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A p ril 2 0 , 2011
Spilyay Tym oo, W arm Springs, Oregon
Oregon tribes gather at KNT
M useum honors first Native astronaut
R ep resen tatives
from
Oregon’s tribes met last week at
Kah-Nee-Ta to discuss matters
of concern to all tribes.
David Smith and Bill Austin,
atto rneys
at
K ilp atrick
Townsend in Washington, D.C.,
presented an overview of the
Cobell Settlement.
Cobell Update
Smith gave a detailed history
o f the settlem en t in clu d in g
when it began, why it was nec­
essary, and the details of the
award.
“There are critical deadlines
ap p ro ach in g,” Sm ith said.
“People have an option. They
may feel they have a better right
to go ahead and file a claim on
their own. They are able to opt
Yvonne Iverson/Spilyay
Commander John B. Herrington of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma (above at center)
took some time to visit with children and other community member? last Friday at the
Museum at Warm Springs. He shared some his experiences as the first Native American
Astronaut, and answered questions from the curious audience. Commander Harrington
received the museum’s Twanat Award in Portland on Saturday, April 16th.
the old ambulance bay across
from the Post Office.
Shots for pets are $15; li-
censes, $5. Also available: spay/
neuter vouchers,
A ll transactions are cash
only.
B irth s
Shannin R obert R ichardson
Shannan W Richardson and
Allyssa M. Richardson of Warm
Springs are pleased to announce
the birth of their son Shannin
Robert Richardson, born on
April 6, 2011.
Grandparent on the father’s
side is Oletta Slope of LaPine.
G randp arents
on the
m other’s side are Robert and
Denise Hill of Warm Spring.
Shasta L ynette N ancy
T ailfeathers
Craig Tailfeathers and Elsie
Tailfeathers of Warm Springs
are pleased to announce the
birth of their daughter Shasta
Lynette N ancy T ailfeathers,
Name Giving
born on April 16, 2011.
Shasta
joins
b rother
Clarance, 7, and sisters Janelle,
28, Machell, 22, and Rochell, 12.
Grandparents on the father’s
side are Charles and N ancy
Tailfeathers of Simnasho.
G ran d p aren ts on the
m other’s side are Robert Sr.
and M arella Sam o f W arm
Springs.
Memorial
Marvin T. Meanus Sr.,
“Cowhand”
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Simnasho Longhouse
Stonesetting at the mouth
of the Warm Springs
River Cemetery.
Son of Tatum Kalama
Jadrian Thane Gilbert
Kalama
On May 14, 2011
Simnasho Longhouse
Stonesetting for Gilbert
“Gibby” Kalama Jr.
Simnasho Longhouse
(
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Memorial
Memorial for Mary R.
Danzuka (Sam) April 30,
2011 starting at 8 a.m.
with head stone dedica­
tion at Agency Cemetery,
then move to the Agency
longhouse for give away,
name giving and a meal.
If there are any questions
please feel free to contact
William Sam at 553-3495-
work m -f 8-5.
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Legislative Update
Michael Mason, lobbyist for
Warm Springs, then gave the
state legislative update and in­
formed the tribes on the status
of Senate Bill 412.
“There shouldn’t be an argu­
ment,” Mason said. “Some are
asking, W hy hasn’t this passed?’
The Sheriff’s Association hasn’t
formally taken a position.”
There is support for the bill,
Mason said.
Another bill of concern to
tribal governments is 2566, deal­
ing with tribal government prop­
erty tax exemption.
“This is inspired by a Wash­
A
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For 15 years, David Smith
and Bill Austin have represented
plaintiffs in the Cobell class ac­
tion law suit, which was settled
in December of 2009.
Last week, the two gave a
presentation to tribal members
at Kah-Nee-Ta.
“First off, we are not lawyers
for the governm ent,” Austin
said. “We’re on the side that’s
been fighting for individual In­
dians as beneficiaries. Now our
mission is to provide you with
enough information and to let
you know what steps you may
need to take in order to join in
on the outcome of the settle­
ment.”
The history of the claim goes
back 120 years, A ustin said.
That was when the U.S. imposed
upon the Indian people a trust
relationship.
“The U.S. got to serve as
trustee. They were the ones who
said whether the land can be
used for other purposes and
which moneys will be deposited
into which accounts. We know
today, all too well, that the U.S.
made a complete mess of that.”
From the offset, the system
was poorly managed. “There’s
a report from a century ago that
describes the fraud and corrup­
tion which alm ost defies the
imagination. There were hun­
dreds of reports over the next
80 years. A report to Congress
stated that reform needs to hap­
pen. But things did not change.”
In 1994, Congress passed the
trust reform act. However,
nothing got better.
Eloise Gobell and other indi­
viduals stepped forward and
filed a lawsuit, demanding an
explanation of how the U.S. had
m anaged the trust land and
management resources.
“Since then, it has been more
than 250 days in court. Thirty-
six hundred filings. Ten sepa­
rate appeals. One rem oved
judge... destroyed records. ”
The result was a $3.4 billion
settlement.
Beneficiaries claims fall into
specific areas.
Historical accounting claims
state that the government vio­
lated its trust duties by not pro­
viding a proper historical ac­
counting relating to IIM ac­
counts and other trust assets.
Anyone alive on September
30, 2009 who had an open IIM
account anytime between Octo­
ber 25, 1994 and September 30,
There's no great secret to healthy eating.
To help your children and family develop
healthy eating habits:
■ Provide plenty of vegetables, fruits,
and whole-grain products.
For the second year in a row, Jefferson County has ranked as one of the least healthy
counties in the state of Oregon. The report, provided by the University of Wisconsin
Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, looks at the length
and quality of life of local residents as well as health-related behaviors, clinical
care, social and economic factors and physical environment.
Our schools have been working hard to help students and families focus
on healthier habits and lifestyles, but there is still a lot of work to do.
“We have some really active wellness teams in our school buildings,” said
Jamie Smith, school nurse for JCSD 509-J. “We are promoting physical activity
during regular classroom time and really trying to work with the students to help them
understand why this is so important,” added Smith.
The wellness teams partner with district food service staff to promote healthy, home­
made foods and all food vending machines have been removed from the school buildings. In
addition, there is an effort to steer away from unhealthy food fundraisers (cookie dough,
pizza...etc.) and focus on other opportunities like gift wrap sales. Teachers and staff are also
on board and working to promote and model healthy living.
The district is currently partnering with OSU and Mountain View Hospital to
provide curriculum and activities centered around healthy lifestyles.
Nutrition Kitchen is an after-school program at Jefferson County
Middle School that offers hands-on, healthy cooking fun.
For more information about these and other activities
underway to make our schools healthier, call Jamie Smith at
(541)475-7265 x307.
Jefferson County School District
by Duran Bobb
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2009 and whose account had at
least one cash transaction may
be a part of the historical ac­
counting class.
Fund administration claims
state that the government vio­
lated its trust duties and mis­
managed individual Indian trust
funds.
A nd land ad m in istratio n
claims state the government vio­
lated its responsibilities for man­
agement of land, oil, natural gas,
m ineral, timber, grazing, and
other resources.
Today, April 20, is the dead­
line if you wish to opt out of
the settlement. “You don’t lose
your right any time in the fu­
ture to say give me my money...
but you lose your right to sue.”
Today, April 20, is also the
deadline for commenting and
objecting the settlement.
“The judge will consider com­
ments and objections. You can
say it’s good, bad, you don’t like
it. But April 20 is the deadline.”
Smith said many would have
questions and offered his toll-
free number: 866-383-6554.
You may also call 800-961-
6109 or visit Indiantrust.com.
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Parents & Families Can Help
with These Healthy Eating Tips*
Jefferson County's Health Challenge
ington State law that says most
property owned by tribes in fee
outside o f the reservation is
exempt from property tax if it
is used for governm ent pur­
poses... It’s basic fairness. Tribes
are governments and shouldn’t
be taxed.”
Some petitioners, Mason said,
are concerned that the tribes
would have an advantage. Warm
Springs currently pays property
taxes to Jefferson County on a
share of the Pelton dam.
Other items on the agenda
included the 2012 N ational
Congress of American Indians
Convention, the methamphet-
amine memorandum of under­
stan d in g upd ate, and the
Chemawa land into trust review.
Attorneys explain Cobell Settlement
Pet clinic on in Warm Springs on Saturday
There will be a pet clinic
from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April
23.
The location of the clinic is
out, but that notice must be post­
marked by April 20.” (See story
below.)
■ Include low-fat or non-fat milk or
dairy products.
M
Choose lean pieats, poultry, fish,
lentils, and beans for protein.
H Serve reasonably-sized portions.
B Encourage your family to drink lots of
water.
H Limit sugar-sweetened beverages.
11 Limit consumption of sugar and satu­
rated fat.
* Remember that small changes every
day can lead to a recipe for success!
"‘These tips are from the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention
Calendar
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of
Jefferson County School District 509-J, Jefferson
County, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July
1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 will be held in the Support
Services Building, 445 SE Buff St., Madras at 7 p.m.
on May 3. A copy of the budget document may be
inspected on or after May 4 at the Support Services
Building or at the Jefferson County Public Library,
241 SE Seventh St., Madras.
445 SE Buff Street, madras, OR 97741
(5411 475-6192
by Duran Bobb
Thanks AGAIN to Central
Oregon Seeds, Inc.!
Once again, Central Oregon Seeds Inc.,
has stepped in to support our school
district. For more than 15 years, COSI has
contributed to everything from computers
and equipment in the classrooms to facility
and athletic improvements or construction.
Now, they are contributing $60,000 to
help us replace our 22-year-old track.
“All of the partners at Central Oregon
Seeds, Inc. have had children, and now
grandchildren and great grandchildren in
the Jefferson County schools,” said Mike
Weber, managing partner of COSI. “We all
strongly believe in giving back to the
community,” added Weber.
COSI partners include M ike Weber,
Dean Brooks, Don Boyle, Jack Root and
Larry Sullivan. The generous COSI
donation will contribute $30,000 toward
the $450,000 - $500,000 total needed for
improvements.
“COSI has really stepped up and taken
the first important step for our track,” said
Rick Molitor, superintendent for JCSD
509-J. “We’re looking at ways to cover the
full cost of replacement by using some of
the funds we have available for capital
improvements and hopefully we’ll see
additional donations from community
members,” he added.
The district goal is to have the new
track installed before 2012. Renovations
may begin as early as this summer.
For information, contact MHS Athletic
Director Paul Brown, at (541) 475-7265.
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