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A little history of the Colville Tribes Correction Facility

In 1962 the BIA had constructed a jail for the Colville Tribes, which is located on the northeastern corner of the BIA campus. This jail had the capacity to hold six males plus ten in the “drunk tank”. It had the capacity to hold seven females. This facility had originally a courthouse within it and sleeping quarters for the jailer. This facility was used for two years by the BIA police and later on in the 1960’s the Okanogan County Sheriff had used it for a short time. The facility was used as sleeping quarters for the Reservation Attorneys in the late 1960’s.

Then in 1971, the Colville Tribe begins it’s quest to have it’s own law and order branch. The Colville Tribal Judge used the courtroom to hear fish and wildlife cases until 1975. In 1975 the Colville Tribe begins asserting it’s law and order code and the jail was being utilized to house tribal prisoners.

In the mid 1980’s the Colville Tribal Court had closed down the Tribal Jail because of it’s deteriorating condition. The Colville Tribe then began to search on how to build a new Jail. In the late 1980’s, the BIA had a process known as the PONI (Planning a New Institution) process and the Colville Tribe begun this process. This PONI facility was going to cost eighteen million dollars to build and the tribe was sixth on the PONI list that the BIA had initiated.

In the mid 1990’s the PONI process was eliminated because of funding. In 1999 the Colville Tribe had applied for a Department of Justice Grant to build a new facility. The original grant was for $4,579,000.00 and a supplement to the original award was in the amount of $2,500.000.00 in the year of 2000. In 2004 another supplement award was for $250,000.00. Total amount of the award to construct a Colville Tribes Correction Facility was $8,143,945.00; this included the required tribal matching share.

The Colville Tribes awarded this construction contract to the Colville Tribes Construction Company of the Colville Tribes Enterprise Corporation. The constructions began in November of 2002 with the waterline construction. The Colville Tribes Correction Facility construction was to be completed by January 1, 2005, but the supplement award that was for the landscaping was awarded in the fall of 2004 and the weather delayed the landscaping process until the spring of 2005. The building was finally completed in April of 2005. The BIA and the Tribes had performed the necessary inspections and granted the required certificates of occupancy in March 2005.

The location of the Colville Tribes Correction Facility is on the Nespelem School Loop Road and is one mile from the Colville Indian Agency.

The Colville Tribes Correction Facility covers 28,500 square feet and will house sixty inmates. The facility will be an adult and juvenile correction facility. There will be twenty-nine adults and thirty-one juveniles that can be housed in this facility. The facility will employ: one correction facility Administrator, one staff assistant, one OA III, two Lts., six Sgts., six officer in charge, thirty correction officers, one cook, two cook aides, one program coordinator, and one maintenance person.

This facility will be contracted by the tribes from the BIA for operation as per a 638 contract.

The construction will be completed in the spring of 2005 but the facility will not open until late fall or early winter of 2005. The Colville Tribe will be required to hire all of the Correction staff and train all of the staff. There will be at least three months to train the staff on the operation of the building and then the BIA requires that the Correction Officers will have to be trained by the BIA at their basic correction officer academy that is located in Artesia, New Mexico, which consists of eight weeks. The next scheduled correction academy is July 2005 and ends August 25, 2005. Correction Academy courses are conducted every quarter of the year.

The Colville Tribes Correction Department has been advertising for the position of correction officer for the past year and we have received one hundred and thirty applications. This advertisement is on going until we have hired all of the personnel that will be needed to operate this facility. The Correction Department encourages tribal members to apply for these positions.

Requirements for the correction officer are no felony convictions, no domestic violence convictions, no drunk driving convictions, and there are other requirements. The applicant will have to pass the criminal history background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination and a drug test.

John R. Dick
Corrections Commander

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Colville Tribal Enterprise Corporation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President & Chief Executive Officer Resigns

Coulee Dam, Wash. June 13, 2005 – The Colville Tribal Enterprise Corporation’s (CTEC) President and Chief Executive Officer Clarence Antioquia turned in his letter of resignation to the Board of Directors on May 27, 2005.

Eddie Palmanteer Jr., CTEC Board Chairman will serve as the interim President of the Corporation until the CEO position is filled.

CTEC was founded in 1984 and has become the largest, most diverse employer in North Central Washington. The company currently manages 14 enterprises that include gaming, recreation and tourism, retail, construction and wood products. CTEC is a $120 million corporation and employs nearly 1,000 people each year.

Contact: Michelle Campobasso
Public Relations/Marketing
Director
Colville Tribal Enterprise
Corporation
(509) 634-3220

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TRIBES HOST 3RD ANNUAL
WASHINGTON STATE TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
CONFERENCE WILL HIGHLIGHT THE FORMATION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE NATIVE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Coulee Dam, Wash. June 27, 2005 – The Quinault Indian Nation and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are co-hosting the 3rd Annual “Washington Tribal Economic Development Summit and Trade Show” themed, “Washington Tribes in Action.” The summit will be held on August 21-24, 2005 at the beautiful Quinault Beach Resort and Casino in Ocean Shores, Wash.

Quinault President Pearl Capoeman-Baller invites tribal and business folks from across the state to participate in this year’s conference.

“There will be many opportunities for people who attend this summit,” said Capoeman-Baller. “Well-known speakers will inform the business community about incentives for developing on tribal land and tribes will show how they are using their resources to diversify their rural economies.”

Bill Gates, a corporate industry leader, is being sought to provide the keynote address. Local dignitaries will also be invited to speak on the opening day. Participants include the University of Washington School of Business, the Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC), the Office of Superintendent Instruction (OSI) and the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA).

A golf tournament will be held on August 21, at the Ocean Shores Golf Club beginning at 1 p.m. The conference will begin Monday morning at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino’s convention center. A major focus of this year’s summit is to improve business networking through the creation of a Washington State Native American Chamber of Commerce.

“We have gained support from key tribal and business leaders,” said Quinault Tribal member and business owner Natalie Charley. “A chamber roundtable is planned at the summit in order to increase support and participation of tribes, tribal enterprises, and native-owned businesses to get their input into the process. We are very excited to get this off the ground.”

Panels will discuss the importance of education and creating partnerships for effective economic development. Workshop tracks will focus on investing in Indian Country, leveraging Native buying power, tourism markets, diversifying tribal economies, marketing and growing small business. Also, the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) will report on the “Economic Development Study of Tribal Enterprises” and critical gaming issues.

“On behalf of the Colville Tribes, I want to encourage all tribes, tribal enterprises and native-owned businesses to attend this important summit,” said Colville Tribal Councilman Mike Marchand. “We need to plan collectively for our economic futures.”

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORMS

Contact: Michelle Campobasso
Public Relations/Marketing
Director, CTEC
Conference Coordinator
(509) 634-3220

Contact: Natalie Charley
Principal/CEO, The
Charley Group
Conference Coordinator
(360) 289-3974

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Convalescent Center News

In June the Residents and Activity Staff went to Two Rivers Casino, Boxing at Coeur d’Alene Casino, Mill Pond Days Parade, Wal-Mart in Omak for Shopping, and on a Picnic.

George Quintasket rode in the Mill Pond Days Parade with the Veterans.

Thank you to Colleen Leskinen for reserving a spot for the CTCC Residents to sit and watch the Mill Pond Days Parade, they really enjoyed it.

A HUGE Thank you to "Mission to Save the World" High School Children who will be painting the Residents rooms the week of June 27th through July 01,2005.

CTCC had our Annual State Inspection on June 6th through June 9th 2005 along with our Fire Marshall Inspection on June 6th, 2005. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL our Dedicated, Skilled, Hard-working Employees for PASSING our Annual State Survey and Fire Marshall Inspections.

July will also be a very busy Month at CTCC with Residents going to all the 4th of July Encampment Celebration Festivities.

New Employee: Amber Gomez NAC, Rusty Porter Housekeeping, Robin Atlin NAR, Summer Youth are Ann Thomas and Cassie Vargas who are working in the Activity Department and Sterling George and Gary George who are working with the Maintenance Department.

New Residents: Kitty Campobasso, Larry Desautel.

The Residents Monthly Birthday Party is the last Tuesday of each month; all are welcome to come celebrate their birthdays with the Residents for Cake and ice cream.

Thank you,
Sally Hutton Administrator

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Free Estate Planning and Will Drafting Services at the Legal Office This Summer

This summer, Colville Legal Services has invited Leslie Sutton, a member of the Indian Estate Planning Project, to provide free estate planning services for enrolled tribal members. The project provides this service because creating a will controls land inheritance, and may help strengthen Indian land ownership.

A will is a legal document that represents your choices about who should receive your property when you pass away. Your will is confidential. It can be changed after it is created; it is only final after you pass away.
You may need a will if you are over age 18, and:

  •  Have trust land, non-trust land, or personal property;

  • Have children, or stepchildren under age 18 and would like to appoint a guardian for them should anything happen to you or your spouse;

  • Want to leave property to someone outside your immediate, blood-related family.

  • Have heirlooms, artifacts, or regalia that you would like to pass on to specific friends or family members; or

  • Would like to leave instructions for burial ceremonies or giveaways.

If you do not have a will, it is important to know that the federal laws controlling probate of Indian trust land have changed. These laws choose who inherits your trust property. However, as a property owner, it is your right to draft a will and designate who receives your property. Laws do not have to do this for you.

Every estate is different, and the federal laws provide one way of distributing property, which may not be best for your property. The good news is that the new laws only apply if you do not have a will: if you draft a will, your will controls your property.

As you may know, probate is the legal procedure that distributes property after a person passes away. Probate of Indian estates can take up to several years when no will exists. If you have a will, the probate of your assets may be faster, which is a great service to you and your family members.

Personal property and non-trust land is probated under the State of Washington laws. Many Indian estates go through two probates, the federal for trust assets, and the state for non-trust assets. Wills created with the Indian Estate Planning Project meet both the federal and state drafting requirements.

Living wills and powers of attorney are also covered under the Indian Estate Planning Project. These documents determine who should act in your place, if you become mentally incapable of handling for your own affairs.

To draft your will, or discuss the new federal laws, call or visit Legal Services. In-home visits in all districts are available and meetings are confidential. Please call 634-2405.

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Colville Reservation Conservation District Holds Tour

A tour was held on June 17th at the Jackson Ranch, Nespelem WA, featuring the newly installed solar pump system for livestock and wildlife watering. This is the first tour sponsored by the recently formed Colville Reservation Conservation District. This tour was designed to introduce the public to the district members and programs.

Michael Watts welcomed guests and introduced the committee members. Martin Bales, NRCS, gave a summary of available programs and highlights of the solar pump project. Chick Jackson explained the steps involved in planning and implementing a solar pump system for watering. Bob Clark, from Solar Wind and Energy Systems, Omak, offered information on solar panels and pump options.

The tour was a success. Thanks to Chick Jackson for allowing us to visit the Jackson Ranch.

The CRCD meets every third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the NRCS office in Nespelem. There is currently a position open on the committee for the Keller District. Anyone interested may contact the NRCS office.

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TRIBAL RESOURCE CENTERS
Incheluim - Keller - Nespelem

Recently Patty Simpson and I went to the Native American Archive, Library and Museum Conference in Phoenix, AZ. This event took place May 24-27. The day we arrived, we checked in at 4:00, first meeting at 6:00 and ended at 7:40 p.m. This trip was funded through the two-year Enhancement Grant we received in 2003 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It was 108 degrees the day we arrived in Phoenix, we about melted.

Indians from all around the nation, even Hawaii and Alaska were there. Couple of the tribes are just getting their libraries and museum started. Some have been in the business a very long time and shared their stories. The IMLS coordinators for this conference did just super job, our days started at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast meetings, good workshops, great speakers, luncheon speakers and full afternoons of more workshops and then dinner meetings. The days ended at 5:00-5:30 p.m. Very full days that went by too fast for all the information that was available. Meeting people at the conference was like seeing long lost cousins and seeing we all have the same dreams and goals for our respective tribes. Everyone is busy gathering their language before it is all lost and building language curriculums for their children, gathering the history before the elders are gone, preserving and building collections for their libraries and archives. Time just went by too fast and then we had to say good bye, but we will meet again via emails and help each other over the speed bumps that we all encounter. Patty and I came home very tired, hot but happy with what we learned and new friends we made.

Summer Reading, plan to have your children read through the summer, keep those skills up. Drop by the library and pick up books, spend 15 – 20 minutes every evening reading with your child.

Adrian Holm, Library Media Specialist

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Coulee Corridor Scenic Byways Tourism Project

The Planning Department of the Colville Tribe is requesting stories or legends told by elders that tribal members remember of the stick Indian or Sasquatch.

Our theme is to educate the traveler and tourist who enter the reservation and provide a cultural experience along Highway 155.

Our first project is to design and construct out of steel a 3-D piece of art work that resembles the Sasquatch and put it in the skylight on Disautel summit.

Future plans are to develop story boards from Coulee Dam to Omak describing some of the legends handed down from generation to generation.

We would also like to add foot prints in certain locations along 155 to enhance the theme and generate an exciting cultural experience for the traveler through our Reservation.

When funding becomes available the other projects will include the Story of Coyote Rock, Root Diggers near Belvedere and Horse and Riders on the Suicide Hill. All the projects are being funded through grants or outside resources with little or no Tribal dollars.

It would be appreciated to have you as tribal members participate in protecting, preserving and maintaining the artwork once it’s established.

For further information and to send your story please send to Virgil "Smoker" Marchand, Planning Department, PO Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. Phone 509-634-2573.
 

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