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OR COLL E 75 ,S68 v. 15 no. 11 I . - mVV XJ - -r -. j'ffra VOL. 15 NO. 11 Coyote News In Brief Jim Named Chairman of Goodwill Trek Event The 1990 Goodwill Games are scheduled to begin July 20. Nathan Jim has been named chairman of the Goodwill Trek, a 1,000 mile journey that will originate in the Soviet Union. Page 2 Parts Aplenty DMJ Automotive has nearly every auto part and accessory imaginable. Page 2 Help for Voters The major points of the upcoming referendum are highlighted. There are 1,563 eligible voters; one-third of those must vote to validate the election. Page 3 Invitation Extended A letter of invitation is presented to all tribal members to the Cornerstone Setting ceremonies Sunday. Page 4 Tygh Valley Rodeo hits 41 years The 41st annual Tygh Valley All-Indian Rodeo was held May 19 and 20. Page 6 Help your Child Prepare your child now for taking care of himself properly when he is left alone. Page 7 Mini-Powwow June 6 1:15 to 3:20 p.m. Warm Springs Elementary Weather May 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 High 72 65 65 69 62 72 71 57 58 64 70 64 70 70 63 Low 39 48 48 46 45 44 49 48 37 34 52 52 50 50 45 r" ' Warm Springs tribal fisheries biologist Mark Fritsch explains the life cycle of a pond during third grade field trip to Stevenson 's Pond May 16. Housing, clinic referendum set June 5 A new health center and 20 addi tional single-dwelling homes will be in Warm Springs' future should eligible tribal voters cast approving ballots in the upcoming June 5, 1990 referendum election. Tribal members at least 21 years of age or married may vote. One-third, or 52 1 , of the eligible voters must vote to validate the election. The new 36,000 square foot well ness center will be constructed on the old Warm Springs rodeo grounds just west of the Agency Longhouse. Projected cost of the new Center is $4.9 million. The ref erendum asks that $1,225 million in tribal funds be appropriated and that the remaining $3,675 million be borrowed from non-tribal sour ces, such as grants, loans or bond issues. The appropriation and or borrowed amount may be reduced by funds available through grants or Congressional appropria tion. A new health facility in Warm Springs has been the topic of dis cussion for many years. And, be Commissioners Jefferson County Commission ers voted unanimously May 30 to approve the proposal submitted by Leland Beamer and Bruce Bischof despite efforts by some homeowners in the See Addition and reserva tion residents. The approval stipu lates certain conditions and the operation must comply with all limitations specified in Article 6, Section 603c of the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance. Those limitations are: 1. The home occupation is to be secondary to the main use of the property as a residence and is to be conducted only by the residents of the dwelling. 2. No structural alterations shall be allowed to accomodate the occu pation except when otherwise re quired by law and then only after the plans have been reviewed and approved by the planning commis sion. Such structural alterations shal not detract from the outward appearance of the building as an accessory structure to a residence. 3. One non-illuminated sign not to exceed three square feet and bearing only the name and occupa tion of the residence shall be allowed. 4. No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used w hich will be detrimental to the residential uses of the property or adjoining O 11 I r ' f XL v News from the Warm Springs Indian Rescrval P.O. BOX 870 WARM SPRINGS, OR 97761 cause a new Warm Springs facility is not on the current I HS construc tion list, it could be well into the next century before I HS could build and staff a new center. The Tribes propose to under write the cost of the planning, design and construciton of the facil ity. 1HS is expected to provide funding, $ 1 .2 million, for all equip ment necessary to operate the new facility. IHS will also be responsi ble for its share of the operation and maintenance costs which are estimated at $200,000 per year. IHS is also expected to increase staffing by 27 positions, which will come in at $800,000 per year. In addition, the existing health center will be turned over to the Tribes for their use. The new Center will be more than three times the size of the cur rent clinic and the staff will nearly double. The new facility will offer expanded hours for both medical and dental services. Waiting times should be drastically reduced with the increased space and staff. One of the new services offered will be allow retreat residences because of vibration, noise, dust, smoke, odor, interfer ence with television or radio recep tion or similar factors. 5. No materials or commodities shall be delivered to or from the property which are of such bulk or quantity as to require delivery by a commercial vehicle or a trailer or the parking of customers' vehicles in a manner or frequency as to cause disturbance or inconvenience to nearby residents or so as to necessitate off-street parking. 6. Retail sales shall be limited or . accessory to a service. 7. No persons shall be employed except for members of the imme diate family. 8. All conditions set forth by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife shall be met. 9. All conditions set forth by Jef ferson County and Environmental Health division are met. 10. The number of guests shall not exceed four persons. 1 1. No on-sight launch site is to be used by the operation. 1 2. No fishing will be allowed by paying guests in front of the retreat. 1 3. Those guests wishing to retain a guide for fishing will be provided a list of approved guides. The guest w ill contract directly with the guides who will act as indeptendent contractors. P.O. Box 870 Warm Spring-., OK 97761 Address Correction Requested vmoo eye care which currently is severely limited. The new clinic will contain the latest diagnostic equipment. Also to be considered by voters on June 5 are 20 new rental homes to be built adjacent to the Tenino Apartments, just south of the Agency Longhouse. The referen dum asks that $ 1 .470 million in tri bal funds be appropriated to con struct the new units. The three- and four-bedroom homes will all have two bathrooms, and come equipped with ranges, refrigerators, woodstoves and mini blinds on the windows. The three bedroom homes will have 1,504 square feet, including a 209 square foot single-car garage. The four bedroom units total 2,040, includ ing a 850 square foot double car garage. The new units are larger than other rental units built in the past, making them more suitable for local families. People currently in tribal and HUD rental units will receive priority for the new units. Museum ceremonies to include The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Middle Ore gon Indian Historical Society (MOIHS) have scheduled the tri bal museum ground breaking and cornerstone setting ceremonies for Sunday, June 3, 1990. As many as 3,000 people are expected to attend the festivities which will be held at the Museum site along U.S High way 26, one mile south of Warm Springs. If bad weather prevails, only the blessing ceremony will occur at the site; all other activities will take place at the Agency Long house. The day's activities will begin at 1 1 : 1 5 a.m. with traditional Washut services. Following will be a tradi tional parade and site blessing. Speeches, scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m., will be delivered by members of the Tribal Council, special guests, including financial supporters, Smithsonian Institute representatives and other visiting dignitaries, members of the MOIHS board of directors and tribal CEO Ken Smith. A salmon bake and Indian social dancing will begin at 2 p.m. Items relevent to the museum and occasion will be placed in a time capsule that is to be opened in 2090. A long list of possible items to be contained in the capsule includes newspapers, museum architectural and exhibit plans. 0 0 0'lc- TRIALS :ClUuN U OF 0 LU-AKY EUGENC, OR 974 0 5 Agenda set 11:15 AM Washut Services Memorial Blessing Parade Posting of Colors 12:30 PM Welcome Introduction of Tribal Council, MOIHS Board, MOIHS Execu tive Director Comments and Recognition of Benefactors. Introduction of Special Guests and Dignitaries Cornerstone Setting Ceremony Recognition of MOIHS supporters 2:00 PM Salmon Bake and Indian Social Dancing Contest opens for museum name and logo ideas The Middle Oregon Indian His torical Society board of directors is sponsoring a logo and museum naming contest. Local artists 14 years of age and older are encour aged to submit their artwork for the contest by June 1 at 5 p.m. The winning artwork will be incorpo rated into the Museum's letterhead and other stationery. The submissions will be displayed at the ground breaking ceremonies Sunday, June 3. Adults attending Tribal Council actions pertaining to the museum, photographs, video tapes, copies of the 1855 Treaty and Tribal Constitution and By Laws, an Eagle feather, a piece of the Treaty Oak, ceded area map, currency and letters from tribal 1i ..;- fK.o. - j ! ; - , V t. -7, I x ' V 1i x ps ?V;- : A i y -V '"s fit . i , l,- - : - i 'v- , Tribal members have been asked to wear traditional dress for Sunday's event as a group photograph will be taken. The life-sixt photo will be used in museum exhibitry, similar to the way the photo has been diagramed above. (Upper center of photo. I S. Pilage Bulk Katr Prrmil No. 2 Warm Spring, OK 97761 -T JUNE, 1, 1990 for June 3 Longhouse LeadersSingers VFW Post 4217 Zane Jackson, Chairman Tribal Council Zane Jackson Dr. Duane H. King, Executive Director, MOIHS Mr. Ken Smith, CEO Delbert Frank, Sr., Chairman, Board of Directors; Tribal Council Warren R. Clements Nathan M.C. Jim, Sr. the ceremonies will be able to cast their ballots for the artwork and name of their choice. One vote per person, only. All artwork submit ted becomes the property of MOIHS. Prizes for the first three place winners have not yet been decided. Artwork is to be taken to the Museum office at 2 1 48 Kota Street near the Warm Springs Justice Center. many activities members to their future families. All tribal members are encour aged to attend the event as a large group photograph will be taken and used in part of the museum's exhibitry. All are requested to wear traditional attire.