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8 December 14,2000 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo Early Head Start news Policy Council ECE I lead Start and Early I lead Start Parent Policy Council meetings take place the first Thursday of every month. The Policy Council gives the elected Head StartEarly Head Start parents and community representa tives an opportunity to be involved in the decision making process for each program. Meetings usually in clude what's going on in the El IS and US Programs, issues or concerns, and discussing ways to improve both pro gram services. If interested, we encourage you to attend the next meeting. Or if you would like more information, please call June or Versa at 553-3240324 1 . Childcare and dinner are always pro vided and transportation is also pro vided to any El IS parent who needs it. Birthdays December 11, Kandace Hoptowit (3-years-old) December 12, Ezra Post (2-years-old) December 14, Ciara Palmer (1 -year-old) December 18, Caramiah Charley (2-years-old) Preventing frostbite With cold weather conies the potential for frozen skin and tissue, called frostbite. The most important thing you can do to prevent frostbite is to keep warm. Dressing yourself and your child in layers and slaying inside as much as possible are the two best ways to stay warm. Frostbite is more likely to occur in children than adults because they are smaller and lose heat more quickly than grown ups do, Generally, cold will damage your nose, ears, cheeks, fingers and toes first, so don't forget to protect these body parts. Skin that is frostbitten is numb and feels hard and looks white and waxy. If you think that you or your child have been frostbitten, you need to change any wet clothing and get emergency care right away. Do not apply direct heat (e.g. heating pad) or rub the frostbitten skin. Preventing frostbite is simpler and easier than treating it. Staying out of the cold and snow and dressing in layers will help you and your child stay warm and safe. For more infor mation on protecting your child and yourself from cold and frostbite, talk to your health care provider. Basic guidelines In toy selection Toys should: Be big enough that they can not be swallowed or become stuck in a child's throat. B chew-proof and unbreak able. Have age recommendations from the manufacturer on the pack aging for parents to follow. Toys should not: Have sharp edges or small parts (like eyes) that could come off and choke a child. Have attached strings that are longer than seven inches. Have joints or other parts that could pinch tiny fingers. Carefully check-out toys from fairs, carnivals, and vending ma chines based on the guidelines above. These types of toys are not required to meet safety standards, so parents must be especially cautious of them. Parents also must inspect home-made toys and second hand or "hand-me-down" toys for potential hazards. Never gi ve a ch ila painted toys made before 1978 because the paint may contain dangerous amounts of lead. Remember, too, that all toys should be checked periodically for loose or broken parts. For more information on safe toys, contact the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission or Nancy Collins, Indian Health Ser vices Sanitarian. Early Head Start Croup Schedule December 6, 27 from 1 1 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. December 13, 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All families are invited and en couraged to attend any socialization offered. "Group" is a time for fami lies and children to play, eat and try different activities. Transportation is provided to all scheduled group (call in advance to ensure appropriate pick-up time.) Early Head Start is a free pro gram, open to all community children ages 0-3 (including those with spe cial needs) and their families. If you are interested or would like more in formation, please call June at 553 3241. Early Head Start currently has slots available for those interested. Activities this month 1. Play time: parent and child play with various toys and materials. (Legos, puzzles, books, cars, balls, pretend play, coloring, etc.) 2. Song time (circle time): par ents and staff singing familiar songs with children like "What's my name?" "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "5 little Monkeys," "Jingle Bells," "Willoughby Wallaby," "Glad You're Here," "Chubby Little Snowman," "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." 3. Story time: this month "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?" and "The Snowy Day. 4. Other Activities: Pat-a-Cake, Hokey Pokey, Musical Chairs, Floating Feathers, Humming, Who are You and Where are You? Pass the Snowball, Paper Ornaments, Snow People, Cotton ball snow pictures. Date set for School Carnival The eight annual Warm Springs Elementary School Carnival is coming up. The carnival will held in the W.5.E. gym on Thursday, December 14, 2000 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. All proceeds from the carnival will go toward the Accelerated Math Program. Accelerated Math is an individualized program on the computer used to strengthen math concepts. A cake walk will be one of the many attractions. Donated cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies, etc. will be on Wednesday, December 14,h. The donations will be greatly appreciated. The carnival will include many exciting games, prizes, food, pictures with Sania, and lots of fun. Please join us on Thursday, December 14,h from 6:00-8:30 p.m. for another terrific Warm Springs Elementary Carnival. Scholarship information given Warm Springs Elementary news- Calendar Updates December 14th-Winter Carnival 6-8 p.m 16th-January lst-No School Winter break January 8,h-509-J School Board meeting 9Ih-Title 9 meeting at WSE lS-No school Martin Luther King Jr. 22nd-509-J School Board meeting 25,h-End of 2nd quarter 2000-2001 school year 26th-No school Inservice & report card prep. November AH-Star Students Shawnee Johnson, Martin Smith Mennealy, Mariah Smith, Merima Made, Theron Spino, Eddie Jones, Micah David, Erica Aguirre, Jeanne Smith-Lucero, Kecia Elorendo,1 Jimmy 'Flores; Liidas Yahtin, Marissa ' Yaw,.'1 Ald'en ' Clemens, Cheyenne Wahnetah, Leslee Henderson, Rosey TwoStarrs Suppah, Mystina Spino-McCormack. November Students of the Month Isabella Mitts, Jesse Hicks, Jus tin Queahpama-Mehlberg, Bryson Spino, Shaiandra Saunders-Kalama, Charmaine Billey, Stephen Pratt, John Katchia III, Cyril Frank, Doris Lawrence, Branden Teeman, James Spino, Larry Spino, Antoinette TallBull, Nicole Wahnetah, Gerald Frank, Katrina Greene, Wyatt Rodin, Darrin Tapia, Roschena Sargeant, Trevor Suppah, Eric Mitchell, Shawrisa Batesv Rhyah Smith, 'Tana 'Lawrence: Seth' David, Gale Lawrence 111, Lianna Jim, Gerald Hoptowid, Desmond Flores, Brianna Walking Eagle, Nathon Melbourne, Levi Jim, Troy Sam-Smith, Laura Bryant, Philip Guerin, Micah David, Charlie Ann Herkshan, Andrea Cook, Laura Thomas, Angela Bellanger, Johnson Heath, Miguel Frank, Latasha Sampson, Allegra Robinson, Elias Gilbert, Ariel Payne, Julia Begay, Ford Fuiava, Albert Kalama, Kellie Moody, Josephine Zacarias, Anevay Torrez, Maraya Culpus, Lawrence Shike, Jr., Carlos Reynoso, LaRonn Katchia, Trent Centre, Hiram Yaw Jr., Billy Joe Berry Jr., Raphael Caldera Jr., Xavier Gilbert. Perfect Attendance 1" Quarter Anevay Torrez, Andrea Cook, Charlie Ann Herkshan, Emerson Culpus Jr., Hilbert Williams, K-Lei Smith-Strong, Kara Katchia, Kelli Moody, Lawrence Shike Jr., Leander Smith, Leslie Robinson, Philip Guerin, Sonny Stacona, Stefan Sutterlee, Timothy Red Dog, Victor Switzler Jr., William Caldera, Leonard Americanborse, Tyrell Smith, Leanna Boise, Tana Lawrence, Kristi Olney, Marrisa Yaw, Gerald Hoptowit, Merima Made, Nicolas Heath, Lillitz Henry, Allegra Robinson, Daniel Alonso, Jason Smartlowit, Antoinette , i TallBull; Waymon Harry, Larry Spino II, Tanisha Teynoso, Amanda' Squiemphen-Yazzie, Daisy Thomas; Dorothea Thurby, Chantell Williams, Archie Caldera, Thurman Suppah, Emily LaPage, Levi Jim, Tiana Davis, Nikki Reynoso Hiram Yaw Jr., Chanda Robinson, Victoria Spino, Anthony Arthur, John Katchia III, Aaron Dodge-Arthur, Bryson Spino, Robert Spino, Merlin Ltom, Katrina Greene & Dylan Miller. rni Undergrad scholarship: Each year, the Morris K Udall Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $5,000 to American juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment, and to Native Ameri can and Alaska Natives in fields re lated to health care or tribal policy. The Foundation will award ap proximately 75 scholarships to out standing students, to be known as Morris K. Udall scholars, in the spring for use during the next academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of stu dents: 1. Those who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding po tential, and are in fields related to the environment; and 2. Native Ameri can and Alaskan Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have out standing potential, and are in fields related to health care or tribal public policy. Two-year and four-year institu tions are eligible to nominate up to a total of six students from either or both categories, although it is recom mended that the total be equally di vided between them. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomina tion materials provided to each insti tution. Each scholarship covers eli gible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maxi mum of $5,000. Scholarship recipients are eli gible for one year of scholarship sup port. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding aca demic year. Scholars selected during their sophomore year may be renomi nated during the next year's compe tition. Junior nominees may not be renominated. Freshmen are not eligible. High School essay competition launched Photo contest open to Warm Springs members The International Library of Photography is pleased to announce that over $60,000 in prizes will be awarded this year in the International Open Amateur Photography Contest. Photographers from the Warm Springs area, particularly beginners, are welcome to try to win their share of over 1 ,300 prizes. The deadline for the contest is January 3 1 , 200 1 . The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. "Everyone has at least one memorable photo that captures a special moment in time," Stated Christina Babylon, Contest Director. "When people learn about our free photography contest, they suddenly realize that their own favorite photos can win cash prizes, as well as national exposure," continued Babylon. To enter, send one photograph in only one of the following categories: People, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture, or other. The photo must be a color or black-and-white print (unmounted), 8"xl0" or smaller. All entries must include the photographer's name and address on the back, as well as the category and the title of the photo. Photographs should be sent to: The International Library of Photography, Suite 101 9009, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2001. You may also submit your photo directly online at www.picture.com. The International Library of Photography is an organization dedicated to bringing the work of amateur photographers to the public's attention. You can view the work of over 1.1 million amateur photographers at their website, www.picture.com. Cash awards totaling $5,000 are available to Oregon high school stu dents through the seventh annual In dependence Essay Competition, or ganized by Cascade Policy Institute. The entry deadline is March 1 5, 200 1 ; guidelines are available online at www.cascadepolicv.orgessay.asp or by calling (503) 242-0900. , ' The Competition's theme, "ex ploring the foundations of freedom," encourages students to consider the meaning of liberty and the proper role of government in a free society. This year's topic relates to a quote by American Revolutionary Thomas Paine: "The more perfect civilization is, the less occasion has it for gov ernment, because the more does it regulate its own affairs, and govern itself. . . ." Students are asked to select per sonal responsibility, private charity or free markets as their essay focus, and explain why we are better off accom plishing goals and solving problems through private, voluntary actions rather than through government. Cascade's website offers suggested short readings for background on the ' topic. ' ' . "All high school students are eli gible to participate, not just college bound seniors," notes Angela Eckhardt, program director at the Portland-based Cascade Policy Insti tute. "Public, private and home schooled students are all encouraged to enter." An independent panel of judges will select the winners, who will re ceive up to $1,000 each. The judges are Pamela Hulse Andrews, CEO & Publisher, Cascade Business News; John A. DiLorenzo, Jr., partner, Hagen, Dye, Hirschy & DiLorenzo, P.C.; Karen Hinsdale-Berkman, owner, The Cellar Door; Jackman Wilson, editorial page editor, Eugene Register Guard; and James Winters, president, United Energy, Inc. Sponsors of the Independence 'Essayf Competition include the Bonavia Family Charitable Trust, Centerpoint Graphics, Constructive Management Foundation, and Friesen Lumber Company. Cascade Policy Institute is a non profit research and educational orga nization that focuses on Oregon state and local issues. The Institute's mis sion is to explore and promote public policy alternatives that foster indi vidual liberty, personal responsibil ity, and economic opportunity. Winter Nites Culture Club Simnasho Longhouse 5r Monday's from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information call Char Herkshan at 553-3205 VR Program commends representatives Two local people, Lamont Brown and Jeannie Brisbois, repre sented the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Warm Springs Vocational Rehabilitation Program at the Annual Rehabilitative Services AdministrationConsortia of Admin istrators for Native American Reha bilitation Conference in Bellevue, Washington, October 31, 2000. Together with their VR Counse lors, George Aguilar, Jr. and Cecil Ballou, Lamont and Jeannie were two of ten panelists who gave their his tory, employment background, and how the VR Program helped them with their employment goals. Jeannie spoke of her reaching her goal of becoming a secretary at the Children's Protective Services depart ment. Lamont is employed at the Mu seum where he is responsible for maintenance and groundskeeping. During his presentation he said, "I am good at stealing. I can see someone else's strength and I steal that strength for own benefit." Lamont's talk was intriguing and captivating and laced w ith great humor. Both Jeannie and Lamont repre sented the people of Warm Springs exceptionally well. The Warm Springs VR Program thanks both par ticipants for attending the conference and sharing their experience. If anyone is interested in learn ing about the VR Program or would like to seek services, you are invited to attend an hour-long orientation. Orientations are held every Mon day afternoon at 3:00 p.m. (except holidays). The VR Program exists to help Native Americans w ith Disabili ties obtain, maintain, or become pro moted in employment OSU to offer lecture on Microbes Oregon State University will present a lecture on Microbes on Ex treme Diets, Monday, January 8, 2001, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This lecture will be presented in a series to dis cuss the influence of Microbes on Extreme Diets on Global Warming, Nutrient Cycling, and Environmen tal Clean Up. Daniel J. Arp, Professor, Botany and Plant Pathology, Director, Mo lecular and Cellular Biology, of Or egon State University will be present ing this lecture at OSU Central Or egon 20365 Empire Avenue, Bend (corner of US Highway 97 and Em- COCC closes for year-end pire Ave). Bacteria are well known for their ability to grow in extreme environ-ments-from Arctic lakes to Yellowstone hot springs and from acid mine drainage to deep aquifers. They are also capable of growth on a remarkable variety of nutrients, many of which are not commonly thought of as nutrients at all. Three such groups are the focus of current re search projects at OSU. Come and find out how bacteria that use ammo nia, butane and toluene as their source of energy impact our environment. Central Oregon Community Col lege will be closed Saturday, Decem ber 23, through Monday, January 1. The admissions and enrollment ser vices and Community Education De partments will be closed Friday, De cember 22. The COCC Library and its com puter lab will be closed December 9, 10, 16, 17, and January 6, 7. It will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. December 11,15, December 18 to 22 and Janu ary 2-5. The library and lab will be closed for the holidays December 23 to January 1. The Pioneer computer lab will be closed December 9 through January 7. The college bookstore will be closed December 25 through January 1. The first day of winter-term classes will be Monday, January 8. Community Education classes begin Monday, January 8. For information call 383-7700. Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Saturday Swim Lessons Red Cross certified instructors January 6, 13, 20, 27 Classes offered at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $30 per child Learn to swim class 5 years and older Minimum of 6 children per lesson. Maximum of 1 0 per lesson. Space is limited. Call to make reservation or for more information, 553-1112 ext 3453, or ext 3458 United Indian Students in Higher Education Is having an Art Contest! We are looking for some good art work for our logo. We also need a piece to use for our annual spring Powwow poster. If we like your work we'll pay you $$$. 1" Place $200, 2nd Place $100 F.Y.I. This year our powwow theme is "Ending the Myth" Put your work on an 8 x 1 0 piece of paper and ship it to us by January 15, 2001 Don't forget to give us your name, address and phone number so we can send you the cash if you win. Questions? 503-725-5671 Send your work to: UISHE Portland State University P.O. Box 751-SD Portland, OR 97207 (All entries that are not winners will be returned) Ahem, Gabriel congratulate students ac complishments Congratulations to Azeul Char ley, he was the recipient of the $35 for first prize in the poster contest for Red Ribbon Week-Drug Prevention. Martha Ahem and Marge Gabriel would also like to congratu late the following students for receiv ing their food handler's certificates from the Jefferson County Public Health Department. The students were administered the standard forty question exam by an official from the Health Department. It is an Oregon State requirement to have your food handler's certificate in order to be employed in the food and drink busi ness. Congratulation ' - ml Char ley, Devery Arthur, Jcj. Palacios, Zachary Flu, Robert Lucei, David Fuentes.