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SPILYAY tymoo WARM SPRINGS, OREGON March 9, 2000 5 News from the IHS Health & Wellness Center: Seat belt law and Medical records department- 013 This is a reminder that the Tribal Seat Belt law goes into effect in April. To answer some of the questions the community may have regarding this new law there will be a series of public service announcements on KWSO. Please listen for these PSA's as they will provide important infor mation regarding the new Seat Belt law. The announcements should be gin in the middle of March. Reasons to wear a seat belt Lap and shoulder safety belt us age can cut fatalities and injuries between 40 and 55 percent, accord ing to numerous studies comparing belted and unbelted victims. Canada's highway death toll dropped 15 percent in 1988 and 1989, follow ing implementation of a national program that emphasizes the use of safety belts and child safety seats. '"The death rate for unbelted crash victims is approximately 3.5 times higher than that of belted victims. Ejection from a vehicle occurs 10 times more often to passenger vehicle occupants who are unpro tected and unrestrained. In a frontal collision, safety re straints can cut the chance of injury to the head or face by 60 percent In 1 994, if every front seat occu pant had buckled up, an additional 9,500 deaths and about 200,000 inju ries could have been prevented, for an economic savings of nearly $20 billion. Why a law? The national use rate only reached 15 before the first belt law was passed in 1984. The latest estimate with belt laws in place is 68. Seat belt survey results Out of 454 people surveyed, 7 1 said they were in favor of seat belt safety seat legislation for everyone. Reasons from survey why do not want a seat belt law Violates my rights There is little question that all traffic laws impose some degree of control on individuals because they require actions that some people do not take voluntarily. But driving is an important privilege, it is not a right. Only in areas where the speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour Most accidents happen with in 20 miles of home at low rates of speed Motor vehicle collisions kill more people than AIDS, drugs or gun violence. More people are killed in road crashes than as crime victims. Law just for kids Observational data shows when a driver buckles up, children are buck led up 87 of the time however, when a driver is unbuckled, child belt-use drops to only 24 This is part of the reason the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center supports the seat belt use law that comes into effect on the Reservation in April. We continue to sponsor a Motor Vehicle Safety month each year to help improve the health and lifespan of our patients. Please re member to "Buckle Up." MEDICAL RECORDS DE PARTMENT Topic: Release of Information To protect the privacy of patient information, IHS Regulations and the Privacy Act of 1974 require that before any information is released from a patient's medical record, the patient must sign an authorization for release of information. This gives the patient control over who is al lowed to see their medical informa tion, and what information may be seen. There are exceptions to this basic premise when an authorization may not be necessary. For example, if a physician has referred hisher patient to a specialist for consultation, the patient's information may be shared with that consultant in the interest of continuity of care and quality patient care. These regulations have been cre ated to protect each and every patient's right to confidentiality re garding their personal information. For a minor, the parent or legal guardian may sign an authorization to release information. It may be necessary to provide documentation to prove legal guardianship. To complete an authorization for release of information, the patient may come to the medical records department and complete the form, or call and request that a form be mailed or faxed to them. Once the medical records department receives a completed form, nine working days are allowed for the information to be released to the indicated recipient. Information that is released from a patientfs record is logged to track the completed release. A patient may request that w. send for their patient informatioi from another healthcare facility us ing this same process. Requests foi information from another facility made on behalf of a patient are alsc logged. If you have any questions, please call the medical records department at the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center. FUNDRAISING March 13, 2000 at 6: pm In the Community Center Social Hall TACO FEED Also 5050 Bingo, 5050 cards, starting at 6:30 pm Door Prizes!!! Come support the 3N Livestock teams for Women's National Bowling Tournament in Reno, NV in April 21-22, 2000. Acquisition of land & land managementVights to benefit terrestrial resources r a r NIG A 2000 For the biggest and best Trade Show in Indian Country April 9-12, 2000 Oregon Convention Center Portland, Oregon NIGA 2000, now in it's 9th year will be in Portland close to the Oregon and Washington Nations. Meet key management in the Indian Gaming Industry from all over the country' I'M ' ' ;l ''''l''' ' Make the contacts you need to generate promising business relationships Visit some of the 27 American Indian Casinos in Oregon and Washington Attend informative workshops with the most up to date information in Indian Gaming Play golf with the best players in Indian Country For more information call (202) 546-771 1 . Missing-Lbst-Stolen Our pure bred miniature Schnaii zer was lost or stolen a few weeks ago. His name is "Jock" and was a Christmas gift to our family. He is black and silver and stands approxi mately 12 to 13 inches high. He is still a pup. If anyone has any infor mation on our dog, please call 553-3393 and ask for Val. He means a lot to all of us. There will be no questions asked if returned. Thank you. He was last seen on Tenino Road. $250.00 13 A OTTER 0JLA-IIAJL 2000 I f 4 MUCKLESHOOT MfJLTI-CfJLTCJRE BUILDING 39013-272 Ave. e. Auburn, WA 98092-9763 001 ApWl 21, 22,23, 2000 0 l" PldCe - $5,000 Championship Jacnets 2nd Place - $?,ooo Fleece Sweat ults 3r place - $3,ooo Fleece Vests Place - $2,000 Ha 5 Place- $1,000 Crying Towcis Tournament begins at 2:00 p.m. (sharp) on Saturday, April 22, 2000 6 PIAIEHS XO A TEAM HO MORE ICO JLE00! For More Information: Die's - 36025-1586 TBI SIA-HAL COMMITTEE WILL NOT BI RXSTONISIBLE FOR THEFTCf JUKY Riparian and Wetland Habitats Deer Winter Range Unique Habitats Cost Summary: Approximately $6,322,500 will be spent in the first five years of the license term on acquisition of land and land man agement rights. During years 5 through 10 of the new license, ap proximately $394,000 will be spent. During the remainder of the license term, approximately $40,000 would be spent per year, on average, to acquire land and land management rights, until the target acreages have been achieved. (Note: all cost esti mates are approximate, and are based on 1999 dollars without adjustment.) B. Terrestrial Resources Man agement Plan for Project Lands and Acquired Lands 1. Shoreline, Riparian, and Wet land Habitat Management Plan Element 1 -Implement Riparian Area Best Management Practices. Element 2-Maintenance of On going Habitat Improvement Projects Element 3-Implement New Habitat Improvement Projects. Soil moisture monitoring and subsequent planting of native species of wetland emergents, shrub, and tree species along portions of the reservoir shorelines and tributary streambanks. Construction of up to three artifi cial islands, one in each reservoir, for waterfowl nesting and loafing. Installation of livestock exclusion fencing on approximately l.S miles of shoreline along the west side of the Reregulating Reservoir. Securing of large woody debris along reservoir shorelines; this may include placement of bundled j uniper cribs on the reservoir bottom to promote invertebrate production. Juniper management along reser voir shorelines, including proposed ; ' removal of juniper on a 1-acre cot-' ton wood gallery on Reservation land bordering the Reregulating Reser voir. Construction of goose nest structure(s) at the mouth of Seekseequa Creek on Lake Simtustus. Construction of up to four artifi cial ponds adjacent to the Reregulating Reservoir. Control of non-native Himalayan blackberry along Reregulating Res ervoir shoreline and islands. Element 4-Noxious Weed Man agement. Element 5-Enhancement of ac quired riverine, riparian, and wet land habitats. Cost Summary: The combined costs for the five elements in this strategy can be summarized as fol lows: Implementation activities will occur during the first ten years of license issuance, and will total ap proximately $160,000. Monitoring and maintenance, including reme dial actions, will occur throughout the remainder of the license period at an estimated annual cost of $8,000. 2. Mule Deer Winter Range Man agement Plan Element 1- Maintenance of On going Habitat Improvement Projects. Element 2- Mule Deer Trend Counts and Sightability Surveys. Element 3- Radiotelemetry Study. Element 4- Road Closures on Warm Springs Reservation Lands. Element 5- Vegetation Manage ment on Warm Springs Reservation Lands. Element 6-Vegetation Manage ment on Acquired PME lands and Other Ownerships Cost Summary: The combined costs of implementation of the six elements of the deer winter range management plan are as follows: $260,750 over the first ten years to implement initial treatments, actions, and studies; approximately $19,000 per year for rest of license term to maintain and re-treat areas and con duct ongoing surveys. 3. Management Plan for Proposed, Endangered, Threatened, and Sensi tive Species and Unique Habitats Element 1-Annual Raptor Pro ductivity Surveys. Element 2-Winter Surveys of Bald Eagle and Waterfowl. Element 3-Waterfowl Productiv ity Surveys. Element 4-Bald Eagle Nest Site Disturbance Studies. Element 5-Bald Eagle Nest and Roost Site Management Plans Element 6-PETS and Unique Species and Habitats Protection On-Site. Element 7-PETS and Unique Species and Habitats Protection Off-Site Element 8-Golden Eagle Prey Study Cost Summary: The combined costs of the eight elements of the PETSUnique species strategy are as follows: Implementation of sched uled monitoring, protectionen hancement measures, nest and roost site management plans, and perfor mance of the nest site disturbance and prey studies would cost approxi mately $234,000 over the first ten years. Scheduled surveys would continue throughout the term of the license, at an average annual cost of approximately $10,000. 4. Wildlife Protection Plan for the Pelton Fish Ladder Element 1 -Wildlife Screening Repair. Element 2-Escape Ramp Installa tion. Element 3-Bridge Installation. -Element 4-Wildlife Entrapment Monitoring Cost Summary: The combined costs for the four elements of the Pelton Fish Ladder PME Strategy can be summarized as follows: Site evaluation, installation of new and replacement structures, and initial monitoring will be performed during the first five years of license issu ance at an estimated cost of $53,000. Monitoring and maintenance will occur for the remainder of the license term, at an estimated average annual cost of $900. 5. Transmission Line Right-of-Way Management Plan Element 1 -Riparian Habitat Man agement Plan. Element 2-Road Access Manage ment Plan. Element 3-Vegetation Manage ment Plan. Element 4-Comprehensive Op erations and Maintenance Plan. Element 5-PETS Species and Habitats Management Plan Cost Summary: The combined costs of the five elements of the Transmission Line Right-of-Way Management Strategy can be sum marized as follows: Implementation of initial PME actions will occur during the first five years of license issuance, at an estimated total cost of $216,250. Monitoring, maintenance, and continued treatment of noxious weeds along the ROW will continue through the remainder of the license term at an average annual cost of $18,250. 6. Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan. Cost Summary: Excluding costs of transmission line right-of-way treatment presented above). The cost of implementing the noxious weed management plan is estimated at ap proximately $ 65,000 per year for Project lands and acquired lands dur ing years one through 10 of the new license term. For the remainder of the license term, approximately $ 22,000 will be spent annually. 7. Information and Education Programs Cost Summary: The Tribes will contribute an estimated $5,000 per year (average annual) for the term of the license to fund Terrestrial Re sources Information and Education programs. Terrestrial Resources In formation and Education programs may be combined with those pro posed and funded under the Projectfs Recreation and Fish PME plans. C. Terrestrial Resources Benefits from Recreation, Land Use, Fisheries and Water Quality PME Measures Recreation, Land Use and Aesthetics-Provide funding for two marine-based and one land-based county deputies to increase enforce ment of recreation and wildlife regu lations. Provide funding for rehabilitation of approximately 1 1 sites on Project reservoirs exhibiting shoreline ero sion. Stabilize the Jordan Road slide and assist the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Parks and Recreation De partment, and Jefferson County with road maintenance activities. Provide funding for travel and access management planning and implementation of road closures. Rehabilitate eroded site at Bal ancing Rocks. Provide funding for three floating restrooms and four designated dis persed campsites and close and re habilitate informal dispersed camp sites. Provide funding to install off-shore, overnight boat moorages; eliminate use of informal shoreline tie-ups. Upgrade existing recreation fa cilities, including informationedu cational materials, formal parking areas, closure of informal parking sites, erosion control andrevegetation at Chinook Island and Upper Deschutes Day Area, and riparian rehabilitation at Perry South Camp ground. Provide funding for removal of floating woody debris from Lake 1 Billy Chinook (will be used by ter restrial resourcesfish for enhance ment projects). Provide funding for study and installation of communication sys tem. Provide funding for development of a public information and education plan. Develop a system to review and evaluate all existing log booms, docks, piers, and other structures in Project reservoirs. Cooperate with U.S. Forest Ser vice and other landowners in devel oping and implementing a vegetation management plan with specific mitigation measures for visually sensitive areas along the transmission line corridor. Fish and Water Quality Funding for acquisition of ripar ian land management rights and water rights Funding for riparian habitat en hancement such as riparian condition evaluation and restoration and obliteration of roads in riparian zones, culvert removal and replacement Funding for improved irrigation efficiencies, retaining water in streams Placement of large woody debris in the lower Deschutes River Northwest artists series began in Feb. "Indian Art Northwest formed to help Indian artists find a market for their work, says President Gail Chehak. "We have so many talented artists who create beautiful works of art and are also talented storytellers, poets, teachers and demonstrators. "Native Voices" is a series of pro grams where artists can share their heritage and talent with Portland. The Native Artist Series will be held on Saturday afternoons from I to 3 p.m. at the Indian Art Northwest Gallery at the Governor Hotel, 615 SW 11th Avenue. IAN joined Portland's gallery scene last year following its popular outdoor art show in the South Park Blocks on Memorial Day weekend. This series is free. Speakers are award-winning artists who will be participating in the 3rd Annual Cel ebration of Native Arts & culture, May 26-28 in the South Park Blocks. "We invite anyone who is interested in Native arts or culture to attend. Spend the afternoon with an artist, or take part in the discussions about Indian tribes and Native art forms", says organizer, Alan Frederiksen. For more information about the series, celebrations or other events, contact Indian Art Northwest at (503) 224-8850 or visit the website at www.northwestindian.com. Following is the schedule set for the coming months. March llth-Making Traditional Modoc Bows and Arrows by Ivan Jackson. . March 1 8th-Traditional beadwork of the Eastern Tribes by Betty Orta. March 25th-"Introduction to Na tive Art" by Gail Chehak April lst-Traditional and Con temporary Art Forms by Molly Kubista. April 8th-Traditional Cedar Bark Weaving by Loa Ryan. April 15th-Hidework Painting and crafts by Geronimo Clark. April 22nd-Traditional & Con temporary Basketweaving by Vivian Ross. April 29th-"The Artist & the Celebration." 1