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r n Pdge 8 June 15, 2011 Spiiygy Tyrnoo, W ^rm Springs, Oregon Job Creation offers construction training By Duran Bobb Spilyay Tymoo M achinery is on the move near highway 26, and tribal members are preparing themselves for the jobs that are coming up. Curtis Stacona heard about a training opportunity available with Job Creation (form erly W ED D ), and he was deter mined to make some positive moves in his life. “It was tough sometimes,” he said. “It was hard to get up while it was still dark and walk from West Hills to catch the van at five o’clock every morning. But it feels good when you make it all the way through, when you’re finished. It feels good when your family is proud of you.” C u rtis, the son o f M ark Stacona and Carol Lawrence, was trained by the Pacific North west Carpenters Institute in a course which covered OSHA, tool safety, flagging certification, CPR, first aid, rough-terrain forklift operation. “This type of training gives the participants the thorough knowledge and ability to get started on an actual bridge p ro ject,” Dan V oight, team leader said. C ourses w ere held in Redmond, and a crew o f 10 young men participated from Warm Springs. “The flagger certification course was actually through Chem eketa Community Col lege,” Flint Scott said. Flint is the Courtesy photo. Recently receiving certification from the Pacific Northwest Carpenter’s Institute were (l-r): Antone Fuentes, ray Picard, Curtis Stacona, Dan Voight (team leader), Francis Spino. Bottom: Mervin Nez, Douglas Jackson. son o f Gordon and Brenda Scott. “That means we have college credit now. And that just makes me want to keep on going to get more college training.” Tribal Funeral G rant and Casket Prices From W.S. Vital Statis tics: The price of caskets were raised in August 1, 2010 as the Tribe received a letter from Dale Palm anteer, of Step a Loop Creek Caskets, where we purchase caskets for our tribal members. In addition, we purchased caskets from St. Maries, in Idaho, because due to high demand, caskets were being used almost as fast as we were receiving them. As we now have a tribal member making caskets, we will no longer purchase cas kets from St. M aries. We have received requests to co n tin u e p u rch asin g the Omak caskets as a service to tribal members. Tribal Funeral Grant The Funeral Grant is to help pay for the funeral ex pense of the deceased mem ber. This grant is paid directly to the funeral home, with the exception of payments to the Tribal Utilities Department for a casket and liner. In addition to a casket, the family may purchase a cas ket liner at $204. Omak casket, at Utilities Department: Pine-Standard $900. Pine-Oversized $950. St Maries casket, at Utili ties Dept. Cedar-standard $950. C ed ar-O v ersiz ed $1,050. “This is actually what I want to do now,” Doug Jackson, the son o f R egina H eath, said. “This is what our tribe can do for us, tu rn in g around the younger generation and giving us hope.” Others who have recently received their certification from the Pacific Northwest Carpen ters Institute are: Javier hinojosa, Antony Fuentes, Mervin Nez, Ray Picard, Fancis Spino, Ed ward Weaselhead, and Jarren Davis. Corey Clements spoke about the recent changes from the WEDD to the Job Creation Department. “Before, focus was more on the training and development of potential employees. But we are at the point now where we think people need to be more con nected to possible jobs.” Job Creations not only stays in contact with those who are seeking jobs, but also employ ers. The department is constantly receivin g inform ation from employers who include the (New Indian Head) Casino, construc tion, G eoV isions, D.E. and more. “If we see that a job re quires a valid o p erato r’s li cense, then we know the tribal members who will fit into that category if we have their ap plication on file. Any special ized train in g, CD L, special re q u ir e m e n ts ...w e m atch those with applications.” Another training is scheduled in Warm Springs with Penny Painter of Cooper-Zeits Engi neering in Portland. That training will take place in a m obile train ing center. “We’d like to encourage people to sign up now, fill out an appli cation, let us know you’re there,” Clements said. To sign up for the training, contact Pam at 541-553-3324. Utah man arrested after chase (AP) — A 25-year-old Utah man was arrested after a long chase on U.S. H ighw ay 26 across the Warm Springs Indian Res ervation in central Oregon. The Oregonian reports that Leo James Elliott of Roy Utah was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants, felony at tempt to elude in a vehicle, reckless driving and at tempting to elude on foot. O regon State Police began the chase early last Sunday aftern o o n as troopers received numer ous complaints of reckless, high-speed driving by a pickup truck on U.S. 26. Warm Springs police joined in the chase before the truck was stopped by spike strips that blew out its tires. f A Yard sale The A n n u a l Yard Sale at 9035 P a lm er T a n e h a p p e n s th is Thursday through Satur day, Ju n e 16-18, each day f r o m 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Turniture, mov ies, appliances + more. V______________________ Fire & Safety offers safety advice for Fourth of July The Fourth of July is just around the corner. If you are planning to buy fireworks, please purchase only those that are le gal in Oregon. A good rule of thumb is, if it flies in the air it probably is not legal here in Oregon. Ac cordin g to the State Fire Marshal’s Office the following are legal fireworks: Base fountains, handle foun tains, sparklers (wood core), cone fountains, ground bloom flowers and wheels. Those that are illegal are: Roman candles, missiles, bottle rockets, all firecrackers, aerial spinners, bees, helicopters and jumping jacks. Ensure your fun this Fourth of July by following these safety tips: • N ever allow children to play with matches or lighters. • M ake sure an ad u lt is present. ■ Keep fireworks away from small children. • Keep pets indoors or se cured in a fenced area away from fireworks. • Only use fireworks out doors. • Avoid dry vegetation, debris or buildings that may catch fire. • Never point or throw fire works at people, animals, cars or buildings. • Have a hose or bucket of water ready to extinguish a fire or douse used fireworks. • Avoid fireworks that are leaking, wet or look old. • Never alter fireworks or at tempt to make your own. • Dispose of spent fireworks by dunking or dousing with wa ter and putting into an outdoor trash can away from a building. Remember, be prepared, be safe, and be responsible. Fire Management and Smokey Bear would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July. Legal Notice George Aguilar caskets at Upper Dry Creek. A family does not have to purchase a casket from the Tribe. If they want to, they can purchase a casket from the George Aguilar family at 541-480-5018. T hey have various sizes and prices. This is a friendly reminder: The funeral grant cannot go over $2,100. Before the fu neral home is paid, the cas ket and casket liner if used, is subtracted from the funeral grant and remainder is paid to the funeral home. If you are a Native American Farmer or the heir of one who was denied a USDA farm loan or loan servicing between 1981 and late 1999, You can get up to $50,000 or more from a $760 million class action settlement. Adam Walsh Child Protection Act registration By p ro v is io n o f th e Adam Walsh Child Protec tion and S afety Act, the C onfederated Tribes are also publishing the sex of fender registration list. A person is required to register with the adm inis tra to r if the person has been convicted of a sex c rim e , an d re s id e s or works in the community, or visits here on a m onthly basis. This applies to tribal and non-tribal members. The sex offender regis tration office phone num ber is 541-553-2214. The adm inistrator’s of- L fic e is lo c a te d at 21 46 W arm S p rin g s S tre e t, Warm Springs (upstairs in the tribal Court building). The follow ing name is added to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs list of registered offenders un der the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act (name followed by date of birth): Elijah George Miller, 1/30/ 73. The sex offender regis try o f the C o n fe d e ra te d Tribes of Warm Springs can be viewed at the website: www.warmsprings.nsopw.gov/ J To receive a payment you must file a claim by December 27,2011. For more information about the Keepseagle Settlement and how to file a claim: call 1-888-233-5506 o rv is itwww.lndianFarmClass.com.
