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Page 10 Spilyqy Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Aug ust 23, 2001 Notah Begay to make Labor Day visit at Wildhorse PENDLETON -Professional golfer Notah Begay III, who may be ihc highest profile Indian athlete in America, will appear at Wildhorse Resort & Casino on Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Begay, who has won four PGA Tour victories since turning professional in 1995, will turn 29 the week after his ap pearance at Wildhorse. A close friend of Tiger Woods the two were teammates on the Stanford University golf team -Begay will participate in several events at Wildhorse that arc open to the public. (liven the popularity of basketball in Indian country, some one may also call on him to take a few jump shots. Begay played soc cer and basketball at the Albuquer que Academy, a private New Mexico school that won 46 of 52 games and back-to-back state championships in 1989 and 1990 with Begay as a start ing guard. As of the US Open on June 14 Begay had taken home S3. 5 million in winnings since joining the PGA tour. Mis 4 victories came in 1999 and 2000, when he won (1999) the Reno-Tahoc Open, the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill and (2000) the FedEx St. Jude Classic and the Canon Greater Hartford Open. Begay began playing golf at the age of 6 when he tagged along as his father played for a business league uhile working fur the Bureau of In dian Affairs. Begay, whose Tribal ancestry includes Navajo, San Felipe and Islet,!, began working at a nearby course for playing privileges. He putts left- and right handed, de pending on the direction of the putt break. Extremely conscious of his role as a model for Indian youth, Begay took advantage of an exemption on the PGA tour through this year, for which his victory at the S2.75 mil lion Reno-Tahoc Open made him eligible. That luxury, he said, al lowed him to pursue his personal mission of introducing golf to American Indian youth on reserva tions, lie has worked with the USGA and the Native American Sports Council to set up junior golf programs on reservations. In fact, this program was so im portant that he turned down an in vitation to play a round with former president Bill Clinton. The call came after his Reno-Tahoe victory, but Begay declined due to a busy schedule. Among the events planned at Wildhorse on September 3 will include: Diabetes Awareness Pun Walk sponsored by Nike and Yellowhawk Health Clinic, with a welcome and motivational presentation by Begay. He will lead a 3K walk to promote a healthy lifestyle. "It's never going to look graceful, but it's powerful," Notah Begay on his golf swing Youth Golf Clinics, one in the morning and another in the after noon, conducted with area PGA club professionals. Begay will present awards to participants in the 2001 Wildhorse Junior Golf pro gram, sponsored by the Wildhorse Golf Club, Nike and Wildhorse Re sort & Casino, Begay will sign auto graphs. Begay will provide an exhi bition of a variety of shots, includ-' ing a Million Dollar llole-in-One Shot for Charity. A benefit golf tournament for the Wildhorse Community Foundation will kick off in the afternoon at Wildhorse Golf Course. The I"oun dation funds community non-profit programs in the region around the Umatilla reservation and accepts applications four times annually. Described by another well known Stanford golf teammate, Casey Martin, as"the antithesis of the traditional, conservative, uppcr-middle-class, white golfer," Begay wears earrings and has a swing that won't make an instructional video. "It's my own interpretation of how I should swing," he said in an interview with the Santa Fc New Mexican newspaper, "My fundamen tals arc good balance, grip, set-up. The way it looks is not great. I think it has a lot to do with my body com position. I've got big shoulders and short arms, so it looks funny. It's never going to look graceful, but it's powerful." His win at Reno-Tahoe earned him $495,000 but so far he has not enjoyed a win this year. However, he has been taking the time to work on his' mission of expanding golf on the reservation, a mission that may cut into his tour time. "I'm in a position to have some influence over some kids' decisions," he said. "Hopefully, I can urge them, encourage them to make the right choice. Slaying off drugs. Staying in school." Wildhorse Resort & Casino is located four miles east of Pendleton in Northeast Oregon. The Resort features an 18-hole championship golf course, 100-room hotel, restaurants, gift shops, 24 hour casino, RV Park, travel plaza and the renowned Tamastslikt Cul tural Institute. Wildhorse is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. For more information on Wildhorse Resort & Casino: 1-800-654-9453. Kah-Nee-Ta hosts annaul Hawaiian & Local tourney The results of the Fifth Annual I lawaiian & IakA Boys Golf Tour naments, (54 holes) at Kat-Ncc-Ta I ligh Desert Resort 6c Casino, arc as follows: A Plight: 1 Gross Team: Brian & Phillip Miller (199), 2nd Gross Team: Butch David & Jeff Johnson (206), i"1 Gross Team: Monte Simmons & Tom Disher (209). A Plight: 1" Net Team: Greg Joel & Ken F.illson (192), 2nd Net Team: Brad Hull 6c Reed Hamann (195), 3"1 Net Team Tied Between, Satch Miller & Jake Coochise (196) with Gary George 6c Sean Hoolshan (196). B Flight: 1" Gross Team: Kelly Wachter 6c Bruce Mccharn (231), 24 Gross Team: Gary Rauachenburg 6c Sam Taupo (236), 3,d Gross Team: Allen Waggner & Ray Wells (237). B Flight: 1" Net Team: Bob Kjcnclec & Arden Olsen (186), 2nd Net Team: Jerry McKay 6c Ken Bowen (189), 3"1 Net Team: Chief Delvis Heath 6c George Danzuka (193). Club championship results Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Men's and Ladies Club Championship golf tournament was held August 18, 19, 2001 at the golf course. Tournament results were noted as: Men's gross championship: Jim Bauman (154) Men's gross senior champion: Satch Miller (154) Ladies gross champion: Janell Smith (191) Men's 1" net: Wendell Jim (147) Men's senior 1" net: Albert Comedown (146) Ladies 1" net: Libby Chase (136) Men's closest to pin 3: Chuck Schmidt Men's longest putt 9: Chief Delvis Heath Ladies closes to pin 1 and In dies Longest Putt 18: Mary Ann Schwartz Slide Show The swimming pool at Kah-Nee-Ta Village was a popular place last week, as temperatures at pool-side reached Farhenheit readings of more than 100 degrees, well above the average for mid August. The heat-wave broke earlier this week, as marine air drifted over the Cascades, bringing cooler temperatures to the region. V t ( 1 1 If ,1 i ...1, Photo by Selena Boise Name giving Legal notices ' September 20' 2001 Toppenish Creek Longhouse, W;hite Swan, WA Yallup & Greene Family will have a name giving ceremony for Laritta Maeann Greene, daughter of F.mily Yallup & Eugene A. Greene, Jr., She will share the Indian name 'Nowishtutmi' with her first cousin, Farrah Malatare. Both Laritta & Farah have the inspirational spirit of their 'Cuthla,' Laritta Sohappy in the Pow-Wow and traditional wavs. Submit birthday wishes and congratulations to: Spilyay Tymoo 1100 Wasco St. In the Tribal Court for the Con federated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon IN THE MATTER OF: Victor Lee VanPclt Plaintiff Notice of Hearing For Change of Name Case No. DO 113-01 The above individual has filed a Petition with this Court to change hisher name from Victor Lee VanPclt to Jennifer Victor Lee Switzler. A hearing on this matter has been set for 4:00 p.m. on the 4'h day of September, 2001 at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Any person who mav show cause why this Peti tion should not be granted must file such objection in writing on or be fore 28,h day of August, 2001. This shall be done in writing and filed with the Court. Dated on August 13, 2001. Lola Sohappy, Chief Judge Warm Springs Tribal Court Copies posted: Warm Springs Post Office Warm Springs Agency Office Simnasho Community Bulletin Board Tribal Court Bulletin Board In the Tribal Court for the Con federated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon In the matter of: Public Notice of Rescheduled Hearing for Change of Name Jennifer Kersting Case No. DO104-01 Jennifer Kersting, Petitioner The above individual has filed a Petition with this Court to change her name from Jennifer Kersting to Jennifer Kersting-Brunoe. A hearing on this matter has been set for 4:00 p.m., on the 17th day of October, 2001, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Any person who may show cause why this Petition should not be granted must file such objec tion in writing on or before 10 day of October, 2001. This shall be done in writing and filed with the Court. Dated on August 14, 2001 Lola Sohappy Tribal Court Judge To: Tim Green and Family I am sorry for my actions. From: Glenn Brunoe Job Openings Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino has the following job opening: Night Auditor: 1 full time posi tion, opens 81301 Until filled. Responsible for reconciling hotel cashier transactions and prepare re ports. Will also perform front desk and reservation duties. Qualifica tions: Night Audit experience re quired. Cash handling experience required, credit card handling help ful. Controller: 1 full time position, opened 81601 until filled. Responsible for reconciling hotel cashier transactions and prepare re ports. Will also perform front desk and reservation duties. Greenskeeper: 1 seasonal posi tion, opened 81301, until filled. Responsible for general mainte nance of golf course to include, but limited to equipment operation, manual labor. Industrial Mechanic: 1 full-time position, opened 8101, until filled. Responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of building equipment throughout property. May require evening and weekend shifts. Custodial Supervisor: 1 full-time position, opened 61701, until filled. Responsible for overseeing the night custodial staff in cleaning and maintenance of casino facility. Training Coordinator: 1 full-time position, opened 61701, until filled. Coordinate and conduct training in identified areas of organization. Slot Technician: 1 full-time posi tion, opened 81701, until filled. Repair slot machines during a specific night shift. Maintain preven tative maintenance on all machines. Provide excellent customer service to guests. Other duties as assigned. All applicants must be 21 years old to work in the casino. All appli cants must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screening test prior to a job position being offered. All ap plicants need to complete an Oregon State Police background polices in vestigation prior to beginning work. All applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. There is a 7-day waiting period after submitting background investiga tion. State agency advertises jobs bs advertised for Warm Springs through the Oregon State Employ ment Office are: Teacher Early Childhood Educa tion Special Education Teacher Public Health Educator Teacher Aide Substitute Human Resources Training Co ordinator Substance Abuse Specialist Legal Aide Supervisor Victim Advocate Assistant Night Auditor Temporary Office Support Temporary ClerkTypist Sales Clerk Custodial Supervisor Cook Slot Key Person Protective Care Provider Police Officer Greenskeeper I Firefighter Maintenance Electrician Industrial Mechanic Log Truck Driver Sanitation Technician Jobs available in Warm Springs The following jobs are open in Warm Springs: Special Education Teacher, Pub lic Health Educator, Teacher Aide Substitute, HR Training Coordina tor, Substance Abuse Specialist, Le gal Aide Supervisor, Cashier, Secre tary, Temp. Office Support, Custo dial Supervisor, Lead Count Team, Cook, Slot Key Person, Protective Care Provider, Police Officer, Greens keeper, Fire Fighter, Main tenance Electrician, Maintenance Supervisor, Industrial Mechanic, Sanitation Technician Dental assistant position opens Dental Assistant. Permanent, full time, wbenefits. Duties: As sists the dentist by receiving and preparing patients for dental treat ment, preparing materials and equip ment for use by the dentist, assists at side chair or bedside in the treat ment of patients; takes dental radio graphs and maintains records to ap pointments, examinations, treat ment and supplies. For more infor mation call the Personnel Dept. at (541) 553-2461 or come in and pick up an application. Preference in fill ing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act, Tide 25, US. Code, Sec 47Z
