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APRIL 30, 1976 WARM SPRINGS, OREGON PAGE 3 Headstart Kids Dig Roots ... Another generation is learning the traditional ways, respect for the earth and the bountiful food it produces. The children in the Headstart and Day Care classes went out root LOOK! I dug a root. Committee Named said the old building used by An advisory committee, the Warm Springs Elemen to be appointed by members tary School has outlived its of the School District 509-J usefulness and must be re school board, hasn’t been placed. formed yet bujt the 10 mem “Some people have sug bers, unnamed at this time, have some important home gested busing students to work waiting for them. Madras and others have asked me why we don’t bus Topping the agenda for students both ways,” Smith the group will be facility said. problems at Warm Springs Members of the Warm and deciding what to do Springs community are un about the failure of the pro happy with ; the . situation, posed 1976-77 school budget. Smith indicated, saying, in The decision to appoint the advisory board was made answer to. a question, ‘ ‘There Monday night by the school is seme talk about forming board after Superintendent our own »school district at Dr» George Bowers said there Warm Springs and it’s getting is a need for a third leg in stronger.” the planning process. The ad . Each member of the 509-J ministration is working on the board will recruit two mem district’s needs on a long- bers to serve on the advisory range basis, he explained, committee i and an advisory committee of teachers is studying the long term educational program. “I have been giving some thought to a citizens advisory committee to study and make You won’t have to pay a recommendations to the lot for a little work you can board,” Dr. Bowers added, easily do yourself if you buy whole chickens instead of “but after the failure of the chicken parts, which are budget, maybe we should frequently more expensive have them pay increased at per pound. tention to the short-range * * * goals.” You won’t have to pay The advisory committee for'aprons if you make them would be involved primarily yourself from the backs and with the educational program, tails of men’s worn-out he said, from which the dis shirts. * * * trict can figure needs for You won’t have to pay space ànd other facilities. extra for tires, brakes, and Director Lloyd G. Smith, gasoline, if you avoid rushing Sr., told the board that Warm up to red lights and stop Springs faces an immediate, signs when driving. crucial building need. Smith Thrifty Tips WARM SPRINGS FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OWN JOHNSON, PASTOR ST. WILLIAMS Warm Springs Sunday Mass - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 7:30 pun. ' Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. , Young People's Service - Friday, 7:30 p.m. WARM SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Allen Elston, Pastor Sunday School - 10 a.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Training Union - 7 p.m. Evening Worship - 8 p.m. Prayer Service - Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN Warm Springs Calvin Y. Chinn, Minister Sunday: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. ... Celebrate Root Feast digging last week in prepar ation for their own Root Feast at the community center Fri day, April 23. Three generations were in volved in the digging of the bitter root (peaxhay) and look- sch, the peeling of the roots, dancing, and the feast itself where an estimated 200 people were fed. The children appeared to enjoy their outing at Webster Flat. “The thing I like best about digging roots is that it’s fun,” exclaimed Gary Smith, a four year old in Mrs. Mitchell’s Headstart class. Some of the youngsters found the cupun a little difficult to handle, but also discovered that mother nature had provided them with a perfect digging tool - their hands. The children, each with a wapus tied securely around the waist, soon began filling the containers after some initial instruction from the adults. “Look! I dug a root,” Tom Begay Jr. said with enthusi asm. As lunch time approach ed, the groups of diggers worked their way back to the vans where a picnic lunch was set up. TTie kids were really pleas- ' ed and proud of the large sack of roots they had gathered for their own special feast. They had learned a lot from dedi cated and concerened members of the older generation on the outing. Friday morning, before the feast at the community center, the children danced the chick en dance, the rabbit dance, and the round dance in their wing dresses and outfits they had made for the oceassion. Many people were pleased to If you have a large, well- • shaped nose, some believe, it is a sign that- you are noble, generous and friendly! Trade Fair Set The Mid-Oregon Indian Historical Society held a meet ing on the night of April 21, 1976, at the Community Center Conference room. There were 14 present as Mr. Harry Paget and Felix Wallulatum chaired the meet ing. The main topic was the Warm Springs Indian Trade Fair. This would establish an annual event sponsored by the Mid-Oregon Indian Historical Society; and to encourage the display of arts & crafts by Indians from their personal collection; re-create culturally rewarding events for the gen eral public; establish a re search and planning tool for MOIHS that will enable the committee to identify and in ventory artifacts;, and archival material and talent possessed by Indians in the ancestral trade area of the Confederated Tribes. see Blanche Tohet enjoying the festivities. At noon, everyone was beckoned to the social hall by th aroma of ham, bitter root and salmon, and other savory dishes being served by the hard working kitchen helpers. After the prayers and blessings for all the new foods offered up by the earth at this time of year, over 200 people were served the special feast. Many parents, relatives, and friends of the Headstart and Day Care kids were pre sent to share the learning ex perience with their children. The tradition of ceremonies and blessing of the precious foods gathered in the Spring apparently will not end thanks to a dedicated older gener ation. AFTER THE BLESSINGS, the kids dug into the feast, enjoying the fruits of their root digging expedition at Webster Flat. This youngster wanted a really big bite. Photo by Sandy Rangila IN WING DRESSES and costrimes they made themselves, the children of the Headstart and Day Care classes danced the chicken, rabbit and round dances. They celebrated their own Root Feast last Friday. Photo by Sandy Rangila This will give the Indians a chance to display their heir looms, regalia, jewelry, and useful items made by ances tors, as well as historic photos. During the day time all activities will be focused on the exchange of goods and ideas - the night will be for Indian dancing, story telling and Indian gambling. A steering committee was selected which includes Maxine Switzler, Brenda Scott, Edna Miller, Kathleen Moses, Viola Kalama, Ada Sooksoit, and selected as Chairman was Felix Wallulatum. Youth Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Baby sitting service during Worship Service Wednesday: Choir Rehearal ■ 7:30 p.m. Womens Group - 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday. It was discussed and agreed that this year’s Indian Trade Fair will be held at the Kah-Nee-Ta day use area on Labor Day. It was suggested that there be six tee-pees sur 14 MEMBERS of the Mid-Oregon Indian Historical Society set the rounding a long-house tee-pee. date for the Indian Trade Fair at their meeting April 21.
