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amended a kitchen code that al/ows Certi fied Domestic Kitchens on the I/mat///a indian Reservation.

More on page 13.

BOT asks for analysis of legalized marijuana

Tribal Police Officer Dave Williams has fun

Katie Wildbill, 17, cracks her first crab at Yellowhawk's

with young people at the Youth Summit. More photos and a story are on Page 14.

annual Crab Feed. More on Page 34.

What to do with $5.4 million?

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MISSION — When they go to the polls or mail in their absentee ballots later this month, voters will have nearly three dozen candidates to choose from to select eight members of the Board of Trustees and four members of the General Council for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

That list of 33 includes nine women all running for BOT positions, plus two dozen men. The only paid position on General Council, that of Chairman, has the incumbent Alan Crawford facing a write-in challenge from Bob Shippentower, whose at-

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'Frenchy' Halfmoon recalls days as VVVVII soldier Alphonse "Frenchy" Halfmoon is one of two surviving World War II veterans on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The other is J.C. Penny. Frenchy let the CUJ in on his war experience in the early 1940s when he was a horsemen, a truck driver, a field linesman, a telephone switchboard operator, and a radio operator. He served in the Aleution Island campaign against the Japanese. Turn to Page 27 for more.

Constitutional Amendment would grant Section C's treaty right to fish, hunt MISSION — Voter approval Nov. 17 of a constitutional amendment would make 93 Section C's full members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).

In essence, it would grant Section C's treaty rights to hunt and fish the same as any other member of the CTUIR. They would no longer be considered, classified — or called — Section C's. They would be considered Section B's, just like any other person who, after the 1990 Constitutional amendment, can be enrolled if their parent or grandparent is enrolled with the CTUIR and they have at least one-quarter blood of any Indian tribe.

If voters pass the amendment Nov. 17 it will have no impact on current tribal members.

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Salleen Wildbill dances at Hoo Hoots Pow wow as Olaf from the movie Frozen while Rosael/a Salt shows off her moves as Super

Mario, aka Angel Calvillo, takes a break from rescuingPrincess Peach and hangs with Jasmin Burns, learning center volunteer.

Gary Thomas from Ye/lowhawk Circles of Hope program,above, photographs the SpookAlleyin his hippie gear while Sky Smith, left, tries to bust some ghosts with his proton pack as a Ghost Buster at the Hoo Hoots Pow Wow.

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BOT to staff: Analyze legalized marijuana MISSION — Three days after a work session aimed at decriminalizing the possession of marijuana, the Board of Trustees on Nov. 2 directed staff to consider the ramification of legalizing marijuana on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Staff referred to Executive Director Dave Tovey and Deputy Director Deb Croswell as well as the Office of Legal Counsel for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).

Secretary Kathryn Brigham said the BOT directive was the result of the work session, which filled the Board Chambers with Tribal members who made impassioned pleas to legalize medicinal marijuana.

During that work session, Treasurer A aron H i nes said the Board ha d n o t received any direction to take any action since the subject was first broached 10 months earlier in January.

CTUIR Attorney Naomi Stacy told the BOT it would be best to use the term "legalize" rather than "decriminalize" since some possession charges already are simple violations. For example, possession of less than an ounce of pot is treated like a traffic citation that requires the offender to deal with the offense in tribal court.

Hines asked Stacy for a report back

by Dec. 1.Brigham suggested the issue be taken before the Housing and Health C ommissions, and th e La w 8z Or d er

'While you' re riding the fence, I can go to jail for a felony and my grandson can be taken away •• • If you think I'm riding my broom now, just wait tosee what happens when you won't protect us.'

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Committee as well.

The vote to get the ball rolling on the potential impacts of legalizing marijuana passed unanimously 7-0.

Currently no use of marijuana — possession, consumption or g r o w in g — is legal on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, despite approval of all three in the states of Oregon and Washington.

Attorneys for the Tribes have been directed to draft language following the mostly civil debate that consisted of a dozen Tribal members, including three persons who are running for of fice in the Nov. 17 election. Lisa Ganuelas will be on the ballot for an at-large member; Jiselle Halfmoon is a write-in candidate for General Council secretary; and Leila Spencer, whose name will be on the ballot for an at-large Board member even though she has officially dropped out of the race.

The BOT w o r k s ession d i scussion was led by at-large members Bob Shippentower and Justin Quaempts, who made the presentation from in front of the Board, not as members of the policymaking body. Not counting Shippentower and Quaempts, five BOT members attended the meeting — General Council Chair Alan Crawford, Treasurer Aaron Hines, Chair Gary Burke, Secretary Kat Brigham, and at-large member Armand Minthorn. Vice-Chair Leo Stewart and a t-large member Woodrow Star w e r e in Grand Ronde attending a conference focusing on the Violence Against Women Act. Shippentower and Quaempts agreed it was time to move forward on the issue, noting that Quaempts had brought the subject up several times without much dlscusslon.

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Quaempts said he was an advocate for decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana, a proponent of medical marijuana, and would leave to General Council voters the question of recreational marijuana use. Shippentower is the one who advocated for removing from the criminal code the aspect that refers to possession of pot as a crime.

Three BOT m e m b er s — Brigham, Crawford and H i nes — made remarks, while Burke and M i n t h orn r emained silent on the issue. Brigham indicated she would not be in favor of decriminalization. Crawford took a wait and see view.

Hines said he would support the idea of decriminalizing small amounts.

Spencer was the most outspoken audience participant, chastising the Board for their lack of leadership on the issue, and their lack of compassion for Tribal members who have proven their need for the benefit of medicinal marijuana.

Others told the BOT it has no business telling them how to choose how to live.

"The proven danger of marijuana does not come close to alcohol, meth, heroin or opiates," Shippentower said. "We need to deal with marijuana without it being a crime. We need to have a serious discussion about decriminalizing marijuana."

Said Quaempts, "This definitely is the right time, the right place ... This is the most people in two years I' ve seen at a work session, which shows how the community is trending."

See Mari uana debate Pa e 30

Tribes buy another 500 acres of farm land MISSION — The Confederated Tribes have purchased nearly 500 acres that includes more than 300 acres of "highly productive" wheat land on the north end of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

The Tribes were the highest bidder at 51.6 million at an auction Oct. 6 for slightly more than 499 acres of land, four grain elevators and a Quonset hut owned by Frieda Bafus, according to staff in the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).

The property is located north of the Mission community at the intersection of Duff and Rothrock roads. In addition to 307 acres of wheat crop land, the property includes 121 acres in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP* ).

The remaining land, about 70 acres, is considered scrub or unproductive.

In addition to the acquisition of more farm land, the purchase gives the Tribes another chunk of the land it once owned.

"It's important because it gives us a north-reservation foothold, it's high production land, and it was owned by nonIndians so it's back in tribal ownership," said Bill Tovey, DECD d i r ector. "It' s important for the Tribes to purchase its

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The Confederated Tribes recently purchased about 500 acres of land knownas the Bafus property on the north end of the Umatilla indian Reservation.

CUJ photolPhinney it is considered "highly productive" wheat land.

original land back and this is in the heart of the reservation. We' ll also benefit from operating it and eventually consolidating operations on the north Reservation."

Tovey said there are a number of al-

lotments in the area that the Tribes will be looking to acquire through the federal Land Buy Back Program. Once thatoccurs, the Tribes hope to take over leases, as they expire, from non-Indian farmers.

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The Bafus property currently is under lease and won't be available for Tribal farming until spring of 2017, according See Bafus ro ert P a e 4 1

ews Youth Group to honor Veterans M ISSIO N — T h e N i xy a a w i i Y o u t h G r o u p w il l l e a d t h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f se r v i c e m e n o n Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, at the Mission Longhouse and Annex.

A buffet dinner is planned at 5 p.m., followed by a grand entry at 6 with a veteran honoring ceremony, a flag song, display cake, a duck and dive dance, taps, round dance and welcome dance.

For more information contact Sally Kosey at 541-2760795, Babet te Cowapoo at 541-969-3303, or Toni Cordell at 541-215-7438.

Morning flag raising set to honor

veterans at Cayuse Technologies MISSION — A Veteran's Day flag raising is planned at 8 a.m. Nov. 11at Cayuse Technologies. A color guard from the George St. Denis American Legion Post 140 will present the colors.

Several veterans are expected to represent their conflict eras, including Les Minthorn for the Korean War, and Bob Shippentower and John Duncan from Vietnam.

Veterans from Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom also are expected to participate.

Any veterans are invited to attend the ceremony.

For more information, contact John Duncan at 541-278-8427 or 509-460-1862, or by email to john.duncan@cayusetechnologies.corn.

Landowners in queue for cash if NW Pipeline crosses property MISSION — This time around the money is going to the landowners, not the government.

That's what happened Nov. 2 when the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation decided how to divvy up about 54 million that Northwest Pipeline LLC will pay for a right of way for the natural gas pipeline that crosses tribal land.

Compensation for the Northwest Pipeline right of way will be paid to landowners on a per linear foot basis for access roads and the pipeline easement, and for facilities.

Appraisals are lower than what landowners will actually receive because the money being paid will cover the full 20-year lease. In other words, landowners are being paid in advance for the next 20 years that the right of way will be in place.

Depending on the linear footage of the pipeline that crosses their land, some landowners will see much

larger amounts of money than others.

Letters of consent will be sent to landowners soon.

"As soon as they get the consent, the faster they can get the check," said BIA Umatilla Agency Superintendent Michael Jackson. "We want to get the checks out before Christmas."

The trick could be reaching all the landowners, Jackson noted. Just as in a fractionalized land purchase, getting all the owners together isn't always easy. In this instance, a majority of the allotment owners must sign the consent to get the money.

A Tribal Negotiation Team, which included Jackson, negotiated the 20-year renewal of the right of way that was initially approved on April 17, 1996. It was to expire on Dec. 15, 2015.

The renewal report wa s p r esented to General Council on Sept. 24, 2015, and was presented and approved by the CTUIR Economic and Community Development Committee Oct. 20, 2015. The BOTconducted a work session Oct. 29, 2015 to review the resolution and the Northwest Pipeline ROW easement.

Burnside rides Miss Dual Cat to cutting bucks MISSION — Lots of people are probably familiar with Rob Burnside rolling up at a brush fire wearing his turnouts.

Fewer would expect to see the Tribal Fire Chief riding his championship quarter horse — rein hand down — to hold a cow from a herd in competition.

After qualifying in nine shows in four states, Burnside and two other qualifiers competed in a Shoot-Out at Kalispell Big Sky Cutting Show in Kalispell, Montana, where he came away with the top prize of 51,000 and a vest.

"Two girls were in front of me and they'd been kicking my butt all year," Burnside said. "I just wanted to get shown but the cows worked out for me and I scored 73 so it was pretty exciting."

All the riders start at 70 and depending on the horse and rider, points are added or subtracted from the score.

"If your horse is quiet and the cows don't start running around on you, if the horse shows eye appeal, you get extra points. If you lose or flush a cow or if your horse isn't working even with the cow, you lose points.

If you flub up you can get a 60 or zero. A 73 is one my higher scores," Burnside said.

In the arena, Burnside and his 13-year-old registered quarter horse Miss Dual Cat, (sired by Highbrow Cat, one of the top cutting stallions in the nation ), had twoand-a-half minutes with a herd of cattle. They have to ride deep into the herd, driving them to separate one from the bunch. The more smoothly the drive the more credit is earned. If it all works as planned, the herd peels back and Burnside and Miss Dual Cat are left facing one cow — hopefully in the center of the pen.

Holding it there takes some good riding, which at that point is mostly all about the horse because it's then that Burnside has to "drop his hand" and ride just with legs.

"Horses are exceptional athletes, very smart," said Rob's wife, Ann. "The horses are trained but they have to want to hold that cow. It's an instinct. No matter what that cow does, the horse has to mirror what it does and keep it from the herd."

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Rob Burnside rides Miss Dual Cat "hands dropped" while cutting a cow from a herd during a recent competition. In October Burnside won a Shoot-Out at the Kalispell Big Sky Cutting Show. Burnside shows in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana spring through summer.

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is not easy. Ann Burnside describes it as "very quick" and "violent."

"You' re the eyeand ear of the cow changing direction quickly, and the horse is working to keep it in the center of the pen," Ann said.

The fact that the horse can hold a difficult cow is worth extra points.

"It's pretty exciting," Ann said. "It's scary and excit-

watching

ing to be riding."

Rob Burnside started training with Cindy Severe at the club level, participating with the Blue Mountain Cutting Club in Eltopia, Washington. He began a year

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and a half ago at the affiliate level, which includes shows in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Burnside practices and shows in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana March through September, but gets out of the cutting pen when he can.

"Because the reservation is so beautiful, we like to ride cross country; we don't want her to burn out in the arena," Ann said. "You have to keep a horse in a certain condition. It's like a sprinter who has to stay in shape."

Because Burnside won more than the 52,000 limit this year, he' ll be moving up next year to the 515,000 amateur level.

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CTUIR in line for $5.4M from Ramah settlement No restrictions on how the money can be used MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) stand to receive nearly 56 million from the Ramah class action lawsuit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs over unpaid contract support costs that occurred over several years dating back to 1994.

The 20-year settlement that covers 1994-2013, which will be shared by 645 tribes or tribal organizations, totals 5940 million.

Based on a complicated formula, the CTUIR will receive just short of seven tenths of one percent of the net settlement. There are no restrictions on the use of the money and the BOT did not discuss any possible use for the funds.

Tribal attorney Dan Hester met with the CTUIR Board of Trustees Oct. 28 to explain attorney fees, which will be 8.5 percent — 580 million — for 20 years of work. The costs also include 54 million for administrative fees and 51.5 million more for other fees.

Hester said he didn't expect any tribes in Indian Country to object to the attorney fees.

"We have three law firms that basically have been working for free until there

Lloyd Commander,manager of the Youth Services and Recreation Program, stands on the new floor of the Community Center where Nixyaawii Community School plays its basketball games. At left is the floor that was removed. The new floor still needs to be painted and coated.

Keep fingers crossed that new floor is ready for first jump ball

MISSION — It' ll be pushing things, but if all goes according to plan the new f l oor at the Community Center gym will be ready for Nixyaawii Community School hoops teams for the first day of practice Nov. 16, according to Frank Anderson, the public works director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

The gym is in the middle of a series of upgrades that were derailed when

the company working here was called to an emergency repair at the Utah Jazz facility in Salt Lake City.

It looks like they' re heading back north to Mission to finish the job they started in October.

The new floor will be the same length, but it w il l b e tw o f eet w i der — one foot on each side. The new floor will meet high school standard boundary basketball and volleyball dimensions.

The additional floor space on each side means the loss of the first row of bleachers in a gym t hat already was on the shy side of capacity. New bleachers, currently on back order, are expected to be here and installed

around Thanksgiving. The Golden Eagles play at home Dec. 2 so, with fingers crossed, the floor and bleachers will be ready for the first jump ball.

I n addition to the fl oor and t h e bleachers, the building gets a new heating and air conditioning system.

As of press time, the HVAC system had been replacedand the wood floor h ad been installed. H o w e v er, th e stain, the Nixyaawii center graphics, a nd the clear coat, along w it h t h e bleachers were still to be completed.

"The floor is anticipated to be completed in the next couple weeks with the new bleacher install to follow," A nderson said in an email N ov . 2.

"When completed, the gym will provide premium playing conditions."

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CTUIR 2016 draft budget includes merit, COLA hikes

By Aaron Hines,

MISSION — The 2016 budget for the C onfederated Tribes of the U m a t i l l a Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is being developed.

The Board o f T r u s t ees cond u cted budget work sessions on Oct. 7, 8 and 9 to review the target budgets and draft annual work plans. The BOT has developed a draft budget, which was to be presented at the General Council meeting on Nov. 5.

The CTUIR BOT and executive staff expect that the 2016 draft budget presented to General Council in November will maintain all Tribally-funded government services at their existing 2015 levels. The BOT is considering adding additional funding to the Education Department to provide the department with

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The BOT is considering adding additional funding to the Education Department to provide the department with staff consistency due to Affordable Care Act regulations and to provide higher student-to-counselor ratios for the Title

Vll program. staff consistency due to Affordable Care Act regulations and to provide higher student- to-counselor ratios for the Title VII program.

Because of the positive revenue outlook and other adjustments made, the BOT will approve a 2 percent Cost of Living adjustment as well as allow for an average of a 3 percent merit pay increase

in 2016 for CTUIR government employees. Thiswas the same increase as done in the prior year.

The CTUIR uses a retro-budgeting process for its gaming funds, meaning that the money earned in one calendar year is used to fund CTUIR programs in the following year (i.e., funds earned in 2015 are spent in 2016). CTUIR Finance

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Director Paul Rabb says the retro-budgeting process helps the CTUIR as it allows the BOT to make budget and spending adjustments in the following year, not in the current year.

The draft budget will be available to Tribal members. To obtain a copy contact Aaron Hines, BOT Treasurer, by calling 541-429-7379 or by email, aaronhines@ ctuir.org, or the General Council Office at 541-429-7378.

Comments on the draft budget can be submitted in writing to the BOT Treasurer, or to Jody Deardorff, CTUIR Financial Services Manager by calling 541-4297167, or by email jodydeardorff@ctuir. org by Nov. 12. The BOT will schedule a work session on Nov. 13 to do a final review and adopt the budget at the Nov. 16 BOT meeting.

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138 years ago we were 'A few worthless Indians' ess than 20 years after the signing of the Treaty of 1855, on Oct. 1 of 1874 the Oregon Senate passed an act, "to extinguish the title to the Umatilla Indian Reservation." The next day on Oct. 2the Oregon House passed the same act. The Oregon legislature's view was that too much of our reservation's "good land" was being given to Tribal members who made little use of the land.

A short three years later in 1877, the East OregoQUr defi njtiOn nian editorialized: "We g favor their removal as it is a burning shame tokeep the belief that this fine body of land for a tQe landS are few worthless Indians." best Preseryed These actions and words would lead the U.S. for their Congress to pass the Slater Act in 1883 and the Dawes natural Act in 1885. when our ancestors res oUrce ya lUe signed the Treaty, we granted the United States 6.4 million acres of land and we had believed that we had reserved nearly 500,000 acres for our exclusive use. A survey conducted in the 1870's determined our reservation to be 245,699 acres. The Slater Act reduced it to 157,982 acres and the Dawes Act further

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reduced it to 85,322 acres held in common. The Slater and Dawes Acts forced Tribal members to take individual allotments, under assimilation policies that dictated that Indians should become farmers.

The Allotment acts caused major land management issues for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Not only was land allotted to individual Indians, surplus land was sold to non-Indians, predominantly white farmers who had wanted further access to our lands. The result as we all know caused our reservation to become checker boarded.

Fortunately, the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act repudiated the allotment policies and set up an Indian Lands Acquisition fund to help Tribes buy back their lands from willing landowners. The damage caused by the allotment acts was great; due to antiquated probate laws Tribal members ended up with fractionated heirship. This is where the heirs, of a deceased family member, have equal interest in parcels of land; they do not own any particular piece of land — they own a share of the entire parcel.

In 1984, Congress attempted to address the fractionation problem by passing the Indian Land Consolidation Act. This allowed the buying, selling and trading of fractional interests by Tribes. While somewhat helpful, the fractionation issues continued.

This Tribe worked hard to use what federal funds that were made available to begin purchasing lands both

on and off reservation for the common good of the Tribal members.

When the Cobell Settlement was finalized in 2009, this Tribe worked hard to secure funds to purchase fractionated interests from willing sellers. To date the Land Buy Back Program has purchased 7,739 acres.

In addition, since the 1934 IRA we have purchased or reacquired over 30,000 acres of land for our common interest. Today the reservation is just over 172,000 acres.

It is amazing to see how far we have come as a Tribal Nation. Our lands were, and some say still are, coveted by our neighbors to a great extent for they believed we couldn't put them to good use. Our definition of good use is the belief that the lands are best preserved for their conservation /natural resource value.

The lands we have developed are being put to work for agricultural purposes and economic development.

We are in the top 5 percent of farming operations in the state.

We are the number 1 employer in the county.

We have done wellfor ourselves because we come from the land.

We are the land.

The lands we hold in common with each other makes us whole, it is what makes us a sovereign.

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A Veteran's story: 'So there I was...' s a veteran, I' ve heard and started a number of stories about my time in service with the phrase, "so there I was..."

The story could be humorous or it could involve a dangerous or frightening experience. Veterans Day is a national holiday to honor men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces during peace and times of war. H ere in the

land of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla we will take time to remember our veterans.

So there I was in the Persian Gulf on January 16, 1991 when I clearly recall the moment we received the coded message that hostilities were to commence against the military forces of Iraq. The first

Khawr Abd Allah estuary. My skipper, Commander (now Captain, ret.) Frank Sweigart was to lead the attack. Before I began my brief he looked

gion hats, wear Hawaiian shirts, wear black socks with our sandals and tell war stories at Fourth of

me in the eyes and said, "You' ve got this, get us all on target on time, we are all ready." After the

was shot off the catapults toward Kuw ait and Iraq.

The next 43 days of combat became all consuming, as war does to men and machines. I had the honor of serving with the very best and finest ship' s Intelligence crew from Air Wing 2 and USS Ranger.

We would face some losses, but we were 98 percent combat effective. Those of us who had never been to war lost our innocence in a fleeting moment. In-

brief, the Chaplain came forward and offered a prayer and penance to forgive us of our sins, as we were to go into battle with a clear conscience and a clear mind in order to carry out our duties. It was believed that some might not return to the USS Ranger CV61 after the strike; fortunately on this strike all made it home.

As the aircrews began flight prep on their aircrafts, Dan Young, Mike Bigley and I climbed

planes of the U.S. Navy to drop bombs against our

up to the crow's nest to watch flight operations. As

enemy were to be from medium attack squadrons 155, Silver Foxes and 145, the Swordsmen. I served as the lead Intelligence Specialist for VA 155; I was

the ship's bell chimed twice for 2 a.m. a bright light

responsible for mission planning for my squadron

was played.

and served alongside Dan Young and the late Ron Phillips in mission planning for Air W ing 2. Our first targets were the destruction of the Iraqi Operational Naval Headquarters, Naval ports, ships,

and supply depot in and around Umm Qasr port.

As one can imagine there was great tension in the

air throughout the ship and the battle group that sailed around us, as men and machines were being

prepped for combat.

I was given the honor to brief the first-strike packages to hit the Port of Umm Qasr on the

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shown in the sky above pointing at the flag mast.

The battle ensign rose as the Star Spangled Banner The crew came to attention. The national anthem

July picnics." Next, we watched as our air wing

nocence I hope my children will forever keep.

To the men of Air Wing 2 and the USS Ranger, I remember you all. You are my Brothers in Arms.

I am forever grateful and honored to have had the privilege to serve with you twenty-four years ago.

To today's veterans I want to express my personal gratitude. You' ve stepped forward in a selfless act to defend the homeland. You have set a standard of service to others and displayed a love

stopped and the lights went back to battle condi-

of country only a few have really experienced. To

tion red and the crew went back to work. Next came the sound of tomahawk missiles from the battle force being fired toward Kuw ait and Iraq.

It truly was a sight to see. Mike leaned over to me and said, "You know w hat this means, right?!" I replied, "Yes, we are at war." Mike said, "True, we are also like our Fathers, Grandfathers, and those who came before us who've gone to battle. When we return home we can now wear American Le-

those who have not served, thank you for sharing your loved ones with all of us.

Veterans Day is an opportunity to listen to old war stories. To listen and learn about history and personal stories of a Veteran's time in service. Our ancestors would be proud to know that many members of our community continue to be warriors today.

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Lots of elk but no antlers A herd of about two dozen elk - none with antlers - is spotted munching on dry grass north of Battle Mountain State Park in late October. The critters, including a handful of antelope, were out that day in Ukiah Flats, before the opening of big game seasons for non-Indian hunters. Weather conditions have made it dry and crackly in the hills, but hunters on the Reservation have reported success.

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etter s Luke supports Hines for Treasurer To the editor, It's a good idea to support our new leaders today.

It's important to be thinking for N o vember as they campaign they explain thorough and realistic answers, be involved in our community, know our history and treat all equally.

S o far, I a p p r eciate Aaron's energy, w i l l i n g t o learn, a good l i stener, know s ho w t o b e p r o active versus reactive. He also supports our language and culture, youth, elders and many other needs with a team effort.

In the past few elections Aaron's been a team member and communicator on BOT/GC. H e's supported and voted for day labor, development finally from Housing, a plan for a new clinic to name a few accomplishments; so let's keep the consistency moving forward. We can' t just vote families in and expect everything to be ok; vote for the ones that will work for all. Remember there' s no 'I' in 'team'. Let's all vote for Aaron Dean Hines for BOT Treasurer.

Marcus L. Luke II CTUIR Tribal Member X-2126

Vote BOT based on acccountability We are the "Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation." There are several enterprises voted in to employ, train and promote tribal members. Employed by one of these enterprises does not take away tribal members' right to have concerns how these enterprises are being operated or concerned how our tribal members are being treated.

The Board members we vote into office are there and take an oath to uphold our by-laws, protect our rights and ensure all our tribal members are treated fairly.

There is no such thing as micro-managing when concern after concern, example after example of mistreatment, unfair employment practices are brought to their attention. The policy book we are supposed to follow is the one they are put into office to uphold.

Board members violate the oath they take when members go on travel to tell others we as a tribe are too dumb or incapable of running our own businesses. It's also a violation to sit back and allow these things to be said.

As upper management or Board members we as a human being need to look for accountability in all matters.

With elections around the corner I'm curious as to what platform these people will stand for. I just hope we can find someone who sees us as important as that almighty dollar so many seem to vote for.

Monica James What-me-wit-my X-767

Provide suitable employment As both a Board of Trustees member, and a grassroots community member, I cannot think of too many things more important for tribal members than to have suitable employment. One of the long-standing policies of tribal government is to provide the resources, such as scholarships, internships, etc., to prepare our people to be hired for positions relevant to their interests and background. T h e most obvious place o f employment, of course, is right here in our ow n CTUIR umbrella.

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There are grass-roots tribal members who have done exactly as they were advised to do, they went out and earned a hard-earned university education and professional training so they can provide, through employment, for themselves and their families, and also make their work contributions to our tribal goals.

However, this group of tribal members are unsuccessful in obtaining employment here in their own tribe, the CTUIR. But management approves requests from certain employees to work at home, and one is even allowed to live in Australia, and still be on the payroll!

How is this justified? Why are these special conditions and requests accommodated, when there are highly skilled and qualified tribal members who cannot even get their foot in the door?

These tribal members were funded by tribal scholarships, which are an investment in our people and our tribe's future, so how do we get a return on these investments if we do not hire these people we invested in? There are many of us of an older generation whose education was also paid for by our tribe, and we should be supporting and advocating for this new wave of qualified tribal members, not just having an indifferent attitude and saying nothing.

Our self-determination and self-sufficiency goals call for us tribal members to do things for ourselves, and the most obvious method of doing this is through employment, we manage our own departments, programs, and projects. Basically, this is the same as what Article II of our Constitution states, "to achieve a maximum degree of self-government in all tribal affairs, and to protect and promote the (employment) interests of the Indians of the Umatilla Indian Reservation".

Sincerely, Bob Shippentower /signed

Hines endorsed for treasurer My name is Kelly George, I am an enrolled member of the CTUIR and am writing to show my support for Aaron Hines 2015 BOT Treasurer. Aaron has the ability to work with staff and the Tribal community in a respectable and professional manner. Aaron analyzes tribal, state, federal concerns in a methodical and logical manner. More importantly, Aaron understands the Tribe's financial position and is continually looking out for the Tribe's best interest. Aaron represents the CTUIR in a good way. Please join me in voting for Aaron Hines 2015 BOT Treasurer.

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Allman withdrawing as candidate First of all, I would like to say thank you to those who have supported me in running for the Board of Trustees in the November election. It is with regret, I am withdrawing my petition, due to my Dad passing away in September.

It is not without reservation, I care about our tribal membership. I w ant tribal members to be heard and respected.

Best wishes to all incumbents seeking re-election and candidates seeking election to other positions.

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d it or Halfmoon seeks write-in vote My name is Jiselle Halfmoon 8z I would like to ask for your vote on November 17, 2015.

I won't focus on campaign promises; however, I do have a solid foundation of character qualities to share instead. Here are three reasons why I feel I would be beneficial to serve in the office of the General Council: Firstly, I will continue to advocate a strong presence of tribal member representation and advocacy that further empowers our people. I am a progressive thinker, a continuous learner, and I respect our history and traditions. Secondly, I have been consistently active in our homelands for many years through various avenues of collective community building, volunteering opportunities 8z social activism. I would like to use my background in communication and social skills to serve our community.

Lastly, I attend our general council meetings regularly, as well as various branches of our government meetings and consider myself knowledgeable firsthand to many current CTUIR issues. I have the ability to work independently and pragmatically, however, I am also open minded by nature and actively immersed within a variety of diverse groups and organizations. These characteristics, and more, would complement the next elected group of CTUIR candidates in the continued successful progression of our tribe.

If you agree that this is an accurate representation of my disposition and feel I can make a positive contribution, I humbly ask for your support by way of write in on the November ballot- Jiselle Halfmoon for General Council Secretary.

I would be glad to provide additional details regarding my experiences, resume, community involvement, groups, boards, committees and more — anytime upon request. I invite all questions, feedback 8z witty anecdotes to: jiselles email@yahoo.corn.

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Tribal members treated unfairly Most Tribal members would agree they don't get treaty fairly ... at work more so if they work with the enterprises. I'm writing this as a concerned Tribal member not an employee.

As a Tribal member, you' re patted on the head and made to feel we should be grateful for our low paying, entry level, minimum-wage jobs. While most nonmembers are hired at hire wages, given better positions and are the one trained for the advancements. We' re fed that Tribal members are "unqualified" so we' re struck in these no training, no advancement, dead-end jobs. What happened to Tribal policy? Who's held accountable?

Arrowhead had a GM position. Applied were two educated Tribal members, apparently they were unqualified so were passed up. It wouldn't have taken much to make them qualified, but much for Tribal policy. Who's accountable?

So when Tribal members speak out they get targeted, they get intimidated and bullied. Maybe if we as Tribal members were treated fairly and given equal opportunity on our own reservation we just might become our dream of self-sufficient. We wouldn't have to go to court to keep our jobs or to be treated fairly.

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Marvella Marie Jones March 31, 1938 — October 8, 2015 PENDLETON, ORE.- Marvella Marie (Henry) Jones entered into rest on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at her home in Pendleton, Oregon.

She was born March 31, 1938 to Albert (Wildcat) and Frances (Pinchy) Henry in Sweetwater, Idaho. Marvella attended schools in Lapwai and graduated from Lapwai High School in 1957.

She later went to beauty school and worked as a beautician for a few years in Salem, Oregon.

She lived in Oregon, Washington, California, Utah and Montana before returning to the Lapwai area. She married Henry Penney and they later divorced. She married Jesse Jones and they later divorced.

She worked at Potlatch Corporation for many years, retiring due to her health. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, picking huckleberries and digging roots, she was active in sports bowling, basketball, softball, tap dancing and was well known for her beadwork. She made her home on the Umatilla Reservation where she participated for many years in the Happy Canyon Show with her son during the PendletonRound-Up. She was a member of the Umatilla Elder's Circle and enjoyed traveling with her dear friends and sisters to participate in the many Elder's Day activities on different reservations throughout the Pacific Northwest.

She is survived by her sons, Gabriel Jonathon Hawk Jones of Pendleton; Albert (Deanne) Penney of Kamiah, Idaho; and her daughter, Debbie Henry (Cyrus Squeochs, Jr) of Lapwai; her brothers, Dale Henry, Melvin Henry, Alan Henry all of Lapwai; her sisters, Alice McCurdy, Lou Jean Benjamin, Mardell Henry, and Frances (The Rock) Henry, all of Lapwai and Gail (Wayne) Patterson of Kettle Falls, Wash. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two greatgranddaughters, many first cousins who loved her asa sisterand many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Frances Henry; her grandparents George and Aleeswalla Fletcher, William and Pearl Taylor; her brothers Ronald Henry, LeeRoy Henry, Arnold (Muggs) Henry, and a sister, Betty Lou Henry.

A memorial service was held Oct. 12, 2105, at Burns Mortuary in Pendleton. Funeral services were Oct. 13 at the Lapwai Church of God, followed by burial.

Sign the online condolence book at www. burnsmortuary.corn Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is handling arrangements.

Submit obituaries or memorials to CUJ@ctuir.org

ARDMORE, OKLA. - Donald "Xumash" Joe, age 80,passed away on Oct.4,2015,athis home in Ardmore, Okla.

Donald was born on April 17, 1935, to Tom and Annie (Tecumsah) McKay Joe at Spring Hollow on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Mission, Oregon. He married Ruby Irene Taylor on July 26, 1958, in Gainesville, Texas. She was the love of his life.

Donald grew up on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and attended school at Pilot Rock, Oregon, completing 12 years. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954 and served in the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged in 1958. He was stationed at the Ardmore Air Base when he met his wife.

Through this union they had six children. Donald worked for Coca Cola Bottling Company for 30 years and retired in 1989.

Donald was an avid bow shooter and won numerous awards in tournaments.

He had much respect for his culture and strived to keep his children involved in many activities.

Along with his two sons, they formed the drum group "High Country Singers" and were involved in numerous events throughout the area.

Donald was also a great guitar player and singer. He modeled his style from Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. He started by playing in local clubs until he found his faith and joined Durwood Indian Baptist Church. He then started several Donald also had much respect for Veterans.

He joined the Chickasaw Honor Guard and marched at the head of Grand Entries carrying the Eagle Staff. His most memorable trip was to Washington, D.C., and seeing all the sights. He always talked about his travels with "The Guys."

He once said "The most honorable part ofbeing with the Color Guard is to give respect to the fallen veterans. That's what it's all about."

Donald was a Duck in the land of Sooners. He tried to catch every University of Oregon Ducks game and supporthis team. He would spend many days watching football with his grandsons.

Donald was a man with a warm heart. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.

Once you met Donald, you had a friend for life. You couldn't forget his smile and his positive attitude toward daily life. He was a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He will be truly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruby Irene Joe; son, Chad Vincent Joe; grandson, Kevin Don Aaron; great- granddaughter, Taygan Helene Joe. Brothers: Orlando, Charlie, and Bruce McKay. Sisters: Augustine,

Sarah, and Mavis McKay, Elsie McKay Minthorn, FloraMcKay James, Minnie,and Donna Joe and daughter-in-law, Donna Helene Joe. He is survived by four sons: Michael Joe and wife, Jonnie, Mark Joe and wife, Dondi, Brad Leon Joe,and Arlyn Jay.Two daughters: Elaine Day and husband, Tim,and Annette Aaron.

Seventeen grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Sisters-inlaw: Anna Bob and Pearl Marris, and numerous niecesand nephews in Oklahoma and Oregon.

Funeral services were Oct. 9 with internment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Ardmore, Okla.

Those serving as pallbearers will be grandsons: Anthony Joe, Michael Lee Joe, Kendon Day, Trevor Aaron, Thomas Joe, Chenoah Joe, and Jeff Curlee. Honorary pallbearers will be the Chickasaw Honor Guard.

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Anthony "Tony" Roberts May 4, 1971 - Oct. 16, 2015 Anthony Wayne "Tony" Roberts passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Lewiston, at the age of 44, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Anthony was born to Ruth Lee Henry and Casey Roberts on May 4, 1971, in Walla Walla.

He grew up in Lapwai and graduated from Lapwai High School. He received an associate degree in computer-aided graphics in Stockton, Calif. Anthony lived and worked in Montana, California, North Dakota and Idaho in construction and carpentry.

Anthony was a member of the Umatilla Tribe in Pendleton, Ore., and he was very spiritual in his Native practices.

Anthony is survived and loved by his mother, Ruth Lee Henry Moore of Seattle; father Casey Roberts of Benson, Ariz.; sisters Teresa Roberts of Tucson, Ariz., Michelle George of Kalispell, Mont., Shelia Ellenwood of Seattle and Kimmie and Pamela ofYakima; brothers-inlaw Cedric Ellenwood of Lapwai and Douglas George of Helena, Mont.; nephews Theo Ellenwood and Cedric Ellenwood Jr., both of Lapwai, Leeon PaulofLewiston, Casey George, Rudy George, Michael George and Joshua Sprinkle, all of Helena, and Tre Slack of Cashmere, Wash.; nieces Latonia Ellenwood and Felicia Ellenwood, both of Seattle, and Shalena Paul of Tucson; as well as friends and family, Jeff and Terry Scott of Lapwai.

He was preceded in death by a niece, Sunny Jo Ellenwood.

Services were held Oct. 20, 2015, in Lewiston. Sign the online guest book at vassarrawls.corn.

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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, 2015 once the minutes have been approved on CTUIR pay days.

1 position for Credit Board -3 year term, meet on the2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at noon.

1 position for Education and Training Committee — 2 year term, meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9 AM. 1 position for Natural Resources Commission Alternate Member — 3year term, meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesday ofeach month at 8 A M. 1 position for Science 8 Technology Committee — 2 year term, meet on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 2 PM. 2 positions Umatilla Culture Coalition (No Stipends) — meet as needed.

All applications will be due on November 23, 2015 by 4:00 PM and BOT will make appointments on November 30, 2015.

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Names of candidates in the Nov. 17 election were leR out of a story that started on Page 1 of the October CUJ. LeR out were the names of David Close and Leila Spencer, candidates for Board of Trustees secretary. Spencer has sense pulled out of the race, but her name will remain on the ballot.

Also left out were candidates for BOT atlarge members: Lisa Ganuelas and Michael R. Johnson.

One name, that of Videl Bronson, was listed erroneously among candidates for BOTtreasurer.

She took out a petition for the position but didn' t turn it back so her name isn't on the ballot.

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NARA Family Skills Coordinator The Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA), a private non-profit that provides culturally appropriate physical 8 mental health services and substance abuse treatment for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and other vulnerable people, is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual who preferably has prior experience with Native American communities and vulnerable populations.

We have an immediate need for a Family Skills Coordinator. This employee will be responsible for case management of primarily Native American and Alaskan Native parents or caregivers and their families. Will be able to ensure that adequate care is accessed and social services needs are met. The position will be housed at NARA's Residential Treatment Facility in NW Portland and will require travel to other NARA locations.

Information about essential responsibilities, and education, skills and training visit www. naranorthwest.org.

To apply: Respond to this post with your cover letter, resume, 8 salary requirements or fax to 503-224-4494. NARA requires a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time if in recovery and all potential hires are required to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen and criminal background check.

Our agency is fully committed to supporting sobriety and as such it is a requirement that all new hires agree to model non-drinking, no-illicit drug use or prescription drug abuse behavior.

EOE: Within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section472 8473). Please check out our website at www.naranorthwest.org

Special General Council Meeting

No Burke Family Thanksgiving Dinner The Burke Family will not have their annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Longhouse this year. God willing, the feast will be on again in 2016.

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Chiefs Clarence Burke, Bill Minthorn and Poker Jim nominees for next Main Street statue Ballots should be available around Dec. 7 at NGC PENDLETON — Chief Clarence Burke, Chief William "Bill" Minthorn and Chief Poker Jim are the three nominees for one of the next two statues going up on Main Street in Pendleton.

The Native American statue will be installed in the 100 block on the east side of Main across from the Jackson Sundown statue.

Nominations for th e 300 block on t he east side of M ain across from t h e privately owned Stella Darby statue are Police Chief Ernie Gallaher, John Spain, Bonnie McCarroll and A ura Goodwin Raley.

The Pendleton Arts Committee solicited public input for the four statues already in place, three of which are on Main Street — Jackson Sundown, George Fletcher and Kathleen McClintock. The fourth, Esther Motanic, was installed on the east of town.

Staff at City Hall is preparing a web

page on the Pendleton website that will have thumbnail pictures and a biography of each of the stature nominees that should be operational by Dec. 1.

Ballots should be available Dec. 1 and can be dropped off by Dec. 19 at any of the following sites: Nixyaawii Governance Center, East Oregonian, Pendleton Chamber of Commerce, and the Pendleton Public Library.

On Dec. 21, members of the Arts Committee will collect all ballots and deliver them to City Hall for a public meeting at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber Annex. The public is invited to watch the tally and provide public testimony. The subjects of the next two statues are expected to be announced.

For more information contact Keith M ay, chairman of the Pendleton Ar t s Committee, at keithhistoryguy@gmail. corn or call 541-379-6531.

Inheritance Code: The CTUIR Inheritance Code approved Board of Trustees Resolution ¹08-028 on April 7, 2008 and approved

by BIA on May 16, 2008. The CTUIR declares its intent to exercise its rights to prevent the transfer of trust lands within the Umatilla Indian Reservation to a person named in a will who is not an enrolled member of the ConfederatedTribes.Copies are available at Nixytawii Governance Center or contact CTUIR Land Management Staff. Please reference CTUIR Inheritance Code at: I

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hired at Cayuse Tech MISSION — Billy Nerenberg, a sales and business development executive with a marketing degree from the University of Oregon, has been selected as the new chief operations officer for Cayuse Technologies, a technology and outsourcing co m p a ny owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTU-

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I nt r o d u c e d t o the CTUIR Board of Trustees (BOT) on B illy Nerenberg N o v . 1 , N e r e n b erg said his intention is to make positive changes at a business that needs help.

BOT Secretary Kathryn Brigham welcomed his words.

"We hear things that are good, but most we' re hearing is not so good," she said without going into more specifics.

"Don't expect change overnight," Nerenenberg told her. He said it is important that employees feel good about working at Cayuse Technologies. It will be his first priority, he said, to make employees feel like they are part of a family.

Nerenberg has worked in executive positions with Intel, Microsoft, HewlettPackard and, most recently with bChannels in Lehi, Utah, where he was the Chief Sales Office managing the company's top clients, the top 50 global IT companies, including AT8zT, Cisco, Dell, Google, IBM, Lenovo, SAP and Symantec among others.

N erengerg attended A s t oria H i g h School and received a bachelor's degree in psychology. He has a master' s degree in marketing from the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon.

Brigham reminded Neremberg that the Board of Trustees has set up monthly meetings with Cayuse Technologies to keep up tospeed on the company doings.

Neremberg responded by giving them his phone number.

Cayuse Technologies is a Tribally-owned, onshore delivery center providing software development, technical help desk, and other business process outsourcing solutions, accordingto the company's facebook page.

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The company goal, according to the facebook pages, is to: • Provide low cost, high quality and on-shore technology services for US organizations • Creating sustainable, living wage jobs for Native Americans and the local community • Leverage technology to enable Native American socioeconomic development The Cayuse Technologies delivery center is the first such center to be located on an American Indian reservation and provides state-of-the-art, high-performance workspace for 450 employees.

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M ISSION — Politicians were to b e notified early in November if their signs were out of com p l iance, according to J.D. Tovey, director of the Planning Department for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

T ovey s en t o u t a s " f r i e n d l y r e minder" Oct. 16, but apparently wasn' t satisfied with the response.

"Starting today I will be taking photos as well and no tify ing i n d i v i d u als a bout compliance," Tovey said in an email. "Technically n o s i gns are all owed w i t hi n th e r i g h t-of-way or o n telephone poles."

In his letter, Tovey pointed out five rules and regulations of the Tribal Land Development Code t hat specifically p ertain to campaign signs wi t hin t h e reservation boundary.

Among the regulations is that signs can be no greater than 12 square feet per side of the sign. One such sign at the north exit of the Nixyaawii Governance Center is easily twice that size.

The most egregious violation would be the rule that says "no signs shall be painted on a roadway or posted to utility poles, trees, fences, rocks, or other signs."

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That's just about every sign. Check out the pole on the northeast corner at the Four Corners by Mission Market or the pole directly in front of the east exit at Nixyaawii Governance Center.

Typically, Tovey said in his "friendly reminder," the most appropriate place for political signs is on private property with the permission of the landowner.

The Tribal Planning Office letter said they would give politicians until Oct. 26 to rectify problems.

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CTUIR Tribal members can now make their cake and sell it too Natural Resources Commission oF'Che Umabilla Indian Reservation aubhorized a neet ammendmen0 oF' Che Environmental Health and Saf' eely Code B Miranda Ve a Rector of the CUJ MISSION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Picture waking up, getting ready for the day and reporting to work. Now imagine that your work is only a few feet away, you can schedule your own working hours, and you don't even have to leave your own kitchen counter or your community.

Tribal members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) can now work from home due to a new amendment to the Environmental Health and Safety Code of the CTUIR. The new Food Code authorizes Domestic Kitchen certifications within the reservation's boundaries allowing CTUIR Tribal members the opportunity to own a home-based small business.

Outside the reservation, the state of Oregon refers to these certifications as "Cottage Food Laws" where Home (Domestic) Kitchen licenses allow someone to try his or her business venture without a large investment, according to Oregon. gov. For these reasons, there are several limits and requirements to the certification process, including certification fees.

Before the passing of the amended code, the Umatilla Indian Reservation had no law or codes that referenced Domestic Kitchens, which caused some difficulty for Tribal members interested in selling baked goods or preserves as a business and livelihood. Much like public events off reservation, in order for someone to sell baked goods at Tribal entities such as the Nixyaawii Governance Center or the Saturday Markets at Wildhorse Resort 8 Casino, a person has to prove through labeling that the food items are non-hazardous, and would also need to show proof that the kitchen where it was

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"JD said it could take one to two years," said Megan Stacy in reference to JD Tovey, CTUIR Planning Director and the code amendment. "I was surprised when it happened. It happened fast."

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"We have had others over the years ... individuals interested in starting a restaurant or coffee shop," said Flannigan, "but we haven't had anyone like Megan who was looking at doing a business out of her home."

Elfrina Lubrin, sister of Megan Stacy, said "When I think of things that Megan has done for jobs, nothing occurs to me except that she's a baker."

"I loved baking but I didn't set out to become a baker," said Stacy who moved to Anchorage, Alaska to get her teaching certification and began working at a bakery to put herself through school.

"The first thing I baked was cream horn shells [a puff pastryj ... I still can picture it in the oven. I like the science behind it. I love watching when people open the box. I' ve always enjoyed it because baking comes with love and laughter... but there weren't a lot of options to do what I do."

Flannigan said she knew that Stacy was restricted from being able to sell her products commercially ... because there wasn't anything in place with Tribal codes that would allow her to get certification.

Both Flannigan and Stacy didn't give up. Once the CTUIR hired their new Environmental, Safety, and Health Specialist, Ross Simmons, the process went fast.

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the youth about their roles as leaders in the community and had them create affirmations about how to create a MISSION — A tight-knit group of teens and pre-teens better space for everyone on the reservation. They also gathered at the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yel- had the youth perform a "Straight out of Mission" assignlowhawk ) to talk about leadership, wellness ment where they wrote raps that painted and prevention Oct. 9-10. a picture of a more positive environment About 15 youth participants showed up for their peers. Most of the rhymes focused each day for the youth leadership summit on meth prevention, which was a common planned by the Youth Leadership Council concern among theyoung people who at(YLC) of the Confederated Tribes of the tended the conference.

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"Kids have choices. They can choose to .- 'Ae Frejo is a drug-and-alcohol-free motivadrink and do drugs, or they can choose not tional speaker, youth advocate, suicide- and to drink and do drugs. They don't have to Brian Frejo perform traditional follow the crowd. I choose to live my life meth-prevention trainer. He also is a musiSeminole songs for the youth cian and performs traditional flute songs at Sunridge Middle School on without drugs and alcohol but I was a kid of his tribes.

Oct.8.H e also perform ed flu te once and I remember many times dealing During the summi t Frejo performed with peer pressure. You can always tell solos and spoke to middle spoken word over drum beats performed schoolersabout leadership them no, period."

by YLC Cultural Ambassador Kelsey Burns. and healthy lifestyle choices.

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• Housing That breaks down like this: • Vote and hold office • 50 males and 43females "They aren't allowed to hunt and fish • 60 with a 978 zip code without a permit. That's the meat of what • 10 others in Oregon this comes down to," Minthorn said.

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• 36 between 25 and 50 years old (20 The CTUIR Fish 8z Wildlife Committee males, 16 females) annually issues around 40 permits a year • 40 between 50 and 64 years old (21 to Section C tribal members to hunt. A males, 19 females) state fishing permit allows Section C's on • 17 who are 65 the Reservation. and older (9 men, 8 "In essence, they females) already hunt and fish 'It will not take any I n reality, M i n t on the reservation," h orn thinks, if ev benefit away from Minthorn said. eryone who falls into any other person.

Minthorn said the the age of a hunter Section C portion of returned to the field It's not changing any t he 1949 Con st i t u in any one season it other benefit. The t ion wa s w r i t t e n i n probably wo u l dn' t for political reasons. only thing it will do is h ave m u c h m o r e It allowed a person of an impact on the give Section C's the of less than a quarter g ame p o p u l a t i o n ability to hunt and degree to be enrolled than it already does, a nd gave them t h e since a r o u n d 4 0 fish without a permit, right to vote and hold permists are already which they already office, but did not alissued each year are doing but must low them any treaty Basica l l y , t h e r ights, specif i cal l y a mendment sponget a permit first.' hunting and fishing sors, Jeremy and Alrights. thea Wolf, are clean"It was originally i ng up s o m e t h i n g created so Aaron Minthorn (Jay's father that already is occurring. but no relation to Toni ) was able to hold "They are asking why people are havposition on the BOT (Board of Trustees) ing to go through this process of applicasince he was predominantly Nez Perce," tions and ID cards when they get every Toni Minthorn said. other benefit and already hunt and fish However, Section C's were not tracked, anyway," Minthorn said.

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Toni Cordell moderated the candidates' forum that featured 19 seeking re-election or election to Board of Trustees or General Council positions on the Nov. 17 ballot

CTUIR candidates turn out for first forum MISSION — An estimated 60 people — including 19 candidates — turned out for the first candidates' gathering sponsored by the Election Commission and Community Forum at Wildhorse Casino Oct. 23.

The three hour event gave each candidate a total of six minutes to speak — a three-minute opening, two m i n u tes to a nswer a q u e stion an d a o n e - m i n u t e closing.Random questions were asked of each candidate sothere was no way to compare answers. Toni Cordell did an admirable job of facilitating the forum; there were more Tribal candidates than the GOP presidential debates.

There were plenty of blaming, promises, suggestions and one-liners.

Perhaps the jaw-dropper came when Rosenda Shippentower, a candidate for Board of Trustees (BOT) Treasurer, publicly announced that she is in an alcoholic.

It's safe to say this wasn't a revelation, but the room became quiet.

She received a driving-while-intoxicated in 1997 and was defiant about it. She said she was taken to task by the BOT a nd Ar m an d M i n t h or n i n p a r t i c ul ar .

Candidate Minthorn, who didn't attend the forum, challenged Shippentower to get sober. She said she did get sober and was elected again. She asked Tribal members to show others the "compassion you showed to me."

Another response that drew audience approval came from political newcomer Aaron Ashley, running for an at-large BOT member, when he answered a question about BOT m e m ber salaries and whether or not the tribal membership should be able to vote on those salaries.

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At any rate, Burke noted the controversy behind the issue. His worry was, and has been, whether or not tribes could lose federal grants and contracts since

I'm running to serve the people for the greater good, to serve to the best of my abilities."

As to whether the membership should vote on salaries, Ashley said that could be a two-edged sword.

In so many words, Ashley said, "If it' s so-and-so you might vote the minimum.

I f it's your u n cle or y ou r f a t her yo u might vote for the highest salary. So, no, I wouldn't vote."

David Close, running for BOT secretary, responded to a question about gaming dividends that may not have been the answer the questioner was expecting. He was asked if he "supports increased dividends, if yes when and if no, why not?"

Close initially said he would need to evaluate the benefits the gaming money is providing right now. Then he told the audience that he's seen other reservations across the country w h ere tribal members receive 570,000 to 580,000 a year.

That kind of money has caused serious problems.

"You have kids in Hummers selling drugs. Nobody wants to go to school or work. There's a fine line. If you have too much it can be a bad thing without planning. You have to be mindful of that. But if the people want to evaluate it and want it, I would be for it as well," Close said.

G ary Burke, ru n n in g t o r e t ain h i s seat as BOT chairman, got a question he's been comfortable and confidently answering for some time.

He was asked if he was "for or against m edical use marijuana hemp," w h i c h said as much about the questioner as the question. Hemp and medical marijuana h ave virtually nothing to do w i t h t h e other.

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Visionaries recall first economic ideas MISSION — It was a perfect time to recall the history of land acquisition and economic development on the Umatilla Indian Reservation when Native Americans from Indian Country gathered at the 25'"annual Indian Land Consolidation Symposium Oct. 5-8 at Wildhorse Resort 8z Casino.

It was about the same time of year — in 1990 — when the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) began in earnest to implement plans to buy back land owned by non-Indian owners.

Antone Minthorn, who remem~/ FA bers meeting with a handful of upstarts at the old Harvester Restaurant in Pendleton to discuss ways to develop a land-consolidation plan.

One of those people at the meeting was Cris Stainbrook, a 20-something fisheries biologist who was working at Warm Springs with Gary James, who now works as the CTUIR Fisheries Program manager.

Stainbrook remembers Minthorn telling him fisheries was nothing compared to the work of land acquisition.

"He said, 'If you think that's hard you ought to try Indian land,'" said Stainbrook, who accepted the challenge.

Minthorn was his inspiration, Stainbrook said.

"He told me 'If you don't have land you don't have economic development.' It was always little projects never moving fo rw a rd. He convinced me that sovereignty was the base of econonomic development," Stainbrook said.

Minthorn said his efforts were following the lead of the generation that went before him. The 1949 Constitution and Bylaws had formed a Farm Committee that, among other things, was designed to acquire land.

The Tribes' attorney at the time, Kathy Wilson, drafted a pair of resolutions — one to restore the CTUIR land base to its original reserved 512,000 acres and another to

excelerate economic development. Both passed easily.

Following the economic development resolution, there was another "report," w h ich was construed to mean another "plan." That prompted a tribal member to remark, not so quietly, "We don't need reports, we need to take risks," Minthorn said. "From that point on, the General Council supported economic development all the way."

Stainbrook said the CTUIR has been as successful as any other Tribe in Indian Country in acquiring land and developing a new economy.

"I work all over the country and probably at any given time with 125 to 150 tribes," he said. "If you look to where the Umatillas were to where they are today, they stack up against any tribe in the nation."

Stainbrook attributed the Umatilla's success to consisistent, forward-thinking leadership; and a an "absolutely impressive staff."

Acquiring the land has not been easy,and some might say developing the economy hasn't been quick, but Stainbrook would argue with the latter.

"I remember the first meeting with the Board trying to figure it out," he said. "We were talking about economic development and Rosemary Narcissesaid we have a grain elevator and maybe 2,000 farm acres total. Look around now. Here we are sitting in an upscale casino, Tamastslikt down the road, your own truck stop and back then it was Indian-owned ground. You can say it was slow, but I can tell you it has not been slow at all."

Minthorn said the next step for the CTUIR should be the hiring of a development officer whose soul responsibility should be finding "funding pipelines."

"You have to have a continuous stream of money.

You have to have money. But the Tribe can only put up so much because thereare so many things to do.

We have to work with the federal government and find grants. That's what a development officer does. Finds resources."

At this time, Minthorn said, the CTUIR is "building the machine" to carry on the economic development efforts.

"When this group of employees goes out the machine will be in place," he said.

Land buy-back expert speaks atsymposium MISSION — John McClanahan, Program Manager for the Land Buy-Back Program in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, was a panel speaker at the 25'" annual Indian Land Consol ida tion Symposium h osted b y t he C o n f eder a t e d Tribes of the U mat i l l a Indian Rese rvation a t Wild horse R esor t 8 z CUJphotoslMIranda Veqa Rector Casino Oct. 7.

Speaking primarily about the buy-back program, McClanahan was riddled with a number of other questions as well.

McClanahan said it is important for landowners to educate themselves about the buy-back program, but he was mindful that the program is "not the Office of Special Trustee or the BIA. It is our program — the Tribes and Interior's ... it's all our programs.

It's a shared mission to serve Indian Country, to benefit Indian Country."

He tried to answer questions about subsurface metals, mapping, improvements on trust property like houses and wells, water rights, and fractionalization. He also was asked about more money for the buy-back program.

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What if something happens to the treaty; I wouldn't want to put the treaty on the line. Our treaty is not for sale. I can't make those waivers. I want to see it play out.

Others are doing it and I have to wait and see. I'd have to say no for now with the law the way it is."

Some of the other answers that were worth mentioning include the following: Lawanda Bronson, running for BOT secretary, said there are "barriers created to eliminate tribal members" from finding employment through TERO. Ellen Taylor, running for BOT at-large, wants a mall with an Olive Garden and a Red Lobster, and perhaps a place where financial education can be taught, plus a halfway house for people re-entering the community.

Shawna Gavin, running for BOT secretary, was the only candidate who mentioned climate change.

Scotty Minthorn, running for BOT at-large, apologized for not having his dentures. He shrugged his shoulders and said "Yellowhawk?" Touting the need for schools, he said an "Educated population makes educateddecisions."

Kyle McGuire, on the ballot for General Council (GC) vice-chairman, said he was glad to be back after running away from the reservation. "All I want is to be here and listen, be part of this. I choose to be here."

Kat Brigham, seeking the BOT chairman position, said she wants to "develop a team to develop solutions" for the things the Tribes need to improve upon. Secretary for 10 years, Brigham said the Tribes have done many good things and invited all the candidates to bring their ideas to the community. She said she would work with all commissions, committees and staff, and develop partnerships through communication and coordination.

In a written statement, because he was coaching little kids' football, David Wolf, running for an at-large spot, said he advocates traditional knowledge, noting that he teaches dipnet making. He

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Jeremy Wolf, running for BOT vice-chairman, also was coaching that night. In a written statement he told the audience he would "preserve history, fight for the future."

During the random questioning, Woodrow Star, running again for an at-large position, said he would advocate for more livestock and farming projects, including a horse program that would better protect First Foods.

Roberta Wilson, running for BOT secretary, supported a moratorium on further building until other needs are met. Wilson said housing should be a priority before any more economic expansion.

Alan Crawford, seeking re-election as GC chairman, said he thinks it's time again to discuss with the General Council the possibility of staggered terms so, among other things, one set of BOT officials could work continuously two years at a time with the White House administration. "The idea has been suggested but people thought it just wanted job security. We need to discuss it. I support aspects of it."

Bob Shippentower, running for election as GC chairman, said the Tribal government has a "general direction" about succession planning but no resolution has ever been passed to codify that plan. "We understand the goal is that qualified tribal members will eventually phase into non-Indian positions."

In his opening, Aaron Hines, incumbent BOT treasurer, gave his biographical background. In his closing remarks, he touted his ability to serve over the last six years. "Whatever has been asked for we have delivered," he said. "I' ve found solutions by being a team player. I' ve said this before,'Being in this all together is better than you on your own.'"

Justin Quaempts, seeking re-election as an at-large BOT member, mentioned more than once how much he "loves each and every one of you."

Elections will be held on Nov. 17. Official information about the constitutional amendment can be found on Page 17.

Umatilla Agency is attempting to obtain Family History, (ie: spouse, children, children living or deceased, children of deceased children; brothers and sisters, children of deceased siblings, current addresses or contact numbers), Please contact Ruth Spencer or Judith Farrow of the CTUIRProbates and Estates Services by mail P.O. Box 520 Pendleton, OR 97801, call (541) 278-3787 or email them atRuth.S encer bia. ov Judith. Farrow bia. ovforan informationre ardin thefollowin estates: Children of Jane Woodward Carden Herbert Dean Wilson Estella Juanita Wilson lone Benita Carden Muriel G. Carden

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This notice is to serve as the O/racial CTUIR Notice o 0 e on to Purchase for the above referenced estate that the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Inditan Reseavation ("CTUIR") of Oregon will exercise its Option to Purchase under the authority of the CTUIR Inheritance Code" any and all interest/s of the above referenced trust or restricted allotments at fair market value pursuant to Section 105(C)(4) ".

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CTVIR Inheritance Code Section 1.//S(E) — Tribal Member Right to Purchase.

Eli 'bi(i Re uirements:Any member of the Confederated Txibes owning an interest in a trust land parcel where the Confederated Txibes has filed a Notice of Purchase pursuant to Sections 1.05(I3)(2), (3) and/or (5) of this code may purchase such lands in the place of the Confederated Tribes if:

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T h e member of the Confederated Tribes owns an interest in the subject. trust parcel on the date of death of the decedent; b. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes files hits/her notice of intent to purchase the interest in the

subject trust parcel with the Secretary of the Board of Tmstees within 30 days aflex publication of the purchase by the Confederated Tribes in the Tribal newspaper; and The eligible mexxaber of the Confederated Tribes' right to pwchase under this subsection shallI be subject to the requirements that the fair market value of the interest in trust lands as determined by the Secretary [of the Interior] must be paid as set forth in section 1.05(C)(4) of this code, and shalll be subject to the rights of the surviving spouse and Indian lineal descendant set foath in section 1.05(C)(2), (3) and (7). d. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes deposits payment in the amount equal to the fair market value of the subject taust parcel, of interest therein, with the BIA Umatilla Agency Superintendent which paynaent slhall be accompanied by the identification of the decedent,the probate case number and trust parcel in question.

The elligible menaber must make the full payment for the subject trust parcel, or interest therein, within 60 days of filing iIts notice of intent to purchase. In such an event, the eligible xnember shall Ibe authorized to acquire the interest in the subject parcel in the place of the Confederated Tribes.

Please contact the CTUIR Land Projects Program at (541) 429-7488 if you have sny questions, concerns, or to request a copy of the Inheritance Code.

The Inheritance Code can also be viewed at:h: / / www.umatilla.nsn.us/InheritanceCode. df. * The CTUIR Inheritance Code was approved by the Board of Tmsteesof the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla

Indian Reservation (CTUIR) per Resolution No. OS-028(April 7, 2008) and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, Paid for by the CommIttee to re-elect Leo Stewart, BOT Vice-Chairman

Bureau of Indlian Affairs on May 16, 2008 (effective 180 after approval = November 12, 2908) in accordance with

the Indian Land Consolidation Act, [P.L. 97-459, 25 U.S.C. Ch. 24 $2201-2221).

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CTUIR Veterans Thank You fo r Y ou r Service David Stephen Hall, US Army WWII. (Deceased)

Arthur J. McConvillem Jr. United States Marine Corps 1962 - 1967.

Les Minthorn, U.S. Army, Korean War.

Malcolm Minthorn, 1957 to 1961 United States Marine Corps.

Michael Minthorn, Sergeant First Class, Desert Storm.

Thomas Morning Owl, Specialist Fourth Class 1984-1987

Thomas James Och oaB ettl, United States Marine Corps.

Charles Parr, Sergeant Air Force 19661970.

Robert Shi ppentower, Sergeant U.S. Army 1967 - 1969

Ross W. Simmons U.S. Air Force 19841988

Sergeant Derek Gavin, Oregon National Guard 2001 - 2015.

Alan J. Crawford U.S. Army 1967-1969 Vietnam Era

Jolynn Marie McKay, Staff Sergeant 1982 - 1997 Active Duty U.S. Army.

1997- 2005 U.S. Army Reserves Retired.

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Taylor A. Pete, Lance Corporal United States Marines 2014 - currently serving.

Ashleigh Wolf U.S. Marine Corps 2012currently serving.

Woodrow W. Star Jr. U.S. Army Vietnam 19 7119 72

David Wolf, Sergeant U.S. Army, 1971 - 1974.

Charles F. Sams III Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer U.S. Navy 1988-1992

Antone Minthorn, Corporal U.S. Marine Corps

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LAST OF WWI I H O RSEMEN ISSION — Frenchy, as he was called by his Uncle Louis Van Pelt, was a red headed Indian kid. As he grew up his hair and his complexion darkened.

He alsoreceived another name — Lungeon — a Cayuse name meaning "alone person who survived" or the "last one standing" or "stands alone."

"Lungeon" was bestowed on him after a wrestling match near a watering trough while the horses were drinking. The boys tussled until just one was left on his feet.

"Over on the porch, Gilbert, Totah, Sol, Bill, Frank Clopton and Kautzas, and hired hand Jack Gebhart were watching. That' s when Gilbert announced my name and is the only Cayuse name that survives as long as I do," Alphonse "Frenchy" Halfmoon wrote in one of his short memoirs.

Frenchy went to school at "the mill," which is what they called St. Andrews, at St. Joseph's Academy in Pendleton, and then at Chemewa Indian School in Salem.

"I went there as a 10'" grader but left after five months. I participated in football, boxing.The job printing shop, the machine shop and the mechanic drawing, had more time wasted, so left there and went back home and approved for the CCC." He worked building roads at Johnson Creek, at Starkey for the Mt. Emily Lumber Company, at Thorn Hollow digging ditches to uncover water pipe to clean out from Squaw Creek down to Wenix Springs for the City of Pendleton. bout that time he turned 17 and, being restless, he saw the opportunity for adventure to "do a little traveling outside of the Northwest."

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Frenchy and his cousin, Joe Halfmoon, considered the Navy but when he learned it was a six-year gig he said "piss on that."

When he found out the Marines was a four year commitment, well, that drew the same response. So they joined the Army for a three-year stint.

Frenchy remembers the first night he and Joe heard Taps for the first time on a military base. Some of the ex-GIs talking about a big war coming with the Japanese as the enemy.

He remembers, too, when soldiers were asking each other where they were going after they finished their service.

"Another guy asked Joe, 'Where you going chief Joe told him that we' re together and going to the same outfit and if the guy called him chief again, or any guy for that matter, they can go to hell or get the shit knocked out of them, ok? That we' re two indians you don't mess with! Everyone laughed and some guy said 'ok Halfmoon A 8z J'. That was the first impression going into the military back in 1940 and in a way reminded me of my first time at St. Andrew' s way back in 1927." and Joe were sent to the B 76'" oth Frenchy Field Ar t i l lery (horse drawn ) in

World War II was raging and Uncle Sam needed soldiers.

In his own writing, Frenchy recalls, "Both of my parents had seen my restless nature building and to have me away for that period of time may

Battery A at the Presidio of Monterey before being sent to Camp Clayton, which eventually became Fort Ord. He was issued a uniform of britches and boots asa horseman, and assigned two horses as a team. There were six horses — the lead, swing and wheel teams that pulled a 75mm canSee French Halfmoon Pa e 45

e eran's Corner - Salute to the Soldier WI was a terrible time in history with many lives lost. The fighting stopped with an armistice that was agreed upon on November 11, 1918. President Wilson proclaimed November 11th Armistice Day, the day to recognize the "solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory." It would be a time to honor the WWI veterans.

As time wore on, more wars would happen and more sacrifices made by the people of this nation. After 1954, this day would become known as Veterans Day. All veterans that served honorably during war and peace time would be recognized.

Veterans in our community The call to defend this nation has been answered by members of this community. Each has their own story;

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here are a few that were shared.

Antone Minthorn, tribal elder and past Board of Trustees Chairman, served in the years of the Korean War era. Military service was a requirement for young people, but he volunteered for the US Marine Corps as a duty to his country. In return, Lance Corporal Antone got a degree using veteran education benefits. He hopes that his time in the service continues a family and tribal tradition. He "will always be there to protect my country which includes the Umatilla Indian Reservation; home for the George St. Denis, American Legion, Post 140."

Gary Hildebrand, past American Legion District 9 Governor, served in the years of the Vietnam War era. Education was his goal for his service and today Gary is part of many organizations of similar people.

Bob Shippentower was drafted during the Vietnam War era, but served honorably in the US Army and with character alongside all the draftees.

Serving during the height of Vietnam, Bob "still believe us draftees, who did not ask to fight this war, served in the war with exceptional courage and character. As a Native American, I believe I served with the principles of a warrior, including honor, integrity, and compassion." Bob would receive an education and continue his service with George St. Denis and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

"I would ask all of us to remember the veterans who still suffer from unseen emotional scars from the trauma of combat."

Toni Cordell, Veterans Service Coordinator, served in the years of the Desert Storm War era. As there were no jobs in the area, she served in the

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US Army, which helped her grow into a citizen of society. To this day, she carries the support she received when her parents hosted a send-off dinner when she joined the service. "When I came home in 1996, I wanted all that joined the military to know that this community recognizes their military service by assisting their families in hosting send-off and welcome home dinners." As a member of George St. Denis she is still serving as an advocate for Native American veterans and their dependents.

There are many more just like these fellow veterans who answered the nation's call. They not only defended the nation, but they defended the men and women who stood next to them.

On November 11th, honor the men and women who made a supreme sacrifice so that freedom may live.

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Who Am I? My name is John Sampson (enrollm ent x-1827). My great-grandparents are the late Carrie Sampson and John Sampson, my grandparents are Carl Sampson -Walla Walla Chief Peo Peo Mox Mox and ArletaSampson.

My father is Donald Sampson, former Chairman and Executive Director of the Umatslla Tnbe.

I come from a long line of leadership within my family and I am trying to carry on that leadership r esponsibility t o y o u , m y T r i b a l members.

I have grown up actively involved on our reservation, attended Nixy( aawii tribal school and played for our athletics program, graduated w ith the class of 2007 and in th e watershed management program a t Walla Walla Commu n ity C o l lege. I work for Umatilla Fisheries Department.

I have a traditional background growing up participating in pow w o w s and

EDUCATION - Make it a priority - from early Head Start programs to higher education. Support funding to Nixyaawii Community School and double scholarship funding for tribal members.

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dancing, also growing up hunting, fishing, digging roots, picking huckleberries and serving during root feast, huckleberry feast, memorials, and namings. I participate in our religious Washat services.

As a young person of 26 years, I strongly believe that there is a better future for our people and our tribal community.

I want to be that voice for our future and for our people who have very important opinions and advice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but feel they have little or no voice in how our tribal government operates.

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TRIBAL OUTREACH - I will follow the General Council's directive, representing your interest on the Board of Trustees and deliver reports back to you. I will attend every General Council.

ELDERS - Increase funding and services for our Elders Program. Build 10 more housing units for tribal elders additional to housing recently built.

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CTUIR wants environmental Vote Elwood H. Patawa review at proposed Nestle Chairman, Board of Trustees water bottling facility C ASCADE L O C K S — Unti l t h e r e is public i n terest and en v i r o n m ental review, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) c annot know th e p o tential harm o f a proposed Nestle water bottling facility at Oxbow Springs.

The CTUIR has opposed the permanent transfer of public water rights from the Oregon Department of F ish and Wildlife (ODFW) to the City of Cascade Locks. The Tribeshave asked the State to withdraw the current transfer application, and submit any proposed water rights swap in the Cascade Locks area to a process that will include a full public and environmental review.

In a Sept. 15 letter to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, the CTUIR requested government-to-government consultation on the matter. The Confederated Tribes' ViceChairman Leo Stewart, attorney Brent Hall, and C o m m u n i c ations D i r ector Chuck Sams traveled to Portland Nov. 3 to meet with staff from the Governor' s office for that consultation.

Nestle Waters North America wants to build a plant at Cascade Locks to bottle and sell water from Oxbow Springs, which currently feeds ODFW's Oxbow fish hatchery.

The City of Cascade Locks is supporting the transaction with the state and Nestle to bolster the economy and create jobs.

Two water rights transfers are proposed to allow the project to go forward: ODFW would transfer .5 cfs to Oxbow spring to the City of Cascade Locks, which would then sell the water to Nestle; and the City of Cascade Locks would transfer water rights for municipal well water to ODFW for use in the hatchery.

Nearly $5 million won at Wildhorse in September PENDLETON — During the month of September, more than 4,860 Wildhorse Resort 8z Casino guests won 5500 or m ore. I n t o t a l t h e c a s in o p a i d o u t 54,972,371 in jackpots, averaging 5165,745 in winnings a day.

Of those 4,863 jackpots, 989 were worth 51,200 or more, 215 were for 52,500 or more, 92 were for 54,000 or more, and 14 jackpots in the month of September were worth more than 58,000.

So far in 2015, Wildhorse has paid out over 544 million in 5500 or more jackpots.

A dditionally, W i l d h o rse sent tw o p layer on an all-expense paid tri p t o Las Vegas in September to co m p ete for 51 million dollars in the National TournEvent of Champions. Glenn Lambert from Boise, Idaho, and Beverly Poe of La Grande, qualified for the trip at W ildhorse over the summer. Th e du o competed against 180 other qualifiers f rom 100 casinos around the world. A s the tournament progressed, both Wildhorse representatives qualified into the top 35 ranking players. Poe, was edged out in 35~ place while Lambert finished seventh overall with an 58,000 payday.

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A s structured, th e t r ansaction w a s previously proposed as an exchange, which, under Oregon law, would have required public interest review.

According to background information from the CTUIR, without public interest and environment review, the Tribes cannot know how much the project might harm treaty reserved resources, including but not limited to salmon, sturgeon and lamprey.

Communications Director Sams said it is important that the CTUIR recognize that this is Warm Springs ceded territory, but it also is spring water that feeds into the Columbia River, which is a shared resource.

Sams said CTUIR recognizes as well that Nestle has a history of acting behind closed doors.

"They have a history of no t being transparent," Sams said. "We hope the state recognizes that and m akes sure the process is transparent for everyone involved. We want to see the structure as a full water exchange."

Sams said it's hard to know whether or not a compromise could be reached because, so far, all the dealing has been done in the dark between the state, the city of Cascade Locks and Nestle.

"We want to know w hat are the impacts? We want an analysis. We want to see if there are any adverse effects to our treaty rights. Right now we can only suppose that it does have an impact," he said.

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Marijuana debate Continued from Pa e 3

Crawford t o l d t h e a u d i e nce he' d learned much about marijuana watching a documentary on TV about how the government controls the drug in Denmark.

There, he said, it was legalized with the intent of minimizing the black market.

"I'm anxious to see what happens in Indian Country," Crawford said. "What does it do to money sources [federal funding]? Will they make it up through sales?

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S hippentower reminded Cr aw f o r d and the rest of the Board that there were fears when alcohol was legalized at the casino.

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S pencer started her back and for th with the Board, but several other Tribal members spoke aswell.

The caregiver for her autistic grandson, who also has Asperger's, Spencer said he has taken a regimen of synthetic drugs that have, among other things, caused heart-attack-like symptoms. The only thing that has helped has been medical marijuana, she said.

"I'm not asking for approval. We want to get our foot in the door. I'm asking today, please," Spencer said.

Jeff Van Pelt, Anson Crane and others talked about using medicinal marijuana instead of prescribed pain medicine.

V an Pelt said Y e l l o w h aw k T r i b a l Health Center has a vested interest in prescribing pain killers.

"My wife walks out of there with two bags. I have family with chronic pain that are taking Vicodin 10s (10 milligrams) and Oxy 15s (oxycodone). I want to have the opportunity to go to the doctor for marijuana. We should be the ones who choose, not our government," Van Pelt said.

Crane described his back injuries and said he's being tested soon for a potential brain tumor.

Crane said the medical support at Yellowhawk has been hush-hush with a "no tolerance" policy. The only option for pain management hasbeen hydrocodone and, after a while instead a one threetimes-a-day, it's two three-times-a-day,

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"There is science behind m e d i cal marijuana," Crane said. "You go in to a dispensary and they ask your problemcancer, arthritis, where is your pain? It' s a total science. I' ve seen the older generation; some converted to handle the pain.

It's not a cure-all, but for some it takes the pain away."

Crane told the BOT that it is "time to quit stalling and take the lead."

Spencer told Board m embers tw i ce that they were riding the fence.

Brigham responded explaining the work session process of gathering information before making decisions on Mondays. Even then,she said,a decision on marijuana likely would not happen without due process.

Brigham also told Spencer and the others she did not approve of legalizing marijuana.

"I voted no to legalizing in Oregon because I' ve seen people smoking openly in Oregon; they aren't watching their surroundings. The Tribes, by planning, sometimes we make mistakes, but there is a process. " We' re not t r y i n g t o m a k e r o a d blocks," Brigham said. "When there are changes we try to cover all our bases. It' s not perfect, but we have to go through the process before action is taken. We talked about this in January and we' ve been waiting for what's next. Now we' re here. Now what do we do?"

Brigham said she understands that medical marijuana can be helpful but because of federal regulations families can't live in federally funded homes.

"If it was real simple it would have been done yesterday, but it's not. There' s no language for us to look at. What's it going to say?"

That's when Spencer began again.

"This is not your first work session," she said."This has gone toa work session and it's gone to the General Council."

Nobody on the Board challenged her.

"You all keep riding the fence. Don' t cloud this; this is not the first work session. Our attorneys should have some language. We came hereto see our leaders say yes or no to help our people."

Shippentower, who remember was not part of the BOT at the time, said the Board could not say yes or no now, and that he did not recall a work session.

"Tell a cancer patient that," Spencer said.

Hines told Spencer and others in the audience that it made "good sound bites" to say the Board has said no or is dictating its will on Tribal members.

"No direction has been given," he said.

"I'm in favor of the amendment and not because of the election," Hines said.

"I'm willing to support it once we get it in writing."

Brigham said an y d r a f t l a n g u age should go to the Tribes' Law 8z Order Committee and the Health Commission, and then be followed with another BOT Work Session in December before any decision is made.

Said Spencer, as the meeting was ending, "While you' re riding the fence, I can go to jail for a felony and my grandson can be taken away. I'm a grandmother on this reservation. If you think I'm riding my broom now, just wait to see what happens when you won't protect us."

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CTUIR plans to cease contracts, hire Kayak drivers, dispatcher MISSION — Kayak Public Transit, with routes throughout two states, five counties and 14 cities, will end contracted services and directly hire its own drivers.

The public transit program of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), made the decision following an extensive review of its state and federal grants, its program budget, and its existing contracts for bus driver services, according to a Tribal news release. In addition to ending contracts and hiring drivers, the program has added a dispatcher with the anticipation of more effective and efficient grant management, meeting grant requirements, public relations, and providing public services.

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Gavin represents NW tribes at CDC consultation meeting S POKAN E — The U.S C e n ter f o r Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently held their Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee (TCAC) meeting in Spokane to hear the needs and health priorities from Northwest Tribes. Shawna Gavin, Health Commission Chair and Secretary for the General Council of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation represented Northwest Tribes during that meeting.

Gavin was appointed to the committee as a result of her role on the Executive Board of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board or NPAIHB. "It was a humbling experience to represent the Northwest tribes in the CDC discussions," said Gavin. "The CDC is the federal agency responsible for the nation's public health; we' re just grateful that Tribes have a voice at the table."

During the meeting northwest tribes discussed health priorities, unmet needs, and how to steer more resources to tribes for much-needed programs. In the past year, the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center on the Umatilla Indian Reservation has acquired and managed a grant from CDC targeting chronic disease risk factors. The program, called "Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country, is only one of 11 such grants awarded to Tribes, said Karen Cook, Yellowhawk Director of Community Wellness. "It's a valuable resource that is helping us address the risk factors associated with our leading causes of death," said Cook.

As a CTUIR tribal member, Gavin was also able to provide w r i tten testimony and share specific needs in the CTUIR community. That advocacy role can help bring attention to and resources for, the programs and services needed to address health disparities.

"Ultimately all this leads to helping us create a healthier, well community," said Gavin.

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MISSION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; To "keep the doors open," Crow' s Shadow Institute of the Arts hosted its bi-annual Monothon and raised 55,000 from the sale of monoprints created by artists during the three-day event.

In 2007, Crow's Shadow began their first Monothon fundraiser to send local artists to New Zealand to showcase their artwork at the Pataka Art 8z Museum. Since then, the fundraiser continues to support Native American artists through their "Artist in Residency Program" and, this year, funds will also go toward the ongoing collaborative print project with Nixyaawii Community School.

Crow's Shadow is the only professional print studio located on a reservation within the United States and printmakers are honored when invited to work there, according to Karl Davis, Executive Director. Because of this, it was no surprise that participants included 50 artists from around the Pacific Northwest plus one from the United Kingdom who already was in the area.

Participants ranged from established artists to experienced artists, nonetheless, they all donated their time, energy, and art to Crow's Shadow. In return, Crow's Shadow gifted them with a T-shirt, an apron, and meals. There also was more local Native American artist participation this year than in past years.

"Monotypes are more spontaneous and they [artists] only have a three-hour time slot," said Davis. e You don't have to be da Vinci or paint the Mona

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Those "marks" proved to be worthy of ownership because 35 prints were sold and the others are still available for purchase at the gallery.

"I think it's important to have something like this to go on. It gives us a chance to meet more people and bring new people to Crow's Shadow," said Davis.

Roughly 60 people attended the exhibit, not including the 10 volunteers as well as artists who helped where needed.Some people signed up even though they had no prior artistic experience, including Victor Barkley, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Sarah Lippold from Seaside, Ore. "I' ve never been here before and I wanted to see what this was all about," said Barkley. "I didn' t

know what I was getting into, I just signed up. " Said Lippold, a first time at Crow's Shadow, "I like this climate ... it's different from the ocean ...

Here, everyone is dialed in, [Crow's Shadow ] fully equipped, and space is organized ... we need a place [like this] for artists to work in Seaside."

Lippold said that she had dreamt about attending a Crow's Shadow event for 10 years, when a friend brought her a brochure. She said that her experience was "awesome" and that it "made sense" that she was there and given the opportunity to learn more.

Quoting Crow's Shadow founder James Lavadour, Davis said the monothon was another example of how Crow's Shadow "bring (s) the world to the reservation and we bring the reservation to the world."

Here, everyone is dialed in, it s fully equipped, and space is organized ... we need a place [like Crow's Shadow] for artists to work in Seaside."

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Crab feed serves over 200 attendants

Above, Katie Wildbill and her mom Liz Bill serve crab tocommunity elder Gerald Reed.

MISSION — With close to 200 tickets sold and a gross of around 57,000, the Crab Feed fundraiser held for the new Yellowhawk T r i bal Health Center (YTHC) was "more successful than last year," according to Nancy Kirksey of YTHC. The Crab Feed Oct. 23 consisted of salmon, crab legs, beans with bacon, coleslaw, garlic bread, and beverages.

Members of the Xa'lish Lacrosse team assisted guests by refilling their beverages, picking up empty plates, and replenishing the food supply.

During the dinner, the diverse group of guests listened to a live band named Coyote Joe of Milton Freewater, Oregon, and partook in a silent auction that filled the annex with items such as flat screen Tvs and a patio set. In addition, an architect from NBBJ presented four architectural designs that are being considered for the new clinic.

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Feedback from the class has been very good. There are things more important than happy students.

The outcome of the class has been spectacular. The entire group is confident in their abilities to do the work, they have a good knowledge of the job, and are prepared to take their places amongst the team. That is, of course the expectation of a training course. What makes this special is that Claudett had very little advanced notice that she would be leading the charge. Rather than panic, she pulled on people within the team, gathered information, input, and ideas, and set about revamping and updating the entire training course. Claudett worked smarter, pulling together people on the team to get -:a 4 = ,-." what she needed to make it work. She included as many team members asshe could,and came up with new ideas to get people engaged. Most importantly, she kept a positive attitude despite having a manager that loves to throw curve balls at unsuspecting batters. '

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'Happy Canyon' author to speak at Historical Society annual luncheon PENDLETON — Becky Fletcher Waggoner, the author of " H a ppy Canyon: A History of the World's Most Unique Indian Pageant and Wild West Show", will be the keynote speaker for their 2015 Heritage Luncheon for the Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) " Happy Canyon: A H i s t ory o f t h e World's Most Unique Indian Pageant and Wild West Show" is soon to be released in conjunction with the 2016 Happy Canyon 100th Anniversary celebration events.

F letcher, a f i f t h g e n eration U m a tilla County resident, began her Happy Canyon acting career at age 3 and has remained a cast member ever since. With a passion to see the show's history preserved, she began a quest to collect and write a complete history of the unique, one-of-a-kind pageant. For several years, Fletcher has researched newspaper articles and documents, conducted interviews, and collected rare, never before published photos. She describes it as "an archaeological dig" into an important piece of Pendleton.

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The Heritage Luncheon is the premier fund-raising event for the Umatilla County Historical Society, which was founded over 40 years ago. In a revised mission statement adopted last year, the Society has committed to be "the leading steward of regional heritage, addressing contemporary issues through historical perspectives and keeping the past present for the future."

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GRAND R O N D E — Tribal Council voted to pursue the purchase of the 31acre Multnomah Greyhound Park site in Wood Village during its Oct. 14 meeting.

The site, which is no longer used for dog racing, was listed for sale at 511.2 million earlier this year by owner Arthur McFadden.

Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said that the Tribe is developing a business plan for the property that would diversify the Tribe's economic base.

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"Economic diversification has always been a priority for our T r ibe and our m embership," L en o sai d . "We have worked hard since our Tribe was restored to become self-sufficient, and to provide essential programs for ou r m e m b ers.

Striving toward a diversified economy is an objective that helps us prepare for the future."

Leno said that the Grand Ronde Tribe has reached out to the city of Wood Village, neighboring municipalities in east Multnomah County and the surrounding community regarding the purchase and potential uses of the site.

"At Grand Ronde, we always take a community approach and we want to be as inclusive as possible in looking at t he opportunities associated with t h i s property," Leno said.

Grand Ronde Tribal m embers are familiar with the site since it was identified as a possible location for Oregon's first privately operated casino by Lake Oswego businessmen Matthew Rossman and Bruce Studer. They sponsored ballot measures in 2010 and 2012 to build a private casino at the racetrack, which Tribes successfully opposed. Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejected the idea in the November 2012 election.

Multnomah Greyhound Park also is located within the historic homelands of theCascade and Clackamas Chinook Tribes, two Tribes that confederated at Grand Ronde. The Tribes ceded the area to the federal government in the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855.

Leno said that the Tr ibe continues t o maintain a strong connection to i t s ceded lands and has partnered with local jurisdictions on a number of projects in Multnomah County. Previously, Grand Ronde has invested in several Portland area projects, including Gregory Lofts, Russelville Commons and the Tribe's current Portland area office on Barbur Boulevard.

"It's nice to know t hat M u l t n omah G reyhound Park w il l h ave a new l i f e under Tribal ow nership," L eno said.

"While we cannot rule anything out in terms of the future of gaming in Oregon, our priority at this time is to develop this property in a manner that diversifies our investment holdings," Leno said.

Tribal Economic Development Director Titu Asghar said the Tribe still must complete due diligence on the property.

The purchase price of the greyhound track, which closed in 2004 and still has the old grandstand facilities in place, was not disclosed.

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Yakamas gain autbority over some civil, criminal cases In a move long sought by the Yakama Nation, federal officials on Oct. 19 approved returning authority to the tribe for certain civil and crim inal cases involving tribal members that have been handled by the state for decades.

"It is truly a great day for the Yakama People," said Tribal Council Chairman JoDe Goudy in a statement. "For decades, our Nation has been denied basic rights of self-governance within our own lands.

Today makes an important step toward righting that wrong."

The move was also praised as avictory for tribal sovereignty by the head of the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, which granted the tribe's petition for retrocession.

However, Yakima County of f icials r emain c o n cerned t h a t t h e p e t i t i o n was approved before law enforcement protocols had been worked out for the 1.1 million-acre reservation that both tribal members and nonmembers call home.

Retrocession — which removes state jurisdiction over tribal members only in certain cases and does not give the tribe any new jurisdiction over nonmembers — will affect cases such as car crashes, d omestic v i o l ence calls and t r u a n cy complaints.

Major crime by tribal members has traditionally been handled by federal authorities, typically the FBI; that is not changing.

But it's still unclear how t r ibal and county law enforcement officers are going to make sure each case gets into the right jurisdiction, and a lack of commu-

nication could lead to dire consequences, said Yakima C o u nt y P r o secutor Joe Brusic.

"I want to do everything possible in my role as prosecutor to see that retrocession works, but I believe we' ve got a lot of work to do," Brusic said. "I am concerned that we have not formally sat down with the tribal council since about 2013."

Brusic said he's most concerned about traffic crimes, such as driving-under-theinfluence.

Under retrocession, if a sheriff's deputy pulls over a tribal member suspected of driving under the influence, the deputy would have to call tribal police to make the arrest, Brusic said. But if the suspect g ets the im p ression that th e d e p u t y can't arrest him and drives off and hits someone, who's liable for the tragedy?

Brusic asks.

"If we don't have the jurisdiction, that c ould happen. That's why I r eally d o want to stress that we want to help and sort through this," he said.

T he head of t h e BI A p r a i sed t h e county's support for r e trocession and acknowledged the concerns in his Oct. 19 letter to the Yakama Nation announcing that his agency was approving the tribe's petition for retrocession. But Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn said that while the agency could facilitate meetings, it is not requiring such agreements before the retrocession takes full effect in April.

"It would constitute extreme hubris for a federal official more than 2,500 miles away in Washington, D.C., to attempt to resolve disputes between neighbors in the Yakima Valley," Washburn wrote.

"We expect cooperation to be forthcom-

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In addition to changes for law enforcement officers, retrocession will change which courts try some cases. For example, Yakima County Superior Court hears most vehicular h o m i c ide cases, even those involving only tribal members, but now it's unclear whether the tribal court

or the federal court would handle those cases, Brusic said.

Representatives for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Spokane declined to comment, but Washburn wrote that U.S. Attorney Mike Ormsby in Spokane has been closely involved in the process of approving the retrocession.

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Julie Taylor, director of the DepartThey shared their message with the youth ment and Children and Family Services, through song, acoustic guitar and drums. said, "We are very thankful for all the When they were done performing many community members who took time to of the youth became more interested in attend this summit and all their invalutheir music and asked for copies to listen able wisdom and guidance they shared to at home. with our youth. Also, we would like to The youth were also visited by Uma- extend a special thank you to Nixyaawii tilla Tribal Police Department Co mC ommun it y S c h oo l P r i n c i pa l R y a n munity Policing Officer Dave Williams Heinrich and Sunridge Middle School who stopped by to observe and ended up P rincipal Dave W i l l i ams for i n v i t i n g speaking to them briefly about his role in Brian Frejo to speak to students during school hours." the community asa peacemaker.

The last speakers were Craig an d The next youth summit will be held in Kathleta Rodriguez who spoke to the January when a new Youth Leadership youth about their recovery from addicCouncil will be elected. Call Julie Taylor tion. Kathleta spoke to the youth about or Jill-Marie Gavin at 541-429-7300 with her journey from youth alcoholism to any questions regarding upcoming youth a dult meth a d d i c t ion an d t h e m a n y council events.

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Pendleton High School Native American Board of Representatives gather for a photo shortly after accepting their officer positions. Front row, from left, is Vincent Sheoships, Kelsey Burns and Sequoia Conner. In back row from left is Title VII Education Coordinator Kim Minthorn, PHS Vice Principal Chris Bettineski, Lexi Bronson, Destanee Jones, PHS Principle Dan Greenough.

NABOR officers elected to advocate for students at PHS P ENDLETO N — Pendl e to n H i g h School (PHS) Native American Board of Representatives (NABOR) were elected on Oct. 20.

A majority of N a tive Am erican students had the opportunity to vote for the NABOR, which has a purpose to "advocate and represent the Native American students attending PHS in all issues and activities as identified by the NA BOR officers," according to their Constitution and Bylaws.

Elected officers include Kelsey Burns as chairman, Vincent Sheoships as vice chairman, Sequoia Conner as secretary, Destanee Jones as treasurer, and Lexi Bronson as sergeant at arms.

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N ABOR w i l l b e c e l ebrating N a t i v e American Heritage Month by doing a presentation in all PHS English Classes on 200 tribes within the United States.

They will also decorate the schools halls with information and photos about each tribe.

According to Burns, this is in preparation for their bigger event called "Assembly" held on Dec.4. During the Assembly, Native American students will showcase and educate fellow classmates on their traditions, including styles of dance.

"In past years not as many students would show up for it after school," said Burns. "So, last year we held it during the day for about an hour. We had a better student turnout."

MANY THANKS ARE IN ORDER TO ALL THOSE who helped my family with their traditional Indian namings held Sept. 5 at the Mission Longhouse. Foremost, a hearty thank you to Mr. Steve Sohappy for presiding over the ceremony. Many thanks go to our Language Program staff that were very helpful and committed by providing their knowledge in the namings: Fermore Craig Sr., Kristen Parr, Mildred Quaempts, and Thomas Morning Owl, who also spoke about my mother's family history and the source ofthe names. To Andy Dumont for being present and speaking about my father' s family history and Les Minthorn for the name for my grandsonJoseph.The cooks: Michelle Thompson, Sandy Sampson, Judy Burke, Alvina Burke, etc., and to Lloyd Barkley and Jeremy Wolf for cooking the salmon. The Fish It Wildlife Commission for the salmon andbuff alo. Deven Barkley and Josh Barkley for the deer meat and Josh again for the neat chokers he made for the giveaway. Also, to my wife, Melsue, who put a lot of work with necklaces, ribbon shirts, and picking huckleberries.

This ceremony was a day to celebrate for us receiving our names that is important in our culture and traditions. It was long forthcoming, postponed a couple times, but very rewarding and relieving once we did it. A lot of work goes into this effort, as it should, and we are very grateful for all those that supported this effort. We do this is memory and honor of our mother/grandmother/great-grandmother, Martina Quaempts Gone, who's presence was felt throughout the ceremony. Bless you all and thank you very much.

Sincerely, John Barkley, Jr. Darryl Barkley Jeremy Barkley Amariana Willingham Zane Emry Joseph Jeppe THANK YOU TO THE PENDLETON ROUNDUP ASSOCIATION for sponsoring the Dancing in the Park during the 2015 Pendleton Round Up in the Roy Raley Park!

Especially to Cedric Wildbill, Bob Collins, Dave Lloyd, (Round-Up Association) John Barkley (MC) Thomas Morningowl (MC), Andrew Wildbill (whipman) Nancy Minthorn (whipwoman). Chiefs Gary Burke, Carl Sampson and David Close. All of you who stepped forwardwhen asked to be judges, and to the color guard. Also to the Drums: Umatilla Inter Tribal, Howtmee, Indian Nation, Amakay, Drum Hoppers, Buck Shot. Congratulations to all of the

THE COMMUNITY WATCH VOLUNTEERS would like to thank the following for helping us get into the 2015 Dress-Up Parade: Wildhorse Foundation, DECD Land Program It Farm Enterprise, Pendleton Warming Station and the valiant individuals who rode on the "float."

The time and energy expended on prepping for the parade was worth it in order to bring awareness to taking care of one another in these sometime trying times.

Mission Community Watch "Preserving the Safety of Our Community" I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE CTUIR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT for providing the funding for me and the rest to go on the San Juan Island OMSI Camping Trip. We all made great memories and lots of new friends. Each day was an adventure and was entertaining. These are all memories I will never forget. Hopefully, next year and years to follow their will be funding for others to enjoy camps like this.

Sincerely, Roman Sheoships, X-3519 THANK YOU WILDHORSE CASINO & RESORT for your generous sponsorship of the 2015 Candidates' Forum. Also thank you to the candidates and the audience for taking the time to participate.

Community Forum and the Election Commission OUR PROGRAMAND THE NEWBEGINNINGS COALITION give great thanks to all who helped make this year's Lawtiwaama Sobriety Friendship Dance so remarkable.Acknowledgements go to emcees Henry Rondeau and Kelsey Burns; cooks Adolph Lasoand Theda Scott;Rachel EllenwoodGuardipee; Debra Shippentower; Teata Oatman; Michelle Spencer; Ray and Kay Morin;Ray Denny and UTPD; Vickey Star; and the various drummers, dancers and participants.

Sincerely, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Substance Abuse Prevention Program

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Financial Aid Workshop offered Dec. 16 at NGC Mission- A FAFSA workshop will be held on Dec. 16 at the Nixyaawii Governance Center.

T he Education Department w il l b e hosting the workshop from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the CayUmaWa computer lab.

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Snack will also be provided for all who attend.

For more in f o r m ation call Br andi e Weaskus or Annie Smith at 541-429-7820.

To all my relatives and friends, I appreciate the support you have given me these past few years. I' ve learned much about state politics, and our issues with them. My 31 years of experience, working with a bureacratic system has enabled me to help our tribes move ahead. I am a combat veteran, having served in Viet Nam and have an honorable discharge. I have 31 years in the same job as a Law Enforcement Officer.

l am asking for your support again in the next tribal election. I offer to you my integrity, and honesty in moving our tribes forward.

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Hudson said the property is "good ground" w i t h " p r o v e n y i e l ds." Four grain bins have the potential for use although he can' t remember seeing them in use since he began working the Tribes 17 years ago. " I c a n se e u sin g t h e m ...The CTUIR sometimes, but Board of t hat's not wh y t hey b o u g h t Trustees the property," said in a H udson s a i d .

"They' re not resolution m ak i n g a n y that the m ore o f t h a t land; you gotta acquisition get it while you of the Bafus can."

In its support property of the purchase, provides t he C T U I R "a rare Board of Trustees said in a resopportunity olution that the a cquisitio n o f for acquiring the Bafus propa large tract e rty p r o v i d e s "a rare opportuof land on nity for acquirthe north ing a large tract o f land on t h e Reservation north Reservafor the tion for Confederated T r i b es' Confederated ownership."

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T hat' s a t e n total to nearly f old i n c r e a s e 13,000 acres s ince H u d s o n of land in w as h i r e d a s farm manager wheat, fallow in 1997. and CRP. T ovey s a i d the Farm Enterprise was developed in the 1960s with around 1,000 acres leased to non-Indian farmers. He said that at times the CTUIR had to "borrow" from the Farm Enterprise to make payroll for government employees.

When Hudson was hired the Tribes owned about 1,300 acres and "we were farming zero." Since then the CTUIR have assumed all leases on land they own. The Farm Enterprise now has five full-time employees.

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To the right of George and wearing pinkis Raven Manta, club secretary and Miranda VegaRector, club vice president of public relations.

Wildhorse honored for Cay-Uma-Wa Club MISSION — Wildhorse Resort 8z Casino (WRC) was honored with the Toastmasters Corporate Recognition Award on Oct. 23.

"The award is to acknowledge Wildhorse Resort 8z Casino's contribution to the Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters Club," said Margaret Page, International Director of Toastmasters from Tsawwassen, Canada.

Page said she was impressed with Wildhorse for not only providing a meeting space for the Cay-Uma-Wa club, but for also paying the dues of their employees. For those reasons, WRC was one of two clubs honored with the 2015 award.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. The Cay-Uma-Wa club was founded in 2007 and has obtained 83 members.They meet every Wednesday at noon to 1 p.m. at WRC's Birch Room.

"I think it's very important for there to be a program like this in the community," said Raven Manta, club secretary, "so community members can learn better communication skills, learn officer roles, and gain self-confidence."

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MISSION — The Education Department of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is continuing to offer R-Kids Count Parent Nights.

R-Kids Count was initiated during the 2013-2014 school year and was funded by the Spirit Mountain Community Fund grant. Currently, the grant has run its course, but the Education Department will continue to host the parent nights.

The purpose of R-Kids Count Parent Nights is to provide parents, students and the community with tools to combat chronic student absenteeism in all three school districts — Pendleton (Nixyaawii), Pilot Rock, and Athena. There also will be door prizes and book giveaways.

This school year, the Education De-

partment will be using a parent training curriculum created by Four Winds Consulting Inc., and small groups will be doing presentations on different topics. Lloyd Commander, Youth Services and Recreation Program manager, said that 15 parents and 18 students attended the last meeting and that all parents are welcome to attend.

Two meeting nights have been scheduled for the remaining of the year, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, and another one will be held on Jan. 26. Each meeting is set for 5 p.m. atthe Longhouse annex and dinner will be served to all.

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Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce banquet blast Tom Brown, far right, raises his fist as his score climbs during a slot tournament for members of the Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce and their guests during the group's annual banquet Oct. 29. The fundraiser's raffle and a silent auction included artwork, truckloads of gravel, and two tickets on Seaport Airlines. Formoreinformation about the Chamber, contact Lorena Thompson at Lorena.Thompson@wildhorseresort.corn.

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Those students were Kenzie Hoeft, third grade; Abigail Guerrero, fourth; Carley Hoeft, fifth; Kylar and Kegan Bronson, sixth; Shaydin Hoisington and Megan Van Pelt, ninth; Siobhan Holman and Nicole James, sophomores; Tahner Bates, Jason Fritz and Tehya Ostrom, juniors.

Pendleton P ENDLETON — Mor e t h a n t h r e e d ozen nat iv e s t u d e nts at P e n d l e t o n High School had perfect attendance in September, making it to school in all 16 days of classes.

That included nine seniors, 14 juniors, seven sophomores,and eight freshmen.

Here's the list: Seniors — Tracey Allen, Feather Dick, Terry Foreman, Cecilia Hoffman, Percy Other Medicine, Autumn Prewett, Olivia Simpson, Jackson Smith and Jacob Smith.

Juniors — Daniel Allen, Dyllon Baum, Skylar Bill, Gilberta Gottfriedson-Baker, Katherine Kicking Woman, Annalise Oertwich, Cheyenne Weese.

Sophomores — Chenoah Begay, Bailee Partlow, Mary Rivera, Katera Seimy, Reese Shippentower, Trinity Treloar.

F reshmen — Caelan B a um , N o a h Brewer, Ermia Butler, Wilfred Cyr, Megan George, Tawnin Haskett, Patrick Hendren, Mazie Jackson, Taylor Kiona, Thomas Nomee-Surface, Morningstarr RedCrane, Kristine Richards, Vincent Sheoships, Kaiya Spencer, Habukkuk Thompkins, Brooke Zander.

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Nixyaawii MISSION — Nixyaawii Com m u n i ty School has released its top academic and attendance list for the quarter. Here it is: 4.0 GPA students — Austin Ancheta, Ira Ashley, Alyssa Farrow, Stacy Fitzpatrick, Mary Stewart, Abby Ward, Damon Ward, Kaitlyn Melton.

3.5 GPS students — Desiree Maddern, Ella Mae Looney, Enid Miller, Teata Oatman, Katie Ward.

Eleven other students had grade point averages of 3.0 or higher.

Students with perfect attendance were Wilbur Oatman, Teata Oatman, Tyler Close, Abby Ward and Katie Ward.

More than half of the students had an attendance rate of 95 percent or higher.

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was a settlement," said Hester, noting that some of the attorneys have mortgaged their homes to continue working on this case.

If there are no objections to the attorney

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"I think there's a pretty good chance there will be no objections and it will be approved quickly," said Hester, who recommended the BOT not file any objection to the attorney fees.

The BOT did not to take any action

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FRENCHY HALFMGGN said. "I figured that's what he saw in the movies. He didn't make it." non and caisson. Frenchy rode the near Setting up the cannon for firing at side with the off horse on the right side different targets was tolerable, but of his horse. The six-team harnesses of Frenchy questioned his work in a horse leather covered cable that was attached outfit when he had to "stand at retreat to the artillery piece. and take the flag down in a coast order Each regiment had horse corrals and drill." stables, plus a day room and mess hall, a n April of PX for the artillery 1941, the and the infantry, Army mechanized, and also a chapel. replacing horseOne man in particular, Frenchy had drawn cannons "Bernstein," was a to memorize the with tanks. That two horses' serial producer of western sent Frenchy to numbers that were Camp Haan (demovies so of course he branded on their commissioned in thought he could ride necks. They are 1946), California, horses. all mixed when to train for desert brought to the cor"Bernstein's legs were so warfare on the rals so the soldiers Mojave Desert. big around he couldn' t had to walk among Frenchy learned lace up his boots. I the horses to read "how to confuse figured that's what he the serial numbers the enemy" with a to find their two "listening devise" saw in the movies. He horses. The horse called radar. It didn't make it." were brought to required three or the "picket line" four computers and groomed that could measure before Frenchy and his counterparts distance, elevation and range. had to "stand aheel" to wait for inspecFrenchy said the "brain section" tion. After inspection, the horses were could determine where to cut the fuse led back to the stable to be saddled. on a cannon shell based on elevation to They were walked to the gun yard to strike a target at a particular distance. hook up to the artillery piece and stood Frenchy's job was stand guard over beside it until given an order to mount the SCR268s. the horse at the ready.

"We marched back and forth with Frenchy said he felt bad for some of 1903 Springfield rifles," he said. the recruits who found out quick they Before long, the Army was reorcouldn't ride. One man in particular, ganizing againand Frenchy became "Bernstein," was a producer of westa member of the Amphibious Task ern movies so of course he thought he Force Number 9. He was assigned to could ride horses. the Communications Section for Boat "Bernstein's legs were so big around Team 49. Frenchy learned international he couldn't lace up his boots," Frenchy Morse code and semaphore using flags,

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was involved in the Nez Perce War of 1877 and died in it. So, too, his great grandchildren experience war in another age. Many of us suffered alcoholism and in the 1960s a term was coined called PTSD, when veterans became addicted to alcohol and drugs," Frenchy writes. "WWI vets called it shell shock and many died young after that war. As well as after WWII and the other wars, which happened within our family and we saw it happen all across the US in Indian communities.

"It was 65 years (now 74) in 1941 when I was in the Army in WW2 and now in 2006 we had grandchildren in another war involved in a military campaign on foreign lands and it will affect them as it does all wars the US has been involved in no matter how high tech.

"As wars take lives during and also after, of all the activities that changes our lives it's warfare that we saw in the Nez Pez War of 1877 to the most recent."

r enchy was hospitalized on t h e i sland of A t t u a n d s en t t o F o r t Richardson, Alaska, on a hospital plane.

"I got back in May of 45 with a stick on my toe that said sick and wounded," Frenchy said.

He was transported then to Madigan General Hospital at Fort Lewis, Washington, on a C54 four-engine plan.

After wartime rations of corned beef hash and beans, Frenchy feasted on steak, real potatoes and milk.

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fter a week at Madigan General, Frenchy was sent by train to Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver.

He was at Fitzsimons for five months and underwent radiation for what turned out to be a cancerous growth on his neck. On Oct. 4, 1945, after serving four years, six months and 26 days, Alphonse "Frenchy" Halfmoon was honorably discharged with 100 percent disability.

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while continuing to carry a rifle, lay cable and operate a radio switch board.

He carried a half mile of WD 140 telephone wire when debarking from USS Heywood.

Amphibious Task Force Number 9 was sent from Frisco Bay nest to Fort Mason across from Alcatraz Prison destined for the Aleutian Islands to retake Attu, Kiska, Shemya and Adak Islands from the Japanese.

"The Japanese had landed, close to Alaska, and we had to take those islands back," Frenchy said. "We took three. Shemya was just a landing field and Adak was for our B25s."

At Kiska, a Japanese submarine had blown holes in the landscape as big as Frenchy's kitchen and dining room, he said holding out his hands.

The submarine deck guns with their spinning shells made quite a noise, he said.

Frenchy put his communication skills to work, using Morse code with big lights, and his land-to-sea red-andyellow international flag waving.

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"Umatilla County recognizes CTUIR "We looked at the CTUIR code and Federal Codes for enforcement, but the how it was structured and then we food code is with the state and is not looked at how to amend it," said Sim- yet recognized," said Tovey.

"We try to make our Tribal laws mirmons. "We responded to the request of a Tribal member." ror the Federal The new code was l aws. In t h i s created to mirror the instance, we Oregon state code took state reand was passed on quirements in Sept. 8 by the Natuhopes for there ral Resources Comt o be f u t u r e mission. Simmons a greeme n t s said the point was to that would alstimulate small busilow our certinesses and the resf ied k i t c h e n ervation's economy. owners on the And that's exactly r eserv a t i o n w hat the h op e i s to legally sell M'"'t s made by Stacy Megan with the new amendp roducts o f f ment, according to the reservaFlannigan. The process is free, at the tion," said Simmons. moment, and there are restrictions and Tovey saidthat the code has been guidelines to follow. submitted for review through the proper First, the kitchen will need to be channels with the expectation that a inspected and certified by Simmons. memorandum of understanding with Then each ingredient will need to be approved and printed on the prod- the state may be signed but he is unucts label before it can be sold. Most sure on how long the process will take. importantly, certifications are limited Until then, those with Tribal certo non-potentially hazardous foods, tification will be able to cater on the which are foods that do not support reservation, obtain individual clients, the rapid growth of bacteria that would sell at Tribal farmers markets and outmake people sick when held outside side events, and have the opportunity of refrigeration temperatures; the application will have a list of pre-approved to gain wholesale accounts with Tribal products. Lastly, the certifications are retail outlets .

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The tribe is working with Cloud Peak Energy on the Big M e tal M i ne. They hope to send about 1.4 billion tons of coal overseas. " Assimilation, warfare, smallpox all of that we' ve survived," Chairman Darrin Old Coyote told Public Radio International. "And we' re 'gonna continue moving forward to survive, and the only way I know how now is to develop our coal. What I'm doing is in the best interest

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Lummi leaders are asking the U.S. Army Co rps of E n g ineers to deny a permit for the terminal. They are facing pushback from Montana's Congressional delegation, which supports the Crow Tribe's coal mine.

The terminal needs approval from the state of Washington in addition to the federal government, Inside Energy reported.

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large BOT position ended this year.

Six of the nine BOT incumbents are d efending t h ei r p o s i t i ons i n c l u d i n g Chairman Gary Burke, Vice-Chairman Leo Stewart, Treasurer A a ro n H i n e s, At-Large members Armand M i n t horn, Justin Quaempts and Woodrow Star. GC Chairman Crawford, wh o also serves on the BOT Board, makes it seven. Also, Thomas Morning Owl, i n th e u n paid position of GC Interpreter, is considered an incumbent.

Voters will elect at least two new BOT members — a new Secretary to replace Kat Brigham who is giving up the position she's held for 10 years to challenge Burke for chairman, and an at-large position to replace Bob Shippentower whose term ends in November. Shippentower planned to run for General Council Secretary, then GC Vice-Chairman and then settled on a write-in run against Crawford for Chairman.

In addition to Burke and Brigham, the BOT Chairman race includes two other candidates — former chairman Elwood Patawa and political newbie Stuart Harris.

There is a pair of two-person races for the

BOT Treasurer and Vice-Chairman races.

The Treasurer election pits incumbent Hines against former Treasurer Rosenda Shippentower. Hines was General Council Chairman for f our y ears before he defeated Shippentower for Treasurer in 2013.

Incumbent Stewart is facing off against political newcomer Jeremy Wolf in the race for Vice-Chairman. Stewart is a perennial favorite, having won the last six elections.

Voters will have five names on the ballot for Secretary plus another candidate seeking votes as a write-in. One of the candidates for Secretary, Leila Spencer, has withdrawn and thrown her support behind David Close, but her name still will be on the ballot because she did not withdraw within the eight-day time limit. Close has recently returned to the Umatilla Indian Reservation from British Columbia where he has been a professor at the University of Bri tish Columbia.

Also runn in g ar e L a w a nda Br onson, Roberta Wilson and Shawna Gavin. Cece Sheoships-Husted is a write-in candidate.

Three incumbents — Armand Minthorn, Justin Quaempts and Woodrow Star — are

hoping to hold their at-large seats but they have 10 candidates looking to take their spots. Those candidates include Les Minthorn, a long-tribal leader who has served as BOT Chairman, plus Aaron Ashley, David Wolf Jr., Ellen Taylor, Jim Marsh, Lisa Ganuelas, Michael R. Johnson, Mitch Pond and Scott Minthorn. The name of Louisa Allman will appear on the ballot but she has withdrawn from the race and says so in a letter to the editor.

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asking for write-in support — John Sampson, the 26-year-old son for former BOT Chairman Don Sampson, and M arcus Luke III, who has served in the capacity for the last 6 years. Luke was recruited by BOT members to take on Crawford, but he could not accept the request because the Tribes' By-Laws requires residency within the Reservation boundaries. Instead, Luke was asked to return as Vice-Chairman.

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Summary of Board of Trustees minutes The following are summaries of Board of Trustees minutes. They are not complete minutes, nor are they the minutes of the work sessions in which the BOT discussions and debates issues before voting in an open session.The summaries are presented here as they are provided, without CUJ editing.

DATE: August 3, 2015 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Leo Stewart, Vice Chairman; Aaron Hines, Treasurer; Kat Brigham, Secretary; Bob Shippentower, Member; Armand Minthorn, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, Member. Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman on Administrative Leave.

Quorum present.

Old Business: a.

Wallowa Lake Lodge Purchase.

Motion to approve Ratify Poll on Wallowa Lake Lodge acquisition. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Resolution 15-048: Topic: 2015 Forest Management Deductions Expenditure Plans. The BOT approved the 2015 Forest Management Deductions Expenditure Plan, and authorizes the transfer of these funds into Tribal accounts so that they will be available for expenditure by the appropriate Tribal program. Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 15-049: Topic: National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) Delegation 8 Membership Dues. The BOT authorized Gary Burke as the principal tribal official and the rest of the BOT as Alternate members, instructed staff to take the necessary action to place the Tribe's NCAI Membership be based on the Tribal Membership of 3,007 persons, the Tribe shall have 130 votes. Each of the BOT members to become Individual Members in Good Standing in in order to fulfill their responsibilities as Official Delegates to the NCAI Annual Session, Mid-Year Session and Executive Council Sessions.

Motion passed unanimously.

Other Board Action: Commission/Committee Update: 1) Education 8 Training Committee, 2 vacancies with one application from Cheryl Shippentower. Motion passed unanimously to reappoint Cheryl Shippentower to Education 8 Training for a two year term. 2) Election Commission, 1 General Council vacancy with two applications, Tina Jack-

son 8 Michael Minthorn application will be sent over to General Council to review and appoint to fill the one General Council vacancy. 3) Umatilla Culture Coalition, 2 vacancies with two applications Christina Barkley and Timothy Nitz. Christina Barkley withdrew her application because she was appointed to the Election Commission and as a CTUIR employee can only serve on one Commission or Committee. Motion passed by majority vote to appoint Tim Nitz to Umatilla Cultural Coalition for a two year term. 4) Expiring Terms: Les Minthorn term on Gaming Commission expires August 20, 2015. Motion passed unanimously to advertise for one position on the Gaming Commission. We will continue to advertise for the follow positions: 1 position for Credit Board — 3 year term, meet on the2nd 8 4th Tuesday of each month at noon.

1 position for Housing Commission — 4 year term, meet onthe 3rd Tuesday ofeach month at9:OOAM. 1 position for Land Acquisition Committee — 2 year term, meet on 1st 8 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:OOAM. All applications will be due August 24 by 4:OOPM, a BOT work session will be scheduled for August 26 at 8:30 AM and BOT will make appointments on August 31.

BOT Travel Reports. 1) Bob Shippentower, July 21, Spokane, WA attended meeting at the Healing Lodge Board of Directors meeting. 2) Kat Brigham, July 8, White Salmon, WATour Tribal Fish Co. LLC with American/Canadian Fish Producers.

B OT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) B o b Shippentower, Personal leave, August 5 and 7 from 1 to 4 PM. 2) Gary Burke, Personal Leave, September15-178 September21. 3) Aaron Hines, Travel, August 3-6, Las Vegas 8 Albuquerque, Tour Bowling Alleys for our feasibility study. Tl BC meeting in Albuquerque. 4) Kat Brigham, Personal leave, August 4-7. Travel August 12-13 Boise, ID Tribal leaders prep for EPA/Tribal Leaders Meeting. 5) Leo Stewart, Personal Leave, August 12-15, 2015.

Travel August 17-18, 2015 Grande Ronde Nine Tribes meeting.

DATE: August 10, 2015 BOT Present: Leo Stewart, Vice Chairman; Aaron Hines, Treasurer; Kat Brigham, Secretary;

Bob Shippentower, Member; Armand Minthorn, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, Member and Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman. Gary Burke, BOT Chairman on personal leave.

Quorum present.

Old Business. None.

Resolution 15-050: Topic: Tribal Transportation Improvement Program. The BOT approved the Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan, directs the ED implement and send to the US Department of Interior BIA Umatilla Agency and NW Regional Office, Division of Transportation. Motion passed unanimously.

Other Board Action: Election Commission Update by Kat Brigham. Two applications from Tina Jackson and Michael Minthorn have been submitted for the one vacancy on August 3rd and given to the General Council to review for possible action.

Matilda Hoisington was appointed by the BOT has submitted a letter of resignation from Election Commission. A motion passed by majority vote to accept Matilda Hoisington's letter of resignation and vote for one to fill term until December 31, 2015. Motion carries 6 for (Kat Brigham, Armand Minthorn, Justin Quaempts, Aaron Hines, Woodrow Start and Alan Crawford) — 1 against (Alan Crawford) — 0 abstaining.

Michael Minthorn was also appointed by the BOT to fill a vacancy one BOT vacancy has not been sworn in. Another motion passed unanimously to advertise for one Election Commission BOT vacancy. Deadline for applications will be August 24 and BOT action on August 31.

BOT Travel Reports. None.

BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Aaron Hines, Birthday leave, Aug. 14. Travel, Aug. 18-19, Salem to attend CIS. 2) Polled travel, Aug. 17-19 to Spaulding, ID attend National Park Service meeting.

3) Bob Shippentower, personal leave, Aug. 10 and 12 from 1-4PM and Aug. 14. 4) Gary Burke, Personal leave, Mon. Aug. 10, 9AM to 4PM. Travel, Aug. 13 depart at noon through Aug. 24 to Lapwai, ID for Four Chairs meeting. Travel, Aug. 17-19 to Lincoln City at Chinook Winds to attend Oregon Tribes meeting. 5) Leo Stewart, Travel, Aug. 12-13 to Portland to attend TNT meeting. 6) Alan Crawford, Travel, Aug. 13 depart at noon return Aug. 14 to attend Four Chairs meeting.

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DATE: August 17, 2015 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Leo Stewart, Vice Chairman; Aaron Hines, Treasurer; Kat Brigham, Secretary; Bob Shippentower, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, Member and Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman. Armand Minthorn, Member on personal leave.

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Other Board Action: Letter to Rena Sanford, Regional Appraisal Supervisor of the Office of Special Trustee re: NW Pipeline ROW. The Northwest Pipeline, LLC (" Northwest" ) was granted a right-ofway (ROW) for three natural gas pipelines across the Umatilla Indian Reservation, which are scheduled to expire on December 15, 2015. Pursuant to the federal regulations at 25. C.F.R. Part 169, Northwest has requested a renewal of the natural gas pipelines ROW for another 20 year term. Move to approve letter. Motion carries 7-0-0.

BOT Travel Reports. 1) Gary Burke, August 13-14 attended Four Chairs meeting at Lapwai, ID. 2) Kat Brigham, August 11, local meeting with PacifiCorp on easement agreement. August 12-13 to Boise, ID to attend EPA Tribal Leaders meeting regarding ID Fish Consumption Rate. August 16 to Hood River for meeting to review MOA using the Tribal Fish Co. building.

BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Armand Minthorn, Polled travel to Richland, Aug. 13. 2) Bob Shippentower, Personal leave, Aug. 17 from 1-4PM and Aug. 19 from 1-4PM LWOP. Travel, Aug. 20-21 to Spokane, WAfor Healing Lodge. 3) Kat Brigham, Personal leave, Aug. 17 from 1-4PM. DATE: August 24, 2015 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Leo Stewart, Vice Chairman; Aaron Hines, Treasurer; Bob Shippentower, Member; Armand Minthorn, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, Member and Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman. Kat Brigham, Secretary on personal leave.

Quorum present.

Old Business. None.

Resolution 15-051: Topic: Western Rivers Conservancy Real Estate Contract of Sale. The BOT approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Western River Conservancy, authorized BOT Chair to execute the agreement, authorized ED and staff to submit the documents to BPAto secure the funds to pay the purchase price, ECDC will pay the Property Tax and other costs to file a fee-to-trust application once CTUIR has a title. Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 15-052: Topic: Portland Harbor Path C

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Settlement Authority. The BOT authorized Gabriel Moses to negotiate on behalf of CTUIR on the Path C settlement process, report back to BOT on proposed terms of the negotiated settlement, bring back a final consent decree to be reviewed and if approved signed by the Chairman after each agreement. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 15-053: Topic: Freshwater Trust Memorandum of Agreement. The BOT authorized the BOT Chair to sign the MOA with the Portland Harbor Natural Resources Trustees and project developer Freshwater Trust. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution15-054: Topic: Wildhorse Fiscal Management Policy. The BOT approved the Wildhorse Fiscal Management Policy Motion passed unanimously.

Other Board Action: e) TERO Iron Worker's Proposal. T h e T ERO Program is requesting $85,000 to pay for training, stipend payments and supportive services for Iron Worker Training for 9 weeks for 10 trainees. This training will offer basic Iron Worker training that is equivalent to an AA degree in the construction trades and one year of certified Apprenticeship Training. Motion passed unanimously to approve allocating $85,000 from the BOT Contingency fund to the TERO Program for the Iron Worker's Training project for 9 weeks for 10 trainees covering. f) Portland Harbor Path C Settlement by Naomi Stacy, Office of Legal Counsel requested BOT approval of five (5) Funding Participants Agreements reviewed at Board Work Session conducted onThursday, August 20. Motion passed unanimously to approve the Chairman's signature of Portland Harbor Funding Participation Agreements for Bayer Corp Science, Ash Grove Cement, HAJ Oil, NW Pipeline, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, per Resolution 14-031. g) The Election Commission submitted a Memo outlining two requests. 1) A new Tribal Ballot Drop Box which will cost $1,164.09 includes shipping. Motion passed unanimously to approve the purchase of the ballot box for up to $1,500 out of BOT Reserve Fund. 2) Personnel to assist Election Commission on Election Day, November 17. The cost would be total of $450.00 which will cover 4 temp hires for 30 hours at $15 per hour. Motion passed unanimously to authorize the Office of Executive Director work with Election Commission to allocate staff for support on Election Day, November 17.

BOT Travel Reports. Leo Stewart, August 1719 to Lincoln City for OR Tribes meeting.

BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Gary Burke, Travel, Oct. 18-23 to NCAI at San Diego, CA. 2) Alan Crawford, Travel, Oct. 18-23 to NCAI at San Diego, CA. 3) Justin Quaempts, Travel, Oct. 14-17 to Portland to attend NIEA Conference.

4) Bob Shippentower, Personal, Aug. 24, 26, 28 1-4PM. 5) Armand Minthorn, Travel, Aug. 26 8 27, Richland 8 Pasco.

DATE: August 31, 2015 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Leo Stewart, Vice Chairman; Aaron Hines, Treasurer; Kat Brigham, Secretary; Bob Shippentower, Member; Armand Minthorn, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, and Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman. Justin Quaempts, Member on personal leave, arriving at 9:10AM. Quorum present.

Old Business. None.

Resolution 15-055: Topic: City of Richland Memorandum of Understanding. The BOT approved the MOU for Cooperation between the CTUIR and City of Richland and authorized BOT Chair to sign.

Motion passed unanimously.

Other Board Action: b. Commission/Committ ee Update by Kat Brigham, BOT Secretary. 1 ) Gaming Commission for 4 year term. 1 vacancy with 1 application from Les Minthorn. Motion passed unanimously to reappoint Les Minthorn to Gaming Commission for 4 year term ending September 8, 2019. 2) Housing Commission for 4 year term. 1 vacancy with 1 application from Kelly Long. Motion passed unanimously to appoint Kelly Long to Housing Commission for 4 year term ending September 8, 2019.3) Land Acquisition Committee for 2 year term. 1 vacancy with 1 application from David Wolf.

Motion passed unanimously to reappoint David Wolf to Land Acquisition Committee for 2 year term ending September 8, 2017. 4) Letter of resignation.

On August 3 CTUIR received a letter of resignation from Matilda Hoisington from Election Commission, Natural Resources Commission, Science 8 Technology Committee. The BOT has already acted on to accept her resignation and advertise for one position on the Election Commission.

— Election Commission. G e neral Council has appointed Tina Jackson and her term will end December 31, 2015. Motion passed unanimously to appoint Michael Minthorn to fill the BOT position to complete the BOT position until December 31, 2017.

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HOT minutes Continuedfr om Pa e 50 state if a member resigns the alternate can be moved to the member position. Natural Resources Commission submitted a letter stating they have moved Raymond Huesties to the member position, therefore the BOT needs to advertise for the alternate position. Motion passed unanimously to accept Matilda Hoisington's letter of resignation and advertise for an alternate position on the Natural Resources Commission fora 2 year term. 6) Science 8 Technology Committee for 1 position for 2 year term. Science 8 Technologypassed a motion to remove and advertise for one position. Motion passed unanimously to accept Matilda Hoisington's letter of resignation and advertise for 1 position on the Science 8 Technology Committee for a 2 year term.7) Expiring Terms: a) Joann Malumaleumu term on TERO Commission expires on September 27. b) Cecelia Husted term on Umatilla Culture Coalition expires on September 23. c) Suzanne Barnette, General Council position 4, term on Enrollment Commission expires on September 6. d) Roberta Kipp, General Council position 3, term on Enrollment Commission expires on September 6.

Motion passed unanimously to advertise for the 4 positions.

We will continue to advertise for the following positions: 1 position for Credit Board — 3 year term, meet on the2nd and 4th Tuesday ofeach month at noon.

1 position for Umatilla Culture Coalition (No Stipends) — 2 year term, meet as needed to review and act upon applications.

All applications are due September 21 by 4:OOPM, aBoard ofTrustees work session has been scheduledforWednesday, September 23,at9:30AM and the Board of Trustees will make appointments on Monday, September 28.

BOT Travel Reports. Gary Burke, Friday, August 28 attended Four Chairs meeting at WRC Hotel.

BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Aaron Hines, Personal leave, Sept. 14-17. 2) Bob Shippentower, Leave Sept. 1-4. 3) Justin Quaempts, Travel, Sept. 3-6 to attend U of 0 NAAB Conference at Eugene. 4) Kat Brigham, Personal leave, Aug. 31 at noon and Sept. 1. 5) Woodrow Star, Personal leave, Fri. Sept. 4.

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Assistant Attorney General Ki rsten PIERRE, S.D. — The Flandreau Santee Jasper said she doesn't believe there are Sioux's plans to sell marijuana in a lounge plans to camp at the border of the reseron tribal land will likely thrust the issue vation north of Sioux Falls to pull over before legislators in the upcoming ses- drivers but said she couldn't say what sion, the head of the State-Tribal Rela- individual la w e n f o rcement agencies tions Committee said Oct. 30. would do.

The committee discussed the tribe's Heinert encouraged the tribe to learn marijuana operation, which is scheduled about the legislative process. He said to open New Y ear's Eve. Democratic there will be legislative changes or "darn Sen. Troy Heinert, the committee chairs ure some co n v e r sations" a b o u t t h e man, said he hopes the Santee Sioux and tribe's endeavor into marijuana at the nontribal authorities can find common Capitol during the 2016 session. ground.

Weston said the Legislature should Republican Sen. Craig Tieszen said look at changing the state's ingestion law the situation is a "jurisdictional and enand decriminalizing the use of marijuana. forcement nightmare" since marijuana "We are a nation within a nation, and is illegal under state law, and Attorney I hate feeling like we' re a nation surGeneral Ma rt y Jackley has said any rounded by a hostile nation," Weston changes in tribal laws won't affect any said. "There's bigger problems going on non-Indians or any nontribal lands. out there in the world. This shouldn't be "The only thing that averts a crisis is one of them." people using common sense and being Kelsey Pritchard, a spokeswoman reasonable, but strict enforcement of the for Gov. Dennis Daugaard, said in an law would cause chaos," Tieszen said. email that state legislation on the issue "That's just the way it is." is unlikely. Pritchard said the governor Ryan Kills A Hu ndred of the Santee opposes the legalization of marijuana in S ioux's executive co m m i t tee said t h e any part of South Dakota and said he is tribe wants to work w it h the state and working with the attorney general "on authorities. Speaking before the panel, how best to confront this problem."

Kills a H u n d re d an d executive comThe legalization of marijuana on the mittee Trustee Kenny Weston stressed reservation came in June, months after the safeguards the facility has in place the Justice Department outlined a new to prevent any marijuana from leaving. policy allowing Indian tribes, which are The tribe is also emphasizing efforts to considered sovereign nations, to grow prevent impaired driving. and sell marijuana on tribal lands under Every plant in Flandreau's growing the same conditions laid out for states facility has a barcode. After being harthat have legalized the drug. vested and processed, marijuana will be sold insealed 1-gram packages. Customers will be allowed to buy only 1 gram at a time and will have to return the empty, barcoded package of their purchase in order to be able to buy another gram.

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Today the CTUIR is taking a more active role in directly managing their own health care. Poor water quality, pesticides, no fish, and changes in traditional diet to commodities have affected the health of the tribes. One hundred and fifty years of alcoholism, drug abuse, diabetes and high cholesterol introduced by the non-Indian world has also weakened and hurt the people.

The health of the Indian people is the future and they need to care for their family using western medicine and traditional beliefs to heal themselves.

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Navigating the grocery store with its many options and convenience foods makes it hard to always pick healthy options. M any of the food in the grocery stores are heavily processed and refined and packaged for convenience.

These foods are easy to use because they save us time and get food on the table fast. Refined foods have a longer shelf life than fresh produce and fresh meats.

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H ow t o a v oi d e x cess sodium a n d sugar while shopping at the grocery store? Plan ahead before you go shopping. Have an idea of meals you want to prepare. Remember, making one meal at home is a good start to better health.

Shop the outside parameters of the grocery store first where the fresh produce is. T h e n tr y t h e f r o zen section and look for frozen veggies and fruit without added sodium and sugar. Try to buy frozen produce without added sauce whichcan have a lot ofsodium and sugar added to them. W hen shopping for canned food, choose the ones with less sodium and sugar added. The foods in the middle isles of the store tend to have the most added sodium, sugar and preservatives. Making one small change at a time will lead to a healthy life style that will be easy to keep.

Over the next several months the staff" of' Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center's Community Health Department are providing a series of Health Information Articles 'Wellness Works," which address risk factors that contribute to chronic disease. This article is thefifth in that series.

Crow Reservation wants to sell coal to Asian market CROW RESERVATION, MONT. —The Crow Tribe of Montana is hoping to sell some of its vast coal resources to markets in Asia as part of a controversial energy development deal.

The tribe is working with Cloud Peak Energy on the Big M etal M i ne. They hope to send about 1.4 billion tons of coal overseas. " Assimilation, warfare, smallpox -

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Getting the coal to Asian markets requires the establishment of the Gateway Pacific Terminal. That's where the tribe is facing controversy because the site is located on the treaty fishing grounds of the Lummi Nation.

Lummi leaders are asking the U.S. Army Co rps of E n g i neers to deny a permit for the terminal. They are facing pushback from Montana's Congressional delegation, which supports the Crow Tribe's coal mine.

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Oglala Sioux won't let spilt beer stop them from hoop tourney RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Oglala Sioux tribal organizations will be allowed to take part in the annual Lakota Nation Invitational basketball tournament in Rapid City.

KOTA-TV reports (http:// b i t .ly/ 1Wn Ya6n ) that the tribe's education committee voted earlier to bar tribal organizations from taking part in protest of a January incident in which beer was spilled on Native American children at a hockey game in Rapid City.

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The tribe last winter had pressed the tournament board to move the event out of Rapid City, but the board voted to stay put.

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Bowen worked at Ali's Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Three New stores and conspired to sell the purported Mexico residents face federal charges in American Indian jewelry and, in at least a scam to sell Filipino-made jewelry as in one case, sold to an undercover agent being made by American Indians, U.S. two rings for nearly 5700 that were falsely Attorney Damon M a r tinez announced advertised to be made by a Navajo artists, Oct. 29. court documents said.

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BILLINGS, Mont. — A Republican proposal to let only Congress decide whether American Indian tribes deserve federal

recognition threatens the legitimacy of hundreds of tribes and would add delay to what was long a broken system, an Obama administration official said Oct. 28.

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There are 566 federally recognized tribes in the U.S., and groups in Louisiana, Michigan, Florida, California and other states want to join their ranks. Some such as Montana's Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians have waited years or decades for a decision.

Since the recent changes, federal off icials announced recognition fo r y e t another group, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe of Virginia, but the matter remains unsettled because the decision is under appeal.

F ederal acknow l e d gement al l o w s tribes to be treated largely as their own nations within U.S. borders, with independent governments and legal systems.

It also makes tribes eligible for federal housing, medical care and education.

Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah said during a hearing on his proposal that Congress should have the final say in such matters.

But that would bring back the worst of the old system, undermining attempts to create a more transparent and efficient process, Interior Department Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn said in remarks prepared for Oct. 29 delivery.

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Washburn also said the Republican plan "creates serious doubts" about the legitimacy of more than 200 tribes in Alaska and more than a dozen in California recognized by his agency over the past several decades.

"Every one of those tribes is at risk because they are not Congressionally recognized," he said.

Bishop, who chairs the House Natural Resources Committee, said the recognition system has been amess for decades.

Any tribes that were lawfully recognized would not be affected by his proposal, he said.

"My goal is to empower Native American tribes. We don't have a great record.

We do a lot of lip service to it," he said, adding that he would be open to changes to his proposal as long as Congress makes the final decisions.

Existing tribes with casino operations have aired similar concerns about the recent changes to the process.

The ranking Democrat on the Natural Resources subcommittee that is considering the issue, Rep. Raul Ruiz of California, said the proposal would infuse "hyper-partisan" politics into the issue, allowing Bishop and the speaker of the House to control which groups are recognized, since they can decide what matters come up for a vote by lawmakers.

Yet the Interior process also has been tainted by po l i tics, according to past investigations by the agency's Office of Inspector General. That includes a 2002 investigation that found a senior Interior official issued recognition decisions contrary to staff recommendations.

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa in Montana has taken a two-pronged approach to seeking recognition, pursuing it through the Interior Department and working with M o n tana's congressional delegation on legislation to m a ndate recognition of the tribe and its more than 6,000 enrolled members.

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