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Spilygy Tymoo, W3rm Springs, Oregon April 29, 2004 These are conceptual drawings of the planned Columbia Gorge casino of the Confederated Tribes. The drawing at right shows the main entrance; and below, a view of the overall structure. The tribes are awaiting word from the governor as to where at the Gorge the casino will be built. 1 1 V '1 I . : VI Diawinu eourttiy of trtt gaming apantion lm. J in xYvtffify-i"l'L"t-t-irilirtiiliin Tribes host river conference Clean-up project includes barbecue, raffle The I lousing Department is handing out garbage bags for trash pick up. For every bag brought back full of trash, you will be given a ticket to be entered in a raffle drawing. We are having our Annual Spring Clean-up BBQ on Friday, April 30, at 12 noon for our spring clean-up participants. The drawing for all raffle prizes will be held at that time. We are also assisting with free car pick up. If you know anyone that has unwanted vehicles broken down or abandoned in their yard, they need to come in and fill out a form and it will be towed away at no charge. The Confederated Tribes played host to Deschutes River basin stakeholders April 13-14 during the 2004 State of the Deschutes Conference at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. Natural Re sources General Manager Rob ert Brunoe welcomed the group on Tuesday morning and set the stage for two days of presenta tions and discussions relating to the Deschutes basin. Over 100 representatives from state and federal agencies, private industry, conservation groups and other interested par ties joined the tribes for the event. The conference provided everyone with updates on a wide variety of topics and offered a forum for all of the stakehold ers to express their opinions and share their insights on natural resources and socioeconomics within the region. Gordon Grant, hydrologist with the US. Forest Service Pa cific Northwest Research Sta tion and author of "A Peculiar River," spoke about the geologi cal framework of the Deschutes and the unique characteristics of this important desert waterway. The presentation led to discus sion about the river's source, its hydraulics and uses it supports. There were panels that spoke of conservation and restoration projects being conducted within the basin, with special attention on efforts made since the last State of the Deschutes Confer ence in 2001. Brunoe gave a presentation on the many restoration projects that have been implemented on the reservation and the positive results they've achieved. 1 le was jointed on Wednesday morning by representatives from the Natural Resources Conserva tion Service, Squaw Creek Irri gation District, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Wasco Soil and Water Conser vation District, Deschutes Re sources Conservancy and by Jim Myron, the governor's natu ral resource policy advisor. Wednesday afternoon and evening included presentations on the Oregon Department of Agriculture water quality man agement plans, local conserva tion initiatives, the influence of state, federal and tribal policies, and the Deschutes Sub-basin Plan. Jim Manion of Warm Springs Power Enterprises talked about the Pelton-Round Butte relicencing process. There were also talks on management and relocation of water rights, land use planning, and a future outlook for the basin. Museum seeking objects for collection The Museum at Warm Springs is seeking to enhance its permanent collection by obtaining objects from Warm Springs tribal members through acquisitions. Objects for consideration must be accompanied by a completed object history form. The forms are available at the museum. Objects for consideration must be relevant to and consis tent with the permanent collec tion. The museum policy is one object per household or fam ily. Objects for consideration will be accepted on May 17, 18 and 19, during regular busi ness hours, no exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Kirk at 553-3331, extension 412. Second Annual Miss Native American Oregon competition scheduled for August The Miss Native American Oregon Scholarship Program will host its second annual com petition on August 20-21, at the Chinook Winds Casino at Lin coln City. To be eligible to compete, an applicant must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, and a young Native American woman 17 to 23 years of age. Applicants must have never been married, and be enrolled in a college, university or plan to continue their secondary edu cation. They must be a resident of the state of Oregon and they must have no criminal record or any criminal charges pend ing. The person who wins the title of Miss Native American Or egon is automatically eligible to compete for the title of Miss Oregon 2005 in Seaside. The ultimate goal is to compete for the title of Miss America 2006 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Miss Native American Oregon program offers young women the chance to compete for scholarship money to con tinue their education as well as offering contestants a forum for raising awareness and effecting change to important social is sues. To compete in the program, contestants are required to clearly define a social issue to which they are sincerely com mitted, and for which each will be an activist during their year 'of service. Every year the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program offers to its contestants over $100,000 in cash and in-kind tuition scholarships. These scholarships are Warded to any competitor, not just the ultimate titleholder. Scholarships are available for academic achievement, commu nity service, talent, fitness, peaking skills and more. The four categories of the Miss Native American Oregon Advertise on the reservation - Call 553-3274 competition are: private inter view worth 40 percent; evening wear worth 10 percent; talent and lifestyle worth 30 percent; casual wear worth 10 percent; physical fitness in swimsuit worth 10 percent overall composite of applicant worth 10 percent. Workshops will be available to discuss platform issues, inter view skills and additional pag eant training with the contestants for Miss Oregon 2005. Young Native American women wishing to sign up for the Miss Native American Or egon program must have their applications turned in no later than May 15, 2004 and be pre pared for the contract signing on June 6. 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