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12 February 11, 1999 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Job openings- The following job openings as of February 8, arc currently being ad vertised by the Human Resources department. If interested call Amelia Tewee at 553-3262. If you want job details, call the contact person listed. Education Coordinator; ECE; Nancy Scyler 553-3241 Preschool Teacher; ECE; Nancy Seyler 553-324 1 Permanent Forest Crew mem bers (5); Fire Mgmt.; Luther Clements 553-1 148 Secretary III; Com, Counseling Cir.; James Quaid 553-3205 CPS Specialist; CPS; Rebekah Aguilar 553-3209 Protective Care Provider Part time; CPS; Linda Thompson 553 3209 Fuels crew member (2); Fire Mgmt.; Michael Cunningham 553 1146 Building Inspections Secretary; Building Inspections; Tom Strong Jr. 553-3326 Home Improvement Project Coordinator; Housing; Chet VanPelt 553-3250 Engineering Technicians (2); Randy Wallace 553-3482 Construction Superintendent; Construction; LeslieMark 553-3207 Maintenance Worker; Kahnceta; Scottie Miller 553-1112 ext. 3388 Lounge Manager; Kahnceta; Scottie Miller 553-1 1 12 ext. 3388 BartenderCocktail server; Kahnecta; Scottie Miller 553-1112 ext. 3388 Tree thinners with experience wanted The Warm Springs Branch of Forestry has determined that numerous areas on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation forest are overstocked with young trees and need to be thinned. The Precommcrcial Thinning Program is seeking tribal member thinners to submit bids for contracts. Those submitting bids must be tribal members, have a minimum of one year of thinning experience, a vehicle, atmroDriate insurance, and knowledge of the bidding process. They will also be required tocomplcle a questionnaire on thinning experience. For more information, please contact Kevin Senderak at 553-24 1 6 or write to Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Attn: Forestry, P.O. Box C, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Local ROTC member promoted V Tashna Hicks, has enjoyed ROTC for the past two years and hopes to enlist with the US Marines after she graduates. Madras, ROTC Private First Class, member and a sophomore student at Sixteen-year-old Tashna Hicks, of Warm Springs has been promoted to Corporal. The event took place Feb ruary 3, at the Madras High School. Hicks, a Warm Springs Tribal Madras High School, is the daughter of Leroy and Maria Hicks, also of Warm Springs. "If you put your mind into something, you can accomplish anything" advised Tashna. Air Life buys new aircraft Air Life of Oregon, the Bend based air ambulance operation, was featured as the cover story in the November 1998 edition of Air Am bulance, a British magazine and is a feature story in the January-Febru- arv 1QQQ Air ApA maon-jinA ThpcA industry publications focused on Air COCC OffGTS D6W Life's innovation with its new air- craft, the piiatus pc-12. skill programs Purchasing Ine PilatiK was vet ' medical care," says Air Life director, Vern Bartley. "We're very proud to be recognized for our work in Air Ambulance and Air Med, yet excel lent patient care will continue to be our focus in the tears to come." another important decision Air Life made to keep up with technology while keeping an eye on the future. Air Life was the first air ambulance organization in the United States to employ this Swiss-built, single-engine aircraft recently Approved by the FAA for patient transport, thereby setting a trend for other flight pro grams to follow. Air Life has much to be grateful for; in addition to its new aircraft, the fixed-wing staff moved into a new , 1 1 ,200-square-foot flight operations center at the Bend Airport. Addition ally, Air Life flew 617 patients in 1998, a 10 percent increase from 1997. These numbers, combined with an ever-growing membership base, suggests Air Life's a welcome and reliable part of central Oregon. "Our goal remains to offer timely transport while providing top-notch Central Oregon Community Col lege skill center in Warm Springs is offering some new programs. The skill center has been around for years as a G.E.D. program. The center is now offering, in addition to it's G.E.D. program, job skills training, an adult computer lab and career counseling. These programs are for any adult that wants to improve on their job skills. All training's are individualized and self-paced for maximum success. If you are some one who wants to improve on their job skills this year we can help you. If you want to tour the skill center it is located in the Education Center on the third floor. The hours for the skill center are: Mondays and Wednesday from 12:30 to 8 p.m. The cost for most of the training is $20 for 10 weeks. If you wish more information or to set up an appoint ment can be made by telephone 553 1428 on Monday & Wednesday be tween 12:30 to 8 p.m. Esthetician; Kahnceta; Scottie Miller 553-1 1 12 ext. 3388 Nail Technician; Kahnecta; Scot tie Miller 553-1 112 ext. 3388 Other job openings House Supervisor RN; Registered Nurse; Substitute Teacher; Teacher Preschool; School Principal; Assis tant Track Coach; Motel Manager Team; Certified Nurses Aide; Fish eries Technician; Maintenance II worker; Truck Driver; Truck Driver and CutterFinger jointer all in Ma dras. Substitute Teacher; Education Coordinator; Health Educator; Child care attendant; Fire Fighter; Water Plant Engineer and Engineering Tech. in Warm Springs. Open bids for typewriters the Confederated Tribes has a number of type writers in excess prop erty. These machines arc not in work ing condition. Some need only minor repairs and some need major repairs. They will be sold to the highest Tribal Member bidder as a group. They can be seen at the Tribal Ware house, 4209 Holiday. Put your bid amount along with your name and phone number in an envelope with "typewriter bid" on the outside. Turn in envelope to the Purchasing Department in the Ad ministration building by 5 p.m. on February 19, 1999. These are sold "AS IS" uourt notices To: Dtnlw Miller Warm Sprlnt, OR 97TAI McMahan'l Furniturt Bend, OK IT77UI Notlrt of Informal Hearing Can No. IN1-W An informal hearing hu been scheduled with the Warm Springs Tribal Court on the III day of March. liltlil, al 4:01 p.m. This hearing hai heen scheduled al the request of McMahun't Furniture for the following reasons: Over, due Account. You are hereby required to appear at this time on your own behalf. It ii important thai you attempt to reiolve thia inue, in order to prevent further action against you in a Stale Court. If you fail to appear at the scheduled lime, the presiding judge may issue a warrant for your arrest and require you to post hail to guarantee your appearance. Dated Ibis Klh day of February, Lola Sohappy Chief Judge, Warm Sprinp Tribal Court To: Eric A Shcrri Craig Warm Springs, OR V776I People's Credit HftiS.E. S2nd Avt. Portland, OR V7216 Notice of Informal Hearing Cue No. IN91-VH An informal hearing has heen scheduled with the Warm Springs Tribal Court on the 1st day of March, I'm, at 2:00 p.m. This bearing has been scheduled al the request of People's Credit for the following reasons: Overdue Account. You are hereby required to appear al this lime on your own behalf. It is important thai you attempt to resolve this issue, in order to prevent further action aguinsl you in a Stale Court. If you fail to appear al the scheduled time, the presiding judge may issue a warrant for your arrest and require yuu to post hail u guarantee your appearance. Dated this 27lh day of January, IW). Waller Langneae III ' Judge, Warm Springs Tribal Court . To: Jessie Kalama 1 Warm Springe, OR 97761 Harry Rlchles I Bend, OR 97701 Notice of Informal Hearing Case No. IN 1 09-98 An informal hearing has been scheduled with the Wurm Springs Tribal Court on the 3rd day of March, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. This hearing has been scheduled at the request of Harry Richies for the following reasons: Overdue Ac count. You arc hereby required to appear al this time on your own behalf. Ii is important lhai you attempt lo resolve thia issue, in order to prevent further action against you in a Stale Court. If you fail to appear al the scheduled lime, the presiding judge may issue a warrant for your arrest and require you to post bail to guarantee your appearance. Dated this 2nd day of February, 1999. Lola Sohaonv Chief Judge, Warm Springs Tribal Court In the Mailer of the Estate Of: Klmberly Evans W.S.; UA Deceased Order selling time for Hearing & Final Account and to Determine the Distribution of the Estate Estate File No. 48J-PR02-82 This mutter having come before the Court upon the administrator's filing the Final Account herein and peti tioning the court lo set a day and hour for heuring objec tions, if any, to the approval of said Final Account anil to determine the heir, devisees and legatees entitled to the distribution of the remaining assets of the ESTATE, now therefore, It is hereby ordered that the Tribal Probate Hearing will be held the 1 1th day of March, 1999 al the hour of2:00 p.m. al the courtroom of the above entitled court, be and the same and for determining the heirs, deviseed and legatees of the decedent and the proper distrubulion of the remain ing estule to those entitled thereto. II is furthered ordered; the Administrator shall for a The Indian Warrior - The Veterans Corner Tips on Obtaining VA Benefits IP mid RO gets the first crack at deciding it. If you do not agree with the RO decision, consult your American Legion service officer promptly about filing a Noticeof Disagreement (NOS). A NOD can be as simple as a letter the VA regional office saying that you disagree with a specific decision. The notice should include the date of the adverse decision and the Claim number(aIsocallcdaC-number or a C-file number). The NOD must be postmarked within one Always obtain assistance year of the date of the RO's from The American Legion to letter notifying you of its to assist you. The RO is where consider your case. You have you will file your claim, and the 60 days from the date on the Tips on Benefits: obtaining VA help you present your claim fro VA benefits. This help is free. Do not wait until a disability really bothers you to file a claim for service-connected SOC or you have remainder of one year from the date on which the VA first denied your claim, whichever deadline is later, to file the VA Form 9. The Form 9 asks if you wish to appear at a hearing before BVA, in Washington, D.C. or before a traveling BVA member at the regional office. At a hearing, a BVA member will listen to arguments and permit you to submit evidence about your appeal. In most cases, if you are at all able to appear at a hearing before the BVAorbcforeatravelingBVA member, you should do so. If decision or you will lose your right to appeal that decision, you do not request a hearing, a There are no extensions. BVA Board member will Once you file a NOD, two review the evidence in your important things can happen, case and make a final decision compensation. It is important to First, VA will respond to your about your claim if you file a establish service connection for notice of disagreement with a Form(. Statement of The Case (SOC). If the BVA Denies Your The SOC should describe in Claim some detail laws that apply to If you disagree with the BVA your claim and why your claim decision, you may appeal to was denied. Second, once you the U,S, Court of Vetrans file a NOD, you can request a Appeals in Washington D.C, usually your Social Security hearing in front of a VA Hearing or you could also file a "motion number. Be sure you or your Officer at the regional office, for reconsideration" with the Again, consult your Legion Board of Veterans' Appeals or, Service Officer who can if you have new and material represent you when you appeal evidence about yourclaim, you at the hearing. If the hearing can reopen your claim at the of ficer determines that you have condition as early as possible. When you first apply for benefits. 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You can appeal to the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals, and, at the same time, reopen the claim at the RO with new and material evidence. the substantive Appeal form. VA has 58 regional offices You and your American Legion (RO's); there is one or more in Service officer must complete every state. The American and return this form to the VA if Legion has professional service the Board of Veterans' Appeals officers in each regional office in Washington, D.C, is to Winter Season Adopted For Indian Fishing period of not less than 20 days prior to the lime set for such neartng, post a true copy ol ims order on three public places within the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and pub- Wind causes blowdowns Due to the high winds of the past several days there is extensive blowdown of trees, on the Reserva tion. The majority of this blowdown is in the lower elevation pine ground. Many of these trees have fallen across roads in the forest areas. The Natural Resources Department is planning a salvage operation to log these trees and will begin removing these trees from the most frequently traveled roads. It is requested that individuals do not cut these trees from the roads or for firewood since the value to the Tribes can be greatly reduced. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any ques tions or concerns please contact For estry at 553-2416. li.sl.etl in the Spilyay Tymoo Newspaper and cuu.se u true copy of this order and (he Final Account filed herein to be xent by regular mail lo euch of the decedent's heirs, devi sees and legatees. So far as known to the Administrator. Dated this 3rd day of February, 1999 Lola Sohappy Chief Judge, Warm Springs Tribal Court Poems wanted If you have written a poem, listen up. The New York Poetry Alliance is sponsoring a free poetry contest, open to everyone. There are 28 prizes in all, with a $1,000.00 cash prize go ing to the winner. "We award $25,000.00 in prizes annually," says Contest Director Dr. John Cusack. "This is our most ex citing contest to date. We expect our contest to produce exciting discov eries." To enter, send poem 21 lines or less to: New York Poetry Alliance, Box 1588, New York, NY 10116- , 1588. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com. Winners will be notified by mail. The deadline for entering is Febru ary 23, 1999. Winter Season Adopted For Indian Commercial Fishing Today, the Compact states of Oregon and Washington adopted the following Zone 6 treaty Indian commercial fishing periods for the winter season. Noon Feb. 1 to 4 pm Feb 8 Noon Feb. 8 to 4 p.m. Feb 13 Noon Feb 15 to 4 p.m. Feb 20 Noon Feb 22 to 4 p.m. Feb 27 Noon March 8 4 p.m. Mar 6 Noon Mar. 8 4 p.m. Mar 13 Noon Mar 15 4 p.m. Mar 20 Area: Zone 6 (Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day Pools). RESTRICTIONS: No mesh restrictions will be in effect. All river mouth and dam sanctuaries remain in effect, except that there will be no sanctuary at Spring Creek Hatchery, ALLOWABLE SALES; The allowed sales during the above winter gillnet season will be carp, chinook, shad, steelhead, sturgeon, and walleye. COMMERCIAL STRUGEON SIZE LIMIT: Sturgeon between 4 feet and 5 feet in length may be sold commercially. SUBSISTENCE STRUGEON HARVEST: Sturgeon between 4 feet and 5 feet in length may be kept for subsistence purposes. STURGEON SETLINE FISHERY: The January treaty Indian commercial setline fishery will close as scheduled at noon January 3 1 . The sturgeon setline fishery may be re opened at a later date if the sturgeon commercial catch guidelines are not exceeded in the winter season fishery. STURGEON CATCH GUIDELINES; The sturgeon catch guidelines are 1,300 in Bonneville Pool, 1,200 in The Dalles Pool, 1,160 in John Day Pool. and SCAFFOLD FISHERY; The scaffold fishery remains open y ear around. Scaffold catch may be sold during open commerical fishing periods. If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 West cliff Drive, Hood River, OR. Phone (54 1 ) 386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474). Please consult your tribal Fish and Wildlife Committee for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY: Want to subscribe to Spilyay Tymoo? Moving? Send subscription or change of address to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 Name Address City State .Zip. Subscription rates: $1 5.00 per year in the U.S. $25.00 per year outside the U.S. or 1st Class in the U.S. AH members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will receive the Spilyay Tymoo at no cost Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Howlak Tichum Frederick William Boise Frederick William Boise, age 53 years old passed away on Janu ary 14, 1999. Boise was born to parents Irene (Williams) and Steve Boise on August 4, 1 945 at Celilo, OR. He was a lifetime resident of Warm Springs and an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Spring. He attend schools in Warm Springs and Madras, OR. He spent his life helping people and enjoying his friends and family. Preceding him in death are par ents Irene & Steve Boise, brothers Gilbert Frank, Jr., Glenn, & Rudolph Brunoe, Bruce & Earl Boise; and sister Mary Cook. Survivors include brother Gilbert Brunoe; sisters Irene Garcia of Celilo, Estelle Lawson of AZ; and Sandra George of Warm Springs; two neph ews Randolph and Tony L. Boise of Warm Springs along with nu merous relatives and friends. Dressing ceremony was held on Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 3 p.m. at the Agency Longhouse with overnight services. Larry Dick and Alex Tohet officiated. Burial was at the Agency Cemetery 9 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 1999. Sonja Rose Walsey Daniels Sonja Rose Walsey Daniels, age 29 year old passed away on De cember 1 1 , 1 998. Ms. Daniels was born to parents Lillian Walsey and Donald Isadore on May 7, 1969 at Madras, OR. She was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Daniels attended schol in Warm Springs and Madras. She later married to Albert George Daniels and was living in Canada. She currently was residing in Warm Springs at the time of her passing. Preceding her in death are one infant daughter, her grandmother Rosalia (Johnson) Howtopat; and uncle Luther Danzuka. Survivors include her husband & four sons of Canada, mother Lillian Walsey; brother Wesley Smith; sisters Tiffeny. LoulaAnn and Nikkie Smith all of Warm Springs; grandfather Richard Walsey of Toppenish, WA and numerous relatives and friends.