PAGE 2 October 30, 1992 Warm Springs, Oregon Simlyay Tymoo iii Dorothy Zimmerman leaches Calligraphy In an evening class to Eraina Palmer (left) and Joanne Smith Central Oregon Community College adult education classes continue to draw students. Numerous employees receive service awards at luncheon The Annual Employee Awards were presented October 22, 1992 to the employees that earned their re spective awards. Following are the employees and the years of employ ment for which they received awards: Thirty Years Norma Smith, Irene B. Wells, Sidney Miller. Twenty-Five Years Pauline Allen, Joyce Erb, Jacob Frank, Sr., Herbert Graybacl, Jr. Twenty Years Louise Jackson, Charles Nathan, Lloyd Phillips, Jr., Madeline Qucahpama. Fifteen Years Frances Allen, Rose Mary Aly, Charles Calica, Garrett Cooke, Lucinda Green, Gracclinc A. Greene, Kathcrine Jackson, Benson Heath, Urcn Leonard, Jr., Jeanette Meanus, Elaine Miller, Alice Sampson, Lisa Sledge, Sybil Smith, Margie Tuckta, Vivian Wewa. Ten Years Justine Aguilar, Cecil Brunoe, Jr., Steve Courtney, Tricia Courtney-Ike, Janet Gibson, Margaret Harding, Judy Johnson, Ken Lydy, Shirley Madden, James A. Manion, Julie Quaid, Theresa Morris, Fran Moses Ahcrn, Cheryl Sorrelhorse, Charlene Stacona, Robert Stafford, Linda Thompson, Dennis Thompson, Dal las Winishut, Jr., Donald Winishut, Ruth Womack. Five Years Lana Adams, Priscilla Arthur, Berna Boise-Greene, Joan David, 49th annual National Congress The topics were many and cov ered a wide variety of subjects dur ing the 49th Annual National Con gress of American Indians conference which was held in Alexandria, Vir ginia. Tribal leaders and representa tives from across the United States and Alaska, were on hand to voice their concerns from Indian Country. Topicsranging from Columbus to the Clinton-Gore and the Presidential election hopefuls of Bush and Perot. At the convention Clinton-Gore showed they were front runners from the Indian voters. The Indian veterans expressed their concern from all across the country. Veterans are unable to get home loans because of the Trust Land status; also there are many who need medical attention but get denied their rights where other minority cases benefit. The Native American vet erans are always overlooked, as a member of the Alaskadclcgation who said, "When you go to the V.A. for medical attention they say, you're an Indian, go the PHS, and when you go to the PHS they say, you're a veteran go to the VA, so what do we do." Also the education assistance is an other sticker for the Indian veterans as they are continually denied help for college. The youth who are going to be the backbone of the Indian nation soon need all the help they can get now. 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-weskly by the Confederated Tribes ot Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the basement of the Old Girls Dorm at 1 1 15 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 SPILYAY TYMOO 1992 Carroll Dick, Lena Edwards, Zilah Florcs.Janis Gunshows, Priscilla Ike, Charlene Kelly, Stella Langlcy, Winona Lewis, Sandra Main, Lori Nathan-Smith, Raynclc Palmer Martinez, Wilma Picard, Arlita Rhoan, Dora Sahmc, Mary Ann Sando-Emhoolah, Julie Sandoval, Debbie Scott, Sandra Scott, Dorothy Simtustus, Shirley A. Smith, Jancll Smith, Mariam Soucrs, Mercedes Suppah, Lorraine Suppah, Lcontyne Tancwasha-Davis, Lavcna Thomas, Rebecca VanPelt, Shcilah Wahnctah, John Anderson, Charles T. Edwards, Dwaync Edwards, Mark Fritsch, Laurence Heath, Lucas Ike, Tyrone Ike, Cyril Jim, Anthony Kco, Norman Lucei, Duane Miller, Jr., Marvin Meanus, Sr., Reggie Poorbcar, Daniel Scott, Austin Smith, Victor Smith, Edison Yazzie. Three Year Michelle Bristow, Mary Buchner, Mary Calica, June Cassanova, Judith Charley, Elaine Clements, Patricia Conner, Maureen Fragra, Erma Garcia, Carol Howlingwater, Priscilla Ike, Bridgette Kalama Culpus, Rcnee Jackson, Saphronia Katchia, Charlene Kelly. Estcllc . Lawson, Kelly Muskoff, Dawn . Osmond, Normandie Phelps, Beverly Smith, Debbie Scott, Dcnise Smith, Jamesina Smith, Lauraina Hintsala, Fred Carlson, John Henning, Geoffrey Kaeberly.LeandcrLucero, Doug Mcdlyn, Harry Miller, Sr., Ro maine Miller, Calvin Poncho, Reggie Poorbcar, Robert Raimondi, Stanley They need to get aid for education. There were so many issues to be addressed in such a short time. Along with all the problems addressed at the conference the Warm Springs delegation were busy attending the workshops in Water Rights, Indian law, Economic Development, Edu cation, Housing, Veterans Adminis tration and all the other workshops that were available for them. The Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest Indians scheduled a spe cial meeting with Dr. Rhoads, who is head of all the PHS across the coun try. There were many issues men tioned to Dr. Rhoads concerning problems in the Northwest, where there needs to be attention given for various programs. Bernice Mitchell, one ot the delegates irom Warm Springs expressed concerns of an Indian Hospital here in the Pacific Northwest. There are no such facili ties anywhere near for the Native Americans. Also there are Indian Veterans who need medical attention and are denied services from the VA hospital. They say you are Indian and you should go to the PHS. Well what can one do so they live the best they can with their problems? It was men tioned that there is a floor in the VA hospital perhaps could be used for the Indian people. This was just a suggestion. The Affiliated Tribes of ' ; Simtustus, Daniel Scott, Victor Smith. People who were not present to pick up their awards can pick up them up at the Finance Office from Norma Smith or contact Antoinette PampcricnatlhcEmploymcntOfficc. Employment Services also needs current addresses of those people who arc no longer working and have moved. If you have information contact Antoinette. People that were not present arc: Maureen Meanus, Lcandcr Luccro, Robert Raimondi, Mary Buckncr, Duanc Miller, Jr., Priscilla Arthur, Laurence Heath, Austin Smith, Mark Fritsch, Janice Gunshows, Winona Lewis, Dwaync Edwards, Julie Sandoval, Herb Graybacl, Jr., Jacob Frank, Sr., Pauline Allen, Louise Jackson, Urcn Leonard, Jr., Margie Tuckta, Gracclinc Greene, Jeanette Meanus, Janet Gibson, Cecil Brunoe, Jr.. Ruth Womack. If you're REGISTERED si VOTE! convention focuses on many issues, topics Northwest Indians were well repre sented at the convention. One of the top topics was the Economic Devel opment Issues. The Economic De velopment Committee met and dis cussed situations and a report was presented to the general assembly by Andrea Smith, who is the Economic Coordinator of the Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest. Herrcportfollows: The NCAI Economic Develop ment Committee had a full agenda and well-attended seminars over the past two days. Two years ago, at the beginning of the Chairmanships of Chuck Trimble, the Economic Development Committee set out to accomplish certain objectives. The first objective was to raise the level of priority of economic development in the NCAI organization. However, in order to do that, we had to define the importanteconomic development issues, to focus an eco nomic development agenda, and to provide the support to the NCAI Executive Staff to help them advo cate for favorable Indian Policy in Congress and in the Administration. We were able, as an organization, to take advantage of that opportunity to call attention to our needs, which were very similar to the needs of the economically distressed inner-cities. We were in close contact with the NCAI Executive staff, and they did an excellent job representing the Economic Development Issues Committee. Two tax credit incentive provisions were introduced for In dian Country, an Employment Tax Creditandan InvcstmcnlTax Credit, both aimed at industries that would invest in Indian Country and that would employ Indian People. But before we go further, we must call attention to the excellent work of the Navajo Nation's Washington Of fice. Without their excellent staff, there would be no tax incentives passed by Congress. The Navajo Office did the definitive work to bring before Congress the tax incentives. We were in position to strongly support their efforts. As we recounted our activities over the year, I believe there was a feeling among the Economic Devel opment Committee that we have come a long way toward meeting our objectives. First, V:p has been positive ac Immunization Both the Influenza and Pneumo coccal vaccines will be offered dur ing the regular Diabetes Clinic on Thursday, November 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 1 a.m. You will not need to wait to sec a doctor if you come to the Diabetes Clinic ONLY to receive the vaccine (s); Linda Knight, Public Health Nurse, and Susan Maihcw, Diabetes Nurse Educator will be giving the shots. Patients with Diabetes should re ceive a flu shot every fall and the pneumonia shot just once. Why? If people with diabetes catch the flu or Encumonia, they arc at greater risk of ccoming seriously ill because their Low-cost mammograms offered For the sixth consecutive year, women in Jefferson County have the opportunity to receive a low-cost breast cancer screening test. During the month of November, Mountain View Hospital and Nursing Home is sponsoring a breast cancer detection awareness campaign. Low-dose x-rays, called mammograms, arc the mostcffcclivc method of detecting breast cancer. Mammograms can detect malignan cies long before they can be fclL Women over the age of 35 who have not had a mammogram within the last seven years arc eligible for the screening program. Women should not take part in the screening if they arc pregnant, nurs ing or have had an open biopsy or breast surgery within the last year. Women need not have a doctor's order to take advantage of the screening, but test results will only be provided to their physician. Appointments for the screening arc limited and will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. The cost for the cancer screening, which in clude the radiologists fee is $50. The screening fee must be paid at the time of the appointment. Those women whose insurance may cover the cost of a mammogram may bill their insurance company for reim bursement. To make an appointment for the screening or for more information, call Tia Miller to 475-3882. Food handlers course to be held November 8 at Social Hall Thclastfoodhandlcrcertification classes of the year will be held No vember 9, 1992 at the Community Center Social Hall. The first two hour class will begin sharply at 4:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. The last class will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Participants should plan to come about 5 minutes early to reg tivity on Capital Hill to institute tax incentives as a means of attracting industry and capital investment to targeted areas. NCAI has for many years supported the concept of tax incentives for Indian reservations through Enterprise Zones. Although we have had consistent support from Senator John McCain and Senator Inouye, We have never been able to get through to the House Ways and Means Committee where tax and revenue issues are considered. This year, the tragic events in Los Angeles following the Rodney King incident caught the attention to Con gress and the Administration and once again, targeted tax incentives was seen as an activity in the inner cities. , Not only did that Navajo Office get the tax incentives introduced, but also was able to develop this case for tribal eligibility to the services and programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporationji terms of finance assistance and political in surance. : The tax incentives have been in corporated in the tax bill that was Dr. Rhoads of the PMS. met with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indian at the in the middle of the photo. Clinic important for diabetics immune systems do not work as well as those of non-diabetic patients. When you arc ill, it is harder to keep your blood sugar in balance. Let us help you stay well by coming to the clinic to get your flu and pneumonia shots. II you cannot come to the Immunization Clinic on Public safety branch selects monthly award recipients I' , As. ..J I J X Sarah Thompson-May Sandy Miller-July ister. Registration will close 5 min utes after the class starts. Only those registered will get food handler cer tifications and no late registration will be accepted. Participants should also plan to bring paper and pencil to take notes. A short test will be given at the end of the class. The next food handlcrccrtification passed by Congress and is now before the President for signature into law. Unfortunately there is the probabil ity that the bill will be vetoed, and your support is needed to encourage the President to sign that legislation. Nevertheless, there is momentum on our side, and if we persist we may someday have tax incentives and duty-free manufacturing on Indian reservations in the near future. Other areas of priority in the Eco nomic Development Committee in clude reform and recapitalization of the Indian Financing Act. Under leadership of Mr. Dave Mathinson, we are going to see the Indian Fi nancing Act reformed as that it will have credibility among our Tribes, in the Congress, and in the private sec tor. In our sessions over the past two days we have adopted position pa pers to do the following: 1. Tourism Development as pri ority to help tribes develop their tourism potential and to protect their sacred sites, sacred ceremonies and their natural environments as well. ' " ? 'IV';'. " ' ' - Wmhmmimiimmmmmmhhmhim. y I h 1 November 12, you can make an ap pointment at ANY lime to get your shots. If you have uny questions re garding the Immunization Clinic, R lease call Susan Maihcw, Diabetes lursc Educator, or Linda Knight, Public Health Nurse, at the clinic at 553-1196. KarlaTias-August Annette Hausinger-June class will not be held until February, 1993. Anyone needing or wishing to have certification between now and then should take the class. Pre-regis-tration is requested so that hand-out materials can be prepared. The number to call to pre-registcr or for additional information is 553-3264 and ask for Nancy. 2. Restore the integrity of Tribal rights and options to utilize the JTPA program as an effective means of supporting Tribal economic devel opment. 3. Promote the development of our transportation and infrastructure requirements of the reservations. 4. Convene a national meeting to more clearly define and articulate the policy choices the NCAI might adopt as its Economic Development agenda into the next decade. As I mentioned before, we have set out to broaden the options avail able for real tribal economic devel opment, but also to focus those op tions into a solid, realistic agenda for NCAI. We see our role as one that fully supports the ability of our NCAI President, the Executive Committee, and the Executive Staff. Our ability to define the issues and secure tribal consensus on the key issues relating to Economic Development will as sure that they can fulfill the great trust and the great burden we have placed upon their shoulders. i ' V- ' 1 NCAI Con vention. Bernice Mitchell If m 1 5 if- ' , II. " afar- W Si