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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Page 2 A pril 9, 2 0 0 9 E n han ced Seminar on juniper impacts Fitness improves lives through OSU Extension will host a seminar this Thursday, April 9 on the effects o f western juni per on watersheds. The seminar is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family Re source Center. Questions to be answered: Just how much does western juniper impact moisture levels on a range site? What is the effect of this tree on other plants in a system? exercise B y D a ve M c M e c h a n Spilyoy Tymoo Enhanced Fitness is in its second year, and the seniors ex ercise program now has a de voted following. “Enhanced Fitness is a beau tiful thing,” said Eliza Jim, who leads the program on Wednes days. “We do the exercises at our own pace, and we have a healthy lunch after.” Enhanced Fitness, she said, “is very fulfilling, and it’s done so much for us.” E liza and her h u sb an d Harvey are both certified E n hanced Fitness instructors. They are retired but their lives are busy, as they are raising two grandchildren. Eliza said her goal is to stay healthy, so she can attend the high school graduation o f the younger grandchild, who is 10. She and Harvey encourage all seniors to participate in E n hanced Fitness. The elders who have been participating in the program from the beginning have seen great improvement in their health, said Eliza. Elvis Frank, for instance, usually walks with a cane, but since he’s joined Enhanced Fit ness, “Sometimes he forgets his cane when he walks, and that’s a good thing,” said Eliza. E nhanced Fitness started two years ago with a grant that C ouncilm an W ilson Wewa worked toward. Seniors who join the pro gram enjoy the one hour of ex ercising in the main room at the Senior Center. T he healthy lunch, prepared by cook Janine Kalama, is served afterward. The exercises start at 10:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. T he exercise leader on Wednesdays is Eliza, and on gram even provides a ride to and Mondays the leader is Edmund from the Senior C enter for Francis, and on Fridays, Carolyn people who want to participate Harvey. Each instructor has a but who don’t have another way different routine, which helps to get there. The grant that funds E n keep the exercises interesting. The Enhanced Fitness pro- hanced Fitness ends this sum R affle helps w ith recovery costs ceeds go to support Amanda Jo with her travel expenses to Aus tralia. T ourney awards for first place (leather sleeve jackets), second place (jackets), third place (hooded sweatshirts) and F riends and family o f Valerie Squiemphen are hold ing a raffle with prizes includ ing a Pendleton blanket, do nated by the Credit enterprise staff, and two $50 gas gift cards. Proceeds of this raffle will help Val, who had an aneur ism and spent a month in the hospital. Doctors say she will have a long recovery, and Val is currently undergoing physical and occupational Some of the exercises are designed so that people can do them while sitting down, as demonstrated above by Elvis Frank (at right) and others in Enhanced Fitness. Eliza (picture at left) and Harvey Jim are certified Enhanced Fitness leaders. therapy. “She is progressing yery well, and we hope to see her back at work soon,” said Earlynne Squiemphen. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing is April 30, and you need not be present to win. For tickets, please see Rita Squiem phen, M onica L eonard, In a Schuster, Destry Begay, or Earlynne Squiemphen. Dinina ’Rpom deb Qatnerinq Tan (es - fo ’Percent Off! ,l - ^ \ Serving Cenimi Ralph’s Furniture & T.V Dave McMechan/Spilyay *egon mer, and that particular grant cannot be renewed, said Coun cilman Wewa. “But we’re gong to keep the program going,” he said, “be cause the elders who like to ex ercise really like this program.” fourth place (t-shirts). O ther awards: All Star, Most Valuable Player, Sportsmanship, 3-Point Award, Mr. and Ms. Hustle. For more information call Edison Yazzie at 980-9060 (c) or 553-5817 (h). 525 S.E. 5th Street Madras, OR 97741 since (541) 475-2578 <974 H oops event this weekend to help w ith travel costs T he F ifth A nnual Squiemphen-Yazzie O pen 19 and Under Co-Ed Basketball T o u rn am e n t is this Friday through Sunday, April 10-12, at the Community Center. All donations welcome; pro If removed, what can we ex pect in its place? The presenter will be Dr. Tim Deboodt, of the Crook County Extension office Deboodt has been involved for years in a paired watershed study in Central Oregon, focus ing on western juniper and its effects on Oregon’s rangelands. Lunch will be provided at this 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 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Family Resources Center in Warm Springs. 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