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Warm Springs, Oregon
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Teachers were to wear their pajamas to school.
A challenge between
Warm Springs Elementary
School teachers and their
I students was settled Decem-
, J ber 18. Teachers challenged
V 1 1 tne stU(ents at tney could
raise $400 in two weeks, the
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agreed that the money would
then be donated to Central .
Oregon Meals-on-wheels, a
program of Central Oregon
Council on Aging. The
students raised $426.51 so the
teachers had to live up to
their word. Central Oregon.
Meals-on-Wheels program, is
making a positive difference
in the lives of many by
providing services that help
elderly individuals maintain
their independence and stay
in their own homes, where
they want to be. Volunteers
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Gold studies in New York
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guage. He also bought a basket from
me at one of my Portland exhibits.
Anyway, Professor Rob brought the
basket with him. It was nice to see "my
basket" again, and to meet up with
Rob, another friend from "home".
I was interviewed at NM AI for their
Internet Website. My belief is that cul
ture and heritage are intertwined with
art, and y interview included Wasco
culture, my Sally Bags, and my work
shops. Look for me on the internet at:
http.7www.conexus.si.edumain.htm
yniversitv Museum. Philadelphia.
PA, A friend told me about the Native
American Collection at this museum. I
left on Amtrac in the morning when it
was dark and returned in the evening
when it was dark. This museum had a
fantastic basket collection. They have
a number of Wasco-Wishram baskets
with figures.
I loved the basket with geometric
faces, just like the Sally Bags that sis
ter, BK Courtney, makes. I found: a
basket from the Dalles area with hu
man figures; a large root bag with large
lightning designs; a basket with geo-
Sohappy seeks title at Holiday Tournament
Andrea Ann Sohappy is a
candidate for Senior Court Queen
at the Holiday Tournament held
December 30 to January 2 at the
Warm Springs Community Center
Sohappy shares, "I feel that I am
respectable, friendly, and a good
person to talk to. I like to meet new
people and experience new things.
I like to help people out when they
need it. I love to travel all over and
hope to travel to Europe someday.
To narrow it down-I am kind,
helpful, easy to communicate with,
love to meet new people,
respectful, friendly, nice and
talkative."
Andrea is selling season tickets,
session tickets and raffle tickets for
the annual holiday tournament.
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metric designs of women, frog, deer,
and waterbug; another with a large
human surrounded by condor, deer,
sturgeon, and mountain goat.
A treat for me was the study of
related items: a game (or awl) consist
ing of a wooden pin stored in a con
tainer made of salmon vertebrae; vari
ous plant materials dogbane, cattail,
rule, nettle fibers; a 5-inch cedar ring
labeled "Wasco game ring, collected
1901".
Living in Manahatta. Manhattan is
an island named after the Manahatta
Indians.
I and the other artist-in-resident,
Virginia, stayed at the Seafarer's Ho
tel. It is affordable and located near the
subway stops. The National Museum
of American Indians (NMAI) coordi
nator, Carmen, oriented us to New
York City and the subway system. I felt
like a groundhog going underground
and traveling in the dark, to emerge at
another opening. I quickly got used to
zooming underground at 40 mph, go
ing to the various museums. I usually
got turned around when coming above
ground. I was impressed that everyday
thousands of people are moved around
the city underground.
, A, t Warm Springs I used to work at
Macy's. So, I had to go to Macy's in
New York. There are more people in
this department store than the entire
population of Warm Springs. I enjoyed
the deli, with fresh bread, vegetables,
seafood, and international foods. But,
unlike Warm Springs' Macy's, I found
only one place that sold popcorn.
Andrea Ann Sohappy
Senior Queen Court Candidate
One evening I took a ride on the
Staten Island ferry to see the Statue of
Liberty, which is 151 feet tall. "The
Lady" had her torch and halo lit-up,
with city lights reflected in the water.
Seeing this, I understood why it is an
important symbol of the U.S. I was
over-awed by the skyscrapers all lit up,
the lights of the ships in the harbor, and
the "necklaces" of lights outlining the
Brooklyn and Verrazano Bridges.
On my last day in New York, Vir
ginia and I toured New York City on
5th Avenue. We took the subway to
Grand Central Station, and it was a
GRAND sight. The interior of the train
station could hold a football stadium. I
felt like an ant scurrying around inside.
The City is Very Noisy! Streets,
subways and mater mains are being
dug up and repaired, even at night;
emergency vehicle sirens blasting 24
hours a day; and taxi drivers drive at
full speed with blaring horns.
I loved the ethnic diversity of the
people. I saw all skin colors, heard all
languages, saw various clothing and
hair fashions, tried many ethnic restau
rants (I love pyrogies), and no -one
stared at me!
Artist-in-Resident Details. For in
terested artists, the residency is from 1 5
to 21 days, two times a year. It is a
juried selection and the applications
are through the National Museum of
American Indians, Carmen Sanchez,
Program Director. Phone: 212-514-3738.
(New York is 3 hours ahead of
us). Air fare and a stipend are provided,
and Carmen takes very good care of the
artists.
Spilyay I'nawa Mishk'aau
(Spilyay asks "What's Up?")
What is your New Years resolution or goals for 1999?
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Lei Calica (18), " My New Years
resolution is to stay alive, have fun,
complete and achieve a GED or a
diploma with the Warm Springs
COIC program. It's important to have
a high school diploma if you plan on
getting a good paying job. I think the
younger children should stay in
school and not get into trouble, be
cause it sucks going to COIC class
just to get a GED."
Melissa Silversmith (19), "My
goals for the year 1999, are to ac
complish school and get my diploma.
I would like to move to Bend, get my
own place, get a job of my choice,
and enroll into COCC. My advise to
all the younger teenagers who are
still in High School. Do the best you
can and don't give up because things
could be a lot worst."
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Miz Miller (16), My New Years
resolution is to try to do what my
family (Miller family side) has asked
me to do. They were always on me
about graduating. I did not like
hearing the lecture, now look where
I'm at, Not in High School, I'm in
COIC making up work for when I
skipped school. Don't do what I've
done, get an education and go far.
Stay in school."
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Kym Sanai Estimo (19), "My
New Years Resolution for 1999, is to
graduate, and get a job so that I can
save money to move. I would like to
have a place of my own and start
attending a community college in the
Art field. My recommendation for
other students, is to accomplish all
your goals and values in life. Keep
making new goals as soon as you
complete your old ones. Our com
munity needs your help, so reach out
to the top and become a leader of
tomorrow.
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Virginia McKinley (16), "When
the new year 1999 comes, the best
thing for me to do is do a lot better in
school and keep myself out of trouble
for as long as it takes. It's no fun
being where I'm at, attending COIC.
I encourage everyone, try to do well
in life so that you can get where you
choose to go."
William Esquiro ( 1 6), "My goals
for 1999 are to stop smoking and
continue to attend classes at the
Madras High School. I would like to
suggest to other kids to stay in school
and get it over with the first time. We
all need a better education to have a
successful life."
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give seniors a break from the
isolation of a very lonely
existence. Many times the
daily visit from the volunteer
is their only contact with the
outside world. A meal and a
smile can make all the differ
ence! Committee to
meet Jan. 12
' The Title IX Parent Advisory
Committee will meet at Warm
Springs Elementary Library on Tues
day, January 12, 1999 at 7 p.m. A
Public Hearing will be held regard
ing the 1999-00 Budget.
Title IX meetings are open to all
members of the public. The Commit
tee meets at 7 p.m. at the Warm
Springs Library on the second Tues
day 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 meet
ing. Please call Georgia Sosa at 475
6192. Any questions can be directed
to the same number listed.
1999 Miss Warm Springs Pageant's 30th Anniversary
Wednesday, January 30, 1 998
at the Agency Longhouse
Dinner at 5:30, Pageant at 6:30 p.m.
First 150 guests will receive a surprise gift. Other drawings
held throughout the evening
selected
"Engineer of
the Year"
To Superintendent's; Field
Representatives; Project Admin- .
istrator and Team Leaders:
Mr. Thomas C. Shuman, High
way Engineer at the Warm Springs
Agency has been selected as the "En
gineer of the Year" from the Depart
ment of Interior, Bureau of Indian
Affairs. The Federal Engineer of the
Year Program recognizes the out
standing engineers from those fed
eral agencies that employ a substan
tial number of engineers. Because of
his selection as the outstanding engi
neer in the DOI, BIA he is now nomi
nated for the national 1999 Federal
Engineer of the Year Award and is
eligible for selection as the outstand
ing engineer in the federal govern
ment. Mr. Shuman and the Warm
Springs Agency is to be congratu
lated for this outstanding recogni
tion. Stan Speaks
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Rita Squiemphen recent winner of the Christmas Cash, $3,000 at
Indian Head Casino.
Poem shared with community
Thinking about our Loved Ones
Who have gone on before their time
Bodies and Spirits crushed
By someone so obviously out of their mind
And I wonder if anyone gives it thought
As to how it came to this end
To whom they went to and bought
The mood altering substance that causes
One to bend and to yield
To the violent emotions and actions so great
That there is no control or concern for a life.
Thinking about our Loved Ones
And our belief in the Circle of Life
Spirituality being an innate part
Of our very being as Indian people
Have we become so lost to our identity
And our values gone with the winds
That we feel no guilt, pain, or shame
With the senseless death from these sins.
For we are all a part of the Circle of Life
And if we take no action or responsibility
For the actions where a life is taken
And we condone and accept all behavior
Which kills, robs, and destroys the lives
Of not only the one who is victimized
But the family, children, friends and relatives
Who are left behind to pick up the shattered
Pieces of their lives
Thinking about our Loved Ones
With trembling hearts and troubled minds
Never the same again
And where do we turn for peace of mind
To ease the pain within
Sadly too many times the cycle continues
With drugs, alcohol, and violence
As a way to cope.
Think about it, my Loved Onesl
Until we come to a place where we
Say "enough is enough."
We will no longer accept this as a way of our life
We will all do our part to break this
Cycle and report what we see,
We will be involved as we were meant to be.
To let the dealers, the users, and the families of these know
That they are just as responsible
For the deaths and battered bodies.
That we are just as responsible because we turn a deaf ear or
a Blind eye to ungodly and illegal
Actions happening every day.
Think about it, Loved Ones
We have the power to change!
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