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12 January 15, 1998 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Tribal job openings Maintenance Worker Maintenance worker needed to perform maintenance on all Tribal and HUD Rental units. One to three years' experience in building and maintenance area. Must have valid Oregon Driver's license. Work un der minimal supervision. Have a re liable pickup truck on daily basis. Contact Rudy C. Clements at 553 3250 or 553-3251. JuvenileYoung Adult Probation Officer Probation officer needed to su pervise juveniles and young adults mandated to probation by Tribal Court. On call 24 hours a day. Re quired to conduct checks on week ends when needed. Ability to com plete BPSST certification within one year of hire. No criminal offense convictions in recent years. Ability to work with wide variety of people. Minimum of three years' criminal justice experience. Valid ODL re quired. No felony convictions. Em ployment background check will be completed. Contact Leona Ike at 553-3292. WEDD Specialist, WEDD Marcia Soliz at 553-3324. Community Health Representa tive, Community Health Services Tammyu Wells 553-2460. JuvenileYoung Adult Probaion officer, Parole and Probation Leona Ike 553-3293 Reserve Officer Volunteers, WSPD Sgt. Tias 553-3272 Communications Officer-Special, WSPD Linda Talifson 553-3272 Secretary III, Vehicle Pool Terry Squiemphen 553-3224 Maintenance Person, Housing Rudy Clements 553-3450 or 553 3251. For position dedails, contact the person listed by the job opening. To submit an application, contact Amelia Tewee at 553-3262. Eck and Elliott Attorneys at Law, 42 NW Greeley, Bend Providing legal services for Warm Springs in Tribal, State and Federal Courts Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Business, ICWA, Landlord Tenant, Divorce, Custody, Criminal Defense, DMV License Suspensions, Wills, StateFederal Tax Free Initial Consultation (541) 383-8536 or (541)383-3755 You and Your Business Idea When: Tuesday, February 3, 1 998 from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Small Business Development Center Cost: $10 This short, two-week class focuses on helping people discover the benefits and obligations of business ownership Starting A Successful Business When: Tuesday, February 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Small Business DevelopmentCenter Cost: $90 This ten-week class provides the Business Education needed for successful business start-up and assistance with planning and writing a bankable business plan. For additional informatipn or pre-registration, contact the Small Business Development Center at (541) 553-3592 or drop by the Center at 2107 Wasco Street, Warm Springs I ' ' f ' S i , it J A 14 J W V:rV Francelia Miller, Chairperson for the Education Committee, reports at an all-day session to discuss "What is the Role of the Committee". The results from the meeting will air in two parts on KWSO, 91.9 FM, Saturday, January 17 and 24 and again on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. January 19 and 26. Want to subscribe to Spilyay Tymoo? Moving? Send subscription or change of address to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 Name Address City Subscription rates: $15.00 per year in the U.S. $25.00 per year outside the U.S. or 1st Class in the U.S. All members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs win receive the Spilyay Tymoo at no cost Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes o? Warm Springs. Resort offers jobs Front Desk Manager: Position available for individual with two years' experience in HotelResort supervisory position. Relief Night Auditor: Position available. High School diploma CED, six months bookkeepingac counting, computer experience re quired. Hotel Front Desk experience helpful. Must be dependable, punc tual, able to work weekends and holi days. SpaFitness Manager: Position available for right candidate, mini mum five years management, expe rience with natural hot springs in a spa environment preferred. Certifi cationlicense in variety of spafit ness techniques required. Massage TherapistEsthctician: Must be certifiedlicenseinsured. Prefer wide range of technique expe rience: Swedish, reflexology, etc. Aromatherapy experience a plus. Be the first in your neighborhood to get a Tax Refund! Why wait? If the IRS owes you money, you'll get your refund in half the time it usually takes. With IRS e-file, we can file your return electronically from our computer to the IRS. It's simple, secure and the fastest way to file. And there's quick proof from the IRS that your return has been accepted. IRS e-file is so accurate, there's less chance you'll get "one of those letters" from the IRS. We're an "Authorized IRS e-file Provider. "Come in-or call to find out more about IRS e-file. Click, zip, fast round trip. IRS e-file. Nathan's Business Services, 2122 Warm Springs Street; Warm Springs, OR 97761 Phone (541) 553-5722. v . Am & mMmmmmm:mmm AcZ-:" M i k " i ft : I. 'i 3 : jet4 " ? I c State. ManicuristPedicurist: Part time on call. Licensed only. Executive Chef: Must have mini mum five years progressive experi ence in hotel or related field. Five years managementsupervisory ex perience. WaterWaitress: Positions avail able in all areas of food service. Pre vious experience in waiting tables preferred, but will train. Applications will be accepted for all other positions and will be re viewed whenever openings occur in the various departments. All positions at Kah-Nee-Ta re quire being able to speak, read and write English. Applications for above positions available from Kah-Nee-Ta Person nel Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 44 p.m. and from Tribal Employment Services (please ask for Kah-Nee-Ta application form). Completed applications may be mailed to Kah-Nee-Ta Personnel Office, PO Box K, Warm Springs, OR 97761 or turned in to Kah-Nee-Ta or Tribal Employment Services or faxed to (541) 553-1015. To the Editor, family an commu nity, I want to apologize to you for my thoughtless and reckless acts. I deeply regret my actions. I'm not proud of what I did. J. McKinley Indian Trail Restaurant Music Music Music CD's and Cassettes for sale Country - Native American R&B Rap - Rock - Hispanic Oldies - New Wave Happy Birthday Bop! Thinking of you while you're away. 1 I I The Indian Warrior, The Veterans Corner Women Who Women Are Veterans Too! You may be eligible for veterans benefits if you: (a) Are a veteran of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, (b) Served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in 1942 43. (c) Flew as a Women's Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) in World War II. (d) Were a telephone operator, clerk, dietitian or reconstruction aide with the Army in Europe during World War I. Women, like men who served in the military services, can be potentially eligible for a variety of veterans benefits. Medical Care A full range of health care services are available at VA medical facilities, to eligible women veterans. A law recently passed by Congress made several changes in a veteran's eligibility for VA health care. The intent of law is to ensure that VA Medical Center care is provided to service-connected veterans and to lower-income veterans. Those veterans with higher incomes will be provided VA health care on a space available basis and may be charged a deductible for their care based on their income. The law established three categories-A, B, and C, for VA Medical Center, nursing home and outpatient care. The eligibility assessment applies to all non service connected veterans regardless of age, except for following groups: former prisoners of was, veterans exposed to certain herbicides while serving in Vietnam and to ionizing radiation in connection with atmospheeic testing of nuclear weapons and in occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki who require treatment of a condition that may be related to such exposure, veterans receiving a VA pension, Veterans of WWI, the Spanish American War and Mexican Border period, and veterans eligible for medicaid. Recent accommodations to the needs of women veterans include increased privacy and improved gynecological services. Coordinators for women veterans at VA medical facilities are available to provide special assistance to women patients. Readjustment Counseling Vet Centers provide counseling Disability Pension for Veterans (Non Service Connected Disability) Disability Pension (Non Service Connected Disability) Benefit Description Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Pension is a program that provides financial support to "War Time" Veterans having limited income and are considered to be totally disabled by the DVA to the level the disability precludes the Veteran from gainful employment. The financial amount DVA will provide, depends on the Veterans current amount of annual or monthly income. The actual financial pension provided by the DVA is based on a "Total Family or Household" income. Monthly payments are made to the Veteran to bring a total annual income, including current retirementsocial security and other income to a pre-established Lost a Back Pack with a Camera and other items I would like to make this little announcement to some , Happy Bum," who broke the window out on my truck and , "Ripped-Off, Swiped, or Stole," my equipment bag containing a Camera, Binoculars, Various Organization Caps, OSAA athletic passes and some miscellaneous items of pens a calculator. The "Bum " must have needed Fix, or a bottle of Stinko. If the property is returned there won't be any mention of the issue or any names mentioned. If I have to get the property back through investigation, "Look Out." I' II press everything there is to get you in the Slammer. These things have been happening much too often and to think you are ripping off your own people. I do have leads on who took the equipment already. So Think about it. If you want to face court and jail time or return the property. It's up to you. Served Are Veterans Too! to Vietnam era women and men who have difficulty adjusting to civilian life. Disability Compensation Veterans who are disabled by injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active service in line of duty during wartime or peacetime service and were discharged or separated under other than dishonorable conditions may be compensated for their service connected injury ordisease. Veterans who are found to be eligible for disability compensation are entitled to monthly payments. The amount of payment depends upon the degree or disability. In addition, a wide variety of benefits, including specially adaped autos and homes, are available to certain severely disabled veterans. Pensions Veterans wartime service may be eligible for pensions if permanently and totally disabled for reasons not traceable to service. Veterans 65 years of age or older and not working are considered permanently and totally disabled. However, pensions are awarded on the basis of need. Pension is not payable to those who have estates that can provide adequate maintenance. Education VA administers education programs for veterans and active duty servicepersons. Veterans who participated in the Montgomery GI Bill while on active duty have eligibility for 1 0 years after their last discharge or release. The Montgomery G.I. Bill also provides educational assistance to members of the Selected Reserve. Spouses and children of the deceased orseroiously disabled women veterans as well as men veterans also may be eligible for monthly financial support level. Note: Total accountable income may be reduced by household un reimbursed medical expenses, legal fees or related personal expenses. Eligibility: The Veteran must have spent 90 days or more of Active Duty Service of which at least 1 Day must have occurred during a period of War. The Veteran must have been discharged under conditions other than Dishonorable. The Veteran must have a "Disability" (ies) the DVA evaluates as permanent and total. For DVA Pension purposes, permanent and total means it is not likely the Veteran will be able to maintain a substantially gainful employmentpostion. Unemployability and age are not factors in the DVA eligibility decision. Howlak Tichum Grant Smith, Sr. Grant Smith, Sr. par.si d away on December 17, 1997 at 2:35 a.m. at Central Oregon District Hospital in Redmond, Oregon from numerous health complications. A traditional service at the Agency Longhouse preceded sunrise services held at the Agency Cemetery. Grant was a life-long resident of Warm Springs. He was born on August 8, 1922 to Fred and Lucy Smith. He was 75 years of age at the time of his passing. Grant was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Josepha V. (Adams) Smith; one sister, Ruby Coon; three brothers, Alvin, Woodrow, Sr., and Milan Smith, Sr.; and one daughter. Norma Lee Jack son. Survivors include daughters VA educational Assistance. Vocational Rehabilitation Veterans who served in Armed Forced during World War Ii or thereafter and suffered a service connected disability in active services which entitles them to compensation may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation. A disabled veteran will be given an initial evaluation to establish eligibility and entitlement and to determine whether extended evaluation, independent living services, educational or vocational training, training, or employment assistance is needed. Veterans who are seriously disabled may receive services and assistance to improve their ability to live more independently in their community. After completion of training, the VA will assist the veteran to find and hold a suitable job. Home Loans Veterans with sufficient active-duty service, women and men alike, may obtain VA guaranteed loans to purchase or improve houses, manufactured homes and condominiums. Death Benefits Veterans may be buried in a VA National Cemetery, along with spouses and minor children. Veterans, men and women, and eligible for a plot allowance and those receiving disability compensation or pension payments also are eligible for burial allowances. VA will also furnish a flag and a headstone or marker to mark the grave of a veteran buried in a national, state or private cemetery. Employment There are various benefits available to veterans and their dependents which are not administered by the Department or Veterans Affairs,. For more information, contact the Veterans Employment Services of the Department of Labor. How to Obtain VA Benefits: Benefits are not automatically available. For specific eligibility information, contact the nearest VA Regional Office or VA Medical Center. There is a women's coordinator in each regional office and medical center to help you.. Look for U.S. Government Department of Veterans Affairs. In phone directories. Toll-free service is available all SO states. How to Apply: VA Form 21-526, Veteran application for Compensation Pension. Medical Records or Summaries that provide a "Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Veterans current Medical Condition, documentation that supports the Medical History and Treatment of the Veterans condition, as well as treatment from Private Physicians or Hospitals. Dependency Documents, Original or Certified copies of B irth and Marriage Certificates, DivorcesDeath records terminating prior Marriages are required. This will impact on the amount of Pension the Veteran receives. For informationapplication, contact your American Legion Department Service Officer: (503) 326-2616: Fax (503) 326-2618. Frances Smith, Debra McGill and Nancy Ardell Havens; sons Gene; Richard, Roger and Grant Smith, Jr. Survivors also include one sister, Edna Sanders as welLas numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins, and mends too numerous to name. Grant served with the Warm springs Police Department for a number of years, the W arm springs Tribal Garage and Warm Springs Forest Products before having to re tire for health reasons. Traditional dressing services were conducted by Larry Dick, Alexander Tohet and Nelson Wallulatum at the Agency Longhouse. Graveside ser vices were conducted by Wilson Wewa, Jr., and Pierson Mitchell. 4
