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7 b .S68 v. 20 ""- no. 23 nov.9,1995 v'nilvflv Tvmom Vol.20No.Z5 ) T J J -J vw 350 r (Coyote Nen,) jgg , University of Oregon Received on: 11-14-95 Spilyay tymoo. Coyote News In Brief AE program has new instructor The Warm Springs Alternative Education program has a new instructor this year. 2 Students speak out Madras High School seniors Tiffiney Henry and Siagigi Hisatake express their thoughts on the past and dreams for the future. Veterans remembered Local veterans from the Scout era through the present day are noted in honor of Veterans Day activities. More lessons Now that you are comfortable with the Sahaptin alphabet, the Tribal Language Program offers fun exercises to enhance learning. Girls have new coach The Madras High School girls basketball team will be coached by newcomer John Peterson. 6 Buffaloes win one for the,...year The Madras White Buffaloes won their last league game of the season by defeating Estacada 14-6. 6 Why do the kids act up and out? Information is given on how to react to your children wherr they act up. Was it a beaver or some other rodent? Local livestock agent explains the differences between beavers, muskrats and nutria. 8 Center to feature exhibit OMSI's 'Brain Matters' exhibit will appear at the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center until January. 8 Deadline for the next Spilyay Tymoo is Thursday, November 16, 1995 Librai" - Committee members take office during November 6 ceremonies Seven months after the Tribal Council was sworn in, tribal committees have once again gained official approval of the Council. Committee members were sworn into office during ceremonies at the Agency Longhouse November 6. Resolution No. 9143 approving the appointments reads as follows: "Whereas, The Tribal Council is the governing body of the Confederated Tribes; and, "Whereas, Article IV, Section 1 1 of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws provides that the Tribal Council may select such committees as it may deem necessary to properly conduct the business of the Tribal Council; and, "Whereas, There are currently eight such committees including the Culture & Heritage Committee, Education Committee, Fish & WildlifeOn Reservation Committee, Fish & Wildlife Off-Reservation Committee, Health & Welfare Committee, Land UsePlanning Committee, Range, Irrigation & Agriculture Committee and Timber Committee; and, "Whereas, The Tribal Council believes that it is important to give the committees clear statement of their purpose, mission, powers, operational guidelines, and responsibilities; and, "Whereas, The Tribal Council hereby appoints the committee members to the current term to serve until new committees are appointed 60 days after the next term of the Tribal Council; and, "Whereas, The Committee members are to take the oath of Title IX to meet Nov. 14 The Title IX Parent Advisory Committee will meet at the Warm Springs Alternative Education Building on Tuesday, November 14, 1995 at 7 p.m. There will be a tour of the Alternative Education facility and there will be a discussion on the 1996-97 budget. Title IX meetings are open to all members of the public. The Commit tee meets at u p.m. at the Warm Springs Elementary library on the second Tuesday of each month. If you have a disability, please advise the District 509-J Support Services office about special arrangements that may allow you to fully participate in the meeting. Please call Georgia Sosa at 475-6192. , . . i" '" :;,. ' ' . i , .... , . . i ; , 1 - "i 1.:,. .., , 1 - " 'ti'-' f - - - - -T -- : Up The Lazy River The Deschutes River retains its beauty and serenity even when temperatures fall below freezing. Fog is common along the river when the river's temperature is above the temperature of the air. Tfnr k i , . . .!... 1 , ATT I 1 . I a 1 Superintendent Gordon Cannon office on November 6, 1995; now, therefore "Be it further resolved, By the Tribal Council that the members will receive $7.50 per" hour for their services, plus a mileage allowance of 1 5 center per mile to and from headquarters, with the exception that the Culture & Heritage Committee will receive $8.00 per hour for their services plus a mileage of 15 center per mile to and from headquarters; and, "Be it further resolved, By the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of the Thursday, November 16 is the scheduled date for the "soft opening" of the recently-completed Indian Head Gaming Center at Kah-Nee-Ta. A ribbon-cutting at i mi i iii ii i "" T - ...Jk i ceremonies. Members and Tribes are invited to attend. A P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Address Correction Requested mmvmmmi ',;c - t- r s M 0 i r'1:i ! '; 1 i ' ' Pi i! administered the oath to members Warm Springs Reservation pursuant to Article IV, Section 1 1 cfthe Tribal Constitution and By-Laws that the Committee membership shall be as follows: Culture & Heritage Committee: Paiute: Wilson Wewa, Sr., Geraldine Jim Warm Springs: Delbert Frank, Sr., Grant Waheneka Wasco: Adeline Miller, Bernice Mitchell Education Committee: Francelia Miller, Kathleen Heath, Evaline Patt, Charlotte Shike and Student ceremony will kick off the festivities 6:30 p.m. at the facility s entrance.Wasco Chief Nelson Wallulatum will bless the building and presentations will be emceed by Leontyne Davis. The Wasco Dancers will dl&U UU )Jctl I Ul II Its ceremonies. Refreshments will be served following the guests of the Confederated - - f p I of the eight tribal committees. Representative: Vanessa Langley Fish & Wildlife On-Reservation Committee: Claude Smith, Sr., Pierson Mitchell, Kirby Heath, Sr., Stanley Simtustus, Sr., and Nathan Jim, Sr. Fish & Wildlife Off-Reservation Committee: Eugene Greene, Sr., OIney Patt, Jr. and Delbert Frank, Sr. Health & Welfare Committee: Janice Clements, Robert Energy assistance available beginning in January Low income residents of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties in need of financial help to pay their winter heating bills will be able to apply for energy assistance at Cen tral Oregon Community Action Agency Network (COCAAN) of fices. Each household must provide proof of income and heating source to be eligible for this single payment assistance. Households using wood or pellet stoves for heating must pro vide receipts. Appointments can be scheduled starting December 11 by calling 1-800-500-7248. Intakes begin Janu ary 8, 1 '996 at sites in Bend, Redmond, Princville, LaPine, Ma dras and Warm Springs. No walk-in appointment will be accepted. Funds are limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Eligibility screen ing for low income senior and dis Language Classes Set Sahaptin Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. Language Program Trailer Paiute Begin Monday, November 13 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Education Building 1st Floor Training Room Wasco Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Language Program Trailer Evenings on same days beginning at 5:30 p.m. For further information contact the Language Program at 553-2201 U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Committee members spend Monday taking oath and reviewing major documents with Tribal Council. f Marvin Meanus takes oath. Miller, Carol Wewa and Serena Raboin Land UsePlanning Committee: Phillip Florendo, Warren Clements, Lee torn and Lepha Marie Smith Range, Irrigation & Agriculture Committee: Bertson Simtustus, Evans Spino, Sr., Marvin Meanus, Sr. and Floyd Gibson Timber Committee: Phillip Florendo, Max Jackson, Theron Johnson and Rita Squiemphen." Resolution No. 9143 was approved October 25. abled households begins the last week of November 1995. Last winter approximately 2,800 households throughout Central Or egon received help totaling $593,943 at an average of $2 1 2 per household. This year, COCAAN expects to serve 1 ,900 households. The region's allo cation for this winter is projected to be $397,942, a 33 percent decrease from the prior year's funding alloca tion. However, as of November 1, 1995, Congress had not approved this year's allocation. This is the 17th year that the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) has been financed by the federal government. No Oregon state funds are involved. The LIEAP is administered in Oregon by the Or egon Department of Housing and Community services through a net work of 27 local organizations throughout Oregon.