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OR. COLL . r 75 .568 v. ?6 no. ?) November if. Spilyay P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 KNIfi'MT LIHRARY I I'UM.. OR 9710.1 Coyote News, est. 1976 U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 35 cents News from the Warm Springs Indian Reservation Nov. 15, 2001 Vol. 26, No. 25 School bond measure receives wide support Tribal members in favor 136-22 By a large majority, tribal mem bers who cast their ballots were in support the recent 509-J School Dis trict bond proposal. ; The measure also passed district wide, which means $15.8 million will be available for school building im provements and expansion, mainly at Madras High School. For the Warm Springs voting pre '. cinct, 136 people voted in favor of the bond proposal. Only 22 voted no. In the 509-J district, the Warm Springs precinct was by far the most supportive of the bond levy proposal. ; As an example, the next most sup portive precinct was No. 21, in the South Adams Drive area of Madras, where the vote was 293 in favor, to .191 against. In the district as a whole, there were 1,464 yes votes, and 1,331 no votes, for a difference of 133 votes. ' The election saw a turnout of 53 2002 tribal budget nears completion By Dave McMechan Spilyay Staff The Tribal Council will soon fi nalize a budget for 2002 tribal gov ernment operations. Over the past month, tribal offi cials have conducted district and gen eral council meetings on the proposed $32 million budget. By Thanksgiving the council is expected to adopt a final budget reso lution, which will then be posted by Dec. 1. The new budget year begins Jan. 1. As was true last year, the budget process this year has focused largely on the need to reduce tribal govern ment expenditures, due mainly to a reduction in timber revenue. While working specifically on bal ancing the 2002 budget, tribal officials at the same time have kept in mind the future needs of tribal members, said Charles Jackson, secretary-treasurer. Continued on Page 5 percent of eligible voters. This was important, as a 50 percent voter par ticipation rate was necessary for a valid election. Of the total $15.8 million bond levy, funded through property tax, approximately $11.2 million will be, spent on Madras High School. Plans call for construction of ap proximately 48,000 square feet of new . space at Madras I ligh School. Expansion areas include the stu dent commons, plus additional sports program space, including a weight ; room, wrestling room and team room. There will be new science class rooms, larger shop facilities, addi tional counseling room and adminis trative space. Miscellaneous work would include upgrading the fire and safety systems, electric upgrades, and improvements for people with disabilities. 1 nil Li -m ' LU Honoringvets Photo by Bill Rhoadea j j re Kiana and Latisha Waheneka served up desserts Tuesday at the 3rd llOLUlGy iQCK'OJj Annual Starlight Feast hosted by The Museum at Warm Springs. More . than 50 guests attended the event, which netted $1 ,800 for the museum. ... I -m r t t 1 Mold closes basement of old dorm By Mike Van Meter Spilyay Staff The basement of the tribal Educa tion Building remained closed this week while tribal officials await re sults of tests on mold found there and in the basements of other buildings. Jeff Sanders Sr., compliance officer for the tribes, said the tests are to de termine whether or not the mold is toxic. He emphasized that closing the basement, which houses the Print Shop and a conference room, is a pre cautionary measure and should not be cause for panic. "My preliminary understanding is they're taking these precautionary steps," Sanders said. "First of all we want to protect the employees and make sure we do the the right things." Results should be returned from two independent laboratories some time next week, Sanders said. Mold often forms in areas of high moisture such as basements and the corners of bathrooms. Most molds are not toxic. Continued on Page 5 . ...J- ' .. ' " ( ' ''':v.-:. I a; I . , s : , ; i W'c v-.-! 'fer pBt f: r-- - ,Alh ' -"I , ; "ft - . 1 - - - - - ; ' - -- .-...-. .L-..-, j.!. - I." Photo by Dave McMechan Shawnetta Yahtin and Reynolds Allen, both of Warm Springs, shined at the Veterans Day Pow-wow over the weekend at Agency Longhouse. For photos of Veterans Day honors, see Page 3. Gorge casino advocates push information campaign i n't7 m ,:YV: Photo by Miki Van Meter Tribal Council member Bemice Mitchell was filmed as part of a gaming video. By Dave McMechan Spilyay Staff . A well-informed election is the best that the tribes can hope for next year, when tribal members cast their ballots on gaming expansion. Rudy Clements said that by the time of the gaming '"'. referendum, he hopes no tribal member will be opposed to die Gorge casino proposal. From the' standpoint of future economic security, Clements said, expansion of gaming to the Gorge would be a turning point for the tribes. For this reason, he said, everyone should be fully aware of the magnitude, as well as the details of the issue coming before them. Toward this goal, Clements, chair of the gaming committee, and other tribal officials are initiating a community awareness program in regard to gaming expansion. Clements and Jeff Ford, manager of the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Casino, met last week with Tribal Council to discuss the community aware ness program, and other recent issues regarding the Gorge casino plan. At the meeting, Council Chairman Olney Patt Jr. said of the future of gaming, "This is a choice for the people, and it should be an informed choice." In coming months, Patt said to other council members, "We need to meet with small groups of people, with the heads of families and in the homes." ' , , In a relaxed atmosphere at home, he said, a person can ask questions about any aspects of the gaming proposal that may still be unclear. . Patt said the information the Council and gaming commission will provide to people is to allow them to begin discussing and debating the issues. "No decisions are being made without the tribal members," he said. "Vie have proposals for the people to consider." Difference in revenue At the meeting with Tribal Council, Jeff Ford reviewed the latest revenue estimates for the various gaming site options. The most recent estimates, based on the 2000 U.S. Census data, show the "bottom-line" net-profit to the tribes from various potential casinos. The dollar figures show how much money would go to the tribes after paving casino operating expenses, and debt service on the construction cost. Continued on Page 5 University of Oregon Library pcCeived on: 1 1 Spilyay tynoo.
