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VOLUME 32, NUMBER. 1 January edition

February 1, 2006

Primary Election March 06 ..... 7:30 a.m. Opening for iling petitions March 17 ..... 4:00 p.m. Closing date for iling petitions March 20 ..... 9:00 a.m. Deadline for withdrawing petitions March 20 ..... 10:00 a.m. Certiication of Candidates May 05 ........ 8:00 a.m. District Election Board Orientation May 06 ........ 8:00 a.m. Primary Election Polls Open May 06 ........ 8:00 p.m. Primary Election Polls Close May 08 ........ 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Poll Votes May 11 ........ 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Absentee Votes

General Election June 16 ....... 8:00 a.m. District Election Board Orientation June 17 ....... 8:00 a.m. General Election Polls Open June 17 ....... 8:00 p.m. General Election Poll Close June 19 ....... 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Poll Votes June 22 ....... 10:00 a.m. CERTIFICATION of Absentee Votes July 13 ........ OATH OF OFFICE

Primary and General Election Polling SitesInchelium Sub-Agency • Keller Community Center

Nespelem Community Center • Omak Senior Meal Site

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LETTER OF COMMENDATION!—Inchelium District Councilman Virgil Seymour turned in the above picture of Sgt. Leonard Holt...who is a member of the 66th Combat Aviation (Corps), Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA. ...and who received a “Letter of Commendation” for his work in aiding the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Virgil submitted the material on Sgt. Holt: “To show our support of our Tribal Members who have made a contribution to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We are proud of all of you”. The “Letter of Commendation” appears on page 11.

in the Eastern District of Washing-ton, within Indian country, to wit: the Colville Indian Reservation, the Defendant, JAMES H. GALLAHER, Jr., an Indian, willfully, deliberately, maliciously, and with premeditation and malice aforethought, did unlaw-fully kill Edwin Oliver Pooler, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1111(a), 1151, and

James H. Gallaher Jr. is charged with murdering Edwin Oliver Pooler

SPOKANE, WA., JAN. 30—Colville Tribal Member James H. Gallaher Jr. appeared at an Arraign-ment/Initial Appearance held here today at the United States District Court, Eastern District of Wash-ington.

A Indictment dated Dec. 20, 2005, reads as follows: “The Grand Jury Charges: On or about April 14, 1991,

1153”.Pooler’s sister Lynda Tonasket,

who lives in Keller, WA., was among the 15 adults and a young child who were here at the Arraignment. The body of Edwin Pooler has never been found. Lynda also has another broth-er George Pooler, who disappeared in 1988, and is listed as a missing person.

Magistrate Judge Cynthia Im-brogno presided over the Arraign-ment/Initial Appearance. The United States moved for the Pretrial Deten-tion of Gallaher because the case

involves: a Crime of Violence, a Maximum penalty of life imprison-ment or death, and that the Serious risk Defendant may flee. And the

reason for Dentention are: Assur-ance that the Defendant will appear in court, and for the Safety of any other person and the community.

Gallaher was placed in the cus-tody of the U.S. Marshal...pending further Order of the Court.

A decision on what may occur next could possibly be made this Friday, Feb. 3.

LAPWAI AND LAKE ROOSEVELT—#5 Jake Adkins of the Lake Roosevelt Raiders team fights for control of the basketball during the tip off for the start of the basketball game between the Lapwai Wildcats and the Lake Roosevelt Raiders on Thursday, Dec. 22. The Wildcats beat the Raiders, 77-56.

For the first time Lapwai and Inchelium Play basketball at Lake Roosevelt

COULEE DAM, WA., DEC. 22-23, 2005—For the first time ever, boys and girls teams from Lapwai, Idaho, and Inchelium, WA., played basketball here during the “Raider Nation Holiday Classic” held Dec. 22-23. Also competing in the tour-nament were the boys team from Pa-teros, WA., and the Omak Pioneers.

On Thursday, Dec. 22, in the 2nd game of the evening the Lake Roos-evelt Raiders beat the Lapwai Girls’ Basketball team, 68-57. In the next game, the Lake Roosevelt Raider Boys team ran up against a powerful Lapwai Wildcats team, and Lapwai came out on top, 77-56.

The next day on Dec. 23 in the 2nd game of the evening the Lapwai Wildcats boys team again scored 77-points as they beat the Omak Pioneers, 77-52. Cody Stensgar was the top gun for the Omak Pioneers as he scored 15 points and had 4 steals.

In the 3rd game that evening, the Lake Roosevelt girls team beat the Inchelium Lady Hornets, 69-40. Both Lachelle Ives and Jessica Loe had 19 points apiece to led the Raid-ers...and Melissa Dick had 14 points and Chelsi Pakootas had 12 for the Lady Hornets.

And in the final game of the eve-ning, the Lake Roosevelt Raiders

NESPELEM, WA., JAN. 31—The “Mt. Tolman Project Consid-eration” document that was done by Don Aubertin was mailed out to Colville Tribal Members last week. Tribal Members in the Omak District either received their document last Thursday or Friday (Jan. 26-27).

Also mailed out was the “Mt. Tol-man Preservation” booklet that was submitted by the “Colville Indian

Election Day for Mt. Tolman Mining Referendum 2006 is Saturday, March 18

Environmental Protection Alliance”. It was received by Tribal Members in the Omak District on Saturday, Jan. 28.

A letter from Inchelium District Councilman Virgil Seymour, who is the Election Committee Chairperson, and an Absentee Ballot Request card is scheduled to be be mailed out this Friday, Feb. 3. The letter contains information about the meetings scheduled to be held On and Off the Reservation on the Mt. Tolman Mining Referendum.

The Election Coordinator is Niki Wippel.

The total number of eligible voters is 6,684 Tribal Members. The breakdown for each District on the Colville Indian Reserva-tion is as follows: Inchelium Dis-trict—1051...Keller District—415...Nespelem District—1798...Omak District—1746...and the New Voters/Never Voted—1674!piled up the points as they defeated

Inchelium, 86 to 39. Coby Dick led the Raiders with 16 points, and Mark Gronlund also had 16 points to finish as the Hornets top scorer!

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Washington D.C. They gave an overview of the Federal Appropria-tions, Process, Capital Hill Protocol and Communications, and how to develop our legislative process. This was extremely helpful information, because of the many hill visits we make a year. They pointed out those Senators, Representatives, and Staff

tem, in tagging some of the animals on the CCT, in a pilot project.

Then on December 13th, we at-tended the Affiliated Tribes’ Trust Reform Summit in Portland. Joe Garcia, the newly elected President of NCAI, as well as Tim Martin, of the United South and Eastern Tribes. Staff representing Senator McCain, Senator Dorgan, and representative Pombo, was also in attendance. This was a very productive meeting, the small group we have wastes little time, in attacking the crucial points we need to address for a possible legislative fix to Trust Reform. Eric Eberhard, and Alan Parker, two extremely knowledgeable attorneys from the Seattle area always provide important input to the discussions. Brian Gunn our DC lobbyist gives the CBC, a political analysis of Trust Reform and communicates often with the Senators’ staff on behalf of the Council. The bottom line is we need to settle the Cobell Case or Tribes will cease to exist. This administration is questioning every right we have; they feel they don’t owe us anything. They continually cut our funding for all our most basic needs, i.e. health care, education, law enforcement, etc. They don’t want to help settle this case but to question our rights. They have set up a com-pany called Office of Special Trustee that started out with a budget of $39 million, and has now reached $226 million, and this is money that could be budgeted for our basic needs.

WE met with Chelan Douglas Trust and Trust for Public Lands, to discuss former lands of the Wenatchee Band. These companies are interested in assisting us find lands in our usual and accustomed territories. The discussions provided some hope and excellent leads in addressing former allotment lands. Hopefully the council will step up the efforts and place this issue on a higher priority.

Paul Moorehead, and Brian Gunn, gave the CBC a presenta-tion on the Legislative Process in

Happy Safe and Healthy New YearIn December I attended the Inter-

tribal Agriculture conference in Las Vegas. One of the Keynote speakers was Chris Stainbrook of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation. His pre-sentation consisted of an overview of the foundations goals and objectives of returning as much former reserva-tion land back into trust.

Another topic covered in great detail was by the attorneys repre-senting the case Keepseagle, ET, AL, V Johanns lawsuit. This is a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Native American Farmers and Ranchers against the United States Department of Agriculture. This case is about treating Natives fairly on farm loans, and the USDA’s fail-ure to maintain a Civil Rights office, and their refusal to investigate com-plaints filed by Native Americans. These are some of the same lawyers who successfully represented the Black Farmers, in their lawsuit. The lawyers don’t expect to solve all of the problems, but to just “get a piece of Justice”. For whatever reason the Federal Government is fighting this case, and unwilling to settle like they did in the black farmers case. One of the reasons this case is so important is because many Native Americans are losing their land to foreclosures, and the government does not want to wait for the trial. During the black farmers case, the government stopped all foreclosures until the case was settled. The success of this case will depend heavily upon the Court hearing testimony from Indians who have suffered discrimination by the USDA. Please call 1-888-822-0844 for more information on this case.

And also covered at the Agricul-ture conference was the National Animal Identification System. This is a system to help protect American animal agriculture from foreign or domestic disease threats. The intent of this system is to track animal dis-ease to its source. Dr. Roy Webster has been very helpful with this sys-

meet with the Governor’s Chief of Staff to talk about land issues between the Tribes and State, e.g., taking land into trust for any purpose. The Colville Tribes leads the 29 state tribes in this endeavor. The West-ern Washington Tribes are mostly concerned about losing the lands to developers/developments or just trying to get their reservations back or established. I brought up water rights on this reservation. The Chief of Staff said in no uncertain terms that water issues on the reservation are our concerns and not theirs. I must say that the Democratic Party seems to be the most amenable to Indian Tribes and our issues.

I traveled to Portland taking part in a Trust Reform meeting and an ATNI Think Tank meeting. As stated previously, the Northwest Tribes leads Indian country in the trust reform movement. Trust reform is our (Tribes) attempts to keep a federal government presence and to stop the attempts of the present administration from abrogating its trust and fiduciary responsibilities to Tribes. We were told at a meeting with OST’s Ross Swimmer that he believes the only way tribal gov-ernments will survive is to become like states and become common

effectively with all areas on federal issues. I also attended a program on Thursday night at Quapaw, Oklaho-ma, which honored Chief Joseph. There was a Friday program at Quapaw that I could not attend. I left Tulsa to fly home.

I traveled to Olympia for a dinner meeting the following day with the Governor. The items we discussed at the meeting were: water rights issues, gaming issues, health and welfare issues, educational issues and juris-dictional issues. I also reminded the Governor that the CCT is the largest employer in North Central Washing-ton and that we don’t only employ tribal members, but non-members alike. It is my belief that this gover-nor is attempting to work more close-ly with Washington State Tribes; we need to keep hammering on the State in regards to all the aforecited issues and any others that are important to the CCT. I will say this for the current governor – that this dinner hosted by her was a first in history and I sat at her table.

I again traveled to Olympia to

Greetings:I hope each of you had a Merry

Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year’s. Further I hope that the New Year’s resolutions each of you make come to be.

In mid November I attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) convention in Tul-sa, Oklahoma. I was active in the NCAI’s Culture Committee getting their support on an ATNI resolution that supported the NAGPRA re-write that would never again allow what happened to the “Ancient One”; I also was responsible for getting NCAI’s support on requiring federal agencies to contract with local “Tribal Governments” when it came to cultural resource surveys. I also had the honor of escorting Ms. CCT, Shaylene Marchand, in the Ms. NCAI pageant. Another major activity was election of NCAI offi-cers. Joe Garcia from New Mexico is the new President. He made mention that the support of the ATNI Tribes helped him attain this position. He also mentioned that he would work

to fund itself. The new energy bill recently pasted by congress will give the tribes the ability to develop their own energy programs. I am really enthusiastic about the possibilities we have in this area. (If you have questions on this, please call me).

The proposed Mt. Tolman mining projected will be presented to the membership in late February and early March, with a vote of all eligible voters on March 18, 2006. We will be presenting in all four districts and Seattle, Yakima and Spokane. Absentee ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters and we will have poll voting. You will be receiving a packet of information shortly about the proposed project. This Project will have a huge impact on the reservation and the tribal membership, please take the time to be informed and ask questions before you vote.

My council travel costs to Denver (Energy Conference) and Spokane (meeting with new CTEC board) for November and December was $2,271.82. If you have any questions or concerns please call, I will make every effort to return your call.

1-888-881-7684 toll-free509-634-2215E-mail cherie.moomaw@colvilletribes.

Trust Reform:The Cobell IIM moneys case and

the national trust reform efforts are starting to heat up.

The Cobell plaintiffs have ex-perienced some adverse rulings in the federal courts. Up to now, the assumption was that the government was going to be held to the highest fiduciary trust responsibility. In this case, where the government has lost and misplaced accounting records, and sometimes possibly destroyed records, it was most people’s under-standing that if there was missing information, then the government was automatically liable. This had major implications so long as this was the law.

But the government has contend-ed that it is not responsible for a full accounting and it contends that it can satisfy the law by sampling and statistical analysis of the missing books. Under the strict interpretation, the Cobell lawyers contended that the government would owe tribes over 100 billion dollars and they came up with a settlement figure in the 27 billion dollar range. Of course, the Senate leaders said this was totally unacceptable and unrealistic. The federal government introduced tes-timony stating that the price to do a full accounting would be enormous, something in the 12 billion dollar range.

Pressure had been building up and there was some national sentiment to make a settlement with the Indians. But now with the bad rulings from the courts, the federal government believes that the final settlement figure will be much less than prior guesses. Instead of billions, they are now thinking in millions.

Of course, the Plaintiffs do not agree at all with this interpretation. Until recently, many federal officials were seeming to get ready to look at reforming the BIA systems to come more into line with the wishes of trib-al governments. Now that the courts have ruled on the government’s side, the pressure to settle and reform the federal trust systems have decreased and forces of status quo are getting stronger.

In fact, federal officials have be-come emboldened and are digging into tougher stances. One of the words being thrown about now is termination of federal responsibility. It is the contention of some federal officials that the actual federal trust responsibility owed to tribes is very minimal with respect to what tribes think is owed to them.

Many tribes view the big picture as one where tribes traded millions of acres of land in return for diminished land bases on reservation, wherein the federal government made many promises for education, health care, economic development assistance and many other things. These were ratified through treaty and executive orders and through decades of federal policy.

The new federal view is that there are two types of federal trust responsible. One part is that there is an inherent federal fiduciary trust responsibility and the other category are contractual federal trust responsi-bilities. The latter category is depen-dent on congressional appropriations and is essentially an optional trust responsibility unilaterally dependent on the will of congress. This is a ma-jor shift in policy. Many of us have expressed concern about the piece-meal steps toward what amounts to termination. But now the federal officials are blatantly confirming these suspicions.

The federal reaction to the Cobell case has also been a problem. For almost a decade, the Cobell plaintiffs have been essentially winning on every issue. In response, the federal government has been diverting more and more resources into fighting the case. Millions of dollars have been diverted into litigation and into the new agency called the Office of Special Trustee. This would not be so bad if there were new money put into the system, but the government has been funding this by cutting back on other existing tribal programs. For example, the school construction pro-gram has taken major hits and there are many other examples. The federal government has also had a shut down of most of its computer systems. This came as a result of problems with security brought forth in the court proceedings.

Rather than fix the problems with security, the BIA has instead shut all systems down for several years and seems unable to comply with any of the wishes brought forth by the court. So as standards seem to get raised by the courts, the federal response has not been to improve its systems, its response has been to try to narrow the scope of its responsibilities so that it is less liable in the future. For example, tribes are having a hard time getting fee lands purchased placed into trust by the BIA, because the BIA is saying that it cannot even manage the lands that it has now, and they point to the Cobell case as proof. So even the court victories in favor of

the Indians are being twisted around and used against us now. Many people are concluding that this is pointing to the need for a settlement of the case, but this consensus is by no means unanimous.

In the northwest, a coalition of some tribes has taken on this trust policy and is spearheading a move-ment to put a stop to this. We have developed our own trust reform legislation. Last week we called in some of the congressional staffers and some of the key national Indian organizations to a trust reform legis-lation meeting held in Portland.

We are looking to fix several key issues. One is to settle the Cobell case. Whether this is possible remains to be seen, but we are

Hutchinson update

Moses update by Harvey

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people, who have significant knowl-edge of Indian Law, and issues, and those who support us.

The University of Washington, and the Colville Confederated Tribes, awarded the following graduates with Management Certificates: Brett Black, Gary Joseph, Kary Nichols, coach, Billy Nicholson, Ted Piccolo,

John St Pierre, and Grant Timentwa. The tribe signed a MOU with the university, with the goal of improv-ing business management skills. We were honored with the presentations of their research on our Gaming En-terprises, CIPV, and Target Industry Analysis. This new knowledge and research has already proven to be of enormous value to the tribe, with

our other works in progress. I would like to express my gratitude to Lynn Holder, because she was the tribal liaison with U of W, and played a huge part in making this happen.

Lim LimptMargie Hutchinson

ordinary citizens with no sovereign right to self govern. In essence, the present administration is attempting to “terminate” all our rights. They are slowly doing away with the BIA and turning back the clock by creating another bureaucracy titled Office of Special Trust (OST).

I have been active in the Wenat-chi’s fishing issues at the Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers. The Wenatchi Advisory Committee decided to go back to court. The Yakama’s have not been meeting with us in the mediation process as they were sup-posed to and blocking every attempt to move forward on the Wenatchi’s fishing rights issue.

I will end with that. However, I ask that each of you take very serious the present threats of termination. The present administration cares nothing about its own citizens, and cares even less about us, American Indians. The only way I know of to make a change is to vote. We have the ability to control Okanogan and Ferry Counties if we only voted. We could have a greater say in state poli-tics if we voted, we would have more say in Washington, D.C., if we voted.

Harvey Moses, Jr.

Report to the Membership,Hope your holidays went well and

I hope the New Year is all you wish it to be. It has been another busy time for me and I am really enjoying the job you have elected me to.

I would like to remind anyone interested in a home of their own of the 184 housing program. This is a federally backed housing program for tribal members. This is not funded with Tribal dollars and can provide homes at a low interest rate with a low down payment, on or off the reservation. (Call C’Ann Kariores, 1-888-881-7684 for information about banks that are qualified to lend).

We are in the process of establishing a road safety program with the help of the State of Washington. They have the dollars and we can prove the need. This will help us in all areas of traffic and road safety. Please drive with care and remember that many of the travelers you meet on our roads and highways are your fellow tribal members.

I traveled to Denver in November for an energy assistance conference. We have the possibility of producing wind energy, solar, hydro and bio-generation here on the reservation. We just established an energy department which should be able

proposing a settlement. We are also looking at consolidating fractionated interests that mire down land systems on reservation. There are many parcels of land in Indian country that have thousands of owners. This is unworkable. We are looking at the creation of a special commission to oversee the trust reform. We are also looking at putting the federal Indian programs back under one agency again, no split between the BIA and Office of Special Trustee, which has been unworkable. This is where everything is at in a nutshell and it is too early to tell which way things will work out.

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To my fellow Lakes and Colville Tribal people:

I hope this letter finds you all in good health and I would like to wish everyone a prosperous and Happy New Year.

I have received a lot of questions about the Wells Dam settlement and its annual payouts. First of all, for reasons unknown to me, because I was not involved in the negotiation process, some of the money that comes out of this settlement is not considered trust money. Therefore, if it is distributed to the people, it can be considered income and it will be taxed. This puts our elderly and some of our more needy members in jeopardy of losing the benefits of not only some of the services we provide but some of the federal government’s services as well. This is because it can put their income over the limits to qualify for these services. Through a specified “ one time only “ deal with Ross Swimmer, who is head of the Office of Special Trustee [OST], the

its Tribal by Virgil Seymour

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006

Official BallOt

REFERENDUM VOTE

COLVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION

STATE OF WASHINGTON

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Shall the Colville Confederated

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mine at Mt. Tolman?

tribal council was able to avoid this situation with the initial ‘lump sum payment’ that was received in Octo-ber. But it was made clear to us that this would not happen to the annual payment. Considering the annual payments will be much smaller than the lump sum payments and will be considered reportable income and eligible for taxation, council decided to put the annual payment in three separate accounts that would benefit the tribe as a whole. One third will go to education, elders and youth; one third to land purchases and one third to community development. By doing it this way, the council is accountable for the money and Uncle Sam gets nothing.

I would like to thank everyone who turned out for the district meet-ing in December. The topics that were discussed were: youth violence, youth partying in HUD homes, the drug problem in Inchelium and the frustration with our legal community. This gave everyone a chance to air


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their feelings and it showed the coun-cil what the community was willing to support. Right now, we are work-ing on a Zero Tolerance Program that we can present at a later meeting for more discussion. This is a big step and in order for it to work, we need the support of not only the communi-ty but also the whole reservation. We all share the blame for the trouble our youths are getting into and I believe that if we look at the problem with this in mind, we can all come up with a sustainable solution. I would like to take this time to thank our Inchelium Community Center staff for hosting our meetings and giving our children a drug free environment to just be kids. We appreciate your assistance Mona, Gloria and Mel.

As Election Chairman, I have been working to bring the Mt. Tol-man mining issue to the people. I think it is a big step and should be decided on by the membership. We want the voters to have an informed opinion on what they will be voting on, so we have set up education-al meetings in the four districts, Spokane, Yakima and Seattle. A schedule of events with dates, times and places will be printed in this issue of the Tribune. All meetings will be mediated with a strict set of courtesy rules to follow. I hope to see as many people as possible attend these meetings.

I realize that there are a lot more issues to be dealt with and that we, as council, have a lot of work in front of us. With your input and support, I feel strongly that we are headed in the right direction.

If anyone wants to talk to me, I can be reached at home 722-3142, office 634-2211 or cell 631-0482.

Lim LimVirgil J. Seymour

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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.

trust PrOPerty FOr sale

Colvi l le 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

Colvi l le 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.

trust land FOr sale 5.9720

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”

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wanted

legal nOtices

holidays but for coming and visiting with us every month. We are really thankful that you have the time to come to the meal site. And thank you for the awesome Wall Clock! It was a wonderful gift for the meal site. We just wanted to let everyone know that we are so thankful for the Inchelium community and how we all work together to accomplish something so special. Thank you to everyone that helped in anyway for our Christmas Celebration! From the Inchelium Senior meals site cooks; Sarah Finley, Jessie Swan, Sis Signor

in the triBal cOurt OF the

cOlVille cOnFederated

triBes cOlVille indian

reserVatiOn

Ben Marchand Sr.Plaintiff/Petitioner,Case No. CV.OC 2005 25390vs ORDERBen Marchand Jr.Defendant/RespondentPursuant to the Motion and Affidavit

filed in this matter, the Court, after reviewing the record and applicable law, finds cause to:

set for a Motion Hearing: Motion of $4,000.00 Loan.

The Hearing in this matter is scheduled for April 17th, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the Tribal Courthouse, Agency Campus, Nespelem, Washington.

OTHER: Ben Marchand Sr., may serve Ben Marchand Jr. via substituted service. Service in the tribal Tribune must be for 2 consecutive issues with the above court date, AND also posted in two public places (see attached CTC 2-2-71) KA

IT IS SO ORDERED.DATED this 28th day of December,

2005Judge AbbottI hereby certify that I served a copy of

this document on:Ben Marchand Sr - 1589 Inchelium

Hwy, Inchelium WA 99138Ben Marchand Jr - POB 3571, Omak,

WA 98841ON: 12-28-05 BtTT 1 of 2

As of January 1, 2006 price changes occurred at Highway Tire. Our hourly labor rate has increased from $40.00 per hour to $45.00 per hour to help cover increases at Highway Tire.

Also, there will be a $2.50 tire disposal fee to cover our cost of disposing of old tires. This fee applies to passenger car and light truck tires. Anything larger in size will be extra cost, for larger tires will cost more to dispose of. These tires are the large trucks, semi, trailer, and tractor. If customers choose not to pay this fee the tires will be returned to the customer for their own disposal.

All other prices and fees remain the same until further notice and are subject to change also.

Any questions can be referred to Highway Tire at 633-3802.

Thank you,Rick Marchand, CCT Highway Tire

inChelium SeniOr meal Site and Luella John for dancing to about every song. You two are great dancers! We would like to thank the Inchelium senior meal site advisory board and the attendees for getting the celebration organized. We had a lot of compliments on our hard work we really appreciate hearing them. Thank you. Thank you to Ione Hunter for helping cut up all the pies and getting them ready to serve, thanks for the extra hand. We would also like to thank our Inchelium Council men; D.R. Michel and Virgil Sey-mour for joining us not just for the

Our Inchelium Senior meal site had a wonderful turn out for our Christmas dinner celebration, on December 22nd, 2005. We ended up having around 60 people here at the meal site and 15 home delivered meals. We would like to thank every-one that gave us gifts and Christmas cards, we really appreciated them. Thank you to all that came and had a fun time. The Inchelium seniors had alot of door prizes and the winner were, Margaret Belgarde, Jim Stensgar, Pete Holford, Doug Seymour, Luella John, Myrtle Noff-sker, Harry Jo Watt, Father Bob and Donna Stensgar. Congratulations to all of you that had won a prize. We would also like to thank the Ole Time Fiddlers for playing music for us on our holidays and celebrations. Here are the following band members; Myrtle Noffsker, Carl Putnam, Clell Toulou, Ed Desautel, Butch Lemery, John Haynes, Delno Hunt and Jenny Edgren. You guys did a great job! Thank you for your entertainment. We would also like to thank Carl

both tribal and non-tribal citizens of their communities.

The community meetings are always the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The following people have donated, worked and served their community by hunting and drying traditional deer meat. The deer meat is dried the Friday before the community meeting, and then handed out to community members after the monthly topics of discussions.1. Jack Ferguson – Tribal

member volunteer hunter2. Willie Coleman – Keller Com-

munity Center employee, tribal member, volunteer hunter

3. Arlan Herman – Employment and Training worker, tribal member, volunteer to dry meat

4. Mike Nee – Volunteer to dry meat5. Eric Ferguson – Tribal member,

volunteer to dry meat, hunt, wood cutter, etc.

6. Paul Pearson – Tribal member, volunteer to dry meat, hunt, wood cutter, etc.

7. James McGinnis – Tribal mem-ber, volunteer to dry meat.We would like to extend extra

thanks to Jack Ferguson for making sure everything runs smoothly each month with the hunting, drying, wood cutting, etc.

The following women of the Keller Community have also worked hard in the kitchen preparing the food each month and we would like to recognize them.1. Robin Peoples – Tribal member,

volunteer cook, organizer of monthly dinner.

2. Fran Neal – Tribal member, volunteer cook.

3. Lila McGinnis – Tribal member, volunteer cook.

4. Juanita Tonasket – Tribal mem-ber, volunteer cook.

5. Hazel Foster – Volunteer cook.6. Lodi Kent – Volunteer cook.7. Dianne Tonasket – Cleanup

volunteer.8. Charlotte St. Peter – Tribal

member, volunteer cook.9. Alyssa Neal – Tribal member,

volunteer youth cook (11 yrs old).

10. Heather Hooper and Gloria from the Connections program, volunteer cooks.

11. Toni Seyler – Tribal member,

volunteer cook.We would also like to extend our

thanks to Keller council member Lee Adolph for helping the Keller Community Center obtain our new van! The kids and staff appreciate your help.

We also would like to thank Joe Peone and the Fish and Wildlife pro-gram for timely response in request for game permits.

The Keller Community Center would like to thank and recognize the following community members who donated their time and energy for “Safe Kids night out” on De-cember 31, 2005. There were a total of 45 kids who came to the Keller Community Center!1. Teri Covington – Tribal member,

San Poil Logging, volunteer cook.2. Joyce Makua – Community mem-

ber, volunteer cook, chaperone.3. Cheryl Richmond – Tribal mem-

ber, volunteer cook, chaperone.4. Brian Nissen – Tribal member,

volunteer chaperone.5. Jason Wellings – Community

member, volunteer cook.6. Arlan Herman – Tribal member,

X-Box tournament organizer, Keller Community Center staff.

7. Derek and Farrah Vargas, youth tribal members, cooks and chap-erones.

8. Dustin Covington – Tribal mem-ber youth.We would like to extend extra

special recognition to the TANF program for supplying the X-Boxes, food, and supplies. Also to Brian Nissen for volunteering his time and energy on December 31, 2005.

Special thanks to Mt. Tolman Fire Center and to Dave Nee for providing the projector and DVD player for all the kids. Teri Covington (San Poil Logging) for all your hard work and time.

I would like to extend my ap-preciation to Keller Community Staff employee Willie Coleman for all your time and hard work while supervising (Safe Kids Night Out) and all the volunteers who made this event a success.

Thanks,Duane H. GervaisKeller Community Center Director

Keller community center NewsWe would like to recognize the

following persons for volunteering their time, energy, and resources during the Keller Community meet-ings. These community meetings are designed to provide community solu-tions to perceived problems effecting

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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.

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)

Call 322-4894 or 322-5338 for more information.

land FOr sale

Approx. 45 acres, located in Keller, WA, 129 S. H. 21. Property is on both sides of Highway 21. West side has electricity & phone lines, new well; will need to upgrade septic system. May contact realty, Theresa Knox, 634-2346 or landowner, 422-3836.

dining taBle

Round Antique Oak Dining Table.Asking $150.00. 509.689.2036

TRibAL TRibunESERviCE & SouRCE DiRECToRy

FAx youR inFoRMATion

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

and also Handyman/Van Driver; Doug Seymour and crew.

InCHELIuM SEnIOR MEAL SITE InfORMATIOn: Open Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 3:30 pm Lunch served Monday-Thursday @ Noon Breakfast only served on Friday @ 9:30 am Ages 55 and older Free Ages under 55 $4.00 Ages 18 and under $2.00 Any questions contact: Jessie

Swan or Sarah Finley 722-7074

CTCC Residents and Staff wish everyone a HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2006!

CTCC wishes to say THANK YOU to CTEC, CCT History and Archives Dept., Fish and Wildlife Dept., Olivia Millard, Walla-Walla State Pen. Inmates for providing Christmas gifts for our residents.

We want to thank everyone who bought gifts from our Tree of Sharing and to Gary Martin for being our Santa Claus. The residents at CTCC had a wonderful Christmas, thanks to all you giving people.

Thank you to the local schools and churches for Christmas Caroling at CTCC.

Thank you to James Ives, Fish and Wildlife for the Venison.Thank you to Gary Martin for providing the Christmas trees for our “Trees

of Sharing.”Thank you to CTCC cooks/aides for providing a great Christmas dinner:

Helen Thomas, Pearl Ness, Pat Wandler, Dominic Davis, Curtis Manthey, Danita Adolph, Kelly Thomas and Echo Scott. Thank you

CTCC Residents and Staff want to say thank you to Ellen Moses for getting donations and purchasing CTCC a new 32 inch TV for our Activity Room

CTCC will be selling and delivering “Valentine’s Day Telegrams” on 2/14/06 for $6.00. Call Donna Marchand 634-2879 to order one.

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will be considered by this office prior to implementing the proposed action. This opportunity to comment is not a right to appeal this FONSI or EA; any challenge to the adequacy of this FONSI or EA must be made, if at all, in an appeal of the decision which relies upon this FONSI and EA. Review copy available December 28, 2005.

To receive a copy of the FONSI and EA(s) please contact Janice Jackson at 509-634-2361 or send a request to South Nanamkin/North San Poil EA Comments, C/O Janice Jackson, Environmental Program Coordinator, Colville Confederated Tribes, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, Washington, 99155.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the Tree of Sharing at Tribal Credit and the Christmas stocking raffle. I would also like to thank CTEC for their annual generous donation.

Your kindness and generosity helped make the Holiday Season brighter for a lot of our Tribal children. Peace be with all of you in the New Year.

Sincerely,Daryl Toulou, Program ManagerColville Tribes Children and Family Services/Residential

30-Day Public noticeEnvironmental Program

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Final Environmental Assessments (EA) for the South

Nanamkin/North San Poil Helicopter Timber Sale

The FONSI and EA for the South Nanamkin/North San Poil Helicopter Timber Sale Forestry Project on the Colville Indian Reservation are available for public comment. The project EA evaluates forestry actions that would treat approximately 2,431 acres of inoperable ground in the San Poil Valley to produce income for the Colville Confederated Tribes and to address Forest Health Issues, Desired Future Conditions and Wildland Fire Issues.

Individuals and entities that may be significantly affected or interested in the proposed action may provide comments about this FONSI and the accompanying EA to this office until January 27, 2006. These comments

colville tribal Museum512 MEAD WAY, COULEE DAM, WA 99116

Colville Tribal Museum

will remain open Jan-Dec 2006

Jan-March hours 9-5

April-Dec hours 10-6 Daily

COLVILLE TRIBES CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES/RESIDENTIAL

thank You

Highway Tire


C oMMuniTY neWSWeDneSDaY, FebruarY 1, 2006 Tribal Tribune 5

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it said a man from Republic went down to Louisiana to check it out for a couple of weeks, and while he was down there he met some friends.

A few weeks later the man from Republic got a phone call from his friend down in Louisiana stating that he lost everything meaning his family, job, and home. So he told his friend that he could come up to Republic and start a new life, but think about how could you start a new life when all your family is gone and you are the only one left? Could you imagine how the people felt, what are they going to do now? There’s a second grader looking for their parents and not knowing what’s going on in the world. There was even a nursing home filled with old people that got flooded out and the owners left them for dead. Lots of people that were dead were found dead in their attics, most were families.

It’s a sad thing that thousands of people had to stay in the Super Dome with not much food or water, with most of the bathrooms not working. People started looting and stealing.

fEbRuARy EvEnTS:

Feb. 9th-Report cards mailed

Feb. 14th-Valentine’s DayPlease contact your child’s teacher for party information.

Feb. 17th-Early ReleaseStaff Development

Feb. 20th-No SchoolPresidents Day

New Orleans Hurricane Essay

2nd PrizeSly Dos Santos

Could you imagine losing everything you owned, and loved in just a matter of seconds? You probably couldn’t because it’s never happened to you. You do think about it but just don’t take it seriously, but think again it just happened to thousands of people in the south. When I was listening to the radio

One man was caught stealing a plazma TV, but what’s he need it for? He doesn’t have a house to put it in-you could imagine stealing water because the water that’s flooded in the streets is contaminated. All of that effects everybody down in the south and the northwest.

The northwest because lots of gas prices are going up. It effects the people in the south because they don’t have nowhere to stay or go for now, most are dead or looking through corpses for their family. All of this makes you think-is this the end?

centurytel adHealthy news

To all our iHS patients,

Throughout this year the Colville Indian Health Service (IHS) will be going through major changes in preparation for a new computer package called the Electronic Health Record or EHR. So what is EHR? EHR is a collection of computer applications designed to improve quality of care and patient safety in Indian Health Clinics. EHR provides a “WindowsÒ” like interface, which allows for improved access to the most recent and important clinical information, direct entry of data by providers and other users and clinical support tools for when you’re being seen in the exam room. This will replace the paper charts we currently use. Because of this there are going to be major upgrades to our computer hardware and software. These upgrades will allow us to streamline patient visits and provide more comprehensive health care to our patients.

On the weekend of February 12th 2006 IHS will be going through the first of these major upgrades. With this comes a short time frame during which our health care team will be getting used to the new program. Because of this it might take longer than usual for us to see patients. To help ensure a speedy transition and quality of care to our patients, IHS is asking the community for their help and understanding. On February 13th and 14th same day appointments will be limited to urgent care that cannot wait. In addition medication refills called in on those days may require the minimal of 2 days processing time. It is suggested that, if possible, patients should call medications in the Thursday or Friday during the prior week. However, please remember that we cannot refill any medication(s) earlier than 5 days before it would run out as usual.

The next phase of upgrades will take place a few months later. We will do our utmost to keep you informed in advance of any major changes taking place at the clinic during the implementation of EHR.

The IHS health care team would like to thank our community in advance for their patience and understanding during this time. If you have any concerns or questions about this please call the IHS at (509) 634-2918 or pick up a brochure at the medical reception desk.

Written byYvonne L. Misiaszek, MSW, CEOPatricia Breiler AEOLT John Lester USPHS, Pharm.D.LT Sam Habiel USPHS, Pharm.D.LT Jerry Zee USPHS, Pharm.D.

Tribal Health Program

announces Poster/T-Shirt

Contest for Kick butt Day(Tobacco Prevention Activity)

April 5, 2006

the contest criteria are as follows:* Student must be in 4th Grade - Senior in High School;

* 8 1/2 x 11 size;* Up to three colors;

* Must say “Kick Butt Day 2006”The pictures will become property of Tribal Health and may be

adjusted minimally.

Please submit you entry to you local Tribal Health Program or please call with any questions to:

Angela Rios @ 509 422 7456Dianne Sutton-Mellon @ 509 634 7325

Pam Phillips @ 509 722 7019Val Vargas-Thomas @ 509 422

HiV/aiDS TrainingWhere: nespelem Community Center-fish bowl

When: Second Monday of each monthTime: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Please direct any questions to Hope Achenbach, RN, at 634-7325 or call toll free at: 1-888-881-7684, ext. 7325.

This training is required by Resolution #1998-895 which requires all NEW employees to obtain two hours of HIV/AIDS training.

Colville Indian Livestock

Association Adopts

Livestock ID Despite late December rain, sleet

and snow the Colville Indian Live-stock Association led by president Micheal Watts met to vote on a new Livestock Identification project. The vote passed unanimously for the CILA to become a pilot project for the testing of a two part ID system including premise ID and individual animal ID. The intitial start of the project is to be funded through a Risk Management grant with WSU Colville Reservation Extension, Hannah Hull, EIRP Extension Agent. The project is to include any live-stock within the boundaries of the reservation.

Livestock and premise identi-fication has been prompted by the 2003 case of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a Canadian born cow culled from a Washington State dairy. The Colville Indian Livestock Association understands the need to be able to trace livestock in an effi-cient and timely manner to assure the safety of future beef products and the protection of their consumers.

The Association has enlisted the direction of Okanogan native Roy Webster with his experience in livestock production, marketing and tracking.

Roy has been involved with the development and performance of livestock ID for the past nine years and offers to share his experience with the CILA.

The Association held a demon-stration of the Retinal Imaging iden-tification process with Roy’s help arranging for Opti-Brand to come to Nespelem from Colorado with equipment and software.

The identification system of choice for the pilot project collects all forms of animal identification including a retinal image, RFID tags, tattoos and bar codes. The ret-inal image is as unique as a human fingerprint and is captured with a handheld digital unit linked to a GPS recorder. The Opti- Reader by Opti Brand captures and stores the image in less than 15 seconds and is secure for the life of the individual animal. All information is encrypted and includes the location, time and date along with any other information the producer may want to enter into the record.

The pilot project will focus on getting cattle individually identified and linked to their premise identifier based on the home location. Other forms of technology to be included in the study are radio tracking through satellite, radio frequency identifica-tion ear tags and DNA.

The project will provide further educational programs for reservation cattlemen on identification technol-ogies and updates through WSU Colville Reservation Extension. Collection and organization of data will be kept local and private.

The development of a data base will allow the livestock producers to consider an organized marketing strategy and the potential to provide beef to local consumers.

The Colville Indian Livestock Association will be holding meetings

TEACHERS:Cindy, Tara, Mary and Jackie

WEEk Of:January 17, 2006

Greetings from Preschool.This week we will be finishing

with the book “The Mitten” by Jan

Brett. Continuing with our Winter theme, our next book is “Animals in Winter”. We finally got some snow so we will be able to look at animal tracks and other evidence of animals in the winter time.

As always, we look forward to seeing you in our classroom and hope that you have a great week.

letter Center• This week’s letter is the letter

Classroom O M A k T R I b A L H E A D S T A R T

“A”. Center activities will include cut and paste papers as well as file folder games and flash cards.

math Center• This week’s number is Three.

We will be practicing counting as well as “before and after and “more and less” concepts.

• Using tweezers, students will pick up cotton balls and place them on the correct number of correspond-

ing dots (ie.. Two cotton balls = .. )• Also on schedule is a mitten

matching game to practice numbers.art Center

• The classroom mitten book is first on this weeks agenda.

• Tissue paper snowman will re-enforce tearing and cutting skills.

• Lacing mittens is great for small motor development and hand-eye coordination.

to discuss and stay current on the Na-tional ID requirements and continue setting a working plan within the scope of the project. It is a new and uncharted direction for the CILA. If you would like to be involved or would like more information please contact the WSU Colville Reserva-tion Extension Office at 634-2305.

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Tuesday,feb 21st

True Auto Sales would like to thank everyone, customers, friends, old and new, who supported us this past year and we

wish each and everyone a Happy New Year!!***********************************************************

We look forward to serving YOU, our customers in 2006***********************************************************

If you haven’t had a chance to drop by our new location at 525 Omak Avenue in Omak…..

We hope you will stop to visit and “TEST Drive” one of our vehicles and let us offer you a “TRUE DEAL”.

***********************************************************We are still the same “NO HASSLE” dealership who offers you the

“Freedom to CHOOSE”, so if we don’t have it, we can get it. ***********************************************************

The Dealership with a TRUE deal at an AFFORDABLE Price.***********************************************************

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.And Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

***********************************************************From our family to YOURS,

We’d like to wish everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR !Sincerely,

Darrell, Lisa, Payton & Logan TrueTERO Certified and Tribal Member Owned & Operated

True Auto Sales, LLC(509) 826-1980

Cell Phone (509) 322-5356525 Omak Avenue,Omak, WA 98841

Attorney currently under contract by CCT. No tribal dollars.

12 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2005-657.nat

Approve budget modification in the amount of $227,237 to the Lake Roosevelt Water Quality Council budget.


2005-658.nat

Approve Business Lease to IT/Tele-communications.


2005-659.gov

Enroll: Jolie Naya Clark11 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL,

MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN Out of Room: LA

2005-660.gov

Adopt: Ricky Duane Lund11 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL,


2005-661.gov

Adopt: James Denver Mix11 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL,


2005-662.gov

Adopt: Jacob Robert Lund11 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL,


2005-663.gov

Enroll: Arayah Sunshine Elizabeth Picard

11 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN Out of Room: LA

2005-664.gov

Enroll: Tru Redstar Brealan11 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL,


2005-665.gov

Enroll: Jadya Vallee Taylor11 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL,


2005-666.gov

Enroll: Jurney Maleah Ann Cate12 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ,

GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2005-667.gov

Enroll: Kale Ray Edwin Nissen12 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ,


2005-668.gov

Enroll: Jazmine Elizabeth Rose Staggs12 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ,


2005-669.gov

Enroll: Jimmy Allen Dale Nomee11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ,

DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (GJ)

2005-670

UNUSED 2005-671.hum

Approve the renewal of Indian Nation Program Agreement between CCT and DSHS for Child Placing Agency Services. This is a fee for service contract which begins January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006.


SPECIAL SESSIOnJanuary 5, 2006

All Members Present: Lee Adolph, Shirley K. Charley, Gail DeLaCruz, Ter-ry Finley, Margie Hutchinson, Jeanne Jerred, Andy Joseph, Jr., Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Mike Marchand, DR Michel, Harvey Moses, Jr., Cherie Moomaw, Virgil Seymour.

Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed Recommendation Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

10-signature

2005-672.m&b

Approve for a period of one month, January 1 through January 31, 2006, that

project. IT will evaluate and provide a written response for subsequent action. IT is the authority for the installation, implementation, maintenance, changes and security of the Colville Tribal network/telecommunications equipment, network equipment, and all associated peripherals.

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 1 AGAINST (JJ) 0 ABSTAIN

2005-650.m&b

Approve to allow CTEC to pay the last quarterly CIPV loan payment that is due in FY05 to be paid in FY06. CTEC will make quarterly payments in FY06 in the amount of $218,750 due in December 2005, March 2006, June 2006 and Sep-tember 2006.


2005-651.nat

Approve that in order to maintain con-sistency in Natural Resource Committee decision making regarding the 3P process and the Realty/Leasing routing process, the Executive Director orders and directs the Natural Resources Department to re-quire ALL program managers to respond in writing to any requests for comment that are received from any and all Tribal Pro-grams. A “No Response” designation on any transaction will no longer be accept-able, the Committee will not consider any transactions brought before them without some type of written response, either positive or negative, from all programs contacted for a response.

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

Out of Room: VS2005-652.nat

Approve the purchase the Clenickt (Senix) Allotment, 101-474.

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN Out of Room: VS

2005-653.nat

Approve to include allotments 101-1812, 101-1813, BOR Land and Tribal Land to the Stranger Creek Logging Unit presently under contract to CTSC.

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (VS)

2005-654.nat

Approve exchange of lands of equal value with Isaac and Karen Cawston.


2005-655.nat

Approve the Hazardous Waste/Envi-ronmental Trust budget for FY05-FY06 in the amount of $417,137. Funded by EPA, no tribal dollars.


2005-656.nat

Approve budget in the amount of $85,000 for attorney fees from BIA for Upper Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt Site. Funding will be utilized for continued work by outside Special Environmental

through FY06 with Randy Scott, Lobbyist.12 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ,


2005-642.l&j

Approve to extent current contract through FY08 with Mark McDougal.


2005-643.l&j

Approve to add $53,453.61 to En-rollment Attorney contract pursuant to Resolution 2005-599 for a New Attorney Contract with Juliana C. Repp.

10 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, VS) 2 AGAINST (JJ, CM) 0 ABSTAIN

2005-644.l&j

Approve to extend current contract through FY06 with Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson and Perry.

9 FOR (LA, SC, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, MM, DM, VS) 3 AGAINST (GD, DL, CM) 0 ABSTAIN

2005-645.l&j

Approve to extend current contract through FY06 with Gardner, Carton & Douglas.


2005-646.l&j

Approve to extend current contract through FY06 and to add $30,000 with Administrative Law Judge, Theodore J. Schott.

10 FOR (SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, VS) 1 AGAINST (CM) 0 ABSTAIN

Out of Room: LA2005-647.l&j/m&b

Approve change orders to contracts between CCT and CTSC for a total cost of the construction of Head Start facilities in Keller and Nespelem in the amount of $315,725.00. This amount is to cover additional CTSC labor costs with funds to be coming from the General Fund and amend the budget accordingly. Chair or designee to sign. Payment is to be made by December 21, 2005.

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (AJ)

2005-648.com/m&b

Approve to authorize the Chair or designee to sign FY Blanket Requisi-tion & Recommendation to Purchase to purchase Tipping Fee Charges at the Okanogan County Landfill. Estimated FY charges will be $133,800.

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

Out of Room: DL2005-649.m&b

Approve that all activity pertaining to Colville Tribal network/telecommunica-tions infrastructure will be accomplished by the Tribal Information Technology (IT) Program. Utilization of entities other than IT (vendors, providers, individuals, consultants, etc) to provide Tribal com-munications must be requested in writing to the IT Program Manager or designee, specifying the scope and purpose of the

SPECIAL SESSIOnDecember 15, 2005

Council Members Present: Lee Adolph, Shirley K. Charley, Gayle DeLaCruz, Mar-gie Hutchinson, Jeanne Jerred, Andy Jo-seph, Jr., Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Mike Marchand, DR Michel, Cherie Moomaw, Harvey Moses, Jr., Virgil Seymour.

Delegation/Absent: Terry Finley (lv).Listed by: Resolution No., Condensed

Recommendation Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

2005-633.com/nat

Approve RCC Unicel business lease.12 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ,


2005-634.cul/m&b

Approve the waive the Donation Policy and approve an amount up to $20,000 to authorize Culture Division Director to bid at an auction on items from Dr. Ruby Collection in San Francisco, CA. Amend the budget accordingly.


2005-635.cul

Approve research permit 2005-21, Kimberly Demuth, Enloe Dam Relicensing Project.


2005-636.cul

Approve research permit 2005-20, Stan Gough, Stemilt Creek Village – Site 45CH302: Ethnohistory Study.


2005-637.l&j

Approve Gaming Commission posi-tion alternate to be Andrew Joseph, Sr., effective January 1, 2006 if the selected does not accept or not complete the first six months of her term.

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAIN (AJ)

2005-638.l&j

Approve Gaming Commission position to be filled by Julie Cleveland for a two-year term effective January 2, 2006 until December 31, 2007.

Amendment: to amend to read, “three-year term.” 11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN Out of Room: GJ

11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, JJ, AJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

Out of Room: GJ2005-639.hum

Approve Confidential Resolution.10 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, AJ, GJ, MM,

DM, CM, VS) 1 AGAINST (JJ) 0 ABSTAINOut of Room: DL2005-640.hum

Approve Confidential Resolution.11 FOR (LA, SC, GD, MH, AJ, GJ,

DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 1 AGAINST (JJ) 0 ABSTAIN

2005-641.l&j

Approve to extend current contract


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sPecial sessiOn - december 15, 2005

sPecial sessiOn - January 5, 2006Condensed by Berni Michel-Samuels, CBC Administrative Assistant

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

Veterans - Vet Elections - Elc Tribal Government - Gov

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

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

an amount equal to one-twelfth of the op-erating budget as approved by Resolution 2005-005 for FY05 be appropriated and distributed in a manner consistent with the FY05 Budget to programs operated by the Tribal Government. Exceptions: Higher Education Tuition; Forest Manage-ment Deductions and continuing projects currently underway; Land Purchase ~ January fee transactions; and, budgeted projects currently underway.

10 FOR (GD, JJ, AJ, TFM GJ, MM, VS, DM, HM, DL) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

Rationale: No approved budget in place and is necessary for continued op-eration of the Tribal Government.

10-signature

2005-673.m&b

Approve a Mandatory Distribution Amendment to the CCT 401K Plan. Authorize the Chair or designee to sign.

10 FOR (MM, DL, CM, GJ, HM, VS, DM, TF, AJ, MH) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

Rational: None attached2006-001.nat/cul

Approve Research Permit 2005-22 for Columbia River Basin 2-D Project to conduct a TCP study with stipulations as addressed in memo dated 12-16-05.

13 FOR (LA, SC, GD, TF, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2006-002.e&e

Approve TERO Commission Alternate to be Joanne Gleason for a term of four-years beginning October 1, 2005 October 1, 2009.


2006-003.e&e

Approve the minimum wage increase to $7.63 per hour beginning on January 1, 2006.


2006-004.l&j

Approve Code Amendment to CTC Section 3-1-9(b) ~ Indecent Liberties.

12 FOR (LA, SC, GD, TF, MH, JJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

Out of Room: AJ2006-005.m&b

Approve the Colville Tribes Property Management Manual.


2006-006.nat/m&b

Approve FY06 budget for the McIntyre Dam Project in the amount of $58,418 and authorize the Chair or designee to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.


2006-007.nat

Approve sub-contract with Tetra Tech/KCM Inc., to perform consultation for the Chief Joseph Hatchery and authorize the Chair or designee to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.


2006-008.nat

Approve George Marchand Pasture Lease.


2006-009.nat

Approve to amend 2005-658 for the Information Technology Department/MIS Telecommunications Business Lease.


2006-010.nat

Approve San Poil Helicopter II Logging Unit Forestry Alternative as this alternative is in conjunction with Resolution 2005-442 and the treatment of forest health prob-lems. Chair or designee to sign.

10 FOR (LA, SC, GD, TF, MH, GJ, DL, MM, DM, VS) 3 AGAINST (AJ, JJ, CM) 0 ABSTAIN

2006-011.nat

Approve the mailing of the educational brochures concerning the proposed Mt. Tolman Project, and authorize them to be sent to the printer for printing and mailed.

13 FOR (LA, SC, GD, TF, MH, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 0 AGAINST

sbrc ad

0 ABSTAIN2006-012.nat/elc

Approve the Mining Referendum Schedule of Meetings and Election dates


2006-013.nat

Approve Jessica Domebo’s request for a service line.


2006-014.nat

Approve Ramona Welch’s request for a pasture lease.


2006-015.nat

Approve Steve Laramie’s request for modification to home site lease 97-30 to include with the option to purchase.


2006-016.nat/m&b

Approve the budgeted consultant expenditure of $60,162 for UCUT for FY04/05. No tribal dollars.


2006-017.nat

Approve to rescind 1987-295, 1999-344 and 2004-039 and adopt a new reso-lution to permit Tribal members to harvest deer and elk for subsistence, traditional, or cultural purposes only outside of the general big game seasons.

11 FOR (LA, SC, TF, MH, AJ, GJ, DL, MM, DM, CM, VS) 2 AGAINST (GD, JJ) 0 ABSTAIN

2006-018.nat

Approve F&W request to pursue a grant from USFWS. A Tribal Incentive Grant in the amount of $250,000 to sup-port Columbia Sharp-tailed Grouse pop-ulations and Tribal Landowner Incentive Program grant Phase II in the amount of $150,000 with $90,000 in kind cost share of non-Tribal dollars.


2006-019.nat

Approve Oroville Tonasket Irrigation District Agreement to lease settling pond for rearing fish fry targeted for introduction into Okanogan & Columbia River systems and authorize the Chair or designee to sign. Funded by NOAA, no tribal dollars.


2006-020.nat/m&b

Approve FY02/03 budget modification to the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery budget in the amount of $201,718 and authorize the Chair or designee to sign.


2006-021.nat/m&b

Approve FY06 budget for the Omak Creek Fish Passage in the amount of $185,000 and authorize the Chair or designee to sign.


2006-022.m&b

Approve FY06 General Fund budget in the amount of $27,052,942 in expen-ditures for the period October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006 with $1,051,575 from Reserves. All programs/branches will make quarterly fiscal presentations to their appropriate council committee with a copy provided to Budget & Finance Officer. Administration will look into the following areas for additional savings: Va-cant positions; vehicle usage; cell phones; travel/training; staff salary increases; pro-grams back to other funding sources and programs that do not perform services and to be reported to Management & Budget Committee on February 15, 2006.

9 FOR (LA, SC, TF, MH, AJ, DL, MM, DM, CM) 4 AGAINST (GD, GJ, JJ, VS) 0 ABSTAIN

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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 pub-

lished. 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, compli-

mentary or critical, are those of the writer of the letter. They are not

endorsed by the Tribal Tribune staff, Tribal Administration, Tribal

Business Council, or the Colville Confederated Tribes’ membership

as a whole.

Letters To The Editor

tribal employee is terminated and appeals because the policy & proce-dures have not been followed. The CBC and administration has access to legal help from the ORA and tribal members must hire their own legal help at a cost of $150 an hour. There is no fair and impartial justice because is swayed in favor towards the CBC and administration because most of us are not attorneys and can-not afford to hire an attorney. ORA should NOT be able to represent CBC or administration because if the Policy & Procedures are followed in the discipline section then CBC or administration should have no prob-lem and should be able to represent themselves.

All the Tribal Membership asks for is to be treated fair. It is within our Colville Tribal Civil Rights to speak our own minds and opinions without being terminated from our jobs and treated like we have no brains. CBC can change this and direct our legal programs to do so.

Lem-lem,Eldon Wilson

terms, they have now come back and are taking the funds away from the people and giving it to the same failing programs that tried to take the 181D annual payment for their budgets.

Dishonorable dealings within the council mirror what we tried to stop with our staff when we passed a “contempt of council” rule which called for the termination of staff that lies to the council. Both that rule and the council ethics committee and code were wiped out by the same bullying group.

We must not encourage or reward council or staff dishonesty.

Richard SwanInchelium

again in the absence of the evidence. Cultural preservation and resto-

ration, many of us believe, is key to success to overcome these horrible wounds and trauma that has caused some of our Peoples to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, to take their own lives in self-destructive acts or taking lives of our family and com-munity members.

Likewise, we cannot continue with our self-destructive addiction to cut our forests simply for money in return. This addiction has allowed an increased speed of cutting and watershed destruction and worse, we do this as we are aware of the science about global warming. Our streams are drying up, our water is going away from us because we have abused it, just like our ancestors warned.

Worse, mining will poison our downstream watersheds as we spend money and man-hours to prosecute Canada and multi-national corpo-rations for poisoning our upstream watersheds.

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 our youth and children are getting more and more confused because our leadership choices are in conflict with our ancestors’ cultural wisdom.

We need to avoid a learned course of self-abuse by wasteful consump-tion to a course of reduced con-sumption to prepare for the seventh generation.

Lou StoneInchelium

Dear Editor:Considering euro-american at-

tempts to wipe out our Aboriginal cultures (including Black Robe and other christian sexual abuse against Aboriginal children in the mission schools and demonizing tribal spir-ituality, clothing, languages, and songs) how shall we overcome any shame or humiliation of cultural losses related to that? We must not be ashamed of this as it was not our fault nor our ancestors asking that anti-Indian hatreds happened and continue today.

We cannot heal ourselves of these deep traumatic wounds, many of which are felt through our ancestors’ gifts including oral tradition, by learning and repeating these cruelties and expecting ourselves to not use them against ourselves. If we draw upon the problem of child sexual abuse as an example by comparison, if we do not challenge that learning, we as individuals and communities become the abuser to those around us who cannot defend themselves, including the environment.

What sets Aboriginal Peoples apart from the abusers of our cul-tures, our environments, our sacred places? It is our sovereign will to protect the land, to stay on the land, to respect all living things. The “whiteman,” for the most part, decided long ago to “dominate” the land, the water, the air, the animals, and Aboriginal Peoples. It should be no surprise that the whiteman felt the need to exterminate Aboriginal Peoples as “an act of confession” so the whiteman could go out and sin

Self-destructive Addiction

Pacific Ocean is NOT at an end.”What hurts the most now is that

the flim-flam men are no longer just non-Indians. Many of them are among ourselves.

Our own flim-flam men (persons) also celebrate their greed for gold and molybdenum by not funding tradi-tional cultural work while they pro-mote events that actually offend our traditions by not respecting events that belong in particular seasons. Our flim-flam persons are drinking and drugging their health away and taking our environment with them.

It has been said you can judge the health of a government by how it treats its’ environment.

If Coyote warned us about our environment, he would have talk-ed about how the “human beings” treated their environment. Coyote doesn’t know government. But he knows what human beings are supposed to do to help the animals by protecting their ceremonies, lan-guages and songs.

Coyote and the animals can’t be helped if the human beings have to go argue with the government for help to practice traditional ceremonies and songs.

We are more pitiful than we can imagine.

Jake AtkinsOmak, Washington

Dear Editor:“Believe it or not, the looting of

a continent and its people that be-gan with Columbus more than 500 years ago is not done yet. Today’s gold-seekers may look different from Spain’s conquistadors, but they are of the same breed” says Kelpie Wilson, t r u t h o u t | Per-spective, ‘Republican Gold-Diggers Hit the Wall’ Thursday 12 Janu-ary 2006, http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011206A.shtml. Kelpie continued, “The quest for gold and resources that drove the miners and the merchants and the flim-flam men all the way to the Pacific Ocean is at an end. There just isn’t much left to take. But going after the little bit that is left has a huge price. For the last oil we will pay with our wildlife refuges and clean coasts. For the last timber, we’ll pay with slaughtered forests and silted salmon streams. For the last gold, we will pay with vast pits of toxic waste and the West’s scarce and precious aquifers. It’s time to stop the gold-diggers.”

This is my first letter to any newspaper.

I am very upset about our council. The article by Kelpie Wilson is right except for one point. “The quest for gold and resources that drove the miners and the merchants and the flim-flam men all the way to the

We are more pitiful

than we can imagine

ple should be rejected by the people and fellow council members. It has consequences!

The Wells Dam Settlement, as was the vote to purchase the former Omak Wood Products, is such a case of dishonorable dealings that has consequences. First, we council members who were not on the nego-tiating team on settlement idea were never informed by the negotiating team what was going on or not. Some of us objected to this but we were not heard. Finally, at “the last minute” created by the negotiating team, they came to the full council to force a hurried vote.

Not only did our negotiating team sell us out with weak, embarrassing and pathetic Wells Dam Settlement

the process by a quote today from a speech by former V.P. Al Gore speaking about abuses of pow-er by Bush: “Whenever power is unchecked and unaccountable, it almost inevitably leads to mistakes and abuse. In the absence of rigorous accountability, incompetence flour-ishes. Dishonesty is encouraged and rewarded.”

“Losing” on a vote is not the end of your world, but it sometimes feels like it. Worse case though, is losing a vote because someone (and group) in the council is actually lying about the facts at hand just to win. The selfish win by lying and bullying amounts to unchecked and uncontrollable power that Gore talks about.

Dishonoring the trust of the peo-

Dear Editor:Most of you know I spent 12 years

as one of the Colville Tribes’ Council Members from the Inchelium Dis-trict. It was an honor.

While I am not there now I still have concerns as always. As a mem-ber of the council, each individual has the duty and right to protect his or her sense of right and wrong in hon-oring the oath of office to serve our people in the best way we can. This means we each interpret things from our own tribal, personal, and work experience then vote accordingly.

Still, I am bothered about council decisions because those decisions have real consequences. But my concern isn’t about the vote count but how our council gets to that point.

Let me make the point about

i still have concerns

509-466-3125. My address is 10216 N. Sundance Drive, Spokane, WA 99208-9315.

Please give this request serious consideration. We think the Indians of the Colville bands should have a larger voice on the future of the Trail.

Sincerely your,Ruth M. Wapato

is recommended for CTEC. If the Council and CTEC so desired, we would be glad to list the CTCR and CTEC as Sponsors in our newsletter, ‘Iskitpe and on our letterhead. The yearly dues for seniors and students is $15. A person is considered a se-nior if he or she is 55 and older. The yearly fee for an individual is $30 and for a family, it is $50. Call or write me for brochure. My phone is

Bear Paw Battleground in Montana. Six major battles were fought along those 1170 miles.

After eight years of exile in Okla-homa Indian Territory, Chief Joseph and his people were allowed to return to the northwest. Chief Joseph was not given a choice as to where he could live. He and about 150 Nez Perce settled on the Colville Indian Reservation. The rest of the Nez Perce went to the Nez Perce Reser-vation and the Umatilla Reservation. Although Chief Joseph was not wel-comed by everyone on the Colville Indian Reservation, he became an important part of the history of the reservation and now is nationally and internationally known, with new books being written about Chief Jo-seph and the War every year.

We would like to see more Colville members join our Founda-tion and participate and provide input to events on the Trail. To facilitate that, it would be significant for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to become a sponsor of the Nez Perce Trail Foundation. The yearly fee for sponsor member-ship would be $100. The same fee

Dear Council Members:My name is Ruth Moses Wapato.

I am on the Board of Directors of the Nez Perce Trail Foundation and I am embarking on a project to get more Indians, especially members of our Tribes, to join our Foundation. I’m sure you know that we are a non-profit organization dedicated to telling the story of the Nez Perce War of 1877, and preserving the war trail that the US Congress has designated to honor the heritage of all those who participated in those historic events. Although we have members from all over the country and even from foreign countries, our Indian membership is embarrassingly low.

That’s hard to understand, since this sacred trail is heritage important to all Indians, not just the descen-dants of the War. It is the story of Chief Joseph and his people who, during a forced move to the Nez Perce Reservation, found themselves pursued by most of the US Army after a few young warriors killed settlers who were unjust to the In-dians. During the summer of 1877, the bands with Chief Joseph fled from Wallowa Lake, Oregon to the

nez Perce Trail Foundation

Tribal Members:I promised in my past letter to talk

about our “law & justice” system within the Tribe.

The key words are “fair & im-partial”, “who sovereignty belongs to” and “following the Rules and Regulations, Policy & Procedures adopted by the Colville Business Council (CBC)”.

Through our legal offices, Office of Reservation Attorneys (ORA), Legal Services, Prosecutor Office, Public Defenders, Tribal Courts, Tribal Police and now the Colville Tribal Correctional Facility, are sup-posed to work and serve the people who live on the Colville Reservation. We are the members and sovereign Colville Tribal Membership. Some-where along the line these attorneys, which some are not tribal members, forget that it is the tribal membership that they are working for.

The Colville Business Council writes and passes tribal resolutions which become tribal law. CBC has approved policy & procedures that rules and regulations must be fol-lowed in the employment throughout the Tribe. The abuse comes when a

our “Law & Justice”

System

practices, council bullying in the nat-ural resources committee is costing the members more money than you can imagine. On Tuesday, January 3, 2006 during the natural resources committee, a bad helicopter logging deal was stopped. The bully threw a fit and scared two council women to cave in and vote in favor. One of the council women was actually threat-ening to the other in the women’s restroom over mining after a meet-ing on December 1, 2005. Bullying seems to go around and not just by a committee chair, but through enforcers.

But the bullying is not smart enough to know that this does not make a good business choice. It forces people into fear and then they make bad choices.

This is what showed up in lead-ership by bullying to purchase the bankrupt Omak Wood Products back in 2001. All good business advice to not do this was overcome by bullying and ignorance. The Tribes purchased it for about $6 million and then had to dump over $30 million “to make it work”. Now we suffer serious fi-nancial trouble for this cash rat hole and the rumors are flying it will close. Now they want to do it again. It’s called mining Mt. Tolman.

Natural resources bullied us into financial failure and forest destruc-tion. New council members walk right into the trap of the bullies.

Ron ZacherleOkanogan

Dear Editor:I have wondered if some of the

off-reservation members think about our on-reservation problems like we do? Sometimes we think all the off-reservation members think about is making the next payment larger. We worry that is only about money and not about where you came from, The Land, The Reservation itself.

We have not only financial prob-lems to worry about but like it seems forever we have to worry about Council also abusing rules and proce-dures by wiping them off the books, ignoring them or just plain breaking their own rules.

But think about it. What clear thinking tribal council member would continue to sell our timber at a near loss? That is what is going on with helicopter logging since the expense for logging almost equals the sale price. Who benefits; the helicopter company, where are the jobs, profits?

Why does the council natural re-sources let Colville Indian Precision Pine purchase our timber so cheap? Or Boise Cascade too? There are bids in Idaho timber for $930 while we sell to CIPP or Boise for $455. A smart natural resources business management would sell to a higher bidder, not block them out of the process.

This is where the council rules are weak because we the people let the council be weak. Whether it is mining or timber sales and logging

now they want to

do it again

You will always remember the fun things you have done with Dylon and Nikoda, like motor cross racing, wrestling, basketball, and trail rides that you have taken them on. There is another job that you have to do and that is doing housework, keeping up with your washing, and keeping your yard clean and getting wood for the winter. Therefore, Gerald, count your accomplishments and your achievements.

You have done a great job in all you have done. We would like you to know that you are doing a great job. In addition, we would like to wish you a Happy Birthday. This

is from your two boys, Dylon and

Nikoda, Dad.

Thanks Dad, for taking us to the races and just being there for us, you are the greatest, Happy Birthday!

We would like to thank the CTEC for sponsoring us.

With all our love,All the Aunties, and Dylon and

NikodaChee Chee Seastrom

To: Gerald WulffBeing a single parent is hard and

sometimes they do not get enough recognition in our community or even from their own family mem-bers. Therefore, we as a family want to recognize one of our family mem-bers that’s doing a great job in raising his family. He has two boys; we know how hard it can be. Our hearts go out to you Gerald Wulff. We know how difficult it can be being a single parent, but you are doing a great job.

He started raising his boys at the age of 4-5 years of age. Not knowing how or what to do, he took on the job. He has done a great job in raising his boys. They are well-mannered boys. The boys and their dad are always smiling and happy.

He has started with very little and with help from his mom, Annette Wulff, and his Aunties, Gerald has done a great job.

Gerald, look at the accomplish-ments you have achieved through the years. It takes talent to raise two boys, keep a job, and act as mother and father. Gerald, you have the talent.

This is from your

two boys, Dylon and

nikoda, Dad

To my kids, Devon,

Amanda & Logan

Marconi:Sorry dad was not around to be with you guys for the Holidayz. But

you kids were on my mind each and everyday.

Devon, your Halloween picture looked good, son. Dad loves you and misses you.

Amanda, my princess, Daddy misses you a whole bunch and loves you.

Logan, my little man, I bet you are getting big and I hope one day soon

we will all be able to see each other, just the 3 of you and me.

Dad loves each and every one of you. You kids are always in my thoughts and my prayers.

Love, dad

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Annual

In loving memory of Iva Simpson (Kanzleiter). June 1935-January 1998. Iva (mom) is missed and will always be loved by her brother Albert Simpson, sister Mabel Jake and her children, Donald Kanzleiter, Diana Bowden, Billy Kanzleiter, Bryan Kanzleiter, Laurie Sison, Brenda Gongora, Darlene Kanzleiter, Marlene Kanzleiter. She is also missed by her many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fond memories of mom include wonderful food, love of music and fun. Mom loved animals and we always had many. She instilled the love of animals into every one of us kids and on to her grandchildren. She knew just how to make us feel rich when we were eating commodities,

Shirley Jean

anderson-

CarverShirley Jean Anderson-Carver,

age 60, of Spokane, Wash., died on December 31, 2005 in Spokane, Wash. She was born on June 9, 1945 in Cawston, British Columbia to Hans and Sarah (Marsel) Richter. Shirley lived most of her life in Oroville, Wash., where she raised her children. She moved to Spokane in 1988 where she lived out her life. Shirley was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and the Oroville Eagles.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Bob Carver of Spokane, Wash.; children, Dale Anderson, Clint Anderson, Chris Carver, and Crystal Carver; sister, Josie Stalder; brothers, Swede Richter, Bill Richter, and Kenny Richter; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Sarah Richter; sisters, Mae Armstrong, June Harlan, and Evelyn Cutchie; and brothers, John Richter and Eddie Richter.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at noon at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery.

Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville was in care of arrangements.

Johnnie

llewellyn FryJohnnie Llewellyn Fry, 17,

went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 7. He was born on December 28, 1988, and was raised in Omak, Washington, where he attended school. He enjoyed sports, including basketball and football. John also loved hunting and fishing. His hobbies included piano, card theatrics, and music. He was always sociable and always willing to meet and make new friends. He will be missed and remembered by all whom had the chance to know him.

He is survived by his parents,

Lawrence and Roseline Fry, Sr.; his brothers, Thomas (Lilia) Fry, Lawrence Fry, Jr., Daniel Fry, and Ivan Wilson-Fry; his sisters, Beverly Jean (Lloyd) Lone Elk of Crow Agency, Mont., Darlana Fry, Manuelita Wilson, Jolene (Slim) Fry-Black, Lynda Fry, Tammy (Dennis) Fry-George, JoAnna Wilson, and Stormie-Feather Fry, all of Omak, Washington; three nieces, Precious Fry, Arlene Lone Elk, both of Crow Agency, Mont., and Justice Michel; four nephews, Llord Lone Elk of Crow Agency, Mont., Alex Fry, Daniel X. Fry, Brucie Fry-George, all of Omak; five uncles, Raymond (Anne) Fry of Calif., Jack Fry, Frank Fry of Omak, Wash., Lawrence Wilson, and Ivan Wilson, both of Crow Agency, Mont.; five aunts, Linda (Darryl) Stanger of Omak, Wash., Tammy (Beto) Lopez of Bridgeport, Wash., Beverly Big Man, Pauline (Dennis) McDonald, and Arlene Wilson, all of Crow Agency, Mont.; one grandfather, George Fry; birth mother, Daisy George; birth father, Jerry Cooper; along

T r i b a l V o i C e S

iva Simpson (Kanzleiter)

she always did her best.Our mother had many tough

times, like many of us Indian people do, but she never lost the love of or the love for her children. Throughout the hard travels and journeys she went on, she always had the love of her family and friends.

I miss you mom, think of you every day and wish for one last hug, one last “Laurie Gabori” and one last chance to show off my children and grandchildren – your Great Grandchildren, Justin Michael Taylor, Jr., and Izabelle Herrera. They are beautiful and I wish they could feel your hugs, at least once.

Love you forever,Your Laurie (Sison)

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.

Yes, our little piece of the world is suffering from a huge disease to cultural break down and white assimilation. We are losing our youth at an alarming rate from drug addiction and booze and, what’s more alarming is that we have the power to stop it. We suffer from leader blindness and law selective blindness.

My last article was mysteriously lost, I believe because I supported the article by our tribal chairman. His article was right on the money saying we have to do something about the drugs on the Rez. I stated this great idea should be supported by the leaders setting the first example for all to follow, like doing random drug testing and then demanding each program follow the leaders. GREAT IDEA, huh. If this article gets lost I

say Zig Heil.Today is Christmas eve so I wish

all the people Merry X-mas and a Prosperous New Year.

I did not forget the faithful readers and love you all. Remember we are Indian people and all one family who MUST help heal our reservation by demanding attempted murder charges be filed against the drug lords on the rez. Remember all the youth we have lost and continue to suffer the grief, seems we do not have time to heal between these losses.

Let us pray, that we do not lose the rez, but heal it under our own power. This will be short and sweet not to bore you.

I am your until the ink runs out, May the Creator Bless.

The Red Writer,Mel “Bugs” Toulou

3. Sally Fox, Richard, Cockrell 4. James Fox 5. Bessie Leaseman Fox 6. Ethal and Viola Fox 7. Charley Bazil (Basil) 8. Betsy and Joe Ron Alexander. There are many more, but I’m sure I won’t be able to list them all.

And would anyone know if there was people by the names of Coysti Chief (Chut Lot, WA) - Furgusoh -qunimtozie. If so, would anyone know if they are related, to the Fox family and me.

Thank YouJudy RobbinsI will put my phone #, but I’d

rather be contacted by mail, thank you

1-219-872-7678

Judy Robbins640 N. Roeske Ave.Mich. City, IN 46360Tribal Tribune,I lost contact with a relative who

lived in Omak, WA. I know she reads the Tribal Tribune, cause thats how I found her. I would really like to get a hold of her again. her name is Ivy Marchand.

I’m trying to do my family tree. It would be nice to hear from any or all of these people, because they are a part of it. Any information I can get. Or perhaps, if someone might have pictures, please.

These are a few of the people I would like to hear from or know about. 1. Ivy Marchand 2. Henry Fox

Chief Joseph

with extended family in Western Washington.

John was laid to rest on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at St. Mary’s Mission Cemetery.

Jesse F. Madera,

Sr.Jesse F. Madera, Sr., 55Born in Nespelem, WA, October

12, 1949. Passed away in Seattle, WA, June 11, 2005.

He attended St. Patrick, Spokane, WA, St. Mary Mission, Omak, WA. He graduated from Worley High adn attended EWU.

He was a member of Colville Confederated Tribes.

He is survived by his mother, Louella Friedlander, Nespelem, WA; his children, Jesse Jr., Anthony, Bernitta of Bellingham, WA, Troy of Spokane, WA; eight grandchildrn; five sisters: Margaret, Marcella, Colleen, Suzi, Alene; two brothers,

Kenny, Rene; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. he is preceded in death by his brothers, Michael (1954), Spokane (2002), Patrick (1997).

Laid to rest: Elmwood Cemetery, Toppenish, WA. Services conducted by Father Bill Vogel, S.J.

“The chain will link again.”( T h e a b o v e - r e l a y e d t e x t

was reprinted at the request of Mr. Madera’s mother, from The Spokesman Review.)

Rosary was recited on June 17, 2005 at Colonial Funeral Home in Toppenish, Washington and the funeral service was held at the same location on June 18, 2005.

The casket bearers were Jesse F. Madera, Jr., Joe Madera, Jon Clayton, Clarence Anthony Madera, Noland Adolph and tyrone Cawston.

The honorary bearers were Troy Madera, Samuel Friedlander, Reymundo Diaz and al the cousins of the deceased.

also qualify for Lifeline and Link-Up discounts if he or she participates in one of the above programs or one of the following federal programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance or Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.

Individuals living in a CenturyTel service area should call 800-201-4099 or visit www.centurytel.com/custserv/lifeline to inquire about eligibility.

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The amount of the discounts also varies by state. Link-Up helps qualified low-income consumers to connect, or hook up, to the telephone network. This federal program off-sets 1/2 of the initial hook-up fee, up to $30, for qualified households.

Residents of American Indian and Alaskan Native tribal lands may qualify for an additional $25 of enhanced Lifeline support monthly and up to $70 of expanded Link-Up support beyond current levels. An individual living on tribal lands may

CenturyTel is energizing its ef-forts to inform residents of two assistance programs that provide discounts on initial telephone instal-lation and basic monthly telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers. Link-Up helps these con-sumers pay the initial costs of getting telephone service. Lifeline provides certain discounts on monthly service for qualified subscribers.

Lifeline and Link-Up are avail-able to qualifying consumers in every U.S. state (territory and common-wealth). Qualifications for partici-pation vary by state.

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Low-income consumers in CenturyTel service areas may qualify for assistance programs

The Red Writer,

Shouts for Help

i lost contact

with a relative

Rosa Parks stood up for her people by sitting down.

Nez Perce Chief Joseph stood up for his people by standing down. After four months of fighting, he knew the killing must stop, the dying must end. he knew that the common values of humankind required a change, and that leadership must bring about that change. His leadership. Under the most difficult of circumstances he accepted that call to leadership and negotiated a settlement with the U.S. Army—not a surrender, but a settlement.

He stood up for peace and understanding, for the rights of ALL Americans to pursue their faith and freedom. He stood up for his people. He stood up for you and me.

Charlie Moses Jr.

UPCOMINMG


Feb. 21st

Mom (Iva Simpson) and grandson Michael Scriven 1995

Iva Simpson Kanzleiter and Ray Kanzleiter 1969


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Tree TalKBy Gary Martin

Fish & Wildlife2005 Hunting Tag

Drawing will be February 21st at 1:00 PM.

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: [email protected]. box 111, nespelem, WA 99155

In cooperation with our contrac-tor, TerraGraphics, the Environ-mental Trust Department (ETD) of the Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) will host a public meeting on Tuesday 1/24/2005 at 11:30 am in the BIA Conference Room at the CCT Administrative Building on the Ne-spelem Agency Campus. Lunch will be provided. Purpose of the public meeting is to publish a record (the Site Register) of all sites within the Colville Indian Reservation where response actions have occurred in 2005 or are anticipated to occur in 2006. Documentation in the Public Record regarding these sites will be available to the public during the meeting. ETD will also introduce Tribal members and the general pub-lic to CCT’s Public Records System – ETD’s repository for site-specific information regarding releases or suspected releases of hazardous substances within the CIR.

The ETD facilitates a comprehen-sive program to deal with releases of hazardous waste to the environment. The enabling legislation of ETD’s program is the Tribes’ Hazardous

Substances Control Act (“HSCA”). In addition to assessment, oversight, and enforcement activities the pro-gram includes public participation, maintenance of public records and the creation of a repository of haz-ardous waste information. ETD’s hazardous substance release response program is grant funded by EPA through the 128(a) CERCLA Tribal Response Program. Annual publica-tion of the Site Register is mandatory for all 128(a) grant recipients.

In 2005 ETD conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) at six sites within CIR: Inche-lium Wood Treatment Plant (IWTP), Crofoot Residence, Columbia Lace Site, Chief Joseph Orchard, Fish and Wildlife (CTL) Facility, and the Nespelem Landfill. In 2006 a Phase I ESA is anticipated at the Mt Tolman Fire Center. Also in 2006 ETD-led assessments of closure and redevelopment potential are antici-pated at IWTP, and the Nespelem, Desautel, Keller, and Inchelium landfills. Phase I ESAs are designed to gather historical information about property use specific to past and current environmental problems such as underground storage tanks, hazardous waste spills, uncontrolled dumping, etc. in order to identify potential threats to human health or the environment. A Phase I ESA typically uses only existing infor-mation, personal interviews, and non-intrusive on-site inspection to

determine potential for significant contamination on a property.

In 2005 ETD conducted Phase II ESA investigation of the IWTP, the Pines Café, heating oil UST removals at Nespelem Campus, and the Ne-spelem, Desautel, Keller, and Inche-lium landfills. Phase II investigation at Colville Indian Power and Veneer (CIPV) was conducted in 2005 by CTEC. Semiquantitative sampling and analyses of waste rock piles at ten abandoned mine sites on CIR was completed in 2005 using field-based (XRF) technology. In 2006 Phase II investigation is anticipated at the Crofoot Residence, Columbia Lace Site, Chief Joseph Orchard, and the Fish and Wildlife (CTL) Facility. Phase II ESAs typically focus on en-vironmental sampling and analysis of water, soil, or sediment as indicated by findings of the preceding Phase I investigation.

In 2005 ETD conducted an ur-gent response cleanup action at the uncontrolled dump adjacent to Chief Joseph Orchard. Based on archived records ETD closed out historical

Colville Reservation Conservation District

The Intertribal Agriculture Council partnered with the Indian Nations Conservation Alliance recently held their annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The December conference marked the second anniversary of the Colville Reservation Conservation District. There are 26 conservation districts on Indian land in 11 states. With the support of the CCT Business council the CRCD was able to send two delegates, Michael Watts, Omak and Luanne Finley, Inchelium, to represent local concerns at the national meeting.

Tribal conservation districts share a commitment to conserve, maintain and improve natural resources and the environment on reservation lands. The Natural Resources Conservation Service works cooperatively with districts to reach their goals.

The CRCD is beginning the process of a seven generation plan. The plan is to consider a common vision of how reservation lands should exist seven generations from now and the steps necessary to realize the vision. Current conditions will be evaluated and a plan of action will be described as to how to reach each vision.

The protection of lands from invasive weeds is addressed nationally through the new farm bill. Funding has been initiated to be delivered to reservation lands through tribal conservation districts.

The CRCD will meet at the NRCS office on February 16, 2006 at 10 a.m.

“Forest Gumption”

How’s it going this month! A new year, very cool! Sometimes a photo will get me going and sometimes a word will help. Sunshine on Owhi Lake always helps and the word is “resolution”. Mr. Roget gave me some similar words; determination, strength, perseverance, fortitude, devotion, energy and an extra good one, “gumption”. Good words to carry with us all year long. Good movie to watch too. Wishing you all a healthy, resolute New Year!

Students have “gumption”. A determined student, devoted to nat-ural resources may want to check out the “NCCE”. The National Center for Cooperative Education (NCCE) is located at Haskell University in Kansas. The purpose of the NCCE is to better serve American Indian and Alaska Native students that are interested in pursuing careers in Nat-ural Resources. Career opportunities exist with various Tribes, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Forest Service. The NCCE offers tuition assistance, summer jobs and employ-ment opportunity after graduation. There is an application process and timeframe. For further information you can contact NCCE at: Natural Resources Liaison Office, Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 In-

dian Avenue, Box 5018, Lawrence, KS 66046. For more info, contact http://www.nass.haskell.edu/NASS/NASS.html. A phone number is (785) 749-8414.

Native American / Alaskan stu-dents, studying Natural Resources, may also want to devote some energy towards the Truman D. Picard Schol-arship. It has an application deadline of March 31, 2006. The Intertribal Timber Council, Education Com-mittee, has a phone number of (503) 282-4296. We have copies of the an-nouncement at our Omak/Nespelem Forestry office (634-2566). Another

local resource for scholarships is the Colville Tribal Education Assistance Program. They have a phone of 634-2778 and they’re on the Tribes’ web site.

Our loggers and forestry teams are persevering in the forest. The weather has been pretty tough, but we’re still getting around on active timber sales. Much of the winter is also devoted to planning ahead for upcoming projects and catching up on paperwork. That’s all I have to say about that. Talk with you again next month!

ETD TO HOST public meeting on hazardous substance site register

cleanup actions associated with re-moval of underground storage tanks (UST) at Colville Tribal Logging and the Old HRD Facility. ETD an-ticipates closeout of historical UST removal at the Trading Post in 2006. Archived data from sampling at the historical IWTP landfarm at Seylor Valley will enable closeout in 2006. Presentation to the public and com-ment on the cleanup plan for CIPV is anticipated in 2006. The first phase of cleanup activity at CIPV is also anticipated to occur in 2006.

Notices will be posted for ap-proximately one week prior to the meeting. ETD anticipates active public participation and comment. Background information on the Tribes’ 128(a) Response Program and selected sites are available at our website www.tgenviro.com/colville. For more information please call Kathy Moses at 509-634-2413 or send an email to:

[email protected].

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nail SALON17 e. CenTral aVe., oMaK, Wa

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bIRTHDAy WISHES TO:

Bill Nomee 12-22-??Allison Nomee, 1-03-02,Vacil Poulson, 12-24-03Nicholas Dick, 11-03-01

“Happy 24th Birthday, Kimberly Adolph”, January 4th, 1982.Love, your husband, Vincent Adolph, Jr., and your kids Shaelynne

and Larissa. I love you!

Girls teamNobody Beat them. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Girls Basketball team

from Nespelem School were the Panorama League Champions. Their record was 10 wins and no losses. The players were: Front, Nicole Birdtail, Coraline Vargas, Mariah Frank; Middle row: Bailey Ankney, Harley Ives, Charissa Birdtail, Maddie George, Miranda Salas, Jalisa Sweowat, Rhandi Morin, Manager Rosie Vargas; Back row: Coach Matt Ives, Amandaree Fox, Moyatat Bell-Bart,

Shirley Palmer, Christina Saxon, Sadie Ives, Barbara Cox, Natasha Vargas, Breanna Salas, Asst. Coach Jama Van Brunt.

They’ve been undefeated for two years – This year’s Boys Basketball team at Nespelem School were the Panorama

League Champions. They won all ten of their games and the team is composed of players from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

Members of the team were: Front, Pendleton Moses, Cody LaPlante, DJ LaPlante, Vance Lelone, Harley Frank.

Back row, Johnny Drywater, Jacob Cleveland, Robert Parisien, Coach Marion Ives, Larry Anthony, Jake Fury, Makoti Fox.

10 wins, 0 losses, 2nd year in a row.

alyssa Menice MarchandTheresa Desautel and Brett Marchand of Elmer City, Washington are

pleased to announce the birth of their new baby girl born on January 19, 2006 at Coulee Community Hospital. Alyssa Menice Marchandweighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches at birth.

Siblings are Kalani Desautel age 5 and Taylor Marchand age 7.Maternal grandparents are Charlene and Gilbert Desautel, Jr. Paternal

grandparent is Ben Marchand. Great-grandparents are Larry and Gerry Boyd and Lucetta Desautel.

Mia ann MorseSteven Sr. and Alice Morse of Grand Coulee, Washington, are pleased

to announce the birth of their new baby girl born on January 13, 2006 at Coulee Community Hospital. Mia Ann Morse weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches at birth.

Siblings are Uriah H. Morse, age 5, Steven G. Morse, Jr., age 4 and Arianna M. Morse, age 2. Maternal grandparent is Alice Figueroa. Paternal grandparents are Lynette Kaulaity of Seattle and Charlie Morse of Wapato. Great grandparent is Steve Iukes, Sr.

Welcome newcomer to

the Family, ronan Prince

Hargrove

nespelem Middle School

basketball teams

The Kanzleiter clan – 1970’s (L-R) Diana, Brenda, Darlene, Marlene, Donald (back, Bryan, Laurie and Billy, with Dad and Mom.

I want to wish Kary Nichols a happy Birthday on Jan. 22nd.

Love Always, Cyrus

Kevin Garry Louie, 7th birthday (Jan. 22). 1st grader at

Chinook Elementary School, Auburn, WA.

Very Proud Gramma & PaPa, Uncle Kerry

“Make My Day!” Happy Birthday Cousin Les, 29 for the 12th time. Still Sweet at 16. Happy

Birthday Shan!

Happy Birthdays to our 2 babies. David (Day-Day)

Cox, Jr. (1-8-90) and Barbara (Barbie) Cox (11-18-91)

From your families

Birthday wishes to William Dick, Jr., 11-18; Laura Marlene Poulson, 3-18; Gwyn St. Peter, 4-19; Sophie Nomee, 3-8; Roberta Cox, 3-12; William Dick, Sr., 3-4. Also pictured with our family, David Dick, Mary

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Entry Fee: $250.00 per Team, “Due Feb. 23rd, 2006”

Teams: (6) 40-49 & 50 and over (two separate brackets)

Tournament: True Double Elimination

Prizes: Champion Jackets, All Star, Most Points, Most 3’s, Mr.

Hustle, Runner up, 2nd, 3rd, places.

Admission: Adults $3.00, Students $2.00,

under 6 $1.00, Seniors $2.00

Times: Fri. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m.

Concession Available

Not responsible for accidents, theft or missing articles or “Kid Sitting”

Tournament Sponsors: Coulee Dam Casino, Womer & Associates

Contact: Bunky Andrews (509) 633-0423 (H) (509) 633-9441 ext.

132, Kenny Bourgeau, (509) 633-3622, and Adam Bearcub (509)

633-2952.

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WSu Pa-Loots-PuPOWWOW

April 1st & 2nd 2006Round Dance

March 31st

Host Drum: Northern CreeHeadman: John Meninick

Headwoman: Loni AlexanderEmcees: Fred Hill Sr., Francis CalluyahFor further information please contact:

Publicity Committee: Shauna Schoon at [email protected] & Registration Committee: Clarissa Cawston at

[email protected] Committee: Andrea Robideau at [email protected]

Vendors Committee: Mike Lukens at [email protected]

All can be reached at the WSU Native American Student Center (509)335-8676

Ground Hog’s DayPow-Wow

Sponsored by: Drum and Feather Clubfebruary 3 and 4, 2006

nespelem Community CenterHost Drum: Howtime

Umatilla Indian Reservation - Mission, OregonFebruary 3, 2006

Namings, give-aways, memorials and rejoiningswarm-up

February 4, 20061:00 p.m. Grand Entry5:00 p.m. Dinner Break

7:00 p.m. Grand Entry (War Bonnet will lead)Lil’ Miss Drum and Feather Contest

CONTEST CATEGORIESTiny Tots (6 & Under) - Boys/Girls - Men/Women

Senior Men/Women - contact InformationSoy & Sharon Redthunder: (509)633-0701

Jeannie Moon: (509)634-4037

Ground Hog DayStickgame Extravaganza!!!Where: Wellpinit Longhouse 258-4018

When: February 3rd, 4th and 5th

Traditional Ground hog stickgame at 12:00 Noon SaturdayFood Concession… Ground hog burgers/stew

JACkPOT TOuRnEy?Open games, Friday night at 6 p.m.

Raffle (donated items accepted)Bring your own chair and bedroll

bIRTHDAyS fOR RAyMOnD AnDREW AnD ED SCOTTParty party party – stickgame players go all night and

wardancers stop at Midnight (their motto)Come join the fun and have some fun.

We’ll be waiting for ya.Contact: Ray, 258-7281 or 258-4566; Ed, 258-6731

Elayne, 258-4698 or 258-7502

50/50 Raffle!Colville Confederated Tribes

northwest Indian College1st Annual basketball Tournament

feb 18-19, 2006nespelem Community Center

Drawing will be held at halftime of championship game(need not be present to win)

Proceeds to sponsor Northwest Indian College - Colville SiteBasketball Program

For more info: Call NWIC/CCT (509)634-2797Come and support your Northwest Indian College

Nespelem Team!!!

3rd Annual vern Michel Mixed Doubles Pool Tournament

Saturday, April 8, 2006 Shorthorn Tavern

$10 per stick w/added money & Prizes to 1st - 3rd Places

Information Please Contact: Berni Samuels 322-2726

Roxanne Michel-George 422-1838 Wade Michel 826-1603

Denise George 633-8041

Colville Community

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Under an 18-month, $1 million contract beginning on September 15, 2005, with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra-tion (SAMHSA), KAI is providing training and technical assistance to nine tribal communities and Alaska Native villages to build pro-social behaviors in Native youth. Through this effort, KAI will provide proac-tive, community-based interventions to bring behavioral health assistance to children, youth, and families living on American Indian reservations and in Alaska Native villages. The Project Manager is Paulette Running Wolf.

Interested CandidatesIf your qualifications and exper-

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fundraisers for the

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Lasagna & Spaghetti feed(All you can eat)

February 10, 2006, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Keller Community Center

COST: $10.00 Per Adult - $5.00 Per Child (Includes: Lasagna, Spaghetti, Bread, Salad & Drink)

• Drawing for 50/50 Raffle at 5:00 pm • Ticket Sales begin for Item Raffle (Requesting Item Donations)

bake Sale / Drawing for Item Raffle February 23, 2006, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Admin Lobby - Agency Campus

Andy Joseph, Jr., was just appointed “Delegate of the Year” by the 43 Tribes of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. He also was re-elected as the Vice-Chair of the Board.

“The Northwest tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, in 1972 they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB). The NPAIHB is a nonprofit tribal advisory organization which represents the tribes of Washington, Oregon and Idaho on health-related matters and to provide health-related technical assistance.

The NPAIHB represents 43 federally recognized tribes throughout the Pacific Northwest. Tribes become members of the Board through Public Law 93-638 authorizing resolutions passed by the governing body for the tribe. Tribal governments also appoint a delegate to represent them on the Board of Directors of the NPAIHB.

The Board of Directors meets quarterly to review Indian Health Service (IHS) policies and activities and to advise the Portland Area IHS from the perspectives of the tribal governments and Indian health care consumers. At these meetings, the Board of Directors also discuss and develop positions on current legislative and budget issues related to Indian health care and provides direction to staff.”

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

“Delegate of the Year”

CIPP/CTRC/CIPVSupervisors of the Year

CIPP Supervisor of the Year, John Gorr; Employee of the Year, John Hutton. CTRC Merval Allen, Supervisor of the Year; Vicki Harlen, Employee of the Year. CIPV Supervisor of the Year, Lyle Richmond; Clare Mosqueda, Employee of the Year.

Administrative ProfessionalWSU Colville Reservation Ex-

tension Coordinator – Family & Consumer Sciences, WSU Extension Colville Reservation, Nespelem WA. (Administrative Professional, FT, Temporary, 12-Mo, renewable). Required: Earned Bachelor’s degree with two year’s experience in educa-tion, nutrition or related field OR any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-to-year basis. Screening begins February 3, 2006. For position description listing all qualifications and application process, visit: http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/employment/FAPvacancies.asp (Search #4034). Contact Sherri Frederick, WSU Ex-tension, 509-335-2933, [email protected]. EEO/AA/ADA

university of Idaho PROGRAM COORDInATOR,

northwest nationsupward bound

In this position, you will su-pervise, implement, manage, and evaluate the Upward Bound Project. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in related area and 3+ years of related work experience; or Master’s degree in related field; or an equivalent com-bination of education and experience totaling 8+ years. Master’s degree in related field is desirable, but not required.

For complete description and to apply visit www.hr.uidaho.edu by 2-2-06. $38,000/yr-40,000/yr. AA/EOE

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KAI is a certified 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, and minority-owned business enterprise with a national reputation for providing profes-sional services within budget and in accordance with the objectives of the client. Over the past 15 years, KAI has developed proven expertise in strategic planning, conference facilitation, logistics management, research, and training and technical assistance. KAI Corporate Headquar-ters are located in Spokane, WA with branch offices in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA.

SAMHSA Native Aspirations Project Community Coordinator

Based in the KAI Corporate Head-quarters, primary responsibilities as a Project Manager II will be serving as the Community Coordinator of the SAMHSA Native Aspirations Project (see description below). Duties of the Community Coordinator include act-ing as a liaison between KAI and the nine participating tribal communities and Alaska Native villages; assisting with the training of trainers and follow-up activities with identified community champions; serving as a facilitator in the community mo-bilization events (GONA format); providing technical assistance to the participating communities, specifi-cally to intervention specialists; and providing overall project support to the project manager and other staff. Background and experience in behavioral health, Native communi-ties, and facilitating GONA events is required. As a Project Manager II, other KAI contract tasks and duties may be assigned (see full job description on next page).

Brief Description of Native Aspi-rations Project

LETTER OF COMMENDATION!


r eSerVaTion neWS12 Tribal Tribune WeDneSDaY, Feb. 1, 2006

SPOKANE CHRYSLER

end gathering. This was another humble situation for me. It should be me thanking them for allowing a stranger to learn new customs and courtesy and how wonderful they all treated me.

After returning to our seats Fred gave me his unit button that he had from Viet Nam. I assured Fred that there was no way I could ever take such a gift. I started to feel emotion-al as I tried to give it back to him. But Fred would not give it a second thought and told me not to argue with him. (Sometimes, you cannot say Thank You enough) “God Bless you, Fred.

At the end of the Pow Wow, there were awards for the best dancers in all the categories for the past three days, and then it was time to clean up and go.

This went on throughout the eve-ning, when I left that evening Fred did not think I got enough items, so he gave me some more items of his (I already had a sack the size of Santa Claus). As I drove the two hours home that evening recalling all the fun I had, I could not wait to get back there only wishing more people could be seeing what I was witnessing. The warm, kind and very friendly people who are willing to give a stranger every thing and ask for nothing in return.

Saturday was no different until that evening when the Veterans were honored with hats, flags and poppies by the Nespelem Ladies’ Auxiliary. This was followed by a handshake by all the newly crowned royalty.

Then the Nespelem Legion led by a gentleman named Roy gave each Veteran a soldier’s Medal of Valor, I was issued one prior to this event. So Roy had asked me to help him put these on the Veterans. This was a great honor and I made sure that they got a salute as well.

Then the mothers received a Mother’s Medal in respect to their sons or daughters being in the ser-vice.

Then we were treated with a few

Now, after the giveaways we were treated to some of the most wonder-ful dancers going around the room. Along with the beating drums made this a fascinating evening.

Again, leaning into my “teacher”, I asked a lot of questions; they an-swered every one. I gave her a very puzzled look at some of the answers she gave me. It was then that we both started to laugh.

As I left for the two hour ride home I reflected on all the sights and sounds of those two days. I could not wait to return for the last day of the event.

As I sat with my “teachers”, Fred and Cindy, who also introduced me to their daughter, Julie, who just re-turned from her duty station.

Sunday started around 1:30, we were treated to the start of the Grand Entry. Only this time I was asked by a very nice gentleman by the name of Tom to walk in with the colors. I was very honored and even felt a few inches taller at that moment as this was indeed a great honor.

As we concluded the Grand Entry, Soy was very kind and introduced me again. As I sat with my “teach-ers” Cindy and Fred. It was at this time Cindy took off her “End of the Trail” ring and gave it to me! I was very surprised and told her it was a very kind though but I could not take such a gift. However, she was very persistent and told me not to argue with my elders, so I now wear it as promised. By her act of kindness, Cindy gave me a part of her life (God bless her).

As we listened to more music and watched those great dancers I was in awe of the way the drummers hit the drums. How perfect every beat was, and the dancers, I’m very sorry that those names to the dancers escape me. And the authentic clothing is so perfect; this is something YOU have to see in person, I cannot do them justice by telling you about them.

As the day moved on Cindy took me up to the microphone to thank me for being a part of their week-

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of us getting a Pendleton blanket from a family member who has lost a person in the service. This giving is a way for that person to heal. I was very humbled to receive such a gift. I will forever remember the hug and salute I gave back to her for this prestigious honor.

I was honored once again when Soy asked me to talk on the floor. I thanked the Veterans for their service and the families for the support they give to those past, present and future veterans.

The family support is very import-ant as the Native Americans teach the kids from an early age to honor and respect the elders.

I cannot even begin to count how many times a young person shook my hand, and those that could talk also included the words thank you. This was said by all the adults in the room as well along with a hug.

We then had more drum playing and the dancers, who were fascinat-ing to watch, this was (priceless) in my education of the Native American culture.

As I said at the beginning, I am no writer but somewhere along this letter, I hope you have learned something new about our Native Americans.

I am proud to call them my new family and look forward to seeing them all soon.

This was my lesson in life, Thank You for reading it. Hope you will come and see for yourself, you will see me sitting in the front row center.

In closing, I wish to thank all those Native Americans who made this experience happen for me. I named only a few, but there were many others.

God be with each and every one.Sincerely,Ken Lee(Ken Lee sent Fred and Cindy

Manuel of Nespelem, WA. ....a copy of his letter that he submitted to a newspaper. Fred and Cindy then submitted the copy of Ken Lee’s letter to the Tribal Tribune.)

Wow for all three days. I sat next to a wonderful lady by the name of Cindy and her husband, Fred, who were my “teachers” throughout the weekend.

On this evening I was to witness a granddaughter getting her new tribal name. The family gave items away to celebrate this occasion to members in attendance. I received an elegant fur blanket. There were more giveaways as is the custom of the family to pay respect to those that had passed on throughout the year to ease the pain. We all had received many wonderful items from each family.

I felt very sad about those families that gave me those items for their loss of a loved one.

However, my “teacher” told me that I would disrespect the family if I did not take the item.

The master of ceremonies was a gentleman called Soy, who called me to the podium and introduced me. During the ceremonies on all three days he would take time to introduce me and thank me for being there with them.

To: All veterans and their families

I want to let you know about one of the biggest secrets in Washington State. Let me first tell you I am no writer and that this secret is not and should not be a secret at all. Howev-er, until you know and read about this testimonial it will always be a secret.

My duty is with the American Legion as the 9th District Command-er. I have seen and gone to a lot of events throughout my years with the American Legion. Nevertheless, nothing can come close with what I have witnessed this past weekend.

It starts on Friday night with a grand entrance, the beating of drums, and then the flags all in a line. First the United States followed by post colors then POW flag and the Native American flag. All the veterans in attendance are next in line with the Ladies Auxiliary, and then the roy-alty follows into the arena.

This opens and closes the Pow

Are you of Squaxin island Lineage?

The Squaxin Island Tribe is in the process of planning a veteran’s memorial to honor all Native Americans who have direct Squaxin lineage. It has been brought to our attention that their might be some veteran’s who have Squaxin lineage but are enrolled in other surrounding tribes.

We would like to publicize our memorial in the hopes we might contact those veterans and include them in our memorial if they choose to be included. In that capacity, would you please publish a notice in your tribal newsletter or other means of contacting them and request they call Glen W. Parker, chairman of the veteran’s committee, at (360)426-1755 or Bob Whitener, secretary, at (360)426-3236. You could also send written material to Glen Parker at the Squaxin Island Tribal Administration Building, 70 SE Squaxin Lane, Shelton, WA 98584.

Thank you for your help.Glen W. Parker

I want to let you know about one of the biggest secrets in Washington State

Native American-Owned Small Businesses to be Focus of Marketing Services

SPOKANE, WA., Jan. 10—The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Native American Affairs has awarded Kauffman & Associates, Inc. (KAI) of Spokane, WA a contract entitled “Project Jumpstart: Driving It Home.” Through Project Jumpstart, KAI, a 100% Indian-owned firm, will provide technical assistance, market analysis, communications training, and website development to 40 Native American business owners in targeted economically disadvantaged areas of Indian Country. The selected regions include: Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho, Alaska, Oklahoma, and New York State. The services will be provided at no charge to the business.

KAI Staff will conduct an initial needs assessment to identify business strengths and weaknesses, capital requirements, capacity and infrastructure, marketing opportunities, and barriers. KAI will develop a market analysis, a message and/or branding, and a personalized website for each business. KAI will convene regional training and technical assistance sessions to work with the business owners from each region. twelve months of web hosting will be provided as well.

Interested Native American-owned businesses should apply for this dynamic opportunity for business enhancement. Application deadlines for the four selected regions are:

1. Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho: February 15, 2006

2. Oklahoma: March 1, 20063. Alaska: March 15, 20064. New York: May 1, 2006To learn more about Project

Jumpstart and to download a copy of the application, visit the Project Jumpstart website at www.sbajumpstart.com or call KAI at 509-747-4994.

Cert if ied with the Central Contractor Registration as 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, and minority owned, KAI has a 15-year track record of providing quality research and management consulting services. KAI is a national leader in research and evaluation, event planning, organizational development, and multi-media product design and development.

The SBA’s Office of native American Affairs coordinates and directs agency-wide programs to promote, expand, and enhance small business opportunities and services for Native Americans and tribal governments.

New Minimum Wage Takes Effect Jan. 1

TUMWATER, Dec. 28, 2005—Washington’s minimum wage increases 28 cents to $7.63 an hour beginning Jan. 1, 2005.

The Department of Labor and Industries recalculates the state’s minimum wage each year in September as required by Initiative 688, which Washington state voters approved in 1998. The initiative requires the state to adjust the minimum wage according to the change in the federal “CPI-W”, which is a national index covering the cost of goods and services needed for day-to-day living. That index rose 3.8 percent during the 12 months ending Aug. 31, 2005.

Washington’s minimum wage applies to workers in both agriculture and non-agriculture jobs, although 14- and 15-year olds may be paid 85 percent of the adult minimum wage, or $6.49 an hour.

Free minimum wage and worker rights posters are free from any L&I office or by calling 1-866-219-7321 or downloading from the L&I web site at www.LNI.wa.gov/IPUB/101-054-000.asp.

Indian Estate planning institute opens at Seattle University School of Law

A new program at Seat t le University School of Law will help ensure that Native Americans receive needed legal services to help preserve their lands.

The Institute for Indian Estate Planning & Probate has a three-fold mission. First, it will assist Indian people in making informed decisions about their property by providing free and reduced-cost estate planning services to individuals. Second, it will provide estate planning and probate training to tribes, government officials and the legal community. Third, it will serve as a clearinghouse for Indian estate planning information.

The Institute is a project of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that recognized the need for a unified, comprehensive and efficient approach to estate planning in Indian Country. Estate planning gives Indian land owners the ability to reconsolidate and manage their land. The need is particularly pressing given the passage of the American Indian Probate Reform Act in November 2004 and the announcement in April 2005 that the Bureau of Indian Affairs would no longer be drafting or storing wills for tribal members.

“That’s the void we’re trying to help fill,” said Douglas Nash, Director of the Institute, a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and an attorney with more than 30 years experience working with Indian law issues. “Our objective is to grow into a national program that directly impacts and reduces the fractionalization of Indian lands through education and the provision of estate planning services to tribal members and communities.”

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of commendation printed in the next Tribal Tribune to show our support of our Tribal members who have made a contribution to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We are proud of all of you.

Virgil Simpson

Subject: Letter of CommendationFor: SGT. Leonard Holt, 1-168th

Avn Bn, Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA 98430-5188

1. The Gulf coast region vicinity of Mississippi and Louisiana was a national disaster after the arrival of Hurricane Katrina. The Falcon Brigade deployed with minimal advance notice into an austere environment to assist in the command and control of aviation assets being utilized in rescue and recovery missions.

2. Your performance in response to this challenging mission was exemplary. Your willingness to work tirelessly for extended periods of time, and with total professionalism contributed immeasurable to the aviation rescue and recovery missions. Moreover, you performed brilliantly while under the close scrutiny of our military leaders and the international media. Your actions clearly demonstrated to all what great soldiers we have in our Army National Guard and reflected great credit on you, your unit, your Battalion and our Brigade.

3. I am extremely proud of your outstanding effort in executing this unique mission under the most trying circumstances. I appreciate that this mission was accomplished with considerable sacrifice by you and your family. You responded with the same initiative, dedication, and selflessness that have characterized the 66 th Aviation Brigade’s 20 year history. When your nation needed you, you were there; you performed, and the mission was accomplished. Thank you for an absolutely magnificent job.

4. A copy of this correspondence will be placed in your Official Military Personnel File.

5. FALCON!James E. KellyBrigadier General, WAARNGCommanding

INVITATION BID FOR SALVAGE OF HAY BARNS

NESPELEM AREA

101-T18-B: Hay Barn with red siding within 5.00 home site (former Harvey George’s residents) section 36, Township 31 North, Range 30 East, W.M. Okanogan County, west 1/4 mile of the Nespelem Rodeo Grounds (school loop rd.). Salvage the barn only.

INCHELIUM AREA

101-T5716: Hay Barn within portion of Tribal Tract 101-5716 Section 2, Township 32 North, Range 36 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington. Access is within buttercup lane which is to the former storely purchase. Salvage the barn only.

101-T5620: Hay Barn wi th in fo rmer Camp Proper ty , SE1/4NW1/4SW1/4NW1/4, section 10, Township 32 North, Range 36 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, (south end of camp property purchased. Quarter of mile north of bridge creek Rd. within the Seylor Valley Rd.) Salvage the barn only.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSCOLVILLE INDIAN AGENCYP.O. BOX 111NESPELEM WA 99155

INVITATION NO. RL-0601

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS LEASING INDIAN TRUST LANDS IT BE HELD ON February 16, 2006 AT THE COLVILLE AGENCY OTFM OFFICE

INVITATION FOR BID

On the Advertised Bid of leases on trust restricted Indian Land to be conducted under the pro-visions of Title 25, CFR 162 LEASING AND PERMITTING

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

SEALED BIDS, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIIONS OF THIS INVITATION, IT’S SCHEDULES AND STIPULATED PROVISIONS, WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE UNTIL 4:00 P.M. February 16, 2006 . All bids must be enclosed in an envelope marked plainly “BID FOR LEASE TO BE OPENED February 17, 2006 ”, addressed to the Colville Indian Agency, P.O. Box 111, Nespelem, WA 99155. The opening of bids will be held at the COLVILLE INDIAN AGENCY OTFM OFFICE AT 10:00 a.m.

All bids are subject to acceptance and approval of the contract by the Superintendent. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, as is the right to waive any informality in bids received whenever, any such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the Indian owner(s) or the Colville Tribe.

IMPORTANT TERMS:

Bids on Indian land offered for lease must be accompanied by a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Postal Money Order, or United States Treasurer’s Check payable to THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR NOT LESS THAN 10% of the monthly cash offer but not less then $10.00 on any one item.

Failure on the part of the successful bidder to deposit the initial year’s rental, plus the lease fee, within 30 days after the bidder has been notified, will constitute a forfeiture of the bid deposit. The terms and conditions of each lease can be inspected at the Colville Agency, Nespelem, Washington, and Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Award of a lease, pursuant to this notice, on Tribal tracts are subject to approval by the Colville Tribal Natural Resource Committee.

Leases awarded on individually owned lands are subject to consent of owners, or execution by the Superintendent of Colville Indian Agency having jurisdiction over the land in accordance with applicable instructions and regulations.

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

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a cash bond or letter of credit from a financial institution as determined by the Superintendent.

The successful bidder will be required to provide insurance in an amount adequate to protect any improvements on the lease premises.

Any Additional Lease Requirements developed will be attached to and made a part of the lease.

Bids should be submitted on the regular lease bid sheet, which is attached.

Fees on all leases will be required from the successful bidder before a lease may be approved.

On those tracts in which an undivided restricted interest is offered for lease, bids will be accepted and considered for the undivided restricted trust interest only. The prospective lessee will be responsible for arranging for rental payment to those owners of the undivided unrestricted Fee interest.

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

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

At the time fixed or for the opening of the bids, their contents will be made public for the information of the bidders and other interested persons who are present. All envelopes must be plainly marked.

Further information concerning this advertisement may be obtained by contacting Betty Parisien, at (509) 634-2343.

DATED: January 18, 2006. __________________________

S u p e r i n t e n d e n t , Colville Agency

Key for area bid: O- is for Omak Area. N- is for Nespelem Area.

K- is for Keller Area. I- is for Inchelium Area. NH- is for North-Half Area.

OMAK AREA

ITEM O-1 101-T2315: The NW1/4N1/E4, NE1/4NW1/4, and the S1/2NW1/4 of Section 17, Township 30 North, Range 28 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, con-taining 160.00 acres, more or less. Columbia River-Lower Omak Lake Road, within Rufus Woods Lake/ Stubblefield Point.

Minimum Bid $120.00 per annum. minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

ITEM 0-2 101-T3140: The SW1/4SE1/4 of section 12, the W1/2NE1/4, NW1/4 of section 13, all in township 31 North, Range 27 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing 280.00 acres more or less. Columbia River-Lower Omak Lake Road,

Minimum Bid: $200.00 per annum. minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

ITEM 0-3 101-T1512: The W1/2NNW1/4NE1/4, N1/2NW1/4 of section 26, and the E1/2E1/2NE1/4NE1/4 of section 27, Township 331 North, Range 26 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington containing 110.00 acres more or less. (Duley Lake area.)

Minimum Bid: $120.00 per annum minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

ITEM 0-4 101-T1107: the SE1/4NE1/4 of section 11, SW1/4NW1/4, and the SW1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of section 12, Township 30 North, Range 25 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing 90.00 acres more or less. (Wakefield Cameron Lake Rd.)

Minimum Bid: 1/3 cropshare per annum. (affalfa Field)

ITEM 0-5 101-688: That portion east of Highway 155 within the N1/2NW1/4 of section 24, Township 33 North, Range 29 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing 75.00 acres more or less. (Across the highway from the Former Disautel Ranger Station).

Minimum Bid: minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

NESPELEM AREA

None available at this time

KELLER AREA

ITEM K-1 Former Patty Gould Fee Property, described as that part of the S1/2E1/2 W1/2E1/2NW1/4NW1/4, S1/2E1/2E1/2NW1/4NW1/4 and S1/2W1/2W1/2NE1/4NW1/4, lying and being East of State Highway SR21, as located July 1980, and lying and being West of the San Poil River. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the right of way for State Highway No. 21. The South half of the East 661.10 feet of Indian Allotment No. 2254, Section 7, Township 31 North, Range 33 E.W.M., described as follows: Commencing survey at the ¼ corner stone between Section 6 & 7, Township 31 North, Range 33 E.W.M.; thence South 89°30’03” West 327.96 feet to the True Point of Beginning, being a ¾ inch pipe with cap marked Prop. Cor. L.S. 10432; thence South 00°47’13”E. for 1318.50 feet, thence S. 89°33’56” West, 661.10 feet; thence North 00°47’13” West, 1,317/75 feet; thence North 89°30’03” East.661.10 feet to the True Point of Beginning.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM the right of way for East San Poil County Road No. 33.; and

EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of the North half of the East 661.10 of Indian Allotment No. 2254 lying and being West of the San Poil River.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM a tract of land lying and being in the North half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 31 North, Range 33 E.W.M., Ferry County, WA., described as follows: Commencing at the ¼ corner stone between sections 6 & 7 of said T. 31 N., R. 33 E.W.M.; thence S. 89°30’33” W. along the North line of said Section 7 for 327.96 feet; thence S. 00°47’13” E for 1318.50 feet, thence S. 89°33’56” W. for 927.04 feet, to the centerline of the

San Poil River and POINT OF BEGINNING, thence continuing S.89°33”56” W. for 455.88 feet to a point on the Easterly right-of-way of State Highway No. 21; thence N. 14°11’28” E. along the Easterly right-of-way of said Highway for 276.87 feet; thence N. 89°31’48” E., for 653.55 feet; to the centerline of said San Poil River thence S. 50°42’10” W., along said centerline of River for 59.53 feet; thence S. 45°36’54”W. for 134.33 feet; thence S. 36°06’03”W. for 88.59 feet; thence S 48°03’34” W. for 96.27 feet; thence S. 21°10’55” E. for 2.7 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

That portion of the North half of the East 661.10 feet of Indian Allotment No. 2254 lying and being East of the San Poil River, Section 7, Township 31 North, Range 33 E.W.M.,

EXCEPTING THEREFROM the North 200 feet thereof and the right of way for East San Poil County Road No. 33.

All in Section 7, Township 31 North, Range 33 E.W.M., Ferry County, Washington, containing 19.63 acres, after the above exceptions.

The property is located approximately 2 miles North of the Cache Creek and Highway 21 intersection.

Minimum bid: Depending on Use: Pasture: M i n i m u m acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

Meadow/Crop Share: Make Offer

ITEM K-2 101-T1881: the SE/14SW1/4 of section 5, Township 28 North, Range 34 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington containing 40.00 acres more or less.

Minimum Bid: $ 100.00 minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

ITEM K-3 101-T3249: The SE1/4SE1/4 of section 6, Township 28 North, Range 34 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County Washington, containing 40.00 acres more or less.

Minimum Bid: $100.00 minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

ITEM K-4 101-T1232-B: portion situate North of Silver Creek Highway within the N1/2SE1/4SW1/4, section 34, Township 30 North, Range 33 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington, containing 20.00 acres, more or less. (5.00 acres home site, 15 acre pasture)

Minimum Bid: $250.00 home site, pasture rental to be determined per AUMs, subject to Fair Market Rental

INCHELIUM AREA

ITEM I-1. Former Morgan Property described as follows: Government Lots 2, 3 and 4, the S1/2 of the NW1/4, the N1/2 of the SW1/4 and the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of section 5, Township 33 North, Range 36, East, W.M. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the right of way for Barnaby Creek County Road No. 1.

The W1/2 of the NE1/4 of section 8, Township 33 North, Range 36 East, W.M.

EXCEPTING THERFROM the right of way for Hall Creek County Road 99.

The S1/2 of the SE1/4, the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and the W1/2 of the SW1/4 of section 32, Township 34, Range 36 East, W.M. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the right of way for Barnaby Creek County Road No. 1.

The NW1/4 of the NW1/4 and the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of section 29, Township 34 North, Range 36 East, W.M. EXECPTING THEREFROM the right of way for Barnaby Creek County Road No. 1.

The E1/2 of the NE1/4 and the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of section 30, Township 34 North, Range 26 East, W.M. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the right of way for Barnaby Creek County Road No. 1.

Minimum Bid: Depending on Use: Pasture: M i n i m u m acceptable rate: $6.00/AUM

Crop Share: Make Offer

ITEM I-2 101-T4551: S1/2NW1/4, SW1/4NE1/4, (120.00 acres) both within Section 10, Township 34 North, Range 36 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County containing 240 acres, more or less.

Minimum bid: $ 200.00 minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

ITEM I-3 101-T4551-A: Lot 4, W1/2SE1/4NW1/4, SW1/4NW1/4, N1/2NW1/4SW1/4, NW1/4NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 4, Township 34 North, Range 36 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington, containing 110.01 acres more or less. Inchelium-Kettle Falls Highway (Barnaby Creek)

Minimum bid: $150.00 minimum acceptable rate $6.00/AUM

North-half tracts

ITEM NH-1 151-H354: Lot 7, Section 19, Lot 11 Section 20, containing 80.00 acres more or less. 151-H355: Lot 8, Section 20, Lot 1 of section 30, containing 80.00 acres more or less, both within Township 35 North, Range 27 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington total acreage 160.00 acres, more or less.

Minimum Bid: 1/3 Cropshare

ITEM NH-2 151-H344: Lot 12 of section 10, and lot 5 of section 15, Township 40 North, Range 34 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, Washington, containing 84.18 acres, more or less.

ITEM NH-3 151-H314: Lot 6 of section 16, Township 39 North, Range 33 East, Willamette meridian, Ferry County, Washington containing 43.66 acres more or less.

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Colville tribal creditvehicles for Sale

1985 MAZDA 626Accepting Bids

Property sold in “AS IS” condition Vehicle does not run.

ASKING BID: $750.00

Offers to purchase are to be submitted to Colville Tribal Credit by August 31, 2005.

Please submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Bid Enclosed, MAZDA”. Bids can be mailed to: Colville Tribal Credit, P.O. Box 618, Nespelem, WA 99155 or emailed to Meghan.

[email protected] members interested in financing through

Colville Tribal Credit must apply for a loan at the time they send in their bid before

August 31, 2005.

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