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Spilyay Tyvnoo, Warm Springs, Oregon March 4, 2004 Page 5 Lincoln's Powwow results The following arc the results of the 2004 Lincoln's Birthday Powwow Junior girls fancyjingle: first, Symone Paskcmin of Gallivan, Somoxo; second, Angela Ballenger, Warm Springs; third, Tennile Wahtomy, Toppenish, Wash. Junior girls traditional: first, Kelly I Icemsah, The Dalles; sec ond, Kristi Olney, Warm Springs; Mileena Edwards, Marysvillc, Wash. Junior boys fancygrass: first, Kelsey Hawywahe, Simnasho; second Crcighton Scabbyrobe, White Swan; third, Manny Totus, Toppenish. Junior boys traditional: first, Tamon Paskemin, Gallivan; Through By Shawnele Surplus Community advocate In late summer of last year, the Warm Springs Community Action Team (WSCAT) entered into an exciting relationship with the Heart of Oregon Corps. The Heart of Oregon Corps was the largest youth conserva tion corps group in the nation with 118 youth in partnership with Oregon Youth Conserva tion Corps, Central Oregon In tergovernmental Council, and the USDA . Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests June through August of 2002. The Heart of Oregon Corps approached the WSCAT last summer as they had been funded to run a program in Warm Springs but were concerned about how to overcome the transportation barrier. After lengthy discussion, the WSCAT agreed to fund the pur chase of a van for the Warm uSpriqgs Heart of Oregon Corps More Lettters to the Editor Election Tribal Council elections are upcoming and we definitely need a change. When deciding whom to vote for, ask the Tribal Council nominees who they would appoint as the Secretary Treasurer, COO or as tribal judges. These appointments are the most crucial decisions made. As owners of the tribal cor poration, we should always know what is going down with our money. The bonus we receive each year is based on our profit margin. If we received more money in than paid out, "the money to spare," is distributed to us as bonus. In December of 2003 we got a $1,000 bonus. There are now 4,288 tribal members, so the tribes paid out $4,288,000 (double last year's bonus). So $2,144,000 more than last year was surplus profit. That $2,144,000 divided by $20,000 equals 107. Thus, 107 tribal jobs and salaries of $20,000 were available to us. But all through 2003 we ex perienced job freezes and job cuts leaving skeleton crews de livering lack of service. There fore, 107 potential employees suffered jobless to assure us a bigger bonus. If I am wrong then why were jobs cut, but we had $4,288,000 to spare? Gee, cut 107 more and we can get a $1,500 bonus. We need decisions made ac JVhrm Springs Market Indian Arts and Crafts 232 Warm Springs S(. Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541) 553 Cory Williams, White Swan; third, Mitchell Jleemsah, Toppenish. Teen girls fancy: first Crysalana Pacheco, Sacramento; Anna Jane Oncpcnnee, Toppenish; third, Katrina Reis, Woodburn. Teen girls jingle; first, Jovelle Pacheco, Sacramento; second, Raquel Good Sky, Portland; third, Sadie Heemsah, Harrah, Wash. Teen girls traditional: first, Chauntai I lecmsah, The Dalles; Edwina Morning Owl, Pilot Rock; third, Tcmia Meninick, Lapwai. Teen boys fancy: first, Randy Stewart, Toppenish; second Dillion Begay, Satus, Wash.; partnership, work opportunities available crew. In addition to assisting in the purchase of the van, the Heart of Oregon Corps and the WSCAT agreed that a continued relationship, with the WSCAT helping to recruit and encour age youth as well as to assist in finding continued work for the young people, was in order. Additionally, the two agreed to work together to find the jobs and crew formation that will make it more likely that the youth will be successful - not only in the Heart of Oregon Corps, but in life in general. Youth in the Heart of Or egon Corps might do any type of work, including: Trails, improvements and maintenance. Roads, oblitera tion or maintenance, Wildfire hazard reduction. Camp grounds, repairs, rehabilitation, cleanup. Revegctation and refor estation. Natural resources edu cation. Noxious weed removal. Erosion control .and tree thin cording to tribal member con cerns and needs rather than to influence politics. We are sovereign to choose leaders who will either benefit us or who will oppress us. Don't just vote for relatives or baby kissers. Vote for leaders with some insight to our real needs. To be continued by R.T. Th ompson. Heart Smart We had a great turn out from the Warm Springs community for the Eleventh Annual Heart Smart Dinner held at the Agency Longhouse on Feb. 18. Thank you to the drummers, Ms. Elaine Miles, chef Michael Spaulding, Kirstie and Mikayla for the PSA on KWSO. Carolyn and Joy Harvey (most gener ous), Nutrition Program, Senior Center, Wellness Center, CHR's, Katherine Smith, The Wilman, Madras Pioneer, ECE kids (great decorations), Cassie Katchia, Bob Boffin, Dayle Tufti, Diane Cook, Sara Tho mas, Gwen Steelman, the Spilyay and all the generous people who donated items for the raffle. From the Diabetes staff: Kat Spaulding, Jennie Smith, Marge Koepping, Susan Mathew and Royce Embanks. P.S. This year we have started a tradition. Ever)' year we will award a child under 13 because of their respect and behavior in - 1527 third, Cory Johnson, Tacoma. Teen boys grass: first, Lee Eaglespeaket, Velm, Wash.; sec ond Terry I leemsah, Toppenish; third Deswood Whitcman, Tacoma. Teen boys traditional: first, Sparrowhawk Walsey, Toppenish; second Deshawn Little Eagle, Lacy, Wash.; third, Andrew George, Granger, Wash. Womens fancy: first, Susie Walsey, Toppenish; second Liya Davis, Warm Springs; third, Michelle Morin, Sacramento. Womens jingle: first Paula McCurtain, Cocur D'Alene; sec ond, Challis Bectso, Sanders, Ariz.; third Candice Chicf Scabbyrobe, White Swan. See POWWOW on page 14 ning. Wildlife habitat mainte nance and repair. Roadside cleanup. Currently the Heart of Or egon Corps is enrolling youth to participate in their Central Or egon Youth Conservation Corps (COCYC) program. Six youth from Warm Springs will defi nitely find jobs in the Corps and an additional 12 will have the opportunity. The COCYC is a work-learn-earn program administered co operatively by the Hart of Or egon Corps, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Forest Service in partner ship with local community or ganizations, schools, businesses and private individuals. The program provides natu ral resources based education and work projects on public lands. Participants will do hard physical work and may be ex posed to , insects, adverse the Longhouse. This year a very nice gift was given to Spencer Ellsbury. Way to go, Spencer! On articles To the editor of the Spilyay Tymoo: I, Vernon Smith Sr., am writing this letter to the editor on behalf of the tribal people of the Warm Springs Confed erated Tribes. Why are tribal leaders hav ing meetings throughout the res ervation about the December 2003 Oregonian articles? What I want to know is, who provided the Oregonian reporters with their information? As I saw it, most of the ar ticles were negative to the fami lies of the deceased and the community members. The ar ticles mentioned nothing but "alcohol and drugs," but there are a lot of good things about Ik mi I i i v ' , f , :Jij vv3 xA ' : . y ' :;ti-v':: Kfv ..- il II Masters of ceremonies Thomas Morningowl and Charles Birthday Powwow. weather, and difficult working conditions. Participants earn minimum wage and can cam a high school "skills based learn ing credit" for completion of the program. COCYC participants work Monday through Thurs day from 7 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. starting June 21 and ending August 13. Youth ages 15 through 18 who are permanent residents of the U.S. are eligible for employ ment without regard to social, economic, racial, or ethnic back grounds. No specific experience is required for a summer posi tion with COCYC. However, we do look for youth that can fol low instructions, work as a team member and follow through with a commitment. Applicants who were YCC crewmembers in previous years can only apply for a Youth Crew Leader position and must re quest a separate application. If you are, or know of, a young the tribes that were not men tioned in these articles. Is it a hobby of some people to use Indian people like this? It's like using 18-year-olds to vote in the casino, but refusing the 18-year-olds the right to gamble. I just had to speak my mind in this letter. Yours truly, Vernon Besta Smith Sr. v , v Hippy L, " birthday, viS Lana- Jllv Love, tWA4A- Mom and 80 family' V J 1TyJ flhto isteiro o person between the ages of 15 and 18 who would like to par ticipate in the program, call the WSCAT office or drop by to get an application. Applications must be returned by the close of business, April 15. Applica tions may be turned into any Deschutes or Ochoco National Forest office, your School to Career Counselor at your local High School, any Central Or egon Intergovernmental Coun cil Office, the I leart of Oregon Corps office, or the WSCAT office. Selected applicants will be notified by May 20. The WSCAT is also looking for projects like the ones listed above for the Warm Springs Heart of Oregon Corps Crew. Pendleton Wool Blankets 7 Yankee Candles Unique Gift Ideas Nostalgic Children's Toys - V- . YSTa 10 percent off Pendleton blankets. I HOME TOWN DRUGS 196 SW Fifth St. Madras mim m&as m&mi Dav. McMectwrvSprtyay Tailfeathers at the 2004 Lincoln's for youth The work can be located any where on the reservation or in Jefferson County. Work in other counties is also a possibility. The Warm Springs Commu nity Action Team meets meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at our Plaza office. Our meetings are not only open to the public, but they are for the public. We are currently working on transportation, leadership train ing, a Warm Springs Commer cial Code, financial literacy for adults and youth, work and life skills, volunteer coordination, automation, and programs for the Warm Springs Library, and many others. FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY... I 475-2142 TO