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Warm Springs. Oregon October 7, 1999 5 SpiiyavTymoo News from the IHS Health & I by Dr. Corey, ; WS Health & Wellness ' Center Optometry Ultraviolet Light and Your Eyes Ultraviolet (UV) light is made up of invisible light from the sun. More than 99 of UV light is absorbed by the very front structures of the eye, although some of it does reach the light-sensitive retina. The UV light present in sunlight is not useful for vision. There are good scientific rea sons to be concerned that UV ab sorption by the eye may contribute to age-related changes in the eye and a number of serious eye diseases. Pro tection can be achieved by simple, safe, and inexpensive methods such as wearing a brimmed hat and using eyewear that absorbs UV light. Sunlight-related eye dis eases Memorial and name Family and friends of Bernice (Buns) Colwash are having her me morial and dinner at Celilo at 1 0 a.m. on October 29. Everyone is welcome to attend. Begay Namcgiving An Indian name will be give to Dillon Xaslu Begay at Celilo Longhouse, Celilo, OR on October 30, beginning at 9 a.m. Deschutes Basin Work Group Meeting 'October 14, 1999 9 a.m. USDA Service Center Conference Room 2325 River Road in The Dalles, Oregon ri , , , Across the miles in Marysville, WA Happy Birthday PA! October 6. Hope your day was good. Thank you for all your prayers and we love you! Your kids in Warm Springs, OR Happy Birthday OE Colwash October 6, 1969 Lotsalove, Tiny, Lovey, Farrellyn Laurissa, & Angela Cedrick, & Delmer , Happy Birthday Jacob B. Whiteplume - October 6, 1969 1 Lotsa love, ' Tiny, Lovey, Farrellyn Laurissa, & Angela Happy 9th Birthday Laurissa Elsie Bellanger October 9, 1990 Lotsa love, Mom & Dad Happy Birthday Mom September 26 Love, grandkids, Carol & Daniel 1 .4 i is if,, 'V s. Ultraviolet light can play a con tributory role in the development of various ocular disorders including age-related cataract, pterygium, can cer of the skin around the eye, photokeratitis and corneal changes, and may contribute to age-related macular degeneration. Cataract is a major cause of visual impairment and blindness world wide. Cataracts are a cloudiness of the lens inside the eye, which occurs over a period of many years. Labora tory studies have implicated exces sive UV exposure as a causal factor for cataract. Furthermore, studies have shown that certain types of cata ract are associated with a history of higher exposure to UV. Age-related macular degeneration is the major cause of reduced vision in the United States for people over age 55. Exposure to UV and intense violetblue visible light is damaging to retinal tissue in laboratory experi ments, thus scientists have specu lated that chronic UV or intense vio letblue light exposure may contrib ute to aging processes in the retina. Pterygium is a growth of tissue on the white of the eye that may extend onto the clear cornea where it can block vision. It is seen most com giving set for October 29, 30, 1999 We are inviting his relatives and friends from Yakama, Worm Springs and Umatilla reservations to come and witness this event. He is the son of Roger "Rod" Begay and Cecelia "Cece" Walsey Begay of Celilo, OR. Dillon is the grandson of Roger and Lucille (Jim) Begay; Richard Walsey Sr. and the late Anita Totus Happy birthday Jacob B. Whiteplume October 6, 1969 Lotsa love, Annie, Faron, Adam Lil Adam, Tatum, Scott, Levi Mommy, I love you very much Always your sweetheart Theyliah Vernaya Tonika Henry Tiffiney Your in my prayers & thoughts. Take care & remember I love you. My heart to yours. Mom Nana Happy Birthday Love, Trevern D. Yazzie Nana Tiffiney We love you. Always, Jeremiah & Paul Tiffiney, We love you very much. Love, Grandma & John Smartlowit Tiffiney Happy Birthday Chris, Trish & Amanda Happy 9th Birthday Farrellyn Danell Bellanger October 9, 1990 Lotsa love, Mom & Dad Happy 9th Birthday Farrellyn Danell Bellanger October 9, 1990 Lotsa love, Whiteplumes Happy 1 st Birthday Garrison & Autumn Johnson October 9, 1998 Lotsa love, Uncle Tiny & Auntie Lovey Happy 1 st Birthday Garrison & Autumn Johnson October 9, 1998 Lotsa love, Grandma Millie, BJ, Liya, Happy Birthday Mom Rose I would like to say thank you for everything you do. It means so much to us. We love & care about you alot. Always, Arnetta, Martika & Jerry S. Wellness Center: Optometry department monly in people who work outdoors in the sun and wind, ami its preva lence is related to the amount of UV exposure. It can be removed surgi cally, but often recurs, and can cause cosmetic concerns and visual loss if untreated. Excessive UV exposure is well known to predispose one to skin can cer, which includes the eyelids and facial skin. Photokeratitis is essentially a re versible sunburn of the cornea re sulting from excessive UV exposure. It occurs when someone spends long hours on the beach or snow without eye protection. It can be extremely painful for 1-2 days and can result in temporary loss of vision. There is some indication that long term expo sure to UV light can result in corneal degenerative changes. Who is at risk? Everyone is at risk. No one is immune to sunlight related eye disorders. Every person in every ethnic group in developed and developing nations alike is sus ceptible to ocular damage from UV light that can lead to impaired vision. What factors increase the risk? Any factor that increases sunlight Walsev. His Great-grandparents are Howard Jim and the late Maggie Waters Jim; Doyalitee Begay and the late Christine Kascoli Begay; the late James Walsey and the late Gladys Polk Walsey; and the Great-Great-grandparents are the late Watson and Tilda (Onepcnnee) Totus. One year older already j I want to wish and hope my two sons, Floyd Jr. and Avery Frank's : grandpa Cool-Guy Frank will have a wonderful birthday this year on Oc-- tober 11th. "s"' Happy Birthday Cool-Guy Frank! That's really Elvis Frank ' Evette Patt Mandated seatbelts should not be To the editor, Dear People of Warm Springs, Compassion unto those whose sorrow is great. Empathy unto those who are yet to experience great sorrow. Pity unto those who fail to summon the resources so that losses may cease, i I wish that, this was a revered Native American saying. I wish that preservation of life, with emphasis on prevention and controlling one's destiny, was regarded as an ultimate responsibility. My concern is with the lack of enforced safety measures on the reservation. Your lack of laws that require the use of seat belts and infant seats is costing you the lives of your loved ones. ' ' Your sovereignty is certainly a treasure. It allows for your uniqueness and your ability to control your own ; Happy Birthday Jacob B. Whiteplume October 6, 1969 Lotsa Love, Whiteplume' s-AJ, Lizzy, Cynthia, Tommy & Blue Skyla Happy Birthday Jacob Whiteplume October 6, 1969 Lotsa Love, OE & Trade Colwash Happy 3rd Birthday Quannie September 30 Love Always, . Dad, Mom & Brother Happy 2? Birthday To ourTio. October 11, 1999 Hector Torres Love ya, Carlitos, Duckster, & Soraya Oh and your favorite Cunada Happy 1 st Birthday Garrison & Autumn Johnson October 9, 1998 Lotsa love, Auntie Annie, Faron, Adam, Happy Birthday OE Colwash October 6, 1969 Lotsa love, Mom, BJ.CedO, Delmer, & Liya Lil Adam, Tatum, Scott, Levi ;; . V; 'i exposure of the eyes will increase the risk lor ocular damage Irom UV. Individuals whose work or recreation involves lengthy exposure to sun light arc at greatest risk. Since UV is reflected off surfaces such as snow, water and white sand, the risk is particularly high on the beach, while boating or ut the ski slopes. The risk is greatest during the mid-day hours, from 1 0 AM to 3 PM, And during summer months. Ultra- ; Violet levels increase nearer the equa tor, so residents in the southern U.S. ae at greater risk. UV levels arc also ' greater at high altitudes. Since the human lens absorbs UV, individuals who have had cataract surgery arc at increased risk of reti nal injury from sunlight unless an UV absorbing intraocular lens was inserted at the time of surgery. Indi viduals with retinal dystrophies or othcrchronic retinal diseases may be at greater risk since their retinas may be less resilient to normal exposure levels. Are children at risk? Children arc not immune to the risk of ocular damage from UV. They typically spend more time outdoors in the sunlight than adults. Solar ra Happy BirtMay Leanna Boise We love you! Dad, Mom, George, Tonya, Jackson i destiny. It should not stand in the ! way, however, or abiding by ana utilizing laws that are good for all of mankind. One can certainly acquire a fatalistic mentality and accept loss and badoutcomes as a way of life. With the disheartening number of untimely deaths' on the reservation an' almost passive acceptance prevails. What people may not realize is that definite strides have been made in very important areas. Infant death rates and premature deaths from medical problems are moving in a favorable direction. There can be hope when efforts are made and life styles alter. ' Unfortunately deaths and physical disability from motor vehicles and substance abuse continue to mount Happy 1 st Birthday Garrison & Autumn Johnson October9, 1998 Lotsa love, Angela Bellanger Happy 1 st Birthday Garrison & Autumn Johnson October 9, 1998 f Lotsa love, OE & Tracie Colwash Happy birthday OE Colwash October 6, 1969 Lotsa love, Annie, Faron, Adam ' Lil Adam, Tatum, Scott, Levi V, . Daughter shares "The Journey" with dad To the editor, Dedicated to: My Dad "Truman Lumpmouth Sr." "The Journey" As you walk the distance of eter nal life, you shall not fear no evil. Each step forward is taking you to a serene destination. At first I felt angry that you had to make this journey. I spoke to our Creator, our Heavenly Father the best way understood. My heart had to let go of the anger and replace it with understanding and gratitude. Understanding only because I now know this journey is not going to be the end. Greatful only because our Heav enly Father guarantees you a life of joy and happiness, no more pain, sorrow or suffering. Yes, Dad, my heart was aching of anger and much sadness, but as the journey nears the destination of our Heavenly Father's will, I try not to weep. I know he will never leave your side. Dad, I can see things (you) more clearly now. I can feel the peace in your heart, soul, mind and body. I see the calmness. I try not to weep and be strength for all involved, but I cried tears of sorrow at the thought of you leaving this world of loved ones. Dad, I weep no longer, why? Be diation damage to the eye may be cumulative and mav increase the risk of developing an oculardisordcr later in life. It is prudent to protect the eyes of children against U V by wear ing a brimmed hat or cap and sun glasses. Sunglasses for children should have lenses made of plastic rather than glass for added impact protection. How can the eyes be pro tected from UV light? Ultraviolet light reaches the eye not only from the sky above but also by reflection from the ground, espe cially water, snow, sand and other bright surfaces. Protection from sun light can be obtained by using both a brimmed hat or cap and UV absorb ing eyewear. A wide-brimmed hat or cap will block roughly 50 of the UV light and reduces UV that may enter above or around the glasses. Ultraviolet absorbing eyewear pro vides the greatest measure of UV protection, particularly if it has a wraparound design to limit the entry of peripheral light. Ideally, all types of eyewear in cluding prescription spectacles, con tact lenses and intraocular lens im plants should absorb the entire UV Member shares learning experiences To the editor, Hello, It's me Miss Evette Patt again. I wanted to write one more thing for WS Spilyay Tvmoo again. I want to let you all know that I moved for the 8th time down this way in the Duck City Eugene. Eugene is such a great and fabu lous city. You just should have webbed feet though I think. I'm now back in the low-income apartments that is only for brain-injured folks only. I love it, it's great. Bob Zcnnuche is the name of the apartment's life skills class to us brain-injured folks. BobZennuche is really a cool dude. I've learned a lot about how to a cultural, racial and tear at the heart and morale of those who love and care. Nobody can contest the protection granted by protective restraints. Statistics demonstrating death and injury reduction are overwhelming. Trauma care personnel are overwhelmed and frustrated as unrestrained victims are sent to'the morgue or spinal centers while belted occupants walk away with scrapes and bruises. Each unnecessary tragic accident drives us deeper into despair. The tragic death of Tony Stacona was an excruciating experience. Tony had so many gifts, such boundless potential. A simple cloth restraint could have made a major difference. We dislike having rules and regulations imposed on our freedoms and individual rights. But when so U-pick to open The Rafter VDouble D Ranch, operated by Mike and Diann Duggan, announced the availability of U-Pick Pumpkins at their Terrebonne Pump kin field. The field will open for pumpkin hunters on October 9th and run every weekend through October 30th, 1999. It will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. The ranch is located at 3836 NE Smith Rock Way. Besides pump kins the ranch will also host a hay maze, petting zoo and cornsalks for decorating. The field will also be available for group tours on Monday thorugh Fri day, October 1 1 th through the 15th, 18th through 22nd and 25th through cause my Heavenly Father guaran teed me that you will not be lonely, he will be with you and we will see each other again in heaven. I believe now that, the end of one's journey does not end our asso ciations with one another. We will be together again. Dad, we must belie ve in our hearts that all of our loved ones will know that there is a Heavenly Father greater than themselves. God does guarantee an everlast Member seeking To the editor, I am writing this letter in hopes you'll print it for me in the next issue of the newspaper as follows. Hello, my name is Joseph Craig and I am looking for work. For start ers I can cook, clean, stock shelves and familiar with cashier registers. I'm also familar with mill work, fenc ing, clearcutting, groundskeeping. Janitorial work and basic general la bor. My main field of expertise is in cooking, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, shortorders, pizza's, meat, pies, soups etc... I also dishwash. Unfortunately due to extinuating circumstances, I'm paying a debt to society (in jail). I'm doing 2 years 7 months and 25 days, and have noth ing but time on my hands. spectrum. UV absorption can be in corporated into nearly all optical materials currently in use, is inex pensive, and docs not interfere with vision. The degree of UV protection is not related to price. Polarization or photosensitive darkening arc addi tional sunglass features that arc use ful for certain visuul situations, but do not. by themselves, provide UV protection. For outdoor use in the bright sun, sunglasses that absorb 99-100 of the full UV spectrum are recom mended.. Such lenses should not be so colored as to affect recognition of traffic signals. Light intensity should be reduced to a comfortable level to eliminate glare and squinting. Indi viduals who also wear clear prescrip tion eye wear outdoors should con sider using lenses which absorb 99 100 of UV light. There is presently no uniform la beling of sunglasses that provides adequate information to the con sumer. Labels should be examined carefully to insure that the lenses purchased absorb at least 99-100 of U V light. Consumers are odviscd to be wary of claims that sunglasses "block harmful UV" without saying how much. deal with life. With the kind of brain injury I'm told I have. And I really thank Mr. Bob Zcnnuche for it all! He is a pretty cool dude! We have talked about research, being adaptive, stress and conflict relationships adn many more in the life skills class Mr. Bob Zennuche has instucted, down this way in the duck city. Eugene Quack, Quack! As I have learned from Bob Zennuche, we should all just should "Keep on Keeping on !: Thais life out there, with no crutches or excuses! I know you know you're cool Mr. Bob Zennuche. Evette Patt or political issue much is at stake, when so much heartache and sorrow is experienced by those left behind, and when infants and children are not restrained and kept out of harm's way, then the cry for" sovereign rights ana ireeaom rings hollow. ,. i . Mandated seat belts and car seats should not be a cultural, 'racial,' or political issue. It is a safety issue for all of humanity. Certainly, it takes an increased budget to put teeth in the system with enhanced enforcement and judicial issues. But it is a most worthy investment. Keep the hearts of potential victims beating, keep our own hearts from aching, change despair into hope. Move forward, responsibly, to preserve and protect your people. Because we all care. Bud Beamer October 9 the 29th, 1999. The tours will be offered at 9 & 1 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. with one group per time slot by res ervation only. "U-Pick Pumpkins are a relatively new experience in Central Oregon," stated Mike Duggan. "With a long history of pumpkin fields in western Oregon, we are hoping to bring that same fun to this area. Interested par ties simply need to follow the signs from the O'Neal Junction." For more information please visit our ranch web site at http users.bendnet.comddranch. For ad ditional information call the ranch at 541-548-1432 or contact Rex and Heidi Davis at 541-923-6725. ing life of true peace and harmony if we ony believe in him and within. Remember that we all must make this journey; a time and place is set already. Dad, I thank you for letting me know about the Heavenly Father. May God be wtih all of y'all, many, many ah-ho's (thank yous). Dad, I love you very much you are never alone. Love your daughter, Francelia Miriam Tia Marie Lumpmouth Wheeler employment I'm willing and able to work, clean and sober and can make it every day on time and fill in. I also work week ends and holidays. To potential employers I need a letter of hiring, days, hours of week and 1 to 2 days prep to fill out work release for approval through Parole Probation department and Tribal Court. For referals you can contact Bob Whittenburge at jail. I feel I can do whatever is given to me, I'm movey modivated, follow directions and punctual and reliable. Transportation no problem. Sincerely, Joseph Craig P.S. I can be reached at the Tribal Jail, at PO Box C; WSO 97761 (54 1 ) 553-3309.