Page 8 Spilyqy Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon January 9, 2005 Letters to the An apology I am going to just say that I am sorry for my action for there is a reaction and mine was uncalled for. My apolo gies are sincere and I hope that this can be forgotten and not spoken of. Robert Lucei New year It's already another new year. I think it's great if we can make and have reso lutions for the new year. It feels great when we do the resolutions we make. Got to let go of our past, and live for today. "One day at a time." Look at In the Warm Springs Tribal Probate Court of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs The following is the schedule for upcoming probate proceedings. January 14, in Room 3 of the Administration Building. StanleyDorothy Smith, Probate No. 62-PR6-614PR3-58, 8:30 a.m. Victor Smith, Probate No. 833-PR25-95, 9 a.m. Deanna Shadley, Probate No. 018-PR29-01, 9:30 a.m. Earl Miller, Probate No. 009-PR30-01, 10 a.m. AliceJames Florendo, Probate No. 834-PR26-95812-PR4-95, 11 a.m. Arthur Mitchell, Probate No. 876- 2002: A look back at some of (Continued from page 5) September There has been talk over the past couple of years of developing a skate park in Warm Springs. This year, the hope is to make some real progress on the idea, said Kim LeClaire, who is a local skate park advocate. During September, LeClaire and other supporters of the park idea gath ered at the Warm Springs campus area to discuss the issue. The meeting saw a good turnout of young people who are anxious to have a place to skate. Mean while: School session started in early Sep tember for Jefferson County District 509-J. Students were getting busy with their class work, while school officials were occupied with balancing the dis trict budget, a task of increasing diffi culty. At their meeting this month, the dis trict board members agreed to recon vene to discuss specific cut possibili ties after a special state legislative ses sion. And this: A U.S. District Court magistrate has ruled against the interest of Columbia River tribes in the case involving an cient human remains discovered six years ago in shallow water of the Co lumbia. As a result of the ruling, scien tists may be able to study the remains, known as the Ancient One, or Kennewick Man. In other news: The Huckleberry Harvest fund raiser brought in approximately $40,000 for The Museum at Warm Springs. The museum meanwhile re ceived a donation of a new Dodge Ram 15-passenger van, from Stephen and David Andersen of Andersen Con struction, the company that built the museum. And this: George W. Aguilar Sr. continued making progress on his tribal history book, When the River Ran Wild, to be published soon. In other news: The decisions in developing the tribal government budget for next year will be difficult, with departments facing at least a 5 percent reduction from the current year budget. The following is one of many possible examples of dif ficult funding decisions facing Tribal Council, and tribal members who par ticipate in the budget process: Warm Springs Social Services pro vides services to elders, as well as to local youth. In the current year bud get, Social Services was able to fund travel for ciders. This year the elders visited Albuquerque. If funding is provided for ciders to make a similar trip in 2003, then So cial Services would have to eliminate funding for local youth activities, said Editor everything we can do today. It will carry us on into our future. Sincerely, Evette Patt. Great opportunity First of all I would like to give my love and thanks to my family who has been helping me through the struggle behind these walls. I want to thank my grandmother and grandfather, Nola and Rafael Queahpama for everything they've been doing for me. I love you both with my life and heart. My pre cious mother, Bobbi Jo Berry, who is the greatest joy of my life, I know we had some differences and some rough PR06-97, 1 p.m. Prosanna Williams, Probate No. 858-PR16-96, 2 p.m. Janice Lucie, Probate No. 996-PR07-01, 3:30 p.m. Raymond Shike Sr., Probate No. 972-PR19-00, 4 p.m. January 16, in Probate Hearing Room 3. Nancy Johnson, Probate No. 955-PR02-00, 2 p.m. Webb Johnson, Probate No. 979-PR26-00, 3 p.m. George Picard III, Probate No. 016-PR27-01, 4 p.m. 'A' Julian Scott pulls in a fall Chinook at Gayle Rodgers, Social Services direc tor. Every facet of tribal government -building maintenance, natural re sources, education and cultural pro grams - is facing difficult choices in meeting necessary reductions. October ) The newest tribal enterprise, not yet one year old, has the potential for great accomplishments. Geo Visions staff were busy during the fire season, pro viding mapping technology to the fire fighting agencies. The work with the fire teams will continue next year, but help ing the fire fighters may be just the beginning for Geo Visions. For instance, through the U.S. Army, the federal government has set aside $5 million for development of resource plans for federal installations across the nation. Geo Visions has the right of first refusal on contracts for develop ing the plans. Elsewhere: Warm Springs Ventures, the tribes' " Jfrf" .gtflkfe " ' 'n- III , . .. .... ; hlL ff lS I tv . If . , .!'" V,,t i'. ' ' ' - ',' : '. ' . " V;v;wA Sr. ' : y u -k . - times while I was searching for my self, but I'm happy to say it only made our love stronger. I love you, mama. But most of all, I would like to give my love and thanks to my friend, Monia Cuevas, for keeping a young Indian sane and happy from the life in here which people couldn't even imag ine. But why I'm relly writing this letter is to announce to all my friends an op portunity that is in the music business. I have managed to get myself a CD deal with a label called "Music Fo' the Mobb Records" out of Vallejo, Calif. The person who made this all possible for me is my mentor and friend DeShawn Dawson, who goes by the name of "Mac Shawn." He was origi nally with Death Row Records, and is with "The Click Family," who you may know as E-40, B-Legit, D-Shot, Suga T, Little Bruce and Mac Shawn him self. But I wouldn't do this album with out you. I'm opening the doors for all of you to be heard down here in the bay and I would never leave you guys out of this big opportunity I have. I'm very happy to inform you on my suc cess. So if you want to be a part of thsi, get at me at the address below, so I have the names to give to my man ager in Oakland. Nathan Berry, No. T.57502, CB-23-1 2-L, P.O. Box 2500, Susanville, CA 96127. x Sherar Falls. investment and business corporation, has announced the purchase of a 51 percent ownership interest in a Redmond-based tile-making company, There is the possibility that in time the company's manufacturing plant could relocate to the reservation. This would provide more tribal employment opportunities, said Tom Henderson, chief executive officer of Warm Springs Ventures. And this: The Tribal Council approved the posting a proposed budget for 2003. The proposal includes a 7-pcrcent over all decrease in expenditures from the current year's levels. Tribal operations would see an overall reduction of about $1 million under the proposed 2003 budget. Nearly all departments of the tribal government would see reduced budgets under this proposal. Later in October, tribal officials dis cussed the 2003 budget proposal with the membership. Members mentioned concerns on a variety of subjects, from public safety and youth and elder is sues to budget cuts and possible source of additional revenue. Howlak Waldon Waldon P. Winishut died Dec. 25, 2002, at the age of 41. Mr. Winishut was born April 15, 1961 in Redmond, to parents Percy and Pauline (Johnson) Winishut Mr. Winishut was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Winishut worked as a Auction of estate The Warm Springs Tribal Probate Court will conduct an estate silent auc tion on Friday, Jan. 24. Auction items include the following: One travel trailer with propane tanks. One white pick-up with camper, needs work. One full size brown pick-up with camper, needs starter. One back-end of pick-up for hauling. One welding set. One engine block hoist. Three-quarter hydraulic jacks. One air compressor. One canoe. One gas welder, one arch welder. One set of rims. Four sets of tires. Blackjack training Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort and Casino will be offering free blackjack training in February. Training will begin Monday, Feb ruary 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classes will run in eight-hour sessions and will end Friday, March 7. the news stories One revenue option that is being explored is the use of part of the tribes' "rainy day" fund, established in 1988 by Tribal Council. Meanwhile: The Tribal Administration building is being refurbished and repainted on the exterior, because the last 13 years have left it weather-beaten. The cur rent work, by Warm Spring Construc tion, includes painting as well as renailing the exterior wood siding. In other news: . , Two young men charged in 2001 in the death of Michael Saludo have pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Sentencing for Angelo Fuentes and Ronald McKinley is set for November. . November Nettie Shawaway, the eldest mem ber of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, turned 102 years old. Her friends and relatives used this re markable occasion to pay tribute to Mrs. Shawaway. "She touched many of our lives," said Neda Wesley, Mrs. Shawaway's niece, who organized and cooked at the birthday celebration. Meanwhile: Tribal members took part in the 13,h Annual Veterans Day Powwow. This event was in jeopardy of not happen ing due to lack of funding. However, the Tribal Council and the I luman Ser vices Department each contributed $5,000, allowing the powwow to pro ceed as planned. Meanwhile: The Tribal Council made the con struction and operation of a fire hall in the Seeksecqua District a priority for 2003. The tribal government budget for 2003 includes over half a million dollars for equipping the new fire hall, and for its operation and maintenance. The council for the 2001 budget appropriated $250,000 for construc tion of the Seeksecqua Fire I (all. The 2003 budget includes $225,000 for its operation and maintenance, plus $330,000 for equipment. The 2003 budget, approved this month by Council, also acknowledges that the Seeksecqua Fire I fall has fund ing priority over a proposed new fire hall that will serve the Sidwalter area. In more budget news: The Tribal Council decided to use $1.5 million from the Credit Enterprise as a source of funds for the 2003 tribal government budget. The Council also decided to use approximately $2 mil lion from the tribes' revenue reserve, or rainy day fund, but only if the tribal general fund working capital reserve drops below $6 million, which is the minimum balance needed to pay cur rent payroll and other essential expen ditures. And this: The Culture and I leritage Depart ment, Education Committee and Tichum Winishut plumber for Double W Plumbing. Survivors include his daughter Christine Johnson of Pendleton; brothers Don, Duane and Stacy Winishut, of Warm Springs; and sis ters Charlene and Jewel Winishut, also of Warm Springs. Burial was Dec. 28 at the Simnasho Cemetery. items Jan. 24 And several tool sets, Craftsmen's tool from Sears. Viewing will be Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. at the parking lot across from Macy's Market. This is the only chance to view the items and bid. Items will be sold to highest bidder. Probate does not accept personal checks, C.O.D'S or cash. The court will accept cashiers checks, money orders, approval from credit, or bank loan. Must be blank until brought to the pro bate staff, and write the name of es tate you are purchasing from. at Kah-Nee-Ta Becoming a certified blackjack dealer requires 96 hours of training and passing an audition. Training will be held at KNT High Desert Resort and Casino. To enroll for this class please contact Lisa at Human Re sources at (541) 553-1112 ext. 3401. School District 509-J developed a schedule for teaching the Ichishkeen language to fifth-graders at Jefferson County Middle School. The classes will begin next month. This will be the first time that a Native language course will be offered at the middle school. December The last month of 2002 saw one of the most dramatic news events of the year: The Warm Springs Elemen tary School was destroyed by fire. The quick response by Warm Springs Fire and Safety was credited with contain ing the flames just to the gym, thus preventing further damage. Meanwhile in December: Tribal and federal government ne gotiators are moving forward with a plan to relocate Columbia River petroglyphs to I lorsethicf State Park in Washing ton. Negotiations are among the Con federated Tribes of Warm Springs, Yakama Nation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has long been the desire of many Native Americans to move the rock art, in possession of the Corps of En gineers, closer to the original location. I lorsethicf State Park, home of the She Who Watches pictograph, is the closest area to the original location. The original site is inundated by water of The Dalles Dam, built in 1960. And in other news: Confederated Tribes have chosen an Alaska-based architectural firm for the design and development of the new casino at the Columbia River Gorge. The tribes' gaming expansion team has chosen the firm of ASGC, based in Anchorage, for the casino design and development work. ASGC is the largest Native American-owned architecture and design firm in the U.S. The company, which also has an office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, employs 800 people. Else where: For the last 10 years, since its incep tion, The Museum at Warm Springs has been open 362 days a year. In the spirit of economic frugality, and to catch up on some exhibit work, the museum board decided to close the museum on Mondays and Tuesdays, until March 1. John I licks, director of Central Oregon Community College at Warm Springs for the last 10 years, has de cided to retire. Cody Veagcr, a former teacher at COCC, will take his place as director in January. Also retiring this month from COCC is Marilyn Hart, secretary at the school for the past 12 years. i