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December- 20, 2007 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Dinner honors graduates of business program Graduates of the Indianpreneurship Program were honored during a gradua tion ceremony last week. Winter 2007 graduates in cluded Francis Kalama, Franki Gaskins, Torn Adams, Emma Smith, and Celena Gilbert. Leo Washington received a partici pant recognition. The Indianpreneurship classes are presented on behalf of Onaben, in conjunction with Eagle-Tech Systems. The curriculum titled, “Indianpreneurship: A Native American Journey Into Busi ness,” is ä new resource for Native American entrepreneurs who want to start their own busi ness. Differing from other small business training materi- Paga 5 > 1 W I 1 .jk r f i j O g ■St WÊ-- . i % ' ir á BKf M ; 1 mi >> ■photo courtesy of Eagle Tech Onaben executive director Tom Hampson, training coordinator Yvonne Iverson, Tom Adams, Frankie Gaskins, Leo Washington, Emma Smith, Celena Gilbert (from left). (Not pictured: Francis Kalama) als, ONABEN’s curriculum is lum also features native-inspired story-abased, using Native graphics and photos of Native American entrepreneurial expe entrepreneurs and their busi- riences as a basis for illustrating business principles. The curricu- Department works to ensure safe drinking water By Jonathan Smith Environm ental Technician The Environmental Health Department recently conducted research for information about otar Public Drinking Water Sys tem. 'The project was initiated to inform concerned community members who' are interested in how the water system operates. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Utilities Depart ment of Water Works produces drinking water for the Warm Springs, Sidwalter, and Schoolie Flats /Simnasho areas. Thé Warm Springs water sys tem is a public water system. All public water systems must com ply with the Federal Environ mental Protections Agency’s ' J(SpWA) of 1974. The law was passed by the U.S. Congress to pirofèct public health by regulat ing the nation’s public drinking water supply. The law was amended in 1996 and requires many actions to protect drinking water and its sources: rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs and ground water wells. SDWA does not regulate private wells, that serve fewer than 25 individuals. Public drinking water cannot be taken for granted. There are a number of threats to drinking water: improperly disposed chemicals, animal wastes, pesti cides, human wastes, wasted in- . jected deep into the earth, ter- rorism, vandalism, and naturally occurring substances can all con Jonathan W. Smith Sr. taminate water. I am also state-certified in The Environmental Protec Water Treatment Plant opera tion Agency sets national drink tion. ing water standards of our tap The Warm Springs Water water to ensure the quality of Treatment Plant provides the our nation’s drinking water sup drinking water to the Warm ply and public health. The U.S. Springs Agency area. The EPA sets legal limité for contami source water for the plant is the nation and treatment techniques. Deschutes River. The SDWA also requires each The water is chemically drinking water system to have treated and filtered to remove certified operators. To become contamination and then is state certified you have to meet pumped into the distribution minimum requirements through system. experience, education and ex Up until July 2007 the Warm amination. Springs Water Treatment Plant Paul Henderson is the Water had a fluoridation program. Engineer for the Public Utilities Sodium Fluoride would be Department. Paul is state-cer added to the drinking system as tified in water treatment, distri a treatment to prevent tooth bution, and wastewatér collec decay. tions and sampling. . The program was discontin • ae îjftgk Wâfé'r ^hgfiièér^is ’ the * u e d .'^ the foflov^^Tepons: ’ jpersôn responsible for ôvèrsëe- 'Sodium Fluoride Is riot a treat ing the Water Works Depart ment chemical needed' to make ment. our community drinking water The Water Works Depart safe for consumption. Inad ment is composed of two equate budget; cost of fiuori.de branches: Warm Springs Water increases every year, average Treatment Plant and Distribu yearly cost is approximately be tion, and Warm Springs Waste- tween $8,000 and $10,000. The water Plant. risk of health problems, andi/ The Warm Springs Water or death, is increased with the Treatment Plant employs two use of fluoride in a water sys state-certified treatment plant tem that operates substandard operators. equipment and conditions. The The Chief Operator is Steve operators adding fluoride are at Courtney Sr. who has over 25 the greatest risk of health prob years experience. The other lem^ due to poor ventilation, operator, Ronnie Palmer, has training and proper safety equip over 14 years of experience. ment. The Confederated Tribes of (Thir article w ill conclude in the Warm Springs new Environ next edition o f the Spilyay.) ment Technician is myself, Madras Paint & Glass 1076 SW Hwy 97 in Madras, ph. 475-2166 ' £ O PEN 8-5:30 M-F; 9-4 S a t Need help with a legal problem? Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides free assistance to low- income Oregonians in many civil cases. Speak with an attorney during drop-in hours i to 4 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Family Resources Center in. Warm Springs. Or call us at 385-, 6944 Monday through Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Birthday, Christmas wishes M erry C hristm as to my kids Chester Van Felt Jr. fam ily, Tiger v Ahessia' M arie Sam and Decimus Van Felt family, ltta Van Felt fam ; Tray-Q uessa Sam. You’ve always ily, Aurlyon Stayer fam ily, M aria Lapeyfamily, Lucy and Tom W ill you w ill always be. D ad loves you iams, Julie Sandavol fam ily. Merry and I miss you a lot. From your dad Christmas and a Happy N ew Year. Lave from T ray Ray Sam. T ray Ray Sam. 1 been a wonderful blessing fo r me and Merry Christmas to my dad ; and my mom, Robert and • Marella Sam Sr. Merry Christ- I mas, Dad and Mom, I hope you I have a good day and new year. | Love you, from your son Tracy | Ray Sam. To my brothers, sisters, and all the kids: Merry Christmas to you all. I hope you are all at Dad and Mom*s so I can talk to you all on Christmas day. From your \ big brother Tracy Ray Sam. . I i i | j Happy first birthday to one of my pride and joy, Gerald Lee Tias Jr on December 26. Baby, Grandma will always be there for you and your big brother. Grandma’s boy, love you from Grandina Marella Sam. H appy first birthday to Gerald Lee Tias Jr. on De cember 26. Have a great day! Love from Grandpa Robert Sam Sr. H appy birthday to our baby brother Gerald Tias J r Have a good day, kid, from your big brothers: Woody Jr., D arwinian, K ay lobe Clarance and Jonathian T ra y Ray- Dee Tias. Grandma-mom and 1 Grandpa Eliza apd Harvey, j Merry Christmas, Mom and | Grandpa. I love you and miss you a lot. Take care, from Tracy Happy first birthday Gerald ! Ray Van Pelt Sam. Lee Tias Jr. We hope that you M erry Christmas to d ll my fam - have a great day and you don’t \ ily in the Warm Springs Charlotte let anyone tell you what you can’t j Shike fam ily, N eda Wesley fam ily, get into—your cake, it is your ! V ila M ary Danqukafamily, A untie first. From Elisha and Chantel i and Uncle’s D evi Van Felt fam ily, Picard. Scrap Metal Used Auto & Truck Parts Wrecking Service Diesel Trucks Pick-ups & Cars m 181 SW Merritt Lane, Madras VISA
