2 July 13,2000
Warm Springs, Oregon
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White Tills a void that has been
felt since Norma was placed on
long-term disability. Norma'! last
day at work w as February 26, 1999.
Norma, one of the first tribal mem
ber women to graduate from col
lege, has been battling health prob
lems and has been in and out of the
hospital numerous times. Previous
to White's hiring, Lisa Sledge was
the "acting" Director of Finance.
Rawleigh White grew up in
Hums, Oregon. After attending the
University of Oregon for a year, he
transferred to Eastern New Mexico
University where he graduated in
1989 with a BUA in accounting and
finance.
Prior to coming to Warm
Rawleigh White
June was an eventful month for
the Finance branch. Rawleigh
White's first day on the job as Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) was June
1. On June 22, the branch held a
honoring and birthday party for
long-time employee and Director of
Finance Norma Smith.
Springs, Rawleigh White was em
ployed by Pioneer Natural Re
sources in Dallas, Texas. He was
the Director of Corporate and Inter
national Accounting. The soft
spoken White said his job entailed a
lot of traveling. "Mainly to Argen
tina, South Africa and Canada."
When asked about movinig to a
small community in Centraf Ore
gon, White said, "I'm excited about
coming to Warm Springs for many
reasons. The reputation of Warm
Springs outside of Indian Coun
try. ..a reputation of being a very
progressive Organization to work
for. White went on to say that
Warm Springs is a good location. "I
wanted to move back to Eastern
Oregon, and this gave us an oppor
tunity to do this." White has a
brother in Prineville, a brother in
Seattle and a brother and sister and
parents in Burns.
Rawliegh and his wife Grctchen
have a 2 year-old daughter, Cora
Leigh.
My style is to have a positive
attitude," an optimistic White said.
"I look at the Finance Branch as a
partner and communications tool in
working with the entire Organiza
tion." The new CFO developed his
style while acquiring an extensive
background in international finance.
From 1994 to 1997 he was the As
sistant Manager for Financial Re
porting for ConAgra (Lamb
Weston), in Tri-Cities, Washington.
His job took him to Turkey and the
Netherlands where he set up ac
counting systems for subsidiaries of
ConAgra.
White has been the Senior Ac
countant for Arthur Andersen and
Company of Boise, Idaho and also
for KPMG Peat Marwick in Ama-
rillo, Texas.
Although his career has been in
the private sector and has dealt with
the international business account
ing scene, White feels it has pro
vided a good background for him to
be able to assist the Confederated
Tribes. "The perception may be that
private enterprise and government
are different, however i think that
the language may be the only differ
ence," White said. "We still deal
with the same types of issues. I
may bring a few new ideas, or bring
a different way of doing things to
the table, but we'll be addressing
the same issues." When asked
about the financial challenges fac
ing the Organization, White said,
"we will have to become more effi
cient.... More efficiently use the
Tribal resources."
White will face challenges in his
new position. However, the Interna
tional business experience he brings
from the private sector may be a
valuable tool in help solve some of
the current financial challenges
faced by Tribal Government. One
of the immediate rewards the new
CFO will experience is being close
to his family and old friends.
Birthday potluck held for Norma
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Happy Pirthday Norma. A card signed by her many friends.
The Museum at Warm Springs
was the site of a special celebration
on June 22nd. The Finance branch
sponsored a potluck lunch that was
held outside on the museum
grounds from 12 noon until 2 pm.
The event was organized to wish
Norma Smith a happy birthday, and
to honor her life-long service to the
Tribal Organization.
Norma graduated from Lewis
and Clark in 1963. She and Pat
Courtney Gold both graduated in
1963 becoming the 2nd & 3rd tribal
member women to graduate from
college. Norma made history on
September 2,1997, when Secretary
Treasurer Raymond Calica pro
moted her to Director of Finance.
Norma became the first woman to
serve in that capacity for the Tribe.
In 1998, Norma began suffering
health problems that eventually de
manded more and more of her time.
After many stays in the hospital, she
was placed on long-term disability.
Her last day on the job was Febru
ary 26, 1999.
The event attracted over 100
people, including people who are
now retired, but worked with
Norma in the past. The large crowd
gathered to share in a potluck lunch,
reminisce, and just let Norma how
they feel about her. Many more
people let her know how they felt
about her by signing a banner that
was presented to her.
Norma's family held a birthday
party for her that evening at
Norma's home on Upper Dry
Creek.
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Wash., called the "send-in-the
Army comment nonsense.
But Gorton said he understands
the frustrations of some non-Native
Americans who live on or near res
ervations. He clashes regularly with
Native Americans on the issue of
tribal sovereignty, but he said termi
nating tribal governments is not a
solution.
The Coalition for Human Dig
nity declared last year that anti
sovereignty efforts are racist.
"It's become a major program
issue for us, because there are in
creasing attacks on tribal sover
eignty throughout the Northwest,"
said Executive Director Terre Ry
bovich. Tribal sovereignty is the concept
that Native American tribes are self
governing entities, a status that is
upheld by treaties with the U.S.
government and Constitution.
Based on federal court decisions
that date back to the 1800s. states
cannot interfere with tribal rights,
although Congress can override a
tribal nation's authority.
"The whole concept of tribal
government has run its course," said
state Sen. Harold Hochstatter of
Moses Lake, who is seeking the
GOP nomination for governor.
"We ought to treat everybody the
same. I m not for hyphenated
Americans."
Hochstatter said he's not sure
about Fleming's suggestion to use
military force, if necessary, to end
tribal governments.
Tim Coulter, executive director
of the American Indian Law Center
in Helena, Montana, says that
Washington state has had a strong
undercurrent of anti-Native Ameri
can sentiment for decades, stem
ming from disputes over tribal fish
ing rights.
"It s virulent and appalling, but
it's like periodic outbreaks of the
flu," he said, "it recedes in a few
days or weeks."
Some Republican candidates
said they were dismayed by the
resolution and don't think they are
bound by it.
John Carlson, the GOP's other
major candidate for governor, is
speaking out against the resolution.
"It's absolutely the reverse of
what Republican principles stand
for, to protect all rights and to up
hold the integrity and honor of this
nation and aliof the commitments it
makes." said Ron Allen, a Republi
can who is chairman of the James
town S'Klallam Tribe in Western
Washington and vice president of
the National Congress of American;
Indians. '
Thft rQnlnfinn adnnted at the'
isrtv convention in Scokane on
nni 17 rnmei amid prnwinp con
troversy over reservation rules af
fecting non-Indians, ranging from,
hunting privileges to liquor sales.
U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt, R
Wash., said he has been working'
with the tribes to find more funding,
for the Indian Health Service and;
other federal programs in Eastern;
Washington. The resolution drives a
wedge into efforts like that, he said.
"I don't think (Fleming) speaks'
for the Republican Party," he said. :
Ncthercutt's GOP primary op-:
ponet, Richard Clear, supports the,
resolution's call to change the way
reservations operate. The tribes
shouldn't have sovereign nation
status and receive federal funds, he
contends.
Although Fleming said he's like
to have the resolution introduced at
the GOP national convention later
this month, Republicans and De
mocrats doubt that will happen.
Looking for
artifacts
The Musuem At Warm Springs
collections Accession Committee
will meet August 1 and November
13 to consider artifacts for the per
manent collection. Tribal Members
may bring their materials for con
sideration by July 25 for the August
meeting and by November 7 for the
November meeting. The materials
that receive the highest priority for
the permanent collections at this time
are: Corn husk bags, corn husk ties
and barrettes, mini-corn husk neck
laces, corn husk side purses, cedar
root basket earrings, old shawls and
old blankets, bone and dentallium
chokers, needle bags, beaded floral
dresses and vests, proposal sticks,
side purses with belts, wampum, pine
needle baskets, top quality, finely
made beaded medallions and watch
bands, and mini-baskets necklaces
and earrings. For the archive, the
Museum is also seeking photos from
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Farm Service Agency news.
Lamb
assis-
:at adiu
tance program (LMAAP)
The Clinton Administration has
announced a three year $30 million
program called lamb meat adjust
ment assistance program (LMAAP).
During the first year of the pro
gram July 22, 1999, to September
30, 2000, payment may be made for
rams, sheep improvement and facil
ity improvement. Payment on rams
are $100 each not to exceed $2,500.
Rams must have been 90 days of
age at purchase and be held for 90
days. Sheep enrolled in a sheep im
provement program will get $.50
per head not to exceed $500. Eligi
ble facility improvement such as
feedlots, lambing sheds, shearing
sheds, etc. may be eligible for 20
cost share not to exceed $2,500.
For years two and three, farmers
are eligible for payment of $3.00 for
feeder lamb, $5.00 for each slaugh
ter lamb, and $8.00 for each slaugh
ter Iamb marketed during the June
1 July 31 period. There will be no
maximum payments or herd limits
during years two and three of the
program.
Sign up for year one begins June
19, 2000, and ends October 13,
2000. Eligible producers may file
an application for benefits at the
Farm Service Agency (FSA) office
any time during this sign-up period.
For more information call FSA at
541-923-4358 extension 2 or on the
website at http:wwwfsausdagov
dafppsd.
The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) prohibits dis
crimination in its programs and ac
tivities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age,
disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or familial
status. (Not all prohibited bases ap
ply to all programs). Persons with
disabilities who require alternative
means for communication of pro
gram information (Braille, large
print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
USDA's target center at 202-720-2600
(voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimi
nation, write USDA, Director, Of
fice of Civil Rights, room 326-W,
Whitten Bldg., 1400 Independence
Ave. SW, Washington DC 20250
9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice
or TDD). USDA is an equal oppor
tunity provider and employer.
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Seeking stories from veterans
Norma at the potluck held in her honor.
The publisher of the popular
Chicken Soup for the Soul book se
ries is seeking submissions from
veterans for a new book Chicken
Soup for the Veteran's Soul.
Stories from all wars and branches
of services are welcome. Topic ideas
include heroism, camaraderie,
laughter, sense of duty and reunions.
Submissions should be a true story
that has a moment or event that can
bring awareness to readers. Submis
sions as long as 1,200 words will be
accepted and money will be offered
for selected stories. Deadlines for
submissions is August 1, 2000. The
book is scheduled for release August
13.2001.
For submission, guidelines or to
view samples can or call
888-387-6373.
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Salmon marketing HACCP Sea
food safety. HACCP (pronounced
"Has-sip:") is a difficult name for a
simple and effective way to ensure
food safety. HACCP stands for
"Hazard Analysis and Critical Con
trol Point". The Food and Drug Ad
ministration (FDA) requires that all
seafood sold or produced in the
United States be processed under a
HACCP plan and under the supervi
sion of a HACCP trained individual.
Products imported into the United
States must also meet these require
ments. This short course will provide
you with the skills to meet this re
quirement. There are no required
examinations simply your attendance
and participation in the program
fulfills the requirement
Added feature: Advance your
filleting technique to get better,
nicer-looking cuts of fish.
Certificates will be awarded to
those who participate.
Date: July 14-15, 2000
(2-day requirement)
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Cousin's Restaurant
2114W. 6th St.
The Dalles, OR
Phone:(541)298-2771
Lunch provided both days
CRITFC will cover fee valued as
$250 per person
Class size limited to 30.
For more information or if you
have any questions, please contact
Scherri Satamish or Jon Matthew s at
(503) 238-0667.
Traditions are often thought of as
antiquated archaic, or of the past. In
fact traditions are a vital part of many
people's contemporary lives. They
forge a link between past and present,
carrying the history and stories of
people, countries, tribes and places
into the present, preserving them for
the future. A new exhibit, Living
Traditions, opening at the Oregon
History Center on July 16, 2000,
focuses on the process of preserving
these cultural traditions and the nu
merous skills this entails. Living
Traditions showcases the 1999-2000
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship
Program (TAAP), an annual program
of the Oregon Historical Society
Folklife Program, displaying the
work of ten master traditional artists
and their apprentices.
Living Traditions contains origi
nal works of art, photographs, and
musical instruments, along with in
sights into the artistry, background
and unique skills involved in passing
on each cultural life of a community,
taught from one person to another
overtime and space. Because knowl
edge and skills of these art forms are
passed down through oral tradition,
each artist shares a deep commit
ment to sharing what they know to
ensure these traditions will be carried
on by future generations.
Since 1989, the Traditional Arts
Apprenticeship Program has sup
ported the work of traditional artists
within their community by funding
artist to teach their skills and
knowledge to less experienced ap
prentices. This year's program in
cludes four basketry traditions
(Angolan, Kalapuya, Hawaiian &
Paiute), Lao woodcarving, Somali
henna art, Iranian setar, and Native
American regalia & drumming.
"The exhibit is the one of the few
places in Oregon where you will find
this variety of traditional artists and
art forms displayed in one space."
says Leila Childs, TAAP coordina
tor. "It gives us an opportunity to
learn how traditions play a vital role
in the contemporary lives of artist
and their communities, and look at
the process by which traditions are
passed down from one person to
another within a community."
Each year, a special exhibition at
the Oregon History Center showcases
the efforts of the artists involved in
the previous year's program. To
participate in TAAP, master artists
and apprentices apply together to pass
on a specific cultural tradition
(2000-2001 TAAP applications are
being accepted through July 21,
2000). Applications are evaluated
based on traditionally, artistic qual
ity, community support and a com
mitment to passing it on to others.
Living Traditions will be on dis
play at the Oregon History Center
through August 3 1 , 2000. It will then
move to the Oregon State Capitol
building in Salem, and will be on
display September 5 through Octo
ber 13th. The TAAP program has
been made possible by the National
Endowment for the Arts, the Oregon
Arts Commission, and the U.S. Bank.
Stipends for the master artist were
provided through a generous grant
from the PGE-Enron Foundation.
A program guide with images,
personal information and quotes from
each artist is available. For more
information, contact the OHS
Folklife Department at (503)
306-5292.
1 99-2000 TAAP master artist and
apprentices:
Agnes Baker Pilgrim with Tanya
Nevarez - Native American Regalia
(Grants Pass)
Michael Ball with Murry Harrison
- Traditional Drum Making
(GladstoneSpringfield)
Valeriana Bandwa with Anita
Jesse, Peter and Salome Chimuka -Angolan
Basketry (Portland)
Phaeng Chittaphong with
Khouansiva Vonghanty - Lao
Woodcarving (ClackamasPortland)
Karen How ling wolf with Esther
Stutzman - Kalapuya Basketry
(GlideYoncalla)
Sam Kama with Moses Kunewa
- Hawaiian Basketry (Portland) -
Zahra Mohammed with Adey
Mohamed - Somali Body Decora
tions (Portland)
Bobak Salehi with Erica
Tavangari - Iranian Setar (Beaverton)
Minerva Souci with Priscilla
Kennedy and Eric Hawley - Paiute
Basketry (Burns)
Yie Hue Vang with Chai Vang,
Michael Vang, John Cha and Hlau
Cba (Portland)