Tr r m m i i w
2 January 27, 2000
Warm Springs, Oregon
SPILYAY TYMOO
Liz Smith promoted to KWSO Program Director-
KWSO radio announcer, Elizabeth
"Li." Smith has been promoted to
Program Director as of January 1,
21HK). Ms Smith will be responsible
for the content and quality of all
programming.
Li. Smith has been involved with
KWSO since High School.
"Liz has repeatedly demonstrated
to me that she is responsible and hard
working," said KWSO Station Man
ager, Michael Villalobos.
"Promoting Li, to Program Di
rector was a no-brainier. Not only is
she capable of doing a great job for
the radio station, but she is easily the
most talented female announcer in
the Central Oregon area," said
Villalobos. "Warm Springs is fortu
nate to have someone this good on
their radio station."
Smith will continue to deliver the
morning news in addition to her su
pervisory duties. Liz is only
22-years-old and has been at KWSO
for the last 7 years. "Being a radio
announcer was my childhood dream,"
shares Liz. "I started getting into it
when I was attending 4-H radio club
instructed by Sue Ryan. When I turned
16, my uncle Kcnman, was an an
nouncer for KWSO already. As soon
as a job opening became available, I
applied, got the job, and was trained
by uncle Kcnman. It started out as
Award winning writer
Burl Barer, u I94 Edgar award
winning writer from Walla Walla,
Washington with extensive experi
ence in national media will be talk
ing to community members in the
Social Hall of the Warm Springs
Community Center on Friday the 4lh
of February, 7:00 p.m. about how the
process of commercial w riting both
lor literature and music work. His
talk w ill be of particular interest to
anyone, young or old who has an in
terest in the media especially mys
tery w riting, movies and music.
The Museum At Warm Springs has changed
hours for public visitation. New hours are 9 am - 5
pm, seven days a week starting January 17, 2000.
This change is to better accommodate our visitors.
Any questions call The Museum At Warm
Springs at 541-553-3331.
Resolutions-continued from page 1
tcrcst in 161.56 acres, was addressed
by Resolution No. 98 16. All purchases
were paid from programmed land
purchase funds. The Action was taken
December 1 4 by an affirmative vote of
6 members, with the Chairman not
voting.
Resolution No. 9817 approved
$2,350,000 for funding the Warm
Springs Forest Management Program.
The resolution, passed on December
1 4, states that funds are to be reimbursed
fromtimbersaies no later than quarterly
to the Confederated Tribes from Forest
Management Deduction fees. The
resolution was passed by the affirma
tive vote of 6 members, with the
Chairman not voting.
On January 10, the Tribal Council
passed Resolution No. 9820, enrolling
six new tribal members.
Cecelia Raven Andy 121099
Elisc Rose David 122999
Tyrcce Todicheni Jones 122399
JoyDceVerna Smith 122899
Andrew Eugene Stacona Jr.
00700
Chad Victor Thurby 010300
The resolution was passed by an
affirmative vote of 6 members, 1
member abstaining, and the Chairman
not voting.
The Tribe recently purchased prop
erty for fish and wildlife mitigation
purposed in the John Day River Basin,
commonly known as the Pine Creek
Simnasho District Meeting
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2000
Time: 6 p.m. - dinner; 7 p.m. - meeting
Place: Simnasho Longhouse
Agenda: Gaming Update
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Spilyay Tymoo 2000
being just a weekend announcer,"
remembers Liz. "My day at the of
fice starts at S A.M., separating news,
PSA's, and other things occurring
in the community which arc of in
terest." Liz docs local news every
fifteen minutes after the hour, Sports,
Weather at 7:20 am, and Headline
News at 7:30 am.
"I've been here ever since, except
the time I took off when I was preg
nant. I was glad to return to work
when I did because my job position
became full-time. I have really been
enjoying my job," Smith said. Before
becoming Program Director, Liz
held the News Dircctorjob position.
Liz's father is Eldcrd Smith Sr.
her brother is Eldred Jr. of Warm
Springs, and her mother is Lani
Hollingsworth of Culver. Her
grandmother is Faye Waheneka who
had a big part in raising her while
growing up. Liz has a 4-ycar-old
daughter and a 1 0-year-old step-son.
Her tiancd is Joel Thompson, an
employee at The Warm Springs Fire
Management Office.
"My goal for the year 2000 as the
new Program Director for KWSO,
is to keep improving the program
ming as we go, to deliver the best
radio services for our community
members as well as the entire Cen
tral Oregon area," said Liz.
to talk to community
Burl's novcliation of the film
screenplay The Saint published by
Simon and Schuster Pockctbooks has
sold over 10(),(XX) copies and been
translated into French, Japanese,
Hebrew, Chinese and German.
Among his many audio produc
tions arc the award-winning PBS se
ries 1 mages of I ndians and 20th Cen
tury Art as w ell as national electronic
media campaigns for numerous
films.
Burl's visit is sponsored by the
Central Oregon Baha'i Community.
Ranch from Warren Dan Eddleman,
using Bonneville Power Administration
mitigation funds. As a part of the Pine
Creek Ranch transaction, the Tribe
obtained an option to purchase the
1 Wagner Ranch! which adjoins the Pine
Creek Ranch from Eddleman.
Resolution No. 9819 approves, in
principle, a Isubordination and Recog
nition Agreement with Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company. The agree
ment allows Eddleman to get a loan
from the insurance company, while the
Tribe also protects its option agreement
so that it may be exercised no matter
who the legal owner is when the option
is exercise. The action was taken
January 3, 2000 with 9 members con
stituting a quorum. The resolution was
passed with 4 members voting in the
affirmative, 4 members abstained, and
the chairman did not vote.
Resolution No. 982 1 , granting Keith
Moody a fifty-year homesite lease in
the Simnasho area on Tribal land was
approved on January 10, 2000. The
resolution was passed by an affirmative
vote of 6 members, with the Chairman
not voting.
The Tribal Council approved pur
chasing a 191 6, 800 interest in Warm
Springs Allotment No. 701, by an af
firmative vote of 7 members with the
Chairman not voting. The authorizing
document was Resolution No. 9822 on
January 10.
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Lenora Starr
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Program Director, Liz Smith
Pine Grove JR's to
This year the Lincoln's Pow wow
Celebration will host the Pine Grove
JR's Drumming and Singing Contest
on behalf of all Pine Grove Jr. Sing
ers, past and present. The Contest is
dedicated to the Indian Culture way
of life, past, present and future.
The purpose of this contest is to
rekindle the spirit of this traditional
group. This group lives what they
believe. They walk and talk ihcir cul
ture. They arc a great inspiration
w ithin our reservation community.
Their lives arc a tribute to our Indian
way of life. They support our Indian
culture. They live it.
When thinking of positive aspects
of the Pine Grove JR's, we think:
ambassadorship, gxdw ill, tradition- .
alism, healing, spiritual comforters,
humor, fun, friendliness, respect,
shared compassion, horsemen, cattle
men, hunters, fishermen, craftsmen,
athletes, rodeos, caretakers, sacrifice,
unity and pride.
This drum group needs to aw aken
and continue for the benefit of the
current and future generations. The
younger dcsccndcnts of this very
positive group must pass one the
Settlement agreement presents economic opportunity
Referendum to decide if Tribes
should buy majority interest in PGE of the Tribes' involvement in the
hydro project project has evolved from "landlord"
The Tribal Council will consider, .into active participant, now manag
on January 31 a resolution asking fing and owning various aspects of
Tribal members to approve acquiring
a portion of the Pelton-Round Butter
Hydroelectric Project. The Tribal
Council is considering a referendum
date in late March.
The recently negotiated Settle
ment Agreement between the Tribes,
Portland General Electric (PGE) and
the U.S. Department of the Interior
(DOI) includes provisions that allow
the Tribes to acquire increasing
amounts of ownership, eventually
resulting in a majority interest, of the
Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric
Project over the next 35 years.
Warm Springs Power Enterprises
(WSPE), with guidance from the
Tribal Council, has been assisting in
negotiating this agreement for over a
year.
"The agreement calls for a pur
chase price that is considerably be
low market value. It's a very good
deal for the Tribes and a good in
vestment in the future," explained
Jim Manion, General Manager of
WSPE.
The Pelton-Round Butte hydro
electric project, partially located on
tribal lands, has been linked with the
Tribes since its construction nearly
50 years ago. Over the years, the
Tribes have become increasingly
involved in the management of some
aspects of the project, although it has
remained under PGE ownership.
"This unique economic opportu
nity is a result of shrewd negotiation
combined with on-going regulatory
issues," said Charles Jackson, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Tribes. "The
only way to realistically move toward
our goal of economic self-sufficiency
is to have control of tribal resources
that generate revenue. Taking a share
of ownership of the dams achieves
such control," he continued.
Current situation developed from
years of involvement and federal
relicensing rules.
"Because the project is located
partially on tribal lands, the Tribes
have been involved with hydropower
development from the beginning,"
said Manion. "The history goes back
as far as 1911 when the federal
government formally set aside the
area as an Indian Power Site Reserve
so that it could be used to benefit of
the Tribes in the future."
In the 1950s, the Tribes opted to
support PGE's request to exploit the
hydropower potential of the site.
Federal and state governments agreed
on license terms forthe project, giving
the green light for construction. A
hydroelectric license defines the way
in which a project must be operated,
including enhancements for fish and
wildlife, recreation and other re
sources. At that time, the Tribes en
tered into an agreement in which
PGE agreed to pay an annual rent for
the use of tribal resources and land.
hold special drumming and singing contest at annual powwow
teachings to the next generations: the
honor, the legacy, and the spirit.
The original members of the this
groups arc:
Jacob Frank, Jr. (lead singer)
Yuhtccn Frank
Dclvis Heath, Jr.
Robert Heath, Sr.
Nathan Jim, Jr.
Eli Little
Dallas Winishut, Jr.
Charles Dick
Eric "Moose" Mitchell
Raymond "Captain" Moody
Jay Suppah
Advisors for this group arc Jacob
Frank, Sr., Dclvis Heath, Sr., and
Warren "Rudy" Clements. They also
received special support from Clint
Jacks of the Oregon Stale University
Extension Service.
Other groups that were started
during the Pine Grove JR's initial
beginning arc:
1. Wawokiya-Roy Heath, Sr.
2. The Boys-George Clements, Jr.
3. Widcspot-Edw ard Spino, Jr.
4. Art Mitchell Singers-Art Mitchell,
Sr.
5. Treaty of 1855-Lcandcr George,
Since then, the nature and extent
the project. In 1982, the Tribes ex
ercised their right to construct gen
eration facilities at the reregulating
dam. This resulted in the Tribes be
ing added to the federal license as co
licensee with PGE. In 1985, the
Tribes renegotiated the rental
agreement to link payment amount
to annual power generated from the
project.
The existing license, jointly held
by the Tribes and PGE, expires in
December 2001. The multi-year
regulatory process to relicense the
Pelton-Round B utte project presented
a window of opportunity to pursue
the option of acquiring a greater stake
in the hydro project.
In 1995, after early negotiations
with PGE regarding future rents were
unsuccessful, the Tribes opted to
apply to the federal government to be
awarded a sole license for project. In
that case, the Tribes would have been
obligated to purchase the entire
project from PGE.
Over the last year, PGE, the Tribes,
and the DOI have determined that,
under current regulatory and market
conditions, the course of co-ownership
was the most advantageous ar
rangement for everyone.
"In short, PGE has determined
that it' s better to sell a majority inter
est in the project to the Tribes than to
The 427 MW Pelton-Round Butte Project is partially located on tribal lands.
23rd Annual Lincoln's Birthday Fowwow &
Sovereignty Celebration
February 11-13, 2000
Simnasho lonqhouee, Simnasho, Oregon
Grand entries:
Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1 :30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Over $16,000 in Prize Money, using the point system
Grass Dance, Jingle Dance, Fancy Dance and Traditional
Dance Contest for ages 6-12, 13-16, 17 & older.
Specials:
Golden Age (65 & over) Ladies Dance Contest-sponsored by
Raylene Thomas and family.
Drumming Contest-sponsored
3 Hand Drum Contest-sponsored by Simnasho Community
Round BustleChicken Dance-sponsored by Macky Begay
Men's Fancy Dance Contest-sponsored by Stan Whiteman
Girls 6-12 Traditional Dance
Jr. Queen Matilda Wallulatum
For information call Anna Clements at (541 ) 553-3290;
vendors call Sandra at (541) 553-3601.
Jr.
6. Indian Nalion-Tolus
7. Eagle Spirit-Lcvi Walscy
The Pine Grove JR's express great
gratitude and appreciation for all the
support and encouragement over the
year. May the great Creator bless and
keep everyone.
The Pine Grove JR's, past, present
Lincoln's Powwow
The Simnasho Community, El
ders, and Powwow Committee is
once again sponsoring the 23rd An
nual "Lincoln's Powwow Self Gov
ernment & Sovereignty Celebration.
To celebrate the self-government &
sovereignty, under the Wheeler
Howard Act, adopted and approved
February 14, 1938.
Activities scheduled arc as fol
lows: February 5-Mcmorial and Rejoin
ing February ll-6:30-Ncw Joiners
and re-joincrs of dancers and drum
mers (Pine Grove Juniors Drum).
7: 15-Grand Entry Pageant, followed
by a "Special Tribute" Ceremony for
departed "M.C." Nathan 8-Ball Jim
risk losing the entire project in the
relicensing process, explained
Manion. "And we believe that a
majority interest, rather than full
ownership at this time, is a good
match with tribal economic goals."
Settlement contains many benefits
for Tribes.
Purchase of a larger stake in the
project will ensure a stable revenue
source for many decades to come.
This stability takes on an increasing
urgency as revenue from tribal tim
ber operations is projected to decrease
sharply in coming years.
Hydroelectric power generation
is an extremely low-cost source of
power. Already, the difference be
tween the cost to generate power and
its price on the wholesale market is
large. This difference is likely to
grow advantageously in coming years
as the power market continues to be
deregulated and competition is
phased in. Demand for low-cost
power will be high for decades, espe
cially considering Oregon's projected
population growth.
Bobby Brunoe, general manager
of the Natural Resources Branch,
stated that majority ownership of the
project will also result in greater
control over the management of
natural resources in the Deschutes
watershed. "The Tribes have always
argued that responsible environmen
tal stewardship can be integrated with
profitable hydro project operations.
We want to make certain we have a
resource base that has been well taken
by Pine Grove JR's (rejoining)
Contest-sponsored by Outgoing
and future!
Pric money lor the singing col'
test is as follows:
1st Plaec-$2.(XX)
2ndPlacc-$l,5(X)
3rdPlace-$l,(XX)
4lh Placc-$5(X)
5lh Placc-$3(X)
6th Placc-$2(X)
scheduled events
given by the powwow committee,
elders and Simnasho Community.
February 12-1:30 p.m. Grand En
try, followed by dancing and a spe
cial, in recognition of special guest,
former Governor Vic Ativan.
February 13-2:(X) Grand Entry
Powwow Honors: The Lincoln's
Powwow is dedicated to the values
and beliefs, inherited in our native
tribal sucrcdncss that has been our
strength through the ages.
Because of this purpose then, our
self-government and sovereignty and
the leadership it provides is honored,
past, present and future, also:
Honors: Children, Veterans, Lcad
crsChicfsCouncilmcn, SeniorsEl
ders, and Sobriety.
care of and that we can pass onto our
children and grandchildren.
- Project would be purchased at
. below market value.
The Tribes will gain majority
ownership over the'eourse of 35 years,
with the first purchase of a one-third
interest occurring in 2002. Over the
next three decades, the Tribes will
then have the option, not the obliga
tion, to purchase additional interest
in the project bringing ownership up
to 50.01 percent of the total.
The Tribes already have experi
ence financing and operating hydro
projects because of the reregulation
facility. Costing nearly $30 million,
the reregulating generation facility
was wholly financed through tribal
appropriations and loans. The power
from the tribal-owned reregulation
facility is sold directly to PacifiCorp
under long-term contract.
Additional information will be
forthcoming.
Over the next two months, addi
tional newspaper articles and mail
ings to tribal members will explain
the elements of the Settlement
Agreement with PGE and the DOI as
well as the benefits and potential
risks to the Tribes.
This is an important economic
opportunity for the Tribes. WSPE
and Tribal elders will be involved in
providing the information that will
help to understand the history and
implications of this referendum. If
you have questions or comments,
please contact Jim Manion at WSPE.
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