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.

Save your quarters and your gas. A local resident is selling a used washer and dryer for $100. The set is about 3 years old, basic and working. 686-0233

The Community Wide Yard sale is June 14th.

To get on the map - call Arlene at 686-1403. The cost is $8.
To find a yard sale - pick up your map on June 14th at the Gateway Cafe or Sourdough Sams.

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.

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.

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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!

The Plummer Senior Citizens will be sponsoring a Volcano Breakfast Saturday, May 17th from 7 am to 10 am at the American Legion/Senior Center. The menu is little smokies, scrambled eggs, pork links, potato patties, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy with coffee and juice. Suggested donation $5.

The Volcano Breakfast got its start 28 years ago when Mount Saint Helens blew her top leaving many travelers stranded in Plummer. The Seniors fixed them breakfast that first year and have memorialized this event each year by serving breakfast to the community and raising funds for their operations.

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

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.tery.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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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)