Coeur d’Alene Reservation, ID

As most of you probably know, JoAnn Brown-Sonder has been hospitalized since March 7 for congestive heart failure. (Baby Archer is doing fine). The doctors say this is extremely rare at her young age. She has responded well to the medication (her heart is now pumping at 25% instead of 12% - although it is supposed to be at 55% as I understand it) and they are now allowing her to walk around the hallways, whereas before she was only allowed to get out of bed to go to the bathroom. JoAnn is scheduled for surgery Thursday morning (March 20) for the doctors to put in a defibulator. I do not know how much longer she will be in the hospital. Needless to say, expenses are piling up for the family, due in part to the high price of gasoline.

The Lakeside Boosters are coordinating a benefit Spaghetti dinner on March 28, 2008, at the Longhouse in Worley, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and going until we run out of food. Price will be $5 per plate for spaghetti, salad, French bread, dessert, and a drink. Donations will also be accepted. We will be scheduling shifts for people to help cook on the 28th, and to serve, and do cleanup at the end. Please contact Mindy Parker if you want to volunteer to work.

Food donations can be made through the following people:

Lakeside High School – Dawn Sifford – 686-2158
Lakeside Middle School – Sherry Chapman – 686-2204
Lakeside Elementary – Mindy Parker – 686-2117
CDA Tribe – Chris Dohrman – 686-6106.
(We have already received 10 pounds of burger from Dale Johnson)

The Dahlby’s, Joseph and Joyce, Alder Creek home was destroyed in a fire in January and the elderly couple lost everything. Donations of household items, kitchen goods, bedding, furniture, etc. to help the couple establish their home will be accepted. To donate contact Sandy at 245-1341

Last year the Lakeside Band had a terrific event called Musical Desserts. This was a musical event with small ensemble music provided by our own music students and accompanied by yummy catered desserts provided by our own Food Production class. We have received so many requests to repeat the program that we have scheduled a repeat performance for Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rose Creek Longhouse, Worley Idaho. For tickets contact Lakeside High School 686-1937 or class advisors Laura Wommack, Foods class at 686-2147 or Joy Smith, Band class at 686-2131.

Ladies it’s time to sign up for the Circling Raven Ladies Golf League. Attached is the 2008 schedule. It’s great fun and if you have never golfed this is a perfect time to learn. If you have golfed then practice, practice, practice.
Ladies League Schedule
Guys would you please tell your mothers, wives, daughters, nieces, girlfriends, S/O about the ladies league.

Phone: 1-800-523-2464 ~ Contact: James Samuels @ 7260 or Pam Forsyth @ 7374 or e-mail jsamuels@cdacasino.com or pforsyth@cdacasino.com

Tom Agte will be celebrating his 80th birthday at the Senior Center/American Legion Hall, Plummer ID on March 15th from 2-9pm. More information contact Joan Pilgrim-Agte at 208-582-2213 or appyjoan@aol.com
No gifts please - only stories.

On Tuesday, March 25th we are planning a Career Fair at Lakeside Middle School. We are looking for volunteers to share their career with students. The Fair will run from 9:45-1:45 and there will be time for you to set up your table or display between 8:30-9:30. The 7th and 8th graders will be scheduled for the first two hours, the freshmen for the next hour and the final hour will be split between the sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The public will also be invited for the last hour. It will be a day full of learning and fun for all. If you would like to be a demonstrator, contact us as soon as possible. Any questions or comments, you may reach us at:

Stefani Hoffman 686-2195 or hoffman.stefani@lakesidesch.org Lakeside Middle School

Diana Lowley 686-0604 or dlowley@cdatribe-nsn.gov Department of Education

The Rockford’s Lion Club is beginning to sell frogs for the annual Frog Regatta Festival. If you are unfamiliar with this, you buy a frog for $5 and then on Saturday, April 19 the frogs (plastic) are dumped into the Creek in Rockford. The first frog to get to the end of the race earns the owner $300, the second gets its owner $200 and the third place gets the owner $100.

The proceeds from the frog sales go to benefit youth and community activities, such as the previous scholarships which were awarded to Lakeside, Liberty, and Freeman graduating seniors. Most recently, three of our student groups (FFA, FCCLA, and Senior Class) received a total of $1,000 in financial assistance from the Lions to attend trips they are taking. They have also donated money in the past for various fund raisers including benefits for medical expenses in our community, as well as other student activities.

If you are interested in buying your “racing frog” and contributing to the Lions fund raiser please contact one of the following people: Mindy Parker, Bettie Hensley, Karyn Stockdale, Lion Tim Stockdale, Lion Sam Meyle, Lion Bill Burns, Lion Stacey Sonder, Lion Rich Wienclaw, or Lion Dan Sneve. May the best frog win!

Lakeside High School hosting a blood drive TODAY 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact the high school for more information 686-1937

1967-72 Ford pickup sheet metal parts. All cab parts, wrinkle and rust free please. Please call 208-274-2019

I just wanted to update everyone and let you know I have since found a wonderful sitter for my boys. She is truly a blessing to us!

We have a family of seven, who are not enrolled Coeur d’ Alene but are descendants, that have recently been evicted from their home due to circumstances beyond their control. The owners of the home recently sold the house that they were renting so they were asked to move out. The family is currently staying at the casino motel and using their own money to pay for the room, but their funds are depleting. They do not qualify for Coeur d’ Alene tribal assistance or housing and they are trying hard everyday to find a place to rent. They have gone to each city, (Plummer, Worley, Tensed and Tekoa) seeking any vacancies, but have been unsuccessful. Their children attend school on a daily basis and they are trying to stay as structured as they possible can for their children’s sake. If there is anybody out there who knows of a place that is available I would sure appreciate any direction or support. Please call me if you have any questions, 208-686-6310 or 568-1968.

Hi! My name is Leslie and I am the Office Manager for Red-Spectrum Communications. I will be doing my best to keep you informed of what is going on on the Reservation regarding the technical side via Red-Spectrum. We will be starting some really fun classes soon that are free and open to the public. We are still finalizing the schedule but as soon as it is completed I will post it here. Classes will include music and video editing, digital art and scrapbooking, basic internet searching skills and email accounts, and E Commerce. Our goal is to make sure that everyone on the reservation will learn and utilize computer skills to help connect them to the world and furthur their education and careers.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at lzahir@cdatribe-nsn.gov or 208-686-1164.

Fun, games, learning, drumming, speakers, prizes, food and more!
Tuesday, January 15, 2007
8:00-4:00
at Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel
Seating is limited! Please call to make a reservation with Community Health 686-1767

Diabetes Support Group will meet January 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tribe Wellness Center.

Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn more about
selling to the government!
December 12, 2007
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Best Western University Inn
Gold Room
1516 Pullman Rd
Moscow, Idaho
Please RSVP: SPACE IS LIMITED
Workshop topics include:
⇒ Introduction to Selling to the
Government
⇒ IBN Services
⇒ Idaho Division of Purchasing….
How to Competitively compete
⇒ SBA Certifications
To register, call Sundi Neely the Idaho Department of Commerce, 208-334-2650 ext. 2133
OR
E-mail: sundi.neely@commerce.idaho.gov
Sponsored by:
Idaho Department of Commerce
U.S. Small Business Administration
Idaho Division of Purchasing

Dec. 14th there is $10 lift tickets at Schweitzer!
It is in honor of Heather, a local girl that died of cancer a few years ago. Schweitzer has designated one day a year for Heather with $10 lift tickets and 100% of the proceeds go to
cancer research. Schweitzer is also opening their two new lifts on the 14th!

Red-Spectrum is doing an area wide American Idol Santa hunt!! We are looking for the jolliest, merriest Santa that can volunteer his or her time on Saturday, December 15th from noon – 4pm to do Santa pictures! The winner will receive a free month of broadband internet service!!! Auditions will be held Friday Dec. 7th from noon until 4pm. If you are interested please contact Leslie Zahir at 686-1164 to set up an audition time. Audition times will be in 15 minute intervals.

Red Spectrum is featuring “Pictures with Santa” at the Technology Center on Saturday, December 15th from 12pm-4pm. Pictures will be done by Cheffrey and Rosanna Sailto and will cost $7 each. Pictures will be printed and issued at the time of purchase.
The computer lab will also be open during this time. There will be free candy canes and hot cocoa. Be sure to check out the Christmas specials. For information contact Leslie Arnoux-Zahir, Office Manager, Red-Spectrum Communications at 686-1164.

Lucille Bassah and Richard Vincent will be memorialized December 8th at 10:00 a.m. at the Rose Creek Longhouse in Worley Idaho. There will be dinner and a giveaway. All are welcome. Questions please direct them to Paulette Jordan 686-5303.

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 18-19, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sennwechen Senior Apartments complex meal site. For more information please call Older Americans Program office at 686-7104 or meal site at 686-1268.

WHO: Teenage girls ages 13-17
WHEN: Every Sunday
WHERE: Wellness Center Conference Room B
TIME: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Mona Daniels
Phone: 659-7583
Email: mona.dee85@gmail.com

Daughters of Tradition is a prevention/education program for teenage girls
Daughters learn to understand/apply traditional values to help develop healthy lifestyles.
Recognize healthy behavior and how to avoid unsafe situations.
Develop a sense of what it means to be a Coeur d’Alene Woman.
Girls are welcome to join at anytime. This program runs throughout the school year. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to participate!