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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon November 18, 1988 PAGE 5 Renovation results in modernized span across the Deschutes The Deschutes River Bridge, once narrow and sometimes life threatening, is now a wide and modern expanse after more than a year of renovation. The $1.4 million project began in June, 1987 and concluded in early November, 1 988. The Oregon Department of Transportation contracted with Hamilton Construction of Springfield, Oregon to complete the project. Nearly 40 local residents were hired to assist with work on the span. Most were hired as watchmen and daggers, but six were laborers and two were hired as apprentice carpenters. All were employed through the tribal employment office. "We decided early on in the project that we would hire no one from Warm Springs if they didn't go through" the tribal office, said Ellis Runk, construction superintendent for Hamilton. That decision proved to be very successful, Runk added. Most employees were productive and many of those hired were laid off because of lack of work, not for poor work performance. Also, Runk said, during the 18 months of construction, there was no vandalism and only one thing, a pump, was reported stolen. The renovation was to be completed in October, but it was noticed during the latter part of the construction that the existing foot bridge adjacent to the span was "failing". The foot bridge was redesigned by the Department of Transportation, putting the project back about a month. The 54-year-old bridge was built in 1934 and has almost doubled from the previous width of 30 feet. The 56-foot-wide span includes two, 12-foot travel lanes; two, 10-foot shoulders and two, six-foot walkways, making it safer for pedestrians as they cross the river. There are no turn lanes into the Deschutes Crossing or the Rainbow Market due to lack of adequate space. r I I .Jt ' 1 t .. -'7 i - jLMMT- " - 1l - --; -f " '"f -ft f If i ' ll iBi llWflllll l Jl llli IIIIHl JIIIIILU-ULLJULiLJL- The original Deschutes River bridge was built in 1934. 1 r t mrtiii'i 5.. ? "- ' W.i. fr-B. , i ,7 ' Construction on the bridge ran from June 1987 to November 1988. t ' ( ' ' ... ;v ' Jte newly completed bridge is nearly double in size and makes for safer travel. Many things are right about American education programs 1. America's young people are starting school at a younger age.. The number of three to five-year-olds enrolled in preschool programs is increas ing. In 1967, about 32 percent of those children were enrolled in a preschool program. Ten years later, in 1977, the percentage of three to five year old youngsters attending preschool was almost 50 percent. Studies have shown that students who par ticipate in the federally funded Head Start program for low income children have benefited. These stu dies have shown that Head Start students are less likely to be held back a grade, and less likely to be classified as "underachieves" than other low-income children; they also scored higher on math achieve ment tests. 2. Not only are kids starting school earlier, but their attendance is better than ever before. In I900 about 72 percent of all American youngsters ages five to 1 7 were enrolled in school. Of these enrolled, approximately 69 percent attended classes regularly. In 1976, roughly 89 percent of five to 17 year-olds were enrolled. And over 92 percent of the enrolled students were present in class daily. 3. One of the many benefits of the availability of quality education has been the drastic reduction in the number of A mericans who are illiterate. The U.S. Bureau of Census defines illiteracy as the inability to read and write a simple message in any language. In 1900, about 1 1 percent of all Ameri cans 15 and over were illiterate. In six states, over one-third of the population could not read or write. In 1970, only 1 .2 percent of Americans were unable to read and write and even fewer are illiterate today. Almost all Americans can read and write. That's an ' accomplishment. 4. Not only are more Americans able to read and write, but a recent study indicates that today's students may be reading better than those of 30 years ago. A study jointly conducted by Indiana University and the Indiana Department of Public Instruction compared the reading achievements of Indiana's sixth and tenth graders in 1944-45 and those in 1976. The reading achievement of the stu dents in 1976 was markedly higher than that of Indiana students of the corresponding age level. 5. A merican education does make a difference. A recent study conducted at the University of Wis consin determined that 60 percent of the occupa tional gains made by blacks in the past decade were due to higher levels of education In the eleven years from 1965 to 1976, there was a more than 250 percent increase in the enrollment of blacks in col leges and universities. Education plays a large role in determining the career success of individuals. In fact, there is evidence that a person's highest grade of school is the best single predictor of eventual occupational status. 6. Public education in America is not geared toward an elite minority. American public schools are charged with providing an appropriate educa tion for all children from many diverse groups: all races, religions, ethnic backgrounds. Our schools educate millions but don't neglect individuals with special needs including: the gifted and talented, the immigrants, the non-English speaking. And, through the Education for All Handicapped Children Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1975, education is required for the 3.8 million youngsters who need special instruction: the speech impaired, learning disabled, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, visually or hearing impaired and many more. 7. A merican schools are meeting the challenge of preparing children for a complicated, com petetive, demanding world. Many communities today are asking their schools to not only teach the basics, but to provide recreational activities, inte grate the school, provide space for community meetings, and other community services. In addi tion, schools have been asked to provide lifelong educational opportunities for parents, grandpar ents, preschool children and senior citizens alike. Schools serve lunch and sometimes breakfast. And our schools offer education, health screening, hygiene and nutrition information, consumer and safety information, counseling services, driver edu cation, and much more. American schools have not said "no!" From Madras High School with permission from the National School Public Pelations Association. Students receive homework help "' ... -''' f ASM y;J: Madras High School senior's calendar Sixth grade student Aldo Garcia works on his studies after school Teachers are available to help. Warm Springs Elementary teach ers are available to assist students who need help with their home work. High school. Jr. high and elementary age students are invited to Warm Springs Elementary Monday through Thursday. Stu dents should bring homework and assignments to the Warm Springs Elementary office before 4:30 p.m. so a teacher is available to work with that student. Parents or students may call 553-1 128 to make an appointment if they wish, although it is not necessary. November November 17 November 18 November 23 November 29 December December 1 December 3 December 22 December 23 January 1 January 21 January 26 January 28 January 30 February 3 February 4 Febraury 17 February 18 Febraury 20 Don't forget to check daily announce ments at school on scholarships, college representative visits and military recruiter visits. ASVAB test for Juniors. Seniors can take anytime with the recuiter. Parent Conference Day. Early release for Thanksgiving. Financial Aid workshop. Pick up Financial Aid form from counselor. ROTC application postmark deadline date Air Force, Army, Navy. SAT test date. Early release Christmas. SAT registration deadline for Jan uary. Financial Aid application process begins. Submit the financial form as soon as possible. WOSC open house. Last day of semstcr. SAT test day. SOSC open house. Semester begins Last day to register for March SAT. OSU open house. Last day to request Pass-Fail. Last day to drop a class without grade penalty. UO open house. No school. Febraury 25 March 4 March 11 March 20-24 March 31 April April 7 April 28 May 6 June 3 PSU open house. COCC Senior visitation. If you have not mailed the FAF do so for later priority. Remember to apply for housing. EOSC open house. If you have not applied for FAF you may still get some. SAT test date. Spring Break. Registration deadline for May SAT. Meet with counselors to update plans. OIT open house. Registration deadline for June SAT. Apply for admission in time to take advantage of the summer orientation and regisration pro grams at some colleges. SAT test date. Students who will attend a college or university should have trans cripts sent to the admissions office after graduation. Have you made housing arrangements? Seniors last day. Notify schools from w hich you've received admission and financial aid offers if you do not plan to attend. Graduation. S AT teM date.