Coeur d’Alene Reservation, ID

Jackson & Leslie Louie have started their own online business called N8ive Image where they sell crafts that they and their children make. It only has a few items posted now as it is a new store but it is fully functional. Please take a look when you get a chance and maybe even buy something! You can go to the store at www.n8iveimage.com Also! Leslie is teaching anyone that is interested how to do the same thing for themselves at the tech center. To set up a time to work one on one on your business call Leslie at 686-1164 or Bill at 686-2020.

17 July, 2008, Plummer, ID The Plummer Community Action Team has decided to sponsor the Panhandle Polecats as part of their potluck reunion picnic in Plummer on Sunday Aug. 10, the last day of the Westside Rendezvous. The public is welcome to the picnic. PCAT will provide hotdog, beverages and condiments and asks attendees to bring side dishes and deserts to share.

The lunch starts at 1 pm. The Panhandle Polecats will play from 2- 4 pm just before the community singspiration.

PCAT is a community organization with a mission to provide volunteer services for the betterment of the Plummer Community. Prior to this spring primary election, they sponsored a candidate forum. They have done several clean-up and beautification projects in Plummer and will partner with the Horizon Community Vitality Committee and Community Pride Committee in painting some buildings in Plummer. The Westside Rendezvous is a project of the Community Pride Committee. PCAT jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Rendezvous and go for a class reunion picnic as an annual event.

Several members heard the Panhandle polecats sing at Plummer Bible Church in June and wanted the group to come back to town. PCAT will take up a donation at the picnic to help cover the fee but will be responsible for covering the additional expense. The Panhandle Polecats are “BLUEGRASS with a heapin’ helping’ of gospel and wild mountain tunes, with a dollop of country, old-time, western, and a dab of the blues for good measure.” This group of five siblings were raised on the Rathdrum Prairie and for four years have continued their good natured family squabbles on stage. They say “The band consists of Jenny Little - laying down a solid rhythm on the doghouse bass; Hank Little - the bluesman - on Dobro and harmonica; Molly Little on mandolin; and twins Austin (banjo) and Bonnie (guitar). All the Polecats sing at one time or another with Jenny and Molly handling most of the lead vocals.“ The Panhandle Polecats will be one of the highlights of the Rendezvous and they fit in nicely with the country and western part of the theme.

For Rendezvous information, contact Kathy at 686-1366 or Pat at 686-9156

Water Right Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at the Plummer Community Center

The Idaho Department of Water Resources is holding a Town Hall meeting to discuss Water Rights Adjudication. A petition has been filed with the Court requesting authoirty to proceed with adjudication of water rights to surface and ground water in the Coeur d’Alene and Spokane River basins. Learn what it means to you - bring your questions.

Rendezvous Accommodations in the Westside communities:
Coeur dʼAlene Casino and Resort Hotel US 95 North of Worley 1-800-523-2464
Hiway Motel US 95 in the heart of Plummer (208) 686-1310
Alpen Haus B&B 8 mi from Plummer on hill above State Hwy 5 (208) 686-1669
Heyburn State Park 7 mi from Plummer Camping and Cabins off State Hwy 5 (208) 686-4030

Westside Rendezvous Continues

May 14 Plummer, ID The 2007 summer weekend festival was such a success that plans have been made to establish an annual event for the Westside communities of Desmet, Tensed, Plummer and Worley. Last year’s event grew out of the Horizon’s project and one of the resulting projects, the Community Pride Committee.

The 2008 Westside Rendezvous has had several planning meetings already. Kathy Kolar said, “T his year there is more time for planning. We started earlier and have the later parade date of August 9. Community members will again be helping the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Wellness Center finish off Rock’n’ the Rez day camp with a one-day carnival. There will also be two dances over the weekend, Four On The Floor Friday night at a farm outside of Tensed and Rampage on Saturday night in Plummer.”

Plummer Senior Citizens, Lakeside Booster Club and the FAA will have fundraiser feeds and Plummer Action Committee will host a potluck picnic welcoming Lakeside graduates back to reunions.

The Native Village in Worley was a big success last year. The teepee and native crafts will again be on display. Stick game was demonstrated and very popular as many local residents had never seen this native game. This year more people are being asked to display and to discuss their homestead and early settlement memorabilia.

Some of the other activities include Car Show, Fishing Derby, Mini Fair, kids games, parade, silent auction, raffles and a Sunday Singspiration with specials from various local church groups.

The 2008 Westside Rendezvous will be Aug. 8, 9 and 10 with activities staged in the Desmet-Tensed area, Plummer and Worley. For parade applications contact Kathy at 686-1366.

Gear Up Poster
Lakeside Spring Carnival for this Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lakeside High School Football Field. Everyone is Welcome to attend!

The day promises to be filled with fun and education!

Tickets will be sold at the gate to play games and win more tickets. Tickets are used in a raffle at the end of the day – Prizes include: sports equipment, Xbox and Play stations games, IPod stuff, books and movies to name a few!

April 27, 2008 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Tensed Community Building
Come to a spring salad!
Silent - write a bid and check back to stay in the running
Auction - Bid on breads and desserts, hand crafted items, new and almost new items, service work, and a whole lot more!!! Bidding closes at 6:45 p.m.
Lots of music - singing, instrumentals, ensembles, duets
Action - drama and puppets
Delectable Cheesecake Raffle - 6 cheesecakes for a year

Enjoy a real salad while listening or bidding available at a small cost, a taco salad. Served in your Dorito chip bag, you can choose whether you would like to add cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, olives, lettuce, spicy or plain meat.

The Delectable Cheesecake Raffle is for six cheesecakes within the upcoming year. The winner will choose from a exquisite variety. Caramel Brownie, Tropical, Mocha, or a festive Peppermint Cheesecakes are just a few made by Pastor Tom.

You can contact Karen 274-2800 if you have any questions.

Proceeds go to Tensed Community Church Siding Project Fund, Camp scholarships, and Women’s Retreat Support Fund.

Sponsored by Tensed Community Church

All community and friends of John “John Boy” Martinez are invited to attend a memorial at
Rose Creek Longhouse in Worley, Idaho. The healing ceremony will begin with a Catholic Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tom Connolly officiating. The family will share in dinner to follow the Mass and a Giveaway after that.

Any food or other donations can be brought to the Longhouse and delivered to either the cooks Jr. Gustin or Ida Curley 686-1052.
Information Contacts: Veronica Torpey 686-1767 work or 274-2403, Agnes Brien 686-6228 or Mariane Nomee 686-1268

There will be a social and fundraiser in Plummer Idaho Saturday, April 19th at 3:00 p.m. Dinner and Chinese Auction begin at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Dinner is $5 per plate.

Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, come to the Plummer Community Center and learn more about 2008 campaigns of Ron Paul, Republican Presidential Candidate and James Stivers, Republican State Senate Candidate, 2nd Legislative District. Inspiring updates on the Ron Paul Campaign will be presented along with a speech by Mr. Stivers on “Ron Paul Republicanism” with a question and answer afterwards. Let’s talk about our future! For more information contact 274-2802 or www.jamesstivers.com. Contributions are welcome. Authorized by the Stivers for State Senate Campaign, PO Box 284, DeSmet Idaho 83824

Please vote in the Republican Primary May 27th for James Stivers, State Senate.

Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the student vocational group associated with Family and Consumer Science education (used to be called FHA, Future Homemakers of America). FCCLA has been in our school district for some time. This is the first year our chapter has competed. In District competition, students earned a gold award and two silvers; all of our competing students qualified for the State competition which we attended last week. Lovinia “Itsy” Johnson, Summer Shamburg and Dorisa Whaley competed in Chapter Showcase and earned a silver award. Megan Mahoney and Chelsea Benson competed in Fashion Design. Megan earned the top award and was designated the National Conference delegate for our state in Fashion Design; Chelsea Benson was named as the alternate.

We are currently raising funds to send Megan to the FCCLA National Leadership Meeting in Orlando in July so that she can represent us and our district in Fashion Design.

Lakeside High FCCLA is raising funds to send delegates in July to the National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Megan Mahoney will represent us and our school district in Fashion Design.

Get your tickets now! They are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You may purchase them by phone 686-1937, email wommack.laura@lakesidesch.org, US mail through the District office, or see any FCCLA member. The drawing will be held May 5 by our FCCLA delegates at the high school.

This is a handmade quilt, lap/throw/baby size, in shades of blue and green. In case this is important to you, it IS from a nonsmoking home!

We hope you will support us!

Thank you!

FCCLA/Mrs. Wommack, Advisor

To all those who have been wishing we had softball.

If we do not find a coach for the Jr Girls softball team within the next couple of weeks, I will be forced to cancel softball season for the Jr girls.

I am also looking for a Jr. Boys Baseball Coach.

If I do not find coaches for these teams soon, we will be forced to cancel their season.

Please contact me or Cheffrey at the Wellness Center 208-686-9355 as soon as you can.

Wade McGee
Sports Coordinator.

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.

The City of Plummer is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Keeper. Position will be full time for six months with the possibility of longer employment. Starting wage DOE. Position involves manual labor and operation of light equipment. Employee must be able to follow oral and written instruction, keep accurate records, and work with the public courteously and effectively. Applicants must have current, valid Idaho driver’s license. Application form and complete job description can be picked up at Plummer City Hall, 880 C Street (Highway 5), Plummer or call 686-1641. Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Lakeside Middle School is working to prepare our kids for both high school and post-secondary education. Plummer-Worley School District has recently started a new program for 7-12 grade students as part of GEAR UP Idaho. The program is designed to increase the number of our students graduating from high school and attending postsecondary program.

For more about this program check out the GEAR UP at Lakeside page.

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.