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Page 2 Spilyay Tytnoo, Wrm Springs, Oregon December 12, 2002 Starlight Exhibit ope December 11 was the opening day of the Starlight Exhibit in the Changing Exhibits Gallery of the Museum At Warm Springs. This exhibit features crafts made by tribal member artists to inspire the holiday spirit in Warm Springs. There also are pieces from the museum collection. This will be the final year for the Starlight Exhibit, because next year a new exhibit will be displayed for the community and guests of the museum. Stop by the museum to see the handmade crafts with the spirit of Christmas in mind. , tl . - ,7 '. - - ' i ' -w - i ' i n O o u n 0 0 oj 0 .- " - - J Economic Development Strategic plan moves forward The Business and Economic Development Department is ready to move forward with the Warm Springs Economic De velopment Strategic Plan 2000 2020. In doing so the Tribal Council has agreed to support the development of a focus group made up of tribal mem bers and local stakeholders in terested in serving. The purpose of this plan will be, to assist the BEDD and pro duce the outcomes identified in a strategic plan as specified in the People's Plan and Tribal Council Priorities. Anyone interested is invited to attend information meetings, which will be scheduled for early 2003. The meetings will be brief and individuals will be identified along with several alternates to serve on focus groups. The tribe is at a crossroad and it is important to continue to make progress. It is believed that the strategic plan, which has been developed by staff for to tal community development and includes an Economic Revital i2ation Initiative, is a good start ing point. BEDD looks forward to working with the people and the community to make positive strides. Two major areas of interests are the tourism and downtown Warm Springs as they would be defined and developed. Spilyay Tymoo CCoyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Editor: Management Successor: Reportertrainer: Media Advisor: Dave McMechan Selena T. Boise Shannon Keaveny Bill Rhoades Established in March 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. B6x 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541)553-1644 or 553-3274 FAX No. (541)553-3539 E-Mail: spilyaytymoowstribes.org Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.-$15.00 Outside U.S. or 1st Class in the U.S.-S25.00 For questions on advertising rates and policies, please call Bill Rhoades at 553-2013, or the Spilyay office at 553-3274. Spilyay Tymoo 2002 copyright For the latest Information on advertising rates, subsclptlons and (In the future) news from the Spilyay, check us out on the Internet at: http:www.warmsprings.comcommunitynew8 lndex.htm Twenty-five years ago today Warm Springs Tribal Council joins national effort In a statement made at the winter conference of the Affili ated Tribes of Northwest Indi ans December 8, the Warm Springs Tribal Council took a leading role in a growing nation wide effort to counteract cur rent anti-Indian attitudes in Con gress, Stressing the need for com munication and cooperation with non-Indian citizens as well as effective lobbying against leg islation such as that proposed by Representatives Cunningham and Meeds, Chairman Eugene Greene said, "We will do what ever is necessary to protect our treaty rights for future genera tions." Shitike and Warm Springs on rampage Weird weather continues to play havoc here on the reserva tion. Record amounts of rain fall coupled with rapid snowmelt have created what some believe to be the highest water situation since the flood of '64. The swollen debris-filled Shitike Creek and Warm Springs River have been on the rampage since last Tuesday, pos ing some serious threats and creating a fair bit of damage. Mill crews were alerted Wednesday when Josie and Julia Wolfe's vacated house in Greensville slid completely into Shitike Creek. The worry was that the house would break loose and wipe out the Mill Bridge. Parents to be focus of truancy effort As long as there have been public schools, there has been the problem of keeping students in them. Warm Springs is spear heading a new attack on absen teeism, which, according to of ficials, has increased dramati cally among Warm Springs stu dents in the last two years. "We're going to get serious about getting our kids into school," said Tribal Education Director Charles Calica, "and once they're there, look into making the curriculum more relevant and meaningful to the Indian student." Discussion in recent months among school and tribal officials has focused on the first step: improving the head count at Warm Springs Elementary and the junior and senior high schools in Madras. Quilts & Mare to hold raffle Quilts & More at the Warm Springs Plaza is having a Christ mas raffle December 22. Tick ets are on sale for $1 each or any purchase. Raffle items are: Christmas quilt, Christmas gift bags (3), Seminole towel set, Christmas pillowcase set, hummingbird key chain, Christmas potholders, Christmas stocking filled, and more. "Come in and browse through the shop," says Eraina Palmer, owner, For more infor mation call 553-1460. Calendar The following classes are open to all Warm Springs tribal members. They are also required classes for participants in the Warm Springs Individual Development Account (IDA) program. Dec. 17 class, "Working with checking and savings accounts." Jan. 7: "Understanding credit and your credit report." Jan. 14, "Accessing credit, part 1." Jan. 21, "Accessing credit, part 2." The IDA staff and participants may decide to add more classes of special interest to members. For information, contact Jack Quinn, 553-2542. In honor of John Hicks and Marilyn Hart, who will be retiring at the end of this month, the Higher Education Department would like to invite the Warm Springs community to an open house. The event will be held in the training room of the Education Building, Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mitchell plans for fixture By Selena Boise Spilyay Tymoo Madras High School senior Arthur Mitchell has plans after high school to become a health educator. He is an athlete who likes to play football and "rez" ball, and he enjoys lifting weights. Mitchell is the son of Robinson "Gorky" Mitchell and Lori Mitchell of Warm Springs. His grandparents are Ed and Betty Case, and Dernice Mitchell and the late Arthur Mitchell. He has a brother named Rodney and sister named Cyrille. Although he won't miss any thing about high school he will be remembered for his aca demic accomplishments in En glish and Graphic Arts, for which he received awards. After high school he would like to attend Haskell Indian Nations University to study to wards his goal of becoming a health educator. He leaves this advice for re maining classmen, "Stay on top of your studies and don't be afraid to take a chance." Last spring Mitchell entered a speech contest at the Oregon Indian Education Association Youth Conference in Corvallis, and was chosen to represent Oregon at a national level. His speech on sovereignty was given also to a group of people in Al buquerque, New Mexico. He did research for his speech at school and talked with his grandmother Bernice Mitchell about sovereignty of the Warm Springs Tribes. He knew about the sovereignty of the Warm Springs tribes and has taken a special interest. He received some assistance to put together this speech by Teddy Tanewasha, of the Warm Springs Higher Education De partment. He practiced by read ing his speech aloud and played with the words to attract the at tention of his listeners. Though some youth find it hard to speak in front of large crowds Mitchell didn't find it difficult. "This skill will be a major part of my future plans as a tribal health educator," states Mitchell. As a tribal health.educator he will assist community members to become healthy, and stay healthy. He looks forward to receiving his scholarship through the Indian Health Services to assist him in reaching this goal. He is proud to be a good ex ample to his younger brother and sister. "They look up to me," Mitchell states. So ten years from now, or maybe sooner, Mitchell sees himself as tribal health educator. 4 EC Arthur Mitchell Favorite teacher: "Mr. Jones, because you learn and get to have fun." .ill ;,;::ii, h. n' ' ' :' Favorite class: "Mythology, because you learn a lot of interesting and useful information." Favorite actress and actor: "Jenna Jameson, and Jet Li." 3Efi3f Jaycelene Frank was chosen as the October Student of the Month because her attendance is awesome and her grades are excellent. Not only that, all her teachers enjoy working with her. Jaycelene is in the eighth grade and her favorite teacher is Mr. Cox. Her favorite subject is Physical Education. She participates in cross country running, basketball, track, rodeo and powwows. Her future plans include college to become a veterinarian, and to play basketball. Congratulations, Jaycelene! OStsXMrliilSa? anrifaiii Francis Kentura is a Junior at Madras High School. He is the son of Margie and Sam Kentura of Warm Springs. Francis was chosen Novembers Student of the Month because of academic strength. He is focused on his studies and is a good student. Congratulations, Francisl