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r “l Spily^y Tymoo, Wgirn Springs, Oregon P^ge 3 February 9, 2011 Family is the inspiration for wrestler By Duran Bobb April will be Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Children’s Protective Services is seeking artwork from youth ages 2-18 to commemorate the month. The theme is “child abuse prevention,” and the winner will have his or her artwork on all CPS advertisements, T- shirts and flyers for one year. Spilyay Tymoo Quentin Scott, 11, placed third, 10 and under, 150 and under, in the Tournament of Champions at Salina, Kansas, which is considered to be one of the state’s biggest tourna ments. Quentin is the son of Jaime Scott and Lace Frank. His competition at the tour nament was against a youth from the western part of Kansas. Quentin won in double over time. He went into the semi-fi nals and lost to the winner of the bracket, his father said. Quentin was then placed in consolation side of the bracket. From there, he won all of his matches. “This tournament is open to all, so the better wrestlers travel out of state just to get the expe rience.” Youth were present from Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma and Missouri. He says his father and his cowboy-side of his family are his inspiration. Jaime was a wres tler. So was his grandfather on his mother’s side, Yahtin Frank. So was Yahtin’s son. “There’s a long history of wrestling in the families on both CPS seeking art work The deadline to submit artwork is 4:30 p.m. on Tues day, March 1. Artwork can be turned in at the CPS of fice on the campus, 1109 Wasco St. For more information, contact Minnie L. Wallulatum, family preserva tion coordinator, at CPS, 541-553-3209. Eagle Watch turning 16 Eagle Watch will mark its Six teenth Anniversary on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27. Eagle Watch, co-sponsored by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, happens at Round Butte Overlook Park. The event features live birds of prey, Native American dance presentation, tours, raptor edu- my mom and dad’s side. I got to be just as tough as a cowboy, so it’s natural to me.” Quentin’s mother is also a huge inspiration to him, as she’s working hard to show him the importance of family and'edu cation. Lace graduates this spring with a degree in business from Haskell Indian Nations Univer sity. Jaime doubles as a college student and a coach of the wrestling program. Quentin remembers when, in his words, his dad dumped him off at wrestling practice one day. “And I liked it! After that I just wanted to do it.” When he’s not wrestling, Quentin likes video games, foot ball and basketball. “I think kids need to look for a sport that fits their needs,” he said. “Because of sports, 1 stay out of trouble. The tournament was my one-year mark when I started wrestling, so I still have a lot to learn.” cation programs, raptor identi fication contest, prizes and more. For information call 541- 923-7551 ext. 21; or visit: oregonparks.org. With the tribes, Eagle Watch is sponsored by Portland Gen eral Electric, and the Crooked River National Grassland. Wing Dress class this month Children’s Protective Ser vices is sponsoring a Wing Dress class from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, and from 1-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25. All material provided, but bring your own lunch. This is for youth from birth to age 18. “Please help build our culture back up in our youth,” said Minnie Wallulatum, family preservation coordinator M CPS. For information, call her at 541-553-3209. Sponsors are CPS, the Tribal Court Youth Prevention program, and Cul ture and Heritage. Warm Springs Community Calendar WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 Water aerobics 10:15 -11:15 a.m. at the Kah-Nee-Ta pool. The Jefferson County Soccer Association is having signups today as well as on Feb. 15-16 at Madras Elementary School in the Cafeteria from 6-7:30 p.m. Call Steve or Christy Fisher, 541-475-2514. Sponsorship sought for Steven Begay who is playing in the 2011 All- Star Football Game June 18 at Linfield College. He’s a student and athlete at DufurHigh School. Sponsor Steven by sending a check payable to 08 MFAto Steven Begay, 3 Celilo Village Road, The Dalles, OR 97058 or call 541 -980-7688 for details. Donations need to be received by Feb. 11. THURSDAY FEB. 10 Jan Michael Looking Wolf - member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde - is giving a concert in Salem. He has won several Native American Music Awards. For tickets and details, contact Unity of Salem, 503-364-0156. SATURDAY, FEB. 12 WEDNESDAY, FEB.16 Water aerobics from 10:15- Simnasho residents - this is water delivery day. Set empty bottles outside. MHS Wrestling Team is having a fundraiser for a trip to Reno on at Erickson’s Thriftway by collecting cans, bottles and selling hotdogsfrom 11 a.m.-3p.m. FYI: Parents need to check their children’s immunization records. Exclusion Day is Feb. 16. State law requires children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and child care have up- to-date immunizations. If they don’t, they get sent home. Are your child’s immunizations current? Call Medical Records, 541-553-1196. The C ulture and Heritage Committee meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Tribal Administration Building. Call Tribal Council for details, 541-553-3257. If you are a Moving Mountains participant - there’s a Lap Swim session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Madras Aquatic Center. FRIDAY, FEB.11 Blue Folder Friday at Warm Springs Elementary. Check your student's folder and return it on Monday. Employees will be adding a survey to the folders for you to provide your ideas on using the School Improvement Grant money. Check it next week, too. Lincoln’s Birthday Powwow is in Simnasho, through Feb. 13. Time for new and re-joiners is today at 5:30 p.m. and Grand Entry is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s grand entry is at 1 p.m. There will be a supper break but no evening grand entry. Sunday’s grand entry is 1:30 p.m. Vendors contact Sandra Greene-Sampson, 541-553-6619. I) J e ffe rs o n C o u nty L ib ra ry Com m unity Film C enter shows “Temple Grandin,” not rated, at 7:30 p.m. Free. At Rodriguez Annex, next to the library in Madras. today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The youth clinic for2nd-7th grades and the Coaches clinic are on Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Guest Instructor is former PSU &OSU outfielder Maggie DeWall. The clinics are at the Madras High School main gym and registration forms are available at the school office. SATURDAY, FEB. 19 Madras High School Youth and Coaches Softball Clinics are coming up. The clinic for 8th-12th graders is r 11:15 a.m., Kah-Nee-Ta pool. The Annual Heart Smart dinner is from 5-7 p.m. at A ge n cy Longhouse. THURSDAY, FEB. 17 COCC’s Community Learning department is offering a class titled “O nline M arketing with Facebook and Twitter.” The class will take place on Friday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Madras COIC. Participants will explore how to use Facebook and Twitter for marketing and staying socially connected for business. For inform ation or to register, call Community Learning at 5 4 1 -3 8 3 -7 2 7 0 or go o n lin e to noncredit.cocc.edu. Positive Indian Parenting class at the Community Counseling Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This week’s topic is “Praise in Traditional Parenting.” P articip atin g in the Moving M ountains 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bend Campus. Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Topic is “Lessons from Mother Nature.” Victim’s of Crime Men’s Group, 6-8 p.m. Call 541-553-2293 Warm Springs Recreation and Head Start are hosting a Mini Penny Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Com m unity C enter Social Hall. Everyone is welcome to take part in this family fun event. There’s a food handler’s class from 2-4 p.m. in the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center atrium. Positive Indian Parenting class at the Community Counseling There’s a HOPE diabetes class from 1-3 p.m., Health and Wellness Center kitchen conference room. The Jefferson County Library Community Film Center Is showing “Fallen Idol,” not rated, at 7:30 p.m. All films are free and refreshments are served. It’s at the Rodriguez Annex, next to the library in Madras. A raffle for a chance to win a 7mm Mag Rifle is going on now. Purchase tickets from Pearl at the Management office. The drawing will be held at the Get Cha Sum Memorial Pool Tournament, in memory of Earl Splno, in Pendleton. Need not be present to win. Not Your Indian Anym ore: Countering the Assault of Indian Mascots in Schools.” It’s from Challenge? Try a Cardio class appropriate for all fitness levels, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. at Buff Elementary. FRIDAY, FEB. 18 Community health nurses will be at Warm Springs Elementary School this morning to give flu vaccines. Permission slips have been sent home and need to be filled out and returned for students to get vaccines at school, linfluenza cases are on the rise , and h ea lth care professionals advise that everyone get vaccinated--except infants who haven't reached six months of age. C e n tral O regon C om m unity College is hosting an event with Dr. Cornel Pewewardy. His talk: “I’m meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Meeting starts at 1 p.m. in the Administration Building. Slim Located at the corner of Warm Springs St. and Hollywood Blvd. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ph. 541-553-1041 Down MONDAY, FEB. 14 There is a 2-hour late start today for 509J schools Warm Springs R ecreation is having its annual Sweetheart Sale on Valentine’s Day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Community Center Social Hall. They are taking vendors, first-come, first-serve. One table per person. Call Carol, 541-553-3243. Glucometer class, 2-3 p .m . Health and Wellness Center kitchen conference room. Museum at Warm Springs special Valentine’s Luncheon and Raffle Drop from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The gift • A ll Products Prepared Fresh Daily shop has Valentine’s gift specials on sale. Call 541-553-3331. • Entrees Roasted Daily • Featuring Hand Cut U S D A Choice Steaks Victims of Crime holds Its weekly Women’s Support meeting, 6-8 p.m. Call 541-553-2293. TUESDAY, FEB. 15 K ah-N ee-Ta w ill be holding meetings to discuss the schedule for its Summer Salmon Bakes Tribal members interested in cooking and dancing need to attend. This day’s will begin at 10 a.m.; the other will be Saturday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. In the HeHe Room at K ah-N ee-Ta. Refreshments. BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER MMlJ„ Served AU Day * $en'or Menu • Children's Menu • Daily Specials 237 S.IH/. 4th Street, Madras • 475-6632 OPEN 6 m -1 0 pm DAILY The Land Use Com m ittee 0 i .h h» *
