Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
June 11, 2014
Estate planning service free to members
Lexi Lundgren will be in
Warm Springs this summer,
helping tribal members with
drafting wills, powers of at-
torney, and other estate plan-
ning services. This is free to
members.
Lexi is the summer estate
planning intern. She is a law
student at the from the Uni-
versity of Idaho School of
Law.
Her office at War m
Springs is in the Community
Action Team trailer on cam-
pus, at 1136 Paiute Ave.
Office hours are from 8
a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through
Wednesday. To make an ap-
pointment, call 541-553-
3148.
The estate planning ser-
vice is a program of Institute
for Indian Estate Planning
and Probate at Seattle Uni-
versity School of Law.
The institute has spon-
Lexi Lundgren
sored the program for the
past few years in War m
Springs. Over the past two
years, about 50 tribal mem-
bers have used the service.
Lexi is working with help
from tribal attorney Dennis
Karnopp. She can take ap-
pointments and meet with
members until July 18.
Having a will is recom-
mended for anyone over 18.
This is especially recom-
mended for people who have
ownership interest in land: If
you die without a will, the
American Indian Probate
Reform Act will determine
who will receive your trust
land.
Services available this sum-
mer include writing a new will,
or changing an existing one.
The new or changed will
would be drafted so as to
comply with tribal, state and
federal law.
You need a will if:
· You are over 18;
· You have, or may ac-
quire, trust land, non-trust
land, or personal property;
· You have children or
step-children under 18;
· You want to leave prop-
erty to someone who is not
in your immediate, blood
family;
· You want to leave income
from an interest to a non-In-
dian spouse.
· You want to stop further
fractionation of your land
If you die without a will,
the American Indian Pro-
bate Reform Act (AIPRA)
will determine who will re-
ceive your trust land, but
with a will you have many
more options.
If you are interested in
learning more or having your
will written, please contact Ri-
chard Butler.
All services are free to any
American Indian, regardless
of tribal enrollment or own-
ership of trust land. Contact
him at:
willsforwarmspringstribes@
gmail.com
Or call Lexi at 541-553-
2409. His office is located in
the administration building.
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Howlak Tichum
Kelli Nichole Rhoan, 1986-2014
Kelli Nichole Rhoan,
of Nampa, Idaho, passed
away on May 21, 2014.
Kelli was born on May
16, 1986. She is survived
by her parents, Kerry
Dean and Debbie Rhoan;
sons Dominic Mikel, Au-
gustine Julius and Amelio
David; brother Kameron
(Dani) Rhoan, sister
Debbie (Chuck) Shank,
brother William (Crystal)
Scroggins; grandmother,
Vivian
(Fletcher)
Syverson; and grandpar-
ents Ward and Marilyn
Brink; uncles and aunts,
Kelly
Gene (Toni)
Rhoan, Cory Mosely, and
Rhonda Syverson-Bray
(Brian).
Kelli was preceded in
death by her grandfather
Gordon Allen Rhoan,
and great-grandparents
Amiel and Elizabeth
Rhoan; great-grandpar-
ents Lester and Beth
Fletcher, Belmer and
Amanda Edwards, and
grandmother
Carol
Kurtzman.
High Lookee Yard sale on Friday
High Lookee Lodge is accepting donations of items
for its annual yard sale that is coming up on June 13th.
All donations are appreciated. For more information
contact Denise at 553-1182.
Attempting to Locate
The Vital Statistics
Department is attempt-
ing to locate the follow-
ing individuals (last
name first) to update
their mailing ad-
dresses:
Berry, Lavetta Lee
Bethancorth, Dou-
glas
Blackwolf Jr., Harold
C a s t r o - Ta i t a g u e ,
Felicitas Gandar
Eyle, Alane Susan
Felix, Joanie Ann
Florez, Kista Lynn
Guerin, Anthony
Todd
Henry, Jerome Earl
Johns, Phillip Shawn
Johnson, Doreen
Lois
Kalama-Gabriel,
Elizabeth
Katchia, Nicolas Jor-
dan
Lagers, Jeremy
Jonathan
LeClaire, Regina
Leslie
Lesina, Cody Allen
Martinez, Fallan
Hope
Martinez, Michael
Henry
Mitchell, Jackson
Lee
Mitts, Randy Lee
Palmer, Jay Seth
Picard, Tessa Marie
Plazola, Vanessa
Ranae
Prouty,
Devin
Wayne
Redfox, Jenny Joan
Rodriguez, Jessica
Lynn
R u i z - S w i t z l e r,
Ernestine Elena
Savala, Bethany
Grace
Smith, Alexis Robert
Smith, Hazel Eileen
Spino,
James
Wesley
Spino, Jesslyn Allen
Squally, Robert Jo-
seph
Stacona, Briana
Marie
Stormbringer, Sonya
Gail
Tail, Toni Elaine
Thomas, Dionne
Marie
White, Willard John
Winishut, Eulalia
Kim
Wood, Danielle
Wyman, Pearl
Youmans, Brittany
Rose
Please submit a let-
ter with current address
to:
Vital Statistics
P.O. Box C
Warm Springs, OR
97761
Fax: 541-553-1628
Assembly Day
Patti Tanewasha/Spilyay
Jake Frank performs traditional dance at the Warm Springs Elementary School gymnasium.
The school last week hosted the end of the school year assembly, featuring the jazz and marching bands, and
traditional dancers and drummers.
The whole school attended the assembly. Master of ceremonies was Butch David. Elementary and middle
school students of Warm Springs will begin attending the new Warm Springs Academy in the fall.
Raising funds for marathon
Salena Sahme is entering
the Portland Marathon in
October, and is fundraising
now to purchase a hand cycle
for her to compete with.
Salena has been a paraplegia
for three years. All dona-
tions small or large will be ap-
preciated. You can contact
Salena at 541-325-1838. You
can also support her by liking
her Fcebook page “Help
Salena Be A Finisher.”
Beads, Native American Gifts,
Museum, Deli, Grocery, Ice,
Fishing Permits, Western Union,
Check-Free Bill Pay, ATM and
Much More!
2132 Warm Springs St., Warm
Springs - ph. 541-553-1597
From the Community Health Education Team
Melanoma awareness can be life-saving
Melanoma is a type of skin
cancer that affects people of
all color. It is considered the
most dangerous type of skin
cancer, and is the leading
cause of death among skin
diseases.
Having dark skin lowers
the risk of developing mela-
noma but is still at risk for
the development of mela-
noma on the palms of the
hands, soles on the feet or
even under fingernails.
The most common type of
melanoma is Cutaneous
Melanomas, which develops
on the skin, especially areas
where the skin is exposed to
the sun, although they can
develop anywhere.
The most common type
for men is the chest, and for
women the legs are affected
most frequently. Melanomas
are also commonly found on
the neck or face.
Symptoms
Many melanomas develop
on the skin, so they are vis-
ible, as a mole that wasn’t
there before.
Regular examination of
the skin for any new or un-
usual growths, or changes in
existing moles is critical.
Anything suspicious, you
should discuss with your pri-
mary care physician.
Most moles are harmless.
A normal mole is generally
colored (brown, black or
tan), and are less than milli-
meter in diameter. They can
be flat or raised and do not
change over time.
Spots on the skin, or a
change in size, shape, or
color of an existing mole are
clues in finding possible
Melanomas.
ABCD rule
The ABCD rule is another
way to recognize abnormal
growths that may be mela-
noma skin cancer:
Asymmetry: a mole that
has an irregular shape, or two
different looking halves.
Border: irregular, blurred,
rough or notched edges may
be signs of melanoma
Color: most moles are
even color: brown, black, tan
or even pink. But changes in
shade or distribution of color
throughout the mole can sig-
nal melanoma.
Diameter: moles larger
than a quarter-inch (the size
of a pencil eraser) across
may be suspect, although
some melanoma cancers may
be smaller than this.
Risk Factors
Genetics and lifestyles are
factors. These include A
weakened immune system,
family or personal history, ex-
posure to ultraviolet light, fair
skin, inherited conditions,
moles.
Testing
Call your health care pro-
vider at IHS and schedule an
appointment.
IHS will be able to do skin
biopsies, if your condition
seems to raise more questions
they will refer appropriately
for further testing.
Your insurance should be
able to pay to get your test-
ing done if there is a suspi-
cion of cancer. If you are
uninsured please insure your-
self with Oregon Health Plan.
Lower your risk:
Limit your exposure to UV
rays, both sun tanning and
artificial tanning
Use sunblock (at least SPF
30) use it frequently, do not
neglect the face, neck and
feet
Sunblock should be worn
year round of at least SPF
30. Wear sun-protective cloth-
ing; hats that cover your face
and neck, shades for your
eyes and appropriate clothing.
Regular skin examination for
anything suspicious.