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U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Spilyay Tymoo March 3, 1995 Vol. 20 No. 5 (Coyote News) P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Address Correction Requested V-J 1299 UNIVERSITY OP OR JTa W U L L LL. .: ... d. '.. !.: V " 7? r Coyote News In Brief Students aim for the future Two Madras High School seniors advise their fellow students to aim high and stay in school. Land ownership to be discussed Indian land heirship is confusing for most. The Bureau is attempting to reduce fractionalization of Indian lands. Elmer shares his sparkle and humor Tribal elder Elmer Scott shares his recollection of the past in an Interview. 3 Selams to perform at Yakima Theater William Selam and his daughter Tonya will perform with the Yakima Symphony in a special show featuring the words of Chief Seattle. 3 Students make the grade District students making the honor roll are recognized. Employees leave The husband and wife team, John Anderson and Normandie Phelps, have each resigned. They offer insight into their plans for the future. 7 See a very "special" Spilyay You can see Spilyay almost anywhere this time he's sporting toe little bit basketball gear. 8 Grazing group meets The Mutton Mountain grazing group discussed range projects at a meeting February 15. 9 Spity 'ay Tymoo calendars are finatty herel $5 each (Price increase is due to duplicate printing costs) Calf to reserve your copy. Deadline tor the next Spilyay Tymoo Is Friday, March 10, 1995 r f " J"' ' T -7 " it: Ryan Thomas WindvBov, left, and puddle. A subsequent hosing down cleaned the pair up enough so they could go inside and take a bath, Nominations draw out Council In less than a month, on Tuesday, March 28, a new Tribal Council will be elected. The 20th Tribal Council is scheduled to take office May 1, 1995. District meetings were held February 21, 22 and 23 during which nominations were made. The Seekseequa District nomina tion meeting was held February 21 at the Agency Longhouse. Nominated were Wilson Wewa, Sr., Joe Moses and Theron Johnson. All three ac cepted their nominations. Seekseequa voters will vote for two candidates. The Agency District nominations were held February 22. Nominated were Bruce Brunoe, Sr., John Katchia, Sr., Mike Clements, Irene Wells, Nathan Jim, Sr., Zane Jack son, Woodrow Smith, Sr., Levi Bobb, Children's art Colorful masks, paper fish sus pended in a dip net and handmade jewelry are just a few of the items that will be featured in tne second annual Warm Springs Community Children's Art Show March 17 through May 5, 1 995 in The Museum At Warm Springs Changing Exhibit Gallery. Museum Exhibit Coordinator Roxanne Casey said there will be a lot more variety in this year's show that features Native American stu dent artwork from schools in the 509 J School District The opening reception is sched uled Thursday, March 1 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Museum lobby where students, parents, teachers, the art ists and community members are invited to attend and get a sneak preview of the event. Barbara Williams, Madras Jr. High School art teacher said the an nual event gives students an oppor tunity to showcase their art She said items featured from the school in clude pottery and sculpture, along with drawings and shields. Madras Jr. High seventh grader William Esquiro's personal shield is featured on the exhibit's invitation that features a salmon, warbonnet and other Native American symbol ism. The Oregon Art Education Asso TT3 V,;.; v"H v ?.. . 1. Stefan Sutterlee. take advantaae Bernice Mitchell, Daisy Ike, Rita Squiemphen and Marie Calica. All except Rita Squiemphen accepted their nominations. Agency District voters will vote for three candidates. The Simnasho District held nominations February 23. Nominated were Sal Sahme, Kathleen Heath, Delbert Frank, Sr., Olney Patt, Jr., Ray Calica, Pierson Mitchell, Jacob Frank, Bertson Simtustus and Ray Moody. Sahme and Patt were not present at the meeting to accept their nominations. All others did accept, with the exception of Ray Moody, who accepted out of respect of the nominator, Lawrence Squiemphen. Moody stated, that as a single parent, he would not have time to fulfill Council duties. Like Agency District r X',.. show set to begin March 17 ciation has designated March as Youth Art Month, so the Children's Community Art Show is timed just right to feature student talent. The current show in the Museum' s Changing Exhibit Gallery, "Sisters Candidate forum set To all Tribal Council Candidates KWSO invites you to a Community Hall Forum Thursday, March 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the public relations trailer behind the old boy's dorm in Warm Springs. The forum will be taped for a program to be broadcast on KWSO before the March 28 election. Tribal Council candidates will be asked to n : ', '. -i .), 1 . r J of unseasonably warm weather recently bv cavortina in a driveway mud candidates members, Simnasho voters will vote for three candidates. All tribal members who are at least 21 years of age or are married are eligible to vote in the March 28 election. Polls at the Community Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spilyay will run a special Council Election edition March 23 in which candidates will offer statements. All Council candidates are asked to have their statements in to the Spilyay office no later than March 17. Additionally, if Spilyay has not taken your photo for the special edi tion, please call 553-3274 to set up an appointment or to make arrange ments. of the Earth", ends March 10. The Museum's permanent exhibit featur ing the culture, history and artifacts from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. introduce themselves, their background, and state their objectives for their term in office if elected. For more information call Sue Ryan at KWSO at 553-1968. f 1- g much to their chagrin. Commissioners selected The Warm Springs Tribal Coun cil, on March 1, 1995, selected the three commissioners of the tribal gaming enterprise. Tamera Coffee will serve as full time commissioner while Orthelia Patt and Sandra Main will serve as part-time commissioners. Each is an enrolled member of the Confeder ated Tribes. The Gaming Work Group, ap pointed last year by Tribal Council, reviewed the applications of nearly 20 tribal members seeking appoint ment. Following interviews with I Name the gaming facility !k n The tribal gaming enterprise needs a name. All tribal members are encouraged to submit their ideas for the facility. Winner will be awarded $500. Guidelines: Must be a tribal member. Name can be based on history, tradition, culture or of a contemporary nature. The word "casino" must not be used. Include a description of the name. Deadline is Friday, March 17. Entries must include name, tribal enrollment number, address and phone. Entries can be mailed to Kah-Nee-Ta Gaming, PO Box 720, Warm Springs, OR 97761 or can be taken to the gaming office at the old Kah-Nee-Ta golf pro shop just past the turn off to the Lodge. Keep in mind, also, the logo contest Deadline will The four top receive cash awards. Guidelines will appear later. COO released According to a memo distributed among tribal and BIA employees, Edward Henderson, Chief Operations Officer, was released from his posi tion as of February 13. Henderson assumed the position in December 1993. The memo, sent to all general managers, directors, BIA superin tendent, WSFPI, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, WSPE, The Museum and WSCP,. was sicned bv Trihal Council chnir- o J man Raymond Calica and Secretary Treasurer Ken Smith. Effective February 15,EdManion, Public Utilities general manager, was appointed the interim COO on a part time basis. This will be a temporary assignment until the new Tribal Council appoints a permanent COO when they take office in May. Don't forget to vote on March 7th Timber proposals to be discussed Learn about the proposed 1 996 timber sales at district meetings scheduled for March 2 and 7. March 2 Agency District March 7 Seekseequa District Two meetings each day: 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Evening sessions will begin with soup and sandwiches at 6 with meetings set to begin at 6:30 p.m. numerous individuals, the work group settled on five. The group rec ommended the names of the five tribal members to Tribal Council to con-', sider for appointment as commis-: sioners. Aftermuch deliberation, part of which was in executive session," Council decided on the three. The commissioners will ensure compli ance with all legal requirements as- sociated with the gaming enterprise. As of presstime, it was unknown' exactly when the commissioners would begin work. rE be April 14. entries will .... y B 1 II