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Southern Ute fire restrictions, page 7 Pro bowler hosts Ignacio workshop, page 8WINNER OF FIVE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AWARDS IN 2011Vol. XLI I I No. 13 July 1, 2011Ignacio, Colorado 81137- 0737B u l k R a t e - U . S . P o s t a g e P er mit No. 1Inside Tribe celebrates graduates of all agesThe sClassifiedsBack Page234689101112photo Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUMTribal Councilsummer breakTribal Council willbe on summer breakJuly 4-8, 2011.There will not be aregular Tribal Councilmeeting on July 5.If you have any questions, please contactSunshine M. Flores,executive assistantto chair, vice andTribal Council at970-563-0199 orfax: 970-563-0396.Southern Ute Chairman Pearl E. Casias presents Orion Watts, a 2011 Ignacio High School graduate, with a personalized Pendleton blanket during the SouthernUte Education Department’s Education Banquet on Friday, 24, at the Multi-Purpose Facility as Vice-chairman Mike Olguin looks on. Nearly 50 students werehonored for academic achievements.By Ace StrykerThe Southern Ute DrumThe Southern Ute EducationDepartment hosted a banquet onFriday, June 24 to honor tribalmembers and other local NativeAmerican students for accomplishments in education.Nearly 50 students receivedrecognition for either graduatingfrom an academic program orearning academic honors for theirperformance. Honorees ranged inage from teens to tribal elders.“I really think it’s wonderful,”Southern Ute Education Department Director La Titia Taylor toldthe group and their families duringthe brunch banquet at the MultiPurpose Facility. “I’m very happyand proud of you.”Taylor said she’s seen tribalmembers make great strides ineducational programs during her10 years in the department.Guest speaker Chantel Cloud,who herself returned to theSouthern Ute Reservation afterseeking education to take a job asa Tribal Court judge, said themost important thing for studentsto remember as they go forth is toalways follow their dreams.“Never let anybody tell you thatyou cannot do something,” shesaid. “Not only in Native communities, but across the UnitedStates, there are so many peoplewho don’t ever graduate. It showsyou have the determination.”Cloud said her education hasqualified her for her dream job.She hopes her example illustratesEmployees honoredMark Torres, divisionhead of the Southern UteTribal Employment RightsOffice, receives an awardfor 20 years of serviceduring the tribe’s annualEmployee AppreciationDay on Friday, June 17 atthe Multi-Purpose Facility.Employees of the tribe’sPermanent Fund, GrowthFund, and the Sky UteCasino Resort spent theday enjoying free food anda variety of contests, fromkaraoke to basketball.For more photos and afull rundown of contestresults, see page 12.photo Ace Stryker/SU DRUMwhat’s possible, she said.“I’m so proud of these individuals that have stayed the course andaccomplished a great deal in theprocess of educating themselves,”said Southern Ute Chairman PearlE. Casias. “It is very encouragingto our young people that you haveaccomplished this.”Casias said each student has asupport network — includingparents, grandparents and spouses — that’s also worthy of praise.She encouraged the new graduates to further their learning bygaining work experience.“You have made these stepstoward becoming a very productive tribal member,” she said.Matthew Olguin, who receiveda certificate in combinationwelding from the ArizonaAutomotive Institute in May, saidthe assistance of the SouthernUte Indian Tribal Council madehis schooling possible.“Without the help of the tribe, Iwould not have been able to accom-plish the things that I did,” he said,adding a word of encouragement toyoung tribal members. “Do not letfear run your life. You have to takeaction to get what you want.”Lindsay Box, recipient of abachelor’s degree in AmericanIndian studies from Fort LewisCollege in March 2010, said aformal education can teach youmore than just professional skills.“The most important thing tolearn is who you are, where you’refrom, and the history of your people,” she said. “Education affectsmore than just yourself.”The high school graduatesincluded J’Rita Baker, CoreyFrancis, Andrew Gallegos, MarkGarcia, Kree Lopez, SamanthaMaez, Mariah Pena, KristaRichards, Mariah Thompson,Pedro Vigil and Orion Watts fromIgnacio High; Catherine Baker,Seth Roubideaux and RenitaWilliams from Bayfield High;Jessica Ross and Tyler Scott fromDurango High; Jamie Rivera andCoven White from Kirtland High;and Nicholas Martinez from PlatteCanyon High.Recipients of GED certificatesincluded Jared Carel, GogiGriffith, Chris Harrison, MarcusHight, Quinten Lucero andChristopher O’tole.Receiving recognition for highereducationdegreeswereAndreanna Cook-Heit, AlexanderBaker, Marie Gunn, KimberlyOlguin, Terrence Hight, JoshuaSimmons and Ciara-Kyra Bakerwith associate’s degrees; JohnPayne, Lindsay Box, Carol LeeJefferson and Amber Garcia withbachelor’s; Krista Red with a master’s in business administration;and Shelly Thompson with thelone terminal degree, a juris doctorfrom the University of Denver.Several students were also lauded for receiving academic honorsduring their studies, includingMarjorie Barry, Vern Carel, MarioKuebler, Yvonne Phillips, MartenPinnecoose and Felicia Voit.Youth workers learn CPRphoto Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUMTwins Keifer and Keiston Goodtracks-Alires practice emergency response tactics during atraining session for tribal member summer workers of the Southern Ute EducationDepartment’s Youth Employment Program at SunUte Community Center on Friday, June 24.
Updatewaini (2)July 1, 2011News in briefIGNACIOHousing taking applications for energy-efficient windows, doorsThe Tribal Housing Department is acceptingapplications for energy-efficient windows anddoors through an Energy Efficient ConservationBlock Grant. There is funding available for approximately 30 tribal member homes with a maximumamount of 2,000 per home. The homes cannot berentals; they must be a tribal member’s primary residence. Applications can be filled out at the TribalHousing Department located in the white modularsouth of the old casino. Funding will be awarded ona first-come-first-served basis. Please come by ouroffice to complete an application. If you have anyquestions, we can be reached at 970-563-4710.Tribe offers radon testingEnvironmental Programs would like to remind alltribal members that we provide free radon testingfor your homes. Many of you have had your hometested by us in the past, but we have new radonmonitoring equipment that will give you moreaccurate and immediate results. The monitor,which is about the size of a shoebox, will need tobe placed in your home for 3 days. Please contactPeter Diethrich at 970-563-0315 ext. 2238, pdieth@southern-ute.nsn.us or Mel Baker at 970-5634710, mjbaker@southern-ute.nsn.us to set up anappointment or to ask questions.Free bison meat available to tribal membersThe Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Division ofWildlife Resource Management maintains a smallherd of bison for the Tribe’s ceremonial, cultural anddietary needs. As a service to the tribal membership,the division makes available bison meat to enrolledSouthern Ute tribal members free of charge. Tribalbison are grass-fed at low herd density and are freeof artificial hormones and other synthetic chemicals.Bison meat is naturally low in cholesterol and anexcellent, healthy alternative to beef. If you are anenrolled Southern Ute tribal member interested inobtaining bison meat for personal use, call theDivision of Wildlife at 970-563-0130. Quantitiesand cuts of meat available may be limited.Educational classes at the Multi-PurposeFacility Bath salts and crocheting: Participants willlearn to make bath salts using essential oils andeasy-to-obtain ingredients. In the second portion ofthe class, participants will learn the basics of crocheting and will make a small 18-inch-by-18-inchsampler. Supplies: scissors and a skein of yarn(optional). July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Thought of being a member of TribalCouncil?Attention tribal members ages 13 to 19 years ofage: Are you concerned about issues facing tribalyouth? Committed to make a difference in ourcommunity that will have a positive impact on thetribal youth? Then the Sunshine Cloud SmithYouth Advisory Council may be for you. Become aleader, role model and voice for the tribal youth.For more information, contact Mckean Walton at970-563-0100 ext. 2314. Sponsored by theSouthern Ute Tribal Council.Raffle to win a mobile homeWin a 2001 Cavco mobile home (three bedrooms, two bathrooms). Raffle tickets are 30 each.Funds raised will help build a new preschool facility. Drawing will take place Saturday, July 30 during the San Ignacio Fiesta. Transportation, setupand fees are the responsibility of the winner. Neednot be present to win. Tickets on sale at SUCAPCentral Administration at 285 Lakin St. In Ignacio.For more info, call 970-563-4517 or visitwww.sucap.org.Environmental Programs Division presentsDiscovery Camp 2011Environmental Programs Division is happy toannounce the dates for this year’s Discovery Campfor Kids from July 18 to 22. The camp is open tokids that will be going into fourth, fifth, and sixthgrades. Activities will include nature hikes, crafts,rock climbing, a ropes course, team activities, survival shelter-building, and, of course, the AlpineSlide. All kids are invited, but priority registrationwill be given to tribal members. Please contactPeter Diethrich at 970-563-0135 ext. 2238 or pdieth@southern-ute.nsn.us. Your child needs to bringthe following items: Lightweight warm layer of clothing Whistle on a lanyard Rain gear or a poncho Sack lunch and lots of snacks — they get hungryhiking. Backpack Two quarts of water (hydrated children arehappy children!) Knit hat (in June just in case it gets cold) Hat for sun protection Please apply sunscreen in morning. Team leaderswill assist with reapplication.10 Years Agophoto archives/SU DRUMOne of the purposes of Heritage Night is to familiarize our young ones with powwowetiquette and get them accustomed to dancing in front of people. Here, we see some of ouryoung ladies: Sage Rodhe, Springwind Frost, Allie Seibel (partially hidden), FeliciaWoodhull, Serena Fournier, Nicole Woodhull, and Cloe Seibel (partially hidden), who isdancing with her mom, Melanie Seibel.This photo first appeared in the June 29, 2001, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.Elders meeting scheduledDixie Naranjo has scheduled a meeting to discusselders’ concerns. The meeting is slated for 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 at the Multi-PurposeFacility.20 Years Agophoto archives/SU DRUMTour guide Raymond Tom (upper right) explains Anasazi architectural skills to 63 tribalemployees at the Ute Mountain Tribal Park. Old corn-cobs, animal bones, tools andpottery pieces were still visible from the trail, as well as fingerprints in the mortar. Theday-long field trip in Lion Canyon was organized by the Wildlife Department.This photo first appeared in the July 1, 1991, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.30 Years Agophoto archives/SU DRUMA group of Southern Ute tribal members and the home extension agent traveled to LasCruces, N.M., to attend the Homemakers College held at New Mexico State University.Those that attended the event were Gerald and Deni Howe, Bertha Groves, Connie Baker,Jessie T. Jefferson, Eva Cook, Terry Box, Eileen Wasserbach and Sharon Cloud. Sarah Bakerand Effie Monte (above) stand with other homemakers graduates at the banquet onFriday, June 19, 1983.This photo first appeared in the July 3, 1981, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
July 1, 2011Culturepeini (3)New nonprofit to supportNative distance runnersSun Dance workshop for allSouthern Ute men and familiesA Sun Dance workshop will beheld on Tuesday, July 5 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Sun DanceGrounds. This workshop is formen of all ages who are considering going into the Sun Dancecorral for the first time and theirfamilies. Kenny Frost andHanley Frost, along with othertribal elders, will conduct theworkshop to explain the historyof the Sun Dance, the meaningof the various methods of beliefsystems according to each family, and what their responsibilities are inside and outside theSun Dance Corral. We hope thatyou will be able to join us at thisworkshop. Bring your foldingchairs so you won’t have to siton the ground. For more information, please call 970-5630100 ext. 2306.In spirit,Southern Ute Elder Languageand Culture CommitteeMedia release giate or Olympic levels.The Sports Warriors Track ClubThe Native American SportsWarriors Track Club and NativeRe-Vision joined forces recentlyto host the fourth annual JimThorpe Native American 5KNational Championships.Racers represented more than45 tribes from the United Statesand Canada. The overall maleand female finishers were AndyYazzie, Navajo, and repeat champion Tana Kaskalla from ZuniPueblo. The open CommunityRun winners were Kyle Mannand Diane Riley.Both organizations also worktogether to develop the race andidentifypromisingNativeAmerican distance runners thataspire to compete at the colle-Native Re-Vision is a newlyformed national nonprofit whosemission is to guide AmericanIndian student athletes in identifying their unique talents, settinggoals, and achieving theirdreams. Steve Cardwell, itsfounder, has made a longtermpledge to serve as both the titlesponsor and the legal entity forthe race, to help with development and administration.“Sponsoring and supportingthe Native American 5KNational Championships is avery easy decision, because it fitsperfectly with our mission atNative Re-Vision,” Cardwellsaid.Proceeds from the race gotoward funding the SportsWarriors Track Club to competeat sanctioned national championship races. The next championship race for the SportsWarriors will be the USATF ClubCross-country Championships,to be held this December inSeattle.For more information about theSports Warriors Track Club andthe 2012 Native American 5KNational Championships, emailsportswarriorstc@aol.com.The Sports Warriors TrackClub promotes athletic excellence, wellness, fitness, health,education, physical activity, andhealthy lifestyles within andamong Native American communities. We accomplish thisthrough sports and athletic programs, clinics, camps, specialevents, and attending USATFsanctioned events.True West magazine visits townphoto Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUMJr. Miss Southern Ute First Alternate Serena Fournier leads a dance in the lobby of theSouthern Ute Cultural Center & Museum on Friday, June 17 in honor of the visit of BobBoze Bell, executive editor of True West magazine. In January, True West named Durangoone of the “Top 10 True Western Towns of 2011.”Ute LanguagekwàsutÇi - cooktùkaÇinikH - cook somethingsaÇatii - cook by boilingEditor’s note: The Ute Language and translation are transcribed from the 2000 Ute Dictionary, 1996.Powwow Trails26th Annual Taos Pueblo PowwowJuly 8 – 10Hwy 64 & Ben Romero Road Taos Pueblo, NMContact: Richard ArchuletaPhone: 575-741-0181Email: taospueblopowwow@gmail.comWeb: www.taospueblopowwow.com38th Annual Little Beaver PowwowJuly 15 – 17Hwy 64 & Rodeo Road Dulce, NMContact: Dandy VicentiPhone: 505-486-0102Email: dandyvicenti@yahoo.comAnnual Palmer Lake Traditional PowwowJuly 16304 Highway 105 Palmer Lake, COContact: Al WalterPhone: 719-559-0525Email: wldrdr@hotmail.comweb: www.palmerdividehistory.orgJulyamsh 2011July 22 – 24Greyhound Park Post Falls, IDContact: Coeur d' Alene Tribe & Powwow CommiteePhone: 800-523-2464Web: www.julyamsh.com
HealthThe Kidney Corner:Patients with failing kidneys might not know itBy Dr. Mark SaddlerDurango Nephrology AssociatesAs kidney doctors, our primary task is to preserve kidneyfunction.In some of the previous articlesin the Kidney Corner, we have discussed some of the ways this canbe achieved. However, despitebest efforts to protect the kidneys,sometimes the kidneys fail.Some patients with advancedkidney failure feel remarkablywell, even though their labresults show very severe impairment of kidney function. Despitefeeling well, these patients cansometimes be in great danger ofgetting seriously ill or dyingfrom their kidney failure, sotreatment of kidney failure withdialysis can be an emergency.More commonly, the onset ofkidney failure is accompanied byvarious symptoms. Nausea andvomiting are frequent, and loss ofappetite can cause weight lossand weakness. Malnutrition withimpaired protein stores can result,so in some cases it’s important forpatients with kidney disease to tryto eat more protein to try toreplenish protein stores.Itching of the skin is also common, and occasionally this can bedifficult to treat. Modern types ofdialysis have largely correctedthis troublesome symptom.Sometimes patients or their families report excessive tiredness,and sleep disorders are commonin kidney patients, some sleepingmuch of the day, while othersreport an inability to sleep.Untreated, kidney failure cancause severe illness includingseizures, coma and severe heartdisease.In addition to removing wasteproducts from the body, the kidneys also remove excess fluid, soaccumulation of fluid can sometimes be seen in patients withkidney failure. This can causepuffiness of the extremities orface, which can be uncomfortable and unsightly. More severefluid overload can cause abuildup of fluid in the lungswhich can interfere with the ability to breathe.One symptom that tends not tohappen — at least at first — inAthletic physicalsGood for next year’s Junior High and High School athletesin the 2011-2012 sports seasons(grades 6-12)8 – 11 a.m. July 29, Ignacio Junior High SchoolCost: 30For more information, call Chris deKay at 970-563-4315July 1, 2011wHchuwiini (4)patients with chronic kidney disease is a failure to make urine.Patients are often surprised by thefact that they’re making normalamounts of urine when their kidneys have almost completely failed.In fact, sometimes the kidneysactually make increased amountsof urine even though they are failing to provide adequate clearanceof toxins from the body. Thequality of the urine in this situation is the problem; although adequate amounts of urine are beingmade, the kidneys are not adequately excreting waste products.Fortunately, treatment optionsare available for patients withadvanced kidney disease. Thefirst priority is to try to get thekidneys working again, if possible, by correcting the underlyingcause of the kidney disease. Thisis more often possible in patientswho have had a recent onset oftheir kidney disease, rather thanin chronic disorders.If restoration of kidney function is not possible, then dialysisor transplant may be necessary.There are two main forms ofdialysis available to treat kidneyfailure: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. In future editionsof the Kidney Corner, we willdiscuss these types of dialysis,and we will also talk about transplant, another option for treatingend stage kidney disease.Study suggests diabetes-depression linkBy Jon Will researchers found that those the good news that many thingsU. of Wyoming PharmD candidate“You have been diagnosed with diabetes.”These words are increasinglyuttered today, both in NativeAmerican communities andthroughout the world. If currenttrends continue, one in threeAmericans born in the 21st century will acquire diabetes,according to the Centers forDisease Control. Many who willhear these words will be angry,afraid, and eventually depressed.The anger and fear can be putto good use through monitoringblood sugars, eating well, andexercising.But what about the depression? It can be more than just anemotion, and it may not besomething that fades with time.In fact, a recent study foundthat diabetes and depressionoften go hand in hand, and theremay be a deeper understandingas to why.In a study published in theArchives of Internal Medicine,with diabetes were more likelyto suffer from depression, andvice-versa, even after adjustingfor other risk factors.
Inside The Drum Update 2 Culture 3 Health 4 Education 6 Sports 8 Voices 9 Notices 10 Classifieds 11 Back Page 12 Vol. XLIII No. 13
