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■1 Spiiyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Doctor for the heart, spirit B y Duran Bobb New job brings Shaw to Portland B odie Shaw has been named the new Deputy Re gional Director, Trust Ser vices for the N orthw est Region’s office of the BIA, located in Portland. Shaw will oversee trust programs for the BIA, in cluding real estate services, land title and records, pro bate, forestry and wild land fire management. In his new position, Shaw w ill provide lan d -related functions to Indian trust owners including acquisi tion, disposal, rights-of-way, leasing and sales, and assist in the management, devel opment and protection of Spilyay Tymoo D r. Sok Lee drove over 1,000 miles in two days, leaving behind his wife and family, including his elderly mother, with a noble goal in mind: He wanted to volun teer his time helping the children on the reservation. And he wanted to become a student. “I’m a retired pediatri cian and allergist,” Lee, 65, said. “I knew that some day I would have a chance to serve Native Americans. And after retiring, finally, I found myself free.” Born in Korea, and having lived in California for the past 37 years, Dr. Lee was on a quest when he sent out a call for help. With a hunger to learn more about Native American spiritu ality, he posted requests to ful fill his ambition for post-retire ment adventure. “Dr. Rudd is the only one who responded to my search,” Lee said. “He has been kind in guiding me on the steps that I needed to take since early 2010 . ” Dr. Lee earned his Master’s degree in Bioethics from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 2008. It was there where he penned an article for the Kaiser Permanente Journal (Summer Issue, volume 13, no. 3) on the end of life for elderly Asian Americans. “I found that there are simi larities between East Asian and Native American attitudes to wards death. I like to consider myself a student of spirituality.” After Dr. Lee’s wife joined him from her ministry as the pastor of a Korean Methodist Church in Los Angeles, the two have found time to learn and share their experiences with the community. Page 5 May 18, 2011 Bodie Shaw trust land and natural resource assets. Shaw is a veteran of the Air Force. He holds degrees in For est Resources, Forest Man agement, and Forest Tech nology. In the past, he served as Acting Deputy Director in Washington D.C., Assistant Director, BIA Forest Man ager, and Assistant Professor at Oregon State University. Shaw and his wife Heather look forward to their move to Portland with their chil dren, Madison, Brendan, and Cameron. B odie’s parents are Nat and Mavis Shaw o f Warm Springs. Prosthetist/orthotist serving Warm Springs Duran Bobb/Spilyay Dr. Sok Lee is a student of life and the Native American flute. “We have been to the Agency Longhouse, HeHe Longhouse, Shaker Church, and the Pres byterian Church so far,” he said. “I am readin g the book by G eorge A guilar Sr. I’m also learning how to play the Native flute.” When Dr. Lee returns to Los Angeles in late June, he plans to have many adventures to share with his family. “I have one sister-in-law who lives in Korea, but most are in Los Angeles. My son David is a pastor. My daughter Mary is a family physician. My daugh ter Elizabeth is an optometrist. All of them are married, and we have three beautiful grandchil dren.” Speaking o f children, they seem to be Dr. Lee’s favorite part of his job. “They are angels!” he said. “We take care of children from the age of one to 18. I found pediatric practice is more chal lenging, since we work for all family members. My favorite part of the job is when they get well. Seeing a sick child getting better with my healing effort and concern, that’s my reward.” “We are so thankful to IHS and the tribal government for everything,” he said. “So far, I’m so glad to know the children here at CPS and ECE. I even quipped to my friends at the clinic to be careful...or I may come back!” Warm Springs residents with prosthetic or orthotic needs no longer have to travel away from the reservation for services. Cam eron Coker, o f A lli ance Prosthetics and Orthot- ics, brings the services to tribal members at their convenience, such as at their workplace or residence. In time, he may have an of fice at the clinic, where he could see clients before or after their visit with a doctor or foot-care giver. Coker’s service include dia betic shoes and inserts, artificial limbs and bracing. He receives referrals from Dr. M arilyn Waller-Niewold from the clinic, or any other physician who wishes to make a referral. Or you can contact Coker directly at 541-788-3376; or email: Cameron@ alliancepando.com Cameron Coker 21 years experience Coker tries to see his Warm Springs clients on Thursdays. His service officially started on the reservation in March. “I want the residents to know there is an option here locally, so they don’t have to travel if they don’t want to,” he said. Coker has been in the pros thetics and orthotics profession for a surprisingly long time: 21 years. He started in high school, working for his father. His fa ther stepped on a land mine in Vietnam during that war, and through the injury was drawn into the profession. “I grew up watching him and following what he did,” Coker said. During summers in high school he worked for his father, learning the trade. He then went to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, and then to gradu ate school at Northwestern in Chicago. He worked in Bend for six years, and now has an office in Madras, though he focuses on the mobile service. His goal for the future is to have a space at the W arm Springs clinic, with approval from Tribal Council. Warm Springs Community Calendar Brought to you in part by 91.9FM KWSO WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 31 years ago, Mt. St. Helens erupted at 8:32 a.m. The Range R estoration Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at High Lookee Lodge. Water aerobics class will be this m orning from 10:15 to 11:15 at KNT. There will be basketball at the Community Center begin ning at 12-noon. C raft T im e in C aro l’s Room is from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Sewing Circle meets this evening at 5:30 at the Com munity Center. Kiksht language class is this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 19 P lan ners for the N ative People’s Circle of Hope will meet at 10 a.m. at the Warm Springs Media Center. Snack Attack will be at 3:30 p.m. at Recreation. There will be social danc ing this evening from 5-7 at the Community Center. FRIDAY, May 20 Today is Blue Folder Fri day for Warm Springs Elemen tary. Folders should be returned on Monday. The 7 th Annual Squiemphen- Y azzie Y outh B ask etb all Tournament will be held today at the Community Center. For more information, call Amanda at 541-325-1572. This is an unpaid furlough day for most state agency of fices. i t A lukamin fundraiser for the Laritta Greene Memorial Ladies All-around Dance Spe cial (2012 Lincoln’s Powwow) will be held today from 11:30- 1:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. There will be basketball at the Community Center begin ning at 12-noon. Popcorn and a movie will begin at Recreation at 3:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 21 W arm Springs Cleanup will meet at the ECE Parking Lot at 9 a.m. and work their way to Tenino Apartments. A BBQ will be provided for all volun teers. The Christian Community prayer gathering and potluck will be held this evening at 6:00 in the Tribal Room at High Lookee Lodge. at Victims of Crime. TUESDAY, MAY 24 On T ribal C o u n cil’s agenda this morning are Com posite Products and Kah-Nee- Ta update. This afternoon will be Power Enterprise and Pelton Litigation. Linda Porter will speak about “Nutrition” at this morning’s Healthy Breakfast, beginning at 9 at the Health & Wellness Center. i H p.m. at Community Counseling. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Today and tomorrow are the days the Warm Springs Little League pictures will be taken. Water aerobics class will be this m orning from 10:15 to 11:15 at KNT. Volleyball is the noontime activity at the Community Cen ter. Craft Time will be in Carol’s Room today at 3:30 p.m. Kiksht language class will be held this evening from 5:30 to 7:30. THURSDAY, MAY 26 Basketball is the noontime activity at the Community Cen ter. C om m unity H ealth Screenings will be today at the Com m odities B uilding from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Food Handler’s Class, 2-4 p.m. at the clinic atrium. Cliffs Bepair & Auto Sales g c/ r fs Hoar Towlaût 330 S.W. Culver Hwy. Madras SUNDAY, MAY 22 A 4-person Golf Scramble will be held at KNT beginning at 11:30. This is a fundraiser for the Girls Basketball Team. MONDAY, MAY 23 E nrollm en ts and High Lookee Lodge are on Tribal Council’s agenda this morn ing. This afternoon the Museum and Housing will give their up dates. There will be a glucometer class this afterno on at the Health & Wellness Center. Board Games in C aro l’s Room at 3:30 p.m. M onday N ight Q uilters will meet this evening at the Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Women’s Support Group will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be basketball at the C om m unity C enter begginig at 12-noon. Snack Attack will be at 3:30 p.m. at Recreation. Q uilt-m aker’s class with E raina P alm er w ill be this evening at 5:30 for those 12 and up. Class size is limited to 10. 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