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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (March 13, 2008)
.»....... i .. . . » . * P^ge 3 Mgrcb 13, 2008 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Tectonics demonstration repairs old steps Members serving on committees B y L eslie M itts Spilyay Tymoo The education center has an improved set o f steps after a demonstration by Tectonics. Phil Rodda and several em ployees o f Arce Construction used tectonite cement to show how effective the product can be as patching cement. Using the quick-drying ce ment, they patched several of the crumbling "steps in a matter o f minutes. T he d em o n stratio n to o k place after Tribal Council asked to see how the product works. Phil Rodda invented the prod uct and currently works to mar ket it through Tectonics. According to Wendell Jim, a member of Tribal Council, “It’s probably the best kept secret and we’ve never seen it before.” Because of that, he said, he offered up the steps of the edu cation center as a worthy project for demonstration. Part o f the reason behind the demonstration is because Tribal Council wants to help Rodda expand the m arketing o f tectonite cement, Jim said. “We believe in his product and I wanted to see it work,” Jim explained. Several em ployees o f the Utilities Department were also on hand for the demonstration, and spoke of using the cement for patchwork before—particu larly to repair sidewalks at the senior center. Because the cement dries so rapidly, it allows little time for error, they said. Rodda said that in addition to Utilities, Composite Products, . The following people are serving on the committees of the Tribal Council o f the Confederated Tribes: secretary. Timber Committee: Colwash, chair; Gladys Th ompson, Margaret Suppah, Eileen Spino, Edna “Teetar” Gonzales, and Norma But tons Heath, secretary. G rant Clements St., chair; Ellison D avid, vice chair; E m erso n “ C h ie f” Sm ith, Raymond Tsumpti Jr., Ikie Brown, secretary. Water Board: Roy Spino, chair; D elfo rd Jo h n so n , Erland Suppah, Ikie Brown, secretary. Off-Reservation Fish and Wildlife Committee: Health and Welfare Committee: Janice Clements, Bruce Jim Sr., chair; Leslie Ball, Ryan Smith Sr.,. Norma Buttons Heath, secretary. chair; Moses Kalama, vice chair; Urbana Manion, Moses Kalama, Dayle Tufti, secre tary. Administrative staff mem bers o f the C ouncil are: Theresa VanPelt, office man ager; Arlissa Rhoan, council accountant; Muriel Suppah, committee travel coordina tor; N orm a Buttons Heath and Ikie Brown, committee secretaries; O livia Wallulatum, records/legisla- tion; D oris Miller, special p rojects m anager; E m m a Smith, receptionist/recorder. Cultural and Heritage Committee: O uieda Land Use Committee: Jim m y T o h et Sr.,, chair; Erland Suppah, vice chair; A ntoinette Pam erin, Lyle K atchia, N o rm a B uttons Heath, secretary. Education Committee: Margie Tuckta, chair; Laurie Danzuka, vice chair; Louise Katchia, Mavis Shaw, Ikie Brown, secretary. Irrigation, Range and Agriculture: Carmella Scott, vice chair; Rueben Henry, Jacob Frank Sr., Ikie Brown, ----- Chili Feed — Leslie Mitts/Spilyay Phil Rodda, Tom Adams and Gary Rico repair steps while Wendell Jim, Rudy Clements and Thomas E. Hawk look on. Warm Springs Forest Product Industries and the BIA Roads department have used the prod uct. Tectonics is also now a dis tributor for Perles tools, a Swit zerland-based company. For that reason, the demonstration was also a chance to see a Perles mixer in action. Next Rodda will gain even more exposure for tectonite ce ment with a trip to a national trade show. In addition, Rodda said, they are working to de velop a website. From 10 a.m . to 2 p .m ., Friday, M arch 14 In the lobby at the Tribal Administration building by Tribal Council offices. Bowl of chili, cornbread, cupcake and a drink, all for the price of $3. This is a fundraiser for a community event to celebrate Easter. The funds will be used for the Barbecue and arts & craft supplies. Contact Shon 460-1297. <___________________ '________ ___________________ ;______ > A b o v e &" Stretch your cash at BARGAIN HUNTERS BEYOND Jewelry & Loan Lom e inriiisliing 90-DAY LOANS ¿ ^ d e sig n c e n te r State Licensed Pawnbroker Barberry Q ueen Best rates, longest terms Best prices anywhere! M attress Set Opening Celebration price $ 4 9 9 /set "Musical Instruments Regular price $769 * Home Elec ESS 8000 “cloud” No Flip Queen Set Now $279 deo G Regular price $399 CD’s Open Now at 1825 S.W. Hwy 97, Suite B, Madras We buy GOLD - Scrap - Dental; We buy SILVER 175 SE 5th St., Madras, OR 97741 (next to Miller Ford) 541-475-2266 475-3745 OPEN Wed.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m; Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MlalMaaalMflallflflMM
