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Anson Crane smiles at Arianna Britton as she takes over the microphone to sing and announce upcoming Ye/iowhawk Fun Run events at the July Grounds. In front, playing with the DJ boardis Crane's daughter, Braelynn "Chubba e Crane. More photos on page 23B.

Teenagers burglarized and vandalized the Cay-Uma-Wa Education Center in September. For a story, turn to page 1TA.For an editorial, turn to page 6A.

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M ISSION - V o t in g m e mbers of th e C onfederated Tribes of the U m a t i l l a Indian Reservation (CTUIR) on Oct. 4 recalled David Close, the embattled Secretary of the Board of Trustees (BOT). Members of the General Council voted 312 yesto257 no to recallCl ose,who was elected last November and took office in December of 2016. The General Council is the CTUIR's voting membership, age 18 and older. Of the 2,233 CTUIR eligible voters, 569 cast votes in the Oct. 4 recall election. The recall was effective as soon as the votes were counted. The BOT, which is the policy-making arm of Tribal g will designate a current member to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the office until a special election can be scheduled to fill the vacancy of Board Secretary. In an email and phone conversation, he said, "Given I was up against the largest families enrolled here, and a g public relations campaign, also against me, the disparity between yes and no were few. Thank you to all of my supporters who voted 'no' and stood up for our tribes' integrity and accountability. I will continue to work for my people." Tribal member Terrie Brigham, a fisher on the Columbia River who lives in Cas-

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cade Locks, filed a recall petition on May 31 to remove Close from office based on four charges: failure to fulfill Constitution and By Laws and oath of office; violation of the Board of T r u stee's procedures and policies; elder abuse; and abuse of position. Brigham said she was satisfied with the outcome of the election. " I filed th e petition because he wasn't doing what he took an o ath to d o a n d s evera l o t h e r community memDave Close bers wanted the same thing. I' ve said before there were 255 people who signed the petition and numerous more who would have signed it but feared retaliation," she said. "I think the community pulled together and followed through with what they thought was right. He didn't get elected to run around doing whatever he wanted. He needed to represent all the people," Brigham said. I

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MISSION â€” Close to 400 tribal elders from throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho attended the Elders' Day Luncheon held in September at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Tribes that were represented at the luncheon included the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Warm Springs, Nez Perce, Yakama, Navajo, Paiute Shoshone, Grande Ronde, Sioux, Swinomish, Tulalip, Papago, Oneida, Klamath, Colville, Cherokee, and Muckleshoot. The host of the event was the Department of Children and Family Services along with the Nicht-Yow-Way Elders Advisory Committee. Special recognition was given to Delphine Wood for being an "outstanding, caring, and loving" person who is available to partake in every project, according to Theda Scott, Senior Elders' Coordinator. William Burke was recognized for being inducted into the Hall of Fame during the 2016 Happy Canyon Centennial. Loren Corpuz and Melissa James from Yakama received

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a Pendleton blanket for being Veterans and Ruby Sams and Bill Burke also received a blanket as the eldest CTUIR male and female at the luncheon. In addition, recognition and throw blankets were handed out to the George St. Denis American Legion Post 140. Entertainment was provided by Leila Spencer and dancers: Leo Stewart, Michelle Moses, Katrina Burnside, Tito Moses, Julie Taylor, Randy Melton, Steven Hart, Sally Kosey, Kyle McGuire, Eugena Stacona, Raphael Bill and Grace Moses. Most costumes that were worn by the dancers were sewn by Marcella Spencer. Other performers and singers included Raphael Bill with an Elvis and Frank Sinatra song, Grace Moses who sang an Etta James song, and the finale song "We are all Big Medicine for Each Other" was done by Bobby Fossek, Brosnan Spencer, and Meadow Fossek-Spencer. Anson Crane was the DJ for the event and the CTUIR's Vocation Rehabilitation program donated 40 beaded necklaces.

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ews $1M grant will fund horse-therapy program Community will decide elelments of Behavioral Health project MISSION — Horses will be used as a therapeutic tool to help the Umatilla Indian Reservation community identify and implement the best ways to reduce suicide and decrease the "adverse childhood events" that put youth at risk for mental health issues and substance abuse later in life. Horse programs have been tried several times on the Umatilla Indian Reservation - at least in theory. The ideas have ranged from a 4H Club to a veterinarian training center and rodeo arena for Blue Mountain Community College to an even bigger extravaganza costing more than a half million dollars with horse racing as a key element.

But none of them have moved past the idea stage because of, primarily, a lack of money and commitment. Here now comes $1 million ($200,000 a year for five years) in a Native Connections grant from the federal Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) to th e Behavioral H ealth Department at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (YTHC) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Generally speaking, the funds will be used to assist the vulnerable youth and families in the CTUIR community. It is supposed to strengthen existing efforts to establish community-wide suicide prevention and develop a "postvention" plan, according to Becky Greear, the Behavioral Health Department manager, who has worked previously for seven years on two other equine therapy programs in Portland. The postvention plan would help coordinate the risk of suicide "contagion" or copycat suicides. The postvention plan also would offer support for those affected by the loss from a suicide. Further, the grant would provide funding to increase

screening to address substance abuse. control. A needs assessment will be folShawna Gavin, Chair of the CTUIR lowed by development of a plan before H ealth Com m i ssion, w h ic h g o v er n s any services are provided. Yellowhawk, said the horse program G reear said a y ear o f p l a n n in g i s should have a an acceptable a mo u n t of positive impact 'One big problem • • • on tribal youth time. "In three atand families. gigantic • • • that's among "The origins tempts, what horse owners • • • animosity of some of the g ot i n t h e issues we' ll be way? If we can needs to be addressed • • • addressing run figure out the We need to use the horses deep throughb arriers an d o ut ou r c o m in a good way. We need find solutions m unit y, " s h e to make it susto take lessons from our s aid in a Y e l tainable then lowhawk news horses to forgive and get we can focus release. "We on health efthings done.' b eli ev e t h a t fects of historithe outcomes c al t r a u m a , Horseman Woodrow Star, resulting from w ork o n l i f e member of the Board of Trustees t hi s u n i q u e skills, prevent a nd e x c i t i n g substance use p rogram w i l l a nd a b u s e , be powerful and good for the tribal com- and the risks to suicide," Greear said. munity." Woodrow Star, a horseman and a In the first year, a project director will member of the CTUIR Board of Trustees be hired. That's the only position that will (BOT), agreed that the personal impedibe paid for by the grant. Hr r r m n 2A At this point, the community takes

Ancient One moves closer to returning home K ENNEWICK, W A S H . — The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Sept. 28 that would return the Ancient One to the region's Indian Tribes. The amendment authored by U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA),

Denny Heck (D-WA), and Greg Walden (R-OR) was adopted by Congress as part of the Water Resources Development Act 3

("WRDA", H.R. 5303).

Crab feed fundraiser set as construction moves along An aerial view of early dirt-moving at Yeliowhawk Tribal Health Center looks like a new crop, but that view already has changed. The63,300 square-foot clinic is being built on landjust west of the Nixyaawii Governance Center on property owned by the Confederated Tribes of the umatilla Indian Reservation. It will house all of the health facilities under one roof and will provide space for many other services, including more dental chairs, X-rays and a laboratory. Construction is expected to take about18 months. The new clinic, with a price tag of about $26 million, could be in use by the end of next year, but more likely will be open early in 2018. Most of the money already raised is the result of a fiscally responsible Health Commission, which has set aside savings each year since2002. Another piece of the fundingis coming from a $3 million grant from the federal Indian Health Service and the Affordable Health Care Act has provided financial benefit to the Tribes. The new medical facilityis being built with a circular village setting. Inside, individual patients will be conferring with integrated teams that couldinclude doctors and pharmacists, dieticians and behaviorists. About a quarter of a million dollars is earmarked for the demolition or repurposing of the old building, which has been mentioned as an education will leave about$11 million to be borrowed. About $11 million still needs to be raised or borrowed to complete the building. Small events, like the upcoming crab feed, will take little bites out of the bigger cost. The Crab Feed fundraiser is set for Oct. 21 at the Mission Longhouse beginning at 5 p.m. This will be the third year that Yellowhawk hosts the event. Last year, more than200 ticketsin were sold and more than $7,000 was raised. Tickets to attend the all-you-can-eat crab feed are now up for grabs at $25 a person. Crab legs, beans with bacon, coleslaw, bread, and beverages will be included in the meal. A silent auction will be held and entertainment will be provided by JD Kindle 4 the Eastern Playboys, a local country and folk type band. To reserve tickets, donate to the cause, or volunteer, call Nancy Kirksey at541-218-1945.

The Senate, earlier i n S eptember, passed similar legislation that transferred the remains of the Ancient One from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Washington Department of A r chaeology and Historic Preservation, which has existing regulations in place to carry out repatriation of remains such as the Ancient One, to tribes. In 1996, the nearly 9,000-year-old remains of the Ancient One, also known as the Kennewick Man, were unearthed along the Columbia River. Since that time, the CTUIR and four other Columbia Plateau tribes (Colville Tribe, Yakama Tribe, Nez Perce and Wanapum Bands ) h ave worked di l i gently to f o l low t h e Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) process. However, the promises made by NAGPRA were slowed for tw o decades by legal battles with scientists who wanted to continue studying the remains. The five tribes have joined together See Ancient One on Pa e 20A

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Training Indians with skills and putting them to work ALLOWA — Charles Woods didn't own a hard hat when he started working as a construction laborer. Last month, he welded a broken nozzle on a concrete pump truck at a bridge job across the Wallowa River that saved the contractors two weeks waiting for a new part, and kept several workers from being sent home. He learned his skills through the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) welders training that took place on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in 2015. Woods was one of four who received all his certifications. And he was the only certified welder on the work site when the nozzle broke during pouring. "Charles has been huge for this project because he has the right certifications," said Jim Califf, superintendent on the Carter and Company job. "Statewide, good quality welders with certs are hard to come by. "If we'd had to wait for the part for two weeks, we'd have had to chip it (concrete) out. Charles fixed it in 15 minutes and we' ve poured more than 1,000 yards since with the part Charles fixed." Damon McKay, TERO compliance officer, said the $85,000 spent on the welders training project by the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of

the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) was "well spent" with Woods and laborer Joe Johnson as perfect examples. Alan Crawford, Chairman of the CTUIR General Council, pushed for the TERO money, which was approved unanimously by the BOT in August of 2015. "We wanted tribal members first and we got that. We had a good list of applicants. The money was invested and it's showing right now. We were hoping to get that employment and that good wage," said Crawford. "This is what TERO is all about — Indian workers. To me the effort is paying off," Crawford said. "I myself as General Council rep am really happy we have it. The fruits of our labor are panning out for the tribes." he welding project, which was made available

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ter, points out the strength of TERO for the Confederated Tribes. For instance, the CTUIR were the first tribes in the state with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Oregon Department of Transportation. The CTUIR are the first tribes in the nation to have an MOU with any railroad. And the CTUIR is going to be the first in the nation

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with an MOU in a different state. Negotiations are underway, McKay said, to complete an MOU with the state of Washington. Aaron Hines, manager of the TERO program, said nine of the 10 in the welder project graduated with certifications. In 21012, the Board of Trustees directed TERO to use fees collected from contractors to pay for more Tribal members' training and services. Those collected fees have led to more training with union representatives, including the recent training in carpentry, and with a hands-on plumbing/steamfitters training that took place Oct. 1. In addition to the heavy machinery operations, commerical driver licensed truckers and electrician training, TERO plans to train more works in iterior skilled work like painting, laying carpet and hanging sheetrock. "We want our TERO workers to be involved in all aspects of working on a project, from beginning to end, from groundbreaking to ribbon-cutting," Hines said. he MOU with ODOT requires the hiring of

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This year that included a freeway-signing job for two Indians near Baker. On many jobs, McKay said, the percentage of native workers has been exceeded. This summer, TERO work included two IndiansWoods and Johnson — on the Wallowa job, seven on an I-84 project in which a stretch of the freeway west of La Grande was repaved, four workers on the 20th Street project in La Grande, and five on a Pioneer Asphalt project. All total, about two dozen Indians have jobs through TERO. McKay said TERO has some 60 workers signed up, but the majority do not have driver's licenses. "They could be making good money if they could get the job but they' ve got to be able to drive," he said. That's not necessarily the case if you really want the job. Johnson rode his bicycle about 12 miles each morning from the tent where he was staying to a job a half hour away. After a few days, his boss saw him riding and told him to jump in the pickup. Nevertheless, Johnson said he was prepared to pedal his way to work if needed. ohnson was hired as a laborer and likes that work just fine. 'I'm thankful for TERO. I have no high school diploma and no GED, but I' ve had a lot of help from Damon and Andrea Rodriguez, (TERO Dispatch

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Johnson has had several jobs through TERO and worked seven years, from 2006-2013, for the same contractor laying pipe near Irrigon, to ribbonworking near Minam for three years on a project cutting.' that required drilling and blasting to widen roads, and a bridge at LostineTERO program manager among others. Johnson's favorite job was the bridge work over the Lostine River. Each morning when he woke up from a night in his pickup he heard elk bugling. For the last eight months, Johnson has been living "off and on" in a camp tent near his work. It gets a little chilly in there at night. "I have an elk blanket with hide on one side and fur on the other," he said. "I throw it over my sleep-

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ing bag." Johnson said the key to keeping a job is working hard. "If you don't work hard the day drags," he said, noting that time seems to go faster when he's something new. Johnson said he plans to keep doing this kind of work because it's good money. At prevailing wage, Johnson said, a laborer — depending on the type of work involved — will make somewhere around $40 an hour. And, he said, with hands-on experience, he's leaming framing, form work, tie-wires, concrete and grout. "A laborer is a little of everything," he said. "It's an open book; something new every day."

Joe Johnson tosses a chunk of lumber at the site where a historic bridge will be placed across the Wa/lowe River.

When he had a month of downtime between jobs, Woods worked day labor on the reservation because "I don't like doing nothing."

ince he started working through TERO, Woods has operated heavy equipment, done welding,

carpentry and rigging. He's learned to finish concrete and build forms for concrete abutments. "It came to Charles fast that this is for him," said McKay. "He wants to join a union — the iron workers, carpentry or pile drivers — and there's no bad choice once he finds a home." Woods was hired for his welding capabilities and put them to use as soon as he started. "I was using my certification the first day welding beams and steel columns with one-inch plates," Woods said. He is leaning toward the pile drivers' union because it offers a greater variety of work opportunities, including welding in water. Califf, the Carter and Company superintendent, noted Woods' growth in the construction business. "Charles was green when he came out," Califf said. "He's matured a lot; came a long ways. He's always been eager to do new things and leam new stuff." Woods hadn't vibrated concrete, but Califf sent him to a website that showed how it was done. "He came ready to go the next day," the superintendent said.

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cKay said Woods and Johnson are two good examples of hard-working natives who landed construction jobs through TERO. "The truth is, you find out quickly if you are cut out for this kind of work," McKay said. John Linder, ODOT's on-site inspector, has been watching Woods and Johnson work this summer. "They are excellent help," he said. "Woods is here every day; he's a good worker. Jojo is a go-getter. You don't have to tell him what to do all the time. They' re both real assets and it's good to use local help." As a matter of fact, in a six-month span Woods had not missed a single unscheduled day — and the one that was scheduled was to attend a pow-wow in Minnesota. "Otherwise I' ve worked every day for the last six months," Woods said. "You have to have a work ethic. This is not a job you call in for. One person missing hurts the rest of the crew."

Woods said he loves the work and hopes to get a welding job when construction of the new Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center begins. "I'm up for challenges," said Woods, who is staying at the Mingo Hotel in Wallowa. "And I like to learn new things."

ERO compliance officer McKay has Indian workers at heart. He visits sites to make sure contractors meet requirements set forth in compliance agreements that must be signed before any work can start. "I'm making sure of safety and overtime hours," he said. Toward that safety goal, TERO recently purchased for

$600 two harnesses that will allow Woods and Johnson to work at a project that crosses the Minam River. "Sometimes companies favor non-Indians and if there's any OT they send our guys home," McKay said. That's a big no-no. Our guys should be the first to get the overtime." "I show my face with new crews and companies," he said. "I started as a laborer journeyman and I'm used to working hand-in-hand so I get their respect." Soon, McKay said, Warm Springs and Grand Ronde tribes, and later the Klamaths, will have TEROs in place. "More than half the state will be covered and they all want to learn from us how TERO works."

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Joe Johnson, Charles Woods, and TERO Compliance Officer Damon McKay standin front ofa historic bridge that was removedin one piece from one spot on the Wallowa River to be replaced across another portion of the river near the Native American arbor adjacent to the rodeo grounds in the town of VYal/owe.

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itoria s I know, let's go ransack the kids' classroom t defies logic, but it's fairly obvious logic wasn't on the minds of whoever broke into and then vandalized the Education Department Building on the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Teens with apparently nothing better to do decided to steal a Head Start van, break into Cay-UmaWa Education Center and tear it to pieces. It' s hard to understand vandalism. It's up to the community, and the Tribal Police, to make it stop ... it thatis possible.

Sept. 23. Why would somebody destroy their own property? Why would they choose a place where children learn and play? W hat would drive them to break the window s

inside and outside the building? What pleasure could be derived from ransacking offices and destroying computers that held little more than records for little kids? There's no answer. It doesn't make sense. And don't get all fuzzy and soft. You can't love this kind of destruction out of a kid. There are no answers. There are no excuses. There are no reasons.

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issues. When it's four or five or six, that's group mentality. That's following a leader. That's not thinking

independently. That's just plain stupidity. Even when we try to take a calmer approach, the bile boils up in your throat and the questions continue.

Why do people vandalize in the first place? Is it anger, fear, frustration, ignorance, joy, pain, fun... who knows? These youth broke into the building, knocked out glass windows, destroyed computers, damaged both private and public property and stole a Tribal government van. T hese youth are from our communi ty . It's likely that some or all of these youth have received services and support from the staff that work in Cay-Uma-Wa at some point in their lives. Where are the parents of the youth who did this damage in this situation?

Why have they not come forward to report the activities of their children? Where is the accountability? The actions of a few youth have had a great impact upon the staff, community, and the children that go to head start at Cay-Uma-Wa.

Damages will be in the thousands of dollars.

for our little ones. Parents were forced to try and explain the negative action of a few youth to their children. Is there an answer?

Probably not. So we just shrug our shoulders? No. Keep listening and watching. Don't try to take mattersinto your own hands. That's scary and

More imp o r t a n t ly, th ere is personal damage to o ur youth, our H ead Start chi l d ren in p a r t i c u l ar .

it's dangerous, especially for a bunch of yahoos

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excited for the coming week only to be disappointed to learn their classrooms were not

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And maybe someday there will no more vandalism.

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classrooms and playground that it made it unsafe

It is done: Time to choose most qualified candidate he recall election is completed. Now we will move forward to a special election to fill the seat of the Board of Trustee Secretary. This position is key to a well-functioning g body. The position of Secretary carries a great number of responsibilities and duties: preparing and signing of resolutions, preparing and submission of Board minutes, review and preparation of committee and commission candidates, issuing of public notices and keeping of the official records and documents of the Board. When these responsibilities and duties are not carried out, the functions of g are greatly impaired. The next candidate for this office must have a strong set of skills, knowledge and experience. We

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all deserve to have an officer that will carry out these duties and be a voice to promote citizen involvement through committees and commissions and ensure access and transparency to Board documents, especially minutes and resolutions. Du r ing the last election, in November 2015, we had a number of candidates for this office. We are very fortunate to have a number of qualified Tribal members who can fill this vacancy. Let us all hope they will step forward to be of service to the People. With all the volatility on the Board and in our community over the past 10 months, it will take a person with a strong heart and commitment to declare their candidacy. The best job in the world is being of service to your People and the hardest job in the world

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ews Absenteeism project targets at-risk students PENDLETON — Brent Spencer is hopeful a new Tribal Absenteeism Pilot Project (TAPP) will better help identify at-risk students at Washington Elementary School so the new program can help native families get their kids to class. Spencer is the new TAPP family advocate at Washington, hired with part of a $150,000 grant from the Oregon Department of Education to Pendleton School District 16R. He's the first member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to take advantage of a one-year sabbatical from the tribal Education Department. The Tribes, the Pendleton School District and the state are part of the one-year collaborative pilot project. All nine Oregon tribes will share a $1.5 million grant designed to reduce absenteeism and truancy. Spencer will have his hands full, but he won't be alone in what he called an "opportunity to change the culture of schools." Educators, counselors and administrators, not to mention CTUIR truancy officers, will have a hand in the pilot project. What Spencer and others want to change is the number of students who attend class, and the number of days students aren't at school. Washington Principal Aimee VanNice said students should never have more than nine absences in a year, or more than five in 30 days. "That's a big red flag that there are underlying reasons the students are absent," VanNice said. The ultimate goal, of course, is 100 percent attendance, but Spencer and VanNice agree that's not achievable. "That would be great, but something more realistic is if we could get it up to 95 percent," said VanNice. She cautioned that it will take time. "Don't expect it this year. By the time we identify some of at-risk kids they already will have slipped. It will take time." Spencer said parents should know that if their child misses two days a month — 18 days a year — then by the time they finish high school they will have missed an entire year of classes. There were 161 days of school last year and students who missed as many as 50 days, VanNice said. Washington Elementary tribal students last year had a 92.1 percent attendance rate, which actually exceeds the School District goal of 90 percent. "Ninety two percent is fairly good and it meets the district target, but the r esults show o u r first graders have the lowest percentage," Spencer said. Sometimes parents dismiss kindergarten and first grade as unnecessary. "It's not just kindergarten. It's where they learn self-regulation, fluency, etc. They really need to be there," he said. Kindergarten proficiency is a marker for whether or not a child will be able to read by third grade. Studies show that a child who can't read by the third grade is in for trouble. As they grow older and more frustrated, they are more inclined to drop out of middle school or

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high school. They are more likely to be unemployed or underemployed. And some, studies reveal, end up in jail, in prison or dead. "It's imperative that we ID students who are not reading by third grade and track their attendance," Spencer said. "It's difficult to gauge if the student is in need of special education supports or if their lack of reading is due to excessive absenteeism." VanNice said plans call for weekly meetings with Spencer, VicePrincipal Brenda Giesen, Child Development Specialist Corrina Robinson, School District liaison Michelle Gomez, and Title VI counselor Rachel Guardipee. "We' ll go over data and target at-risk child ren and t he n w o r k with families," VanNice said. The committee +ril identify weekly attendance reports so students can be tracked individually and by grade. Last year, Title VI counselor Sally Kosey, who has since retired, instituted an incentive program to entice students to be on time for school. She used candy and games, even alarm clocks as prizes. This year, the plan will be mostly the same, but now the school has money to provide those services. The biggest benefit, said VanNice, is the hiring of Spencer, who will be able to reach out to tribal families as an advocate.

'There are several issues • • • life in general • Every family has a unique set of circumstances. That's why we' re here, to advocate and provide support for families and students.'

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"I hope families will know and trust Brent, and he will help the school better understand Native American issues," she said. "Brent will help us understand what support is needed." Spencer said TAPP supports some of the components spelled out in a recently renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the CTUIR and School District 16R. The District, he said, is "reaching out and hiring tribal people to work in the district." Spencer said TAPP at Washington School will keep the state informed of progress, "sharing challenges and victories." The state and other tribes will be looking to the CTUIR and District 16R for guidance. "Some districts haven't had much coordination with nearby tribes but we do, so we' re sharing to make their programs successful," Spencer said. Spencer said the task won't be easy and it certainly won't be quick. "We' re dealing with people who have had historical trauma and haven't had the best success in navigating the educational system," he said. "There are several issues ... life in general. Every family has a unique set of circumstances. That's why we' re here, to advocate and provide support for families and students. This grant is an opportunity for us to change the culture of schools."

TAPP Famly Night 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 Washington Elementary Dinner served Info on TAPP, intro to school administration and staff

Douglas M. Crane Sr. Sept. 19, 1956-Sept. 19, 2016

Victoria Lee Sproed -Xuh'saat Nov. 24, 1969 — Sept. 24, 2016

Victoria Lee Sproed (Shippentower), 46, a resident of Mission, Oregon, passed away Sept. 24, 2016, in a car accident in Mission. She was born to Gail and Brenda Shippentower, Nov. 24, 1969, in Pendleton, Oregon. She attended Pendleton High School and afterwards spent most of her time as a childcare provider, and was employed for 20 years in customer service. She worked for Dave's Chevron, Mission Market, Arrowhead Travel Plaza, Tamastslikt Museum, and was recently working soft count in the vault for Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Victoria was outgoing and friendly to everyone she met. She liked people and they liked her. Friends and family called her "Toro." In 1993, she married her high school sweetheart, James Sproed. They had two children, Travis and Mariah. She enjoyed spending time with family and would often ask her children when they would give her grandchildren. Victoria was kind, caring, generous, and was never known to criticize anyone. She was known for her sense of humor, infectious laughter, and she could bake the best banana bread. Victoria enjoyed the outdoors, baking, and gathering traditional food for the Mission Longhouse. She had a love for animals, particularly her cats and dogs. Her brothers Delano Edwin Shippentower, Lance Martin Jones, and sister Nanika Shippentower preceded her in death. Victoria is survived by her parents, Gail and Brenda Shippentower; her two children, Travis and Mariah Sproed; husband, James Sproed; brother Gene Shippentower (Cheryl); nieces Melissa Van Pelt and Audrey Shippentower; and nephew Reese Shippentower;many uncles,auntsand cousins. All relatives reside in Pendleton, Oregon. A dressing ceremony was Sept. 28, 2016 at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. A Washat Service was atthe Mission Longhouse. The finalseven was on the morning of Sept. 29, 2016 at the Mission Longhouse with burial following at the Agency Cemetery. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.corn. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.

Sometime you feel like a nut, sometimes you don' t.

Douglas M. Crane Sr., 60, of Pendleton died Monday, Sept.19, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1956, in Pendleton. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was Sept. 20 at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton chapel. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Andrew's Mission, with burial at Agency Cemetery. No obiturary was submitted. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton handled arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.corn.

Martin Richard Ochoa Bettles (Himiin timiniim) Painted Wolf Jan. 26, 1991 — Sept. 3, 2016 Martin Richard Ochoa Bettles, 25, resident of Portland and former Mission resident, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Portland, Oregon. Dressing Ceremony was held Sept. 8, 2016, at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton Chapel. The Washat service was Sept. 8, 2016, at Agency Longhouse inMission. Final Seven was Friday morning,Sept. 9,2016, atAgency Longhouse with burial following at Tutuilla Cemetery in Mission. He was born Jan. 26, 1991, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to parents Terrance (ekoin) Bettles Sr. and AngelFay Ochoa. He was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. He was raised in Mission, Oregon, attending Cay-Uma-Wa Head Start, Mission Seventh-day Adventist School, Washington Elementary School, Sammamish High School in Bellevue, Wash., and Nixyaawii Community School in Mission, Oregon, graduating in 2009. He was currently a student at Portland Community College in Portland. He had lived in Mission, Oregon; Chiloquin, Oregon; Bellevue, Wash.; and Portland, Oregon. He enjoyedPow Wow drumming and dancing and basketball. He was also a gifted lyricist. He is survived by his parents Terrance Bettles Sr. of Mission and Angel Fay Ochoa; siblings, Terrance (alatalo mox mox) Bettles Jr. of Klamath Falls; Thomas (lakasha yooxot likipt) Bettles of Mission; Angela (wiouhpi wiyakpa) Ochoa of Everett, Wash.; Amanda (wanbli gleshka) Ochoa of Klamath Falls; Michael Kash Kash of Terrebonne, Oregon;and Michaela Kash Kash ofTerrebonne; grandfather Joseph Bettles Jr.; grandmother Raquel Ochoa;and numerous aunts,uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandmothers Priscilla Bettles and Hannah Kash Kash, aunt Jody Anne Bettles and uncle Richard Brandon Ochoa. Sign the online condolence book at www.bumsmortuary.corn. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is handling arrangements.

Meeting with Gov. Inslee Jeremy Wolf, vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) attended the 27th annual Centennial Accord meeting on Sept. 22 at the Lucky Eagle Event Center north of Chehalis, Washington. The day-long meeting provides time for the Governor (Inslee) to meet with leaders from tribes with treaty reserved rights in Washington and federally recognized tribes within in Washington. The CTUIR enteredinto an Accord between federally recognized tribes with Treaty Reserved Rights in Washington State in 2004.

Weather information summarizes data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station from Sept. 1-30. Temperature is reported in degrees Fahrenheit and time in Pacific Standard Time. The average daily temperature was 61.4 degrees with a high of 89 degrees on Sept. 6 and a low of 39 degrees on Sept. 13.

Total precipitation to date in Sept. was 0.68". The averagewind speed was 8.1 mph with a sustained max speed of 28 mph from the Southweston Sept.7.A peak speed of35 mph occurred from the West on Sept. 2. The dominant wind direction was from the Southwest. There were 20 clear, 8 partly cloudy and 2 cloudy days in the month of September. Air Quality Index values remained stable in the low range throughout the month.

Public Notice Sept. 28, 2016 TRIBAL IIIIEIIIIBERS: This notification formally announces that applications are now being taken from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commissions/Committees listed below. Appointed members will receive a $100.00 stipend per meeting effective January 1, 20 I 6 once the minutes have been approved on CTUIR pay days.

2 positions Farm Committee-3 year term, meet 2"' & 4'" Tuesday@1:00pm 1 position Cultural Resources Committee — 2 year term, meet 1" & 3' Tuesdayilli 1:30pm

Pendleton Pioneer Chapel received three prestigious awards in 2009

1 position Gaming Commission -4 year term, meet every Tuesday and Wednesday

+ The Oregon Funeral Directors Association Award of Funeral Service Excellence

1 position Housing Commission -4 year term, meet 3~ Tuesday @9:00am at NGC

+ The Best Of Eastern Oregon Award as voted by the readers of the East Oregonian

2 position Law & Order Committee — 2year term, meet 1" & 3'" Tuesday © 2:00pm 2 positions Natural Resources Commission — 3 year term, meet 2"" & 4'" Tuesday @9:00am 1 position Science & Technology Committee -2 year term, meet 2"" & 4'" Tuesday @2:00pm

+ Pendleton Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business of the Year

2 positions Tiicham Conservation District — 2 year term, meet 2""& 4'" Tuesday @1:00pm

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Burial Services — Military Services Cremation — Monuments

1 position Umatilla Cultural Coalition (No Stipends) — Meet As Needed

All applications will be due on Monday, October 24, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. and BOT will make appointments on Monday, October 31, 2016. Applications available at the Nixyaawii Governance Center or Online atwww ctuir or ovemment/Cpmmittees-

commissions Completed applications should be submitted to the Nixyaawii Governance Center lobby. For more information, call 541-276-3165. Completed applications are to be returned to the Nixyaawii Governance Center

Confederated Umatilla Journal

October 2016

CTUIR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Natural Resources Commission of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will hold the following public hearing. Conditional Use File ¹CU-16-004 — Crow' s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48024 St. Andrews Road, Pendleton OR, 97801, is requesting Conditional Use approval to construct a new arts facility of approximately 15,000 — 16,500 s.f. with 50 parking spaces on a 40 acre parcel of land on the upper end of Kirkpatrick Road, tax lot 2N330000-00400. The use is a "Public or Semi-Public Use" and is listed as a Conditional Use within the Farm Pasture Zone (Ag-2). The use is subject to the approval criteria in Section 6.015 (Conditional Uses). The hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Nixya'awii Governance Center Wanaq'it Conference Room on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton, OR. The public is entitled and encouraged to attend the hearing and to submit oral or written testimony regarding the request. To obtain further information contact the Tribal Planning Office at, 46411 Timine, Pendleton, Oregon, 97801 or call (541) 429-7517. Travis Olsen, Secretary Natural Resources Commission

TIMBER SALE: SEALED BID on the UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION The Weigh Station Fire Salvage Sale consists of various cutting blocks totaling approximately 95 acres. All cutting blocks are within the Weigh Station Wildfire that occurred between July 30 and August4,2016.The planned salvage harvest

areas are generally located in Sections 1 8 2 of T1N, R34E and Section 6 of T1N, R35E, Willamette Meridian in Umatilla County, Oregon; within the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and in the locality south and west of Deadman's Pass Rest Area on 1-84. Total estimated timber volumes are 963 thousand board feet; with an estimated 505 thousand board feet of Douglas-fir sawlogs, 323 thousand board feet of ponderosa pine sawlogs and 135 thousand board feet of grand fir sawlogs; other conifer species are present, but contribute very little to overall volumes. Minimum bid prices for sawtimber are as follows: all Douglas-fir / western larch logs $120.00 per thousand board feet net scale, grand fir / lodgepole pine / Engelmann spruce $88.50 per thousand board feet net scale. Likewise, minimum bid rates on ponderosa pine should be $54.50 per thousand board feet for 6"-11 "(Dib) logs, $120.50 per thousand board feet for 12"-17" (Dib) logs, $144.50 per thousand board feet for 18"-23" (Dib) logs and $156.00 per thousand board feet for 24" 8 larger (Dib) logs; all of which would apply to net scale. Scalable pulpquality and other sub-sawtimber materials should

be bid at a minimum rate of $5.00 per thousand board feet net scale or $0.67 per green ton, as applicable. The stated volumes are estimates and are not guaranteed. We expect harvest work setup and operations to commence by October 18, 2016. Sealed bids on forms provided therefor marked outside, BID FOR WEIGH STATION SALVAGE SALE,and addressed to the Superintendent, Umatilla Agency, P.O. Box 520, Pendleton, OR 97801-0520, will be received until 13:30 local Time at place of bid opening, OCTOBER 11TH, 2016, for the purchase of merchantable timber designated for removal on Tribal lands within the Umatilla Indian Reservation described as the "WIEGH STATION SALVAGE LOGGING UNITS." Opening of sealed bids will take place at the BIA Umatilla Agency located at 46807 B Street, Pendleton, Oregon, at 13:30, local time, on October 11, 2016. Detailed bid information and BID forms can be obtained by navigating to the following web link: http: //ctuir.org/tribal-services/ natural-resources/range-agriculture-and-forestry. For full information concerning the conditions of the sale, contact Richard Gardner (Richard. gardner@ctuir.org) or Gordy Schumacher (gordy. shumacher@ctuir.org) at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton, Oregon 97801, or by telephone (541) 429-7225, or (541) 429-7238.

Board of Trustees

Gen e r al Council

Chair Gary Burke

Chair Alan Crawford

Vice Chair Jeremy Wolf

Vice Chair Kyle McGuire

Treasurer Rosenda Shippentower Secretary David Close

Secretary Jiselle Halfmoon Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl

At-large BOT Members: Armand Minthorn General Council contact Info Office:541-429-7378 Justin Quaempts Email: Generalcouncil@ctuir.org Aaron Ashley Meeting updates and information on: www.ctuir.org/government/general-council Woodrow Star

RESCHEDULED - PUBLIC MEETING ON POND CEMETERY

The CemeteryManagement Team issponsoring two public meetings to hear public comments about the need to expand the Pond Cemetery. The meetings were cancelled in September and will be rescheduled to November 2nd at 4:30 and November 3rd at 11:30pm at the Nixyaawii Governance Center's Walla Walla/Nciwana L101A conference room. The meeting will be facilitated by Teara Farrow Ferman, Cultural Resources Protection Program Manager. If you would like more information please contact Teara at (541)

CTUIR Executive Team :

Deputy Director: Debra C r o swell

General Council Meeting Nixyaawii Governance Center, 2 p.m. - Oct. 7 Special General Council Agenda D~raii a enda 1.CTUIR Housing Department Issues

276-3447 or tea rafa rrowferma n@ctuir.org .

GRAZING PERMIT PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed bids for grazing privileges under permit on range units of the Umatilla Indian reservation for a five (5) year period beginning January 1, 2017, and terminating not later than December 31, 2021, will be received at the office of the Superintendent of the Umatilla Agency until 10:00 a.m., PDT, October 19, 2016, and will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of such bidders as may attend. Bid forms and other pertinent information are available at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Range, Agriculture and Forestry Program, 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton, OR 97801, (541) 429-7238 for those interested.

Director: Davi d Tove y

Nixyaawii Governance Center, 2 p.m. - Oct. 19 D~raii a enda: 1. CTUIR Gaming Commission - Becky Burke, Chair 2. Cayuse Technologies - Billy Nerenberg, Chief Executive Officer 3. Wildhorse Resort & Casino Report - Gary George, WRC CEO

Nixyaawii Governance Center, 2 p.m. - Oct. 20 D~raii a enda: 1. Law & Order Committee - LOC Members 2. BOT At Large Report - Woodrow Star, BOT At Large 3. Tamastsiikt Cultural Institute - Roberta Conner, TCI Director 4. CTUIR 2017 Budgets - Rosenda Shippentower, BOT Treasurer

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Quaempts, Minthorn appointed to state boards SALEM, Oregon — Eric Quaempts and Modesta Minthorn have been confirmed by the Oregon Senate to the Oregon Water Resources Commission and the Oregon State Board of Education, respectively. Both work for the Confederated Tribes j.r o f the Umatilla I n dian Reservation, but were appointed by Gov. Kate Brown as Oregon citizens — not as Native American representatives. T he W a t e r R e sources Commission is a seven-member Er i c Quaempts citizen panel that sets water resources policy fo r th e state. Quaempts, from Adams, will represent the North Central Region, which takes in counties from Klamath and Lake to the south and Umatilla to the north and from

Grant to the east and Hood River and Deschutes to the west. He will attend his first meeting as an official voting member in Medford on Oct. 13. Commission members, who serve four-year terms, are appointed from each of the five regional river basin areas, with two members selected from the state at large. The Water Resources Department administers statewide water law through the rules and policies set by the Commission. Quaempts also serves on the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, a state a gency that p r o v i des grants to h elp Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands and natural areas. He will resign his position on that Board in January of 2017. Minthorn is the Director of the Education Department for the Confederated

Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation but she was asked to apply for the position during government-to-government

Minthorn said she sees the appointment as an opportunity to give Eastern Oregon a voice. "This will be the first time I' ll have to think as a representative for people other than the Tribes," she said, noting that this, like Quaempts' appointment, is not a tribal position. nt'm representing the Seec s ond Congressional District (Rep. Greg W alden), w h i c h i s

long learning and prepare students for their next steps following high school graduation including college, work, and citizenship." The Oregon Legislature created the State Board of E d u cation i n 1 951 to oversee the state's schools. The board sets educational policies and standards for Oregon's 197 public school districts, and 20 educational service districts. All of these agencies have separate governing bodies responsible for transacting business within their jurisdiction. The Oregon State Board of Education is comprised of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Five members represent Oregon's five congressional districts, and two members represent the state at large. Members serve four-year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms. Board members elect their chair each year. The State Board meets at least six times per year.

big." M inthor n' s f i r s t o fficial m e etin g i s Modesta Minthorn O ct. 20 in Salem. According to th e Oregon Department of Education, the S tate Board of E d u cation " w o r k s t o ensure that every Oregon public school student has equal access to high quality educational services that promote life-

CTUIR Option to Purchase In the Matter of the Estate of:

In the Natter of the Estate of: Freda Melissa Allen

Guy W. Broncheau Sr.

Probate No: P0001085601P

Tribe: Nez Perce

Identifi cation No: 182U000184

Legal Description Section Townshi Ran e

Aggregated

Allotment:

Fraction

Share Acres:

C 204-C

11/2N/ 3 3E

1/128

.21: 27.50

$2,812.50

MC 204-C

11/2N /33E

1/128

.21: 27.50

To Be Determined

539

10 / 1N / 34E

1/32

2.50: 80.00

1368

1/1N /35E

1/64

Fair Market Value

$6,153.13

$9,954.69

Aggregated Fraction

Share Acres:

Fair Market Value

MC 204-C

11/2N /33E

9/128

1.93: 27.50

To Be Determined

539

10/1N /34E

10/32

25.00: 80.00

$36,093.75

1368

1/1N/ 3 5E

46/192

21.46: 89.61

$15,021.87

In the Natter of the Estate of: Etta Renee Arthur

Allotment: Allotment:

1006

Aggregated Fraction

Share Acres:

12/1N /33E

1/25

2.62: 65.60

~ Estate is subject to a Life Estate.

In the Matter of the Estate of:

Fair Market Value

$1,248.00

UM 161

Aggregated Fraction

Share Acres:

9/6048

0.10: 72.39

Fair Market Value

$165.92 $165.92

In the Natter of the Estate of: Marceline Baker

Allotment:

Aggregated Fraction

2/2N /33E

Tribe : Warm Springs

Total:

Tribe: Yakama

IdentificationNo: 124U006542

Legal Description Section Townshi Ran e

Legal Description Section ownshi Ran e

Probate No: P000092112IP

Brian L. Lewis

Probate No: P000091200IP

Identification No:145U003086

$1,248.00

Total:

$51,115.62

Total:

Tribe: Te-Moak Shoshone

Legal Description Section Townshi Ran e

Trib e:Nez Perce

Legal Description Section ownshi Ran e

Allotment:

Probate Nor P000118198IP

In the Matter of the Estate of: Alfonso George IdentificationNo: 643N008044

Ide ntification No: 182U000024

$989.06

1.40: 89.61 Total:

Probate No: P0000822201P

ProbateNo: P000099553IP

Tribe: Yakama

Identificat ion No: 124U004639

Legal Description Section ownshi Ran e

Aggregated

Fraction

Acres:

$12,433.33

Fair Market Value

UM 98

18/2N /33E

7/84

2.76: 33.20

$65,600.00

510

6/1N /34E

1/12

5.01: 60.16

$2,441.67

19, 20 / 2N / 34E

1/2

Acres: 40: 80

WW152

13 / 3N / 35E

1/5

33.42: 167.14

$44,740.00

514

31/2N /35E

35/672

4.16: 80.00

$6,041.67

763

13/3N /35E

1/5

16.66: 83.32

$10,740.00

1159

3/1N /34E

1/6

8.91: 53.51

$5,983.33

M869

8/1N /34E

1/16

5.00: 80.0

M 515

10 / 1N / 34E

7/252

2.22: 80.00

To Be Determined

1188-A

11/3N /35E

2/3

26.67: 40.00

$35,800. 00

1318

34/1N /33E

7/168

3.33: 80.00

$1,666.67

$156,880.00

1369

1/1N/ 3 5E

7/168

3.36: 80.75

Allotment:

C80

"Estateissubject to a Life Estate.

In the Matter of the Estate of:

UM 72

Total".

Aggregated Fraction

Acres:

4/1N /33E

1/144

.55: 80.00

~ Estate is Subject to a Life Estate.

MC 149-B

Fair Market Value

$1,041.67

Total:

$1,041.67

Sidney Charles Whitesell Sr.

Probate No: P000132647IP Allotment:

Tribe: Yakama

Ide n tification No: 124U002464

Identification No: 302U007840

Legal Description Section ownshi Ran e

27 / 2N / 33E

Aggregated Fraction

Tribe: StandingRock Sioux

Share Acres:

Fair MarketValue

2.15: 8.59

To Be determined

Total:

To Be Determined

$2,833.33 $31,400.00

*Estateis subject to a Life Estate.

Legal Description Section Townshi Ran e

In the Matter of the Estate of:

To Be Determined

Marcus Slome

ProbateNo: P000106952IP Allotment:

Fair Market Value

This notioe is to serve as the Olpoial C1VIR Notrbe o 0 rion to Porohasefor the above refereacett estate that the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation ("CTUIR") of Oregon wttl exercise itsOprioa to purchase under the authority of the CTUIR Inheritance Codes any andall interestts of the above refereacatt trust or restncted allotments at fair market value pursuant to Section 105 (C)(4)a. CTVIR lrshersarrrsceCodeSeeuorr LOS(E) — TrSrirl Member Sugn to Pureirirsa Notice of Purchasepursuant to Sections 1.05(D)(2), (3) and/or (5) of this code may purchase such lands brthe place of the Confederated Tribes if:

a. The member of the Confederated Tribes owns aa mterest in the subject trust parcel on the date of death of the decedent; b. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes 61eshis/her notice ofbttent to purchase the interest m the subject trust parent with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees wttbtn 30 days after publication of the purchase by the Confederated Tribes ta the Tribal newspaper; and c. The etigible member of the Confederated Tribes' right to purchase under this subsection sbaU be subject to the requirements that the fair market valueof the interest bt trust lands as determined by the Secretary [of the hrterior] mast be paidas set forth bt section h05(C)(4) of this code, and shall be subject to the rights of the surviving spouse and Indian lineal descendant set forth in seobon 1.05(C)(2), (3) and (7). d. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes deposits payment bt the amount equal to the fair market value of the subject trust paree1,of interest therettr, with theBIA Umatilla Agency Superintendent which payment shall be accompanied by the iderttiacation of the decedent, the probate case number and trust parcel in question. The e1igible member mustmake the fu11payment for the subject trust parcel, or interest therein, within 60 days of Sling its notice of intent to purchase. In such aa event, the eligible member shaB be authorized to acquire the interest brthe subject parent br the place of the Confederated Tribes. Please contact the CTUIR Land Projects Pmgram at (541) 429-7485 if yoahara aayqaastioas, concerns, or to reqaest a copy of ths iabantaaee Code. * The CTUIR Inheritance Code ressapproved by the Board of Trustees of Ibe Confederated Tribes of the Umstilla Indian Reservation (CTUItt) per Resotatioa No. Ogeng (April Z 2008) and appmved by theSeoretsry of the Interior, Bureauof Indian Austrs on May 16, 2008 (eueeiive 180 atter approval = November 12, at08)in aoeorrtmcewith the Indian Land Consolidation Aot, [P L 97-459, 25 USC. Cts 24 n201-222 t].

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Get your coffee mug ready for NGG brew in an email. "While on travel, Gary and MISSION — A coffee bar will be brewing up lattes, I had discussed the mocha's and other specialty drinks at the Nixyaawii possibilities what it Governance Center (NGC) by the end of October. would take to start The bar w i l l b e l o - s uch a venture . . . c ated in th e n oo k o n the Board had conthe second floor of the cems with the reveb l d- g d » b" p- nues being stagnant erated by Mission Mar- at Mission Market k t , t h g- - y t or a nd this coul d b e owned by the Confeder- a way to help their ated Tribes of the Uma- profits," said Hines. J.. x'~ tilla Indian Reservation To prepare for the (CTUIR). The second business, the Public floor location was se- Works Department I t d b ca u s e it d o es a nd the Pl an n i n g D epartment of th e C TUIR w er e a l s o irector for the CTUIR consulted. ElectriPlanning Department. cal work was necShirley Warnock, manager of Mission Market, stands with Naomi Wildbill, Audrey Shippentower, and Cal Tyer, Hotel Man- e ssary to p r o v i d e Kathy Britt on the second floor of the Nixyaawii Governance center in front of the new coffee bar. ager of Wildhorse Re- extra voltage (220 All ladies are employed at Mission Market . Shippentower is the lead barista at the new bar while sort & Casino (WRC), volts) because NGC Wildbill will be the second lead. is also overseeing the coffee bar set-up and said that w as not built w i t h yogurt, soup, sandwiches and ice cream. Mission Market is excited to take on the new business. outlets that supply more than 120 volts. Tyer said Mission Market will run a business that' s Shirley Warnock, Mission Market manager, said "It' s They also had to determine a location for the bar, how consistent with p r o d uct br and and i n v entory an d going to be a great thing for Mission Market's bottom electrical costs would be split between WRC and the although it will be similar to how Wild Roast (coffee line and it will be a great service for the people at the Tribe, and how Mission Market would afford thousands shop at WRC) was set-up during its remodel, it won' t governance center." of dollars in equipment and supplies. To help minimize be exactly the same because different brands of coffee According to Tyer, it was in August 2015 that Aaron set-up costs, WRC agreed to lend Mission Market their already are being considered. Hines, former Treasurer for the CTUIR Board of Trustcoffee cart, which is currently not in use, until they can "Everyone is being trained under the same person," ees, spoke with Gary George, CEO of WRC, about the determine if the business is profitable. said Wamock. "When you come in to buy a latte and possibility of having a coffee bar in the work environ"I wouldn't call this a permanent location yet," said Kathy comes in to buy a latte, it should be the same all ment. Tyer, "because if it doesn't make money then it may not "I think it was myself, as well as other employees, make any sense to have it here." around." Once in business, Warnock wants to have the coffee who had wished there was a coffee stand or something In addition to specialty coffee, the bar will sell breaksimilar in the NGC that employees could readily acbar open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., fast, lunch, and dessert items. Some of these include cess without having to leave the building," said Hines biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, pizza by the slice, salad, although time of operation is not yet finalized.

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Upgrades have been identified as needing more accessibility, lighting and safety. In order, here's what Public Works is planning: I mprove li g h t in g i n t h e m e m o r i al and for the flagpoles. Additional electrical outlets and extra conduit for future needs. Concrete to replace the gravel from the four entrances making an accessible pathway for people with limited mobility. Installing a railing around the grassy areas above the Memorial where people gather to observe what's going on below to prevent falls. Replacing plaques if needed, and rocks and obsidian that have been vandalized or flat-out stolen. I t m a y be di fficult, Anderson said, to find rocks to replace a specific vacant space. A gated fence around the edge of the entire memorial that can be locked and opened as needed for security is another goal of the project. I N TH E L A N G U A G E D E P A R T M ENT, Public W o rk s p l ans to b u i l d a sound room for recording. Also, the flooring will be replaced. The Sound Room will assist the Language Program in producing high quality recordings for language preservation. New recording studio equipment will be purchased and installed in the sound room. Some additional office furniture and minor lighting improvements will also be completed.

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Simpson remains at the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, about 30 miles east of Salem. Meanwhile, a federal judge granted a request to reset the trial of Edward Duarte Ayala, one of the three men facing charges of gun crimes stemming from the homicide of Thadd Nelson on Jan. 27 at his home near Meacham on Umatilla Indian Reservation land. The court moved the four-day trial from September to Dec. 13. Attorney for c o -defendant Joesph McIver also is seeking a delay, and a federal judge moved the four-day trial for the third co-defendant, Armando Ruben Vargas, to start Dec. 13. This story wits published in the East Oregon on Oct. 4, 2016

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Simpson attorney seeks delay in trial PORTLAND - Murder defendant Julian Darryl James Simpson, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Tribes, is seeking to delay his upcoming trial. Simpson, 23, faces murder and other charges for the March 19 shooting death of Antonio "Tony" Jimenez, 27, of Pendleton, outside a home on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Simpson pleaded not guilty to all counts. Defense attorney Benjamin T. Andersen of Portland filed the request Sept. 27 seeking to move the trial from October to February. Andersen stated in court documents the government handed over its latest round of photographs, recordings and reports in late September, and he needs more time for i n v estigation and t r i al preparation.

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MISSION — Improvements at three different places, including big plans for the Longhouse kitchen, are on the short list of priorities for the Public Works Department on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The CTUIR Board of Tr ustees provided funding for u p g r ades on three tribal facilities. In addition to fixes at the Longhouse Kitchen, upgrades at the Nix-Ya-Wii Warriors Memorial, and improvements in the Elders Room and construction of a sound-proof booth at the Language Program also are in the que. Frank Anderson, the CTUIR Public Works Director, said a convection oven, a dishwasher, and a 12-burner range will replace the older commercial appliances, some which were donated from a Wildhorse remodel. "It was perfect timing," said Alaina Mildenberger, Public Works Office Manager in Public Works. "The convection oven just went out and it's irreparable so another is on order." THE LONGH O USE JOB will begin with the replacement of the kitchen floor followed by th e app l i ance upgrades, heating/air-conditioning wall m ounts for both warm and cool air. Plans call for reorganizing rooms as well. A non-used restroom will be turned into a closet. Once that list is completed, Public Works intends to put new faces on the kitchen cupboards. A T THE W A R R I O RS M E M O R I A L , among other things, Public Works will try to locate and replace obsidian and other stones chipped away by vandals.

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makes illegal an act that was legal when committed, increases the penalties for an infraction after it has been committed, or changes the rules of evidence to make conviction easier. The Constitution prohibits the making of ex post facto law.The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy.) T his time th e Board v o ted b y t h e same tally, 6-0-1, to send the approved findings to the Election Commission. Such Election Code violations can carry monetary fines. As that portion of the meeting came to a close, BOT member Quaempts made a motion to certify the opinion of the Board that Secretary Close was guilty of gross neglect based on the CTUIR Constitution, which includes a provision that allows the Board to remove a member with approval from the General Council. If Close had not been recalled, the BOT's certification of gross neglect would have allowed the BOT to remove the Secretary with approval of the General Council — not through a recall election, but through a vote of General Council members. As it is, because Close was recalled, the Board of Trustees won't have to do anything with the gross neglect of duty certification. Findings in the preliminary investigation included Word documents created on computers owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) relating to elections, employment matters and related litigation, defamation lawsuits filed against the CTUIR, and unmet obligations related to the Secretary's duties. The findings also showed that Close used a key-card in an attempt to enter the Office of Legal Counsel, the Department of Children and Family Services, and Tribal Court after hours. In her report to the Board, Stacey said, .. this initial review reflects a pervasive pattern of work on tribal computers, networks, demands of staff assistance and response, litigation costs and significant Board time to address these disputes." "

CU J brings 8 awards home NEW ORLEANS — The Confederated Umatilla Journal brought home eight awards from the annual Native American Journalists Association in New Orleans in September, including four fi rst place individual awards. Competing in a division for newspapers with circulations between 5,000 and 10,000, the CUJ was second in best lay-out er' and design. The following staff members also received awards: Publisher Chuck Sams — third place for best column. Reporter/photographer Miranda Vega Rectori third place for best envtctrJ p ronmental story. Photographer Dal i Dick — first place featu photo. E ditor W i l P h i n ney — first place best feature photo, first place best news photo, first place best feature story, third place best sports photo. NAJA is a member organization for newspapers and radio stations from throughout the ace United States and Canada. '

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Nov. 8 election races, ballot measures listed MISSION - The Nov. 8 General Election will give voters a choice on as many as 30 candidates and issues ranging from U.S. President to w h e ther m arijuana should be sold and taxed in the City of Pendleton. If you are not yet registered to vote, or you have moved since you last voted, go to beregistered.corn by Oct. 18 to update your registration. Ballots will be mailed to voters on Oct. 19 and must be received by County Elections or delivered to an official ballot drop bo x b y 8 p .m . on Tuesday, Nov. 8. There is a drive-up, drop box in front of the Nixyaawii Governance Center. For more inf or m ation, about state candidates and measures, read the Voters' Pamphlet at sos.oregon.gov/voting/ Pages/current-election. Fo r i n f o r m ation on local and county candidates and measures, go to umatillacounty.net /elections/filings/FinalVoterspamphlet.pdf. FEDERAL President and Vice President — Donald Trump/ Mike Pence; Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine; Jill Stein/ Ajamu Baraka; Gary Johnson/Bill Weld

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Measure 30-117 — Repeals ban on medical marijuana producers and dispensaries in Pendleton Measure 30-118 — Allows a 3 percent sales tax on marijuana items in Pendleton Measure 30-119 — Prohibits sale, manufacture, warehousing and distribution of marijuana in Hermiston Measure 30-120 — Creates East Umatilla County Ambulance Area Health District with a tax rate of $1/$1,000 of assessed value. Measure 30-121 — Creates five-year local option levy for mosquito control operations in West Umatilla Mosquito Control District. Measure 30-122 — Dissolves East Umatilla County Health District to form new East Umatilla County Ambulance Area Health District

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in calling for the Ancient One's return to his descendants, to be laid to rest in a location near Richland, Wash., where he was discovered. "Thanks to the steadfast support of our Pacific N o r t h w est Congressional Delegation, bringing The Ancient One home is finally in sight," said Arm and M inthorn, a m e mber of th e Board o f Trustee member for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva-

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tion (CTUIR). "We' re hopeful that it will not be long before we can lay him to rest with honor among our ancestors. We hope Congress will move swiftly to get this important bill to President Obama's desk as soon as possible." Aaron Ashley, a member of the CTUIR Cultural Resources Committee, said, "We are hopefully nearing the end of a twentyyear saga to bring our ancestor home. But we need to stay vigilant and make sure this legislation continues down the right path. We' ve come too far to let it slip away when we' re so close." "Twenty years after the discovery of the Kennewick Man on the banks of the Columbia River, it is finally time to repatriate the human remains," said Rep. Newhouse. "I am pleased that this bipartisan legislation transfers responsibility of the Kennewick Man from the federal government to Columbia Basin tribes where he belongs."

Representative Denny Heck (D-WA) said: "For two decades, the Native peoples of the Columbia River Basin have strived to r ebury t h ei r a ncestor. The action taken by Congress today honors the rights and traditions of these Tribes and returns the Ancient One home." Heck's floor statement can be viewed at htts: outu.be uhPu a 8E.

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Torching pipe Billie Dawn Hines, under the tutelage of Tyson Kafentizis, learns how to use a blow torch to bead solder on a piece of copper pipe during a visit from the Washington State Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union to the Umatilla Indian Reservation on Oct.1. Because contractor Apollois working on the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center project, the union came to give would-be Tribal member workers some hands-on experience with castiron, PVC, ABS pipe and copper pipe, according to union rep Jason Lee."We' re here to reach out to TERO (Tribal Employment Rights Office for the Confederated Umatilla Indian Reservation). We wanted to extend our training andintroduce the union to this area. It's like a pre-employment job fair with hands-on experience for tribal members." Lee said he was hoping for a bigger turnout but said he and three apprentices would be doing the "same thingifit was one or100 and we' re less than two hours away so we could do it again." The apprentices are required to give back to the program, Lee said, naming Kafentizis, Cody Roberts and Kee Natani.

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Single-car crash kills tribal member Sept. 24 MISSION — Victoria Lee Sproed, 46, died Sept. 24, in a single-car accident when her car left the road on the south side of Mission Highway just south of the Mission Creek housing projects where she lived on Lodge Pole Loop. Tribal Police received the report at 8:43 p.m. The vehicle was traveling west on Mission Highway as it passed Cayuse Road and went off the south side of the highway off a steep embankment, according to Tim Addleman, Chief of Police for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

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An accident reconstruction by Oregon S tate Police indicated the car " d r o v e straight off the road" w i t h out leaving skid marks, according to A d d l e m an. Sproed was ejected for the car. The accident report indicated that alcohol or drugs were not involved in the crash. Addleman said there were three witnesses who heard the accident. They were helpful, he said, in the search to see if there was anyone else who had been ejected. The Pendleton Humane Society took possession of a dog that survived the crash.

'Healthy Solutions' Book Club starting MISSION — A book club called Healthy Solutions will begin Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m. It will be hosted by Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. To be discussed every third Wednesday of the month at the YTHC L arge Conference room is "The Blood Sugar Solution," by M ar k H y m an, MD . Th e book is an Amazon.corn bestseller, according to TheBloodSugarSolution.corn, and is an eight-week program that gives

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MISSION — In September five youth were recognized during an awards ceremony for placing in the graffiti abatement artwork competition that was held by Tribal Police Officer Dave Williams and community member James Marsh. Tanaya Totus and Zo e Bevis took first place, splitting th e $155 award, with a piece that they worked on together. J ayden M i n t h o r n t ook second p l a c e pocketing $93, and the third place prize of $62 was split between Alayna Bevis and Latis Nowland. i All youth are enrolled m e mbers of t he Co n f e d e r a t e d J im Marsh Tr ib e s o f t h e U m a tilla Indian Reservation. Most of the artwork was submitted b y students wh o p a r t i cipated in t h e S ummer Recreation Program on t h e

reservation. Totus explained that she was "surprised" to hear about the win because she doesn't consider herself to be a very good drawer. She said that at first she and Zoe were not sure what to draw but then they decided to go with a Huckleberry theme since they both enjoy huckleberry picking. "It was pretty cool, I felt proud of myself," said Minthorn who took second for his painting of a tepee village and herd of deer. "I think it represents Native culture.

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Holding their artwork are winners of the grafftti abatement wetland's park project Jayden Minthorn, Tanaya Totus,Zoe Bevis, Alayna Bevis, and Latis Nowland. The students stand between Tribal Officer Dave Williams and Tribal Chief Timothy Addleman who presented them with the awards.

Natives lived in tepees and hunt deer," he said knowing from experience since he too started hunting around the age of 8. Nowland also said she was surprised about placing in the competition. In the middle of her artwork she drew a heart with a prayer for her grandma Lonnie Alexander, who was ill at the time. "At first we were planning on drawing a normal thing and when my grandma was still alive, I thought I'd put a prayer in the middle. She only had three or four days to live," said Nowland. The artwork will be painted in Wetlands Park on the restroom building's walls. Each winner got to choose their side of the building that they will paint. Williams said they hope to get the murals up before winter.

The artwork will be painted in Wetlands Park on the restroom building's walls. Each winner got to choose their side of the building that they will paint. Williams said they hope to get the murals up before winter. When Williams and Marsh decided to hold the competition, they put $100 of their own money into the winners' pot. Later, community m ember Woodrow Star also donated $100 and two other Tribal Police Officers donated $5 each, making the total pot $310. Gary George, CEO of W i l d h o rse Resort & C a sino, donated movie tickets to the winners and the Public Works Department of

the Umatilla Tribe will be providing the paint. "The tribe's been covering up gang graffiti the past few years, which is a nuisance," Marcus Luke, Housing Director for the Tribe, said in an email. "It would b e nice to have more youth ar tw or k , not only for community Wetlands Park and housing, but also on other CTUIR property, too."

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ago: "Get rid of the sh — -ers in the mountains and add good blood to the herds, and find ways to get kids involved with t he horses. Your g r an d k id s an d m y grandkids. And I told him I would work on it." Star said he did his homework and learned about the successes of equine therapy but he also learned about stubbornness and territorial pettiness. "One big problem ... gigantic ... that' s among horse owners ... animosity needs to be addressed," Star said. "... We need to use the horses in a good way. We need to take lessons from our horses to forgive and get things done." The grant targets eligible American Indians and Alaska Native young people up to age 24 in Um atilla County, but whether that includes only those who are identified as at-risk or any tribal member will be decided by the community. " The commun it y w i l l d e c ide w h o w ill be served and wh o w i l l p r o v i d e the services. Who will contract for the horses and related services. Yellowhawk is not going out to buy horses,"

Greear said. Psychologists and psychiatrists and social workers agree that equine therapy works. "It would be wonderful to add to our menu of treatment services," Greear said. "But it's not the only way to use horses. It could be a billable service [to generate revenue] and at the same time offer it for other purposes. I don't think it has to be either or." Greear is hesitant to i n f l u ence the community, but said other pr ograms have used horse programs to help at-risk young people as well as teach horsemanship, life skills, competitive events, youth in juvenile justice programs, for workforce development, for team-building and parenting skills. "What we d o n' t w an t t o d o i s say here's what we' re going to do. The community needs to come together. Yellowhawk hopes to have a treatment component and prevention component, which would include a cultural component that includes riding, regalia, and history, but it can go lots of di fferent directions," Greear said. Cowboys, don't get your h opes up too high. "The program is not about developing rodeo stars," said Greear. "It must connect with the goals of reducing suicide and substance abuse, and complement what we' re already working on."

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Dancingin the Park Men's Slick Style —1. Terry Heemsah, Yakama, Wash. 2. Louis Vanpelt, Umatilla, Ore. 3. Kellen Joseph, Umatilla, Ore. Dancing in the Park Women's Short Fringe —1. Destiny Buck,Yakama, 2. Dolly Heemsah, Yakama, Wash.3. Edwina Morning Owl, Umatilla, Ore.

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Briefly Wildbill's Wellness Wave earns Local Impact award MISSION — Tania Wildbill, co-owne r and fou nder o f W ell n es s W a v e , r eceived t h e N a tional Indian Health

Board's (NIHB) Local Impact Award in September. A lthough W i l d bill is n o n -nativ e, s he p r o m o t es h ealthy l i v i n g o n the Umatilla Indian Reservation and her Tania Wildbill h usband and t w o daughters are enrolled with the Tribe. She was nominated for the Local Impact Award by t hree individuals who spoke of her work with Yoga Round-Up, LLC, a business that she owns and operates, as well as her work as a Wellness Coach at Yellow h aw k T r i ba l H e a l th Center. However, the award recognition mostly focused on her Wellness Wave studio, which is the first fitness studio on the Umatilla Indian reservation. "Tania is a very well-deserving recipient of this award as I' ve heard only the most glowing reports of how she and her work affected people's lives, their health, and their outlook on the future," said community member Shawna Gavin in an email. According to the NIHB's website, recipients of the award are acknowledged for work t hat has affected change or impacted health care on the local and/ or Tribal level. "I am fully committed to providing the space for healing and rejuvenation at Wellness Wave for our community," said Wildbill. "I am thankful for this honor." For more information on W e l lness Wave, visit wellnesswave.org.

'Healthy Solutions' book club starting at Yellowhawk MISSION — A book club called Healthy Solutions will begin Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m. It will be hosted by Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. To be discussed every third Wednesday of the month at the YTHC L arge Conference room is "The Blood Sugar Solution," by M ar k H y m an, MD . Th e book is an Amazon.corn bestseller, according to TheBloodSugarSolution.corn, and is an eight-week program that gives "a personalized approach to health that works by pinpointing and then eliminating the true underlying causes of blood sugar dysfunction." Dr. Hyman is the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Mass., the chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a member of the Board of Directors of The Center for Mind Body Medicine, and a member of the Board of Advisors of Dr. Memhet Oz's HealthCorps. To attend the book club, contact Jennifer Lewis at 541-278-7558.

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Wildhorse hosting Halloween parties for adults, children MISSION — Wildhorse Resort & Casino (WRC) is hosting a Halloween Party for adults on Oct. 29 and for children on Oct. 31. A comic book themed party is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. in the Wildhorse Sports Bar. Music will be provided by Rock Bot Live Band Karaoke — a live band that lets anyone sign up to sing the lead vocals, karaoke style. There will be drink specials and prize giveaways, and those who wear a comic book character costume will be eligible to win a cash prize. The Children's Entertainment Center will host their Halloween Party for children 3-15 years old. Games, crafts, and g oodies will be pr ov ided for all w h o attend. Costumes are welcome. WRC will not permit face masks at either event. For further inquiries, call WRC at 541278-2274.

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PENDLETON — Several events are planned in October and November by B lue Mou n t ain C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e (BMCC), the two-year program institution in Pendleton. A nni e S m i t h , N a t i v e A m e r i c a n Higher Education Coach and Liaison f or th e C o n f e d erated T r i b e s of t h e U matilla In dian Reservation, w il l b e the contact for the programs and can be reached atanniesmith ctuir.or or 541-429-7831. On Oct. 14, Native Ame rican high s chool students w il l v i si t th e BM C C

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Pendleton culinary arts teacher needs votes Krisfin Swaggarf wanfs fo fund a food fruck for sfudenfs fo prepare and se/I fheir goods PENDLETON — Kristin Sw aggart, teacher of culinary arts at Pendleton High School, knows what it means to dream big. Swaggart is a finalist in the Dream Big Teacher Challenge sponsored by the Farmers Insurance Thank America' s Teachers program. Her proposal is to fund a mobile food truck owned and operated by the Pendleton School District, where students would prepare and sell the food. It will also be used for fundraisers and community service projects. Swaggart is one of 15 finalists across the nation — six winners will be awarded $100,000 each for their projects. A nd now, i t' s up t o th e v o ters students, teachers, staff, community members, family, friends, strangers, social media contacts, etc. — to make Swaggart's dream a reality. The six teacher projects that get the most votes nationwide are the six winners. Voting began Oct. 1 and the challenge now is to get the word out. "We need everyone in Pendleton, in Oregon, and across the country who are somehow connected to somebody who knows about our project to vote every day until Oct. 31," Swaggart said. "It's the only way we can make this dream a reality for my culinary arts program and our community." To vote, people can go to this link: https:// w w w . f armers.corn/thankamericas-teachers/ vote-for-a-teacher/

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DATE: August 15, 2016 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Rosenda Shippentower, Treasurer; David Close, Secretary; Aaron Ashley, Member; Armand Minthorn, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, Member and Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman. Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman on personal leave. Quorum present. Old Business. None. a. Resolution 16-046: Topic: Master Land Use Map Amendment ZC-16-001. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby disapprove the proposed zone change request, File No. ZC-16001, as recommended by the Natural Resources Commission; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 15th day of August, 2016. Move to adopt Resolution 16-046. Motion carries 7-0-0. b. Resolution 16-047: Topic: Cayuse Board Appointment — Tester. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approves the re-appointment of Mari Tester to the Cayuse Technologies Board of Directors for a three year term beginning from the date of expiration of her prior appointment and to end on midnight of September 22, 2019; AND, that said Resolution has not been modiTied amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED, this 15th day of August, 2016. Move to adopt Resolution 16-047. Motion carries 7-0-0. c. Resolution 16-048: Topic: Cayuse Board Appointment — Hong. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Monte Hong to the Cayuse Technologies Board of Directors for a three year term beginning from the date of expiration of Hines Brannan's appointment on September 23, 2016 and to end on midnight of September 22, 2019; AND, that said Resolution has notbeen modified amended orrepealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED, this 15th day of August, 2016. Move to adopt Resolution 16-048. Motion carries 7-0-0.

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propriates funds from the Yellowhawk investment earningsrevenues in the Health Services Fund to pay for the Kirby, Nagelhout Construction construction services in the amount of $6,500,000 under the GMP Amendment to the Construction Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby appropriates $1,000,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to pay for road construction, transit bus stop, elder parking solar panels and Highway 331 turnout lane costs in connection with the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chairman and the Yellowhawk Chief Executive Officer to take further action and to execute documents, including change orders DATE: August 22, 2016 under the Construction Agreement that do not BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; increase the approved Project budget, necessary Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Rosenda Shippen- to carry out the purposes of the Resolution; AND tower, Treasurer; David Close, Secretary; Aaron BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the minimum Ashley, Member; Armand Minthorn, Member; wage for the Project shall be $20 per hour, and Woodrow Star, Member, and Alan Crawford, any increase to the Project GMP associated with General Council Chairman. Justin Quaempts, this increase in the minimum wage shall be paid Member on personal leave. Quorum present. for out of Owner's contingency; DATED this 29th Old Business. Ratify Polled Motion. David day of August, 2016. Move to adopt Resolution Close, BOT Secretary read the motion: "The 16-052. Motion carries 8-0-0. Board of Trustees approves the CTUIR counter Resolution 16-053: Topic: Yellowhawk Tribal offer to the U.S. Department of Justice in the Health Center Loan Agreement. RESOLVED, amount agreed to in the Board discussion on the Board of Trustees hereby approves and August 19, 2016 to settle CTUIR claims in the Sis- authorizes the undertakings, agreements, conseton Wahpeton v. Jewel suit pending before the sents, representations and warranties that are Federal District Court for the District of Columbia." to be made by the Confederated Tribes in the Move to ratify amended polled motion. Jeremy Loan Documents and the performance by the Wolf said last Friday, August 19th he called and Confederated Tribes of their obligations under left voice mail and followed up with email that he all terms and conditions of the Loan Documents; votes yes, the vote was marked yes on the poll AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board sheet. Motion carries 7-0-0. of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes Resolution 16-050: Topic: Grazing Permit the Chairman, upon the recommendation of the Renewal. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Treasurer, Tribal Executive hereby authorizes the Superintendent to advertise Director, Tribal Finance Director, Yellowhawk for competitive public sale to the highest bidder Chief Executive Director and the Tribal Attorney, the grazing privileges as stated in Exhibit 1, part to enter into one or more interest rate cap, corridor A, for Tribal lands in Range Units 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or swap agreements (including but not limited to '0, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16; AND BE IT FINALLY ISDA Master Agreements, Schedules and Credit RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Support Annexes related thereto, and ConfirmaCTUIR hereby authorizes the Superintendent to tions) (collectively, Swap Documents); with the negotiate the sale of grazing privileges as stated Bank or other financial institution, related to the in Exhibit 1, part B, on Tribal lands in Range Units Loan Documents and solely for the purpose of 3 and 20. Moves to adopt Resolution 16-50 as managing the interest rate risk associated with amended. Motion carries 6 for (Woodrow Star, the variable rate of interest on the Loan, to report Aaron Ashley, Armand Minthorn, Alan Crawford, to the Board of Trustees on the execution of the David Close, and Rosenda Shippentower) — 1 Swap Documents and to take all other actions against (Jeremy Wolf) — 0 abstaining. consistent with the purposes and intents of this Other Board Action: None. Resolution and necessary to complete any interBOT Travel Reports. 1) Woodrow Star, August est rate swap transaction related to the Loan; 11-12 to attend Oregon Tribes Meeting at Lincoln AND BE ITFURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of City with Dave Tovey, CTUIR Executive Director Trustees hereby authorizes the Chairman, Vice and Gary George, WRC Chief Executive Officer. Chairman, Treasurer, or Secretary of the Board of Moves to approve report. Motion carries 7-0-0. Trustees (each an Authorized Official) on behalf BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Jeremy of the Confederated Tribes, to execute, deliver Wolf, Travel, August 24-26 to Warm Springs for and/or file (or cause to be delivered and/or filed) CRITFC meeting. 2) Justin Quaempts, Travel, any government forms, affidavits, certificates, Sept. 1-4 to Eugene, U of 0 for NAAC meeting. letters, documents, agreements and instruments 3) Woodrow Star, Personal leave on Aug. 31. and to take or direct such other actions that such Moves to approve leave and travel requests. Authorized Official determines to be necessary Motion carries 7-0-0. or desirable to give effect to this Resolution and to consummate the transactions contemplated DATE: August 29, 2016 herein or in the Loan Documents or the Swap BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Rosenda Ship- the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes and pentower, Treasurer; David Close, Secretary; directs its Chairman to execute and deliver an Aaron Ashley, Member; Armand Minthorn, Mem- Incumbency Certificate and such other loan, ber; Woodrow Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, security and other documents required in conMember and Alan Crawford, General Council nection with the Loan Documents and the Swap Chairman. Full quorum. Documents and to take all other actions consistent Old Business. Ratify Polled Resolution 16- with the purposes and intents of the Resolution 051: Settlement of Sisseton Wahpeton Lawsuit. and necessary to consummate this financing and Moved to Tribal Session. any interest rate swap associated with the financResolution 16-052: Topic: GMP Amendment ing of the Project and any related transactions; to Construction Agreement for New Yellowhawk AND BE ITFURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Tribal Health Center. RESOLVED, that the Board Trustees hereby authorizes its Secretary to exof Trustees hereby approves the Guaranteed ecute and deliver an affidavit regarding the Board Maximum Price Amendment ("GMP Amendment" ) of Trustees meeting to approve this Resolution, to the Standard Form of Agreement Between the LoanDocuments, the Swap Documents and Owner and Construction Manager as Contrac- such otherdocuments necessary to consumtor, AIA A133-2009 (" Construction Agreement" ), mate this financing and any related transactions; which includes the Indemnification Addendum, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board between the Confederated Tribes and Kirby, of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes the Nagelhout Construction, which establishes the applications of the governing law selected in the cost for construction, including contingencies Loan Documents and the Swap Documents to and the Construction Manager's fee, for the govern the construction, interpretation and enYellowhawk Tribal Health Center Project; AND forcement of the Loan Documents and the Swap BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chairman to as an inducement to the Bank or other financial execute the GMP Amendment (which includes institution in connection with the Swap Documents the Indemnification Addendum), or one containing (collectively referred to as the "Lenders"), to make substantially similar terms; AND BE IT FURTHER the agreements with the Confederated Tribes that RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby apQaatiaumLanuags29

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARNESS MONTH OlnclusionWorks "By fostering a culture that embraces individual differences, including disabilities, businesses profit by having a wider variety of tools to confront challenges. Our nation's most successful companies proudly make inclusion a core value. They know that inclusion works. It WOrkS fOr WOrkerS, it WOrkS fOr emPIOyerS, it WOrkS fOr OPPOrtunity, and it WOrkS fOr innOVatiOn." -Jennifer Sheehy, deputy assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy.

Top 10 Chronic Health conditions among Native Americans 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Diabetes 4. Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis 5. Chronic Lower Respiratory (COPD, Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema) 6. Stroke 7. Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrosis (effects your Kidneys) 8. Mental Health 9. HIV/Aids 10. High Blood Pressure

Many Natives have learned that when they have support and systems in place, including medical care, they are able to continue to work and lead fulfilling lives. Great employers are finding this untapped labor market and are learning to work with a capable and disabled workforce which also benefits the employers. Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) will assist in linkages to employment and retention. We serve Native Americans with disabilities who want to enter the workforce or who need additional support to stay employed. If you are looking for a full time or part time employment opportunity, TVR can help.Call the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation at 541-429-7180 and ask for

Viola Janine or Susie. SUCCESSFUL PAR T N E R S H I P : A 47 year old gentleman came to us in September 2015. He had addiction issues with alcohol and a history of 10 years of incarceration. He had completed a treatment program and was working to get his life back on track. With counseling and guidance from the TVR program, individualized core supports, he found an on the job training opportunity. He was able to hone his skills in a completely new field. He is grateful that he got the opportunity and he worked hard to earn the trust and respect of his employer. He recently received a promotion and is now moving forward with a new career rather than just a job.

Comments from our Inner Balance Classes: "Thankyou so very much for including me in your Inner Balance Workshop for the Keyhole Horse regalia. I learned so much making this as it was never anything I had tried before." "Beadwork and simply making things is the greatest therapy I have ever enjoyed. It is a valuable tool to cope with the frustrations and fast pace of today's life. Creating and building confidence can be achieved through this type of work. Spending time with other people from all cultural backgrounds and work areas is also beneficial in developing the whole person whoisto be a successful working adult." "You andyour program are heading in the correct direction. May your path be straight and your guidance be strong."

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Ruling forces talks on breaching to save salmon By BECKY KRAMER

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A federal judge is forcing discussion of a radical step to save endangered salmon: taking out four dams on the Lower Snake River. The public will get a chance to weigh in at meetings throughout the Northwest starting in November. -Scientists tell us that removing the four Lower Snake dams is the single most important action we could take to restore salmon in the entire Columbia-Snake river basin," said Sam Mace of Save Our Wild Salmon. The four dams produce about 5 percent of the Northwest's hydroelectric power. They allow barges to ship goods between Lewiston and Portland. But they also hamper salmon migration to some of the best remaining fish habitat. Commercial interests have long opposed removing the Lower Snake dams. -We think those dams need to stay in place because of the multiple benefits they provide," said Terry Flores, executive director of Northwest River Partners, which represents public utilities, port districts and farm groups. "They p r o v i d e clean, carbon-free energy . We think they' re an important part of the Northwest economy and the environment," she said. Three federal agencies will hold public

hearings across the region this fall to discuss the creation of a new salmon plan. Back in May, U.S. District Court Judge Michael H. Simon sided w it h f i shing groups, environmentalists, the state of Oregon and the Nez Perce Tribe, finding that the latest of five federal plans for protecting the fish wasn't adequate. He ordered the agencies to prepare a new one by early 2018. Simon said f e d e ral a g encies had -done their utmost" to avoid considering breaching the Snake River dams, ignoring strong suggestions to do so by a previous federal judge. While Simon said he wouldn't dictate what options agencies should consider, he said a pr oper analysis under federal law -may well require" considering breaching, bypassing or removing one or more of the four Lower Snake River dams. Salmon advocates said the ruling is the closest the region has come to dam b reaching since 2000, when the Army Corps of Engineers did a study of taking out the Lower Snake dams. The four dams produce about 1,000 megawatts of electricity on a v erage, which is enough to meet the needs of about 800,000 households each year. But despite millions of dollars spent on fish passage improvements, adult salmon still die in the reservoirs behind the dams. -The four dams on the Lower Snake

River have had a devastating impact on salmon, steelhead and Pacific lamprey, and in turn on the Nez Perce people," said McCoy Oatman, vice chairman of the tribe, which is also advocating dam removal. The Snake River is the gateway to millions of acres of pristine, high-elevation habitat in central Idaho, southwest Washington and n o r theast Oregon, wh i ch could help salmon survive in a warming climate. -We have the healthy rivers, but the salmon aren't making it back," Mace said. In a typical year, only about 40 percent o f the Idaho sockeye counted on th e Lower Columbia River make it back to their Idaho spawning grounds. During last year's drought, mortality was in the 99 percent range. Warm water in the four Lower Snake reservoirs is a contributor. The economic argument for the dams isn't as strong as it once was, Mace said. The Lower Snake dams were built from the 1950s to the 1970s, with navigation as a primary goal. But that barge traffic has dropped in recent years as the region has invested in rail capacity, Mace said. -These dams weren't built for flood control. They' re not big water storage dams . and their power benefits are replaceable," she said. -It's time to call the question on them." S almon advocates " d o w n p la y t h e

value of the dams," said Flores, of Northwest River Partners. Dams provide more operating flexibility than other renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, Flores said. Electricity generated from wind turbines and solar panels can't be stored easily. But dams can store water, releasing it during periods of high demand for electricity. Breaching the four Lower Snake dams would require the Northwest to build a natural-gas-fired plant, the Bonneville Power Adminstration said this spring. Even a highly efficient gas-fired plant would increase the region's carbon dioxide emissions by 2 million to 2.6 millon metric tons annually, which is like adding 421,000 passenger cars to the road, according to the BPA. The agency sells the electricity produced by 31 federal dams. Replacing the Lower Snake dams' electric production with natural gas would cost between $274 mi l l ion an d $3 72 million each year, the agency said. The estimates include the capacity to keep the Northwest power grid running smoothly. A nother study f o und t hat dam r e moval would have a minor impact on electricity costs. John Harrison, a spokesman for the Northwest Power and C o nservation Council, said he's not aware of an -objective, independent, bipartisan" analysis of the economic impact of dam removal.

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A wake of buzzards that had been sitting in a stubble field lilted off and settled in a nearby treejust west of the agency cemetery in late September. Buzzards are large birds-ofprey that livein a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, forests and deserts. They mostly feed on birds or small mammals, reptiles, or remains of dead animals. Many hawks â€” even the red-tailed hawk â€” are considered a buzzard. cuJ phottVMiranda vega Rector

D ID YOU KN O W ? On the brink of starvation, the Bannock and Northern Paiute broke free from the confines of their reservation and united in a desperate war of survival. After several violent encounters with the U.S. Army, they retreated north toward the Columbia River. In July, they made a hostile raid on the Umatilla Reservation and herded off a large number ofhorses and cattle, burned houses and barns,and destroyed some crops. The resistance weekend soon after they reached Umatilla territory. Promises of an alliance were shattered when three Cayuse warriors parlayed with and killed war leader Egan thus ending the war. Ironically, Egan was of Cayuse descent and had been abducted as a child and raised by Bannock, only to die later at the hands of a Cayuse, Umapine. Gathered from "as days go by" page 84

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Queen Tehya Ostrom reigns over Rocket Homecoming Pilot Rock High School celebratedits Homecoming Court on Sept. 28 dudng the team's game against Ukiah. This year's Senior Queenis Tehya Ostrom, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. From lett, the court and their escotrs are seniors Braydon Postma and Queen Tehya Ostrom, senior Devin Hasher and senior princess Jacey Wilson, junior Riley Lankford and princess Fancy Russell, sophomore Mireya Atkins with Cade Munkers, and fresham princess Brielle Howland with Logan Lankford.

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Wasco County Planning Commission approves rail expansion near Mosier THE DALLES - The Wasco County Planning Commission voted 5-2 on Sept. 27 to approve Union Pacific's rail expansion in Mosier. The decision comes less than four months after a Union Pacific oil train derailed in M o sier and burst into flames. Earlier in the hearing, a motion to deny the application failed by a 3-4 vote. The Planning Commission removed or modified several conditions of approval that coul d h av e l essened the project's impacts to Tribal treaty rights, r iver access, recreation, air q u a l i t y , water quality, and scenery within th e Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. In particular, the planning commission voted to r e m ove l i m i t a tions on the number of trains per day and a requirement that coal cars be covered to avoid polluting Gorge lands and waters with coal dust. At least three times, Wasco County Planning Director Angie Brewer warned the Planning Commission that removal of these conditions of approval would cause the project to violate Wasco County's National Scenic

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Area ordinance. According to rail traffic experts retained by Friends of the Columbia Gorge, the rail expansion project could result in a major increase in rail traffic and oil trains through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, with the number of trains increasing by 45-52 per day. More about rail expansion impact study T he elephant in th e r oom w a s th e l ikely in crease of large " u n it " t r a i n s c arrying cr ud e oi l an d t h e f act t h a t Mosier was the site of a fiery oil train derailment on June 3 that spilled 42,000 gallons of crude oil, with oil and toxic fumes that caused evacuation of the town's residents. "It is appalling to have a rail expansion approved on the very site where

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are contained in the Loan Documents and the Swap Documents to which they are parties, for the benefit of the Lenders, the Board of Trustees and the Confederated Tribes hereby: a. expressly, unequivocally, and irrevocably waive the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes (and any defense based thereon) and consent to arbitration provisions and the jurisdiction of the courts as provided in the Loan Documents and the Swap Documents, in connection with any suit, action or proceeding (including an arbitration proceeding) or any legal process brought by the Lenders against the Confederated Tribes in respect of any of the Loan Documents or the Swap Documents, in each case as further set forth in and only to the extent of the limited waivers of sovereign immunity and consents to arbitration and the jurisdictions of the courts set forth in the Loan Documents and the Swap Documents; b. expressly, unequivocally and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to limit, withdraw or repeal such waiver of sovereign immunity, or to repeal, amend or modify any of the provisions of the Loan Documents and the Swam Documents in a manner, with any right or remedy of the Lenders against the Confederated Tribes under the Loan Documents and the Swap Documents, or the ability of the Lenders to enforce any of the same; c. expressly, unequivocally, and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to repeal, or modify in a manner adverse to the Lenders the provisions of tribal law that reciprocally provide for recognition and implementation by the Tribal Courts of the Confederated Tribes of orders, judgments and decrees of the courts of general jurisdiction of the State of Oregon and the courts of the United States; d. irrevocably commit to and agree with the Lenders, and irrevocably resolve, that the Confederated Tribes will not modify tribal law in a manner that impairs or is adverse to the ability of any of the Lenders to enforce any of the provisions of theLoan Documents, the Swap Documents or any security interest granted thereunder or to enforce any judgment entered in connection therewith; and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to do so; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby makes the following representation for the benefit of the Lenders: on behalf of the Confederated Tribes, the Board of Trustees has authority to adopt and enact this Resolution and the provisions hereof, and to irrevocably bind the Confederated Tribes to the provisions hereof, the irrevocable waivers of sovereign authority made here in, and those made intheLoan Documents and the Swap Documents, and the provisions of the same; and the Board of Trustees has authority to waive, and authorize the waiver of, the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes, as authorized herein; AND BE IT

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes and directs Tribal legal counsel to prepare the legal opinions requiredunder the Loan Documents and the Swap Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, each Authorized Official, Tribal Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and Finance Director are authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary, upon the advice of the Confederated Tribes' legal counsel, to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoptions; DATED this 29th day of August, 2016. Moves to adopt Resolution 16-053. Motion carries 6 for (Woodrow Star, Jeremy Wolf, Aaron Ashley, Armand Minthorn, Justin Quaempts and Rosenda Shippentower) — 2against (Jeremy Wolf and Alan Crawford) — 0 abstaining. Other Board Action: Commission/Committee Update by David Close, BOT Secretary. a. Cultural Resource Committee, 1 vacancy with three applications from Janine Winn, Jeff Van Pelt and Edwin Thomas Morning Owl. ACTION: By secret ballot Janine Winn was appointed to serve on the Cultural Resources Committee for a 2 year term. b. Economics Community Development Committee. Dorothy Cyr resigned from the Committee. There was discussion on resignation process in accordance to the Advisory Bylaws. Moves to accept letter of resignation from Dorothy Cyr and advertise for one position to complete the two year term. Motion carries 8-0-0. c. Tiicham Conservation District. Jennifer Svoboda voluntarily resigned. Moves to accept resignation from Jennifer Svoboda and advertise for two year term. Motion carries 8-0-0. Terms Expiring: Fred Hill Sr. and Randall Minthorn, Umatilla Culture Coalition, terms expires July 7. Douglas Minthorn, Tiicham Conservation District, term expires August 4. Will Continue to advertise for: 2 positions Farm Committee, 1 position Housing Commission,1 position Law 8 Order Committee, 1 Umatilla Cultural Coalition (No Stipends). Add 2 positions on Cultural Resources Committee. Aaron Ashley noted some terms expired in July and asked if they have been notified are going to be notified after today's meeting? BOT Secretary said members will be notified today that terms expired. All applications will be due Monday, September 19 by 4:00pm. A BOT work session will be scheduled Friday, September 23 at 8:30 am to review applications and the BOT will make appointments on Monday, September 26. Moves to accept update and to advertise for positions with terms expiring and for the vacancies. Motion carries 7 for (Rosenda Shippentower, Woodrow Star, Aaron Ashley, Jeremy Wolf, Armand Minthorn, and Justin Quaempts) — 1 against (Alan Crawford) — 0 abstaining. BOT Travel Reports. 1) Gary Burke, Verbal report on UPRR meeting at The Dalles on Fri. Aug. 26. Moves to accept report. Motion carries 7-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel Requests. None.

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Thank you letters WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME to thank everybody in the community that showed compassion and love to our family in our time of sorrow of losing our Mom and sister so closely together. We appreciate and thank the cooks, drummers and dancers. Thank you to the hunter, Damon McKay, whom provided the deer and elk meat. To Jeanine and Martina Gordon, thank you for singing and playing the piano, you made us all feel comfort with your beautiful voices. Thank you to Lee Jay and Debbie Shippentower for the beautiful bracelets and necklaces you provided. A special thanks to Father Mike, whom consoled us with his perfect eulogies for our mother and sister. Thanks to all the pall bearers for carrying our loved ones so graciously and respecffully. To Irma Totus and Michelle Spencer for dressing them for their final journey. To the whole community, thank you for coming to their doings and holding us up. May peace and love find each and all of you. The Burnsides, Dunfees and Goads

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great success. The kids also did cultural dancing, drumming, singing, weaving with Cristina Ferea and Joey Lavadour(thanks Joey), and lots of dodgeball, soccer, reading and lots of time on Chromebooks, board games, and lots of art work, volleyball and Frisbee and kickball. If we missed anyone we apologize. Special thanks to Dan Winter of Pepsi for the donations of two boxes of Gatorade, and one big box of cups and letting us use their big water containers. Thanks to Juan Carlos Chavez and the University of Washington's NASA Space Grant Consortium Project. They brought a team of people and STEM projects to our Recreation and our kids had a great day learning. The NASA Space Grant Consortium Project had four stations set up, one about the planets, one for rockets, one for archery and one designated for bottle rockets. The Recreation staff

OUR THANKS GO OUT TO THE WILDTHE RECREATION PROGRAM would like to HORSE FOUNDATION for their generous grant thank the following for their assistance in provid- supporting our orthodontic program this year. ing services, activities and other fun things for We screened several children with extensive our youth to do this summer. (not just cosmetic) misaligned teeth and jaw The Pendleton Center for the Arts, the problems. We selected the candidates based on Pendleton Library, Woodrow Star for a couple the severity of their condition, their compliance weeks of horse riding, Acosia Red Elk for the with home care, keeping appointments as well yoga, the Baptist groups from Texas for helping as their enthusiasm about having treatment. at Recreation and for working around the facility With the funds provided from the Wildhorse and painting our parking lot, grandma Charlotte Foundation we were able to add four additional and grandma Jackie of the Foster Grandmoth- children to the list of those referred for orthodoners program, the Pendleton Aquatic Center, tic treatment. the Midco Bus Company, Crow's Shadow and Our sincerest appreciation goes out to WildFrank Jantzen Master Printer for teaching our horse Foundation for helping tribal members students to make prints, the Language program achieve better health by providing opportunities for allowing us to use their classroom, Fred such as this. Hill Sr. for teaching language and how to make Gratefully yours, drums, Kristin, Syreeta and Mildred and Willy R. Anthony Bass, DMD for teaching languages to our kids, Yellowhawk Chief Dentist, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Counselors to providing classes on bullying, the DOSE department and Rod Skeen for leading our kids on a tour, university of Washington NASA program for bringing water rockets and other STEM projects to us, and Paul Cloutier, Northwestern Division United States Army Corps of Engineers (NWD), Tribal Liaison for contacting me regarding the BMX Tribal Grant opportunity and bringing the following individuals, Corrina Ikakoula, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Tribal Affairs Account Manager; Camille Travis, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Community Engagement Manager; Dean Holecek, Walla Walla District United States Army Corps of Engineers (NWW), Tribal Liaison; JR Inglis, Portland District United States Army Corps of Engineers (NWP), Tribal Liaison and Steve Horne, Northwestern Division United States Army Corps of Engineers (NWD), EEO Manager to help us implement the BMX grant of $8,300.00 from the BPA and helping put together 25 BMX bikes with our kids, Cindy Webb at Thimbles and More for teaching our kids how to sew, Fred Hill and Willy for teaching our kids how to cut tules, and for teaching how to make mats, Yellowhawk for teaching nutrition, Robby Bill for leading lacrosse, and thanks to all of our caring staff and cooks for making this summer a

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MISSION — Lilly Picard, a 14-year old freshman at Nixyaawii Community School, is raising money for her trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she will compete in the Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) in November for Junior Barrel racing and Ladies Barrel racing. Lilly has been barrel racing with her aunt Ashley Picard "for fun" since she was 2 years old. Her aunt is also a competitive barrel racer who instructs and encourages Lilly in her racing endeavors. For the last couple years Lilly has been competing competitively alongside Ashley, and together they travel to places like Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Canada; Grandma Sarah Picard tags along too. "I think it's very helpful how my aunt teaches me everything and how she gives me tips on how to ride my horse better," said Lilly. ..and takes care of y ou r h o r se," Grandma added with a smile. "... Without aunty she couldn't be where she is." Rodeo season started Memorial Day weekend and Lilly set aside weekends with friends to compete. "It's been tougher for her this year," said Ashley. " She's been a lot m o r e homesick than last year." Although that may have been the case, Lilly and her horse, Claire, didn't cease to give their best at the competitions. AcLiiiy Picard with her horse Claire. cording to Grandma, Lilly either won or "

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According to Ashley, another neat thing about INFR is that the youth have to submit their grades to the main office in order to compete. For Lilly, there was no hesitation because she currently holds mostly A and B grades. Lilly also promotes safety when she rides her horse. When she competes, she wears a helmet to protect her head. At first she struggled with wearing the helmet because not many competitors do. According to her aunt, adults would even make fun of her for doing it. Eventually Lilly decided that her safety was more important and now she enjoys wearing the helmet; she says it's lighter than a hat. "Don't care about what other people think," Lilly said. To help cover expenses to Vegas, Lilly and her family are hosting a 50/50 drawing where each person can purchase a number from 1 through 100 at $10 a number. Once filled, a random number generator online will choose the winning number with the winner receiving $500. To participate, call Ashley at 541-3109093 or email Ashle Plcard outlook.com. For those who are out of the area but would like to participate in the 50/50 drawing, visit Paypal.me/Lilly2016INFR

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Confederated Umatilla Journal

October 2016

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To the rightis Dan Winters, first place winner of the Yellowhawk Fun Run's 10K. Running next to him is Lorassa Joseph, who finished second.

MISSION — After two cancelations, the 34th annual Yellowhawk Fun Run came to a close on the afternoon of Oct. 1 with around 70 people participating. Community members of all ages attended the event and 51 participants registered to run either the 10K, 5K, or 1K walk. The eldest registered participant was 69 years old and the youngest was 19-month-old Saydee Speedis. The morning kicked off with the 10K run. Placing first with a t ime of 37:56 was Dan Winters, General Manager for Pepsi and a Nixyaawii Chamber Board of Director. Coming in second was Lorasa Joseph at 38:59, and third place was Aaron Worden with a time of 41:39. "I just enjoy running," said Winters. "It's fun connecting with the community down here and I like the people." Taking first in the 5k race was Dillon Abrahamson, 11, with a time of 25:34. Justin Yager took second with a time of 25:55, and 65-year-old Doug DeBok was

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third with a time of 26:34. "I want to come back next year. There' s a lot of healthy people ... and physically fit people that run," said Abrahamson. "For a second I thought three miles would be a lot but it wasn't that much, just up the hill and back, I had a side ache pretty bad though." Lindsey X. Watchman, head of the Fun Run, said the event was a success. He said the purpose of doing the run every year is to promote a healthy lifestyle that provides a variety of physical activities for all ages and abilities, even for those who are handicapped. After the run and walk, participants were provided w ith a f ree lunch that included healthy burrito wraps. There were also garden tours, raffle prizes, and a youth gift giveaway. Watchman is thankful for everyone who participated, volunteered, and donated to or for the event.

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Above, Lorasa Joseph gives a high five to the 5k winner, Dillon Abrahamson, as he crosses the finish line of the 34th annual Yellowhawk Fun Run at the July Grounds. Abrahamson said he was determined to come in first.

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