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New AFMO Tray Leonard
Tribal member and resident of
Warm Springs, 27-year-old Tray
Leonard, has accepted the Assistant
Fire Management Officer position in
the Fire Management department.
Before transferring. Leonard served
a year with the Fire and Safety
department as a full-time (EMT)
emergency medical technician and
structural fire fighter. "I spent six
months as an apprentice with the Fire
and Safety department in 1995, and
became a full-time employee August
1996," says Leonard.
Leonard is not new at fighting
wildfires "I've fought a few wildfires
here in Warm Springs and in other
states. My past lire experiences
HEALTH BUZZ!
LINE, UAfltt BUUVJlD
CLASS PUT ON HOLD! Due to
circumstances beyond our control,
the western line dance classes that
were being held every Wednesday at
the Recreation Center have come to
a halt.
For those of you that were becom
ing a regular part of the Wednesday
night class, we apologize for this
disruption.
Look for western line dance
classes in about a month or so! We
hope to pick it back up and possibly
change the location. We hope you
will continue going out to practice
what you've learned, and maybe,
even return with some new dances to
share with the class.
If you have any suggestions, or
need more information on this, please
feel free to call Carolyn Wewa at
553-4922.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS
CAROLINE CRUZ? For many lo
cal people, the name Caroline Cruz
is synonymous with prevention edu
cation. Caroline is a tribal member,
who currently works for the Oregon
Prevention Resource Center.
The Community Health Educa
tion Team recently had a chance to
see our own Tribal Member in action
at a Prevention training workshop in
Bend, Oregon.
Caroline was instrumental in de
veloping the "Here's Looking at
You" curriculum that was used in
our local schools a few years back.
Her move to work for the Oregon
Prevention Resource Center is now
taking Caroline all over the United
States and to other countries.
Caroline is involved with a staff
that has the dedication to pursue ways
to improve on identifying risk fac
tors that contribute to alcohol and
drug use, development of statistics
throughout the counties in the State
of Oregon, and has been on the fore
front of prevention education.
A Tribal Member of the Confed
erated Tribes of Warm Springs ac
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tive in prevention efforts throughout
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speaks highly of the motivation and
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their individual pursuits. Caroline is
one of these individuals. It causes a
feeling of pride to sec one of our own
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started in 1 988 at the age of 1 8," says
Leonard. "It started during summer
vacation. I was attending Mt. Hood
Community College, trying to major
in Fisheries. I applied for a job at the
Fire Management department," says
Leonard. "I was selected as a Helitack
crew member. As a helitack crew
member, we fought fires after a
helicopter dropped us off near the
fire and stayed there until other
resources arrived. It was quite an
experience," remembers Leonard. "I
started to like the feeling of fighting
wildfires. I continued to work for the
helitack position for three seasons.
"In my third season, I was advanced
to assistant helitack foreman. In
News from Community Health Education
delivering prevention messages that
may help individuals and lamines
make choices that will help lowerthe
risks of their children and families
being affected by alcohol and drugs.
Her teaching ability generates hu
mor, laughter, a sense of responsibil
ity to our children, and an overall
responsibility to ourselves.
If you have the opportunity to see
Caroline in action you will see a
person who is making a big differ
ence in many communities through
out the State of Oregon. If you have
the chance to listen to Caroline
take that opportunity, and learn from
the best!
WHAT IS A RISK FACTOR?
"Risk factors are those conditions
that increase the likelihood that a
child will develop one or more be
havior problems in adolescence".
How many times have we met in
a setting to talk about the problems
facing our communities?
The risk-focused prevention be
ing shared by the Oregon Prevention
Resource Center is based on the need
to identify factors that increase the
risk of a problem developing; and to
also find ways to reduce the risks in
ways that enhance protective or re
siliency factors.
(You're sitting there thinking,
"Right! And what the heck are you
talking about!")
Well, to go on. How many times
do we witness behavior that is vio
lent, that is described as juvenile
delinquent, or is drug or alcohol
related.
More to the point, how many in
stances docs this happen in our own
families?
What places our children at risk
of becoming involved in alcohol and
drugs?
There are Community Risk Fac
tors, Family Risk Factors, School
Veteran's alert
Find out how you can help in the
, vi ri
romnrehsnsive Pannine Process.
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Anyone who served in the Armed
Forces .s ehgible and toper-
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March 1 1997 at the Veteran sHall
(next to Shit.ke Creek)
March of 1 99 1 , 1 transferred with the
Warm Springs Interagency Hot Shot
crew as acrew member. I was rapidly
climbing the ladder, becai-se in July
I was transferred into a squad boss
position and in September I made it
to assistant crew supervisor."
Being with a type-one interagency
hoi shot crew also meant traveling,
says Leonard. "Some fire seasons
we would travel all over the
Southwest like New Mexico, Texas,
Arizona and parts of California. And
sometimes we would end up in
Alaska, Canada or other parts of the
Northwest like Washington, Oregon,
Idaho and Montana. Every fire we
went lo was different in size,
topography, and wind speed and
direction," says Leonard. That's why
it's so dangerous and sometimes fire
fighters get hurt or killed. The biggest
wildfire I was ever involved with
was the Tok fire in Alaska. That fire
reached 116,000 acres," recalls
Leonard. "The longest time I spent
fighting fire away from home was 45
days straight," says Leonard. "The
pay is good but if you're a married
person with a family, I wouldn't
recommend it."
In August of 1994, after getting
tired of traveling so much, Leonard
transferred into the Assistant Engine
director and fought fire near home.
"In 1995, 1 made another change. I
transferred to the Fire and Safety
department.
On May II, 1996 Leonard and
Monica Sampson, were married. "We
bought a home in the Sunnysidc
division. My wife is due to have a
baby March 13, we're very excited
about it," says Leonard. "Working
for the Fire and Safety department
was a different experience than what
I was used to," says Leonard. "It was
the opportunity and the challenge of
the new position what brought me
back to Fire Management," says
Leonard. I feel comfortable and
Risk Factors and Individual 'Peer
Risk Factors.
We challenge you to begin think
ing about what these might be. In
upcoming Spilyay Tymoo News, we
will share more information about
risk factors from each of these cat
egories. HEPATITIS A and HEPATI
TIS B are different diseases, although
both affect the liver. Hepatitis A is
caused by infection with the Hepati
tis A virus. The virus can be found in
the stool of persons with the disease.
It is spread through fecal contamina
tion and oral ingestion, and is often
the result of poor hand washing. It
can spread readily in households and
day care centers.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A range
from nausea, vomiting and mild stom
ach pains to diarrhea and yellowing
of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
The best way to prevent the dis
ease is by frequent and careful hand
washing, especially after using the
bathroom and changing diapers, and
before preparing or eating food. A
vaccine for protection against Hepa
titis A was recently licensed
Hepatitis B is also a viral disease.
It is spread by contact with infected
blood or bodily fluids. The virus must
be introduced through broken skin or
come into contact with mucous mem
branes for infection to occur. Some
ways the virus can be transmitted are
through sharing or using contami
nated objects, such as hypodermic
needles, sexual contact, and contact
of broken skin with a contaminated
surface.
This illness may start with mild
symptoms such as loss of appetite,
vague abdominal discomfort, nausea
and vomiting, and progress to jaun
On Patrol
by Don Courtney
In Brief:
Juveniles seem to be leading in
early month statistics as a rash of
juveniles seem to be out on their own
during the late night hours.
Several complaints of runaway
juveniles were logged over the past
weekend as officers scrambled to
located them. Others located were
arrested for curfew violation. Police
urge parents of these juveniles lo
constantly be aware of your
teenager's whereabouts.
One parent who lodged a
complaint with police said that their
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positive aboul being able to handle it
as Ihe Assistant l ire Management
Officer. This position will keep me
around home and near my family, I'll
leave the traveling for all the young
and single people," says Leonard.
"Bui I miss fighting wild fires so I'm
sure I'll be out there side by side with
the other fire fighters when ever I'm
able lo. Fighting wildfires is not for
everyone, but if you think that's the
career for you, don't wail too long to
pursue it," concludes Leonard.
From Kah-Nee-Ta
Tewee honored for 25 years
On Wednesday, February 26,
Amelia Tewee, of'the tribal Human
Resources department was
recognized for 25 years of service
with the Confederated Tribes of
Warm Springs.
Amelia first started working at
Kah-Nee-Ta resort in 1966, as a
cashier at the bathhouse. Actually,
says Amelia, "I was an all-around
employee because I also worked as
the front desk manager for the Lodge
and the Village. It was also my job to
train all new front desk employees,"
says Amelia. "In 1971 1 took leave of
absence for a year to attend Kclsey
Business School in San Diego,
California. On May 15, 1972 after
the Lodge opened up I returned to
Kah-Nee-Ta to work in the
Reservations department at $350
dollars a month" rememebers
Amelia. "But before returning to Kah-Nee-Ta
I worked for the Day Care
department for about a month" says
Amelia. "In 1984, after Kah-Nee-Ta
became a separate enterprise, I
switched to my present job with the
tribal Human Resources," says
Amelia.
dice and sometimes chronic infec
tion.
A vaccine for Hepatitis B was
developed several years ago and is
now routinely given to children as a
scries of three shots, Usually begin
ning as an infant. The vaccines also
available for persons at increased
risk of infection because of lifestyle,
medical history or ongoing intimate
contact with a Hepatitis B carrier.
UPDATES:
February was very busy for the
VC.H.E.T. we were assisting Madras
High School Seniors with the
S.T.A.R.S. training in the Middle
School. If you remember we talked
about this program earlier this year
that it would be implemented in the
6th grade classes.
We also did some seatbelt survey 's
in the community area. We worked
along side the Police Department and
Fire & Safety. There were over 850
driver surveyed during the four day
event. There were less than 25 of
these drivers who had there seatbelts
on. It was very amazing to see how
very few of the Early Childhood chil
dren were buckled up. Also the tribal
employees who drive tribal vehicles
who were not buckled up when they
are suppose to be.
Later in the month we did 15 Poi
son Prevention presentation at E.C.E.,
Elementary School and Simnasho.
These were very fun and exciting for
us along with the Pharmacy to work
with all the children.
There was the REZ REMOTE
RACE which was held on the 26th.
We along with the REC department
and 35 or so children and parents
withstood the bite of the chilling
wind. We would like to THANK
daughter was simply out of control
who is reported to be coming and
going from the house during all hours
of the evening, will not listen; she is
alleged to be involved with drugs
along with weapons either being
displayed or around during alcohol
related partying. On one reported
party, over fifty juveniles were
reported to be in attendance. The
police question this number however
if true, where are the parents?
Domestic violence continues to
rise as officers play counselor to
numerous domestic calls. Verbal
confrontations, detox removals,
arguments over property, etc., seem
to be the leading reasons. Alcohol in
over 907c of these calls is the
contributing factor that lead the
police to be involved.
Shots heard in and around our
community is also still of high
concern for police as one evening
lead lo five different calls being
reported in.
Lack of information tends to be
the leading cause these persons arc
not apprehended. Again if you know
who is endangering our community,
please contact the police. These
people are jeopardizing our entire
community with regards lo their lack
of safety toward othcis.
Pop Clinic set;
There will be a clinic set on
Saturday, the 5th of April. 1997 at
the Warm Springs Fire & Safety
Department. The clinic will be for
the purpose of vaccinations and
licensinc of does for the residents of
pj.ume-sha candidates wanted
Any interested girls arc encour
aged to sell raffle tickets for Pi-Umc-Sha
Treaty Days Powwow.
The Junior Court ages 8 years to
1 2 years. The Senior Court will be 1 3
years and older.
If you would like to sell raffle
tickets, please call Cassic Katchia at
(54 1 ) 553-701 5, Minnie Yahtin (54 1 )
553-3257 (work) (541) 553-6918
(home) or Longhousc Lucy Suppah
(541) 553-3222 (work).
Some of the Raffle items this year
will include, a ;u ruic, .mmj casn,
to Day Care to Personnel....
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Long-time tribal employee Amelia Tewee was honored recently
her lengthy service for the Confederated Tribes.
Warm Springs Forest Products for
shari ng the same interest in our com
munity and youth. They sponsored
all the remote control car that were
awarded. Thank You.
Last but not least was the Family
Have an old barn you want
to get rid of?
The barn lumber will be used in the Village for
furniture by the interior designer. Unpainted
barns are best, but will look at anything.
Call Margo or ZuAnne at Kah-Nee-Ta for more
information 553-1112
Visit The Wall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Wall will visit Prineville, Oregon
this May in conjunction with other
Memorial Day celebrations.
"The Wall That Heals" is a half
scale replica of the original Vietnam
Veterans Memorial in Washington
D.C. It travels across the nation
speaking of the lives of 58,202 men
and women lost in the Vietnam War.
The wall will arrive in Prineville
on thursday, May 15 and will be
assembled at Ochoco Creek Park,
adjacent to the Wild Land Firefighters
Memorial. Iy will remain in Prineville
through May 18. Each of the two
Memorial of the two Memorial Wall
sections, when assembled, are one
hundred twenty-three feet long. The
wall will be approximatly five feet
high at its vertex.
Local veterans groups including
Warm Springs and reservation areas.
This clinic will be followed up by a
second clinic which will be held on
the following Saturday.
These two clinics will be for the
purpose of giving dog owners the
opportunity to get their dogs
vaccinated for rabies and at the same
time, to get them licensed. There will
be a nominal fee charged for this, of
$10.00 per dog. This will be $5.00
for the tag and $5.00 for the shots;
which by the way, is the same fee
which was charged at the last such
program back in 1987.
Starting May 1, 1997, there will
be a sweep done to round up stray
unlicensed dogs. Any unlicensed dog
found will be caught and dealt with
accordingly. This will continue
through the follow ing months in an
efforfto reduce the number of stray
dogs within the communities.
1996 Statistic Data associated with
juveniles:
Child AbuseNeglect
investigated
Truancy referrals
Protective Custody
Beyond Parental Control
Runawav Juveniles
cases
130
556
18
6
99
Juvenile in Need of Supervision
4
JIPMIP Detox
Curfew Violations
Truancy Arrests
Crimes:
Aiding & Abetting
Arson
AssaultsAssault & Battery
B & E Trespass Theft
155
28
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4
7
10
20
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Nike Sport Suit and a microwave
oven to name a few!!
Keep a look out for signs about
Pi-Ume-Sha meetings.
Clubs that provide information
pertaining to ongoing activities dur
ing the Treaty Days Powwow week
end deliver to Lacy S. at the Print
Shop with Who, What, When and
Where information so that the activ
ity doesn't get left out of the pro
gram. Pi-Umc-Sha Treaty Days Pow
wow is June 28, 29 and 30, 199!
of service
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for
Movie Night held at the Community
Center on the 27th. We had over 60
participants who enjoyed the movie
and snack bar.
We would like to thank all the
people who have attended these ac
tivities. in May
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
1412 and Auxiliary, the American
Legion Post 29 and Auxiliary, and
the sons of the American Legion
Squadron 29, in cooperation with
the Memorial Day Committee are
proud to bring this very special ex
hibit to Prineville and Central Or
egon. Also participating in this year's
Memorial Day Parade, on May 26,
are U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard
and Oregon Air National Guard. If
you are interested in being a part of
this year's Memorial Day Parade, as
an individual, business or group,
please contact Mike Richards, 447
6239, Charlee Harman, 447-3549,
the Vets Club in Prineville, 447-565 1
or write the Memorial Day Commit
tee at 405 North Main, Prineville,
Oregon 97754.
Custodial Interference ' 1
Child abuse 2
Disorderly Conduct 9
Drug related 16
Escape 2
False Identification 4
Forgery 2
Hunting Fishing violations 2
Malicious Mischief Vandalism 29
Obstructing Justice 6
Possession of Fireworks 1
Reckless Endangering 15
Resisting Arrest 6
Warrant arrestsProbation violation
44
Weapon Violations 4
Vehicle Incidents:
DUII 2
Reckless Driving 1
Flee Attempt to Elude 2
UUMV 1
Miscellaneous traffic violations 6.
Total Arrests 511
McGruff Speaks:
Howdy folks, well it sounds as if
I better make sure my tags and
vaccinations are up to date. Hey
Sparkie, hope that shot doesn't hurt
too much.
Spring is fast approaching and
that means that more of our young
folks w ill be staying out later to enjoys
the daylight hours. As residence in
our community, please keep a
watchful eye on these little people so
that they stay safe. Warn them about
the dangers of strangers. Make sure
they have a safe place to play, and
make sure and check up on them
occasionally.
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