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NOVEMBER 17, 1978 PAGE 3 Police Report Money Available For Weatherization Keep The Cold Out by Donna Behrend Energy convervation has been the topic of much discussion in recent years. The cost of electricity has sky-rocketed over the past five years. People are installing wood heaters, storm windows and additional iiisula- tion to help combat high utility bills. In order to help senior citi zens, the handicapped and those in the low income brackets living on the reservation, the Confeder ated Tribes recently acquired a $45,000 grant through the Depart ment of Energy to begin a “weatherization” project. The grant is ample enough to do 85 homes. So far, 22 home owners have contacted the planning depart ment requesting that their home be readied for the upcoming winter. Art Tassie, grantsman, has conducted an exterior inven tory on many of those homes, making it possible to start the work. A maximum of $350 can be spent per home. That money will be used to replace broken win dows, weatherstripping around doors, and skirting around foun dations. The funds will also be used to repair any other obvious problems that allow cold air to get into the homes or make a home unsafe. Homes located farthest away from Warm Springs will be re paired first so that when weather prohibits traveling, homes closer to Warm Springs can be worked on. It is estimated that it will take a day and a half to complete Help Urged In Search For Switzler SÄÄT The Warm Springs Tribal Police are working with the FBI to determine the whereabouts of Wilbert Herbie Switzler, 30, who has been missing since June. Anyone who has had contact with Switzler since May 1978 is urged to assist the local depart ment by providing information. Rumors have been flying and the police need hard facts to go on. It is also advised that people with rumors refrain from calling Switzler’s family and upsetting them. Please contact the police department if you have useful information. Chief Jeff Sanders, Assistant Chief Dick Montee or Investigator Ray Scott would appreciate hearing from you. SUSPECT CHASED A high speed chase on back roads resulted in the arrest of Anthony Roy Shadley, 18, who was charged with attempted first È I COLD PROOF - If your own stormproofing didn’t work, call the planning department to see if you’re eligible for the weatherization project. Spilyay Photo by CDS a home’s weatherization. Two men, working through CETA, have been hired to do the repairs. Tassie hopes that they will “get enough good experience to go into business on their own.” There is a great demand for this type of work all over the reser vation as everyone is eligible. Clerk of the Works Trainee categories will be included with cash prizes being awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. Warm-ups will begin at 6 p.m. Drummers are invited to come and sing and will be paid, according to Andy Lucas, Social Director at Kah-Nee-Ta. Coffee, milk, and sweet rolls will be served in the upper lobby throughout the evening. Any displays are welcome and can be Community Calendar Alvis Smith Jr. will be inspecting November 18-19 work after it is done to see it November 21 meets standards. If you feel that your house needs to be weatherized, contact November 23-24 Art Tassie in the planning de partment at 553-1161 ext. 270. He November 24 can fill you in on the specific November 23-25 requirements and tell you if you qualify. November 29 Kah-Nee-Ta Plans Mini-powwow Individual groups that per formed for the guests at Kah- Nee-Ta Lodge during the sum mer have gotten together and are sponsoring a “mini powwow” which will be held Friday, November 24, at Kah- Nee-Ta Lodge. The event will be held in the Confederated Warm Springs room which is upstairs. Dance contests will be held starting at 7 p.m. All age degree burglary of the Rainbow Market November 14. Shadley has since been con victed in Jefferson County Cir cuit Court and awaits sentence while a suspected accomplice remains at large. The alarm sounded at about 5:00 a.m. while Shadley was taking the doors off Roxanne’s Clothing Store with the front winch of a pick-up. A second person was using a chain saw on the back door of the market. The vacant clothing store is adjacent to the Rainbow. Sergeant Ray Shike went out on the call and chased Shadley 3-5 miles on a back reservation road. He arrested the young man who was later transferred to Jefferson County where he provi ded a sworn statement implica ting another individual. No merchandise was re moved from the store. set up in the upper lobby. Participants of the powwow and their families will have a special price on a buffet dinner which is going to be in the Appaloosa dining room around 6 p.m TAR rates will be in effect. Participants will pay only $20 for single or $26 for double, accord ing to Lucas. Smith Trains for Clerk of Works Job Round Robin BB tournament at CC General Council Agency Longhouse (Tribal Budget) 7:00 p.m. Senior Citizens Luncheon at CC Thanksgiving Vacation (school and tribal holiday) Mini Powwow at Kahneeta Lodge 6:00 pm Indian National Finals Rodeo & powwow in Salt Lake City. Utah Elimination BB tournament at the CC WS gymnasts going to watch Nadia Koma- nich in Portland December 30 & Jan 1 WS Holiday Bowling Tournament at Pelton Lanes in Madras continued. “He doesn’t have that As the Tribal organization he was already so far into thorough knowledge yet and continues to grow, the Tribal construction. He also took it won’t for a few years.” Council wants to upgrade and because he would have a perma But Alvis isn’t letting that place more Indians into manage nent position with a promising barrier of time stop him. it is one ment positions. In a move to future. Prior to this training of his goals to be recognized wards this effort, Alvis Smith, position, Alvis worked with Tri statewide as a good inspector for Jr. was hired as clerk-of-the bal utilities as a carpenter in the Tribes. Although he wants to works trainee, more commonly 1968. Later, "he started training be a licensed state inspector, he known as construction inspector. and in 1975 he received his is quick to point out that that Being a trainee, Alvis said Journeyman’s card. doesn’t mean he’ll be leaving the Alvis knows that this job Tribes. his general duties consist of ordering construction materials, requires more than knowing how “In the very short time Alvis hiring crews, inspecting sites, to drive a nail or tighten down a has been with us, he’s progres screw. “I got a lot of learning to sing very well,” said Bennatt, and writing reports. After the two years of train do,” said Smith. Some of the “I’m pleased with Alvis.” ing required in Alvis’ program, things he has to learn are the The many projects going up the Tribes should have enough to mechanical, plumbing, and elec on the reservation have been keep both Alvis and the present trical codes. He has to know keeping Alvis quite busy. With clerk-of-the-works. Bill Bennatt, about gas pumps, concrete, and Alvis out in the field, Mr. Bennatt everything involved in construc finds more time to do admini busy. “I expect our operation to tion. Smith has already attended strative work. Bennatt is also and seminars negotiating with contractors expand. Hopefully then (in two workshops years) we’ll be managing our throughout his training period while Alvis is doing inspections. own construction and not bring “but there’ll be more workshops “But I’ll be doing this too, ing in other contractors. At least and school” he said. eventually,” said Smith. “I think he’s (Alvis) more that’s one of our goals,” explain Many times, in the nearly ed Les Yaw, Alvis’ supervisor. proficient on the job instead of three months Alvis has been “On the level of construction we going to school for two years,” working, Alvis has been out may need more people yet,” said Les Yaw. inspecting many times alone. He “It’s a long ways down the admitted that he does sometimes Yaw added. Yaw noted that they already road before Alvis is a qualified has to have Bill help him. “When took over both the HUD and inspector,” said Bill Bennatt, “It I get to a point where I’m lost, INSPECTOR - Clerk of the works trainee Alvis Smith, Jr., inspects Kah-Nee-Ta contracts after they takes a minimum of fifteen years Bill gets with me,” he said. for an all-around qualified in were terminated. “I’m very proud of Alvis’ construction sites to make sure contracts are being carried out Alvis saw the job opening as spector to be thoroughly quali efforts. He’s doing his job very properly. He checked the paneling for the senior citizens community Spilyay Photo by CDS ■ • building recently.' an opportunity for him because fied in all categories.” Bennatt well,” commented Les Yaw.
