Spilygy Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
March 21, 2002
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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
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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.
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(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
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product rvi
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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.