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Southern Utes Host “Tri Ute Games 2009”

Media ReleaseSouthern Ute Indian Tribe

The Southern Ute IndianTribal Council expressed itsstrong support for the introductionof S. 1264 and H.R. 3061, com-panion House and Senate billsthat would require the Secretaryof the Interior to assess and even-tually repair the Pine River IndianIrrigation Project (PRIIP). Thebills, introduced in the Senate bySenator Mark Udall, and co-spon-

sored by Senator Michael Bennet,and introduced in the House byRepresentative John Salazar, arethe most recent effort to addressthe longstanding maintenance,repair, and operational deficien-cies of the PRIIP, a federal irriga-tion project built to serve bothIndian and non-Indian users onthe Southern Ute IndianReservation.

The PRIIP provides water toover 13,000 acres and nearly 400individual users, includingapproximately 100 non-Indians,

and is operated by the Bureau ofIndian Affairs (BIA). Accordingto a 2006 study by theGovernment Accounting Office(GAO), the project is carrying adeferred maintenance backlog ofneeded improvements thatamounts to approximately $20million. Other, less official esti-mates have put that amount ashigh as $60 million. The deterio-rated condition of the PRIIPmeans that many of its users are

by Jeremy Wade ShockleySouthern Ute Drum

Dark thunderclouds moved infrom the northwest as dancersfrom Denver began to don theirregalia in preparation for dance. Astrong breeze ruffled the feathersof the elaborate headdresses,which had been moved under theporch awning and out of theweather. The leader and teacher ofthis dance group watched the sky,his name is Carlos Castaneda.Carlos is the head dancer for theAztec Mexica Dancers, pro-nounced me-she-ka. Thesedancers have made the journeyfrom Denver to Chimney RockArcheological Area for the lasttwelve years.

Their traditional dance is part ofthe annual Chimney Rock NativeAmerican Cultural Gathering, nowin it’s 15th year. Carlos feels thepractice of traditional dance buildsand maintains a strong connectionwith his past, an ancestry going

back to the traditional cultures ofMexico and Central America. “ Myparents and grandparents did notpass this down, these dances wereforbidden to them, we are reclaim-ing our culture through ceremoniesthat were almost lost,” said Carlos.We spoke of the weather, as Carlosfinished lacing up his regalia, “Itwill rain, you’ll see.”

The Aztec dance group consist-ed of men and women, two drum-mers and few young childrendressed in full regalia. The cere-mony began with an offering ofincense and prayer to the fourdirections. The fervent dancingbegan almost immediately to thesound of fast paced, rhythmicdrumming. Each dancer takingthe lead in turn, as large drops ofrain began to fall. Carlos beck-oned the spectators to join them inthe arena for the final dance as theheavens rained down. The heavydownpour did not dampen spiritsas the dance continued in a fastcircular fashion, perhaps drawingan unexpected energy from the

sudden shift in weather, embrac-ing the warm summer rains.

Chimney Rock ArcheologicalArea is located just west ofPagosa Springs and the SouthernUte recreation area known asLake Capote. Following the rain-storm, a second dance arena hadbeen designated along the ridge-line, where the dark clouds madeway for clear skies and sunshine.Performing traditional dances,there were a number of Hopidance groups as well as singersand dancers from Acoma Pueblo.The arena was set in a traditionalkiva, allowing these dances amore traditional setting. A HopiDance group held the first dancefrom Second Mesa, performingthe “Buffalo Dance”. This group’svillage of origin is Sipaulovi,meaning “Village of Mosquitoes.”

“The Acoma Pueblo dancersreturn to the cultural gatheringannually” said Albert Alno of the Acoma Pueblo Traditional

Southern Ute Indian Tribe ApplaudsIntroduction of Pine River Irrigation Acts

15th Annual Chimney Rock NativeAmerican Cultural Gathering

photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM

photo Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM

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Following Opening Ceremonies of the 1st Annual Tri-Ute Games, Swimming, Archery andHand Game competition began. Pictured left to right are: Southern Ute athlete, Ricky Jefferson(Swimming), Southern Ute athlete, Clayson Smith (Archery), and Ute Mountain Ute athlete,Geraldina Selestewa (Hand Game) who all placed respectively within their divisions. The Tri-UteGames have set the precedence for the future of the Ute Nation and hopefully they will continueso the future generations can become familiar with each other and form relationships for thebetterment of the Ute Nation. Good job to all participating athletes!

Aztec Mexica Dancer, Carlos Castaneda, explains the Aztec cultural dance to spectators andstaff members at Chimney Rock Archeological Area on Sunday, July 26, 2009 with storm cloudson the horizon. Carlos and his dancers hail from Denver, Colorado.

Media ReleaseIgnacio, CO

On July 29, 2009, SolixBiofuels, Inc. (“Solix”) andSouthern Ute Alternative Energy,LLC, dedicated a jointly devel-oped algae biofuel feedstockpilot production facility locatedin southwestern Colorado onSouthern Ute Tribal Lands.

Solix is an alternative energytechnology company for thelarge-scale commercialization ofmicroalgae-based fuels and co-products. On July 23, 2009, theyannounced the completion ofconstruction and start of algal oilproduction at the Coyote GulchDemonstration Facility. Algae oilproduction began on July 16,2009, following the inoculationof the facility with microalgae.

The Coyote GulchDemonstration Facility will be infull-scale commercial operationby late summer 2009. “The inoc-ulation of the Coyote GulchDemonstration Facility marks amajor milestone for the algal fuelindustry,” said Doug Henston,chief executive officer of Solix.

The total facility is located on a

Solix Biofuels/Southern Ute AlternativeEnergy Dedicate Coyote Gulch Facility

photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM

Representatives from the Southern Ute Growth Fund, Solix Biofuels and Southern Ute TribalCouncil gathered together for a historical photo opportunity following the dedication of the CoyoteGulch Algae Biofuels Pilot Plant on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Pictured from left: Rich Schoonover,Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Bryan Willson, Solix Chief Technology Officer, David Maytubby,Financial Officer, Doug Henston, CEO of Solix Biofuels, Liz Santisteven, Growth Fund ManagementCommittee Tribal Member-at-Large, Steve Herrera, SUIT Council Member, Marjorie Borst, SUITCouncil Member, Matthew J. Box, Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ramona Eagle,SUIT Council Treasurer, Bob Zahradnik, Growth Fund Operating Director, Rebecca Kauffman,President of Southern Ute Alternative Energy, and Bruce Valdez, Growth Fund Executive Director.

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Statement of Intention Deadline: September 7, 2009If you are interested in running, for a Tribal Council seat in the upcoming General Election, November6, 2009; the deadline for filing a “Statement of Intention” is September 7, 2009. September 7, 2009 isa Holiday, so the Election Board will set up their office in the lobby of the Southern Ute Justice Center,between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

General Election: November 6, 2009, 7AM-7PMConstitution, Article IV, Section 1: There shall be annual elections held on the first Friday in November.

Residential Deadline: August 8, 2009Constitution, Article IV, Section 5: A candidate shall physically reside within the present exteriorboundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation for at least ninety (90) days preceding the electionor time of appointment.

If you have any questions, please call the Southern Ute Election Board at (970) 563-0l00 ext. 2303 or ext. 2305.

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Media ReleaseDenver, CO

The U.S. Department ofHousing and UrbanDevelopment today awarded theSouthern Ute Indian HousingAuthority $ 1,233,976 in grantstoday to improve housing condi-tions for Native American fami-lies.

“This funding helps tribal com-munities provide decent, safe,affordable housing for its mem-bers,” said HUD Secretary ShaunDonovan, who announced thefunding today. “HUD is proud topartner with tribal governmentsin our efforts to provide qualityhousing to Native Americans.”

The funding announced todayis provided through HUD’sIndian Housing Block Grant

(IHBG) Program, which pro-vides tribes or tribally designatedhousing entities (TDHEs) withfunds for a full range of afford-able housing programs, includinghousing development; modern-ization; management servicesand operating assistance; hous-ing counseling; crime preven-tion; and safety training and tech-nical assistance. The block grantapproach to housing for NativeAmericans was created in 1996,when the Native AmericanHousing Assistance and SelfDetermination Act (NAHASDA)was passed by Congress, givingtribes the authority to determinehow funds should be used toaddress the specific needs oftheir communities.

Since 1998, HUD has distrib-uted more than $600 million eachyear under this program to the

562 federally recognizedAmerican Indian tribes andAlaska Native villages. Thisneeds-based grant empower trib-al governments to determine howbest to use the funding to addressthe specific housing needs intheir local communities.

HUD is the nation’s housingagency committed to sustaininghomeownership; creating afford-able housing opportunities forlow-income Americans; and sup-porting the homeless, elderly,people with disabilities and peo-ple living with AIDS. TheDepartment also promotes eco-nomic and community develop-ment and enforces the nation’sfair housing laws. More informa-tion about HUD and its pro-grams is available on theInternet at www.hud.gov andespanol.hud.gov.

HUD Awards Southern Utes $1,233,976In Grants To Improve Housing

Brianna GoodTracks-AliresJr. Miss Southern Ute

Good day everyone! I am hereto provide an update on my activ-ities as royalty. During the monthof January I attended the RedPaint Powwow at Silver City,New Mexico and I also rode inthe parade with Izabella Valdez,Little Miss Southern Ute, in theSnow Down Parade and ourbrothers sat in the back of thetruck singing powwow songs. InFebruary, I and my family attend-ed the Jicarilla Day powwow,and in March I represented theSouthern Ute Tribe at theHozhoni Days Powwow held atFort Lewis College.

The Miss Southern UteRoyalty Committee held theirfirst workshop at the Sun UteRec Center on April 04, 2009.This event was well attended,and we had the Bear DanceSingers provide some songs andwe listened to royalty storiesshared by Linda Baker, DixieNaranjo and Samantha Maez.Also in April, I danced at theBlack Eagle Powwow at RioRancho, New Mexico. I met withOur Sisters Keeper Coalition fortheir candle light vigil at theIgnacio Library. My SouthernUte Royalty sisters and I attend-ed two days of the Gathering ofNations Powwow inAlbuquerque. There were hun-dreds of people in the Pit and itwas really hot. And lastly inApril, I attended the one dayNizhoni Powwow at UNM.

For the month of May, whichwas a very busy month, I startedpracticing the hand sign languagefor Go My Son, and I want tothank Tami Weage for helpingme with it. The Southern UteRoyalty Committee sponsored a

shawl making workshop on May17th at the Sun Ute Recreationcenter and I wasn’t able to attend.My family and I participated inthe Just Move It fun run-walk fora healthier life style. In prepara-tion for our tribal spring celebra-tion, the Southern Ute Royaltiesjoined together to help the BearDance Chief with his Bear DanceWorkshop at the casino. I partici-pated at the Ute Nations Daysponsored by the EldersCommittee, and I apologize forhaving to leave early for my nextscheduledevent at the Academy. Iperformed the Lord’s Prayer withIzabella at the Southern UteMontessori Academy Transitionceremony, and then with Eleanor,we each gave our introductionsand welcome to the Academystudents and families.

My next engagement involvedbeing at the Sky Ute CasinoHonor Wall dedication. Thehonor wall had photos of the cur-rent Royalty, the CasinoExecutive Staff, the TribalCouncil Members, the TribalChairmen and Tribal Chiefs, aswell as names of past tribal gov-ernment leaders. Also in May,the 2007-08 Miss Southern UteRoyalties were honored byCouncilman Jim Newton. Iwould like to thank him, and allthose who have acknowledgedthe work we do as tribal royaltyrepresentatives. It was great to bepart of the blessing and openingof the first day of Bear Dance onFriday. Bear Dancing is reallyfun and I danced on Sunday andall day on Monday. I also attend-ed the Bear Dance powwow onFriday evening and Saturday Ihelped to serve the powwow din-ner. We made our way to theVeterans Park on Monday for theDay of Remembrance in whichwe all need to remember our vet-erans and the sacrifice they madefor us, thank you veterans!

On May 28th, my dad took meto the Tri-Ute Leaders meeting inTowaoc. The next day, Eleanorand I did the sign language forGo My Son at the Southern UteHead Start Graduation, and wehelped lead the new graduatesfrom the gym. Then, on May30th, a group of us helped togreet the Contact AmeriqueTravelers at the Sky Ute Casino.The Southern Ute Royalty pre-

sented gifts to the travelers, andwe danced along side other tradi-tional dancers for a short grandentry presentation for theAmerique travelers.

In June, my dad took me to theUte Mountain Ute Bear dance cel-ebration at Towaoc for more beardancing. A couple of days afterthat I participated with other localtraditional dancers for the SpanishTrails Association Banquet, andalso made a presentation at theNative American LawEnforcement Conference at theSky Ute Casino. Again, I handedout gifts to the guests of theContact Amerique Travelers bustour on June 11th and 18th at thegrand Sky Ute Casino and Resort.

My last event for June wastraveling many miles North toattend the Thunder ButteTraditional Wacipi at SouthDakota. The Cheyenne RiverSioux tribal people talked aboutthe history of their relationshipwith the Utes, particularly theNorthern Utes. They consider allthree Ute tribes as relatives.There was a ceremony ofexchanging tribal flags and Mr.Rudley Weaver presented ourSouthern Ute Tribal Flag. TheNorthern Ute people spoke at theWacipi about the Bear dance, andI was asked by Mariah Cuch tohelp them demonstrate our tradi-tional Bear Dance.

In between doing my royaltyresponsibilities, I currently par-ticipate as a peer leader for theSouthern Ute Boys and GirlsClub. This summer, I’m involvedwith the swim club at the SunUte Rec Center and attended abasketball camp in New Mexico.This wraps up my royalty reportfor the months of Januarythrough June. I hope that every-one is enjoying their summer,staying safe, and treating eachother with respect. TheSouthernUte Royalty Committeeis sponsoring another workshopon Royalty Pageant Preparationscheduled for August 11, 2009,6:00 pm, at the SunUteRecreation Center. I want toencourage all interested eligibleSouthern Ute girls and their fam-ilies to attend this workshop.

Tog’oiok and Many blessings, Brianna GoodTracks-Alires

Jr. Miss Southern Ute 2008-09

Southern Ute RoyaltyQuarterly Report

TOBIAS - Anthony Pinnecoose Tobias, Sr., 75, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at his home in Ignacio,Colorado. He was born at Taylor Hospital, and lived in Ignacio. He went to school up to seventh grade.Josie and Anthony returned to Randlett, Utah, where he worked as a laborer. He worked with theCattleman Association and he was a driver for his uncle, Joe Jenkins.

They returned to Ignacio where he met and married Nancey Weaver of Ignacio. They had threedaughters and one son.

He was a very independent man, he liked to go to the parades, pow-wows, bear dance, Sundance andflea markets. He enjoyed being with his daughters and attended picnics and family gatherings. It wasthere that he would meet relatives and friends. He liked to watch live boxing at the casino and wrestling.He worked for the Southern Ute Wood Yard and the Southern Ute Ground Maintenance until he retired.

In 2001 he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and through the years developed other cancers. Healways said he was determined to live “one day at a time.”

He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancey, grandfather Pennecoose, father Albert Tobias, motherJosie Pinnecoose, son Anthony Pinnecoose Tobias Jr., brothers Milton Jenkins, Erdman B. Tobias,Alfred Tobias, and sister Victoria W. Taylor.

He is survived by daughters Corina A. Tobias, Roberta A. T. Scott and Lida S. T. Allen, all ofIgnacio; sister Kathleen T. Hatch of Ignacio; niece, Annette J. Pusher of Randlett, Utah; eight grand-children, five great-grandchildren and numerous relatives.

A rosary was held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Friday, July 24, 2009 and a wake will be heldat his home until sunrise. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, July 25, 2009 at St. IgnatiusCatholic Church and burial followed at Ouray Memorial Cemetery in Ignacio

BETTINI - Annie William Bettini, a long time area resident, went to be home with her Savior onSunday, July 19, 2009, after her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 86. Annie was born to HickeyWilliam and Isabel Sedillos on September 7, 1922 in LaPosta. Ms. Bettini was a member of theSouthern Ute Indian Tribe. She grew up in the area by the Weaselskin Bridge, on the Southern UteIndian Reservation. Her home was just east of where she grew up.

Ms. Bettini and her husband, Victor Bettini, moved to California in the late fifties, where he laterpassed away in 1968. In 1971, she moved back to Florida Mesa with her two foster children and herwonderful adopted son Delbert Bettini, who later passed away in September 1972 after a long battlewith bone cancer. Then, in 1976, she moved to Ignacio to be closer to work. In 1983, she moved backto the area where she grew up which she loved for its openness and peacefulness.

Before she started working, she was a homemaker and took care of her family that included niecesand nephews as well. After returning to the area, she worked at the Ignacio Elementary School as aTeacher’s Aide from 1973 until her retirement in 1988. After her retirement, she missed working;therefore, she went back to work part-time as a Ute Language Teacher at the High School in Ignacio.Later, she volunteered her time in the schools her grandchildren attended. She shared her stories shewrote and her life stories of her childhood with the students at the Southern Ute Indian MontessoriAcademy in Ignacio and at Sunnyside Elementary in Durango.

Ms. Bettini was elected to the Ignacio town board in 1979 and served on the board until 1983. In 1991,she received the Colorado Women of Color Award. She attended Calvary International and was recognizedfor Mother of the Year by her church congregation on May 10, 2004. She also worked with the WycliffeBible Translators to translate the Bible into the Ute Language. Her passion was to go to Towaoc PresbyterianChurch to share her faith, songs, and to encourage the Ute members to continue living for the Lord.

Being a gifted writer, she loved to write children’s stories, poems, and songs. She also enjoyed read-ing, crocheting, shoveling snow, chopping wood, mowing her lawn, taking care of her yard and collect-ing rocks. Her family was important and she spent a lot of time with her daughter and grandchildren.

She could always be found working in her yard, playing and spending time with her grandchildren,or just shopping. She was constantly on the go, never stopping for too long, just a short rest. She lovedto joke and spend time with family. She was respected by all she came in contact with.

She was not afraid to share her faith with others. When family and friends needed prayer, she wasthe one they would call and know that she would pray for them. She had so much to share with every-one and all who knew her learned much from her. She will be missed but not forgotten.

She is preceded in death by her father Hickey William, mother Isabel Trujillo, son Delbert Bettini,sister Nelly Archuleta, and brother Paul Trujillo. She is survived by her daughter Cecelia Ross ofDurango, grandchildren Jessica, Cody and Brett Ross all of Durango, nephew Danny Bean and wifeSally of Ignacio, sisters Arabella William, MaryAnn Scott, Vangie Montoya all of Durango, and JaneVallejos of Aztec, New Mexico as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at the River Church, 860 Plymouth Drive,Durango, CO. The Reverend Raymond Mestas officiated. Burial occured at Greenmount Cemetery fol-lowing the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Wycliffe Bible Translators, MotherTongue Translators Fund (on memo line), P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862.

LOPEZ - Felipe N. Lopez, 50, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his home in Ignacio, Colorado. Mr.Lopez was born January 18, 1959 in Cortez, Colorado the son of Phillip and Clarice Lopez. Mr. Lopezgrew up in Towaoc, CO and then graduated high school from the Intermountain School in Brigham,UT. He then continued his education and enrolled in an electonics program at SIPI Technical Schoolin Albuquerque, NM. He came back to Towaoc and worked security management at the Ute MountainUte casino. He was well known for his artisan craft work, most notably his beadwork. He enjoyed fish-ing, hunting, camping and taking care of his horses. He loved to travel and also liked to watch wrestlingon TV. Mr. Lopez was a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Indian tribe. He was proud to be spiritual.He participated in handgame, singing, Pow Wow and Sundance.

He is survived Nadine Lopez (sister) of Ft. Duchesne, UT, Clarinda Jenks (sister) of Ouray, UT,Lucreta Washington (sister) of Ft. Duchesne, UT, Phyllis Lopez (sister) of Ft. Duchesne, UT, JonasLopez (brother) of Ft. Duchesne, UT, Melvin Price (brother) of Towaoc, CO, Celia Lopez (daughter)of Ft. Duchesne, UT, Ysela Lopez (daughter) of Phoenix, AZ, Kree Lopez (daughter) of Ignacio, CO,Philman Lopez (son) of Ignacio, CO, Kirsten Lopez (daughter) of Ignacio, CO, and Toniette Lopez(wife) of Ignacio, CO.

He was preceded in death by his sister Gertrude Lopez, his mother Clarice Lopez, his father PhillipLopez, his grandfather Jacob Lopez, his grandmother Callie May, his grandfather Andrew Cuch, andhis grandmother Vera Atwine.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church inIgnacio. Burial occured at Towaoc Cemetery in Towoac, CO. A wake was held at the family home inIgnacio on July 21, 2009.

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July 31, 2009Peini (3) Update

Tribal UpdateAthletic PhysicalsGood for next year’s Jr. High and High School Athletes in the 2009-2010 sports seasons (Grades 6-12)

August 7th in the Ignacio High School Cafeteria from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Only $30. For more infor-mation call Chris deKay (970) 563-4315.

Surplus Bison Up For BidThe Southern Ute Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids from enrolled Southern Ute Tribal mem-

bers on 20 surplus bison from the tribe’s bison herd; these are grass-fed bison of various sex and age class-es. Prospective buyers may bid on single or multiple animals and the minimum bid for each bison is$250.00 the deadline to submit bids will be August 14th at 5:00 P.M. Viewing of the bison will be fromAugust 5th thru August 14th at the bison facility located at the intersection of C.R. 324 and C.R. 321.Successful bidders will need to pick up bison by 5:00 p.m. August 19th payment will be due prior to pickup. The buyer will assume responsibility for the care and the containment upon receipt of bison. To viewthe bison or if you have any questions please contact Chris Olguin at (970) 563-0130.

Ignacio YAFL Football Looking For CoachesIgnacio YAFL (Young American Football League) is looking for some coaching help for our 4th grade

team. We are a traveling league with teams of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade players. The season runs from August3rd through late October. We have home games as well as travel to other areas such as Pagosa, Durango,Bayfield, Cortez, Aztec, Bloomfield, Farmington, Kirtland. This is a great opportunity to give back to theyouth of the community. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kelly McCaw at (970) 884-0247.

4-H County Fair BBQThe Seven Rivers 4-H Club is selling tickets for the upcoming 4-H County Fair BBQ. The 4-H BBQ is

on Saturday August 8th and runs from noon until 5:30 p.m. and will be held on the Senior Center lawnlocated next to the La Plata County Extension Office building in Durango, CO. Local businesses and cor-porations who have volunteered to help 4-H will be preparing all the meat. You will have an opportunityto select which group has the best BBQ! Prices are: Adult pre-sale $8.00; Seniors (65+) and childrenages 2-7 are $5.00. Tickets at the door will be $10.00. Please come by the So. Ute Agriculture/CustomFarm building to purchase your tickets. We are located at 655 CR 517. If you have any questions pleasecall Leonora Burch at (970) 563-0150 ext. 3504. Thanks to all our supporters!

Necchi Sewing Machines Being SoldThe Agriculture Extension is selling (3) Necchi, one with cabinet, and (1) Bernina. All the sewing

machines are $200.00. The machines are in very good shape and it is sold as is. Tribal Members first comefirst served. Telephone orders will not be accepted. Please bring your payment to the Agriculture/CustomFarm building between the hours of 9 am – 3:00 pm. The sewing machine can be seen at the Higher Ed.Bldg. One necchi with the cabinet will be seen at the agriculture/Custom Farm. For information only call(970) 563-0220.

Hunter Education Classes OfferedThe Southern Ute Indian Tribe will be hosting Hunters Safety Classes in the Buckskin Charlie Training

Room (2nd Floor) of Tribal Administration Building in Ignacio, Colorado on August 10, 11, 12, 13, and(6:30pm-9:00pm) and August 15 (9:00am-11:00am). The minimum age limit is 10 years of age. Pre-reg-istration is required, to do so please call the Southern Ute Division of Wildlife Management at (970) 563-0130. Cost of the class is $10. Requirements of the class are, must attend all classes, pass written test,demonstrate safe handling of firearms, class size is limited to 20 participants. Do not bring firearms orammunition to class, items will be provided. Other classes being offered in the Area (Bayfield, Durango,Pagosa Springs). Please call the Colorado Division of Wildlife for times and locations (970) 247-0855 or visittheir website, http://wildlife.state.co.us/Education/HunterEducationCourses/. Hunter education courses arerecommended for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, whether or not they intend to hunt. Basic out-door skills acquired in a hunter education course can be invaluable during any outdoor activities. Forexample, survival basics can help you prepare for and deal with emergencies. And wildlife managementlessons provide insight into how and why wildlife agencies manage the resource, particularly by usinghunting as a management tool.

Southern Ute Montessori Head Start Enrollment The Southern Ute Montessori Head Start in Ignacio is now accepting applications for Fall 2009 enroll-

ment. Head Start serves children 3-5 years old, including children with Special Needs. There is no chargeto qualifying families, regardless of income. Our service area for recruitment has expanded, please readthe following description carefully. We are now taking applications for enrollment in the Bayfield area,BUT, only inclusive to the following area: West to County Road 509; South of Highway 160 and East toCounty Roads 526/523. For and application or more information call or stop by at the Center. Contact SueVelasquez, Brandi Archuleta, or Sam Harrison at (970) 563-4566.

Financial Skills For FamiliesThe Southern Ute Finance Department will be holding a “Financial Skills For Families” class in the

Buckskin Charlie Room in the Leonard C. Burch Building, on August 14, 2009 from 12 pm - 2 pm. Formore information and to register please call Danielle Hight at (970) 563-0100 Ext. 2600.

Raffle Prize Winners:1st 42” Flat Screen TV - Chris Cameron2nd Nintendo Wii - Vivian Archuleta3rd $250 Cash - Karen Silva4th Quilt - Edna Silva5th Sky Ute Dinner & Lodging - Tige Fudor6th $100 Cash - Raymond Millich7th Body Balance - Helen Dunn8th Christina’s Bar & Grill - Denise Lucero9th Sky Ute Dinner for 2 - Beatrice Hudson10th Hematite/Pearl Jewelry - Kenneth Richards11th $50 Lewis Merc Certificate - Marie Valdez12th $50 Cash - Tim Pacheco13th Sky Ute Bowling - Cassandra Andrean

Horseshoe Tournament:Doubles:1st Gene Gurule/Jeremy Padilla2nd James Serrano/Joey Serrano3rd Dean Hudson/Jim SquiresSingles:1st Gene Gurule2nd Jim Squires3rd Jeremy Padilla

Duck Race Winners:1st Louann2nd Baird Kleinsmith3rd Chris Claps4th Melissa Trevino

Parade Winners:Grand Prize: In Memory of Augustine VelasquezMemorium: SensacionPolitical: 1st Four Corners Liberty Restoration Grp.Civic: 1st Wildcats Basketball; 2nd IgnacioCommunity LibraryHorses Single: 1st Fabian Perez; 2nd Lynn JackChildren Riding: 1st Jungle Animals; 2nd Fun inthe SunChildren Walking: Ignacio Youth BaseballSr. Citizen: Harry ValenciaAutos: 1st 1926 Model-T Roadster - Art Combs;2nd Classic Car - John WashingtonRoyalty: 1st Future Miss Indian Colorado; 2nd:Miss & Jr. Miss Indian Colorado Non-Commercial: 1st Class of 1989; 2nd MDConstructionMusic: Leon MusicalDancers: Los Colores de Ignacio

2009 San Ignacio Fiesta Results

Jack WagnerTitle: Construction Crew LeaderDescription of Duties: Manage Repair and Construction Crews,Schedule WorkHobbies: Skiing, Surfing, Hiking and BackpackingFamily: Wife, Four Children, Four Grandchildren

Les JohnJob Title: Construction Crew

SupervisorHobbies: Outdoor Activities

Tribe: Navajo

Timothy McNultyJob Title: Construction ServicesRepairmanDescription of Duties: Remodel,repair, construction, use of allhand and powertools, trouble-shoot and repair.Hobbies: Fishing and camping

New Employees

Southern Ute Tribal Fair NoticeNext 2009 Superintendent and Volunteer meeting to plan the 2009 Southern Ute Tribal Fair will beAugust 5th, 2009, in the Buckskin Charlie Room at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Any other ques-tions can be answered at (970) 563-0119 or (970) 563-0100 Ext. 2251.

unable to access and use waterfor agricultural irrigation.Nevertheless, users have seenrates for operation and mainte-nance increase over recent yearseven while the PRIIP continuesto fail to deliver water for theiruse. In fact, according to a 1999study done by the Bureau ofReclamation, geographic and cli-mactic conditions prevent PRIIPusers from generating a return ontheir investment that would justi-fy PRIIP charges of more than$6.00 per acre; however, currentcharges exceed $15.00.

“The Tribe has worked to

address the condition of thePRIIP for years,” said ChairmanMatthew J. Box, “now, hopefullyCongress will finally take thesteps needed to fix the PRIIP fortribal members and others whoneed - but don’t receive - theirirrigation water.” Chairman Boxpointed out that the bills wouldenlist assistance from the Bureauof Reclamation to assess the cur-rent condition of the PRIIP andcould establish a cost-share pro-gram with the Tribe for the nec-essary repair work. “The Tribe iscommitted to helping the federalgovernment fix the PRIIP where

appropriate but the PRIIP hasalways been a federal irrigationproject and we are glad to see thefederal government finally stepup to address its years of neglecttoward the PRIIP,” saidChairman Box.

The Pine River Indian IrrigationAct, S. 1264, was introduced onJune 15 in the Senate and hasbeen referred to the SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs forfurther consideration. Its compan-ion bill in the House, H.R. 3061,was introduced on June 25 andhas been referred to the HouseCommittee on Natural Resources.

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Flag Exchange in S. Dakota

The historic Flag ExchangeCeremony (top photo) tookplace between members of theCheyenne River Sioux Veterans(backs to the camera) and rep-resentatives from the three UteTribes during the 2009Thunder Butte Wacipi at theThunder Butte CommunityPowWow Grounds on theCheyenne River SiouxReservation in South Dakota.

Pictured l-r: Northern UteVeteran (stand-in for the UteMountain Ute representative),Northern Ute BusinessCommittee Chairman CurtisCesspooch and Southern UteTribal Member Rudley Weaver.After reading the CheyenneRiver Sioux Tribal CouncilProclamation, Denelle HighElk, Tourism Director for theCheyenne River Sioux Tribesaid “I’d like to welcome them(the Ute people) home.”

Junior Miss Southern UteBrianna GoodTracks-Alires(left photo) shakes handswith the members of theCheyenne River Sioux ColorGuard after being introducedduring the grand entry.Visible in the background areSouthern Utes Linda Eagle(center) and her daughterand Rudley Weaver.

photos courtesy Gary (Tom) Alires

July 31, 2009Wh-chu-wiini (4)Update

Of Four Corners InterestYouth PhotoVoice Exhibit and DiscussionThe Dragon Youth Project of San Juan Basin Health Department invites the public to a photography

exhibit and discussion on health issues among Bayfield teens on August 5th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at theBayfield Town Hall. The La Plata County EPIC Team is a Bayfield youth-led team concerned with help-ing their peers make healthy choices. EPIC will be presenting on their recently completed Photovoiceproject. Photovoice is a method of research that engages a community by giving cameras to the peopleliving within that community — whose voices are not often heard — so that they may identify and rep-resent community issues concerning them through photographs. The Bayfield project focused on adoles-cent health including access to health services and teen pregnancy prevention. Please join us at theBayfield Town Hall, August 5, 2009 from 6-7:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more infor-mation contact Kendra at (970) 247-5702 ext 225 or [email protected].

Register Your Team for Fall Adult SportsDurango Parks and Recreation has opened team registrations for their Adult & Teen Volleyball,

Basketball, Flag Football and Soccer Leagues. League manuals and rosters are available at the DurangoCommunity Recreation Center, 2700 Main Avenue. Be the first to register your team at the Captains’Organizational Meeting at the Community Recreation Center:

• Adult Men’s & Women’s Volleyball - meeting is Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.• Adult Men’s Flag Football - meeting is Aug. 5, 7:00 p.m.• Adult Coed Soccer - meeting is Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m.• Adult Coed & Men’s Basketball - meeting is Aug. 10, 7:15 p.m.Teens 14 years of age and older may participate in theses adult sports leagues. More league details are

in the league manuals and on the City’s website, www.durangogov.org, under Parks and Recreation,League Information. Durango Parks and Recreation Adult Sports is also looking for part-time staff inter-ested in becoming officials and site supervisors for these fall leagues (Volleyball, Basketball, FlagFootball, Soccer). Earn extra money while serving our adult sports community. To learn more about thisopportunity, contact Chris Clements at [email protected] or (970) 375-7324.

Three Springs Plaza Venue for Out To Lunch With Terry RickardThree Springs Plaza will host the first of two Out To Lunch concerts on Friday, August 7th from 11:30

am until 1:30 pm. The increasingly popular venue for entertainment will feature Terry Rickard, popularguitarist and singer. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch or purchase lunch available from theThree Springs neighborhood restaurant, Digs Market Café. Lawn games and a nearby playground are alsoavailable for children attending the event. The next Out To Lunch is scheduled for Friday, September 11th.For more information, visit threespringsdurango.com or call (970) 764-6000.

Ladies Camp Offered to Improve Mountain Bike SkillsSarah Tescher and Elke Brutsaert have teamed up with Cindy Dahlberg and Durango Mountain Bike

Camp to offer an expanded selection of clinics for women. I have attached an image and bio for both Sarahand Tescher, they have been very active in mountain biking. There will be a series of clinics, 10% of all pro-ceeds from the clinics will be given to local charities, including Mercy Medical Center-Breast Care Center,Women’s Resource Center, DEVO and Fort Lewis College Cycling team. $50 per clinic or $225 for theseries. For reservation please visit www.durangomountianbikecamp.com. Sarah Tescher (970) 779-8480,Elke Brutsaert (970) 749-2946, Cindy Dahlberg (970) 385-0411.

Clinic #5: Sat., Aug. 22nd, 9:00 - 1:00p.m. Location TBA. Groups: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.

10 years ago...Southern Ute Tribal Members and brothers, Russell Box Sr. and Austin Box sit and chat

during a break at the July 24h Florissant, Colorado PowWow to honor the TabeguachBand of the Ute Indian Nation. The Pow-Wow was sponsored by the Florissant HeritageFoundation in Teller County, the ancestral home of the Tabeguache Band. Incidentally,Russell took third pace in the Men’s Traditional dance category at the PowWow.

This photo was published in the July 30, 1999 issue of the Southern Ute Drum.

30 years ago...Members of the Southern Ute Youth group dancing the Round Dance with tour group

from Japan.This photo was published in the August 3, 1979 issue of the Southern Ute Drum.

2nd Annual FWISD PowWowAugust 8, 2009Fort Worth, TX

Phone: (817) 231-1818, Paul GriffithEmail: [email protected]

URL: www.flyingeagletradingpost.com

46th Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian FestivalAugust 6-9

Tribal Grounds • Fort Hall, IDPhone: 208-238-0680 or 208-478-3700Email: [email protected]

Web: www.shoshonebannocktribes.com/festival

2009 Crow Fair CelebrationAugust 14-16, 2009

Crow Agency, MTPhone: (406) 620-7050, Larry Blacksmith

Email: [email protected]: www.crowtribe.com

Ute Mountain Ute Casino PowWowAugust 21-23, 2009

PowWow Grounds (Behind Casino) • Towaoc, COPhone: (800) 258-8007

Web: www.utemountaincasino.com

PowWow Trails 2009

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Ute LanguageKaguchì - “Grandmother”NuÇ kaguchiÇav kanive-tugwakwavani - “I’m goingto Grandmother’s house”Editor’s Note: The Ute Language and “Translation” are transcribed from the 2000 Ute Dictionary, ©1996

20 years ago...Joint Water Inventory Team: (l-r), Ron Frost, SUIT Forestry; Loren Gurney - HKM, Billing,

Montana; Archie Baker - ANA Project; Bill Lynn - Colorado State; Stanley Frost - NaturalResource Division. Taken in the Seguro Canyon area of Archuleta Mesa. The Southern UteTribe, State and Federal Government are assisting in the field inspections of all spring wellsstock tanks, ponds and catchments basins on the reservations. The water inventory com-menced on July 13, 1989, on the eastern portion of the reservation. The team will completethe goal and determine the accuracy of the information to be placed on the inventory mapsand provide direction for inclusion of the water resources into the final court decree.

This photo was published in the August 4, 1989 issue of the Southern Ute Drum.

two-acre site in southwesternColorado, on land provided bySolix’s partner, Southern UteAlternative Energy, and is integrat-ed with two other Tribal compa-nies. These companies are provid-ing valuable inputs needed forgrowing algae in the form of natu-ral gas, CO2 and produced water tothe Coyote Gulch DemonstrationsFacility. Solix has plans to expandto more acres of production at theCoyote Gulch location in the nearfuture. In addition, as the siteexpands, the Coyote GulchDemonstration Facility will pro-vide new jobs to the Durango areain southwestern Colorado.

Southern Ute Tribal Councilmembers recently visited the FortCollins facility. “Renewable ener-gy is vitally important to thefuture of our Tribe and the nation.We believe that algae has greatpromise as a fuel for the future,”said Southern Ute Tribal CouncilChairman, Matthew Box, “mov-ing this facility into production isa key milestone to future success.”

Contributing to this new era ofalgal fuel production makes

Solix an alternative energy indus-try leader. “Solix’s technologyresponds to the strategic impera-tives of the new energy economy,namely renewable sources ofenergy, diversification frompetroleum-based fossil fuels andjob creation. We are excited to becreating a viable alternative ener-gy source to petroleum-basedfuels and new jobs in theprocess,” said Rich Schoonover,Solix’s chief operating officer.

Solix and Southern UteAlternative Energy are workingto finalize plans for providing anAugust tour of the facility for allinterested Southern Ute TribalMembers. More details about thecoordination surrounding thisevent will be made available inearly August.

About Solix BiofuelsSolix Biofuels, Inc., based in

Fort Collins, Colo., is an alterna-tive energy production technologycompany with emphasis on sup-plying low-cost, scalable photo-bioreactors that will enable theglobal production of biofuels

using microalgae as a feedstock.Solix, spun out of Colorado StateUniversity, is an intellectualdescendant of the U.S.Department of Energy’s AquaticSpecies Program, which started in1978 to explore ways to producebiodiesel from algae. In early2006, Solix was created to contin-ue this work, with a goal of creat-ing a commercially viable biofuelthat will help solve climatechange and petroleum scarcitywithout competing with globalfood supply. For more informationvisit www.solixbiofuels.com.

About Southern UteAlternative Energy

Southern Ute AlternativeEnergy, LLC is wholly owned bythe Southern Ute Indian Tribe andwas created to invest in and devel-op alternative and renewableenergy for the Tribe. Southern UteAlternative Energy is focused oninvesting in opportunities withpositive environmental impact,sound technology, and solid eco-nomics. For more informationvisit www.suaellc.com.

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July 31, 2009Mahni-gey-knee (5) Health

Healthy Perspectives:“Types Of Arthritis”

by Dr. Matthew Clark, MDSouthern Ute Health Clinic

By definition, arthritis refersto inflammation of the joints.Joints includes parts of the bodywhere two or more bones cometogether- including the shoul-ders, knees, back, neck, hips, andso forth.

Joint pain is one of the mostcommon symptoms of arthritis.For others, stiffness may be acommon symptom.

Arthritis comes in many differ-ent varieties. Generally, arthritisis divided into two major cate-gories: degenerative arthritis andinflammatory arthritis.

Degenerative arthritis is alsoknown as osteoarthritis and itoften results from the “wear andtear” activities of living. Formost persons, this form of arthri-tis begins later in life, usually inthe 6th or 7th decade. Yet forsome with prior history of jointinjury, degenerative arthritis canoccur earlier in the affected joint.

Osteoarthritis occurs when thesoft, lubricating, and shock-absorbing surfaces on the bonesbegin to wear away. This materi-

al, known as cartilage, is alsofound in pliable parts of the bodysuch as the nose and ear. As itbegins to wear down at the bonesurface, the bone itself maybecome exposed inside the joint.This often leads to inflammationand resulting pain and stiffness.

Persons with osteoarthritismay experience “gel phenome-non” where joints become stiffwith rest but “limber up” quicklyduring physical activity.

The treatment of osteoarthritisis often geared toward rehabilita-tion of the affected joint throughmuscle strengthening exercises.

Inflammatory arthritis syn-dromes differ from osteoarthritis

in that they are often due primari-ly to inflammation in the joint.These syndromes include condi-tions such as Rheumatoid arthritis,lupus, and gout. These conditionsoften produce a swollen, hot, redjoint that is tender and very stiff.

Inflammatory arthritis typical-ly produces swelling of the lin-ing of the joint, also known asthe synovium. This may resultfrom the action of the immunesystem. These conditions can bediagnosed through a combina-tion of symptoms, physical examfindings, and testing of eitherblood or joint fluid.

The initial treatment of inflam-matory arthritis is geared towardreduction of joint inflammationthrough use of either non-steroidal anti-inflammatory med-ications or steroids. However, formost of these conditions, specificmedications geared at suppress-ing the inflammatory process canalso be used. These medicines tar-get the particular part of theimmune system responsible forjoint inflammation.

Persons with chronic pain,stiffness, and/or swelling of thejoints should seek medical atten-tion for evaluation of arthritis.

The Kidney Corner:“Phosphate”

by Dr. Mark Saddler, MDDurango Nephrology Associates

Phosphate is a dietary nutrientwhich is necessary for optimalfunction of many cell processes,energy production by cells, and forhealthy bone formation. It is pres-ent in many different foods, anddietary deficiency of phosphate israre. Foods that are particularlyhigh in phosphate include dairyproducts, meat and beans. It is par-ticularly high in cola drinks. Thereis some evidence that, even in peo-ple with normal kidney function,excessive intake of phosphate cancause problems with bones.However, it is kidney diseasepatients who are at particular riskfrom high phosphate levels.

Under normal circumstances,phosphate in the diet is easilyabsorbed from the gastrointesti-nal tract, helped by the presenceof vitamin D. When the kidneysare healthy, excess phosphate iseasily removed by the kidneys,so it’s unusual to see abnormallyhigh phosphate levels in peoplewith normal kidneys. However,when kidney function isimpaired, phosphate overload

occurs quite frequently. Theexcess phosphate causes adecrease in the calcium availableto make new bone and sets a cas-cade of events in motion, affect-ing several hormones that worsenthe bone problem. Worse still,the high phosphate levels lead todeposition of calcium in areas ofthe body where it can causeharm. For example, calcium dep-osition in blood vessels results inthe vessel walls becoming thickand stiff, contributing to cardio-vascular disease, high bloodpressure and decreased perfusionof vital organs. Calcium deposi-tion in the skin and subcutaneoustissue can also cause a verypainful and life-threatening con-dition called “calciphylaxis”.

So it’s very important to avoidphosphate overload in patientswith kidney disease. The mostimportant way to try to do this isby reducing the amount of phos-phate in the diet. As anyone whohas tried to lose weight by diet-ing knows, it’s difficult to changedietary habits! But this change iscrucial for kidney diseasepatients with high phosphate lev-els. To make matters more com-plicated, kidney disease patients

often need to try to maintain theirprotein intake while limitingphosphate intake. Dairy productsand cola drinks are usually themain issues to avoid; for others,peanuts can be a the culprit. Atrained kidney dietician can helpto individualize a diet plan forkidney disease patients with highphosphate levels.

There are also medicationswhich can help avoid absorptionof phosphate from the diet. Thesemedicines bind the dietary phos-phate in the gut at the time; sothey have to be taken with mealsto be effective. Unfortunately,they can be difficult to take-forone thing, patients have toremember to have the medicinewith them every time they eat!Some are not very potent andnecessitate taking several tabletswith each meal (some patientscomplain that by the time theyhave taken 5 or so phosphatebinders before their meal, they’renot hungry any more!), and oth-ers may have stomach sideeffects. For patients on dialysis,an increase in dialysis time canhelp with phosphate control byremoving more of the phosphatewith each dialysis treatment.

Media ReleaseCPS Program

The National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) is alerting consumersof a recall involving certainDorel Juvenile Group’s Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraints.

Dorel is recalling the childrestraints because of attachmentdifficulties between the infantcarrier and the base. If the carrieris improperly mounted to the

base, the child could be injuredin the event of a crash. Theaffected models include theMaxi-Cosi Mico infant childrestraint systems, models 22-371and 22-372, and Maxi-Cosi Micoinfant child restraint system -base only, model 22-515, pro-duced from July 2007 throughFebruary 17, 2008.

Dorel will replace the Micobase free of charge. For moreinformation, owners may contactthe company’s customer servicedepartment at 1-877-657-9546 or

http://www.djgusa.com/ All 3 versions of the recall list

have been updated on the CPSTeam Colorado website. You canaccess them by following thesteps below:

1. www.carseatscolorado.com2. Log In (Please reply to this

email if you need your log ininformation resent to you.)

3. Click on “Materials” on thetop toolbar

4. Click on “View/DownloadDocuments, forms, etc.”

Consumer Advisory: Dorel Recalls28,350 Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Seats

UTE INDIAN MUSEUMEMBRACING OUR HISTORY... PERSERVING OUR HERITAGE

UTE INDIAN MUSEUM FILM FESTIVAL & INDIAN MARKET AT THE MONTROSE PAVILION - AUGUST 28, 2009

Indian Market: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Free to the Public)Silent Auction Throughout the DayOpen Cash Bar: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmFilm Cost: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Adults/Seniors: $18 or $15 Members; Children: $7.50Opening Introduction: CJ Brafford (Lakota Sioux) Director of the Ute MuseumRoland McCook: (Uncompahgre Ute) President of Friends of the Ute Museum

Entertainment • Ute Mt. Ute Drummers• Southern Ute Royalty• R. Carlos Nakai (Ute/Navajo) - Flutist/special appearance• Eddie Three Eagles (Apache) - Flutist• Paul Chamberlin (Cherokee) - Songwriter/guitarist

Saving the American Horses: The American West is in more turmoil than ever and the Americanhorses are caught in the middle. Produced by James Kleinert

American Outrage: Carrie Dann a Western Shoshone and her sister Mary who passed away in 2005have been at the forefront of the Western Shoshone Nation’s struggle for land and human rights. Carrie Dann will be present and speak after the film

Crisis at Mt. Tenbo: The Western Shoshone are trying to stop gold mining on their sacred mountainby Barrick Mining, a Canadian company. This horrific story of artifacts and graves being dug up istold by Carrie with a new song “Treaty” by Joanne Shenandoah (Iroquois) and Grammy award winneras the soundtrack

Honor Song and Presentation to Carrie Dann

FREE DAY & EVENTS CHIPETA DAY CELEBRATION, BUFFALO FEAST INDIANMARKET & CULTURAL PROGRAMS AT THE UTE INDIAN MUSEUM - AUGUST 29, 2009

9:30 am Blessing at Chipeta’s Grave10:00 am Cultural Program: Indian Drummers; Indian Dancing; Bear Dancing, Tribal Leaders, Color

Guards, Sign Language, Flute Entertainment, Indian Songwriter, and Carrie Dann a Western Shoshone,Elder to speak on Indian Land Rights.

12:00 pm Free Buffalo Feast (Donated by the Northern Ute Tribe)1:00 pm Repeat of Cultural Programs2:30 pm Native American Flute Class (bring your flute however flutes are available)Silent Auction Throughout the Day: Closes at 2:00 PM. Ute Bronze Raffle

Information: (970) 249-3098

Recipe for Safer Cooking:Follow these tips to protect youand your family when in thekitchen. Whether stirring up aquick dinner or creating a mas-terpiece four-course meal, here’sa recipe for safer cooking youneed to use daily.

To Prevent a Cooking Fire inYour Kitchen

• Keep an eye on your cook-ing and stay in the kitchen.Unattended cooking is the lead-ing cause of cooking fires.

• Wear short or close-fittingsleeves. Loose clothing can catchfire.

• Watch children closely.When old enough, teach childrento cook safely.

• Clean cooking surfaces to

prevent food and grease build-up. • Keep curtains, towels and

pot holders away from hot sur-faces and store solvents andflammable cleaners away fromheat sources. Never keep gaso-line in the house.

• Turn pan handles inward toprevent food spills.

To Put Out a Cooking Fire inYour Kitchen

• Call the fire departmentimmediately. In many cases, dial-ing 911 will give you EmergencyServices.

• Slide a pan lid over flames tosmother a grease or oil fire, thenturn off the heat and leave the lidin place until the pan cools.Never carry the pan outside.

• Extinguish other food fireswith baking soda. Never use

water or flour on cooking fires. • Keep the oven door shut and

turn off the heat to smother anoven or broiler fire.

• Keep a fire extinguisher inthe kitchen. Make sure you havethe right type and training.

• Keep a working smokealarm in your home and test inmonthly.

Safety Tips for Using TurkeyFryers

• Never place the fryer on awooden deck or porch or in agarage or carport.

• Leave at least 2 feet betweenthe fryer and the propane tank.

• Use the right amount of oil. This message brought to you by

the Southern Ute RiskManagement Division.

Cooking Fire Safety

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August 11th, 2009, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sun Ute Recreation CenterMouache Conference room

The Miss Southern Ute Royalty Committee is cordiallyinviting all interested Tribal members who would like toattend the Royalty Pageant Preparation Workshop.The

purpose of the workshop is to answer all questionsregarding the upcoming royalty pageant and hand outthe applications & other needed documents.We will be

providing light refreshments.Hope to see you there!

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Tri Ute Royalty Tea

On July 20, 2009, the Southern Ute Royalty Committee hosted a Royalty Tea and Dinnerat the Sky Ute Casino Events Center during the 1st Annual Tri-Ute Games. Royalties invit-ed were from the Southern Ute, Northern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute, and Jicarilla Apachenations. The purpose of the tea was to gather the royalty and provide an opportunity forthem to get to know one another and to develop lines of communication. Gifts wereexchanged as well as address and phone numbers. The event was well attended and hope-fully this will set the precedence for the start of a new tradition within our sister tribes.


Southern Ute Shinney

Shinney (also spelled “Shinny”) is similar to present day lacrosse. The buckskin ball usedin shinney was shaped by a drawstring and a thong wrapped around the outside. It wasusually three and one-half inches in diameter and was called “pokunump.” The shinnneystick, called a “beher” was rudely whittled with a broad curved end and was approximate-ly twenty-seven and 1/2 inches long. Primarily woman played this game.

In the game, teams would stand at the center of the field, face to face, someonewould throw up the ball, and the game was on. The objective was to get the ball overthe line at the end of the opponents’ side of the field. When the ball was hurled over theline, it was a goal, and the two teams changed sides. If the side that scored the firstgoal then scored a succeeding goal, it won the game. If the other side scored next, theychanged sides again and played for another goal. Sometimes a shinney game wouldlast all afternoon.

Pictured above, Ms. Dixie Naranjo and her sister Darlene Frost, recount the time theyplayed a game of Shinney here in Ignacio as young girls. Photographs and memorabiliawere also used to explain the sport for all those present at the Tri Ute Athlete Banquet,which was held on the SunUte Multipurpose field. The banquet, which followed theTriUte Games, was served up on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 beginning at 6pm. The historicalinformation written here was taken from resources provided by Ms. Dixie Naranjo.


All photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUMThe 1st Annual Tri Ute Games were held on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio,

Colorado, July 20-22, 2009. The games included basketball, co-ed volleyball, archery, swimming,handgame and a shinny demonstration throughout the three-day event. (Clockwise from top left)Janet Mosher, Recreation Division Head for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe welcomed the UteNation athletes and families to the SunUte Community Center, the host venue for this year’s games.Ute Mountain Ute Royalty were in attendance representing the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe.Southern Ute Veteran, Howard Richards, Sr., along with the Southern Ute Veteran’s Association,provided the Color Guard during the Opening Ceremonies for the Tri-Ute Games as well. Jr. MissSouthern Ute, Brianna GoodTracks-Alires provided the Pledge of Allegiance during the OpeningCeremonies of the games. Southern Ute Tribal Chairman Matthew Box also welcomed the athletesand visitors with words of encouragement and to “participate in a good way with one another.”

Tri Ute Games 2009

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Dancers and Singers. Proud ofhis young dancers, Albert spokefavorably of the setting and envi-ronment that the Cultural gather-ing had to offer. Aside from ahistorical and picturesque dancearena, concessions were avail-able, as well as cultural itemsfrom various potters and jewelerswho had traveled to this event.

Tewa Dancers from the Northalso performed in the Kiva, withgroup leader Andrew Garciadrumming with relatives. Andrewhails from Ohkay OwingehPueblo and has been involvedwith positive mentoring since1974. His program started as ameans to keep youth off of drugsand alcohol, to teach them the val-

ues of traditional life waysthroughout Native American cul-ture. His dance group has sincetraveled the world and continuesto bring a positive impact to theyouth involved. His “EagleDancers” performed beautifully.

With the last rays of golden sun-light splashing the earthen floor,two dancers entered the Kiva.Moving to the drums, PhilbertPolingyouma and his partnerdanced gracefully as the light

began to fade into evening. Thisdance concluded the 15th annualChimney rock Native AmericanCultural Gathering, a two-dayevent held in the mountains ofColorado, come rain or shine.Programs were held twice daily,and admission was paid at the gate.Contact Caroline Brown, Director,Friends of Native Cultures, formore information regarding thisevent please email: [email protected].

2009 San Ignacio Parade

The San Ignacio Fiesta took place in Ignacio, Colorado, during the weekend of July 24-25, 2009,consisting of a parade, softball tournament, horse shoe tournament and park festivities. Duringthe parade various civic groups, children, royalty and honorary veterans were in attendance.Ignacio High School class reunions for the classes of 1987-1990 were held in conjunction with thefiesta as well. Los Colores de Ignacio’s colorful attire graced the main street of Ignacio during theparade. Our local veterans led the march as local parade participants followed through the one-mile stretch of road. Jr. Miss Indian Colorado, Patricia LeRoy and Miss Indian Colorado, KelsieMonroe took second place in the Royalty Category for this year’s parade.

All photos Amy Barry/SU DRUM

All photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM

15th Annual Cultural Gathering at Chimney Rock

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July 31, 2009WahCHEW-wi-knee (8)Education

My name is KaylahJanaeTorrez, and I am in fifthgrade at Ignacio IntermediateSchool. I was born in Denver in1998. That makes me ten yearsold. My family is from Denver,but I used to live in Bayfield.Now, I live in Ignacio. Myfavorite things to do are skatingand dancing. I like to skate atSkateaway USA in Farmington. Ialso like to dance all kinds.

My mother is CassandraJuanita Torrez, and I have twobrothers and one sister. Mybrothers’ names are Jordan andJaylen. My sister’s name isAbrianna, and she is the cutest 1year old you have ever seen. Theplaces I have traveled to areNebraska, and Phoenix, AZ. I amLatina and Black. Every year myfamily has a reunion, and last

year it was in Texas. Thereunions are so much fun. At thereunion we all get together andeat, and they have awards likeAuntie of the year. We help makethe food and BBQ, and some-times there are dances. We dancecumbia (this is a popular mexi-

can dance). We get to stay at ahotel, and the whole hotel is justfilled up with our family. I love togo swimming during familyreunions.

What I like about Boys andGirls Club is everything, espe-cially “So You Think You CanDance” class. My favorite isBreak dancing. I am a BGCLeadership Council member, andI have graduated from theSMART Moves class. There area lot of different activities to doat Boys and Girls Club. That’swhy I like to come each day. Ihave been a BGC member forfour years.

(Kaylah was recently shownand quoted on the front page ofthe Durango Herald, whenLeadership Council made a pres-entation to the La Plata CountyCommissioners.)

Touring the Ruins

The Leadership Council of the Southern Ute Boys and Girls Club traveled to the AztecRuins to learn about the leadership styles of the Ancestral Puebloans, their leadership, andtheir form of government. They learned how the role of ceremonies, living off the land, andtraditions made them leaders. They noticed the leadership roles youth played by caring foryounger children, carrying water and firewood, or learning medicinal plants or how tohunt large game. The most-talked-about subject that day, was how they learned the menwere the ones who were in charge of the weaving. Shown here are Caitlan Garcia andMargaret Mooney grinding corn on metates.

TTA & Drum Workshop

The Training Advantage held one of many workshops for it’s student summer workerson Friday, July 24, 2009 at th Higher Education building with the Southern Ute Drum.Robert Ortiz, Editor of the Drum held a 2-hour workshop explaining and demonstratingthe different careers involved in the newspaper field. Among the topics discussed were:Computer use for design/layout; Photography, taking a photo and downloading;Newspaper print, copy edit; and what classes to take to pursue a career in print media.

Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club“Youth of the Month”

photo Robert Ortiz/SU DRUM

photo courtesy SUB&GC

Media ReleaseIgnacio & Durango, CO

The Boys & Girls Club of theSouthern Ute Indian Tribe openedits doors in 2006, as the Boys &Girls Club of La Plata County fol-lowed in 2007. Since then, the twoClubs have served over 1,000 localand regional youth with youthdevelopment programs; includingSmart Moves, Leadership, TechClubs, Academic Tutoring andmuch more. This summer, the twoClubs have opened its doorsMonday through Friday to youth,ages 6+, and often coordinate vis-its to each others Clubs to share thedifferent cultures that occur at eachClub. These field trips and otherweekly field trips give kids anopportunity to enjoy the outdoors,get exercise and learn about theirculture and community.

The Boys & Girls Club of theSouthern Ute Indian Tribe has awaiting list for participants butwill be taking new registrations forthe school year which beginsAugust 18. Summer Club mem-bers have been engaged in service-learning projects, Smart Moves(healthy lifestyle education),Triple Play (fitness and healtheducation), TRAIL (diabetes pre-vention education), ClubConnections (one-on-one mentor-ing), Youth of the Month (recog-nizing outstanding Club citizens),game room activities, and weeklyfield trips; as well as the newWilderness Playground whichprovides youth with the opportuni-ty to interact with nothing butMother Nature. The Southern UteClub has trained twenty-one PeerLeaders, ages 13-18, who are daily

employees at Club by assistingadult staff, providing enrichmentactivities and taking responsibilityfor their independent daily tasks.Teens may apply at SunUteCommunity Center any time dur-ing the summer or school-year tobecome a Peer Leader.

Over 550 La Plata Countyyouth have found a sense ofbelonging at the Boys & GirlsClub of La Plata County sinceopening the doors in September2007. The Club’s after school andsummer programs have been agreat success and have changedthe lives of many local families.“It’s comforting to know that ourson has a safe place to be duringour work days. The staff is friend-ly, capable, and always welcom-ing to him. He is always excitedabout attending BGCLPC,” saidmother of a 7 year old.

Additional collaborationbetween these two Clubs, as wellas other regional Clubs, is a 4-day,overnight cultural camp, CampCINQ. Camp CINQ offers fiftyyouth from the Boys & Girls Clubsof La Plata County, Southern UteIndian Tribe, Aztec, Bloomfieldand Farmington and provides themopportunities to learn of eachother’s personal and Club culture.It’s been an effective and powerfuleffort and will continue thisAugust 4-7. Campers must applyat their local Club by July 29 andbe a current member of that Club.

For more information on theBoys & Girls Club of theSouthern Ute Indian Tribe,please contact [email protected] or (970) 563-0214. For more informationabout Club programs, call (970)375-0010.

Boys & Girls Clubs in Ignacio &Durango Thrive This Summer

photo courtesy SUB&GC

The Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club Smart Moves classlearned of indigenous plants and how they have been and canbe used for alternative reasons. Melanie and Shane Seibelwalked the youth around the Tribal Campus so that they couldidentify these plants as they come to Club each day.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

The Southern Ute Police Department in conjunction with the Community Resource officecame together for a BBQ and its second Neighborhood Watch meeting in Ute Park on Tuesday,July 28, 2009. The meeting brought out about 50 community members, mostly from TribalHousing Units in an effort to form a neighborhood watch program to increase safety withinour neighborhoods. SUPD Chief, Zachary Rock and other officers were on hand to field ques-tions, expressing “this is your community”. Also present were Don Folsom and Gail Pena of theCommunity Resource office along with members of Victim Services and Dispatch. Some of thetopics discussed were: The new 800MHz radios, utilized to ensure officer safety; the new proto-col used when Dispatch is called in which name, address and phone are requested during acall. This ensures a more accurate response to calls; also discussed were the posting of addressnumbers in front of the residences, on the road, as well as follow-up calls from officers to ensurea call was handled. The next meeting will coincide with the SUPD Law EnforcementAppreciation Day which will take place the third week of September.

photo Robert Ortiz/SU DRUM

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July 31, 2009Swatagum-soo-wee-knee (9) Recreation

Ignacio High School Sports NoticesIgnacio Athletic Physicals

Good for next year’s Jr. High/High School Athletes in the 2009-2010 sports seasons (Grades 6-12)August 7, 2009, Ignacio High School Cafeteria, 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Only $30

For more information call Chris deKay @ 563-4315

Mandatory Sports MeetingALL High School Sports MANDATORY meeting August 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM at HS cafeteria. Coaches’ rules, High Expectations, and revised Eligibility will be covered. This will be the ONLY

sports meeting for the 2009-2010 school year. Athletes & a parent MUST attend in order to ensure par-ticipation. (yes, winter & spring athletes, this includes you). Snacks provided.

Official Fall Sports Start DateOfficial start date for fall sports is August 17, 2009.

Contact your coach for specific start times and additional information.

by Joel Priest Special to the Drum

Essentially reaching the mid-point of its season, the NationalBarrel Horse Association—Colorado District 8 returned toIgnacio’s Sky Ute Events Centeron Sunday (July 26) for the sev-enth of 15 stops on the 2009 sched-ule. Nine classes were contested,with the top three riders—whereapplicable—in each as follows:

Open 1D—Kira Bilgrav14.719 seconds, Kacia Show+0.106, Jacinta McDonald+0.202. Open 2D—Patti Carlile15.868, Shacee Decker +0.021,Jamie Bradshaw +0.131. Open3D—Jacquie Bishop 17.217,Ann Cruse +0.144, SusieCaughey +0.707. Youth 1D—McDonald 15.066, LavonneQueen +0.527.

Youth 2D—Jessica Winbourn16.636, Justin White +0.056.Youth 3D—Jessica Cusick17.331, Emily Cruse +0.708.Senior 1D—Shaun Woods

15.422. Senior 2D—Lorri Smith16.695. Senior 3D—PattyWeikart 18.613.

After three stops in Cortez(August 23 and 30, September13), and the 2009 Colorado StateFinals (Sept. 19-20) at theGarfield County Indoor Arena inRifle, D-8 action returns toIgnacio next on Sept. 27. Formore information competitors andfans can call 970-565-7904, or logon to www.kcltelecom.com.

COOL CUTTER: At the 2009National High School FinalsRodeo held in Farmington, N.M.,this past week, Ignacio localStetson MacKey not only com-peted—he nearly bagged a cham-pionship in boys’ cutting. Hisscore of 208 during the NHSFR’sPerformance #2 on Monday (July20) gave him a share of sixthwith Justin Byrd of Wickenburg,Ariz., for the session.

The score held up for a four-sided share of 22nd following thefirst full go-round, but MacKey—who tied for 67th overall in2008—was just getting started.

MacKey posted a 211 inPerformance #11 on Fridayevening, behind only Kip Denton(Sterling, Ut.) who notched 212,but it would hold for a share oftenth after the second go. Andmore importantly got him intothe Saturday short go with acombined 419.

Truly saving his best for lastagainst 21 other riders, MacKeyand his mount rang up a 216—winning the ’championship’round by three over SpringCreek, Nevada’s Casey Barton,and moving him into second inthe average with 635 on threerides. Only Brody Beaver ofHuntsville, Tex., amassed morewith his 646.5, while TylerBowles (Atascadero, Calif.) fin-ished third with 633, with threeriders each notching 632 for asplit of fourth place.

All told, Colorado finished17th at the NHSFR with 2,760team points. Texas was first with8,315 and Utah was a distant sec-ond with 6,922. New Mexico waseighth with 4,720.

Barrels Return, But Bolt ’til Sept.

Last Thursday was a good night to be a champion, as two co-ed squads loaded with localssecured Durango’s season-ending tournament titles. Seeded second in the Thursday “Silver” divi-sion, Tierra Group—captained by Shane Seibel and Carol Baker—tripped the 8th Avenue TavernStumblers 13-9 to complete a perfect 4-0 postseason. They had previously edged 8th Ave. in thewinner’s bracket the week before, 11-10. Tierra’s last-night lineup, shown with several youngerfamily members, was: Baker, Joe Vigil, Starla Taylor, Stacy Toppin, Melanie Seibel, Shane Seibel,A.J. Vigil, War Casias, Teresa Chee, Eddie Cambridge. Subs were: Lori Casias, Chad Rush, DanRohde, Gary Whalen, and Obdulia ‘Obbie’ Hastings (the latter four not pictured). Later in the“Gold” bracket, 3-seed Colorado J&W—captained by Brandi and Manford Raines—completedtheir six-game streak through the losers’ bracket with three straight wins, 12-11 over Honeyville,then a 9-4, 14-4 finals sweep of Da Boneheads. J&W’s final lineup was: Mandy Naranjo, DarrenLoudenburg, Charlotte Red, Manford Raines, Brandi Raines, Virgil Morgan, Jodi Rivera, JamesRed, Courtney Smith, Fidel Velasquez. Jason Carmenoros (not pictured) batted second versusHoneyville before having to leave, while Robbie Tahlo and Anthony Ortiz (not pictured) were thelisted substitutes for the triple-header.

Getting Down In D-Town

photo Joel Priest/DRUM Freelance

San Ignacio Softball Tourney

The San Ignacio Softball tournament kicked off on July 25, 2009, at the Patrick SilvaMemorial Field with a two-day men’s and women’s open softball tournament. The tour-nament brought in roughly 11 teams consisting of men and women. Pictured above isD12, the men’s tournament champions. The women’s tournament champions were TheDawgs. Both championship teams were awarded personalized fleece outerwear.Congratulations to both teams!

photo Amy Barry/SU DRUM

Bash In Ignash • Men’s Softball TournamentAugust 15 & 16, 2009 • Patrick Silva Memorial Field, Ignacio, CO

$300.00 Entry Fee • $100.00 Deposit (Money Orders Only)Deadline for entries August 13, 2009, 12:00 pm

Hit your own .44 Core Men’s Softball • Awards 1st - 3rd, All-Tourney & MVPFor information: Duke Baker (970) 799-4900 or McKean Walton (970) 769-7745

Mail entries payable to: Duke Baker, PO Box 1098, Ignacio, CO 81137

by Joel Priest Special to the Drum

Rylie Jefferson is stillamazed by the awe-portunity.

Readers can think of it as sheno doubt does: Through her cho-sen sport at IHS, she can sayshe’s already seen the sweetSistine [Chapel] before experi-encing her ‘Sweet Sixteenth.’

That date will arrive in abouteleven months, but will have a lotto live up to as compared toJefferson’s ‘Fantastic Fifteenth’—the day both she and teammateKatelyn Sivers touched down onthe Apennine Peninsula for a roadtrip neither will forget.

(That’s Italy, if you have not ageography book in hand.)

“I’ve always wanted to gothere,” said Jefferson, a sopho-more, “and when I told my par-ents about the tour, they said Ishould go for it.”

Beginning July 1st and endingon the 14th, the two Volleycatsparticipated in the second leg ofGlobal Group Sports Tours’ 2009Goodwill Ambassadors JuniorTour. After being accepted fol-lowing an online applicationprocess, they indeed saw thesights—the Colosseum in Rome,the palaces in Florence, the canalsin Venice, and more—but alsosquared off against top-level com-petition from schools and clubs.

“I was intimidated at first,”said Sivers, a junior defensivespecialist/libero. “When we firstwalked in and saw who we wereplaying against, they were justslamming it [the ball] aroundreally hard. In warm-ups. Youjust knew they’d been playingtogether for four, five years, orhowever long it was.”

“I’m really proud of thosetwo,” said Ignacio head coachTerene Foutz, “to take that ‘gulp’and jump. To play for a coachyou don’t know, against lots ofteams you don’t know for twoweeks—it’s just great that twogirls from Ignacio had that expe-

rience.”R e q u e s t s

made to tourboss JohnL i t t l e m a n —skipper for theHighline CC(Des Moines,W a s h . )Thunderbirdsand NorthwestA t h l e t i cAssociation ofC o m m u n i t yColleges Hall-of-Famer—forany results andstatistics hadnot beenanswered as ofthe Drum’sdeadline.

But asidefrom a price tagin the $3,500range—whichthe players werechallenged toraise one way oranother—theE u r o p e a ne x c u r s i o n ’ simpact probably can’t be numeri-cally quantified anyways bySivers, Jefferson, or the otherthree Colorado girls in the group.

“They didn’t know whereIgnacio was,” laughed Jefferson.“There was one from Aspen, andtwo from the Denver area...but weall bonded so fast, got so closewhen we were over there. We wenteverywhere together and it openedmy eyes about how much our teamhere needs to be bonded like that.Volleyball’s a team sport.”

“It was totally worth it,” Siversconcurred, “to go halfwayaround the world for the experi-ence. As far as volleyball goes, Ithink I learned most to adapt topeople more easily. Over thereyou had no idea who you wereplaying until the day of the tour-naments, so I think being able toadapt to others will help me be abetter team leader here.”

“We basically lost our whole

varsity from last year—they allgraduated,” she continued. “Ithink it’s Rylie, me, Kristie[Ribera], Santana [Rodriguez],Kayla [Lewis], and Morgan[Gantt] who are left. So beingable to help lead better will begood for us this season.”

“It makes me want to get the sea-son started now,” said Jefferson, asetter/right-side hitter in 2008.“But for me, you know...my seasonbasically started July 1. It wasgreat and I would definitely do itagain. And if anyone else out therehas a chance to do a tour, I wouldtell them to take it.”

“The idea’s to get kids out inthe world,” Foutz added, “andjust let them see what’s out there.So they can get some great play-ing experience, but also maybesome ideas for what they’d wantto do after they graduate.Options, options, options—that’swhat it’s about.”

Spikers Add Spice To Off-seasoning

Ignacio's Rylie Jefferson snaps off a back-setduring JV action at Dolores last season.Jefferson and teammate Katelyn Sivers recentlytoured Italy, picking up international experi-ence in advance preparations for theVolleycats' fall season.

photo Joel Priest/DRUM Freelance

July 31, 2009Tahgum-soo-wee-knee (10)Notices

Bids WantedThe Southern Ute PowWow Committee is seeking bids to provide three meals for the Head Staff and

Host Drums for the up coming Southern Ute Fair PowWow, Ignacio, Colorado. Deadline to submit bidwill be August 29, 2009 by 12:00, noon.

• Meal for 60: Friday, September 11, 2009• Lunch for 60: Saturday, September 12, 2009• Lunch for 60: Sunday, September 13, 2009Submit your bid along with a menu to: Southern Ute PowWow Committee, P.O. Box 737 #60,Ignacio, Colorado 81137-0737, For more information, contact Dona Frost at (970) 563-4744

Ashley A. BrooksSandra BurchSky Dawn CarmenorosLittle War CasiasHanley E. Frost Sr.Ron FrostCheryl FrostMarian K. FrostRenelda HerreraJerome HoweGary L. Jefferson

Jessie JenksHiet JenksOrval C. JoeAnthone JosephNicholas MonteMaylon NewtonDavin O’JohnDeAnn O’JohnMathew S. OlguinJohn A. PayneSara R. J. Pena

Maria RiveraChristopher T. TaylorScott E. TaylorTrinity TaylorReagena D. ThompsonMary VelasquezIzaya J. WashingtonAlden WeaverCarol WhiteskunkJoseph Williams-DurantYolanda Williams Joy

Attention All Tribal Members ListedPlease give Tribal Information Services a call at (970)563-0100, Ext. 2302

Media ReleaseDurango, CO

The La Plata ElectricAssociation Board of Directors,at the regularly scheduled boardmeeting July 15, 2009, voted torefund $2.6 million in patronagecapital (also known as capitalcredits) to the cooperative’smembers – those customers whopay their electric bills to LPEA.

The majority of the patronagecapital refunds will be credited toelectricity bills, though largerrefund amounts will be mailed aschecks during the August billingcycle.

“LPEA is a not-for-profit corpo-ration with a 501 (c)(12) tax desig-nation,” said Greg Munro, LPEA

CEO. “As part of that tax designa-tion, which establishes us as acooperative, we are required toreturn capital credits to our mem-bers. These can in some ways bethought of as dividends, but theserefunds do differentiate us fromother types of utilities. We give themoney back to our membersinstead of giving it to investors.”

Annually, the electricity pay-ments made by members abovethe cost of providing their elec-tric service (which is the margin)is placed into a patronage capitalaccount in each member’s name.This capital, along with bor-rowed funds, is used to financeneeded improvements to LPEA’selectric infrastructure.

“In other words,” said Munro.“LPEA invests the margins earned

by each owner back into our sys-tem. It helps build members’ equi-ty and reduces the amount ofmoney LPEA has to borrow – so itreduces interest charges we’d haveto otherwise pay. The marginsallow LPEA to maintain systemreliability at its highest level andhelp keep rates low.”

LPEA will be retiring capitalcredits earned in 1989 and part of1990, as well as a portion of cap-ital credits from 1990 through2008. Thus anyone with anestablished LPEA account in2008 or prior, will receive fundsin proportion to the member’scontribution to LPEA margins.

Since incorporation in 1939,LPEA has refunded more than $27million, in excess of 80 percent ofthis amount returned since 1990.

LPEA Directors Announce $2.6Million “Patronage Capital” Refund

Owner: Southern Ute Indian TribeTribal Housing DepartmentP.O. Box 737Mouache DriveIgnacio, Colorado 81137(970) 563-0100 ext. 2457Contact: Mel Baker- Department Director

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe requests propos-als from construction companies to bid on homerepair work or rehabilitation of homes locatedwithin the boundaries of the southern Ute Indianreservation. Responses to the RFB will bereceived by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’sHousing Department Office located south of theold casino in Ignacio Colorado 81137 until 2:00PM MDT, Thursday Aug 13, 2009. Submittalsreceived after that time will not be accepted andwill be returned unopened. Contact Mel Baker fora copy of the proposed scopes of work at 970-563-0100 ext. 2457 or 970-749-5822. There may be upto 30 homes that will need repair work rangingfrom minor to major within the first year. Also thescope of work will include mechanical, plumbing,roofs, electrical, septic, hot water heater, founda-tion, and drainage/site condition upgrades and or

replacement.A mandatory pre-submittal meeting scheduled

for 9:00 AM MST, Thursday August 6, 2009 at theoffice. A site visit will follow the meeting.The Request for Bids may be picked up at,Ignacio, CO during the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30PM MDT Monday – Friday or you may contactMel Baker at (970) 563-0100 ext. 2457 or (97)749-5822 or by email [email protected].

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s TERO code hasestablished a preference for contracting and sub-contracting to certified Indian owned businesses. Abid preference of 5% will be given to any qualifiedNative American owned company. To receive thispreference, Native American owned businessesmust be certified by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’sTERO. Any Native American owned business notcertified by the due date will not be given the pref-erence. For information on certification, contact theTERO office at (970) 563-0117.

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe reserves the rightto reject any and all bids, to waive any informali-ty in the RFB process and to accept the proposaldeemed, in the opinion of the Tribe, to be in thebest interest of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Request For BidsGENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR

TRIBAL HOUSING DEPARTMENT HOME REPAIR PROJECT

To my nephew Asa,Wishing you a wonderful belated Birthday on 7/28/09.

No matter how hard life gets keep going and keep yourhead held high. I'm very proud of you for all you've done

in your life. You are loved by many. I have a lot of respectfor you nephew! Have a good day!

Cowabunga Dude! God bless you, Ace!!!!!Love your Auntie, Mel

To my brother,Hope you had a wonderful birthday on 7/27/09.

Hope you get all the things you wished for. Thank You foralways being a support for me when I needed it.

Take care always & God bless you.Love your Sister, Mel

Belated Birthday Wishes

Ignacio Senior Center Applying For Block GrantA public hearing regarding the proposed application for Native American Community Services Block Grantfunding will be held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the Ignacio Senior Center. SUCAP is pro-posing to apply for $6000 to support the operation of senior citizen's and low income assistance programs.

For more information call Karla Baird at (970) 563-4561.

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Chuck’s Handi Crafts(970) 764-0503

Taking orders for custom-made items.

Specializing in Red Cedar Chests, Benches and Jewelry Boxes.

Promotional Embroidery for Business - SchoolTeam Sports - Clubs - Personal - Including Hats - Shirts

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House For Rent 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 miles fromNavajo State Park in Arboles.House has great lake view.$1200 a month. 1st & lastmonths rent + security depositdue at signing. 6 month or 1year lease available.

Call Jenny (970) 769-0294.

Senior Business Systems AnalystClosing Date 8/4/09 - Growth Fund/ITResponsible for leading business system analysis,support and use for all Growth Fund Enterprisefunctions including project management, systemsdesign and implementation, process integrity,reporting, training and documentation, and installa-tion of upgrades.

Division Order AnalystClosing Date 8/5/09 - Red Willow Production Co.Responsibilities of this position include obtaining

and maintaining orderly and accurate land recordsfor all Red Willow interest properties, includingDivision of Interest (DOI) and title documentation.

CustodianClosing Date 8/5/09 0 Sky Ute Events CenterResponsible for the daily cleaning of Sky UteEvents Center to include but not limited to vacuum-ing carpeted areas and offices; monitoring andreporting to supervisor supplies and materials need-ing to be ordered, assuring adequate inventories.

SSOOUUTTHHEERRNN UUTTEE GGRROOWWTTHH FFUUNNDD -- PPOOSSIITTIIOONNSSObtain complete job descriptions and applications from the Growth Fund Human Resources,

14933 Hwy. 172 • PO Box 367 • Ignacio, CO • (970) 563-5064 • [email protected] Member Employment Preference, Must Pass Pre-employment Drug Test & Criminal History.

Early Care EducatorOpen Until Filled - SUCAP Early Head StartExceptional opportunity for those who love chil-dren. Looking for individuals who want to make adifference in the lives of infants and toddlers andhave their Early Childhood Education paid for asthey go! Outstanding health care benefits. Musthave High School/GED, CDA, one year experiencein Early Childhood Education and pass backgroundchecks. Pay based on education/experience.

Family Health CoordinatorOpen Until Filled - SUCAP Head StartFull-time, Requires RN license. Responsible fornutrition services, coordination & tracking ofhealth/wellness, medical, dental services for 127children. Maintain current health records for allenrolled children and respond to their daily healthneeds. Work w/families to coordinate care w/com-munity providers. 12 month position. Competitivesalary, excellent benefits.

Para Educator Open Until Filled - SUCAP Head Start

Part-time educator to assist teachers and BOCESproviders with special services. One year experi-ence working in preschool program required. Mustpass background checks and have current Coloradodrivers license.

TeacherOpen Until Filled - SUCAP Head StartRare opportunity for those who love children.Looking for staff who want to make a difference inthe lives of children and have their Early ChildhoodCollege Education paid for as they go! ExceptionalHealth Care benefits! HS/GED and 2 years exp.working in preschool program required. CDA, AA,BA Preferred. Must pass background checks.

Youth Peer Organizer (YPO)Open Until Filled - SUCAPLooking for high school students with good com-munication skills to recruit other youth to partici-pate in alcohol/substance abuse prevention effortsand policy planning. Position requires dedication of5 hours/week for a maximum of 39 weeks. $6/hr,Part-time/No benefits.

SSUUCCAAPPSouthern Ute Community Action Program

Central Office • 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO • (970) 563-4517Obtain complete job description/application from SUCAP offices.

SSoouutthheerrnn UUttee IInnddiiaann TTrriibbee EElleeccttiioonn BBooaarrdd VVaaccaannccyyOpen Until Filled - The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has ONE vacancy for an Alternate on the ElectionBoard. All Board Members must be registered Tribal voters and must reside on Southern Ute IndianReservation. The selected individual cannot be a Tribal Council Member, a candidate for the TribalCouncil, and must not have been convicted of a Felony. Also applicants must not have been convicted ofa misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud within five (5) years. This is a paid committee. All interest-ed Tribal Members, who would like to serve on this committee, are urged to pick up an application orsubmit a letter of intent to the Personnel Department located in the Leonard C. Burch Building.

AccountingRevenue Auditor - FT/TMPBowlingBowling Counter Clerk - FTFacilitiesFacilities Staff - FT/TMPFood & Beverage Aspen Restaurant Supervisor - FTChef de Cuisine - FTKitchen Steward - FTRestaurant Cashier - FT/TMPRestaurant Wait Staff -FT/PT/TMPRound Cook - FT/TMPShining Mtn Café Supervisor - FTProperty ShiftProperty Shift Manager - FT

Slot OperationsSlot Floor Person - FTTable Games Table Games Boxperson - FT/PTTable Games Craps Dealer -FT/PT/OCTable Games Multi-Game Dealer- FT/PT/OCTable Games Multi-GameSupervisor - FT/PTTable Games Poker Dealer -FT/PT/OCTable Games Poker Supervisor -FT/PTTransportationShuttle Driver w/CDL - OC/TMPValet Attendant - PT/TMP

SSKKYY UUTTEE CCAASSIINNOO RREESSOORRTT -- PPOOSSIITTIIOONNSSHuman Resources Department: (970) 563-1311 • Fax: (970) 563-1419

PO Box 340 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • Office Hours 8 am - 5 pmIndian Preference Employer • All Applicants Welcome • Apply online: www.skyutecasino.com

Preference Given To QualifiedSouthern Ute Tribal Members &

Other Native Americans.

Position AbbreviationsFT: Full-time, PT: Part-time

OC: On-Call, TMP: Temporary

For SalePinon Nuts, Pure Raw Honey

Buffalo, Elk, Beef JerkySaturday, Sunday 10 AM-6PM

Approx. 20 miles East ofBayfield, HWY 160-PiedraRiver. Look for log cabin

(970) 884-5233

For SaleDining table with metal frameand wooden top sits four people.Table only. Asking $200.00Oak framed couch with choco-late suede fabric covering.Excellent condition. Has beencovered. Asking $ 800.00

(970) 903-0564.

Harley Davidson Specialists

Machining, Dyno-Tuning,V-Twin Performance Parts, Metric,

ATV, Personal Watercraft, Snow Accessories, Apparel,

Motorcycles for Sale

Proud Supporter ofIgnacio Bike Week 08

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New Ignacio Listing4BR/2BA, LR, FR+Office 1795SF, Beautiful Lawn & MatureTrees, Decks, Move-In Ready

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High School Assistant Office Manager/Receptionist, Title VII Native American Student-Parent-Schoolliaison/Tutor, Bus Driver, Intermediate School Special Education Paraprofessional, Volleyball Coach, GirlsBasketball Coaches. For an application or further information visit www.ignacio.k12.co.us

IIggnnaacciioo SScchhooooll DDiissttrriiccttApplication/Info: (970) 563-0500 ext. 221 • Application can be found at: www.ignacio.k12.co.us

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Tribal Employment Rights Commission VacanciesThe Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking two (2) Southern Ute tribal members who would like to

serve on the Tribal Employment Rights Commission, which are compensated positions. Applicantsmust be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal member and possess the following requirements:

• Tribal member at-large who are not currently employed by the Tribal Government or the GrowthFund and who do not own or operate a certified Indian Owned Business;

• Experience or expertise in administrative hearing procedures;• Eighteen (18) years of age or older;• Good character;• Ability to observe restrictions concerning conflict of interest and confidentiality.If you are interested in serving on the Tribal Employment Rights Commission, please submit your

Letter of Intent to the TERO Division by 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2009. If you have any questions,please call TERO, at (970) 563-0117 or (970) 563-0100 ext. 2291. TERO is located in the AnnexBuilding, 116 Mouache Drive.

Babysitter NeededReliable and trustworthly babysitter needed for a very active 6 monthold baby boy. Monday thru Friday. Starting August 24 to December12. Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11 to 1:45, Monday 4:15 to 7,Wednesday 4:15 to 8:30, Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 12 and 4:15 to7:30 and Friday 9 to 1:30. Please call Amber at (970) 563-9075.

KKSSUUTT SSeeeekkss BBooaarrdd MMeemmbbeerrKSUT Public Radio is seeking a Southern Ute Tribal Member to filla vacancy on its Board of Directors. This is a non-paid position whichrequires attending monthly meetings with additional special meet-ings as needed. Dinner is provided. KSUT is a 501-C3 non-profitorganization. Please send a letter of interest to Eddie Box, Jr. atKSUT, Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137.

In the Estate Of, Case No. 09-0117-PRNotice: Michael Lynn Howe, DeceasedNotice To: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors and all otherpersons claiming an interest in said estate: The Southern Ute Indi-an Tribe of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Ignacio, CO.Greetings: Take notice that a petition has been filed in thiscause, alleging that the above decedent died leaving certainassets, and asking for the determination of heirs of said dece-dent, the administration of said estate including the allowingof creditors of said decedent and for distribution thereof. Youare notified that said cause will be set for hearing before theTribal Court at the above address on Tuesday, August 18,

2009 at 10:00 AM. All persons having claims against theabove estate are required to file them for allowance with theTribal Court at the stated address on or before the time anddate of said hearing, as above set forth or said claims shall beforever barred and all persons interested in said estate are here-by notified to appear and answer said Petition and offerevidence in support of their position. The Court will proceedto hear the matter at the date and time set above, or such latertime to which the matter shall be continued and to make thedetermination therein necessary.

Dated this 10th of July, 2009KELLY HERRERA, Deputy Court Clerk

IN THE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL COURT

OF THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE • ON THE SOUTHERN UTE RESERVATION

PO BOX 737 #149, CR 517, IGNACIO, CO • (970) 563-0240

July 31, 2009Tahgum-soo-we-knee why-koo spiku-up (12)Tri Ute

Southern Utes Host 2009 Tri Ute Games

Compound Shooters: BoysKlayson Smith: Round 1 -195 Round 2 - 176 Total Score 371Hursh Cotonuts: Round 1 - 123 Round 2 - 166 Total Score 289Tyler Whyte: Round 1 - 102 Round 2 - 109 Total Score 211Kal Pinnecoose: Round 1 - 104 Round 2 - 92 Total Score 196

Traditional Shooters: GirlsKrista Richards: Round 1 - 60 Round 2 - 92 Total Score 152Tehya Ketchum: Round 1 - 40 Round 2 - 68 Total Score 108

Traditional Shooters: BoysJack Frost III: Round 1 - 121 Round 2 - 88 Total Score 204Dyllon Mills: Round 1 - 65 Round 2 - 97 Total Score 162

Tri Ute Archery

The annual Tri Ute games, hosted by the Southern Ute IndianTribe were held in Ignacio, Colorado. This two-day event tookplace at the SunUte recreation facility on July 20-21, whichhosted basketball, swimming, co-ed volleyball and a handgame tournament. An archery course was set up just east of therecreation center along the Pine River. Volleyball games wereheld at the Ignacio High School. The closing ceremonies andAthlete’s Feast took place on the Sun Ute Multi-Purpose fieldand was catered by the Sky Ute Casino Resort. Although thegames were to show good sportsmanship, there were no stand-ings or results kept however, the White Mesa Team from UteMountain Ute took home the traveling Hand Game trophy.Congratulations to all of the participants.

All photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM

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