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Spilygy Tym oo, Warm Springs, Oregon Page 3 March 21, 2012 School decision regarding teacher draws some criticism J e ffe rs o n C o u n ty 509-J school officials decided recendy not to extend the teaching con tracts o f two teachers. O ne o f the two, Becky Dudney, is a Tide VII and English Language D e velopm ent teacher at the high school. Dudney teaches the Cul tures o f Warm Springs class at MHS. Dudney has another year left on her contract; so the decision not to extend her contract would take effect after the 2012-13 school year. The school super intended and board can recon sider the m atter between now and that time. T he school d istrict bo ard evaluated th e m a tte r at the March 12 board meeting. They m et for a time in executive ses sion, as required by personnel procedure. During the meeting before and after executive ses sion, several people spoke on be half o f Dudney and her class. Speakers in c lu d e d W arm Springs m em bers Lyle Rhoan Sr. and Delson Suppah Sr. R h o an and S uppah c o m m ented that D udney’s class is essential to preventing som e W arm Springs students from Courtesy of Jolene Estimo. The Let’s Talk Diversity Coalition held an open house in Madras last week. About 130 people, including members from Warm Springs, attended. The goal of the coalition, which recently received a $130,000 grant, is to improve health and equity in the community. Question: ‘W hat’s on your m ind today?’ r Sharon Jones ‘I ’m th in k in g a b out spring, softball season fo r my girls, and vacation.’ ‘I w ish p eople w ould stop throwing empty botdes on the side o f the roads. The glass shatters, and it’s dangerous for the people who walk.’ Pearl Van Pelt ‘I ’m thinking about pool tournam ents — ILi j u s t g o t back fro m a tournament on the Coast, Chinook Winds. ’ ‘I ’m thinking about the NCAA tournam ent, w ho’s going to win... My bracket got busted w hen D uke got beat.’ : . ■ ■; . . . a Honor Seniors Day The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is extend ing an invitation to attend the Twenty- Second Honor Se niors Day on May 11 at the A gency Longhouse. For in form ation, contact the Senior Citizens Leo Hellon Vernon Smith Sr. : dropping out o f high school. S u p p a h sa id th a t, as a youth, he may have quit school had he n o t had a teacher like Dudney. “I probably w ouldn’t have made it, because there are many teachers who are not sensitive to the needs o f the First Ameri cans,” he said. H e was lucky, he said, to have had a teacher “who taught me lessons that I ’m still working on today.” R hoan said D udney’s class gives some Warm Springs stu dents a reason for continuing with school. She brings in speak ers on fishing, hunting and tra dition, he said, “and the students get support from her to stay in school.” T h e C u ltu re o f W arm Springs class features lessons on Native languages, first foods and o th e r trad itio n s. S ta ff from tribal Culture and Heritage are regular guest speakers. A teach er from M etolius, D avid W ickham, also spoke on D udney’s behalf at the March 12 meeting. “I f I were to fault Ms. D udney for anything,” he said, “it would be for trying too hard and caring too m uch.” D ept., PO Box C, Warm Springs, OR 97761. You can also call the office at 541 - 553-3313, or 553- 3520, or 553-3390. Lodging available at K ah-N ee-Ta, 1- 800-554-4786. S e nior staff email: paiutewewa@yahoo.com Warm Springs Community Calendar ......... . Wednesday, March 21 The JCSD Family University is offerin g Fam ily Zum ba Class Wednesday from 6-6:45 p.m. in Madras. To register call Susan Chamberlain at 541- 475-6192. Today in Carol’s Room - Craft time is from 3:30 to 5:15, Beading with Marge is from 4- 5 and the Sewing Circle starts at 5:30. At the Boys and Girls Club after school today they have Power Hour homework assis tance and the TRAIL. The Warm Springs Boys and Girls Club is located in the Vern Jackson Home next to the CPS center. The M useum at W arm springs will have Wing Dress making time March 21 and 22 from 4-7 p.m. in its educa tion room. You should bring your sewing machine, mate rial, pattern and supplies. A Sum m er Youth W ork Program workshop will be held today from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the first floor training room at the Education Building. Warm Springs youth who want to work this summer are re quired to attend. An A lco h o lics A n o n y mous meeting will be held this evening at 7 in the Family Re source C enter conference room. Thursday, March 22 There’s Snack Attack at 3:45 today at the Community Center; Beading with Marge is at 4; and The Reawakening Program is from 5-7 p.m. At the Boys and Girls Club after school today they will of fer: Outdoor games and Indoor activities plus the TRAIL pro gram. There’s a Strength Train ing Class today at 5:30 at the Community Center. A Sum m er Youth W ork Program workshop will be u held today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. In the first floor training room at the Education Build ing. Warm Springs youth who want to work this summer are required to attend. Warm Springs Elem en tary Fam ily Night is from 5:30-7pm. It’s a time for fami lies to go into children’s class rooms and participate in the online programs they use in Language Arts and Math. A Simnasho Community Garden W orkshop will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Simnasho Church/Community Center - next to the old school. The workshop will cover Gar den Irrigation. The Je ffe rs o n C o u nty Middle School Science Fair will be open to the public from 6-8 p.m. They will have a free cookie and pie social, a few hundred science projects to view and a catapult competi tion. Friday, March 23 Today in Carol’s Room af ter school they are having pop corn and a movie. Saturday, March 24 The 25th Annual BAAD - Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs - Tournament is March 24-30 at the Nixyaawii Community School Gym. C aldera A rts is inviting people to meet their Artists in Residence. Artists, writers and performers will share the work they have created during their residencies. It’s free and open to the public on March 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. To reach Caldera, take highway 20 to the Suttle Lake tu r n o ff- 13 miles west of Sisters - and follow the signs to Caldera. Monday, March 26 S pring B reak fo r 509-J schools Is March 26-30 (see activities schedule on page 8). Brought to you by KWSO 91.9 FM There is a G lu co m eter Class from 2-3 at the I H S kitchen Conference Room. Summer Youth Work Pro gram workshops will be held today from 8 to 5, 2 hours per session, in the first floor train ing room at the Education Building. Warm Springs youth who want to work this summer are required to attend. The Veterans and Family Healing C ircle G athering will be held April 26-29 at the Hehe Longhouse. Thursday, the longhouse will open at noon fo r tra v e le rs , m u sic and storytell-ing. Friday, there will be a lighting of the healing fire, veterans honoring, flute play ing, healing touch and sweat lodge. Saturday, will feature speakers, ceremonies, a talk ing circle, sweat lodge, silent auction and raffle. Sunday will be a closing ceremony at 10 a.m. For more inform ation: Larson Kalama Sr. 541-553- 3093. Tuesday, March 27 Tuesday is Healthy Break fast at the Health & Wellness Center in the kitchen confer ence room. Jeri Kollen will make a presentation on Dia betes. Summer Youth Work Pro gram workshops will be held today from 8 to 5 ,2 hours per session, in the first floor train ing room at the Education Building. Warm Springs youth who want to work this summer are required to attend. Wednesday, March 28 W ater Aerobics Class Is this morning at 10:15 at the Kahneeta Pool. There is a Seat Belt Diver sion Class March 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Tribal Conference Room at the Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center. The M useum at W arm springs will have Wing Dress 1 making time March 28 and 29 from 4-7 p.m. in its education room. You should bring your sewing machine, material, pat tern and supplies. A Simnasho Community Garden W orkshop will be held March 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Simnasho Church/Com munity Center - next to the old school. The w orkshop w ill cover Garden Fertilizers. Thursday, March 29 There’s a Cardio Circuit Class today at the Community Center, at 5:30. Friday, March 30 Summer Youth Work Pro gram workshops will be held today from 8 to 5, 2 hours per session, in the first floor train ing room at the Education Building. Warm Springs youth who want to work this summer are required to attend. Today is the deadline to submit items for the next edi tion of the Spilyay Tymoo com ing out Wednesday, April 4th. JCMS Students and Par ents are being reminded that March 30 is the last day to buy ye arb o o ks fo r $15. The prices will go up after. American Legion Post 125 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 125 invite you to its 2nd annual Welcome Home Viet nam and Korean Veterans Day dinner. It’s March 30th at 6 p.m. at Madras High School. A $5 donation is asked of all non-Vietnam/Korean War Vet erans. There w ill be door prizes and a raffle. Monday, April 2 JCM S Spring sports - Track and Field, and Soccer- begin April 2. Practices will be held after school. Contact the m iddle school or see the ir website for details. T h e re w ill be a W arm Springs Community Advi sory Board Meeting Monday at 10 a.m. at KWSO. Anyone interested in participating in learning m ore about w hat KWSO is working on and of fering feedback is invited to come to the meeting. Warm Springs Elementary will have awards assemblies at 1 p.m. for Kindergarten thru 2nd grades; and at 1:40 for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. In C a ro l’s Room today they are playing board games from 3:30 to 5:30 and then the room is open until 6:45. Today’s Cultural Class will be the Warm Springs language and a presentation on “Pur pose. It’s from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the basement of the educa tion building. There’s a Zumba Class to day at the Community Center. It starts at 5:30. Tuesday, April 3 Today in Carol’s Room at Recreation - Snack Attack is after school and Beading with Marge is at 4. Today’s Cultural Class will be the Paiute language and a presentation on “ Historical Trauma.” It’s from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the basement of the education building. Warm Springs Spring Term GED classes will begin the week of April 2. Basic Read ing and Writing will be Tues days from 9 to noon and Ba sic Math Thursdays from 9 to noon. Students need to attend class for registration and ori entation the first 2 weeks of the term. Wednesday, April 4 The first Wednesday of ev ery month is Coffee with the Principal from 8-8:45 a.m. at the Madras High School Par ent Center. Today in Carol’s Room - Craft time is from 3:30 to 5:15, Beading with Marge is from 4- 5 and the Sewing Circle starts at 5:30. Today’s Cultural Class will be the Wasco language and a presentation on “Inherited Du ties.” It’s from 3:30 to 5pm in the basement of the education building. Buying beadwork Now buying beadwork at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Gift Shop. Looking fo r sm all C oin Purses, B arrettes, key chains, Earrings, and necklace. W e also offer consignm ent for larger beaded items. Please contact A m anda at 553-1112. I Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides free assistance to low-income Oregonians in many civil cases. Speak with an attorney during drop-in hours 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Warm Springs Community Action Team building, 1136 Paiute Ave, Warm Springs. Or call 385-6944 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (at lunch from noon-1 p.m.) __________ It. J -J,
