november newsletter 2014

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November 2014

Tribal Department Contact Information Tribal Administration P.O. Box 700 825 S. Main St. Big Pine, Ca 93513 Office No. 760-938-2003 Fax No. 760-938-2942 Tribal Historic Preservation Office No. 760-938-2003 Fax No. 760-938-2942 Utility Department Office No. 760-938-2003 Fax No. 760-938-2942 Tribal Court Clerk/ ICWA Specialist Office No. 760-938-2003 Fax No. 760-938-2942 Environmental Department Office No. 760-938-2003 Fax No. 760-938-2942 CDD Housing Department Office No. 760-938-2003 Fax No. 760-938-2942 Education Center Office No. 760-938-2530 Fax No. 760-938-3125 BP Paiute Development Corporation Office No. 760-938-2800 Fax No. 760-938-2942

Big Pine Paiute Tribal Member Hayley DonderoCampbell has qualified for the Indian National Finals Rodeo in the Barrel Racing event, November 4-8, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. at the South Point Hotel and Equestrian Center! To qualify for the INFR, Hayley had to travel to Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada to participate in tour rodeos and western states Indian rodeo regional rodeos. Hayley is the 2014 year end Barrel Racing Champion and the Women's all around champion in the Western States Indian Rodeo Association. She has now punched her ticket to participate in the INFR finals in the barrel racing and will be competing against 31 other women from all over the United States and Canada at a chance to win over $35,000 in added prize money! Hayley is the daughter of Darryl and Debbie Dondero. She was raised here on the Big Pine Reservation, and currently resides here with her husband Zach Campbell. She has been the Owens Valley Career Development Center (TANF) Equestrian Prevention Program Contractor for the past 11 years, teaching our native youth horseback riding, horsemanship skills, and rodeo events! Hayley is very proud of her accomplishments, this is her fourth trip qualifying to the Indian National Finals Rodeo which is a feat in itself. She is very excited to be representing our tribe at this years INFR, and wants to encourage everyone by stating, "Don't ever give up on your desires, dreams, and goals. Where there is a will there is a way, don't lose hope, BE DETERMINED!!" History of the INFR: Almost every child dreams of being a cowboy or cowgirl, for most, the romantic notion remains a fantasy. But for a lucky few the dream turns into reality when these kids grow up to be members of the Indian National Finals Rodeo. Sanctioning nearly 700 rodeos nationwide offering annual prize money exceeding over a million dollars the INFR is by far the largest and oldest Indian Rodeo organization in the world. The INFR currently has 11 regions within the United States and Canada with members ranging from 8 years of age to 80. Since 1976, Indian Pro Rodeo is one of the only sporting events where children can compete. The desire of the contestants to compete for points at the regional and tour rodeos and a shot at a world championship is overwhelming. There were 75 tribes represented at last years event. The majority of the INFR members are also members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)

Surplus Equipment Available:hp designjet 800 ps The Environmental Department has this plotter/printer in need of a new home. It worked when it was last used about 3 or 4 years ago. We are offering it within the Tribal community for $75 or best offer. Please make an offer by November 20, 2014!

Attention High School Students!! Become an Environmental Department Intern! Gain experience and make some money assisting part-time with interesting projects! This position will remain open until filled. Please contact the Tribal receptionist or Sally Manning, Environmental Director, (760) 938-2003, for more information and an application.

Take a Hike Interested in exploring the area being proposed for DWP Solar? On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, some of us will be visiting the area (weather permitting). Call Sally Manning, Environmental Director, (760) 9382003, for more information.

Environmental Updates: 

DWP’s Owens Valley groundwater pumping for the first six months of the runoff year equaled 42,570 acre-feet. Of this total, 11,705 (27%) was pumped from the Big Pine wellfield (predominantly at Fish Springs Hatchery). There are 9 DWP wellfields in the valley. The next-highest amount of pumping came from Bishop, where 8,518 acre-feet were pumped April through September 2014.



There is no news to report regarding the status of DWP’s final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the proposed Solar Ranch, their 200 megawatt industrial-style solar development that may be located east and south of Independence and east of Manzanar.



Inyo County continues to work on a draft EIR on their Renewable Energy General Plan Amendment (REGPA). This amendment, which would streamline industrial solar development in parts of Inyo County, is still the subject of Consultation between county and Tribal leaders per Senate Bill 18.



LA Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a city-wide directive October 14 calling for Los Angeles to reduce water use by 20% and reduce by 50% the purchase of “costly imported water.” Sadly, LA does not “purchase” the water it imports from Owens Valley, so it is unclear that our region will benefit from the city’s new conservation measures. Mayor Garcetti also created a Water Cabinet composed of DWP and City of LA officials and staff.



One more family on the Reservation has decided it’s time to recycle more of its household waste stream! Cardboard, junk mail, cartons, jars, and other items are recyclable, even if you don’t get cash back. Instead, you get the gratification of doing the right thing for the earth!

“Learning How to Eat” By Sally Manning, Environmental Director and Jacklyn Velasquez, former Environmental Technician At the Environmental Department, sustainable food systems and food we eat are frequent topics of conversation. Yes, eating is related to the environment! We should strive to eat closer to the earth. One of my (Sally) working hypotheses is that in addition to having healthful foods available, we also need to relearn or rethink our eating habits. It may sound preposterous to suggest we need to “learn” how to eat! After all, one of the first things a newborn infant does after breathing is to seek nourishment to fill its tummy (and stop crying)! However, we know a small child may try to eat inanimate objects or poisonous plants, so of course, we DO need guidance on food. This learning should be ongoing through life and its changes. Rather than trying to count calories or “go on a diet,” I’ve had more success with modifying eating habits by taking some time to educate myself about food. For example, we know that the-fat-we-eat-is-the-fat-we-wear. Not wanting to wear a lot of cow or Cheeto fat, I learned about the fats (types and proportions) in foods, and over time learned to detect and reject foods that were unnecessarily high in fat or that had certain kinds of fat, sometimes in combination with a lot of cholesterol. With the brain shouting “No: Red Alert!” it became easier to avoid or eat much less of some high-fat foods. As many of you know, my former coworker Jacklyn Velasquez left home and is now attending law school in far-off Vermont. Jackie mentioned that she has had to adapt to a different schedule as well as a different array of food choices in her new home. I asked her to share more about Eating In Vermont, and here is her reply:

Dear Friends and Family in Big Pine, Over the last few months Amina and I have made the transition from Big Pine to Vermont. We’ve started new routines and began to settle into our hectic schedule. One of the biggest adjustments to this schedule has been cooking quick and healthy meals. The glory days of having meals prepared by my Mom have vanished (I was spoiled and appreciate this so much more now, thank you Mom!). Initially, it was easy to cook quick meals made of easily microwaveable food, things that have preservatives and little to no nutritional value. Almost immediately I noticed these foods gave me a fatigued feeling. Like most students, the majority of my study time is at night after my daughter goes to bed. Because of that, I can’t afford that heavy full feeling to slow me down. So I decided to listen to my body and start changing some bad habits a little at a time. After all, meals should not just stop you from being hungry, they should also rejuvenate you. Here are 5 tricks that I’ve implemented to add a little extra health to my life.

1. Plan and minimally prepare meals for the week in one or two days.  This time in my schedule is Wednesday night and Sunday. I’ll grill chicken for the next few days and either freeze or refrigerate it so that I can quickly throw together a meal when we get home. I also use fish or omit meat and use beans or tofu. Also, don’t omit fruits and vegetables from prep day. The key to using veggie varieties in salads, meals, etc., is to cut them up and have them readily available in a refrigerated or frozen container. *Always follow food safety guidelines when preparing food. 2. Add spinach and other veggies to everything possible.  Generally I only like spinach fresh, for example. I always add spinach to my salads, it gets covered up with the romaine and it’s really unnoticeable, I do the same with sandwiches. I’ll also heat up spinach and a variety of other veggies with my morning egg whites when I can. 3. Pack your lunch.  Don’t buy out! It’s expensive and not as healthy as bringing your own. I’m the master of taking last night’s dinner left overs for lunch. I also pack a salad when I have the time. 4. Drink water!  Personally I drink a lot of caffeine and sometime I forget that I need water. So I’ve started tricking myself by leaving a reusable bottle in my car or bag. 5. Juice fruits and veggies!  This is an excellent investment into your health. It’s so fun to experiment with what you like and find what makes you feel great. Plus it can give you an amazing boost of energy and mind clarity. I have the Jack LaLanne and it comes with awesome recipes that you can easily personalize. Added benefit, it’s interesting to see how different fruit juices taste when they’re fresh; this can turn into educational family discussions on added sugars and preservatives. Yours Truly, Jackie

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE 22ND ANNUAL TRIBAL-EPA CONFERENCE A small group of representatives from the Tribe recently traveled to Sacramento to gather with other tribal representatives and hear from each other as well as from leaders of funding agencies and from folks with innovative ideas and other useful information. Water was on everyone’s minds. “Walking Water” was a topic of conversation, and Alan describes it below. Sally was impressed to learn a bit more about Federal Reserved Water Rights and the Winters Doctrine.

By: Alan Bacock, Water Program Coordinator

The Los Angeles Aqueduct has been in operation for the last 100 years. Since that time, it has provided for the water desires of those in Los Angeles and created thirst throughout the Owens Valley. It has also been used as a model for the world to copy resulting in a global water crisis. The world needs a new model to copy and as a result we are working on ways to create a more sustainable water model. Walking Water is a journey of discovery that intends to bring together the voices of the Eastern Sierra and Los Angeles watersheds through the act of walking together - through a pilgrimage that follows the waterways—natural and manmade—between Mono Lake and Los Angeles. By walking together, we hope to bring awareness to the environmental injustices of the region and find solutions to create a more sustainable water strategy for Los Angeles. A pilgrimage may seem like a strange way to create positive change to our area, but there are already foundations being laid to establish what change can look like for Los Angeles. At the end of October, one of the partnering organizations of Walking Water, Treepeople, organized a tour of Australia for Los Angeles, California and EPA Representatives to view how they were dealing with drought. The most powerful examples showed how the Australians were using permaculture principles in gathering water resources locally and not impacting remote environments by their needs. Walking Water is still in the planning stages, but hopes to start the first leg of the pilgrimage in Fall 2015. You can find more information about Walking Water at www.walking-water.org or call me if you are interested in being a part of the planning for this experience. WINTERS DOCTRINE: Water Rights for Native Americans By Sally Manning, Environmental Director The Water Program Coordinator and I sat in on a full day of information about Tribal Water Rights in California presented by an attorney who works for the State Water Resources Control Board. This is a very complicated subject, with much more to it than can be learned in a single day. However, it refreshed my memory of a particularly important component of Native Americans’ rights to water: The Winters Doctrine. The presenter said the Supreme Court decided a case in favor of the Native Americans in 1908 (the USA was the defendant, and Mr. Winters, for whom the doctrine is named, was a white man who with his co plaintiffs lost the case). The Supreme Court determined that treaties setting aside land for tribes obviously meant for sufficient water to be set aside to provide for the lands and people. In trying to succinctly introduce the Winters Doctrine, I of course googled it. I came up with this edifying statement by a constitutional law professor from University of Nebraska, Dr. Peter J. Longo. In the statement, I highlighted some words. Curiously, the Cappaert v. USA case that’s mentioned had to do with groundwater pumping in the Devil’s Hole (pupfish) area north of Pahrump, so relatively close to home. (See Encyclopedia of the Great Plains http://plainshumanities.unl.edu/encyclopedia/doc/ egp.wat.041 for the original):

WINTERS DOCTRINE The judicially crafted Winters Doctrine (1908) provides water for the needs of Native Americans who reside on federally reserved lands. This judicial guarantee, while not absolute, is highly significant given the demands for this critical natural resource in a region where water is often not abundantly available. Water policy in the Great Plains is shaped by powerful political forces. Economic demands translate into political pressures and ultimately into water law. State water laws are generally designed to allocate water for "beneficial uses," following the doctrine of prior appropriation. Stressing uses, rather than needs, is inconsistent with Native American ideals, whereby water, like other aspects of the environment, is connected to a higher sacred order. Consequently, European American water schemes have often been in conflict with Native American concepts. In 1908, however, Native Americans prevailed in the landmark case Winters v. United States. The case involved the Gros Ventres and Assiniboines of the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana and their right to use the water of the Milk River. When farmers upstream diverted water from the river, the United States brought an injunction against them, reasoning that this left insufficient water for agriculture on the reservation. The farmers appealed. On January 6, 1908, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the United States and the Native Americans, arguing that the establishment of the Fort Belknap Reservation entitled the Native Americans to perpetual use of the water that it contained. Their rights were "reserved" at the date of establishment (1888), and, contrary to the doctrine of prior appropriation, those rights could not be lost through nonuse. The Winters Doctrine was a major victory for all Native Americans, serving notice that state laws are secondary to federally reserved water rights and preventing prior appropriation schemes from extinguishing Native American needs. In 1976, in Cappaert v. United States, the doctrine was extended to groundwater use on or near federally created reservations. Subsequently, however, an increasingly conservative Supreme Court has ruled against tribes in a number of water rights disputes. While the Winters Doctrine protects Native American water rights, this protection is still vulnerable to changes in the prevailing political climate. Peter J. Longo University of Nebraska at Kearney

RECYCLING NOTICE Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday, Tuesday November 11, Recycling will be picked up on

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12

Community Development Department (CDD) HOUSING STAFF Rena Tibbetts Housing Manager Danelle Gutierrez Counselor/Secretary Jose Rico Maintenance Technician James Davis Project Manager Force Account Jim Sepsey, Thomas Spratt, Jack Sepsey & Dean Spratt

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ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER? HOME MAINTENANCE Winter is just around the corner and it’s time to get your home in shape for the colder months ahead. Use the following handy home maintenance checklist to keep your home, and property, in peak condition this winter.  Get your woodstove and chimney cleaned. A clogged chimney increases the risk of a chimney fire.  Disconnect all water hoses from outside faucets.  Make sure your roof is in good shape by





repairing loose shin gles or replace missing shingles. Check the exterior of your home and seal around the areas where there are cracks  and where pipes & wires enter your home. Clean gutters and downspouts. Flush the gutters and downspouts with water, inspect joints and tighten brackets if necessary. Make sure that the downspouts direct water away from your home.

Nancy Madina Chairperson Janet Gutierrez Vice-Chairperson Jessica Barr Secretary Roseanne Moose Member Genevieve Jones Tribal Council Representative

There are several reasons why it is important to have a Housing Application on file:  New tenants for the If you answered “yes” to Rental Program are the above questions, selected from the please contact the CDD to Rental Program Waitrequest a Housing Appliing List. cation. Simply fill out the  New participants for application, provide the the Homeownership required documents and Program are selected return the completed apfrom the Homeownerplication to the CDD ofship Program Waiting fice. Once the application List. is reviewed and deter The waiting lists show mined to be complete, HUD and other fundyour/their name will be ing agencies that the added to the waiting lists Big Pine Tribe has a for the Homeownership need for new or addiand/or Rental Programs. tional housing. Do you need housing? Do you have family members who are in need of housing?

Change the direction of your ceiling fan to create an upward draft that redistributes warm air from the ceiling towards the floor. Test and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and keep extra batteries on hand.

To keep you and your family safe and warm this winter, do the following:

Housing Applications HOUSING COMMITTEE

2014

The next regular monthly Housing Committee meeting is scheduled for:

Wed., November 19, 2014 6:00 p.m. Tribal Conference Room To be placed on the Housing Committee meeting agenda, please submit an Agenda Request at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.

Please remember that it is the responsibility of the applicant to keep their Housing Application updated on a yearly basis. Failure to keep your Housing Application updated will result in your application being placed in the Inactive File.

DON’T DELAY—APPLY TODAY!

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

INSURANCE COVERAGE-Is your home protected? Buying a home is likely to be the biggest purchase in your life. Will you be able to replace your home, furnishings, electronics, clothing and other valuable items in the event they are damaged or destroyed? AMERIND Risk Management Corporation offers the Native American Protection Plan (NAPP) that is designed for the unique needs of individuals within Indian Country. The Native American Protection Plan was developed to protect homes and personal property of homeowners and tenants. You choose the coverage that best

suits your needs. You may choose one or all of the following:  Dwelling. AMERIND will pay to replace your home up to the limit of coverage you request.  Other structures. Garages, barns, or tool sheds adjacent to your home can be covered as well.  Unscheduled Personal Property. AMERIND will replace your personal property up to the limit of coverage you request (household appliances, furnishings, clothing, etc.).  Scheduled Personal Property. This upgrade will cover your most valuable possessions to the limit of their appraised value.

Depending on the type of coverage you choose; there are other coverages that are automatically included. There are also additional options that you can purchase. ELIGIBILITY. Native American families with homes located in Indian Country. DISCOUNTS.AMERIND offers discounts to individuals who have not experienced a loss, practice fire safety and maintain their homes properly. Call the Big Pine Tribe’s Housing Office for an application.

Monthly Equity Payment Account (MEPA) The Housing Committee held discussions regarding how to address and resolve the Monthly Equity Payment Account (MEPA) reconciliation issue. After consulting with the Big Pine Tribe’s SWONAP Grants Management Specialist, it was the decision of the Housing Committee to set a cut-off date and apply the accumulated MEPA (up to the cut-off date) to each participant’s principal (purchase price) on their home. On 05/22/14 the Big Pine Tribal Council approved the Housing Committee’s recommendation to approve the 12/31/13 cut-off date for all MEPA accounts and to ap-

ply the 12/31/13 MEPA balances to each housing participant’s principal (purchase price). The MEPA balances accumulated starting on 01/01/14 will be available for use by the participant in accordance with the CDD MEPA Policy. On 06/24/14 letters were sent out to all participants in the CDD Homeownership Program informing them of their MEPA account status. Tenant account ledgers were established for all homebuyers so that Housing staff is able to track tenant account activities (accounts receivables, late fees, MEPA, and principal balances).

On 07/28/14 the Big Pine Tribal Council lifted the “hold” that had been placed on all MEPA accounts. Participants are now able to use their MEPA accounts in accordance with the CDD MEPA Policy. The CDD Housing Program staff would like to thank all of the participants in the Homebuyer Program for their patience and understanding while the CDD Housing Committee and the Big Pine Tribal Council worked on resolving the MEPA issue.

“MEPA balances accumulated after 01/01/14 are available for use by Housing participants.”

HOMEBUYERS: For more information about your MEPA account, contact the Housing Office.

* * * * COMING SOON * * * * PUBLIC MEETING FOR FY2015 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (ICDBG) The Big Pine Tribe’s Housing Department is planning on submitting an application for the FY2015 ICDBG funding. It is the intention of the Housing Department to set up a public meeting to gather input and comments about housing needs and potential projects to be applied for through HUD’s ICDBG program. The date & time for meeting will be announced at a later date. WATCH FOR THE FLYER!

For any questions or for more information about the services & programs offered by the Big Pine Tribe’s Housing Department, call (760) 938-2003

How prepared are you and your family if a natural disaster (wildfire, earthquake, flood) occurs?

Photo by Kari Greer, National Geographic Your Shot, Published 08/14/14.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages that some simple steps be taken to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies. Ready.gov asks individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur. BE PREPARED!

EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT Everyone should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three (3) days if an emergency occurs. This means having your own food, water and other supplies. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it might take days! It is recommended that a person have two emergency supply kits—one full kit for the home and a small portable kit in their workplace, vehicle or other places you spend time. Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and you will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or be able to shop for them.

Recommended Items to Include in Emergency Supply Kit WATER—1 gallon per person per day for 3 days.

FOOD—3 day supply of non-perishable food.

RADIO—battery powered with extra batteries.

CAN OPENER—for canned food.

FLASHLIGHT—with extra batteries.

FIRST AID KIT.

WHISTLE—to signal for help.

PRESCRIPTIONS & EYEGLASSES.

INFANT FORMULA & DIAPERS.

PET FOOD & EXTRA WATER FOR PET.

IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTS.

SLEEPING BAG/BLANKETS—for each person.

CASH & CHANGE or TRAVELER’S CHECKS.

CHANGE OF CLOTHING—for each person.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

STURDY SHOES—for each person.

PAPER PLATES, CUPS, PLASTIC UTENSILS.

MATCHES—in a waterproof container.

BOOKS, GAMES, PUZZLES—for children.

PAPER TOWELS & TRASH BAGS

PENCIL & MARKERS, PAPER

WRENCH—to shut off utilities.

FEMININE SUPPLIES & PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS

For more information regarding emergency preparedness, contact the Inter-Tribal Council of California (www.itcc.org) or FEMA (www.fema.gov).

By Joseph Miller

produces gorgeous translucent, jewel-colored ears, each one unique. This corn variety was developed over many years by Carl Barnes, a part-Cherokee farmer and breeder from Oklahoma. This year we had the privilege of receiving some glass gem corn seed. We sowed our 25 kernels and reaped the bounty of about 75 ears of this unique and colorful corn. Being that this flint corn variety has a strong and starchy flavor when eaten fresh, we set out on a knowledge quest to find out how to best utilize this corn in dried form.

Therefore, we attempted to create a method of extending the period of local food consumption beyond the summer season while taking advantage of this organic NON-GMO food source. The long term goal being to create an entire food system that enables our people to limit the reliance we place on commercial agriculture and retail distribution. So, after drying the kernels and grinding them into cracked corn and different grades of meal, I scoured the internet for recipes to implement this winter sustenance ingredient. So over the last few weeks I have been subjecting friends and colleagues to breads, drinks and soups concocted from the ground corn in its various forms. Hopefully when the recipes have been perfected using this specific ingredient we can teach our tribal community how to implement this whole grain into their diets on a regular basis. The benefit of consuming this local grown alternative is that it moves us one small step closer to sovereignty through self-reliance. The potential to create a secure sustainable winter food source that creates a little less dependency on corporate food giants, is in my opinion priceless.

Traditional Contests: Traditional Mush

1st-Place $50.00

Jessica Bacoch

Traditional Basket

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Dan Pierce Nelly Spratt

Baby Basket

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Retha Huette Nelly Spratt

Bead Work

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Rosella Stone Stacey Stone

Arrowheads

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Dennis Bacoch Robert Piper Jr.

Tsabiya Song

1st-Place $50.00

Robert Piper Jr.

Hand Drum Song

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Chuck Whitewolf Robert Piper Jr.

Fandango Dress

1st-Place $50.00

Shannon Romero

Display Contest: Cake Display

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Sydney Velasquez Shannon Romero

Floral Display

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Huvi Dewey Dan Pierce

Vegetable Display

1st-Place $50.00 2nd-Place $25.00

Thomas Spratt Nelly Spratt

Youth Display Contest: 1st-$30.00 2nd-20.00

Mikayla, Devin, Orion Sonny & Arthur Richards

Best Walking Group/Family

1st-$75.00

Taysha Spratt

Best “Res” Ride

1st-$75.00

Alina Dondero

Best “Res” Animal

1st-$75.00

Huvi Dewey

Best Mounted Horse

1st-$50.00

Shaylee Dondero

Best Child Mini Float

1st-$50.00 2nd-$25.00

Jess Ray Spratt Amber Richards

Best Traditional

1st-$50.00

Jimmy Kai

Best Themed

1st-$100.00

Big Pine Football Team

Best Musical

1st-$100.00

Robert Piper Jr.

Best Fruit Salad

Parade Adult:

Parade Youth:

Floats:

From the desk of Rhonda Willis, Tribal Administrator Manuhu: Fall is in the air and the beautiful colors surround this valley. What a pleasant view we have from our windows, the smell of wood burning in our stoves. We are so lucky to be living in the Owens Valley with these added benefits. The shopping may not be at our fingertips but all the good things in life are. Pine nut Gathering, fishing, hunting, hiking and lots of fresh air is right in our back yard. The holidays are fast approaching and there is still so much that needs to be done before the year ends. On November 15, 2014 there will be a Special General Council Meeting. The topic will be “How to utilize your Distribution Funds”. It will be at the Alan Spoonhunter Memorial Gym at 10:00 a.m. There will be a potluck so please bring your favorite dish to share. Bring your ideas and come join us. We are having serious issues with drugs and alcohol being brought on the Reservation and given to our youth. Be aware that these drugs are dangerous and can cause fatal injuries. Let’s work together to keep these drugs away from our youth. If you know adults that are purchasing alcohol for our youth, let them know of the consequences. If you see suspicious activities around your neighborhood dial 911 or contact our Public Safety Officer. Let’s work together to protect our youth and encourage them to stay in school. Let’s take a stand and let those bringing the drugs on the Reservation know that it won’t be tolerated and there is no room for them here. If you would like to get involved to help prevent these activities then contact me at the Tribal Office. Thank you to all the parents and students that helped put up the red ribbons this past week for “Say No To Drugs” week. Let’s work together and keep this attitude and encouragement going for our community. The Big Pine Tribal Office will be closed Tuesday, November 11 th for Veteran’s Day Holiday. A special thank you goes out to all the men and women that served in the Military. Thank you for giving us the freedom that we have today. The Big Pine Paiute Tribe would like to recognize our local Heroes: Our Tribal Vice-Chairman James Rambeau, Lee Howard Sr., Lawrence Freeman Spratt, James Miller, James Sepsey, Anthony Williams, Alexander David, Holden Rangel and Cory Moffett. And we don’t want to forget those that have gone on before us, John Miller, Michael Spratt Sr., Lance Spratt, Clifford Bowers, Michael Bacoch Sr. and Jack Sepsey Sr. I would like to take this time to wish each and everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. If I can be of help or answer questions, please feel free to give me a call.

The 2013-2014 Fiscal year for Low Income Energy Assistance funding has ended. We currently are not accepting LIHEAP applications, until the 2015 program becomes available. LIHEAP funding is usually dispersed between now and February, so stay posted for more information. Yolanda Cortez, Tribal Administrative Assistant

BIG PINE PAIUTE TRIBE OF THE OWENS VALLEY Big Pine Paiute Indian Reservation P.O. Box 700 ● 825 S. Main Street ● Big Pine, CA 93513 Office No. (760) 938-2003 ● Fax No. (760) 938-2942

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Fall Gathering Dinner Caterer Please submit your proposal to cater the November 21, 2014 Fall Gathering Dinner at Big Pine Paiute Tribal Office by Friday November 7, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Please include the following in your proposal:  Preparation of Food for 250 people which includes; Main Dish, Side Dishes, Salads, Bread/Fry Bread/Cumaza, Drinks, condiments and Desserts  Dinner Service Setup and Cleanup  All necessary Serving Utensils, Utensils, Paper plates, Paper Bowls, Cups, Napkins, and Serving Dishes  List of Servers and Helpers  Full Menu of items to be served  Fee for Services Pricing for this proposal is effective through ___________________________. Proposal is Due at the Big Pine Tribal Office by 5:00 pm Friday Nov. 7, 2014 If you have any questions please contact Community Outreach Coordinator @ 760-938-2800 ext. 194

2014 TOVOWAHAMATU FALL FANDANGO VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS ~FANTASTIC SIX~ Fantastic Six-Picture Below- Left to Right: Eddie Herrmann, Serena Davis, Brad Greene, Nora Sellberg, Khamal Bahkta and Samantha Gentry

Second Place Team: NUMA STORM Micah Bacoch Samantha Cortez

Annisa Moose Suma Davis

Krista Dondero

Vonna Chandler

Beno Davis

Chato ~

The Volleyball Tournament went very well this year with players from Lone Pine & Big Pine joining forces to form “Fantastic Six” & indeed they were. They dominated the court with their combined skills and took the Championship title undefeated! Good Job Fantastic Six!! Eight Championship hooded sweat-jackets were awarded to Fantastic Six which had the Fandango design on the back & volleyball tournament champions printed on the front. This was a six team tournament, with 41 players, no entry fee & games were played on Friday & Saturday night, with single elimination on Saturday. We would like to thank all the teams

who participated and the great sportsmanship and volleyball skills showed by all. It was good to see teams represented by local areas of Lone Pine, Independence, Big Pine and Bishop. Also, a BIG THANKS to the following volunteers that assisted with the tournament in refereeing the game and/or scorekeeping: Annisa Moose, Huuvi Dewey, Anthony Gutierrez, Numa-tu-suhoi Davis, Hillary Duckey, Sienna Gutierrez and Gena Lewis. Thanks everyone~ Danelle Gutierrez, Fandango Volleyball Tournament Coordinator

Third Place Team:

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Sixth Place Team:

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TEAM HIT HARD

Isaiah Bacoch Rebecca Andreas Felicia Landa Jose Lemus Jr. Darren Spoonhunter Leah Dondero

T.C. Warner Shiela Suleski Callina Cortez Olivia~ Ronnie ~ Eric Eddy T.L. ~

Anthony Gutierrez Carrie Marquez Numa-tu-su-hoi Davis Michele Lemus Hank Barr Hillary Frank Jed Kirby Danelle Gutierrez

CJ Lafrombois Bailey Cruz Francis Lafrombois Lauren Mallory Quanah Davis Ryan Lafrombois

What a FUN NIGHT! Musical chairs, cake walks, delicious treats and contests galore. Thank you to all the participants and booths! We hope you had a great family night and as much fun as we did! Announcing the WINNERS of the raffles:Winner of the Halloween Basket filled with all kinds of Halloween Goodies - Taylor Richards (Big Pine) Winner of the 50/50 ($61 Cha-Ching!) - Anthony Guiterrez Congratulations to all the contest winners, we had the Goulish Dance-off, Costume Contests, Cake and Pumpkin Contests! You guys ROCKED IT! Goulish Dance-Off - Youth "shake whatcha momma gave ya" Tssiuvvu Dewey & Adult "break on down now" William Westervelt Best Decorated Cake Contest - Marty Taylor (pictured) & Devon Best Carved Pumpkin Contest - Bobby Sue Miller & Carayah THE 2014 Halloween Carnival Committee: WEX Youth Workers - Alicia Peterson, Sydney Velasquez, Joey Spratt, and Elizabeth Richards. Volunteers Roberta Hunter, Nancy Madina, Shannon Romero, Korina Toledo, Sage Romero, Bailee Piper, Aurora Toledo, Norman Hunter and Robert Piper. Special thank you to the Big Pine Paiute Tribe for sponsorship of the Carnival, The Paiute Palace for sponsorship of the Adult and Family/Group Category, OVCDC/TANF for use of some lights and for opening and closing the gym, and last but not least the Akamya Culture Group for the use of the sound system. Thank you to the wonderful Committee Members who volunteered their time to sell tickets, decorate and oversee the activities. Stepping up where there is need, that's what community is all about! Hope you all had a fun safe Halloween. Photos taken by awesome parents and attendees!

Recently the Utility Department cleaned approximately 75 pounds of hazardous waste out of the sewer system lift station. Some of the items that were found are items that should never be flushed down the toilet including; rags, plastic bags, condoms, hypodermic syringes, dental floss, hair and grease. Cleaning these items out of the lift station required a great deal of effort and time and is a necessary preventative maintenance to prevent a costly breakdown of the sewer pump system. Below are a few ideas on what you can do to prevent a messy, costly system breakdown:  Throw used wipes in the trash. "Disposable" does not mean “flushable," cleaning wipes, baby wipes,

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paper towels, etc. they do not dissolve. Instead, they get stuck in sewer pipes and sewer pumping equipment, causing costly sewer backups and sanitary overflows as well as equipment failure. Dispose of cleaning or baby wipes, latex gloves, paper towels, and personal hygiene products in the bathroom wastebasket!! Never pour grease or other household oils down sink or toilets! Dispose of cooled cooking fats, oils and grease into a waxed food container such as a milk carton or coffee container with a lid and dispose of it in the garbage. Minimize the use of your garbage disposal. Use baskets or strainers in sinks to catch food scraps.

Please be mindful of what you are flushing down the toilet as items that are not easily broken down and could end up damaging the system and cause a health and safety issue for the people who have to clean it up. The Utility Department still has low flow toilets and water-saving shower heads upon requests. The low flow toilets are made by American Standard and have a flow rate of 1.28 Gallons per flush. These toilets are designed to conserve water. The water-saving shower are made by Delta they have a flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute, full spray, they are also easy to install. If you haven’t received one yet, please contact Paul Huette at (760) 784-0686. Please note they are for only for homes on the Big Pine reservation. Thank You, Utility Operator Paul B. Huette

Committee Members Needed The BPPT is in need of Tribal members who are interested and willing to be a part of the following Committees: ■ Finance Committee: 1 member needed ■ Land Assignment Committee: 1 member needed ■ (PAC) Parent Advisory Committee: 3 members needed ■ Community Emergency Response Commission: 5 commissioners needed If you are interested, stop by Tribal office and pickup a Declaration of Intent form. Speak up and give your thoughtful opinions about matters being discussed.

Committee Members gain great satisfaction from the fact that their Committee stands for a worthwhile cause and that committee members are able to make a difference by making sure that the committee meets the needs of its community members. Approach your appointment to a committee with a positive attitude. Remember that you were selected for a committee because your skills and talents were viewed as being valuable to the committee. Volunteer for roles you do not normally take.

Reminder: Keep your Tribal Application’s updated and current. Tribal Departments might need a temporary or a full-time employee, and by checking the TERO Skills Bank/List for an available person who has a completed application on file makes it a lot easier to choose from the list of available people.

INDIAN GAMING REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND (IGRSTF) DISTRIBUTION DEADLINES (For College, Trade School, Technical School & Certificate Programs) To be eligible for the IGRSTF, all students must be enrolled in at least six (6) credits/units or enrolled in an accredited college, trade/technical school or certificate program. The following documents will be accepted as proof of enrollment: Most recent quarter/semester grades, Program progress reports, and/or official written verification of current enrollment. Submitted documents must show the student’s name, & name of college, trade/technical school or certificate program. Documents must be submitted to the Big Pine Tribal Office, located at 825 South Main Street, Big Pine CA by mail, fax, email or in person. Verification of enrollment in a College, Trade/Technical School and/or Certificate Program must be submitted to the Big Pine Tribal Office by the following deadlines. QUARTERS

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS

1st Quarter (January, February, March)

January 31

2nd Quarter

April 30

(April, May, June) 3rd Quarter

July 31

(July, August, September) 4th Quarter

October 31

(October, November, December)

IMPORTANT: Failure to submit all necessary verification(s) by the above deadlines will affect your eligibility to receive the IGRSTF distribution(s).

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Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley P.O. Box 700 ● 825 South Main Street Big Pine, Ca 93513 Phone No. 760-938-2003 ● Fax No. 760-938-2942