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2 June 17, 1999 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs tribal member to work in Senator Gordon Smith's office I 4 lit I I j V-v-, , , '"-- I ; !? ?1UH!llf j Dircllc Calica. a 1998 graduate of - !J,"i ' j I ' -Nf f Portland Stale University, has been "i,X ' selected to serve in Washington D.C. ( '( I " 0 P J as the recipient of the Mark O. . W in l.illieldl'ellowship. She is currently Senator Gordon Smith with Direlle Calica. a Tribal paralegal Specialist for the U.S. Attorney s 01 lice in Oregon. The fellowship was established and funded by the Grand Rondc Tribe's Spirit Mountain Community fund. The Hatfield Fellowship is an annual $45,000, nine-month appointment available to qualified tribal members of the nine Oregon Indian tribes who arc at least 21 years-old. The fellowship position is Totaled each year between the U.S. House and Senate. Calica will scr.c in Senator Gordon Smith's office Direlle, the daughter of Charles "Jody" Calica and Marie Calica, has long been interested in Indian law and policy. In 1996, she worked in the nation's capilol as a student intern for a month on (he Committee on Resources for American Samoa Representative Eni Faleomavacgna. This was done through Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS). Dircllc served two additional months as a White House intern at the Office of Public Liaison. Returning to Washington D.C. for the second time, responsibilities for Ms. Calica will include writing speeches and floor statements, briefing members before committee deliberations and floor debates, helping draft legislation, and helping arrange congressional hearings. She will serve as an advisor to Senator Gordon Smith on Native American issues. She will also act as a resource on Native American issues for the entire Oregon Congressional delegation. The appointment will begin in September and run through May. Direlle will attend a month-long training seminar sponsored by the American Political Science Association. The orientation will feature daily seminars with legislators, congressional staffers, journalists, lobbyists, political scientists, and policy specialists. When asked if she is interested in going into politics, she responded by saying. "No, but that's probably where I'll end up. I'm really interested in Indian law, Indian policy, and environmental law." Upon completion of her assignment, Direlle will attend law school. She has narrowed her choices to Lewis & Clark college, the University of Oregon, and the University of Washington. Kathryn Harrison, Grand Rondc Tribal Council Chairperson, said the Hatfield Fellowship was named in honor of the Senator and in memory of one of his aides, Susan Long. Ms. Long worked diligently in helping the Grand Rondc restoration project. "I think Direlle really personifies Susan with her exactness in her schooling, her goals and lifestyle," Harrison commented. "As you know, Susan passed away and I think wc couldn't have made a better choice than Direlle to honor her. Direlle was an 'A-l' canidaie...! was so impressed with her poise and maturity ." I larrison commented that Senator Smith is a new senator, and Direlle will be excellent in helping him understand and appreciate Indian issues. Chuck Galford, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Spirit Mountain Community fund, staled, "Over a period of years, fellows will return to Iheir tribes knowing ihcir way around Washington, and in-lurn, will make their tribes more effective in dealing with the federal government." Direlle Calica has patiently set goals and priorities, and then worked hard to reach those goals. Education has always been important to her family. Her father, now the Chief Operations Officer for the Tribe, is a formerdircctor of Education at Warm Springs, and her mother worked as a liaison between the Tribe and the school district when Dircllc was growing up. During her Sophomore year at Madras High School she transferred to St. Mary's Academy in Portland, where she shared an apartment with her mother, who was getting her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences at Portland State University. Dircllc graduated from St. Mary's and enrolled at Portland State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies in Social Sciences. Direlle now works at the U.S. Atorncys office in Tribal Relations. After graduating, Direlle married Shirod Younker of Coos Bay. Younker is an artist and a Coquille tribal member. He and (heir new baby daughter, Kale'a, will be accompanying Direlle to Washington D.C, where Shirod plans on taking care of the baby, finishing his bachelors in Fine Arts, visiting a lot of museums and working on artists-in-residence projects. Discussing the fellowship and living in Washington D.C, Direlle says, "It is so important for me to have my family going with me." Calica said she was excited to be working on behalf all tribes. "There's a real need for Native Americans to be working in Washington D.C. so our voices are heard and not forgotten we're also a part of America." Coming from a family that has a history of being involved in tribal leadership, Direlle will gain valuable first hand experience in government at the highest level. Experience that could serve her well if she should choose to explore the political scene, or follow a career to improve the lives of Native Americans. "I would like to express my gratitude for this opportunity to the people at Grand Ronde who made it possible," Calico said. "It is their program through the Spirit Mountain Casino Community Fund that has made it possible for tribal members of Oregon tribes to apply for and participate in this great program." Direlle continued, "The fellowship is also special because it is in honor of Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield who has helped Indian people for so many years in so many ways. Program can help The Jefferson County Self-Directed Support Program is for per sons of all ages that have a develop mental disability. The choices for a quality way of life in your own com munity. Self-directed supports: 1) Helps you determine your needs. 2) Con nects you with current resources. 3) Helps you develop needed resources. How do you get started? Get a private consultation, make a map for your future, your map can include resources such as: a person-centered plan, a look at respite care services and a personal service agent. For more information contact: Holly Kumle at 475-4457, Self-Directed Supports with Naomi Jacks, Case Manager. Food for Thought An employee that is LATE for work 30 minutes a day with a yearly salary of $14,368 earns $6.32 an hour. Cost to Tribal Government: $3.16 hour $15.80 week $63.20 month $758.40 year. If just ten employees did this every day the cost would be $7,584.00. Jessie Jones rides in the Grand Floral Parade in Portland The big Grand Floral parade went right on schedule, and the weather was just perfect for a parade on s bright sunny day. With bands playing, baton twirlcrs dancing along, what a sight. There were high school bands from all parts of the country even as far as Minnesota. It was the same old Rose Festival .-; with all thediffcrent kinds of activities ; and the Mid-way with all the rides, X only this year there was a charge to get into the fun center after 6 PM. The Rose City was visited by the U. S. Navy, the Coast Guard and the , Canadian Navy ships that docked on . the water front. This year Dobid ; Rodrigues was aboard the USS John Young that docked by the Burnside Bridge. For once it didn't rain on the big " ' parade. '- ?V . i . J ... i - iC '$s-,yF :- ' K A -4 The fire damage at the Health & Wellness is $26,000 rr1 f . . 1 t a r Springs Indian Health & I I f ( about 2:30 a.m. last Wednes day, June 9. The damage is estimated to be approxi mately $26,000. The Health and Wellness building is protected by an internal sprinkler system which prevented the fire from causing more damage accord ing to Dan Martinez, chief of Warm Springs Fire and Safety. The fire happened on the east side of the building, where some person(s) set some garbage cans on fire. Martinez says it is certain that it is arson. The Warm Springs Police have a suspect in custody and the investiga tion is continuing. Health workers and patients were unable to use the facility the following day and was sent to the Mountain View Hospi tal in Madras. "We want to thank Mountain View for handling the additional case load," Martinez said. Martinez said the fire was discovered shortly after 2:30 a.m. when a patrol officer responded to an alarm sounding at the IHS facility. Fire crews were on the scene a sort time later and the blaze was contained within about 25 minutes. Fire began from the trash can outside the eastside of the building v ' 1 I 1 - I -tf RirrrxrrTm'i "in m -fcwsaMiaid , . .,- f M"fc tiwi ... , i " .. . - - " : i"-. ,-;-. ' y ' .J f ' ii i . j 1 "t:X T k. w. . mm im. . . i v. s Jessie Jones of the Umatilla Indian Reservation rides through the Rose Prerade in Portland representing the Happy Canyon pagent that is staged during the Pendleton Round-up each yer. News from the Indian Health & Wellness: Business office CO Spilyay Tymoo Sid Miller Selena T. Boise Bob Medina Taw James "TJ" Foltz Tina Acuilar Publisher: Assistant Editor: ReporterPhotographer: ReporterPhotographer: Secretary: Founded in March 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-wcekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the basement of the Old Girl's 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 (54 1 ) 553-1 644 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 1999 f03 The Warm Springs Health and Wellness office staff is requesting your cooperation in keeping our records current. Please assist us by updating your medical records. The information you provide is very im portant for us to maintain an ad equately process claims to your pri vate insurance carrier. Establishment of services for new borns is made through the patient registration clerk. Eligibility for ser vices is based upon proof of enroll ment in a Federally recognized tribe or being a descendant of a Federally recognized tribe. We will accept a hospital birth certificate for tempo rary eligibility until a state certifi cate is provided. A copy of your social security card is required with the exception of newborns until the card is received. Any kind of alter nate resource that you are eligible for such as private insurance, Oregon Health PlanMedicaid and Medicare information an coverage is included as part of a new application. Every patient at the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center needs to have current demographics to help us and the medical providers help you. Please make every effort to up date your records within 3-6 months so we have current information in your file. In order for us to properly bill your private insurance it is very important to have the following in formation for your record; legal name, date of birth, mailing and or physical address, and insurance sta tus (Regency Life & Health, Medi care, ODS Health Plan(s), OHP, etc.) Name changes for yourself or those of your family members require le gal documentation such as court veri fication, marriage certificate, current Oregon driver license or other pic ture identification. Other patient in formation that is pertinent to your records are emergency contact, next of kin, veterans affiliation and any other current information that may be provided. By contacting the Patient Regis tration Clerk or a staff member from the Business Office you can update your own record and family mem bers within the household by tele phone or in person. This information is confidential and restricted to au thorized personnel use only. The purpose of the Business Of fice is to increase the collection of revenues from Medicaid, Private In surance, and all other alternate re sources for which American Indians and Alaskan Natives are eligible. The reimbursements received from these alternate resources, in addition to the IHS appropriation, will be directed to improving the health status of American Indian and Alaskan Na tive people and to ensure a compre hensive, high quality health care de livery system. You may receive a statement from your insurance carrier asking for more information. This statement is known as an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). An EOB will provide you with the status of your visits to the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center. You may also receive a re quest for further information if you are involved in an injury related ac cident. This form must be completed and returned to your insurance com pany to process your claim. If you have questions or concerns regard ing the above, please feel free to contact the business office. Our staff consists of five qualified employees, Leslie Squiemphen our Patient Registration Clerk, who is located across from the main recep tion desk. Norma Chee-Kaudle Kaule, Business Office Manager, and LeAnne Teeman, Louella Bagley, Elsie Gonzales, Billing and Accounts Receivable Clerks, who are located in the managed care department across from the dental department. Each of these ladies can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your records. COBRA seeks adoptable stuffed animals Aspen Dry Cleaners of Bend have accepted the challenge to clean and refluff adoptable stuffed animals. Once cleaned, these lovable toys will be given as prizes at the Cascade Children's Festival, July 24th held at Drake Park in Bend. The festival is COBRA'S, (Central Oregon Battering and Rape Alliance) major fundraiser. Support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Donate your discarded or new stuffed animals to COBRA. The Sisters Acadcmv, along with members from RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of Bend and members from Knit and Stitch at The Heights in Redmond, will be mending and putting on the final touches. Please bring stuffed toys to the COBRA administration office at 1 425 NW Kingston in Bend or to the COBRA offices located in Prineville, Madras, Sisters and John Day. For more information call COBRA at 382-9227. One-Day Grief Workshop at the Warm Springs Shaker Church Friday, June 18, 1999 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: Grief Cycle, Panel Discussion, Open Forum. Everyone is invited to attend, especially those who are having difficulty with a recent loss in the family. Lunch is provided To sign up contact the Probate Department at 553-3264. No Registration Fee Sponsored by the Probate Department and Community Counseling '4