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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (March 22, 2001)
Spilyqy Tymoo, Wqfrn Springs, Oregon Mircb 22, 2001 Campaign 2002 has begun r I'D 1 .1,'. v,.v ' i1jiP?2-' Smith, standing at left, addresses council Richard Smith, Republican candidate for governor 2002, addressed Pribal Council at a luncheon meeting on March 12. Smith, who is one uarter Cherokee, said he advocates strong enforcement of Indian treaties and supports Indian gaming rights. He disagrees with fiscal policies of he current administration, stating there arc more than $12 billion of undesignated funds idling in state coffers. After his talk, Smith fielded cjuestions from Council members. Greeley.... rr rv --'; CI''.. 1 y ...jinn 11 ' -If. . v; j a New York students gather around Greeley at National Museum of the American Indian and spitting notes that blend into his unique sound As he performs more, he is in creasingly rewarded by the response from his audiences. At his recent Smithsonian appearance, New York school children were enthralled by the unfamiliar sounds. One child exclaimed, "When I listen 1 can see myself as an eagle, flying high up to the sky." One evening an older woman confided, "livery time you play your music, you take me to another place." "That just stops me in my tracks. To be able to transport people, it's awesome!" Greeley is obviously amazed that the music that enhances his spirituality and connection with his background brings joy to others as well. He emphasizes the mutual ity of the experience between musi cian and audience before each per formance when he advises, "I can tell a story, but if you hear something different, it's your story," In another story, one of Pueblo origin, lmg Sash (the constellation Orion) led his people from a land of war to one where they might live in peace. I Ic guided them carefully along the way. Perhaps on that night 1991 when Greeley awoke to the glimmer of Orion's stars, I-ong Sash became his guide - to help him dis cover the haunting, soaring, longing notes that have the power to trans port us all. To hear Greeley "tell his stories" in his magical way, catch him this weekend (March 24,h and 25,h) at Chinook Winds Casino Powwow or contact him for his CD's which arc available for $10. (Kmail: rdrclations(?yahoo'Com. Mailing address: 3010 NT. 48"1 Street, Vancouver, WA 98663) On patrol- Officer Introduction Hello community of Warm Springs my name is William L Sam aka (TACO), I have lived here in Warm Springs all of my life. My two grandmothers Mary Danzuka, and the late Nancy Johnson raised me. Since the age of six 1 have always wanted to serve in Law Enforce ment. During the summer of .1994, Chief Don Courtney, and I.t. Stoney Miller made it possible when they hired me as a police cadet through the work force develop ments cadet program. For the next four summers, I served as a police cadet until 1999 when 1 accepted a full time position as a 911 dis patcher. I joined the Law Enforcement field because I wanted to help make a difference in my community do ing what I can to make it safer for everyone. As a 91 1 dispatcher for the Warm Springs Police Department, my duties include answering phone calls for help when someone is in need of police, fire, ot EMS services. In the near future I hope to con tinue to,. SL'rve .the community of . . 'arm Springs iri the police depart ments Patrol Division protecting life and property on the reservation, and dispensing justice under Federal, State, and Tribal Laws when and where it is needed. ' I would also like to take the time to thank the following people for believing and encouraging me to continue in police work because without them, I might not have made it to where I am today. My appreciation goes out to Chief Don Courtney, Lt. Stoney Miller, Deputy Glenn Fluhr, Mary Calica, Erma Garcia, Billie Jo Bagley, Rob ert Whittenburge, Mariam Tias, Earlene Tufti, Leeann Tufti, Mark Coffee, Maria Lopez, Jimmy Tohet Jr, Buster Isadore, Garrett Greene and many others. Last but certainly not the least, one who has always been there 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and 365 days a year showing her continuing love and support my mom Mary Danzuka. Without her, my dream of becoming a COP would have never come true. Words will never express how much I appreciate what you have done for me over the past 20 years. Corrections Corner Greetings from the Warm Springs Corrections facility As the new Lt. of Corrections, ! have been here for over a month and it seems like I just started yesterday. The support and friendliness from the community has been excep tional. I would like to use this col umn to provide some information concerning jail operations and ku dos' for my staff The following are some policies that have been implemented in or der to provide some structure to the running of the facility. Inmate Property- Inmates are only allowed the following items from outside the facility, 3 changes of undergarments, and three pairs of socks. Any other items brought into the facility will be refused. Inmate Money- Family members may bring in money for their fam ily inmates. You will be given a receipt for the amount and the money will be posted to the . inmate's books. This money is for ! their use in buying 'commissary items. Money Disbursement- Inmates may disburse money to their im mediate family, parents, wife, or children. No other disbursement will be allowed Staff Recognition- We have enticed Tamara Kalama to return to the Corrections field. Tamara brings lots of experience and knowledge to our little department. Officer's Farrell Shortman and John David will be attending the Correctional Officer Academy later this month. We fully expect them to graduate with honors. Officer Chris Seed is a new mem ber of our Corrections Staff. He is a resident of Madras and wants to make Corrections his career. Continutd from Page 1 It is said the presence of Kokopelli, a symbol of fertility, can be felt whenever life comes forth. The notes that flow from Greeley's flute, evoking timeless themes of earth and man, could well be those of his ancestor, so universal arc they in their call. Greeley returns to his Hopi fam ily as often as possible, partaking in Rattlesnake Dances, the Kokopelli Flute Ceremony and Kachina Dances. Of his blending of tribal backgrounds he says, "My magic 3,. i -rf" V . ".W- 1 ft k - - - - ' - - t omes from the rivers as well as the . deserts. Thai's where I get mv bal ' ance." The flutes that convey his spirit are as deceptively simple in their appearance as the clear notes they produce. Visually, each is unique. '. Some include a "block" carved in the shape of a whale, wolf or other ani jnal which serves a functional as well . as decorative purpose. The length, diameter, hole place ment and wood from which they are carved give each a unique personal ity and musical key. Greeley laughs, "They arc like people - even two twins are never completely alike." .And, like people, some are more challenging than others. He chooses between these individuals to create ' the special mood he desires." Occa sionally he finds two flutes who "mate - they are two hearts as one" and plays them simultaneously. The simplicity of the instrument, however, makes the flutist's job more demanding. Greeley has devel oped a range of breathing and mouthing techniques to create the trills, bending notes, gargling notes, . A w.., 2002 timber sale assessment released The Resource Management Inter disciplinary Team has released a draft project assessment covering the 2002 Timber Sale for public review. The document was prepared by the Project Interdisciplinary Team (P1DT) to provide options for tim ber harvest in the upper Metolius River, Whitewater River and Jefferson Creek watersheds. Four alternatives were formulated and numerous logging methods were considered for this project, taking into account present resource con ditions, forest health and public in put. The 2002 Timber Sale is ex pected to yield approximately 53 million board feet. There are opportunities for Tribal Organizations to utilize in mate workers. If you have jobs that need to be done around your Tribal Organization, we have lots of eager ambitious workers at your disposal. We are sorry but we cannot take by name requests for any inmate workers. Letter to parents Dear Parents, Yes, it's finally SPRING BREAK!!! I just wanted to take a minute to remind you that with state testing coming up the week of April 9-13, the weeks immediately following the break are very impor tant. The first two w-ecks after the break are spent on a final review of all concepts that will be covered on the state tests, grades 1-4 and, of course, the third week after break will be the actual tests. It is very important that your children attend school on these days. They have worked very hard this year and are just about ready to really rock these tests! Please help them be totally ready by making sure they arc in school following the break. Thanks! Dawn Smith, Principal Warm Springs Elementary The document is divided into sec tions explaining the purpose and need for action, resource-based in dicators used to help the technical staff analyze and mitigate environ mental impacts, and details'of the four alternatives. There are maps showing the harvest blocks, quick reference tables to compare the al ternatives, a list of measures needed to mitigate environmental conse quences, and the PIDT's recom mended alternative. The goal of Alternative A is to continue current management. Ac tivities such as hunting, recreation ; jjt V and cultural food gathering would continue as in the past. The only harvest proposed under Alternative A would be through conventional' salvage operations. The emphasis of Alternative B for the 2002 sale would be to use the current transportation system, shortest haul routes and lowest road maintenance to harvest timber within the project area. Emphasis would also be placed on timber stands with high and moderate for est health problems. Seventy-three percent of high priority acres iden tified in the project area would be treated under this" alternative. The net harvest volume would be 53 million board feet of timber, includ ing 527 acres of commercial thin, 1,151 acres of seed tree, 1,481 acres of shelterwood and 577 acres of land scape prescriptions. The emphasis of Alternative C would be to treat stands with high and moderate forest health prob lems. Seventy percent of the high priority acres identified in the project area would be treated under this alternative. The net harvest vol ume would be 49 million board feet of timber, including 1,658 acres of commercial thin, 617 acres of seed tree and 1,193 acres of landscape pre scriptions. Alternative D, which is the PIDT's recommended alternative, would emphasize the treatment of high and moderate priority forest health issues. Ninety-seven percent of the' high priority acres identified in the project area would be treated under this alternative, including 1,658 acres of commercial thin, 562 acres of seed tree and 1,545 acres of landscape prescriptions. The alternatives would have vary ing effects on water, fish, wildlife, cultural, timber, range, soil and eco nomic resources. There would also be some changes to the transporta tion system, which could include up ; to 1.7 miles of new road construc tion, depending on which alterna tive is approved. For more information or copies of the documents contact Rich Lohman in the Forestry Branch, or call 553-2416. Tribal members have 30 days to comment on the pro posed sales. Charges Dismissed On November 16, 2000 the United States Attorney's office dis missed charges of child sex abuse against Kenneth Flore of Warm Springs. On March 7, 2001 a search war rant was executed at 2482 Kuckup Street resulting in the arrest of four persons for numerous charges in cluding Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs, Hallucinogens and Deliriants and Drug Paraphernalia. Detectives and Officers arrested Tiffany Smith, Danica Greene, Derek Greene and Albeto Cruz- alle. A sizeable amount of mcth amphctamine, a small amount of cash, assorted drug paraphernalia and two firearms were seized as a result of the arrests and warrant ex ecution. On March 8, 2001 a search war rant was executed at 2124 Warm Springs Street concerning stolen property. As a result of the warrant Frank Fuiava Sr. was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property and Drug Paraphernalia. The case will also be presented to the United States At torneys office for prosecution related to a Felon in Possession of a Fire arm charge. Also arrested were Bruce and Annie I lowtopat for Child Ne glect Seized during the warrant were several items of drug paraphernalia one firearm and three pieces of sto len property. On March 9, 2001 a search war rant was executed at 4303 Tommie Street concerning a stolen handgun and narcotics. Angel Ruiz of Warm Springs was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property and narcotics charges. Ruiz could face Felon in Possession of a Firearm after presen tation of the case to the United States Attorney's office. As a result of the warrant a stolen handgun was recovered. s