Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
February 4, 2015
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Simnasho to host first smoke-free powwow
The Lincoln’s Birthday
Powwow at Simnasho this
month will be the first smoke-
free powwow on the reserva-
tion.
Warm Springs tobacco
prevention coordinator Scott
Kalama came up with the
idea, and presented it to pow-
wow director Mackie Begay.
“We talked about it, and I
think it’s a good idea,”
Mackie said.
The Tribal Council last year
approved a smoke-free tribal
work place resolution, pre-
cluding smoking within 25
feet of a tribal work-place
D. McMechan/Spilyay
Former smoking area at the Simnasho Longhouse.
building.
Kalama was the advocate
of the resolution. He then
worked with secretary-trea-
surer Jake Suppah, and health
liaison Caroline Cruz to
implement the resolution. He
posted signs on tribal work
Indian Head Casino
buildings, saying that smok-
ers should be at least 25 feet
from the doors and windows.
He is putting up similar
signs at the Simnasho
Longhouse, in preparation for
next week’s powwow.
The smoking area at the
Simnasho Longhouse was by
the side door. Smokers will no
longer be allowed to use this
area. This should make for a
better powwow for all non-
smokers, from young people
to elders, Mackie said.
The Warm Springs to-
bacco-prevention program is
funded by a state grant.
Coastal Natives, Nespelem win North End Express tourney
The Nespelem, Wash.,
team won the men’s division
of the recent North End Ex-
press Basketball Tourna-
ment. The Coastal Natives
of Tulalip won the women’s
division.
Taking second in the
men’s division were the
Northwest Warriors of
Warm Springs. Third went to
ADA Oklahoma, and fourth,
Rez Hoops.
Ball-It-Up of Mesa, Ariz.,
took second in the women’s
division. Third place:
Smashtown of Celilo; and
fourth, Fire and Ice of
Simnasho.
The men’s tourney MVP
Young at Art
was Edward Wolfe of
Nespelem.
CeCe LeClaire of the
Coastal Natives was the
women’s MVP.
Anthony Bonifar of
Nespelem was the men’s Mr.
Hustle; and Sarah Baldera of
Mesa was the women’s Ms.
Hustle.
The women’s All-Tourney:
Seth Hamilton, Red Nation,
Yakama. Es Jose, Mesa. Mi-
ami VanPelt, W.O.W. of
War m Springs. Taralee
Suppah, Fire and Ice,
Simnasho. Rosebud Guthrie,
Smashtown, Celilo. Sheila
Christy, Coastal Natives. Sa-
rah Baldera, Mesa Arizona.
Briana Williams, Smashtown,
Celilo. Raveon Harrowa,
Coastal Natives. Mourning
Rae Ferris, Fire and Ice,
Simnasho.
The men’s All-Tourney
team:
Robert Main, Hit Squad,
War m Springs. Br yson
Brousen, Lapwai. Alex
Sampson, Rez Hoops. Coby
Dick, Nespelem. Cody
Hillard, ADA Oklahoma.
Jantzen Harrington, North-
west Warriors. Tony Louie,
Nespelem. Derrick Metcalf,
Northwest Warriors. Chad
Smith, ADA Oklahoma.
Lincoln’s: starts Feb. 13
Jayson Smith/Spilyay
Opening reception at the Museum at Warm
Springs Youth Art Show.
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The Saturday grand entry
is at 1 p.m. (no evening grand
entry). The Sunday grand en-
try is at 1:30 p.m.
Contests are in all catego-
ries, plus the drum contest.
Specials:
30 and up Women’s Tra-
ditional Round Dance Special.
For infor mation contact
Shayla Stwyer, 541-777-7658.
Men’s Round Bustle Spe-
cial. Contact Jarvis Stwyer,
541-777-7616.
Youth Dance Special. Con-
tact Charlie Tailfeathers, 541-
553-7906.
Daisy Ike Memorial
Women’s Traditional Special,
sponsored by the Ike Family.
Contact Leona Ike at 541-
633-6097.
One-man hand drum.
Contact Kyle Queahpama,
541-553-6908.
Tiny Tot Special. Contact
Nellie Tanewasha, 360-612-
1251.
For powwow questions call
541-553-9230 after 6 p.m. Or
email:
Gyn82098@aol.com
Vendors, contact Sandra
Greene-Sampson, 541-553-
6619.
Lodging is available at
Kah-Nee-Ta, 1-800-554-
4Sun. Mention Lincoln’s Pow-
wow for a powwow package,
limited rooms.
Employee of the Month
Jimmy Flores
Jimmy Flores was
voted the Employee of
the Month for Decem-
ber at Indian Head
Casino.
Jimmy is a slot
keyperson. He started
working at Indian
H e a d i n Ju n e o f
2013.
Always with a
smile, he is very help-
ful not only to the ca-
sino guests, but to co-
workers as well.
Jimmy is a ver y de-
pendable individual,
and a great team player.
Congratulations,
Jimmy!
Increased incidence of flu
· If you’re sick, cover
your cough with a tissue,
or cough into your sleeve
to prevent spreading ill-
ness to others
· If you’re sick, stay
home from work or
school to avoid spreading
infection
· Antiviral medicines
can help people ill with flu
who are at risk for more
severe illness, particularly
if treatment is started
early. Check with your
doctor.
· Also, it’s never too
late to get vaccinated, par-
ticularly for people at in-
creased risk for severe dis-
ease.
For more information
call the War m Springs
Health and Wellness Cen-
ter at 541-553-1196.
A recent health report
shows an increase in
cases of influenza in
Jefferson County, with
many of these cases
among Native people.
Influenza or “flu” of-
ten causes fever, muscle
aches, cough, and sore
throat.
In young children, el-
ders, women who are
pregnant, and people with
diabetes or lung, heart,
liver or kidney disease,
the flu can cause more
severe illness.
Here are a few things
you can do to protect
yourself and your family
from influenza:
· Wash hands regularly
with soap and warm wa-
ter. Alcohol-based hand
cleaner may also help
avoid getting flu.
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