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Pack 2 April 2, 1993 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Legislative director wants public involvement Warm Springs' new legislative director wanu a public process which allows tribal members to have a I greater input in the government. Lewis Pitt, Jr, is ooking at ways in which involvement could occur at various levels in the law-making process. Pitt, who recently moved from his position in the natural resources department as assistant director of intergovernmental affairs and planner, workj with Tribal Council and tribal administrators in organizing and putting into effect legislative actions including ordinances, resolutions and decrees. ' X' District voters asked to approve new middle school An $1 1.7 million bond levy will be put before 509-J District voters in the May 18 election for construction of a middle school. The proposed education facility will be located on donated land on Ash wood Road north of Madras and will accommodate approximately 1,000 students in grades 5 through 8. A recommendation was made to the Board last March by a Facilities Committee composed of community member to build a middle school. Committee member Mike Ahem says that although the District buildings are well maintained, "they are old" and "they are definitely over crowded." The land donation by the Bean Foundation was made when the Fa cilities Committee expressed interest in the parcel as a site for a school.. The donation was made , with the stipulation that the bond issue pass within one year. Along with the recommendation for a new facility, the Board also received information about growing enrollment, federally mandated pro-. grams demanding space, over crowded facilities, conditions of old buildings, and goals for both District and students They approved the rec Connie Sellecca Jeff f Conaway Deborah Tucker V - 'L-Th'T7A I1. UJm K A-WMH'jiVM EYE OF Till SDllffl A World Wide Pictures Presentation April 9, 10, 1993 7:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church l V K nil Spilyay Tymoo Staff Members MANAGING EDITOR SID MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR DONNA BEHREND PHOTO SPECIALIST MARSHA SHEWCZYK REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER SAPHRONIA KATCHIA REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER SELENA BOISE FOUNDED IN MARCH, 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Ouroffices are located in the basement of the Old Girls Dorm at 1 1 1 5 Wasco Street. Any written materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 PHONE: (503) 553-1644 or (503) 553-3274 FAX No. 553-3539 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Within U.S. - $9.00 Outside U.S. -$15.00 SPILYAY TYMO0 1992 Legislation on "big picture, ommendation by the Facilities Com mittee and then decided to present the question to voters in the May election. 0 Aerial view shows location of proposed Indian gathering set for American Indians across the na tion are expected in Coburg, Oregon near tugene May 14-16 tor the iirst annual Spiritual Gathering and uatnenng oi tne l noes. The intertribal encampment will focus on cultural activities, allowing Indians to share traditional games, sacred rites and views of creation. Half of the 2,000 acre encamp ment will be open to non-Indians and will include food and craft booths, displays and a model Indian village. A ban on alcohol and drugs will be enforced. The city of Coburg is cooperating by removing beer and wine from area stores during the en campment Donl wait until the last minute Get your taxes done by Nathans Tax Service Federal Income Tax Service Rapid Refund 3-5 day return . o ) , nmm mm htu Mav the reservation takes into account the says Pitt. What we need to be doing today, he explains, ts looking where we want to go. A skill essential to accomplishing tribal goals is communication. Talking to each other and clarifying issues" is the positive approach to problems and arriving at solutions. The skill level in communication or all tribal members must be raised. Information must be available to tribal members to increase their understanding. Pitt continues the effort to develop a library which will give access to anyone seeking information about tribal laws. "Information is now hidden away-some-where behind bureaucratic roadblocks, says Pitt. "Ev eryone has the right to have access to information." The legislative director hopes to formalize legal documents. He mentions that Tribal Council members change and certain styles are apparent in lawmaking with different Councils. One svstcm of documentation would provide consistency in legislative records. A primary duty in Pitt's position is meeting with state and national representatives. Pitt's approach calls for looking at mutual interests rather than looking at differ ences. Sometimes, he says, the answer that is given to many questions is "It's the law and it's a treaty right." But often discussions demand compromise and negotia tion. Pitt will be reviewing national laws and looking at their effect on Warm Springs; he will be assisting lobbyists and delegates in Washington D.C. by provid ing information to them; he will be working with edu cators in planning the future for upcoming generations of tribal members; and. Pitt will continue working with agencies discussing the management of the Columbia River Gorge, the Mctolius and the Deschutes rivers. Legislative work is diverse and usually complex; rarely are the answers simple. But Pitt with a long standing interest in protecting tribal interests and re sources, coupled with his futuristic view is preparing himself for work that lies ahead. According to District Financial director Jim Kanoff, the levy 'y amount includes planning and design of the building, construction, roads, land- middle school on AshwoodRoad, north n : "Honor Seniors Day" brought joy and laughter to seniors u-- It?.;., t-v; :KJ (rv .if.; "-Ctt-fr Iff fx, ' Vendors set up their tables to sell their t f 0 4 " 7. I The family of Elmer Tom were pushing the winner of the Wheelchair Relay 1 Li "V 1 I1' Hi Spend some time Ever heard these words from your child? "There's nothing to do, mom." This year for spring break, think about structuring your child's time. Make a list of chores to do after heshe wakes up in the morning. It will give them a sense of accomplishment and make them feel like heshe contributes to the family. Afternoon then can be a fun time. Maybe you could arrange . scaping and furnishings. The csti- mated tax rate is SI.V8 p pcr $1,000 assessed property valuation over a 20-year period. of Madras. hand made articles. "Vf . . , rf MmM.k thnthtmmf out him fast enough that he came out Race. t n - , 1 " ' - -? "t ! ' ! I ; 1 .-, 1 1 - M ' ? 1 i with your children for a friend to come over. Help make your child's spring break a more enjoyable week. This mcssaee is brought to you by Troop 59 looking for members Once again outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and swimming; competitive activities like "capture the flag", basketball, and team con tests; and fun, friendship, building self esteem and other positive ac tivities will be available to Warm Springs boys and teenagers aged 1 1 to 18. Scout Troop 59 will be reac tivating it's Warm Springs enrollment for spring and summer activities. The weekly troop meetings will be every Tuesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubhouse (for merly the Extension Office) at the comer of Warm Springs and Paiutc (across from the basketball court). The first meeting will be Tuesday, April 6. Any boy or teenager, age 1 1 or older, whether a former scout or Balancing work, Nation-wide survey to collect tips from the experts...working adults tell how they balance work and family, without losing themselves. If you have children at home or care for elderly or home-bound loved ones while holding down a job, then you are the expert. Let us know the secrets of how you manage to juggle the day-to-day demands. In turn, we '11 give other parents the tools they need to stay afloat. Just send your best tips on how you keep the competing de mands balanced, and please include something about how you take care of yourself. All tips used in the book will be 1 i I . A Husbands and wives, or couples, were asked to get out and show their stuff on ,Cml,tvn nnA hnvL a vui tim. ' ' ' " over spring break the Jefferson County Council on Child Abuse Prevention. "People working to keep families together." cub scout, or new member, can come to the meetings. The first campout will be Fremont District Camporcc on the second weekend of April, Friday the 16 through Sunday the 18. The Camporcc will be at the Ogdcn Campground, which is 2 12 miles up the Paulina Lake Road, unless the campground location is changed because of unmcltcd snow. Camporcc event activities will include bridge building, pole toss, tug-o-war, flint and steel fire starting, caterpillar walk, knot tying, compass course, 12-minutc mile, communication re lay, obstacle course and other con tests. Scouts going to the Camporcc must attend the troop meeting before campout weekend. family difficult attributed to their authors. 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