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April 9, 1998 ? Vol. 23 No. 8 S I (Coyote News) Coyote News In Brief Tribe, F&S Service sign agreement A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by representatives of the Tribe and the US Fish and Wildlife Service March 10. Spilyay I'nawa mish'kaau Question: What can our community do to better serve our young children's needs? Beauty abounds The artistic talents of over two dozen tribal member artists recently went on display in the Museum Changing Exhibit Gallery. Postal workers read in SMART program Warm Springs Postal -employees donate their time reading to children at the Elementary school. Benefits of sobriety, Aftercare noted Many individuals have difficulty maintaining their sobriety without attending Aftercare sessions, Language Lessons Sahaptin and Paiute language lessons are offered. 6 and 7 What would you like to see? Community members have spent many, many hours over the last year or so developing a vision for Warm Springs' future. s Bountiful harvest celebrated The annual Root Feast was celebrated at the Agency and Simnasho longhouses March 29. Team members talk Members of Ron Suppah's basketball teams tell of their accomplishments as members of championship teams. Happy Easter! Deadline for the next Spilyay Tymoo is Friday, April 17, 1993 Spilyay Voters' decision March 31 : Change in chambers 21st Tribal Council will take office May 1 1 Joe Moses Living Traditions The Living Traditions programs begin Memorial Day and features different presenter each weekend. Live presentations of various tradi tions and crafts by members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are presented every week end through Labor Day. The follow ing is the schedule for this sumer: May 23-25; Rising Sun Danc ers; Reggie Winishut May 30-31; Masks; Rosalind Sampson June 6-7; Traditional Outfits; Arlita Rhoan June 13-14; Beadwork; Helena Jackson June 20-21; Baby Boards; Tina Aguilar July 3-5; Dry Creek Dancers; Mary Ann Meanus July 11-12; Stick Games; IHC Museum July 18-19; RootbagsCorn husk; Eraina Palmer July 25-26; Leather work; Lylc Rhoan August 1-2; Heritage Impor tance; Wilson Wcwa Jr. August 8-9; Cedar Bark Basket; Sara Scott August 15-16; Cedar root bas kets; Antoinette Pamprein August 22-23; Quilts; Eraina Palmer August 29-30; Traditional Foods; Neda Wesley September 5-7; Craft Fair; Open 'm,.. " v" if J Jl( J ;, 1 fll ( :, ' ill RayCalica H ' ;,V(m i i : .U i Tymoo The Tribal Council elections turnout. Of the 1,971 eligible individuals, 1,066 turned out at the polls. Just three of the eight incumbent Council members, one from each district, were re-elected. Winning the three seats in the Agency District were Zane Jackson with 282 votes; Garland Brunoe with 248 votes and Bernice Mitchell with 240 votes. Other voting results in the Agency District were as follows: Norma Smith, 197 votes; Jeffery Sanders, Sr., 181 votes; Mark Jackson, 166 votes; Daisy Ike, 141 votes; George Clements, Sr., 138 votes; and Nathan Jim, Sr., 96 votes. Write-in candidate Levi Bobb received 13 votes. Other individuals receiving at least one but no more than nine write-in votes were Mary Ann Meanus, Madeline Mclnturff, Joe Henry, Tonia Mitchell, Sammy Danzuka, Kenneth Miller, Beatrice Scott, Robert Brunoe, Mickey Brunoe, Leonard Zinda, John Katchia, Larson Kalama, Eugene Green, Sr., Faye Waheneka, Rita Squiemphen, Louis Pitt, Ramona Tanewasha, Eunice Esquiro, Cyrus Katchia, Don Courtney and JP Patt, Jr. The two Seekseequa District seats were filled by Joe Moses, with 40 votes and Brenda Scott, with 38 votes. Other Seekseequa District candidates to receive votes were Myra Shawaway, with 29 votes; Wilson Wewa, Sr., with 28 votes; Theron Johnson, with 23 votes and Delford Johnson, with 21 votes. Receiving one write-in vote each were Reuben Henry, Sr. and Lois Tewee. Winning the three Simnasho District seats were Ray Calica, Sr., with 153 votes; Olney Patt, Jr., with 149 votes and Earl Squiemphen, with 118 votes. Other voting results in the Simnasho District were as follows: Jacob Frank, Sr., 1 17 votes;Evaline Patt with 109 votes; Kathleen Heath, 83 votes; Ronald Suppah, 79 votes; Sylvester Sahme, Sr., 77 votes; Marvin Meanus, Sr., 48 votes; Evans Spino, 46 votes; Stan Simtustus, Sr., 41 votes; Roger Stwyer, 21 votes; Oswald Tias, 26 votes; Gerald Danzuka, 23 votes and Raymond Moody, 17 votes. Receiving at least one but no more than four write-in votes each were Lamont Brown, Milton Sahme, Frank P. Charley, Joe Henry, Susie Moody, Charles Moody, Kate Jackson, Charlotte Shike, Louis Tewee, Sr., Levi Keo, Levi Bobb, Bruce Jim, Ramona Starr, Leslie Bill, Lawrence Squiemphen, Bertson Simtustus and Charles Calica. - - k " ' - ' - . Swearing-in ceremonies for the 21st Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes will be Monday, May 4. The newly elected Council members will, at that time, appoint their Chairman, Vice-Chairman and , SecretaryTreasurer. Earl Squiemphen begins May 23 at The program began shortly after the Museum first opened in 1993 with a celebration of the Middle Or egon Treaty of 1 855 during Pi-Ume-Sha. Living Traditions presentations Culture classes taught at the Museum BustleFeather work-5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; by Gene Sampson; $30; April 7, 14,21 & 28, 1998 Babyboards-6 to 8 p.m.; by Tina Aguilar; $20; May 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 (if needed) Log Cabin QuiIt-6 to 9 p.m.; by Eraina Palmer; June 1, 2 & 3, 1998 Birds Eye QuiIt-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; by Eraina Palmer; $20; June 14, 1998 Indian Squares-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; byErainaPalmer;$20;June21, 1998 Star QuiIt-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; by Eraina Palmer; $20; June 28, 1998 Wingdress, Leggings & Mocca- Clean it up! It's time to spruce our community up! Spring Cleanup is around the corner! Starting April 1 3, the Warm Springs Cleanup Committee w ill gladly pick up your old appliances and haul them off for recycling. To take advantage of this free service, call Captain Moody at 553-32503251. The committee asks for your cooperation. Please drag your appliances to the curb. These things get heavy after a while. On April 20, all dead cars will be hauled off. If you would like us to take your jalopy off your hands, you need to come in to Housing and sign a waiver. A wise thing to do, as well, is to somehow tag the car you want us to haul away. The committee will also send a crew out to judge the most improved homcsites. So crank up your lawnmowers. broadcast some grass seed, and let's all be proud of who we are and where we live. University of Received on: Spilyay tyioo. P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Address Correction Requested held larch 3 1 boasted a 54-pcrcent Brenda Scott The Museum have continued since then wth a full schedule slated every summer. For more information on the Liv ing Traditions program contact Leana Blueback at 553-3331. sins-7 to 9 p.m.; by Arlita Rhoan $20; July 13, 20 & 27, 1998 Beadwork-6 to 8 p.m.; by Esther Kalama-Culpus; $20 (kits available for $10); 'August 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21, 1998 Cedar Root Baskct-6 to 8 p.m.; by Antoinette Pamperien; $30 (kits available for $15); September 8, 15, 22&29, 1998 Masks-6 to 8 p.m.; by Rose Diaz; $20; October 1,8, 15, 22&29, 1998 Ribbon Shirts-6 to 8:30 p.m. by Dora Goudy ; $20; November 2,3,4, 5&6, 1998 Oregon Library """EE1 Bernice Mitchell . A, .-iv Zane Jackson 8th Annual Honor Seniors Day Friday, May 8, 1 998 Agency Longhouse, Theme: t xv Coyofe Meets 8:00 a.m Registration desk open 10:00 a.m ECE Children's Powwow 1 1 :30 a.m Flag ceremony, welcome, sack lunch 1:30 p.m Special awards & games galore!! Concluding activity 6:00 p.m Honor Banquet Dinner Dinner contributions: Senior Citizens free Adults under age 60 $2.00 Kids under 12 50? Casino posts 4th-quarter profit The Indian Head Casino Board of Directors is pleased to make the fourth quarter report available to the people. Ending on a great holiday season, Indian Head Casino posted favor able fourth-quarter results to close out the year. Fourth-quarter business benefited from a number of factors. U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 5 ' I ''r',Mtt i It Garland Brunoe ? I I Olney Patt, Jr. Warm Springs, Oregon Mother Goose Everyone Welcome Come prepared to laugh!!! Note: seating is on wooden bleacher so bring something soft to sit on-blanket, cushion, folding chair. Any questions? please contact the Warm Springs Senior Program, (541)553-3313. including new slot machines, a push provided by a strong media cam paign and good weather. Revenues for the fourth quarter were $1,513,489. Expenses totaled $1,024,725, leaving a net profit for the quarter of $488,764. Preliminary figures for the entire year of 1997 suggest total revenues of $6,355,352. After expenses are subtracted, the enterprise stands to record a net prof t for 1 997 in the amount of $1,197,401. At the end of the fourth quarter, Indian Head Casino employed 65 people. Thirty-four-pcrcent are tribal members. Other identified catego ries include 1 1 -percent are married into the tribe. 17-pcrcent are other Indian and 38-percent are non-Indian. The gaming enterprise main tains a tribal member hiring prefer ence and an affirmative ac tion hiring policy. I