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2 August 24, 2000 Warm Springs, Oregon SPILYAYTYMOO Fire danger at extreme level, take proper precautions OumJ W: ' i J : .J- . ". ' ,. f'W ,'.- - ".I.. . v.i ... .... ".; ., 4 mat. ! nOt ! ' Fire near Meanus residence receives the assistance of helicopters from Prineville. V ! 90-120-13 .1- If. !?' ifc ( v I m Extreme level. Warm Springs has been in a state of Extreme Fire Danger for over a month according to Fire Management. The winter provided a lot of moisture and grew a lot of grass and now that it's summer it has been hot and dry, the grass is thicker than normal and dryer than normal. The high country is not as bad as the lower elevations, but if there is a fire it will burn a lot hotter in the high country. As a precaution there is a i:oo p.m. shutdown in the forests with a one-hour fire watch. All available resources to fight a fire are in Montana or Idaho fighting to save homes. A fire here in Warm Springs out of control could be dangerous because of these limited re sources. "It is very critical right now, most of Oregon National Guard and Washington Guard are out on fires. Most crews, approximately 6oo are out on fires right now," says Mike Cunningham. A recent fire occurred near the Meanus residence on high way 3 and Deschutes National Forest were on hand to assist for a twenty-four hour period. Upon arrival the fire was handed over to them until the twenty-four hour period was over. The fire burned an esti mated 6oo acres. The wind was blowing 30 miles and hour, it took the fire up the hill, across the ridge top and down the other side. Cause of fire is still under investigation. Due to the Extreme level of caution restrictions are: no burning of any kind except for sweathouses and the burning of belongings during a funeral. Residents are asked to clean out around their houses. That makes it easier for the firefighters to save homes. It would take less manpower to protect a home that is cleaned around the perimeter. Take extra care with cigarettes. Also catalytic convert ers and mufflers have been known to start a fire, just from the sparks. Smokey the Bear says, "Only you can prevent forest fires." pwaie,.i-.ji 1 u v r 1 1 I M-. m t 1. 1 . k. 1 f If ' ' i f)J 'j It ' -- Swan ,M ' s if in "as wfetjFHg upSSyij 1 20:00 90-1306 8 0-13 OB Bold outline of perimeter. Ocean Waves of Basketry Madras High School open house forum set On Thursday, August 24, at 7:00 p.m., the administration of Ma dras Senior High School is sponsor ing an open forum information night. All interested parents and commu nity members are invited to come and hear about the plans for the 2000 -2001 school year. The meeting will be held in the high school library and will include a tour of the new parent room, student commons, and snack lunch facilities. Topics that will be discussed are: Parent Room - a special room set aside for parents that want to come and volunteer to help out in a class room, meet with a teacher, research information on such things as col leges, financial aide, or career infor mation. Tri-semester Schedule -three twelve-week grading periods that will help increase student success. Closed Campus Lunch -MHS has always had a closed cam pus; starting this year, the lunch break will be included. Lunch facilities have been increased as well as the selec tion and service. Patty Jobe, Jefferson County School District Food Service Supervisor will be on hand to answer questions. New Staff - with the depar ture of an administrator and several teachers, there will be new faces at MHS this year. A list of all new staff will be available. School Curriculum Leaders -in the old days they were called de partment heads. In the eraofCIM and CAM, the role of Curriculum Leader takes on an even more important role. Bud geting, scheduling and school im provement are all roles the SCL's will participate in this year. 1 v Bach to School Picnic Community invited Tuesday, August 29, 2000 5:00 p.m. at Warm Springs Elementary Campus School supplies to be given away For more information call 553-3311. Sponsored by Tribal Education Committee mat mmmmimmmmmmrMM' .:. ,i :., A.liiiMt win Kmil UP The 6th Annual Gathering of Native American Basket Weavers October 6th, 7th, 8th, 2000 At the Quinault Beach ResortCasino Ocean Shores, Washington Friday, October 6th, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Workshops and discussions are scheduled for Native Weavers and invited guests, also Children's classes. Saturday, October 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. public demonstrationsmarket will take place, featuring over 25 Native American basket weavers. . Students $10.00 General Admission $15.00 Family $25.00 Free to NNABA Members Friday's special event. Elders Dinner 4:00 p.m. Saturday evening, NNABA membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. Contact 360-786-0538 Olympia or 360-645-2518 Neah Bay. On Patrol: Sobriety check a success; seatbelts need work Spilyay Tymoo Publisher Sid Miller Editor Selena Boise Secretary , TinaAguilar Foun in March 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the basement of the Old Girls Dorm at 1 1 1 5 Wasco Street. Any written materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761. (541) 553-1644 or 553-3274 FAX No. (541) 553-3539 E-mail address: spiIyayghotmail.com Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S. $15.00 Outside U.S. or 1st class in the U.S. $25.00 Spilay Tymoo 2000 by Don Courtney Sobriety Seatbelt check conducted: our most recent sobriety checkpoint conducted last Thurs day, we are very pleased to report that no drunk driv ers were found. A to tal of 47 ve hicles were checked during the 15-minute period. On the other hand, the check point also served a dual purpose, and that was to also check driver and oc cupants for seatbelt compliance. These results showed not so positive results. Out of 76 people checked, there were 16 occupants issued ver bal warnings for not being belted. One senior citizen driver was very adamant about her position not to wear a belt. Driver and occupants are again reminded to buckle up per tribal code, Police Open House: Postponed for a week, the police department played host to the com munity as we showed our apprecia tion and recognized a number of com munity members for their support and commitment to being good citizens and role models. Members of the de partment served a total of 427 ham burgers and 64 hotdogs up to the com munity. Special thanks goes out to our sponsors of the door prizes: The Mu seum at Warm Springs, KRCO Ra dio, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Indian Head Casino, the Health & Wellness Cen terI.H.S., and our DARE program. A total of 1 8 students were iden tified at the middle school level (grades 5-8) this past year for their overall commitment to academics with emphasis on attendance. Those parents and students that were not able to be on hand for this event should stop by the police department at first opportunity to pick up their student mountain bike. These students include the fol lowing: Talon Stormbringer, Mat thew Manion, Marjean Alonso, Francis Kentura, Cecelia Brunoe, Larry Switzler, Verna Mitchell, Gabriel Manion, Shanina Made, Chelsea Manion, Meredith Polk, Nicholas Katchia, Wilma Tufti, and Ursala Russell. Those individuals who already picked up their bikes included, Evelyn Aguilar, Rosetta Danzuka, Austin Smith Jr., and Georgianna Aguilar. As Chief Courtney pointed out, the department applied for and re ceived a small grant last year for the purchase of a number of bikes for our youth. This youth incentive program completes this portion of the $7,000 grant received. The other part of the grant was designated for fly-fishing poles for student classes and demon strations, and several basketball hoops for traveling tournaments through out the community. According to Courtney, last win ter a coloring contest was conducted just before Christmas for the adults in the community for a chance to win a bike for their child or youth. The rules were simple, the adults had to color and submit their Santa to the department where they were later judged. A total of 1 1-bikes were given away. Also competing for a mountain bike during the open house, were nu merous students and adults where several bracketed tournaments of bas ketball were completed. The contes tants played "DARE" similar to the game of horse. Winners advanced through the bracket to the champion ship round were Chance Squiemphen, Patch Adams, Lana Leonard, Flossie Wolfe, and Titus Kalama. Other event competition in cluded, pin the feather on the Chief and the guess McGruff s'age contest. William Wainanwit Sr., the Warm Springs Full Gospel Church, and Lt. Miller's daughter Meda Miller provided entertainment. Taking part in the dunk tank, which was set up, to help raise funds for Special Olympics, were several community members, Corey Thomas, Adam Rubio Otis Johnson, Chief Don Courtney, Detective Robert Whittenburge, and Community Po lice Officer Chris Elliott. Citizens Police Academy graduates: During the police open house, LL Stoney Miller recognized and pre sented certificates and jackets to the first graduating class of the year 2000. Those participants included: Iris Smith, Dan Brisbois Sr., Waldon Winishut, Perthina White, Lillian Galindo, Viola Govenor, and Janis Gunshows. Dances & Curfew: Organizers for the dances that take place at the Community Center Boys & Girls club ask that we clarify for parents and students the rules when it comes to attending the dances. The dances are put on to provide for a safe en viron ment for our young people to go and have a good time. In the past, there have been several isolated incidents where some do not abide by the alcoholdrug rule that endangers the rest of those who ex pect a safe environment. Therefore, all students need to understand that they are to be in side at all times during the dance. No one will be allowed to loiter around outside on the grounds. Those found outside would be asked to leave. Those failing to comply could face curfew violation. 1 Employee Commendation Letters: Part-time Dispatcher, Leah Henry and Secretary, Alexandria Henry was presented w ith letters of commendation at the Police open house for their keen observations and quick actions in a recent incident noted in the jail. As a result of their actions, a po tentially dangerous situation was di verted from becoming a disaster for several staff members, the inmates, and the department. Sqf. Polk steps down: Sgt. Dixon Polk's last day of duty w as also noted during the open house, he accepted the Director of Security w ith Legends Casino in Toppenish, WA.
