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.

Flyer-May BreakfastThe 4th quarterly community coalition breakfast will be held Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at the Tribal Wellness Center in Plummer at 7:00 a.m. We will be enjoying the products of local and regional producers, and hearing from Caj Matheson, the director of uch ne’kwe’, talk about the services that his new transitional assistance program is providing to community members. Any groups who would like to bring information about their program are welcome to do so. Please call 686-1716 with any questions.

The Plummer Community Action Team (P.C.A.T.) is hosting a Candidates Forum on May 13 at the Plummer Community Center. The Forum is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and last until 9:00 p.m.

The forum is intended to allow interaction and communication between political candidates and citizens so that voters can be better informed. The format allows for all candidates to speak briefly about their platform, questions are allowed from the floor, and the evening ends with time for people to talk to each other on an informal level.

The candidates invited include those running for State Senator and Representative in District #2, Benewah County Commissioner, Benewah County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and Precinct Committeeman for Plummer and Tensed.

This is the second time that P.C.A.T. has hosted such an event. Dan Jolibois, P.C.A.T. President commented that the last Candidates Forum in 2004 was very helpful to him as a voter.

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.

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

Democrat meeting April 2, 2008 6 pm St. Maries Federal Building Conference room. We will have as our guest C.J. Rose, the candidate from Bonner County who is running as the Democratic challenger to Dick Harwood. She will tell us a little about herself and take questions.

A list of the county candidates is attached-both Dem and GOP.
Contact information Cheryl Halverson @ basketmakeart@yahoo.com
2008 Primary Candidate

2008 Primary Candidates

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
graham-retire_full-page.pdf

TRUSTEE ELECTION - May 20, 2008

On May 20, 2008, patrons from the Plummer-Worley Joint School District No. 44 will be asked to elect representatives from their zone for the Board of Trustees. The following positions are open for election:

Zone 1 - Term ends in 2011 Currently held by Kathy Anderson

Zone 3 - Term ends in 2009 Currently held by Ida (J.R.) Gustin

Zone 5 - Term ends in 2011 Currently held by Tim Clark

Nominating petitions may be picked up beginning March 17, 2008, at the district office located at 1157 E. Street, Plummer, Idaho (across from Lakeside High School). Trustee nominations must be filed at the district office by 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2008. All nominees must be, at the time of nomination and election, at least 18 years of age, and a resident of the trustee zone from which nominated.

Interested patrons are encouraged to contact Karyn Stockdale at the District Office (686-2114) for a legal description of the trustee zones. Interested patrons may also obtain a list of board responsibilities from Mrs. Stockdale, or contact a current or past school board member to discuss the responsibilities.

Several public meetings have been held over the past few months to solicit input on how to change the zoning in Plummer to be in line with the new Comprehensive Plan. Students from the University of Idaho Bio-Regional Planning Program are working on new zoning regulations using the Comp Plan, public input, city ordinances, other city plans and information to assist us in this endeavor. These students will be presenting their work to the public on February 26th at Plummer City Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

It seems like only yesterday since Leadership Plenty was offered here. I’m not sure of the final numbers, but quite a few people from the Reservation took the course. Some were already leaders and wanted to hone their skills, while others were interested in the role and wanted to test the waters.

Kathy Kolar is one who has emerged into a community leader after taking the course. She took a leadership role with the West Side Rendezvous and continues to help lead the charge. She has stepped forward to become more involved with other community help projects and currently serves as a co-chair for the Community Pride Team. Kathy even took on the daunting task of going before the County Commissioners to request using a vacant County lot for a community garden.

Another Leadership Plenty alum, Gerald Green, has taken a more serious look at himself as a community leader. From the shyest in class, he has taken his passion for life long learning to the next level by co-chairing that team with Dr. Chris Meyer.

Other classmates have taken on leadership roles throughout the community, some feel more empowered and now voice their opinions on government and community issues, and a couple even kicked around the idea of running for an elected office.

There are many more success stories to share and a bright future ahead. Leadership Plenty will be offered again this year to help others realize their leadership potential.

The City of Plummer will continue efforts to revise the zoning codes and map to reflect the goals and objectives from the Comprehensive Plan adopted last year. As with the planning process, the zoning process continues to be very transparent and public. Public meetings are scheduled for the next two months at 6 pm at City Hall: On January 22 the meeting will focus on gathering public input and opinion on various zones to better define them and on February 26 the meeting will focus on gathering input and opinion on the specific regulations for each of the zones. Everyone is welcome!