------10% -------------10.25%

(Below $10,000 Loan)Credit Rating Maximum Term Down Payment Interest RateExcellent ------------48 months --------------20% ------------- 8.75%Average -------------36 months --------------25% ------------- 9.50%Average -------------36 months --------------20% -------------10.25%Below Average -----36 months --------------25% -------------11.75%($7,500 maximum loan with below average credit)

Business Loans -------------------------------8.25% --------------12%

Holiday ClosureColville Tribal Credit will be closed on December 24th and December

27th for the Christmas Holidays. Since New Year’s Day falls on Saturday, our office will also be closed on January 3, 2000.

End of Year ClosureThe office will also be closed on December 31st to allow our staff

adequate time to complete our year-end computer closeout. In order for payments to be credited in the 1999 calendar year, we must receive payments by 4:00 p.m. on December 30th.

Employee ProileAnother veteran employee of CTC is Rhonda Marchand. She

began working for Tribal Credit in a temporary position shortly after graduating from Lake Roosevelt High School. Except for a short working vacation to California, she has been employed at our office since 1994.

Rhonda has worked in several positions at CTC. She originally entered our work force as a Customer Service Representative, where she was known for her speed, accuracy and organizational skills. She was later promoted to the Loan Specialist III position. In her new role, she was in charge of all of the loan documentation. She quickly learned how to document consumer, real estate and commercial loans and provided them in a timely manner. Rhonda developed organizational procedures in this position, which promoted an efficient loan documentation process.

She was recently promoted to the Collector/Legal position. In this job, she is working with our severely delinquent loan customers to attempt to resolve the loan delinquencies and avoid litigation. If litigation is used, she coordinates actions with our attorneys and provides the support work for them. She is also preparing to take the Tribal Court bar exam so she can be the spokesperson for CTC in Tribal Court.

Outside of work, Rhonda is a devoted, attentive mother to her one year old son, Quincy. She will be adding a new child to the family soon, hopefully he (she) will usher in the new millenium on January lst. Rhonda is also active in sports including softball and bowling.

Rhonda is the daughter of Jolene Morin Marchand and Russell Marchand. She was born in Omak and has lived most of her life in the Nespelem area. She recently purchased her first home and resides with her family in Elmer City.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Award RecipientsSteve Laramie, Natural Resources

Rob Laramie, Natural Resources

Patricia Laramie-Brooks, Education

Michael Leach, AAoA

Leonard Leadercharge, Natural Resources

Lawrence Lelone, Natural Resources

Joseph Lezard, Public Works

Virgil Marchand, Community Services

Elizabeth Mason, Telecommunications

Alan Matt, Public Works

Ken McDowell, Convalescent Center

Carlene McDowell, Convalescent Center

Ron Michel, Natural Resources

Pearl Ness, Convalescent Center

James Oliver, Tribal Health

Yvonne Passmore, Natural Resources

Spirit Peoples, Communications

James Phillips, Public Works

Camille Pleasants, History

Charlanne Quinto, Administration

Francisco Quinto, Education

Karen Rangel, Convalescent Center

Sharey Redthunder, Natural Resources

Loren Sam, Natural Resources

Loren D. Sam, Natural Resources

Wes Seyler Jr., Public Works

Diana Seymour, Natural Resources

Rebecca Shaffer, EMS

James Smith, Fish & Wildlife

John Smith, Natural Resources

Katherine “Kathy” Stensgar, Purchasing

Valerie “Annie” Timentwa, Purchasing

Pat Tonasket, Natural Resources

Jean Tonasket, EMS

Daryl Toulou, Human Services

Sally Toulouse, Accounting

Jess Utz, EMS

Guadalupe Vargas, Convalescent Center

Joan Wak Wak, Human Services

Joe Weeks, Water Quality

Ramona Welch, AAoA

Paul Wood, EMS

Allen Abrahamson, Natural Resources

Hope Achenbach, Convalescent Center

John Adolph, Public Works

Lee Adolph, TERO

Marilyn Adolph, Purchasing

Lewis Adolph, Public Works

Deidre Antone, Community Services

Leona Aura, Convalescent Center

Steve Aycock, Law & Justice

Debra Bailey, Community Services

Robbin Boyce, Natural Resources

Marrietta Brisbois, Public Works

Donna Butterfly, Convalescent Center

Rodney Cawston, Archives/Language

Colleen Cawston, Business Council

Tina Cawston, Convalescent Center

Alvina Cawston, Education

Rosie Cly, Law & Justice

Denise Covington, Convalescent Center

Shelly Davis, Fish & Wildlife

Gayle DeLaCruz, Benefits

Sharon deLeon, Data Processing

Lucetta Desautel, Human Services

Kenneth Edmo, Education

Sandra Edwards, EMS

Fred El Manuel, AAoA

Darcy Epperson, Convalescent Center

Richard Epperson, Natural Resources

Mona Fabela, Community Services

David Finley, Parks & Recreation

Al Foster, Police Department

Joanne Fry, Natural Resources

Joanne Gleason, Tribal Health

Michael Harry, Natural Resources

Deanna Heath, Telecommunications

Cindy Hoke, Accounting

Soni Irey, Community Services

Sharon Ives, AAoA

Charles Jones, Fish & Wildlife

Joanne Kensler, Accounting

Caroline Kuehne, Natural Resources

Joanne Laducer, Human Services

Listed in alphabetical order by Last Name, Department or Program

Colville Indian Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 528, Nespelem, WA 99155

Phone (509) 634-4767

ELDER MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAMThe Colville Indian Housing Authority’s Elder Minor Home Repair Program began in October and has

had an overwhelming response. This program was developed to provide up to $7,500.00 worth of repairs to Elders’ homes. There were approximately 60 applications received in one month due to the serious housing problems in this area.

There have been some common questions asked about our policies. We hope to clarify those issues with the information below.

* Applicants MUST be 62 years of age or older. If married, the applicant’s spouse must ALSO be at least 62 years of age and/or disabled and/or handicapped.

* Verification of ownership interest in the home needs to be provided. Examples include a Deed, a Bill of Sale, a Tax Assessment Statement or a Title Status Report from the BIA Realty Office.

* The residence cannot be a Tribally owned or rented house.* The house cannot be under Colville Indian Housing Authority’s management as a ‘Mutual Help’ or

‘Rental Unit’. That restriction does not apply if the house was purchased through the Mutual Help program and has been paid in full.

* The applicant or any adult member of the household cannot owe C.I.H.A. due to previous occupancy.* The property MUST be located on or near the Colville Indian Reservation.* Verification of income MUST be provided for ALL members of the household who are 18 years of

age or older.* Verification of ALL household members’ social security numbers is required.

Because of the volume of applications received and the need to prioritize hazardous situations, we are unable to predict when work will start on any particular project.

Once an applicant has met all of the requirements, our inspector will write to schedule an on-site inspection. The findings will be used to determine where your home will be on our wait list.

You can call 1-800-294-3023 or (509) 634-4767 for more information. Ask for the Housing Services Officer, Cindy Boyd.

TRIBAL

CREDIT

CLOSURE

NOTICEColville Tribal Credit will be

closed on the following days: Friday, December 24, Christmas; Monday, December 27, Christ-mas; Friday, December 31, end of the year; Monday, January 3, New Year’s.

Please note our office will be closed on the last day of the year, December 31. If any customer wants to have a payment applied to their loan before the end of year for tax purposes, the payment will have to be made on or before December 30, 1999.

If you have any questions or concerns about this matter, please contact our office at (509) 634-2664.

Tribal Community Counseling Services on Wheels Available

A new dimension has been added

to the delivery of Tribal Community

Counseling Services. Ramona

Campobasso recently joined the

mental health professional team as a

“roving” counselor serving eligible

consumers of all reservation districts.

Employed as a Mental Health

Professional, she will supplement

the services provided by Josephine

Marcellay in the Omak community,

Rachel Hiskey in Inchelium and

Rob Nelson in the Keller and

Nespelem communities. Referrals

can be directed to Rob Nelson,

clinical supervisor, for the counseling

team or to the local Mental Health

professional. Client assignments are

made through team collaboration

during regular Tuesday morning

meetings. Other associates ‘include

Dr. Jan Bacon, Psychologist and

Don Aiken, Chronic Mental Illness

service coordinator.

Campobasso received her Master

of Social Work degree from Eastern

Washington University and is pleased

to be a provider of mental health

services. Her special interests include

services for children, adolescents,

and their families. Services for these

consumer groups will be provided in

diverse settings including schools and

other community locations depending

upon client need. Tribal Community

Healthy NationsHello, my name is Stefanie Lelone,

I am one of the newest additions to

the Healthy Nations staff. I started

work on November 3, 1999. I am

very excited and am looking forward

to working with the community.

My mother is Enid Whippel, my

grandmother is Norine Smith, both

of Nespelem. I too was raised in

Nespelem, graduated from Lake

Roosevelt High School and went to

Wenatchee Valley College. I have

been married to Lance Lelone for

three years and have three beautiful

children, Edward, Riki and Kenneth.

My family and I live in Coulee

Dam. My office is located in the

Nespelem Community Center. If you

have any questions, ideas, concerns,

suggestions or just want to talk,

please feel free to contact me. I would

like to hear from the community as

to what you feel the needs are here.

I thank you for your time and look

forward to working with you.

Birth To Three Program

Baby’s Can’t WaitAs parents you are the most important

people in your child’s life. Children grow

and change rapidly during their first

years. Think of your child and how her

or she is growing. You know your child

best. Notice things like how and when

your child smiles, sits up, walks, talks,

or holds a cup. What you are seeing is

how your child is growing through the

developing stage.

If you have any questions or concerns

about a child’s growth and development.

Services are available by calling one

these numbers: Peggy Desautel, Omak –

(509) 422-7422; Lucy Finley, Inchelium/

Keller – (509) 722-7051; Nespelem –

(509) 634-2376.

ALCOHOL GRAPH

When roads were built people looked at where would be the easiest and (most economical) place to build a road. Most often that was along a river or stream because the water always takes the path of least resistance. Little thought was put into what impact the road would have on the water quality of the stream, fish habitat, wildlife movement, and plant communities around the roads.

Now we realize that the roads we drive are adding a huge amount of sediment to the streams they run beside. Other factors are adding to sedimentation of the creeks but roads are the single largest contributors. Roads also bring weeds that get dragged along the bottom of vehicles and distributed along the roadside. These weeds are choking out native plant communities, which affects cultural plants as well as wildlife feeding and nesting grounds. They also result in greater water runoff with increased sediment. Finally roads have an impact on wildlife and fish. Deer and elk have few places to go where there is not a road with a potential hunter on it. Smaller prey animals often need to leave their cover to cross an open road to get to water which leaves them open to attack by predators or roadkill. Sediment from roads can also cover spawning beds of fish.

So, as we drive the back roads on the reservation we should be thinking about what impact this road is having on the wildlife, fish and land we love so much. We know roads have an impact, but questions that we have to ponder may be: What is the balance between the negative impact that roads have on the environment and easy access to the land we want to enjoy and need to manage? What are the impacts that may occur if we can’t get to a potentially devastating fire, due to accumulated fuels, because of road closures? What roads should be closed, limited access, or remain open and who should make those decisions? These are all questions that need to be answered to maintain and improve the health of the land.

4-H CHallenge

gets

an ameriCorps

HandJOSHUA R. SWAIN

4-H CHALLENGE

The WSU Cooperative Extension 4-H Challenge course and Twin Lakes Tribal Youth Camp, near Inchelium, got helping hands from 12 members of the Ferry County AmeriCorps team September 21-23rd.

The AmeriCorps team spent three days revegetating lake shore, fertilizing trees, spreading topsoil, building fence, and constructing a new 4-H Challenge Element. The work marked the team’s first service project of the 1999-2000 service year.

In return for their work the AmeriCorps team received a day and half of training in communication, support, and teambuilding exercises on the 4-H Challenge Low and High Courses.

Flodell Williams, Tribal Planning and Josh Swain, 4-H Challenge gathered donations of materials and supplies for the projects. Donations were received from the Inchelium Post and Pole (posts), BIA Range (grass seed), Colville Indian Housing Authority (grass seed), Cates and Erb Construction (top soil), CTEC Construction (top soil), Colville Indian Precision Pine (fencing lumber), Inchelium Community Center (concrete mix), Parks and Recreation-Pat Finley (removal of old docks).

4-H Challenge is a volunteer WSU Ferry County and Colville Reservation cooperative Extension program. The Twin lakes Youth Camp is an unstaffed tribal facility. Both continue to grow and exist through the cooperation of program like AmeriCorps and the organizations that donated materials. For more information on how your group can get involved in the 4-H Challenge program or to schedule the Twin Lakes Tribal Youth Camp for youth and educational events please call 634-2303.

FamilY liVing

edUCatorCATHY J. DESAUTEL

Cooperative Extension is now presenting school enrichment programs in area schools. Extension provides classroom activities (interactive discussion, visuals, hand-outs, and hands-on crafts) that allow students “to learn by doing” which is the 4-H philosophy. Presentations are relevant to the calendar year. Native American Day was in September and students learned about Native American Culture. October is Recycling Month and students will have the opportunity to make some crafts using throw-away items while learning about the importance of recycling. November is Native Heritage Month, and with the assistance of the Language Preservation Dept., students are introduced to Plateau Culture. In January, students participate in a science experiment concerning hand washing. February is Healthy Heart Month and March is Nutrition Month and fat-filled test tubes and the Food Guide Pyramid are used to teach the benefits of healthy eating. April is Ecology Month. Since May is the beginning of summer picnics and barbecues, Food Safety programs are presented.

Grand Coulee Middle School 5th graders

complete a Native American hands-on craft.

BrigHt ideas to Help saVe on

Winter eXpenses

Heating costs, whether you have

wood heat or some other heating source:

1. Set thermostat back at night.2. Keep thermostat below 68-60 degrees when

leaving the house.3. Place furniture so that it does not block outlets.4. Close off vents to rooms you aren’t using.5. Install storm windows and doors.6. Lock windows so they seal tighter.

Christmas expenses:

1. Start now to purchase Christmas presents (some electronics are on sale in Oct.). Spending for Christmas in Oct. and Nov. will be less strain on your Dec. finances.

2. Spend less for Christmas.3. Make your Christmas gifts and decorations.

Many people are thrill with gifts made especially for them. Making decorations can be a special family activity.

4. Plan now to buy Christmas decorations and craft supplies at half price the week after Christmas. Store until next year.

Snow tires, winter clothes:

1. Start saving for snow tires NOW and bargain shop. If you pay cash, you usually spend less.

2. Take snow tires off your car as soon as roads are safe and store, instead of driving them through summer. You will save more money by using them just for winter driving. Purchase used wheel rims and mount snow tires to save mounting and balancing costs every year.

3. Check out used clothing stores for winter clothing.

4. Ask relatives and friends for hand-me-downs.5. Plan ahead and buy next year’s coats, gloves,

etc. at January half-price sales.

tHe BalanCe oF

roads

and tHe

enVironmentBRIAN S. CUMMINGS

AGRICULTURE, 4-H AGENT

Roads play an important part in the life and management of the reservation. They are used by families to get to the best picking and gathering areas, hunters, foresters, fire crews, cattlemen, and others who manage the land and water on the reservation. The numerous roads on the reservation have created an easy access to more of the reservation than ever before. Places that could only be reached by foot or by horse in the past, people are driving to in trucks or ATV’s now. However, the roads and ATV trails have a much greater impact on the land than the foot and horse trails did in the past.

TREE TALK 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. Evidense of

noncompliance may be reported to your local Cooperative Exetension Office. Daniel Fagerlie, Project Director

Brian Cummings, Agriculture, 4-H

Cathy DeSautel, Family Living

Joshua Swain, 4-H Challenge

Deidre Antone, Office Support

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

EMAIL: colville@coopext.cahe.wsu.eduP.O. Box 111, Nespelem, WA 99155

other Native Americans who deal with similar issues. Our visitors first met with the Colville Tribal Council. Then our group went to Owhi Lake.

Our first stop was a fortunate one. We met a group of young students from Inchelium School who were with staff members of the Tribal Fish and Wildlife Department. The students were learning about fish spawning, biology, water quality and all kinds of fun stuff. This group welcomed our visitors from South America and some great exchanges took place. Our visitors had good words of encouragement for the youth and the kids asked some good questions. The students seemed excited about this “surprise visit” and enjoyed the chance to share different languages through the group’s interpreter. This was fun!

We then had lunch at Gua Point campground. Students and a teacher from Nespelem School joined us. They shared some photos and experiences of Owhi Lake Kid’s Day with our guests. Our new friends from South America agreed that it’s important to involve young people with natural resource management and environmental protection. The

How’s it going this month! I apologize for missing our talk last issue. I just can’t seem to keep up with how fast the days go by. To make up for it, I didn’t know whether to do an extra good talk, two talks in one, or what. So I decided to take a trip to Haskell University. I don’t want to miss our monthly get together again, so before I leave, how about if we talk about a trip that occurred in October. Now, please don’t get the idea that all I do is go on fun trips.

On October 26 we had a very nice trip to Owhi Lake. We had guests from Columbia, South America. One woman and two gentleman were here visiting the Colville Reservation, representing the Kogi and Arhuaco peoples of Columbia. This was the first time a delegation from these tribes, or any of these individuals, had been out of their home country. This was quite an honor to have these visitors.

The goals of their trip were many. The Kogis and Arhuacos desire to protect their environment and way of life. They use and respect their natural resources to help sustain their way of life and culture. They desire to interact and make connections with,

students presented the three tribal delegates with Owhi Lake tee shirts. THANK YOU students and teacher, for joining us!

Our next stop was at an active logging operation. Our guests were very interested in watching logs being skidded and loaded onto a truck. Although the Kogis and Arhuacos are not into commercial timber utilization on such a scale as some Native American Tribes in North America; I personally, like their attitude about it. They seem open minded about resource utilization and expressed the attitude that people will find what works best for them. With that, comes respect and responsibility to take good care of the resource being used. Another good stop. THANK YOU loggers for welcoming us to watch your operations!

We did a lot in a short day. Colville Tribal Members in our group, shared with our visitors about local culture, history, native plants, language and all kinds of interesting things. I sure gained a lot from this trip and I believe our new friends did also. They were very appreciative of the welcome and hospitality that they received here. They spoke of establishing and maintaining a long term relationship with the Colville Tribe.

Seems like a cool connection to me. A BIG THANK YOU to our visitors from South America and their accompanying group! Of all the places to visit on your first time away from Columbia, you chose to come to the Colville Indian Reservation. That is really cool! THANK YOU for being so friendly, for your warm response to the kids, for sharing your knowledge and feelings, for your good sense of humor and for your bravery in travelling to new places and experiencing new things! We look forward to seeing you again.

Hope to talk with you soon about our trip to Haskell. It’s always a highlight of the year. We have Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day to reflect upon this month. May you all have a safe, healthy, happy and meaningful Holidays. Talk with you again next month.

Visitors from South America with new friends

of work. A tribal affidavit stated that the Tribes’ gaming operations added approximately 500 new jobs, and that 40 percent are held by non-Indians. It also said that unemployment on the Colville Reservation was 53 percent before the casinos opened; that 90 percent of all gaming revenue came from machine gaming; and that these revenues help pay 28 percent of the entire annual Tribal budget.

In the Tribes’ “Brief of Appellant” dated May 29, 1999, it stated that the Court should find that the United

States has a statutory and a trust duty to get the IGRA benefits Indian Tribes are suppose to receive. The U.S. could either sue the State on the Tribes’ behalf to get a compact, or by passing Federal regulations that would benefit the Tribes and would take the place of a compact.

The Secretary of the Interior finalized regulations that authorized new Federal procedures to take the place of a compact. The regulations became final on May 12, 1999, and would protect the Tribe from any alleged violation of the Johnson Act.

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The Brief asks the Circuit Court to reverse the District Court’s decision that was in favor of the U.S., and that denied the Tribes’ cross motions for summary judgment. However, at the least, the Tribe is asking the Circuit Court to send the case back to the District Court in Spokane, to wait and see if the Tribes’ application to the Secretary for procedures in place of a compact are approved. If the Tribes procedures are approved, the Tribe would be in compliance with IGRA, and the appeals would be dead.

water. I work in many of our creeks,

rivers, and lakes, and see this type of

litter and pollution in most of them,

if not all!

I would like to see a group (s) of

our concerned people get together and

come up with some solutions to clean up these sad messes. Perhaps those people who have to do community service ordered by the court would like to help clean up???? We need to start somewhere a.s.a.p. I hope you or someone in our tribal system has some suggestions so our beautiful lands and waters will be cleaned up and control to keep them this way!

by James F. Ives

baby brook trout.From what I could see, all that

were there had a wonderful time. The South American Representatives spoke little or no English so they had interpreters who translated everything in their language. The children from Inchelium got the opportunity to have some “Hands On” experience in the spawning process of Owhi Lake Brook Trout.

I’m so thankful for everyone who had the opportunity to be there. However, as an enrolled tribal member who has worked in the fisheries almost all of my life, I could not help but notice many, many beer bottles (especially the broken ones), beer cans, and many types of litter

along the waterline and and in the

Just this past Oct. 26, myself, Donovan Antoine, Shelly Davis and other fisheries personnel were spawning our beautiful Eastern Brook Trout up at Owhi Lake.

To my surprise and delight, Deb Louie, our Nespelem District Councilman, along with some of our Elders arrived with a group of people from- South America.

Also, a group of elementary students, teachers, and volunteer staff from Inchelium came to observe how our CCT Fisheries gathered these brook trout using a purse-seine net, separating the males from the female trout and then physically taking the eggs and milt-mixing them together for the process of fertilizing the eggs which will eventually hatch into new

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four Tribes: Arhuaco, Kogi, Asarios,

and Kankuamos.

The three Leaders trip to the U.S.

began when they visited Baltimore

and Washington, D.C. from Oct. 20-

23. Then they went West where they

visited the Columbia River Inter-

Tribal Fish Commission and The

Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes

and their casino in Oregon. The only

Tribe in the State of Washington that

they visited was the Colville Indian

Reservation. Their trip then took

them to the Mid-West, and they left

for home on Nov. 5.

While at the Colville Reservation,

the three Leaders watch the spawn-

ing operation at Owhi Lake with the

4th Grade students from Inchelium,

talked to students from the Nespelem

school, watched the logging opera-

tion being done on the West side of

Owhi Lake, etc.

Probably the most important

message they tried to get across

during their visit to the Colville Tribe

was: “We must care for the Earth”.

They lived in peace until Columbus

discovered their land, then the

conquest of their homeland and

people began. Today, there are only

about 20,000 people who represent

enterprises, study Tribal government,

and to share spiritual wisdom and

prayers.

The Ancient Tayrona population

was once over a million people.

Inchelium Tribal Members And Three People

from South America at Owhi Lake

WHAT’S THAT—(L to R) Rogelio Mejia, Danilo Villanfana, and Margarita Villafana from the Arhuaco Tribe in Colombia observed the logging operations Oct. 26 at the western side of Owhi Lake. The Colville Tribe was the only Reservation in the State of Washington that they visited during their sixteen day tour in the United States.

Opinion/Editorials

Indian Country By Mike

Gary Lockwood and his staff. They

are under pressure to work out a deal

with us. Okanogan County is in the

middle of an economic depression,

with a failing apple industry and

struggling wood products industry.

If our casino shuts down, this will

only make the economic situation

worse for everyone. We also have to

contend with all of the other tribes in

the state. Some people in the state say

that if we give Colvilles a special deal

then this is not fair to other tribes.

So we have been working very hard

to strengthen our relations with all

of the other tribes in the northwest.

We need their support too. We have

been very active in regional tribal

organizations. We need to make

sure that the other tribes are our

good friends. I was very honored

to be asked by northwest tribes to

be asked to represent them as First

Vice-President of the Affiliated

Tribes of Northwest Indians and also

to represent the Portland Area tribes

as First Alternate to the National

Congress of American Indians. We

also co-hosted a meeting with the

tribes and the Govemor’s Office in

Leavenworth. This meeting went

well and Chairman Cawston said

that the Govemor’s staff indicates

that it wants to enter into a compact

with the tribe and furthermore,

that they have agreed in principal

to giving the Colvilles a special

compact agreement that recognizes

are unique circumstances. For me,

these events are exciting and good

news for our tribe. Personally, I have

been working on these gaming issues

sovereign powers, in the absence of

either a state or federal compact. We

have now operated for several years

under this federal ruling. Since then,

the US Attomey’s office has filed

suit for our alleged violation of the

Johnson Act, which bans gaming

devices on federal reservations. We

have argued that the Act has been

superceded by the Indian Gaming

Regulatory Act, but lost in trial

court and are now in appeal. As a

condition for staying open pending

appeal we have promised to make a

good faith effort to get agreements

through either a federal compact or

a state compact. This three-pronged

strategy has worked in some ways,

in that we have been able to keep the

casinos open for several years now.

However, we are rapidly coming up to

a point where some decisions may be

happening real soon. The States have

been battling real hard, with Nevada

gaming industry support, to stop all

federal compacting processes. Tribes

have been working hard to keep this

option open. Under this option, we

could get a compact approved by the

Secretary of Interior Babbit, if we can

show that the state refuses to deal

with us. This is the type of compact

that the Mashantucket Pecquots have

agreed to with their world famous

Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut.

In the meantime we have been

meeting with the State Governor

The holidays are upon us again.

Best wishes to everyone. All the

weather experts say this is going to

be a tough winter.

Mill Bay Casino:

Market s tudies for cas ino

development have been completed.

Studies show that the regional market

could support a casino destination

type resort. The CTEC Board of

Directors has decided to proceed

ahead with casino planning to replace

the temporary facility now in place.

The new facility will cost in the

neighborhood of $20 million, which

will include a large casino operation,

hotel, restaurant, and conference

facilities. The Board has authorized

the Chief Financial Officer to obtain

financing proposals for construction,

which will begin next spring, if

everything stays on track.

Gaming Compact:

As many of you know, the tribe

is presently operating without a state

gaming compact. As a result of a

lawsuit between the tribe and the state

several years ago, the federal District

Court judge ruled that the federal

gaming laws were unconstitutional

and that the Colville Confederated

Tribes were the only tribe in the

country with this specific ruling

and thus we are within our rights

to operate our casino under tribal

Cawston’s Corner By Colleen F. Cawston

for over a decade now and it is nice

to see some movement starting to

take place.

US v Oregon

Intervention Denied:

For the second time, our tribe

has lost its bid to intervene in this

important fisheries case. The judge

has ruled against us again basically

because we failed to intervene when

the litigation started in the late 60’s

and 70’s. During this period, the

lower Columbia treaty tribes were

established as the Columbia River

Intertribal Fishery Commission, and

they basically manage the Indian

portion of the river’s fishery. We

tried to intervene on the basis of our

interests in the Wenatchee fisheries.

At that time the judge said basically

the same thing that if we were so

interested in protecting our rights well

then why didn’t we intervene early on

in the case with the other tribes. We

lost the case, it was ruled that the

Wenatchee people did have treaty

rights to the area, however, those

rights vested with the Yakama Indian

Nation, for purposes of the case.

The Colville Tribe was negligent in

not protecting its sovereign rights

back in the 70’s. The tribe failed to

watchdog its rights, this showed that

the rights were not that important to

the Colville Tribe, and this means

that the Colville Tribe lost those

rights because it failed to try and

protect them. So the tribe recently

tried to enter into the case based on

another theory. We requested that

the court consider the fishery rights

inherent to the Colville Reservation

itself. Under current fishery plans

for the river, no fish are allowed to

come up to our reservation by design.

We have spawning areas that are

unused because fish are not allowed

to even come upriver; they get caught

downriver before they get up here.

The Federal judge also denied this

second intervention. He stated pretty

much the same reasons. If these

reservation rights were so important

to the tribe, then the tribal Councils

of the 70’s should have intervened in

the court case back then. This case

was another loss, but it demonstrates

the importance of maintaining our

rights. If we ever let our guard down

again, more basic sovereign rights

will be lost again. We must make

sure that this never happens again.

This case is a setback, but we will

continue to pursue other avenues

for establishing our rights. We have

researchers and attorneys working

on the Wenatchee reservation and

the Moses-Columbia Reservation.

This work is nearing completion,

strategies are being assessed and final

decisions on courses of action will be

taken in the near future.

Bring AboutPositive Changes:

The biggest challenge is trying

to change the tribe’s agency. I think

the message is clear, members have

been voting for major changes on the

Council for the past several years.

The membership is not happy with

the way that the tribe operates. Ev-

eryday I get complaints from mem-

bers who don’t get good service from

programs, who get the runaround,

and we have major problems that

never get addressed. I’ve been on

Council for three years and almost

everyone around me has been voted

out of office except for a couple of

Council. The Agency and CTEC

need to change. We need to treat our

employees better and we need to

treat the membership better. Many

of us try to improve the situation

but it is very difficult. Most of our

employees do an excellent job and

I’m very proud of them. However,

a few of our employees have been

stealing from the tribe, or they have

committed nepotism in hiring their

close relations, or they may be just

incompetent. Correcting these types

of problems is very difficult. Since

they are personnel problems, we

cannot discuss them publicly, but

these problem employees are free

to lie and slander us, and they claim

they are being picked on unfairly. I

don’t care to respond to most of this

gossip, except to say that you should

consider the sources. Many of them

have their self-interests at stake. It

would be easier to stick our heads

in the sand and let these problems

continue as they have for years, but

I ran for Council with the idea of

trying to fix some of these problems,

even if they weren’t popular with a

few individuals. We need to get the

best possible managers in place to

serve the tribe. Many of our man-

agers make more money then the

Council, with salaries in $40,000 to $50,000 and even higher ranges. Council is responsible of course, but so are managers. When you come to Council and complain, management needs to fix the problem. I think people are fed up with excuses. The membership deserves that much. Things are starting to turn around in my opinion. We have had the largest per capita distributions ever, excepting one-time claims payments. The sawmill has had a major retro-fit. The houseboat operations have been upgraded. Construction on the Omak Longhouse has started. We are coming close to getting a gaming compact. We are on the verge of building a major destination casino at Chelan. Plans for health centers are underway. Feasibility grant dollars have been obtained to build another casino above Grand Coulee Dam. A major grant for a detention facility has been obtained, which should stop the flow of dollars going into state facilities as they are now. We have purchased thousands of acres of land to add to our land base, which will enrich future generations. Tribal employment has also increased, we have more tribal members then ever working and going to college. Of course, there are still major problems and much more remains to be done.

Colville was invited to be present at

the most recent gambling roundtable

the “impacts of Tribal gaming”. By

continuing our discussions with those

in the state offices we will assure

they know who Colville is when we

do meet at the table. One outcome of

the summit is that I have been asked

to be one of the four tribal leaders to

sit on the Policy committee for the

Governor’s office.

We have received our notification

for our hearing in the Ninth Circuit

Court of appeals. This will be De-

cember 8, 1999 in Seattle, Washing-

ton. The panel of judges hasn’t been

disclosed to us. It is process for this

panel to be announced the week prior

to the hearing.

Con t inued mee t ings have

occurred with the City of Omak and

the Omak Stampede Inc. regarding

the Omak Stampede. I publicly wish

to thank the following for being there

and assisting in this important effort.

Wenona Wilson, her organization

and commitment to move forward

on this issue is appreciated. Theresa

Best, she is always at the meetings

and provides sound contributions to

the discussions. Norine McCraigie,

who provides historical perspectives

of the events and the relationships

they have with one another. Eddie

Timentwa and Ernie Williams,

the Senator and to provide a meal

for the conclusion of the visit: Tina

Whelshula, Trudy Tonasket, Tara

Mason, Elaine Emerson, Hazel

Abrahamson, Gooch Abrahamson,

Alex Sam, Agnes Davis, Aletha

Heath, Glo Simpson, and Anna Jack.

These individuals did an excellent

job to presenting to the Senator about

the positive aspects that gaming has

provided, especially in our schools

and communities. They also made

presentations regarding traditional

use sites off our reservation. Please

know the words you shared with

Senator Prentice, she has echoed

during the summit meeting with the

Governor and also with the Attorney

General.

I have also been meeting with the

Governor’s office, to heighten the

awareness of our gaming enterpris-

es. Meeting with the Chief of Staff,

the Attorney General, lead officials

from the Washington State Gambling

Commission, and one on one with

Governor Locke. One key statement

which I left the Governor with during

our meeting was in response to his

indicating that he personally does

not support any form of gambling. I

indicated that both he and I as leaders

for our people must put aside our

personal feelings on an issue, and

look to the benefit which is attained.

Those benefits include: approximate-

ly 300 previous welfare recipients

now working in our gaming indus-

try; contributions to public schools;

reservation wide deferred medical

services; proposed clinic locations in

Keller and Inchelium and a clinic ex-

pansion in Nespelem; cultural pres-

ervation and enhancement; Colville

Fish Hatchery; Omak Longhouse; as

well as supporting the infrastructure

of our own Tribal Government and

local communities. During our pre-

vious rallies, it was recognized that

many local business both Indian and

non-Indian supported the Colville

Tribe by sending letters of support.

I wish I could mention each of your

names here, however there are too

many to list.

A Statewide Tribal leaders sum-

mit was held in November with the

Governor and some 60 other elected

officials and key staff in Leaveworth.

During this summit, some headway

was made in showing the differences

which exist among the Tribes. It was

recognized that our Tribe is a confed-

eration of twelve tribes and shouldn’t

be regarded as a single tribe, in

comparison to most other Tribes in

the State of Washington. This head-

way should prove beneficial as we

proceed in our gaming discussions.

One key point identified from At-

torney General Christine Gregorie

is the need for “us” to develop rela-

tionships. Truly these meetings have

been accomplishing this. A reflection

of this bridge building was that

which they receive, and it was also

determined that BIA funding is also

funded only at 70% of need. At these

meetings, we have attempted to

show to lawmakers that BIA fund-

ing has been cut at greater amounts

in comparison to other federal gov-

ernment programs. Continued dis-

cussion are needed to secure full

funding for our Tribal agencies.

These are the funding sources for

many operations within our Tribal

government, which include BIA

Programs and 638 contracts.

I participated in The Washington

State/Tribal leaders Health Summit.

These discussions were held to share

ideas on how to assure that the Tribes

have access to resources necessary to

provide the full spectrum of health

services. Additional meetings have

occurred as the Tribes continues

to work on securing our gaming

operations. The first meeting in

this arena occurred with Senator

Margareta Prentice, Jeanne Jerred,

Gene Joseph, David Shaw and

myself and we met in Kenniwick,

WA. Senator Prentice is the current

Chair for the Washington State

Gambling roundtable. Following this

meeting, Senator Prentice accepted

our invitation to visit our reservation.

We took her on a whirlwind tour

of the reservation. She left having

experienced the vastness of our

reservation, some of the challenges

which we face daily, and some

of the positive impacts which we

have contributed to through our

gaming industry. I would like to

recognize the following individuals

for stepping forward to meet with

To the membership,

First of all, I must apologize for

not having a letter prepared for each

month of our Tribal Tribune. I could

fall back on the excuse of being too

busy, however, I realize that this just

doesn’t cut it. Therefore, I will do my

best to have a letter in the Tribune

each month.

Personally, I feel that my

responsibilities as Chairperson of

the Colville Tribe require me to be

in my office as much as possible.

However, travel to some meetings

are also necessary. Especially when

my participation is required to ensure

our presence while protecting the

rights and welfare of our people.

Since July I have continued in

my participation with a National

Workgroup for the identification of

the Level of Need funded for Indian

Health Services. This report was

completed in August and the findings

of the report indicate current funding

levels for Indian Health Services are

near 70% of identified need. Once

this report is in final presentation

form, it will be presented to the

Congress of the United States, as the

charge for investigation came from

this body. It is the intent for usage

of this report to continue the discus-

sion that the Federal Government

has responsibilities to the Tribes in

provision of Health Services.

I was also one of two represen-

tatives of Northwest Region Tribes

who participated in meetings held

in Washington D.C. on Bureau of

Indian Affairs funding studies. Like-

wise the Bureau of Indian Affairs

began to study the level of funding

who always have the interest of the

Suicide riders and owners. With

community members participation

in these discussions we hopefully

can move forward in the discussions.

I know there are in addition to these

mentioned, many others who are

consulted with and contribute to

the discussions we are having. All

of your contributions are advancing

the discussions, I encourage this

communication. We need to move

forward, and yet be mindful of the

past.

I know in recent months there

have been a great many calls

which I have received regarding

the resolution which passed the 5

signature directive authority. The

intent of this resolution was to have

replaced the consensus process

which was a verbal process during

committee for a committee direction.

Since this has been passed, there have

been a number of directives issued

which are now being questioned.

I had concerns about this process

shortly following the passing of this

resolution. I requested for this to be

revisited by the Tribal Government

committee on September 28, 1999.

This agenda item was scheduled for

October 26, but was not addressed

due to the time of the agenda. It has

been agreed to have it on the next

agenda which is December 9, 1999.

This resolution was sent to our Office

of Reservation Attorney’s for review

and this will be a component of this

discussion.

I would like to thank those who

have made our Tribal celebrations

a success this year. The Fourth of

July Pow-wow, Alternatives for the

Omak Stampede, Return of P’squosa

(Wenatchee), Keller Celebration in September and the Sobriety Pow-wow in Inchelium in October. The many hours of committed services giving are not unnoticed.

During an October Culture committee I brought up the idea of checking with the Pendleton Woolen Mills on the manufacturing of a blanket with our Tribal seal woven within it. I hope to see this in the near future.

Lastly I wish to welcome Margie Hutchinson and Mathew Dick to the Business Council. I would like to express that I look forward to working together with each of you.

My prayers are with all of our families during this holiday season and I encourage our people to remember those who are suffering a loss or illness. We must have special prayers to those family who must be

separated from their families during

this time of the year.

Tribal Spouse of Decendent of Total Other Total Non-

Job Group Member Member Member Colville Tribe Tribes Preference Total

Oicials/Managers 27 0 1 28 4 32 8 41

Supervisors 46 1 1 48 7 55 23 78

Professionals 15 1 0 16 1 17 5 22

Technicians 25 2 2 29 8 37 37 74

Sales/Marketing 11 0 0 11 1 11 3 14

Oice & Clerical 25 0 0 25 1 26 5 31

Operatives 32 0 3 35 10 45 29 74

Production Workers 147 1 4 152 31 183 26 209

Service Workers 79 2 1 82 37 119 78 197

Totals 407 7 12 426 99 525 215 740

55% 1% 2% 58% 13% 71% 29%

Temporary Employees 69 2 3 74 28 102 57 159

43% 1% 2% 47% 18% 64% 36%

Colville Tribal Enterprise CorporationEmployee Headcount for the Month of September 1999

P R E F E R E N C E

INCHELIUM

DISTRICTEvery 3rd Wednesday

of each MONTH

6:00p.m. at the

Community Center

KELLER

DISTRICTEvery 1st Wednesday

of each MONTH

6:00p.m. at the

Community Center

NESPELEM

DISTRICTEvery 2nd Wednesday

of each MONTH

6:00p.m. at the

Nesp CatholicLonghouse

OMAK

DISTRICTEvery 3rd Wednesday

of each MONTH

6:00p.m. at the

Community Center

COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL

DISTRICT MEETING

SCHEDULES

RETIRED—Pauline Stensgar (R), an Assistant Cook at the Keller Senior Meal Site, was given a farewell dinner on Monday, Nov. 22, upon her retirement as a Colville Tribal Employee. Larry Jordan (middle), Executive Director, resented her with a Pendleton Blanket, and she also received various other gifts. Nadene M. Naff (L) was among those Keller residents who paid their respects to Pauline.

Colville Photo Album

Happy BirthdayBarbary Lucy Ann

Love, Wm Dick Sr. & Family

Happy BirthdayLil’ Bill

Love, Wm Dick Sr & Family Happy Birthday Honkey TonkLove, Wm Dick Sr. & Family

Happy Birthday Super MarioLove, Wm Dick Sr & Family

Happy BirthdayCoby Son

Love, Wm Dick Sr & Family Happy BirthdayLil’ Brother

Love, Wm Dick Sr & Family

Happy 15th BirthdayBrandon OppenheimerLove, Mom, Grandma,

Aunties, Uncles

Happy BirthdayDeanna M. James

Love ya always, Dad,Mom, and Sisters

Happy Birthday Dorothy Burke & Janice DickLove, Wm Dick Sr & Family

Happy Birthday D. JamesLove ya always, Patty & Girls

Happy Birthday AJ Abrahamson11 Years Old

Love, your whole family!

Happy Birthday Tim WilliamsWe love you, Janice

and all our kids!

Happy 19th Birthday SonNovember 27th

We love you very much!Love Your Famil, Mom Ralph,

LaToya, Derek, Dani, Nika, Winston, Gabriel and “Micky”.

To our WarlockHappy Birthday

Oct. 31Love ya forever,Khristy & Lane

Happy Birthday CaseyYou are Super-Duper 7We love you, Mom, Dad,

Pappa and Tass

Happy 19th Birthday and Merry Christmas

SheldonDecember 25thWe love you!

Your family and friends

Happy Birthday - Davey JoeBig 3-0 Oct. 28

Angelina N. NockaiBirthday, November 4, 1988

Happy Pre-Teen birthday“11 years old”

I am very proud of you.Good luck in Middle School.

Keep smiling.Love Momma

Happy 3rd BirthdayFernisha “Boo Boo”November 23, 1999

Love always, Mom, Dad, and baby brother Alex

The Bingo Queen!! Would like to wish Yvonne Stanger a happy

birthday from:Millio’s & Walley

Happy 50th Birthday DianaLove you, Larry

Birthday, October 17, 1995Happy 4th birthday to our “lil man” Jace. You have brought

so much joy into our lives.Love you so much, baby.

Umma & Pa Pa

Happy 54 BirthdayLarry-Gary McDonald, Mother, Sara Alexander

Happy BirthdayJami – Nov 25

Jimmy – Nov 16Nick – Nov 29

Love, Mom (Debra) & John

Left to right: Harold and Marie Balboni (Shirley’s in-laws), Doug Balboni, Mary Moses, Shirley Moses-Balboni.

We would like to wish Mr. and Mrs. Doug Balboni the best of luck and God Bless. From Mom and sisters and brothers

Happy 6th BirthdayLane Priest, Oct. 11

Austin Covington, Nov. 14.Also congratulations cowboys

on your first calf rides, Oct. 2nd, at the Ride Em Til Ya Cry

Rodeo. We’re very proud of you both and love you lots. Your

Happy 3rd birthday to myLil Leschi Warrior,

Raymond Yazzie, Nov. 20Much love, Mom

Cheyenne Storm Orr-Rhodes was born on Oct. 8, 1999,

weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs., and joins his sister Shasoni Dawn Orr-Rhondes. Parents: John

and Denise Orr-Rhodes, Shoreline, WA. Grandparents: Noel and Lou Orr, Shoreline,

WA. Great-grandparents: Louis Orr Sr. (deceased) and Eutha

Orr, Omak, WA.

Palmer and FlowersAnnounce Their Engagement

Steve and Dorothy Palmer of Nespelem, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Jaleen Michell to Joshua S. Flowers, son of George and Jean Sanford of Delrio, and John and Penny Flowers of Grand Coulee.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School and is currently employed with the Colville Confederated Tribes Archive & Records Program as a Records Technician. Josh is also a graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School and in now successfully operating his own local General Contracting Business.

The couple plan to unite in marriage in April of the year 2000.

Happy Birthday GrandpaFrom your favorite niece

Briana Monaghan

Happy Birthday UncleFrom: Roni, Billie & The Girls

Happy Birthday Michelle PaulNovember 21, 1982

From your mom & sister

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SHARK TOUCH TANK – Nick Stensgar, Virgil Elwell, Savannah Marchand, Trish Ostenberg, Rose Butterfly, Weep-tes Wilder.

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Happy BirthdayBarbary Lucy Ann

Love, Wm Dick Sr. & Family

Happy BirthdayLil’ Bill

Love, Wm Dick Sr & Family Happy Birthday Honkey TonkLove, Wm Dick Sr. & Family

Happy Birthday Super MarioLove, Wm Dick Sr & Family

Happy BirthdayCoby Son

Love, Wm Dick Sr & Family Happy BirthdayLil’ Brother

Love, Wm Dick Sr & Family

Happy 15th BirthdayBrandon OppenheimerLove, Mom, Grandma,

Aunties, Uncles

Happy BirthdayDeanna M. James

Love ya always, Dad,Mom, and Sisters

Happy Birthday Dorothy Burke & Janice DickLove, Wm Dick Sr & Family

Happy Birthday D. JamesLove ya always, Patty & Girls

Happy Birthday Tim WilliamsWe love you, Janice

and all our kids!

Happy 19th Birthday SonNovember 27th

We love you very much!Love Your Famil, Mom Ralph,

LaToya, Derek, Dani, Nika, Winston, Gabriel and “Micky”.

Happy 54 BirthdayLarry-Gary McDonald, Mother, Sara Alexander

Left to right: Harold and Marie Balboni (Shirley’s in-laws), Doug Balboni, Mary Moses, Shirley Moses-Balboni.

We would like to wish Mr. and Mrs. Doug Balboni the best of luck and God Bless. From Mom and sisters and brothers

Happy Birthday AJ Abrahamson11 Years Old

Love, your whole family!

To our WarlockHappy Birthday

Oct. 31Love ya forever,Khristy & Lane

Happy Birthday CaseyYou are Super-Duper 7We love you, Mom, Dad,

Pappa and Tass

Happy 19th Birthday and Merry Christmas

SheldonDecember 25thWe love you!

Your family and friends

The Bingo Queen!! Would like to wish Yvonne Stanger a happy

birthday from:Millio’s & Walley

Happy 50th Birthday DianaLove you, Larry

Happy BirthdayJami – Nov 25

Jimmy – Nov 16Nick – Nov 29

Love, Mom (Debra) & John

Happy 3rd birthday to myLil Leschi Warrior,

Raymond Yazzie, Nov. 20Much love, Mom

Cheyenne Storm Orr-Rhodes was born on Oct. 8, 1999,

weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs., and joins his sister Shasoni Dawn Orr-Rhondes. Parents: John

and Denise Orr-Rhodes, Shoreline, WA. Grandparents: Noel and Lou Orr, Shoreline,

WA. Great-grandparents: Louis Orr Sr. (deceased) and Eutha

Orr, Omak, WA.

Palmer and FlowersAnnounce Their Engagement

Steve and Dorothy Palmer of Nespelem, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Jaleen Michell to Joshua S. Flowers, son of George and Jean Sanford of Delrio, and John and Penny Flowers of Grand Coulee.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School and is currently employed with the Colville Confederated Tribes Archive & Records Program as a Records Technician. Josh is also a graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School and in now successfully operating his own local General Contracting Business.

The couple plan to unite in marriage in April of the year 2000.

Happy Birthday GrandpaFrom your favorite niece

Briana Monaghan

Happy Birthday UncleFrom: Roni, Billie & The Girls

Bulk Rate ~ U.S. Postage Paid November 29, 1999 Address Correction Requested

Permit No. 2 ~ Nespelem, Washington 99155 Volume 25, No. 11 -- NOVEMBER 1999 Edition P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155

Council Resolution Index

Colville Business Council

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

ResolutionsRegular Session: October 14, 1999

Special Session: October 21, 1999

REGULAR SESSIONOCTOBER 14, 1999

Council Members Present: Ted Bessette, Colleen Cawston, Jeanne Jerred, Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Bob Louie, Mike Marchand, Doc Mellon, Kevin Rosenbaum, Lou Stone, Richard Swan.

Delegation/Absent: Doll Watt (vac)

Listed by: Resolution Number, Condensed Recommendation Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

1999-640.m&b Approve continuing resolution for

FY2000 budget. Budget levels will be 1/12 of FY99 original approved budget with the exception to: 1) Property Insurance-pay insurance premiums due October. 2) Higher Ed.-1st quarter tuition.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on September 21, 1999. 11 FOR (JJerred, BLouie, RSwan, DMellon, KRosenbaum, MMarchand, LStone, DWatt, CCawston, TBessette, GJoseph) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-641.nat Approve FY2000 Budget for Forest

Management deductions in the amount of $2,806,214 and authorize Chairperson or designee to sign.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on September 28, 1999. 10 FOR (LStone, BLouie, GJoseph, JJerred, DWatt, DMellon, RSwan, MMarchand, TBessette, KRosenbaum) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-642.nat Approve Soap Lake Fire #99-203

Rehabilitation Plan as proposed by CCT Burned Area Rehabilitation Team.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on September 29, 1999. 11 FOR (KRosenbaum, LStone, GJoseph, MMarchand, BLouie, DWatt, DMellon, TBessette, RSwan, DLouie, CCawston) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-643.nat Approve Timm Brothers Fire #99-

202 Rehabilitation Plan as written and recommended by CCT B.A.R.T with c o n c u r r e n c e o f C o l v i l l e A g e n c y Superintendent, NRD Director and other affected programs.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on September 29, 1999. 10 FOR (KRosenbaum, LStone, GJoseph, MMarchand, BLouie, DWatt, DMellon, TBessette, RSwan, DLouie) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-644.e&e Approve Headstart Grant Application

for FY2000 in the amount of $664,034 which includes $531,227 federal funds and $132,807 required matching funds and to authorize Chairperson or designee to sign all documents.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on September 29, 1999. 10 FOR (TBessette, LStone, RSwan, KRosenbaum, MMarchand, DWatt, DMellon, BLouie, GJoseph, JJerred) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-645.e&e Accept Amendment to Grant PL 102-

477 in the amount of $468,417 to include General Assistance and Contract Support Funds for FY2000 and modify budget accordingly. Chairperson or designee to sign all documents. To be an on-going grant monies for the next 3 years.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on September 30, 1999. 10 FOR (JJerred, BLouie, KRosen-baum, LStone, DMellon, TBessette, CCawston, DWatt, RSwan, MMarchand) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-646.hum Approve any unspent funds in the Federal

Social Services Program to be carried over from FY99 to FY2000.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on September 30, 1999. 11 FOR (LStone, JJerred, DMellon, KRosenbaum, BLouie, GJoseph, TBessette, CCawston, RSwan, DWatt, MMarchand) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-647.e&e Signature approval for submittal to

BIA of Administrative Cost Data for FY1997-1999 for Paschal Sherman Indian

School 10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 1, 1999. 10 FOR (LStone, JJerred, DMellon, KRosenbaum, BLouie, GJoseph, TBessette, CCawston, RSwan, DWatt, MMarchand) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-648.gov/m&b Approve WSDOT to temporarily install

their radio equipment in the Americell Building on Moses Mountain. They may consider other options in future but with approval of CBC.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 7, 1999 10 FOR (RSwan, LStone, DWatt, MMarchand, DMellon, DLouie, KRosenbaum, TBessette, CCawston, BLouie) 1 AGAINST (JJerred) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-649.nat/m&b Approve to issue a timber resale permit

to John Cramblit for 12 trees located on Tribal land near his homesite. Trees will be harvested as they pose a safety threat to structures and power lines within homesite.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 12, 1999 10 FOR (JJerred, GJoseph, LStone, BLouie, MMarchand, CCawston, RSwan, DMellon, KRosenbaum, TBessette) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-650.nat/m&b Approve Award of Banks Lake Survey

from Bureau of Reclamation in the amount of $225,293. Year 1 of a 5 year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for a survey of Banks Lake, WA. Authorize Chair or designee to sign.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 13, 1999 10 FOR (TBessette, RSwan, KRosenbaum, DMellon, LStone, BLouie, MMarchand, JJerred, GJoseph, CCawston) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-651.elc Approve Certification of Candidates for

1999 Special Election for Nespelem District: William (Bill) Desautel, Mathew Dick, Jr., James F. Ives, Joanne C. Leith, Eldon L. Wilson.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 13, 1999 10 FOR (LStone, TBessette, DMellon,

RSwan, BLouie, CCawston, KRosenbaum, JJerred, MMarchand, GJoseph) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-652.elc Approve Certification of Candidates for

1999 Special Election for Omak District: LaVada Anderson, Louella “Lou” Anderson, Margie Condon Hutchinson, Linda D. Louie, Mildred Erb, Garry J. McDonald, Sr., Eddy Timentwa, Joyce Watt.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 13, 1999 10 FOR (LStone, TBessette, DMellon, RSwan, BLouie, CCawston, KRosenbaum, JJerred, MMarchand, GJoseph) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-653.elc Approve replacement of Gene H. Joseph

from Elections Committee during 1999 Special Elections, as he is related to a candidate, to be in compliance with Law & Order Code 8-3 Elections and appoint Kevin Rosenbaum the Nespelem District Election Committee Representative.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 13, 1999 10 FOR (LStone, TBessette, DMellon, RSwan, BLouie, CCawston, KRosenbaum, JJerred, MMarchand, GJoseph) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-654.elc/m&b Approve 1999 Special Elections Budget

in the amount of $4,341 and modify FY2000 Budget accordingly.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-655.elc Disapprove Certification of Candidacy

for Andrew C. Joseph for the 199 Special Elections. Perspective Candidate did not submit his petition at the time in which was stated on the affidavit and petition.

8 FOR (GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 2 AGAINST (TBessette, JJerred) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-656.elc Disapprove Certification of Candidacy for

Myra P. Clark for the 1999 Special Elections. Perspective Candidate does not reside in the district in which petitioned.

9 FOR (JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie,

MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 1 AGAINST (TBessette) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-657.elc Disapprove Certification of Candidacy

for Albert C. Thomas for the 1999 Special Elections. Perspective Candidate does not reside in the district in which petitioned.

7 FOR (GJoseph, DLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 3 AGAINST (TBessette, JJerred, BLouie) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-658.elc Disapprove Certification of Candidacy for

Juanita Reyes for the 1999 Special Elections. Perspective Candidate does not reside in the district in which petitioned.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-659.elc Disapprove Certification of Candidacy for

Sheilah A. Cleveland for the 1999 Special Election. Perspective Candidate did not declare what Council position that they are filing for as stated on the affidavit signed and notarized.

1 FOR (LStone) 9 AGAINST (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan) 0 ABSTAIN. MOTION FAILED

1999-660.elc Disapprove Certification of Candidacy

for Francis T. Louie for the 1999 Special Elections. Perspective Candidate did not obtain the required signatures from 10 qualified voters from his district.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (BLouie)

1999-661.elc Disapprove Certification of Candidacy

for Caroline Sellars for the 1999 Special Elections. Perspective Candidate does not reside in district in which petitioned.

Amendment: to amend “to Certify for Candidacy” 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand,

prior to start of hauling activities. 5 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

MMarchand, KRosenbaum) 5 AGAINST (BLouie, DMellon, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 ABSTAIN TIE - Chair Voted FOR To Break Tie. MOTION CARRIED

1999-695.gov Adopt Danielle Rae Abraham-Jaramillo,

case #99-124. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-696.gov Adopt Theresa Sophie Aldrich, case #99-

159. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-697.gov Adopt Kaleena Ann Marchand, case #99-

160. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-698.gov Amend the Adopt ion of S teven

Moomaw to “Enrollment” as applicant meets requirements of Amendments III and V, Constitution and Bylaws of CCT and Section 8.1.80 & 8.1.81 of Colville Tribal Membership Code

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-699.gov Deny enrollment of Shawn Ramon Jones,

case #99-152. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-700.gov Relinquishment of Jordan M. Moulton.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST

8 FOR (TBessette, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 2 AGAINST (JJerred, GJoseph) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-689.natApprove to declare 14.67 acres, more or

less within Allotment, S-7-D owned by Steve Palmer a key tract for appraisal purposes.

9 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN. Out of Room: JJerred

1999-690.nat Approve to rescind Resolution 1998-270

and approve the purchase of 2.5 acres, more or less, within Tribal Tract 101-T458-A to Jayleen Palmer.

9 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (JJerred)

1999-691.nat Approve Service Line Agreement with

Harold Charley for phone service. 9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

B L o u i e , M M a r c h a n d , D M e l l o n , KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (DWatt)

1999-692.nat Approve to declare David Barr property

a key tract for purpose of obtaining Title Insurance and negotiations.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen--baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-693.nat Approve 1999-2000 Regulations for

Trapping Furbearing Animals by Tribal Members and the 1999 Members Turkey Season be extended from October 18 to November 30, 1999.

9 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 1 AGAINST (JJerred) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-694.nat Approve Silver City Lumber a road use

permit to haul logs on tribal roads. A $250 revocable road use permit fee will be required

SPECIAL SESSIONOCTOBER 21, 1999

Council Members Present: Ted Bessette, Colleen Cawston, Jeanne Jerred, Gene Joseph, Bob Louie, Mike Marchand, Doc Mellon, Kevin Rosenbaum, Lou Stone, Richard Swan, Doll Watt.

Absent/Delegation: Deb Louie (funeral)Listed by: Resolution Number, Con-

densed Recommendation Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

1999-687.m&b/com Approve CTEC to apply for a direct

grant from ANA for Quarry Falls, Social & Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) for first round funding. Grand funds to be sued to pay for costs of infrastructure & utility design, engineering, and cost development for entire 2 miles leading from City of Coulee Dam to the site and from entrance of site into property approx. 500 lineal feet. Estimated cost $450,000; CCT/CTEC portion of responsibility 20% or $90,000 in value for which 10% be in-kind services, salaries, etc., balance funds appropriated by CTEC @ $45,0000.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-688.e&eApprove Tribal Council access to non-

regulatory issues which come out of the interactions between the CTEC Corporation, the Gaming Division and Tribal Gaming. Non-regulatory issues which are brought to the attention of Gaming Commission Director or Gaming Commission shall be directed to attention of Education & Employment Committee for oversight review. CTEC Corporate Management and Gaming Division or Tribal Administration are required, within 5 working days, address issues on non-regulatory issues and finding and report to E&E Committee on a monthly basis.

of November 1999. Budget levels will be 2/12 of FY99 original approved budget, with exception of: Property Insurance; Higher Education; Forestry; Land Purchase.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 29, 1999. 11 FOR (JJerred, GJoseph, CCawston, DMellon, KRosenbaum, DWatt, DLouie, BLouie, RSwan, TBessette, LStone) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-708.gov Adopt Lilly Lezard 10-signature emergency authorized

by Resolution 1991-431 on November 4, 1999. 11 FOR (RSwan, JJerred, CCawston, BLouie, Stone, KRosenbaum, DWatt, DMellon, GJoseph, TBessette, DLouie) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-709.gov Adopt CONFIDENTIAL CASE 10-signature emergency authorized by

Resolution 1991-431 on October 29, 1999. 10 FOR (RSwan, DWatt, KRosenbaum, LStone, DMellon, BLouie, CCawston, GJoseph, TBessette, DLouie) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-710.m&b Approve Indian Health Service federal

funding modification for Inchelium Health Center in the amount of $77,227 for FY99. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-711.m&b/e&e Approve Cost of Living Increase (5%)

per grant award from US Department of Education to Voc. Rehab. Department 9 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 1 AGAINST (JJerred) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-712.m&b/com Approve carry over of $55,034 to

Renovate the Old HRD Building for Children & Family Services. Needed for health/safety of employees.

SPECIAL SESSIONNOVEMBER 4, 1999

Council Members Present: Ted Bessette, Colleen Cawston, Jeanne Jerred, Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Bob Louie, Doc Mellon, Kevin Rosenbaum, Richard Swan, Lou Stone, Doll Watt.

Delegation: Mike MarchandListed by: Resolution Number, Condensed

Recommendation Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

1999-705.com Approve the “Issues & Concerns of

the Colville Confederated Tribes: Use of Eastside Park and Overall Participation in the Omak Stampede and Suicide Race” CBC support of negotiating team appointed by Resolution 1999-593, understands work is critical to continuance of traditional & cultural activities in Omak District. A representative of negotiating team will meet with CBC on regular basis to update and bring information back and forth from negotiating meetings.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 27, 1999. 10 FOR (DMellon, RSwan, LStone, DWatt, DLouie, JJerred, KRosenbaum, GJoseph, BLouie, CCawston) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-706.e&e/m&b Approve carry over funds of $66,452

nonfederal share cash match for Headstart federal funds. Portion of funds to be used to repair Inchelium facility roof. If funds available in future to pay for community center portion of roofing, it will be reimbursed to this account.

10-signature emergency authorized by Resolution 1991-431 on October 29, 1999. 10 FOR (DWatt, KRosenbaum, LStone, DMellon, CCawston, GJoseph, JJerred, BLouie, RSwan, DLouie) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-707.m&b Approve continuing resolution for FY2000

Budget for continued operation for the month

0 ABSTAIN1999-701.gov Relinquishment of Delia B. Johnson.10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-702.gov Approve a $500 December 1999 Per Capita

to be distributed on or before December 3, 1999 to all eligible Tribal members living as of midnight October 31, 1999. No credit loans or department holds allowed with the exception of: Tribal Credit, CFS, Social Services, IIM and only those specific court orders shall be held. Funding will be attained from Treasury.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

LStone, RSwan, DWatt) 1 AGAINST

(GJoseph) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-703.eth

Approve list of CBC Members as rotating

alternates for the Ethics Committee: Doll

Watt, Richard Swan, Deb Louie, Kevin

Rosenbaum, and Ted Bessette. In order to

avoid conflicts of interest situations.

5 FOR (GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand,

DMellon, LStone) 1 AGAINST (JJerred)

4 ABSTAIN (TBessette, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, DWatt)

1999-704.exc

Approve to appoint David Finley as

Interim Gaming Commission Director.

8 FOR (TBessette, BLouie, MMarchand,

DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan,

DWatt) 2 AGAINST (JJerred, GJoseph) 0

ABSTAIN

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REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 4, 1999

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REGULAR SESSION

OCTOBER 14, 1999

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REGULAR SESSION

OCTOBER 14, 1999

DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-662.elc Approve Certification for Candidacy

for Sheilah Cleveland for the 1999 Special Elections.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-663.eth Appoint Deb Louie to the Ethics

Committee to fill the current vacancy.Amendment: amend to read “Gene

Joseph” 9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (GJoseph)

8 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 2 ABSTAIN (GJoseph, DLouie)

1999-664.hum Approve Client Service Contract with

DSHS, Division of Alcohol/Substance Abuse (DASA) and appoint Chair or designee to sign.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN. Out of Room: DMellon

1999-665.hum Approve Working Agreement between

Okanogan County Counseling Services and CCT Alcohol/Drug Program.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (DMellon)

1999-666.m&b Approve acceptance of Federal BIA Funds

in the amount of $95,000 under contract CTP03T10147 into Cost Center 1711 BIA Administration

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon,

KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-667.hum Darlene “Doll” Watt as official voting

delegate and Colleen Cawston, Alternate, for the American Indian Health Commission for Washington State and rescind Resolution 1998-586.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN. Out of Room: RSwan

1999-668.hum Darlene “Doll” Watt as official voting

delegate and Colleen Cawston, Alternate, for the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and rescind Resolution 1998-585.

Amendment: to read “Colleen Cawston to be Delegate and Doll Watt be the Alternate.” 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-669.hum Darlene “Doll” Watt as official voting

delegate and Colleen Cawston, alternate, for the Indian Policy Committee and rescind Resolution 1998-582.

Amendment: to read “Bob Louie be the Alternate.” 9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (BLouie)

8 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, DLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 1 AGAINST (JJerred) 1 ABSTAIN (BLouie)

1999-670.nat Approve to authorize and direct Office

of Reservation Attorney to file a lawsuit against Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Interior Department and Bureau of Land Management and appropriate officials of those agencies to challenge the approval of the Crown Jewel Mine Plan of Operations and reinstatement of the Record of Decision for said project. To be filed in appropriate Federal District Court in October 1999 or reasonably soon thereafter. It is understood ORA will attempt to stay the appeal in OHA v. Williams until issues raised in the new

lawsuit have been resolved. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-671.nat Approve Revocable Road Use Permit for

Dorothy McClure. 8 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone) 2 AGAINST (BLouie, RSwan) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-672.nat Approve land exchange of equal value

between Colville Tribe and Moon Martin.10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-673.nat Approve land exchange of equal value

between Colville Tribe and Ruby Peone.10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-674.nat Approve offer from Antoine “Tony”

Atkins, Tribal Member, for a Farm/Pasture Lease.

9 FOR (JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 1 AGAINST (TBessette) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-675.l&j Approve to remove Council members

from the Gaming Commission and to emphasize quasi-judicial protocols as the foundation of the Commission.

Amendment: to add, “Council members will remain on the Commission until their replacements are appointed.” 6 FOR (JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, KRosenbaum) 4 AGAINST (TBessette, DMellon, LStone, RSwan) 0 ABSTAIN

5 FOR (JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, KRosenbaum) 5 AGAINST (TBessette, MMarchand, DMellon, LStone, RSwan) 0 ABSTAIN. Tie: CCawston voted FOR to break Tie {Motion Carried}

1999-676.l&j Approve extension of Bruce Greene’s

Contract. 9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, DLouie,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-

baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN. Out of Room: GJoseph

1999-677.l&j Approve Tribal Court surplus monies

FY99 be carried over to FY2000 to help cover unbudgeted professional (attorney) line item expenses which will be incurred by Court. No new dollars bu only allow funds to be carried over to FY2000.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-678.cul Approve Miss CCT and Mr. CCT

Committees combine. Rescind Resolution 1998-702 and 1998-786 in order to ensure a sufficient quorum for the Committees to process travel, vouchers, perdiem, airfare and adherence to by-laws for Miss & Mr. CCT. Budgets will remain separate with the combined committee responsible for maintenance thereof.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN. Out of Room: DLouie

1999-679.e&e Approve to Rescind Resolution 1999-

367 in reference to Healthy Nations Budget Modification for February 1, 2000 to September 30, 2000 by using carry-over from Years 1, 2, and 3.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (DLouie)

1999-680.m&b Approve modification to Federal Co-op

Contract for Fire Suppression Program in the amount of $428,227 in additional funding. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-681.m&b/com Approve to grant carry-over in the amount

of $7,520.20 for Omak District Study that will be done in FY2000.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-682.m&b/nat Approve to carry-over unspent FY99

History/Archeology General Fund in the amount of $28,382 to be used for building repair and maintenance on the repository building. Any unspent monies to be distributed back to CCT General Fund. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-683.m&b/nat Approve budget modification for 3160.

Okanogan River Focus Watershed in the amount of $31,992.59 from FY98 into FY99 for a total budget of $119,971.59. No Tribal dollars, funded by BPA.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-

baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN. Out of Room: DLouie

1999-684.m&b/l&j Approve Probation/Parole personnel to

proceed again this year with the plan for the expenditure of the State CJAA Grant funds in the amount of $9,677 so that our youth at risk may tour selected institutional facilities selected from throughout State of Washington.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN. Out of Room: DLouie

1999-685.m&b

Approve to authorize to Amend Resolution

1999-640 to amend Land Purchase program

to $360,000. October Allocation for expenses

involved a three fee transactions closing in

October, the payment of second half taxes

to Okanogan and Ferry Counties, and the

purchase of senior interests in North Half

Allotments.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon, KRosen-

baum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 1

ABSTAIN (DLouie)

1999-686.m&b

Approve that the expense for 12 ribbon

shirts approved under Resolution 1999-537

in the amount of $600 to be paid from cost

center 121 Colville Business Council.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, MMarchand, DMellon,

KRosenbaum, LStone, RSwan) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

8 FOR (JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone) 2 AGAINST (TBessette, DWatt) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-713.m&b/com Approve carry over of $22,860.53 for

Reconstruction of Disautel Transfer Station in FY2000 from fund #821 (Solid Waste). 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-714.m&b/com Approve carry over of $12,062.26 for

Completion of items that are upcoming after Old HRD is in operation.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-715.m&b Approve carry over of $12,292 to

Complete the E. Picard Trailer Project.10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-716.m&b/com Approve carry over of $1,370,000 from

FY99 to FY2000 for Omak Longhouse.10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-717.m&b Approve carry over of $3,600 from FY99

to FY2000 for Tribal Gatherings and to appropriate $900 to each Community Center to purchase portable/adjustable basketball goals and basketballs.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-718.m&b/e&e Approve Amendment 111 and 112, Grant

GTP03T10101 for PSIS. 111)Reinspection funding in the amount of $3,750 to conduct 3 yr. AHERA Reinspection. 112)Additional School year funding. Total Amount: $62,500

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-719.m&b/e&e Approve Amendment 113, Grant

GTP0310101 for PSIS. Federal Government requirements that the Tribe may invest provided under this grant. Total Amount: $77,128

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph, DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

1999-720.m&b/e&e Approve Colville Tribe fund that portion

of PSIS FY2000 budget for the Jesuit Volunteers Placement Costs. Total amount:

$32,559.60 6 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, KRosenbaum, DWatt) 4 AGAINST (DMellon, BLouie, LStone, RSwan) 0 ABSTAIN

1999-721.m&b Approve carry over of $5,000 for Tribal

Tribune from FY99 to FY2000. 10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-722.m&b/nat

Approve Contract Renewal for Tribal

Fish Hatchery for FY2000 in the amount of

$355,966 and authorize Chair or designee

to sign. No Tribal dollars, to be funded by

BPA.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-723.m&b/nat

Approve carry over of $64,554 for BIA

Contract GTP03T1047 Land Title Plant-

Realty from FY98 to FY99.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, RSwan, LStone,

DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN. Out of

Room: KRosenbaum

1999-724.m&b/nat

CCT take steps necessary to initiate a

Chief Joseph Dam fish passage habitat study

in partnership with Army Corps of Engineers

under a 50%-50% cost share arrangement.

CCT to allocate or secure 50% share of

funding required to initiate feasibility

study and determine the amount required to

complete project and seek outside funding to

help Tribes meeting its funding obligations

for project. All project funding not secured

from outside sources shall be allocated

through the Tribal budget appropriations

process.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-725.m&b

Approve donation request from Inchelium

Activity Center in the amount of $500 per

year.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-726.m&b

Approve emergency contract with Diane

R. Nelson as a Lobbyist for a six month

period effective November 3, 1999, not to

exceed $30,000 and to expedite the contract

process on an emergency basis in preparation

for the next legislative session in Olympia

and in response to potential impacts from

Referendum 695. Funds to come from Lobby

Line item.

7 FOR (TBessette, DLouie, BLouie,

DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone)

3 AGAINST (JJerred, GJoseph, DWatt) 0

ABSTAIN

1999-727.m&b

Approve Colonial Life & Accident

Insurance Company to offer Tribal

employees’ a choice to purchase their

products.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN.

Out of Room: RSwan

1999-728.m&b

Approve MOA between Colville BIA

Superintendent’s Office and Central

Accounting.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

Out of Room: RSwan

1999-729.nat

Approve John St. Pierre be assigned to

head up an effort to get management of the

Forest Service lands under the Tribes.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, DLouie, BLouie,

DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan, LStone,

DWatt) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (GJoseph)

1999-730.nat

Support the recommended changes to

Land Task Force Recommended Revisions

to Interior’s Trust Land Acquisition

Regulations.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN.

Out of Room: DWatt

1999-731.nat

Approve offer from Joyce Depner, non-

tribal member, for her interest in the removal

of existing homesite structure and removal of

salvageable items.

8 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan,

LStone) 1 AGAINST (BLouie) 1 ABSTAIN

(DWatt)

1999-732.nat

Negotiated sale to the Tribe - Dorothy

Delacruz and declare Henry Quintasket

Allotment a key tract.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-733.nat

Negotiated sale to the Tribe - Lorna

Squetimkin and to purchase Lewis

Whalawitsa Jr.’s undivided interest.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-734.nat

Exchange of land of Equal Value -

Andrew Elwell Jr.’s interest in Praxette

Allotment, Christine Simpson Allotment and

Joseph Simpson Allotment FOR 5.00 acres

more or less Tribal Tract 101-T4163.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-735.cul

Approve printing of Cultural Plant

Information Book and to approve the

distribution of the book reservation wide.

The copyright and the printing plates will be

retained by CCT. Plates will be stored at the

Tribal Archives.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-736.l&j

Approve to appoint Diana M. Socula as

the Tribal contact person with the American

Indian Development Associates (AIDA) with

the concurrence of Tribal Court.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-737.l&j

Approve carry over of $74,818 for

Juvenile Justice Program for the FY99-2000.

Funds identified as Gaming dollars.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-738.l&j

Approve to request from BIA, Portland

Area Office to identify what the employment

levels will be necessary for the recently

approved Adult/Juvenile detention facility,

also identify the operation/maintenance

funding levels which will be necessary

for facility. Information requested to be

presented to CBC during Area Directors

Meeting on Nov. 18, 99 in Nespelem, WA.

Requesting to have the identified amount,

plus contract support costs added into

the base funding for Colville Agency, Annual

Funding Agreements.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-739.gov

Relinquishment of John S. Wahsise.

9 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, DLouie,

BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan,

LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN

(CCawston) Note: Recommendation chaired

by Vice Chairperson JJerred.

1999-740.gov

Approve to rescind the entirety of

Resolution 1999-483 and Resolution 1997-

644.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN

(LStone)

1999-741.gov

Approve to appoint Richard Swan as

official voting delegate to serve as liaison

with the Sinixt Nation of Winlaw, BC,

Canada.

8 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, DLouie,

BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone,

DWatt) 1 AGAINST (JJerred) 1 ABSTAIN

(RSwan)

1999-742.gov

Approve to appoint Lou Stone as official

voting delegate alternate to serve as liaison

with the Sinixt Nation of Winlaw, BC,

Canada.

8 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, DLouie,

BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan,

DWatt) 1 AGAINST (JJerred) 1 ABSTAIN

(LStone)

1999-743.gov

Authorize Richard Swan to arrange for a

“Protocol” meeting with Sinixt Nation and

CCT.

8 FOR (TBessette, GJoseph, DLouie,

BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum, LStone,

DWatt) 1 AGAINST (JJerred) 1 ABSTAIN

(RSwan)

1999-744.gov

Confirm the appointment of Michael

Marchand for the position of National

Congress of American Indians Portland Area

Vice President Alternate.

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-745.gov

Appoint Darlena “Doll” Watt as the voting

delegate to ATNI Economic Development

Corporation Board of Directors. Therefore,

rescinding action that appointed Wendell

George.

9 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN

(DWatt)

1999-746.gov

CCT support of the ATNI Recommen-

dations Concerning the Negotiated Rule

Making Process (ATNI Transportation

Committee Resolution 99-67).

10 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, GJoseph,

DLouie, BLouie, DMellon, KRosenbaum,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 0 AGAINST 0

ABSTAIN

1999-747.hum

Appoint Lou Stone to be official Tribal

delegate to Healing Lodge of Seven Nations

Board and Darlena “Doll” Watt be the

alternate. Rescind any and all previous

delegations.

6 FOR (TBessette, JJerred, BLouie,

DMellon, KRosenbaum, RSwan) 0

AGAINST 2 ABSTAIN (LStone, DWatt).

Out of Room: GJoseph, DLouie

1999-748.e&e

Accept John Dick’s verbal resignation

from Tribal Gaming and the interim position

of Tribal Police Chief to Council members in

attendance and recommend the Law & Justice

Committee to appoint an interim Chief of

Police for the Colville Tribes.

6 FOR (TBessette, BLouie, DMellon,

RSwan, LStone, DWatt) 3 AGAINST

(JJerred , DLouie , KRosenbaum) 0

ABSTAIN. GJoseph recused himself from

recommendation

1999-749.e&e

Key Administrative Personnel, rescind

Resolution 1998-782 also replace and

appoint Key Administrative Personnel in

the following positions: Executive Director,

Administrative Director and Personnel

Manager.

4 FOR (TBessette, LStone, RSwan,

DWatt) 5 AGAINST (JJerred, DLouie,

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REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 4, 1999

Honoring Colville Veterans

1999 Veterans Honor Dance1. Archie Washines, Army; 2.

Tony Washines, Marines; 3. Eldon Wilson, Marines; 4. Smokey Senator, Army; 5. Stan Timentwa, Navy; 6. Jimmy Orr, Navy; 7. Vaughn R. Yellow Wolf, Army; 8. C. George, Marines; 9. Sonny George, Army; 10. Steve Iukes, Army; 11. Don Aiken, Army/Air Force; 12. Andy Joseph, Jr., Army; 13. Monte Joseph, Marines; 14. Bill Ives, Navy; 15. Robert Turner, Marines; 16. Wes Seylor, US Air Force; 17. Richard Pooler, Army; 18. Nick Hudson, Coast Guard; 19. Pete Adolph, Navy; 20. Gary Fox, Marines; 21. Willard Nomee, Army; 22. Raymond Totus, Army; 23. Leonard Husky, Marines; 24. Eli Lewis, US Air Force; 25. Floyd Gendron, Army; 26. Isaac Quintasket, Army; 27. Isaac Jack, Army; 28. Chuck Bart, Army; 29. Lester YellowWolf, Army; 30. Lester Bernarl, Army; 31. Gary Gray, Army; 32. Loren Graves, US Air Force; 33. Delbert Peone, Army; 34. Harvey Moses Jr., Army; 35. Michael Wycoff, Marines; 36. Ron McDowell, Army; 37. Chris Ritley, Army Reserve; 38. Ray Smith, Army; 39. Paul James, Army; 40. John Mellon, Navy; 41. Gernie Aura, US Air Force; 42. Roy Moon; 43. R.J. Moon; 44. Ken Redthunder; 45. Albert Comedown; 46. Eddie McFarland; 47. Charles Jackson, Army; 48. Tommy Waters, Army; 49. Duffy Sammaripa, Marines; 50. Lawrence Andrew, Marines, 51. Harry Owhi, Navy; 52. Sam Sampson, Marines; 53. David Leach, Army; 54. Antoinette Wynecoop, Navy; 55. Eli Quaempts, Army; 56. Patrick DuBois, Army; 57. Debbie Louie McGee, Marines; 58. Deb Wilfred Louie, Army; 59. Kevin Rosenbaum; 60. Willford Scott, Navy; 61. Casey Pooler, Marines; 62. V.J. Mcdonald, 63. Michelle McDonald; 64. Joe FireCrow, SR; 65. Julie Hewitt; 66. Robert Moulton,

ATTENTION—Leading the Grand Entry on Friday, Nov. 5, are: Andy Joseph, Jr. with the American Legion

Flag, Steve Ruben and Joe Mellon with the American Flag.

Bourgeau3. Eric Broncheau, Umatilla, John and Gerri Gros Venor.

13-17 Teen Girls Fancy

Jingle-Traditional

1. Liberty Cree, Assinibone, Monte and Debbie Joseph2. Rose Corral, Spokane/Yakama, Caroline Kuehne/honor of Henry A. Kuehne3. Kylee Smoker, Assinibone, Terri and Sonny Redthunder

13-17 Teen Boys Fancy

Grass-Traditional

1. Justice Cree, Assinibone, Levi Joseph and Alethea Heath2 . Joseph Abrahamson , Co lv i l l e , CCT Leg ion /Auxiliary, Post 1143. Albert Broncheau, Nez Perce, Jack and Sophia Miller

18-49 Women’s Fancy-Jingle

1. Dinay Olney, Navajo, CCT Legion/Auxiliary, Post 1142. Vera Hedgepeth, Cherokee, CCT Legion/Auxiliary, Post 1143. Jackie Arthur, Colville, Joanne Leith in honor of Sandy Circle

18-49 Women’s Traditional

1. Esther George, Yakama, Agnes Davis in honor of Anne

The American Legion and Auxiliary, Post 114, held its annual Veteran’s Day Pow Wow Nov. 5-7 at the Nespelem Community Center. Large crowds attended the three day Pow Wow.

On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, members of Post 114 laid a Wreath at the Veterans’ Monument located in front of the Tribes’ main office building. Afterwards a dinner honoring all Veterans was held at 12 noon at the Nez Perce Longhouse.

Barbara F. Aripa, 1st Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliary, prepared a list of the winners at the Pow Wow and the results are as follows:

1999 VETERANS’ POW WOWAll Tiny Tots Paid Each Session,

and Sponsored by CCT Legion/Auxiliary, Post 11

Listed by Place, Name, Tribe and Sponsor.

7-12 Girls Fancy

Jingle-Traditional

1. Randy Palmer, Colville, Shelly Davis2. Danika Williams, Colville, Shelly Davis3. Rose Gendreau, Nez Perce, Shelly Davis.

7-12 Boys Fancy

Grass-Traditional

1. Gabby Corral, Jr., Spokane, Sharey and Dana Cleveland2. Isiah Wynne, Spokane, Lee

George2. Bea Kehama, Yakama, Agnes Davis in honor of Anne George3. Theresa Best, Colville, Joanne Leith in honor of Cyrus Circle

18-49 Men’s Fancy-Grass

1. Jazz Umtuch, Yakima, CCT Legion/Auxiliary, Post 1142. James Nomee, Spokane, CCT Legion/Auxiliary, Post 1143. Alex Meninick, Yakima, Don Aiken

18-49 Men’s Traditional

1. Lonny Street, Mesbewaki (Iowa), Jeannie and Roy Moon2. Thomas Waters, Nez Perce, R. J. Moon3. Kermit Davis, Nez Perce, Jeannie and Roy Moon

50 & over Women’s Traditional

1. Delores George, Yakima, Soy/Sharon Redthunder in honor of Joe Redthunder2. Hardman, Spokane, Vaughn and May Lou Yellowwolf3. Lenore Lewis, Yakama, Joseph Mellon

50 & over Men’s Traditional

1. Wilbert Berlie, Blood, Save Redthunder

Veteran’s Are Honored and Remembered2. Leroy Seth, Nez Perce, Barb Aripa in Memory of Gabe Aripa3. Dave Browneagle, Spokane, Rudy Aripa in Memory of Gabe Aripa

veterans’ Contest

1. Leroy Seth, Nez Perce, Grace Moore2. Bill Johnson, Colville/Nez Perce, Bill Timentwa and Family3. Steven Ruben, Nez Perce, Bill Timentwa and Family

lee Johnson Memorial:

by Bill Johnson

and Family

1. Steven Ruben, $1,0002. Leroy Seth, $8003. Bill Timentwa, $6004. Dave Browneagle, $4005. Horace Axtell, $200

Host drum:

Indian nations,

Satus, Wa

1. Lightning Creek, Lapwai, ID2. Mountain Sky, Nespelem3. Golden Eagle, Nespelem4. Golden Eaglettes, Nespelem5. Coyote Creek, Nespelem6. Red Tail, Lapwai, ID7. White Swan Intertribal,White Swan8. Red Hawk Canyon,Pendleton, OR9. Iron spirit, Wellpinit

1999 Veterans

honor danceArmy; 67. Francis Wyncoop, Army; 68. Clarence Kahama, Army; 69. Doug Marconi, Jr., Marines; 70. John R. Saxa, Marines; 71. Jerry Tinny, Army; 72. Robbi Simpson, Navy; 73. Chuck Axtell, Army; 74. Sabe Redthunder, US Air Force; 75. Horace Axtell, Army; 76. Mike Nomee, Navy; 77. Jack Miller, Army; 78. Louis Brander, Navy; 79. Demis Butterfly, Army; 80. Henry Kuehne, Army; 81. Bill Timentwa, Navy; 82. Steve Ruben, Army; 83. Davey Adams, US Air Force; 84. Bill Johnson, Army; 85. Tim Moses, Army; 86. Dave Browneagle, Army: 87. Joseph Mellon, Marines; 88. Charles Ort, Navy; 89. Rex Aitken, Army; 90. Mark Ives, Army; 91. Milo Hubert, Army; 92. Leonard Friedlander, Army; 93. Gary Adolph, Army; 94. Glen Wapato, Navy; 95. Jack Redthunder, Marines; 96. Dale Brisbois, Navy; 97. Tammy Bob, Army; 98. Stephonie Mesteth, Marines; 99. Leroy Seth, Army; 100. Leroy Williams, Navy; 101. Ron Peasley, Army; 102. David Friedlander, Navy; 103. Cal Moore, Army; 104. Jim McCormack, Navy; 105. Ray Stensgar, Army; 106. Stetch Cleveland, Army; 107. Danny Conant, Natl. Guard; 108. William Samuels, Army; 109. Lewis Samuels, Army; 110. George McDonald, Sr., Army; 111. Leo Tellior, Navy; 112. Walter S. Adams, Sr., Army; 113. Sam Samuels, Army; 114. Phil George, Army; 115. James Albertsen, Coast Guard; 116. Albert Andrews, Navy; 117. Frank Halfmoon; 118. Adam Bearcub, Sr.; 119. Adam Bearcub, Jr.; 120. Red Palmer, Army; 121. Babe Palmer, Army; 122. Tony Williams, Army; 123. John Grant, Army; 124. Dean Kinder, Navy.

The above list of Veterans who served in the Armed Forces was prepared by Barbar Aripa, 1st Vice-President of the American Legion Auxilary.

The Lee L. Johnson Family would like to say thank you to the American Legion Post 114 and the Ladies Auxiliary for allowing us to hold our Veteran’s Dance Contest during the pow wow. It has meant a lot for all of us to be able to honor our loved one in such a special way. Thank you from Lucille Johnson and William Eagle Blanket and father William Johnson Jr.

of Defense gave 1959 as the year in which the first American casualties occurred. However, it was later discovered that Army Captain Harry Cramer was killed in action on Oct. 21, 1957. The last 18 casualties occurred on May 15, 1975. As of January 1, 1997, there are 58,202 names listed on the Memorial.

There are nine names from Okanogan County listed on the Memorial, they are as follows:

Name, Rank, Service, Birth-Death

BREWSTERGalbraith, Marvin EarlLCpl. Marine 9/27/47-

3/27/68Lane, John TimothyPFC Army 2/26/48-5/4/68

ELMER CITYLambert, Dale LeeSP5 Army 12/9/45-4/24/68

OKANOGANBryant, James WesleyPFC Marine 4/25/46-9/8/66Combs, Jackie RandallPFC Army 10/6/46-11/17/67Fisher, James TedCpl. Army 10/23/49-5/28/70Pratt, Richard EmmettSP4 Army 4/13/45-12/8/67

OMAKGlasford, Michael RichardPFC Army 10/4/49-7/29/68Martin, Merle JamesPFC Army 9/26/48-1/28/69

OROvILLEChristenson, Daniel Brian

Scruggs, who was a Corporal with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, and served in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He wanted the Memorial to be something that would accept and recognize the service and sacrifice of everyone who served in Vietnam. It was dedicated on Nov. 13, 1982.

“The Moving Wall” was built so that it could be displayed at different cities, so that people who were unable to visit the Memorial, would have a chance to see what the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., looked like.

The dates 1959 and 1975 appear on the Memorial. The Department

From May 19 to May 25, 1998, “The Moving Wall,” a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Washington, D.C., was on display at Leavenworth, WA.

The name of Army SP5 Dale Lee Lambert, a Colville Tribal Member, appears on the Wall. To find his name on the Wall, this reporter was given the following information: “E Pan 51 Line 47.” It means East Wall, panel 51, Line 47. In the photo above, you’ll see at the bottom of the names to the far right: “E 52,” it means East Wall, Panel 53.

The idea for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was thought up by Jan

DALE L. LAMBERT

THE MOVING WALLVietnam Veterans Memorial

U.S. Marine CoRPs War

Memorial224th Birthday & Last of the 20th Century

A “force of two battalions of Marines” was authorized by the Continental Congress on Nov. 10, 1775, establishing the United States Marine Corps.

The Iwo Jima War Memorial (above) was designed and built from the photo taken of the flag raising on Feb. 23, 1945, at Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. The Memorial is next to the Arlington National Cemetery at Washington, D.C.

PFC Ira Hamilton Hayes (on the extreme right) a Pima Indian, was among the five-Marines and a Navy Corpsman who raised the flag. PFC Hayes was probably the most famous American Indian, who fought in World War II.

This month’s issue of the Leatherneck (Magazine for the Marines) chose Joe Rosenthal’s Associated Press photo of the flag raising as the “Photograph of the Century,” and said it was probably the most famous war photograph ever taken.

Parlette urges

support for national

WWII memorialAs plans for a national World

War II memorial in Washington, D.C., move forward, memorial fund organizers are asking states to donate to the construction effort. State Rep. Linda Evans Parlette, R-Wenatchee, is throwing her support behind legislation to provide funds for the memorial

“Last spring I was honored to attend the unveiling of our new state World War II memorial in Olympia,” said Parlette. “It is a beautiful site, and its dedication was well past due. I also believe it’s important to have a memorial in our nation’s capital to honor all the men and women who served.

“Many states have already given to this fund. On behalf of all Washington’s World War II veterans, the Legislature should do everything it can to contribute to the memorial>’

Parlette is supporting legislation to create an account under the state treasurer to accept donations for the memorial.

Construction on the Washington, D.C., site is scheduled to begin next year on Veterans Day. People who want more information or who wish to make a donation may call 1-800-639-4WW2 or visit the memorial’s web site at www.wwiimemorial.com.

Colville Colville YouthThis thank you letter is to the

parents and guardians of the students from Skilskin high school and Grand Coulee Darn middle school, and Lake Roosevelt high school. These

SKILSKIN HIGH SCHOOL NEWSstudents went on the Marine Biology trip to Los Angeles California. I wish to thank you parents, for sharing your most precious jewels with me, and trusting me to protect

them on this journey of which we took together. The memories of this trip will be some of my fondest, of which I will cherish when I am old and gray. Thanks to you parents, I was blessed with getting to know your unique, talented and very gifted young people.

I would also like to praise the students from Skilskin for generating their own funds for this trip. They raised the money through arts and craft sales, and parent involvement. The highlight of this trip was the 3 day trip to Catalina Island Marine Institute on Toyon Bay. This camp was 3 days of very intensive workshops of which tested all of our fears. The workshop included snorkeling in the sea during the day and also at night, we touched leopard sharks and bat rays. The lab of a terrestrial hike, and the history of the island and the Native Americans that inhabited it at one time was fascinating. The trip to Long Beach Aquarium was very educational and organized in sections that the students could easily understand.

This trip for me was a real self-esteem builder. I have tried to keep to myself for the past couple of years, as my fear is when I get close to people I always get hurt in the end. When I made the spur of the moment decision to go on this trip, I was opening myself up to be close to people again and getting out of my comfort zone. I had never been to California and I really did not know these young people that well, so we were all vulnerable to one another, and I was going to have to be responsible for other people’s most valuable assets.

The time I was privileged to spend with them, was a week of a lot of fun and self-esteem building. I believe we as parents should be sending more of our children on trips like this, and as parents we need to take advantage of chaperoning, it builds character. This trip has rejuvenated my faith that the next generation will be just

fine. I was granted the opportunity to see just how big their hearts and souls truly are, and that their passion for life is strong. I hope that all of you students will always feel free to think of me as your friend, and as a friend I will always love all of you unconditionally.

This trip taught me that the Creator (God), does not want us to worry about food, clothes or any material things, because he will always give us only what we can handle at that moment in time. I have also had to ask this question on coming back home, “Oh God, how does my heart look”? In other words am I listening to my heart or my head, or to what others want me to do and say, and not what God is guiding me to do. I say this as financially I could not afford to go on this trip. I had to use my light bill and phone bill money to go and hoping that God would provide for me when I returned, and you know what, my faith paid off, because when I returned my unemployment check was in the mail, so my phone bill and fight bill were paid in the nick of time.

I know that the Creator does not

want me to have to live like this, but

I have the faith that he will lead me

down the path he has paved for me,

and he has a red road paved for all

of you, if you just trust in him and

believe in him. I want all of you to

remember you can call on me or stop

by anytime, my ears and my door are

always open. I will keep all of you

in my prayers and hope your dreams

come true. Thank all of you again

for the wonderful adventure, it was

a scream, of which we did a lot of.

Do not any of you ever loose your

sense of humor and keep your self

respect in check. As you all know,

it is “Obedience”, that will get you

what your heart desires.

With all my love and blessings.

Lem Lemish,

Deby Stanger

News for and about youth

SHARK LAB – Virgil Elwell, Gerald Tinney, Savannah Marchand, Weep-tes Wilder, Spusmen Wilder, Derek Vasquez, Therese Donley, Rose Butterfly.

SHARK TOUCH TANK – Nick Stensgar, Virgil Elwell, Savannah Marchand, Trish Ostenberg, Rose Butterfly, Weep-tes Wilder.

Tribal Health programs sponsored the

Great American Smokeout for the third

consecutive year. This year our promotion

was expanded to include area high school

students. Youth at each high school offered

the opportunity for fellow students to

participate by pledging to be tobacco-free

and helping another person remain tobacco

free for the day. Youth participating

were rewarded with incentives that

were provided by local businesses.

Students from Omak, Inchelium, and

Lake Roosevelt high school’s recorded

public service announcements on their local radio station to

promote the Great American Smokeout. These activities were in addition to the adoption papers,

survival kits and turkey drawing offered by each districts’ Tribal Health staff to tribal employees and community

members. Many people, adults and youth, Tribal and CTEC businesses provided a lot of support to make this years’

Smokeout bigger and better than ever. We would like to recognize them

and give them a BIG thank you: Jackson’s

Service Station, Bears Den, Nespelem

Trading Post, Gene’s Harvest Grocery,

Inchelium Store, Keller Store, Rainbow

Beach, Inchelium Short Stop, Pines Caf6,

Barney’s Restaurant and Horizon Video.

“THE GREAT AMERICAN

YOUTH IN ACTIONThe Tribal Heath Tobacco Prevention

program is currently recruiting youth

interested in participating in anti-tobacco

activities and peer education opportunties.

Youth groups, 4-H clubs, church groups,

schools, etc. are encouraged to join our

reservation wide efforts. Contact Myra

Aubertin at (509) 634-2938 for more

information.

Childhood Education, Computer Science, Counseling Psycholo-gy, American Human Services, Office Technology, Speech Lan-guage Pathology.

SCHOLARSHIPSEach have it’s own deadline

date and applications must be complete.

Truman D. Picard Scholarship

Application deadline:March 3, 2000

The Intertribal Timber Council is pleased to invite all interested Nat ive American / Alaskan students to apply. Dedicated to supporting students in pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. Graduating senior high school students seeking an education in Natural Resources, the scholarship is $1,200 (4 available). Students currently attending an institution of higher education and studying Natural Resources may apply for a $1,800 scholarship (10 available). Application information can be obtained from Reggie Atkins, 509-634-2331 in Nespelem, also Intertribal Timber Council, Attn: Education Committee, 4370 NE Halsey St., Portland, OR 97213-1566 and at the website: www.itcnet.org

Cecelia SomdayEducation Fund

Deadline: April 1, 2000T h e c u r r e n t m a x i m u m

scholarship available is $1,500 per year. Thirteen scholarships are awarded to enrolled Colville Tribal members. This scholarship can be applied for more than once. Primary eligibility: Applicant must be an enrolled Colville Tribal member and have achieved a 3.0 grade point average for each of your last three quarters or last two semesters of school (high school or college). Applications available from Higher Education Program.

College Intern ProgramDeadline: April 1, 2000The Colville Tribes recruits

ful l t ime col lege s tudents currently enrolled in an accredited post -secondary ins t i tu t ion for employment with a tribal organization and its affiliates (CTEC, H-IS, and BIA) in a summer program not to exceed 560 hours. Interns will participate i n a s u p e r v i s e d l e a m i n g experience related to his/her major, career goals, and the needs of the placement agency. Intems will earn eight credits through a leaming contract with Eastern Washington University. Course fees and tuition will be included. Applications are available from Higher Education Program and open to enrolled Colville Tribal members.

2000 AmericanIndian Endowed

Scholarship ProgramDeadline: May 15, 2000Applicants must be financially

needy American Indian students who will be enrolled full-time by Fall 2000 at a public or independent college or university within the State of Washington. All qualified applicants will be considered, however, priority is given to upper-division and graduate level students. Applications available mid January, 2000. American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program, Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Services Division, 917 Lakeridge Way, P. 0. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

The Colville Tribal Education Assistance Program (CTEAP) was created by resolut ion number 1977-3 5 8 of the Tribal Council for the purpose of assisting enrolled members of the Colville Tribes who wish to pursue further education in institutions of higher learning, business and commercial schools, vocational/technical institutions, and technological schools. The Education Assistance Program is intended to assist students enrolled either on campus or enrolled in extension courses or regionally and/or nationally accredited institutions. Graduated and senior level students are considered priority funding.

CTEAP program funding is derived from tribal revenue. CTEAP provides supplemental grants to enrolled Colville members in post secondary vocational or liberal arts program stinting a two or four year college or university on a full or part time basis.

CTEAP/HIGHER

EDUCATION

APPLICATION

DEADLINE DATES

WINTER TERMDecember 1st, 1999

SPRING TERMFebruary 1, 2000

SUMMER TERMMay 1st, 2000

HIGHER EDUCATION

SCHOOL VISITATIONS

Frank Quinto will be at: Okanogan High School on December 13, 1999, 1:00 pm Omak High School on December 13, 1999, 10:00 am Lake Roosevelt High School on December 15, 1999, 7 to 9 pm Participation in “Parent/Student Financial Aid Night”.

Higher EducationProgram also provides outreach assistance in:

Omak Community Center, Mondays from 9 am to 3 pm. Frank Quinto, 509-826-4100

Inchelium Resource Center, Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Pat Laramie-Brooks, 509-722-7037

Higher Education Program is presently funding students in these states outside of the Pacific Northwest: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming.

a list of various degree programs our students are

currently pursuing:Educat ion , Psychology,

Nursing, Law, Criminal Justice, Business, Social Work, Medical Doctor, Civil Engineer, English, Communications, Court Reporter, Accounting, Physical Therapy, Animal Sciences, Parks &Rec-reation, Political Science , An-thropology, Office Technology, Health Education, Speech Lan-guage, Pathology, Art History, CAD Drafting, Technical Sales, Engineering, Sociology, Natural Resources, Motorcycle Mechanic, Associate of Arts transfer degree, Guidance & Counseling, Masters of Education, Business Manage-ment, Native American Human Services, Environmental Scienc-es, Public Administration, Digital Image technology, Environmental Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic, Recreation Management, Early

C T E A P

HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMGloria Atkins, Program ManagerAlivina Cawston, Office Assistant

Pat Laramie-Brooks, Financial Aid CouncilorFrank Quinto, Higher Education Councilor

THE vOICE OF PROUDPASCHAL SHERMAN INDIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS & STAFF

your child and let them tell about

what they learned.

Thanks,

Mrs. Kelnhofer & Ms. Sam

Keeping our tradition

alive through language

Congratulations to the following

students who received awards from

PSIS Salish language Program. (A.M.)

Pre-school: Brianna Herrera, Brandi

Carson. (PM) Pre-school: Sumo,

Moomaw, Ty Mills. Kindergarten

1: Alex Elsberg, Clayton Yellowolf.

Kindergarten 2: Cecilia Abrahamson,

Quintana Morelock. 1st grade:

Joseph Launer, Seth Brooks.

2nd grade: Elias Edwards, Mary

Friedlander. 3rd grade: Rakiaya

Charley, Jake Chaney. 4th grade:

Rose Ferguson, Brandon Simpson,

Danyle Quintasket. 5th grade: Jessica

Olebar, Eugene Moore. 6th grade:

Amanda Track. 7th grade: Cara

Campbell, Sandra Moses, Montee

Nelson. 8th grade: Alana VanBrunt,

M.J. Clark.

PSIS 2nd Grade

Halloween Tales

Once upon a time, a long time

ago, there was a ghost that came in

my house. Then a monster came in

my house. then they were going to

eat my little sister then I put them in

a net. Then they ate my dog and cat.

Valencia Johnson

A long time ago it was night.

A goblin was scaring little kids on

Halloween night at the cemetery.

Along came a vampire and scared

the goblin away back to his house.

the kids were safe!

Jordan George

A long time ago there was a boy

Principal’s Message

Welcome to the 1999/2000 school

year. This year we have a few

new employees joining the Paschal

Sherman Indian School team.

New superintendent, Dr. Mary

Hall; new special program director,

Ms. Terrie Sanger; new kindergarten

teacher, Ms. Amber Lawrence; new

residential director, Mr. Pete Sirois.

This year we have two kindergarten

classrooms and needed to hire

another teacher for the second class.

So, welcome to Paschal Sherman

Indian School.

The students and staff celebrated

Veteran’s Day with a school wide

assembly held on 11/10/99 in our

gym. The following guest speakers

were in attendance: 1. Ted Bessette 2.

Vince Adolph 3. Mark Ives 4. Mary

J. Marchand 5. Lance Lelone

We would like to thank them for

coming to our assembly. I would

like to especially thank Mr. Mike

Marchand for picking up his daughter

and bringing her to PSIS. Mary

joined ROTC while attending the

University of Washington.

Please write down the date for our

annual “Christmas Program.” This

year’s program will be held on Dec.

16 at the Performing Art Center in

Omak. More information will be sent

out after Thanksgiving.

Today, the kindergarten partici-

pated in the Veteran’s Day School

Assembly where we honored our Na-

tion’s Veterans. Our class sang “It’s

a Grand Old Flag” as they marched

into the assembly. One student car-

ried the flag, one carried our Indian

drum, one carried the banner with the

words and everyone else carried our

Indian Flags as we sang. They did

an awesome job. Please congratulate

walking from the store on a dark

night. A werewolf came and got him

and he was scarier than ever. then a

black cat came and scratched him and

then he started to bleed.

Mary Sara Friedlander

A long time ago, there was a bat

and a ghost. They scared the people.

The people ran to the scary place.

A monster came to the people and

touched the people and grabbed the

people. The people are a witch and

a vampire.

Tiffany Cheer

I saw a goblin doing a trick. I saw

a ghost up in the sky. Once upon a

time one day I saw Chuckie. It was

scary. One night I went outside. I

went far out into the woods. this was

the scariest night.

Von Peterson

A long time ago there was

mummies and ghosts and bats

coming in my house and then they

grabbed me in my costume in a scary

house. It had a black cat and goblin.

It scared the people away because he

did not like them because they would

be scared of him.

Joshua Track

Joshua Track has earned the

Respect and Responsibility Award

for the month of October.

Great job Joshua!

Dear Veterans,

Thank you for participating in

our Veterans Day assembly. We

appreciate your answering our

interview questions. You made our

assembly a success! We would also

like to thank all Native American

Veterans for helping to make our

country free.

Sincerely,

Fourth Grade Class

Paschal Sherman Indian School

First Annual Youth Tobacco Summit in Yakima, October

7-10. Show here, Myra Aubertin – Tobacco Coordinator,

Mary Selecky – Secretary, Department of Health, Governor

Gary Locke with tribal youth, Sonja Goodman, Scott

Delago and Lacey Hoffman.

Pennies

for the

Youth!The Nespelem Youth Bas-

ketball teams need uniforms!It would help the youth if

you have extra pennies. You may put them in the containers at the Nespelem Trading Post cash registers or at the Tribal Building.

Your support is much ap-preciated!

For more information, con-tact Julie at 634-2371 or stop by the Nespelem Community Center.

event for our youth. It was very nice to see so many community members present! It can only get better each year.

If possible, perhaps next year we can have a community planning committee for this event. Thank you once again for bringing your child.

Haunted HouseOctober 30, 1999

The Native Pride Youth Group did an excellent job in setting up this year’s haunted house! they are: Eric Stensgar, Gary Lesser Jr., Stephan Arnold, Paul Pearson, Danny Tonasket, Ray Peone Jr., Shawnee Tonasket, Lacey Hoffman and Lindsey Hoffman. Every year promises to be better than last year. Keep up the good work Native Pride Youth Group.

The are fund-raising for the Northwest Indian Youth Conference and will have monthly fund-raisers set up, watch for flyers. I will send home a detailed letter to the parents regarding the Northwest Indian Youth Conference, i.e. Fundraiser importance, etc.

CheerleadingSandee Kinder and Juanita

Tonasket are the advisors of this new activity and have recently received an excellent turn out rate! The ages of the girls vary from elementary to high school. Sandee and Juanita have started something very positive for our youth who choose not to participate in the sports season. Look for the girls to be cheering for our Keller youth!

Your ac t s o f k indness i s appreciated by the youth and parents for starting this up for our youth.

Parent InvolvementThis is very important to have in

any child’s life. Keller is so fortunate to have had so many people who have started and continue to do

Youth Tobacco Summit

Basketball Season1999-2000

The Keller coaches held their first meeting on November 18, 1999. the coaches are: PeeWee and Tiny Tots: Paul Pearson; 3rd & 4th grade: Rusty Jannot; 5th & 6th grade: Sonny James; high school: Stephan Arnold.

We still need parental permission slips signed and turned in by the parents. I have extra copies on my door if you need any. The schedule for the PeeWee and Tiny Tots is: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Keller Community Center. The 3rd and 4th graders practice site and time is: Mondays at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Keller School gym. the 5th and 6th graders practice starts at 3:15 p.m. at the Keller Community Center. The high school practices on Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Keller Community Center.

The coaches are doing a wonderful job with the youth! The youth always look forward to ‘Sports Season’ and do an excellent job in representing the Keller community! If you have any questions, or would like to set up a game, you may contact Mary at the Keller Community Center at 634-2191.

Arts & CraftsDue to the other activities that

have been happening at the Keller Community Center for the past could of weeks, the Arts & Crafts days has been postponed to a later date. If you would like your child to participate, let me know. Our youth seem to be involved in either basketball, cheerleading or school sports. I will set up a few dates for Arts & Crafts in December, so watch for flyers.

Halloween PartyOctober 30, 1999

The number of youth and parents was overwhelming and heartwarming! I would like to thank Juanita Tonasket, Sheila Peoples, Deborah Spratling, Violet Nanpooya, and Mrs. T for their help! This was a first ever event for the Headstart and elementary students. To those who donated toward this event, thank you very much for helping fund this free

Keller Youth

Coordinator Newspositive activities and events for the Keller community. Those of you know who you are and all of your acts of kindness and dedication is appreciated by all and will be remembered. It makes it a lot easier for everyone involved if you as a parent could volunteer your time in helping make any event better, than if you did not offer at all. The youth are our future!

San Poil DancersMeetings are every second and

fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Parental participation is encouraged. Advisor: Dondi Tonasket

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer your time, you may contact me, Mary Tonasket, at the Keller Community Center, 634-2191. Thank you.

Northwest Indian Youth

Conference Planning Committee

meeting

Our next meeting will beWednesday, December 1, 1999

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.The new building conference room located on the

Colville Indian Campus.

If you are interested in helping with any of these

committees, please come to the next meeting. We are

especially looking for youth to co-chair the committees.

1. Youth 2. Registration 3. Public Relations 4. Finance 5.

Recreational 6. Entertainment 7. Conference Site 8. Hotel/

Transportation 9. Traditional Dinner, Pow-Wow Royalty 10.

Agenda 11. Gopher Committee.

We are looking for youth and volunteers from all four

communities, i.e, Omak, Inchelium, Nespelem and Keller.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact

Public Education Services at (509)634-2782 or valhncct@

televar.com

North Omak

Elementary JOM/title

IX Students of the

Month for October

Season: 1999

Unform: 44

Age: 13

Hometown: OMAK,

WA

Position: Receiver

T e a m : O M A K

BUCKSKINS

Coach: LAGROU

Jeremy Cantrell BeauDeen Adolph

J o h n to Native American youth that have successfully completed treatment

and remain free of drugs and alcohol.

Native American youth from tribes in

the NW will have the opportunity to

participate in the program.“We would like to express our

gratitude toward the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for awarding this gift which will serve as an incentive for youth to escape the addiction of alcohol and drugs,” said John Guenther, Administrative Director. “We are grateful for your continued support to American Indian youth.”

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation places a major focus on helping to improve people’s lives through global health and learn-ing. For complete information and grant guidelines, see www.gates foundation.org.

Funds Used to Enhance Outreach Services to Native American Youth Who Successfully Complete Sub-stance Abuse Program

The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations, a nonprofit Native American adolescent regional treatment center, will be enhancing its outreach services to Native American youth thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The organization operates a 30-bed residential chemical dependency program, serving both boys and girls, age 13-17 years. Native American youth come from tribal and res-ervation communities throughout the country. Approximately 50-75 youths complete treatment in a year. Since its inception, the program has treated over 1500 chemically depen-dent adolescents from 150 tribes.

The “outreach program” will pro-vide computers and Internet access

Healing Lodge of the Seven

Nations Receives $20,000 Grant

from Bill and Melinda Gates

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