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Page 2 April 20, 1990 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo AS . 1 o 1 Kah-Nee-Ta Village pool has been bubbling with activity due to unseasonably warm weather. Health Service scholarships offered The Indian Health Service is again offering the P.L 94-437 "Indian Health Care Improvement" scholarship for Indian individuals pursuing a health profession. Scholarships in the Health Pro fessions Preparatory Scholarship Pro gram provides Financial assistance for Indian students only to enroll in courses that will prepare them for acceptance into health profes sions schools. Courses may be either compensatory or preprofessional. In order for an applicant to be considered for funding during the 1 990-9 1 he or she must be accepted into a program beginning in Fall 1990. Programs may include Pre nursing, Pre-medical technology, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-engineering, Pre-sanitation, Pre-physical ther apy. The Health professions Pre graduate Scholarship Program pro vides financial support for Indian students only to enroll in courses leading to a baccalaureate degree in specific preprofessional areas. Those categories include Pre-med-icine and Pre-dentistry. In the Health Professions Scho larship Program financial assist- Candidates needed The Warm Springs Pi-Ume-Sha Committee is seeking candidates for Pi-Ume-Sha queen, must be 13 years old or older with no depend ents. For more information con tact: Louise K. Jackson at 553-3477. District budget mated at about three percent an nually. In order to maintain ele mentary and high school class sizes at the current levels, five new teach ing positions are included in next year's budget. The total amount requested for the teachers is $188,842. Crowded conditions at Warm Springs Elementary have created the need for two new classrooms. A modular unit has been budgeted for this purpose at a cost of $60,000. Other changes include requests for more bus driver time, ten days additional secretarial time, two hours of increased time for the payroll clerk, and increased hours for cafeteria supervision. Employee benefits costs have continued to increase including retirement costs, health insurance (up 20 percent), as well as dental and vision insurance. Government regulations have caused the District to include funds for asbestos abatement and remo val, removing a gas tank and soil testing. school support funds from Spilyay Staff Members MANAGING EDITOR . . . . SID MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR DONNA BEHREND PHOTO SPECIALISTWRITER MARSHA SHEWCZYK REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER TINA AGUILAR FOUNDED IN MARCH, 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the base ment of the Old Girls Dorm at 1 1 15 Wasco Street. Any written materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, PO Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 PHONE: (503) 553-1644 or (503) 553-3274 Annual Subscription Rates: Within the U.S. $9 00 Outside the U.S. $15 00 . r .t ance is provided to students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs. There are service obligations and pay back requirements that the recip ient incurs upon acceptance of the scholarship funding. For the 1990-91 scholarship cycle, an applicant must be accepted by andor enrolled in a program beginning in Fall 1990 for one of the following priority career cate gories: Medicine (Allopathic and Osteopathic); Nursing(ADN, BSN, and MS Degree); Pharmacy (Prior ity given as follows: Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman); Engi neering (Civil, Environmental and Mechanical); Dietician (LB De gree); Public Health Nutrition (Masterlevel only); Sanitarian (En vironmental Health, Environmen tal Science and Occupational Safety and Health); Medical Technologist (BS Degree); Dentistry; Dental Hygiene(BSand Associate Degree Programs); Health Education (Masters level only); Chemical Dependency Counseling (Masters Students place in skills contest Madras High School Forestry students attending the Owen Sab in's Skills Contest, April 7, at Clackamas County Vocational School brought home several a wards. Jackson Heath placed fourth in tool identification. He and Robert Tibbets also placed third in First Aid. Stacey Bean took a first place Continued from page 1 the state of Oregon are estimated at $3,453,419, which is an increase of $253,419. Impact Aid should reach $2,225,425, which is an increase of $72,621. Total revenue is estimated to be $7, 1 79,954, an increase of $490,203. Summary The amound needed to balance next year's budget is $4,194,186. When $671,459 for uncollected taxes is added, this results in a pro posed levy of $4,865,645, or an estimated $ 14.52 per thousand dol lars of assessed value. The District will also seek an additional serial levy for roofing, plumbing and asbestos abatement. The serial levy would allow the costs for major maintanance pro jects to be spread over two years. The serial levy would cost $294,965 each year for two years. The 1 990 91 tax rate is estmated at $0.88 per thousand dollars of assessed value. Residents wishing to review the entire budget may obtain a copy at the school district support services buidling at 1366 Buff Street in Madras. Tymoo level only). Nurse Practitioner (RNA, CNM and FNP); Physician Assistants (Priority as follows: Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Fresh man); Public Health (MPH only, enrolled in a school of public health with two years of health delivery experience.); Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. level only); Optometry; Physical! herapy; Radiologic lecn nology(BS Degree); Medical Socail Work (Masters level only); Sona grapher; Health records adminis tration (RRT and ART). The application booklet which includes the application form, com plete description of the three pro grams, instructions for completing the application, and all required forms are available from: Darlenc B. Marcellay, Scholarship Coor dinator, Portland Area Indian Health Service; 1220 S.W. Third Ave., Room 3 1 5; Portland, Oregon 97204; Telephone: (503) 326-2019. Completed applications must be received by the Portland Area scholarship coordinator before close of business April 27. 1990. in I imber Cruising. Jessica Dreger placed third in Compass and Pac ing. Krista Hill took Fifth in the same event. Joanna Brisbois took a third place in Tree and Shrub Identifica tion and a fifth place in Girls Choker Setting. Lynn Saludo plac ed sixth in Girls Choker Setting. Fifth place went to Chad Smith for Tree and Shrub Identification. Jay Scott took third in the Axe Throw and Benny Jakobsen placed third Students show success by Levi Bobb We are presently enjoying our most successful year as far as grad uates from higher education and vocational training. Those that have completed are as follows: Douglas Manion Forestry, Uni versity of Idaho; Cinda Lu Bobb Heavy Equip ment, West Coast Training; Ronald Clements Heavy Equip ment, West Coast Training; Leroy Bobb Heavy Equipment, West Coast Training; Jeanie Brisbois Heavy Equip ment, West Coast Training; Projected to graduate are: Anita Jackson Liberal Studies, Oregon State University; Debbie Smith Fashion Design, Bassist College; Keely Linn Keene Masters in Physical Therapy, Pacific Univer sity; Mark Mosely Bachelor of Arts, Northwest College of Art; Michele Riedl Interior Design, Oregon State University; Kerry Rhoan General Studies, Brainard Community College; Bodie Shaw Forestry, Central Oregon Community College; AurolynStwyer Accounting, Maryl hurst College; Lawrence Caldera Refregeration and Heating, West Coast Training; Roosevelt Heath Truck Driving, Commercial Truck Driving, Inc.; Steven Courtney Water Quality, Clackamas Community College; Sophie Manion is the new secre tary in the Tribal Education depart ment. She began work the begin ning of March. We would like to wish Donna Anstett well in her new job in the Purchasing department. Healthy events invite participation The Warm Springs Elementary students will be having a T-shirt design contest at school. The dead line for this project will be April 25, 1990. There will be three local judges that will pick the winners for the T-shirt best representing this year's theme, "Souring Intoa Healthy Life". On Wednesday. May 9. the Warm Springs Elementary School will be gathering on the football field to "Join Hands Against Drugs". Spe cial guests include: McGruff, Smokey the Bear, Billy Rabbit, Miss Wabbit and other visiting friends. All tribal departments, supervi sors, general managers, CEO and community members arc invited to help support our children. Julie Mitchell, Director of Early Child hood Education Programs will be the special guest speaker. Everyone please be there before 1 1:00 a.m. Friday, May II, everyone is invited tojoin in thc"Spring Intoa Healthier Life" walkrun which will begin at noon from the foot ball field behind the Warm Springs Elementary School and around the campus area, back to the field to end the walk run. Eveyone come join in and let the children know the community of Warm Springs is supporting their activities. Estimo wins Jackie Estimo of Warm Springs wo the CHAMP'S Logo Contest and $150. Her art work will be used on the cover of a community resource manual and calendar among other CHAMP's ventures. The contest was judged by com munity members and employees. A total of nine entries was submitted. The Community Health Action Mobilization Planners group thanks her for her interpretation of the CHAMP's Statement of Philos ophy, which is: We, the people of Warm Springs, believe the community can and should be healthy. We believe that all individuals have a right to, and a responsibility for, their own health decisions. We subscribe to the preservation and protection of our traditional beleifs and values for multiple generations. We believe that by putting the people's needs in Timber Cruising. Students also completed fire training in a three day camp April 12-14. Jackson Heath was named to the Hot Shot Crew at that event, which includes the ten students selected from the 130 attending. During the workshop students attended classes and engaged in hands-on experience in fire sup pression and safety. They were able to try out new equipment and prac tice various fire-fighting techniques. Thanks to Nikki Courtney who worked in our office after school. She has since returned to her track team. We would like to congratulate Rosella Mosely who received nation al recognition for her work this term at the University of Utah. Congratulations to Pat Tulee who received a 4.00 grade point average at Portland Community College and Elizabeth Woody who also received a 4.00 grade point average while attending Evergreen College. We would also like to recognize Bodie Shaw who has maintained a 3.6 grade point average through out his studies at COCC. We are proud of all of them. Defense course available A self defense training course, for men and women, ages 13 to senior citizen, will be held on the four Saturdays in May, beginning May 5, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Center in Redmond. Instructor is Grant Cavalli of Madras. The course is sponsored by Central Oregon Battering and Rape Alliance. Dental Health month promotes The Indian Health Service Den tal Clinic promoted the National Children's Dental Health Month in February with a Smile, Poster and Limerick contest along with a fun run walk at the elementary school. Contest winners are as follows: Smile Contest-Trevern Yazzie. Vernon Winishut and Krista Rhoan; Poster Contest-Robert Thomas; and Limerick Contest-lna Wain anwit which won with this limerick: You really need to floss and brush It's really fun. it's easy mush If your teeth have plaque They'll get really black Arts and Crafts show set Committee members wanted Plans for the Third Annual Arts and Crafts Show are underway. The committee members have met once a month since February 1990. Thedatcof theshow is October 13, 1990. The committee hopes to encour age tribal members and commun ity members to attend meetings and voice their opinions or con cerns with the goal of making the Arts and Crafts Show a success and a show in which pride can be expressed. The committee has a commit ment from the Head Start Parent Uroup to operate the food con cession. Pat Rcddog has volunteered to make a sign to advertise the shew Benefit auction set The Northwest Indian Child Welfare Association and US WEST Foundation will present "Positively Indian!" a benefit art auction Fri day, May 18, 1990 at the Portland Masonic Temple beginning at 6:30 p.m. Art items such as pottery, bead work, paintings, weavings, masks, sculpture, basketry, jewelry and prints will be auctioned featuring the artwork of American Indians. Tickets nrc SIS 00 in advance. CHAMP'S first we will regain trust, respect, and compassion for each other. Through the community working together, taking ownership of its health and striving to improve the quality of all our lives, we will become a healthy community, enhance our self-esteem and pre serve our way of live. Jackie Estimo with daughter A ddie logo contest. it '" -j00010- i V fl ;' ' (fTS -4 7' N VMj 17 1 ' ("7 fvjks fs -if f Aj- ' J tvs- , "' ; i' -J J '.- Forum discusses laws, codes Tribal Court Chief Judge Don Costello has instituted a series of informational forums to encour age members of the community to Pre-registration 01 $12 for the four sessions is requested. Cost at the door is $ 1 5, if space is available. A limited number of scholarships are available. The course will in clude information and practice on techniques of self-defense as well as attitudes about staying safe. For registration and information, phone 382-9227 or 1-800-356-2369. You don't want plaque, so floss and brush. Although not everyone won the contests, the dental clinic staff feel that everyone who participated was a winner. Each contest winner received a ten dollar gift certificate for the Book and Game Company at the Mountain View Mall in KWSICHAMPS sponsor walk Walkamerica is coming to Jef ferson County. Join the KWSI CHAMP's team and Walk! Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Madras High School on Saturday, April 28. 1990. Walk as much or little as you want! KWSI will provide cool tunes to and to update our previous adver tisement sign. A need exists for volunteers to man the guest book tables and volunteer time and energy for a drumminganddancingexhibition. The next scheduled planning meeting is May 4, 1 990 at 9:00 a.m. in Caiol's Room at the Com munity Center. For more informa tion, please call Carol at 553-3243. Tests offered Mt. View Hospital la ottering mammogram testing during the month of May at a cost of $50.00. Call Mt. View Hospital tor more Information, 475-3882. $20.00 at the door. Tickets are available through the Northwest Indian Child Welfare Association. CO RRI, P.O. Box 751. Portland. Oregon 97207, (503) 725-3038. The Portland Masonic Temple is located at 1 1 19 Southwest Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Northwest Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. logo contest The CH AM P's core group would like to thank the following people for their entries and outstanding art work: Michael Saludo, Sue Matters-Miller, Thomas Morales, Leonard Bryant, Pat Reddog, Pamela Langnese of Warm Springs, Dee Ann Glazier of Bend and Jay Swartz of Plainsville. shows art work that won CHAMP's meet with the chief judge and other court staff to exchange ideas for the betterment of the court system. Because the Tribal Code and the Rules of Court prohibit discussion of individual court cases outside scheduled hearings or trials, the forums will focus on issues of gen eral concern to the public and the court. It is hoped that the forums will result in better communication between the court and the public. The forums will be held in tribal courtroom 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. on the following Mondays: April 30, May 21, and June 25. Future dates will be announced in the Community Calendar of Events. smile, posters Bend. The I HS dental clinic would like to send special thank-yous to the Health and Welfare Committee for their sponsorship of the contests and to the staff at the Warm Springs Elementary School for their support. help you to keep the beat while walking. This 20 kilometer ( 1 2 mile) walk is to help fight birth defects like fetai alcohol syndrome and spina bifida.