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VOLUME 34, NUMBER. 4 April Edition

April 24, 2008

Executive Staff Meeting

Continued on page 11

By Cary Rosenbaum IITribune Reporter

Colville Tribal members will now be eligible for numerous amounts of discounts on gas with the new CTEC sponsored gas rewards card, starting at 26 cents off per gallon.

The card will not only make buying gas easier, because you are able to do it all 24 hours of the day, but it will make it exponentially cheaper.

“It’s to make things more convenient,” said Chris Johnson, Manager of the Trading Post in Nespelem. “People that are just getting gas won’t have to come inside to get the discounted rate. They could come any time of the day even if were closed too and see the difference per gallon.”

Currently anyone inside or outside the tribe is eligible for the rewards card, but the 26 cents off per-gallon will only be seen by people who have their tribal ID handy during the sign up process.

“It’s really quick,” Johnson said of the process to receive the card. “It’s just name, address and enrollment number. It takes about two minutes.”

Johnson added that people will be able to see the amount of money they saved while at the pump.

Additionally, card owners will

soon be able to purchase items inside the store with specially marked tags that will give them a set amount of cents off their per-gallon purchase.

“Cer ta in i tems of general merchandise, groceries and tobacco will be marked with a tag,” Johnson said. “When you buy those items like say a carton of Marlboro’s, you get 25 cents off a gallon of gas. It’s unlimited based on what you buy.”

“Ten cartons of Marlboro’s would

By Roger JackTribune Journalist John Gonzales, the tribe’s new

Executive Director, met with the majority of the tribe’s Nespelem agency staff at the community center on April 18th. Hundreds of staff members attended the eleven o’clock meeting that lasted less than an hour. Tribal elder Barbara Aripa opened the meeting with a prayer and smudging ceremony and good wishes for a successful year not only for all people in attendance, but that all the animals and birds and ish and vegetation that the tribe has subsisted on for generations, be fruitful so that we as a people can go on sustaining ourselves and our families.

Gonzales then went on to give a short background as to where he’s coming from, and his intentions for making the Colville tribes a good and prosperous tribe that it once was. Gonzales comes from the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico. During the ifties, when the government sought to relocate Indian people into many of the nation’s larger cities, his family moved to Chicago. That is where his family lived for about ten years before moving back to the reservation. He’d lost a lot of time, and missed out on a lot of cultural activities by then, however he could still understand his native language.

“Sometimes the family would return to the reservation for a funeral, or some feast day perhaps, and people around me would be talking about us in the native language. They didn’t know that I could understand them, though I couldn’t speak the language, I could understand them and I would respond to them in English. And that really surprised some of them,” he told the staff members.

He went on to add that we have a very beautiful country here. Being surrounded by the mountains, rivers,

valleys, and wildlife, it’s a blessing to be here. He looks forward to working with the tribes for many years to come and has every intention of becoming one with the people of the tribe. “When the people are happy

New Executive Director Meets

With Tribe’s Staff

and life is treating them good, I want to be there with them. When tragedy occurs, I want to be there, too. I am a part of your family now.

Business-wise, all individuals working for the t r ibe has a

responsibility to the tribe. Each individual hired by the tribe to do a certain job should do that job to the

Colville Confederated Tribes Fish and Wildlife

Department Archery Proiciency Testing

be $2.50 off per gallon of gas,” he further elaborated. “The discount works for up to 15 gallons of gas.”

Another feature the cards provide is the ability to put money on them like a debit or credit card.

“You can come inside with 50 dollars and tell the cashier you want to put it on the card,” Johnson said. “From there, they’ll punch it and swipe it and you’re ready to go.”

Johnson urges all tribal members

to sign up for the card, even if only for the simple gas discount.

“Every tribal member that lives within the area should come and get them,” he said. “We got them so people don’t have to come inside and get gas. A lot of people get frustrated if they have to come inside and wait. It’s to everybody’s beneit.”

For more information about the cards, dial the Trading Post at (509)634-2700.

Alcohol Awareness Relay “Run Across the Reservation”

The Alcohol Awareness Relay began in Omak on April 15th and was completed on the 18th. It covered over 90 miles with the help of all the participating runners and walkers from each District (Omak, Nespelem, Keller and Inchelium). The relay’s intended purpose is to raise awareness of the damaging effects of alcohol has on a person’s body, family, and community. The Nespelem Head Start students and staff took part and walked from the 18 mile marker in front of the Administration building back to their classroom about a quarter of mile.

“First on my list is to visit my daughter in Houston, TX, and take our time driving down,” said Debbie Wheeler. We plan to stay out our welcome she said jokingly.

Debbie Wheeler started her career with the Colville Tribes Administration in 1972 and continued with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in various capacities until her retirement as Fiduciary Trust Oficer for the Department of Interior Office of the Special Trustee on February 1, 2008.

Family, friends and co-workers attended Debbie’s retirement party at the Nespelem Community Center. Colville Business Council members John Stensgar, Doug Seymour, Brian Nissen, and Cherie Moomaw presented her with a Pendleton blanket on behalf of the Colville Tribes and thanked her for her 37 years of service. She also received a framed letter recognizing her years of service from the Ofice of Special Trustee for American Indians.

“One of the best Administrative Oficer’s ever. She was hard working, and worked well with people and the Colville Tribes,” said Gene Nicholson. “I personally relied on her to follow through with personnel, budget deadlines and overall Colville Agency. Not only the Colville Tribes,

but the Portland Area relied on her hard work and dedication.”

Her co-workers presented a very touching slideshow which included clips from her childhood and some humorous life lessons she learned along the way. They also included some cherished moments from chapters of her life with her family and husband James Wheeler and their two daughters Hanna and Tara.

It ended with a quote: “Retirement is a time to look back with satisfaction, and a time to look ahead with anticipation. A time to ill each day with enjoyment. A very special time for you. Congratulations and good-bye to a special friend.”

Three Retire with Over

30 Years of Service to

the Colville Tribe

Del Ostenberg and Jon Batten retire from Fire Services

Debbie Wheeler retires with 37 years of service

The retirement party for two longtime Fire Service employees Del Ostenberg and Jon Batten was held March 18th at the Nespelem Community Center gymnasium. Family members, co-workers and friends came to celebrate with them.

Del Ostenberg worked for Forestry and Fire Services for a total of 32 ½ years.

“Del was always willing to take people under his wing and teach everything he knew,” said Randy Friedlander.

He was presented with a traditional gift for his service which was a mounted silver ax and a certiicate for his years of service.

Jon Batten was presented with a

certiicate for his years of hard work and 30 ½ years with Fire Services.

“With ire management everything involves a certain amount of comfort.

You rely on people that know their

job really well. You rely on people

like that. Jon was one of those

people,” said Ike Cawston.

Members of Jon’s Helitac Crew

presented him with a piece of a

helicopter blade mounted on a plaque

which they all signed.

Both of their hard hats will be

retired on a plaque with their name

and it will be displayed in the Fire

Control headquarters along will all

future retirees.

Del Ostenberg and Jon Batten sit at the head table during their retirement party held March 18th at the Nespelem Community Center.

The Colville Confederated Tribes Fish and Wildlife Department held its irst qualifying test for tribal bow hunters looking to get their name in the drawing for a Hellsgate Archery Elk tag.

The testing took place at the R-RAC 3-D Archery Shoot held on April 12 & 13, along Paschal Sherman Road near Omak, WA.

The Colville Confederated Tribes Fish & Wildlife Department is advocating high ethical standards for hunting elk with archery equipment within the Hellsgate Game Reserve,

while offering the tribal membership unique traditional, cultural, and subsistence opportunities.

By providing Archery Proiciency tests to the membership the tribes Fish & Wildlife Department will increase archery hunter skill levels and the knowledge associated with ethical subsistence archery hunting practices in order to minimize the potential for wounding elk and meat wastage.

Out of the 28 tribal members who took the test 6 failed and will have only one more opportunity to

retake it.

Archery hunters that successfully

pass the proiciency test will have a chance to draw one of 25 Special

Hellsgate Archery Elk Hunt tags on

July 25th.

For additional information on

upcoming test dates and times

please contact one of the following

representatives: Eric Krausz 509-

722-7681, Pat Tonasket 509-634-

2117, Aaron Carden 509-429-6908,

Cody Desautel 509-722-7091 or Joe

Condon 509-722-3459.

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at the Trading Post

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OFFICIAL LIST OF

CERTIFIED CANDIATES

FOR THE 2008 CBC ELECTION

INCHELIUM DISTRICT Position #1 Position #2

Douglas J. Seymour, Incumbent Michael O. Finley, IncumbentJuanita Warren

KELLER DISTRICT

Position #1

Jeanne A. Jerred, IncumbentLee A. AdolphBillie Jo Bray

NESPELEM DISRICT

Position #1 Position #2

Brian Nissen, Incumbent Gene H. Joseph, IncumbentDavid A. Clark, Sr. Charlene BearCubSheilah Cleveland Preston BoydSophie C. Dick-Nomee Eldon L. WilsonHarvey Moses, Jr. D’Arcy La-Lix TatshamaBrian G. Timetwa

OMAK DISTRICT

Position #1 Position #2

Mike E. Marchand, Incumbent Ted Bessette, Incumbent Carleen M. Anderson Shirley K. CharleySusan K. Edwards-Best James A. McCuenBryon Miller Cody A. MillerDwayne M. Paul Cary L. Tonasket Melanie Torrence Ernie A. Williams

Indian Country By Michael E. Marchand

Arrow Lakes:There have been some big court

cases taking place in Canada relating to land claims and the tribes have been winning. A tribe just southwest of Williams Lakes, has won a court case for about a million acres of land. This is sending shock waves throughout Canada. I am sure that Canada is not going to lie down and give the country back to the Indians, but at the same time, they cannot ignore these court decisions either. Basically, the laws remain the same, tribes have to prove that they historically occupied and used their lands; they have to show that they have maintained a presence and use of those lands, and they have to show that they have not sold or made deals to dispose of their lands. Arrow Lakes’ reserves were coniscated by Canada and Arrow Lakes people were declared extinct at one time. The other complication is the border of course, which is a bigger problem since the terrorism events such as 9/11. Tribes recently met in Kelowna, BC to discuss strategies and ways to move this process forward. By law, our tribe should have a strong case for title. Our people have been quietly exercising their rights to gather food and to hunt and to ish always, but these court cases strengthen our rights even more.

Columbia River Water:The tribe will be receiving

payment for allowing the state to take out its share of water from the Columbia River. This will not affect the tribe’s water rights and will not affect our supplies for now and the future, and it will not impact our energy revenues either. We will be receiving an annual payment of about $3 million per year for this water agreement for economic development projects. This is a irst. The Spokane tribe will be entering a similar agreement. Water has been taken from the Columbia in prior years and previous Councils were unable to get any compensation for this, so I would like to thank the present Council and staffs for negotiating this deal. For example, a lot of water is diverted

already by the Grand Coulee Dam, but this use was grandfathered into the 181-D agreement, so we will never get compensation for this in the future because the agreement is already done and it is assumed that the existing conditions, such as the existing water diversions in place, were a part of the agreement.

Voting:It is important to get involved

in the national election process, so if you have not registered to vote, you need to do so. The bulk of our budget actually comes from federal appropriations now, this pays for most of our agency and stafing and programs. When I go to Washington DC, the congressmen who control the purse strings want to know if our people vote. Basically, if we don’t vote, then they don’t care about us at all. So we need to be strong and we need to vote. Democratic caucuses were held in Okanogan recently and it made me happy to see some tribal members participating in this process. So congratulate yourselves, I am proud of your work. Now we need to do more. I worked hard with other leaders to dump Slade Gorton. Our tribe led the ight with some others. People were laughing at us at the time and they said there was no way to get rid of Slade; he was the most powerful man in the world they said. But we fought the battle and we won. Then we had a close Governors’ race and this was decided by a handful of votes. So, our tribal votes make a big difference. The Governor pays our tribe a lot of attention now. I have been to big meetings in Seattle with thousands of people, and she will make it a point to say hi to the Colvilles when we are there, so she is well aware of the need for our vote. So VOTE!

New Executive Director:After a big national search, we

will be hiring a Mr. John Gonzales to run the tribal government. He has a strong background in tribal governments. He is also very strong in national policy, he is a former President of the National Congress of American Indians, and as such is

experienced as a tribal administrator and leader for many years. He has an extensive educational background as well. I won’t go into a lot of detail, because I think there will be other press releases coming out.

I would like to thank Carleen Anderson for her efforts as well. She was asked by Council to come in and help put the budgets together in a very tough year and she worked hard and should be commended for her efforts. This is a big complex tribe, and there are always disagreements about many things, but there is no doubt that she worked hard and did her best.

The tribe is in the worst timber market in history right now and it looks like it may be another year before things get better. So our timber values are at all time lows. It points out the need for diversiication and increased economic development. We need to be making investments into new businesses now and to improve the businesses that we now have if we want to be stronger in the future. The Omak Casino should be underway soon, and the next one will likely be the Mill Bay Casino, which needs to be replaced. The compact allows for six casinos, there really is nothing that compares with casinos for revenue generation, so that needs to be on the front burner for now. We are looking at some other options very hard right now also. This national recession will be tough on all businesses, but some businesses will survive and they will come out of this stronger. We need to be one of these.

BPA Columbia River Fisheries Agreement: The tribe has entered into a major agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration to address isheries issues. Several tribes have entered into similar agreements and the total amount will be about $900 Million, which will be spent over a 10 year period. This agreement is now going into a public comment period and then it will go into implementation. The Colville Tribes’ portion will amount to about $200 Million which will go into restoration of streams for salmon, a new major ish hatchery at Chief Joseph Dam, improvement of residential isheries on waters above Chief Joseph Dam and Grand Coulee Dam, and Twin Lakes, development of in lieu isheries sites, acquisition of lands related to mitigating damages, and some enforcement activities. The tribe also agrees not to litigate the issues of dam breaching, taking out the Snake River Dams, for the ten year period of this agreement. This is a major agreement that has been negotiated by the tribe and it addresses problems which began when Grand Coulee Dam was put into place in 1940. There are numerous projects, but here are some of the highlights. Salmon Creek which was diverted to irrigate orchards many years ago, will be restored to support salmon once again. Omak Creek will also be restored to improve conditions for salmon and steelhead runs. Our people have been salmon ishermen for thousands of years, but the dams wiped these isheries out destroying old ways of life. This negotiated agreement will provide the dollars to start to ix these problems.

Trust Reform: The tribe has been working to bring the issue of ixing the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Ofice of Special Trustee back up again. The Colvilles and other NW tribes have been providing much of the leadership to bring about these changes. These agencies have been working to get out of trust responsibility and they have been trying to unravel a couple decades of progress which has steadily increased decision making power to tribes. We think tribes can run their reservations better than anyone from DC and they need to work with tribes in the future. The Ofice of Special Trustee adopted a policy of eliminating Indian preference, stating that this did not apply to them, and we disagreed. Another tribe brought up a test case and the court ruled in favor of the Indians on this issue, so hopefully we are starting to turn the corner of these policies. The tribe also has a lawsuit iled against the US for a tribal accounting right now. The government has missing data in some of its accounts for the tribe and we are in court right now to get these issues resolved. There is a national organization called the Intertribal Monitoring Association which is the tribal watchdog organization for these trust issues and currently

tribes nationally have elected me to serve on the board of directors for this group, so this helps our tribe’s interests.

ATNI Economic Development: We recently met with national agencies on economic development programs at a national economic summit. We are getting tribes together to get organized to promote policies which will increase tribal business development and provide the needed jobs and revenues that we need. These policies are very important to our future and we need to stay on top of them and make sure that we continue to beneit from them. A recent report was issued by the US Economic Development Administration, and it showed that our tribe has been getting more federal dollars than any other tribe in the country for our projects, this includes everything from the original Bingo, the houseboats, the sawmills, and is continuing with work on our planned hotel which will complement the new Omak Casino. This amounts to millions and millions of dollars of direct economic development assistance for our tribe. We need to continue to make sure that we keep these programs strong so that we can continue to get the beneits to our tribe.

Wenatchee Fisheries Case: This case will be going to trial in May to determine whether the Wenatchee people have the right to ish in the Icicle River at Leavenworth. This case is the culminations of decades of work against impossible odds and even against the advice of doubting tribal attorneys. But due to the tribe’s determination, we have won the right to appeal and we are now in court. So this will be an important case. Research and preparation have been ongoing, our experts have been getting ready, we have testimonies and depositions from our people, and the case will be heard. There is no guarantee of course, but we will get our day in court. Of course, we have twelve bands altogether and we will continue to ight for the rights of all our people, but this issue is now on the front burner and we need to do everything we can to make sure our side is heard.

Arrow Lakes Claims: Cases were iled for Okanogans and Arrow Lakes several years ago and these are still pending. In the meantime, some big events have been happening in Canada. A tribe in central BC has just won a major land case for a million acres of land. On the advice of our attorneys, the tribe has chartered an Arrow Lakes corporation under tribal law and this will be one of the legal vehicles to carry some of the issues. Canadian law is undergoing some big changes right now and so the government and the First Nation’s tribes are still assessing what directions they want to go and no one knows where it will all end up. So far, the legal doors are open to our issues and appear to be moving in the right directions for our interests, but who knows how this will stay like that. Right now the courts are backing up the tribes. The Okanogan Nations have expressed a willingness to work in cooperation with the Colville Tribes in the future. But other tribes are also making claims for our territories in the Canadian legal system right now. Some of the things being considered are how to best approach making a claim or would we be better off going for a smaller test case and then pursuing additional claims later on.

Future Directions of Tribe: The down timber market has hurt the tribe’s budget, but fortunately the tribe has a lot of other revenue sources and a tremendous amount of wealth. Currently, the tribe’s operations for government and business are bigger than they have ever been and our employees are performing at levels higher than ever also. The casinos are stronger in terms of making proits, but we all know we need new casinos and then this proit would be even higher. The construction company has beneited from new management, but we will have problems with losing some federal tribal preference priority under a program called 8(a), and we have problems with the availability of bonding which is needed for major construction projects. But these problems are being dealt with and the business will continue. Tribal government continues to be strong and we get a tremendous amount of federal and state dollars for grants and contracts. Currently, there are over 200 tribal government

programs, most of this money is outside of tribal timber dependant revenues. So, with the exception of timber, the tribe continues to be strong and continues to grow. Despite the timber market, currently CTEC is ranked as the number 18 company in the state of Washington. In the next year, it is expected that the timber market will turn the corner and go up again. So, we need to make sure that we survive this period. It is expected that half the mills in the country are likely to shut down and go out of business forever. We need to make sure that we work through this and come out stronger. Whoever can survive and even come out stronger will have a strong market with less competition. The mills need to be overhauled and automation needs to increase if we want to be strong in the future. Currently, the priority project in the tribe is to build a casino in Omak. Some of the planning is taking a little longer than hoped for, but the end result will be a better project. The inancing is in place and things are moving ahead. There are also some new developments with the casino on Lake Chelan. The BIA recently sent out a letter stating the Mill Bay Casino, actually the MA-8

Master Lease, under which the casino operates, was not properly renewed. So this has major implications. If the lease is invalidated, and it appears that this is the case, then the current lease will expire relatively soon. This will need to be renegotiated which could be a major opportunity to develop a major destination resort down there, but it is also possible that negotiations could go the other

way and so who knows right now. It

may be that issues can be negotiated

and the alternative is that some

of the issues may go to court for

litigation. Market studies indicate

that we should be able to have major

increases in revenues down there at

Lake Chelan if a major new casino

were built, so that is the goal.

We also have a new Executive

Director, so I would like to extend

best wishes for Mr. John Gonzales,

he just started this week. So, even

though we are in the bottom of a

timber recession, I think this is going

to change and the market will bounce

back. So, when the cycle goes back

up again, this will be an opportunity

to rebuild the tribe in better ways, so

it will be an exciting time and I am

optimistic about future prospects.

CTEC/Tribal

DonationsTribal Members,The donation committee has

been established and is now taking applications. You can get an application on the Tribal website by clicking on government, go to Business Council and under all their pictures is the donation application. The forms need to be completed and returned to CTEC Attn: Susie Marchand. Her contact information is 509-634-3224 or ext. 3224 and her fax is 509-634-3258. If you need assistance illing out the form you can contact Dorthey Zacherle at Tribal Administration 509-634-2277 or ext. 2277, Jolene Francis, accounting ext. 2854, Stefanie Lelone, Tribal TANF ext. 2681, Fred Clark, CTEC ext. 3209.

Donations Limits are as follows:Individual Youth = Will match up

to $1,000.00*Educational or School Related

Activity, Cultural; Sports Youth Groups – Wil l Match up to $1,000.00

*Educational or School Related Activity, Cultural; Sports Adult Groups = Will Match up to $150.00

*Educational or School Related Activity, Cultural; Sports Elder Activity = up to $250.00

Community Events = up to $150.00

Please make sure you provide the poster for events, lyers, itineraries, schedule of events, or other helpful information, as back up with your applications, this will ensure that your application is processed in a timely manner. If the committee requires more information you will be contacted. You can also pick forms up from CTEC, Tribal Administration and Accounting.

Some helpful information, the intent is to MATCH your fundraising dollars, make sure you put the tribal member’s number on the form and which district you are from. If you have questions or need assistance please call us we are happy to assist you with this. Thank you and we look forward to serving the youth, adults and elders in our communities.

Respectfully,Susie Marchand, CTEC ex. 3224Dorthey Zacherle, CCT Administration ext. 2277Jolene Francis, Accounting ext. 2854Stefanie Lelone, Tribal TANF ext. 2681Fred Clark, ext. 3209

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Hello,

My name is Randy Adolph. I am

the Youth Coordinator for the Keller

district. I have been working with

them since January of 2008. Since

my employment we have done

many activities such as tutoring,

baking for Valentines, youth dances,

basketball, bowling, raider nation

camp and motor cross. These are

to name a few of the activities I’ve

assisted with, planned or have been

involved with.

I am very excited and thankful

to be working with the youth in

the community. Some upcoming

activities are t-ball, minor league

baseball, bowling and movies. I am

working on getting more activities.

If you have any ideas, suggestions

or would like to help out I can be

reached at 509-634-2199. Please

call me I look forward to hearing

from you. If you would like for your

child to participate and are needing

transportation, I can help with that

too. Please just call and talk with me

to make sure arrangements are made

and the proper registration forms are

completed. If you would like to see

my scheduled activities a calendar

is posted at the Keller Store, Keller

School, Keller Center and the Post

Ofice. Respectfully,

Randy Adolph

Keller Youth Coordinator

509-634-2199

ATTENTION ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS

Colville Tribal Court

Prospective Juror ListingIf your name is listed below then you have randomly been selected to be a prospective juror. You are hereby

Summoned and Ordered to appear before the Colville Tribal Court, located at 3 Joe Moses Rd. Agency Campus in Nespelem, WA for juror service during the month of April 2008. Unexcused absences and/or failure to appear without cause are punishable by contempt of court charges being iled against you under the Colville Tribal Law. We have trials scheduled on April 10th & 17th 2008 and you must report to court on these dates by 8:30 am to serve on jury duty. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience to you, call the evening before you are to report and a message will instruct you either to report for jury duty or not to report if the trials have been cancelled. If you report on a day when trials have been cancelled, the Colville Tribal Court will not pay your juror or mileage fee. If you have any question call Jackie or Sophie at (509)634-2501/ 2510 or 1-800-440-1457

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The Annual Tribal Clean Up and Fun Day with BBQ has been scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2008 starting at 8 a.m.

Clean up will begin at 8 a.m. Supplies and materials purchased for this event will be from the programs account. Employees who volunteer for the Adopt a Highway Road Crew will need to contact Dorthey Zacherle at Administration X2277 for details.

Lunch will begin at 11:30 on the main lawn.

The Tribal Council will provide

meat for hamburgers and hotdogs, and Administration will provide water and condiments.

Programs are requested to contact Administration (Kodi or Dorthey) on the number of employees who are expected to attend the BBQ and what side dishes your program will bring. If your program is hosting their own BBQ, let Administration know so we can adjust the food request. Below you will ind the listing of items:

BBQ Grills, briquettes, coolers.Potato salad, macaroni salad,

green salad, tyaco salad, pasta salad,

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Ok so we are not necessarily under physical construction. However, for our customers, we are making some big changes with a new software conversion. So as the saying goes “please pardon our mess,” as it is only temporary.

Colville Tribal Credit Corp. is morphing into a better corporation for you our customers. During the spring of 2008 we will be upgrading our computer software and making some hardware changes, which will effect how we do business with our customers in many ways. This software upgrade will take place over the weekend of April 1st. Initially this upgrade may cause some minor delays, however the long term beneits will help us provide you with faster and more streamlined services.

BENEFITS

Some of the beneits our customers will notice will be new computers at all the teller stations. This will allow our tellers to log into an automated system to provide you with real time information regarding your accounts.

When you make a payment to your account it will be posted in “real time” and that information will be integrated with all the other divisions of CTCC. That means that there will be no more going from teller to loan oficer to collections division to ind answers to your questions. If you make a transaction with a teller or a loan oficer then that information is immediately available to the other important individuals in house.

Another change that will be of beneit to you, our customers, is that we will be able to print your receipts right at the teller window.

CHANGES

There are a lot of changes that will help us better serve you that we don’t even realize yet. However, one thing is for sure and that is that in the long run we will be able to process your transactions and serve you at a much faster rate. This new conversion and upgrade will help us keep up with the many changes that are taking place in the outside world and provide many of the beneits that some folks may ind with the “big boys” in the lending industry.

This new conversion will also allow us much more room to grow in the future.

Don’t be surprised or worried if your receipts and statements look different in the future, because the look of those things will change. We have not moved and your accounts have not gone to a different lending company. It is still just us the same Colville Tribal Credit Corp. that you have known for years and the same people you have been working with.

Your loan and account numbers will also change. We have been undergoing several “mock” change-over scenarios already and all our accounts will have new numbers starting April 1st.

Finally we also ask that you are patient with our employees for the time being as they are learning the new system. They have been working hard to learn it and hope that you will notice no complications as they attempt to learn the new system and serve you. However, a change this large may mean that there could be a few instances where we will have to perform a different task. This is only temporary and in the long run we are sure that we will be able to accommodate our customers much faster than ever before.

CREDIT CORNER

The Annual Tribal Clean Up

and Fun Day with BBQfruit salad.

Hot dog buns, hamburger buns,

pork and beans, baked beans.

Cakes, fruit, Jell-0, cookies,

beverages, ice.

Plates, bowls, utensils, napkins.

Cindi Seymour will be in charge

of the Events and they will begin at

1 p.m. at the Softball Field.

Programs are encouraged to

participate, but for those employees

who do not participate then it will

be a regular work day (7:30 – 4:00).

No Administrative Leave will be

granted, those employees wishing to

leave early that day will need to have

approved vacation leave.

Employees living in the Omak,

Inchelium, or Keller area are

approved to stay in their district for

the Clean Up Day Event. You will

need to check in with the District

Community Center Director for

instructions. For those programs in

the various districts you will also

need to coordinate your events with

the community centers and other

programs in your district and the

same leave information will apply.

Should you have any questions

in regards to this notice, contact

Administration (Kodi or Dorthey).

YOUTh COORDINATOR

FOR ThE KELLER

DISTRICT

TREE TALK By Gary Martin

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resourCes4 Tribal Tribune Thursday, april 24, 2008

Daniel L. Fagerlie, Project Director, Ferry CountyMargaret Viebrock, Project Director, Dougals CountyPhil Linden, 4-h Challenge CoordinatorValerie Gorr, OAIIILinda McLean, 4-h/ANR Extension CoordinatorUSDA FRTEP EducatorJudy Moses, Family & Consumer Science CoordinatorWSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension

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

P.O. Box 111, Nespelem, WA 99155

The Colv i l l e Rese rva t ion Conservation District is seeking nominations for 3 representatives to serve on the board of supervisors. One person to fill the Nespelem district position who must be an enrolled tribal member at least 18 years old and residing with the Nespelem voting district. Once person to ill the Inchelium district position who must be an enrolled tribal member at least 18 years of age and residing within the Inchelium voting district. One person to serve as the Ferry County at large board supervisor who must be 18 years of age, a tribal member or descendant.

Elected Board supervisors will serve a 4 year term beginning June 2008.

Nominations must be received in the CRCD NRCS ofice in Nespelem no later than May 31, 2008.

Elections will be held by secret ballot in the CRCD NRCS office on June 18, 2008. Functions of the Conservation district board is to take available technical, inancial, and educational resources, whatever their source, and coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land user.

Duties of the board supervisor is to represent their district in matters affecting natural resource

conservation as funds and time

allows. Oversee conservation

programs. Attend regular meetings

and special meetings as necessary.

Regular meetings are held in the

CRCD NRCS ofice in Nespelem at 888 Methow St. east of the main

agency building.

The CRCD Mission Statement:

To assist and create an awareness in

the practice of conservation within

the lands of the Colville Indian

Reservation.

For more information please

contact the CRCD NRCS ofice at 634-2374 or 2320.

How’s it going this

month! Feels like it’s

inally warming up. It’s great to be seeing some of

the wildlowers. Waterfall season also. Great time of

year! Our photo is of one

of my favorite spots. I’ve

only been here once and

it’s a pretty good hike up a

steep slope. As you drive

north, up the Stepstone

Creek Road and look west,

up on the steep, rocky

hillside; you may spot

this pretty waterfall. The

water is coming from the

melting snow. It may

not flow for very long.

Feels good; when you

ind yourself in the right place, at the right moment

in time. Very cool! Just

wanted to wish you all a

happy spring and share

a pretty place with you.

Talk with you again next

month.

Colville Reservation

Conservation District

Happy Spring

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THERE WERE 46 PEOPLE THAT CAME TO SHOOT EACH DAY 28 PEOPLE TOOK THE ARCHERY PROFICIENCY TEST AND 6 FAILED AND WILL TAKE TEST OVER AGAIN.

On Sunday we raffled off a compound bow that was donated by the R-RAC Archery Club of Omak Arnold Abrahamson Won that prize.

The Bow cost $550 and Cascade Outfitters donated $100 off bow. The Archery shoot made $559 and

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of the Wenatchee Valley for many years, and the museum wants to change that,” museum director Brenda Abney said. This year’s parade will be on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in downtown Wenatchee.

P’squosa Wenatchi Elders and their families are invited to a parade-watching party that day at 434 Orondo, right on the parade route, followed by a complimentary salmon burger lunch at the Wenatchee Valley Museum. Those interested in a ride to this event may sign up by contacting Diana Holland, Omak Senior Meal Site, at (509)422-7449.

P’squosa Wenatchi descendents interested in being in the parade are invited to call Jackie Cook at (509)634-2635 or Susan Evans at (509)662-1058. The museum is seeking three Swallow Sisters, two people to carry the banner, and others dressed in regalia to walk with the Salmon dancers. Parade participants must be 15 years or older, in good physical condition to walk about two

miles, and be willing to show up for parade entry judging at 7:30 a.m. May 3. This promises to be a lively and enjoyable day.

P’squosa Wenatchi Elders join

Wenatchee Valley Museum for Coyote loat in Apple Blossom Parade

P’squosa Wenatchi Elders Mary Marchand and Lewis Miller are joining with the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center to bring a unique and wonderful float to the 89th annual Apple Blossom Parade this year. The Apple Blossom Festival is the oldest community celebration in Washington State, and is celebrated the irst week of May in Wenatchee.

The parade entry is called “Coyote Brings the Salmon.” The float, decorated as the basalt cliffs of the Columbia River, will carry sister and brother Mary Marchand and Lewis Miller and three members of the drumming group “Noisy Water.” Following the loat will be the Coyote (Randy Lewis) and 40 people dancing and wearing large salmon hats. Volunteers for the museum and Jackie Cook, P’squosa, have been working on the loat for many months.

“The Apple Blossom Parade has been missing the original inhabitants

4th Annual R-RAC 3-D Archery Shootdonated $100 to pow –wow and purchased door prizes for Sunday.

All money went back to the public, after bow drawing we still had 17 prizes left so eleven archery shooters had a shoot off at each target for a prize, this brought people together to enjoy shooting as a group.

List of prize winners: Target one – Shawn Ankney large tube lantern; Target two- Arnold Abrahamson large tube lantern; T 3 Sneena Brooks head lamp; T4 Sneena Brooks irst aide kit; T5 Arnold Abrahamson

turkey mouth call; T6 Mychel Salverson turkey mouth call; T7 Mychel Salverson gun sling; T8 Pat Erb small irst aide kit; T9 Shawn Ankney car freshener; T 10 Sneena Brooks led head light; T 11 Pat Erb water bottle; T 12 Shawn Ankney focus lamp; T13 Brian Timentwa cap light; T14 Brian T & Arnold Abrahamson; T15 Shawn Ankney compass; T16 Tyrell Abrahamson binos; T 17 Mychel Abrahamson cooler; T 18 Arnold Abrahamson $ 50 shot 50 yards.

CommuniTy news

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6 Tribal Tribune Thursday, april 24, 2008

Products should not be used in children under 2 years of age; evaluation continues in older populations

The U.S . Food and Drug Administration today issued a Public Health Advisory for parents and caregivers, recommending that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and children less than 2 years of age because serious and potentially life-threatening side effects can occur from such use. OTC cough and cold products include decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines, and antitussives (cough suppressants) for the treatment of colds.

There are a wide variety of rare, serious adverse events reported with cough and cold products. They include death, convulsions, rapid heart rates, and decreased levels of consciousness.

“The FDA strongly recommends to parents and caregivers that OTC cough and cold medicines not be used for children younger than 2,” said Charles Ganley, M.D., director of the FDA’s Office of Nonprescription Products. “These medicines, which treat symptoms and not the underlying condition, have not been shown to be safe or effective in children under 2.”

The announcement does not include the FDA’s final recommendation about use of OTC cough and cold medicines in children ages 2 to 11 years. The agency’s review of data for 2-to-11-year-olds is continuing. The FDA is committed to making a timely and comprehensive review of the safety of OTC cough and cold medicines in children. The agency plans to issue its recommendations on use of the products in children ages 2 to 11 years to the public as soon as the review is complete.

Today’s statement is based on the FDA’s review of data and discussion at a joint meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs and Pediatric Advisory Committees on Oct. 18 and 19, 2007.

Pending completion of the FDA’s ongoing review, parents and caregivers that choose to use OTC cough and cold medicines to children ages 2 to 11 years should:

• Follow the dosing directions on the label of any OTC medication,

• Understand that these drugs will NOT cure or shorten the duration of the common cold,

• Check the “Drug Facts” label to learn what active ingredients are in the products because many OTC cough and cold products contain

multiple active ingredients, and • Only use measuring spoons or

cups that come with the medicine or those made specially for measuring drugs.

The FDA recommends that anyone with questions contact a physician, pharmacist or other health care professional to discuss how to treat a child with a cough or cold.

For more information and the full

list of the FDA’s recommendations, visit:

P u b l i c H e a l t h A d v i s o r y : Nonprescription Cough and Cold Medicine Use in Children

http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/cough_cold_2008.htm

Questions and Answers for Consumers

http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/coughcold011708.html

FDA Releases Recommendations

Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter

Cough and Cold Products

Omak Birth to Five and Head Start Program

Health ScreenThe Omak Birth to Five and Head Start Program will be having a Health

Screen on May 20, 2008 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Omak Community Center and Tribal Health Building.

The Omak Birth to Five Program is an Early Intervention Program to assist families who may have concerns about their child’s development.

Attending the Health Screen may help determine if a child has a special need. The Screen covers the areas of Physical, Dental, Developmental, Vision, Hearing, and Nutrition.

The Birth to Five Program also offers assistance with referrals, parenting information, and community resources.

If you would like to set up an appointment to attend the Health Screen, or would like more information about the Birth to Five or Head Start Program, please call Alana M. Seymour, Judy Launer the Family Services Specialist, or (509)422-7444, or you may stop by the Head Start Center between the hours of 7:30 – 4:00 Monday through Friday.

Thank You,Alana M. SeymourJudy A. LaunerOmak Tribal Head Start

Omak Tribal Health ProgramTobacco Prevention

The Effects of Commercial Tobacco

Do to the fact that I smoke I can not run as fast I use to when hadn’t smokedI can not hike or climb a mountain like I use to, so whenI take my son out hunting it takes longer to hike up a mountain.By: Charles Shadle

2008 Kick Butts Day Basketball Tournament:

Those in attendance were “The Punishers from Tonasket, Washington”Players:Chad Edwards, Alicia Edwards, Rylee Fewkes, Dylan Fewkes,

Cheyenne Gardner and Kelly Cruz and there was also one young Omak man whose name is unknown who showed up to play.

They all received from Tribal Health Program Sweat Shirts and t-shirts for participating.

The Diabetes Program also had handed out little goody bags and pedometers.

Tobacco, historically, has been essential in the medicinal and ceremonial aspects of many Native American Communities.

Say No To Commercial Tobacco

Tobacco Quit Line: 877-270-STOP (7867) Quitline.com

Angela M. Rios, ChR – Tobacco PreventionOmak Tribal health Program

P.O. Box 3879Omak,WA. 98841

509-422-7456

Jon Batten Jr. and Deanna George

would like to announce

their engagement.

“happy 8th birthday (April 20, 2000) to our granddaughter and niece, Jordan Marlene Louie”.

Jordan is in 2nd grade at Chinook Elementary

in Auburn, WA.Love, Grandma, Papa and

Uncle Kerry

East Omak Golden Eagles& Colville Confederated Tribes

Elders’ DinnerMay 16, 2008

Omak Long HouseSign in at 9:00 a.m.There will be Entertainment

Most of the Day:• P.S.I.S. Students Dancers

• Stan Timentwa• Frank Fry & Others

Rafle Tickets1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00

For more info:Call 509-422-7452 Fax 509-422-7433

happy 11th BirthdayCameron Marchand

May 7th happy 3rd BirthdayAyanna Pakootas

May 28th

Jacoby Bryson Lakekin-CatesBorn March 26, 2008 at 11:00 pm

7lb 10oz & 18inSon of Jacob Cates & Kara Belgarde of Omak. Paternal grandparents

Gerald & Brenda Cates of Ford. Paternal great grandparents the late Eddie Palmanteer Jr & Mary Ann of Disautel & Willie & Marcelene Hubert of Ford. Maternal grandparents Ned & Karen VanBrunt of Omak and Lenny Belgarde of Montana.

Nespelem Eagle Athletes and Student’s of QuarterWay to go Girls Miranda Salas Student of the Quarter, B Honor Roll,

Citizenship Award. Keya Fasthorse is also Student of the Quarter, A Honor Roll, Citizenship Award. These young ladies also ran Cross country together, played Basketball together with a un-defeated season 10-0, and now are running Track together...

Way to go Miranda and Keya ...We all are very proud of you both, Love you lots your Mom’s & Dad’s, Brothers, Sister and all your Family.

happy 1st Birthday ZYVEN!Mom Loves you with all her heart and couldn’t imagine a day without you by my side.

I LOVE you more than anything SON!

LOVE MOMMY!!

hAPPY 2nd Birthday Nya Jadis!!

April 7thGeez girlfriend your such a

rotten baby but only you can get away with that with auntie!!

love you much baby!hugs and kisses,AUNTIE TES

happy Birthday Daddy!!!(George W. Gorr)

April 15thI love you with all my heart!

Thanks for being there for me and being the best Dad in the

world!!I hate ta say it but your My

hero!!LOVE ALWAYS,

Tesla Ann

happy Birthday KAYLYNN,April 14th

We love you lots,we miss you down here in hawaii...we had so

much fun with you sister!I hope you had the best birthday ever!!

Love you, Tes, Zyzy,hope,Nya,Aiyanna,and Osha!

Zayden

Makiah Desautel

Racheal Desautel of Nespelem, Washington, is pleased to announce the birth of her new baby boy born on March 15, 2008 at Coulee Community Hospital. Zayden Makiah Desautel weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and measured 22 inches at birth.

Maternal grandparents are Tracey Monaghan and Adrian Desautel.

Madisen

Marie

FergusonEric Ferguson and Francesca

Rowe of Keller, Washington, are pleased to announce the birth of their new baby girl born on March 24, 2008 at Coulee Community Hospital. Madisen Marie Ferguson weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and measured 19-1/4 inches at birth.

Maternal grandparents are Bill and Mary Rowe. Paternal grandparents are Don and Betty Ferguson.

happy Birthday BAMPA! April 15thWe love you lots!!

Love all your grandkids Zyven (1 yr.), Nya (2yrs.), and Aiyanna (8Yrs.)

Happy 11th Anniversary Carrie and Francisco Torres,

April 11th.From family

happy birthday to

Patty Sue

Simpson, April 6th, 19XX.

From family

Rosa Spotted Elk, 15th.May the Creator always watch

over you and become the young beautiful lady you become now growing up through the years.

With much love, laughter, joyous, and many more birthdays, happiness to come your way.

With much love, Mom, your bros, Wambli, James,

Lil’ Bro, Sharon & friends, family

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5th Annual Vern Michel

Doubles TournamentFrom the family of Vern Michel we would like to say a big thank you to

everyone that showed up to this year’s pool tournament. It seems that our tournament is getting bigger each year and plan that it will only grow more as we had to cut entries off at 40 teams this year. A very special thank you to the owners of the Sage Inn Restaurant & Lounge (Rod Clune) and the Wolf’s Den (Helen & Tom Wolf) because if it weren’t for your generous contributions this tournament would not have been a big success. Rod, owner of the Sage Inn, had not only brought in 2 extra tables he also added $500 to the tournament pot and Helen & Tom, owner of Wolf’s Den, had given free food all day and also added $200 to the tournament. Additional thank you to Kelly Jerred and Gilly Staggs for helping us take care of the tournament brackets when you were needed, it was a task in itself and a dificult one at that. The following is a listing of tournament winners:

1st Place Edmund Carrido & Debie Leelyn Tacoma, WA & Auburn, WA Pendleton Jackets and $750.00 Total Payout of $1,435.00

2nd Place Cato Stensgar & Diane Stensgar Nespelem, WA Pool Cases and $450.00 Total Payout of $700.00

3rd Place Joe Campbell & Norma Carden Omak, WA & Nespelem, WA Pool Sticks and $300.00 Total Payout of $500.00

Furthest Traveled Edmund Carrido, Tacoma, WA $50.00

Oldest Player Donna Priest $50.00

Youngest Player Jackie Wallahee $75.00

8 Ball Break Joe Campbell (won both)& Table Run $100.00

We hope to see everyone next year!! Next year’s tournament is going to be tentatively scheduled on April 4th, 2009 @ the Sage Inn.

From Vern’s Sisters, Brothers & Kids: Berni, Denise, Anna, Wade, Nate, Mike, Bruce and his wonderful kids Damien, Desiree, Jessica and Jamie!!

Open Visitation for

Mae Noyes BirthdayI would very much like to present an open visitation for my mother,

Mae Noyes, birthday. Our mother’s birthday is May 1, 2008, and we (her daughters) are planning a barbeque dinner for her at East Omak Park from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This an open dinner for any well wisher. If there is any local talent that would like to tell stories, sing

a song, or anything else our family is open.

Are you looking for day care or child care services?

Then you might be interested in the activities that are happening at the Omak Community Center.

We have activities that will stimulate your cultural background from; beading, basketry, drum making, sewing wing and ribbon shorts, making chokers and necklaces, and learning the Salish language.

We have skilled members in our community that are providing instructions for your child to learn a new skill.

Our classes begin at 3:30 to 6:30 pm., we have monthly activities that are set up to meet the needs of our youth here in Omak.

My primary goal is coordinating cultural relevant activities that our forefathers/mothers taught us as a child.

We have scheduled some outside activities where we can participate in Bloomsday in Spokane and tickets to the show house.

For those that are interested, you as a parent can come to the Omak Youth Center in Omak and pick up a registration form for your child/ren

By Chris Thew, Chronicle staffReprinted with permission The Colville Tribal Enterprise

Corp. recently hired two enrolled Colville tribal members - Kanie St. Paul and Dena Jackson - to help move forward with casino operations.

St. Paul, who was part of the management team when the tribe’s Mill Bay Casino in Manson opened in 1994, joined the corporation as the human resources manager for all gaming operations, including all three casinos, according to CTEC oficials.

Aside from his years of experience in organization, management and leadership in casino operations, St. Paul also has worked as an administrator and has worked as a community college vice president, and college instructor. He holds a Masters Degree, Education Specialist Degree, and only needs to complete his dissertation for a doctorate in administration.

Prior to his appointment to the position, St. Paul was a management consultant for Indian tribes nationwide and specialized in employee relations and labor management, according to CTEC.

“I’m in a position where I have some direct impact to the success of the operation,” said St. Paul.

He said he looks forward to the road ahead, which will include doubling the work force of the current Okanogan Bingo Casino to make way for the grand vision of the Omak Casino, he said.

“There’s going to be some new career opportunities being developed,” said St. Paul. “We’ll have jobs coming up soon.”

Jackson, has worked as the food and beverage manager at Mill Bay Casino for nine years. She served in other administrative capacities throughout her career in gaming.

The tribe plans to build the new casino complex near Highway 97 south of the Omak Community Center.

Jackson, who has a bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, said she feels good about working with the tribe, which helped her with her higher education.

“I made a promise to come back and work on the reservation for the betterment of the tribe,” said Jackson. “With the new casino coming, I’m really excited to help with the development. It should be fun.”

St. Paul hired Jackson when she started at Mill Bay 12 years ago

Jackson worked as the assistant site manager, providing a ill-in for

Alice Bernard,Colville Tribal Member and President of New

Beginnings Ministry, International; will be Hosting: Alberta Quigley

at the Inchelium Longhouse.

Alberta is an International speaker who ministers regularly in Home

Meetings, Churches and Conferences all over the United States. She

has experienced the Healing Power and Miracles of God irst hand in her life. She is an anointed and powerful instrument of God.

The Lord works through her life to bring His loving gift of healing

and restoration to the lives of those who are broken and need Jesus.

Brenda Hannah founder of Silentcry Ministry will be performing

on keyboard and leading us in our time of worship. She also is very

anointed in the gift of Song and Ministry. Please come and be blessed

as these Women of God share what God has done in their lives.

Place: Inchelium Longhouse, Date: May 8-11, Time: 7pm-9pm.

Everyone is welcome, please invite family and friends who need

healing. God Bless

Doodle’s Teepee

Brain-TannedBuckskin

Doodle Stewart

509-633-8396P.O. Box 174,

Elmer City, WA 99124

Our school wishes to recognize those students and parents who committed to the goal of perfect attendance for the past two months.

The names for January are:Preschool: Maliah Nicholai,

Willie Carden.K-1: Sebastian Brooks.K-2: Daylen Carson, Mya

Moses.1st Grade: Erika Romero,

D o n o v a n A b r a h a m s o n , J o y Abrahamson, Brooklyn Marchand.

2nd Grade: Lacey Neal, Alex Corpuz-Louis, Bryce Nicholai, Roniah Friedlander.

3rd Grade: Alexandrine Cohoe, Myles Livermon, Jazzlyn Duarte, Shelby Weaselhead.

4th Grade: Janice Waters-Romero, Larry Allen, Alexis Jake, Raymond Brandom, Ricky Hunt.

5th Grade: Robert Sweowat, Travis Cruz, Tawnya Phillips, Tyson Allen.

6th Grade: Victorya Foulkes, Juan Arrieta, Joseph Smith.

We also wish to honor the children and parents for February Perfect Attendance.

Their names are:Preschool: Garrett Taylor, Kylee

McDonald, Kailey Chapa.1st Grade: Erika Romero, Shaid

Campbell, Donavan Abrahamson.2nd Grade: Lacey Neal, Alex

Corpuz-Louis.3rd Grade: Dwight Belgarde,

Shae Huckins, Jazzlyn Duarte.4th Grade: Alex Neal, Janice

Waters-Romero, Raini Kishwalk, Alexis Jake, Kenneth George, Alice Campbell.

5th Grade: Travis Cruz, Robert Sweowat.

Board Member SpotlightWe’d like to introduce one of

our school board members currently serving at Paschal Sherman Indian School (PSIS). Her name is Sylvia Ann Desautel. Ms. Desautel is the daughter of Clarence M. Desautel and Nancy L. McCraigie. She belongs to the Arrow Lakes Band.

She grew up in the Tri Cities and Omak, WA. She has lived in Spokane, Washington, Lawrence-Kansas, Long Beach and Riverside-California and Standoff-Alberta, Canada.

all departments.Randy Williams, the director

of gaming for the Colville Tribal Enterprises Corporation, said the hires show that the tribe is working to improve business while bringing tribal members back home.

“It’s another example of the casino operations and tribe going forward and hiring the right people,” said Williams. “As we grow and become a quality organization, we bring back some of the tribal members that have gone out. We’re on the cusp of providing a major opportunity for the tribe.”

While the corporation supports Indian hiring preference, both Williams and St. Paul agree that the new casino will bring jobs for many people in the area.

“Not everyone wants to work in a casino,” said St. Paul.

The tr ibe is working with Wenatchee Valley College to come up with training to ensure positions are illed at the larger casino.

The casino will sport a much larger restaurant than what is at the Okanogan Bingo Casino. The new facility also will house a nightclub and an events center, according to Williams.

“We’re nothing but an economic stimulus for the community,” said Williams, who said he expects once the casino is built that the area will have more restaurant activity, more shopping and more overnight stays.

“We don’t do anything but basically enhance the community,” he said.

Williams brushed aside questions about whether the casino could cause problems with crime. He pointed to casinos around the state that open and crime actually goes down in their neighborhoods.

Aside from the costs of construction of a new casino, Williams said the tribe also will be dealing with community vendors.

“We bring so many positive things to the community,” said Williams. “We support every community that we’re in.”

“We police that very carefully,” said Williams. “We’re just providing an environment (in which) people can be comfortable and enjoy themselves.”

Williams said the tribe is working to make the new Omak casino a destination spot that can grow with Omak.

“We want to make it an enjoyable experience to come into our casinos,” said Williams. “We are part of the community. We want to be active participants. We want it to be a better community.”

Colville Tribal Enterprise Corp.

recently hired Kanie St. Paul

and Dena Jackson to help move

forward with casino operations

Her leisure time is spent traveling to powwows, playing stickgames, collecting turtles, making turtle necklaces, and spending time with her grandbabies Jazzee and Leila.

She is currently working for the Colville Confederated Tribes I n f o r m a t i o n a l Te c h n o l o g y department.

Ms. Desautel joined our School board in 2007. As a former Paschal Sherman Indian School employee, she felt that she had a part of herself that would serve the staff and student interests well. She shares that she still misses working and playing with the kids. She believes the best part of being on the school board is having the feeling of being a part of the PSIS family. One of the most challenging things about the job is making major decisions for the best interest of the school.

One of her irst surprise experiences as a board member happened in Las Vegas in December 2007. While staying at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, she ran into actor Tony Danza and comedian Red Top. The MOST surprising experience she had while there involved window washers-but you’ll have to ask her personally to hear this story if curiosity kills you.

Ms. Desautel-we at the school deeply appreciate your sacriice of time and dedication to serve our children-the future of our tribe.

Fat Chance BandOn St. Patrick’s Day, Paschal

Sherman Indian School was honored to host the Fat Chance Band from Nespelem. During the assembly, the shamrock search award winners were announced. The students won tokens for the school SOAR store. SOAR stands for Safety, Ownership,

Achievement, and Respect.The winners are:15 tokens: Fernisha Samuels. 5th

Grade. 25 tokens: Janice Waters-Romero, 4th Grade. 50 tokens: Raymond Woodward, Kindergarten 1.

Thanks to all the students who participated.

Annual

Sunlower FestivalPaschal Sherman Indian School

would like to invite the community to the Annual Sunlower Festival taking place on May 23rd, 2008.

Festivities include:• Mass and First Communion for

the 2nd Graders.• The sun run• 3 on 3 basketball tournament• Stick game tournament• Native Youth Art Show• Historical Photo Display• Concessions• Health Display• Vendor booths• Grand Entry/Inter-tribal Powwow• Crowning of the 2008-2009 Sunlower Royalty• FREE meal with traditional tribal foodsAll area vendors are welcome

to attend. The Native Youth Art Show is a reservation wide event, and is open to all native youth 4 years old to twenty years old. The art show is an annual event, since 1989. Entries for the art show are due May 16th. The art show is open during Sunlower Festival, May23rd; in the Gifted/Talented Program classrooms. Ribbons and certiicates are awarded for all art divisions and age categories. Contact Susan Best for entry information, 422-7743.

Paschal Sherman Indian School News

Colville Tribal

Convalescent Center

to participate in. This is free and available for your child.

Parents are welcomed to join in and assist their younger child in an activity.

We also have weekend activities. Our staff has been working on

Community Pride with the children by planting lowers and taking care of our center.

Coming soon in May we have root digging, netting ish, pine needle basketry and story telling.

The staff is planning for the summer youth program.

This past winter we went skiing at the Loup Loup this was a big hit for our youth. For those who signed up received free lift tickets, rentals and ski lessons.

The Omak Youth Program also works closely with the school districts to identify their needs and coordinate services.

My intention is to get the word out, come join in on the activities that are being offered.

You can contact our ofice at (509) 422-7415.

Lem Lempt,Ferol Best, Omak DistrictYouth Coordinator I

Omak Youth Coordinator

Update

Colville Tribal Convalescent Center had a Winter Spiritual Dance on 3.12.08. The dance was a wonderful evening for the residents. Our thanks go out to the Dick Family for agreeing to sing at the very last minute. We were honored by the Dick family who brought dancers and singers William Dick began the evening by sharing his concerns for his people. He also said that he was going to pray for more snow in the mountains. We were all amazed when it snowed the following three days. There were 36 people in attendance including residents and guests. Junky Pakootas brought 5 children and got

them all to dance with him. Residents got to dance, listen to singing and receive healing prayers. The dance lasted for several hours. After the gifts were distributed we enjoyed a wonderful lunch of dried deer meat, deer meat sandwiches, camas root, candied camas, huckleberries, fry bread, salmon and luqami’n prepared by Helen and Kelly Thomas. As I was headed out the door the staff commented that CTCC had a new wonderful feeling of calmness and peace. We were blessed to receive the healing blessings of the Dick family and hope they will accept our sincere gratitude.

Thank you Sonny SellarsLetter to the editorI would like to thank Sonny Sellars for providing me with the new shoes

from Nike that are made for us Natives who have very wide feet.(If my feet were any more wider they would be round…) Just wanted to thank you Sonny for a job well done!!MelindaArea Agency on Aging

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Letters To The EditorThe Red Writer says Hear Me

Elders Council

Ethics Committee

Tribal CouncilThis year may the political change in the world, i.e. black or woman president. NOW, it’s time to change our political structure to seven council

members, with one from the Keller district. This will assure greater accountability and less travel saving many dollars. I believe it was 1936 a resolution

establishing 14 council. It also said this resolution can be changed by a three-quarter vote of the people. LET’S DO IT. An elder’s council along with an

Ethics committee is a MUST. This would assure the people’s voice be heard before major decisions are made, like the last water deal with the state. Our

leaders settled for a lousy three million, when the state will sell our water for some 260 million, BOY, did they see us coming. Wells Dam monies and

using our REZ as collateral to build with. Just look at the business that has failed in the past. We people must move now and gather in meetings if we are

going to save the Rez.

Now, one of our tribal members is caught with millions dollars worth of drugs, Guess where that was going, Wake Up, Wake Up.

Now, I just read a letter from a lady running for council with great education, she has cleaned up her act, and is willing to work for us in the Nespelem

district. Yes, I vote in Nespelem district, believe if you live here, vote here. (Go, Charlene Bearcub).

Now, again how many young do we have to kill, also children before we have a drug free reservation. Start drug testing at the top and print it, also make

it a requirement of all who are running for council.

Well, I have shot my laming arrows for now, and very soon the Red Writer will stop writing forever.May God Bless and save the Rez,

Mel “Bugs” Toulou

The Red Writer

I read Ms. Friedlander’s LetterDear Letter to the Editor:I read Suzi Friedlander’s Letter to the Editor. She was concerned her son

was facing AWOL charges; since he is in the Army, he had trouble requesting a medical leave to visit his pregnant wife in the hospital.

After I read Ms. Friedlander’s Letter, I mailed the enlarged copy to Senator Patty Murray.

Sincerely,Suzie SpeerRichland, WA/Tri-Cities, WA

I have a thought I would like to shareWai! I have a thought I would like to share. CTEC enterprises are stale. It appears the current CTEC board has not maximized a proit margin with our

current enterprises. Our natural resources, tribal employees, and members continue to take the hit. I would rather make CTEC Board more accountable in

their inancial responsibility to our tribe, than witness the current tribal Chair/ CTEC Board member, sign more agreements giving away water rights, land use, and sovereignty. The tribe needs to change the 80%-20% split of CTEC revenue to GROSS, not NET. The original 80%-20% proit split agreement is outdated. CTEC Board pays high salaries to non-tribal members. CTEC Board allows the creation of high-wage positions when the tribe has to riff and

cut enrolled tribal employees. Alternative Energy Options for our tribe is a wise investment. Where’s our share of the revenue from Wells Dam, Chief

Joseph Dam, and other developments the federal, state and local governments are making with the blessing of some current council?. I encourage you to

consider these inancial situations, and the key players who are in conlict-of-interest. The tribe will not survive the business decisions CTEC/ co-council are making. Lam-lampt.

In all sincerity, Charlene BearCub, Was~Way

Just thought that I would mention this…Letter to the editor

I just wanted to write in and mention with the new technology out there today there is a lot to keep up with.

I am lucky to have children that are computer savvy and cell phone savvy….and even tv remote savvy everything nowadays is kind of new technology for

us older folks…so I just thought that I would mention it out loud so that the younger generation will take this into consideration for the older people in their

families and ask them if they need help entering phone numbers into their cell phones or need help with anything that might need some new technology. I do

know some elders that would like to know how to do some things or would like some things done for them…so maybe you youngsters should ask the elders

in your family if they want help with something… for example putting a picture of the grandchildren as a screensaver on a computer, or cell phone

Just thought that I would mention this….

Melinda

Omak

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COLVILLE BuSINESS COuNCILPRIMARY & GENERAL ELECTION

2008 SCHEDuLE OF EVENTSMarch 03 ......7:30 a.m.........OPENING DATE FOR FILING PETITIONSMarch 14 ......4:00 p.m.........CLOSING DATE FOR FILING PETITIONSMarch 17 ......9:00 a.m.........DEADLINE FOR WIThDRAWING PETITIONSMarch 17 ......10:00 a.m.......CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES ............................................ (ELECTION COMMITTEE)May 02 .........8:00 a.m.........ORIENTATION OF DISTRICT ELECTION ............................................BOARD MEMBERSMay 03 .........8:00 a.m.........PRIMARY ELECTION POLLS OPEN

Polling Places:Inchelium Sub-Agency

Keller Community CenterNespelem Community Center

Omak Senior Meal Site

May 03 .........8:00 p.m.........PRIMARY ELECTION POLLS CLOSEMay 05 .........10:00 a.m.......CERTIFICATION OF POLL VOTINGMay 08 .........10:00 a.m.......CERTIFICATION OF ABSENTEE VOTINGJune 13 ........8:00 a.m.........ORIENTATION OF DISTRICT ELECTION ............................................BOARD MEMBERSJune 14 ........8:00 a.m.........GENERAL ELECTION POLLS OPEN

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July 10 ..............................OATh OF OFFICE

In this section, we wish to say farewell to our beloved Colville Tribal Members and send our wishes for health, happiness and faith to their families.

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Please send your contributions to: Tribal Tribune Memorials, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155.

IN MEMORIAM

Farewell Cecelia “Big C” FergusonGrandfather has a place set aside for you and we wish you love and

Godspeed. You will be remembered. When C passed the community lost an activist, tribal elder, advocate for quality health care, and a real asset for her people and community. She kept those suyapi’s at the clinic and Indian Health Service honest and providing us with quality health care and respect. She was involved in the restoration of our traditional ways and beliefs. Teaching traditional ways to the community was something she always enjoyed. She made sure those traditions were passed on to her children and grandchildren. So they could go forth to help, teach, and carry on our traditions in the spirit of our elders past. I give thanks and appreciation and pride to see the girls sing and attend powwows, ceremonies and funerals.

“Big C” told me often what she wanted and expected of me and we discussed all the news of the Moccasin Telegraph and the politics, but what I will miss the most is her community involvement and support for tribal law, respect for ceremonies, elders, ourselves, and mother earth.

She was my eyes, and ears when I was patrolling far off places of the reservation. She would let me know who broke the laws and violated the rules of conduct. She was an advocate for helping others but too, she could be tough and knew when someone should suffer the consequences of their conduct. She was independent, self-reliant and responsible for the care of her family and people and mother earth.

When she was getting sick and we had our house ire she gave even though she had so little she still gave. Even when family and others had more to give and did not, she gave and with encouraging words. Thank you.

She could be a jokester too, I was at the clinic in high school for an appointment and I saw the bowl of condoms and I thought I would grab a handful discreetly and she caught me, her and the other secretary. She tells me to take the whole bowl if I want. Then she says, “Why don’t you take some over to the school and hand them out to your friends.” I said, “What, no way.” She says, “Come on, for me, Melvin.” She talked me into it. Well, I’m waiting in the waiting room for her and thinking I am going to get this little box and she walks out and gives me this garbage bag full of condoms and says, “You’re the condom Santa Claus!” I’m red-faced now, if I wasn’t already before and I tell her “I doubt it” and she says “Do this for me, Melvin.” There she goes again. I got to school and got harassed about being the condom Santa Claus, but there was the biggest balloon ight at school in school history. And I’m sure that a lot of them were used for what they were intended for. I’ll miss you “Big C”.

When I graduated high school she had a gift for me, and some words. “Melvin, I expect a lot from you. I want to see something happen.” I live those words always.

My prayers go out to her and her family and best wishes.Love,Kimsqualhine Joe Baulne

Farewells

Thank you CIHA!!I am the author of the story that ran last month (HUD Housing Horror

Story). I am just writing this letter to thank the Colville Indian Housing

Authority. They decided that due to my mother’s situation, that she be placed

back on priority waiting list, and they are going to let me allow her to stay

with me until she is properly housed.

I am so grateful for this decision and very relieved. I want to thank in

particular Elena Bassett and Ramona Rounds. You ladies have done a very

great thing here. I think we are very lucky to have ladies like you in charge

of vital departments like housing. I do not know the names of everyone

involved in this decision, but I thank you all also.

Respectfully,

Eric Hamner, Malott

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PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT

Cover Sheet 1. Briefly summarize the proposed amendment;

The proposed amendments to Tobacco Code, Chapter 6-8 will be utilized by following Rule 3 of the Amendment Process.

2. Provide the reason for the proposed amendment;

To update the code and to provide for additional transparency and fairness in the licensing and allocation processes for tribal

member and tribal cigarette vendors receiving allocated cigarettes.

3. List if the Chapter is new or which the section(s) are being amended or added.

The attached amendments’ definitions delete “Executive Director” and change “Council” to “Administrator,” add “Administrative Law Judge,” add a definition of “Indian Country.” 6-8-4 is changed to provide for a new licensure process which will issue tobacco outlet licenses to any applicant who qualifies and which removes the Colville Business Council as

the entity which determines when and whether to issue a tribal tobacco outlet license. 6-8-5 adds a requirement for licensure

that the applicant will comply with applicable policies and procedures. 6-8-6 changes “council” to “Administrator” as the issuer of a tobacco outlet license and requires that the license is displayed prominently in the outlet. 6-8-7 (“Trader’s License”) is eliminated. (New) 6-8-7 changes “operator” to “owner” of a licensed tobacco outlet and changes “executive director” to Administrator as the entity issuing an allocation. (New) 6-8-8 provides that the allocation of cigarettes will bemade by a formula to be approved by the Colville Business Council. The words “partial or full” are deleted before “approval or denial of an application” and “executive director” is deleted and replaced by “Administrator,” who will provide notice of the allocation decision to the applicant. “Ten (10)” is deleted and “fifteen (15) business” is inserted before “days” and “of receipt of the allocation request” is added to the end of the sentence. The Administrator will provide notice to the wholesaler

listed on the application request of the “allocation amount approved for that licensee.” (New) 6-8-9 has a new sentence prohibiting licensed outlets from selling or otherwise transferring “their allocations to any other licensed outlet.” (New) 6-8-

10 deletes “executive director” and adds “Administrator” as the entity which imposes a fee for the allocation and adds the

sentence “The amount of the fee shall be approved by resolution of the Council.” (New) 6-8-11adds language which prohibits the intentional sale of tobacco products to persons under 18 years and imposes a $2500 fine for a first violation and a licenserevocation for a second violation within two years of the first. The “negligent sale” of tobacco products to minors carries a

fine of $500 and any tobacco out which is found to have negligently sold tobacco products to minors three times in a 365-day

period will have its license revoked. In both cases of revocation, the licensee may not re-apply for a license for two years.

(New) Section 6-8-13 deletes “wishes to sell part” and adds “may offer for sale or sell any part” of the Tribes’ cigarette allocation and prohibits the sale of allocated cigarettes without a valid tobacco outlet license. (New) 6-8-14 deletes “an operator” and addes “All licensed tobacco outlets” as entities which must maintain liability insurance on their premises and

provides that pfoof of insurance to the Administrator rather than “the Tribes.” A new sentence regarding the consequences of failure to provide proof of such insurance or maintain insurance is added. (New) section 6-8-15 adds the sentence provides for license denials or revocations to be appealed to an Administrative Law Judge. (New) 6-8-16 deletes the incorrect word “Separability” and adds “Severability.” When approved, the proposed word change will be implemented into the Tribal Law and Order Code.

4. Emergency: NOCBC Procedural Rule 3(c) Emergencies: If, by majority vote, an emergency is declared to exist, the Committee may immediately act on the amendment and

forward it to the full CBC for final action.

5. Two Committee Meetings: YESCBC Procedural Rule 3(b) Two Committee Meetings required: Unless the Committee finds that an emergency exists, or the amendment involves a non-substantive language correction, all proposed code amendments shall be considered in at least two Committee meetings prior to the Committee acting on whether to recommend passage or rejection of the amendment. Management and Budget Committee

Introductory meeting: April 16th 2008 2nd meeting May 21st 2008 Public Comment period: 30 days On reservation: Code amendments are posted at each district Community Center.

Off-reservation: Proposed code amendments are posted on-line at www.colvilletribes.com or can be mailed upon request.

Comments may be returned by mail, fax, e-mail or presented to Council at the 2nd meeting/public hearing. Mail: CCT ORA-Code Reviser Phone: (509) 634-2389 E-mail: codeamend@colvilletribes.com PO Box 150 fax: (509) 634-2387 Nespelem, WA 99155

6. Non-Substantive Language Corrections: NOCBC Procedural rule 3(b) Non-Substantive Language Corrections: If the Committee finds the proposed amendment in a non-substantive code language

correction which creates no new requirements, obligations, prohibitions, or other material changes in the existing code, it may immediately act on the

amendment and forward it to the full CBC for final action.

7. Final CBC action occurred on __________________

If passed, resolution number and date of the Regular or Special session.

If rejected, proposed amendment can be sent back to appropriate committee when concerns have all been addressed and appropriate process must start all over.

cc: 14-CBC, ORA, Executive Director, Services Department Director, Public Safety Department Director, Land & Property Management Department

Director, 4-District Community Centers, Tribal Tribune and Tribal Web page.

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

resoluTion index

Condensed by, Val Gorr Interim CBC Recording Secretary

SPECIAL SESSIONDecember 20, 2007

Council Members Present: Karen Condon, Gail DeLacruz, Jeanne Jerred, Andy Joseph Jr., Gene Joseph, Deb.Louie, Mike Marchand, Susie Mason, Cheri Moomaw, Brian Nissen,Doug Seymour, Virgil Seymour, John Stensgar, Ted Bessette (Arrived at 9:33 am).

Delegation/Absent: Listed by: Resolution No.,

Condensed Recommendat ion Information, Colville Business Council Vote Tally.

10 – Signature

2007-732.nat Replace Fence damaged during

fire suppression activities on the Manila Creek Fire remove all old material. Needs to be completed before winter sets in.

11 FOR (DS, DL, MM, TB, VS, GJ, SM, AJ, CM, BN, GD) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

10 –Signature

2007-733.com.dev. To approve the transfer of a 1981

manufactured home to Albert Carson Colville Tribal member and elder, who lost her home to a house ire October 8, 2007 at no cost to either party.

10 For(GD, CM, TB, BN, GJ, KC, JS, MM, DS, VS) 0 AGAINT 0 ABSAIN

10- Signature

2007-734 tg&cc TO RECIND RESOLUTION

2000-177, which established the SINIXT ADVISORY BOARD?

11 FOR (AJ, JS, VS, KC, GD, JJ, SM, BN, GJ, MM, CM) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-735 CIHA CIHA performance report. Report

covers July, 1 2006 to September 30, 2007 are submitted for approval.

12 FOR (BN, JS, SM, DS, JJ, AJ, VS, DS, KC, GD, DL) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-736.cc To approve Research Permit

Application 2007-24, Mr. Hadield has told October 31, 2008 to complete his project. failure to comply with research ordinance and dead line will result in possible legal action in Colville Tribal Court

12 FOR (AJ, JS, KC, JJ, GD, BN, DL, VS, DS, TB, CM, JJ) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-738. l& j

Law & Jus t ice commit tee recommends to appoint Terry Finley to the Colville Tribal Gaming Commission for a term of three (3) years to begin December 20,2007

11 FOR ( TB, KC, GD, JJ, AJ, GJ, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 1 AGAINT 0 ABSTAIN

2007-739. l& j Law & Jus t ice commit tee

recommends to re-appoint Richard Swan to Colville Tribal Gaming Commission for a term of three years (3) beginning February 3, 2008

12 FOR ( TB, KC, GD, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, VS, DS, JS) 0 AGAINT 0 ABSTAIN

2007-740. l& j Law & Jus t ice commit tee

recommends re-appointing Eldon l. Wilson to the Colville Tribal Gaming Commission for a three(3) year term to begin February 2 2008

12 FOR (TB, KC, GD, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, CM, BN, VS, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-741. h& h Child Placing agency Contract

Budget Mod was completed and $121,704 increase bringing total budget to $283,704 will be carried over to 2008

12 FOR(TB, KC, GD, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, CM, BN, VS, DS, JS) 0 AGIANST 0 ABSTAIN

2007- 742.h&h Budget Mod increase of $2961

awarded under the Safe &Stable families Program Title IVB, SPII to increase total to $76,607. This

award covers period of 10/01/06 to 09/30/08

11 FOR (TB, KC, GD, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, CM, BN, VS, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007 743. h & h Budget Mod increase was

completed due to additional funding of $108,417 allocated from BIA fund H0002 funding will increase to $177,023. to carry over to FY2008

11FOR (TB, GD, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-744. l& j Contract renewal for Sonosky

Chambers Sachse Endreson and Perry for work related to the Whenatchi Fishing and Hunting Rights whether through litigation, negotiation or legislation for FY 2008.Contract Amount 4430,000,funding for FY08 budget,(no tribal dollars needed)

11 FOR (TB, GD, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-745.l&j Contract renewal for Rush Crane

Guenther for services in proceeding in Canada-Arrow Lake Claim; to establish a Lakes Indian Reserve at Vallican,B.C.;in opposing the pollution of the Columbia River by Cominco; with respect to the hydro development project at weneta and Cascade Falls in B.C.for $75,000, approved in ’08 budget ( No additional Tribal dollars required)

10 FOR ( SM, GD, JS, VS, GJ, KC, CM, TB, JJ, AJ) 0 AGAINT 0 ABSTAIN

2007-746. l&j Contract renewal for Juliana C.

Repp for services in enrollment matters for tribal Members FY 2008 for $65,000-appoved in ’08 Budget (No additional Dollars required)

11 FOR (TB, SM, GD, VS, GJ, KC, CM, DL, JJ, BN, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-747. l&j Code Amendment Ch.9-3 ,

Landlord Tenant Relations A copy shall be forwarded to the

Code Reviser for Certiication and distribution

10 FOR (SM, GD, DS, AJ, TB, JS, GJ, JJ, KC, DL) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-748.l&j Recommendation of the Law

& Justice Committee that John Eric Gibson be appointed Judge Pro tempore for the Colville Tribal Court. Compensation Will be $60 per

hour while sitting on cases $30 per hour when traveling and authorized compensation for mileage.

9 FOR (SM, GD, DS, JS, GJ, KC, BN, JJ, CM) 2 AGAINST(DL, TB) 0 ABSTAIN

2007-749.l&j Recommendation of the Law &

Justice Committee that Elizabeth F.M. Nason be appointed to judge Pro Tempore of the Colville Tribal Court .compensation Shall be $60 dollars an hour while sitting on cases, $30 per hour while traveling and compensation for mileage.

11 FOR (SM, GD, DS, TB, JS, GJ, KC, JJ, AJ, CM, BN) 1 AGAINT(DL) 0 ABSTAIN

2007-750 l&j Recommendation of the Law

& Justice Committee that Cynthia Jordan be appointed Judge Pro Tempore of the Colville Tribal court. Compensation shall be $60 per hour while sitting on cases and $30 per hour while traveling also mileage.

12 FOR (SM, GD, DS, TB, JS, GJ, KC, CM, BN, DL, AJ, JJ) 1 AGAINST 0 ABSTAIN

2007-751m&b

M a n a g e m e n t a n d B u d g e t Committee Recommends to designate the risk Management Director as the point of contact for Northwest Tribal emergency Management Council and Business Council authorizes his participation Alternate designee will be Mike Kessler

13 FOR (BN, CM, JS, SM, JJ, TB, GJ, AJ, JS, VS, DS, DL, GD) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED

2007-752 m&b M a n a g e m e n t a n d B u d g e t

Committee recommend Authorizing the Interim Executive Director to carry over vacation hours, in excess of policy, Due to inability to utilize within this fiscal year because of contract responsibilities. 12 FOR (BN, JS, SM, DS, JJ, CM, VS, DL, TB, KC, GD, AJ, JS) 1 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED

2007-753 m&b M a n a g e m e n t & B u d g e t

Committee recommends to 1.Set up

an accounts receivable (A/P) account

for $1,404,426.84 in the general

fund. 2. Move the $1,404,426.84

in unallowable CTSC construction

costs from fund 2200(HIS Services)

Cost Center 6603 to the A/R general

fund.

13 FOR (BN, JS, SM, DS, JJ, CM,

TB, KC, GD, AJ, GJ, DL, VS, JS) 0

AGAINT 0 ABSTAINED

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1-888-881-7684(Number wil l put you in contact with the main switchboard operator)

resoluTion indexThursday, april 24, 2008 Tribal Tribune 11

T r i b a l T r i b u n e

Executive Staff MeetingContinued from front page.

best of his or her ability. “If you work in a program that offers services to the tribal membership, you must service the membership first. Don’t be chatty, don’t ignore walk-in clientele. And if someone telephones you for assistance, respond to that person in a timely manner, too. I think we’ve all needed help from someone else at one time or another.”

“No Indian Time!” Gonzales admonished those who were late to the meeting. “I stood at the entryway and introduced myself and shook hands with everyone who was on time for this meeting. If I didn’t shake your hand it’s because you were late.”

Professionalism calls for all employees to be on time, whether it’s for meetings or returning telephone calls; especially reporting to work, be on time. Other businesses may not have time to wait for a response from you, and the tribe will not only lose business, but credibility.

Dress appropriately, too; be ready to meet with anyone from any other department or tribe or off-reservation business as a representative of the Colville tribes. When we work together in a professional manner as a team, we attract attention to ourselves. When other people take notice of us, maybe they’ll want to

be a part of our organization. “And I think it’s ine time we bring some of our own Colville people back here to the Colville reservation to work for the tribe. Why not? We have some of the most educated and productive people working in other parts of the country. It’s about time we attract some of them back home.”

“We have to learn to work within our budgets. If something’s already

been appropriated, that’s a done deal.

Don’t even think of skimming funds

from other projects or departments

because they have the resources

and you don’t. We have to be

accountable, especially where federal

funds are used.” Gonzales briely referred to the recent restructuring

within the tribe’s hierarchy and said,

“that decision has been made and

we’ll abide by the previous acting

executive director’s decision and

move on. We can, and we will be one

of the best, most productive tribes in

the country ... if we work together

and there is no dissension.”

The meeting concluded with a

reminder that May 2nd is Tribal

Employee clean up and fun day.

“Let’s start having fun. Let’s start a

new era of pride and actually caring

for ourselves, our people, and our

land.” Gonzales said.

Condensed by Darla Carden, CBC Recording Secretary

January 10, 2008Council Members Present: Ted

Bessette, Karen Condon, Jeanne Jerred, Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Mike Marchand, Susie Mason, Cherie Moomaw, Brian Nissen, Doug Seymour, Virgil Seymour, John Stensgar.

Delegation/Absent: Andy Joseph, Jr., delegation; (1) vacant position.

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

2008-001.elc To a p p r o v e t h e attached Schedule of Events for the 2008 Election, and in accordance with the Law & Order Code, 8-3 Elections, Section 8-3-91(a), the Election process will begin upon approval.

8 FOR 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.2008-002.l&J To terminate the

Attorney Contract of Stephen h. Suagee, pursuant to section XIX(B) of the Ofice of the Reservation Attorney Amendment #1 to Stephen h. Suagee’s Attorney Contract. Written notiication to be delivered upon approval.

8 FOR 3 AGAINST (DS, VS, TB) 0 ABSTAINED.

2008-003.l&j To a p p r o v e t h e attached contract with Attorney Richard L. Mount of the law irm Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, of Spokane, WA or purposes of funding legal defense for a tribal member in a case in Stevens County. The tribal member has been cited for having a loaded irearm in his vehicle, which conforms to Colville Tribal law. To authorize and direct the Chairman of the Business Council or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the Tribes, funded per budget modiication attached. No new tribal dollars required. Up to $2,500 and name of attorney.

8 FOR 3 AGAINST(BN, GJ, JJ) 0 ABSTAINED.

2008-004.nat/l&j To approve the Competitive Grant for 319 non-point source water pollution control program in the amount of $150,000. it fund ½ FTE and logging road improvements. Matching funds are all in-kind from the Tribes’ BIA Water Management account #1881. The Chairman or his designee is authorized to sign all relevant documents. No tribal dollars are required.

9 FOR 0 AGAINST 0ABSTAINED.2008-005.nat/l&j To approve this

Grant Proposal in the amount of $50,000 from EPA funds base 319 non-point source water pollution control program for FY2009. This will provide funds for one technical position. Matching fund are all in-kind from Tribes ‘638 Water Management account #1881. The Chairman or his designee is authorized to sign all relevant documents. No tribal funds are required.

8 FOR 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.2008-006.elc To d e c l a r e t h e

position held by the honorable Gail Marie Delacruze vacant pursuant to Article IV. Section I as amended by Amendment 11 of the Constitution of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

11 FOR 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.2008-007.cdc To authorize $251,821

grant application to the BIA Division of Energy & Minerals Development Program for their FY2008 RFP. The proposal includes feasibility studies for tribal wind power, commercial pellet, and hydro power development projects. There are no required Tribal matching funds required. The Chairman or designee is authorized to sign the grant application documents.

11 FOR 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED.2008-008.com/m&b To approve

the bud. Mod. To the Roads Snowplow acct (783) for FY08 in the amount $12,000.00 up to $24,000.00; funds to be allocated from the General fund.

1 0 F O R 1 A G A I N S T ( J J ) 0 ABSTAINED.

2008-009.cul To rescind resolution #2004-429 and appoint Karen Condon, CBC mbr. to serve on American Indian Cultural Council for the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane, WA. In the event Ms. Condon is not available to attend, Camille Pleasants, Tribal Historic Preservation Oficer will be the irst alternate and Jackie Cook, Repatriation Specialist will be the second alternate. This approves the Chairman or designee to sign any documents related to this matter.

11 FOR 0 AGAINST 0

Condensed by, CBC Recording Secretary

SPECIAL SESSION

January 17, 2008Council Members Present: Ted

Bessette, Deb Louie, Mike Marchand, Susie Mason, Cherie Moomaw, Brian Nissen, Doug Seymour, John Stensgar, Michael Finley (sworn in @ 11:00 a.m.)

Delegation/Absent: Karen Condon, delegation; Jeanne Jerred, leave; Andy Joseph, Jr., delegation; Gene Joseph, delegation; Virgil Seymour, delegation.

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

2008-010.cul To approve Research Permit Application 2007-25, David harder, “Omak Arena Cultural Resource Survey.” Mr. harder will adhere to the Research Ordinance and all attached recommendations made by the history & Archaeology Dept. Mr. harder is required to provide one copy of the inal project to the Archives & Records Center. Lastly, Mr. harder has until April 31, 2008 to complete his project. Failure to comply with the attached recommendations, Research Ordinance, and deadline will result in possible legal action in Colville Tribal Court.

7 FOR (TB, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-011.cul To a p p r o v e t h e

temporary closure of the CCT Museum and Gift Shop to allow for renovation and repairs of the building and exhibits. The closure will go into effect immediately and will remain closed until the building is brought up to code or until May 2010, or whichever comes irst. The gift shop will be open on an as needed basis.

7 FOR (TB, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-012.elc To author ize the Election Committee to bring forward a recommendation to fill the vacancy in Inchelium District for Position #2 for the remainder of the unexpired term of the honorable Gail Marie DeLaCruz.

7 FOR (TB, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-013.elc To a p p r o v e t h e appointment of Michael Finley to ill the vacant position #2 in the Inchelium District for the remainder of the unexpired term of the honorable Gail Marie DeLaCruz.

7 FOR (TB, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. Michael Finley was sworn in @ 11:00 a.m. Immediately sat at table and made quorum of 8 now.

2008-014.hum That the Colvi l le Business Council approve the Native American Grant Application for Title VI, Part A & C for the Grant Period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011 for the Area Agency on Aging Program. Chairperson or designee has authority to sign all necessary documents. No tribal, matching or indirect dollars identiied or required.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-015.hum That the Colvi l le Business Council approve the State/Federal Contract 0769-22654-02 for the Area Agency on Aging between the CCT and the DShS for the period of 7-1-07 to 6-30-08 in the amount of $141,258.00 for a total contract amount of $350,456.00. Chairperson or designee has authority to sign all necessary documents.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-016.hum That the CBC approve the CY08 State Interlocal Contract 0869-33094 for the Area Agency on Aging Program between the CCT and DShS for the period of 1-1-08 to 12-31-08 in the amount of $89,758.00. Chairperson or designee has authority to sign all necessary documents.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-017.m&b To a c c e p t t h e minimum wage as approved by the State of Washington to increase from $7.93 to $8.07 per hour effective January 1, 2008. This will benefits clients that are paid minimum wage during their training. Will no affect tribal wage, $0.00 tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-018.m&b To rescind Resolution 2005-169 and have all Contracted LICSWW, other related service providers or, all program staff eligible to submit under Title XIX billing requirements underneath the supervision and direction of the BhP to reassigned according to necessity.

7 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS) 1 AGAINST (JS) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-019.m&b T h a t t h e C C T counteroffers $83,959.20 as the final payment to Northwest Capital Recovery Group; approve the attached settlement agreement to that effect, that when executed effectively terminates all contractual obligations between the parties; and authorizes the Chairman or his designee to sing. Funds to come from the refund amount received.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-020.m&b To a p p o i n t t h e following directors for Colville Tribal Credit Corporation for the period indicated: 1. Comptroller of CCT (Lois Wilke) 2 yrs. 2. CTEC Rep. appointed by CTEC CEO (Billy Nicholson) 2 yrs. 3. General Mgr. CTCC (Sharon holmdahl) 2 yrs. 4. John Smith, tribal mbr., interim mbr until CBC appoints permanent mbr. 5. Susie Marchand, bankning/inance rep., interim mbr. until CBC appoints permanent mbr.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-021.m&b To acknowledge the CTEC Shareholder’s Resolution reappointing Brian Clark to a two year term as a mbr. of the CTEC BOD.

7 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, BN, DS, JS) 1 AGAINST (CM) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-022.m&b To acknowledge the CTEC Shareholder’s Resolution reappointing John MacClain to a two year term as a mbr of the CTEC BOD.

7 FOR (TB, MF, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 1 AGAINST (DL) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-023.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached 72441-Lead Entity FY08 budget in the amount or $38,500 and authorize the Chairman to sign contract and any related documents. Funds by State of WA F&W, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-024.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached FY08 budget for 316308 – Salmon Crk habitat Restoration Project in the amount of $279,544 and authorize Chair to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-025.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached pre-award letter for the FY08 budget for the 313508 – hellsgate Winter Range Project in the amount of $165,000 and authorize the Chair to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-026.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached sole source ish food purchase

in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the Chair to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-027.nat T o a p p r o v e the attached pre-award letter for the FY08 budget for the 310008 Kokanee Enhancement Project in the amount of $84,782 and authorize the Chairman to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-028.nat To simplify matters in the reimbursement process, we are authorizing Joe Peone to sign any documents pertaining to any F&W NRCS Program contracts. If Joe Peone is not available Colette Adolph, is authorized to sign these documents. Additionally, Mari Duran, is authorized to sign these documents as well as direct deposit and other accounting documents. Authorize the Chair to sign.

7 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, BN, DS, JS) 1 AGAINST (CM) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-029.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached NEW – Columbia Sharp Tail Grouse Project FY08 Budget in the amount of $149,712 and authorize the Chairman to sign. Funded by US F&W, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-030.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached sub-contract change order $8,386 with Stephen Smith and authorize Chair to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-031.nat T o a p p r o v e the attached within line-item budget modiication to the 313507 FY07 budget in the amount of $30,797 and authorize the Chair to sign. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.

8 FOR (TB, MF, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

Condensed by, CBC Recording Secretary

SPECIAL SESSION

February 7, 2008Council Members Present: Ted

Bessette, Michael Finley, Jeanne Jerred, Andy Joseph, Jr., Gene Joseph, Deb Louie, Mike Marchand, Susie Mason, Cherie Moomaw, Brian Nissen, Doug Seymour (arrived @ 8:26), Virgil Seymour, John Stensgar.

Delegation/Absent: Karen Condon, delegation.

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

10 Signature:2008-032.nat To a p p r o v e t h e

attached MOA between CCT and BPA for Acquisition and Mgmt. of habitat for protection, mitigation and enhancement of resident Anadromous Fish.

10 FOR (DS, GJ, AJ, MF, KC, VS, JJ, MM, BN, CM) RATIONALE: CCT NEEDS TO CONCLUDE A LAND PURChASE FUNDED BY BPA UNDER ThIS AGMT. BY END OF JAN. NO COMMITTEE

10 Signature:2008-033.gov To a p p r o v e t h e

following eligibility and holds deadlines for the 181-D Annual BPA Settlement disbursement from acct. PL7219709 to be distributed on 3-24-08. See resolution for eligibility requirements and Dept. holds.

10 FOR (JJ, KC, AJ, GJ, DS, MF, VS, MM, BN, CM). RATIONALE: NEED TO ESTABLISh DEADLINES.

10 Signature:2008-034.e&e To approve PSIS

Teacher contract for the 2007-2008 school year for Michael Sheldon.

10 FOR (MF, BN, MM, CM, GJ, VS, DS, TB, KC, SM) RATIONALE: ORIGINAL CONTRACT MISSPLACED.

10 Signature:2008-035.e&e To approve PSIS

Teacher contract for the 2007-2008 school year for Albert Miller.

10 FOR (MF, BN, MM, CM, GJ, VS, DS, TB, KC, SM) RATIONALE: ORIGINAL CONTRACT MISSPLACED.

10 Signature:2008-036.e&e To approve PSIS

Teacher contract for the 2007-2008 school year for John D. hilts.

10 FOR (MF, BN, MM, CM, GJ, VS, DS, TB, KC, SM). RATIONALE: ORIGINAL CONTRACT MISSPLACED.

10 Signature:2008-037.hum To direct the mgmt. of

CNChC to move third-party billings back under the CCT Central Medical Billings Office immediately. Info. Requested includes last FY and current FY. Current contract w/outside third-party billing company be cancelled immediately.

11 FOR (BN, CM, DS, VS, GJ, MF, SM, CK, JJ, TB, JS). RATIONALE: TIMEFRAMES.

2008-038.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached funding award in the amount of $97,707 for the Mose Sam Bridge Project. Funded by NRCS, no tribal dollars.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-039.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached funding award in the amount of $44,580 for Stapaloop Project. Funded by NRCS, no tribal $

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-040.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached within line-item Budget Mod. In the amount of $113,543. to the 312207-Chief Joseph hatchery 2007 Budget to support a date extension to 3-31-08. Funded by BPA, no tribal dollars.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-041.hum To a p p r o v e t h e reorganization of the ThP to include the PTOTS funded by NPIhB and to combine PTOST position w/BF Peer Mentor position. PTOTS position was formerly the ThP in 2003 and currently

with STEPS/Diabetes Program and after review of the scope of work and the clients to be served by PTOTS the Service Dept. Director recommends that the position be moved to ThP due to similar like pgms. and clients.(WIC, MSS, BF).

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. DS arrived later.

2008-042.hum To approve Brian Nissen as oficial delegate for the Healing Lodge. This resolution supercedes all previous resolutions.

10 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED(BN). MOTION CARRIED. DS arrived later.

2008-043.hum Approval for State DShS, Children’s Administration increase of Consolidated Tribal Agmt.#0760-14368 for Indian Child Welfare Services to $405,486 for two year period 7-01-07 to 6-30-09. The annual amount is $202,743. No tribal dollars.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. DS arrived later.

2008-044.m&b To a p p r o v e t h e request made by CTEC to have CCT serve as the Fiscal agent for the Industry Skills Panel grant which was awarded through the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board this past fall. Approves the request to reduce our normal indirect cost rate to 5%, which is the maximum allowed grant.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. DS arrived later.

2008-045.m&b To deposit lease pmts. into a separate acct to be held until lease agmts are inalized with the vendors at which time pmts will go back to BIA through the regular deposit process.

9 FOR (TB, MF, AJ, GJ, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 2 AGAINST(JJ, DL) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. VS out of room.

2008-046.l&j/m&b To approve the attached amdmt to the consulting agmt of Richard hart, funded per budget mod. Attached. No new tribal dollars required. To come out of 587 Litigation account. To replace previous C.O.R. with Tim Woolsley.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. VS out of room.

2008-047.l&j/m&b To approve the attached amdmt. to the consulting agmt of Lillian Acherman. No new tribal dollars required. To come out of the 587 Litigation acct. To replace previous C.O.R. with Tim Woolsley.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. VS out of room.

2008-048.m&b To approve amdmt #24 to contract #CTP03T10158 to extend performance period from 12-31-07 to 3-31-08.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. VS out of room.

2008-049.m&b/l&j To approve mod #5 to Law Enforcement Detention Program Contract #CTP03T10164 to add FY08 funding for a net increase of $2,199,507 from $6,396,236 to $8,595,743 and to extend performance period 9-30-09.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. VS out of room.

2008-050.m&b/l&j To approve mod #4 to Law Enforcement Detention Program Contract #CTP03T10164 to add partial FY08 funding for net increase of $502,574 from $5,893,663 to $6,396,236.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. VS out of room.

2008-051.m&b/l&j To approve mod #6 to Law Enforcement Contract #CTP03T10161 to add partial FY08 funding a net increase of $277,078 from $3,154,932 to $3,432,010.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-052.m&b/l&j To approve mod #7 to Law Enforcement Pgm Contract # CTP03T10161 to add FY08 funding for net increase of $1,069,139 from $3,432,010 to $4,501,149 and to extend performance period to 9-30-09.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-053.m&b To extend term of the Services Interim Division Director contract for Renee hilderbrand an additional 90 days.

8 FOR (TB, MF, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 4 AGAINST (JJ, AJ, GJ, DL) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-054.m&b To extend term of the Public Safety Interim Division Director contract for Rory Gilliland an additional 90 days.

8 FOR (TB, MF, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 4 AGAINST (JJ, AJ, GJ, DL) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-055.m&b To extend term of the Land/Property Interim Division Director contract for Daniel Brudevold an additional 90 days

8 FOR (TB, MF, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 4 AGAINST (JJ, AJ, GJ, DL) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-056.m&b To author ize the following members of CBC to initiate disbursements for the CCT, State of WA, OST: Mike Marchand, Doug Seymour, Jeanne Jerred, Brian Nissen. To authorize the following Tribal Oficials of CCT, State of WA, to give investment instructions to the OST: Lois Wilke. Attached is a form with original signatures to be provided to the OST.

9 FOR (TB, MF, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 3 ABSTAINED (BN, JJ, DS). MOTION CARRIED.

2008-057.nat Approve contract w/K&C Silviculture to grow western larch and Douglas fir seedlings for planting spring 2009 in the amount of $98,437.83. $ to come from Forest mgmt ded acct

10 FOR (TB, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 2 AGAINST (MF, CM) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-058.nat/cul To approve the grant app being submitted to the NPS for an 18 month grant by Archives & Records in the amount of $33,073.00 for travel and professional fees. The tribe will provide the amount of $29,241.84 as in-kind.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (DS). MOTION CARRIED.

2008-059.nat To rescind resolution 2003-645 and designate the NRC Chairperson as the CCT delegate to the Intertribal Timber Council, with the Forest Manager designated as the alternate CCT delegate. Future changes to this ITC delegate designation may be made by written delegation from the NRC Chair with approval from CBC Chair.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (DS). MOTION CARRIED.

2008-060.nat To t r a n s f e r t h e following property from CTCC to the CCT: Arlie Cooper: Allotment 101-5459: Lot 4, Block 99, Plat of Townsite of Omak, Colville Indian Reservation, as per approved plat on ile in the Bureau of Land Mgmt, a copy of which Plat is recorded in Book D of Plats, pages 31 and 32, records of the Auditor of Okanogan County, in Section 35, Township 34 North, Range 26 East, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing .16 acre more or less. Valued at $35,000.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. SM out of room.

2008-061.nat To appoint Kathy Moses as EPA Grant Email contact person for CCT. This email address will also be accessible to the IT Dept to access during Kathy’s absence. Kathy will be responsible for tracking the grant awards, overseeing the signature process and distributing copies to the programs for their iles. No tribal dollars will be required.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. SM out of room.

2008-062.nat To a p p r o v e t h e renewal of the Zigi Creative Resources, Inc. contract in the amount of $28,000. contract is for professional services for the LR Water Quality Council. No tribal funding is requested.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. SM out of room.

2008-063.nat A p p r o v e t h e exchange of lands for equal value between CCT and Darlene Eldred. CCT will convey 5.00 acres, more or less valued at the fair market value of $11,450.00 to Darlene Eldred and Darlene Eldred conveyed her undivided 4/40 interest in Colville Allotment #101-1805 equivalent to $11,612.00 at the fair market value of $116,120. Payment in the difference of $162.00 in favor of Darlene Eldred. See resolution for property description. Funds to be disbursed from the Land Purchase acct.

9 FOR (TB, MF, AJ, DL, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (JJ). MOTION CARRIED. GJ, SM out of room.

2008-064.nat Approve a 6 month limited use permit for Residential/home site to Sam Adams, non-Indian, for the (see resolution for land description). Tenant Sam Adams, will be required to vacate the property on or before April 30, 2008, there will be no exceptions. Term: 6-months, beginning 10-01-07 – Ending 4-30-08. Compensation: $450.00 per month.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. BN out of room.

2008-065.nat Approve a 6 month limited use permit for Residential/home site to Dennis Adams, non-Indian, for the mobile home situated on (see resolution for description). Term: 6 month, beginning 10-01-07, Ending 4-30-08. Compensation: $450.00 per month.

10 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. BN, CM out of room.

2008-066.nat To a p p r o v e t h e purchase of Marguerite McCuen and co-owners undivided fe interests at the negotiated value of $40,000. contingent on the title insurance being free of all encumbrances. The property is to be converted into trust status for the purpose of consolidating the CCT interests. (See resolution for property description). Funds to be disbursed from the Land Purchase account.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-067.nat Approve assignment of home site Lease #95-17 in Tribal Tract #101-T1572 from Brett Marchand, Tribal member, to Ben Marchand, Sr., Tribal member. See resolution for land description. Term: 99 years beginning 1-1-95, ending 12-31-2093. all other terms, conditions, obligations will remain the same. Compensation: $250.00 per year, subject to Fair Market Rental.

11 FOR (TB, MF, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (JJ). MOTION CARRIED.

2008-068.nat A p p r o v e t h e assignment of home site lease #98-29 from Jason Allen, tribal member, to Dana Leach, tribal member located on Tribal Tract #101-T4180. See resolution for legal description. Original term was for 10 years, beginning 7-7-98, ending 6-30-09, Mr. Leach is requesting new term: 25 + 25 year, beginning 1-1-08, ending 12-31-2057. all other terms, conditions of lease remain the same. Compensation: $250.00 per year.

10 FOR (TB, MF, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 2 AGAINST (JJ, CM) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-069.nat To a p p r o v e t h e attached budget modiication to the 8158 – Summer Steelhead Project adding an additional $54,244 to FY08 budget, new budget total of $166,658. Funded by Grant County PUD, no tribal dollars.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-070.nat To approve attached Grant Application prepared by CCT F&W to be submitted to the US F&W Service for funding to support the Sharp Tail Grouse Project. Funded by US F&W Service, no tribal dollars.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-071.nat To amend resolution 2006-579 to read, “to also purchase Shelly Stine’s undivided 3/16 fee interest within Colville Tribal Tract #101-3037, at the appraised value $34,535.00, her share being $6,475.31 and this undivided fee interest be converted into trust status for the purpose of consolidating CCT interest in this allotment”. See resolution for legal description. Funds to be disbursed from the Land Purchase Acct

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-072.nat To amend resolution 2006-580 to read, “and also purchase Shelly Stine’s undivided 3/16 fee interest within Colville Allotment #101-3569-A, at the appraised value of $7,292.00, her share being $1,367.25 and this undivided fee interest be converted into trust status for the purpose of consolidating CCT interest in this alloment”. See resolution for legal description.

12 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS, JS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

2008-073.nat To amend resolution 2007-709 to read, “and also purchase Shelly Stine’s undivided 15/32 fee interest within Colville Allotment #101-1037-B, at the appraised value $23,000.00, her share being $10,781.25 and this undivided fee interest be converted into trust status for the purpose of consolidating CCT interest in this allotment. See resolution for legal description.

11 FOR (TB, MF, JJ, AJ, GJ, DL, SM, CM, BN, DS, VS) 1 AGAINST (JS) 0 ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED.

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you. A default judgment is one where the plaintiff is entitled to what it is asking for in the complaint because you have not answered the complaint in writing.

The complaint has been iled in an attempt to collect a promissory note, and additional security interest. Colville Tribal Credit is requesting that the Court enter judgment against you for principal balance together with interest accrued at the rate of 12% per annum; late fees, spokesperson fees, costs and disbursements; that the judgment bear interest at 12% per annum from the date of judgment; that in the event of nonpayment of judgment, execution may be issued for payment of any judgment; any further spokesperson fees, collection costs and cost of further court proceedings for the execution of any judgment entered in this action; that your tribal per capita payments be withheld to satisfy any judgment; that if you are employed by the Colville Tribe, that 25% of your tribal wages or salary or $50.00 whichever is less be withheld to satisfy any judgment; that you shall be required to make payments on any judgment entered; and any other and further relief as the Court may deem to be just and equitable.

Meghan FinleyColville Tribal Credit CorporationP. O. Box 618Nespelem, WA 99155509/634-2658TT: 4/24/2008 (2 of 2)

In the Court of the Confederated Tribes of The Colville Reservation

Notice of hearingIn Re the Custody of Tianna h. hildreth

Dustin Best vs. Steven O. hildreth, etal.Case Number: CV-CU-2002-22203Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008Time: 10:00 a.m.hearing: CustodyPlease NoteThis hearing, unless otherwise

indicated, is the one and only opportunity you will have to present your version of the dispute in question and to present testimony from your witnesses. This testimony must be given in person at this hearing. Signed afidavits are generally not accepted as the opposing party cannot cross-examine a piece of paper.

If you have any questions or need to subpoena witnesses, contact your attorney or a Tribal Court Clerk for additional information.

If you are not in agreement with the court date set, you must notify our ofice, in writing, with a motion to continue the date/time, specifying the reasons for the request. This motion must be iled with the court at least ive working days prior to your hearing date/time, accompanied by proof of service of the request on the other party(ies).

*Note: It is your responsibility to serve Notice of this Civil Court Date/Time set to all Parties to this action. Failure to provide proof of services to the Court may cause this matter to be stricken from the Court’s docket and then a new date/time will need to be requested by you. If you have questions on acceptable proof of services, please contact your attorney or the Civil Court Clerks.

The Custody has been set at the request of

Dated: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

TT: 4/24/2008 (2 of 2)

In the Colville Tribal CourtNespelem, WAIn Re the Marriage of: Tammy

R. Gonzalez, Petitioner v. Jose Luis Gonzalez, Respondent

Case No. CV-DI-2007-27398O r d e r A l l o w i n g S e r v i c e b y

PublicationThis matter came before this court

on February 5, 2008 on motion of the Petitioner to serve by publication. Appearing were Tammy R. Gonzalez, Petitioner, and Christina Cabrera, a friend. The Respondent did not appear, nor did he receive notice.

The court, being fully advised in the premises, finds (1) The Petitioner has made diligent efforts to serve the Respondent by registered mail to Mexico, now, therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that:1. The Petitioner is allowed to serve

the petition for dissolution on Jose Luis Gonzalez Villa by publication, for a trial on the petition, on May 28, 2008 at 8:00

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONPursuant to Colville Tribal Code §2-2-71In the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville ReservationColville Tribal Credit, Plaintiffvs.Michelle R. and Patrick D. Shining

ElkWife and husbandCOMPLAINT Case No. CV-CD-2007-27152To Defendants:A lawsuit has been iled against you

in the above-mentioned Court by Colville Tribal Credit. In order to defend against this lawsuit you must answer the complaint by stating your defense in writing and filing it by mail or in person upon the spokesperson for Plaintiff, Meghan Finley, at the ofice below stated. If you fail to do this within thirty (30) days after the date of the irst publication of this Summons, a default judgment may be entered against

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a.m., at the Colville Tribal Courthouse, 3 Joe Moses Road, Nespelem Agency, Nespelem, Washington, and receipt of this order is notice of said proceeding. The notice shall notify the Respondent that he has 30 days to respond to the petition.

IT IS SO ORDERED.DONE IN OPEN COURT this 5th day

of February, 2008.Signed: Elizabeth Fry, JudgeTT: 4/24/2008 (2 of 2)

In the Children’s Court of the Colville Confederated Tribes

NOTICE AND SUMMONSNo. CV-CU-2006-26088In re the Welfare of Donovan NystiVeronica & Donald Woodward,

Petitioners, v. Carol & Darnell Sam, Rita Woods and Mark Nysti, Respondents.

To: Rita Woods and Mark NystiA lawsuit has been iled against you

in the Colville Tribal Children’s Court by the Petitioners named above. Petitioners’ claim is stated in the written Petition, a copy of which may be obtained from the Colville Tribal Court Clerk (1-800-440-1457). The Petitioners are requesting that the Court grant them custody of Donovan Nysti.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must answer the Petition by stating your defense in writing, filing it with the Court and serving a copy on the Petitioners within twenty (20) days after the day you were served this Notice, exclusive of the day you were served. If service is made on you outside the Reservation, you shall have thirty (30) days in which to appear and answer the petition. If you fail to answer timely, a default judgment may be entered against you. A default judgment is a judgment entered against a respondent who has failed to plead or otherwise defend against a claim and such a judgment may grant petitioners’ claim in its entirety.

If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written answer, if any, may be served on time.

This Notice and Summons is issued pursuant to sections 1-1-432, 2-2-70 and 2-2-71 of the Colville Tribal Law and Order Code.

Furthermore, you are hereby given notice that a Show Cause/Custody hearing pursuant to the Colville Tribal Code will be held at the Colville Tribal Courthouse, Agency Campus, Nespelem, WA on the 8th day of July, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to determine whether temporary custody of the above-named minor should be awarded to the Petitioners pending the Custody Trial.

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

Dated this 10th day of April, 2008.Veronica & Donald Woodward,

PetitionersTT: 4/24/2008 (1 of 2)

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