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Page 2, April 26,1983 TÏ SPILYAY TYMOO Health board members recognized 10th anniversary by Sid Miller The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board held its tenth anniversary banquet at 7 p.m. on April 13 in the Marriott Hotel in downtown Portland. Following the dinner,7'Mel Sampson of Yakima, Chair man pf the Board, made the opening remarks reflecting back through the first ten years of the board’s existence. He said it was no easy task getting the organization going. A lot of hard work by the few who were involved in starting the Health Board at that time should be acknowledged and commen ded, he said. The first Board m em bers were C hristine SiJohn,~Mel Sampson, Delbert Frank, Shirley Palmer and Dr. C.S. Stitt. All but Dr. Stitt are still active with the organiza tion. Dr. Stitt is currently the P o r tla n d A rea H e a lth Director. Roger Jim, Councilman from Yakima, in his remarks said, at first the board was undecided as to what capacity it could best serve—a policy making board or to act in an advisory capacity. The Board chose the latter and it has been working quite well, especially w ith the In d ia n h e a lth p r o b le m s h e re in th e Northwest. Other speakers included Frank W right, Puyallup; Ramona Morris, Lummi, and M arilyn W andra of the reservation. Charlotte Herkshan, on behalf of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, acknowledged its members D elbert F ran k , Sr. and Prosanna Williams for their continuous work and support for the Health board by presenting each with a plaque. A special recognition was made to Beulah Switzler for her outstanding work as clerk for the HEW committee here in Warm Springs. A special award was also presented to R osella M osley fo r her outstanding work with the Board. Sho-Ban Tribal Council presented a cut-bead check book cover to Felicia Hodge for her dedication and time During the ceremonies at the Indian Health Board banquet, Charlotte Herkshan is giving put in working with the Board. recognition to the Warm Springs members. Bing SiJohn and M el Sampson in the background. Those who attended the National Health Board. A ll W arm S p rin g s : C h ery l Colville: Shirley Palmer and banquet from Warm Springs speakers gave a brief histroy, Kennedy, delegate, Delbert Mel Tanosket and the Umatilla were Health and Welfare and in their views, the difficult F ra n k , a l t e r n a t e , w ith Yellowhawk clinic: Elwood committee members Charlotte task it was at first but as things Charlotte Herkshan a sub Patowa. Herkshan, Alice Florendo, got going it seemed to fall into alternate and is active only Felicia Hodge, who was Janice Clements, Rosie Tom place. during the absense of Delbert instrumental in establishing the and Beulah Switzler. There are 34 federally Frank. Other members are: the IHS Board, has retired and recognized tribes throughout Spokane Tribe: Chris SiJohn now resides in Berkeley, Rounding out the program Oregon, W ashington and and Dave Wynecoop; Fort C alifornia where she is for the evening was Miss Warm Idaho. The board serves in an Hall: Lional Boyer and Kesley attending school. There were Springs, Lenora Starr. She did advisory capacity for the Edmo; Northern Idaho: Bingo 36 past and present board a fine job in presenting the Indian Heatlh Service, setting a SiJohn and Walter Moffet; member certificates handed out number of policies concerning Western Oregon: (Chemawa) to all who have once served on legend of “The Columbia River Monster.” Miss Starr will be the Indian health problems Mary Alice and Delores the Health Board. representing the Confederated within. the 34 tribes. The Board Pigsley; Neah Bay: Lynn The HEW committee of also determines who is eligible Denny and Bea Charles; Puget Yakima which includes Roger Tribes throughout the year at tribal gatherings and and who is not eligible for IHS Sound: Kaven Fryberg and Jim, Nelson Moses and Wilferd all meetings such as the NCAI, care. Anne Pavel; Tahola: Joan Yallup, presented a gift to their along with Miss Indian At the present time, the Cavame and Martha Boyer; service unit directof, Bill ATNI, America Pageant and many, board members and alternates Western Washington: Violet Murry, for his outstanding many powwows as well as for each area are as follows. Hillare and Margaret Johnson; w o rk on th e Y a k im a many local functions. “Ee Au” Timber Symposium—- operation, one of two all- Indian Job Corp centers in the United States, the tribal forestry enterprise, the tribal and BIA offices and the C onfederated Salish and Kootenai Community College. Warm Springs Councilman Mike Clements serves as, president of the Intertribal Timber Council. He will act as moderator for the second day of the conference. Ken Smith will be speaking as will Ernie C o r ric k o f th e R o ck y Continued from page 2 Mountain Operation on the the group. A panel discussing second day. Also included that forest watershed and water day will be panels, one rights, moderated by Warm moderated by Keith Little of Springs fiscal manager Doug the Navajo Forest Products M cC lelland will follow Industries and entitled Indian Hatfield’s remarks. Workshops Forest. The second panel, discussing the panel presenta moderated by Mike Clements, tions will be held. The workshops will continue will discuss timber administra tive deduction and cooperative through the first half of the final day of the symposium. agreements. On the third day of the The recommendation, findings symposium, taxation will be and/or conclusions will be discussed. Oregon Senator presented as a conclusion of the Mark Hatfield will also address symposium. Title IV election May 10 The T itle IV p a re n t committee election will take place on May 10. Those nominated for the 22 positions include: Alvina Huesties, Liz Rhoan, Verbena Green, Anna H u rtad o , Ned H u rtad o , Charlotte Herkshan, Vince Powell, Irene Conroy, Louise Katchia, Doris Miller, Arlita Rhoan, Pinky Beymer, Tommy Kalama, Geneva Smith, Kay Sixkiller, Lulie Youngdeer, Pat Crocker, Lorraine Lavenik and Rob Hastings. Nominations for committee positions are still open. Harriet Schuster for Satus queen S p ily a y Tym©© w / * Coyote News t *■.<Spllyay Tymoo S ta tt* * ★ ♦ ♦ * ★ * MANAGING EDITOR ........................................... . Sid Miller ASSISTANT EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Bohrend Darkroom/Writer Reporter Typesetter . Marsha Shewczyk Pat Leno Priscilla Squiemphen FOUNDED IN MARCH OF 1976 Published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Located in the Old Administration Building. Any written material to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo P.O. Box 736 Warm Springs, Oregon 97761 Phone 553-1644 or 553-1161, Ext. 274, 285 and The Darkroom ext. 286 Subscription Rate: $6.00 per year Daughter of Pat and Alvin Schuster of Wapato, Washing ton, Harriet Juanita Schuster is running for Satus Powwow queen. A 15 year-old eighth-grader at Wapato Jr. High, Harriet enjoys basketball and dancing and is a member of the Jr. High Indian Club. Harriet is selling raffle tickets for $1.00 each. Prizes in the raffle include furniture, blankets, watches, money, a T.V., beaded caps, cassette player, belts, vests, beaded bags and a matched beaded belt buckle and bolo tie. Harriet’s grandfathers are E llis o n S c h u s te r , F red Johnson, Sr. and Cy Katchia. Herdesceased grandfahtersare Archie Mitchell and Noah Mitchell. Her grandmothers are Laura Crowe, Evelyn Sam, Spilyay Tymoo photo by Behrend Ada Polk, Caroline Tohet, Harriet Juanita Schuster Emma Telakish, Josephine Umtuch and Rose Mitchell. grandmother is 107 year-old purchase tickets, contact Blondie Bryant. She has tickets Her desceased grandmother is Mary Schuster. If you cannot find Harriet to to sell in Warm Springs. Juanita Johnson. Her great-
