Spilyay Tymoo

Coyote News, est. 1976

April 17, 2013 Vol. 38, No. 8
April Hawit`an Spring - Wawaxam

P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 ECR WSS Postal Patron U.S. Postage PRSRT STD Warm Springs, OR 97761

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K-8 construction expected to start in July

The Confederated Tribes and school district 509-J are expecting to begin construction on the new Warm Springs k-8 school in July, maybe a little sooner. We are still planning to have the construction complete in July 2014, said Urbana Ross, tribal chief operations officer. And we expect the school to open in September 2014. There had been some delay in tribes securing funding from the USDA. The tribes had to demonstrate a secondary source of repayment, which they now have done (see story below). This has delayed the construction start date. The regional USDA office recently reviewed and approved the tribes funding information, and forwarded the recommendation to the Washington, D.C., office for final approval. As soon as the tribes receive the USDA loan approval, then construction can proceed, Ross said. And were hoping to receive that approvalcalled a letter of conditionsin May, she said. The tribes are borrowing $6.5 million through the USDA. The tribes have also designated approximately $3.5 million in tribal funding to the project. Jefferson County School District 509-J is matching the amount with a $10 million contribution funded through district property tax. The district last spring passed a $26 million bond levy that includes the portion for the Warm Springs school.

Response to change in federal horse policy

By Dave McMechan Spilyay Tymoo

Courtesy of BBT Architects.

Conceptual rendering of the entrance area of the Warm Springs k-8 school.

Cleaning, Blessing

The Office of the Chief Operations Officer has organized Cleaning and Blessing ceremony set for Friday, April 26 at the Greeley Heights school building site, followed by lunch at the Agency Longhouse. The gathering will begin at 8 a.m.; with cleaning by Shaker Church members from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Blessing of the grounds and Washat will be from 10:30 a.m.Noon, followed by lunch.
New school

The project manager for construction of the new school is the Wenaha Group, based in Pendleton, and majority-owned by Rob Quaempts, Umatilla tribal member.

The group is also managing other upcoming improvement projects within the district, including the Madras High School performing arts center. The architect for the projects is BBT Architects of Bend. The architects, school board and local design team have worked through the fall and winter toward the final design of the k-8 school. The main school building will be 80,000 square feet, or about the size of the Jefferson County Middle School. The school will be on 20 acres at the East Tenino-Chukar roads. The acreage will accommodate the school buildings, sports facilities, parking and so forth.

The Confederated Tribes and school district recently completed a plan of operation for the new school.
MHS projects

The two-story performing arts center will be located next to the new football stadium at the high school. The center will be an estimated 18,800 square feet. The facility will have a large stage to accommodate a band, a back stage with a green room, which will double as a practice facility and waiting room for stage productions, dressing rooms, makeup rooms and storage space.
Dave McMechan

The issue of overpopulation of unclaimed horses is complex and contentious. This fact is demonstrated by a recent development within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the tribal response to the development. The problem at hand is the prevalence of horses roaming across rangeland, much of which is tribal reservation land. Tribes participating in our organization occupy trust lands of nearly 20 million acres, said Jason Smith, President of the National Tribal Horse Coalition. Smith, of the Warm Springs Natural Resources Branch, made the statement in a recent letter to Secretary of the Agriculture Thomas Vilsack. His letter outlines the complicated nature of the horse-slaughter issue, pointing out, for instance, that the present federal policy will inflict greater suffering to horses, and economic and environmental hardship to Tribal nations.
See HORSE POLICY on page 9

Cigarette tax refund helping fund school

By the Warm Springs Tribal Council Tax Commission In 1979, in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision exempting from state tax on-reservation cigarette sales to Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon entered into an inter-governmental agreement with the State of Oregon and adopted Tribal Ordinance No. 59. The ordinance and agreement provide for a refund to the Tribe of the pre-collected state tax on cigarettes sold to Indians on the Warm Springs Reservation. The state cigarette tax is precollected because it is paid by the off-reser vation cigarette wholesellers who place a tax stamp on each cigarette package and then sell them to reservation cigarette retailers who include the tax in the price of cigarettes sold to their customers. The inter-governmental agreement is how the Tribe recovers the state tax included in the tax exempt cigarette sales to Indians on the reservation. The Tribes cigarette refund is based on a formula that takes the Tribal borrowing. In this case, the Cigarette Tax refund is currently being pledged as security and source of repayment for the Tribes share of the K-8 Warm Springs Elementary School Project. As a result, it is critically important that the Warm Springs/ Oregon inter-governmental cigarette tax refund agreement remains in place to ensure that this Tribal revenue stream continues to be available to service the debt on the K-8 School Project. If this revenue stream were to not exist the tribes would need to find an additional source of revenue to pledge to secure the new Warm Springs school financing. The Tribal Council has re-established the Tax Commission per resolution 11,692. It is anticipated that all tax related matters of the Tribe will be analyzed over the next year. Any tax-related matters should be directed to the Tax Commission, which consists of Secretary-Treasurer/CEO, Tribal Council Chair, Tribal Council Vice-Chair, Warm Springs Chief Delvis Heath, Paiute Chief Joe Moses and Wasco Chief J.R. Smith.

Motorsports referendum likely in May

The proposed motorsports project on the reservation is still in the conceptual stage. There is a 1,000-acre site location on Miller Flat that has met a preliminary review by the Warm Springs Natural Resource Branch. There is a team, Lionshead Development, that has been studying the idea with War m Springs Ventures. Weve been working on this for about two years, said Jeff Anspach, director of Ventures. The preliminary plans have been presented at several community meetings at each of the longhouses, and at other gatherings. Land-Use and the Natural Resources Branch have been involved through the process. The project is now at a point where further consideration would justify a referendum of the membership. Tribal Council heard this update last week, and agreed to set the matter for referendum on Tuesday, May 21. The coming weeks, then, will see infor mation meetings around the community and reser vation on the details and potential for this project.

Courtesy of Tribal Finance.

Cigarette tax refund to the Tribe has been consistent over the years.

average annual per capita consumption of cigarettes in Oregon multiplied by the number of enrolled Warm Springs tribal members multiplied by the Oregon cigarette tax rate per package. For 2012 the Tribes refund was $282,901. This was calculated as follows: average packs of cigarettes per Oregonian is 47, times 2011 Tribal enrollment of 5,101 members, times $1.18 state tax per cigarette pack equals $282,901.46. As you can see from the chart, the cigarette tax refunds to the Tribe has been consistent from year to year. This refund to the Tribe is

The Tribal Council has reestablished the Tax Commission...

critically needed, particularly in relation to the K-8 Warm Springs Elementary School project. Due to the lack of a tax base on the reservation, and because the Tribal Constitution does not allow assets of the Tribes to be pledged as collateral on loans, a steady tax revenue such as the cigarette tax refund is one of the very few income streams of the Tribe that is flexible and can be used against

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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon

April 17, 2013

Logging purchase through tribal loan fund

The Private Business Revolving Loan Fund of the Confederated Tribes recently helped JS Logging purchase a skidder. Julian Smith will use the machine for salvage logging work. He searched on the Internet to find the vehicle. Its a 2003 model with very low hours of usage, Smith said. He operated the same kind of skidder for a number of years on previous jobs. He purchased the vehicle from a seller in Northern California. Truck driver Lee Porter, from LaPine, delivered the skidder to Julian and Patty Smiths residence earlier this month. On hand for the delivery were members of the Private Business Revolving Loan (PBRL) Fund team, including Patricia Gainsforth, Lonny James and Kahseuss Jackson. Patty served an excellent lunch after Julian backed the skidder down from the transport trailer. Julian used the PBRL proved eight loans, said Clements. Projects cover a variety of business ventures, from logging, to printing and photography, a cattle operation, a fishing enterprise, two trucking companies, and the first PBRL project, Norees Plume Pendleton fabric shop. Julian and Patty Smith said they would like to thank the following people for their help and support with this project: First, we would like to thank the Community Action Team, in particular Patricia Gainsforth, for putting together the financials, and also Lonny James. Thanks to the PBRL group and their committee. Thank-you to the Tribal Credit Department for startup and operating capital. Thanks to Warm Springs Forest Products Industries Timber Division for their support and also securing work for our skidder. We would encourage any tribal member with a viable business idea to go for it, as small business is an important part of economic development in any community.

B&G Club fundraiser

The Warm Springs Boys and Girls Clubs Annual Fundraiser is on Saturday April 27 at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa. Events include dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles, entertainment and a golf scramble. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact June Smith for information or tickets at the Boys and Girls Club or by calling 541-

Dave McMechan/Spilyay

Julian Smith and Lee Porter with the JS Logging skidder, delivered from Northern Calif.

fund, and a loan from the Credit Enterprise, to purchase the skidder. This was the first

PBRL loan to be used in cooperation with another lending source to complete a

project, said Corey Clements, PBRL coordinator. The PBRL has now ap-

If you would like to help out with financial or prize donations to the Wa r m Sp r i n g s Honor Seniors Day, you can visit the Senior Citizen Program, or call 553-3313.

Warm Springs Community Calendar

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Wednesday, April 17 Water Aerobics class is at 10:15 this morning at the Kah-Nee-Ta Village Pool. Senior Fitness Class is at 10:45 at the Warm Springs Senior Center and its Carios Circuit class at noon time at the Community Center. ONABENs Trading at the River is at the Mill Casino in North Bend today thru Friday. This is the Eleventh Annual gathering of Native-owned businesses, social entrepreneurs and leaders in Native American business development initiatives in a continued effort to grow the economies of Indian Country and strengthen cultures and communities. Positive Indian Parenting is Wednesday afternoons from 5:30-7 at the Warm Springs Community Counseling Center. This weeks topic is Traditional Parenting. The Redsides Pow Wow will be held on today at the South Wasco County High School in Maupin. There will be bus service from Three Warriors Market in Simnasho at 4:30 that day. Buses will also pick up folks at Walter s Corner, the Wamic Store and Tygh Valley Store. Everyone is welcome to this open traditional Pow Wow to participate or just enjoy. Warm Springs Early Childhood Education this week is celebrating Week of the Young Child. This annual celebration reminds us of the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. there will be a Penny Carnival at the Warm Springs Community Center. A Positive Brain Injury Support Group for survivors will meet Wednesday from 4:30- 6pm at 124 SW 8th Street in Redmond. FMI: Nancy 541-330-4428. Cultural Class is Wednesday from 2:30 until 5 p.m. in the basement of the Education Building. The class includes Kiksht and Ichishkiin language and Tribal history, culture and practices. This Wednesdays class is on Funerals, Burial and the Longhouse. The class is offered jointly by Parole and Probation and the Culture and Heritage Program. Thursday, April 18 Exercise class today at 12:10 at the Community Center is Strength/Circuit Training. Zumba Class is at Noon Time at the Health and Wellness Center. Friday, April 19 Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. its Drive One For Your School at Madras High School. When you test drive a Ford from Miller Ford - $20 is donated to the 2013 All Night Graduation Party and to the Buff Boosters. Senior Fitness Class is this morning at 10:45 at the Senior Center, Strength Training Class is at noon time at the Community Center today. Saturday, April 20 Kah-Nee-Ta is hosting an American Red Cross Lifeguard Class starting April 20 for two weekends. The Full class requires a minimum of 32 hours to be certified. The cost is $170 and includes course materials and Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer. Participants must be 15 years of age or older. Call the village pool at 553-1112 to reserve a spot. A potluck dinner and prayer gathering for the Warm Springs Christian community will be at 6 p.m. at the High Lookee Lodge Tribal Room. You are invited to unite in prayer for the community, churches and families. This community gathering takes place the third Saturday of each month. Its a Schwans Truck Sale from 10 a.m.6 p.m. at the Warm Springs Community Center Parking Lot. Do your regular order on April 20th and help sell out the truck. This is a fundraiser for the Madras High School Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Party. The Kah-Nee-Ta Mini Marathon is at the Kah-NeeTa Resort & Spa Village. The races will be the 14.5, 10K, 5K and a 1-Mile fun run/walk. Registration will begin at 8am at the village front gate. The 14.5 race will provide a bus to Simnasho leaving the village front gate at 8:30 sharp, the race will begin at 9. The other races begin at 10 at the village front gate. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in the male and female divisions in all age categories. And, all participants will get a door prize ticket, as well as free entry pass into the Pool. You can pre-register at a discount at the Recreation Department or register on the day of the race. Sunday, April 21 The Warm Springs Community Food Bank is open today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Warm Springs Presbyterian Church. For information contact Pastor Rick at 541-553-1237. Monday, April 22 Tribal Council meets today and on their agenda is: a meeting with the Land Use Committee, the 638 compact with forestry, a Legislative Conference Call and Interior Appropriations Commission testimony for later this week. Senior Fitness Class is this morning at 10:45 at the Senior Center, Strength Training Class is at noon time at the Community Center today. Tuesday, April 23 Exercise class today at 12:10 at the Community Center is Strength/Circuit Training. The IHS Diabetes program will have a Diabetes Self Care Session from 11 til noon, and lunch after in the Health & Wellness Center Kitchen Conference Room. They will talk about medications, pregnancy, blood sugar and sick day management. The Canoe Family meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Family Resource Center. This years Canoe Journey will be July 18 thru August 7. Wednesday, April 24 Wednesday is a 2-hour early release day for all 509J Schools. Water Aerobics class is at 10:15 this morning at the Kah-Nee-Ta Village Pool. Senior Fitness Class is at 10:45 at the Warm Springs Senior Center and its Carios Circuit class at noon time at the Community Center. Positive Indian Parenting is Wednesday afternoons from 5:30-7 at the Warm Springs Community Counseling Center. This weeks topic is Lessons in Storytelling. Cultural Class is Wednesday from 2:30 until 5 p.m. in the basement of the Education Building. The class includes Kiksht and Ichishkiin language and Tribal history, culture and practices. This Wednesdays class is on History, Discipline and Responsibility. The class is offered jointly by Parole and Probation and the Culture and Heritage Program. There will be a Seatbelt Diversion Class from 3-5 p.m. in the IHS kitchen conference room. Thursday, April 25 Exercise class today at 12:10 at the Community Center is Strength/Circuit Training. Zumba Class is at Noon Time at the Health and Wellness Center. The Veterans & Family Healing Circle Gathering will be held April 25-28 at HeHe Longhouse. The weekend will include healing ceremonies, speakers, talking circles, elders wisdom, sweat lodge, healing touch treatments, raffles and fun. No fees of any kind are being charged. Contributions of food, volunteer time and raffle items are greatly appreciated. Thursday the longhouse will open at noon for campers, healing touch treatments, sweat lodge, music and storytelling. Friday opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30pm. Saturday will be filled with ceremonies, a silent auction, raffles and music by David Currey. Sunday the closing ceremony will be at 10 a.m. FMI: contact LeMinnie Smith at 541-325-1531. Friday, April 26 Senior Fitness Class is this morning at 10:45 at the Senior Center, Strength Training Class is at noon time at the Community Center today. The Jefferson County Library Film Center will be showing Academy Award Winning Films this month. This evening they will feature LINCOLN, rated PG 13 at 7:30. Films are free and refreshments are available. The Film Center is in the Rodriguez Annex next to the Library in Madras. Saturday, April 27 The Warm Springs Boys and Girls Clubs Annual Fundraiser is today at KahNee-Ta Resort and Spa. Contact June Smith for information or tickets at the Boys and Girls Club or by calling 541953-9452. The memorial for Delbert M. Blodgett will be April 27 at the Simnasho Longhouse starting with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. The Unveiling of the headstone will be at 9am at the Red Lake Cemetery, then return to the longhouse. Sunday, April 28 The Warm Springs Community Food Bank is open today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Warm Springs Presbyterian Church. For information contact Pastor Rick at 541-553-1237. Monday, April 29 Tribal Council is in session today and their agenda includes: Disorderly Conduct Code, and a Legislative Conference Call. Senior Fitness Class is this morning at 10:45 at the Senior Center, Strength Training Class is at noon time at the Community Center today. Tuesday, April 30 Exercise class today at 12:10 at the Community Center is Strength/Circuit Training. The Tribal Veterans Ser-

4202 Holliday St.

Call 541615-0555

Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon

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New business opens at the Plaza

Aurolyn Stwyer this month opened the Red Skye Pawn Shop this month at the Plaza by Indian Head Casino. The shop is located in suite 5 at the Plaza. The Grand Opening included Washat and the performance of the Ayat Idait Tena Numu Dance Group. Red Skye Pawn Shop is accepting items for consignment sales, Stwyer said. Items accepted for consignment include beadwork, arts and crafts, and other quality items of value. There is a 15 percent consignment fee. There have already been a number of items brought by for consignment, she said. For more information you can reach Aurolyn at 541615-0278. Along with consignments, Red Skye Pawn Shop includes items that Stwyer has collected over the years, as earlier she was considering opening a small museum at Tulalip. The Warm Springs Plaza now has all its spaces filled, the first time this has happened. Each space is now occupied by a small, locally-owned

Fundraisers for MHS grads

Two unique fundraisers are coming up this week, with proceeds helping the Madras High School Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation Party. This Friday, April 19, the Schwans Truck Sale will happen in the parking lot of the Warm Springs Community Center. The truck will be in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with sales proceeds going to the graduation party. Also on Friday, April 19, is the Ford Drive One 4ur School day, sponsored by Miller Ford Nissan. For every valid test drive, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the company will donate $20 to the MHS drug- and alcohol-free grad party and the Buff Boosters.

Redsides Powwow this afternoon

The Redsides Powwow is this Wednesday, April 17 at the South Wasco County High School in Maupin. There will be bus service from Three Warriors Market in Simnasho at 4:30 this afternoon. Buses will also pick up folks at Walters Corner, the Wamic Store and Tygh Valley Store. Everyone is welcome to this open traditional Pow Wow to participate or just enjoy.

Dave McMechan/Spilyay

Aurolyn Stwyer opened the Red Skye Pawn Shop earlier this month at the Plaza.

business. At one end is the Blue Sky owned by Kahseuss JacksonWilliams, selling Native-made products. Next is Salmon King, owned by Brigette Whipple,

offering salmon products. The next suite is the Teepee Deli, which includes a game room, owned by Scott Moses. The next suite is Skyne Styles, owned and operated

by Nicole Main. In suite 4 is the Pendleton outlet store Norees Plume, owned and operated by Noree Guerin. And next is the newly-opened Red Skye Pawn Shop.

Leadership classes to present photo-voice exhibit at museum

The Jefferson County Middle School Leadership Classes will present a photovoice exhibit from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at the Museum at Warm Springs. The exhibit will also be presented from 5-7 p.m. next Wednesday, April 24, at the middle school. Photo-voice is a method mostly used in the field of community development, public health and education, combining photography with grassroots social action. Participants are asked to represent their community or point of view by taking photographs, discussing them together, developing narratives to go with their photos, and conducting outreach or other action. Photo-voice is often used among marginalized people, and is intended to give insight into how they conceptualize their circumstances and their hopes for the future. As a form of community consultation, photo-voice attempts to bring the perspectives of those who lead lives that are different from those traditionally in control of the means for imaging the world into the policy-making process. The event is sponsored by the Warm Springs Prevention Team, Lindsey Painter and the Lets Talk Diversity Coalition. We have youth from all over Jefferson County, including Warm Springs students, in these leadership classes, said Michael Martinez, of the Prevention Team, so please come out and show your support for them. For more infor mation, contact Martinez at 541-5533205.

The Second Annual Weavers Teaching Weavers basketry workshops this year will be in Toppenish, Washington June 27-28. Discount rate for those who preregister by June 7. Call Ethel Greene, 208-843-7409.

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Motorsports referendum, other decisions set for May
By Yvonne Iverson On May 21st Tribal members will vote on a referendum for the Motorsports project. At the time of print the Tribal Council Resolution was not yet available. Spilyay The May Speaks 21 date coincides with the Oregon State Election. Jefferson County voters will be deciding on a ballot measure for the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District, and positions on School Board for 509-J and the Hospital Board, to name a few. The Vital Statistics Department i s asking that all eligible Tribal member voters contact their office to verify that their address and voting district is correct. To vote in the Jefferson County special election, you would need to be registered and your ballot will be mailed to you. To register or update your address visit: oregonvotes.org The Motorsports referendum will take place at the Warm Springs Community Center on Tuesday, May 21. You can drop your Jefferson County ballot in any drop box before 8 p.m. on May 21. There is a drop box located in front of the old Fire & Safety House on Campus. These are two separate voting opportunities, that just happen to be on the same day; each has a different ballot and a different drop off location. Stay tuned to KWSO and Spilyay Tymoo for details and updates on the Motorsports Project Referendum.

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Letters to the editor

Health Fair
Dear Warm Springs community partners and Indian Health Service Health Fair participants, We would like to take this time to thank all of the participants who helped make our First Annual Spring Break Youth Health Fair a success. We had over 300 participants attend the March 26 event, including the Boys and Girls Club, Childrens Protective Services, Early Childhood Education Center, and children of all ages and their parents and guardians. Thank you to all of the booth vendors who participated in the health fair. We feel very fortunate to have the support of many tribal programs and the different departments within IHS who provided the educational booth materials and/or activities. Last but not least we would like to thank all of our volunteers who helped set up, sign people in, wash dishes, prepare food and clean up. Also, we want to say a very special thank-you to the local businesses Norees Plume and Indian Head Casino; also Warm Springs Recreation, along with the tribal community members Aurolyn Stwyer and Deborah Jackson, who provided generous support in the items that they donated for the raffles. Sincerely, Qwltp Miyanashma Our Healthy Children: sponsored by the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA), and the IHS Business Office. February On February 14, Valentines Dinner; Valentine Shaker Church Couple, Lester and Melinda Poitra. Gifts of love given. February 23 All February Birthdays Dinner and Cake birthday gifts handed out. March On March 2 and 3, Warm Springs Shakers traveled to Wishram, Wash., for a home Shake. Members traveled to support Rosalind Charley-Sampson granddaughter as she opened up home. The daughter of Kristine Samspon. March 16 March Birthdays Dinner and Cake; gifts handed out. All birthday meals are sponsored by Norm Lucei and all his children and grandchildren. Other members donate foodCharley, Sam, Williams, Kalama, Poitra (adult children and grandchildren)to other Church functions. Respectfully, Warm Springs Shaker members. the MAC Recreation District will allow these programs to continue, even after the grant runs out. Current programs include adult and youth basketball, adult and youth soccer, open gyms, volleyball, skateboarding events, 5K/10K races for runners and walkers and the very popular adult softball. If the vote does not succeed, these programs may need to be cancelled or downsized due to lack of funding. In the past three years, the MAC has been experiencing a 5-week closure in April that halts many of the activities at the MAC. This year, Central Oregon Seed Inc. has generously donated funds to keep the doors open in April, but this is a temporary solution. The proposed MAC Recreation District Operations Levy will keep the facility open 12 months of the year and keep in and out-of-water programs going. Supporters of the operations levy know that the Warm Springs communities are important to the success of this vote. Please be sure to vote in upcoming elections! The MAC Recreation District Political Action Committee.

Indian Head Casino

Employee of the Month

Sara Vaeth
The Indian Head Casino Employee of the Month is Sara Vaeth, cage cashier. Sara is a very enthusiastic, friendly and dependable employee, said Margie Tuckta, casino director of Human Resources. And she enjoys her work as cage cashier. Congratulations, Sara!

MAC levy
When State voting ballots arrive in the mail next month, War m Springs voters in Jefferson County will have an opportunity to vote on the Madras Aquatic Center (MAC) Recreation District Operations Levy once again. This levy was supported by Warm Springs voters in November, but lost overall by 171 votes. Supporters of the levy are asking the Warm Springs voters to send in a Yes vote for this levy once more. Support from War m Springs voters will assure that there are plenty of ways for youth and adults to develop healthy lifestyles through recreation. The MAC Recreation District wants to continue of offer a variety of choices for all ages, and this vote is needed to reach that goal and keep the programs going. This levy will increase the property taxes of off reservation property owners by 40 cents per $1,000 of property value. Currently, the MAC is home to a variety of recreational programs that are funded by a grant from the Bean Foundation. War m Springs participants are participating in nearly all of the activities. A Yes vote for

Election
On Monday, March 18, 2013, the Twenty-Fifth Tribal Council passed a motion to have each member of the Tribes Election Board and employees of Vital Statistics to take a polygraph examination. Not every member present was in favor of such test, but the Tribal Council decided it would dispel any further questions from both certain Tribal Council and various community members. I am not sure of the exact reason or ground for the test, but as I understood, some members of the Tribal Council felt the board members needed to take the test because they did not trust the members of the board, as did some of their constituents from their district. Accordingly, each member of the Election Board took the test and all members have passed the test. With that said, we all can agree and conclude the election for the

Shaker news
Friends, family and relations, So many things are taking place at the Shaker Church that we would like to share the news. January 2013 On January 12 we had Birthday Lunch for Jewlian R. Williams. Shaker members recognized Father of the Warm Springs Shaker Church, Norman Lucei; Mother of the Warm Springs Shaker Church, Pat Tanewasha. January 19 All January Birthdays Dinner, meal, circle, gifts handed out.

Little League
Little League is under way, and with a shortage of players in the Major league, the Papooses have combined with the Lil Bucks to make one team, and there will only be one Majors Softball team (Pumas). T-ball is going to be starting in May so if you have not signed up you player you can do that at the Community Center. WSNLL is also in need of T-ball Coaches so if you are interested the Volunteer Applications are also available at the Center. Dont forget to post your scores and pictures on the WSNLL facebook page.
Spilyay Tymoo (Coyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Advertising Manager: Yvonne Iverson Ph. 541-553-2210 Editor: Dave McMechan Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 489, Warm Springs, OR 97761.

Twenty-Sixth Tribal Council was fair, ethical and honest with solid integrity. With this conclusion also come all past and previous elections and referendums. As I have stated before in previous elections, there is literally no way any member of the board can alter, interfere or change the results of the election without a coalition of the other members in a multiple conspiracy. Additionally, such conspiracy would also have the involvement of the Superintendent and Governmental Affairs Director. Some of the cloak and dagger stories are pretty farfetched and some are totally hilarious. This year the election process was again monitored and supervised by the BIA Superintendent, Director of Governmental Affairs and Planning, and when the results were tallied the Tribal Secretary-Treasurer/CEO. I would like to thank Vehicle Pool for allowing the Election Board to use one of their cars, Chief Operations Officer Urbana Ross for the snacks and drinks for the

staff, Olivia Wallulatum and Lucille Suppah-Sampson from Vital Statistics for their hard work for the election. I also want to thank the Paiute Chief Joe Moses and Agency Councilman Austin Greene for your support. All of the above named people worked as a team for the election and I think we have all done a good job. On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the BIA Superintendent announced his findings and decision on the challenges that were submitted. The election and results were affirmed by his office. The results of the election for the Twenty-Sixth Tribal Council is an accurate reflection of the will of the membership by each district, the people voted in the Council, now it is up to us to support them. Floyd Calica.

The next Spilyay Tymoo deadline is Friday, April 26. Thank you for writing!

Wishes...
Va n Pe l t J i m a n d b o y s, M a r e l l a Va n Pe l t J i m , Leonard Chester Kenny Jim, also Coby and Sister. Love 2 u Har vey on your day, April 18. You reached there but you havent caught up. Love you and thanks for the love and care you have for all of us, even Coby and honey too. Love, Eliza Brown-Jim and children, grand children and great grand children. Thanks and love you. All of us at 1718 Bray Ave. Happy Anniversary to our Mom and Dad, Grandparents and Great Grandparents, on April 27. All our Love and many more years! Love, Levi Pearl Van Pelt & Family, Mar ella Robert Sam and Family, Chet C. Van Pelt. Jr. and Family, Lillie Van Pelt Cowboy Wolfman Suppah and Family and Children, Tony Gloria Happy Birthday to our April Babies, Love 2 all of you. Thomas Sam, 4-7-91; Sam Picard, 4-16-12; Shasta Tailfeathers, 4-16-11; Harvey Jim, 4-18-43; Theyleah Suppah, 4-23-96; Heaven Stwyer, 4-26-08; Jeleah Sam, 4-28-88. Love u all G-Pa and GMa, and love, Eliza BrownJim and Harvey Jim.

Come roll with Us

Here is something you dont see every day: Artists using road equipment as a printing press. The War m Springs community is invited to an exciting day of large-scale printing. Join the Museum at Warm Springs and Atelier 6000 for this unique event on Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m.4 p.m. The activity will be at the Museum of War m Springs. Come to watch art being made or participate as an artist. If you want to participate as an artist, come to the museum on Saturday, April 27 from noon4 p.m. Bring ropes, reeds,

Courtesy photo.

Lillian Pitt pulls print paper with Atelier 6000 group.

branches, bark and any drawings or photos you are interested in working with. You will make a large printing plate that will be used during the printing event on

May 4. Refreshments and art supplies will be provided for all events. For more information, contact Elizabeth Quinn at 541-419-9836.

Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Diabetes Prevenion

April 17, 2013

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Change took time, now a healthy lifestyle

By Montel Elliott Warm Springs Diabetes Prevention Program Let me introduce a participant of the Diabetes Prevention Program to you! Can you guess who it is? She has: Success in substantial weight loss; Made extreme healthy eating habit changes A significant other who is a health freak; Had challenges in changing her lifestyle and a life of bad eating habits: Does catering business now that offers treats including healthy choices. The answer is Vesta Johnson, who has been a participant in the program since June of 2012. What does it mean that she is a participant? The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) empowers people (participants) to prevent diabetes. To be a part of the program the person
Support team

Seeking research interviewers

NORC, a social science research center is seeking reliable, outgoing, persuasive people to conduct inperson interviews within the homes of residents of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The interviews would be conducted from May through September. You must be able to work 20-plus flexible hours per week, including evening and week-end hours. You must have a car, good driving record and telephone. The pay is $13.41 per hour plus .56 cents per mile. Interviewers must gain the cooperation of the residents of sampled households and maintain strict confidentiality standards. Prior interviewing experience is helpful but is not required. NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. To apply visit the website: norc.org/Careers Click on current opportunities and go to the heading job listings and click on field operations, and search for Field Interviewer-NAHSG-Warm Springs. Or call NORC FM Patricia Maugherman toll free at 800-994-2325.

Vesta Johnson

must be diagnosed with PreDiabetes, which means the person is at higher risk of getting diabetes. The persons blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but no high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. If interested in being tested or more information on how the DPP can help you, call Joy Ramirez at 5530118 or Stefanie Hurtado at 553-1079.

Vesta credits Carol Prevost, IHS chief executive officer, and Montell ElliottDiabetes Prevention Program staff, Winona Stwyer, former DPP staff, and national speaker/motivator Tony Robbins with saving her life. In July of 2012, the Tony Robbins Conference changed her life and taught overcoming fear and being healthy is a reachable goal. Winona shared life stories and information on being a participant, and Montell explained her personal experiences with becoming more physically active (as vesta states became a health freak). In the program she says she learned a foundational education. The cooking class and, sharing of foods to make healthier choices, helped her reach her goals. Vesta says the class was helpful in learning more about the reading of labels and understanding fat grams.

Practicing being mindful when eating has also been an important part of learning for her. Vesta states that the Diabetes and the Diabetes Prevention Program staff are here to change peoples lives. They can motivate you to care for yourself. So, were the healthy changes hard to do? Vesta said that it took some time. But now, with eating fruits and veggies and less fried foods while drinking lots of water, it has become part of taking care of herself. The Diabetes Prevention Program is actually designed to make small, do-able changes for each individual to lead and continue a healthy lifestyle. In closing, Vestas message for the community regarding prevention of diabetes: When you love yourself enough to change eating habits and exercise, life becomes beautiful and the DPP is here to support you.

Happy Birthday wishes...

On April 16, 2013 A Big Happy First Birthday to our pride and joy, our handsome little man, the BOSS Samuel Lester Picard. You have a great day and fun with all your brothers and sisters. We love you, baby, from: Grandma and Grandpa Marella and Robert Sam Sr. Out to our little brothers on his first birthday, Samuel Lester Picard, Happy Birthday, kid, we love you. Hope you have a great day. Well, we know you will. From your brothers: Woody Jr., Dartanian, Kaylobe Picard, Clarance Vernon Sam, Gerald Jr., and Janathian Tias, and Orion Robert Sam, your sisters Elisha Picard and Shasta Tailfeathers. Happy First Birthday Samuel Lester Picard, you have fun at your birthday. You are really grandpa and grandmas boy. Love from all of us, Tracy and KailaElsie and JoyNeda and Big G Robert J., and LissaThomas and Dena, and your number 1 aunt Jeleah. Happy First Birthday out to our G-granddaughter Shasta Tailfeathers, with all our love. From your Ggrandma and Ggrandpa Eliza and Harvey Jim family. On April 16, 2013, out to our number 3 granddaughter. Yes, our pride and joy. Well, grandpas good girl Shasta Lynetta Nancy Tailfeathers. Happy Second Birthday baby girl. You have fun on your day. We love you from: Grandpa and Grandma Robert and Marella Sam. To our sister, just a can of pop, Shasta Nancy, Happy Second Birthday. We all love you, fr om: Woody, Dar tanian, Kaylobe Picard, Janathian and Gerald Tias Orion Robert Samand your big brother Clarance Vernon Sam; Your sister Elisha Picard. Happy birthday to our big girl Shasta. Youre 2 years old. Love yo u , f r o m Tr a c y a n d Kaila, Neda and Gig G, Rober t Jr., and Lissa, Thomas and Dena, Jeleah and Sadie. To our baby this April 16, 2013, We want to say a big Happy Second Birthday Shasta Lynette Nancy Tailfeathers. Mom and Dad love you, baby and hope you will have a good day. With all our love, baby girl, from Dad and Mom.

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Work is under way for the 2013 growing season at the tribal farm, located near Kah-Nee-Ta by the Warm Springs River.

Look who tur ns 40! ~ May 2, 1973 ~ Happy Birthday t o Ja c q u e s Pa u l Martinez! Love, Mom Urbana, Sister Monet, Brother Joseph and grandparents.

Fire crews gearing up for season

By Sue Matters, KWSO for the Spilyay About 40 people gathered at the Warm Springs Fire Management conference room last week to participate in the pre-fire season meeting. It was an opportunity for Fire Management to share information and initiate cooperation between wild land fire fighting agencies and associated organizations that are critical for successful management of wild fire incidents. There was representation from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, from Oregon Department of Forestry, Jefferson County Fire and the Sheriff s office, Indian Health Service, Airlink, the State Fire Marshall, the North West Coordination Center, Warm Springs Police, Fire & Safety, Natural Resources, Forestry and Fire Management. The outlook is for a possible early start to fire season in June. Southeast Oregon is especially dry. The two big fuels projects for fire management this year will be thinning efforts at HeHe and Sidwalter buttes. That thinning will reduce fuels and the trees will be milled to help reduce costs for the projects. The Warm Springs Hot Shots are training and will do their national testing toward the end of this month and will hopefully be ready by May 1. Other fire fighting hires are expected to return to work mid month.

Love, lies and the Internet: AG warns against scams

The Oregon Attorney General has a warning for people looking for love online: That soldier whos been professing devotion via email may actually be a con artist looking for cash. Internet scammers posing as romantically minded members of the U.S. military are conning people out of millions of dollars. Complaints to local law enforcement about the soldier scam are increasing in frequency. In one recent case, a Hillsboro woman lost more than $750,000. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum advises Oregonians to always maintain a healthy skepticism. The anonymity of the Internet means that you cannot be sure of the real name, age, marital status, nationality, or even gender of your new heartthrob. The con artists are often from foreign countries using untraceable email addresses. Once these soldiers make a connection, they begin asking for money for transportation, medical bills, cell phone and internet chargeseven the cost of a wedding. They route accounts through numerous locations and utilize pay-per-hour Internet cyber cafes, which makes finding the scammer and recovering the money extremely difficult. To stay safe keep the following tips in mind: - Do not wire money to someone you have not met in person. Be wary of warpspeed proclamations of love, particularly if they are accompanied by pleas for cash. - Be suspicious if you never get to actually speak with the person on the phone or are told they will not receive letters in the mail. Legitimate ser vicemen and women serving overseas will often have an APO or FPO in their mailing address. - Do not send money or ship property to a third party or company, especially to parties or companies in an African country. If you think you have been scammed by an individual claiming to be a member of the U.S. military, contact the Oregon Department of Justice online at www.oregonconsumer.gov or call 1-877-877-9392.

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Strong first year with Aggies

As a freshman with the Division I New Mexico State Aggies, Abby Scott played in all 31 of the teams games. She started nine of them. Scott is 6-foot-1, and plays guard for the Aggies. She is a 2012 graduate of Madras High School, where she averaged 22.3 points per game. The Aggies finished 711 in the WAC, and 1516 overall: This was a nine-game improvement over last years record of 6-25. Scott averaged 4.7 points per game her first year at New Mexico Her best game was against conference-leading Utah State. She made four 3-pointers and a total of 16 points in 18 minutes of playing time. She had .290 field-goal percentage, making 47 of 162 attempts. Her freethrow percentage was .800, as she made 16 of 20. Her family and friends from the Warm Springs area had a chance to see her play during the season, as the Aggies played the Vandals at Moscow, Idaho, and the Seattle University Redhawks.

Kids, Jackpot Rodeo to buck in April

The Warm Springs Rodeo Association will present the Root Feast Kids Rodeo and Open Jackpot Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, April 2728. Admission is $3. The Kids Rodeo on Saturday starts at 11 a.m. This is for all youth ages 0-17. The Saturday events are calf riding, cow riding, barrel racing, chute doggin, flag race. Also: Horseless roping, breakaway roping, calf scramble, stick horse race, and the wild colt race. The events for the Open Rodeo on Sunday are: Buckin horse riding, bareback, saddle bronc, or wild ride, cow riding, calf roping, ladies and boys breakaway roping; team roping, open barrel racing, junior barrel racing, wild horse race, wild colt race. For call-ins, contact Cheryl Tom, rodeo association secretary, at 541-325-9187.

Abby Scott

State, located in Las Cruces. She scored a total 145 points in 420 minutes total playing time.

Committee sets fishing regulations

The Warm Springs Fish and Wildlife Committee, under the authorization of Tribal Council, has set the following fisheries: Sherars Falls Spring Chinook Due to the low predicted return of spring chinook, special rules have been adopted to protect wild salmon while still allowing fishing for hatchery salmon. Fishing is open at Sherars Falls until May 25 for hatchery salmon and steelhead. From May 26July 15 fishing will be open seven days per week for hatchery fish. After July 15 all fish, with the exception of sockeye and unmarked steelhead, may be retained. Fishing is allowed from scaffolds or by hook and line. Scaffolds must be attended continuously and nets and hoops must be attached to a pole. Fishermen may use one pole containing up to two single hooks. This is a subsistence fishery, no sales are allowed. Fish must be made available to Branch of Natural Resources staff for monitoring and enforcement. For the remainder of the Deschutes River, open to July 15 for hatchery chinook and steelhead. Other salmon species may be retained except for sockeye. Hood River Spring Fisheries Hood River is open through July 15 for spring chinook salmon with the exception of the following areas that are closed year round: - One hundred feet up or downstream from the Dee Mill fish trap in the East Fork of Hood River - In the entire West Fork of Hood River upstream of Green Point Creek and, -In the entire length of Rogers Creek, a tributary of the Middle Fork of Hood River. Only marked hatchery chinook may be retained. Other salmon species may be retained during the spring chinook season. Hatchery steelhead may be retained but wild steelhead must be released. If 175 Hood River origin adults have not passed Bonneville by May 5, an emergency closure may be implemented by the Fish and Wildlife Committee in consultation with the Branch of Natural Resources. John Day Spring Fisheries The John Day River up to the upstream boundary of the Sheep Rock National Monument is open through July 15 for spring chinook salmon. Both marked and unmarked chinook may be retained. Hatchery steelhead may also be retained. Special Fisher y below Bonneville Dam Due to the predicted low run size spring chinook fishing below Bonneville Dam is on hold until more information can be obtained. The Fishing Hotline with the information above is 541553-2000. (Article submitted by Mark Manion, Har vest Manager, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs.)

Courtesy photo.

Shoni and Jude Schimmel and the Louisville Cardinals finished an historic run in the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament. Beating the odds, the 5-seed Cardinals made it to the Championship Game, a thrilling run for all of Indian Country.

Mini marathon at KNT on Saturday

The Kah-Nee-Ta Mini Marathon is on Saturday, April 20 at the Kah-NeeTa Resort and Spa Village. The races will be the 14.5, 10K, 5K and a 1Mile fun run/walk. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Village front gate. The 14.5 race will provide a bus to Simnasho leaving the village front gate at 8:30 sharp, the race will begin at 9. The other races begin at 10 at the village front gate. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in the male and female divisions in all age categories. All participants will get a door prize ticket, as well as free entry pass into the Pool. You can pre-register at a discount at the Recreation Department or register on the day of the race.

Rodeo at Madras in June

The Broncs Before Breakfast open rodeo will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras on June 1 and 2. The event is in memory of Raefield Benson Sr., Car roll Shadley Sr, Wauseka Brown Sr., and Jazzy Wewa Sr. Wild Horse Racers can contact Raydine Spino, for other info contact Carol at 541-279-4484.

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Council, BIA superintendent approve election

The Twenty-Sixth Tribal Council will take office on Monday, May 6. The four new members are Kahseuss Jackson-Williams and Carlos Smith, Agency District; and Orvie Danzuka and Evaline Patt, Simnasho District. Returning Council members are Eugene Austin Greene Jr., Agency; Raymond Tsumpti Sr., Simnasho; and Reuben Henry and Scott Moses, Seekseequa. The Twenty-Fifth Tribal Council last week reviewed the Election and Counting board results, and then certified the results. The time period to object to the election and the Council certification passed at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. Objections were submitted to the Warm Springs Agency BIA Superintendent, John Halliday. After reviewing the election process, and the objections, Halliday agreed with the Twenty-Fifth Tribal Council that the election was valid. I think the election was fair. No one cheated, he said. Halliday addressed five specific objections to the election: 1. That the notice of elections via mail was confusing and untimely. 2. Candidates are not eligible to represent the Confederated Tribes as they have been convicted of a major crime or felony.

Superintendent Halliday addresses each objection in a memorandum to Tribal Council

3. That there was a conflict of interest among members of the Elections Board and Counting Board members. 4. That the Election Day runner compromised some of the ballots. 5. That the Council shall appoint an Election/Counting Board for each election and that the current officials were

selected by the Twenty-Fourth Tribal Council; and therefore were not valid. Halliday addresses each objection in a memorandum to Tribal Council: 1. While the notices of election mail outs were somewhat confusing, the corrected information was sent with the proper timeframe. 2. The Ordinance 44, dated March 6, 1968, says under Council eligibility that the person have no felony conviction. I have reviewed evidence provided by a credible source, and based on that information none of the elected candidates have been convicted of a felony, Halliday says. 3. While there are elec-

tions officials who have close family ties to candidates, the ordinance says that such officials shall not be appointed to such positions in an elections where they may personally have an interest. Halliday says, In this election I witnessed that elections officials were appointed to such positions within the election where they separated duties as to not have a personal interest. In other words they did not handle materials that may be in a compromised form or open to manipulation from any voting districts where there may be a conflict of interest. 4. Halliday says, I personally counted how many ballots (the runner) left with and

then upon his return counted exactly how many he returned with; so that only the proper number of ballots cast by voters were placed in the voting box, and that the exact count of excess ballots were returned to the uncast ballot stack. 5. Tribal Council Resolution No. 11,184 appointed the Election Board and Counting Board, and states that Term expires: Serve until replaced). Based on the above, Halliday concludes, I am in accord with the Confederated Tribes of War m Springs Tribal Council Resolution No. 11,745 certifying the 2013 Twenty-Sixth Tribal Council Election results.

Tally of election Tribal Council results

These are the results of the Twenty-Sixth Tribal Council election. The name of the candidate is followed by the number of votes he or she received (write-in candidates not listed, as there were many): Agency district Carols Romos Calica (101) Luther Clements (84) Reina Estimo (121) Eugene Greene Jr. (171) Anita Jackson (115) Kahseuss Jackson-Williams (178) Kim Lorna LeClaire (35) Louise Katchia (39) Daniel Martinez (82) Dabid M. Rodriguez (41) Mary Ann SandoEmhoolah (74) Jeff Edward Sanders Sr (102) Alvis Wesley Smith III (94) Mona L. Smith-Cochran (21) Claude Henry Smith III (114) Ryan Smith Sr. (44) Alex Smith (30) Carlos Smith (181) Jonathan William Smith Sr. (42) Randolph Henry Smith (85) Robert Roscoe Smith (9) Wissie Robert Smith (104) Lola Sohappy (169) Marcia Joyce Soliz (80) Roy Spino (98) Leontyne R. TanawashaDavis (67) Gabriel Dewayne Walker (111) Simnasho District Frederick Duran Bobb (54) Orvie Danzuka (146) Raymond Moody (110) Evaline Patt (145) Olney Patt Jr. (107) Raphael Queahpama (109) Cassimera Rhoan (30) Sylvester Sahme Sr. (38) Emerson Squiemphen (92) Aurolyn Stwyer (76) Delson Suppah Sr. (51) Roland Suppah Sr. (94) Raymond Calica Tsumpti Sr. (147) Seekseequa District Reuben Henry (55) Wendell Jim (26) Myra Johnson-Orange (43) Scott Moses (79) Lee Tom (41) Wilson Wewa Jr. (27)

Macy levy, board positions on May ballot

Jefferson County will conduct an election on May 21, determining various board positions, and a proposed 5year operating levy for the Madras Aquatic Center. The last day to register for this election is April 30. Also on May 21, the Confederated Tribes are considering conducting a referendum on the motorsports proposal (see page 1). Among the board positions up for election in the May 21 county vote are three positions on the School District 509-J board of directors, and three positions on the Jefferson County Education Services District board. Laurie Danzuka, current chair of the school district board, is running unopposed for re-election to her position. Four positions are up for election on the Mountain View Hospital district board.

Girls soccer for year-round players

To girls in grades six through eight: Do you want to play soccer, and get fit and fierce? Want to be able to play year-round? Want to be part of a team that will compete in the Jefferson County as well as Bend Rush Premier Tournaments? If yes, then please call Beth Ann at 541-460-4023.

Child safety, a community effort

Child abuse is all too common. As a community, it is all our responsibility to keep our children safe. Support the kids in your family by being involved in positive activities and by encouraging and supporting them. If you have concerns about the safety of a child, contact the Warm Springs Childrens Protective Services or Warm Springs Police Department. Together we can make a difference in helping children live in safe environments and develop into healthy adults.

Native Flutes

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Native flute players plan May gathering

The Gathering of Flutes by the River is set for May 31-June 2 at the HeHe Longhouse. All are welcome. Camping is available at the longhouse. This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. For more information contact: Ko-Na Foster Kalama 541-325-3797; or Becky Dudney 541325-3854; or Jeremy Baer 425-750-1028.

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KNT remodel
The area that once housed the Indian Head Casino is being remodeled at KahNee-Ta Resort and Spa. There will be a restaurant in the ground floor space (right). An enclosed area is being created for Class II gaming machines.
Yvonne Iverson/Spilyay

Fire training starting

The 2013 Fire Management training classes are starting next week. Supervisor training/single resource training is Monday through Wednesday, April 2224, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fire Management Training Room, 4226 Holiday Lane. For information, contact Bob Medina or William Wilson at 541-553-1146 or 5532413. This training will be set up for all camp crew supervisors, squad bosses and single resources. Camp crew orientation classes for the selected seven crews will begin the week of Monday, May 13 through May 17. The last two days will be open for interested community members. Each crew must have 11 personnel crew members including the supervisor and squad boss. An additional five personnel per crew will be included for crew alternate list.

Recreation hosting Penny Carnival this evening

The Warm Springs Recreation Department will present the Penny Carnival this Wednesday evening, April 17, at the Community Center gymnasium. Booth set-up starts at 3:30 p.m. The carnival is from 5-7 p.m. Come celebrate the Week of the Young Child! There will be Bingo and concessions at the carnival Family fun for everyone. Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than you Dr. Seuss. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places youll go Dr. Seuss. For more information, contact Carol at 541553-3243.

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Warm Springs Honor Seniors Day

Friday, May 10

The Agency Longhouse

Aquatic Center softball leagues now forming

The MAC Recreation Districts softball leagues are now forming, and registration is now open. Two divisions, mens league and co-ed, will be formed this spring, and people wishing to sign up a team may do so at the Madras Aquatic Center until the deadline, April 29. The cost is $500 per team, or players can sign up individually for $40 and be placed on a team later. There will a be a 6-team minimum for both leagues; if the minimum is not met, all fees will be refunded. Game nights are Tuesdays for mens league and Thursdays for co-ed. The league will run from April 30 to Aug. 29, and the MAC is currently looking for volunteers to help assist with the program and umpire. For more information on the league, and how to help, contact Carolyn Harvey at the MAC, 541-475-4253.

Feds recommend removing dams from Klamath River

(AP) The federal government is recommending that all four aging hydroelectric dams should be removed from the Klamath River in southern Oregon and Northern California to help struggling wild salmon runs, and nearly $1 billion should be spent on environmental restoration. The final environmental impact statement making those recommendations was posted last week on a U.S. Department of Interior website.

Howlak Tichum
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Finding of No Significant Environmental Impact: K-8 School
The USDA Rural Development (RD) has received an application for financial assistance from the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs for their proposed K8 New School Construction Project. The proposed project was described in the USDA RD Notice of the Availability of an Environmental Assessment. This public notice was published in the Spilyay Tymoo on March 6th and 20th, 2013, with a 30-day comment period. No comments were received. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, RD has assessed the potential environmental impacts of this proposed project and has determined that the proposal will not have a significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, RD will not prepare an environmental impact statement for this proposed action. This determination is based on analysis that indicates that the proposed project will have no significant impact to important land resources, cultural resources, biological resources, water quality, or other areas of environmental concern. USDA is publishing this notice in accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA review. Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Attn: State Environmental Coordinator, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd, Suite 801, Portland, OR 97232-1274, or locally at the Tribal Natural Resources Building, 4223 Holliday Street, Warm Springs, OR 97761. For further information contact Charlotte Rollier, State Environmental Coordinator, USDA Rural Development, 503-414-3356. USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity lender, provider, and employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Wilford William Sooksoit Jr., (Tux-akul-us), 1957-2012 Wilford William Wiggy Sooksoit Jr., was born in Redmond, Oregon on August 15, 1957 to Wilford Sr. Winbuck and Ada (Moses) Sooksoit. Wiggy passed to be with his Creator on November 2, 2012 at St. Charles Medical Hospital in Bend with his family by his side. Wiggy was a lifelong resident of Warm Springs and attended in schools in Warm Springs and Madras. He was recognized as a champion fancy and traditional dancer during his youth and teenage years, traveling to many powwows with his family throughout Indian Country. Wiggy also was taught by his elders and mother the Washut and Medicine singing worship and participated in many longhouses. With his foundation, he made many friends and was close to all his relatives, near and far. Wiggy had a curious nature about him, allowing him to gain knowledge of Indian ways in other tribal customs and traditions. He traveled long distances and was happy to share what he found and learned. Wiggy was especially to talk about the many people he met along the way. His sense of humor made his stories fun and interesting and made people laugh. During his adult years, Wiggy was recognized and respected to be asked, by his elders, to fulfill the duties of Whipman for the longhouse, which he accepted. He served for many years until his death. Wiggy will be missed, not only by his friends, but especially by his family. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara Poncho and family, Nancy Sooksoit, Wilma Sooksoit; and brothers Marcus Sooksoit, Charley Strom; aunts Adeline Miller and family, Eileen Spino and Phyllis Strong, Lucinda Green and family, Roma Cartney and family, uncle Ellison (Alley) David and family, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marceline (Charley) Johnson, Deanna (Charley) Thompson, brother William Sooksoit and daughter Ursula Edna.

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Horse policy: Tribes respond, detailing consequences

(Continued from page 1) Smith is knowledgeable when it comes to horses: He has worked and been around them all his life, he owns several, and leads the top Wild Horse Race team in the nation. As president of the National Tribal Horse Coalition, Smith was prompted to write the Secretary of Agriculture due to the following situation: Congress in 2007 effectively banned domestic equine slaughter by cutting funding for federal inspection of such operations. Over the ensuing years, the number of unclaimed horses increased significantly across reservations and other rangeland areas. The ban also resulted in increased horse abuse and abandonment on tribal, state and federal lands. The animals cause serious damage to streams, destroying fish habitat. They graze across rangeland, depleting the resource used by livestock and wildlife. Indian reservation land is especially affected, as people use these lands for horse abandonment. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs supported the Obama administration in 2011, when he signed legislation that would again allow USDA horse meat inspections. The legislation would allow sale of horse meat to countries in Europe and Asia where it is consumed the same as livestock meat. In France they raise horses as livestock for the purpose of human consumption.
Recent change

Yvonne Iverson/Spilyay

Horse can range at will across the reservation.

In his letter Tribal Council Chairman Smith writes: To reinstate the ban on USDA inspectors for horse meat for human consumption will not only continue a period of nearly seven years of unnecessary suffering and abuse of horses, but will also have severe economic and detrimental environmental effects on Tribal communities across this land. Such an action warrants tribal consultation before implementation, Chairman Smith said.
Letter to USDA

Our reason for stepping into this rather unpopular fight is that the U.S. policy could be taking another wrong turn of historic significance...
the consequences are no longer unintended. Proponents of an inspection ban do this knowing that it will inflict greater suffering to horses, and economic and environmental hardship to Tribal nations. We in Indian Country know that our ability to affect Congressional action is often restricted when our voice is overridden in populist, popular and special interest forums of the majority culture. The emotional fervor of groups advocating for a ban on equine slaughter is a current case of this phenomena. Our reason for stepping into this rather unpopular fight is that the U.S. policy could be taking another wrong turn of historic significance for the trust lands in much of Indian Country. Indian Country has long been subjected to the whims of the Congress of the United States. Federal lawmakers make policy in law that has far reaching impacts on the lands held in trust for the benefit of the Indian owners (Tribes and individuals): For example, the General Allotment Act (and related acts) had far reaching impacts for both the U.S. Treasury and to the Indian Country. Many of these Indian Country lands have recently seen the settlement of long-standing disputes of both policy and management issues with the United States (i.e. Cobell and Keepseagle) where federal

Jason Smiths letter to Secretary Vilsack, providing the best summary of the issue, is worth reprinting here in its entirety: Dear Mr. Secretary, The National Tribal Horse Coalition (NTHC) is aware that a spokesman from your agency is now urging Congress to reinstate the ban on production of horse meat for human consumption. The NTHC strongly opposes reinstatement of a policy that will have such severe detrimental consequences to our Tribal economies and fragile ecosystems. Tribes participating in our organization occupy trust lands of nearly 20 million acres. Those who are advocating renewing the 2007 Appropriations Budget ban on horse meat inspections ignore the real world consequences of that ban. These are the findings of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) inquiry into Horse Welfare in relation to the termination of USDA horse meat inspectors, June 2011. The GAO report concluded: Clearly the cessation of domestic slaughter has had unintended consequences, most importantly, perhaps, the decline in horse welfare in the United States. If that policy is reinstated,

Earlier this year, following the 2011 legislation, the USDA was close to approving a horse meat processing facility in New Mexico. Then, unexpectedly, word came that a Department of Agriculture spokesperson was urging Congress to continue the ban on horse-meat inspections. This prompted Jason Smith to write to the Secretary of Agriculture. Other tribal leaders from the National Tribal Horse Coalition also wrote to the Secretary. Tribal Council Chairman Stanley Buck Smith addressed the topic in a letter to President Obama.

Executive Agencies have settled Tribal and individual Indian claims stemming from both bad policy made by Congress and poorly executed management and policy on the part of the departments and agencies of the United States. The March 21, 2013 article posted in Foodsafety.com reflect policy advocacy in a quote from you referring to a third way of dealing with the nations horse problem other than slaughtering the animals for human consumption. Mr. Secretary, we want to emphasize that the arguments around horse slaughter are all about imposing cultural mores of special interest groups from majority American culture on others. We have experienced this often in the past. Though we have always highly valued the horse in our cultures, we also understand the lands we live on. We also are subject to the economics of the society we must participate in. We cannot afford to ignore the role of the horse as livestock that needs management. We own horses we value highly and honor but we know ultimately that nature will destroy our herds if we cannot manage them. Our childrens children will be left with a greatly diminished future. We in Indian Country do not relish the concept of slaughtering horses; however, the scope of the overgrazing impacts to our lands are degrees of magnitude greater than for the owners of private lands in the rest of the U.S. Private landowners can simply chase dumped livestock out of the gates of their pastures, with little effort or consequence. We, on the other hand, control large stretches of (often arid) lands that we rely on for subsistence use, economic use, and cultural practices where illegally dumped horses are in many cases already threatening watershed and ecosystem stability on our trust lands. Other than shipping horses to Canada or Mexico (which some are already forced to do at an economic loss) or trying to sell locally (on a market that is so depressed that roundup costs exceed sale proceeds and supply overwhelms demand). Some have

tried adoption, to little avail. Demand is always swamped by the reproductive capacity of the herds. We do not have funding available to sterilize large numbers of horses and if we did, they would still be overgrazing for another human generation until the sterilized horses died. We do not have the 25-plus years to wait around and see if a failed third party alternative will solve the nations problem. The trust responsibility of the whole United States government must be lived up to.

Badly informed policy (i.e. the 2007 inspections ban) has had unintended consequences and must not be repeated. We look forward to dialoguing with you further on this issue. We are engaging our member tribal governments to request that they demand government-to-government consultation on this issue. Sincerely, Jason Smith, President, National Tribal Horse Coalition.

Around the Region

Rancher slams wild horse impact study

Federal biologists have concluded that the management of wild horses in a portion of Oregon Malheur National Forest doesnt jeopardize threatened steelhead. However, the rancher who sued the government to study the horses environment impact said the study minimizes their detrimental effects on fish. Rancher Loren Stout of Dayville believes the horses are causing damage to stream banks that is blamed on his cattle, preventing them from being turned out to graze. The recent biological opinion downplays the harm that horses have had on steelhead habitat to justify the governments management plan, he said. What theyre saying is its different if its a horse. Its the work cover-up Ive seen. Wild horses may cause injury to individual fish, but this harm does not imperil their continued existence, according to a biological opinion recently issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. To mitigate the impact on steelhead habitat, the U.S. Forest Service will be expected to remove horses from the Murderers Creek wild horse territory to maintain the population at 50-140 animals. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is in charge of delivering removed horses to its holding facilities as well as the adoption process. The federal government estimates that horse populations have hovered between 90 and 460 animals in the past decade, with the current number standing at 57 after roughly 200 horses were removed in late 2012 and early 2013. Stout said theres actually many more horses left in the territory, which will be verified by more recent aerial surveys of the area. (Note: This article by Mateusz Perkowski is reprinted from the Capital Press.)

Guilty plea in federal domestic assault case

Casey Marcus Lillie, 26, of Warm Springs, pleaded guilty last week in federal court to one count of domestic assault by an habitual offender. The maximum sentence for domestic assault by an habitual offender is ten years in prison, a fine of $250,000, and three years of supervised release. Sentencing is scheduled for June 20. Lillie is currently in the custody of the United States Marshals Service. According to the prosecutors statements in court, on December 12, 2012, Lillie assaulted a woman with whom he had been cohabitating as an intimate partner. Lillie struck the victim with his hands and kicked her in the face with his feet. The assault caused extensive bruising to the victims face. The defendant battered the victim so severely that one of her eyes was temporarily swollen shut. The victims injuries required her to be transported to St. Charles Hospital Madras for medical attention. On two separate prior occasions, in November 2011 and March 2012, the defendant was previously convicted in the Warm Springs Tribal Court for assault and battery, as well as abduction, against the same victim. Both of those prior assaults also resulted in the victim being transported to St. Charles Madras for treatment of her injuries. The case was investigated by the Warm Springs Police Department and the FBIs Bend office.

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See Amelia Tewee in the personnel department to submit an application, or call 541-553-3262. View full descriptions and apply online at www.ctws.org.

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Day Care Substitute Teacher. Salary Range $7.50 Hr. Reona Trimble 553-3241. Head Start Food Service Assistant. Salary Range DOE. Kirstin Hisatake 553-3241. Fire Management Senior Fire Fighter (Asst. E.O.) (2) Full Time. Salary Range $11.95 Hr. Jabbar Davis 553-1146. Forestry Fire Management Senior Fire Fighter (Asst. E.O.) (2) Seasonal. Salary Range 11.95 Hr. Jabbar Davis 553-1146. Community Health

Nurse. Salary Range $50,506. Yr. To $60,281. Yr. Tammy Wilson 553-2459. Community Health Services Medical Social Worker. Salary Range $40,731. Yr. To $55,393. Yr. Tammy Wilson 553-2459. Community Health Services WIC/Nutrition Technician. Tammy Wilson 5532459. Closes 4/19. Conservation Enforcement Ranger. Doug Calvin/Larry Holliday 553-2043/5532040.

Natural Resources Tribal Environmental Watershed Crew Technician (5). Salary Range $11.00 Hr. To $13.00 Hr. Jamie Sheahan 553-2028. Fish Tech I/II. Salary Range $11.00 Hr. To $14.00 Hr. DOE. Keith Karoglanian 553-2027. Natural Resources Range/ Forestry/ Wildlife Restoration Crew Technician. Limited Duration. Salary Range $13,00 Hr. To $15.00 Hr. Jerry Henrikson 553-2001.

Head Start Disabilities Coordinator. Salary Range DOE Kirstin Hisatake 553-3242. Head Start Bus Driver. Salary Range DOE. Kirstin Hisatake 553-3242. Head Start Substitute Teacher. Salary Range $7.50 Hr. Kirstin Hisatake 553-3242.

Natural Resources Range / Forestry / Wildlife Restoration Crew Boss. Limited Duration. Salary Range $11.00 Hr. To 11.50 Hr. Jerry Henrikson 553-2001. Natural Resources Range / Forestry / Wildlife Restoration Crew Driver. Limited Duration. Salary Range $10.50 Hr. To $11.00 Hr. Jerry Henrikson 553-1002. Natural Resources Range / Forestry / Wildlife Restoration Crew Member. Limited Duration.

Salary Range $10.00 Hr. To $10.50 Hr. Jerry Henrikson 553-2001. Public Safety C o r r e c tions Officer. Salary Range $25,235. Yr. To $33,651. Yr. Lt. Priscilla Whittenburg 5533272. Secretary-Treasurer Admin. Svs. Mgr. Switchboard Operator -Limited Duration. Salary Range $8.50 Hr. To $9.00 Hr. Lynn DavisMartha Winishut 5533333. Closes 4/19.

Jobs at Indian Head Casino

COTTONWOOD RESTAURANT SERVER. Part Time - Food & Beverage. IHC General Manager. Full Time - Administrative. Closes April 18. Kitchen Supervisor - Full Time. Food & Beverage. TULE GRILL COOK Part Time. Food & Beverage. You can reach Indian Head Casino at 541-4607777. Or go to: Indianheadgaming.com Or: Indianhead.iapplicants. com

In the Probate Court of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate of (Listed Below) U/A (Deceased): Probate No. 2012-PR15 Henry Kalama III, Died on August 24th, 2012. Last known residence: 4446 Upper Dry Creek Rd War m Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No.2012-PR16 Muriel C. Suppah , Died on September 15 th, 2012. Last known residence: Unknown Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR18 Milton J. Holliday Died on September 28 th, 2012. Last known residence: 8477 B-100 Sidwalter Rd Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR20 Jonas A. Miller Died on September 30th, 2012. Last known residence: 2385 Oitz Loop., Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR21 Faron L. Kalama , Died on October 5th, 2012. Last known residence: 2237 Elliot Heights Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR22 Ella Jane Jim, Died on October 6th , 2012. Last known residence: 1714 Foster St., Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR23 Richard Payne, Jr., Died on October 8th, 2012. Last known residence: 2759 E. Spur, Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No.2012-PR25 William Wainanwit, Sr., Died on October 16 th, 2012. Last known residence: 2491 Sunset Lane., Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR26 Marcus S. Johnson, Died on October 17th, 2012. Last known residence: 732 Siskiyou St. Portland, Oregon 97212. Probate No. 2012-27 Wilford Sooksoit Jr., Died on November 2 nd, 2012. Last Known residence: 2365 Big Oitz Loop Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR28 Jacob Frank Sr., Died on November 12th, 2012. Last know residence: 1717 Foster St. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR29 Russell Smith, Died On November 16th, 2012. Last known residence: 1183 Shitike Creek Rd. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No. 2012-PR31 Roy Heath Jr., Died on November 27th, 2012. Last known residence: 7348 Hwy 3 Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Probate No.2012-PR32 Phyllis Tohet , Died on November 21st, 2012. Last known residence: 47149 Tias Rd. Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Probate No. 2012-PR36 Sandra J. McGill , Died On December 23, 2012. Last known residence: 9425 Shitike Creek Rd. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above named decedents, who at the time of her/his death, resided in Warm Springs, OR 97761, and that the above entitled Court has appointed Stevie Hicks, as Acting Administrator to administer the decedents Estate subject to the jurisdiction of the Tribal Court. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all person having claims against the decedents Estate are required to present their claims, with proper voucher, to the Warm Springs Tribal Probate, PO Box 850, War m Springs, OR 97761 within 90 days from the date upon which this notice was first posted. This Notice was first posted on the 14 th of March 2013.

In the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Nancy Williams, Petitioner, vs. Marcus Crowe, Respondent; Case No. RO1713. TO: Marcus Crowe: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Restraining order has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for 16th day of May, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m., at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Amos Switlzer, Petitioner, vs. Mandy Switzler/Benjamin Holliday, Respondent; Case No. DO9-13. TO: Mandy Switzler / Benjamin Holliday: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Show causeAdoption has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 30th day of May, 2013 @ 9:00 am, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Petitioner, vs. Rafael Ortiz, Respondent; Case No. CR470-12. TO: Rafael Ortiz: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a JURY TRIAL has been scheduled with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for MAY 30, 2013, 8:30 a.m. at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. BECKY SAMPSON, Petitioner, vs. LARISSA QUINN, Respondent; Case No. RO913. TO: BECKY SAMPSON/ LARISSA QUINN: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a RESTRAINING ORDER has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 20TH day of MAY, 2013 @ 11:00 am, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Nancy Williams, Petitioner, vs. Marcus Crowe, Respondent; Case No. RO1713. TO: Marcus Crowe: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Restraining order has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for 16th day of May, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m., at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Exclusion Order The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, plaintiff, vs. Pratt, Stephen, dob 01-18-1993; Case no. CR520-12; CV57-12; 12-1360; 12-1315. It is hereby ordered and adjudged that the defendant is excluded permanently from the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Compliance with this exclusion order may be enforced by the contempt power of the Tribal Court. Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon vs. Thelma Dickson, defendant. Case no. CR384-12: DUII; Rex3; RD; MM; ItPP; #12-1069: To Thelma Dickson: You are hereby notified that the above cited case(s), as filed in the War m Springs Tribal Court, has been scheduled for a Restitution hearing at 2 p.m. on the 3rd day of May, 2013. Della Aguilar, petitioner, vs. Ralph Aguilar Jr., respondent; case no. DO134-12. To Della Aguilar/Ralph Aguilar: You are hereby notified that a petition for dissolution of marriage has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 29th day of April 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. CTWS, Petitioner, vs. RANDOLPH BOISE JR., Respondent; Case No. JV3612. TO: RANDOLPH BOISE JR.: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a FILIATION RESULTS has been rescheduled with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 21st day of MAY, 2013 @ 9:00 am, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court.

Notice to Serve as Juror - May-June 2013

Notice of May-June 2013 Jury Duty at the Warm Springs Tribal Court, for the following individuals: Adams, Shirelle Sheylene Halliday, James Jay Lopez, Carlos Leslie Scott, Israel Toba Alanis Ruiz, Dempsena Francine Heath, Ikie Marie Martinez, Michael Henry Simtustus, Roger Amos Heath, Sonia Darcell McKinley, Noralisette Ilene Smith, Gary McBride Boise, Nena Thomas Hintsala, Jennifer Krystal Miller, Bruce Aaron Smith Jr., William K Charley, Suzie Lydia Emily Hunt, Aaron James Miller, Luke J Spino, Victoria Michelle Cortez, Robert William Jack, Nicole Videll Mitchell, Eric Starr, Dennis Ryan Daniels, Consuelo Criss James-Mathison, Johanna Polly Morales, Louis Joe Stradley, Terry Lynn Davis, Dixon Jim, Michelle Rae Northrup, Tiana Ruth Suppah, Billie Jean Duncan, Heather Lynn Johnson, James Ryan Picard, Clarissa Caroline Suppah, Myrtle L Foltz, Taw James Johnson, Rosalind Kim Poitra, Helen Susan Taylor, Hester Lynn Frank, Sharmayne Rae Kalama, Colleen Marilyn Polk-Ruiz, Ozzie James Thomas, Ryan Keven George, Vanessa Ruby Kalama, Paula Leilani Reese, Jesse Guyeon Torrez, Lucinda Joannie Gilbert, Nancy Marie Katchia, Rayann Robinson, Tammy Michelle Vanpelt, Prenincia Jewell Govenor, Maureen Rochell Keo, Georgette Sally Sam, William Leroy Waheneka, Harlan Emery Greene, Derek Jade Lawrence, Promise Rose Santos, Anthony James Wewa, Eugene Gordon Please appear for juror orientation at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013; and then at 9:30 a.m. on the following Thursdays: May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; and June 6, 13, 20 and 27. If you fail to appear on the dates and times listed above, you may be charged with Contempt of Court.

Notice to Serve as Juror - May 21, 2013 Trial

This is a Public Summons Notification to Serve as Juror. TO: Cochran, Thomas Dale Ike, Sarah Patt Mitchell Jr., Anthony Owen Stacona, Angelina Marcia Culps Jr., Sammy Lloyd Jackson, Rosanna Lynn Moody, Joshua Gene Stewart Jr., Solomon Danzuka, Sandra Lynne Jim Jr., Bruce Anthony Napyer, Tommy Lee Stwyer Sr., Davis Dick, Eileen Renee Johns, Stacy Renee Palmer, Ronald Norman Benja Suppah, Deece Rosalie Esquiro, Jessie Marie Johnson, Orlando James Picard Sr., Woodrow Ray Switzler, Cody Del Frank Sr., Floyd Christopher Johns-Stewart, Martha Helen Polk, Jessica Marie Tewee, Richard J Fuiava, Pamela Joy Kalama, Judith Jill Rabbie Sr., Jason C Tias Sr., Gerald Lee Gilbert, Jesse Bruce Kalama, Verleen Rhoan, Candelaria Lynitta Vaeth, Mathew Shawn Godines, Maria Ellena Kelly, Derek Thomas Sahme, Samantha Rae Wabaunsee, Don James Graybael, Gladys Annie Marie Knight, Lynn Matilda Sampson, Monica Lee Wallulatum, Janell Anne Greene, Justin Myles Lewis, Tyrone Oliver Sconawah II, Matthew David Wells, Raymond L Haskins, Julia Dahlana Main, Rebekah Selam, Charles Vincent Wheeler, Francelia Miriam Heath, Jerrod Isaac McEwen, Anita Zonnie Smith Jr., James Adrian Wilson Smith, Ronald James Hellon, Lee Wilkins Medrano, Eliza Shirley Smith, Marceline Opal Wolfe, Cassandra Beulah Hoptowit Sr., Lance Hunter Miller, Emerson Stacy Spino, Delila Ann Yahtin, Timothy Jonas You are hereby notified to appear before the Tribal Court to serve as a Juror on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. If you fail to appear on the dates and times listed above, you may be charged with Contempt of Court.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides free assistance to low-income Oregonians in many civil cases. Phone Legal Aid Services of Oregon to schedule an appointment to speak with an attorney on the first Monday of the month (excluding Holidays) at the Warm Springs Community Action Team building, 1136 Paiute Ave., Warm Springs. Call (541) 385-6944 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings between 10 a.m. and noon, or on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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Blessing at Plaza

KNT job fair at Credit

Kah-Nee-Ta is hosting a Job Fair this Wednesday, April 17 until 4 p.m. The fair is being held at the War m Springs Credit Enterprise. The event is free and open to the public. This is an opportunity to talk with the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa staff to discuss: Job opportunities, application process, benefits and privileges, and employee housing. If you have questions, contact Human Resources at 541-553-1112.

Veterans gathering April 25

The Veterans and Family Healing Circle Gathering will be held April 25-28 at HeHe Longhouse. The weekend will include healing ceremonies, speakers, talking circles, elders wisdom, sweat lodge, healing touch treatments, raffles and fun. No fees of any kind are being charged. Contributions of food, volunteer time and raffle items are greatly appreciated. On Thursday, April 25, the longhouse will open at noon for campers, healing touch treatments, sweat lodge, music and storytelling. Friday opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 pm. Saturday will be filled with ceremonies, a silent auction, raffles and music by David Currey. Sunday the closing ceremony will be at 10am. For more information contact LeMinnie Smith at 541-325-1531.

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Washat Services, and the Ayat Idait Tena Numu Dance Group, helped open the Red Skye Pawn Shop at the Warm Springs Plaza.

Snowpacks mostly below normal; Deschutes okay

(AP) Oregons tallest peak has raked enough moisture out of passing storms to claim the only normal snowpack in the state. But the farther a river basin is from Mount Hood, the worse summertime river flows look. The latest snowpack maps posted on the Natural Resources Conservation Service show the rangelands of the John Day, Malheur and Owyhee basins in Eastern Oregon particularly parched, with the Klamath, Goose Lake and Harney basins to the south not much better off. The Rogue and Umpqua basins in southwestern Oregon, and Upper Deschutes and Crooked River basins in Central Oregon are mediocre. The Willamette Basin is near normal. Like other states across the West, Oregon depends on winter snow in the mountains for the bulk of river flows in summer, when rain is rare. Overall, the states snowpack was at 84 percent of normal, after troublesome high pressure ridges diverted storms headed this way. The forecasts are used by farmers to see how much irrigation water they can expect, utilities to plan for hydroelectric plant outputs, and fisheries managers for conditions facing salmon as they migrate out to sea and back upriver to spawn. Whitewater outfitters also use them to plan their rafting seasons. The worst off basins are in the southwestern corner of the state, where the Malheur Basin is at 25 percent, and the Owyhee 30 percent. The services latest forecast calls for streamflows to be a little better than current snowpacks. The Deschutes was forecast to have 98 percent of normal flows, which is good news for whitewater rafters. Another whitewater river, The Rogue, was forecast for 88 percent.

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