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VoicesI Found a Stray Now What?Frances HottSU Animal Control OfficerIf you find a stray, please contact Southern Ute Dispatch at 5634401 or Animal Control at 5630133. Upon calling be preparedwith the following information: Your contact details (name,address, telephone number) A description of the animal,for example, type, color, size,approximate age The time and date you foundthe animal Where you found the animal Where the animal should becollected fromSafety first, you should notapproach an unfamiliar animal. Astrange, frightened and possiblysick or injured animal can behaveunpredictably. You stand a goodchance of being scratched or bitten. Even a small animal caninflict a painful wound, and if youare bitten by a dog or cat whosevaccination status is unknown,you will be advised to seek immediate medical treatment.Animal Control has the equipment to safely and humanelyremove the animal from your residence. The animal will be taken tothe Southern Ute Impound Facility,where it will be scanned for amicrochip, photographed, placed inFebruary 13, 2009Waini (2)a kennel, fed, and watered. Everyreasonable attempt to find its ownerwill be made. If no one claims theanimal within five days it is available for adoption.If you choose not to contactAnimal Control be aware of thecode. Pursuant to AnimalControl Code 18-1-102 (22)Owner: Any person who has aright of property in an animal orwho keeps or possesses an animal or allows an animal toremain about his premises for aperiod of seventy-two (72) hoursor longer, claims responsibilityfor an animal or is documentedon paper as the responsible partyfor an animal.New EmployeesCharging Bear BisonJob Title: Service Equipment WorkerDescription of Duties: Service Tribal vehicles and perform minorrepairs.Hobbies: Camping, Snowboarding and Fishing.Tribe: Southern UteAdditional Comments: I Graduated from San Juan College, andworked at Economy Nissan and now ready to work for the Tribe inMotorPool.Vanessa TorresJob Title: Part-time Court ClerkHobbies: Hunting, Fishing,Motorcycle Riding, Reading,and spending time with family.Tribe: Southern UteKyle HundermanJob Title: Air Quality AnalystofDuties:DescriptionResponsible for the operationand maintenance of all air quality monitoring equipment, assuring that all quality assuranceobjectives are successfully met.Hobbies: Disc Golf, Ultimate Frisbee and most other outdoor activities.February Birthday WishesHappy Birthday to Candace Watts& Craig Box on February 12thLove, Uncle & AuntieHappy Birthday to our sissy Jazzy!Love your brothers, Jordanand Bubba Jace!Happy Birthday to David Wing onFebruary 14th.Hey there uncle and brother we justwanted to wish you a happy birthdayand hope you get what you want.Love, The Velascos, Scotts & WingsWe would like to wishJazmine Carmeneros a Happy7th Birthday on February 14th!You sure are a sweetheart with a beautiful cheerful smile! May the Creatorbless you on your special day and giveyou many more!!We love you!Auntie Tara & FamilyHappy 9th birthday toJagur Valasco Feb. 14th.Hey there little man. I just wanted towish you a happy birthday - hope youget what you want. You are getting tobe a big boy. I’m proud of the thingsyou do in school & at home. Good jobon becoming bobcat of the month.Love, MomMicah, Happy 18th Valentine Birthday!We love you so much and you bring joy toour world. We are very proud of you andwish you to be happy in life with the roadyou choice becoming an adult on this day.Love, Mom, Dad, Greg & AdisonHappy Birthday to Lynelle Scotton February 8thHey there Nelly just wanted to wish you ahappy birthday - hope you get what youwant. You have grown to be a beautifulyoung lady. Always keep your head up.take care and always know we love youno matter what!!! Be good and happy 18th.Love, Von, Jay, Uncle Pete& Auntie SissyHappy 1st Birthday to Arriyanna“Toots” Cundiff on January 31st!Gee can’t believe you are already one!!Have a great day eating lots of cakeand opening up your presents!Love your adopted Grandma Tara!I would like to wish my sonJesse Vigil a Happy 15thBirthday on February 9th!From my cute little handsome boy to myhandsome feisty teenager, I love you tothe end my son! May you accomplishmore in life then you already have, I amvery proud of you in all you do and wishyou a happy day even though you aregrounded! Haha! May the Creator blessyou and keep you safe!Love Mom!Happy Belated BirthdayDillon ThompsonYour 7th birthday is a special one. Wewish that all yours dreams come true,May your days filled with joy wonderfulgifts and goodies too.Love, Grandpa & GrandmaHAPPY BIRTHDAY&VALENTINES DAYMichael RoubideauxFebruary 14, 2009To my best friend and companion, wehave made it another year. It seemslike we continue to grow stronger everyyear and appreciate one another moreand more. I appreciate everything youhave done for me and the kids overthese years.You are the best friend Icould ask for and I will always be herefor you as you are for me. Enjoy yourbirthday and our anniversary. Lots ofLoves, Hugs, and Kisses Your friend & wife,Mikki RoubideauxYour kids, Seth, Kai & AlexandriaTo My Indian Princess,Jazmin Annetta CarmenorosHappy Birthday (2/14) my valentinebaby. We love you so very much myindian princess, we miss you too. Mayall your dreams come true for you. Maythe Creator always watch over youeach and every day. You’re always withus so happy birthday girlfriend!Love you, Gramma Star & Jon ReedHappy Belated Groundhog BirthdayAmber Snowbird BakerCongratulations on the birth of yourbaby boy, Nathaniel Roy John Baker!Always, Your family on the other sideDrum Correction: The Front Page and Back Page, “Winter Royalty” photos in the January 31, 2009(Vol. XLI, No 2), issue of the Southern Ute Drum incorrectly named Ignacio High School Senior, #1 asShane Brooks. His correct name is Ryan Egger. The Drum apologizes for this error.Onto The Spirit WorldSAGE - Vera Mae Cuthair Sage, lifelong Ignacio resident, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27 due tomedical complications. Vera was born June 1, 1943, to Curtis and Belle Cuthair at Taylor Hospital inIgnacio, Colo. She graduated from Ignacio High School and continued her education through technical training at San Juan Vo-Tech and a vocational school in Santa Fe, N.M.Vera worked various positions throughout the Ignacio community and within the Southern Ute Tribalgovernment. She was employed by Southern Ute Tribal Services, Red Field Scope Company, IgnacioBank as a teller, and Southern Ute Education Center, where she ultimately retired.Vera was a very giving and loving individual. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sisters and brothers. Vera was very generous, she’d open her home toanyone who needed help; no one was ever turned away. Vera’s Catholic faith was strong; she was partof the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and was a member of the Carmelitas. She missed services at thechurch as her health declined, but faithfully continued participating in services through her television.Vera also held on to her traditional and spiritual teachings, attending the yearly Sun Dance, listeningto Ute songs, and speaking the native language to her family.Vera is survived by her children, Debra Lucero, Yvette Cuthair and Roger Sage Jr., her grandchildren Robert Curtis Lucero, Lynette Lucero, Kaylee Cuthair, Christopher Cuthair, Autumn Sage andDerek Sage, her great-grandchildren Monika Lucero, Jacob Silva, Stoney White Thunder, her sisterGarnet Olguin, brother Delbert Cuthair Sr., all of Ignacio; brother Larry Cuthair of Phoenix, Ariz., andsister Mary Ann Scott of Durango, Colo; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.She’s preceded in death by her mother Belle Cuthair, father Curtis Cuthair, brothers Lavern Cuthairand Richard Cuthair, sisters Christine Gomez and Darlene Garcia.Mass of Christian burial occurred Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Ignacio.Rosary was recited Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. Burial was at Ignacio West Cemetery.Next DrumF E B 27DEADLI NESDisplay/ClassifiedAds & JobsFeb 20Stories & News,AnnouncementsWishes/ B-Days!Feb 23THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUMA bi-weekly newspaper, owned & operated by the Southern Ute IndianTribe on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colorado.SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 12 Per Year 22 (2) YearsPHONE: (970) 563-0100 DIRECT: (970) 563-0118 or 563-0119TOLL FREE: 1-800-772-1236 FAX: (970) 563-0391MAILING ADDRESSSouthern Ute DrumPO Box 737 #96Ignacio, CO 81137PHYSICAL ADDRESS356 Ouray DriveLCB Building, 2nd FloorIgnacio, ColoradoDRUM STAFF EXTENSIONS & EMAIL ADDRESSESSouthern Ute Drum, (sudrum@southern-ute.nsn.us)Robert Ortiz - Media Manager, Ext. 2253 (rortiz@southern-ute.nsn.us)Amy Barry - Admin. Assistant, Ext 2254 (abarry@southern-ute.nsn.us)Marquetta Howe - Comp Tech Trainee, Ext 2255 (mhowe@southern-ute.nsn.us)Jeremy Shockley-Reporter/Photographer, Ext 2252 ( jshock@southern-ute.nsn.us)Andrea Taylor - T.I.S. Director, Ext. 2250 (actaylor@southern-ute.nsn.us)The Southern Ute Drum does not assume responsibility for unsolicitedmaterial & does not guarantee publication upon submission.Published bi-weekly and mailed 1st class from Ignacio, CO.Printed by the Farmington Daily Times Farmington, NM

February 13, 2009UpdatePeini (3)Tribal UpdateStay Safe/Secure During Power OutagesMedia Release it. In most cases you should purify into a new set of dry clothes ifFREE Ute Language ClassesThe Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is offering FREE Ute Language Classes. The dates forthe New Year 2009 are Thursday February 26th, and Thursday, March 12th. Classes are held in the UteLanguage Room located at the Academy and anyone in the Community is welcome. Light refreshmentswill be served. For more information contact Georgia McKinley at (970) 563-0253 ext 2701.Ute Language Class; Tribal Members & Descendents Employed by TribeThe Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy has been involved with a Grant from the Administration forNative Americans (ANA) for Language Preservation. The Project is titled “The Ute Language & CultureExpansion Project”. Part of this project is to offer beginning and intermediate Ute Language Lessons to TribalMember Employees working for the Tribe. These lessons will be given during the regular work day, and theseemployees will receive Training Leave to attend these lessons. The class will commence March 3rd from 3:00- 4:30 pm in the LCB building’s Buckskin Charlie room. Classes will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays eachweek for 1.5 hours each day through July 1, 2009. We hope you will find this class FUN & interesting and wehope to empower Tribal Members to value, recognize and communicate in your native language! What a wonderful opportunity to participate in the language of your culture! To sign up, please call or email CathyCalderwood in HR at (970) 563-0100 ext. 2421 or email ccalder@southern-ute.nsn.usAttention Aspiring Native ArtistsIn Native communities, humor is highly valued. The Southern Ute Tribal Court is accepting “wellnesscartoons” from aspiring Native cartoonists. Your drawings should be in black and white about 8” x 8”.You may submit as many cartoons as you want. 10 cartoons will be chosen from all the entries. One cartoon will be published bi-weekly in the DRUM newspaper. All cartoons are the property of the Court. 50- 100 will be awarded for each cartoon that is published.You may either mail your cartoons or bringthem in person to: Chief Judge Elaine Newton, PO 737, Ignacio, CO 81137. Please put your name,address, and phone number on a piece of paper so we can contact you. Be sure and put you captions onyour cartoons. Deadline is March 31, 2009. Any questions call (970) 563-0240.Seeking Elder’s to SHAREThe Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is looking for Elder’s to participate in the “Grandparent’sProgram”. We invite you to come and share your stories, traditional values, and any talents you may have inart, traditional music, traditional clothing, traditional food, traditional dance or from your life experience.The Ute classroom would enjoy involving elders in teaching our children first hand from your hearts! Youwill be paid a stipend from our Grandparent’s Program Funds, and transportation can be provided if needed. Come and see for yourself what your children are learning and be a part of their future. If you are interested in sharing, please call (970) 563-0253 ext 2701. Thanks for caring enough to shareSky Ute Casino Seeking ModelsSky Ute Casino is seeking models for upcoming promotional material to promote the hotel, casino floorand recreation areas. All candidates must be 21 years of age or older for casino/hotel photos and for thebowling/recreation areas must have written permission from parents or legal guardians to participate. Ifyou are interested please call (970) 563-1750 for further information.Conquering a Community MuralA committee of local artists and teens with a goal of conquering 2 art murals a summer in our wonderful little town of Ignacio. We have businesses ready to provide the walls. In January local artists wereinvited to a meeting to form artist committees to head this project. Out of this meeting came the commitment that we want all the input from the community that we can get. Please plan to make a submission ofyour ideas of what you would like to see on a mural in your town of Ignacio. Kids adults, and local artistsare encouraged to submit art work on an 8 1/2”x11” paper. Your name and address, phone number andage must be on the back of the submission please. Criteria will be based on subject and matter. Differentdesigns from different age groups will be chosen. The art work must be turned in to the IgnacioCommunity Library by March 31, 2009. If your are interested in helping with this project, please plan toattend this meeting. The project is supported by the Town of Ignacio Counsel of Arts Grants.Sharing Native American History, Culture, Language & TraditionsThe Ignacio Junior High & High Schools are looking for Community Members andElders to share their knowledge of Native American & Ute History, Culture, Languageand Traditions for the Native American Studies class. We are also seeking input fromcommunity members on establishing the new curriculum for this class. For information, please contact Amelia Howe - Johnson O’Malley Secretary at (970) 799-2384or Edna Gonzalez - Native American Studies Teacher at (970) 563-0600 ext 256.Hunter Education Course OfferedWhere: Buckskin Charlie Training Room (2nd Floor), Leonard C. Burch Building, Ignacio, CO.When: March 17, 19, 24, 26, 2009 (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) and March 28 (9:00 am - 11:00 am).*Tuesdays and Thursdays over a two week period and one SaturdayMinimum Age Limit: 10 Years of Age. Class Limit: 20 Participants. Cost: 10.00Pre-registration Required: Call Southern Ute Division of Wildlife Management (970) 563-0130.Class Requirements: Must attend all classes, pass written test, demonstrate safe handling of firearms.Class Restrictions: Do not bring firearms or ammunition to class, items will be provided.Hunter education courses are recommended for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, whether or notthey intend to hunt. Basic outdoor skills acquired in a hunter education course can be invaluable duringany outdoor activities. For example, survival basics can help you prepare for and deal with emergencies.And wildlife management lessons provide insight into how and why wildlife agencies manage theresource, particularly by using hunting as a management tool. Other Classes in the Area (Bayfield,Durango, Pagosa Springs), call the Colorado Division of Wildlife for times and locations (970) 247-0855.SU Risk Management10Tips: How to weather thestorm when it gets ugly outside1. Assemble an emergency kit.Have these items on hand and makesure they can last for at least 72hours: a flashlight; batteries; aportable radio; at least 1 gallon ofwater per person per day; cannedgoods and granola bars; a can opener; blankets; items to help pass thetime, a first aid kit that includes prescription drugs as needed.2. Take special steps if youhave special needs. Do you relyon life-support equipment orother power-dependent equipment to maintain your health? Ifso, register with your utility soyour home will be treated as a toppriority in the event of a poweroutage. You also should put aplan in place, possibly involvingan emergency standby generatorfor your home or an arrangementto stay at a health-care facilitythat has backup power.3. Know where to find water.In a real emergency, you coulddrain water from the drain spout ofa water heater or from pipes insideyour home, let the ice in ice-cubetrays melt, or even use water fromyour toilet storage or reserve tankif chemicals haven’t been used insuch water by boiling it.4. Keep your refrigeratedfood safe. If the power goes out,try not to open your refrigeratoror freezer doors so you don’t losecold air unnecessarily. The contents of a full fridge should keepfor about six hours.5. Avoid shock and electrocution. Never do any of thesethings: operate a generator inrainy or wet conditions; touch agenerator with wet hands; useelectrical appliances that havegotten wet; touch exposed cablesor electrical wires in your home;get near or touch downed or sagging power lines outside; orengage in an extremely dangerouspractice known as “backfeeding,”which involves connecting a generator to your home’s wiring byplugging the generator into a walloutlet without the use of an appropriate power transfer switch.6. Protect yourself fromhypothermia. Hypothermia setsin when a person’s body temperatureplummets.Symptomsinclude uncontrolled shivering,slow or unclear speech, extremetiredness, difficulty walking, confusion, semi-consciousness orunconsciousness. To avoid thiscondition, wear layers of warmclothing and warm coverings foryour head, hands and feet; changeyour clothing gets wet; and find orbuild some form of shelter to stayas warm as possible.7. Don’t get overheated. If thepower goes out when it’s hot outside, take these steps: stay in thelowest level of your home whereit will be coolest; put on lightweight, light-colored clothing;drink lots of water.8. Steer clear of carbonmonoxide poisoning. Never,ever burn charcoal or use gasoline or propane-powered equipment inside your home. Don’teven do it in your garage or onyour porch. Use such equipment only when you’re completely outdoors.9. Stay safe while on the road.Weatherize your car. Stay onmain roads whenever possible;use a bright distress flag, flaresor hazard lights to draw attentionto your car; and if you haveenough gasoline, run the engineand heater for about 10 minutesevery hour so you stay warm.10. Know when to say when.No one wants to leave the comfort of his or her own home —but sometimes you unavoidablymust do just that. If the powerremains out for days, relocate tothe home of a friend or relativewho still has electricity or go toan emergency shelter.Attention: Calling All FryBread MakersSky Ute Casino’s PowWow Committee is calling for all FryBread Makers. We are lookingfor the most delicious and mouth-watering frybread in the Four Corners area. The winningTeam will be contracted to serve 500 pieces of frybread during the 7th Annual CasinoPowWow’s 5 o’clock supper break on June 13, 2009 in Ignacio, CO.The Casino PowWow Committee will be holding a taste test gathering. The Team that submits the tastiest and most visually appealing frybread will be awarded the honors to serve alldancers, guests, family members and judges.The Casino PowWow Committee will provide the winning team with the necessary ingredientsto make the delicious frybread (flour, baking powder, shortening and salt). Any special/secretingredients will not be included. The winning team must provide their personal cooking equipment.For information call (970) 563-3000: Mikki Roubideaux, ext. 1400 or Molly Cotton, ext. 1755.Who: All Food Handler Certified local frybread makersWhat: TEAM LEADER must submit 4 pieces of frybread, the names of all Food HandlerCertified team members,copies of certification and an invoice detailing the final cost.Where: Taste-test gathering will take place in the John S. Williams Rm., Sky Ute Casino Resort.When: March 26, 2009: 11am - 1 pm

UpdateFebruary 13, 2009Wh-chu-wiini (4)Of Four Corners InterestThe Durango Adult Education Center20 years ago.701 Camino del Rio, Ste. 301 has scheduled several workshops which might be of interest to you. Ifyou are interested call the Durango Adult Education Center at (970) 385-4354 March 7, 2009, Intro toBasic Home Repair, 3-4:30 p.m. cost: 25.00 March 14, 2009, Hands-on Home Repair, 3-4:30 p.m.cost: 25.00 April 11, 2009, Spring Gardening from seeds, 9:00–11:00 a.m. cost: 15.00Parking Meter Hours Change in 2009The new enforcement hours for parking meters go into effect on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. All visitors tothe downtown business area are reminded that the new hours for parking meters will be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Monday thru Friday. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are FREE all day. These hours will be in effect yearround. There will no longer be a distinction between summer and winter hours. For any questions, please callthe Parking Division at (970) 375-4960.10 years ago.Atcitty(Left)fromDanielFarmington and Little Miss SouthernUte 1st Alternate Kayleen Monroedance at the 1999 Diabetes AwarenessPowWow.This photo was published in theFebruary 12, 1999 issue of theSouthern Ute Drum.15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Vendor Community BriefThe 15th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be held on Saturday, May 2nd in downtown Durango, COat Buckley Park. This event is sponsored by Durango Educational Alliance for Multicultural Achievement(DEL ALMA) and will be a day-long celebration that will include live entertainment, unique merchandise from vendors, local food and free games for the kids. Starting in January and until April 17th DELALMA will take applications for vendor booths. If you have any questions or need additional informationplease do not hesitate to contact us: Sarah Decker (970) 382-9693 vagabondnomad@gmail.com2009 Summer Internships – San Juan Mountains CollegeApplication deadline is March 16, 2009. Natural Resource Interns work with natural resource managers and/orresearchers on a variety of projects spanning hydrology, water quality, and ecology, and addressing issues suchas mine reclamation, air and water pollution, and ecosystem health. Internships will be based in various locations(but mainly in Durango and Silverton, CO). Interns will participate in a program-wide orientation and field trips.At the end of the program, each intern will prepare a presentation about their experience. Interns will receive a 2,700 stipend, housing, and mileage reimbursement for travel to program events. Some positions may requirethat the intern have their own transportation to and from their work site. Send or email an application form, a onepage letter describing your interest and experience, a resume, and one letter of recommendation. Interns must beat least 18 years old. For more information on the specific positions and for the application form, go to:www.mountainstudies.org/Research/Internship Program.htm. Internship Coordinator: Aaron Kimple, MountainStudies Institute, c/o Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO 81301; Kimple A@fortlewis.edu; tel. (970) 247-7071.Southwest Community Design Academy IIphoto Archives/DRUMLa Plata County and the San Juan Institute of Natural and Cultural Resources are hosting the secondSouthwest Community Design Academy (SWCDA). The SWCDA is seeking participants who have aninterest in promoting quality design and development in their community. This 9-week interactive class isdesigned to bring together elected officials, active community members, local business leaders and interested citizens to make educated and significant contributions to the

Southern Ute Tribal Council on February 4, 2009. An update on what the Leadership Council's role in Boys and Girls Club and their impact on its membership was provided. Both Councils were able to have an exchange of ideas and the Leadership Council learned about tribal governments. The Boys and Girls Club Leadership Council is a group of