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Warm Springs, Oregon
July 22, 1994 PAGE 3
Skagits sign
Memphis, July 7, 1994-HarnuYs,
the casino entertainment division of
The Promus Companies (NYSE:PRI)
announced thatithas signed definitive
agreements with the Upper Skagit
Tribe of Washington to pursue
development and management of a
casino entertainment facility to be
owned by the Tribe just north of
SedroWoolley.WA.
The proposal, which is subject to
various requisite approvals,
contemplates construction of an
estimated $ 16 million, 50,000 square
foot casino complex, located at exit
236 of Interstate 5, 70 miles north of
Seattle. The project will feature
approximately 23,000 square feet of
casino space with a combination of
table games, poker, bingo and pull
tabs. Space for concessions, a
restaurant and a lounge also are
planned. Total employment is
estimated at close to 400 people when
completed.
"We are very excited to be selected
by the Upper Skagit Tribe to help
them meet their goal of creating a
high quality casino that will be a
tremendous entertainment attraction
to the communities north of Seattle
and an excellent source of revenue
and employment for the Tribe," said
Thomas J. Carr, Jr., senior vice
president of development for the
Couples workshop offered
A fun and intensive workshop for
couples will be offered by the
University of Oklahoma College of
Continuing Education's Health
Promotion Programs Aug. 8 through
11 in SAN DIEGO.
The "Well Relationships Retreat,"
Higher education
Higher education can yield sig
nificantly higher lifetime earnings,
according to a report released today
by the Commerce Department's
Census Bureau. Educational Attain
ment in the United States: March
1993 and 1992, shows that a person
with an Associate's degree can ex
pect to earn over a million dollars in
a lifetime and that amount increases
with more education.
"Persons with more education can
expect even higher lifetime earn
ings," says Robert Kominski, the
report's author. For example, a per
son with a professional degree can
expect to earn more than twice the
amount that a person with a
Bachelor's earns $3,010,000
Hot Shot crew takes risks,
by Rachel Gill
The Warm Springs Hot
Shot Crew has always been
a great asset to the Warm
Springs Community, but it
has not been until recently
that thepeople truly
acknowledged their
importance when the
accident with the Prineville
crew occurred.
The superintendent of
the Warm Springs Hot Shot
Crew, Luther Clements,
says, "The people in the
Colorado fire were a loss.
They were our friends, but
we don't want to go public
with anything out of
respect for the victims."
Clements also was quick to
point out that the Warm
Springs Hot Shot Crew has
never felt as much support
as they have now.
The Warm Springs Hot
Shot Crew is a very
dedicated and hard
working outfit. Each day
they begin with a trek up a
steep mountain, then they
usually leave to work on
various projects.
lhe crew travels very
broadly and their services
are always in demand.
Their travels have stretched
Application process for GA benefits offered
In the last article a report of a
survey of 67 GA recipients was
presented. The question most
frequently asked is who is eligible
for G.A. benefits and how do you
apply?
To be eligible for G.A a person
has to be an enrolled member of a
Federally recognized Tribe, 18 years
of age or older & living on or near an
Indian reservation. In addition the
applicant must be in need (meet
income guidelines) and not be eligible
for any other resources. The GA
program is only for those individuals
who have no resources and the G A
grant benefits are a last chance to
provide basic, minimum, subsistence
living. Individuals who may be
eligible for other resources such as
AFDC benefits, disability benefits or
unemployment benefits are required
to apply for those benefits as a part of
agreement
Indian Gaming Division of Promus.
"This is an excellent location along
Interstate 5, providing easy access
for the more than 3 million people in
the greater Seattle and Vancouver,
B.C., metro areas."
Boyd Williams, tribal chairman
for the Upper Skagit Tribe, said,
"Since we negotiated our compact
with the State more than a year ago,
we have made an extensive search
and analysis of casino companies.
We have chosen Harrah's because of
the quality of their casino
entertainment facilities in various
markets across the country, their
favorable reputation with regulators
in many states and their demonstrated
commitment to Indian communities.
We look forward to working with
Harrah's to create an excellent facility
that we and all of our community can
be proud of."
Development of the proposed
project will commence as soon as the
necessary regulatory approvals,
including approval of management
and development agreements by the
National Indian Gaming commission,
and receipt of a gaming license by
Harrah's in Washington have been
obtained. The Upper Skagit Tribe has
already signed a Compact with the
state of Washington.
Harrah's was initially introduced
to be hel at Humphrey's Half Moon
Inn, 2303 Shelter Island Drive, is an
introductory workshop for couples.
"The workshop will include a
range of topics, from intimacy,
communication and sexuality to
increases earnings
comnared with S 1.420.000.
"And our country is more edu
cated than ever." Kominski says,
"The educational level of the adult
population continued to rise in 1993.
Four-fifths of all adults age 23 and
over have completed high school;
over one-fifth have completed a
Bachelor's degree or more. Both level
represent all-time national highs." In
fact, the level of high school
completion in 1993 reached a peak
not only for the entire population but
also for both men and women, Afri
can Americans and Whites.
Other highlights of this report in
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clear to Arizona, New Mexico
and even as far as the Texas
border. When the crew
travels they fight fire that can
reach extreme temperatures
and the danger is always a
Members ofthe Warm Springs, hot shot crew (from top left) William Wilson, Uren "Tray" Leonard, Jabbar Davis, Joel
Martinez, John Hicks, Romaine Miller Jr., Luther Clements, Emerson Culpus, Gary Sampson, Anthony Holiday,
RaymondWells,DavidUclain,EtiasYaUup,DmneMUUr,JesseMadrid,AUwinKeo,Jacqu
are Ray Smith and Glenn Smith
their application for G.A. benefits.
The application process is
relatively simple and starts with an
applicant requesting an application
packet from the G.A. office located
in the Commodities Warehouse
building in the Industrial Park. The
applicant will Sign a formal
application requesting G.A. As a part
of that application each has to make
contact with the AFS to rule out any
potential assistance form them and to
also register at the Employment
Office and those capable of working
are required to do job search. Those
not able to work will have to provide
documentation to support that.
Federal Regulations also require that
applicants provide, in writing,
verification of enrollment status,
location of residence, and financial
condition. The GA. case manager
will then review all information,
complete an intake interview and
with Harrah's
to the Upper Skagit Tribe by Sea
Gallery Gaming, Inc., a subsidiary of
Sea Gallery Stores, Inc.
In addition to the agreement with
the Upper Skagit, Harrah's is
developing a casino, which began
construction in early June, for the
Ak-Chin Indian Community outside
of Phoenix, AZ, has signed a letter of
intent for development of a casino
with the Poarch Creek Indians in
Alabama, subject to negotiation of a
tribalstate compact and other
regulatory approvals, and is providing
consulting services to the Lower
Sioux Indian Community's Jackpot
Junction Casino located in Morton,
MN.
Harrah's currently operates 13
casinos in the United States and is the
only casino company operating in all
five traditional Nevada and New
Jersey markets, as well as in Illinois,
Mississippi, Colorado and Louisiana.
Additional developments include one
of the world's largest casinos in New
Orleans, LA, a casino in Auckland,
New Zealand and riverboat casinos
in North Kansas City and Maryland
Heights, MO. The Promus
Companies also owns and operates
three leading hotel brands: Embassy
S uites, Hampton Inn and Homewood
Suites.
in San Diego
child-rearing, household chores and
self-esteem," said Billy Rogers,
retreat director and a senior program
developmentspecialistforOUHeaitn
Promotion Programs.
"All sessions are interactive, fun
and led by professional counselors
and therapists," he added.
Humphrey 's Half Moon Inn is and
island retreat featuring a private sandy
beach, harbor walkway for walking
or jogging, free parking, airport
shuttle, laundry room, heated pool
and hot tub. Most of the re6treat's
rooms have refrigerators, coffee
makers, hair dryers and showertub
combinations. A convenience store,
delicatessen and nine restaurants also
are offered on the island. Old Town
San Diego trams are available hourly ,
at a moderate cost.
Registration fees are $470 per
couple, including a cookout, a San
Diego harbor cruise,a dance, games
and other activities. To register, call
(405) 325-1790, fax (405) 325-7126,
or. write OU Health Promotion 4
Programs, 555 E. Constitution.Room ' .
112, Norman OK 73037-0005. ,
clanger in stride
definite factor. The crew says
that the danger is one of the
main reasons for their choice
in profession. In the opinion
of the Warm Springs Hot Shot
Crew, nothing can replace the
within 45 days make a determination
of eligibility, rarely however does it
take longer than two weeks unless
there is a problem in verifying
required information.
The amount of the G.A grant
benefits will depend on the number
of eligible person on the grant and
the level of need. Oregon State
Standards are used to determine the
grant amount. So Indians living in
other states will follow the standards
for their state. As a result grant
amounts flex, depending on the state
in which the person lives.
The program philosophy we
follow is that G A. benefits are a tool
to help the recipients to become self
sufficient Each applicant is given an
explanation of the program and is
told they need to start preparing
themselves to resolve barriers they
face in becoming employed
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Joey Ortiz, rtftrtes mud wrestling
Kid's
Jamboree
fun for all
The sixth annual Family
Jamboree Day was held
Saturday, July 16 near the
Warm Springs Community
Center. Entertaining
activities, such as a slide,
mud wrestling , watermelon
eating contest and much,
much more kept the kids
and crowds busy for the
afternoon. A barbecue
topped off the day.
Adams new acting curator at High
Vivian Adams of the Yakama
Nation, headquartered in Toppenish,
Washington, has joined The High
challenge, adrenaline,
emotionalphysical high,
and feeling of
accomplishment that the job
in which they work
produces.
Art Design Contest
The Community
Counseling Center
is sponsoring a design contest,
for any interested local artist to
submit a design of their making,
for a medallion proposed
by the Center.
One winning design will be
selected and awarded $100.
For an "information packet"
regarding medallion size and
requirements contact:
the Counseling Center at 553
3205. Contest ends m July 29, 1994
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Sumo wrestling was one activity held
Desert Museum in Bend as acting
curator of native heritage. Adams,
formerly a curator for the Yakama
Nation Cultural Heritage Center
Museum, was a consultant during the
planning phase of The High Desert
Museum's proposed Henry J. Casey
Hall of Plateau Heritage over the past
two years. She has an A.F.A. in
museology, a B.A. in art history and
is currently finishing work on her
master's in Native American art
history at the University of
Washington.
In her new position, Adams will
continue to participate as a team
member in the final planning,
development and installation of
exhibits for the new Native American
wing, which is currently in the final
design stage. She will also research
and produce topics and specific text
for on-going native peoples exhibits,
and work closely With the Museum's '
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Tribal member input needed
The Natural Resources Department has just released
the Draft Project Assessment for Controlling Competing
Vegetation and Noxious Weeds on the Warm Springs
Reservation form 1 994-2001 .
We need tribal member input on the issues, concerns
and opportunities which need to be addressed in the final
Project Assessment. A copy of the summary or compelte
draft Project Assessment can be obtained at the Branch
of Forestry, Natural Resources Department or by calling
553-2416.
If you have concerns which you would like to see
addressed, please submit your comments, in writing, to
Terry Shand, Branch of Forestry, by August 19, 1994.
Training luncheon held
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A luncheon was held July 13, at
the Warm Springs park for all
employees who completed working
one and two front-line training's.
During the luncheon, employees
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Desert Museum
education stall and others in
developing ' Native American
programs.
"I want to help create an
understanding between all cultures
because when you gain understanding
you gain respect," says Adams. "I
want Native people to feel welcome
here, to share their knowledge with
us via family histories, area history,
art demonstrations and cultural
performances. I also want all visitors
to The High Desert Museum to learn
more about our Native cultures and
history and to be inspired to go to
tribal museums and Native cultural
centers throughout the region."
The High Desert Museum, a
regional museum of natural and
cultural history, is located at 59800
S. Highway 97, Bend, Oregon. It is
open 9-5 year round. For information
on exhibits, workshops, excursions
and events, phone (503) 382-4754.
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received their awards for completion,
plus a delicious healthy lunch. If you
have any questions, please feel free
tocall the Human Resources training
department at 553-3298 or 3485.
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