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Spilygy Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon March 21, 2002 Page 3 Lumber graders recognized for outstanding year Two lumber graders at the Warm Springs Forest Products Industries mill recendy were hon ored for their skill in their profes sion. Lumber graders Mike Graham and Al Simmons were recogni2ed for their work by the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA). The WWPA gave Graham and Simmons the Hi-Q Award, mean ing they achieved at least 95 per cent on-grade rating for the year. To put this in perspective: in the eleven Western states, plus Alaska, there are 800 certified lumber graders. Of the 800, only 162 were given the Hi-Q award this year. Of the 162, two graders - Gra ham and Simmons - work at WSFPI. Both men also received the award last year as well. Horse rider wins second trophy saddle Auto shop owner also is member of horse-riding club By Dave McMechan Spiljay Tymoo staff Her old trophy saddle was wear ing out, so it was time to win a new one. That is what Marita Johnson did in the Jack Benny competition cat egory of the Madras Saddle and Gam ing Club. As you might guess by the name, the Jack Benny competition is open to people 39 years and older. I Marita Johnson is a long-tinie, , rrfembcr of the Saddle and Ga'ming ; Club. She is co-owner with her hus band Delford of DMJ Automotive Services in Warm Springs. The Johnsons also have 12 or 13 horses. Marita Johnson is president of the Madras Saddle and Gaming Club, members of which gather once a month at the Madras Fairgrounds for friendly horse-riding competition. The club gives awards to the people who have accumulated the most points over the course of the year's competition. The Madras Saddle and Gaming Club has about 20 to 25 members, from young children to elderly Public Notice 401 Water Quality Certificate Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation announces the availability of the Draft 401 Water Quality Certificate for the Pclton-Round Butte Hydro electric Project, FERC No. 2030, lo cated on the Deschutes River in Jefferson County. This certificate confirms that the project will meet tribal water quality standards in the Deschutes River. The oonditions and requirements in the certificate will be incorporated into rjic new FERC license. The public is ihvitcd to request (in writing) copies df the following items in support of tlic overall 401 Certificate for review iind comment: J 1. The 401 Evaluation & Findings Ipocumcnt. 2. The 401 Water Quality Certifi cate. S 3. The 401 Monitoring and Mun ijgement Plan; and 4. The 401 Imple mentation Agreement SalmonCorps deputy director job open Position is responsible for the Minimal three years experience in management, oversight of environ- ; mcntyouth program. Travel re- natural resources, and or youth de ; quired. Duties: Supervise operation vclopmcnt or equivalent. Please ; of program; work with public, pri- vatc groups, supervise field staff, for h raowm A ioum rwwocn WARM SPRIK, FOREST PRO, WflRHXPRIHv h FOREST PRODUCT: 1L Al Simmons (left) and Mike Graham Mike Graham began work at the mill as a grader trainee 21 years ago. Simmons came to work at the mill Marita Johnson people, including one member in her mid 80s. The group is especially active in the winter time, when the rodeos are not going on. Several club members participate These documents arc available on CD, and as full paper copies. Your request must specify which docu ments you are requesting, the format you desire, and must include your mailing address. There is a cost for paper copies equal to the costs of re production (not to exceed $25). Mail request to: Tribal Environmental Of fice, P.O. Box C, Warm Springs, OR 97741. Hard copies and CDs of these documents are available for review at the following county libraries: Jefferson, Crook, Deschutes, Wasco. There will be public hearing on this draft to solicit further comments from the public on April 18, at the Warm Springs Agency Eonghouse. The public will be provided two time periods for this hearing. The first will start at 10 a.m., the second will start at 6 p.m. These sessions will conclude when no additional testimony is of fered. The public comment period is 60 days starting March 13. management, salmon restoration, visit web site www.salmoncorps.org job and application details. r i i.i.i.i.).ui, , jmini i. iu i , - r' 'iMM 'mm V ItMwtoWMMiw :? rW ... I J . 4 Bfc L ' ?r 1 UldOM 7 II (ri) R0 (middle) receive award jackets from two years ago. WSFPI and the com- munity offer congratulations to both men for their outstanding work. with trophy saddle in rodeos. The younger members compete in junior and peewce rodeos. The Madras Saddle and Gaming Club has been around since the mid 1960s. It was once more like a 4-H group. Now the club is a way for lo cal residents to participate in friendly horse-riding competitions. The year 2001 was the first time that the Saddle and Gaming Club put up saddles as the trophies for the an- Vehicle sale For sale to the general pub lic by bid process are the fol lowing vehicles, to be sold to the highest bidder. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, $800 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, $800 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, $1,000 These vehicles are located at the vehicle pool in the In dustrial Park. See staff for more informa tion, or call 553-3288. Bid forms are available at the vehicle pool. Bids must be turned In no later than April 4. WARM SPRINGS RCSTPROoacn spriiws )f wrmJ product rvi Tina AgullarSpilyay Ralph Minnick. The WWPA is an association that WSFPI belongs to that provides certification for lumber graders. The idea to put up the trophy saddles was that of the late Gene White, who was president of the club until he passed away. nual competition. The idea to put up the trophy saddles was that of the late Gene White, who was president of the club until he passed away. Last year, Mr. White was diagnosed with cancer, and he wanted the club to have a special and memorable year. He bought the saddles for the 2001 Saddle and Gaming Club competi tion. He passed away last September. During the course of the year, at the club's monthly play-day compe titions, Marita Johnson earned the most points in the Jack Benny cat egory. Her main competition came from Eloise Berry, an excellent rider who happens to be in her mid 80s. Berry probably would have won the most points, but during the year she sold her horse and could no longer compete, said Marita Johnson. So in the end, Johnson came away with the Jack Benny trophy saddle. This is the second trophy saddle that Johnson has won. She won her first one in 1978, in Indian Rodeo Association competi tion. 'The old saddle was wearing out, so it was time to win a new one," Johnson said. TAXES 2001 TAXES NATHAN'S TAX SERVICES 4600 UrPER DRY CREEK (541) 553-1001 Fcr AppcLitnnts Licensed Preparer W-2s Drop-Off location: Small Business Center, corner of Paiutc Street and Warm Springs Street; Hox No. 1. Study will look at local retail potential What new retail services might the Warm Springs Reservation best ac commodate? And where would the best sites be for the new services? These questions will be answered in a study commissioned recendy by Warm Springs Ventures, a tribal busi ness corporation. "The reservation is currently under-served in providing its residents with the most basic of retail oudets and conveniences," said Tom Henderson, corporation chief execu tive officer. "The time has come for the tribes to begin to explore potential new and viable retail operations and locations here in Warm Springs." Warm Springs Ventures has com missioned the Wilsonville-based Re tail Research Group to conduct the analysis of retail services and sites on the reservation. The Retail Research Group con ducts market analysis surveys and trade area potential mainly in the re tail area. The group's survey work includes demographic profiles, disposable in come spending patterns, competition, types of retail store mixes and conve nience operations best suited for the market place. The organization has successfully completed these analyses for thou sands of locations throughout the U.S. Voc Rehab, library presenting works by disabled artists Central Oregon's Office of Voca tional Rehabilitation in partnership with the Bend Public Library pre sents Disabled Oregon Artists in Ac tion. Catagories will include painting, . sculpture, photography, electronic, carving, and mixed media. Age groups are Youth, ages 10 to 17; Adults, ages 18 to 55; and Elders age 56 and up. A reception will be held on May 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bend Public Library. Accepted submissions will be ex hibited at the Central Oregon Voca tional Rehabilitation Services and the Bend Public Library through the end of July. Any Oregonian with a disability, aged 10 and up may enter. All sub missions must be received by April 15. If you have questions, please con tact the Warm Springs Vocational Re habilitation Program and ask for Corina Brunoe or Francelia Miller at 553-4952. If assistance is required to transport your artwork to the Bend office you can make arrangements with the WSVR Program.