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Spilyqy Tymoo, Wrm Summer By Jessica Longknifc Spilyay Tymoo During the month of June and the beginning of July, Gladys Grant hosted a camp called the Canyon Ranch Camp for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12. There are two boys sessions and two girls ses sions, each one lasting four days and three nights, all be ginning on a Monday and ending on a Thursday. Boys and girls travel near and far to attend the camp. Many live in or around the Central Oregon area. The camp is outside of Madras. The week is filled up with many different activities. Swimming is probably the fa vorite. Every day in the af ternoon there is a trail of kids leading down to Willow Creek for a refreshing swim and some time to sit in the sun. Another big favorite is the Cat Caves. The kids hike a small distance to explore Plan envisions sustainable tourism By Ray Rangila Planning direcotor The Warm Springs Sustain able Tourism Action Plan will be presented to the community on Wednesday, July 14 at the Mu seum at Warm Springs. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a salmon bake, and conclude at 9. The tourism action plan was developed in a series of meet ings beginning in December of last year. Nearly 100 community members participated. The plan recommends that the Confederated Tribes make axoordinated effort to increase "sustainable tourism" - that is, Run to benefit youth Stan Nowakowski will run 105 miles to help raise funds for youth programs initiated by the Warm Springs Community De velopment Corporation. Nowakowski, executive di rector of the corporation, is entered in the inaugural Warm Springs Endurance Series on July 17-18. The race will begin and end in Warm Springs. Runners will have 32 hours to complete the distance. Nowakowski, an accom plished endurance runner, has completed several races of this distance. "Marathons are now training runs for me," he said. "I enjoy the challenge of the longer dis tance events, the scenery and the camaraderie." Nowakowski believes that "challenge" is the key word. "Running this distance in one day is as much a challenge for me as our youth experience ev ery day," he says. The Warm Springs Commu nity Development Corporation (CDC) is planning programs for youth to challenge themselves through learning new business and life skills. Currently, they're asking Cen tral Oregon residents to donate towards the summer lunch and after school program to make sure the youth don't suffer from food insecurity. The cost to feed the children is $700 per week. The CDC sees Warm Springs' youth as future community leaders. Tax-deductible contributions to support the youth programs are encouraged through his run ning effort. Please consider sponsoring Nowakowski's 105-mile effort by contributing 50 cents or $1 per mile. "Knowing I have people Springs, Oregon fun at Canyon Ranch Camp ----- " . Jessica Longknife is the Spilyay Tymoo summer worker. She will be in the tenth grade next year. caves and learn the history. At the same time they also get to learn about the old railroad that used to run through there in the 1920s. Along with hiking the camp ers get to go canoeing, boating, rock-wall climbing, and some times they take a trip over to the RV park at Lake Simtustus to visit with family. Instead of lounging around all day, the kids are kept active. tourism that serves growing markets, generates jobs and en hances the cultural and natural resources of the reservation for tribal members. The plan envisions a broader role for the museum, a changed role for Kah-Nee-Ta, and in creased successful business own ership by tribal members. The plan has four goals, stated as visions for the future. The goals are: More tribal members becom ing successful entrepreneurs, tapping sustainable tourism mar ket opportunities. Tourism on the Warm ' Springs Reservation consistently ' cheering me on through their contributions is tremendous in centive, especially during the wee hours of the night when I will be physically and mentally spent" he says. Contributions can be made out to: Warm Springs CDC, PO Box 754, Warm Springs, OR 97761. For more information call (541) 553-4922. The community development corporation is a non-profit or ganization under section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Contributions support youth programs on the reservation, and are tax-deductible. The mission of the CDC "through leadership, increase life opportunities for our children, youth and families, by actively promoting community-based ini tiatives." 97 Ford F250 Power Stroke Air, power, automatic, CD, PS $13,995 IS 90 Honda 5-Speed, PS $4,995 July 8, To help with her camp, Gladys has a small staff that consists of only three people: Anna Castiel, Scott Fairing and Bev Fairing. Anna is the assis tant manager and public rela tions person. Scott is the all around maintenance man, and Bev is the cook. Bev is able to cook large meals for lots of people. That is why she was recommended to Gladys when the camp first opened 14 years ago. Like Gladys, she too has seen kids come and go. "I'm looking for ward to seeing future genera tions," said Bev. Both Gladys and Bev receive help from teenagers who volun teer to be a counselor or kitchen help. The teens gave up some of their personal time to spend it on the campers or to help pre pare food for them. The coun selors stay with the campers in the teepees. Teepees are another highlight for the kids. After the week winds down and on the last full day at camp, Bev and the kitchen help whip showcasing the unique local cul ture of the three tribes, increas ing appreciation and understand ing by both visitors and tribal members. Increased opportunities for unique, guided outdoor recre ation integrating education about traditional practices and stewardship of natural re sources. Making it easy for potential and actual visitors to learn about and buy sustainable tourism products and services available on the reservation. The tourism action plan em phasizes assistance for tribal members to establish businesses fflfflfflm wm warn ' r '.--'Will V. ' - " . mr s nm i i m . ih 3 2004 up something special. During the girls' camp they get to have a luncheon tea party and the boys have a special din ner and their family comes and eats dinner with them. Some dress up nice for the occasion; others just wear what they have on. Gladys is also the teacher of the Good News Club. That is how many kids know about the camp. She has been teaching the Good News Club for 30 years now. Gladys travels to many schools around Jefferson County, in cluding Warm Springs El ementary. Sometimes Anna comes along to help, and Bev comes along to make a tasty snack. "I extend my love and greetings out to the people of Warm Springs," says Gladys. She would also like to thank all who contributed to the benefit of the camp. When asked what made her decide to start the camp, she simply replied, "God told me to." that are consistent with these goals. At the July 14 meeting, a panel of tribal members who are successfully operating such businesses will present perspec tives and advice on how to move forward. The tourism plan was spear headed by the Warm Springs Economic Development De partment, with facilitation assis tance from the non-profit Ru ral Development Initiatives, Inc. For more information, con tact Mike Clements at 553-3468, or Ray Rangila at 553-3270.' No foolin - The Best Food in Town! 98 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. PS, 5-speed $8,995 Relay for Life is July 1 7 The Seventh Annual Relay for Life event, benefitting the American Cancer Society, is Sat urday, July 17, at the Madras High School football field. Re lay for Life begins at 10 a.m., and concludes at 10 a.m. on July 18. Highlights of the weekend Register for Roots of Strength The deadline is approaching to register for the Roots of Strength regional conference. The conference is for Native American cancer survivors, family members, caretakers and medical providers. The conference is Sept. 30 Oct. 2 at Kah-Nee-Ta. The reg istration fee by Aug. 31 is $250. After that date the fee is $275. Registration can be done on line at www.npcoh.org. Lodging arrangements can be made at Kah-Nee-Ta by calling 1-800-544-4786. The goal of the Roots of Strength Conference is to honor the past and the people who have gone before us, particularly those taken by cancer. A phi losophy of the conference is, "Our roots are pathways to thriving and surviving." Pioneer Rock & Monument Markers Aj ZX Monuments Bob & Kris Rising Inscriptions f W P.O. Box 348 Stone cleaning ( GoldA"S Stone Repair y 509-773-4702 Owner needs a 1975 manufactured home in decent condition moved. Truce Auto 40 NW 4th Street, Madras, OR 97741 475-8100 4- Air, 98 Suzuki Sport 4x4, air, PS $5,995 PqgeS include: cancer survivor lap, the luminaria ceremony, entertain ment, a Hawaiian luau with a roasted pig dinner, games for children, a flea market and si lent auction. For information call Jennifer Hatfield at 475-6730. For information you can call Celeste Whitewolfat (503) 245 2253. 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