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.

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!

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.

Lakeside High School’s Adobe Photoshop class taught by Mr. Brebner and the Art class taught by Mrs. Stuhlman submitted art work to the Univeristy of Idaho tutor who made arrangements to have the artwork displayed at the Prichard Art Gallery in Moscow for approximately two weeks ending Wednesday, April 30. The address is 414/416 South Main Street and the website indicates that there hours are: Tues-Sat 10am to 8pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm.
The students were able to take a field trip on Friday, April 18 to Moscow and see the artwork display as well as other professional artworks.
Student display
Donations are accepted and will be contributed to the Lakeside High Art Department. Contact the High School to make your donation 686-1937.

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

Lilacs: I have a few one-year old starts to give away.
Rhubarb: If you are splitting rhubarb, I would like starters.
Contact: Patricia Hutchinson 686-9156

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.

Dalco Construction Company is hosting an Open House from 11:00-3:00 on Friday, April 18, 2008. Vendors of building materials are invited as well as the general public. They will be showcasing their newly constructed business located on the corner of Highway 95 at 1050 E Street, Plummer, Idaho. Come share in a BBQ lunch! Any questions please call Dalco business office at 686-1510.

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.

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.

Meeting Poster Feel free to print and post for public viewing.

Wednesday, April 9th, 6:00—8:00 p.m.
Tensed Grange Hall, Tensed Idaho

Come and hear about:
Native and non-native fish species in Hangman Creek,
Fisheries Management options,
Update on hnt’k’wipn property

Light refreshments will be served!
Call Bruce Kinkead, 208-686-6071 or Gerry Green, 686-0312 for more information
Co-Hosted by: Coeur d’Alene Tribe Fish & Wildlife and University of Idaho Extension

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

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