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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1984)
June 8, 1984 Paee 3 Spilyay T y moo Warm Springs scenery part of Japanese film Casting continues for the production of “From Oregon with Love,” part of which has been filmed on the Warm Springs Reservation. The Japanese Company producing the film, Fuji Telecasting C om pany, chose C en tral Oregon as the location for its 13-part television series because of the diversity and beauty of the country. The story is that of an orphaned boy. Akirda, coming to Oregon to stay with his aunt and uncle. It is difficult for Akirda to adapt to his new environment but he eventually Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewciyk STARS OF THE SHOW—Main actors in the film, “From Oregon With Love” include nine-year-old Setsu Ishiwa, the aunt played by Nana Kinomi and the uncle who is actor Ikko Furuya. grows to love Oregon. The scenes on the reservation include a horse round-up at the B uck S m ith re s id e n c e . Assistant production coordina tor Patrick Eckford, from the P ortland based Azumano Agency, repeated a statement made by a member of the production crew regarding their work with Smith. Eckford said. “The Japanese don't throw around compliments." S peaking of S m ith, the crewman said, “that man is a professional.” He is calm and collective. “He was wonderful to us.” said Eckford,“following through with everything he said he would do.” Upon approval of filming on the reservation by Tribal Council, members of the Council commented that many films have been been made on the reservation but the people here never see any of them. Fuji telecastin g responded by assuring them they would be able to see such a film. The company is making an edited version of the film; ' dited because Japanese is spoken throughout the film. The film will show the scenery and the basic storyline. It will be sent to Warm Springs in January. The film crew of 38 is staying at Kah-Nee-Ta resort. They were surprised to find it was such a distance to each of the film locations. That’s the way it is in Central Oregon, they’ve discovered. Fuji Telecasting is currently filming west of Madras at the Jenne Belle’home built in 1910. The house received some exterior renovation bs a result of being selected. Belle’ is enjoying the new experience, as well. in the fall to film fall and winter sfcenes in Central Oregon. By that time, the 13-part television series will have begun in Japan, airing October 5 through December 28. In a leisurly m anner, Nakamura commented on the way things were going, “We’re kind of behind schedule—It’s OK.” Included in some of the scenes are local people. Volunteer school children from Metolius elementary.have been filmed with nine-year-old star Setsu Ishiwa. Belle's farm hand Frank Nomann received a small part in the film and also instructs actors in proper ways to perform farm chores. At a Madras Chamber of Commerce meeting Kiyoshi Nakamura, Azumano Agency manager, working with the production company, related his experience with the people of Central Oregon. In broken English he said. “Very much kindness people.” He further expressed his feelings regarding the people by saying they have a very positive attitude. The film crew will soon be leaving Oregon but will return Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewciyk Casting crew wear jackets displaying flags of both the United States and Japan. Anstett returns to education Elders to speak Since her first day as community liaison at Madras Jr. High Mary Anstett has found herself involved with students. As the students get to know her better, more and more time is spent with them. A background in education has returned Anstett to the schools where she enjoys having contact with students and working with them . Although she learned much about management techniques and gained experience in other areas while w orking as administrative assistant for the Bureau of Indian Affairs at Warm Springs, Anstett missed her work in education. “I feel like I’m back home,” she says while sitting with students helping them compose a letter. The job has no strict form. Each student will come to her with different problems. Sometimes she has to go to them. Anstett worked for seven years at Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, California as an educational technician w o rk in g w ith re m e d ia l students in reading and mathematics. She also worked for three years in the BI A education department at Warm Springs. Most students, Anstett feels, want to do well in school. At times they have to deal with other things and that’s when she can assist. Anstett says she’s “here to listen and to bridge that cultural gap that is there at times between communities. Sometimes ¡Us just a matter of showing a student how to deal with a problem.” With this school year at an end Anstett has not stopped her work. She is planning an o r i e n t a t i o n to n a tiv e Americans for teachers and self-concept counseling for Indian students next year. She w ants stu d en ts to look positively at them selves and hopes they get to know her better by sharing their thoughts and concerns with her. Putting it concisely, Anstett says, “1 like being here.” Two N orthw est Indian elders, Edison Chiloquin and David Sohappy, Sr., arc scheduled to speak in Warm Springs on June 14. The presentation is tentatively scheduled to be held at the Agency Longhouse. A potluck d in n er will precede the presentations at 6 p.m. The talks will begin at 7 p.m. Chiloquin is noted as the only Klamath Indian to have refused the United States government payment at the time the tribe was terminated. Sohappy was one of 76 Indians who were arrested in June, 1982 on various charges involving poaching of salmon and illegal sale. This presentation is co sponsored by the Lewis E. Pitt, Sr.. M emorial fund and Artistas Indigena. For exact location, call 553-1678. Southend District Range Mtg. June 12, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. Senior Citizen’s Building Agenda: 1. New Concepts and possible options for new constitution and By-Laws 2. Review draft of Livestock and Range Ordinance Scholarships available to Bacone College Madras Jr. Jfigh community liaison Mary Anstett is pictured with M83-84 Culture Club officers. They are: (left to right j sergeant at arms Tony Ramirez, Mary Anstett, treasurer Joe Roley, (front row) vice-president Annette Archer, president Missy Dayid and secretary Tana Sixkiller. \- Bacone College in Musko gee, O k lah o m a, will be awarding 25 Bacone Leader ship Scholarships to American Indian students displaying academic achievement and strong leadership potential for the 1984-85 school year. The special scholarship will cover all tuition costs. Books, fees, room and board and incidential expenses will not be covered. A p p 1 i c a j i p n f o r th e sch o larsh ip will include applying for ad ■'ission to Bacone; apply.' g for the special scholarship; appling for financial aid; and applying for a Bureau of Indian Affairs or tribal grant, to be Submitted according, to BI ^procedures. The siudenishould also send two letters of recommendation from teachers or school administrators, and write an essay or resume to provide a self-assessment of his or her probably success in college and as a future leader. It is important for applicants to d e m o n s t r a t e s tr o n g potential for leadership, and special review will be given to ACT or SAT scores, high school academic performance, and special recognition and awards earned while in high school. For more information on applying for the scholarship, contact the Office of Financial A id , o r th e O ffice of Reerintm6nt bacone College Muskogee, Oklahoma 744jf)3.
