PAGE 2 December 13, 1991
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Both culture, education important
A fedcrul task force that reviewed
the condition of Native American
education said today that specific
Native American education goalscan
provide a framework for improve
ment in an education sector plagued
by poor conditions and low achieve
mcnt. Indian Nations At Risk: An Edu
cational Strategy for Action is the
final report of the Indian Nations At
Risk Task Force, chartered by the
U.S. Education Department in 1990.
The task force was charged with
describing conditions in Native edu
cation and making practical recom
mendations for improvement The
panel was co-chaired by former U.S.
Education Secretary Tcrrcl H. Bell
and former Alaska Education Com
missioner William Dcmmcrt
Secretary of Education Lamar
Alexander said of the report: "Im
proving education for American In
dian and Alaska Native students is a
vital part of the Administration's
America 2000 initiative to prepare
every student in America for respon
sible citizenship, continued learning
and productive employment."
Using the National Education
Coals adopted by President Bush
and the nation 's governors as a foun
dation, the task force established 10
education goals to guide the im
provement of all federal, tribal, pri
vate, and public schools that serve
American Indians and Alaska Na-,
lives and their communities.
The Native American education
goals reflect the view that Native
students should maintain their cul
tural foundations while acquiring the
skills and knowledge necessary to
participate fully in society.
Recommendations fnr improve
Energy assistance available
Central Oregon low-income
households who need financial help
to pay their winter heating bills will
be able to apply for energy assistance
beginning December 2, 1991.
Households must have demonstrated
energy costs to be eligible for this
one-ume only payment
This is the thirteenth year that the
low-income home energy assistance
program (LEAP) has been financed
by the Federal Government No state
funds are involved. Oregon will Re
ceive $12.6 million for energy as
sistance payments, serving 57,000
households with an average payment
of $220. Last year in central Oregon
2,783 households received help from
the program.
A household must have a total
gross income at or below 125 of
the Federal Poverty level to receive
an energy assistance payment This
guideline is established by the Fed
eral Government and is based on
income and household size. For ex
ample, a household of one would be
Size of family unit
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For each additional number, add $2,825 annually, or $235 monthly.
Conference date announced
This is to advise you that the Mid
Winter Conference and Council of
Administration meeting for the De
partment of Oregon will be held
January 11-12, 1992, at the Shilo
Inn, Lincoln City, Oregon.
The purpose of this Conference is
to honor the District Voice of De
mocracy winners and select the young
person to represent the State of Or
egon in the National competition of
the Voice of Democracy program. It
is also the time to appraise the status
of the membership and other pro
grams at the mid-year point of the
current terms of office. All chairmen
will be called upon for reports at this
conference.
The conference will open on Sat
urday with a joint Opening with the
Spilyay Tymoo
Staff Members
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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 1 5 Wasco Street. Any written
materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to:
Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761
PHONE:
(503) 553-1644 or (503) 553-3274
FAX No. 553-3539
Annual Subscription Rates:
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Outside the U.S. $15.00
ment based on the goals are aimed at
Native American parents, educators,
and tribal, state and federal govern
ment officials.
At regional meetings held
throughout the country, the task force
heard hundreds of citizens testify
about poor teaching, poverty and
racism and the impacts such condi
tions have on Native American edu
cation. Other testimony highlighted ex
amples of successful educational
programs and community efforts that
can serve as models for the nation.
An appendix to the final report
describes effective schools and pro
grams serving Native American stu
dents. Indian Nations At Risk: An Edu
cation Strategy for Action is avail
able by writing: U.S. Department of
Education,400 Maryland Ave., S.W.,
Room 4049, Washington, DC,
20202-4110, telephone (202) 401
0590. Vets counselor
visits weekly
Carl Whaley, counselor for the
Salem Vets Center, is in Warm
Springs weekly on Tuesdays from 2
&m. Contact him through Charlotte
crkshan at 553-3205 or at the Vets
Center in Salem at 362-9911.
Sale continues
The Warm Springslnformation
Ctnltr is holding its annual
Christmas salt through December
31. All Jewelry, pottery and T-shirts
are 20 off and all beadwork is
15 off the original price. Books,
consignments and sale Items are
not Included in the sale.
eligible with an annual income ot
$8,275 or less. This would only be
$690 per month. For each additional
household member, the income can
increase by $2,825 per year, or $235
monthly.
Actual payments to needy house
holds vary according to household
size and income. Payments vary from
$220 to $280. Renters and
homeowners receive comparable
payments. In most cases, payments
are made directly to energy suppliers
on behalf of the eligible households.
Those who want to apply must
make an appointment and bring the
following information: proof of in
come, paid medical bills, current
energy account numbers, social se
curity numbers, and birthdates of all
household members. Priority will be
given to households with elderly and
handicapped persons. Outreach is
available to homebound applicants.
For an appointment within Crook,
Deschutes or Jefferson Counties,
please call 1-800-245-4748.
Annual Income-125 Monthly Income-125
$8,275 $690
11,100 925
13,925 1,160
16,750 1,396
19,575 1,631
22,400 1,867
25,225 2,102
28,050 2,338
men to cover all the joint programs.
The Banquet honoring the District
winners will be held on Saturday
evening. Additional information on
the banquet, reservations, tickets, etc.
has been published in the Oregon
VFW. The Council of Administration
will convene on Sunday morning at 9
a.m. The president plans to have a
ritualistic opening and closing of the
meeting.
Rosemary Dehls of Reno, Nevada,
the National Council member from
District 17, will be the official rep
resentative at the Mid-Winter Con
ference. Please come and meet her at
this time. This is her first visit to the
state of Oregon. Let's make her
welcome.
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to the purchaser's order. Beadwork is done by Lucy Scott.
Truancy reported at 300 since fall
For the 199 1 -92 school year all of
the 509-J schools and the Warm
Springs Alternative Education pro
gram with the exception of Madras
Elementary there have been at least
300 students referred to attendance
officer, Mary Calica of the Warm
Springs Police Department. Com
pared to the last school year the at
tendance problem has increased sig
Crow earns
Heather Joy Crow, a 23-year-old
enrolled member of the Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs, recently
earned Chemical Dependency Spe
cialist certification through the
Northwest Indian Council on
Chemical Dependency (NWICCD).
Crow is the daughter of Delford and
Marita Johnson of Warm Springs and
Dr. David and Rev..Beverly Crow of
Hudson, Wisconsin.
Crow took her certification exam
in Tacoma, Washington November 1
following two years at Chemeketa
Community College in Salem. The
exam entailed a four hour written
exam as well as a personal interview
with NWICCD board of examiners.
The exam and interview attest to the
competency of the applicant. Appli
cants are required to have completed
a minimum of 2,000 hours of direct
and clinically supervised chemical
dependency client counseling, two
years of alcoholdrug education
courses in a human service curricu
lum and applicants must present nu
merous professional and personal
recommendations for their certifica
tion. The NWICCD certification
complies with the alcoholdrug
counselor standards of the states of
Washington and Oregon. The certi
Tribe adds support to Redmond Airport expansion
Representing the Confederated Tribes
director Rudy Clements presented the Central Oregon Air Service Task Force
withacheck for $5,000 December9, 1991 at their bi-monthly meeting. The check
is one-third of the pledge by the Tribe through Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and the
Economic Development Office to be paid over a three year period to help in the
expansion of the Redmond Airport.
The development of an efficient air service and facility which transports
visitors to Central Oregon "is important to all of us," says Clements. He adds,
"The expansion of the Redmond Airport is an excellent venture and we want to
be a part of that"
Kah-Nee-Ta assistant manager Steve Whitiker also participated in the
presentation,commenting that "Kah-Nee-Ta is growing with leaps and bounds.
We feel we wuT derive a tremendous benefit from this."
nificantly. Both Cal ica and the WSPD
Patrol Division will be enforcing the
Warm Springs Tribal Code
360500 Compulsory school Atten
dance law which states; all juveniles
who have not completed the twelfth
grade are required to attend school
full-time. Full-time, which means the
student must attend each day unless
certification
fication is nationally recognized and
respected in the professional field of
chemical dependency.
Crow, herself, has been in recov
ery for almost six years. She has
worked as a chemical dependency
counselor at Chemawa Alcoholism
Education Center since September
1989. The Center is the adolescent
out-patient treatment center, located
at Chemawa Indian School in Salem,
that services Native American ado
lescents from all over the United
States.
Continued on page 5
Heather Joy Crow
of Warm Springs, communications
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Where to get the help you need
FAMILY SUPPORT CROUPS
A family support group will
veqmnmg novemoer W, 1991
TIME: 6 p.m.
PLACE: Community Counseling Center (Old Girl's
Dorm)
INFORMA VON: Contact any staff person at 553-3205
FOOD BANK PROGRAM
Food available for each family on a monthly basis
TIME: Every Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.
PLACE: Presbyterian Church
CONTACT: Pastor Rick Ribero at 553-1237
TRIBAL SOCIAL SERVICES
Energy Assistance, Medical Travel Assistance and
limited Emergency Assistance for foodlransportation
depending on situation
TIME: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday throuah Friday
PLACE: Vem Jackson Home
CONTACT: Joel Munn and 553-3422
BIA SOCIAL SERVICES
General financial assistance
children
TIME: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday throuah Friday
PLACE: Administration Building
CONTACT: Mary Ring at 553-2406
STATE ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES
Financial aid to families with
food stamps
time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or
Thursdays
PLACE: Vem Jackson Home
CONTACT: Any staff at 553-3315
or In Madras
TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throuah Friday
CONTACT: 475-6131
Radio will report
The beginning of inclement
weather will soon be upon us. Early
morning announcements of school
closure or delayed school opening
due to snow, ice, or other emergency
conditions will be broadcast by Ra
dio Stations KWSI, KRCO, KPRB,
excused by school authorities or
mutual agreement of school authori
ties and the Warm Springs Tribes.
School to be attended may be ei
ther, regular operated schools, alter
native school or alternative course of
instruction certified by Warm Springs
Tribes. A private or parochial school
accredited by the State of Oregon or
certified by Warm Springs Tribes for
attendance by tribal members. And
BIA or other federally operated
schools. Only in the following cases
they shall not be required to attend
school full time; those who are law
fully employed full-time, those who
are lawfully employed full-time
school part-time, or those who are
engaged in activities equivalent to
proceeding alternative education,
completing G.E.D., and have mutual
consent from the school administra
tion and parents or legal guardians.
Any person subject to the juris
diction of the Warm Springs Tribal
court and having control of any ju
venile who has not completed twelfth
grade is required to send such juve
nile to regular full-time school as
noted. Any person failing to comply
with these laws shall be subject to
Petition and hearing before .the Ju
venile Court to show cause why the
juvenile under his or her control is
not attending school. Following a
hearing, the Juvenile Court may in
its discretion enter and "Order" com
pelling the person to send the
children) under his or her control to
school, which order may be enforced
by the Contempt Power of Court.
Parents, please be aware of these
rules and regulations, for they will be
strictly enforced throughout the re
maining school year.
The task force, consisting ofCentral
city leaders, has raised funds totaling $215,600, two-thirds of the estimated goal
for the expansion project Plans call for construction to begin in Spring 1992 with
completion date April 1 993.
The theme of the airport building focuses on the many attractions of Central
Oregon. Materials used in the building originate from Central Oregon and
include logs and rocks. Open beams, skylights and planters are also part of the
design.
Included in the architectural design are exhibit spaces for displays from the
Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, High Desert Museum, the Warm
Springs Tribe and other. C.O.A.S.TJF. director Bob Chandler comments, "We
look forward to bringing Warm Springs exhibits," to the airport building.
A
meet every Tuesday evening
forsinale adults with no
dependent children and
school closures
and KTVZ-TV, channels 21 and 5.
It may be necessary because of
threat of severe weather or other
emergency to send children home
from school early. Please select a
"second home" near your residence
where your children may stay in the
event you are away from home, and
instruct your children concerning the
, "second home."
If any emergency (severe weather,
heating plant failure, etc.) should oc
cur, the matter of departure of your:
children from school will be decided
by the school superintendent. The
decision may be to send your children
home immediately; it may be to keep
them in the schools indefinitely un
der continued supervision until the
emergency has passed. Whatever the
decision, it will be with the best inter
est of your children as the deciding
factor.
In case of a known emergency,
please turn to Radio Stations KWSI,
KRCO, KPRB, and KTVZ-TV chan
nels 21 and 5, for information con
cerning the release of your children
from school.
If the decision is made to keep the
students in their respective schools,
they may be picked up at the school
by checking at the school's office.
Bloodmobile
set for Dec. 12
Thursday, December 12 is the last
opportunity this year to donate the
"Gift of Life" in Jefferson County.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be
at Madras High School between 2:00
and 7:00 p.m. The goal for this drive
is 50 units.
The high school is located at 390
Southeast 10th Street in Madras. The
drive will be conducted in the caf
eteria. Donors in good health,
weighing at least 110 pounds, 17
years of age and older are encouraged
to donate.
For more information call
Blooddrive Chairperson Krista
McVey at 475-6887.
Oregon resort managers and county and