Coeur d’Alene Reservation, ID

On Friday, April 18th, Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council member Charlotte Nilson will be giving the invocation at the Earth Day Luncheon at North Idaho College (tickets are very limited and must be purchased in advance). After the Luncheon, Tribal Council member Charlotte Nilson will also be giving a blessing at the Tree Planting Celebration at the NIC campus. The Rose Creek Drum will be drumming at the Tree Planting Celebration, too.

On Saturday, April 19th, Felix Aripa will be giving a presentation at the Earth Day Fair about the signs of the seasons at 11:30 am. The Earth Day Fair will have lots of activities and information for kids and adults:

· EcoArt Lane – 12 craft tables for kids to make things
· Jane Cantwell presenting live raptors (hawks and other birds
of prey) at 11am and 1:30pm
· Wolf Education presentation by Marcie Carter of the Nez Perce
Tribe and Dave Spicer of Idaho Fish and Game at 12:30pm
· Storytelling with George: an interactive story about salmon
migration for kids at 10:45am and 2:15pm
· Lots of educational information, food and music

If anyone would like additional information, please contact me at 686-8802. Also, if you would like to print out flyers for Earth Day activities, Earth Day Flyer

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe Environmental Programs Office recently received free recycling containers through a grant from the National Recycling Coalition/Coca-Cola Company for 60 recycling bins for aluminum cans and plastic beverage bottles. These bins are free to any Tribal offices or local businesses that would like to help out with the Tribe’s recycling efforts.

Initially, each office or business receiving the bins will be responsible for transporting the cans and bottles to area recycling centers on your own; however, we will be working towards some more organized means of recycling, in the future.

At this point, we have received 30 clear plastic bins, with lids (about the size of a 32 gal. garbage can). These bins snap together or can be stored flat, when not in use. Later, we will receive 30 hard blue plastic bins, with covers, labeled for cans or bottles.

If you would like one or more bins for your office(s) or business, please contact Bill Denton at 686-6412 or Tiffany Allgood at 686-8802 and we will make arrangements to deliver the bins to you.

Community Flyer
Community Input Meeting for the Zoning Maps on April 22 from 6 to 8 pm at the Community Center. A flyer is attached. Hope to see you there.

Donna Spier
City Clerk
City of Plummer
P.O. Box B
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1641
donna@cityofplummer.org

Plummer/Worley Community Spring Blood Drives! Wednesday, April 23rd
Location: Tribal Wellness Center: 9am to 11:30am
Location: Coeur d’Alene Casino: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Help Save Livesin Our Community…And Beyond!
Give Life. Give Blood.
Please be sure to drink plenty of fluids in the hours leading up to your donation, and it is recommended you eat a nutritious meal 2 to 4 hours before your arrival.
Photo Identification is now required when registering to donate blood products.
For questions on eligilbility, call 800-624-0151.

Potlatch Fund, a Native-led organization that seeks to increase philanthropy within Northwest Indian country, is looking for community volunteers to join its Community Building Grant Review Committee.

The Fund, which operates in the four-state region of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, has distributed $400,000 in funding since 2005.

Ideal committee members will have the following skills and attributes:

· Be an enrolled member of an American Indian/Alaskan Native Tribe.

· Reside within the Fund’s four-state region.

· Have an understanding of the issues facing northwest Native communities and Native-led organizations.

· Be experienced with non-profits, particularly with non-profits operating in Indian Country.

This is a volunteer position, however reasonable out of pocket expenses can be met. Committee members should expect to spend about one day evaluating the applications prior to the review meeting and another full day reviewing the applications as a group. A second group meeting to discuss strategies for the next grant round is expected to take half a day. Out of state members are encouraged to participate in the group meetings via telephone. Other meetings may be required from time to time as needs dictate.

This is an opportunity for appropriate individuals to help Potlatch Fund achieve that next layer of success in its grant making program. Nominations can be sent on a confidential basis to

Jill Arnow, Committee Chair
Potlatch Fund
801 Second Avenue, Suite 304
Seattle, WA 98104

Questions about the Community Building Grant Review Committee can be sent to Lawrence Leake: lawrence@potlatchfund.org

2008 Potlatch Fund Gala

SAVE the DATE:

Potlatch Fund’s 6th Annual Gala- November 15, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.

Tickets on sale now. Visit www.potlatchfund.org/gala/ticketsandsponsors.htm

Open grant cycles

Community Building
Opens: March 3, 2008

Download application: http://www.potlatchfund.org/grants/2008_CB_RFP.doc

Closes: April 18, 2008

Upcoming Potlatch Fund Trainings

April 15, Seattle WA: Journey to Successful Fundraising

May 21 and 22, Fort Peck, MT: Journey to Successful Fundraising

Here’s your chance to attend an early season garage sale.

The Senior Class will be having their last garage sale at the Rose Creek Longhouse in Worley, Idaho on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All proceeds will be used for spending money on their senior trip to New York City and Boston at the end of this month.

Did you know Lakeside Elementary School was built in 1937? The purpose of this bond proposal is to build a new elementary school in Plummer to address the following areas of need:

Learning, Facility, Safety

Learning
Improved learning environment
Meet current state and federal requirements
Collaborative Learning
Meet needs of all students

Facility
Continuous and costly repairs:
Heating & ventilation
Electrical
Roofing
Wall, windows, door replacement

Safety
Closeness of the new highway
Proper fencing
Supervision
Walkways and bus safety
Crisis Response

The Board approved to place before the voters a $10 million dollar bond at a 15-year cost of $1.45 per $1000.00 of assessed property value (not market value).

Town Meetings to further addresss the above listed concerns are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Tensed Community Center
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Lakeside High School Gym
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Elementary Gym

2009 Rate per $1,000 15-year bond $1.45
Annual/Monthly respectively Impact on:
$100,000 (home)* $72.50/$6.04
$200,000 (home)** $145.00/$12.08
$250,000 (business)*** $362.50/$30.21

* Estimated taxable value after homeowner’s exemption of $50,000
** Estimated taxable value after homeowner’s exemption of $100,000
*** No homeowner’s exemptions for business property, taxable value is $250,000
Conceptual Drawing

The Wellness Center is looking for a female chaperone for a Youth Leadership trip to Medical Lake, WA. Interested parties should contact Cheffrey, Youth Program Assistant
Coeur d’Alene Tribal Wellness Center
1150 A Street
Plummer, ID 83851
208.686.9355 ext. 455
208.686.2833 Fax
Camp Poster

NATIVE AMERICAN JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS
Eastern Washington Bible Camp, Medical Lake, WA
Date: April 25-27, 2008
2-½ day Leadership/Knowledge Retreat
Learn about making responsible decisions; Indian culture and spirituality; prevention; cooperation; healing; having fun; developing a positive vision for the future and being competitive as well as a part of a team, in areas of speech, writing, and sports.
$10.00 Registration Fee
Applicants will be a member of an eight person team. As a team you will compete in multiple activities for trophies, gift certificates, and the grand prize.

1st Place: $350.00 in cash
2nd Place: $175.00 in cash
3rd Place: $80.00 in cash

Highlights:
Sport Events
Team Knowledge Bowl
Public Speaking Exercise
Debate Contest
Essay Contest
Camp Poster
Cheffrey Sailto: 208.686.9355 ext. 455
E-mail: csailto@bmc.portland.ihs.gov
Coeur d’Alene Tribal Wellness Center

Are you 13-16 years of age?
Do you want to be a Youth Leader at Rock’n the Rez this summer?
It is mandatory that you attend these classes in order to get an interview. No exceptions will be made.
Classes will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. according to the schedule below:
Monday, April 7 - Learn how to fill out a work application
Tuesday, April 8 - Learn how to write your resume
Monday, April 14 - Learn how to master a job interview
Tuesday, April 15 - Make up Class
Those 15-16 year olds interested in being Youth Leaders are strongly encouraged to get lifeguard certified in May training. Contact Kendall 686-9355 Ext 453.

Contact Rachel with any questions 686-9355.

For those Coeur d’Alene Tribal Members who are twenty-one and interested in being a candidate for Tribal Council, Petitions are available at the front receptionist desk starting 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1.

Petitions will need to be returned by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15 to the Tribal Council Office.

Two (2) terms expiring this year

Petitions, Constitution, By-laws, and the Election Code may be picked up at the Tribal Headquarters, 850 A. Street, Plummer, Idaho at the receptionist desk.

Election day
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Voting polls open
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tribal Headquarters,
850 A. Street
Plummer, Idaho

If you have any questions please contact
Vicki Moyle, Election Chairperson at 686-5403

CIRCLING RAVEN OPENS SAT. APRIL 12, 2008!

NEW FOR 2008:

NEW FLEET OF 100 SPECIALIZED GPS GOLF CARTS!
NEW ECO-FRIENDLY “GREEN” EVENT’S PAVILLION!
NEW STATE OF THE ART CART STORAGE BUILDING!
SPRING SPECIALS 2008:

SAT. APRIL 12 - Circling Raven Open to the Public! After a long snowy winter we will enthusiastically open the course on this day! Cost: $75/person*

WED. APRIL 16 - Washington residents book 3 players for 18-holes and the fourth player is FREE! Call to RSVP. Cost: $65/person**

THURS. APRIL 17th - Military Appreciation Day. Open to all active and retired service personnel. Book 3 players for 18 holes of golf, and the fourth player is FREE! Get on our military e-mail list and receive military discounts and specials. Call to RSVP 800-523-2464. Cost: $65/person**

TUES. APRIL 22nd - GO GREEN on EARTH DAY! Receive a free tree sapling and it will be planted in your honor at Circling Raven Golf Club. Sapling provided by CDA Tribal Forestry. Call to RSVP. Cost: $65/person.

WED. MAY 7th - $100,000 HOLE IN ONE! Make the first ACE on the 16th hole and win the big one of $100,000! Additional prizes available on par 3’s as well. Call to RSVP 800-523-2464. Cost: $65/person.

SUN. MAY 11th - Mother’s Day. Cost: $35 for Mom with regular $75 golf purchase. Call to RSVP 800-523-2464.

CALL TODAY 800-523-2464

*All rates include 18 holes of golf, cart, GPS, and full use of the 25 acre practice facility.

**Buy 3 get one free rates include 18 holes of golf, two carts per foursome, GPS, and use of the 25 acre practice facility.

27068 South Highway 95 | Worley Idaho 83876 | 1-800-523-2464 | Circling Raven Golf Club

ComBAT (Community Based Access to Technology) will be having a FREE concert with Certified Outfit from Spokane, WA on April 23, 2008. The concert will be at 7pm at the Coeur d’Alene Casino and doors will open at 6pm. This concert is all ages and kids 10 and up are welcome with an adult.

We will also be offering a FREE music editing class with Certified Outfit at the technology center April 26-27th from 10a-6pm. This class is limited to 20 people and sign up is now open. If you know someone who is interested in making their own music CD and would benefit from this class, have them contact me to sign up. There are only 16 spaces available and are going fast.

For questions or more information please contact me at 208-686-1164.

Leslie Arnoux
Office Manager, Red-Spectrum Communications
1100 A. St. Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1164 direct line
(208) 686-1901 fax
lzahir@cdatribe-nsn.gov

NOTICE OF TITLE VII MEETING

PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 44

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the patrons of Plummer-Worley Joint School District No. 44 that the Title VII Committee (formerly Title IX - Indian Education) of said District will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. to review the 2008-09 Title VII grant.

This meeting will be held in the District Boardroom, located at 1157 E. Street, Plummer, Idaho.

The meeting of the Title VII Committee of the above named school district is called pursuant to Title 33 and Chapter 23, Title 56, Idaho Code.

Karyn A. Stockdale, District Clerk
Plummer-Worley Joint School District No. 44

March 31, 2008

Please post & forward the attachments to anyone who you think might be interested. If you have any questions please feel free to contact either myself, Leta Campbell, April Mettler, or Laura Laumatia. Thank you and have a good day!
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Worley Fire Association is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt in Worley City Park at 1:00 p.m. (if bad weather, go to Rose Creek Longhouse, Worley). All children Ages 3-10. Contact City Hall 686-1258
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Sponsored by Youth Activities
Attend the 3-on-3 Kick Butts Tournament (April 2nd) and the Juggling Workshop (April 3rd) and Receive a $15 AMC Movie Pass! For more info call Rachel 686-9355 ext. 456
Tom Sparough performs at the Wellness Center Gym, Plummer ID, April 3rd, 2008
Middle School Students 9am-noon and High School Students 1-4 p.m.

www.spacepainter.com Tom Sparough, professional juggler and storyteller, will lead two dynamic hands-on sessions for middle school and high school youth. All of life is perspective. Come to one of these sessions to get the juggler’s perspective. EVERYONE who comes will get in on the act. How many plates do you spin in your life? Have you found your balance point? Can you handle what others toss to you? These sessions will be fun, fast-paced, and a chance to work with one of the nation’s top performers for youth.

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The Western Benewah Ministerial Fellowship extends an invitation to everyone in Plummer and its surrounding area, to join together as a community to celebrate the events that has had greater impact on human history than any other –the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Messiah. Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Lakeside High School Gymnasium 9:00 a.m. Breakfast of pastries, fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and juice 10:00 a.m. Easter Service

Western Benewah Ministerial Fellowship includes: Plummer Bible Church, Plummer Assembly of God, Living Water Ministries, and Christian Life Fellowship

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Come join the fun in Tensed! Prizes! The Tensed Volunteer Fire Department and the Gem Community Committee are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22nd. Age groups 0-3 meet at Howard Park; Age groups 4 and above meet at the ballfield. Contact Scott Fritsche is you have questions 208-274-2179
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Everyone is invited! Join the Plummer Branch of Sterling Savings Bank staff and community for a retirement celebration in honor of Loretta Graham who has 17 years of service. March 28, 2008 Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions contact Chris Smith 686-1921
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