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Page 7 August 8, 2012 Spilygy Tymoo, Wgrrn Springs, Oregon W.S. rapper Mie B to release second album By Jerry Brunoe For the Spily ay T rib al m em b er C orw in M ichael B o b b , u n d e r th e stage name Mie B., is set to release his second solo album on September 2. It is titled, “In My O pin ion.” I t is b ein g released by A N B Recordz, ow ned and operated by Bobb and tribal m em b ers A m y B o b b and Kendall Bobb. T he' album is a combina tion o f Native American Con te m p o ra ry m u sic, rap, sm ooth R&B, and Hip Hop. “I take many inspirations from underground hip hop artists,” said B obb, “N ick K a sh a r, H a lfb re e d , (and) Hopsin.” H e also listed mainstream artists Em inem and D r D re as inspirations as well. Bobb has been writing, rap ping, producing, and mixing m usic fo r nearly 4 years. Bobb said, “My favorite part o f rapping I would say is the construction o f a new song.” H e m entioned that after he finishes the chorus to a song, “The rest pretty much writes itself.” H e uses an online website MHS Chamber Notes IF.S. Chamber of Commerce T h e Java Jum p Start coffee and co n v ersatio n in July brought together a diverse group. The lively and interesting discussion covered every thing from catde grazing on the reservation 40 years ago, to future commercial plans on campus. T h a t kicked o ff a great b rain sto rm in g session on w hat is really possible here, and a review o f income op portunities initiated by other tribes. Creating income and op portunity for tribal members and the local business com munity are regular chamber topics. I f you have ideas bring th em to fu tu re Java Ju m p event Start gatherings scheduled for Thursday, A ugust 23 from 7:30-9 a;m. A nd m eetin g will be in early September. T he next W arm Springs Chamber meeting is Tuesday, A ugust 14 at 5:30 p.m. at 1136 Paiute Avenue. T hought for today: Think ing is a creative process, cre ate with integrity. Youth workers will be missed at club June A. Smith Boys & Girls Club Manager W e w ant to share our ap p re c ia tio n fo r th e y o u th w orkers we had this sum mer. E ven th ough it was such a short tim e it m eant a lo t to have them as p art o f the program. They had a positive impact on the daily activities, and With all rhe club members, by being positive role m odels and young leaders for the rest o f the kids to look up to. So thank you Elyse Bagley, K ey o w n a M iller, T o n y H olliday Jr., M itchell Lira, J ’V on S m ith, and L eiR on Picard for being a part o f the club. It was a pleasure to have you at w ork everyday w ith positive attitudes, enthusiasm, and eagerness to w ork with kids. We w ish you continued success this coming school year and in the future. Reminder: The club sum mer hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M o n d ay th ro u g h F rid ay (closed o n furlough M o n days). T he last day o f sum m er id Friday, August 24. You can call the club at 541-553-2323. O r email: jtwinsmith@hotmail.com ----- Employee of the Month — Hector Baez-Lopez Hector Baez-Lopez, café attendant, always has a smile on his face. “He is very friendly, and meets and greets everyone with great attitude and respect, making all his customers feel special,” says Margie Tuckta, Indian Head Casino human resources director. “He keeps busy, and ensures the food is fresh and abundant, assuring everyone is happy with their meals,” she said. For these, and other outstanding reasons, Hector was named Indian Head Casino Employee of the Month for July. a lu m n i Lively talk at m orning meeting Patricia Gainsforth Indian Head Casino called M-I-C Productions. It allows musicians to sample music and beats for their own compositions. H e lists a $20 microphone and a laptop as his only equip m ent. H e says he records with others who have space, b u t only on occasion. H e a d d ed , “ M o st th e tim e I reco rd o n my car o r in a room .” T h e M adras H igh School Second Annual Alumni Event is on Fri day, A u g u st 17 at 6 p.m. T h e th r e e te a m s will consist o f current MHS players, ex-var- sity p la y e rs w h o g ra d u a te d b e tw e e n 2009 an d 2012, and ex-varsity players that g ra d u a te d p r io r to 2009. E v e ry o n e is w el come to watch; admis sion is $5 per family. A nyone interested in p articipating on à team can contact Jamie S m ith at 541 -4 7 5 - 7265. Congratulations Hector! Kids Club fundraiser in August T h e J e f fe rs o n C o u n ty Kids Club is holding its Is land Nights Luau fundraiser on Saturday, August 18. The event will be from 6- 9 p.m. at Juniper Hills Park in Madras. D inner or raffle tickets may be purchased by contacting the Madras Pio-> neer office 541-475-2275. • Living Traditions at museum T he Museum at Warm Springs continues the Liv ing Traditions dem onstra tions. T he demonstrations are from 1-5 p.m. in the m useum lobby on Satur days and Sundays. H ere are the upcom ing Living Traditions: A ugust 11-12: Tule mat I BUY OLD BASKETS & Navajo Rugs and Related Items 475-6317 weaving by Adeline Miller. A u gu st 18-19: D rum m ak in g w ith E m e rs o n Squiemphen. A ugust 25-26: H uck leberry Wapas from Mu seum Collections. Septem ber 8-9: First Foods— Family Heirlooms by Darlene Foster. Summer Nights Powwow Toys-Tools-Housewares-Clothing-Crafts-Gifts- □r r re i A V V ■ Open Monday-Sat 9:00*6:00 Your Bargain Connection o A ll N e w A ll T h e T i m e ! o 717 S .W .5th St. M a d ra s Or. $2.89 ea $2.49 NOW ACCEPTING ¡ THE OREGON TRAIL CARD Courtesy of Captain. Young stick-horse rider David, from Hood River, enjoys the Simnasho Hot Summer Nights Powwow. Uupper Sandy River steelhead season closed (AP) — T he O regon D e partm ent o f Fish and Wild life is c lo sin g th e u p p e r reaches o f the Sandy River to the h arv est o f sum m er steelhead through Aug. 31. The agency says the action applies to Sandy River u p stream o f its confluence with th e Salm on River, and in cludes the Salmon River. D istrict fish biologist Todd Alsbury says the closure is n ecessary to p ro te c t w ild sp rin g c h in o o k fro m th e “hooking mortality” caused by anglers who catch and re lease the fish that's protected u n d e r th e fed eral E n d a n gered Species Act. Legal Aid S ervices 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.) k______________________________________________ J b Toys-Tools-Housewares<lothing-Crafts-Gifts- f
