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Pqge2 Salmon By Selena Boise Spilyay Tymoo staff Salmon Corps proved to all that with patience and willingness to learn, this crew brought years of experience and maturity to a crew of dedicated workers. Hard work, dedication and pride in their work has made the Salmon Corps a well known group on a national level. The Warm Springs Salmon Corps is a part of Range and Agriculture in the Natural Resources branch, and is headed up by Roland Kalama Jr., site manager, Aldo Garcia, squad leader, and Willie Trimble, Range and Ag squad leader. The Salmon Corps was started in 1994 by the Earth Conservation Corps. Their goal is to motivate young Na tive American adults to repair disappearing salmon habitats Capture of an emu part 1 Vi This emu presented a challenge W J J .. 1 ' . , 1 , ) ...... -,1 'Li "M 1 : jr.. T m ' AF . . I - I t a- t f 1 Kf 'it . 7 V V t X Vt I V Vi" A : .VV W J Ln II I attracted wniie uanr rvk jr'rcvi u & of Range and Ag r VhJl ' Jn'vV C 7i fH it. Together they then L'ftLtj'j', """ . ,-.:, l- II it and took it down. "It was ih-ti . "VW "..' JZM' . k ' , i T ' . i j. ir ""k ,.7h tft fighter, it took two ot us ; JVi V? i ' : I. -l't- , S V V tvrnr i now aown ine icgi, says tyWt, 'hi)! ' 'J K I' f. 1' rCi;j7P t ' , tL kalama, Warm Springs mKV' "X'-'Wi 't't."l JV,ffc' -r.'' Site Manager. They grounded Utii V 1 ' Vvl t-fJUrld:.- :U A;, P. !7,. it. covered its head and threw Spilyay Tymoo CCoyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Editor: Management Successor: ReporterPhotographer: Media Advisor: Secretary: Trudee Queahpama-Clements Established In March 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1 100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541) 553-1644 or 553-3274 FAX No. (541) 553-3539 E-Mail: spilyavtymoowstribes.org Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.-S1 5.00 Outside U.S. or 1st Class in the U.S.-S25.00 For questions on advertising rates and policies, please call Bill Rhoades at 553-2013, or the Spilyay office at 553-3274. Spilyay Tymoo 2002 copyright For the latest Information on advertising rates, subsciptions and (in the future) news from the Spilyay, check us out on the Internet at: http:www.warmsprlngs.comcommunitynews lndex.htm Corps proves to be in the region. There are over 100 corps members from nine tribal nations throughout Idaho, Oregon and Washington states. The bulk of Salmon Corps funding comes from contract work, set up by Trimble and Jason Smith, and from grants set up by Chuck Sams and Scott Welch. The tribes fund this program with $40,000. Over an eleven-month pe riod, corps members complete 1,700 hours of service and in return they receive an annual stipend, post-secondary schol arship award, health insurance, child care, GED support, an opportunity to earn college credits at no charge, education testing and placement assis tance, training, education, job and life skills. Training received this year includes orientation, sexual harassment and drug abuse awareness, defensive driving, team awareness, firefighting, archaeology, and aboriginal lifeways. They will continue with these trainings through out their 1,700 hours of ser vice. The Warm Springs Salmon Corps crew consists of 13 - , fi": to the Salmon Corps. Dave McMechan Selena T. Boise Tina Aguilar Bill Rhoades Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon members, including 12 tribal members and one non-tribal member. They are between the ages of 18 and 25. The members support the Work Force Development De partment, and take in four to eight summer youth workers, whom they refer to as "smolts." They also accept community service workers to work their hours with the corps. Kalama has been the site leader for five years, "from the beginning to now I have seen this crew grow in maturity, they take this work seriously," says Kalama. Squad leader Garcia, with his experience as a fisheries technician, and the return of some hard working individu als have brought this crew to an outstanding work perfor mance level. "I see this crew work so hard that they are tired and their arms are like jelly, they put forth a real team effort," says Kalama. Lewis Hellon is in his sec ond year as a Salmon Corps member and has been a sum mer youth worker, or smolt, for two years. He has seen this Staff needed for camp The OSU Extension Ser vices have set the dates for their 4-H Culture Camp and are in need of staff members for these dates. There are two sessions, session one is July 28 to Au gust 3, and session two is Au gust 4 to August 10. If you are looking for a fun way to spend the summer en joy a couple weeks in the sun with the youth of Warm Springs at Peters Pasture. There is a need for one cook, one head female camp Fort Sill Reunion set for August The Fort Sill Indian School will hold their 2002 annual re union for the southwest chap ter alumni association August 9-10, at the Perkins Restaurant in Pocatcllo, Idaho. This event is coinciding with the Fort Hall Festival Days. August 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the restaurant and August 10 at the Fort Hall reservation. Reserva tions need to be made due to the special event at Fort I lull. Call Holiday Inn 1-800-Holiday, Comfort Inn 1-800-238-5150 for reservations. Other hotels available are Ramada, F.cono Lodge, Ameritcl Inn, Super 8, and Best Western. For Information contact Hazel Paul 505-821-0601, Phyllis Hunter at 405-247-6673 x258, Darlcne Foe at 828-497-7417, or Ruth Jim (Mush) it cell 509-961-9923. useful program progress during that time. This crew also helps other sites with their projects, when needed, and young people call from around the nation to come and work with the Warm Springs Salmon Corps. Their work involves helping in community events such as Honor Seniors Day, and the upcoming Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Celebration. They assist the Culture and Heritage De partment, and local ranchers. Their most recent projects have included assistance to the Warm Springs fish hatchery, providing shade covering for the smolt ponds They have done riparian work, fence repairs, water de velopment, and the capture of an escaped emu. Their work and dedication to helping the community is appreciated by all. The Salmon Corps will have helped four members getthetGEDbeforethey complete thisyear'sseason. Youth are encouraged and presented models of success by previous graduates. of job This escaped emu belonged to Pedro Alonso, who lives near the Culpus Bridge with his family. It escaped one day and the Salmon Corps was called upon to capture it. The crew surrounded it, and 3ped grabbed a to a net over it. It is now back in its cage at Alonso's house. counselor, one head male counselor, one lead sweathouse leader (female), six camp coun selors, bcadwork teachers, and art teachers. Pick up an application at the OSU Extension office in the education building, or sign up to attend camp before July 21. Angels take first in league Charlie's Angels began at the bottom of the ratings and won their way into the cham- pionship spot at the Wcdncs- day Alley Cats youth bowling league. Their league play was fiftccn weeks long against eight other teams. Jodcne Boise was the expc- Jodene Boise, Addie Estimo, Latasha Boise, and Tonya Boise place. Goifsaambleheid The Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Asso ciation held their annual Fun Raiser Scramble June 15, at the Kah-Nee-Ta golf course. Fol lowing are the results: 1" Gross Alley David, Butch David, Gordan Cannon, Trimble Cannon; 2nd Gross Louie Pitt, Jolene Atencio, AJ Atencio, Alfred Estimo; 3rd Gross Biff Johnson, Albert Comedown, Chuck Schmidt, Ted Brunoe; 4 Gross Satch Miller, Austin Greene, Aaron Greene, Floyd Frank, Jr. 1" Net (tie) Lupe Katchia, John Katchia, Tana Frank, Ray Shike, Jr.; 1" Net (tie) Kathy Queampts, Anita Cole, Janell Smith, Doyle McGlaughlin; 3rd Net Michelle Stacona, Bubi Main, Larry Scott, Delvis Heath; 4th Net Jack Langley, Virgil, Doobie, Trey Leonard. Closest to pin hole 1 Louie Pitt; closest to pin hole 3 Jolene Atencio; closest to pin hole 10 Alfredo Estimo; closest to pin hole 16 Butch David. Long-putt hole 9 Jake Coochise; and Long-putt hole 18 Shawn Harry. Twenty-five years ago today Vol. 2, No. 13, June 24, 1977 Warm Springs just can't do anything wrong these days. The Confederated Tribes en tered a large float in the Rose Festival Parade for the first time ever, and walked off with the first prize. The three chiefs, Nelson Wallulatum, Nick Kalama, and Amos Simtustus (represented by Harry Miller), preceded the float in full rega lia. TV commentators struggled with the pronuncia tion of the chief's names and, understandably, really muffed it. The three-section float, ap proximately 50 feet in length, was cntided "Celilo Falls". The overall setting of the float de picted Mt. Jefferson overlook ing an Indian casting his net for salmon at Celilo Falls while a beautiful maiden (Miss Warm Springs) watches from the bank. The float, built by Dick Huserik, was a multiple unit free form design decorated mosdy with flora native to the Warm Springs area. In fact, the trees and ferns came from the reservation. The front unit of the float consisted of a large war bow with the three-teepee design of the Confederated Tribes. On the bow was a large bouquet rienccd bowler with league games played in previous years, while Latasha Boise, Tonya Boise, and Addie Estimo were first time bowlers in the league, Jodene's experience and bowl- ing her average weekly kept their scores up as well as the remaining team with their im June 27. 2002 The Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Asso ciation would like to thank all participants and those that helped make it successful, and many thanks to Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort and Ca sino for the use of the golf course and assistance. Fund raiser scramble on tap Another fund raiser scramble is scheduled to be held July 14 at the Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort and Casino golf course starting at 11:00 a.m. This event is hosted by the Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Asso ciation. Entry fee is $30 per person that includes green fees, tee prize, KP's, long-putts, and lots of fun and laughter. If you do not have a team, one will be found for you. For more information about this event contact Wendell Jim, Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Association President at 541-553-1284 after 5:00 p.m. or Janell Smith, Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Association Secretary-Treasurer at 541-553-7829 after 5:00 p.m. or email jane11sbendnet.com of gladiolas, carnations, ferns from the reservation, sage brush, and roses. The main unit showed Mt. Jefferson overlooking an In dian village setting with an ar tistic teepee, brilliantly colored drums, and a realistic looking cook fire with lacy smoke puffs. On the island (a small float-within-a-float) depicted an In dian brave casting his net to catch an elusive salmon. Those who rode on the prize-winning float were Aurolyn Stwyer (Miss Warm Springs), her grandfather Herb Stwyer, Matilda Mitchell, Sylvia Wallulatum, Nettie Shawaway, and Raymond Shike, Jr. Steno pool employees were instrumental in setting up the whole project with the aid of Ed Cornwell and Elton Greeley. The Tribal Council approved the bulk of the fund ing for the entry and additional fund-raisers contributed much of their time. Because of the enthusiasm generated by the winning of first place in the Rose Festival Parade, there has been talk of entering the float in the Pasa dena Rose Parade. Nothing has been definitely decided at this time, however. provements from week to week. Tonya Boise and FLstimo both received awards for their improved skills, and each team member received the champi onship patch. This was a fun learning ex perience for each of the girls. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Sltn T. IoIm receive patches for first
