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Page 8 Undercounted by tribes conducting (Editor's note: the following ar- tick is reprinted with permission of tht Associated Press.) By Andrew Kramer Associated Press writer Jason Hintsala lived crowded into a cousin's house with his girlfriend and nine relatives when U.S. Census takers passed through the Warm Springs In dian reservation in 2000. He later moved with his fam ily to his parent's trailer, over looking grass fields and juniper trees on the reservation east of Pordand. "We have no choice but to bounce from house to house," he said, because the waiting list for tribal housing is so long he despairs of getting his own home any time soon. Indian reservations presented a multitude of problems to cen sus counters, not least the large households and frequent moves, tribal officials and demogra phers said. The consequence: errors in census results, espe cially among Native Americans. For the first time after a cen sus, however, tribal leaders don't have to accept the official num bers when applying for grants, a major source of federal fund ing for tribes. More than 100 tribes around the country are holding their own census, controlled by tribal of ficials, to challenge the 2000 U.S. Tribes need assistance For the Tribal Census the Confederated Tribes are ask ing for assistance in contact ing the following members (name followed by possible place of residence): Virginia C. Arthur, Yakima. Taylor R. Arthur, Sheridan. David K. Belguard Jr., Pordand. Dyamelle S. Castilleja, Harrah, Wash. Rain Circle, town not known. Tamera A. Coffee, Tallahasseee, Fla. (The following job openings are being advertised by the Confeder ated Tribes of Warm Springs.) Victims of Crime Services prosecutor, full time. Success fully prosecute criminal and lim ited civil offenses against per sons and property, with empha sis on crimes against women, children, elders and crimes re lating to domestic violence con flict including same sex relation ships, on. behalf of the Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs. Keep current on laws, rules, regulations and procedures in tribal, federal and state justice systems. Maintain confidential Tribal language classes offered The Culture and Heritage Department this month is start ing tribal language classes. Classes are open to all who are interested. The following is a list of the classes that are being offered to the community: Kiksht language classes, Mon days and Thursdays from 3:30 Museum closed The Museum at Warm Springs will be operating under its winter schedule through Feb ruary. During the winter schedule, the museum will be open to the public Wednesday through Sun day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will be closed to the public on Mondays and Tues days during the winter schedule. Census results, hoping for more money for everything from health care to housing. The recounts also offer a window into the delicate politics of counting American Indians, whose numbers vary by hun dreds of thousands of people depending on what percentage of native heritage defines some body as Indian. So far, 78 tribes have com pleted their recounts and 39 have won challenges to the of ficial numbers, said Donna White, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Another 50 tribes or so are considering or working on a cen sus, according to Rick Ander son, a demographer with Tribal Data Resources, a Redding, Calif, company that advises tribes on their recounts. "Tribes were finally given the right to challenge the census," Anderson said. "Before, they were victims of the census." Each additional person counted brings in several hun dred dollars a year in federal grant money, according to George Hough, a demographer with Portland State University. The exact amount depends on whether a person gets federal health benefits or other entitle ments. "We're being shorted on funding," said Hintsala, 27, an Gilbert Coronado, Walla Walla. Pauline L. Culpus, Madras. Samantha M. David, Goldendale, Wash. Faye I. Drew, Portsmout, Virg. Willard Pent, Portland. ' James Florendo, Eugene. Rafael Giron-Patt, Salem. Lorelei Govenor, Madras. Kirby Heath Jr., Brownstown, Wash. Patricia S. Hintsala, Wapato, Wash. Robyn R. Ike of Albuquer que. ity and positive team work skills. Experience in legal field, associ ate or bachelor degree in Social Science. Salary range negotiable. Call Dereke Tasympt, 553 3300. Bus driverteacher, full time. Transport children and families to and from program activities and for field trips. Helps teachers with classroom and field trip activities. Partici pates in vehicle maintenance, es tablishing routes, and record keeping. Assists in providing safety training for parents, bus monitors and other staff. Must be in good health, have a cur to 5 p.m. The Monday class is at the Language Trailer, and the Thursday class is at the Com munity Center. Ichiskiin language classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at the following times and places; From 2 to 3 p.m. at Natural Resources. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the on Mondays The closure will allow for main tenance and cleaning of the per manent and changing exhibit gal leries, and other public areas. Exhibits containing cultural artifacts and related objects will also be changed during the win ter months. The winter sched ule will allow for inventory and inspection of the cultural arti facts and objects on display, and Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon U.S. Census, their own tcThe numbers they have are totally inaccurate. We're doing our own census to get the money we're owed." Jason Hintsala unemployed father of two re cendy laid off from a job mill ing logs from the reservation's pine forests on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range. "The numbers they have are totally inaccurate. We're doing our own census to get the money we're owed," Hintsala said. . The Warm Springs recount began in October, with 17 new census-takers fanning out and ringing doorbells, new census forms in hand. It is expected to last six weeks. It's never been easy to take a census in Indian Country, de mographers say, partly because of the many ways to define who is an American Indian based on blood lines and Indian heritage. Tribes typically want one-quarter Indian blood for member ship, but some allow as little as one thirty-second. The U.S. Cen sus relies on self-reporting. Nationwide, 2.1 million people reported to census tak ers that they consider themselves pure American Indian or Alaska in locating Whitney Lynn Jackson, Inde pendence, Missouri. Inman Jackson, Indepen dence. Henry L. Jackson Jr. II of Bellingham, Wash. ; Joshua D, Kalama, Sandy., ,r;i . , Keegan J. .Kalama, Sandy., ; . Spencer Keo of Pasco, Wash. ' Larissa S. McConville, Port land. Aaron T. Miller, Bend. David J. Munson, Everett, Wash. Brittany N. Munson, Everett. Elisa A. Orozco, Madras. Lia F. Orozco, Madras. Tribal employment opportunities rent CDL, be listed on the Child Care Criminal History Registry, comply with the drug-free work place policies. Salary $1,311 to $l,599month. Call Nancy Sampson, 553-3241. Open till filled. Housing Executive Di rector. Bachelors degree in busi ness administration; three years experience in housing business; two years supervisory experi ence; knowledge of tribal, HUD, HIP, SCHRP policies, rules and regulations. Salary range $31,148 to $49,213year. Call Jack Quinn, 553-3250. Long-term care adminis Language Trailer. From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Simnasho Longhouse. Numu classes are from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Language Trailer. Also, afternoon cultural projects are scheduled on Fri days from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Education Building. and Tuesdays the cleaning and conservation of the objects and exhibit space. This special time to care for the artifacts and the building is directly tied to the museum's mission statement. It will also result in more enjoyment by guests of the exhibits and facili ties. So for the winter, visitors are welcome Wednesday through Sunday. Native, far more than the 1.7 million who are officially en rolled in the tribes and living on the reservation. ; Partly to blame was a long- standing mistrust of govern ment officials such as outside census-takers, said Census offi rials who worked with the tribes. "There's a long history of lack of trust with the federal government," said Nancy Linn Holder, who served as a liaison for Northwest tribes during the 2000 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau encouraged tribes to hire their own census-takers, but not all did, she said. In the past, she said, not just grant denials but also unflatter ing federal reports on topics like suicide rates and substance abuse resulted from inaccurate information from the Census Bureau. At Warm Springs, the 2000 Census counted 3,334 people, of whom 3,010 indicated they are American Indians. According to tribal registries, 3,522 members live on the res ervation, suggesting the census missed 504 Warm Springs tribal members. That's an error rate of 14 percent for Warm Springs Indians. "Some people didn't bother to answer the door," Hintsala said. "A lot of people didn't un derstand this is really important to us." some members for census Amaya Y. Patt, Salem. Angelina Perez, Madras. Tavia L. Polk, Yakima. Tyreyk J. Ramsey, Portland. Triva M. Sampson, Louis ville, Kentucky. Qry, Calif- ,, . . ( :'dSnWM. Sim'Mesa'Aril Russell J. Spino, The Dalles. Shagg Troy N. Spino, Lyle, Wash. Sylvia D. Spino, Lyle. William Strong, Tacoma. Henry M. Stwyer, Ontario, Ore. Roger Suppah, Portland. trative assistant, human ser vices, full time. This is an administrator-trainee position di rected eventually to take on the directorship duties of High Lookee. Call William Gayle Rodgers, 553-3491. Public health educator. Masters degree in health edu cation department preferred with 2 years experience. Call Jim Quaid, 553-3205. Public safety, police. Su pervisor, investigation divi sion. College degree in criminal justice or related field. Ten years of supervisory experience. Call Don Courtney, 553-3272. In the Tribal Court of the Warm Springs Reservation Michelle Thompson, peti tioner, vs. Andrew Smith, re spondent. Case No. DO123-03. To Andrew Smith: You are hereby notified that a petition for SUPPORT has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are hereby summoned to appear in this matter at a hear ing scheduled for 11 a.m. on No vember 25, 2003, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. All of the facts in this case will be heard at this hearing, including evidence you wish to present. You must appear to present your argument or the other side will automatically win. The peti tioner, Michelle Thompson, may then be given all that is asked for in the petition for support. The petitioner will be present at the hearing. If you desire to personally ar gue your side of the case, you may have a legal aide, spokesper son or attorney appear on your behalf at your expense. If you have questions, seek legal advice. Signed Oct. 24, Judge Wilma Ann Smith, Warm Springs Tribal Court. Census game results The KWSO Census Game is running on the radio station weekdays through the month of November. Listen for the cen sus question between 7 and 7:30 a.m. The game includes daily pri7es, such as pre paid phone cards, gift certificates and many other items, including a Pendleton backpack. Here are the results of census some recent questions on the KWSO Census Game: Nov. 4 question: What is the unemployment rate (percent age) according to the 2000 U.S. Census? Answer: 12.8 percent. Win ner: Orlando Stevens, who re ceived a $5 gift certificate for Jo's Coffee Corral. Nov. 5 question: There were 884 total housing units re ported in the 2000 U.S." Census, for the., Warm Springs Reserva tion and off-reservation trust land. How many "vacant hous ing units" were reported in the 2000 US Census? Answer: 67 (or 7.6 percent) Winners: Cecil Tulle Jr., Antoine Scott (youngest winner), Suzie Charley. Daily winner received a sweatshirt donated by Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Casino. Nov. 6 question: Accord ing to the U.S. Census, the US. population as a whole grew by 13 percent between 1990 2000. What was the increase in those who reported their race as only "American Indian" be- Joelden R. Surface, Lincoln City. Fabian Sutterlee Jr., Ashland. Karina L. Tapia, Salem. Mary L. Tohet, Woodburn. Mark C. Tom, Salem. ,. f , .Glefl. p. -.yrntuch, Wapato. y Lilly. RVanPeljt, .B.eayerton, 'Marjorie VanPelt, residence not known. Jake C. Waheneka possibly of Sheridan. Beulah S. Walker, Lyle. James J. Walsey, Toppenish. Joel R. Wheeler, Tucson. Joel S. Zacarias, Madras. Geneva A. Zaragoza, Grant writer needed The Warm Springs Com munity Development Corpo ration is a nonprofit, community-based organization work ing for our community. We are seeking an experi enced grant writer to prepare grants for federal, state and private foundations. To ensure the long-term stability of the organization, the successful applicant must also have experience as a de velopment officer, securing financial and other resources Warm Springs Utilities, pe titioner, vs. Robert Sam, re spondent. Case No. CV74-03. To Robert Sam: You are hereby notified that a petition for Order of Enforcement has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are hereby summoned to appear in this mat ter at a hearing scheduled for 11 a.m. on December 9, 2003, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. All of the facts in this case will be heard at this hearing, including evidence you wish to present. You must appear to present your argument or the other side will automati cally win. The petitioner, Warm Springs Utilities, may then be given all that is asked for in the petition for Order of Enforce ment. The petitioner will be present at the hearing. If you de sire to personally argue your side of the case, you may have a legal aide, spokesperson or attorney appear on your behalf at your expense. If you have questions, seek legal advice. Signed Nov. 3, Judge Walter Langnesc, Warm Springs Tribal Court. November 13, 2003 rween 1990-2000? Answer 26 percent (note: for those who reported their race as American Indian in combi nation with another race, the growth rate was 110 percent be tween 1990-2000. Winners: Cyrille Mitchell, Sherri Miller. Daily winner received 120-minute prepaid phone card donated by Sprint, HtermIKtnTttm V 1 2003 Hood River. Nov. 7 question: According to the 2000 US. Census, 5 per cent of all households, 12 per cent of Hispanics and 23 per cent of all American Indians re ported being phoneless. What percentage of those living in Warm Springs reported having no phone in the 2000 U.S. Cen sus? Answer: 9.9 percent (80 heads of households). Winners: Corrina Brunoe, Colleen Johnson, Pinky Beymer. Daily winner received gift cards from the Museum at Warm Springs, and a pair of earrings. Nov. 8 question: The me dian age reported for all Orego nians in the 2000 US. Census was 36.3. What was the median age of Warm Springs residents, reported in the 2000 US. Cen sus? Answer: 23.9. Winners: Sherri Miller, Clay Thompson, Lori Mitchell. Daily winner received $10 gift certificate for DMJ Auto motive. Vancouver. Wash. Please send contact infor mation to tribal Vital Statis tics. Phone number (541) 553-3252. Address: Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs, P.O., Box ,C, attn: Vi-. tal Statistics, Warm Springs, bR'; ,9'7761. ' Or e-mail:' mspinowstribes.org. For the above individuals, Tribal Census mailers were returned back to the tribes, undelivered. The Confeder ated Tribes greatly appreciate in any assistance in contact ing these individuals. through special events and donor programs. Minimum qualifications in clude the following: Three years of documented grant writing experience, abil ity to develop and direct a com prehensive fund development program, strong oral and writ ten communication skills and a bachelors degree or two ad ditional years of grant writing experience. To request an information packet call 553-4922. LaDonna Danzuka- PoorBear, petitioner, vs. Mark PoorBear, respondent. Case No. DO140-03. To LaDonna Danzuka-PoorBear and Mark PoorBear: You are hereby noti fied that a petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this nodce you are hereby summoned to appear in this matter at a hear ing scheduled for 10 a.m. on De cember 5, 2003, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. All of the facts in this case will be heard at this hearing, including evidence you wish to present. You must appear to present your argument or the other side will automati cally win. The petitioner, LaDonna Danzuka-PoorBear, may then be given all that is asked for in the petition for Dissolu tion of Marriage. The petitioner will be present at the hearing. If you desire to personally argue your side of the case, you may have a legal aide, spokesperson or attorney appear on your be half at your expense. Signed by Judge Lola Sohappy, Tribal Court.