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2 Julv 17, 1997 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Tailfeathers appointed director of dance tour A message from the EAP Coordinator- Mi s Charlie Tailfeathers, Jr. Local boy, Charlie Tailfcaihcr, Jr., was chosen lo be a director of a dance troupe, "Dancers of the Seventh Feather," traveling to Florida to perform Indian dancing June 24 to August 4. He has taken dancers from Warm Springs and Montana with him lo perform various styles. As Director he is responsible for making sure each show runs smoothly, each dancer is ready ut performance lime and ensure safety of each dancer. Tailfeathers will also be a choreographer for the video tape being made of the dance troupe. That would include lighting, sound system, positioning of dancers, where the camera will sit and that each performance will last as close to one hour as possible. Tailfeathers' states, "The only thing I hate about being the boss is being the bad guy. It is my duly to see that everyone is ready on lime." Tailfeathers is also concerned that his teen dancers will want to be their own boss and the behavior of the smaller children. lie would like to see that they are safe and stay close together, "there are a lot of crazy people out there, and I'm worried for them," he states. Tailfeathers attended Riverside Indian School at Anadarko, Oklahoma. It was at a Rattlesnake Festival he met a lady who was selling flutes at her stand. He asked if he could play one of them. She heard him play and asked him if he would like to record. Arrangements were noie-rU uuess wnai r The Rez Remote Race II Is at the . Community Center parking lot July 31st at 6 p.m. 1 Good Time; 2 Courses; 3 Age Groups Bring your family, experience the race of your lifetime! . For more information call the C.H.E.T. at 553-4922. Mt. View notes 6.6 increase Changes in health care primarily managed care agreements and Medicare and Medicaid reductions continue to be the major factors leading to a 6.6 rate increase say officials of Mountain View Hospital District. "As Congress attempts to balance the federal budget we are anticipating further reduction in Medicare and Medicaid reimburse ment," said Hospital District Ad ministrator Ron Barnes about the rate increase which goes into effect July 1. "As forms of reimbursement continue to decline and expenses increase at a projected rate of 6.5 the District must increase rates if we are able to continue to provide high quality services locally without in creased tax burden to District prop erty owners," said Barnes. The budget recommended by the Budget Committee and adopted by the District Board calls for a modest net income resulting from an opera tional loss combined with non-operating income such as the tax levies to pay bonded indebtedness," noted Barnes. Ninety eight percent of the budget for 1997-98 will come from revenue generated by operation. made for him to go uttend this tour of Florida lo perform and make a video tape. Two weeks before the tour was to start she decided she wasn't going to do it. So her duties as (he Director were given to Charlie Tailfeathers, Jr. by her boss Knight, who is Dean of Florida Slate College. From the time he was handed the duties of Director he was to choose dancers, make transportation arrangements, work out the program schedule and arrange side trips for dancers on their days off. Tailfeathers is seventeen years old and has danced most of his life. He is a lifelong resident of Warm Springs Indian Reservation. He will perform hoop dance, grass dance, eagle dance and play the flute. While at Riverside Indian School he scored high on an ASVAB lest. After school he will join the Airforce for four years. The group will stay with host families during their tour to Florida. He says that the families are excited about the dance group staying with them. The itinerary will be final when they arrive in Florida. As far as he knew he was taking six girls, six boys and two chaperoncs. Seminar by Ron Hutchcraft comes to Warm Springs "On Eagles Wings" is coming to Warm Springs July 18-20 offering parenting seminar with Ron Hutchcraft. You'll hear practical advice on issues that matter to families. It's funny. It's serious. And it's for every parent-single or couples, and grandparents too. Ron has presented this one-of-a-kind seminar on reservations in the Southwest, the Northwest and the Plains. Now it's here. Free meal included. Seminar will take place in Community Center Social Hall, Friday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. There is no cost for this seminar and each participant will receive a free book or tape set as a gift. Don't miss out. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs contracted in 1988 to estab lish an Employee Assistance Program for tribal employees and the employ ees of tribal industries to assist them in becoming "The Healthiest Nation by the year 2(KK)." This employee assistance program serves family members of employees as well. The program was moved from a contract to an internal program in October . 1996. An employee assistance program is a department which can accom plish several functions when oper ated and supported appropriately by the management of the organization which contracts its services. One of the major goal is working towards a "healthy" workforce by having healthy, functioning employees who work uccording to the workplace standard. The second function of the em ployee assistance program is the large dollar savings which occurs with hav ing employees who are able to work. In the tribal setting, this savings is returned to (he tribal members in the form of dividends. These savings come from several areas, including greater employee productivity, less medical problems less use of insur ance dollars, which in turn means lower cost to the tribe for insurance benefits. Savings come from having fewer unemployment claims, less la bor and industry claims, and a lower cost to do a particular job. It assists in the attempts of providing jobs for "tribal members first" rather than having to look outside the reservation forqualified and chemical free people. Warm Springs employees come to "EAP" in three ways. The first is self referral. That's when an employee comes on (heir own (o deal with any problems which may be bothering them. The second way is when a supervi sor, or co-worker suggests that the employee may need the EAP because their job is not up to standards re quired by the worksite. The third manner is when a super visor sends an employee on a "man datory" referral or a "Last Chance Agreement". A last chance agreement is also written for employees who have positive drug tests on the job as a result of "random" or "for cause" testing. The EAP will then evaluate the cause for the problem for which the employee has been referred and V- M K - K- Employee Assistance Program coordinator, Vicki Decker attempt to work with the employee to assist them in resolving that problem or will refer the employee to another resource for assistance. One role of the EAP is to train supervisors in making appropriate re ferrals and documentation of the em ployees job performance. This devel ops consistency in expectation of em ployees and helps the organization maintain fairness in disciplinary ac tions. The referral of the employee to the EAP department, will assist that person in getting the help required to bring he or she back to the worksite standards. To change behavior of an em ployee, everything must be clearly written as to the behavior is that the supervisor wants the employee to change. The key to a successful em ployee assistance program is a united team work effort between top man agement, supervisors, human resource staff and the employee assistance program. Consistent follow through is also required. Based on figures from October 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997, 71 of the employees who were referred to the employee assistance program were dependent upon alcohol and other mood altering drugs. The other 29 were here for a variety of problems including financial, medical and other various other difficulties. The cost involved to the tribal members, in lives, health and dollars is one of the . largest expenses to the Confederated Tribes Of Warm Springs. The alcohol and other mood alter ing drug use results in both life threatening and ongoing chronic medical problems, loss of jobs, motor vehicle accidents, legal problems such as DUI, assault, theft, domestic vio lence problems, child abuse, child neglect, sexual assualt and abuse. Dramatic progress and research has occurred over the last generation in the study of disease of alcoholism. This has allowed us to move away from the punitive attitude of alcohol addiction as a "sin, weakness, poor character, lack of willpower, evil, or bad morals" toward actually treating both the disease, the lifestyle, and the thinking patterns which have been disrupted by chemicals. This year, Oregon Health Sciences research has actually mapped the biological gene of addiction in labo ratory animals. Fortunatly as we move closer to learning about the genetics of the disease, we can be grateful that we already have the cure for the problem. All we need is the willing ness to learn about the disease, and work cooperatively towards its eradi cation on the reservation. There is now a US Bank ATM (Automated Teller Machine) within the Indian Trail Restaurant located at the Plaza at Warm Springs. This ATM provides services including checking and savings account inquiries, money transfers, cash advances and cash withdrawals. If you have any questions, call the Small Business Development Center at 553-3593. JCMS Principal available for questions Jefferson County Middle School's new principal, Pat Kelly is inviting parents and concerned public to come to the Middle School to meet him and get to know him. Talk with him about school curriculum, bring your ideas or concerns or become involved as a parent volunteer during this time. Kelly will be at the Middle School July 17 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. He will also be there July 18 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. You may call the school for an appointment with him also. If you cannot go and see him you may call and talk with him. Kelly will also be in and out of the school throughout August until the school year begins. Summer activities offered by Recreation Hall -1:30 PM. Need 3 lb coffee can with lid and 1 lb coffee can with lid. Friday field trip schedule July 1 8 th-Gresham Skate World, Gresham, OR. July 18th - Toddlers play - Carols Room. 9:30 - 10:30 AM Ages 2, 3, 4. 21st - "Shoot the Rock" Hoop Camp 22nd - Randall Cook - 9:00 AM Ages 6-18 24th - Jefferson County Fair Kids Day. 29th - Home made game exchange - Carol's Room. 10:00 AM - Other recreation programs will be invited to create home made games and come to the Community Center to share their games. 30th - Rafting the Deschutes -10:00 AM Ages 10 & up, bring change of clothes, lunch, must have swimming skills. 3 1st - Ice Cream Making - Social f filu V TTirnrrim-rr--nun HinmiimMiMur ' i . ft '.ivwrnm ' V ' v -is , i- p:- i-:- mm. July 25th - Clackamas Aquatic Center, Portland, OR. August 1st -.Trout Lake, Warm Springs, OR. August 8th - Blue Lake Park, Troutdale, OR. Summer Food Program offers lunch and 3:00 snack to anyone under age 18 throughout the summer. Gene Harvey showing his Indian regalia, during the 4th of July parade A crowd watches as participatents wait for their eggs, during the egg toss contest, held at the 4th of July picnic Fourth of July activities a success, fun for everyone Spilyay Tmoo Sid Miller Donna Behrend Selena T.Boise Bob Medina Dan Lawrence Publisher: Editor: ReporterPhotographer: ReporterPhotographer: ReporterPhotographer: Secretary: TinaAguilar 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 Girl's 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 (541) 553-1644 or 553-3274 - FAX NO. (541) 553-3539 Annual Subscription Rates: Within U.S. - $15.00 Outside U.S. or 1st class in the U.S. - $25.00 Spilyay Tymoo 1997 1997 4TH OF JULY OUT WITH A BANG Another hectic 4th of July in Warm Springs has come and gone! Providing alcohol and drug-free activities for the fourth, the Warm Springs 4th of July Committee once again pulled together a successful campaign. All activities for this fun-filled day were provided by fund ing from the Healthy Nations Project, local business merchants, and com munity volunteers. The day began with a parade, fol lowed by a traditional Barbecue fea turing Bear and Deer Meat, as well as burgers, hotdogs, salads, chips, drinks and melon. This year we actually were a little bit organized when it came time for the games to begin! Below are the results of the various 4th of July games. Tiny Tots dash (5under): 1st.: Tanner Wells 2nd: Charlie Herkshan 3rd: Kashayla ? 3-legged Race (6-10): 1st.: Ester L. and Alysia M. 2nd: Tatum and Tashana. 3rd: Hiedi H. And Melody. 3-legged Race (11-13): 1st: Angela and ? 2nd: Jasmine and Candace 3rd:? 3-legged Race (18): 1st: Steven ADion M. 2nd: Ken SVMike 3rd: Leslie B.RobertC, Egg Toss (6-10): 1st.: AaronAnthony 2nd: JeradWesley 3rd: PromiseShardae Egg Toss (11-14): 1st.: LawrenceWendell 2nd: Valena? 3rd: ? Sack Race (6-10): 1st.: Rodney 2nd: Ester 3rd: Kelsey Sack Race (11-14): 1st.: ? 2nd: ? 3rd: ? Sack Race (15 ): 1st.: Lana (group 1) 2nd: Reena (group 1 ) 1st.: Jace (group 2) 2nd: Mark (group 2) Balloon Toss (11): 1st.: Louise H.Daisy (Sr's) 2nd: DeniseRaymond 3rd: WendellLawrence H. Watermelon Eat (11-17: 1st.: Jasmine 2nd: Brent G. 3rd: Amanda S. Watermelon Eat (18): 1st: Janice 2nd: Joey 3rd: Mike Canoe Race (12-17) and (18) (Results not available) Adult Shoe Scramble: 1st: Lana 2nd: Tracey 3rd: Joey The teams for the big event, the annual TUG-O-WAR were all rear ing to go at it again this year! Teams competing in the 6-10 age were the Vultures, Cougars, HeHe Tribe, Fat Guys, and the Tigers. Coming out on top to win in this age group: 1st: Fat Guys 2nd: Tigers 3rd: Vultures On to the next age group for Tug-O-War, 11-17 years, the teams signed up were the He-He Group, WS Eagles, Stars, Native Gospel Posse, and the Wild Bunch. Overtaking the competition: 1st: Wild Bunch 2nd: HeHe Group 3rd: Stars Finally, the heavy competitors, (and we do mean heavy!) were the 18 and Older Tug-o-Warriors. Teams signed up were the Little Big Team, Jace and the Destroyers, HeHe Group, Utilities Special, Roy Spino's Mus tang Ranchers, the Flying White Buf faloes, the G-Masters, and the Ask the Girls Team. Results in: 1st: Flying Buffaloes 2nd: Utilities Special 3rd: Ask the Girls Team As usual, we had visitors attend ing from all over the place. The fartherest visitors in attendance were . the Knapps from Michigan. They were presented with a large fireworks com bination packet. Celebrating an an niversary with us during 4th of July Were Ken and Deanne Stanley of Portland, Oregon. They were pre sented with a sleeping bag. Those of you that had the oppor tunity to watch the Balloon Toss were witness to local senior citizen, Louise Hellon and her senior citizen part ner, Daisy tossing the water-filled balloon at each other to win this competition. While everyone else took 1-2 steps backward, Daisy and Louise kept stepping toward each other! Daisy's daughter had such a great time laughing she commented, "I never had this much fun, since Grandma got her t y caught in the door!" We hope everyone enjoyed this year's events! Thanks to all the vol unteers who helped with everything. The day was topped off with a special fireworks display by PYRO PRESENTATIONS, (as well as the thunder and lightning that lit up the sky). We were amazed to see our three teepee logo lit up by fireworks and to hear and see the special firecracker demonstration popping up a storm! PYRO Presentations put on another fantastic show with their aerial dis plays and made our day complete. From the Fourth of July committee Be Safe, and Live Healthy! i
