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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon January 9, 2003 Clinic expansion progressing Plans to expand the Indian Health Services building in Warm Springs are moving for ward, according to Russ Alger, clinic director. The chosen architecture firm, L.R.S. Architecture Inc., of Portland, and the Warm Springs contracting depart ment are discussing the con tract before construction be gins, said Alger. In recent months, IHS of ficials met with the architects to help provide a design spe cific to the buildings needs. The expansion will provide more exam rooms and dental rooms. Plans will address warehouse needs and medical records storage facilities. The total square footage of the clinic will increase by 5,260 feet. A corridor will connect the expansion to the existing building. The cost will amount to approximately $1.5 million. "Our intent in this expan sion is to provide more room and efficiency," said Alger. Another goal for IHS in 2003 is to make a strategic plan for the future. "We hope to make a plan for the next five years," said Alger. Stakeholders are winding up discussions on the biggest needs of the IHS departments. After wards, ideas will be opened up to the public. Goals and objec tives will be coordinated with the planning office. IHS has created a full-time position for a podiatrist. Like many government en tities, IHS is concerned about possible effects of state cuts after the Jan. 28 tax increase vote. IHS currently collects revenue from the Oregon Health Program, which is pro vided with federal funds for Native Americans health care. Alger plans to attend a meet ing in Pordand this month to discuss possible effects of this issue. Register for six-foot and under tournament The North End Express All-Indian Men's Six-Foot and Under Basketball Tournament is set to take place on Jan. 24-26 at the Warm Springs Community Wellness Center. The entry fee will be $250 per team. Eight players per team will be allowed. Payment by January 20, true double elimination. Awards will include, eight championship embroidered wool jack ets; eight runner up hooded sweatshirts; and eight third place crewneck sweatshirts. A most valuable player and all-star award will also be presented to participants. For more information or to send in your fee, write Austin Greene, P.O. 1327, Warm Springs, OR, 97761. Or call 553-1953 II or 553-3243 W Employment available in Warm Springs The following full-time po sitions are being offered on the Warm Springs Reservation.- ;' Resource technician, Voca tional Rehabilitation counselor, announcerproducer., news director. Also: finance controller, substance abuse specialist, corrections officer Also: surveillance techni cian, communications. ' For more information about these jobs, contact the Employment Department in Madras. The phone number is 475-2382. Spilyay Tymoo (Coyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Management Successor: Selena T. Boise Reportertrainer: Shannon Keaveny Media Advisor: Bill Rhoades Established in March 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541)553-1644 or 553-3274 FAX No. (541) 553-3539 . E-Mail: spilyaytymoowstribes.org Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.-$1 5.00 Outside U.S. or 1st Class in the U.S.-$25.00 For questions on advertising rates and policies, please call Bill Rhoades at 553-2013, or the Spilyay office at 553-3274. Spilyay Tymoo 2002 copyright For the latest Information on advertising rates, subscriptions and (in the future) news from the Spilyay, check us out on the Internet at: http:www.warmsprlngs.comcommunltynews lndex.htm Kah-Nee-Ta seeks artwork Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort and Casino is pleased to announce the creation of an art exhibition gallery space. Kah-Nee-Ta is seeking fine arts and crafts work by Warm Springs tribal artists for direct purchase andor public exhibi tion. This artistic endeavor offers artists an opportunity to en hance the resort's interior and promote cultural aesthetics. The theme for the 2003 ex hibition show is entided "Live in Beauty." Artwork will be selected on the merit of high artistic excel lence and fine craftsmanship. The call for entry requires a submission of slides or photo graphs of artwork for gallery consideration. This will also help establish an art bank and web-site for prospective buyers. The deadline for submissions for "Live in Beauty" is March 3. The reception opening for the artists and celebration for Kah-nee-ta's exhibition spaces will be in April, and further informa tion announced at a later date. For additional information and application forms please contact Kah-Nee-Ta's art cura tor Apolonia S. Santos, P.O. Box 104, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone, 553-0465. Telephone hours are 9-5 weekdays. Construction moves to new office This past fall Warm Springs Ventures, the investment arm of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, assumed man agement control of the Warm Springs Construction enterprise. Since then, changes have taken place that include hiring Glenn Carpenter for the general manager position, and promot ing tribal member Leslie Cochran-Davis to the assistant general manager. The Ventures and Construction management team assessed the immediate needs of the enterprise, and de termined that it needed to be relocated to a facility large enough to accommodate the staff, heavy equipment and other tools and equipment which were stored in multiple lo cations. To address this, Ventures has leased the building known as the Apparel Factory, located at 4202 Holliday Street The majority of the building was vacant for a num ber of years and has the space necessary to accommodate Con struction and Ventures businesses as the need arises. Construction is complete and the staff was scheduled to move into their new facilities this month. Basketball tournament set for April Tomcat's eighth grade and under co-ed basketball tourna ment is scheduled for April 4-6 at the Warm Springs Commu nity Center. This will be a double elimination tournament with a ten-player roster limit. All play ers must be in school, ID re quired for each player. All-star awards will be given to one boy and one girl from each team. There will also be a Ms. MVP and Mr. MVP award. First place team will receive embroidered pullovers, second place hooded sweatshirts, third crewneck sweatshirts, and fourth place T-shirts. Entry fee is $150 payable in money orders only to Tom James, P.O. Box 99, Warm Springs, OR 97761. For more information you can call Tom between 6-9 p.m. at 553-9628 or he can be reached by email at tomcatsbendnet.com. Holidays increase depression Be aware of signs in friends and family (The following is provided by the Warm Springs Community Coun seling Center.) Many people experience de pression during the holiday sea son. Depression can lead to sui cide attempts or suicide. A suicidal person urgently needs to see a doctor or psychia trist. The following are some of symptoms of depression, and warning signs of suicide that friends and family can look for: Symptoms of clinical depres sion in a person include persis tent sad or "empty" moods; feel ings of hopelessness, helpless ness, guilt, pessimism or worth lessness; substance abuse; fatigue or loss of interest in ordinary activities, including sex; distur bance in eating and sleeping pat terns; irritability, increased cry ing, anxiety, and panic attacks; difficulty concentrating, remem bering or making decisions; thoughts of suicide, suicide plans or attempts; and persistent physical symptoms or pains that do not respond to treatment. Warning signs of suicide in clude, talking about suicide; pre vious suicide attempts; state ments about hopelessness, help lessness or worthlessness; pre occupation with death, suddenly happier, calmer. Loss of interest in things one cares about; unusual visit ing or calling people one cares about; making arrangements and setting one's affairs in or der; giving things away; and acquiring guns or stockpiling pills. , r l :: If you, a friend or family member need help, call National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUI-CIDE (784-2433). MHS senior profile Squiempheris future plans include college Health incentive contest begins with the New Year In efforts to inspire tribal members to become fitter, firmer and healthier, a health incentive contest is being offered. All entries are required to pay $25 for their participation. The final sum will be distributed accordingly among the winners. Weight loss participants need to pay in full by 5 p.m. on Jan. 1 1 or their names will be automatically eliminated. Payments can be made to Dorothy Shadley of the Credit De partment, phone number 553-22311793. Weigh-ins with Austin Greene will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Jan. 11. Appointments are required beforehand by contacting Greene at 553-32433244. All weights will be sealed inside an enve lope. Dorothy Shadley will keep all sealed envelopes until the final day. The contest will end Thursday at 5 p.m. before Pi-Ume-Sha weekend, when Greene will conduct a final weigh-in with partici pants. Winners will be determined according to who lost the most weight. First place winners will receive 70 percent of the total sum of money paid by participants and a surprise prize. Second place win ners will receive the remaining 30 percent of the total money and a surprise prize The person who loses the least amount of weight will be granted the "booby prize." Five incentive drawings will occur the last Friday of each month. Janunary 31 will be the first drawing. Sign-in began Jan. 2 and will continue until Jan. 11 with Dor othy Shadley, or Emma Smith, 553-15643257. High School senior Eliah Roseann Squiemphen has goals for herself, and is well on her way with the upcoming gradua tion this spring. Squiemphen is of the Warm Springs, Wasco, Yakama, and Colville descent, and the daugh ter of Lawrence Jr. "Kunya" and Leslie Squiemphen of Warm Springs. She has a brother, Lawrence III, 19, and two sis ters Delia, 15, and Joyce, 13. She spends her spare time at home playing with her daughter. After high school she plans to attend Central Oregon Com munity College in the fall to be come a certified nurse. Will she miss high school? "What's there to miss about high school?" Squiemphen said. Though she won't miss high school she leaves this advice, "Don't give up, keep trying!" Ten years from now she sees herself working at a hospital or clinic. Eliah Roseann Squiemphen Favorite teacher: "Mr Talman, because he Is so cool, nice, and is always there when I need help or when I need someone to talk to." Most embarrassing moment: "My sophomore year I was singing solo at a concert, I forgot the last verse and I got mad. Mr. Burge said it was his fault and really it was my fault." Favorite song: "Difference by Ginuwine" Favorite actor: "My favorite actor" Twenty-five years ago today From the Jan. 13, 1978 edition of Spilyay Tymoo Bill addresses Deschutes River plan Museum offers no school day activity, Jan. 20 and 24 The Museum at Warm Springs is offering parent-child weav ing as a "no school day activity." The activity is open to K-12. The activity will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 20 and 24. The class fee will be $5.00 per parent-child team. Grandparents, uncles, aunts, big brothers and sisters are welcome to fill in as a parent. To register call the Education Program at the Museum at Warm Springs at 553-3331. Clarification The article on domestic violence that appeared on page 2 of the previous Spilyay Tymoo was provided courtesy of Indian Country Today Five years of inter-agency negotiations have resulted in a proposed bill that would include the lower Deschutes in the Na tional wild and scenic rivers sys tem. The Tribal Council has passed a resolution (No. 5123, 1221-77) supporting the pro posed bill, which gives the Con federated Tribes the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive management plan for that part of the river under its jurisdic tion. Confident of endorsement by the Bureau of Land Man agement, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and the State of Oregon, members of the Tribal Council will be meeting with these agencies in the coming week to gain their official ap proval. They will also approach Senator Al Ullman next week in D.C. about sponsorship of the bill. Overuse of the lower Deschutes River, from the Pelton Regulating Dam to its confluence with the Columbia River, has been a concern of the Tribes in recent years. The fish and water resources of the river are protected by treaty and the Tribes have been firm in their desire to preserve those resources as well as the scenic value of the river, while still al lowing recreational access. It has been the position of the Tribal Council that any plan ning for the Deschutes must have tribal input. The BLM and the Tribes own most of the land in the Deschutes Canyon and the Tribes have aboriginal rights to the waters bordering the res ervation. Inclusion of the Deschutes in the 1968 Wild and Scenic Waterways Act would bring the Secretary of the Interior, the State of Oregon and the Con federated Tribes together in co operative management. The Tribal Council will be respon sible for administering lands on the reservation. Although a management plan has yet to be worked out, the bill indicates which parts of the river will be administered as sce nic or as recreational. Future development will depend on provisions of the Act and the management plan but the tribes are assured in the bill that all rights afforded by federal treaty, agreement or statute with re spect to hunting, trapping or fishing will be honored. Story idea? Call Spilyay Tymoo at 553-3274 J