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SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs, Oregon Young soldier honored upon return from Germany A ' A .i f v. a- A welcome home dinner and honor Veterans in Dry Creek. Left to right by Saphronla Katchla Enrolled member of the Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs, Or egon, PVT Gary Michael McBride Smith, 22 of the United States Army is currently home for a visit. He ar rived in Warm Springs on Wednes day, February 17, 1993 after being in the service for approximately 27 months. He is the son of Geneva Charley and Harold "Campy" Smith, Jr. both of Warm Springs. His grandparents are Verbena Greene and the late Perry L. Greene. He has one brother, Joseph "Erkic" Smith age 25, and three sis ters; Allie Perez and Jamey Smith, they are each 26 and Rhonda Smith who is 23. On Saturday, February 20, 1993, a welcome home dinner was held in his honor at his grandmother's resi dence in Dry Creek. During the evening event a Pendleton blanket and two cakes were presented to Smith by some of his classmate friends who graduated with him in June 1989. One of the cakes had the names of those classmates with whom he graduated with. They were Lynn Tanewasha, Saphronia (Coochise) Katchia, Craig Smith, Snug Tewee, Christel Leonard, Denys White, Marcie Stacona, and Louella Heath. He was also presented with a war bonnet by some Warm Springs veterans. Lincoln's Powwow dance, drumming, raffle f V l vn .j v Queen Eileen Frank Lincoln's Powwow was held February 12, 13. 14, 1993 at the Simnasho Longhouse. Results of the dance competition are: Girls Traditional (.1V 1.) Lotita Henry, Tacoma, Washington; 2.) Wendy Comes At Night, Heartbutte, Montana; 3.) Susie Walsey, Wapato, Washington. 1 li v "'TV f Museum calls for volunteers for opening Volunteers Needed The Museum at Warm Springs is seeking volunteers who will donate their time during the grand opening celebration that will take place on March 1 3 and 14. Volunteers will serve as hosts and hostesses, groundskeepcrs, information specialists and perform other important duties. If you are interested in helping, please come to the orientation meeting and tour scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at The Museum. A second meeting will take place March 10 at 3 p.m. to give assignments and discuss details. If you are an employee of the tribal organization, tribal management has approved the release of tribal employees during these times provided that you have made arrangements with your supervisor. For further information, please contact Lisa Watt at The Museum at 553-3331. We'll see you on March 3. Vendors and Demonstrators Needed The Museum at Warm Springs is looking for a limited number of tribal members interested in selling their traditional arts and crafts during the grand opening. Demonstrators of traditional arts are also needed. If you are interested in being a vendor or a demonstrator, please contact Beulah Calica, Office Manager of The Museum at Warm Springs, 553-3331. Sorry, we cannot accommodate food vendors. Performers Needed The Museum at Warm Springs is in need of performers who will donate their time and services during the grand opening celebration. Performers will be used throughout both If you would like to perform during the celebration, please contact '-vV f i' r"" i A 7 '" dance was held for PVT Gary Smith, Saturday, February 20, by Warm Springs are Art Mitchell, Gary Smith, and Reggie WinishuL Smith is very glad to be home, since it is the first time since his departure in 1990. He missed his family and friends a lot while he was away. He signed up for four years on October 30, 1990 when he was 19 years old. He had no specific reason for enlisting, just that he did for something to do with his life. And he recommends to others if they don't have anything to do for the next couple of years. His job in the Army is in infantry. He chose this field because it had to do with outdoor activities, which he prefers. He says he doesn't like to be indoors to much. He was stationed at Ft. Benning, Georgia on October 30, 1990, where he trained in infantry which included things like developing leadership skills, learning radio communica tions, driving military vehicles, and also training to use different weapons. He completed Basics on February 15, 1991. When asked how he adjusted to being away from home and in the service, Smith felt it took him about four to five months, or about the same length of time as basic training, to adjust to not being home. He has traveled to many different countries during his tour of duty. He's been to Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Bnvs Traditional (6-l?; 1.) Charles Tailfeathers, Jr., Simnasho, Oregon; 2.) Toby White, Yakima, Washington; 3.) William Spino, Warm Springs, Oregon. Girls Fancy (16 & under): 1.) Tilda Walsey, Wapato, Washington; 2.) April Onepenney, Satus, Wash ington; 3.) Wetalu Henry, Tacoma, Washington. Bovs Fancv (16 & under): 1.) Soloman Scabbyrobe, White Swan, Washington; 2.) Joseph Neuman, Denver, Colorado; 3.) August Scott, Warm Springs, Oregon. Girls Traditional (13-16): 1.) Sharon Jones, Warm Springs, Or egon; 2.) Margaret Dave, Wapato, Washington; 3.) Ida Yallup, Pendleton, Oregon. Bovs Traditional (13-16): 1.) Ruben McCloud, Toppenish, Wash ington; 2.) Jerome Tsinrajinni, Tuba City, Arizona; 3.) John Moses, Wapato, Washington. Women'sFancv(17&over): 1.) Lyda Rhoan, Warm Springs, Oregon; 2.) Claudia Adams, Mcbeahro, New Mexico; 3.) Lavina Colwash, Warm Springs, Oregon. Men's Fancv (17 & over): 1.) William Totus, Satus, Washington; 2.) William Clements, Warm Springs, Oregon; 3.) Lawrence Florence, M": 1 7 i V S v ' 3 ! ,:'""-;) r i - r s n v i i 7;Vk .'"' i-'f S - v; 7 :7 "7 ; ) ,H 77 ' . v , ' j 7 7N v 77 . ?pfvn. N ... :-: .L',...- u: itf :jf ' - ' ' - , ... w . 1 PVT Gary Smith arrived home to visit his family Wednesday, February 17. They are pictured behind him left to right, his grandmother Verbena Greene, his mother Geneva Charley and his father Harold Smith, Jr. Italy for one-and-one-half weeks, before in Ft. Riley, Kansas until his France, Spain for three weeks, and completion of service in the Army on Baumholder, Germany for the past October 29, 1994. He is still, at this two years before his arrival in Warm lime, undecided about his plans after Springs. His leave will end on March completion. 16, 1993 and he will continue as Warm Springs, Oregon. Women's Traditional (17 ft over): 1.) Judy Comes At Night, Heartbutte, Montana; 2.) Zelda Winnier, Yakima, Washington; 3.) Roberta Kirk, Warm Springs, Or egon. Men's Traditional (17 ft over): 1 .) Kevin Hay wane, Canada; 2.) Rudy Shcbala, Kooskia, Idaho; 3.) Jake Whitcplume, Lapwai, Idaho. Open Grass Dance; L) Dayton Gadwa, Kehewin, Alt., Canada; 2.) Darrcl Paskemin, Sweetgrass, Sask. Canada; 3.) Marshall Goulet, Vancouver B.C. Canada. Three Hand Drum: 1.) Black Lodge; 2.) Grey Eagle; 3.) Blackstone; 4.) Eagle Spirit. The Queen, Eileen Frank, of the 1993 Lincoln's Powwow was crowned Saturday night. She sold 2330 tickets. There were seventeen drums alto gether, they were: Cayuse Whitestone.Pendleton.Oregon; Dine Nation, Tuba City, Arizona; Four Directions, Klickitat, Washington; Simnasho North Endcrs, Simnasho, Oregon; Da Boyz, Warm Springs, Oregon; Indian Nation, Granger, Washington; Eagle Spirit, Satus, Washington; Wasco Nation, Warm Springs, Oregon; Grey Eagle, Elk days. Kudy elements at 553-1 338. ''"1 -... . ... . 1 7 7,C; J PVT Gary Smith will leave March 16, to continue his duties in Ft. Riley, Kansas. --r rff results given; Point, Alt. Canada; Blackstone, Sweetgrass, Sask. Canada; Little Is land Cree, Little Island, Sask. Canada; WaWoKya, Warm Springs, Oregon; Thunder People, Ellcnsburg, Washington; Dancing Eagle, Lapwai, Idaho; Eaele Vallev, Portland, Or egon; Black Lodge, Yakima, Wash ington; and Standing Eagle, Port land, Oregon. Ceremonies to open Museum at With the weekend of March 13 and 14 just over a week away, the staff at The Museum at Warm Springs is gearing up for their grand opening. Personnel and technicians are putting the final touches on the exhibits and making final adjustments, making sure everything is just so for the opening. Two days of activities will cel ebrate the opening. Saturday will feature formal dedication and bless ing ceremonies of the facility. Saturday's activities are open to tribal members and invited guests only. On Sunday, the Museum will open its V z ' ... ;77;t; 1 1 .-V7 r , --, ... i ; i. ' 7 i V I i y V',",-7':' - ' r " i The Museum at Warm Springs is complimented by an enthusiastic staff. They art, left to right, Roberta Kirk, registrar; Danielle Gabriel, assistant registrar; Beulah Calica, office manager; Carta Gilbert, secretary; Leana Blueback, receptionist, Dr. Michael Hammonaexecutivt director Julian Scott,assistant maintenance man; Lisa Watt,development officer; Willie Stacona, maintenance supervisor and Roxanne Langnese Casey, exhibit coordinator. The Museum at Warm Springs Grand Opening Saturday, March 13 10 a.m. Traditional Dedication by the Warm Springs Tribe Opening Statement Circle Museum singing sacred prayer song Closina Praver sona 10:30 a.m. 11a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12 Noon 12:30p.m. 12:40 p.m. Saturday's activities for tribal Good turnout Some of the main topics discussed at the A.T.N.I. were: Trust Respon sibility, BIA realignment, as well as the usual educational problems, Health and Social Services, Natural Resources, Water Rights. There arc several working Com mittees that have their hands full. There are problems in making final recommendations from some com mittees because for the lack of par ticipation in certain areas. While there are committees that are making ex cellent head way with sound sug gestions on problem areas. Warm Springs was well repre sented at the Conference with Com mittee membersattending workshops of their nature. The committee members all contributed well in the field of Education, Natural Re sources, Housing and other issues the Northwest Indians face. All in formation to be documented and if needed put in resolution form to be sent to D.C. for further action. Other information will be carried to other -meetings within the Northwest for further study. The A.T.N.I. has a Buff Elementary Culture Fair Thursday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. event draws 17 Following are the raffle prizes and the people that won: Disk & T-shirt, Olivia Wallulatum; Table, Patsy Jones; Shawl, Jacob Frank, Sr.; Bracelet, Whiteplume; Cassette Tape, Lori Fuentes; Bag.Nathan Jim, Sr.; Bag, Carol Bailey; Beaded Ear rings, RudyAnna Clements; $100 cash, Shnoz Kennedy; $50 cash, Dalles Winishut, Jr.; $100 cash. doors to the general public at 10 a.m. and remain open until 5 p.m. There will be no charge for admission. A 3,000 square foot tent has been rented to accommodate visitors in case the weather is bad and tables and chairs will be available in the tent for the salmon luncheon at noon. Ten arts and crafts vendors have signed up to provide demonstrations and to sell their wares throughout the opening two days. Both days will feature dancing exhibitions in the afternoons, as well. Of particular concern on March 13 is patron safety. To eliminate Inspirational Statement and closing Welcome and Opening Remarks Wasco Chief-Nelson Wallulatum Warm Springs Chief -Delvis Heath, Sr. Palute thief-Vernon Henry Welcome Ceremony by the Wasco Tribe Opening Statement Wasco Welcome Dance Wasco Class Statement and Prayer Farewell Exit Dance Main Program Opening Remarks Museum Board Chairman CEOSecretaryTreasurer Keynote Address Closing Ceremony by the Palute Tribe Opening Statement Paiute Circle Dance Inspirational Statement Closing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Reception Buffet luncheon, tours, exhibitions, demonstrations and performances members and invited guests only. at ATNI meet strong tie among all tribes in the Northwest and all are working for what's best for the whole Northwest The Mid-Year conference will be coming up in the near future and will be held in the Red Lion Bayshore Inn, Port Angeles, Washington May 24-26, 1993. IRMP II team Continued from page 2 impact ot rural housing; Conditional use areas; Biodiversity; Conserve water, air, soil. Some of these areas are not well defined. Sub-Committees have been formed to further define different categories. The IRMP process is going to take time, and community input is very important to the process. The IRMP Team will be using varied methods to receive input from the community. If you would like to comment on any of the areas listed above, contact Bobby Brunoe at 553 3362. drums Curtis Thompson; $100 cash, L. Pierce; $50 cash, Davis Lewis; $25 cash, K.M. Strong; TurquoiseSilvef Watch Bracelet, Flora James; Furry Blanket, Ken Anderson; Shawl (yellow), Roberta Kirk; Ribbon Shirt, J. Yahr; HisHer Sweaters, Lois Selam; Denim Jacket, Olivia Warm Springs possible hazards, all participants, ' except for members of Tribal Coun cil, Museum Board of Directors, tribal .' elders, the handicapped and the press, are asked to park at either the Warm Springs Community Center or the Administration Building. Shuttle . buses, running every 15 minutes beginning at 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., will ', be available to carry passengers to and from the Museum. Parking will not be allowed along the highway in ' front of the Museum and police will patrol the area. p7,. .; .. ' . .. , v'J - , 1 i-,t. '' "." "iiiW'.-, V'l -; i x7 ; j i ; 7 " ' ' iti 7 7