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PAGE 2 March 5, 1993 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tvmoo Federal grant to fund local conservation Corps ; - 1:1 , i i f a j !f ? V V'1 "V : v" . ' ,r f , t .- f SL p Warm Springt Conservation Corps membersart, kneeling left to right, JarodThomasJoey Wahslse, William Clements and Danny Samuels. Standing left lo right, Louis LeClairt, Lucas Ike, BeckySahme.ManuelTeeman, Helen Clements, NkU Chart trn0HSuppah TapP and AdriaH Notpktured,Sean Mulholland, Joseph Boise, and The Work Experience and Devel opment Dcpanmcnt, previously known as Employment Services, will operate a federally funded vcar-round Warm Springs Community and Conservation Corps, thanks to a federal grant through the National and Community Services Act. Initially, sixteen individuals be tween the ages of 16 and 25 will represent WSCC which plans to hire 32 individuals per year over the next three years. The Corps slots arc each six months in duration. At least two work crews will be operating, with each crew having two crew leaders. Crew leaders, selected by Corp co ordinator Lucas Ike, are Manuel Town 'N' Around- -Continued from page 1- ride and reduce moisture spray from the suriacc. Another highway job, not yet re leased for bid, will renovate High way 26 from the Kah-Ncc-Ta junc tion at Warm Springs to the Deschutes Bridge. All Warm Springs highway renovation should be completed be fore fall and winter weather sets in later this year. We're where? According to the Treaty, the east ern boundary of the reservation lies in the middle of the Deschutes River. How come, then, the State sign marking that boundary is located about 300 feet inside the reservation border, just northwest of the Deschutes Crossing Restaurant and Information Center? A sign should be put up in the middle of the bridge so travelers are aware of the accurate boundary. Taking action Remember the tragic beating death Of the Fort Hall, Idaho youth in Janu ary? Well, Sho-Ban members are taking action. The Fort Hall Housing Authority has helped organize a Youth Action Committee through which activities will be organized for reservation youth. The entire community feels that positive activi ties are needed as an alternative to Agriculture The challenges of fanning and ranching on reservation lands will be covered at a three-day conference, March 17-19, at the Days Inn in Pocatello, Idaho. The Northwest Inter-Tribal Agri culture Council Conference will cover topics of interest to tribal ag riculture representatives and indi vidual Indian farmers and ranchers throughout the West. Speakers include regional experts in the fields of cattle, horse and buffalo production; soil, water and range conservation and reservation land and credit issues. Representatives from the Shoshone-Bannock. Arapaho, Coei'r Spilyay Tymoo Staff Members MANAGING EDITOR SID MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR DONNA BEHREND PHOTO SPECIALIST MARSHA SHEWCZYK ;REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER SAPHRONIA KATCHIA REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER SELENA BOISE FOUNDED IN MARCH, 1 976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Ouroff ices are located in the basement 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) 553-1 644 or (503) 553-3274 FAX No. 553-3539 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Within U.S. - $9.00 Outside U.S. -$15.00 SPILYAY TYMO0 1992 v I ) - Tccman and Trudic Smith. Tccman and Smith have participated in in tensive orientation and training dur ing the past few weeks and have also been interviewing applicants. As crew leaders, Tccman and Smith will help energize and motivate young people to gain some good work eth ics, skills and work experience. This is providing the opportunity to complete a wiac range 01 inter community and rural projects which have long-term benefits for all of Warm Springs. Further, the grant includes a human resource compo nent, specifically the development of a junior council, which got off the ground through the Youth Work the use of drugs and alcohol. One Saturday, over 100 residents participated in a sledding party. People gathered later in the week to make valentines and a Valentines dance was held for area youth. The first annual "Daughters of the Mother Earth" slcepover and gathering was held in late February. The housing authority continues to call for com munity support. Reappointed Merle Anne Kirk, who served as Miss Warm Springs for 1992, was reappointed to that position by Tribal Council.according to Vesta Johnson. As Miss Warm Springs, Merle qualifies for a $1,000 educational scholarship and numerous trips throughout the year. As one of her first functions, Merle will appear at Montgomery Plaza in Portland as part of the Portland International Women's Day March 7 during which she will model a jingle dress. Diabetes controlled In early January, a group health workers and cultural educators from the southwest United States began following the diet and exercise pat ternsof their ancestors to demonstrate the benefits of a traditional lifestyle in controlling diabetes. During the two-week project, the group, com- meet set d'Alene and Navajo tribes will dis cuss successful tribal agricultural initiatives. Representatives of the Department of Agriculture and the Intertribal Agriculture Council will also be on hand to discuss Indian agriculture and federal policy. The final day of the conference is reserved for a tour of the Fort Hall Reservation's buffalo herd, farming and ranching operations, irrigation district and Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprises. There is NO registration fee to attend the conference, however, those interested in attending are urged to reserve a room as soon as possible. 5 ... " V i V v v 4 - Program last summer. The grant also allows for focus on Adopt an Elder and Adopt a BrotherSister programs. Strong voluntccrism is also re quired. Each year of the three year grant ncriod, organizers will be re quired lo re-apply for the funding. To renew a grant, the commission reviews all aspects of the require ments to ensure they arc being met. The help of individuals, families and the community arc needed in order to be successful at achieving all aspects of the grant. Termed an "educational service learning" opportunity, the Corps is a once in a life time experience for young people who want to work and j prised of Native Americans, incor- Springs proudly announces an Open poratcd native desert foods into low- House, Thursday, March 4, 1993 fat, high soluble fiber diet and par- from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come ticipatcd in two to four hours of in and examine the latest in computer aerobic exercise daily. software and try out new programs at The average weight loss was 3.5 the Computer Lear ling Center, pounds per week, and body fat was Find out what the Education reduced by 1.8 percent. They also Center is doing to help kids stay in averaged a 26 point lowering of school and succeed! fasting blood sugar levels and a 28 Discover all that is happening in point lowering of blood cholesterol. 4-H and Extension. The participants were all supplied Know anyone that needs a job? with desert foodstuffs for the next Talk with the employment counsel phase of the demonstration, which ors who can help, will evaluate their ability to incorpo- Refreshments will be served and rate traditional foods and exercise door prizes for free classes! into their home life. Weight and body Open house is sponsored by Tribal composition evaluations will be taken Higher Education, Culture and Heri at one and three months. The group tage, 4-H, and OSU Extension, feels that native foods can play a COCC, Work Experience and Em significant role in reducing susccp- ployment, and the Tribal Computer tibility to diabetes. Learning Center. For more informa tion call 553-1428. Early Childhood Education Center news Early Childhood Activities for March 1993 8th PPCOfficcrsmeeting6:30 8 p.m. at ECE Center - Officers will be developing the Agenda for up coming PPC Meeting. 9th "Week ofthe Young Child" Planning meeting 3:30 p.m. ECE Center - Week of the Young Child is coming up in April - AH community members are invited to help plan this community wide celebration. 10th Head Start Parent Policy Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. ECE Center - Monthly meeting. 15th Head Start S AVI Meeting 1 2 noon at ECE Center - All program parentsguardians are invited to par ticipate in this annual Head Start Self Assessment Process. 17th Leprechaun Fun Run 10:00 a.m. at ECE Center, Home Base Center Day. 18th Video Lunch 12 noon ECE Center staff lounge - view a video featuring skills for parents of teenagers, lunch will be provided. 22nd Doll Board Making Workshop 6:30-8 p.m. ECE Center, Materials will be provided - every one is welcome to come and create doll boards for ECE classroom use! 23rd Infant Center Playground Installation - volunteers from Willamette University will be put ting up the Infant Center playground and playhouse. 24th "What's for Dinner?" Part 4 - Nutrition Workshop 1 2 noon ECE Kitchen Dining Room. This month's featured menu will focus on "stew". Lunch provided, everyone welcome. Protect children's teeth early After eating, small pieces of food that are not swallowed still cling to the teeth. Germs use this food to make acids which attack the enamel (the shiny white covering) on the teeth and cause cavities. Saliva docs help to protect the enamel and clear food from the mouth. But, foods that stay on the teeth for more than 30 minutes, even crackers and chips, can cause decay if teeth haven't been brushed with a fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride can help prevent tooth decay because it protects the enamel. Dentists say that brushing with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day can learn in the outdoors. There is no discrimination based upon race, sex or religion. The first year plan in cludes training, educational activi ties, a wide variety of work experi ence projects and service learning through hands-on assignments. When crew members complete their entire corp training, one oflhc primary post services is a scholarship which will be applied directly to a vocational school or college that at which the individual is acccptcdfor registration tuition costs. The purpose of the act is to renew ethic oi civic responsibility; encour age citiens to engage in service to the nation; involve youth in programs that will benefit the nation and im prove their lives; enable youth to make a sustained commitment to service by removing barriers; build on the network of existing programs and agencies; involve participants in activities not otherwise being per formed by paid workers; and gener ate additional volimtccr service hours to help meet human, educational, environmental and public safety needs, particularly relating to pov erty. Some of the projects planned for the community include working for the elderly providing driveway graveling, slacking of wood, identi fying basic repair needs and assist the housing department with repairs forscniorciuzen housing units. Other work will include community hous ing enhancement projects, commu nity at large enhancement projects, cemetery enhancement projects, playground development, outdoor parks, Peter's Pasture renovation, natural resources and forestry projects. For further information on the WSCC, contact Lucas Ike at 553 3324. The office is located in the basement of the west wing of the Education Services building. Education Center sets open house The Education Department of the Confederated Tribes of Warm prevent the formation of most tooth decay if food is eaten 4 or 5 times a day. Brush teeth 3 times a day if food is eaten more often. The best time to brush teeth is after breakfast and just before bed. And until your child is 6 or 7 years old, it's best for parents to help brushing teeth to make sure a good job is done. Most tooth decay occurs in chil dren under 3 years, so early dental care is needed. Even before teeth appear, wipe gums daily with a clean, damp washcloth. Be sure to visit a dentist before a child' s first birthday. To start early in protecting your child's teeth: put your child to bed without a bottle, don't let your baby sleep all night at the breast, begin teaching your child to drink from a cup around six months of age & avoid pop and other sweet drinks and don't let your child drink from a bottle all day long. The results of the Warm Springs Head Start dental screenings show that 43 of all children screened exhibited active or restored Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. That means al most half of our 3 and 4 year olds have had Baby Bottle tooth decay. When you look at your baby's teeth don't forget to check the back of the front teeth. That is where this type of decay begins. Please follow the above recommendations and keep your baby smiling. Children and Self Esteem We all thrive on compliments and praise but we sometimes forget to pass these on to our children. Self esteem is how a person feels about himself. Self-esteem is the founda tion on which children build the rest of their lives. Negative words and commands cause children to have a low self esteem. Negative statements can be come a habit. Common negative statements adults use: Why are you so stupid? How many times have I told you? Can't you do anything right? If the way a child behaves annoys you or makes you angry, be honest and tell them. Don't nag and criticize children. Positive words allow chil dren to feel good about themselves. They build a child's self-esteem. Try this list of positive words: Thank you for helping.... Li : . i p n ' ; . . . ! I. - !! ) V ! - ; v-A r i t Snowy Steed Amber Macy sits atop her cold blooded horse one recent winter day. Amber constructed the horse to celebrate her birthday February 21. Phase II begins New IRMP Team organized The IRMP II Team, organized last spring, has been meeting every other Monday at the Warm Springs Power Enterprise building. An effort is be ing made to identify areas of concerns in different resource areas, as well as recognize opportunities in the plan ning process. The IRMP II Team is charged with the responsibility of coming up with a plan that will serve community needs, meeting the specific require ments of the people while maintain ing a balanced approach. Issues and concerns being ad dressed by the Team include: WATER: Maintain clean water; Riparian habitat protection; Lack of water; More water storage; River Management; Aquaculture; Use of chemicals; Spring development; Sidwalter canal; Deep wells; Guz zlers; Domestic water sources. ENVIRONMENT: Landfills site; Use of chemicals (herbicides); Air quality; Weed control; Road system designexpansion; R.H. septic sys tems. RECREATION: More recreation opportunities for Tribal, non-Tribal; Lake Billy Chinook interface; River planning; Youth programfacilities opportunities; Huntingfishing op portunities; Rafting; More barbecues. ENERGYMINERALS: Use of solargeothermalwind; Juniper for wood burning; More mineral devel opment; Quarry site. That was a great idea.... I like the way you.... Treat children the way you want to be treated. Hug them and tell them they are great. Head Start Part Day Hours Head Start Part Day hours are 8:30-1 p.m. Children begin eating their lunch before 12 noon and are usually finished by 12:30 p.m. Par entsguardians are asked to pick up their children between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Recently the number of chil dren left at Head Start past 1 p.m. has been increasing. ParentsGuardians need to realize that when a child is the last in hisher class to be picked up, it often makes himher feel for gotten. Please remember that chil dren in the Head Start Part Day Pro gram can be picked up at 12:30 p.m. A policy is being developed to better deal with this issue. Any and all input is welcome and needed. For logistic purposes, from now on, children still in a part day classroom at 1:05 p.m. will be taken to the ECE front office by hisher teachers. At that time staff will try and contact the parentguard ian. If that attempt fails, emergency contacts will be called. Please, if you have a family member or friend with a child in the Head Start Part Day program, and you see them at 12:30 p.m. remind them that it's time to ABOUT CHILD Mtlnbcek. Don't mil nh. jects on rear window shell. WTK i A tttsmt Frtm Warn Sprint l i J-V i ii " .v ; r - t- . Your weight could ' crush the child in an JJt V accident. . HOUSING: Impact on Agricul tureRangcWildlifc; Landscape de sign; Visuals; Roadwatcrpowcr; Zoning; Population growth plan Housing expansion; Community in terface with RangcAg lands; En force; Fire Management. FISH & WILDLIFE: Intro, of ex otics (buffalo); Riparian habitat; Wildlife cover; Enforcement of rules, regulations, Tribal law, (fish and wildlife); Public education of re sources; Re-intro of indigenous species (antelope); Wildlife habitat protection; Endangered species. RANGE: More quality forage; Juniper controlutilization; More staffingsupport; More facilities; Tourists. EDUCATIONIMPLEMENTA TION: More education of range us ers (DNR), (Conservation issues); More equipmentTechnical applica tions; More staffingsupport; Tech nical services coordination; More Tribal employees; Zoning; More co management of Natural Resources; Grazing forested areas; Fencing projects; RanchingFarming oppor tunities; Rest for lands-over rest?; Woodland classifications; Native grasses; Grazing plan implementa tion; More use of prescribed fire; Livestock health & disease; Public perception of grazing issuesprac tices: Too many horsesnot enough; pick up their child. With everyone's help this issue will be resolved. Home-Based Program Margie Kalama, Home-Based Coordinator and Nancy Kirk, Head Start Director attended Head Start Home-Based Program Option Train ing at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC, February 17-18, 1993. Over 500 people including Head Startdirectors and Home-Based supervisors participated in the train ing nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Head Start is a federally funded, child developmentprogram.Itscrves young children and their families whose income meets federal poverty guidelines. Ten percent of the chil dren have disabilities. Head Start programs operate under annual grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Home-Based Program Op tion within Head Start offers fami lies an individualized program in their own home. Families are provided the opportunity to gain necessary skills and access needed resources to func tion better as individuals, parents, and family units. Through Margie and Nancy's participation in the Head Start Home Based Option Training, they have gained valuable information for their own Home-Based Program. SAFETY Keep them locked. 1 I Kirty Childhood EAucmden