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Resources ....................... 6

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VOLUME 31, NUMBER. 12 December edition

December 21, 2005

Keller Ferry repairs slatedService on the Keller Ferry will be interrupted for several days while

the vessel undergoes some minor repairs.The “Martha S.” will be removed from service on Monday,

December 19th at 6:00 a.m. for four days. The boat is expected to return to service at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, December 23rd. Repairs will be made to one fender timber and steel supports on one corner of the boat. The fender was damaged when the boat struck a rock immediately adjacent to the north shore landing on Saturday night.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes via state highways during this period. A bridge across the Columbia River is located just downstream from Grand Coulee Dam on State Route 174.

This free ferry service is operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation, Eastern Region Maintenance Division. The ferry crosses the Columbia River and provides a link between Wilbur and Republic in Lincoln and Ferry Counties on State Route 21.

The “Martha S.” was placed into service in September, 1949 and has been in continuous operation seven days per week, 18 hours per day.

received was from Stanley Speaks

and his wife Lois. Stan, who is the

Director of the BIA’s Northwest

Regional Office here, during the past

few years is at Nespelem when the

Business Council holds their “Reg-

ular Session” on the 2nd Thursday of

July. At that time the old Business

Council takes care of unfinished

business, and then the seven people

who won a seat on the Council at the

General Election are sworn in.

After graduating from Eastern

Washington State College, Gene

began working for the BIA in 1972

as an Administrative Assistant. He

worked his way up the ladder and

became the BIA Superintendent of

the Colville Indian Agency on Aug.

21, 1995.

Gene’s last day in office will be

Jan. 3, 2006. For now, Gene plans

on being a cattleman. He has 150

Black Angus.

The U.S. Department of the Inte-

rior, BIA, Central Human Resources

Office, Andarko, OK., put out a

“Merit Promotion Announcement”

on Gene’s job, and the closing date

for applying for Gene’s position was

Thursday, Dec. 15. No word yet on

how many people have applied for

the job or when the Colville Tribes

Business Council will select a new

BIA Superintendent.

Gene Nicholson to retire as BIA Superintendentof the Colville Indian Agency

Besides Harvey, three of Gene’s

co-workers were also at the dinner:

Debbie Francis, Trust Officer’s

Secretary; Rita Martin, BIA Roads,

and Debbie Wheeler, OST Fiduciary

Trust Officer.

One of the many gifts that Gene

“Gene” Nicholson.

Presentations took place after

the dinner. The Chairman of the

Colville Tribes Business Council

Harvey Moses Jr. presented Gene

with a Certificate recognizing him

as Colville Tribal Senior Citizen.

PORTLAND, OR., DEC. 13—A

“Retirement Dinner” was held here

today at the Holiday Inn—Port-

land Downtown Convention Center

for the BIA Superintendent of the

Colville Indian Agency, William

FRANK GEORGE & PRESIDENT JFK—It’s unknown when the above picture was taken, but it must have been when Frank George met with John F. Kennedy at his Hyannis Port home in the late summer of 1960 to help in developing a Democratic Party Platform on American Indians. At that time Frank was a former Executive Director of NCAI and Chairman of the American Indian Section of the Nationalities Division of the Democratic Nation Committee. Frank George, who a Colville Tribal member lived at Nespelem, and he was deeply involved in the formation of the National Congress of American Indians, and later on he also helped with the development of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.

UPCOMINMG

DeaDlINeFOr The TrIBal TrIBUNe

Jan 17th

MT. TOLMAN PROJECT STILL ON HOLD!—The Business Council’s “Natural Resource Committee met on Tuesday, Dec. 20, and one of the items on their agenda was a Mt. Tolman Mining Discussion to be held to review an updated version of the information brochure that is scheduled to be mailed to Tribal Members. However, the Committee was informed that the people who are against the Project were still putting together the information that they wished to present to the Committee. The original “Mt. Tolman Project Consideration” document has been revised, and copies of the revised document were presented to the Committee. As of now, the next discussion on the Mt. Tolman project is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006.

HIS LAST DAY OF WORK WILL BE JAN. 3, 2006—William “Gene” Nicholson, BIA Superintendent of the Colville Indian Agency, holds the gift he received from Stanley Speaks and his wife Lois. The event took place during the “Retirement Dinner” held for Gene on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Portland, OR. Stanley Speaks is the Director of the BIA’s Northwest Regional Office in Portland, OR., and Stan also presented Gene with a $3,000 Star Award.

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ColVille inDian

reSerVaTion

Jerred report by Jeanne a.

On December 5 & 6, I went to

Palm Springs, CA to attend a lis-

tening session with the Bureau of

Head Start with Mr. Frank Fuente,

Acting Associate Commissioner.

Our Head Start Program manager

Martina Whelshula and Education

Department Head Charlanne Quinto

were also in attendance. There were

policy changes and funding level

issues we were asked to comment on

and Tribal Leaders were specifically

requested to give comment.

I asked if they had appointed Indi-

ans to their monitoring teams, if not,

why not? I asked if they would train

the team members to recognize each

Tribe’s Sovereignty, Uniqueness,

and Protocols. Will they insure that

the protocols of each tribe is adhered

to? If it had not been addressed I

stated it should be mandatory.

On time lines and accuracy I stat-

ed they needed to provide a smoother

process for accessing funds so the

Head Start Program could have

access to the funds at the beginning

of the school year instead of two or

three months into the funding cycle.

We presented written testimony

to them asking for involvement of

tribes in any drafting of any legis-

lation with the potential to impact

tribe. Also stated that the funding

level tribal set aside needs to be no

less than 4-1/2 percent as the unmet

needs are so great ‘status quo’ is not

enough. The last piece of information

I wish to share with you is I was in-

vited to be a member of the National

Tribal TANF Advisory Committee.

This recommendation came from

the National Congress of American

Indians (NCAI) and the Colville

Business Council approved of that

appointment in October. The purpose

of the committee is to proactively ad-

vocate for all Tribal TANF programs

nationwide and champion ongoing

improvements in services provided

to our TANF clients.

Jeanne Jerred

To all who may read this, Merry

Christmas, Happy New Year and I

wish you and your families the best

of health and prosperity now and in

the year to come.

I can’t seem to meet the deadline

of the Tribal Tribune on a regular

basis and I hope you will find what

I write here to be of some interest.

This year has continued to be one

of difficulty for Tribes nation wide in

our attempts to forestall detrimental

legislation and overcome short falls

in federal funding levels.

Throughout the year I have

worked with our DC Lobby firm

on the Hill for a number of issues

including but not limited to: Lake

Roosevelt Management funding,

Education reauthorizations, National

Indian Gaming policy and regulation

changes and requesting to get tribes

direct access to Home Land Security

funds.

All of these issues are important

and I could not do the quality of work

I do without the support and expert

input of our staff here at home.

In late November, I had the op-

portunity to attend a National Indian

Gaming meeting in Florida and

address the Department of Justice

regarding proposed national gaming

regulations. On behalf of the Colville

Tribe I informed Mr. Hefflefiger and

Mr. Tracy Toulou that for a true Gov-

ernment to Government consultation

to take place, they needed to contact

our Chairman Harvey Moses, Jr.,

and set a date when that consultation

could take place here. Also that the

“grandfather clause” they were pro-

posing to be included in their draft

policy, reminded me of the other well

known phrases “as long as the grass

grows and the river flows”. Tribal

delegates there informed DOJ that

we were working with the National

Indian Gaming Commission on these

issues and that DOJ should not be-

come another layer of Bureaucratic

regulation especially since it is not

necessary.

Request from the Superintendent

UnCLAiMED MOniESI need your assistance in locating the following individuals:

MOORE, ELEANOR NMOORE, LOYCEMOSES, ANGELANEAL, DENNIS ENEAL, ELAINENEAL, GEORGE HNEAL, TERRANCENEAL, WILMER CNEE, DAVIDNELSON, DELORES F (SHAW)NELSON, DONALD JNELSON, EDWIN CNELSON, SUSAN LNELSON, TARICENELSON, WILLIAM JNICHOLS, KATHERINENICHOLSON, JERRYOAKLEY, GWEN L (HART)O’DANIEL, LOLA (PERKINS)OPEL, GLEN AOPEL, ROGER DOPEL, STEVEN LOSBORNE, PIERREOWENS, LUCINDAPARADIS, MURRAY SPARADIS, PATRICK SPATTERSON, JULIEPATTERSON, THEODOREPEONE, CHARLESPHILLIPS, AGNES GPICARD, DONALDPICARD JR, BERNARDPIETROCK, WILMA (BRANCH)PURSER, SHARON RREDHEART, JENNIFERREED, CAREYREED, TIMOTHYREVAIS, SHANTEL LREVAIS, THOMERA MRICCA, MICHELLEROBERTSON, GWYNNE DROSENBAUM, JOSEPHRUNNELS, PATRICKSALTIS MOORE, BONNIESANCHEZ, CAROLSANDUSKY, DONALD LSANDUSKY, JIMSANDUSKY, JUDI LSANDUSKY, NANCY ASANDUSKY JR, JACK RSANDUSKY SR, JACKSANTIAGO, VICKIE (JORDAN)SEASTROM, CARLASHANKLIN, WILSONSHAW, BRADLEY LSHAW, CURTISS LSHAW, KATHLEEN LSHERLACH, MARIE (GENDRON)SMITH, MELVIA JSMITH, PHYLLIS MSNIDER, JOSEPHSOWARDS, ALMINDSTELKIA, FRED (GEORGE)STEVENS, EDITHSTEVENS, LORRAINE CSTILSON, LEROYSUMMERVILL, LORENE ETELLESON, DONNA ATIMENTWA, BEVERLYTONASKET, EDDIE ETONASKET, GARY JTONASKET, MARK ATONASKET, PATRICIA (POOLER)TOULOU, PATRICKTOULOU, SHELLYVANN, JUDIE (PATTERSON)VERELLEN, BARBARA DVULCANI, GAIL (SANDERS)WALLACE, TYRONEWALTON, NORMA CWARREN, MARK JWATKINS, LINDA LWHITE, JOYCE (JORDAN)WHITE, THEODOREWHITEHEAD, MARILYNWHITELAW, SHEILAWHITNEY, FREDDIEWICKMAN, MELVA L (LEHMAN)WILKE, LOIS INEZ BWILLIAMS, ESTATE OF RUTHWILLIAMS, JOSEPH RWILLIAMS, ROBERT AWINSLOW, KIMBERLYWOOD, JASON WWOOTEN, ANN MWRIGHT, CURTISWUTZ, BRUCEYEAGER, MICHAEL

GORR, JEFFREYGORR JR, BRUCEGREEN, LAURAHAEBERLE, ARLENE KHART, FLOYD WHENRY, LEBERTAHOFFMAN, MARKHOFSTETTER, TRAVIS EHOWARD, JOANNE GRUBBSIREY, JOHNIVES, ISABELLEJAZBEC, LISA GJOHNSON, DANIEL MJORDAN, JOHNKNAACK, JANE BKNOLL, CHRISTINA (MCDONALD)KOLAR, TIFFANYKRAUSE, PENELOPEKRUGER, ANNIE GLAFLEUR, LAURA LLAWRENCE, DAVIDLAWRENCE, ELLALAWRENCE, JANICELAWRENCE, LESLIELEFTHAND, HARRISONLEHMAN JR, MELVINLEMAY, RUBY P (FRANCIS)LOUIE, MEYERLOUIE, ROBERT DMANUEL, STANLEYMARTIN, DUSTINMARTIN, KAELYNMATTMAN, VERA MMOE, JUSTINMONGER, PATRICIAMOODY III, BILL EMOOMAW, RUSTY

These individuals have trust monies and we need to update their addresses.

Have them contact OST (IIM) at 509-634-2314 or the Beneficiary Call Center’s toll free number 1-888-678-6836.

If you have trust land and/or funds it is so important to notify us of any address changes, name or custody changes or of any deaths. It is easy and convenient to call the Beneficiary Call Center. The Center staff will ask you several questions to verify your identify and change the information right over the phone or they will contact us and provide contact information and we will contact you.

Thank you for your assistance.William E. NicholsonSuperintendentColville Indian AgencyBureau of Indian Affairs

CLARK, CAROL DAWNCLINKENBEARD, LAURA A (MCGINNIS)COLLINS, ROBERTA RUTH GCOLLISON, LOLA KCOOK, CHRISCOOPER, MARVIN VIRGILCULBERTSON, KAYDASKAM, MARYDAVIS, MELBA ANNDEEBACH, FARRELL RDESAUTEL, LEROY JDOUGHERTY, GLENNA (STILSON)DUFFY, SHANNONEBERHARDT, WILHELMINA K (KETTENBACK)EWING, MARYFITTERER, JANICEFOSTER, CHARLENEFRANCIS, JAMES EFRANK, DENISEFRANK, SABRINAFRIEDLANDER, YOLANDO RFRIEDLANDER, YOLANDO RGALLER, GILBERT AGEMMIL, LINDAGEORGE, BRADLEYGEORGE, BRENTGEORGE, CARRIE CAROLINAGEORGE, CONRADGEORGE, DOUGLASGEORGE, EUGENE EGEORGE, FRANCENEGEORGE, JAMES JGEORGE, JONATHANGILBERT, CARMEN LGILBERT, CARMEN LGLENN, WILLIE JOE

Listed by: Last Name, First Name.ACUFF, BRIANAGUILAR, RAPHAEL CARMSTRONG, CHERYLARNOLD, DEANNAARNOLD, FRANKBALLENGER, KEITHBALLOD, GAYBANNING, BRUCEBANNING, MARCIABANNING, WILLIAMBEAMER, FLOYD ABEAVER, NEALBERNSTEN, JEAN BBLAZER, JOSEPHINEBOONE, RONALD HBOWER, GERALDINE (CARDEN)BRAUN, KATHERINE (McCLUNG)BREWSTER, MARGIE FBROWNFIELD, BRENDA (McCLUNG)BROXSON, KAREN LEEBROXSON, LISABURNETT, FRANCIS GBURNETT, GEORGEBURNS, ROBERT ABUTLER, ANNA O (NEAL)BUTLER, BILLCACKLER, SHARONCARDEN, ANTHONYCARDEN, MICHAELCARDEN JR, LLOYDCASEY, MAY CARGOCATT, TIMOTHYCHENEY, BENJAMINCHENEY, ELMERCHENEY, LEONARDCLARK, BEVERLY M

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The first Officer the Tribal Correctional Facility sent down to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, New Mexico was Sergeant Tony Atkins. The training at that time was six weeks long. Sergeant Atkins graduated November 27, 2002. Sergeant Atkins has since been working with the Colville Tribal Correctional Facility helping to prepare other officers for the Academy.

The next two officers to go to the Academy were Chelsea R. Arlee and Johnathan Smith. Officer Arlee graduated in May 2003 and Officer Smith on August 20, 2004. This was also six weeks of training.

On July 5, 2005, we were able to send two more Officers to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. The training had been extended to an eight week course which included cross training in Juvenile and Adult Corrections. These Officers were Ruth Louie and Ron Warren. Both graduated on August 24, 2005. Ron Warren was selected as class speaker at the graduation.

On August 29, 2005, another Corrections training class began. We were able to send twenty Officers down to attend this training. Nineteen Officers graduated from this class on October 20, 2005. This was the largest group from one Facility ever to attend the Indian Police Academy. Each Officer went through training at the Colville Correctional Facility in preparation for the Academy. The Officers had physical training and practiced drill. They studied a variety of subjects such as Constitutional Law. They also learned the Policy and Procedures of the Correctional Facility. The following is a list of those Officers who graduated October 20, 2005:

Leslie A. Anderson David W. Burford

Donald L. Burford Gary L. Carden

Linda S. Clark Debbie M. Davis

Linda M. Desautel Lisa M. Gabriel

Linda B. Goodwin Curtis A. Kessler

Hazel I. Kurlovich Anthony A. Marchand

Michael E. Parks Matthew S. Sanborn

Richard J. Stanczak Lawrence M. Williams

Michelle M. Williams Katherine A. Woolbert

Garry J. Zacherle

Out of this class several Officers were recognized for special achievements. Garry Zacherle was recognized for outstanding Academic achievement. His grade point average was above 95 percent. He was the first Cadet to achieve this award in three years. Donald Burford was recognized for his contribution as Platoon Leader. Michael Parks, Matthew Sanborn, Gary Carden and Garry Zacherle were Squad Leaders. Linda Desautel was voted class speaker for the graduation.

Two weeks behind this class another class graduated on November 2,

Buying Old indian

BeadwOrk...

flat bags, gloves, moccasins, baskets, old photo’s, etc. For possible future Indian & Cowboy Museum. Paying the best cash price and treating you right! All purchases confidential. Randy Toll Free 1-800-359-3931 access code 05.

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Ofice Number (509) 634-2222 • Fax Number (509) 634-4617

wood heat with electric back-up, good entrance road. *1/4 interest in 20 acres, transferable title. *Asking $47,000.00

For info call Luna Walker, 734-476-0768. To view call Rick, 509-422-1976.

nespelem

House for sale in old HUD site. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Laundry/utility room. Rehabbed, all new everything, pellet stove, fenced yard, covered deck, exterior shed. Appraised for $82,000 will sell for $75,000. Contact Lisa Orr at PO Box 718, Nespelem, WA 99155. Please call (509) 634-4986 to schedule an appointment to see house.

nespelem prOperTy7 Lots & Repair Shop. Water, Sewer

and Electrical. $60,000. For more information call (509) 633-0967. Jack Whitelaw

grand COulee

CusTOm HOme

Beautifully landscaped 4 bdrm, 3 fmly rms, 3 baths with indoor natural spring and hot tub. Perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. All this on 3 lots with 30x40 heated shop with additional wood shop. Easy Maintenance. Serious inquiries only. 174,900K 509-484-1100

TrusT prOperTy FOr sale

lOCaTed OFF OF manilla

Creek rOad (101-3207-a) Approximately 234.99 acres located

3 - 4 miles northeast of Elmer City, Washington. Access is by paved Buffalo Lake Road, which runs through the center of subject property. Land character consists of pasture/meadow land including and road right-of-ways. There are no improvements on the property, but telephone and power is available. Property owner asking $112,800.00. Contact BIA Realty at (509) 634-2348 or Toll Free @ 1-888-881-7684 extension 2348 for more information.

TrusT prOperTy FOr sale

lOCaTed in nespelem area

32.50 acres located approximately ¼ mile north of Nespelem, Washington off of State Hwy 155. The site is irregular in shape and consists of open grazing. Nespelem River runs through the eastern portion of the property. Utilities including electricity and telephone are readily available along Hwy 155 to the west. There are no improvements on the land. Property owner asking $65,000.00, but negotiable. For more information, call BIA Realty @ (509) 634-2348 or Toll Free @ 1-888-881-7684 extension 2348.

FOr sale TrusT prOperTy:

5 acres located approximately 6 miles north of Elmer City, Washington off State Hwy. 155 on Rebecca Lake Road #3566. 3 bedrm., 2 bathroom, new stove, refrigerator, carpet, vinyl & with skylight, deck and cathedral ceilings. 1232 sq. ft. living area. For more information call 509-633-1846.

1.0 aCre OF TrusT

prOperTy FOr sale

Colville Tract no. 101-4211-C, described as: A 1.00 acre parcel located within the NE¼, Sec. 20, T. 34 N., R. 27 E.W.M., Okanogan County, Washington.

The subject property is located approximately 2 miles easterly of Omak, Washington, near the CIPP Mill Site. Access is by a shore, good gravel lane off of East Side River Road. Power and phone are readily available to the property at the access road. No domestic or septic tank waste systems are on the property. It presently has a badly damaged and worn out storage building on said property. Physical character of the property consists of grasses, weeds, and brush.

Contact BIA Realty at (509) 634-2348 or Toll Free @ 1-888-881-7684 extension 2348 for more information.

1.0 aCre OF TrusT

prOperTy FOr sale

Colville Tract no. 101-4211-E, described as: A 1.00 acre parcel located within the NE¼, Sec. 20, T. 34 N., R. 27 E.W.M., Okanogan County, Washington.

The subject property is located approximately 2 miles easterly of Omak, Washington, near the CIPP Mill Site. Access is by a shore, good gravel lane off of East Side River Road. Power and phone are readily available to the property at the access road. No domestic or septic tank waste systems are on the property. It presently has a badly damaged and worn out storage building on said property. Physical character of the property consists of grasses, weeds, and brush.

Contact BIA Realty at (509) 634-2348 or Toll Free @ 1-888-881-7684 extension 2348 for more information.

naTive musiC

Cd’s FOr sale

For Sale at $10.00 each and $3.00 postage & cover costs by local Native American artist Sonny Ives. CDs with 10 songs each SoloFlite all original Native American Gospel & Nobless Oblige Contemporary originals – with solo artist singing & guitar backup. A nice gift for all ages. Limited supply, send cash, check or Money Order to: Sonny M.L. Ives, Sunshine Terrace, 1102 South Raymond Road, Rm. 111, Spokane, WA 99206

TrusT land FOr sale 5.9720

FOr sale

inCHelium area

50 Acres. Located in Seylor Valley. Please contact for more information 208-983-1141.

waTer FrOnT prOperTyTrailerhouse For Sale - ‘78 Marlette,

14-70, $8,000. All new windows, Knotty Pine Floors, Skirted and Sitting on Concrete Strips. On 5 acres of leasable Tribal Land (Tribal Members Only). 1 Mile south of Fort Okanogan Museum.

509-679-2919

HOuse FOr sale

4 bedrm., 2 bath. 186 Moccasin Flat HUD Rd. across from CIPP. Serious inquiries only. For information call 509-998-3152 or 509-462-0414. Tribal members only.

HOme FOr sale: 146 Haley Creek Road, Omak, WA.

- *Strawbale adobe (7 sides) traditional Hogan style home with raised pole ceiling, kingpin style (no center pole). *New metal roof covering completed 460 square foot circular center room and 48 sq. ft. office, plus additional 800 sq. ft. of rooms around outside to be completed to your specifications. *500 foot on Omak Creek, bordering on Bob Erb’s place. *500 ft. buried electric line to approved meter, box and pole from code approved electric box in house. *500 foot buried water line to shared well. “building under Tribal jurisdiction, hole located for septic installation (presently good outhouse),

wanTed

legal nOTiCes

in THe TriBal COurT OF THe

COnFederaTed TriBes OF

THe COlville reservaTiOn

Case numBer: Cv-

Cr-2005-25342

[X] Order to Show Cause[X] Restraining Order[X] Temporary Order(s)

viCTOr CampOBassO,

peTiTiOner v. Ted e.

edByTHeway, THOmas James

BarTOn, marTHa BarTOn,

and BrOTHer BarTOn,

respOndenTs.

These issues came before this Court on October 3, 2005 at the request of Victor Campobasso without the other party or parties filed on August 29, 2005. Victor Campobasso, appeared pro se. The Respondents failed to appear and no proof of service was filed in this matter.

The Court has reviewed the motion and affidavit, reviewed applicable law, has not taken sworn testimony and finds just cause to ORDER as follows:

[X] A. The Court grants the motion for an emergency restraining order as ordered below.

[X] B. The Court schedules the motion for a Show Cause Hearing on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 01:00 PM and orders Ted Edbythe way; T.J. Barton, Martha Barton, Brother Barton, are to appear for a hearing at the place below stated to answer to the requests as stated in the motion and affidavit on file herein. The Colville Tribal Courthouse, Nespelem Agency, Nespelem, Washington.

it is Further Ordered that until the Show Cause Hearing, the following shall be in effect:

1. The Respondents are restrained from contacting Victor Campobasso, in any way at any location.

2. The Respondents are restrained from destroying or disturbing property, in particular, Senior Apt. #3080.

3. The Respondents are restrained from disturbing the Petitioner’s possession of the vehicles described as, 1981 1-ton Dodge-Blue Truck; and 1978 Dodge Aspen-Blue.

it is Further Ordered That: this order is in effect until the Show Cause Hearing. The order expires, if not extended by the

Court, on the Hearing Date.All parties are hereby notified that

failure to obey an Order of this Court may subject you to the Criminal/Civil penalties of the Colville Tribal Code.

it is so ordered.Done in open Court this 3rd day of

October, 2005.Karen L. Abbott, Hon. Judge TT-2 of 2

in THe CHildren’s COurT

OF THe COlville

COnFederaTed TriBes

nOTiCe and summOns

nO. mi-2005-25024

in re THe welFare OF

O.H., minOr CHild.

TO: anTOniO pamaTz

You are hereby given notice that an Adjudicatory Hearing will be held at the Tribal Court, Agency Campus, Nespelem, WA on the 10th day of January 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

The purpose of this hearing will be to determine if above referenced child is a minor in need of care.

You are hereby summoned to appear at this hearing. Failure to appear may result in a default judgment being entered against you. It may also result in a warrant for your arrest and possible criminal charges.

Dated this 5th day of October 2005.Jonnie L. Bray,Tribal ProsecutorTT-2 of 2

in THe TriBal COurT OF THe

COnFederaTed TriBes OF THe

COlville reservaTiOn

viCTOr CampOBassO,

peTiTiOner

v

Ted e. edByTHeway, THOmas

James BarTOn, marTHa

BarTOn, respOndenTs

Case numBer:

Cv-Cr-2005-25342

[X] Order to Show Cause[X] Restraining Order[X] Temporary Order(s)THESE ISSUES came before this

Court on September 12, 2005 at the request of Victor Campobasso without the other party or parties present filed on August 29, 2005. Victor Campobasso, appeared pro se. The Respondents failed to appear and no proof of service was filed in this matter.

The Court has reviewed the motion and affidavit, reviewed applicable law, has not taken sworn testimony and finds just cause to ORDER as follows:

[X] A. The Court grants the motion for an emergency restraining order as ordered below.

[ ] B. The Court denies the motion for an emergency restraining order.

[ ] C. The Court schedules the motion for a Show Cause Hearing on Monday, October 03, 2005 at 01:00 PM and orders Ted Edby the way; T. J. Barton, Martha Barton, Brother Barton, are appear for a hearing at the place below stated to answer to the requests as stated in the motion and affidavit on file herein. The Colville Tribal Courthouse, Nespelem Agency, Nespelem, Washington.

iT iS FURTHER ORDERED that until the Show Cause Hearing, the following shall be in effect:

1. The Respondents are restrained from contacting Victor Campobasso, in any way at any location.

2. The Respondents are restrained from destroying or disturbing property, in particular, Senior Apt. #3080.

3. The Respondents are restrained from disturbing the Petitioner’s possession of the vehicles describes as, 1981 1 ton Dodge – Blue Truck; and 1978 Dodge Aspen-Blue.

iT iS FURTHER ORDERED THAT:This order is in effect until the Show

Cause Hearing. The Order expires, if not extended by the Court, on the Hearing date.

All parties are hereby notified that Failure to Obey an Order of this Court may subject you to the Criminal/Civil penalties of the Colville Tribal Code.

iT iS SO ORDERED.DONE IN OPEN COURT this 12th day

September, 2005, and signed this 27th day of September, 2005.

Karen L. Abbott, Hon. JudgeTT-2 of 2

in THe CHildren’s COurT

OF THe COlville

COnFederaTed TriBes

nOTiCe and summOns

nO. mi-2005-25023

in re THe welFare OF J.r.

eT.al.,

minOr CHildren.

TO: James randall

You are hereby given notice that an Adjudication Hearing pursuant to the Colville Tribal Code will be held at the Agency Campus, Nespelem, WA on the 2nd days of November, 2005 at 9:00 AM. The sole purpose of this hearing will be to determine if the above-named minors should remain Minors-In-Need-Of-Care.

You are hereby summoned to appear at this hearing. Failure to appear may result in an Order of Default against you.

Dated this 21st day of Sept, 2005.Jonnie Bray, Dep Prosecuting AttorneyTT-2 of 2

Tribal Correctional Facility Officers

aCres, mOre Or less,

desCriBed as:

101-4211: A parcel of land situated in the S½NW¼NE¼, N½N½SW¼NE¼ of Sec. 29, T. 34 N., R. 27 E.W.M., Okanogan County, Washington, more particularly described as: Commencing at the east quarter corner of Sec. 20, said township and range; thence N. 00º04’00” W., 991.29 feet to a brass cap; thence N. 89º49’00” W., 1986.81 feet to the tpob; thence N. 89º49’00” W., 623.33 feet; thence N. 00º05’02” W., 417.52 feet; thence S. 89º48’37” E., 622.8304 feet; thence S. 00º04’27” W., 417.42 feet to the point of beginning, containing 5.9720 acres, more or less.

The subject is located approximately 2 miles from Omak, Washington, access is from the county road. The property rectangular in shape. The property has a domestic well and (2) septic tanks. The dwelling is one story having 1174 square feet with no basement. It is situated on a concrete and concrete block foundations, with wood frame construction, wood lap exterior siding, gable style, composition shingle roof cover, plaster interior wall and ceiling, hardwood and vinyl floor cover and electric baseboard, wood stove for heat with no air conditioning. Rooms consist of living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bath and three bedrooms. Attached is a 12’ x 14’ or 168 square foot carport with an attached enclosed room, 14’ x 16’ or 224 square feet.

Contact the Colville Agency Realty Office at Area Code (509) 634-2346.

HOuse FOr sale

House for sale in old HUD site. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Laundry/utility room. Rehabted, all new everything, pellet stove, appliances, fenced 0.5 acre yard, covered deck, exterior shed with power. Appraised at $82,000 will sell for $70,000. Contact Lisa Orr-Scalpcane P.O. Box 718 Nespelem, WA 99155 Phone: (509) 634-4986

10 aCres FOr sale

10 acres, next to old Picard Ranch. Power runs through property. Appraised at $18,000 will sell for $15,000. Trust property.Contact Lisa Orr-Scalpcane P.O. Box 718 Nespelem, WA 99155 Phone: (509) 634-4986

40 aCres FOr sale

40 acres, fee propoerty. Omak Creek runs through. Well recently drilled. Will sell for $35,000. Contact Lisa Orr-Scalpcane P.O. Box 718 Nespelem, WA 99155 Phone: (509) 634-4986

FOr sale By Owner

20D Gold Lake Rd., Nespelem, WA, Stanger Development. 3 bedrm, 2 bath, well-maintained double wide trailer on 0.43 fenced acres, laminate floors, new carpet, new windows, pellet stove, covered back porch, 2 outside sheds, landscaped back yard, all appliances, $45,000.00 (appraised for $55,000.00)

ignee. An assignment list for the snow plowing will be developed by the Branch of Roads. BIA Branch of Roads will inform plowers when to go out and start plowing, but direction can also come from the Program Designee for each district. The Branch of Roads will monitor the program to ensure accountability and assignment compliance.

SAFETYAll applicable regulations pertaining to

safety, the Contract Manager shall strictly adhere to including Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Act (TOSHA) standards and regulations. Particular care shall be exercised in connection with the operation of vehicle and other equipment on the site. The contractor, as required, shall provide safety barriers and equipment.

WORK SCHEDULEWorking hours for the contractor will

normally be on an as needed basis, but generally between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm including Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays with no overtime rate.

START OF WORKThe date for actual start of work will

be coordinated between the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer Rep-resentative.

DRiVERS LiCEnSEContractor must possess and maintain

a valid Washington State Drivers License during the contract period.

AUTOMOBiLE LiABiLiTY inSUR-AnCE

The Contractor shall maintain Automo-bile Liability insurance on all owned and non-owned Motor vehicles used in con-nection with the scope of work pertaining to this contract. The Automobile Liability insurance will have the minimum limits of $50,000 per accident.

EVALUATiOnRespondents will be considered and

evaluated on the factors described below based upon a demonstrated ability to provide quality plowing and proven expe-rience and past performance.

The selection will be based upon eval-uation of the following evaluation criteria, provided with each letter of interest:

1. Price (per hour)2. Copy of Valid Washington State

Drivers License.3. Evidence of Insurance information

including name, address and telephone number.

4. Tribal Employment Rights Ordi-nance (TERO) Requirements

5. Contact InformationThe Contracting Officer will accept

Letters in an envelope or appropriate label “Snow Plowers – Letter of Interest.” Email and/or fax copies will be accepted. The snowplow season will effectively begin November 22nd, 2005. Letters will be accepted on a continuing basis until February 1st, 2006.

POinT OF COnTACTBrian Clark, Roads Manager,Phone 509-634-2551Fax 509-634-2531E-mail:brian.clark@colvilletribes.com

Dorthey Zacherle,Contracting Officer,Phone 509-634-2277Fax 509-634-2233E-mail:dorthey.zacherle@colvilletribes.com

Reservation is a Sovereign Nation. Pres-idential Executive Order established the Colville Reservation in 1872, with a land base of 1.4 million acres located in North Central Washington State. The Admin-istrative Headquarters are located at the Colville Indian Agency Campus, approx-imately 2 miles south of Nespelem, WA.

individual Snow PlowerWill receive their assignments from

the Branch of Roads Manager or his des-

2005. The Colville Correctional Facility had three Officers graduate. The following are the graduating Officers:

David Cirk Sarah J. Clark April F. Stensgar

David Cirk was recognized for his contribution as a Squad Leader.The Colville Correctional Facility has sent a total of Twenty-eight Officers

to the Academy. Of those twenty-eight Officers, twenty-seven have graduated and one will be returning. The Academy training is not easy. It is stressful for both the Officers and their families to have them away from home for so long. Both the Officers and their families have to sacrifice for the Officer to graduate. The training itself is difficult and includes both Academics and physical training. The Officers worked up to running two and a half miles as well as doing push ups, crunches and other exercises. The high success rate in the graduation of our officers is no doubt due in part to the hard work of those officers who went before them and did their best to help prepare the next group for their upcoming challenging tasks.

Sincerely,Commander John Dick

EMERGEnCY SnOW PLOWERSRequest for Proposal

DESCRiPTiOnThe Confederated Tribes of the

Colville Indian Reservation is seeking letters of interest from individual private snow plowers. The Colville Confederated Tribes seeks snow plowing contractors to plow qualified tribal member home sites in the four districts, in accordance with applicable standards.

Colville Confederated Tribes BackgroundThe Confederated Tribes of the Colville

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chance to develop and increase life

skills. Get out of the rut, and look

forward to a new day and way of

C o n f e d e r a t e d T r i b e s o f t h e C o l v i l l e r e s e r v a t i o n

toll free 1-888-881-7684(Number will put you in contact with the main switchboard operator)

FACE ProgramOpenings at the FACE Program;

Adult Education –is an opportunity

to further your education, goals, a

living. Here you can gain parenting

skills, create crafts, and attend field

trips with your child. If you are un-

sure of your math skills, you might

be surprised how the teacher can

make math easy and fun. Cultural

activities are available on a weekly

basis. Come join us.

Our Center-based Program pre-

pares the 3-5 year old for Kinder-

garten. The parent is required to do

one hour of parent and child time

each day, which is a child lead ac-

tivity, which parents find themselves

having fun. The child learns to be

independent and enjoy school. The

room is stimulating, with a lot of dif-

ferent centers; drama, music, reading,

math, art and play . Computers are

used to teach the child technology

and cultural activities are part our

of the daily lesson plans. We also

go on field trips, let us know if you

are interested and join us. We attend

field trips planned and created by you

the family.

Home-base Program; is for pre-na-

tal to 5 years of age in the home, child

development, health screening, and

referrals if necessary for assistance

for services for; Speech, physical

therapist, or professional screening

or tests.

We work closely with TANF to

complete your goals and require-

ments.

Come in and visit. Check in at the

school office for a pass.

You’re invited to visit any time.

Thank You.

Keller School AlumniThe first Keller School Reunion was approximately 20 years ago. Don’t

you think we all need to get together again and reminisce about the good old days?

We are in the planning stages for the next reunion and have tentatively selected the second Saturday in June 2006 at the new Keller School or the Keller Community Center. We welcome any interesting stories or pictures that you would like to share about the Keller School days. We will make copies of the pictures and return to you.

Let’s make this a memorable and fun reunion. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please call or write us. Thank you.

Jeanne Arnold Jerred, PO Box 216, Keller, WA 99140, (509) 634-4376 and Lorretta Alexander Moses, PO Box 274, Elmer City, WA 99124, (509) 633-2661.

new Years

Sobriety Pow Wow nespelem Community Center, nespelem Washington

Dec 30th -Jan 1st 06

Grand Entry Fri. nite at 7pm Sat. Grand Entry at 1pm and 7pm

Sunday 1pm

Contest Dancing in All Age Catergories:Tiny Tots, Jr Boys & Girls, Teen Boys & Girls, Mens & Womens, Golden Age

Special-GrassHopper Special Sponsored By Tim Brooks & Family

Clown Dance II- Sponsored by the Pow Wow Committee

Saturday Evening A dinner will be served for Dancers, Drummers and Spectators.

If any other Special will take place it’ll be announced at the pow wow.

Host Motel-Grand Coulee Dam Motel $47 Per Nite ask for Pow Wow Rate

1-509-633-2860

For More Information Contact

Faran Sohappy or Teena Paul 509-634-4964

First Aid and CPR Classes

First Aid and CPR classes taught by the North Cascades Chapter of American Red Cross will be offered on the following dates: January 2-4 from 6-9 p.m. OR January 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. OR call 422-3440 for more information.

Owners and Jockeys Association Meeting Notice

December 28, 2005 at 6 p.m.nespelem Community Center

The Owners and Jockeys Association will be holding a year end meeting to discuss the year’s events, how to improve next year, give final reports and pass along books to new elected officers. There will be copies of the CMT documentary available for purchase. They did an excellent job!

Please come and show your support.Wimps need not apply!

“Our Future Fried Bread Maker”Melinda McCraigie is enrolled at our Face Program Pre-School and her

mother Cliomat is in our Adult classroom working on her GED here at P.S.I.S. We have monthly family gatherings where all the parents come together and do activities with their children. Melinda is going to carry on our traditions by making fried bread (Yumm-Yumm).

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Letters to the Editor are published at the discretion of the Editor, as space permits. No

letter which contains defamatory or malicious statements will be published. Any letter

which contains questionable material will be sent to the Office of Reservation Attorney

for legal review. All letters must contain the writer’s signature, address, and telephone

number (if available). Letters NOT signed will not be published. Letters are limited to 450

words. Letters exceeding 450 words may be published if space allows and the Editor so

chooses. The Editor reserves the right to edit any letter for content, clarity, and length.

Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor, complimentary or critical, are

those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal

Administration, Tribal Business Council, or the Colville Confederated Tribes’ member-

ship as a whole.

Letters To The Editor

I went through the appeal process,

Tribal Court and the Tribal Appellate

Court. I went to the Appellate Court

on December 17, 2004 and have yet

to receive a decision (12/13/05).

I filed my appeal to the Tribal

Appellate Court under the Colville

Confederated Tribes Civil Rights

Act, under “due process”. I was never

orientated into the Colville Tribal

Police Department’s Policy & Pro-

cedures Manual and was terminated

as a police officer although I was a

non-commissioned employee. These

requirements are in the Manual.

The Correctional Facility project

was suppose to be finished in Sep-

tember, 2003, but was finished in late

2004 or early 2005 and not open as of

Healthy news

Contract Health Care Services

medical Care notiicationsTo be eligible for CHS, an individual must meet the eligibility requirements, which must be met by every

person needing and applying for CHS assistance.

To ensure the eligibility status, individuals must update the PAO-21 (yellow form) annually or when

there are address or other changes. Not having current information may create a delay in processing CHS

referrals because the eligibility criteria is not current. The eligibility factors are:

[1] An individual enrolled in a Federal recognized Tribe or of Indian descent and belongs to the Indian

community living on the Colville Indian Reservation.

* A non-Indian woman pregnant with an eligible Indian’s child is eligible for CHS during pregnancy

through six weeks post partum.

[2] An individual must reside within the IHS Contract Health Service Delivery Area (CHSDA). The

CHSDA includes the counties of: Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, Douglas, Chelan, and Grant. Under

Priority 1, only enrolled members of the tribe who reside in the CHSDA are eligible for CHS.

* Children placed in foster care outside the CHSDA by court order must also have their PAO-21 updated

by the local Children and Families Program and provide a copy of the court order showing placement from

a court of proper jurisdiction.

[3] An individual must apply for and use all alternate resources that are available and accessible, such

as Medicare A and B, state Medicaid, state or other federal health program, private insurance, etc. The IHS

clinic at Nespelem and Tribal Health Clinics at Keller and Inchelium are also considered a resource, and

therefore, CHS funds may not be expended for services accessible and available at these clinics.

[4] Federal regulations require proper notification to the appropriate IHS official before CHS assistance

is authorized.

* In non-emergency cases, the patient, or an individual or agency acting on behalf of the patient must

get prior approval, prior to the provision of medical care and service in a non-IHS facility. To get prior

approval, medical reports must be provided to show medical necessity. All medical reports will be reviewed

for approval or denial by the Managed Care Program.

* In emergency cases, an individual, family member, or agency acting on behalf of the patient must

notify IHS within 72 hours after the beginning of treatment or after admission to a non-IHS facility. Medical

reports will be required to determine if this was a true medical emergency; IHS must receive the reports

within 72 hours of notification. The reports will be reviewed by the Managed Care Program, for approval

or disapproval.

A referral by an IHS or Tribal physician to a non-IHS provider does not automatically mean that CHS

will cover the charges. IHS is not obligated to pay for medical or dental services under the CHS program

unless funds are available and authorized. An approved referral is only good for one visit.

Happy new Years From:

Tribal Health Program1-888-881-7684

Omak T.H.P. Nespelem T.H.P. Keller T.H.P Inchelium T.H.P Angela Rios Val Vargas-Thomas Dianne Mellon Pam Phillips P.O. Box 3879 P.O. Box 150 P.O. Box 414 P.O. box 291 Omak, WA. 98841 Nespelem, WA. 99155 Keller,WA.99140 Inchelium, WA.99138 509-634-7325 509-722-7019 509-634-7325 509-722-7019

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I know I did my job...I want to tell you Tribal Members

about what has been happening to

me personally since August, 2002.

In 1999, I was appointed as the Cor-

rectional Facility Program Manager

for which I helped write up the grants

to Department of Justice (DOJ) for

$4.7 million and $2.5 in year 2000.

In March, 2002 the Colville Business

Council (CBC) passed a Resolution,

2002-167, that put the Correctional

Facility staff under the Tribal Police

Department.

On August 12, 2002, I was ter-

minated mainly because it was said

I was behind schedule. The CBC

Chairman received a letter from

DOJ Grant Manager stating I was on

schedule as of 8/31/02.

our youth and children are getting

more and more confused because

our leadership choices are in conflict

with our ancestors’ cultural wisdom.

Our cultural losses are creating more

confusion that finds our youth seek-

ing self-destructive choices. These,

Dear Editor:

I have been reading the letters to

the editor over the months. Most of

the messages in these letters from our

tribal members present expressions

of both hope and sadness.

Much of the subject matter in

these letters is revealing about the

courage of our Peoples to share their

deep pains and anguish over their loss

of family members due to drug abuse,

drug addiction, and or alcohol in-

volvement and related violent crime.

These are the sad stories that seem to

consume our lives these days. These

are memories created about our chil-

dren leaving us in large, unbelievable

numbers, “before their time.”

Biologically, we know they had

a lot more years to live if they were

not poisoned with their loss of cul-

ture that opened them up to abuse or

addiction of drugs and or alcohol,

replacing their natural, ancient, tra-

ditional means to protect themselves.

Spiritually, we can come with an-

other conclusion. But who are we to

judge or know when it is someone’s

time to leave us as we are accus-

tomed to know them? Regardless

of a grand design, or not, the mortal

reality is that we reason these young

people are being wasted before our

very eyes due to alcohol and or drug

related violence.

Our ancestors instructed us that

these things may happen if we squan-

der their gifts of cultural wealth. Our

Elders have repeatedly told us this

all would get worse and now it is up

to us to heed the warnings and the

evidence and change our course to

stop these self-destructive activities

that degrade our communities and

families of future generations.

It seems time that we overcome

any shame or humiliation of cultural

losses due to over 500 years of ethnic

cleansing practices (including Black

Robe abuses in the mission schools

and demonizing tribal spirituality) to

wash away our “ways of life.” We

don’t need to be ashamed of this, it

was not our fault nor our ancestors

asking that anti-Indian hatreds hap-

pened and continue today.

Cultural preservation and resto-

ration, many of us believe, is key to

success to overcome these self-de-

structive, life-taking activities that

have left us in a sea of grief, with

little time to heal as the next tragedy

is laid on top of the last.

The soils, water, trees, animals

and medicines are not ours to destroy,

that is not what our ancestors taught

us. This destruction, in part, is why

sadly, are “changes” for death, not for

life, sovereignty or wellness.

Lou Stone

Inchelium

Expressions of both hope and sadness

Prayer For

moTHer earTH O, Grandfather Great Spirit

Creator of all living things,

We honor your presence

And thank you

For your great smile that gave us birth

May we always remember you

From the first day to the last

Grandfather, Great Spirit,

We see your continuing smile

In the reflections of the sun and moon

And we know that you are near

May we never forget your presence

As your light is constant

Grandfather, Great Spirit of Love,

We thank you for enriching the earth, our Mother

With bountiful plant life, wild game,

And flowing waters

To nourish our bodies

So we can enjoy this path of Life

May we, who forget, be reminded

That these were meant to remain free and natural

O, grandfather, Great Spirit of Peace,

Do not let the body of our Mother, the earth,

Be tortured any longer,

Stop those who tear off her clothing, the grass,

To build their stadiums and subways,

Stop those who cut off her hair, the trees,

To build their concrete jungles,

Stop those who contaminate her blood, the waters,

With their motorboats and refuse,

Stop them soon, for now they’re probing for her heart

With lethal drills

Just for curiosity’s sake

Great Spirit of Love,

Blow away the haze of greed

From the eyes of your children

So they will stop mutilating the body

Of our mother, the earth,

In the name of power and money

by Yvonne Swan © 1974

today. The plan from the federal gov-ernment was that DOJ would fund the building of correctional facilities on Indian lands and that BIA would fund the Operation & Maintenance (O&M). In FY2002 the estimate for O&M was $2.3 million a year. As far as I know U.S. Congress has never funded the Department of Interior (BIA) for the Colville’s O&M or the other 13 tribes that got new facilities.

I know I did my job, political termination?

Nothing in the world can bring back the last three and half years. I want to thank all of my “friends” who stuck behind me, especially helping me financially.

Lem-lem, Eldon L. Wilson

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Tree TalKBy Gary Martin

these animals to make other things with them rather than throwing it away. Hunting goes a long way for I planned turkey hunting and other bird hunting trips for Christmas break. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not out there to teach the kids to kill for fun. We are offering the meat to the elders or taking care of our families.

Camping and survival skills

We camped a couple of weekends this year; during this time we hunted on the Hellsgate subsistence hunt. In the future I am planning to teach the kids how to enjoy the outdoors in a safe manner and not only for hunt-ing. I have cameras to teach the kids hunting can be done with a camera as well as a gun.

Greetings from us here at F/W youth program. I hope all of your holidays were safe and eventful.

It is now the year 2006 and I am looking forward to working with the youth here at F/W, the 2005 year was a short one but there was scheduled events that took place and I hope your children were involved.

That leads me to talking about how to get your kids involved, this is a simple matter. I have questionnaires that the parents and the youth need to fill out, you can find these forms at your local community center or here at Fish & Wildlife. When the forms are returned to me I will put them in my files in which I can contact you about events going on in your area or events that could be planned. In order for me to serve you better I need your help by getting the kids involved, so don’t hesitate to sign up.

Here are some examples of things we are doing here at

Fish & Wildlife:Fishing and other opportunities

Field trips to hatcheries and dams to show the youth more about the work F/W puts into restoring our fish and enhancing the numbers of salmon to return. This continues on to teaching ways to fish in different areas such as salmon fishing and also sharing ways to prepare them as food.

Hunting and care for the ani-

mals we use for subsistence

In the hunting aspect I hope to help the kids on their education of hunting skills and proper ways to care for the meat after harvest. In 2006 I will be teaching Hunters Safety Classes as well as archery safety. I feel there is much to offer in hunt-ing: not just meat, but trying to use as much of the animal you harvest, such as tan hides, and use portions of

For your name to be entered in the

Fish & Wildlife drawing, please

return 2005 hunting tags by

Dec. 31st.

Fish & Wildlife Outreach Program 2006

In the classroom opportunities

Throughout the year I’ve been invited to the school to talk or do presentations, and in 2006 I have made plans to go to the schools with tanning deer hides, making drums, salmon hook mold making, and other events. Elders are involved to help teach the kids traditions and stories.

So how much does this all cost? Just a little bit of your time to fill out the paper work to get your kids enrolled, so spend a minute to let us share the outdoors with your children.

Aaron Carden

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

Daniel L. Fagerlie, Project Director, Ferry CountyFamily Living4-H ChallengeChristine Buckminster, Office Asst. IIIHannah Hull, 4-H, AG, Natural Resources

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

EMAiL: cbuckminster@wsu.eduP.O. Box 111, nespelem, WA 99155

How’s it going this month! “Merry Christmas” greetings to everyone! We’ve had another great year in the forest. A BIG THANK YOU to all our loggers, contractors, community members, fellow resource teammates and to everyone who has helped make good things happen in the forest this year! THANKS also, to all you “tree talk” readers! It’s been another fun year of “talking” with you! THANK YOU Mysti for your tree drawing! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, happy Christmas and New Year! Talk with you again next month. Peace.

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On your first Christmas with us, your families welcome you. (Left) Shalene Ayelle Ervin (11-25-05), parents are Andre Ervin and Stephanie Abrahamson, Grandparents are Steve Abrahamson and

Lois James and all our ancestors and extended families; (Right) Kale Ray Edwin Nissen (10-18-05), parents are Crystal Conant and Brian Nissen, maternal Grand Parents are Scott

Conant and Debby Wagner; paternal Grand Parents are Kathy Desautel and Casey Nissen. Join each and every extended family

member in welcoming them to our world.

A Big THANK YOU

to my dad LeRoy

Jerred, Cousin Jack

Ferguson, Aaron

Carden, Dexter Boyd

& Jimmy Marchand

for helping me pull my

Elk out of the bad area

that I shot it in. Dean-

na Heath

Happy Belated Birthday Jayde Spencer, Nov. 15. Merry

Christmas.Luv, Uncle Ben and

Gramma Bev

Garrett Steven Mason was born January 23, 2005 to proud parents Daryle Rae Palmer and Hunter Mason.

Proud grandparents are Steve and Judy Mason of Inchelium and Tim Palmer and Sam Ankney of Nespelem.

Baby’s 1st Christmas! With lots of love, kisses & hugs!

You are the twinkle in our eyes. Forever – Love

The Families

Edward Jediah Mitchell Adrianne Dena Smith and

Edward Perry Mitchell of Nespelem, Washington, are pleased to announce the birth of their new baby boy born on November 17, 2005, at Coulee Community Hospital. Edward Jediah Mitchell weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches at birth. Siblings are Jesse R. Garsia, age 3, James O. Smith, age 1-1/2, Davi Swan, age 16 and Stoney Lasarte, age 8.

Maternal grandparents are Elaine and Kenny Clark of Omak and John Smith of Nespelem. Paternal grandparents are Pat Saxon and Larry Saxon.

Merry Christmas from my Family to you....2005Back to Front; Left to right: Tomi Lea Ferguson-Simpson, Bobi Lee

Ferguson-Simpson, Devyn Myles Lemery, Danielle Charlize Lemery, Robert Lee Ferguson II, Amanda Rochelle Simpson, Santa Claus and Miss Valerie LeRae Ferguson

Perms • Color • Acrylic Nails • Highlights • Facial Waxing

T’s 826-1707

Theresa T’s THE Hair & nail SALON17 e. CenTral aVe., omaK, Wa

We want to thank all the Tribal

Members that supported our business.

You supported five families and we

thank you for our livelihood.

ONE OF THE ONLY TRIBALLY OWNED SHOPS IN TOWN.

Happy 26th Anniversary Charlie & Lawanna Hoffman on Dec. 22nd, 2005. Love you

both very much. Love, your grandson, Makyah and

your children, Christina, Lee, Dustin, Jessy & Ronald

Enjoy the Honeymoon, HeHeHe

Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year. I love you Grandpa Charlie & Grandma Lawanna Hoffman, Uncle Dustin, Auntie Jessy, Uncle Ronald.

Love, Makyah Levi-Johan Clark and also my Mom & Dad, Christina Hoffman & Lee Clark

X-mas, 2005

Happy 8th Birthday DeOsha MattLove, Mom, George & KayLynn

– Love Ya Lots!

Wow, what a whopper, biggest fish I ever got out of Owhi. The one that didn’t get away! I caught him with a mini jig and green power

bait. When I first hooked him I knew it was a keeper for sure.Pete Hall Jr.

We, the proud parents and family of Country Pakootas, who is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and a student at Omak Middle School, would like to congratulate him for being the only 6th grader to get a 4.0 GPA out of 120 plus students. AWESOME job and keep up the good work!

Happy 2nd BirthdayDyrel Elwell Dec. 30th

Love, Mom, Dad, LaTonya & Grandmas

Happy 3rd Birthday “Angel” aka Kyona on 12/19.

Love, Grandma, Grandpa, your sisters Angela & Annessa, your

brother Kyle, Mom & Dad

Happy Birthday “Sam” 12/24/??Love, your family

We are proud of you Willie on your movie debut and placing

2nd in State Wrestling.Love, your family in Nespelem

Angela Iukes and Annessa Davis. Congratulations girls, on your essay awards!! Angela placed 1st in “Honoring Our Wisdom

Keepers” sponsored by BPA and Annessa placed 2nd in “Honoring a Veteran” sponsored by Nespelem Ladies’ Auxiliary Group.

Angela iukes Annessa Davis

Mike & Lisa Spencer-Dick, Corvin & Sidney.Happy Anniversary December 12, Merry Christmas and Happy New

Year.Luv, Uncle & Bro Ben, Mom & Gramma Bev

Happy Birthday Justine Spencer, Dec. 28. Merry

Christmas.Luv, Uncle Ben and

Gramma Bev

Merry Christmas Zyrel From grandma, Jeanne Miller and

grandpa John Miller

Merry Christmas from uncle Joe Miller

Ginger Bread Baby by: Morgen Hoffman,

6th grade / 11 yrs. Inchelium SchoolLanguage Arts ClassA spark from the ovenA voice from the bowlA ginger bread baby.I’m fresh from my pancatch me if you can!So he fooled all whotried, he’s too clever.so on and on he saysI’m still fresh from mypan. catch me if you can!

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As a sister, I tried everything I knew to help them. I tried helping them by making it easier for them, which didn’t work. I tried the trusted “tough love” on them, and that didn’t work either. It seemed that no matter what I did, I just couldn’t FIX this one for them. And I could feel them slipping away from me. The night we lost them, I had come to the realization that all I could do for them both was to be there for them and to love them. And to give them the support that they both needed.

They died on a Monday; we had women’s pool that night and Virgil showed up to cheer us on. He looked happy and we were joking around and he was laughing and had that smile that made his eyes shine. I remember looking at him thinking, “Wow, I haven’t seen that smile for a long time.” It was nice to see our Virgil again.

Morgan and I had a very good talk while waiting for pool to begin. And as I watched her play her last game, we were laughing and joking around about Virgil. She was saying how she loved him even if he was a “dork” and that she was stuck with him and would probably be stuck with him forever. Well, I told her that if she was stuck with him, then we were stuck with him too. But that we loved him and could handle it.

I remember watching Morgan and Virgil and thinking, “Well, Niki, all you can do for your baby sister and Virgil is love them, and always be here for them no matter what.” I knew that would be easy, since that is what I did anyway.

As I got ready to head home, I gave Morgan a hug and kiss and we said, “Good night, I love you” and I gave Virgil a slap on the back of the head and said, “See ya later, bro!” Then I headed home, with a certain peace in my heart. I am so glad I got to spend those last few hours with them, I will cherish them forever.

I guess what I am trying to say is… if you know and love someone who is lost and in need of your love and support, please give it to them. Let them know that you love them and that you are there for them – No Matter What. Never give up on them, because we are not promised tomorrow.

Changes need to be made and there is no better time for them to start than right now. I know that I have made changes within my life, so that my children will know that there is a better way to live and will hopefully make healthy choices when they grow up.

So please remember Morgan Wippel and Virgil Bearcub with a smile, because that is how they would want us to. And when you remember a good and/or funny story, tell their children, so that they will know who, and how, their mom and dad were. And if you feel the need to use their death as an “excuse”, please make it an excuse to “Not do drugs”. Even if it is just one time, one time does make a difference!

I would like to thank everyone who was there for me, especially my friend, Teresa Thompson, who took care of my boys, and made sure that I ate and got some sleep. And my partners, Grace Samuels and Vickie Foster, who spent those late night hours with me, they both showed up just as I was feeling all alone and thinking that there was absolutely “no way” I was going to make it through this. And for my mother Enid Marchand, who is probably the strongest woman I know; my sister Stefanie Lelone and her family; my brother, whom I love and am very lucky to have, Jeremiah Wippel and his family; and, my man Chad Wentz and our little family. Chad has given me his support, which has helped me through a lot of rough times these last two years, I love and appreciate him very much. Without all these people (and everyone else who was there) I don’t know what I would have done.

Thank you for all the love and support. Forever Morgan and Virgil’s Big Sister, Niki Wippel

melvin GeorgeAfter a long battle with cancer, Melvin George, 68, passed away on

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005. Joseph Melvin George was born on January 2, 1937, at home near Plummer, Idaho. He was raised by parents Marion and Joe Covington in Keller and attended Wilbur High School.

After serving in the U.S. Army from 1957-59, “Mel” returned to the area and married Deloris Gallaher. In 1961 he began his career with Nespelem Valley Electric, spending the last 25 years as a fully qualified journeyman lineman. In 1982 he married Vonnie Paul and settled in Elmer City continuing his work with Nespelem Valley Electric until his retirement in 1999.

Mel was a dedicated father, husband and friend. He was well liked and known as a tenacious and hard worker. A man of few words, he was admired by friends and family for his strong work ethic, strength, and was always counted on by everyone when they needed support. Despite his tough veneer, those who knew him well were touched by his soft side in caring for Vonnie, his concern for his many grandchildren, pets, and his penchant for throwing in a joke every now and then.

Mel is survived by wife Vonnie, children Carlene Yacinich, Radford George, Max Holbrecht, Steve Holbrecht, Donnie Holbrecht, Christel Pitner, Debbie Lacombe and Mike Paul, along with nineteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Services were held on November 22 at Nespelem Catholic Church followed by a memorial meal at the Nespelem Catholic Longhouse. The George Family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, assistance with the services and the wonderful memories shared.

margaret “maggie” mullen, 100Margaret “Maggie” (Cheupkin) Mullen, who was born on January 28,

1905 in DeSmet, died on September 22, 2005 at the age of 100 years.Her parents were Charles Cherrapkin from the Colville Indian Reservation

and Mary (Moon) John from the Spokane Tribe. At the time the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation was broken down into allotments, in 1909, Mrs. Mullen, her parents and her brothers and sister were all enrolled as members in the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and they were allotted a total of eight allotments here.

She grew up on her family’s homestead in Windfall Pass and frequently spoke fondly of having ridden the swaybacked Clydesdale horses her father had for farming.

She attended school at the Mary Immaculate Boarding School for girls run by the Sisters of Charity of Providence at DeSmet.

In 1929 she married Edward Mullen, Sr, a Colville Indian from the Inchelium area who had been working as a laborer on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation. They first made their home on the Cheupkin family homestead in Windfall Pass but later moved to DeSmet so their children could stay in the home while attending the Mission schools as day students. The couple were married for 44 years until his death in 1973.

Throughout her life Mrs. Mullen was a homemaker and kept clothing on her children’s backs and her family quilt supply stocked up by using her fine seamstress capabilities.

A major highlight in her life cam when she was able to travel to Phoenix with some of her family in a caravan of 52 Coeur d’Alene Indians for the Kateri Tekakwitha Conference which featured a Native American audience with Pope John Paul II.

She was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation. She was a songstress of the old, traditional Indian hymns for which she possessed one of the original hymn books that were handwritten. Along with her sister Lucy (Cheupkin) George, she was one of the final few singers who faithfully attended all the wakes, funerals and other church functions to carry on the tradition of singing the old Indian hymns. Additionally, she is credited with having belonged to the DeSmet choir that traveled to Spokane and Montana to sing beautiful four-part masses.

One of her passions was traveling to visit her many friends and relatives at Wellpinit, Omak, Inchelium, Lapwai and in Montana. After her husband passed away she broke in her grandson Richard Mullen as her new driver.

Virgil adam bearcub/

morgan Frances Wippel

Virgil Adam Bearcub and Morgan Frances Wippel died together as a result of a car accident on Monday, Nov. 7, 2005.

Virgil Adam Bearcub was born at Killeen, Texas, to Adam Bearcub, Jr. and Marilyn Adolph on September 29, 1978. He attended Nespelem Grade School, Paschal Sherman Indian School, Grand Coulee Dam Middle School, and Lake Roosevelt High School, receiving his GED. Virgil worked as an apprentice carpenter for Junior Desautel and a firefighter and engine crewmember for the Mt. Tolman Fire Center. He also worked for OND forestry as a timber marker. He loved the outdoors.

Morgan Frances Wippel was born at Omak, to Jerome Lee (Jerry) Wippel, deceased, and Enid T.

(Pierre) Marchand. She attended Nespelem Grade School, Grand Coulee Dam Middle School, Lake Roosevelt High School and received her GED from Wenatchee Valley College. Morgan was a homemaker and worked seasonal jobs on fire camp crews.

Virgil was preceded in death by grandparents Lucille Adolph, Adam and Matilda Bearcub. He is survived by daughters Lachelle Lucille, Miah Mae and Enid Mary Ann Bearcub, Nespelem; mother, Marilyn Adolph of Nespelem; father Adam and BJ Bearcub, Jr., Coulee Dam; sisters Janelle (Des-mond) and Amber Bearcub, Coulee Dam; brothers, Nicholas and Michael Bearcub of Nespelem and Jonathon St. Pierre of Disautel, and Jamie Kensler of Nespelem.

Morgan was preceded in death by her grandparents Norine and Johnnie B. Smith, William (Bill) Pierre, Robert Wippel and father Jerome Lee (Jerry) Wippel. She is survived by daughters Lachelle Lucille, Miah Mae and Enid Mary Ann Bearcub; mother Enid and Rick Marchand of Nespelem; dad Ron Kiser and Lila Monaghan of Keller; sisters Niki Wippel and Chad Wentz of McGinnis Lake and Stefanie and Lance Lelone of Nespelem, brother Jeremiah Lee Wippel and Sammi Peasley of Keller; great-grandmother Mary Marchand (Disautel), grandmother Elsie (Winnie Marchand) of Coulee Dam.

Ambrose Clay Bearcub preceded his mother and father in death on July 10, 2004.

Services were held at the Nespelem Community Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. They were laid to rest at the Norine L. Smith Cemetery in Nespelem.

The family of enid marchandThe family of Enid Marchand would like to express our deepest gratitude

for all the support we received during our recent loss of Morgan Frances Wippel and Virgil Adam Bearcub. Nothing can take away the pain of losing a child, sister, and brother but the phone calls, food, hugs and just stopping in to visit means so much to all of us left behind. I have been blessed with loving brothers and sisters who were there to support my children when I was so far away.

To Marilyn Adolph and Adam Bearcub families, thank you for all of your support when we were making the final arrangements for our children. Morgan and Virgil would have been proud how our families came together to send them to their final resting place.

Words cannot express the deep appreciation we have for Dena Timentwa and Auntie Kathy Desautel for your constant support and for never leaving our sides. Dena our Mom would not have made it without you, thank you for being by her side and getting her home to us. We love you both very much.

Thank you to my cousins Liz, Lorena, Laverne Dick and my niece Suesan Clark. Lorena and Suesan for cooking for the family, they were there when I went to sleep at 1:00 AM and there when I woke two or three hours later, Aunt Helen Dick and family for cooking for the funeral, Liz and Laverne for babysitting baby EMA, and to everyone who took care of Lachelle Lucille, Miah Mae.

To all the hunters and those that dried meat, a special thanks to all the women who made pies (that is another story), and all the fire tenders Uncles: John and Willie Smith, Duane Dick, and David (Bosco) Lingholm, Cousins; Jeremy Smith and Marvin (Buddy) Reevis Melissa Smith and Jackie Marchand.

Deanna Heath thank you for the outstanding job on the funeral card I had an idea of how I wanted it set up and you made it happen the final booklet was perfect. Alice and Chris McCuen and Ronnie Smith for doing the slide presentation.

Angie Redstar, Taressa Marchand and Tammy James you will always hold a special place in our hearts, you girls were truly Morgan’s friend. We appreciate everything you did to make her look like our Morgan for her final journey home. Thanks to Stub Owhi for helping us to do this.

Very special thanks to Chad Wentz, Norm Senator, Justin and Jason Chuckulnaskit, Winfred Pakootas, Desmond and Duke Yazzie, Junior Simpson, Bosco Lindholm, Neil Johnson and Bob Wentz. Who showed up at 5:00 a.m. to help Jeremiah Wippel and Jonathan St. Pierre dig their sister and brother’s grave. It was so heart breaking to watch, but it was great to see the support given by all. We would also, like to thank all who showed up later to finish the digging and Skip James from the Public Works Department. I, Niki Wippel, would like to thank my cousin Elizabeth Smith for being there to support me. I love you very much.

A special heartfelt thank you from Edward C Wolfe, III and the entire family to Ernie Brooks for taking care of Virgil and Morgan at the wreck site and for transporting Edward to the EMS to get medical treatment. You know our Indian beliefs taught by Mother and Grandmother Norine Smith and you took care of Virgil and Morgan for us. You will always be in our prayers.

We may have forgot to mention someone but believe me it is not intentional and there is not enough space in the Tribal Tribune for all the people who supported our family during our loss. You are in our hearts and prayers mentioned or not mentioned in this letter to the editor

Morgan and Virgil both had a smile and a laugh that will never be forgotten. When you think of them, always remember the good times. This will surely bring a smile to your face. Please keep them and us in your prayers.

Enid & Rick Marchand Lachelle Lucille, Miah Mae, Enid Mary Ann BearcubNiki (Wippel) and Chad Wentz (Tyrell & William)Stefanie and Lance Lelone (Edward, Riki, Kenny & Tesla)Jeremiah and Sammi (Peasley) Wippel (Bryce, Jocelyn)

The recent loss of my baby sisterAfter the recent loss of my baby sister, Morgan Wippel, and (self-

proclaimed) brother Virgil Bearcub, I have realized that it is very important to let the people that you love know how you feel. As anyone who knew them knew, they were having a very difficult time dealing with the loss of their only son, Ambrose Clay Bearcub, to SIDS. It had been 16 months since we lost Ambrose and as far as I could see, they were both having a hard time.

Richard became an astute historian of tribal information as a result of his many travels with his grandmother, the teachings from which eventually served to benefit the Coeur d’Alene Tribe for which he served on the tribal council. She also traveled to gather Indian foods that, in later years, included huckleberries (st’shastq), white camas (p’ekhwpukhw) and bitterroot (sp’it’em). (That

p’ekhwpukhw – white camas gathered around the Davenport, Washington

area – must not to be confused with a poisonous white camas bulb commonly

known as death camas.)

In her final years Mrs. Mullen lost her vision and her hearing and became more and more fragile with time. By the time she reached her 100th birthday on January 29 of this year she was happily ready to leave this world.

Mrs. Mullen had spent the final 10 years of her life residing with her son Joe Mullen and his wife Daisy in Worley. Prior to that she lived with her daughter Rosie and her husband Haynes Gaze, Sr. in King Valley near DeSmet.

She was preceded in death by her grandson Richard J. Mullen in 2004; her daughter Rose (Mullen) Gaze in 2003; her granddaughter Alicia “Missy” Mullen in the late 1980s; her husband Edward Mullen, Sr. in 1973; her son, Hubert Mullen in 1968; her son Edward Mullen, Jr.; two daughters who died in infancy, Mary Agnes Mullen in 1931 and Eileen Margaret Mullen in 1933; her sister Lucy (Cheupkin) George, her brothers Dan “Bareback” Cherapkin, George Cherapkin and Joe Cherapkin.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph C. Mullen of Worley and Charles D. Mullen of Windfall Pass; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Rosary was recited on September 25, 2005 at the Ha’qa’lqhelpkwe’Etso’mlkhw (the Rose Creek Longhouse) in Worley, Idaho. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on September 26, 2005, also at the Rose Creek Longhouse. Father Thomas E. Connolly, S.J. officiated. Burial was at the DeSmet Cemetery in DeSmet, Idaho.

The pallbearers were Francis Timentwa, Haynes Gaze, Jr., Boyd Charlie, John Mullen, Jon Skwanqhqn and Edward Michael. The honorary pallbearers were Joseph Mullen and Charles Mullen.

Frederick Harry JerredFrederick Harry Jerred, 80 of Nespelem, WA, Passed 11-17-2005 at the

Colville Tribal Convalescent Center.Born 7-13-1925, in Keller, WA, to Cecil Jerred & Margaret (Shemenski)

Jerred.Fred and his “21” siblings were all raised in the Keller area, he was in

the Army until the age of 21 - where he was honorably discharged and had received several medals.

Fred worked construction for Grand Coulee Dam with his brother Walt & nephew LeRoy. Fred also worked for Wheat ranchers in the Wilbur area, with Llewellyn & Llewellyn, Norman Gibe Wheat Ranch, and John Rosman of Creston.

Fred enjoyed having his friends near, and socializing with the drinks!!Fred is survived by one brother - Clarence R. Jerred, of Ketchikan, AK,

a Nephew LeRoy Jerred, of Keller, WA; and other numerous nieces and nephews.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, and 20 of his siblings: Albert Jerred, George Jerred Sr, Hattie Jerred Toulou, Mary Jerred Nelson, Robert Jerred, Lena Jerred, Walter Jerred, Samuel Jerred, Elizabeth M Jerred, James Jerred, Frank J Jerred, John Manuel Jerred, Agnes Jerred Mellon, Henry S Jerred, Lester Buster Jerred, and a few others at birth.

Graveside - Military Only ServicesMonday, 11-21-2005 @ 11:00 amKeller Community Cemetery, Keller, WADinner was held at the Catholic Longhouse.Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel in Charge.

in memory of

nellie noyes Watt

(mama bear)

If Roses grow in Heaven,

Lord pick a bunch for us,

place them in Mom’s arms,

and tell her they’re from us.

Tell her we love and miss her,

and when she turns to smile,

place a kiss upon her cheek,

and hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy,

we do it every day,

but there is an ache within our hearts,

because we are missing her today.

With unending love, all your family

George Dennis burnettIt meant so much to me when I saw my grandmother’s obituary in the

Colville paper; her name was Mable Desautel and she was a wonderful

woman.

I am so sad to say to say that her

son, my father, has passed away.

But we still have relatives on Tribal

land- Sewards, Desautels, Peones,

Finlays, and I would like to make a

tribute for my father.

George Dennis Burnett was born

6 March, 1945. He was the son of

Mable Desautel of Karamin, WA

and George Leonard Burnett, born

in Forest, ID. He passed on to other

worlds approximately 2 October,

2005; he was found, at peace, in his

favorite place in the Mojave Desert.

He was preceded death in by his parents, brother James Vernon Burnett,

and beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. George- or “Butch” to his family-

moved to California at age eighteen, where he married Christina Schwarz

in 1963. He is survived, and missed, by his only daughter, Chelle Burnett

Callaghan, of Alexandria, Virginia; his sister, Rose (Burnett) Woodward of

Carson City, Nevada; nieces Dina Gilio, Delores Martin, and Donna Gilio

Harris.

Services were private, and Butch has returned to the desert he loved so

much.

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nEWS RELEASEWSU ExtensionMargaret A. Viebrock, WSU Extension EducatorCourthouse Box 550, Waterville, WA 98858Telephone: 745-8531 FAX: 745-8619December 20, 2005

Grain marKeTinG WorKSHoPTo help farmers put together a winning grain marketing game plan, WSU Extension is sponsoring a marketing

workshop on Tuesday, January 10 at the NCW Fairgrounds Community Hall in Waterville beginning at 5:00 p.m. This workshop is filled with practical, easy-to-execute advice to help farmers secure a good price for their crop.

The Western Center for Risk Management Education has contracted with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management to develop a northwest white wheat workshop that simulates real-life grain-marketing decisions, enabling farmers to practice marketing without the risk of losing actual money. During the program, participants put their marketing skills to work, making grain marketing decisions based on actual market information.

This course is specifically to give farmers of Eastern Washington a chance to practice their marketing skills in a no-risk environment. In “Winning the Game 2: Launch Your Pre-harvest Marketing Plan,” participants review an actual marketing plan, exploring how target dates and target prices can help producers more consistently secure a good average price for their crop. Through the game in this workshop, farmers get a feel for how a marketing plan can work and react to real-life market fluctuations.

Farmers go to great lengths developing production plans for their crops, but they rarely plan how to get a good price for the resulting grain. This workshop gives farmers an opportunity to develop a marketing plan and practice its implementation, using actual daily market prices.

Speakers include Jon Newkirk, Director, Western Center for Risk Management Education and Robert Craven, University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management.

The workshop is jointly sponsored by WSU Extension in cooperation Central Washington Grain Growers and both Douglas and Grant County Wheat Growers. The workshop is free and includes dinner. Pre-registration for the workshop is requested. Please call WSU Extension at 745-8531 by January 9.

WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

35 Years ago(January 11, 1971)

*BIA Superintendent Sherwin Broadhead

approved a Grant of $3,600 to Monte Moomaw to

help Monte start a plumbing buiness in Omak. The

Grant is part of a new BIA program to help Indians to

go into business and provide services to the Indians

in their community.

*A Per Capita distribution to Tribal Members on

Claims Dockets Nos. 178 and 179 will not be made

until it has been approved by both Houses of Congress

(U.S. Senate and House of Representatives).

*Bounties on predatory animals or birds will be

paid by the Fish & Wildlife Program. The amounts

are as follows: $75.00 for Cougar, $5.00—Bobcat,

$5.00—Coyote, $.50 for Porcupine, and .10-cents

apiece for Crow, Raven, and Magpie.

*Mr. and Mrs. Art Best celebrated their 58th

Wedding Anniversary on November 28. They

were married on Nov. 28, 1912, and they have

eight children, 30 grandchildren, and six great-

grandchildren.

25 Years ago(December 30, 1980)

*On Dec. 12, The Colville Business Council’

“Negotiating Committee” and AMAX Corporation

have approved an Lease Agreement on the Mt.

Tolman Open Pit Mining Project. The Chairman

of the Negotiating Committee is Keller District

Councilman Glenn Whitelaw.

*U.S. House of Representative Tom Foley

(D-Spokane) has been appointed Majority Whip...

which is the 3rd most powerful leadership post in

the House. Jim Wright, Majority Leader, made the

appointment, and it was approved by the House

Speaker Tip O’Neill.

*Two Tribal Elders from Nespelem, WA.,

celebrated their birthdays this month: former Nespelem District Council Person Lucy Covington had her 70th Birthday...and a Banquet was held at the Nespelem Long House for Isabel Arcasa’s 91st Birthday!

*The Spokane Tribe held a two-day celebration on

Jan. 18-19 for their 100th year of Federal Recognition.

*The Colville Confederated Tribes is offering a

$1,000 reward for information that will lead to the

arrest and conviction of the person or persons who

vandalized the East Omak Senior Citizen Center on

Oct. 29, 1980!

15 Years ago

(December 21, 1990)

*A Special Election was held on Oct. 20 on a Constitutional Amendment that would separate the Tribal Court from the Business Council. The Business Council on Dec. 15 certified the results. There were 271 Yes Votes and 191 No Votes on the Amendment.

*We-Ta-L-O Wilder, 19, is a member of the Army’s 459th Reserve Detachment in Wenatchee. It was announced that her Unit will be put on Active Duty status. She’s scheduled to go to Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, in January or possibly sooner.

*People donated 68 pints of blood at the Spokane and Inland Empire Blood and Bone Marrow Drive held Nov. 29 at the Nespelem Community Center. “Over a hundred people came to donate blood which is an excellent turnout”, said Karen Cawston, Spokesperson for the Colville Indian Health Center.

*Omak District Councilman Dale Kohler wrote in his “Councilman’s Corner” article that he would not run for re-election next year. Physicians have told him that he has a neurological condition, and Dale said it affects his ability to walk and his energy levels. He said that he also has a back problem.

*The Grand Coulee Dam area Rotary Club has selected Toria Sandaine as the 1991 Rotary Exchange Student, and she will spend her Junior Year in Australia. Toria is a Sophomore at Lake Roosevelt High School, Coulee Dam, WA., has a 3.71 GPA, and she was recently chosen as her school’s “Raider of the Week”.

5 Years ago(December 22, 1995)

*A Comprehensive Agreement to provide Child Support Services on the Colville Indian Reservation was signed on Dec. 6 by Representatives of the Colville Tribe and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services’ Division of Child Support.

*Angie Nanamkin, 17, of Nespelem and a student at Lake Roosevelt High School, Coulee Dam, WA., has been selected to go on a cultural exchange trip to Hong Kong and The Peoples’ Republic of China. The Washington Cultural Exchange has accepted her application and deposit. Angie and other athletes will compete against their Chinese hosts in volleyball and basketball at the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Hong Kong and at the Guangdong Institute of Sport and Physical Education in Canton.

*David Shaw Jr., 17, who is a Junior at Omak High

School, will be a member of the USA Track and Field

team when they compete in Gaungzhou, China, on

New Years Day.

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I BEAT YOU GENE—Phil Sanchez bids farewell to Gene. Phil retired as the BIA Superintendent of the Umatilla Indian Agency last August!

Retirement Dinner held Tuesday, Dec. 13, for BIA Superintendent, Colville Agency

YOU’RE OFFICALLY A TRIBAL ELDER—William “Gene” Nicholson receives from Harvy Moses Jr. a Certificate that recognizes Gene as a Colville Tribal Senior Citizen. The Ceremony took place during the “Retirement Dinner” held for Gene on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Holiday Inn—Portland Downtown Convention Center, Portland, OR. Gene has been the BIA Superintendent at the Colville Indian Agency since Aug. 21, 1995, and his last day of work will be Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Nespelem District Councilman Harvey is the Chairman of the Tribes’ Business Council.

WITH THIS HAND I CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS!—Attending the Retirement Dinner held for Gene Nicholson were three of his fellow BIA Co-workers: (L to R) Debbie Wheeler, OST Fiduciary Trust Officer...Rita Martin, BIA Roads...and Debbie Francis, Trust Officer’s Secretary.

WHAT SIZE BULLET DOES THIS RIFLE HOLD??—The fifteen (15) BIA Agency Superintendents from the Northwest Regional Office wanted to make sure Gene received a rifle. The Superintendents are from the states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

THAT WAS A BIG ELK WASN’T IT?—(R to L) Ray Maldonado, BIA Superintendent of the Olympic Peninsula Agency, presented Gene Nicholson with two framed pictures. The two pictures showed the Elk Gene killed last Oct. 13 at Copper Creek near Keller, WA. Ray is a Tribal Member of Yakama Indian Nation

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and surrounding communities.“Indian gaming has been one of

the most viable economic and social structures for the Oneida Nation of

Wisconsin. The effects have been

positive in our community and near-

by communities,” said Oneida Nation

Chairman Gerald Danforth. “Gaming

has also allowed us to diversify our

economic business base, and it has

allowed for business developments

and expansions.”

The National Indian Gaming

Association is a nonprofit associ-

ation comprised of 184 American

Indian National and other nonvoting

association members. The common

commitment and purpose of NIGA

is to advance the lives of Indian

people – economically, socially

and politically. NIGA operates as a

clearinghouse and educational, legis-

lative and public policy resource for

tribes, policymakers and the public

on Indian gaming issues and tribal

community development.

GREEN BAY, WI, NOV. 21 – The National Indian Gaming Asso-ciation (NIGA) presented its national survey at a press conference held at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Green Bay. The survey indicated that 67 percent of the re-spondents support Indian gaming. The national survey was conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & As-sociates and was initially released to the public in Hollywood, FL during the NIGA Midyear meeting.

“Native American communities across the country are becoming more and more self-sufficient be-cause of Indian gaming. Because In-dian gaming has been able to provide so many job opportunities to Indians and non-Indians alike, Native Amer-ican communities have a stronger economic outlook now and into the future,” said NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr.

The survey findings also reported that the public recognizes Indian gaming is benefiting Indian people

managed to stay awake through all

three masses. At the ending of the

masses, Santa Claus made a grand

entrance. Merry Christmas, Ho Ho

Merry Christmas! I suddenly dawned

on me that Santa’s voice sounded

very familiar to me. It was my Dad!

He wasn’t exactly the Santa type.

He was a quiet person. The other

children didn’t notice. They were

laughing, jumping for joy with the

sight of Santa. Santa had a big pack

on his back, stockings filled with

goodies for each child. Each stocking

contained an orange, apple, nuts,

candy and some simple toy. I could

hardly wait to get home to open my

stocking.

When we got home, the fire in

the wood stove was out. It would be

very cold, but that didn’t dampen my

spirit. My dad would make a fire and

it would be nice and warm. I opened

my stocking and slowly ate the or-

ange, trying to make it last as long

as possible, because it wasn’t often

that we had oranges. I ate some of the

nuts and candy and saved some of the

goodies for the next day.

The next day was also a big day.

We would all pile into our car, in-

cluding my grandma, who wasn’t

Catholic, for the 10 AM Mass. After

mass, we would all go upstairs of

the church which was a large room.

There, the women, Catholics and

non-Catholics, would have a big

feast for us. We feasted on deer meat,

fish, chicken, roots, squash, vege-

tables, Jell-O, pies and cakes. The

food would be placed on the floor

and everyone would sit on the floor

including the old people. Now 72, I

wonder how the old people managed

to sit on the floor.

We would stuff ourselves. We

children would play. The adults

would visit. The day would end.

What a happy day!

Ruth M. Wapato

Childhood Memory of Christmasbage were two vegetables that lasted

during the winter. We did not have a

refrigerator to keep fresh vegetables.

My grandmother was a great pie

maker, so we usually had pies.

With the passing of Thanksgiving,

I knew that Christmas would soon be

here. I remember two weeks before

Christmas, I would help my mother

wrap presents. Most of the presents

were for adults. These presents were

dried meat, dried salmon, canned

huckleberries, dried roots, fabric

and maybe shawls, beaded bags and

baskets. These gifts would be given

to relatives and friends. My family

did not have the money to buy us

children gifts.

The gifts were prepared for the

Christmas party that was sponsored

by a woman’s group about a week

or two before Christmas at one of

the old buildings at the agency. The

large room would be decorated with

a tree with bright lights, green and

red paper chains, colorful balls, and

other decorative items. There was a

nativity scene to remind us that Christ

was born on Christmas Day. On the

night of the party, there would be

singing of carols, a skit, poems about

Christmas and speeches, culminating

with the passing out the gifts and,

then, the happiest time of all for the

children, the stocking given to each

child. Each stocking had an orange,

apple, nuts and candy.

I forgot to mention that to my sur-

prise, I did receive a gift at this party.

My aunt, Cecilia Peo gave me shiny

wide ribbon that would look pretty

on my two long black thick braids

that my Grandma patiently braided

every day. I was very happy to get

this present, especially since she had

very little money to spend on gifts.

The really big event was the one

on Christmas Eve at the Catholic

Church. Everyone would get dressed

including my grandma who wasn’t

a Catholic, and we would attend the

three masses. I was so excited that I

I remember telling a story about the

big dinner we had. We had turkey,

dressing, potatoes, yams, cauliflower

and pies. I didn’t even know what

cauliflower or yams was. Really, we

just had our usual meal – dear meat

or fish, potatoes, biscuits and maybe

carrots or cabbage. Carrots and cab-

When I was in the second grade,

our teacher read us stories about the

Indians and the Pilgrims and how

they feasted together as friends which

has become known as Thanksgiving.

My only recollections of Thanksgiv-

ing is the story we had to tell about

our Thanksgiving Day to our class.

A Special invitation to American indian & Alaska native Women

American Indian & Alaska Native Women are needed to join a landmark study to discover the causes of breast cancer. The Sister Study will enroll fifty thousand women whose sister had breast cancer. The study is conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

Sisters share many things – early experiences, environment, and genes. By joining the Sister Study, you can help researchers learn how environment and genes may affect the chances of getting breast cancer.

American Indian & Alaska Native sisters have powerful information to share with the Sister Study. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American Indian & Alaska Native women. In recent years, their rate of death due to the disease has risen in certain areas of the U.S., and the 5-year survival rate is lower than for white women. Yet scientists have very little information on cancer histories in American Indian & Alaska Native communities.

You are eligible for the study if—*Your sister (living or deceased), related to you by blood, had breast cancer*You are between the ages of 35 and 74*You have never had breast cancer yourself*You live in the U.S.

Will you join the Sister Study for your daughters, nieces, granddaughters, and future generations?

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