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Feb. 12, 1998 ? VOL 23 NO. 4 I 350 r Coyote News In Brief It's Lincoln's Powwow time again Organizers provide a schedule for the weekend's events plus Jr. and Sr. candidates. Spilyay I'nawa mish'kaau A new feature begins with this issue as residents, employees and others are asked to express their opinion on different topics. Outreach program performs at Resort Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge was filled with the melodic voices of the Portland Opera Outreach program members. Community Health news continues The Community Health Education Team offers information that promotes'a he'atthy " lifestyle. Language Lessons Sahaptin and Paiute language lessons are offered. 6 and 7 Schools busy Warm Springs students are recognized and other events involving local children are featured. 8 Fund raiser brings in plenty Nadme Scott and her family were the beneficiaries of a very successful fund raising event February 10. 9 Brunoe exercises to maintain health Garland Brunoe was selected Exerciser of the Month for February. 10 Toe little bit people expressed their words of love and adoration. Our special insert features four pages of Valentine messages. Read to your Heart-to-Heart's desire! GANG AWARENESS WORKSHOP TONIGHT CMS 7 P.M. ALL COMMUNLTY MEMBERS ENCOURAGE TO ATTEND Deadline for the next Spilyay Tymoo is Friday, February 20, 1993 Spilyay (Coyote Seatbelt use stressed ( Starla Green and Anson Begay Motorists not wearing seatbelts received Lifesaver candy. Watch the eagles February T-r 1 sr'V Eagle ' ZSH mrr , 1 mo Sightseers and wildlife viewers will gather at Lake Billy Chinook February 2 1 and 22 for Eagle Watch, an annual event featuring eagles soaring free and wild with some of Oregon's most dramatic scenery serving as a backdrop. Saturday's activities will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. Sunday's program will be from 1 1 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is jointly sponsored by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), Portland General Electric (PGE) and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Organized eagle viewing sessions and a variety of related activities will be centered at PGE's Round Butte Observatory overlooking Lake Billy Chinook, 10 miles west of Madras. "Our recent studies have helped us to better understand the importance of Lake Billy Chinook in preserving our state's bald eagle populations,' said PGE biologist Greg Concannon. We ve also discovered the area to be an ideal habitat for numerous other birds of prey." In audition to activities at the observatory, two designated viewing Meeting set Tymoo News) X... ... ; 4fe 'Nx.ir'i'.''.y,'1 r''rr;1rKrr.L'ji.u..,r'.ii.v,...1J?.i..r'. ''.j'i"' ! t'"'.-vi;i 4 y " '"iiii2Biir j - . check to make sure J'Dean Kalama is wearing a seatbelt. were given "Airhead" candy. Those wearing seatbelts areas will be located within The Cove Palisades State Park. For "early birders," a special Sunrise Eagle Tour will he offered prior to regularly scneauiea activities both Saturday and Sunday mornings at 5:30a.m. The weekend event will officially begin Saturday with a social hour followed by an orientation session at the Round Butte Observatory. The High Desert Museum will sponsor live birds of prey presentations at the observatory at 1 1:30 a.m. and 1:30p.m. Saturday. Souvenir items will be on sale, and raffle tickets will be would for a prize drawing on Sunday, with proceeds benefiting the Oregon Eagle Foundation's field work and research. Eagle-related storytelling and dancing, courtesy of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, will be featured Sunday beginning at 1 :30 p.m. A variety of other programs and activities throughout the two-day even include an astronomy viewing session sponsored by the Sunriver Nature Center on Saturday evening. Activities at the observatory will conclude at 3 p.m. Sunday with an even summary and data report from spotter cards completed by even participants. Eagle viewing opportunities will continue at The Cove Palisades viewpoints until 4:30 p.m., and at Smith Rock State Park, Tuesday, February 24 7 p.m. Yazzie Residence 8448 Smith Lane on Sidwalter Flat Agenda Discussion of Warm Springs Tribal Council Discussion of Wasco Sub-Chief (Tentative) Light snacks to be provided Everyone Welcome For information call 553-1783 P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Address Correction Requested during awareness campaign i . j x f4 - 1 rJ i J 21, 22 nine miles northeast of Redmond from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. "Eagle Watch will feature many of the region's top authorities in the study of eagles and other birds of prey, in an informal, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere," said OPRD's area visitor services coordinator, Paul M. Patton. Eagle Watch '98 is made possible through the combined efforts of numerous volunteers and these additional sponsors: The Oregon Eagle Foundation, Inc., Raven Research; the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife; the Central Oregon Audubon Society; Oregon State University; the US Department of Fish and Wildlife; the Culver Community Improvement Group; Opal Water, Co.; The Sweetwater Co., Inc; The Cove Palisades Marina, Inc.; KGW Northwest Newschannel 8 and the Telephone Pioneers of America. "It is good that we are working together to enhance the well-being of the eagle," said Rudy Clements, director of Warm Springs Tribal Relations. A day-use permit will be required at all locations within The Cove Palisades State Park. A special $20 Eagle Watch '98 annual permit will be available for the two-day event. A daily permit costs $3. All other event activities are free. For more information on Eagle Watch '98, call the Oregon State Park information center at 1-800-55 1 -6949 or The Cove Pal isades State Park, (541)546-2873. SRRlALSni:DV SjGRNB. OR j - i ' p. Vnm.iiiiiUhhUi,, , . ' I , t , II P , , 1 ; w.A ,. J ? ' r-j I a !-. r - HollyAnna Spino catches Gaylene Adams without a seatbelt. Elder Care Center referendum set for Wednesday, March 4 Resolution No. 9467 Whereas, The Tribal Council and Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon are concerned about the needs and welfare of our senior citizens; and, Whereas, These concerns include the lack of an assisted living facility on the Reservation allowing elders to receive needed care on the Reservation; and, Whereas, The proposed Elder Care Center will include 40 assisted living units, a kitchen, dining room, senior day care and services for hospice care and home dialysis; and, Whereas, The Elder Care Center can be financed by available funds; and, Whereas, The Tribal Council believes it is appropriate to submit the question to Tribal Members of financing the Elder Care Center; now, therefore Be it resolved, By the twentieth (20th) Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, pursuant to Article V, Section l (0, (D and (t), as amended, and Article VI of the Constitution, that a tribal referendum be held on March 4, 1998 at which time the following question shall be presented to a vote of eligible tribal voters: The Tribal Council shall be authorized to: Utilize earnings from the Self-Determination Funds and, if the interest earnings are insufficient, to utilize up to $500,000 from the General Fund. Project Name Est. Project Funds Prev. Auth. New Cost: Committed: Spending; Elder Care Center $4.1 mill. $1.1 mill. $3.0 mill. Total Requested New Spending Authority: $3.0 mill. Question: Shall Resolution No. 9468, as approved by the Tribal Council on February 3, 1998, be approved? YES NO Certification: The undersigned as Secretary-Treasurer of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, hereby certifies that the Tribal Council is composed of 1 1 members of whom 8, constituting a quorum, were present at a meeting thereof, duly and regularly called, noticed, convened and held this 3rd day of February, 1998; and that the foregoing resolution was passed by the affirmative vote of 6 members, 1 member opposed, and the Chairman not voting; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Irene B. Wells for Raymond Calico, Sr., SecretaryTreasurer Approved February 3, 199S by Gordon E. 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