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PACE 2 January 10, 1992 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo ?;;;;;;;.;; y 1 Y r vAV.v;;. " 1 " ..v.v.v.v , , -mm, , w ......I "Mj Vail V I , , v.v.v.vj , f; -J., 1 - - tr - ' "1 .. ' ' f , - M ;v;ay;:SJ mm P , tr H'44 . 7 ! I. 'JU - I ! John Otttnbachtr, a long-Am WSFPI employee, prepares a truck for future sale.WSFPl's trucking division was substantially reduced following a cutback In personnel and equipment. Tax help offered A tax preparation workshop will be held this year. Glenn Munroe of Islcr Company will be available to assist tribal members in preparing tax returns. It is scheduled for Feb ruary 1 1-12, 1992. The location will be announced at a later date. A new service has been added this year electronic refunds, allowing faster returns. To register for the workshop call Vesta Hudson at 553-32 1 3. This ser vice is being provided by the Tribe to tribal members at no fee. Commercial The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Central Oregon Com munity College presents: Commer cial Drivers License Training, Janu ary 2 1 , 23, 28, 30, upstairs in the Old Boys Dorm from 1 to 5 p.m. Do I need a CDL? If you drive a commercial motor vehicle, you need a Commercial Drivers License. This includes diesel truck drivers, bus drivers, drivers carrying hazardous materials, vehicles with weight of more than 26,000 pounds, and driv ers carrying 16 people or more. Where can I go to get a CDL? Anyone who registers through the COCC Center for the CDL training can take the test in Warm Springs on January 30, 1992. There are 7 dif ferent tests offered depending on the type of license you are interested in. How much does it cost? There will be a $59 registration fee for the course. Each test costs $3.00 (maxi mum of $18) for the written portion. There is an additional $30 issuance Attain your GED It's never too late to get your G.E.D or earn your Adult High School Di ploma, enroll anytime during the fall, winter, spring or summer terms at the Warm Springs COCC Center. You can also improve on your math, English and reading skills and learn English as a second language. The GED schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday.andThursday from 9:00 1 2:00 noon; Monday and Wednesday from 7:00-9:30 p.m.Term schedule is: Fall term, September 16 - De cember 6, 1991; Winter term, Janu ary 6 - March 13, 1992; Spring term, Spilyay Tymoo Staff Members MANAGING EDITOR SID MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR DONNA BEHREND PHOTO SPECIALIST MARSHA SHEWCZYK REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER...SAPHRONIA KATCHIA TYPESETTERRECEPTIONIST SELENA THOMPSON FOUNDED IN MARCH, 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the basement of the Old Girls Dorm at 1115 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: Within U.S. - $9.00 Outside U.S. -$15.00 Name giving Traditional name giving ceremo nies and a birthday to be held January 25, 1992 at the Agency Longhouse.The birthday is for Jenny L. VanPelt who will be four years old. The following children will be receiving Indian names on this day: Jenny Lee VanPelt- daughter of Levi & Pearl VanPelt; Grandchild of Eliza Brown and the late Chet VanPelt, Sr., Wilbur Johnson and Ruth Tewec. She will receive her grandmothers name. Jcleah Sam & Thomas Chester Sam- Son and daughter of Marella and Robert Sam; Grandchildren of Eliza Brown, the late Chet VanPelt, & Bill and Evelyn Sam. Jcleah will receive Jewell 's baby name, Thomas license training scheduled fee for the license. Each driving skill test costs $56. Most people who have driven or are currently driving com mercial vehicles will not be required to take the driving skill portion of the test. How do I register? Registration for Get in shape Diabetic chair aerobics, a variety of exercises-stair stepping, strength work with bands or hand weights, fun games, dance, walking, flexibil ity, relaxation, and education on diabetes offered on Fridays. This class geared for all levels, do not have to be a diabetic to participate. Everyone is welcome, classes are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the social hall. All noon exercise classes offered each day in the aerobics room, aerobics in gym on Mondays, through COCC Marcn 2i - June 3, 1992; Summer term, June 15 - August 7, 1992. The fee for a G.E.D. is $10 plus books which cost around $12. High School Diploma tuition is $20 with a transcript evaluation costing $5 and books additional. Adult Basic Edu cation and English as a second lan guage are both free. Instructors are Camille Harris, Janice Alexander and Geoff Bury. Stop by the COCC office at the Office of Training Services, Old Boys Dorm, 101 Wasco St. Or call 553-1428. WSFPI changes Continued from pagel and Stumbauch who has been work ing in Warm Springs full-lime since the consultants began work at the mill, is now acting production man ager, replacing Gallagher. Sanford will oversee operations in the log yard and all other divisions and will coordinate schedules of species to be run through the plants, lie will also oversee an "in-rjlant training" pro gram that will include five or six employee who have been laid off. The training will enable employees to advance, said aaniord Last year, said Towe. WSFPI had 12 drivers and a total of 10 trucks. "Now were down to one driver and two trucks," he said. One truck, a flatbed, will be used to haul lumber to the loading dock to Madras, and the other, a truck that resembles a chip truck, will be used to haul shav ings to Bend. Hopefully, the other eight trucks will be sold. Those employees who were laid off were offered the opportunity to partake in a training session through the Central Oregon Interagency Council (COIC). According to Ted Vcramontc, eight individuals signed up for the session. Initially, four ses sions were to be scheduled, but be cause of low interest, future sessions will be scheduled only if former employees contact COIC. set for Jan. 25 will rcccivcChct VanPelt, Sr.'sTruck driving handle Indian name. Chet C. VanPelt, III- Son of Chet and Becky VanPelt; Grandchild of Eliza Brown, the late Chet VanPelt, Sr., Kathleen Folu, and the late Jerry Danzuka. He will receive his grampa's Turtle Indian name. Tony Gregory VanPelt- Son of Lillie VanPelt and Albert Bryant; Grandchild of Eliza Brown and the late Chet VanPelt, Sr. and Albert Bryant, Sr. All friends and relatives are invited to witness the name giving. Also Neda and Jim Wesley will be giving Indian names to two of their grandchildren. So do come and make this a great day for all these children. the CDL training began January 2. Stop by the Old Boys Dorm to reg ister. For more information call the COCC office at 553-1428, or the Employee Development Department at 553-3298. with diabetic chair arobics benching on Wednesdays, and Fri-: days, hand weight conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Low-Impact aerobics on Mondays and stair-steppingweightcondition-ing on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Com munity Center Gym. Beginners, very low aerobics, with games, dance, strength, flexibility, Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 in the aerobics room (Community Center). If you have never exercised in your life or if you need to start over, then Student scholarships available COCC Presidential Scholarships are awarded to Native Americans. Four scholarships of $1,250 per, academic year are available, with the possibility of renewal for a sec ond academic year. Qualified Native American students are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applica tions is January 31, 1992. To qualify: 1. Applicants must be Native American. 2. Applicants must have com pleted at least 12 credit hours of college course work with a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.5 greater. 3. Applicants must enroll full time inadegree or certificate program at COCC (minimum 12 credits). 4. Applicants must submit evi dence of achievements in academic, cultural, athletic, student leadership, civic or personal pursuits. 5. Applicant must submit a COCC Presidential Scholarship for Native Americans Application Form and required documents by the published scholarship deadline. To Maintain: 1 . Applicant must earn a quarterly grade point average of 2 J or greater. 2. Applicant must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each quarter. 3. Academic eligibility is subject to COCC Uniform Probation Con- AFS moves Warm Springs Adult and Family Services will be closed until the after noon of January 23. Offices will be moving to the new commodities build ing. For information call 553-3315. Wen?ss ant Wtonon The 'Wellness and Women IIP conference will be held February 18 through 21 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The four day conference will feature infor mative workshops and general ses sions for over 800 Native women from the United States and Canada. The conference is being sponsored by Health Promotion Programs at the University of Oklahoma and co sponsored by the Office of Health Programs, Indian Health Service Headquarters. The President's Council on Physical Fitness is a collaborative agency. Arflwih hi C tn ryKjU vnJ uuo lu. transport students The Warm Springs Education Service Department is making an Activity Bus available for Jr. and Sr. High School students who stay after school for some reason such as sports. The bus will transport Warm Springs students from Madras back to Warm Springs, the driver will be David Poitras. He will make two runs, the first one will depart from Madras Jr. High at 5:15 p.m. and from Madras Sr. High at 5:30. The second run will leave MJHS at 7:30 and MHS at 7:40. The Activity Bus will run on other special activities, such as dances, if requested by the school. For more information contact David Poitras, at 553-3311 or 3312 CPS receives three service grants The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs was awarded three new grants to support Child and Family Services for residents of the Reservation. These grantscontracts will be ad ministered by the Children's Pro tective Services Department. The first grant is the Social Ser vices Block Grant, otherwise known as Title of the Social Security Act This grantcontract is awarded to the states and required negotiation with the State of Oregon, Children's Ser vices Division. The grant award to Warm Springs is $37,614. These Residential energy code changes to be explained Another year is here! 1992 brings changes to the Residential Energy Code. We have made arrangements for Mr. Bryan Boe of OSU Extension to present and explain these changes to local people here in Warm Springs. This workshop is scheduled for Fri day, January 24, at 9 a.m. in the EDD training room. We encourage any and all local construction contractors. including tribal departments, to attend this informative workshop. To reg ister in this workshop, give our office call at 333-3326. this is the class for you. "Move" for girls ages lOand older who are overweight, Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the aerobics room at the Community Center, All classes will begin January 6, i yyz. Ail participants tor each class required to fill out new release waivers for the new year, Screening-cholesterol, glucose blood pressure, fat caliper will be January 28, 1992 from 9:00 to 12 noon in the Administration Lobby, For more information call Lucinda at 553-1361. dition. To apply: Complete application and submit it to: Native American Scholarship Committee, C.O.C.C. Financial Aid Office, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend, Oregon 97701. Scholarship assistance available The Rose McKenna Trust Fund provides scholarship assistance for the 1991-92 academic year, to wor thy and needy Native American Students who wish to attend Central Oregon Community College full time. The award covers tuition and books (not to exceed $350.). To Qualify: 1. Applicants must be a Native American. 2. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. 3. Applicants must be accepted at COCC and enrolled full-time (12 credit hours). 4. Applicants must demonstrate need. To Maintain: 1. Applicant must make satisfac tory progress toward a degree as defined by COCC Student Financial Aid Department standards. To apply, send for and complete an applicauon form and submit it to: Student Financial Aid Office, Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend, Oregon 97701-5776. Successful applicants will be in formed in writing of their award. Conference set for Registration for the conference is $133 per person if registered be fur February 7 and $250 if registered after February 7. Special room rates at the Hyatt are $59 per night, in cluding tax. For registration infor mation contact Continuing Educa tion and Public Service, the Unive. r A listening guide KWSO FM radio at 91.9 on the radio dial, Is on-air Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6p.m and on Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight. For the finest In radio listening be sure to tune In Following Is the schedule for KWSO. 6 a.m.: Monday through Friday, Talking Drum Hour" 7ajn.: Monday through Friday, "Informational Hour" 8 am to 10 a.m.: Monday through Friday, Top 40Urban Music 10 am: Monday through Friday, Taking Drum Hour" 1 1 am: Monday through Friday, Top 40AJrban Music 12 Noon: Monday, Blues Power Lunch; Tuesday, Warm Springs Program; Wednesday, Fine Tuning Program; Thursday, Parents Journal Program; and Friday, Raggae Lunch Hour. 1 pm: Monday through Friday, Top 40Urban Music 2 pm.: Monday through Friday, Taking Drum Hour" 3 to 5 pm.: Monday through Friday, Country and Western Music 5pm.: Monday and Tuesday, Country and Western Music; Wednesday, Warm Springs Program; Thursday, Living with Diabetes and Friday, Country and Western Music 6 pm.: Off the Air Saturday: Talking Drum from 6 to 7p.m. and from 7p.m. to midnight is Top 40AJtban music. Call 553-1969 for more Information or comments. L. funds will be used to provide juvenile justice services to children who are classified or in need of supervision or delinquent Part of the grant will be to purchase residential slots; the other part is used to fund a position to work with these youth. The second grant is the Child Care Gymnastics class to begin Contact the Community Center at 553-1361 if your child is interested in gymnastics. Classes for children between the ages of three and 12 will begin Januay 13. There will also be advanced classes for those over 12 , years of age. Title V to meet The Title V Parent Advisory Committee will meet at the Warm Springs Elementary Library at 7:00 p.m. on January 14, 1992. Educa tional assistants from Buff Elemen tary and Warm Springs Elementary will give reports. Elections will be held to fill vacant positions on the committee. All interested persons are invited to attend. 16th Annual Lincoln's Birthday Pow Wow February 7, 8 & 9, 1992 Longhouse - Slmnasho, Oregon Everyone Welcome GRAND ENTRIES Saturday 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Li 1 Friday A 4 fJ Categories Fancy and Traditional (Point Syatam) 7-12 yr. old Boy$ i Girl 13-17 yn. old Boy A Girl 18 and ovor Men A Woman Quaahpama Slatara and Harb Stwyar Recognition Awarda Graaa Dance (Point Syatem) Point system 3 Hand Drum Contest $1,000 Total Prize Money 1st $400 2nd $300 3rd $200 and 4th $100 Day Money each session in addition to contest $6,000 Specials For Information Contact; Pierson Mitchell, Chairman - (503) 553-1406 Charles Tailfeathers, Master of Ceremonies - (503) 553-1983 Sponsored by: Simnasho Longhouse Elders and Committee (Powwow Sponsors and Tribe will not be respon sible for accidents, thefts, or short-funded travelers) No Alcohol or Drugs Feb. 18-21 In Phoenix sity of Oklahoma, 1700 Asp Ave., Norman.Oklahoma 73037-000 1 . For room reservations contact the Hyatt at 1-800-233-1234 or (602) 252 1234. Be sure to mention you are attending the women's conference when making reservations. 1 for KWSO FM91.9 .J and Development Block Grant from the Department of Health and Hu man Services. This particular grant award is $83,500. This grant is for the development of child care re sources on the reservation. Under a collaborative agreement with the Department of Education, CPS will turn all fundsand administration over to Early ChildhoodDay Care Pro gram. CPS will provide home evaluations, background checks, and certification of homes or centers. Education will provide the actual disbursement of funds. The third grantcontract is a con tract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs under Public Law 93-638. BIA has awarded the Tribes $30,000 of the Child Abuse Initiative funding from Congress. The purpose of this grant is to provide training for staff and foster parents in preventing abuse and neglect and remedying problems that bring children into foster care. Under thiscontractCPS will purchase :f intensive treatment for children who have severe emotionalbehavioral problems. For more information, please feel free to contact the CPS Director Jon Grant at 553-3209. Sunday 2:00 p.m. 0r $20,000 In Prlx Monty Specials Jingle Dance (Point Syatem) Senior Citizen Recognition Tiny Tota 6 S Under Royalty Rcognltlon