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P^ge 2 Spily^y Tymoo, W^rm Springs, Oregon August 31, 2 0 0 6 4-H camp is for cultural enrichment B y K im b e rly W oolston & A rle n e B o ile a u 4-H OSU Extension Crackling fires, toasted marshmallows, Washut songs, drumming, dancing and learn ing: all of these and more em braced the campers, staff and guests of the 4-H Culture En richment Camp at Peter’s Pas ture these past few weeks. For years OSU Extension’s 4- H Program has held a residen tial camp at Peter’s Pasture for the youth of Warm Springs, providing opportunities for growth in the following areas: To create awareness of the traditions and cultures of the three tribes of the Confeder ated Tribes of Warm Springs; To build independence, con fidence, competence and knowl edge; To provide a safe and en riching camp experience within a natural wilderness setting. The focus is to provide a positive hands-on learning expe rience for youth. The goal of the 4-H program is to encourage positive youth development through life skill and leadership development, helping youth to reach their full Photo courtesy of Arlene Boileau Haley Wahneta (left) and Yesenia Barajas at Peter’s Pasture, 4-H Culture Enrichment Camp. potential and become contrib uting members of society. This year, day camp for the Boys and Girls Club Education were provided. Wednesday Family Night was a huge success with 25 family members and guests. The camp ers performed skits, songs and dances for the audience during the evening campfire. Flute music, drumming, songs and stories were shared. The schedule of educational lessons provided a wide array of hands-on learning for the camp- ers each day. Some of those classes included: basket making, drumming and singing, beading, jam making, making wool, silk screening the camp t-shirts with designs of petroglyphs from the Columbia River, and lots of hik ing around the area of Peter’s Pasture. The campers also trav eled to Trout Lake to pick huck leberries and swim in the lake. Special guests and teachers . { v Q ° r c ° kfy. from the Diabetes Team and the Community Health Educa tion Team (CHET) also pro vided healthy informational classes to the campers. Through group living, the campers learned to work out difficulties on their own. And through resolving any difficul ties that might arise, the camp ers gained self-esteem and lead ership skills. The campers were given the opportunity to participate in daily sweats, afternoon swim ming and hikes, campfire activi ties, kitchen preparation and community living. It was a great year at camp and a big “thank you” goes out to the campers, parents, community, camp staff and volunteers for making it all happen for our youth, & Ito g©' Ron McDonald Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick of Madras — Go White Buffalos! Warm Springs Power Enterprises, sup porting school activities - academic and ath letic. Erickson’s Thriftway of Madras, ‘The friendliest store in town.” Sales Repairs Installation Free Estimates Summer Special Home Owners Special White Buffalo football on K W S O The Madras White Buffalo move into the 5A intermountain division this fall — but first their grid iron squad hosts old foe Wilsonville in a preseason match-up. It’s not even the school year — but the White Buffs are ready to tangle with the Wildcats this Friday night, Sept. 1, at stampede stadium. Don’t miss the action — tune in to KWSO 91.9 FM for the live call of the game. White Buffalos, Wildcats - It’ll be the call of the wild! Madras High School football on KWSO is brought to you by: - - - - 873 SW Hwy 97 Madras, OR 97741 475-3723 ASM Airless Sprayer Ralph’s TV and Appliance of Madras, with their newly remodeled showroom. $329.95 The Black Bear Diner in Madras, with Grrrreat family food! 25FHose Cliff’s Repair, Towing and Used Car Sales, on the Culver Highway in Madras. & Generator Karnopp, Peterson, attorneys at law. The Madras Trading Post, they buy, sell and consign, located on the Culver Highway. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, work ing with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to restore traditional huckleberry fields on Mt. Hood. Madras Paint & Glass I t’s White buffalo footb a ll action this Fri day night at 7 p.m. on Warm Springs commu nity radio — 91.9 FM KWSO. 1076 SW Hwy 97 in Madras, ph. 475-2166 Re/Max Hometown Realty of Madras. Open 8:00-5:30 M-F; 9-4 Sat A m ■ ^ To win d ill’s Repair & Ada Sales ! ► * r fc Free towing w/engine or trans | replacement from Warm j Springs & Madras area f ► ► Approved Auto Repair j* ► ► * 475-6618 330 S.W. Culver Hwy. Madras, OR 97741 Free Battery Check & Installation with purchase ► • ^ ^ ^ ^ ___________ ------------------------------------------ ---------------- -------------- 2 # • 1 ‘ • ».os *■.$ 041