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U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Spilyay Tymoo Jan. 18, 1996 Vol. 21 No. 2 (Coyote News) KMiirn.lliKARY 'I'dlM:. OR t)740) i iSP P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs. OR 97761 Address Correction Requested A ......... ..... Hr-ti x- fret lisMMTlMt --Tifc-Tr . - University of Received on: 01 - 23 - .Spilyay tymoo. Coyote News In Brief Help your kids with SMART Volunteers are needed for the Warm Springs SMART program. Museum offers classes The Museum At Warm Springs is offering a full array of classes this winter as part of their cultural education program. Red truck has new owner Local resident, and tribal member, Myra Shawaway, was the winner of the 1995 Ford Ranger offered by Indian, Head Gaming. 2 Warm Springs' newest royalty. Twenty-year-old Sunmiet Mmnick was selected Miss Warm Springs at ceremonies January 5. 3 Vets to be studied Persian Gulf veterans may havespecific health ailments. A governmental study is underway. 5 i Snowpackiow Warm SDrinas snow surveys snow reservation snowDack at 37 Dercent of averaae. Buffs on a roll The Madras White Buffalo bovs and airls basketball teams are 0 w doing well this season. Have monev problems? Set limits on vour spending and aim to be debt-free. Self-disciDline ...... j . . is necessarv wnen curbing spending. Deadline for the next Spilyay Tymoo is Friday, 4 Jkanuary26, 1996 Oregon Llb7a?a.V 3.KT?F2- 96 Pageanf168 d thS '"ow Dance Its that time of ye 1 1 again, re to put I topaperanaexP I ourdeepestve or 1 special someone- I Heart-to-Heart messages are tree and witt appear '" the February" I edition ot I SpiiyaV- I Deadiineis I February Indian language classes starts Jan. 15- The Warm Springs Culture and Heritage Language Program would like to invite those interested in learn ing language to attend one of the classes scheduled. We are looking for those who are sincere about dedicating one evening a week to learning language. With the curriculum being developed, it is important to be at all of the classes. This is extremely important, so a person is able to develop language skills along with the rest of the class. Classes will be going on in sets of sevens. Meaning there'll be a set of seven lessons developed, where one lesson will be taught weekly. And when one feels they've become ac complished at that, they can move on to the second set of sevens. And a classes continue, the lessons will become more advanced for those who continue with the classes. Language will take a lot of time invested to become fluent or semi- fluent However, the Language Pro gram would like to "ENCOURAGE, NOT DISCOURAGE" those will ing to invest the time in a major priority for the community of Warm Springs. W e believe language to be an lm- 1 as an exhibition dance while contestents ready themselves for the Teenstraditions workshop Jan. 25 Please join us for the sharing of information in our Teens and Traditions Workshop on January 25, 1996 at the Warm Springs Agency Longhouse by our distinguished speakers. Topics include Traditional ways, protocol of behavior, attitudes, social expectations, positive re enforcement, enjoying good competition and fun peer-pressure. The agenda is as follows: 4:30 to 5:30 Registration Supper (Dining room) Mini-workshops open Invocation Grant Waheneka-Traditional Dancer Arlita Rhoan-Traditional Dancer Ellen Thompson-Protocol, attitude, behavior in a positive way Arlissa Rhoan-Positive peer influence on the powwow trail Kenneth Scabby Robe-Grass Dancer; Black Lodge Drum 5:00 6:00 6:00 6:10 6:30 7:00 7:20 7:30 portant part of who we are. Preserva tion of our language is vital to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and it's tribal members. So pick a class that may be of your interest, DEDICATE your time to that, and we'll see you there. If you have further questions or comments, please call the Language Program at 553-2200 or 2201. Sahaptin Classes Second set of sevens class: Mon day 6-8 p.m. (for students that took the first class) begins January 15 ends February 26, 1996. First set of sevens class: Tuesday 6-8 p.m. (for beginning students) begins January 16, ends February 27, 1996. Wasco Classes Wednesday 6-8 p.m. begins Janu ary 17, ends February 28 These classes will meet in the Language Program Trailer behind the Education Center (old boy's dorm) Paiute Gasses Mondays, Wednesdays. 5:30-7 p.m. meets in the Training room, first floor of the Education Center (old boy's dorm). Begins January 15, ends February 28, 1996. i Sap Si Kwat The Sap Si Kwat Winter Simnasho Longhouse on Friday and Saturday, January 19 & 20, 1996. Activities include legends, loom work, chokers, dream boards, shawl making, earrings, barrettes, and others. Please bring sleeping clothes, towels, shampoo For more information call JCJJ. New faces, positive changes for housing The Warm Springs Housing De partment starts 1996 with some new faces and high expectations. In 1995 the Housing department underwent several staff changes. Chet VanPelt Jr. assumed the position of Executive Director in mid-October, moving up from the Assistants posi tion. In mid-November, Ray "Cap tain" Moody was hired on as the new assistant. Rudy Clements was pro moted to Maintenance supervisor in April of 1995. Dorothy Kalama ac cepted the Tribal Secretary position in mid-November. Harold "Toot" Pennington transferred to a mainte nance position in July. Current staff and titles are: Chet VanPelt, Jr.-Executive Director; Cap tain Moody-Assistant Director; Rudy Clements-Maintenance Supervisor; Carolyn Johnson-Bookkeeper; Bill Caudle-Project Coordinator; Lana Leonard-Occupancy Specialist; Carol Craig-Tribal Housing Coun selor; Stella Langley-HUD Housing Counselor; Toot Pennington-Main-tenance; Morningstar Spino-HUD Secretary; and Dorothy Kalama Tribal Secretary. In 1995, the Housing Department had budget problems with the situa tion escalating to a point that on September 27, 1995, a memo was sent by the Finance department stat ing that no further payments would be made from Housing departments tribal budgets. According to tribal f f 7 in next category in the Miss Warm Winter Camp Camp will be held at the Indian language, sewing, catchers, doll making, doll bag or bed roll, change ot and toothbrush. Charlotte Herkshan at 553- It finance reports that at the end of 1 995 the Housing department had an accounts receivable of $360,744 on Tribal rentals. The accounts receiv able include rent owed to the tribe from current accounts, old vacated accounts and accounts going through probate. As of January 10, 1996 only 33 of our tenants are current on their rent. In order to improve, the Housing Department will need to reduce the accounts receivable. In 1996 the Housing department will begin to utilize collection processes, that are available, to reduce or limit the money owed to the Tribe. These processes include, eviction for non-payment, eviction for excessive tenant dam age, enforcement of repayment agree ments signed by tenants or if the situation requires, the Tribal Court. Problem areas such as abandoned or broke down vehicles (at Tribal and HUD units), stray dogs WILL BE TARGETED FOR REMOVAL IN 1996. There are positive aspects to what Housing is involved with such as the Comprehensive Improvement Assis tance Program (CIAP) that has tar geted 52 units in West Hills for re modeling with 13 units completed and work progressing on the next five. The Block Grant project in Elliot Heights that has targeted 1 3 homes for renovation is 60 completed with the sewer line portion completed. In i -r Charter school program discussed Oregon Department of Education specialist Leon Fuhrman met on January 11 with tribal department heads from the Education Branch. Furhman was at the meeting to discuss charter school programs. Public charter schools may develop new entities, or be conversions of existing schools. The Oregon Department of Education has recieved funds from the U.S. Department of Education to assist local school districts and community based partners in developing and implementing public charter schools. The State Board of Education is planning to award at least 32 planning grants of up to $5,000 each in April. Applications must be into the Oregon Department of Education by March 1. The basis for grant awards will be based on several criteria, including the indication of need based on current student performance outcomes with the district. Several tribal education officials at the meeting voiced their support in applying for the initial planning monies for a charter school. Towe elected to committee Sam Brown, County Executive Director of the Farm Service Age ncy (FSA) reported recently the ballots have been counted for the recent Jefferson County FSA Committee election. A total of 2,597 ballots were mailed to the eligible voters in Jefferson County and on the Warm Springs Reservation, but only 338,'.; or 13 percent, valid ballots were'i returned. Voterreturn was lower than in past years, Brown said. The following candidates were elected to the committee: Representing Area 1 for three years as committee member will be Irene Towe. Evans Spino, Sr., is first alternate, and Gordon Scott, Sr., is second alternate. Representing Area 2 for two years as committee member will be Lynn Carroll. Jim Nartz is first alternate and Jim Simmons is second alternate. Jerry Zistel will represent Arta 3 for a period of one year. Lee Alley is first alternate and Carol Locke is second alternate. late December, the Housing Staff presented eight maintenance requests for Senior Citizens to the Tribal Health & Welfare Committee and received approval and we are now: processing the necessary paperwork: The Home Improvement Program (HIP) has been assigned to Captain and Rudy. The difficulties that the Housing Department faces in 1996 are not new and have been around for sonie time but with a new staff aboard the Department hopes to make the changes that will better meet those expectations of the Tribal Members. Tribal bathhouse gets new facelift Plans are underway to remodel and make anew the Tribal Bathhouse. The Tribal bathhouse will be closed January 15 1996 through February 15, 1996 for this remodeling. Several features are being changed to make the bathhouse safer and a more enjoyable roon for all Tribal members. Some of the changes tak ing place are: non-skid tile on the floor, addition of a wall clock, in stalling re-enforce fiber glass panels to making easier cleaning and de creasing mildew, painting the inside and enlarging the cement walk way. Richard Macy has volunteered his time and talent to paint petroglyphs around the inside. We are asking Tribal members to bear with us. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but know all vill understand when the bathhouse is reopened February 16, 1996.