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r n Page 2 November 30, 2011 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Unique opportunity with apprenticeship program Births B y Yvonne Iverson Spilyay Tymoo Tribal member Jayce Allen is working through the Workforce Development Program that be gan in January, called the North west Tribal Code Officials Ap prenticeship Program. Allen is working with master code professional Mike Roberts, who is one of six master code professionals in the state of Oregon. Through the program, Rob erts is helping Allen to become certified with the International Code Council. The code council provides certification in several areas in cluding: building inspection, elec trical, mechanical, and plumb ing inspection. Jay ce has com pleted and passed the exam for the Resi dential Building Inspector Cer tificate, and is working on Pub lic Building Inspection next. To maintain the currency of ICC certificates, individuals must renew these every two to three years through retesting or professional development activi ties. This is the only program of The casino construction project is currently keeping them busy, reviewing changes in building plans and different phases o f the construction process ... Mike Roberts and Jayce Allen at the new casino construction site. its kind in the Northwest, and the first program designed for Native Americans in the coun try. Many other tribes are look ing at the program as an oppor tunity for their tribal members. In the future the program may expand to include students from Cowlitz, Umatilla, and Yakama. This apprentice program was spearheaded by atw ai A lvis Smith Jr., who felt strongly about the need to train tribal members to be building inspectors. The program atwai Alvis en visioned has become a reality, with the help of the Workforce Development, Utilities general m anager Don Courtney and Fire Chief Dan Martinez. Due to funding, Allen is the only remaining apprentice, and holds the position of Tribal In spector for the Utilities Depart ment. Without a Tribal Inspector the Housing and Utilities depart ments would need to contract with an outside inspector, which could cost their department $85 per hour, or $200-$300 per in spection. Training for the various cer tification exams requires time in class studying book material and time in the field to carry out what is learned in class. Depending on what type of certification Allen is working on, Roberts will find field work to correspond with that topic. Sometimes that means trav elin g to D eschutes County, where companies have an ar rangement with the Apprentice Program to allow access to projects and new construction to complete field work. Allen has shown his dedica tion to the program by doing his homework, paying out of his pocket for the certification tests, and traveling to the off-site test ing center. It is the hope that more tribal members can be come involved and provide this service to the community, help ing to make sure that tribal build ings are safe for employees and the public, and homes on the res ervation are safe living environ ments. Part of that responsibility is to hold contractors accountable for their work, and in turn the Credit Enterprise does not re lease payment until their work passes an inspection. The casino construction project is currently keeping Allen and Roberts busy, as they inspect changes in build ing plans and different phases o f the construction process, ensuring compliance with the building code. Homeowners on the reserva tion who may need renovations, new construction, or appliance installation inspected, or want more inform ation about this program , should contact the Utilities Department at 541-553- 3246. Jan ay a Taylani Adams Jessie Adams of Warm Springs is pleased to an nounce the birth of her daughter Janaya Laylani Adams, born on Novem ber 20, 2011. Ja n a y a joins sisters Niyallee, 10, Hailey, 7, and Irenecia, 3. Grandparents are Nola and Rafael Queahpama, and Lloyd Adams. Jen as is Janae A llen Ja y c e A llen and Ernestine Ruiz of Madras are pleased to announce the birth of their daugh ter Jenasis Janae Allen, born on N ovem ber 21, 2011 . Je n a sis join s sister Jayda, 4. Grandparents on the father’s side are Sheila and O rvie D anzuka, and Leroy Allen. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Vernice Sw itzler and A rm ando Ruiz Sr. Warm Springs Community Calendar Brought to you by KWSO 91.9 FM WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 Tribal Council meets to day on the proposed 2012 budget. There’s water aerobics this morning at 10:15 at the Kah-Nee-Ta Pool. This is also a fitness challenge bo nus activity. Crafts and popcorn will start after school at Recre ation. Beading with Margie is at 4:00 p.m. The Sewing Circle begins at 5:30 this evening. John Trudell will be at COCC from 6-8 p.m. This is a free event, open to the public. For more informa tion, contact the COCC Na tive American Program at 541-318-3782. THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Line-up for the parade begins at 6:00 p.m. at the elem entary school. The Christmas Lights Parade starts at 7:00 p.m. The tree-lighting will be at 7:45 p.m. at the Commu nity Center, followed by Sub way sandwiches, a bonfire, coloring contest, pictures with Santa and a Christmas play. FRIDAY, DEC. 2 Movie and popcorn will begin after school at Recre ation. SATURDAY, DEC. 3 Today is water delivery day for Simnasho residents. Please place your empty bottles outside. Lola Dick and Celeste White will receive their In dian names at 9 a.m. at the Agency Longhouse. Drum mers are needed for Washat Services. SUNDAY, DEC. 4 R em em ber to reserve your space for the Annual Warm Springs Christmas Bazaar, coming up on De cember 10 at the Commu nity Center. Stop by Recre ation to sign up. If you have questions, call 541-553- 3243. ì MONDAY, DEC. 5 Today is a 2-hour late start for all 509-J schools. There w ill be a Warm Springs Community Advi sory Board Meeting at 10 a.m. at KWSO. Anyone in terested in participating and learning more about what KWSO is working on and offering feedback is invited to attend. There is a glucometer class beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the clinic’s Kitchen Con ference Room. F in an cia l S k ills for F am ilies C lass is this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Community Action Team office on campus. Victims of Crime will hold its weekly Women’s Sup port meeting from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call 541-553- 2293 for details. nity Center Social Hall. THURSDAY, DEC. 8 G rief S u pp ort During the Holidays will be held at the Family Resource Center from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The N ative P e o p le ’s C irc le of Hope Warm S prings S u pp ort G roup meets in the clinic’s Kitchen Conference Room at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Rosanna at 541-460- 2382. The next meeting will be on December 20. Your child can have health benefits FRIDAY, DEC. 9 A movie and popcorn will start in Recreation after school. Today is the deadline to submit applications for the Warm Springs C ultural Trust Grant. SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Today is the W arm Springs C hristm as B a zaar. For more information, call 541-553-3243. TUESDAY, DEC. 6 The Y ear-End G roup Benefit Meetings for Full- Time Employees are sched uled this morning at 8:30, 9:45, 11:00 and this after noon at 1:30 in the Commu nity Center Social Hall. The H ealth y S tart Breakfast is at 9 a.m. in the clinic’s Kitchen Conference Room. The topic today will be “ M aking H ealthy Changes”. T here is a food handler’s training class at 2:00 p.m. in the clinic atrium. Snack Attack will start after school as part of an after school food program for six to 18 year old youths. Beading with Margie begins at 4:00 p.m. Today they will be working on projects for the Tribal Youth Art Exhibit. MONDAY, DEC. 12 There is a glucometer class beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the clinic’s Kitchen Con ference Room. Today in R ecreation, there w ill be crafts and popcorn a fte r school. T hey are w orking on projects for the Youth Tribal Member Art Show. Financial Skills for Fami lies Class begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Com m unity Action Team office on campus. Victims of Crime will hold its weekly Women’s Sup port meeting from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call 541-553- 2293 for details. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 There’s water aerobics this morning at 10:15 at the Kah-Nee-Ta Pool. This is also a fitness challenge bo nus activity. The Y ear-End G roup Benefit Meetings for Full- Time Employees are sched uled this morning at 8:30, 9:45, 11:00 in the Commu TUESDAY, DEC. 13 The H ealthy S tart Breakfast is at 9 a.m. in the clinic’s Kitchen Conference Room. The HOPE D iabetes Class will begin at 11 a.m. at the clinic. They will cover medications, blood sugar, and sick day management, follow ed by lunch and a short walk. V 1 - 877 - 314-5678 www.OregonHealthyKids.gov No-cost and low-cost health coverage for ALL uninsured Oregon kids and teens under 19 . j I <
