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8 March 23, 2000 Warm Springs, Oregon Lincoln's Powwow 2000 dance contest results shared Lincoln's Powwow 2000 com mittee would like to express their appreciation to all who helped at this year's powwow, There were people who made donations to the powwow, they are: Rosalie SlimJohn, who donated $100; Ike family and Raylene Tho mas family, who donated two fringed shawls for the raffle; Geri Blodgett, who donated a Pendleton blanket for the MC; Shirley Heath, who donated a blanket for the raffle; and Julie Umtuch, who donated a Pendleton coat for the raffle. Committees two elders Louise Hcllon and Nettie Shawaway donated to raffle. The committee would like to apologize to Chief Heath family on behalf of Lillian Heath (out-going Queen) in 1999, who provided the meal on Sunday. This year food donation of beef, turkeys, coffee and frozen venison was by Cal Queahpama (sub-chief) and family (and sisters). Sandwiches were provided by Captain Moody. Thank you to all the cooks and kitchen help for the cooking the de licious meals. Raffle sales were conducted by Gilbert Brown, Raylene Thomas and family, Begay family and QueahpamaGreene family this year. There were no queen candidates (I Sess girls not interested). A bcauti I long-fringe buckskin dress, shawl and percentage of sales were to be awarded to the winner. Other people who helped were: Captain Moody, who was the whipman and the three MC's Ron Belgard, Frank Jim and Anson Begay. All the judges who volunteered, Jaymouse Mitchell, 5050 cards, and staff of Sandra, Margie, Birney, Cena, Pern, Jodi, Richard, Gerald, Joseph, Austin and Mackie who worked the computers, tallying, all registrations, drums, microphone, judges .selec tions, raffle and vendors. Thank you to Andy Leonard, who helped with speakers, Salmon Corps (Roland Kalama) for delivering powwow chairs. Lincoln's Powwow winners Jr Division (ages 6-12) Jr. Girls FancyJIngla 1- Kashia Sisto, White Swan, WA 2- Kayla Johnson, Seattle, WA 3- Jayda Weaseltail, White Swan, WA Jr. Girls Traditional 1 - Raylene Thomas, W. Springs, OR 2- Rondl Totus, Toppenish, WA 3- Velene Antone, Goldendale, WA Jr. Boys FancyGrass 1 - Dillon Begay, The Dalles, OR 2- Dakota Madera, Tacoma, WA 3- Cory Johnson, Warm Springs, OR Jr. Boys Traditional 1- Sparrowhawk Walsey, Toppenish 2- Anthony Maldonado, Wapato, WA 3- Deshawn Little Eagle, Seattle, WA Teen Division (ages 13-16) Teen girls fancyJingle 1 - Susie Walsey, Toppenish, WA 2- Lynette Lysta, White Swan, WA 3- Brooke Sohappy, Pendleton, OR Tsen girls traditional 1- Tashina Johnson, Toppenish, WA 2- Krysta Rhoan, Warm Springs, OR 3- Nicole Stwyer, Tacoma, WA Teen boys fancygrass 1 - Gary Villa, Warm Springs, OR 2- Goorge Lee, White Swan, WA . 3- Alvln Littlehead, Tacoma, WA Teen boys traditional 1-Justls Cree, Wapato, WA 2- James Walsey, Toppenish, WA 3- David Spotted Eagle, Portland, OR Womens Fancy 1- LaVerna ScabbyRobe, Whits Swan, WA 2- Kathy Eaglespeaker, Olympla, WA 3- Mildred Onepenee, Satus, WA Womens Jingle 1 - Paula McCurtaln, Tacoma, WA ' 2- Bridget EagleSpeaker, Olympla, WA 3- Sheryl Steinhauer, Saddle Lake, AB Womens Traditional 1- Charlene Tillequots, Harrah, WA, 2- Arlissa Rhoan, Siletz, OR 3- Ramona Scabbyrobe, White Swan, WA Mens Fancy ' 1- Gary Smith, Toppenish, WA 2- Stan Whiteman, Browning, MT 3- Rodney Totus, Grainger, WA Mens Grass 1- Sfdrick Baker, New Town, ND 2- Randy Paskemin, Gallivan, Sask. 3- William Wesley, Toppenish, WA Mens Traditional 1- Todd Beebe, Alberta Canada 2- Nakia Williamson, Lapwai, ID Religious Poems Wanted ;v,...- Offered Scholar ships The National Head Start Asso ciation is offering two scholarships to graduates of Head Start programs who are currently enrolled in a four-year, two-year or vocational technical school. The application deadline is Friday, March 31. The Phyllis J. Jones Memorial Scholarship grants $1,500, and the Dr. Scott Harkley Memorial Schol arship grants $ 1,500 for each of our years for students pursuing a medi cal career. In addition, scholarships are available for parents of Head Start students who have a letter of accep tance to a four-year or two-year college or vocationaltechnical school. For an application, contact Candy Freiboth at 388-2486, Ext. 13. The Bards of Burbank is offering a $1,000 grand prize in their millen nium poetry competition, free to everyone. The deadline for entering is April 18, 2000. To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less: Free Poetry Contest, 2219 W Olive Ave, PMB250, Burbank CA 91506, or enter on-line at www.freecontest.com. "We think great religious poems can inspire achievement," says Kevin Scribner, the organization's Contest Director. "We're especially keen on inspiring amateur poets and we think this competition will accomplish that Oregon has produced many won derful poets over the years and we'd like to discover new ones from among 3-Darrell Iso, Spokane, WA Golden Age Ladies Traditional 1 -Lola Totus, Grainger, WA 2-Aurelia Stacona, Slmnasho, OR Round Bustle Chicken Dance 1 - De vers Tsatoke, Sask, Canada 2- Kermit Davis, Nespelem, WA 3- Geo Minnlck, Toppenish, WA Stan Whiteman Fancy Contest All contestants divided the pot Three-Hand Drum finals 1- Blacklodge 2- Bear Hills 3- Bear Hills II Drum Contest 1- Blacklodge 2- Klcklng Woman 3- Bear Hills 4- lndian Nation 5- Splrit Whistle 6- Blacklodge There were 16 drums registered for the drum contest and they are: Eagle Thunder, Simnasho Butte, Red Hawk Canyon, Indian Nation, Kick ing Woman, White Eagle, Spirit Whistle, Blacklodge, Urban Legends, Rainy Creek, Four Directions, Eagle Valley, Dry Creek, Blackstone, Pine Grove Jrs, Bear Hills, Quartz Creek. Poetry 2000 If you have written a poem, good news! The New York Poetry Alliance is sponsoring Poetry 2000, a free contest open to everyone. There are 28 prizes in all, with a $1,000.00 cash prize going 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, to celebrate the new millennium. We expect our contest to produce exciting discov eries." To enter, send poem 21 lines or less to: New York Poetry Alliance, P.O. Box 1588, New York, NY 10116-1588. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com. Lincoln's raffle results Horn Donated by... Won by Pendleton Blanket Nettle Shawaway Fawn Begay Pendleton Shawl Nettle Shawaway Hermle Boyd Pendleton jacket Nettle Shawaway Llan Welch Shell Dress Norene Greene Earl Squlemphen Vest (hand made) Lois Smith Carol Pendleton bag Anna Clements Tyrin Wolfe Q""l Anna Clements Yvonne Nathan "Lll" girls cape & legglns Anna Clements Lorna Johnson 13' TV Anna Clements '. Roy Heath Cut-bead side purse Anna Clements simty Qrn -Bon Fringe Shawl Nettle Shawaway Arnold Sconawah $1 00 cash Committee D Montana $100 cash Committee Norene Greene 550 cash FawnBlalneAtclttyD.Mae Janice Santana S25cash " Reggie Wlnlshut Cooler Anna Clements Anthony Guerln Vest (Indian design) Anna Clements Pillow set Norene Greene sarin jacket Anna Clements Jameson Mitchell Beaded Barrett Anna Clements Roy Splno Blanket Ike Family Oliver Moses Drums of (Ire tapes Dartene Foster Jose Florez Picture vendor Gayle Wilson Ky chain vendor Mary Planton Dream catcher vendor Norene Greene Purple earring vendor Earl Squlemphen ;:.':-.: Central Oregon Housing to conduct survey NASU Fundraising Rummage sale-Bake sale-Car wash on March 24 (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Quinn Park (across from the Comm. Center) Come support your local youth raise money to attend a conference in November. NASU will be fundraising for the next 8 months. Help us out, donations are gladly accepted, items andor money. Also raffle items needed for future fund raising. For more information, call Myrna Frank, NASU advisor at 553-7021. During the first half of April your household should receive an impor tant housing needs survey The Central Oregon Housing Survey will be distributed in every community throughout Central Oregon. All Warm Springs post office boxes will receive it. Look for an envelope from the Tribes containing the 4-page confidential survey and a special Warm Springs Reservation insert. By completing this survey you will be taking an active part in local planning efforts to sustain the future health of our Reserva tion and Region. The Central Oregon Housing Survey seeks to determine an honest understanding of existing housing conditions in our communities. The goal is to improve housing and affordability issues for all Central Oregonians. Please make your voice heard by taking a few minutes to fill out. Results of the survey will be shared at a Workshop early this spring. The Central Oregon Housing Survey is administered by the Cen tral Oregon Regional Housing Au thority, and sponsored by the Northwest Area Foundation. The Survey is just one part of a , Housing Needs Assessment, sched uled for completion by June. Spe cifically the Housing Needs Assess-'! mentwill: ' Identify specific housing" ' needs, including special populations, 3 by each housing type. ' Identify existing housing '1 inventory, including shelters, transi- tional housing and permanent hous-1 ing. Permanent types of housing in- ' elude rentals, home ownerships, ' permanent supportive housing for special needs for independent living, 1 and condition and age of substandard ' housing. An analysis identifying the current housing gaps, as defined above, and an analysis of housing , gap trends and forecasts. t The needs assessment will provide information for seeking fundingn and for updating the Warm Springs Housing Plan. Present information in a clear and concise format that is easy to understand and use. Getting this work done will take the assistance and cooperation of everyone in our community. Look for these surveys April lst-17th For more information please contact: Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority Cyndy Cook, Executive Director, 541-923-1018. Ccookcorha.org Or Chet VanPelt at the Warm Springs Housing De partment at 553-3250. J- , : i .4 bit it 1 TP t 11 ', "" - V. Jf Congratulations to Kanim Smith, Jrand Rena Adams on their wedding February 3rd, 2000 at Las Vegas, Nevada. The happy occasion was attended by family and friends. Love, Dad, Kanim Smith Sr., Mario, Julius & Jojo Madras High School Class of 1975 We are currently planning bur 25th reunion If you would like to help, WE NEED YOU HELP! Janet (Cowden) Brown 475-6015 Brenda (Keller) Davis 475-6320 Helena (Shike) Jackson 553-1128 Warm Springs "STUDENTS" attending MHS&JCMS You are invited to visit Higher Education Depart ment DURING SPRING BREAK Students will be asked to meet briefly with staff to talk about Education & Career Goals. Students who fill out a questionnaire will be eligible for a raffle item. Drawing on Friday March 24, 2000. PLEASE STOP BY ANY TIME (8-5)! 1110 Wasco Street For more info call 553-3311 Conference scheduled for April 27, 2000 Whale of the Children 2000 Touching the Circle HeHe Longhouse, Warm Springs, OR Thursday April 27th- 6 p.m. -Light Healing FireOpen ing ceremony by Iris (Kalama) Smith (Snacks) 7 p.m.-Presentation: Help Fami lies & Vets off the streetsHealing Circle Larson Kalama, Sr. Closing prayer-Wilma (Smith) Picard Friday April 28th Breakfast 9 a.m. -Healing Circle for War riors, Women & Children (held sepa rately) Lite Lunch-Prior to Sweat Dinner-After Sweat 6:30 p.m.-Flute Circle ' 8 p.m.-Mini Powwow (inviting all drums) Saturday April 29th "Kids Day" ' Breakfast !i 9:45 a.m. - Introduction(s): Larson Kalama Sr. to introduce teachers. 1 Sweat Lodge introduction to youth: Foster Kalama. 1 10:40 a.m.-Begin First Session 1 Lunch 1 :45 p.m.-End Fourth Session 1:50 p.m. Return to Longhouse 1 2 p.m. - Sweat Lodge for Kids ,! 3:45 p.m.-Main & Final Session Dinner " Special Gathering: To be announced Men will sweat at sunrisewomen in the evenings. A familyguardian andor desig nated adult must accompany and be responsible for their child(ren) at all times. , Requesting any and all assistance with raffle items & food. Agenda subject to change!! Contact: Larson Kalama Sr. (541) 553-1317; Leminnie Smith (541) 475-1798 evenings; Other commit tee members: Ross Kalama, Sr.; Wilma Picard; Denise Picard-Smith; Bob Colson; Dominic Weibersch; Glenn Blacketer; Cody Black Jr.; Foster Kalama; Phillip Wright; Randy Smith and Grey Eagle. This event is open to all interested!!! COCC Approves Cor rection Certificate . Central Oregon Community College's Board of Directors recently approved a one-year certificate in Juvenile Corrections. The State Board of Education is expected to approve the certificate program this spring, allowing the college to award the certificates at the end of the fall term 2000. The juvenile corrections certifi cate program will prepare students for entry-level employment in the juvenile corrections field, andor for the equivalent of the first year of the two-year associated of applied sci ence degree in criminal justice. Co operative work experience is an im portant element of the program. For information, call 383-7500 Never underestimate the power of your actions Beginning welding class is back Back by popular demand is COCC Madras' Beginning Welding class this springs. Dale Crawford will teach his eight week evening welding course on Wednesdays. April 5 through May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Crawford, who is the vocational instructor at Culver High School will teach the students the safe use of elec tric arc, oxygen acetylene and MIG welding processes. He gears his in struction to the novice welder and in cludes hands-on practice of applica tions in the shop at Culver High School. Cost for welding is $74 ($60.50 for senior citizens 62 years and older) and includes use of equipment and materi als for hands -on practice. Pre -registration is required. Class size is limited so early registration is recommended. For more information, call COCC Madras at 475-2136. One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd." I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friend the following day) So I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him they ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives." He looked at me and said, "Hey, thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those big smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books and asked where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. He turned out to be pretty cool kid. I asked him if he , wanted to play football on Saturday ( with my friends and me. He said yes. n We hung out all weekend, and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I like him. And my friends thought the ( same of him. Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Damn boy! You are going to build some serious muscles with this pile of books!" He just laughed and . handed me half of the books. Over the next three years, we were the best of friends. We did almost everything together, we hung out to gether, we shoot basketball hoops, played baseball, joined the track team and double dated when the girls started coming around. As we grew, I saw Kyle grow from this scrawny nerd into tall ath letic guy. He gained confidence, and achieved in almost anything he put his mind to. He was a chick magnet and was never turned down for a date. And nobody tried picking on him ever again. Finally, Graduation day came, and Kyle was picked as our class valedictorian. He was to give a speech about gratitude and achievement As we stood in line behind the stage, the confident vale dictorian became that scrawny nerd I met three years prior, and he looked a mess. He kept wringing his sweaty hands, and trying to compose him self for the big speech. "Hey Kyle ! Calm do wn man ! Just think about what's important in your life, and go from there!" I said, slap ping him on the back. He showed me a big smile; it was one of those big smiles that showed real gratitude. His name was called, and after a long thunderous applause from the audience, there was silence. He squinted against the light shined on his face, and he began in a soft voice. "Wow! It is finally Thee day! I have never dreamed of being picked for anything such as this, and it is an honor to stand before you here today. Last night, I practiced what I was going to say to all of you today, some words of wisdom mixed with that Kyle Humor, but a real good friend of mine gave me some jitter advice, and I am going to follow it." He looked straight at me and began tell ing a story. "When I was a freshman, I was picked on a lot for being different; I had no friends and no matter how hard I tried, I was never accepted by anybody. I was really depressed and down, and I didn't think life was worth living anymore. So one day I decided that I was going to kill my self after school, and I cleaned out my locker of all my books so that my mother would not have to do it after I was gone. I was walking home that day feeling my lowest I have ever felt, and as usual, some kids came along and knocked me over, called me names and ran away. I was on the ground, ready to cry when somebody came along and extended a helping hand. This person helped me up, and took half of my load of books, and even walked me home. And then he invited me to join them for a basket ball game the following day. So I didn't go through with my plan that evening because I had a game to play, and I couldn't let him down. And after the game, I was invited to his birthday party the following week, and so it went, every day there was something to do, and finally I had a friend. I packed all my books back to school an began living again." He looked right at me sitting in the audience and said "Thank you my friend. Thank you for saving my life." I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest mo ment. I saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling that grateful smile. Not until that moment, did I real ize its depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or worse. God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some small way. "Friends are angels w ho lift us to our feet when our wings nave trouoie remembering how to fly...." J